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Japan’s Itochu invests $120M in Isabela ethanolItochu Corp. plant of Japan is investing $120 million in an PROMISED LAND ethanol plant in San Mariano, Veritas taps Smart for e-trading Isabela, which is expected to become the ’ biggest project to benefit urban poor and the only integrated biofuel plant by 2012. A Gift from Heaven The project would be under- “Hulog siya ng langit sa taken by Green Future Innova- atin (She’s a gift from tions Inc. (GFII), a joint venture of Itochu, another Japanese firm heaven),” she told her hus- JGC Corp., the Philippine Bio- band who was still with- ethanol and Energy Investments holding judgment until Corp., and Taiwanese holding the final ruling. But in her firm GCO. heart, Ditas was already Under the plan, the joint convinced Mikaela was Shown in the photo during the MOA-signing ceremony held recently (from left to right) are: Perry V. Bayani, Marketing Group Head for Talk her daughter. Like she had ‘N Text; Orlando B. Vea, SMART Chief Wireless Advisor; Manuel V. Pan- said, Ditas believed she’s a gilinan, PLDT and Smart Chairman; Fr. Benigno P. Beltran, SVD, Chair- gift from heaven, granted man and CEO of Veritas; Carlos Palad, COO of Veritas; Girlie Santos, Environment Planner for Veritas. through the intercession of her deceased father. This Residents of Tondo may of Smokey Mountain and was why she even bore his soon enjoy the benefits of Tondo, will use Smart’s name, “Miguel” which is buying and selling goods communication and e-com- the Spanish and male ver- over the internet through merce solutions to support sion of “Mikaela”. a joint e-trading project of the area’s livelihood activi- venture will plant sugarcane Veritas Social Empower- ties. As an initial engage- By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. over an 11,000 hectares in San ment, Inc. (Veritas) and ment, Smart will power the Publisher & Editor Mariano. It will employ an leading wireless services Veritas infoboard system, Asian Journal San Diego estimated 15,000 people in farm provider, Smart Communi- a two-way web-based The Original and First Asian Journal In America and 500 in the plant. cations, Inc. (Smart). information system that “We’re just waiting for its Veritas, an NGO that is will allow members of the See page 9 proclamation as an economic helping in the rehabilitation zone before we can start con- (Continued on page 9) struction),” said GFII Chief Executive Officer Alexander Uy in an interview at the sidelines of the Philippine Corn Congress Experience the most anticipated in Reina Mercedes, Isabela. The GFII expects to avail boxing match of the year on DirecTV of tax and other incentives as DIRECTV, the world’s most work (channel 101): a pioneering biofuel producer popular video service, will turn Live weigh-in on Friday, Nov. 12 from the Philippine Economic couches into ring-side seats for the Pacquiao vs. Margarito Preview Zone Authority’s (PEZA). highly anticipated boxing event, Show The San Mariano ethanol Pacquiao vs. Margarito, on Nov. 13. HBO’s Classic Boxing: plant will become the country’s DIRECTV will offer boxing fans the vs. Miguel Cotto chance to experience sweat-soaked Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Mar- biggest ethanol plant with a history as Filipino boxing super- garito capacity of 54 million liters per On directv.com/ year. Other ethanol producers boxing: now are the San Carlos Bioener- DIRECTV- gy Inc. which has a 37 million- exclusive fight previews; interviews liter annual capacity, and Roxol with Pacquiao and Bioenergy Inc., 30 million-liter Margarito; and inter- capacity. views with promot- On top of the ethanol pro- ers and trainers duction, GFII will produce 19 Recently named “Fighter of the De- megawatt (MW) of electricity cade” by the Boxing from bagasse, a sugarcane re- Writers Association sidual, of which 13 MW will be of America, the sold to the national grid. fighting congress- Uy said the GFII plant in San man from the star and world sensation, Manny Philippines will be battling, not for Mariano will be a greenfield “Pac Man” Pacquiao, fights for an pride, but - according to the “People’s plant in that it will have a sug- unprecedented eight division world Champ” himself - for the “glory of arcane farm whose production championship title at the Cowboys the Philippines.” Pacquiao is ranked will largely be used for ethanol. Stadium in Texas. The title at stake the number-one fighter “Pound-for It will be the only fully inte- is the World Boxing Council (WBC) Pound” by ESPN.com and “The grated (production-processing) Super Welterweight Championship. Ring.” PAGUDPUD SHIP OIL SPILL. A Korean cargo ship is grounded on the top of the corals DIRECTV customers will have In the other corner of the ring, and ethanol plant. access to additional content for a bent on changing history himself, is in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte as it continues to spill fuel to the sea and is listed on its left after it “We will be planting, grow- unique experience leading up to the Mexican Antonio “Tony” Margarito, was left months ago by its crew when the Bureau of Customs stopped it from sailing. The ship ing sugarcane. We’ll be creating big event, including: known as the “Tijuana Tornado.” also appears to be looted of its equipment as a rope is attached from its side to a tree under- value with new farms developed On DIRECTV’s The 101 Net- (Continued on page 4) neath the Pagudpud Bridge. PINOY GONZALES/ PNS (Continued on page 22) Attend the free presentations of the affordable but luxurious housing developments in the Philippines! Presented in San Diego, Hemet and Temecula. Call 619-746-3416 for reservations. Call for schedule Call (619)746-3416 for Baguio and La Union Beach properties. of presentations for brochures and reservations Single family homes in Pan- gasinan, Pampanga, , Batangas, Iloilo, Cebu, SAN DIEGO Davao, Cagayan de Oro

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Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com October 29 - November 4, 2010 available, the period of time October 2010, his CSPA age the petition was pending is is only 20 years old and he is In the service of the Filipino, Legal Buzz deducted from his age (the still deemed a minor child for number of days between the immigration purposes. by Atty. Jean Tinsay date the petition was fi led Minor Children As De- in the service of God… Law Offi ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega and the date the petition was rivative Benefi ciaries approved) at the time a visa Minor children are also ABS-CBN reaps major honors in 2010 www.ctvattys.com Catholic Mass Media Awards Read Atty. Jean Tinsay’s previous articles by visiting number is available under deemed as derivative benefi - our website at www.asianjournalusa.com his preference category. For ciaries of their parents who example, a lawful permanent have been petitioned by their ABS-CBN proved to have not “,” business resident parent fi les an im- siblings (aunts and uncles just quality top-rating programs radio news or feature for “Sikap migrant petition on October of the minor children) or by but values-oriented programs as Pinoy,” public service program well which were recognized in for “Tambalang Failon at San- CSPA’s “Age Out” Protections 1, 2006 for his minor child their parents (minor children’s the recent Catholic Mass Media chez,” news program for “Radyo who was born on October 1, grandparents). The same Awards 2010 where it bagged Patrol Balita,” and news com- In years past, a minor child purposes, his age will remain 1997. At the time he fi led the calculation provided in the who is the benefi ciary of an at 20 years old regardless of major recognitions on television mentary for “Pasada Sais Trenta.” immigrant petition, his minor immediately preceding para- and radio categories. Meanwhile, ABS-CBN immigrant petition (either the processing time it takes child was exactly 19 years graph is used to determine the directly or as a derivative for the child to acquire lawful Seven out of the 13 recogni- Publishing bagged the Best old according the child F-2A age of the minor child. For tions for TV went to ABS-CBN Special Feature award in the print benefi ciary) of an immigrant permanent residence status. preference category status example, a child was born on petition must set foot in U.S. Minor Children of Law- shows namely “Kulilits” for best category with its “Paalam Cory: (minor child of a lawful per- October 1, 1988. On March program for children and youth; An ABS-CBN Commemorative soil before he turns 21 years ful Permanent Residents manent resident). The immi- 1, 1991, an immigrant peti- “Si Bro ang Star ng Pasko 2000” Special.” old, otherwise, he will lose im- Who Subsequently Natural- grant petition was pending for tion was fi led on behalf of for station ID; “Maalaala Mo Star Recording Inc’s “May migration benefi ts as a minor ize three years and was approved the minor child’s father by Kaya” for drama series; “Ang Bukas Pa” also took home a child. So much of a minor In instances where the on October 1, 2009. A visa his brother thereby according Aming mga Sala” for TV special; CMMA for Best Album-Inspira- child’s fate is left at the mercy immigrant petition was fi led him F4 prefer- “TV Patrol Sabado” for special tional. A special citation for Best of the USCIS and the Depart- for the minor ence category event coverage; “Rated K” for Public Service program was also ment of State. Previously, child while his (brothers and news magazine program; and awarded to ABS-CBN Cebu’s processing delays from these parent was a sisters of U.S. “TV Patrol” for news program. “Halad sa Kapamilya.” government agencies would lawful perma- citizens). The Top-rating ‘santaserye’ “Agua The CMMA is a tribute to result in families being sepa- nent resident immigrant peti- Bendita” was given a special those who are serving God rated for many years. and the parent tion was pending citation alongside weekend through the mass media pro- The passing of the Child subsequently for 5 years before public service program “Failon fession and promote Christian Status Protection Act of 2002 naturalizes, the it was approved. Ngayon” and reality-talk show values in an outstanding way, in (“CSPA”) which took effect minor child’s On October 2010, “Bottomline.” radio, press, advertising, televi- on August 6, 2002 provided age is “frozen” the visa numbers DZMM, on the other hand, sion and fi lm. Archdiocese of for “age out” protections on the date his under this prefer- dominated the night winning through His Eminence six out of seven CMMA’s for Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin, allowing minor children to parent natural- ence category retain their classifi cation as izes provided radio which include best branded organized the CMMA in 1978 to become available. radio ad for “Child Labor: stress the importance of mass me- minor children even if he or he was under The real age of she has reached the age of 21. the age of 21 Piko,” counseling program for dia and instill a sense of responsi- the minor child as “Dr. Love,” drama program for bility in communicators. Minor Children of U.S. years old at of October 2010 citizens that time. is 22 years old. Provided the U.S. citizen Minor Children of Law- number becomes available However, the minor child’s parent fi les the immigrant ful Permanent Residents under this preference category CSPA age is only 17 years old petition on behalf of the Minor children of law- on October 2010. The real (by deducting the period of minor child while he is under ful permanent residents are age of the minor child is now time the immigrant petition 21 years old, his age will be subject to visa availability. 23 years old. However, his was pending, in this case 5 “frozen” on the date his U.S. Thus, for a child to retain “CSPA age” is only 20 years years, from his age at the time citizen parent fi led the immi- his classifi cation as a minor old (by deducting the 3 years the visa numbers under his grant petition. For example, child, he has to be under the when the petition was pend- father’s preference category is if the U.S. citizen parent fi led age of 21 on the date a visa ing from his age at the time available). the immigrant petition for his number becomes available the visa is available under his If a child’s age is deter- minor child when he was 20 under his preference category. preference category). Hence, mined to be under 21 years years old, under the provisions To determine his age on the while his real age is 23 as of old, he will benefi t from the of the CSPA, for immigration date the visa number becomes CSPA provided he seeks to acquire lawful permanent residence status within one year of the date the visa be- came available. TV Patrol anchors Julius Babao, Karen Davila and Ted Failon

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He makes anticipated boxing match love to me every morning and Bill’s Corner Laughing Matter then gets up and makes me of the year on DirecTV pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit by Bill Labestre, MBA (Continued from page 1) Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- and freshly ground coffee.’ journalusa.com A veteran of 14 world championship I said, ‘Well, then why are fights, the hard-hitting Margarito is a Read Bill Labestre’s previous articles by visiting our website at you crying?’ former three-time Welterweight World She said, ‘He makes me www.asianjournalusa.com Champion. “Pacquiao has stopped some of the homemade soup for lunch and best Mexican fighters in the world, but Ethel and Mabel my favorite brownies and then he won’t be able to stop this Mexican,” makes love to me for half the The Elders said Margarito. Two elderly women were stormy. They were stand- afternoon. HBO Pay-Per-View® will present eating breakfast in a restaurant In most Filipino homes, we tough for some older parents “Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Marga- ing on the back of the boat I said, ‘Well, why are you can find older parents who were arriving from the Philippines. If rito”, on Saturday, November 13, live one morning. Ethel noticed watching the moon, when a crying?’ petitioned by their children. they are not healthy enough to on Pay Per View. The event is available something funny about Ma- wave came up and washed She said, ‘For dinner he Some of them may have been move around on their own, they in jaw-dropping high definition for bel’s ear and she said, ‘’Ma- the old woman overboard. makes me a gourmet meal living here for many years and are stuck in the house. They are DIRECTV customers who receive HD. bel, do you know you’ve got a became naturalized citizens. at the mercy of their children Witness every punch, every shuffle and They searched for days and with wine and my favorite Others, only lasted a short time and in laws. They may have no every countdown to victory, starting at suppository in your left ear?’ couldn’t find her, so the cap- dessert and then makes love to and decided to go back home to problem helping with house- $54.95 , available on DIRECTV chan- Mabel answered, ‘I have a tain sent the old man back to me until 2:00 a.m.’ the Philippines. Still, a num- hold chores or baby sitting but, nels 123 (SD) and 124 (HD). suppository in my ear?’ She shore with the promise that he I said, ‘Well, why in the DIRECTV offers the best in pulled it out and stared at it. ber of them stayed here and not watching those disrespect- Filipino programming, right at your would notify him as soon as world would you be crying?’ toughed it out for the sake of ful and ungrateful older grand- fingertips. Then she said, ‘Ethel, I’m they found something. Three She said, ‘I can’t remember other family members that were children. PINOYDIRECT™ is only $24.99 glad you saw this thing. Now I weeks went by and finally where I live!’ left behind. Some of these parents and offers three of the most popular think I know where to find my the old man got a fax from *** My wife petitioned her have decided to live on their Filipino channels: TFC, GMA Pinoy TV hearing aid.’ Mom the same year we moved own by renting rooms or liv- and MYX. the boat. It read: ‘Sir, sorry Two elderly ladies had to San Diego and finally joined ing with other senior citizens. TFCDIRECT™ offers eight chan- *** to inform you, we found your been friends for many de- us in 1987. She is the main Maybe they had enough fric- nels including TFC, Kapamilya Chan- When the husband finally wife dead at the bottom of cades. Over the years they had reason how my wife was able tions with their children and nel, and Cinema One, among others, for died his wife put the usual the ocean. We hauled her up shared all kinds of activities to pursue a nursing career. She in laws. Other times, these are only $25.99. death notice in the paper, FILIPINODIRECT™, with the to the deck and attached to and adventures. Lately, their was a big help in caring for our selfish parents who failed to most varied and robust selection of but added that he died of her butt was an oyster and in activities had been limited to young kids then. I was also able realize how they got here. Filipino channels currently available on gonorrhea. No sooner were it was a pearl worth $50,000. meeting a few times a week to to attend night school in 1993 - It’s fortunate for the older the market, is only $34.99 and offers the the papers delivered when a 1994 to obtain my MBA. Now Please advise.’ play cards. parents who receive SSI from latest local and global news, Filipino hit friend of the family phoned at 86, Nanay is still active and the government. At least they movies, and showbiz happenings with The old man faxed back: One day they were play- independent. have money to help their kids DIRECTV’s exclusive offering of 10 and complained bitterly, ‘You ‘Send me the pearl and re-bait ing cards when one looked Some of us are fortunate to here and those in the native Filipino channels. know very well that he died of the trap.’ at the other and said, ‘Now have parents or in laws who are land. A few used their welfare New customers can call 1-866-772- diarrhea, not gonorrhea.’ Re- *** don’t get mad at me....I know understanding and less trouble- money to frequent the local 3168 to order Filipino programming and plied the widow, ‘I nursed him be a part of the heart-pounding action A funeral service is being we’ve been friends for a long some. Nobody is perfect but, Indian Casinos. Maybe they night and day so of course I held for a woman who has time.....but I just can’t think of somehow we learned how to are expecting to win big and for this historical boxing event. Existing customers can call 1-800-378-3309 to know he died of diarrhea, but just passed away. At the end your name! I’ve thought and get along. It is just a matter of become instant millionaires. order this highly anticipated match. respecting each other. Many have died waiting. I thought it would be better for of the service, the pall bear- thought, but I can’t remember posterity to remember him as In some cases, older Some of those who do not About DIRECTV ers are carrying the casket out it. Please tell me what your parents are more of a problem collect SSI yet, had to do some- DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is a great lover rather than the when they accidentally bump name is.’ than help to their busy children. thing to earn money. Lucky are the world’s most popular video service big shit he always was.’ into a wall, jarring the casket. Her friend glared at her. They made the lives of their those who get paid babysitting delivering state-of-the-art technol- *** They hear a faint moan. They For at least three minutes she own children and in laws miser- their grandkids. Others have ogy, unmatched programming, the An elderly couple were most comprehensive sports packages open the casket and find that just stared and glared at her. able. They wanted more atten- no choice but to stick around on a cruise and it was really the woman is actually alive! tion focused on them. Some are and suffer the loneliness for the available and industry leading cus- Finally she said, ‘How soon tomer service to its more than 26.3 She lives for ten more years, do you need to know?’ too demanding or will not listen sake of the petitioned family million customers in the U.S. and Latin to reasons. They still want to members still in the Philip- Colombia, and other Latin American and then dies. Once again, a America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers THE SENILITY PRAYER run households which belong to pines. its 18.7 million customers access to 160 countries, leads the pay-TV category in ceremony is held, and at the technology, programming and service, their children. The sad truth is that a few HD channels and Dolby-Digital® 5.1 end of it, the pall bearers are Grant me the senility to forget On the other hand, there of these elders may end up in theater-quality sound (when available), delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to 7.6 million customers. again carrying out the cas- the people I never liked anyway, the are people who never under- Nursing Homes. Most of the access to exclusive sports programming ket. As they carry the casket good fortune to run into the ones I such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, DIRECTV sports and entertainment stood the older parent’s situa- time, it’s not an option but a properties include three Regional Sports towards the door, the husband do, and the eyesight to tell the dif- tions. These are your parents pure necessity. Nobody can award winning technology like its DI- ference. RECTV® DVR Scheduler and higher Networks (Northwest, Rocky Mountain cries out, ‘Watch that wall!’ and not your servants. They take care of them at home for and Pittsburgh) as well as a 65 percent Now, I think you’re supposed to also need some time for them- 24 hours a day. Couples have to customer satisfaction than the leading *** send this to 5 or 6, maybe 10. cable companies for 10 years running. interest in Game Show Network. For selves and chance to socialize go to work to pay their bills. the most up-to-date information on When I went to lunch to- Oh heck, send it to a bunch of DIRECTV Latin America, through its day, I noticed an old lady sit- your friends if you can remember with other people their age and Well, maybe USA is not a subsidiaries and affiliated companies in DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com. ting on a park bench sobbing who they are. can speak the same language. place for your old parents. Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Then something is supposed to Life in the U.S.A. can be her eyes out. I stopped and happen . . . I think...... asked her what was wrong.

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My Filipino grandparents in Manila if you already had to the poor health conditions. had passed away before she immigrated here before most money and was established. He asked her if she would be was able to make the trip, Contemporary Asian of their children were born. He ended up working on a able to make it if that ever but she was able to see her English was widely used in Filipino Army Base shining happened. She knew she mother. Her mother was close American Issues the Philippines, which made shoes. might not. to her deathbed as well, and by Dr. Ofelia Dirige the language transition some- Then he joined the military My grandparents arrived told my grandmother not to Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan Community Services what simple for them. They by stating that he had an extra in the United States in 1959. worry about making the trip Read Dr. Dirige’s previous articles by visiting only used English to com- two years of schooling. This They were first stationed in an back. That was the last time our website at www.asianjournalusa.com municate with their children, did not affect him academical- Air Force Base in Alabama. my grandmother was in the and were able to practice their ly since the school curriculum They were there for a year. Philippines. religion here (Catholicism) in the Philippines was some- My grandmother noted that I asked my grandmother if without any trouble due to what advanced. He remained when she was there, she only she would ever go back to the Guest Writer: the high volume of Catholic in the military for 22 years. met one other Filipino. Rac- Philippines. She said there churches. Although the tran- During that time he was sent ism was strong when they ar- was nothing left for her there. Jeannette Rascon sition was a fairly easy one to Vietnam, and was even rived. She noted a time when Everyone she once knew is (for both my grandparents), it captured by the Japanese. He she rode the city bus off base gone, and the only one left By looks alone, you would not be able to pinpoint my Asian is still a life altering decision, walked in the infamous walk and all of the African Ameri- there is her brother. I asked heritage. that I owe them. This is my of Bataan, and was one of the cans were standing in the her if she could choose be- I am half Mexican, half Filipino. My mother is Filipina, raised Filipino grandparent’s story. few who survived. He was back of the bus. She saw a tween the United States and in the United States, and my father is Mexican, and immigrated My Filipino grandpar- then offered to serve in the Japanese woman sitting in the the Philippines, which one to this country while a teenager. ents are Cristina Cañeba and US military, which opened back with her white American she would choose. She said, They both adopted American culture and way of life. I am glad Ananias Manaog. They are “United States of course!” my grandparentsmoved to the United States, and were able to from Iriga City, in the prov- She likes the weather keep their culture and pass it on to their children. ince of Camarines Sur, Phil- here better, and likes how ippines. My grandmother certain things are read- Introduction: men and women have a higher Cristina went to college and ily available here, such as have a long tradi- rate of out-group marriage was able to get her teaching cabbage. She prefers the tion of intermarriage with compared to other Asian degree within a couple of education as well as the people of various ethnicities groups except the Japanese years. She was a teacher to 1st health care system. Not and backgrounds. One obvi- American. More than 50% of and 2nd grade students in her only that, she is glad that ous reason is that Filipinos FilAms marry outside their town. She revolved to music she was able to raise her are of a mixed heritage, i.e., ethnic group—18% of Fili- and folk dance teaching as children in a house and not 22% according to the U.S. pino men and 39% of Filipina a permanent position in her the opportunity to move to the husband. My grandmother had to worry about the poor census 2000. The historical women. school. She had class sizes as United States. wondered why she was sitting health conditions. I am glad background from the Philip- By looks alone, you would big as 46 students. She was My grandfather had to back there, since her skin my grandparents moved to the pines showed pre-colonial not be able to pinpoint my able to maintain this job for 5 work hard to secure my grand- was pale. My grandmother United States, and were able contacts with Chinese, Japa- Asian heritage. I am half and one half years. mother’s hand in marriage. considered herself white, and to keep their culture. nese, Indian and Muslim Mexican, half Filipino. My My grandfather, Ananias, She was engaged to a lawyer, only used the white facilities traders and colonization by mother is Filipina, raised in (or Andy) was unable to finish but knew that my grandfather vs. the “colored” facilities. *** Spanish and American con- the United States, and my school. He was only able to was the one for her. They Thank goodness no one ques- querors that intermarried with father is Mexican, and immi- finish up to the th7 grade. He married, and had their first tioned her rationalization, as Jeannette is a student native Filipina women. grated to this country while a needed to start working right daughter, Marie, in the Philip- other foreigners may not have majoring in at San Di- Another reason is their ex- teenager. They both adopted away for his younger sisters, pines. Once my grandfather been so lucky. She spent most ego State University. She is a posure to different races here American culture and way since his father had aban- was enlisted to join the US of her time on the military student of Dr. Dirige in Asian in America but with similar of life. Although I consider doned them, and his mother Army, and was set to move base where she was protected. Studies 310, “Contemporary culture, values, and experi- myself an American, I can- passed away. He was one to the United States, he had A year later they moved Issues in Asian American ences that draws them to not abandon my family roots. of 12 children, and was the to convince my grandmother. to Norfolk, Virginia, where Communities.” each another. One out of four Since my father is from Mex- youngest of 5 boys. Unfor- He told her, “Don’t blame me they had three daughters, FilAm women was married to ico, I have a somewhat stron- tunately all of his brothers if I find another wife.” With Charlene, Carol, and Cindy ======a white non-Hispanic. Howev- ger tie to that heritage. Living passed away due to tuber- that said, she was US bound. (my mother). My grandfather er, they also enter interracial so close to Mexico, Spanish is culosis, which seemed to be She had to let her family was in and out of the states YOU ARE INVITED TO: marriages of all combina- used more frequently, and that common in their town. My know. Her father said that on leave, so my grandmother tions especially Latinos as an is the language I used to com- grandfather tried to find work if he ever got ill, like most was mostly alone, taking care KALUSUGAN COMMU- example in this story. municate with my Mexican in Manila, but it turned out people in their town, he would of the children. Eventually NITY SERVICES Filipino American (FilAm) grandparents. that you could only get a job only last about a week, due they were stationed in San 8TH ANNIVERSARY OF Diego, while my grandfather THE FOUNDING OF THE FILIPINO AMERICAN tient has at age 10, 14, and 18 countability.” worked at Nasco in National WELLNESS CENTER and average that to determine “I am not being defensive!” City, helping build ships. My “MOVING FORWARD” a dentist’s rating. Dentists will he said. “My best patients are grandmother was never able SATURDAY, NOVEMBER be rated as excellent, good, as good as anyone’s, my work to work, since my grandfather At Large... 13, 2010 average, below average, and is as good as anyone’s, but my was away so often. They had 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM unsatisfactory. That way par- average cavity count is go- their youngest child and first HOLIDAY INN NATIONAL by Miles Beauchamp ents will know which the best ing to be higher than a lot of boy, Ronnie, in San Diego. CITY dentists are. The plan will also other dentists because I chose My grandparents decided that (700 NATIONAL CITY encourage the less effective to work where I am needed they would not teach their Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the children to speak Filipino. BLVD, NATIONAL CITY, Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International dentists to get better,” I said. most.” “Don’t’ get touchy,” I 91950) University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. “Poor dentists who don’t im- said. They said it was too hard. LUNCH BUFFET He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. prove could lose their licenses “Touchy?” he said. His Luckily, they were able to ($50.00/person) to practice.” face had turned red, and from continue to cook lumpia and Speaker: JAN SPENCLEY, “That’s terrible,” he said. the way he was clenching and pancit, the backbone of my San Diegans For Health “What? That’s not a good atti- unclenching his jaws, I was family’s Filipino culture. Care Coverage Sent to me by a teacher… tude,” I said. “Don’t you think afraid he was going to dam- They ended up retiring in “HEALTH REFORM: we should try to improve age his teeth. “Try furious! In San Diego. My grandfather No Dentist Left Behind POTENTIAL IMPACTS children’s dental health in this a system like this, I will end was able to go to Adult School ON HEALTH AND This is an interesting take he’d heard about the new state state?” up being rated average, below and get his general education, WELLNESS” on “No Child Left Behind.” program. I knew he’d think it “Sure I do,” he said, “but average, or worse. The few which my grandmother helped Networking, Induction of Teachers will enjoy it, parents was great. that’s not a fair way to deter- educated patients I have who him attain. They met many Board Members will be informed and politi- “Did you hear about the mine who is practicing good see these ratings may believe Filipinos here, and became Progress Report from the cians should consider it. new state program to measure dentistry.” “Why not?” I this so-called rating is an ac- life-long friends. In 1976, President/CEO “My dentist is great! He sends effectiveness of dentists with said. “It makes perfect sense tual measure of my ability and my Aunt Marie was the Miss “VIDEO: Remembering Dr. me reminders so I don’t forget their young patients?” I said. to me.” proficiency as a dentist. They Philippines of the Bicol Club Riz Oades” checkups. He uses the latest “No,” he said. He didn’t seem “Well, it’s so obvious,” he may leave me, and I’ll be left that my grandparents were a For Information call Rhod techniques based on research. too thrilled. “How will they said. “Don’t you see that den- with only the neediest pa- part of. She was able to win Resella (619) 399-6204 or He never hurts me, and I’ve do that?” tists don’t all work with the tients. And my cavity average a trip to the Philippines and Chris Feraro (619) 477-3392 got all my teeth. “It’s quite simple,” I said. same clientele, and that much score will get even worse. On took my grandmother. Unfor- When I ran into him the “They will just count the depends on things we can’t top of that, how will I attract tunately my great-grandfather other day, I was eager to see if number of cavities each pa- control? For example, I work good dental hygienists and in a rural area with a high other excellent dentists to my percentage of patients from practice if it is labeled below “Cavities are the bottom line, he said. “Doing this would ASIAN JOURNAL and you can’t argue with the be like grading schools and The first Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California deprived homes, while some average?” of my colleagues work in “I think you are overreact- bottom line. It’s an absolute teachers on an average score An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most measure.” made on a test of children’s widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! upper middle-class neighbor- ing,” I said. “’Complaining, hoods. Many of the parents excuse-making and stone- “That’s what I’m afraid progress with no regard to Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio I work with don’t bring their walling won’t improve dental my parents and prospective influences outside the school, Publisher & Editor Managing Editor children to see me until there health’... I am quoting from a patients will think. This can’t the home, the community Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp is some kind of problem, and leading member of the DOC,” be happening,” he said de- served and stuff like that. Associate Publisher Associate Editor I don’t get to do much preven- I noted. “What’s the DOC?” spairingly. “Now, now,” I Why would they do some- Ashley Silverio tive work. Also, many of the he asked. said, “don’t despair. The state thing so unfair to dentists? Assistant Editor parents I serve let their kids “It’s the Dental Oversight will help you some.” No one would ever think of eat way too much candy from Committee,” I said, “a group “How?” he asked. doing that to schools.” In Pursuit of Excellence an early age, unlike more edu- made up of mostly lay persons “If you receive a poor I just shook my Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) rating, they’ll send a dentist head sadly, but he had bright- Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) cated parents who understand to make sure dentistry in this the relationship between sugar state gets improved.” who is rated excellent to help ened. “I’m going to write my Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) straighten you out,” I said representatives and senators,” Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) and decay. To top it all off, so “Spare me,” he said, “I many of my clients have well can’t believe this. Reasonable brightly. “You mean,” he said. “I’ll use the school water which is untreated and people won’t buy it,” he said he said, “they’ll send a dentist analogy. Surely they will see The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all with a wealthy clientele to the point.” Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date is ev- has no fluoride in it. Do you hopefully. have any idea how much dif- The program sounded show me how to work on se- He walked off with that ery Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Thursday prior vere juvenile dental problems look of hope mixed with fear to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or ference early use of fluoride reasonable to me, so I asked, can make?” “How else would you mea- with which I have probably and suppressed anger that I, information, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available had much more experience? a teacher, see in the mirror so for $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not responsible “It sounds like you’re mak- sure good dentistry?” ing excuses,” I said. “I can’t “Come watch me work,” BIG HELP!” often lately.” for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs but welcomes sub- “There you go again,” I I didn’t write this but I missions. Entire content is © 2009 copyrighted material by Asian believe that you, my dentist, he said. “Observe my pro- would be so defensive. After cesses.” “That’s too said. “You aren’t acting pro- wish I had… Journal. Materials in this publication may not be reproduced without fessionally at all.” specific permission from the publisher. all, you do a great job, and complicated, expensive and you needn’t fear a little ac- time-consuming,” I said. “You don’t get it,” October 29 - November 4, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 successional rights. If ever, He travels between San Diego they will have to pay higher and Manila. His office address Phil - Am estate taxes because of the is located at 10717 Camino 2011 FALSD Board of penalties. Ruiz, Suite 131, San Diego, So, if there were eight CA 92126. He also has an of- Law 101 children, their mother and the fice in the Philippines at 1240 Directors Elections by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. Member, State Bar of California & eight children got one-ninth Apacible Street, Paco, Ma- • Nominations/Statements • General Election Meet- Integrated Bar of the Philippines of their father’s one-half share nila, Philippines 1007, with of Interest due November ing (Happy Hour location, (or 1/18 of the whole com- telephone numbers (632)522- 26, 2010 TBD) will be held Decem- Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- pound). Since their mother 1199 and (632)526-0326. urnalusa.com Please submit your nomi- ber 8 at 5:30 p.m. Voting retained ownership of one- Please call (858)348-7475/ nations or statement of interest by Ballot will remain open half (or 9/18), plus her 1/18 (858)536-4292 or email him at by email to [email protected] until December 15th for inheritance, she owned 10/18 rkaragdag@attyimmigration. by November 26. Please in- members who are unable “Hating Kapatid” of the compound. Each of the com. He speaks Tagalog flu- clude a 1-paragraph statement to attend the meeting. eight children owned 1/18 of ently. Articles written in this or CV explaining your interest • Installation of FALSD (How to Share Your Parents’ Estate) the compound. column are not legal advice in serving on FALSD’s Board. Board for 2011 will be at Then, when their mother but are hypotheticals intended “Basta hating kapatid tayo. (Rico) is raised to the place Positions are as follows: the FALSD/PALSD 33rd died, her 10/18 ownership as general, non-specific legal President, Vice President, Annual Dinner on January Walang lamangan”, Milet told and the degree of the person of the compound passed to information. Readers must her six brothers and sisters. represented (Carding), and Secretary, Treasurer, 5 Board 27, 2011 at The Bristol, her children equally. Bottom seek legal consultation before Members, 3 Student Board 6:30 p.m. Being the eldest in the family, acquires the rights which the line is that the seven children taking any legal steps. she has to make sure that her latter would have if he were Members. In accordance with • Contact falsd1@gmail. and Rico get 1/8 each of the the By-Laws, the VP may also com for more information. siblings get their fair share living or if he could have compound. But remember, in the property left behind inherited.” serve as President-Elect for there are only seven houses the following year. by their parents. Their father Now, the smart aleck consisting of the big house passed away eight years ago among us might ask, what if and six bungalows, so they and then their mother fol- Carding and his father both may a problem on how they lowed three years later. died before Rico was born, will divide the estate. But, as Their parents did not when Rico was still in his they say, there are many ways bother to leave any last will, mother’s womb? Carding is to skin a cat. perhaps because their estate dead and Rico is not yet alive, The first option is to physi- consists solely of a 4,000 so how can Rico inherit? In cally divide the compound square meter compound in Va- this situation, the law consid- into eight portions, but al- lenzuela. It has one big house ers Rico to be already alive. though doable, this may not and six bungalows. Milet re- Again, the Philippine Civil be feasible because of there mained single and stayed with Code says that “the conceived are only seven houses. The their parents in the big house, child shall be considered born second option is to sell the so they all agreed that she for all purposes that are favor- compound and divide the pro- would get the big house. The able to it.’ ceeds by eight, but again this six bungalows were assigned If we were to digress a may not be practicable since it to the other six children. They little bit further, what about will displace the current occu- were scattered in the com- Carding’s widow? Does she pants. We believe that the best pound so that each of them get anything from the estate? option is for Milet and her sib- gets the same land area. This is when the timing of lings to buy out Rico’s share. There are actually eight Carding’s death becomes We are sure that his mother children but Carding – the relevant. If he survived his fa- would find this last option ac- second child – left home a ther, then he inherited directed ceptable and may even settle long time ago, The last time from his estate. When he died, for a lower-than-market price, they heard, Carding went his heirs were his widow and unless she relishes the idea of with his friends to Mindanao Rico, who inherit from him living in the same place with to prospect for lead metal equally. The same rule applies their newly found relatives left behind by the Japanese if Carding survived his moth- who may not be at all pleased during World War II. Their er. If Carding predeceased to get less than their expected parents died without getting both his parents, his widow inheritance. any more news about Card- gets nothing. Caveat : This hypothetical ing, so everyone presumed Another thing we should is based on Philippine law. he was kidnapped and killed stress is that the heirs inherit U.S. laws may provide differ- by terrorists. They presumed at the moment of the dece- ently. quite correctly. Carding got dent’s death, without need of Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , involved in a deal that turned doing anything. The last will Jr. is licensed to practice law sour and his business partners or extra-judicial settlement in both California and the had him silenced. But before only formalizes the succession Philippines. He practices im- he died, Carding got married by the heirs. So even if the migration law in San Diego and begot a son named Rico. heirs did nothing eight years and has continuously been a One day, Carding’s widow ago when the father died, their trial and appellate attorney in came with Rico to the com- inaction did not affect their the Philippines since 1989. pound and introduced them- selves to her in-laws. There was no doubt that Rico is Carding’s son. They not only SOMEWHERE IN TIME look alike. The marriage If you find yourself faced with something you didn’t expect contract and the young boy’s It is but Life presenting you with a twist of Fate birth certificate legally prove I have no illusions or expectations of you, dear one that Rico is their legitimate Only of what you could be as my soulmate. nephew. For there are really no questions to be asked here They’ve already been answered before they were even raised. How do they now divide the estate? And even if we are oceans apart You will always be in my heart Let us analyze the se- For although you are so far away quence of events. We will You are with me to stay. For distance is not a matter of space and time digress a little to explain more Togetherness is a state of mind and emotion. clearly how the estate should be divided. Let your tears of loneliness We will assume that the Be replaced with tears of happiness compound was the conjugal To water the secret garden of my heart property of Milet’s parents. A paradise of peace, a haven for rest This means that the compound And keep alive the song in my heart was owned one-half by their The melody of love, a miracle that’s blest. NEW PATIENT father and one-half by their CLEANING mother. When their father Let my angel wings shelter you from the storm died, only his one-half share And let my loving embrace keep you warm passed to his heirs. The other Let my prayers carry you through your lonely day And let my lips dry away your tears and kiss your pains away one-half remained untouched Let my words reassure you when doubts overcome $40 as property of their mother. And let me be the pillar you lean on when faith doesn’t come. WITH THIS COUPON (Regular $115) Their father’s heirs were Includes full mouth exam, his widow and children who Let my breath be the breeze on your hair and cheeks necessary x-ray & cleaning inherited in equal shares. At The air to sway the leaves on earth’s verdant trees This offer is for new patients without insurance. this point, it is necessary to To nudge the clouds to their daily destination determine the number of heirs And provide the field for angels to play on to know how many parts their Will they ever reach the point to meet the stars father’s estate should be di- Underneath the moonlit skies up above us? vided into. More specifically, should Carding be counted as Time is our ally to realize our dream of a blissful union an heir? The answer is yes, But mortal time, my dear, has its limitation For we must always remember regardless of whether Carding This life’s constant reminder: was still alive when his father That the next time is not guaranteed died. But let us qualify this. If And tomorrow is neither promised. Carding was still alive when his father died, then he in- So we take advantage of the time we have on hand herited directly. On the other We must treasure the present’s every second hand, if Carding was already For to enjoy Life’s every minute dead when his father died, We have to grab the gifts that are in it then his son Rico would take And all the secret romantic fragments his place by representation. Of a few stolen moments… The Philippine Civil Code says that “the representative By Jesse Tiamson Seattle, Washington Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com October 29 - November 4, 2010 high school graduates at SDSU is down 38% since 2006 as a Fred Pierce for Poway result of higher admission stan- dards being applied to graduates Street Poetry from high schools located north School Board of SR-56. I plan to work to My name is Fred Pierce and ence means “stopping the bleed- have the Poway School District by Michael R. Tagudin I am running for the Poway ing” related to recent budget included within SDSU’s service School Board in next week’s cuts, diversifying the District’s area, so our graduates are not election. I have lived in the Dis- sources of revenue (largely Read about Michael’s upcoming book of poems “Crushed subjected to artifi cially higher Violets” by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com trict for 17 years and currently through greater private sup- admissions standards than their reside in 4S Ranch with my wife port) and returning the funding high school peers south of SR- Christine and daughters Peyton for extra-curricular programs, 56. (17 – a senior at Westview High academic support, smaller class · Increased Private Support Life is Just a Moment School) and Riley (6 – a 1st sizes, teacher classroom days, – There is a tremendous oppor- (Poem No. 21) grader at Stone Ranch Elemen- and other elements that have tunity to diversify the District’s tary School). I decided to run been so dramatically cut in dependence on the state budget for the School Board at this recent years. If the budget cuts by signifi cantly growing the Life is just a moment time because, given the draco- aren’t curtailed, it will impair Fred Pierce private support provided to our nian budget environment facing the top caliber education fami- schools. I intend to work with A moment of awareness the District and my 20+ years lies in the District have enjoyed include: the existing District and School experience in public education, for many years. I am the only Foundations to expand the reach A moment of feeling educational fundraising and candidate with a plan to stop the · Equal Admissions Access of these fundraising organiza- Most of the time legislative advocacy for educa- bleeding. to San Diego State University tions and procure funds from tion, I believe I can make a real (SDSU) – Enrollment of PUSD alumni, philanthropists, educa- I am lost in my thoughts difference! To me, a real differ- If elected, My Priorities tional foundations, corporate sponsorships and public private Thinking ... partnerships. There are $10s of About you .. millions in additional resources that can potentially be gener- About me .. Fighting for the resources ated annually to benefi t PUSD schools. About us .. · Stronger Legislative About our moments .. . our children deserve! Advocacy – In the Candidates Forum, several of the candi- ..in life.... dates were openly frustrated and Fred Pierce understands what commented that their efforts is important to our families and to infl uence the legislature in Sacramento had come up empty children. As your school board handed. As an integral part of the CSU Board of Trustees’ and member he will: statewide CSU Alumni Council legislative advocacy team for 14 years, I have helped to produce � Work to gain equal SDSU admissions signifi cant successes in Sacra- mento including a budget com- access for our high school pact to stabilize annual funding, new legislation to allow more graduates. fl exible use of revenues by the CSU, and successful placement of bond measures on the bal- � Enhance influence in Sacramento so lot (which were approved by voters). I will use my experi- that legislators give us our fair share ence and track record of success Fred Pierce for in Sacramento to bring K-12 of the K-12 budget. School Board 2010 funding equity and operational ©2010 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights reserved. fl exibility to assist our District. About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin 330 Encinitas Blvd., Ste 101 Educated as an engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles � Substantially increase private Background employee hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about the human Encinitas, CA 92024 condition. He is donating the proceeds from the book “Crushed Violets” to financial support for our schools. I.D. #1328078 By way of background, with the “Coalition to Abolish Slavary & Traffi cking (CAST)”, a non-profi t that more than two decades of vol- provides public awareness and advocacy effforts against human traffi cking unteer and philanthropic con- in the City of Angels. tributions to education, I have To learn more, visit www.castla.org. To help, call the CAST 24 hour hotline 888.KEY.2.FRE(EDOM) or 888.539.2373. the experience and commitment Contact [email protected] for more information about ordering the to make an outstanding School book “Crushed Violets.” Frederick W. Pierce (Continued on page 17) for Poway School Board www.FredPierceForSchoolBoard.com

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This SHE’S OUR CHILD!” Ditas ments via SMS broadcasts. hopeful that by making our Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at was why she even bore his happily announced to Romy The Talk ‘N Text-powered name, “Miguel” which is the when the latter arrived home wireless services accessible www.asianjournalusa.com Infoboard system will provide to those from the low-income Spanish and male version of after a few weeks. She just Tondo residents with a quick “Mikaela”. received the results of the segment, we will help spur and affordable tool to share Romy dropped them off DNA tests proving Romy is livelihood opportunities and PROMISED LAND at the McDonald’s Ditas was Mikaela’s biological father. their feedback and concerns. economic growth for this managing so the latter could Romy could not believe the It will also allow Veritas to emerging market,” Vea added. make sure everything in the turn of events. A few weeks pool information, such as im- “The e-trading project is A Gift from Heaven restaurant was okay while she ago, he had no hope of ever portant income and consump- part of a bigger picture to was away. He then proceeded becoming a dad. In an instant, tion statistics of Tondo house- achieve the UN’s Millennium Chapter 31 of a macho and domineering holds, and data on the supply husband, denying his wife the to his office to work. a daughter landed on his door- Development Goals for the chain of food and basic com- (Editor’s Note: To read the love he professed to her when step, his own flesh and blood. residents of Tondo,” said Fr. previous and weekly install- he was still after her affection. “NAKU, ANG GANDA NG All the while, he didn’t know modities, to help forecast and Benigno P. Beltran, SVD. ments of this series, visit www. He too, however, was hop- BATANG IYAN (That child he had a daughter being raised manage economic activities in “We are happy that Smart has in poverty in a Tijuana brothel asianjournalusa.com. Once ing Mikaela was his child. It is beautiful),” Ditas’ Filipina the community. helped us take the first step to co-workers were enthused to during the past five years. there, click the “News and would be his best chance to Another aspect of the reduce poverty and hunger in Features” heading, then click become a father, taking care see the child. “Pag laki While he surely missed out on partnership will involve the niya, dalhin mo sa her birth and early upbring- urban areas.” “Promised Land by Simeon of his own flesh and blood use of Smart Money for the According to 2006 report G. Silverio, Jr.” title to see the instead of adopting a Pilipinas. Tiyak ing, he was grateful he had trading activities of Veritas. found his child. It was never of the Asian Development list of all chapters of ‘Prom- stranger’s child. But kukuning ar- Smart Money, which is the tista iyan (When too late to catch up. Bank (ADB), 33% of the ised Land’. Click the title of until a paternity test world’s first reloadable card Philippine population are the chapter you want to read would prove so, he she grows up, Romy however did not take her to the change from his errant ways linked to a mobile phone, classified as poor or survive and the article will appear.) was withholding his will enable Tondo residents love and affection for Philippines. overnight. While becoming a on a daily of income of less Surely, they father had stoked the paternal to perform fast and secure than US$1. Tondo, which Romy and Ditas took the the little girl, cashless payment transactions day off the next day to at- one his own will get her as instinct in him, his treatment has a population of close to a movie star),” of his martyred wife remained with accredited merchants of one million, is predominantly tend to the needs of Mikaela. father labeled the e-trading project. Smart They brought her to the social as anak ng Ditas was all the same. He was still too poor. welfare service office and puta (child of smiles. She was proud to show the eternal and Veritas have also agreed In 2000, to address the explained how the little Mexi- a bitch). very happy. Her affection he promised Ditas to develop additional products poverty problem in many can girl landed in their care. But not Di- dream of becom- while wooing her. Until he and services, including an e- countries, world leaders A social worker was assigned tas. She had be- ing a mother could discovered a letter that forever PLDT-powered Point-of-Sale be fulfilled. Her changed the course of their agreed to adopt common to the case. DNA tests for the stowed uncondi- (POS) system, that will ad- development goals to be girl and Romy were scheduled tional love to the maternal instincts relationship. dress the diverse communica- could be satisfied. achieved by 2015. Dubbed to prove paternity. Under the little girl from the day she tion needs of Tondo residents. as the Millennium Develop- law, Mikaela would have been realized there could be a slight She gave Mikaela a Happy (To be continued) “As the country’s leading Meal, a feast she eagerly ment Goals (MDGs), they endorsed to the custody of chance she could raise her as wireless services provider, we have been set to guide the foster parents. However Ditas her own. It was ironic that devoured. In a short time, de- (Editor’s Note: To read the spite their inability to commu- previous and weekly install- are continuously looking for entire international commu- was eager and sincere to care while she could be resentful touch points for nation build- for her. Romy was with the of the child as the product of nicate with each other as the ments of this series, visit www. nity to work together towards girl could only speak Spanish asianjournalusa.com. Once ing,” said PLDT and Smart a common end—to eradicate U.S. Navy. They could there- Romy’s illicit liaison, she was Chairman, Manuel V. Pang- fore provide a stable family the one eagerly pursuing Mi- which Ditas could not, the there, click the “News and extreme poverty in its many two had bonded like mother Features” heading, then click ilinan. “We are proud to be dimensions. These eight time- environment for the little girl. kaela rather than her husband. part of this pioneering initia- The social worker agreed to She had long been resigned to and child. “Promised Land by Simeon bound goals include targets give the couple temporary the fact that, if ever, she could “Take care of the restau- G. Silverio, Jr.” title to see the tive that will help improve on income poverty, hunger, custody until the case was only be an adoptive mother rant,” she told her co-workers list of all chapters of ‘Prom- the lives and livelihood of the maternal and child mortality, resolved. although she was biologically afterwards. “I need to shop for ised Land’. Click the title of residents of Tondo.” disease, inadequate shelter, clothes for Mikaela.” the chapter you want to read “Sana anak mo nga si capable of bearing her own Orlando B. Vea, Smart’s gender inequality, environ- Ditas and the girl proceed- and the article will appear.) Mikaela (I hope Mikaela is child. 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From part 1, you can go For his gallantry in action, through all parts of the debate, and his honorable and patriotic By Tuesday evening, No- as there are several. vember 2, 2010 – Nick Popa- Our American hero run- ditch will be the new Congress- ning for Congress is a retired man in the 51st Congressional Gunnery Sergeant and combat District! veteran of the U. S. Marine People used to say that de- Corps. He almost lost his life feating the incumbent is an up- in the service of his country! hill battle, a difficult challenge. He was at the front and center That is no longer true! Nick as history was being made in Popaditch, the war hero and our country’s fight for freedom. decorated veteran, is the clear Popaditch was both in the Gulf choice of the 51st Congressional War’s Desert Shield and Desert district voters, especially after Storm operations, and later the his debate with Filner where Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served with the , 1st Marine Divi- Retired USMC Gunnery sion, commanding an M1-A1 Sgt. Nick Popaditch Abrams Battle Tank from the deserts of southern Iraq to the service, Popaditch was award- streets of Baghdad. In April ed the Medal, the 2003, Popaditch’ unit helped Medal, the Navy/ topple ’s statue Marine Corps Achievement in Baghdad’s Firdos Square. medal with Combat “V”, and Worldwide attention focused the Combat Action Ribbon. He on Popaditch after an Associ- was medically retired from the ated Press (AP) photographer service in 2005. captured a smiling photo of Videos of the attack is him smoking a cigar, standing available on YouTube and in on top of his tank in front of the website of his book Once a a statue of Saddam in down- Cee-gar Man: This April Marine an Tank Com- town Baghdad, just before his mander’s Inspirational Mem- 9, 2004 file photo shows Staff unit helped tear it down. The oir of Combat, Courage, and Sgt. Nick Popaditch of the 3rd photograph landed on the front Recovery. The book, which Battalion, 4th Marines Regi- pages of the world’s newspa- holds an honor spot on the U.S. ment, smoking a cigar while pers. Marine Corps Professional standing on top of his tank, in In a combat action during Reading Program, also known downtown Baghdad in front of the Operation Vigilant Resolve as the Commander’s reading in Fallujah in April 2004, he a statue of Saddam Hussein (Continued on page 22) just before his unit helped tear it down. (AP Photo/Laurent was hit on the head by fragments Rebours, File) from a rocket- propelled grenade Nick emerged as the clear win- (RPG) and almost ner. lost his life. The The Popaditch-Filner debate blast blinded his held Thursday, October 21, right eye, and left 2010, at the Plaza de la Cul- him with only tural Building at the Imperial eight percent vi- Fairgrounds in Imperial Valley, sion in his other California, was sponsored by eye. 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Community Involvement – Part 2 evidence that could lead to The Cabello home is small, May Belgica, NFP trainor, a further investigation of the but it is neat and clean com- has invited two women from By Dr. Cesar D. Candari voluntary association play in organization is now in good pared to their neighbors’. the Adriatico slums to share 28th in a series of articles the lives of ordinary members standing. worst scandal to hit the Filipi- no community in decades. The They have some space and a something about their sex of this ethnic group. Fast-forward August 2007: few trees around them. Maria life. The women, Fe A. and I was a member of the The committee held sever- In August 2007 COPAO statement reversed the previ- ous administration’s decision and Diosdado also have a little Vicenta B., are in their 30s. Fe Board of directors of COPAO al meetings; Dr. Oades, Ernie mounted a Boycott vs. Maria private corner to themselves. is heavy with her third child in 1992. The late Dr. Oades, a Flores, Jun Galang, Paul Ones Clara de Pilipinas Sorority to close the case.” I wrote an article address- Because the couple could while Vicenta has an only history professor at San Diego COPAO Chairman, Relly Me- (MCPS) of their community daughter who’s entering her ing Filipino- American unity a not afford more children, State University, was the clos- noza, Roy Bautista and Ferdie event. Maria took the pill, but after teens. Fe and Vicenta are used est to a scholar of COPAO Balagtas helped me a lot in As of Monday, March 30, disconcerting subject that was some time she developed cysts to talking openly about their who has written about the the streamlining procedures. 2009 , New COPAO Re- published in a local Filipino and bleeding. She switched sex lives because they’ve had organization for a long time Through all these meetings, solves to Move Forward; Of- newspaper. to injections and bled every many discussions about sex, extensively and who seems the Committee was convinced ficials Say Case of the Missing week. Vasectomy was out of anatomy and family planning never to run out of an angle. I that it needed to preserve the $27,000 ‘Not Closed’ (To be continued) the question as the Cabel- with many other women in was appointed the chairman- two sets of officers or bodies, “Senior officials admit- los erroneously believe it is their community. Vicenta is, ship of the Constitution and with a semblance of autono- hazardous to health. The ever- in fact, an NFP counselor. Bylaws with Dr. Oades as my my and balance of power and sacrificing wife says, “Hindi “Oh, they talk about their co-chair. As the saying goes, duties in the COPAO Chart of na baleng ako ang magkadep- orgasms quite openly in group the wind of change was in the organization. The following erensiya, huwag lang ang mis- discussions,” says Sister Pilar offing; COPAO draws up a were suggested: The sex life of the ter ko.” The couple has, since Versoza, a Good Shepherd reorganization program. This 1. Creation of policymak- then, being using the rhythm nun who also works at the umbrella organization of some ing body; (formerly, the Board or the withdrawal method. center. “Some of them would 62 associations in San Diego of Directors and Delegates) urban poor (2) “Paghindi siya napagbig- even admit that they’ve never County has great potentials to to be called the House of yan sa gabi, maniningil sa had one in all their many he’s had some drinks, then years of married life.” But become and effective vehicle Delegates. This body shall be Human Face araw,” says Maria of her hus- By Ma. Ceres P. Doyo “doon ko lang ginagalaw.” band. “Pagkakataon naman, thanks to women’s talakayan of the Filipino agenda for composed of the presidents Because there’s hardly enough e,” Diosdado would insist many women have become action, but there were serious of affiliated organizations and Philippine Daily Inquirer (Continued from last week) space, fancy positions are out. especially when the children more familiar with their bod- doubts and problems in this a delegate and/or alternate. “Pang-prostitute lang daw are not around. At night, the ies and their needs…. organization. Apart from hu- They shall vote its own sets I DIDN’T expect lots of yun,” Teresita quotes Carlito. couple has to wait for the chil- In slum areas there is very man failings, there are struc- of officers; this assembly will e-mail for a feature story I “I used an IUD (intraurine dren to be fast asleep. little that people can hide tural weaknesses. The move provide representation of the wrote 20 years ago and which device) for nine years,” Teres- Sometimes, Maria says, from one another. The walls to amend the COPAO Bylaws membership of the affiliated I recycled and compressed ita reveals. But twice she had their bodies are just too tired have ears, the walls have was a modest attempt of some organization. It shall formu- for this column (last week infections because of it. She for anything. “Patay na ang holes. (Incidentally, there was few dedicated individuals— late long-term COPAO poli- and now) in the context of the resorted to the pill, but after katawan sa kakatrabaho.” But this billboard in Quiapo which search of solutions—to make cies reflecting the needs and ongoing recycled debate on experiencing dizzy spells she when Diosdado makes kal- advertised a movie “May Bu- the Council a more viable wishes of its membership. It reproductive health. stopped taking it. After nine abit and Maria is not up to it, tas sa Dingding.”) Sometimes institution serving Filipinos shall act as the legislative Those who want to read years she gave birth again—to she psyches herself up so she when there are community and Filipino-Americans. body of the COPAO by initiat- my entire magazine piece twins. can enjoy sex too. They are meetings during daytime and Being a chairman of the ing business, considering the (“Just a few meters of lov- “We’ve never had a time to always ready for their private it takes long for some people Bylaws Committee is easy. reports of the officers and the ing space,” Sunday Inquirer go out and be by ourselves,” moments to be disturbed. to get out of their lean-tos, What actually made it diffi- presidents of affiliated orga- Magazine, Nov. 26, 1990) complains Teresita. “Lagi kang handa baka may a leader would yell from the cult- frustrating and, at times nizations and the chairman of from which this column piece “Mabubuhay ka ba ng magbukas ng ilaw. It really all street, “Hoy, bunutin muna irritating—was when some the Executive Council. Other was recycled could go to my puro ganun,” Maria Cabello depends on the mood. Thirty niyo yan!” A flustered couple “pseudo leaders” decide to explicit power and duties in- blogsite. I will post it there. repeatedly points her finger minutes is long enough.” would come out and find filibuster in the committee cludes the power to amend the It’s also in my book “Journal- downward, “kung ang tiyan Over in Ermita where themselves being ribbed with, proceedings. These people budget of the organization. It ist in Her Country” which is ay kukulo-kulo?” Maria is a many squatters live, a preg- “Baun na baun ba?” followed were identifiable group, shar- shall have the power to amend out of print. I went over the full-time housewife while her nancy counseling center has by lusty laughter. Among the ing common characteristics. the Constitution and Bylaws entire piece and realized it husband Diosdado is a pho- been put up by pro-lifers who poor, sex, like hunger, is part They manifest strong regional of COPAO. would need to be serialized tographer at the Manila Zoo. promote natural family plan- of their common everyday lot. bias and preoccupation with 2. The Executive Council- in three columns. But as I He charges P20 per shot, P10 ning (NFP). (The center gives of which goes to him, the oth- social status. To quote Dr. composed of elected officers. said last week, two columns counseling services to preg- Oades…”they spoke gibber- Its main duty was to imple- and no more. I also removed ish, and thought that they did ment the policies and exercise some graphic scenes. Deleted a lot for or ‘own’ COPAO. the general control, supervi- portions include sociological They were also pathetically sion and management of the observations by professor Mi- ultra-conservative, anti-intel- organization and shall act on chael Tan (before he became lectual, insecure, and sen- all urgent and pressing mat- an Inquirer columnist). sitively short-tempered and ters and those that pertain to Carlito Martes, 38, and wife Teresita, 37, have been courageously dull.” routine administrative matters. married 18 years. They have Whenever these people I explicitly expressed my six children, aged 18 to 2. attend the BOD meetings, opinion that it is for best inter- Laking Maynila, the couple they vote for or against any est of the organization that the started married life with an resolution depending upon pendulum of power must not elopement. They now live in who present them. The merits be tilted to either side of the the Leveriza slums. Carlito of the issues under consider- fulcrum of the organization. works as a mason, Teresita ation were of no consequence To make a long story as a laundry woman. She is to this group. For they were short, proposed amendments a member of Alay Kapwa, a avid practitioners of “tayo- was ratified with satisfactory community cooperative. tayo” (solely ours) system. It deliberations. This was my The family’s abode, 20 was perhaps because of these contribution to COPAO that square meters, hardly gives “Kutseros”(horse’s cart driv- remained in my memoir that I anyone privacy. And with so ers) and their hanger cons that wish to share with readers of many children around, the the Council needs more than this story. couple had to make a “pa- just a radical organizational Did it solve the intramural pag” practically in mid-air, a overhaul. problems of COPAO after this “mezzanine” that functioned There were more questions reorganization? The lack of as their bed. For some rea- and less clear-cut answers unity remained unsolved. son, that “papag” had to be that emerged as the bylaws As a follow up, in year removed. “Walang papag, and constitution committee 2000, the constitution and dieta,” quips Carlito, adding examined the old copy of the bylaws were again amended that sometimes they forget document and attempted to going back into a unicameral to have sex. “Nakakalimu- streamline the policies, servic- system of governance. While tan na rin.” Once a month is es, fiscal operations and struc- there were some intramural how regular it is and because ture of COPAO. All of this minutiae of problems, Aurora there’s no more papag they calls attention to the critical S. Cudal, former chairper- have to have sex in a rush— role which Filipino-American son of COPAO, declared the “baka may magising.” When Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com October 29 - November 4, 2010 every 8-15 minutes during The construction schedule normal Trolley service hours, calls for Iris Avenue, Beyer San Ysidro, Beyer and and will continue again the Boulevard and San Ysidro next morning. Regular Trolley Transit Center to be closed to Iris Trolley Stations service will resume in time for Trolley service on weekends the start of service on Mon- for the remainder of 2010, day. with the exception of the Closed This Weekend This weekend, station am- weekends of Thanksgiving, Station closures begin this operate non-stop between the bassadors will be at the San Christmas and New Year’s. weekend for the Metropoli- Palomar and San Ysidro Trol- Ysidro, Beyer, Iris, and Palm Please note that this is subject tan Transit System’s Trolley ley stations in both directions. Trolley stations to direct and to change. Renewal project. The bus services will run help riders. MTS encourages riders to Beginning on Friday, expect delays and give them- October 29 at 9:30 p.m. and selves extra time when travel- continuing through the week- ing. end, there will be no Trolley MTS appreciates riders’ service at the San Ysidro, patience during construction. Beyer and Iris Trolley sta- The renewal project is fo- tions. Southbound Trolley cused on improving the Blue service will terminate at Palm and Orange lines. The project Avenue Trolley Station. will improve station ameni- Two bus services will be ties, raise station platforms, available for riders: replace old rail and overhead Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is congratulat- •Trolley Shuttles will serve wire, and improve switching, ed by US Secretary of State and MCC chairperson Hillary San Ysidro Transit Center, signaling, and crossovers. Rodham Clinton during the the Republic of the Philippines- Beyer Boulevard Trolley Sta- Riders can find out more Millennium Challenge Corporation (GRP-MCC) Compact tion, Iris Avenue Trolley Sta- information online at www. signing ceremony held at the Hilton Room of the Waldorf tion and Palm Avenue Trolley sdmts.com/TrolleyRenewal. Astoria Hotel. With them were Philippine Finance Secre- Station. This shuttle will run asp or by calling the hotline at in both directions. 619.557.4533. tary Cesar Purisima and MCC CEO Daniel Yohannes. Jay •Trolley Express will Morales / Malacañang Photo/ PNS October 29 - November 4, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Entertainment committed Elvis (Kenneth Nkosi of District 9 and Tsosti) is 1800 kilometres away in Johannesburg. He sets off on Tuesday cries during night by bus to Durban, intending to connect with his child- Movies to Watch hood friend and best-man Tumi (Rapulana Seiphemo). But the Charlene’s interview? by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. plans start to go awry when Tumi doesn’t show up at the bus station. Not an auspicious beginning, but this is just the first in PNS -- Napanood namin dahil noong may problema (Following are movies now showing or many comic and illuminating misadventures they meet along noong Linggo sa siya sa kanyang mga kasa- soon to be shown in San Diego.) the way. In the end, the two lovers learn that celebrating their ang interview ni Charlene mahang artista noon, personal union is more about the journey than getting to the church on Gonzales kay Pokwang kung niyang pinuntahan si Tita TAMARA time. Co-starring Jodie Whittaker. Directed and co-written by saan naglitanya ito ng kan- Cristy para magsumbong at DREWE Jann Turner. (Partially subtitled) - http://whiteweddingmovie. yang sama ng loob sa mga umano ay “ipasulat” sa host (opens com/ – 94 minutes. – Not Rated. - LANDMARK’S KEN CIN- taong patuloy na tumitira sa ng Paparazzi na siraan ang 10/22) EMA – Exclusive Engagement kanya. May instance na umii- “kinaiinisang” artista na - Based yak ito at kung minsan naman walang iba kundi si Cristine on Posy Simmonds’ ay nagpapatawa pa. Reyes, na kasama niya noon YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER (opens beloved Pero bakit kaya hindi sa Banana Split. 10/01) – Woody Allen’s You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger graphic namin ma-feel ang sincerity Ayon pa kay Tita Cristy, follows a pair of married couples, Alfie (Anthony Hopkins) novel of the ni Pokwang pati ang kanyang dalawang paintings na kinuha and Helena (Gemma Jones), and their daughter Sally (Naomi same name pag-iyak? Komento ng isa ni Pokwang ang hindi pa nito Watts) and husband Roy (Josh Brolin), as their passions, ambi- (which naming kasamang nanonood, nababayaran at alam daw ito tions, and anxieties lead them into trouble and out of their was itself bakit hindi raw masabi ni ng nagda-dramang ko-medya- minds. After Alfie inspired by Pokwang kung sino ang taong na. Sana raw, magpakatoo si leaves Helena to Thomas binanggit ni Charlene na may Pokwang o baka hindi niya pursue his lost youth Hardy’s malaking pag-kakautang sa alam na “naga-gamit” siya ng and a free-spirited classic Far From the Madding Crowd), this wittily modern kanya? Dos para pang-damage con- call girl named take on the romantic English pastoral is a far cry from Hardy’s Dahil kaya hindi naman ito trol sa isyu tungkol kay Willie Charmaine (Lucy Wessex. Tamara Drewe’s present-day English countryside— totoo? Revillame? Punch), Helena stocked with pompous writers, rich weekenders, bourgeois Nagkataon naman na Mataray na sabi tuloy ng abandons rational- bohemians, a horny rock star, and a great many Buff Orpington nakausap namin si Tita Cristy isang miron, ganoon na ba ity and surrenders chickens and Belted Galloway cows—is a much funnier place. Fermin at sinabi nito sa amin karami ang pera ni Pokwang her life to the loopy When Tamara Drewe (Gemma Arterton) sashays back to the na siya raw ang tinutukoy daw at puwede na siyang maka- advice of a charlatan bucolic village of her youth, life for the locals is thrown upside ni Pokwang, pero tinawanan pagpautang? Sa true lang, fortune teller. Un- down. Tamara—once an ugly duckling—has been transformed lang ito ng TV host. Alam kung “manghihiram” man si happy in her mar- into a devastating beauty (with help from plastic surgery). daw kasi naman ni Pokwang Tita Cristy, siguradong kay riage, Sally devel- As infatuations, jealousies, love affairs and career ambitions kung saan siya pupuntahan Kuya na dahil ops a crush on her collide among the inhabitants of the neighboring farmsteads, hindi hamak handsome art gallery Tamara sets a contemporary comedy of manners into play na mas owner boss, Greg using the oldest magic in the book—sex appeal. Directed by matagal na (Antonio Banderas), Stephen Frears (Dirty Pretty Things, High Fidelity). - www. niya itong while Roy, a novelist sonyclassics.com/tamaradrewe/ – 111 minutes. – Rated R. - kaibigan at nervously awaiting LANDMARK’S HILLCREST CINEMAS can afford the response to his itong mag- latest manuscript, pautang, WHITE WEDDING (opens 10/01) becomes moonstruck huh! Hindi - Set against South Africa’s breath- over Dia (Freida nga lang taking landscapes, White Wedding Pinto), a mystery ginagawa ni is a high-spirited modern day road woman who catches Tita Cristy comedy about love, commitment, in- his gaze through a nearby window. Despite these characters’ dahil alam timacy, friendship, and the unbeliev- attempts to dodge their problems with pipe dreams and imprac- din daw kasi able obstacles that can get in the way ticable plans, their efforts lead only to heartache, irrational- ni Kuya Boy of a fairy-tale ending. In Cape Town ity, and perilous hot water. Taking its title from the prediction kung anong the beautiful Ayanda (Zandile Msut- fortune tellers use to beguile their marks, You Will Meet a Tall prinsipyo wana) is just days away from achiev- Dark Stranger illustrates with wry humor how easy it is for our mayroon si ing her lifelong dream: the perfect illusions to make fools of us all. - www.sonyclassics.com/you- Tita Cristy. white wedding. The only problem willmeetatalldarkstranger/ – 98 minutes. – Rated R. - LAND- is that her husband-to-be, the loyal, MARK’S LA JOLLA VILLAGE & HILLCREST CINEMAS

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BOOK SIGNING Winning Your Unholy Allied Mountains Meet Author Rudy Liporada of the Asian Journal at Application for actually showed respect for his facing the villagers. At a cue, the “HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR” in Paradise Valley being chieftain. Or could this be the one who lugged it began to Hospital on Saturday, October 30, 2010 I-601 Waiver just for show? strum the guitar and at a given (Continued from page 5) For him to study which whis- cue, they started to sing in Ilo- from 9 AM to 4PM. ment in functioning. For the pers about the NPAs could be cano. This FAIR is a FUN event and is FREE TO THE PUBLIC. financial hardship, Antonio true, he allowed them to meet “Arise…starvation…arise There will be a lot of activities – Halloween Costume submitted her wife’s parents’ with the villagers through a gi- you wretched of the earth…” increased monthly house pay- mong meeting. From the first note, the NPA Contest (12 years and below) – prizes – food – fun and ments due to an interest rate with the pole stepped forward surprises for the family to enjoy! adjustment, and their debt of That was a chilly night of so and jutting the pole skyward, almost $20,000 on the home, unfurled and waved the red sat- which may lead to foreclo- many, many moons ago. of Marcos who serve only to are not as strong as your words. in cloth and a golden hammer sure. Antonio also submit- protect the rich…the poor must You appear to me like a solibao crossed with a sickle at the cen- ted documents showing his A blazing bonfire was at the have their own army…we are drum that is noisy but hollow in- center of the village when the financial contributions to the that army…the army of the ex- side. household prior to his depar- squad of NPAs, came for the gi- ploited Filipinos…” “…the enemies are few but mong at the village. Children in ture from the United States, to We are not Filipinos. Only they control us…they have support the assertion that his bare loin clothes crowded upon the lowlanders are Filipinos. troops with guns…but if we wife needs Antonio’s financial By RDLiporada them as they came. The curious We are Igorots. Why should we unite…if we all chew mam-ma contribution. male villagers were also in their need you? and spit at them all the same Antonio’ spouse claimed Publisher’s note: The complete loin clothes. The women had lu- “…the peasants toil from time, they will drown in a red that the country of Venezuela novel serialized here is on Un- peds on with most their breasts, morn to dusk…landlords who sea of sputa and the rebolusyon has problematic conditions holy Allied Mountains by RD- especially the older ones, show- do not break their backs enjoy will be over…” with crime, violence and eco- Liporada. For those who would ing. Babies were wrapped in all the harvests…” The villagers exploded into nomic problems. A statement want to procure a copy of the blankets behind their mothers’ We till our own lands only applause and ululated. Even from the Department of State book online, go to unholyallied- backs. for ourselves. We have no land- Sam-ang’s shoulders heaved as was provided for support. She mountains.com. In the previous Sam-ang had his putong with lords. he broke into a guffaw, slapping also pointed out the substan- series, Ding is met by a woman enough chicken feathers to show “…workers receive wages his thigh in his mirth. dard quality of living in that who was a part of his past. that he was the chief. Smacked barely enough for them to sub- Yet, when Sam-ang’s laugh- country, using the example round, the rattan weaved hat sat ter subsided, he told himself, but that her child fell ill while sist on and only enough so they visiting Venezuela in the past Chapter 7 continued (Twelfth of on the center of the back of this could return to work for the cap- still, those are mere brave words, a series) head. Although he had a blanket due to the lack of drinking italists to rake in more profits… just air that bears no weight. water, unsanitary conditions about him, it was not enough workers comply because they The next to speak was a Initially, Sam-ang did not to cover the tattoos all over his and lack of basic supplies, are afraid to be out of work be- short stocky with short legs. like milk and rice. She had really like the NPAs. One day, now frail body and arms. The cause of unemployment…” “Like you,” he started. “I am an they just came out of nowhere mix of twirling curves painted ter of the cloth glistened by the to make 3 separate visits to What is wage, profit, unem- Igorot.” a clinic in one month, due from the belly of the mountains. on him told how many wives he light of the fire. ployment? Sam-ang spat. Yes, I know They had guns so Sam-ang had had and children he has sown. The villagers started to ulu- to her child’s acute diarrhea, “…most miners are Igoro- but you are not of my tribe. vomiting and inflammation of to welcome them although he They told of how many battles late. They have not seen a pro- ts…they mine the gold from the “I used to hunt alingo and he had fought against marauding gram of any sort in the village the lymph nodes. A Medical really did not like to. Sam-ang bowels of the mountains which ugsa. I shoot them boars and report and the corresponding heard through whispers from the neighboring villages and how before. used to be owned by our fore- deer with this paltog,” he said translation was provided to mountains that these NPAs are many Japanese jawbones adorn Even Sam-ang was awed. fathers…they mine for the for- raising his gauge 12 shotgun. prove this. Antonio’s spouse evil people. They toss babies up his musical gongs. Yet, he told himself, nice tune eigners who never had the rights “Now, there is not much to hunt claimed that moving to Ven- high into the sky to be pierced Sam-ang mused at the NPAs but I do not understand why the to any of the gold…” in our forests…profit hungry ezuela would be detrimental with pointed sticks as they fall as they approached him to pay wretched should arise. Arise Sam-ang spat red globules of companies cut the trees…the to her life, since she would be down from the air. They make their respects. Their guns were from what? mam-ma on the ground. animals have ran and the birds moving to a Country that is salt out of the old people who of varying lengths and sizes. “…Arise…this is the final There are two reasons why have flown away..” not familiar to her, she would they would kill because they are One of them carried a pole with conflict…” the Igorots spit mam-ma. First, Good. Maybe your animals have to leave her support net- burdens to the living. a red cloth wrapped around the What final conflict are they the beetle nut on their mouth has and birds have transferred to our work of family and friends, There are other many confus- top end. Another lugged a guitar referring to? spent off its taste. Second, they forests. her long time job, her com- ing whispers from the bellies of aside from his gun. He snick- After the song, the NPAs spat because they were disgust- “…because of lack of trees, munity and church. She also the mountains about these NPAs. ered at one of them for he was raised their arms in the air and ed. our river is drying up…the fac- has concerns for her child’s Some say they are actually good fair and lanky. His bare toes shouted in unison, “Down with tories and mines pollute what is safety and welfare. Those Igorots are not from The Administrative Ap- because they kill those who steal were very white and he limped Marcos! Long live the oppressed Ifugao, Sam-ang said to himself. remaining of the river…fields carabaos from the villagers. like he was not used to being masa! Long live the villagers of peals Office (AAO) found Those Igorots are cowards and are not watered well and plants that the situation presented They even cure sicknesses with barefooted worthy of the rough- Chidlawan.” have surrendered their mines. It are not healthy as before…the magic needles pierced into dif- ness of the mountain trails. One The villagers went berserk, in this application rises to the is their fault that the foreigners gobierno does not do anything level of extreme hardship. ferent parts of the body. who was the lankiest and frailest clapping and ululating. They got their mines and that is their because the companies bribe the Of course, not all whispers wore a pair of spectacles. were ecstatic to hear the name However, granting a denial problem. They are not of our politicos…” of the waiver also hinges not from the mountains could be Smiling at the NPAs, Sam- of their village be part of a pro- tribe. Praise our anito gods. Our true. So, Sam-ang allowed the ang’s teeth glowed in their crim- gram. only on the issue of extreme “…we should capture those Great Chico River is far from hardship, but also on the NPAs to explain their kind of sonness due to the mam-ma mines for our own use…” your river. beetle-nut he was chewing. As After the cheering had sub- discretion of the secretary and whisper. Besides, although he Sam-ang spat again. “…the logging companies conditions and procedures was scared of their guns, they they approached, he spat on the sided, one of the NPAs who After the first speaker, the are creeping deeper into the for- as he may by regulations actually appeared humble when ground and the mam-ma splat- was more stocky than the rest, lankiest with spectacles stepped ests…soon, they will be here in prescribed. The alien bears they asked permission from him tered in a glob of red sputa. stepped forward. “I am called forward. Chidlawan to devastate…” the burden of proving eligi- to have a meeting with the vil- After a little more of respect- Ka Isidro,” he began. He placed Sam-ang snickered again for The villagers broke into a bility in terms of equities in lagers. That the NPAs honored ful pleasantries, “you may be- his hand over the .45 holstered the frail one appeared like he buzz. the U.S. which are not out- his being chieftain could mean gin,” Sam-ang told the NPAs. by his waist. “In the struggle, we would be blown away by the How sure are you? Sam-ang weighed by adverse factors. that they, too, are honorable. address each other Ka for Kad- next slight wind. spat another ball of mam-ma. In this case, the favorable fac- They appeared different from “Good evening, people of wa or Kabsat because we are all “I don’t mean to brag,” the “…do you have to wait for tors considered were: the ex- those other lowlander soldiers Chidlawan,” the lanky fair one brothers and sisters in a bond of frail one started, pushing his them to come before you join treme hardship that Antonio’s of the gobierno who thought that began after thanking the chief. being oppressed…” spectacle up his nose. “I should the rebolusyon?” U.S. spouse and child would because the Ifugaos are mere “You can call me Ka Alinew.” You are not my brother, not be in the rebolusyon…I We will do our own fight if face if the applicant were to mountain people, the Ifugaos Sam-ang was amused that Sam-ang said to himself. You should have just stayed in the ever they come to trample on our remain in Venezuela, regard- are dirty, ignorant, and good for the NPA’s name was the same as do not belong to my tribe. Sam- city to finish my studies…here sacred village. For now, don’t less of whether they accom- nothing. the trees that dotted parts of the ang reached for his pouch and panied Antonio or remained I suffer the cold nights when I drag us in your foolish fight. in the United States, com- The gobierno soldiers would mountainsides. pinched mam-ma beetle nut and have thick blankets at home… That night after the meeting, even come just to get their pigs “…to open our program,” he started chewing again. munity ties, support letters, here, I don’t know where the there was a strong rain. The Chi- active involvement with the and chickens like it is their pre- continued Alinew. “We will now “…We are NPA’s, short next meal will come from…sol- co River by Chidlawan below rogative to merely take them. sing the song of all the oppressed for the New People’s Army or church, gainful employment, diers hunt me…I could just be the mountains rose and raged. the apparent lack of a crimi- He did not know much about people of the world.”Oblique to Hukbo iti Umili. We are new be- home, free to roam around…but the NPA’s but they appeared to the fire, the NPA’s stood in line cause we are not like the army nal record, and the passage of I cannot accept that we are ex- (To be continued) more than six years since An- ploited. I cannot accept that the tonio’s unlawful entry to the rich among the Filipinos leech United States. The unfavor- upon us in connivance with for- The book “Unholy Allied able factors in this matter are eigners…” Mountains” by R.D. Liporada Antonio’s unlawful entry to I admire your words, young is available from Amazon. the United States and unlaw- man, Sam-ang said to himself. com. ful presence and employment He held on to his mam-ma in his while in the United States. mouth. But I am afraid that you The AAO found that An- (Continued on page 15) October 29 - November 4, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 Spiritual Life

chaeus is one of these tax morally depraved and lost collectors. Though the name individual. People ask, “What, Lower Your Zacchaeus in Hebrew con- Zacchaeus, the despicable tax notes innocent and clean, yet collector, following Jesus? Of Balintataw Nets this man is far from being all people!” And adding insult honest and pure. Once the to injury, “how could Jesus by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez Romans got the people’s taxes go to that sinner’s house and Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- paid, they don’t care how eat with him?” The lesson we Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com tax collectors get back the learn from Jesus’ attitude is at www.asianjournalusa.com money that they paid them up that we should never be quick front. Zacchaeus had people to judge or condemn anyone. working for him. These men For God there are no hopeless All Saints’ Day: Zacchaeus: too overcharged and cheated cases, because his mercy is Naniniwala Ako (3) people. No wonder why tax infi nite and everlasting. For from sin to repentance collectors were not only our part, our encounter with Naniniwala ako na minsan na ‘di mo sinadya at may isang pagkakamali na ikaw ay nagawa Joke of the week: The in- consistent with the claim of considered dishonest, but they Jesus should bring back to life na nakapagdulot sa iyo ng ibayong pangamba mate was aware that all prison Jesus that he has come to seek were put in the same category the Zacchaeus that is in each at sama ng loob na halos ay hindi mo kinaya. mail passes through censors. and save the lost. His asso- as robbers and murderers. In- of us! When he got a letter from his ciations with the outcasts of deed tax collecting in ancient P.S. Last Saturday, October Naniniwala ako na lubhang ngang napakatagal wife about the family garden society, such as sinners and time is a despicable trade. 23, was the grand opening of ang pagdaan ng mga araw bakit napakabagal – “Honey, when do I plant po- prostitutes, shows that no one, St. Luke cleverly arranged the offi ce and store of Nef- ano nga ba itong aking matagal na hinihintay tatoes?” – he wrote back, “Do even a hated tax collector like this story of Zacchaeus in ful products, the negative ion na nais kong sanang mangyari dito sa aking buhay. not under any circumstances, Zacchaeus, is excluded from such a way that this hated healthy clothing. The store, dig up our old garden spot. salvation. public sinner embodies the owned and managed by Mrs. Naniniwala ako na dapat sa iyong pag-alis That’s where I buried all my Refl ections: It is said that three previous characters Shirley Hunter, is located lagi kang mag-iwan ng mga salitang matatamis guns.” Within days his mentioned three at Bay Plaza, 1420 E. Plaza dahil ang totoo walang sinumang nakakabatid wife wrote back, “Six Sundays ago: the Blvd., Suite E.-17 (next to maaaring ito na ang huli ninyong pagniniig. investigators came to prodigal son, the Golden Chopsticks Rest.). the house. They dug persistent widow, These Nefful products and (may karugtong) up every square inch and the humble negative ions primarily and of the back yard.” By publican at prayer. most importantly with God’s return mail she got his Like the prodigal grace enabled me recover answer: “Now is the son, Zacchaeus from my illness in less than a ©2010 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. time to plant pota- was lost and is year. Ions are everywhere and toes.” now found. Similar all around us. They’re electri- About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Filipino Language Teacher at Scripture: First to the persistent cally charged atoms, carrying Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. Reading: Wisdom 11: widow, Zacchaeus either a positive or negative 22-12:2. The author, a in climbing a tree charge. Negative ions, found evidence. The adjudica- to see Jesus pass- abundantly in pine forest and Winning Your tor may only have minutes Hellenistic Jew, writes to make a decision in each about mercy as it is ing by professes near oceans, are importantly Application for case. A well-organized and manifested in the for- his relentless effort needed to sustain life, fi ght presented evidence can make giveness of sin. God in following the pollutions and detoxify. When I-601 Waiver the adjudicator’s job easier. I overlooks people’s Master. In com- we lack access to and are (Continued from page 14) always submit I-601 waiver sins and grants them parison with the defi cient in negative ions, our tonio has established that the with a brief, which is separate grace to repent. In- humble publican, body chemistry changes— favorable factors in this appli- from a cover letter. A well- deed the divine mercy Zacchaeus is also changes that lead to bouts of cation outweigh the unfavor- written brief can assist the is everlasting and uni- repentant of his depression, physical fatigue able factors. It was established adjudicator in making a deci- versal. Second Read- sins. He gives half and anxiety. Come and visit that Antonio has sustained the sion. ing: 2 Thessalonians of his possessions the store! burden of establishing that the We welcome your feed- 1: 11-22. It seems that to the poor. The Quotation of the week: application merits approval. back. If you have any im- Torah requires the “It is not a sin to have riches, The AAO sustained the appeal migration questions, please this passage is meant and approved the I-601 waiver feel welcome to email me at to correct the Gnostic return of the object but it is a sin to fi x our hearts application. susan@law-usimmigration. teaching that the day of the there are two things that are with a 20% inter- upon them.” St. John Baptist A successful I-601 waiver com or call 619 819 -8648 to Lord had already come. Gnos- inevitable: death and taxes. est as punishment to anyone de la Salle. case requires not only good arrange for a telephone con- tics believe that people are Though many people try to found guilty of cheating. The arguments but also credible, sultation. divided into “pneumatics” and dodge both, yet most of the Roman law demands fourfold well organized, and presented “hylics”. The pneumatics are times they are unsuccess- restitution from a convicted the privileged few who have ful. During the time of Jesus felon. In promising Jesus to received the true nature of the tax collectors were objects give 400 % to those he un- Christian gospel and are en- of much hatred and ridicule. intentionally cheated, Zac- titled to immortality. For this They were considered traitors chaeus does more than what group the day of the Lord had to their own country, because the Romans and The Torah already come and they have they collected taxes to support require. no need for doing good deeds, the Roman power. They were Even though Zacchaeus is because they are already known public sinners, because sincere with his conversion, of enjoying the resurrection. On they oppressed their fellow course there are also skeptics. the other hand, the hylics are Jews for monetary gain. No doubt there are his fellow the less fortunate who have The Romans chose the Jews who question Zac- not received the true nature of tax collectors who paid them chaeus’ conversion. There are the Christian gospel and who in advance the amount these others who do not believe his belong to this world. Gospel: business-minded Jews should true motive and who consider Luke 19: 1-10. This story is collect from the people. Zac- that he is a hopeless case and

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COUPON: $10.00 OFF Restorative Dentistry Towards complete upper or lower denture FREE CONSULTATION Please call for appointment (619) 474-8441 1341 East 8th St. Suite D National City, CA 91950 Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com October 29 - November 4, 2010 Elections 2010 Sweetwater schools improving and achieving under Arlie Ricasa’s leadership (Chula Vista, CA --) Hon- Ricasa said that it is impor- ored as “School Board Member tant to use educational expe- of the Year 2010” by the San rience, sound judgment and Diego County School Boards maturity to handle the com- Association, Arlie Ricasa con- plexities of school board issues. tinues to provide educational During these tough budget- leadership that has helped ary times, many school dis- Sweetwater Union High School tricts throughout the state cut District schools improve and thousands of teachers’ jobs and achieve. eliminated numerous student Ricasa is President of the programs. Fortunately, Ricasa Sweetwater School Board and has exercised fi scal prudence seeking re-election to Sweet- and sound educational deci- water School Board, Seat #5. sions, and thereby retained Arlie Ricasa She is the only Filipino Ameri- classroom jobs and vital stu- President, Sweetwater Union High School can elected offi cial serving on dent programs. District Board of Trustees any school board in San Diego Arlie Ricasa has balanced County. Arlie Ricasa the Sweetwater District’s $364 An educator for 22 years, million budget on time, every educational policy-maker for other school district in Califor- year, for 12 consecutive years. 12 years, a College Director of nia. She is endorsed by Inde- Student Development, and a “My goal is simple: Achieve pendents, Republicans and parent with a child in a Sweet- academic excellence and help Democrats including CA State water District school, Arlie our students improve every step Superintendent of Instruction Ricasa said she is “proud of of the way,” said Ricasa. Jack O’Connell, Congressman the signifi cant improvements During Ricasa’s tenure Bob Filner, County Supervisor and achievements students and on the School Board, student Greg Cox, State Senator Denise schools have made.” admissions to the university Ducheny, Assemblymember “I am proud of the students’ increased by 120%, drop-out Marty Block, Chula Vista hard work and the tremendous rates have lowered to one of Mayor Cheryl Cox, SD Coun- efforts by supportive parents, the lowest in the County, and cilman Ben Hueso, Chula Vista teachers, counselors and staff every school in the District has Councilman Rudy Ramirez, that have provided encour- increased their test scores. SMW Local 206, Chula Vista agement for our students to As a parent with children Chamber of Commerce and the improve and achieve,” Ricasa who will matriculate through San Diego County Democratic stated. the Sweetwater District Party. “We still have much more to schools, Arlie Ricasa said she Ricasa earned her Bach- accomplish but we are headed focuses on “the best interests elor’s Degree in Psychology at in the right direction,” she of the students and their educa- UCLA in 1987 and her Mas- added. tional success.” ter’s Degree of Counselor Edu- Newsweek Magazine “My campaign is about cation at SDSU in 1988. She is Endorsed by Independents, Democrats and Republicans! recently named four Sweet- putting students’ best interests a member of the national honor Partial list: CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell, Congressman water District schools among fi rst, and achieving and im- society Phi Kappa Phi and was Bob Filner, Supervisor Greg Cox, State Senator Denise Moreno-Ducheny, SD City “America’s Best High Schools” proving student performance,” honored “Woman of the Year in 2010. 2010” by the State Legislature. Council President Ben Hueso, Chula Vista City Councilman Rudy Ramirez, SMW Local Ricasa said about the election. Middle and high schools “I take my School Board A wife, mother of fi ve chil- 206, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, SD Co. Democratic Party have been recognized with na- responsibilities very seriously dren, and a lifelong resident of tional and state honors. Sweet- because I know that every deci- South County, Arlie Ricasa is Elect ARLIE RICASA Sweetwater School Board, Seat #5 water District schools have sion that I make will directly the daughter of the late Narciso received 20 “Distinguished affect my children, your family and Antonia Ricasa who hailed School” and 25 “Golden Bell” and friends’ children, and their from the Philippines and im- awards recognizing academic quality of education,” Ricasa migrated to San Diego in the achievement – more than any stated. 1950’s.

Terri Valladolid for Southwestern Community The Best choice….For a Quality Education for all students! College Board of Trustees-Seat 2 ★★ ★★ Terri is the daughter of a and in National City to offer expanded educa- RE-ELECT mother from Mexico and a father from the Philippines, tional opportunities in who both worked in the fi elds the South Bay! of California. They told their • By working with six children that if they didn’t the community, she TERRI VALLADOLID also want to work in the HELPED PASS PROP- fi elds, they had to take their OSITION R which will SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY education serious and go on to fund the construction college. This inspired Terri to of the corner lot and COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES-SEAT 2 attend Imperial Valley Com- add a new board room, munity College after gradu- classrooms, book store ating from high school and and civic space for completing her post-second- the local community ary education at San Diego events! State University (SDSU). Terri Valladolid • TERRI voted for As a graduate of a Com- $800,000 IN HEALTH munity College, Terri has NUMBER OF STU- AND WELFARE a unique understanding of DENTS RECEIV- BENEFITS FOR Southwestern College’s im- ING ASSOCIATE SOUTHWESTERN pact on the community as a OF ARTS (AA) DE- COLLEGE’S EM- whole and its students along GREES and passing PLOYEES to help with the challenges they face. the Nurses State Exam them cover rising She is strongly committed at Southwestern Col- health costs without to its future and has dedi- lege. having to pay more out cated the past twelve years • Southwestern Com- of pocket expenses! as a Trustee on its Governing munity College has Board where she has delivered secured a 100% PASS- TERRI RESPECTS, VAL- the incredible results that both ING RATE by its UES AND PROMOTES THE the college and its student’s students for Dental EXPERT VOICES OF FAC- deserve. Terri’s tireless and Hygienist State Exam! ULTY AND CLASSIFIED dedicated work has resulted in • OPENED THREE STAFF LEADERSHIP! the following: NEW LEARNING In addition to her service CENTERS in San on the Southwestern College • INCREASED THE Ysidro, Otay Mesa Governing Board, Terri is a Proven & Tested Leadership proud mother of two daugh- ters Maite and Evita and a very proud Grandmother of Team Player with Integrity & Courage nine month old Natalia. Terri Reach the lucrative has lived for the past thirty years in National City and Respectful and Dignified the Bonita area. She takes Asian Pacifi c Islander great pride in her more than fi fteen years as “SOCCER & Determined to continue Improving SWC GYMNASTIC MOM” and knows fi rsthand the impor- For Info or a Yard Sign, Call or E-Mail: Market by advertising in tance of being involved with her children. Terri is married Ph: 619. 779.2383 e-mail: [email protected] to David Valladolid and she the Asian Journal! currently works as a Labor Relations Advocate at the Website: valladolid4swc.com University of California San Call (619) 474-0588 Diego (UCSD). Paid for by Friends of Terri Valladolid for School Board 2010 ID #983051 October 29 - November 4, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 17 Elections 2010

I am currently Vice Chair of the board (10+ year member) Registrar of Voters offer and Chair of the Ad Hoc Fiscal Committee of the SDSU Col- lege of Business Administrative Saturday hours and a member of the Executive Provides Option for Those Who Cannot Go to Polls Committee of SDSU’s Real on Election Day Estate Program Board. I have significant experience and re- The San Diego County lationships in Sacramento with trar of Voters. the Legislature and staff (which Registrar of Voters office will The Registrar of Voters be open Saturday, October 30 is where PUSD gets most of office is located at 5201 Ruf- its budget resources). Profes- from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. fin Road, Suite I, in Kearny sionally, my firm is focused on for voters who want to cast Mesa at the corner of Claire- education where we are a major their ballots before Tuesday’s mont Mesa Boulevard and national provider of student Gubernatorial General Elec- Ruffin Road. housing for college students tion. The public can also get (www.PierceEducationProper- “People are busy, so we try questions answered by phone ties.com). As a result of my vol- to offer as many options for on Saturday by calling the unteer, philanthropic and profes- voting as possible. In addition Registrar of Voters at (858) sional contributions, I have been honored to be recognized with to providing mail ballots and 565-5800. staffing polling locations, we many prestigious awards and In addition, voters can acknowledgements including: are open the Saturday before look up their designated poll- • Semi-Finalist, Ernst & the election to give voters ing place and access specific Young Entrepreneur of the Year the opportunity to cast their ballot choices by visiting the Award (San Diego), 2010 ballots or drop off their mail Registrar’s website at www. · Alumni of the Year (“Mon- ballots,” said Deborah Seiler, sdvote.com. ty”) Award, SDSU College of County of San Diego Regis- Business Administration, 1999 • Outstanding Alumni Award, SDSU Associated Students, 1996-97 • Resolution of Commenda- Fred Pierce for Poway tion, California Legislature, 2005 • Resolution of Commenda- School Board tion, Academic Senate Califor- (Continued from page 8) Committee and University and nia State University, 2005 Board Member. My educational Faculty Personnel Committee. • CSU Trustee of the Year, experience includes service for I have also served as President California State Student Asso- six years as a Trustee of the Cali- of five university-affiliated ciation, 2000-01 fornia State University (CSU) alumni associations including You can learn more about System (1999 - 2004) – being the San Diego State University me and my campaign at www. one of only six San Diegans to (SDSU) Alumni Association FredPierceforSchoolBoard. serve on the CSU Board in the (board member for almost 20 com and can reach me at Fred@ last quarter century. While on years) and the CSU Alumni FredPierceforSchoolBoard.com. the CSU Board, I chaired the Council (statewide alumni board I would very much appreciate Institutional Advancement (e.g. representing 23 alumni asso- your vote in the November elec- Fundraising) Committee (5 of 6 ciations of the CSU campuses tion. years) and also chaired the Audit – board member for 14 years). 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© 2009 All rights reserved. Personal Novena to Saint Prayer to the Jude Holy Spirit Oh Holy St. Jude, Apostle Holy Spirit thou make me and Martyr, great in virtue, see everything and show me rich in miracles, near the way to reach my ideal. Kingsman of Jesus Christ You who give me the divine and faithful intercessor gift to forgive and forget the of all who invoke your wrong that is done to me and special patronage in time who are in all instances of my of need. To you I have life with me. I, in this short recoursed from the depth dialogue, want to thank you of my heart and humbly for everything and confirm beg, to whom God has once more that I never want given special great power, to be separated from you no to come to my assistance matter how great the material in my present, in return desires may be. I want to be I promised to make your with you and my love ones in name known and cause your perpetual glory, Amen. to be invoke. ( Say 3 Our A Person must pray this 3 Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 consecutive days without Glorys for nine consecutive stating one’s wish will be days, publication must be granted no matter how dif- promised.) St. Jude, pray ficult may be. Promise to for us all who invoke your publish this soon as your aid. (This novena has favor has been granted. never been known to fail. Nigel Lee Nigel Lee Maria Nigel Bo Maria Nigel Bo October 29 - November 4, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 19 offers informa- tion, advice or predictions on Light & almost any sub- ject imaginable, Shadows from the present condition of a by Zena Sultana Babao departed loved Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at one, to medical www.asianjournalusa.com counsel, financial advice or even how to improve one’s love life. Who is speak- The Spirit World’s ing to the chan- neler? The spirits sources, we should keep the knowingly invited evil spirits claim to have natural barriers of our minds into their minds – and they are Dangerous Dark Side varied identities. It’s Halloween time again, take advantage of us, for we well protected from any out- never quite the same again. Some say they side spirit influence. and it seems an appropriate are not ignorant of his devic- are the spirits of time to talk about some of es” (2 Corinthians 2:11). Simply say “No!” term channeling. It has be- the dead, some- Tarot cards and Ouija the dangerous dark side of times of famous persons, the spirit world. The appeal Wicca, Santeria and come increasingly popular on boards We must simply say “No!” TV and radio, especially with such as Napoleon, Winston when enticed to play with of this dangerous dark side is Voodoo Churchill, the so-called Virgin even stronger now, especially the arrival of the “New Age” Some use manual devices this dark spirit world. Don’t movement. This is a modern Mary, and even Jesus Christ. such as tarot cards or Ouija fold under the pressure from among some of the young One of the fastest grow- Others claim to be aliens of ones who still have gullible ing movements in Western version of mysticism with boards to consult directly with friends, family or anyone else. roots in Hinduism, Buddhism extraterrestrial origin. spirits. These objects should Put God and His Word first! and impressionable minds. nations is Wicca, a modern In reality, there is not much Strange practices and reli- version of witchcraft. Part of and occultism. Some famous be avoided at all costs – they Literally, your life and your actors and actresses have pro- that is new with the “New are not innocent “games” but mental welfare could depend gions such as Wicca, Santeria, its popularity is due to Ameri- Age” movement. Mediums voodoo and channeling are can TV programs and movies moted this new take on some ancient ways of attracting evil on it! very old religious practices. were used to consult with the spirits. God, who knows exactly growing in popularity. What’s about vampires. Wicca is so dead from the dawn of history. behind them? Are such things popular that the United States, Those who do the chan- Think of these instruments how Satan and his demons neling claim they are receiv- They were used in Babylon, as potential passports into work, emphatically warns us harmless, or is there more to Great Britain and many other Egypt, India, China, Asia them than meets the eye? nations now recognize it as a ing information or comments your mind – possibly open- not to have anything to do from a divine or unknown Minor, Greece (which had the ing an entry to the zone that with them. We should not I came across an article legitimate religion with legal famous oracle at Delphi) and about this subject in the Good rights. source. In effect, they say, should only be inhabited by consult with people associ- they are like a radio receiving even by the native North and your own thoughts and God’s ated with these spirits in spite News magazine written by The term Wicca was popu- South American Indians. Mario Seiglie about two or larized in 1954 by the British a signal from a transmitter. Holy Spirit. If you do not of any stated intentions to On TV and radio shows, The Bible constantly warns invite these evil spirits, they help us. God’s word is clear: three years ago – a subject leader of the movement, Ger- us not to participate in any that is even more relevant to- ald Gardner, who described the “channeler” or “medium” cannot enter. Yet sometimes “Give no regard to mediums has one or more spirits enter type of “channeling” that even an unsuspecting invita- and familiar spirits; do not day as it was then. Knowing it as a return to the “Old requires us to open our mind is better than not knowing so Religion” popular in Europe his mind and then he becomes tion through these devices can seek after them, to be defiled the “mouthpiece.” Through to these spirits. Instead of give demons a green light! by them: I am the Lord your we could caution our younger before Christianity. exposing our minds to foreign generation against the inroads Wicca, from an old English the medium, the spirit then Sadly, many people have un- God” (Leviticus 19:31). of this “dangerous dark side”. word for “witch,” incorporates many of the trappings of ancient British witchcraft practices. The satanic pentagram is used as its symbol, and one of its main tenets is adoring na- ture through different A portion of Sieglie’s article rituals and follows: deities. Some, but not all, As traditional Christian- covens, or groups, practice ity has lost its appeal for casting spells, divination and many people, growing num- magic. Wicca is an umbrella bers have sought to fill that group or movement that gath- vacuum in their lives in other ers under its fold very differ- ways. Some turn to alternate ent beliefs and practices – but religions popular in other is at its core a thinly disguised parts of the world. Some turn type of old-fashioned witch- to witchcraft and pre-Chris- craft. tian paganism. Some seek Santeria is a Caribbean answers in the occult. A few religion based on mixing Af- even knowingly turn to Satan- rican witchcraft with Roman ism and evil spirits. beliefs – similar in many ways Some are simply curious; to voodoo or pure African others are very serious. But witchcraft. Its followers whether they recognize it or not, all are dabbling in dangers that likely are well beyond their limited comprehen- sion. That’s why these dangers are often re- ferred to as the occult – things that are secretive, mysterious and concealed. practice animal sacrifices and Maybe you’ve never seen perform feverish dancing dur- Satan or his demons, but cer- ing Santerian rituals that can tainly those familiar with the lead to possession of a person Bible recognize their influ- by an orisha or “saint” being ence in this rapidly degener- invoked. The individual then ating world. No wonder the is said to speak and act as that Scriptures describes Satan as saint. If this is an actual spiri- “the god of this age” (Corin- tual experience, however, it thians 4:4). is nothing more than demonic His influence is not new, possession. but its prevalence in modern All of these practices have society certainly is. What was this in common: Satan is their once banned or very limited originator and they should be in dealing with the dark spirit absolutely avoided. God, who realm is now mostly out in the knows exactly how Satan and open. Satanism is rampant in his demons work, emphati- movies, and movements based cally warns us not to have on it, such as Wicca, Sante- anything to do with them. He ria, voodoo and channeling tells us to not “give the devil (consultation with mediums), a foothold” (Ephesians 4:27 are thriving, especially with NIV.) the young. The apostle Paul tells us What is Channeling? we should be wary of such practices, “lest Satan should Most have heard of the Page 20 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com October 29 - November 4, 2010 lang daw yun dahil dun daw ang tinutukoy ng blind item siya nagsimula sa loob ng na ito.Pero kung gusto nyo limang taon. talaga malaman kung sino TulaSerye ng Pag-ibig Showbiz Walang tigil nga ang ito, puwes makinig kayo pag-anyaya niya sa mga kay Tita Swarding sa DZRH Ika-3 Yugto manonood pati sa ibang bansa every Sunday , bulgaran PUSO’Y PINANGIBABAW! Watcher ,lalo na dito sa Amerika,dahil kasi rito sa programang ito by Ogie Cruz napapanood naman ang show at walang Blind item. Super Mabigat ang katawang inayos niya ang sarili Read Ogie Cruz’s previous articles by visiting our website niya ng live sa internet at lakas talaga ng loob ni Tita at www.asianjournalusa.com Sininop ang mga gamit na di pansin noong gabi maging ilang website kung Swarding,ibuyayang kung Ang nagdaang pangarap ay pilitang iniwawaksi delay telecast naman.Ayon sino ito.Basta, kami tigilan na sa kanila, for the meantime ang pagsuot ng sapatos na wa- At hangarin ay labanan ang masidhing unsiyami. Pinakamagaling na aktres muna ang internet para sa mga lang medyas para wag uma- OFW at sa January daw ay lingasaw sa baho kung ayaw At sa kaniyang paglalakad patungong paaralan magkakaroon na rin sila ng mong matawag na “DOMI- Tukso pa ring sumasagi dito sa kanyang isipan sa lahat ng panahon TV5International na kagaya NADOR”.Magaling pa naman Ang kaibig-ibig na mukha’t rikit ng Nalalapit na naman ang ng TFC at Pinoy Tv.Kaunting siyang dramatic actor, sino Lakip ay ang panalanging maging makatotohanan. birthday ng pinakamagaling pag-aantay na lang, at world siya? Pwes kung gusto niyong na aktres sa lahat ng panahon wide na rin mapapanood ang malaman, tawagan nyo ako na si sa Novem- naturang show sabi pa ni Wil- rito sa Asian Journal. Hanap-hanap ay kabuuan ng naging inspirasyon ber 3, kaya minabuti namin lie. NATUTUWA NAMAN Sa lahat ng binibini na kanyang nasasalubong na maging topic namin siya sa Sana matuloy ang TV5In- KAMI KAY MYSTICA, Datapwa’t nanatiling wala at bigong makasumpong aming column sa linggong ito. ternational para mas maram- parang may show siya sa Ng kaniyang marubdob na mithiin at nilalayon. Kay Ms. ing mapapanood ang pinoy facebook at ang sipag-sipag namin nadinig ang pagtawag around the world, hindi lang mag-post na kanyang trip Ang dalahing pagmuni-muni ay napahinto saglit kay Ate Vi na “Pina-kamagal- sa TFC at Pinoy Tv.Kung sa Kenya Africa, hindi lang Nang doon sa kanyang paaralan siya ay sumapit ing na Aktres……..”noong maaari nga dito gawin sa picture with matching video. nasa D Buzz pa lang ang sikat California ng isang linggo ang Siya talaga ang narrator at Nawaglit sa isipang araw pala ng pagsusulit na Tv host.Sumang-ayon na- show ni Willie, kung sakaling reporter sa mga videos niya At di siya nakapaghanda dahil sa panaginip. man kami sa aming nadinig. tuloy na nga ang worldwide at pinakikita niya ang Ibat- Naniniwala kasi kami na ng TV5 at im sure maraming ibang makikita sa Africa.May Luminga-linga pa ring ang pag-asa ay makakita ang nagawa ni Gov. Vi sa matutuwa. mga interview portion pa, na Katugunan sa naghaharing ala-ala tuwina showbiz industries ay hindi About sa pilot episode niya talagang pinakikita ni Mystica Vilma Santos-Recto Nguni’t bigo pa rin at hungkag na makasilay siya mapapantayan ng kahit na si- last saturday, narito ang rating na parang may show siya sa Ng anyo ng diwatang malabis na pinapantasya. nong aktres sa Pilipinas.Yung ng AGB Nielsen at Journal Bata Paano Ka Ginawa, and Facebook. iba nga nawala na sa limelight onlline reports……..…. Para ka nga nanonood sa o di kaya puro supporting recently, In My Life (2009). .1.AGB Nielsen survey Kaya’t nang lumabas na yaong bunga ng pagsusulit She is currently in politics Dicovery channel, lutang roles na lang ang nakukuha sa October 23, Saturday, na lutang ang galing niya sa Ay markang pulos na mabababa ang kanyang nakamit mga movies. as the governor of Batangas Primetime: Ang naging kat’wiran ay gulung-gulo ang pag-iisip province, Philippines. She Hosting.Tinanong nga naming Im sure maraming tagah- 24 Oras (GMA-7) 8.4%; siya kung may Gorilla roon, Na ang kadahilana’y di matakasang panaginip. anga si Vi dito sa Amerika , was also the former mayor of Kaya ng Powers (GMA-7) Lipa City, Batangas para maipakita naman niya lalo na rito sa California ay 7.7%; Kapamilya Blockbust- Video yung malaking mon- O kay lungkot naman ng kinahinatnang gantipala matutuwa sa ihahatid naming Very busy ngayon si Gov. ers: Ang Darling Kong As- Vi sa kanyang political career key. Sagot niya wala pa raw Dahil sa bumabagabag ay nagmistulang tulala balita sa kanilang idolo na wang (ABS-CBN) 8.1%; TV pero hindi na daw bale kasi Star For All Seasons.”In My sa Batangas kaya naman wala Patrol (ABS-CBN) 10.1%; Pati sa pag-aaral ay lubusan nang nagpabaya pa siyang nagagawang movie puro gorilla naman daw ang Life” ang huling movie niya Willing Willie (TV5) 9.5% mga kasama niya sa trip na Pinangibabaw ang pusong magapi ang kanyang diwa. sa natumabo sa hanggang sa ngayon.Next October 25, Monday, (Itutuloy) year pa siya gagawa ng movie yun. Kung ka-facebook nyo takilya at hinirang pa siya na Primetime: si Mystica alam nyo kung anu Best Actress nung 2009 sa na isang Indie Film.Pero ayon 24 Oras (GMA-7) 12.8%; sa mga Vilmanians, patulak sa ang sinasabi namin. audele Star TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 10%; Actually para may busi- 10-15-10 Awards ng PMPC at ng Korea ang pamilya nila sa Willing Willie (TV5) 6.5% linggong ito at maari na raw ness sila roon kaya nadun sila Gawad Tanglaw.Narito ang 2.Journal Online reports ngayon sa Kenya, pero balik ilang importanteng Inpor- na doon na rin mag-celebrate rivals’ ratings as follows: ng kanyang Birthday. showbiz na siya ulit kaya lang masyon sa ating nirerespetong Willing Willie wala pang masyadong intriga AMERASIAN CUISINE aktres sa showbiz. Pero alam ‘nyo ba ang (33.8%),Ang Darling kong pinakahihintay naming tagpo, sa kanya. Pero madalas siyang Maria Rosa Vilma Tua- Aswang kapamilya Block- i-blind item ni Ms. Cristy zon Santos (born 3 Novem- ang pagkikita muli nila ni Ms. buster (30.4%),TV Patrol ?Nasa California Fermin, ewan ko lang kung ber 1953, Bamban, Tarlac) ABS-CBN (29.7%),Wish Ko alam niya.Basta kami, isa sa commonly known as Vilma ngayon si Ate Guy,maaring Lang GMA-7 (28.8%),24 mabasa rin niya ang sinulat pinakamabait na taga-showbiz Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is the Oras GMA-7 (27.6%), Kaya na nakilala naming itong si Philippines’ most awarded ac- naming ito.Sinabi noon ni Ng Powers GMA-7 (22.7%) Vilma na siya ang susundo Mystica.More Power sa career tress and longest reigning box Bahala na kayo kung saan niya!!! office queen. One of the origi- kay Nora sa Manila Inter- kayo maniniwala sa dalawa., national Airport sa oras na Talking about Facebook, nal Philippine movie queens, basta dito sa Amerika walang mukhang sumasagot na she rose to become the most umuwi ito ng Pilipinas.Tiyak survey ang TFC at Pinoy magiging talk of the town sila ngayon si sa mga versatile actress of her genera- Tv kung sino ang nangunguna ka-facebook niya.Hindi tulad tion and among her peers in sa showbiz kapag nangyari sa mga programa nila. yun.Abangan na lang natin. noon, para lang siya tuod at the Philippine movie industry. walang sagot sa magagandang She has been accorded the fit- SINO ANG TINATAWAG sinasabi sa kanya. Dapat lang ting title of “Star for All Sea- DASAL NGAYON ANG NA DOMINADOR NA KAILANGAN NI WILLIE hindi naman ikaw , si Vilma sons”; and most aptly so, as YOUNG ACTOR ?Ang ibig Santos o para wa- she alone among her contem- REVILLAME, eto ang sinabi kasi sabihin ng dominador, niya sa mga tagasubaybay ng lang time sa pagsagot.Siguro poraries has demonstrated the madumi o dirty in English. nabasa niya yung write-ups unique ability to translucently “Willing Willie”, dahil ang Minsan daw naghubad daw TRO daw kasi ng ABS-CBN namin sa kanya., kaya nag- essay in her roles the chang- ang young actor ng kanyang bago siya. ing mores and values of the para mapigilan ang pag-ere sapatos, at take note nangin- ng show niya ay malapit na Binabati pala namin ang Filipino woman, giving face gitim daw ang mga kuko nito aming mga tagabasa sa digi- and life to their plight, their naman. sa paa.Shock nga ang mga Ayon sa kanya kapag tal print ng Asian Journal sa struggles, their inner con- nakakita rito, dahil ang kinis- Facebook ang mga dati flicts, their successes and their sumang-ayon ang korte, kinis ng mukha at katawan tiyak isang buwan titigil ang naming students sa CCP sina failures. Vilma Santos’ per- nito pero pabaya sa mga kuko Carlito Lauderes, Eden Pualo formance in her movies never show at depende pa kung nito sa paa. ito ay makakabalik.Eh ang at Nyleen Santos na nasa fails to garner both critical MInsan naman daw sa . and box-office acclaim. Her gusto lang naman ng show ay mga kuko nito sa Daliri ang acting range is undeniably makatulong sa mga mahihirap marumi,madalas pa ito na unequalled and has been im- para magkaroon ng pag-asa at walang sock na sinusuot kaya mortalized in such Philippine manalo ng papremyo. naman, sobrang baho ng paa cinema’s classics as Trudis Kaya nga mas traffik ngay- nito kapag kasama mo ito sa Liit (1963), Lipad, , on sa bandang Novalihes,dahil isang saksakyan, umaalin- Lipad (1973), Burlesk Queen maraming pumipila sa studio gasaw ang amoy. Hunk pa (1977), Relasyon (1982), ng channel 5 para mapanood naman ito, at napapanood sa Sister Stella L. (1984), Alyas ang naturang show.Nandun kapamilya network. Baby Tsina (1984), Pahiram pa rin ang karisma ng dating Pero hindi namin sasabihin ng Isang Umaga (1989), Dahil host ng , minsan pa kung sino siya,masyadong ng Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cor- nga instead ng Willing Willie talamak ang pangalan niya tez Story (1993), Anak (2000) ang babanggitin niya nasasabi bilang “DOMINADOR” at and Dekada ‘70 (2002), Bata- niya ay Wowowee, pero ok alam na marahil niya na siya

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Simply plug the ap- pliance into this device, which When you’re seeking Page 22 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com October 29 - November 4, 2010 social media, which is said to try. be where the future of journal- It has also incorporated Nick Popaditch ABS-CBN rules ism is heading with the grow- social media in its programs ing number of people who like the newly-launched “The An American Hero for Congress nationwide TV and AM radio get and exchange information Brew” featuring Twink Mac- online. araig, Nadia Trinidad, and “ANC was the first TV Gang Badoy, and “Tease” The Winning Candidate ratings in September channel in the Philippines to with Ginger Conejero. (Continued from page 10) believes that his chances for Vampires and werewolves convert and Facebook ANC airs on The Filipino list, is recommended for every winning his bid for the 51st of ABS-CBN’s newest fantasy into a second channel,” says Channel (TFC) via satellite rank from Private to General. congressional district are excel- series “” took their first Gloria. “We were also the first bundle in the U.S., Middle Nick has undergone a lot lent. “We don’t get in a fight to bite on the nationwide viewer- to have its own social media East, Europe and Australia. of challenging difficulties in lose it,” he said. His loyal and ship shares and scored a rating team, which is composed of Follow ANC (ANCalerts) on the process of almost losing dedicated supporters echo his his life, yet he is willing to put of 34.4% on its premiere epi- young, aggressive and news- www.twitter.com and www. sentiment. sode beating its rival program his life on the line again for In fact, the momen- savvy producers and writers.” facebook.com. You may also his homeland. To him, service tum is building up! And this with only 22.7%, according to Because of its social media visit www.abs-cbnnews.com/ for the country is a continuing momentum will carry him on data from Kantar Media. presence, more young profes- anc for important news and endeavor. Dedication, honesty, – up the hill and onto victory. The primetime soap top- sionals and students are now updates. self-sacrifice and continuing Immediately after Popaditch billed by and tuned to ANC, a market that vigilance are the marks of the announced his candidacy, immediately hit Gloria says ANC had not strength of his character. grassroots support sprouted up second place with a rating of been successful in penetrating This award-winning author and endorsements started pour- Japan’s Itochu and speaker, a symbol of Amer- 34.4% when it premiered oct before 2008. ing in. 4 and it was only a decimal ican freedom and liberation, is One of his earliest and As one of the country’s invests $120M once again ready to serve and strongest supporters is for- point behind top-rater “Noah” first and staunchest advocates protect the liberties that make mer Congressman Duncan L. (34.5%) of citizen journalism, ANC this nation great. Only this Hunter, who said about Nick’s has already built a strong fol- in Isabela time, the battle will be carried campaign: “Nick is doing lowing among netizens. On in the halls of Congress! ethanol plant great. He’s moving around a Angel Locsin its Facebook page, around An anonymous author once lot, and campaigning a lot. Ev- (Continued from page 1) said: “Every time a nation 34,000 of its 41,076 fans ac- ery place he goes to he is well tively participate in the ANC out of idle lands. That’s from comes to the brink of collapse, received. He speaks like Ron- of 1,370 representative house- holds covering urban Philip- 24/7 wall, while post views zero to something,” he said. a warrior-statesman comes ald Reagan – he’s very charis- The company’s 54 million- forward to save that nation.” matic and he’s got a magnetic pines and reporting on seven reach an average of no less Our country may not yet be in sectors namely the National than 500,000 a month. liter annual displacement of personality. He’s picking up petroleum fuel will translate the brink of collapse, but if we lots of support and he’s truly Capital Region, North Luzon, In July 2010, meanwhile, let the country run its present achieving a grassroots organi- ANC joined other global news to foreign exchange savings Central Luzon, South Luzon, of $27.5 million. Its sugarcane course, it may. And or a time zation. I think it’s a testament Visayas and Mindanao. channels such as BBC and such as this, a warrior-states- to his ability that when he got production of 700,000 metric man or a soldier statesman is ABS-CBN shifted to Kan- CNBC, which are regularly tons has an estimated value of in the race, the other Republi- advertised by Twitter on its needed. can candidates got out. I think tar Media/TNS after filing a P1.6 billion. Samuel Huntington, a that’s also a function of the case vs. AGB Nielsen Media front door. It also tops the list GFII will be using the exper- famous Harvard professor and respect they have for him as Research for failing to comply of the most influential Philip- tise on contract growing with author of the best-selling book a candidate and as a guy who with its request to investigate pine news accounts on Twit- farmers of Filipino affiliate firm The Clash of Civilizations, truly is an American hero.” alleged cheating and data tam- ter. controlled by the Uys, the Uni- described soldier-statesmen as Former Presidential pering in TV ratings. The case On October 4, a regular possessing courage, compe- versal Leaf Phils. Inc. (ULPI). candidate and FOX News is still pending in court. news day, @ANCAlerts had a “We have been dealing with tence, commitment and candor. host , together unique reader reach of 92,422 Nick Popaditch is clearly that with Huck PAC, Huckabee’s small farmers,” said Uy. soldier-statesman. His cour- political action committee, in “Right now, we import 100 age has been tested in combat, announcing their endorsement percent of our fuel needs, and unlike those who show cour- for Nick, wrote: foreign exchange goes to the age only when it’s politically “Nick’s willingness With over 100,000 rich Middle Eastern nations. convenient. to serve is a testament to his Imortal John Lloyd Cruz Through partnerships like this, Popaditch travels character and heart. Cali- we procure ethanol domestically throughout the country sharing fornians deserve a leader like As a new addition to the and provide added value for the his story of encouragement by Nick who will fight for lim- Primetime Bida line-up, “Im- unique followers low-income Filipino farmers,” teaching leadership and core ited government, champion a ortal” beefs up ABS-CBN’s ANC, the Philippines most influential news account on Twitter Uy said. values and motivating people strong national defense and already unbeatable primetime Japanese firms Itochu and from all walks of life: corporate work to secure borders. Nick people, veterans, church and block this October, picking ANC, the ABS-CBN News but a total reader reach of JGC Corp. have been attracted believes that the only institu- to invest in the country’s biofuel youth groups, and citizens who tion that should be deemed ‘too up from its dominance last Channel, reached another 5,818,350 based on re-tweets. believe in a better America. big to fail’ is the ‘traditional September where it scored milestone last Tuesday (Oct ANC’s election day coverage, industry due to the incentives In the past five months, family.’ He believes it is our an average audience share of 19) after its followers on twit- on the other hand, also got given by the Biofuels Act. “Among our other Asian Nick Popaditch has appeared as duty to protect our families 40% versus GMA 7 with only ter broke the 100,000 mark, the biggest number of unique a guest in major TV and radio and protect every human life, 34% TV5 ranked far third and making it the most followed prospects, the Philippines is the talk shows all over the country. visitors among all the elec- most advanced in its implemen- without exception – because remained stagnant it its place and most influential Filipino tion newcasts that were live The latest appearance was as a he understands that life begins with a meager 8% audience tation of a biofuels law. We are panelist in the “Great Ameri- news organization on the streamed on abs-cbnnews.com at conception. I hope you will share. Fourth placer Studio popular international social- glad to be attuned to the market can Panel” Tuesday afternoon, join me in sending this great on May 10. 23 is fast catching up with 5% networking site. demand, especially as the man- 10/25/10, at the very popular man to Congress, where he can Through social media, dated five percent blend of etha- Sean Hannity’s talk show over continue fighting for what is share or only three points be- This only shows that ANC the Philippines’ first 24-hour hind TV5. Its audience share nol in gasoline mix will climb at Fox News. right.” (#ANCalerts) is the preferred global cable news channel to 10 percent by next year,” A fiscally conservative The Combat Veterans has been on an uptrend since source of more Filipinos from hopes to empower Filipinos candidate, Popaditch will work said GFII Marketing Consultant for Congress, the Warriors January month-on-month. all over the world for breaking from across demographics to Erwin Co in a statement. to rein in the out-of-control for Congress, and the Can-Do Nine out of the top ten news and news updates in the spending of the current national Conservatives for America are get involved in discussions on With a 10 percent petroleum- administration. If you visit most-watched programs Philippines and the world. the nation’s issues, to report based fuel to biofuel blend, the among the strong supporters of nationwide for September ANC Chief Operating Of- his website www.Popaditch- Popaditch nationwide. Locally, on the situations in their areas, country’s ethanol demand will forCongress.com , you will see a lot of strong organizations were produced by ABS-CBN. ficer Glenda M. Gloria said as well to keep abreast with rise to 440 million liters. he is campaigning on the fol- are working for his campaign These are “” this new achievement further the latest events in the coun- lowing issues: limited govern- and thousands of volunteers (32.6%), “Noah” (34.1%), solidifies ANC’s presence in ment, strong national defense, have walked and saturated the “TV Patrol” (32.6%), “Wansa- secure borders, more jobs, and district with flyers, signs and panataym” (29.1%), “Mo- strong family values. gigantic billboards. may” (27.7%), “Maalaala His campaign issues In three days, this mid- give voice and action to the Tea Mo Kaya” (27.4%), “Idol” term election we will see an (26.9%), “Kokey@Ako” Party groups’ concerns and de- American Hero in the Halls mands for a better government. of Congress – Nick Popaditch (25.9%), and “TV Patrol A supremely confident – Congressman for the 51st Weekend” (24.8%), man who always sees the District. ABS-CBN remains the positive side of life, Popaditch undisputed leader on weekend programming beating all other shows. “,” “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” and “TV Patrol Weekend” were among its top-raters and no other weekend programs from GMA7 and TV5 made it to the overall top 20 chart. Meanwhile, noontime program “Pilipinas Win na Win” already bounced back to the top 15 programs nation- wide last Monday (Oct 4) and gradually gaining momentum on its time block when the show introduced its new hosts Rico Puno, Marco Sison, Rey Valera, and Nonoy Zuniga. ABS-CBN’s AM radio sta- tion DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 continues to conquer radio airwaves in Mega Manila for the month of August with an audience share of 32% based on the 2010 Nielsen Mega Manila RAM. Its FM counter- part Tambayan 101.9, on the other hand, remains steady at the number two spot among all FM stations. Kantar Media, a global market research group, offers audience research measure- ment systems in 32 countries. 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(619) 474-0588 • Fax (619) 474-0373 Subject line MUST reference CQCM position or fax to 619-234-2356 CITY OF SAN DIEGO City Planning & Community Investment Department Filipino REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL judiciary,” said Audie J. de FOR American Castro, the Chamber’s Presi- Environmental Impact Report for Uptown/North Park/Golden Hill Community Plan Update (H115301) dent, who is also an attorney. Chamber of “Justice Cantil-Sakauye is I buy Diabetic The City of San Diego (City) is requesting proposals from highly qualified environmental firms for consul- an ideal person to lead Cali- tant services for Environmental Impact Report for Uptown/North Park/Golden Hill Community Plan Update Commerce (H115301). fornia, as she has will bring Finger Stick of San Diego both extensive judicial and It is the policy of the City to provide equal opportunity in its environmental professional services contracts. To- administrative experience to Test Tapes. ward this end, proposals from small local businesses, disadvantaged businesses and disabled veteran, women and County the court.” minority owned businesses are strongly encouraged. Prime consultants are encouraged to provide subconsultant “Her nomination sends Call opportunities or joint venture with these firms. The City endeavors to do business with firms sharing the City’s an empowering message to commitment to equal opportunity and will not do business with any firm that discriminates on the basis of race, Commends religion, color, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition or place of birth. Filipino Americans who are Commission in interested in holding an (619) 543-8904 This project has a voluntary Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE)/ Emerging Local Business Enterprises elected or appointed office. (ELBE) Participation Level (SLBE/ELBE) goal of 20%. SLBE/ELBE goals are achieved by contracting with on Judicial We hope that Californians will Leave a message. SLBE and ELBE firms as defined in the following website,http://www.sandiego.gov/eoc/boc/slbe.shtml . Attain- make history by voting in the ment of the SLBE/ELBE goal is strongly encouraged, but strictly voluntary. Appointments first Filipina American to lead Speak slowly and I The City of San Diego will ensure that full access to programs, services, meetings and activities comply with Section for Approving California Supreme Court” de 504, Title V, of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990, Public Law 101-336. the Nomination Castro added. will call you back In-depth knowledge and a strong understanding of the local environment, and a local presence for interfacing with the City’s project management staff are essential to the successful completion of this project. 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All proposals submitted must be in full accord with the Request for Proposal (RFP) which can be obtained by AugustFrom: 25th 2010 – To- Tawa’t Tula ng mga requesting the RFP via email from John Mendivil, Consultant Services Coordinator, at: dayEugene the Filipino De Leon American [email protected] Chamber of Commerce of San Piling Katatawanan City of San Diego, Purchasing & Contracting Department DiegoHerewith County is proof commended of the 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 200 Commission on Judicial Ap- San Diego, CA 92101. your classified ad for publicationpointments in forthe theAsian approval By Joe Cabrera When requesting the RFP, please refer to the specific project title and number,Environmental Impact Report for Journal.of Justice Please Cantil-Sakauye’s proofread Uptown/North Park/Golden Hill Community Plan Update (H115301). For questions about RFP procedures itnomination and fax backto serve the as Chief please call John Mendivil at (619) 235-5855. correctionJustice of if the any California or call Su- A Collecton of Jokes uspreme for your Court. approval. The Written in Pilipino Verse A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 10:00:00 AM, at CPCI Department, 4th ad is“We tentatively are pleased scheduled that the Floor Conference Room, 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101. It is strongly recommended that all interested parties $10.00 a copy attend. For more information, assistance, to request an agenda in alternative format, or to request a sign language toCommission be published inon the Judicial Ap- or oral interpreter for the meeting, please contact Marlon Pangilinan, at 619-235-5293 at least five working days pointments approved Justice prior to the meeting to ensure availability. Cantil-Sakauye’s 10/29/10 issue nomination, of Call Asian Journal San Diego thea critical Asian Journal step in if the we nomina- Asian Journal Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2010, at the location stated in the RFP. This RFP receivetion process your approval of the onfirst Filipi- 619-474-0588 does not commit the City to award a contract or to defray any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal time.na American At $4 Firstper line toAsian lead Weekly the state’s Newspaper in Southern California & San Diego’s Most Widely Circulated Asian-Filipino Newspaper pursuant to this RFP. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this lines, it costs550 East 8th Street, Suite 6, National City CA 91950 • Tel. (619) 474-0588 • Fax (619) 474-0373 RFP. The City also reserves the right to revise this RFP, including but not limited to the pre-proposal conference 9x4x10 date and the proposal due date. If the City revises the RFP, all RFP holders of record will be notified in writing by the City. $______.00360 to be paid DOCUMENT PROCESSING SPECIALIST/SUPERVISOR upon your receipt of the SUmmARY SCOPE OF SERvICES invoiceThe Document and tear Processing sheet. team provides high-quality document formatting services to SANDAG staff, ensures The Consultant shall prepare the Environmental Impact Report for the Uptown/North Park/Golden Hill Community Thankquality you. control of documents produced by the agency, and devises innovative approaches for desktop design proj- Plan Update in accordance with the City of San Diego Environmental Impact Report Guidelines (Updated May ects. Two positions are currently available, Document Processing Specialist and Document Processing Supervisor. 2005) and City Memorandum dated September 2002 (Updated December 2005). The remainder of the Scope FaxQualifications: # a high school diploma, or equivalent, supplemented by two to eight years work experience and of Services is contained in the Request for Proposal for Environmental Impact Report for Uptown/North Park/ college level coursework. SANDAG offers competitive salaries and benefits. Visit www.sandag.org/jobs or call Golden Hill Community Plan Update (H115301), as Exhibit A to the Draft Agreement. (619) 699-1900 for information. Closes: November 12, 2010. EOE.

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______Page 24 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com October 29 - November 4, 2010 Take it from Filipino American my barber CPAs of Seattle visit by Benjamin Maynigo San Diego Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- urnalusa.com Youth’s Decision: Chance or Change Within a few of days each to residents in every Barangay. other, occurring in the Philip- Again, the youth would be in the pines and in the United States are forefront of the internet revolu- several events which the youth’s tion in every Barangay. The judgment is challenged. The first Sangguniang Barangay mem- Some officers and members of the Filipino American Asso- is Halloween (both countries); bers and elected officers are all ciation of CPAs of Seattle, Washington visited San Diego re- second is the Barangay and without exception, what Dan cently to attend a seminar and bask in the sunny weather of Sangguniang Barangay elections Tapscott calls the “Digital Na- in the Philippines; third is the tives” or those who were “born America’s Finest City. Photo shows, from left to right, Jes- Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert digital”, “growing up digital”, se Tiamson (auxiliary president), Evelyn Tiamson (current rallies in Washington, D.C.; and and “grown-up digital”. Give or president), Victoria Galinato (past president), Simeon Sil- fourth is the mid-term elections expose them to an iPhone, iPad, verio (Asian Journal publisher), Emelita Barber (past presi- in the United States. smart phone, netbook or any dent), and Jean Pierre Iturralde (past president). They at- Halloween involves some mi- electronic product and they will tended a 3-day IRS Tax Seminar held at the Town and Country nor decision-making processes. learn on their own the features Convention Center from August 31 to September 2, 2010. Should a girl dress as a Sarah and the effective utilization of Palin, Nancy Pelosi, Christine the devices. Giving the “Net O’Donnell or as a witch? Should Generation” or the “Text Genera- tion” the chance to access a broadband network would help them change the e-Centers into an effective e-Gov, e-Com- munications (e-mail, VOIP, Video-over IP), e- Library (e-books, audio books, etc.) e-Learning, e-Entertainment (multi- media, movies, games, etc.), e-Commerce, e-Shopping, e-Banking, and other changes that may surprise us all. a boy go as Obama, Osama, or ************** Pope Benedict? Should they go to the Kennedy mansion, The rallies led by Jon Stewart the Cheney house, the houses and Stephen Colbert to be held Jesse Tiamson in where they are far apart, or at the in Washington, D.C. would most King’s Man- or where the likely attract America’s youth front of the USS Mid- town- houses are and the progressive or liberal way Exhibit (top); all connect- segments of America’s political Jesse with authentic ed to each society. They will be compared taco shop in Chula other? to the rallies of the conservatives led by Glenn Beck and Sarah Vista with Sim Sil- Palin’s Tea Party. verio ((right) The decision for the youth is to go or not to go. Going would negate the perception that they Photos from top to bottom, far are now less enthusiastic in sup- right: The group at Old Town; porting the change which they aggressively pushed two years Jesse infront of the Rizal bust ago. It would also mean that they in the very first Seafood City in Should are giving “change” a “chance”. America located in National it be trick or Not going would confirm what treat? the conservatives had been City; Anita Sese and Jesse at asserting all along – the youth the historic Hotel Del Coro- VOTE ********** prefer another change. nado; and Jesse with Sim and Barangay is the most basic ************* Anita in the mountain resort governmental unit in the Philip- of Julian. pines. The Chairman which used The mid-term elections is to be called Captain (Kapitan) is another critical event for the an additional 26% favor letting elected not only to act as Chief youth. The latter’s role is more the tax cuts expire for those earn- Stan Rodkin Executive of the Barangay or significant than ever in deciding ing more than $250,000 per year. in some cases the entire village, what course or direction should Only 23% believe that all of the PUSD Board of Education but also the representative of the America go vis-à-vis the change tax cuts should be extended. Barangay citizens in the Mu- which the youth espoused a The decision for the Ameri- nicipal Council. He also presides couple of years ago. They voted can youth in these mid-term over the Barangay Council and for Obama’s promise of change elections then is: should they go in some instances exercises some over John McCain by an to the polls and give “change” Veteran of 13 years judicial functions. Electing the over- whelm- a “chance” or vote for another Chairman therefore, is a major ing 2:1 margin change instead? On this School Board in years past decision because it has repercus- (66% vs. My barber says, “the problem sions not only to the present but 32%). with another change is that given most especially to the future of In addi- the pronouncements of the alter- the residents. native, it could go back to the old Sangguniang Barangay is policies which the youth already I stood fi rmly for academic rigor then and a good training ground for the rejected only two years ago.” Filipino youth. It is also a form tion, in of self-governance for the lat- both 2006 ********** still do in spite of the budget shortfall ter. It provides them a chance and 2008, to exercise executive as well as the youth voted for Amidst all the events dis- - No hidden agenda - No axe to grind legislative powers. The Aquino Democrat- ic congres- cussed above, there are actually government had announced their sional candi- dates about the two other events which are just - No high sounding phrases - No false promises intention to abolish the Sang- same 2:1 margin that they gave as significant if not more so and guniang Barangay earlier. The the president in his general elec- which could lead to better deci- fact that there is an election tion victory. sions for the young. To Catholics means that the youth is given Obama promised healthcare and other Christians, one event is Just concern for top notch education for all kids. another chance to change the reform. Another 40 million “All Saints’ Day”, and to many course of Philippine governance Americans are now covered by others, another event is “All Issues have come to my attention through former starting at the most basic unit. health insurance with the pas- Souls’ Day”. Under Section 13, Article sage of the healthcare reform As models in exemplary associates which demand change. I have plans II of the Philippine Constitu- law. That’s a change that the service and self-less devotion to tion, “The State recognizes the youth believed in and in fact, noble causes, the Saints, Heroes, vital role of the youth in nation- Obama delivered. A recent sur- and our dearly beloved, could to bring about needed changes. building and shall promote and vey shows that 45% of the young guide the youth and all of us to protect their physical, moral, favors it, and another 14% want greater glory and better judg- spiritual, intellectual, and social to see how it works in practice. ment. well-being . . .” Only 18% favor repealing it As Willa Cather said, “The As mentioned in a previ- outright. dead might as well try to speak VOTE Stan Rodkin ous column, “the Sangguniang “Youth is the first victim of to the living as the old to the Barangay is an organization with war; the first fruit of peace. It young.” a mechanism that is the only one takes 20 years or more of peace In God and in them we trust! of its kind in the world. Estab- to make a man; it takes only 20 In the youth we bank our hopes! lished by law, the SK puts the seconds of war to destroy him.” PUSD Board of Educaton: Philippines in the forefront of an (Baudouin). emerging movement worldwide The youth believed that to give the youth a direct role in Obama would get us out of Room for Rent shaping policies and programs. It wars. He had already started the An Ex Board Member and a Graduate Engineer provides the youth the opportu- withdrawal of forces from Iraq in National City nity to learn leadership skills and and is now preparing the ground- self-governance.” work for eventual withdrawal in Call President Aquino also an- Afghanistan. “A friend of the Asian American Community” nounced a plan to set-up an On the Bush tax cuts, 34% of 619-746-3416 e-Center in every Barangay. the young prefer to let all of the “Not supported or endorsed by any special interest group.” Internet would then be accessible Bush 2001 tax cuts to expire, and