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Fil-Am nurse enjoys success in U.S. home health industry By Alex P. Vidal/ PNS

OAK BROOK, Illinois -- Happy Mother’s Day to All ! While many traders and finan- Pilipinas: cial managers in the United Anne M. Jarvis is credited States are groping in darkness with originating Mother’s Day. over the gloomy economic She never married and was ex- atmosphere wrought by reces- Balik-Tanaw tremely attached to her mother, sion, a 41-year-old nurse from Miag-ao, Iloilo in the Philip- By Dr. Romy Protacio of golf in world class golf Mrs. Anna Reese Jarvis. After courses, visiting parks and pines has successfully inched “Balik-Tanaw” means museums, or even simply Mrs. Jarvis died, Anne Jarvis her way into home health to look back at the past – in watching sunsets in stunning missed her mother so much business in Fairfield=2 0Way, retrospect. The word balik- resorts beyond compare. Bloomingdale. tanaw vividly describes my The is never The success of Lira Faicol recent trip to the Philippines. wanting for such options Mueda’s four-year-old home Whenever I take a trip back and all for far less than they health business that serves the entire state of Illinois however didn’t happen overnight. “We also encountered that she and her friends began a some problems in the begin- letter writing campaign to gain the ning, but me and my husband, support of congressmen, business- Edwin, do the marketing and directly manage the business,” men and influential ministers in quipped Mueda, who consid- declaring a national Mother’s Day ers Edwin as the business’ holiday. “most effective hands-on administrator.” Problems such as nurses See page 11 not following instructions, (Continued on page 18)

At the museum: (L-R) Marita Zobel; Boots Anson-Roa; the author, Dro Romy Protacio; Pempe Rodrigo; and Delia Razon Yosemite’s Marian without Dingdong to my birthland, I am always would cost back in the U.S. PNS -- IT’S filled with nostalgia and a or other countries. Have you curtains down for desire to visit places that given in “Ang Babaeng bring back memories of fun- Pambansang Museo ng to your Hinugot Sa Ak- filled youth. Pelikula adventurous ing Tadyang” Known for beautiful side and but GMA’s cur- beaches, scenic spots and My idea of “fun” is remi- climbed rent prized star, the warm hospitality of its niscing the glorious days Yosemite’s quickly got a call , from exec Wilma or its second Galvante to great cliff, the inform her that 87 million- her next project is year-old anew version of “.” Half Dome? I have climbed Half Dome twice, Also pres- and as quickly regretted it. It is a grueling ascent ent during the to a height announcement of 8,836 were GMA’s feet above Annette Gozon- sea level. Abrogar and the two children of Hikers gifted the late Mars with prime Ravelo (creator cardiovascular of Darna), Ruby Marian Rivera reserves Ravelo-Austria A visit to the museum is worth a thousand lectures & a hundred books and well- and Zaldy Ravelo. project. Dingdong will have (L-R) Marita Zobel, Dr. Romy Protacio and Boots Anson-Roa. oiled limbs It would be a new a separate project that will “Darna” as Marian will do people, the Philippines has of Philippine cinema. The can make test his drawing power with- it differently from its pre- a lot to offer to tourists and popularity of movies with out his perennial partner and the extremely strenuous hike in 12 hours or less. vious adaptations. “Mas balikbayans like me. . There reflect the Filipino real life girlfriend. For weaker mortals, like myself, the hours can kikay, mas masaya,” Marian are so many ways to fulfill character of being a happy Well, that would also be painfully stretch much longer. relates. one’s idea of “fun” - such and gay people. The world a test for Marian and we will The sad part for some of as indulging a gourmet ap- of Philippine movies has see now if she could give a Marian fans is the fact that petite by hopping from one always intrigued me and on By Dr. Ed Gamboa high rating even without a she will not be with Ding- international restaurant to my recent trip to the Philip- See page 7 . dong Dantes in her new another, or enjoying a round (Continued on page 3) Attend the free presentations of the affordable but luxurious housing developments in the Philippines! Presented in San Diego, Hemet and Temecula June 2009. Call 619-646-0409 for reservations. Call for Schedules of Call (619) 656-0409 for Baguio and La Union Beach properties. Presentations for brochures and reservations Single family homes in Pan- SAN DIEGO gasinan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Batangas, Iloilo, , Davao, Cagayan de Oro

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Edgard Arevalo, the Sulu- Palace not disputing US AFP ignores Abu Sayyaf demand based spokesman on the hostage justified their move to keep sensi- crisis, agreed that heeding the Abu tive details regarding the extradi- Sayyaf demand will pave the way report on judicial corruption tions of Mancao and Dumlao from despite captive’s plea for help for their escape. the public for their (Mancao and PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE policy of transparency and dialogue PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE “Giving in is virtually going to Dumlao) own protection. deliver wholesale to the kidnap- -- Malacanang not contest a report with our international partners as Department of Justice (DOJ) -- ARMED Forces chief General Al- exander Yano yesterday stood firm per’s ease of escape and allow them of the US State Department which we work to ensure that our systems Secretary Raul Gonzalez had said scored corruption and inefficiency of human rights promotion and en- on his decision not to pull out troops to regroup, refurbish war materiel that a United States (U.S.) court and kidnap more civilians in the in the Philippine judicial system. forcements are consistent with our in Sulu despite the Abu Sayyaf’s has already set the extradition of threat that it will behead one of the process,” he said. Press Secretary Cerge Remonde commitment to protect the rights of One of the hostages, Filipino Mary said the report is “fair” and should all our people,” Remonde said. Dumlao not later than March 19, three Red Cross hostages. this year. Yano said heeding the Abu Sayyaf Jean Lacaba urged the government be seen more as a “challenge” to He added that corruption in the to move fast in securing their release concerned government agencies. Philippines is “more perception than However, Mantaring would not would mean escape for the bandits. confirm the March 19 schedule. The Abu Sayyaf threatened to after threats to behead them. “We are still waiting for the noti- behead one of the three Interna- Lacaba told ANC that they some- fication from the U.S. government tional Committee of the Red Cross times had nothing to eat as their as to the date of Dumlao’s extradi- workers that they are holding if the Abu Sayyaf captors tried to escape tion. Both Mancao and Dumlao military will not pull out by March pursuing troops. 31. “Please tell them (the govern- will be (extradited),” he said. ment) that if they can help, to make Earlier, the family of Mancao “We are dealing with terrorists so we have to consider this, but they it faster because time is running out asked Secretary Gonzalez to on us,” Lacaba said. provide Mancao and his family should not be part of our major consideration,” Yano said. Lacaba, 27, was seized along with security for fear for their lives. colleagues Eugenio Vagni of Italy “The bureau will definitely se- Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno confirmed and Andreas Notter of Switzerland cure the extraditees whether there that the government will not give in on the southern Jolo island on Janu- is a request or not. to the rebels’ demand, which he said General Alexander Yano ary 15. Both Mancao and Dumlao as is unreasonable. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary well as their famil ies will be “Wala naman silang history ng it’s out of desperation or what, it Gilbert Teodoro, who also ruled out doesn’t make sense,” he added. a troop pullout, said rescue efforts Malacanang Palace secured,” said Mantaring. keeping their promise na they will Mantaring also declined to fur- release anybody if anybody does However, Puno urged the bandits cannot be rushed, saying they do ther discuss the threats on the lives anything. No self-respecting gov- not to behead their hostages. not want to put the safety of the “The report has also pointed out reality.” of Mancao and Dumlao. ernment will do that: surrender their “I hope they don’t do it because hostages in jeopardy. the major progress being made by Remonde said the government Reports also revealed that province because they are threaten- unang-una kawawa naman yung “Hindi pwedeng madaliin. Kaya the government in the campaign is committed to expand efforts to Dumlao may be extradited ahead ing to do more violence such as mga hostages na tumutulong lang humihingi kami ng pasensiya at against corruption,” Remonde said. address challenges and violation behead somebody,” Puno said. naman dito sa bansa natin. Pan- pang-unawa. Hindi agad maga- of Mancao as his extradition pa- galawa, it will unleash things that gawan ng paraan, we are dealing The report said corruption and of laws on human rights, includ- pers are already complete. “Parang baliw na siguro tayo kung inefficiency in the judicial system nobody wants because you behead with an organization with no known ing working with allies such as the Mancao is now detained in gagawin natin yun. S o, I wish have undermined human rights in US “to enhance the capacity of our they were talking about something one, then the other two are almost a rules or regulations,” Teodoro told the Philippines and caused “wide- Florida while Dumlao is detained cinch to be beheaded. Pag naumpi- reporters. law enforcement community, our in New York. reasonable and realistic. Pero yung spread skepticism” of due process. judiciary and other =2 0 relevant mga demands nila, I don’t know if sahan mo yan eh mahirap pigilin “Respect for human rights is bodies to meet their obligations to fundamental to Philippine democ- protect human rights throughout the racy and we remain committed to a Philippines.” NBI set to protect Mancao, Dumlao PHILIPPINE NEWS SER- VICE -- THE National Bureau of Investigation is now ready for the arrival of controversial former police Col. Cesar Mancao as they announced a possible threat on the lives of Mancao and his co- accused Glenn Dumlao when they arrive in the country. NBI Director Nestor Mantar- ing disclosed this yesterday to reporte rs as he also confirmed that Dumlao may be extradited soon. “There is always possibility that there are threats on the lives of Mancao and Dumlao. They will be extradited in different dates. We have to wait for the advice of our Col. Cesar Mancao counterparts and we are ready,” he after the former official agreed to said. be extradited. It is said that he is The NBI was tasked to secure about to reveal the mastermind Mancao when he arrives in the behind the murder of publicist country several weeks from now Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and his May 8 - 14, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 Bukid starred Honorata Atang dela o Nunca, Besame (1923). In 1930, Rama in the title role. Nepomuce- Nepomuceno produced his master- Pilipinas: Balik-Tanaw no’s other later movies include La piece, Noli Me Tangere, considered (Continued from page 1) Filipino to make a fi lm goes to Venganza de Don Silvestre (1920), one of the greatest fi lms in Philip- pines, I decided to journey back in Jose Nepumuceno. Nepomuceno La Mariposa Negra, (1920), El pine cinema history. time to the golden age of Philippine is widely considered as the Father Capullo Marchito (1921), and Hoy (Continued on page 8) cinema. A lunch invitation at the of Filipino Cinematography, long Pambansang Museo ng Pelikula before the art of fi lm-making was (National Museum for the Philip- fi rmly established in the Philip- pine Cinema) from my dear friend pines. Boots Anson Roa excitingly jump- One of the best photographers started my day. The museum is the in during the early 20th Philippines’ one-of-a kind gallery century, Nepomuceno owned the where a wide array of fi lm and Electro-Photo Studio Parhelio in fi lm-related artifacts are on display. Plaza Goiti (now Plaza Lacson). Armed with my camera, I drove He eventually sold his photog- to the museum with movie icons raphy equipment and studio to Delia Razon, Marita Zobel, and concentrate on making movies. As Pempe Rodrigo. I can best describe a cinematographer, Nepomuceno the day as I walk down memory shot various newsreels and docu- lane where the country’s fi lm mentaries produced by his own culture and history unfolded before production company, Malayan our eyes. Indeed, a visit to the Movies (1917). His fi lms were fi lm museum is worth a thousand shown in many Manila theaters at lectures and a hundred books! that time. In 1919, Nepomuceno produced and directed Dalagang Walking Down the Memory Bukid, the fi rst ever Filipino-made As we start the tour (L-R) Boots Anson-Roa, Delia Razon, Romy Protacio, Lane movie. Based on the zarzuela play by Hermogenes Ilagan, Dalagang Maria Zobel and Pempe Rodrigo. Led by Boots Anson-Roa and her staff, we went from one gallery to the next, transported back into an era when movie stars were gods and goddesses in their own rights. With gracious hospitality from our host, Boots Anson-Roa and courteous service from the staff, our visit to the museum was an experience to savor and remember. I am not going to attempt to pro- vide you with the details of the his- tory of Philippine cinema. I would only share with you glimpses of the fi lm industry to wet your appetite and motivate you to visit the Pam- bansang Museo ng Pelikula. The credit of being the fi rst

Delia Razon and Marita Zobel. Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 8 - 14, 2009 of Holy Love. Therefore, once and robs many of their salvation. come many times to warn you that “Today I reveal to you for the again I call all people and all na- Thousands slip to their perdition evil is all around you. I give you first time, that the Flames above tions into the Refuge of My Heart, through this contagion of com- the cure, which is Holy Love, and the heads of the apostles on In Perspective which is Holy Love.” promise, deceit and inordinate I offer you the protection, which Pentecost were sparks of love “Never allow Satan to discour- self-love. The failure of mankind is the Refuge of Holy Love--My from My Heart of Holy Love. It age you in your prayer life. These to even recognize evil at work is Immaculate Heart. I ask you, My is through these Flames that the by G. Tagudin - Silverio days I have come to tell you that Satan’s greatest weapon. He is free children to be more concerned apostles were able to proclaim the your prayers withhold the Arm of to do whatever he chooses from with exposure to evil than any good news with Holy Boldness. Justice. Even if a prayer is offered conception in the womb to inva- physical disease, for evil is a dis- So today I invite you to spread the Read Genny Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website in the midst of great distraction, it sion of childhood innocence to ease of the soul.” good news of the Gospel message at www.asianjournalusa.com is not lost; for I send angels to col- compromise of the faith, and even “All that is rising to a head in the of Holy Love with the same Holy lect the fragments of such prayers. to challenging natural death. As world dictates the need for Holy Boldness.” The angels carry the fragmented long as evil is unacknowledged, it Love--as a guide towards purifica- “We’re extending to you today prayers to Me, which I mend and runs rampant.” tion and personal holiness--as a the Complete Blessing of Our Mary, Refuge of Holy Love make whole--even beautiful in the “Dear little children, please fortress and protection in spiritual United Hearts.” Eyes of God.” understand that the grace of each warfare, and as a sign that man- * Unforgiveness includes unfor- n the occasion of and special graces from heaven “I desire to be close to you dur- present moment is a cooperation kind has not been abandoned by giveness of self. Mother’s Day, I because so many have lost their ing these troubling times. Realize between the choices of free will Heaven. Those who seek to find ------way,” observed Archbishop Stan- would like to share that it is the Holy Love in your and God’s Divine Will. The great- reasons not to believe have chosen For more information, please O ley Monaghan, Eastern Rite of the hearts which binds us together. Sa- est graces come into the present to oppose these truths. But, My visit www.holylove.org or write to some thoughts on holy Mother of God, Russian Church tan is ever-present and tries to pull moment when the soul trusts and Holy Love Ministries, Maranatha th th children, if Heaven did not see love. May 5 marks the 12 in 2007. us apart by weakening this bond chooses to live in Holy Love; for the urgent necessity of My title Spring and Shrine, 37137 Butter- Other church leaders have also through lack of trust in God’s Will instance, I cannot save the world ‘Refuge of Holy Love’, I would not nut Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44039 anniversary of the Feast weighed in. Among these is the of Mary, Refuge of Holy and unforgiveness towards one from disaster by My efforts alone. be here in your midst offering My U.S.A. late Gabriel Gonsum Ganaka - another.”* I can only act in accord with the Maternal care.” Love, a feast observed at a Archbishop of Jos, Nigeria who “I, your Mother, tell you to Father’s Will and the efforts of local shrine in Ohio. wrote the foreword in 1999 for remain simple and childlike. mankind to live in righteousness. No less than Josyp Terelya, the second volume entitled book Know that this alone confuses the This is why I tell you, it is most visionary and author, who is a sur- “Holy and Divine Love, The Rem- enemy, for he cannot understand important for each soul to dis- vivor of a Soviet gulag, endorsed edy and the Triumph.” such a heart. When you pick up cover the path of Holy Love and the authenticity of the shrine in He wrote, “The messages on the your rosaries, it is as though you live in harmony with the Divine 2004. He had this to say, “When revelation of the United Hearts are holding My Hand and I am Will. Then the Father allows Me I arrived at the Holy Love Min- are repeatedly given in various guiding you through the Mysteries to spread My Mantle of Protection istries Center, the first thing that forms and aspects in this volume. and along the path of Holy Love. over you.” impressed me was its peace and It is a curious coincidence that I am always with you in prayer, “Today as we celebrate My title quietness - Lord’s peace we con- the visions of Jesus and Mary to especially the rosary. I will not ‘Refuge of Holy Love’, I invite stantly pray for and aspire after.” Maureen, which have now culmi- abandon you.” you to reflect back upon the At the shrine one learns of the nated in the message on the United “Threats against basic freedoms ways in which Heaven has tried messages being given to a mys- Hearts, began in 1985. The phrase, are all around you. Indeed, your to intervene here. I came at first tic Mrs. Maureen Sweeney-Kyle the “Alliance of the Two Hearts” country in the name of ‘liberty’ seeking the title ‘Protectress of the whom Teralya describes as a “very was used by His Holiness Pope is surrendering its freedom. Only Faith’. This title could have saved modest, loving daughter of the John Paul II in September 1985 in Satan could turn the truth inside the Church in America from so Church…(whose) life is filled a catechesis at the Vatican. This out in such a way. Pandering to the much heresy and liberalism, but it with the Holy Spirit.” As many was taken up in the Philippines as enemies of freedom may cost your was judged ‘unnecessary’. Jesus of us may know, Teralya himself a number of prominent Catholics president dearly. Evil that is in asked for the construction of the endured oppressive conditions in a agreed to have a symposium on hearts will not change by paying it Church of Atonement--a mystical Siberian prison for refusing to re- that subject in Fatima in Septem- respect. It is naive to believe so.” concept--made up of victim souls nounce his faith. His integrity and ber 1986.” “With a Mother’s Heart, I plead who sacrifice for the welfare of the respect for the truth are without for the conversion of sinners. Universal Church. These messages question. The following message is for My Son is most grievously of- were not regarded in the light of your own discernment: fended by the indifference of so truth either. The Revelation of the Messages of holy love many towards the state of their United Hearts was next followed May 5, 2009 -- Feast of Mary, souls. God’s commandments are closely by the Chambers of the The messages have been pub- Refuge of Holy Love - 12th An- trampled underfoot by self-love. United Hearts. This, too, had been lished in several volumes over a niversary You have yet to experience the full held up to suspicion.” period of years. Although not of- wrath of God’s Justice. Do not live “It is necessary that you realize ficially recognized by the Church, (Message was given in multiple as though it will never come. I tell that such judgments levied against the site where the messages are parts over several days.) you, angels tremble at the thought Heaven’s helping hand do not given has become a shrine attract- of that day. Do not support leader- support the truth, no matter the ing even the attention archbishops Jesus and Blessed Mother are ship which ignores God’s laws in lofty position of those who decide and priests among others. Rev. Al- here with Their Hearts exposed. favor of pleasing man’s whims.” to levy their judgments. Do not be bert J. Hebert, S.M. reports, “So Blessed Mother is Mary, Refuge “Today there is much concern tricked by Satan but begin to see be it with these messages, perhaps of Holy Love. Blessed Mother for the spread of the flu virus. that he seeks the destruction of the better called “teachings”. They are says: “Praise be to Jesus.” Je- People fear for their lives, as it Church, the world and every soul.” perfectly in accord with Catholic sus says: “I am your Jesus, born seems to spread worldwide. Close “In the world you witness people faith and morals, and indeed, with Incarnate.” attention is given to this insidi- wearing masks as protection from living a high spiritual life.” Blessed Mother: “Dear chil- ous pandemic. But I tell you, of the flu virus; but, My children, “Today, this country and the dren--apostles of My Heart--My far greater concern should be the flu is just a physical threat. whole world is in much confusion, Beloved Son sends Me once again the epidemic of evil, which has How much greater is the threat and evil abounds everywhere. We seeking your reconciliation with gripped the heart of the world. of evil which jeopardizes your definitely need divine guidance the Will of God the Father. This This epidemic contaminates souls eternal salvation. This threat, too, cannot be accomplished outside is invisible. I, your Mother, have May 8 - 14, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 Paseo de Roxas, right on Ayala them during my early morning Avenue and back to the hotel. I walks. enjoyed the fact that I was walk- Our life ing leisurely while everybody Taguig town proper else was in a hurry to report to work. To blend with the crowd, The east gate of Presidio at and times I always walked with a shirt, Brittany Bay is beside a main by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. shorts and slippers on. I thought road that leads to the Taguig I was less likely to be mugged town proper to the north, and to Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at if I look like a local out for an Sucat Road to the south. Jeep- www.asianjournalusa.com errand, than a tourist. neys ply the route from Bicutan I realized that I could not enjoy to the Sucat exits of the South such an early morning walk out- Superhighway. The proximity to Retirement living in the Philippines side before dawn had I bought a the main thoroughfare is impor- The spaces infront of the buildings are wide. condo at the Ayala Center, Rock- tant because if I have to com- light, but for some reason, the walk before the crack of dawn well Mall or Fort Bonifacio. This mute by public transportation, it An early morning walk computer would not function. I because it is not gated and there- is because these condominium is the best way to go. From the found out later that it crashed. fore not safe. Though there is a developments are not inside a Sucat exit, one can take a regular Walking is an exercise that my wife and I enjoy. On With nothing to do, I went out nature trail behind our house, I gated community. They are high or air-conditioned bus that runs weekends, we would alternately walk in San Diego’s of the room and into the hallway. could only trek it during the day. rise buildings within a commer- through EDSA up to Grace Park. I opened the exit door that leads Walking is an exercise that my cial area. Hence, when one steps Some people get off at Magal- Seaport Village and on various beaches along the out of the lobby, he is on the shore. Lately, I enjoy walking inside the enclosed to the stairway. The stairwell is wife and I enjoy. On weekends, lanes Village near the corner of not enclosed; hence on every we would alternately walk in San street right away. EDSA and South Superhighway Plaza Bonita Mall which is just ten minutes from our floor it serves as a terrace where Diego’s Seaport Village and on I turned around at the north and board the Light Rail Train house, after it opens at eight in the morning. one can enjoy the view of the various beaches along the shore. gate and walked towards the (LRT). For eleven pesos, one west gate. At the west gate, I can transverse its entire course. Second in a series of articles to adjust, as I stay awake in the city. It was very quiet; I seemed Lately, I enjoy walking inside to be the only soul awake on the enclosed Plaza Bonita Mall turned around towards the east One can get off in Cubao and go San Diego, California evening and sleep during the day. gate. The gates were at least four to Marikina in the east or Rizal May 8, 2009 We were renting a studio unit in that floor. I stood against the which is just ten minutes from rail and looked at the intermit- our house, after it opens at eight blocks apart from each other. Avenue in downtown Manila the same Michelangelo Tower Each of them had guards who in the west by means of the where our penthouse property tent lights inside some of the in the morning. A lot of Filipi- woke up at 4 o’clock houses beyond. It was still dark, nos, mostly senior citizens, walk greeted me “good morning” Metro Rail Train (MRT). Pretty in the morning on the is located. Since our condo unit while some simply waved. By soon, a monorail will be built was not ready for move-in, we but one can already hear the on the first and second floors of second day of our stay rooster’s crow, announcing the the mall. I like the fact that as I the time we ended our two-week along Sucat Road, leading to the I rented a unit in the same build- stay, the guards had become my in the Philippines last April. pending crack of dawn. The air walk, the air-conditioning flows ing so that we could experience friends because I chatted with (Continued on page 19) My wife and I were in the living in the complex rather than was humid that summer morn- and a lively music fills the air. At country to take possession stay in a hotel. ing, but I could feel the slight eight in the morning, most of the of a condominium unit we I was careful not to wake my breeze slightly touching my face. shops are still closed and only wife since we were staying in a Almost two hundred meters “joggers” walk around. It takes purchased at the Presidio separate the building from the me two laps around the first and at Brittany Bay, a Crown single room. She was asleep in bed just a few feet away when I development’s fence. Separat- second floor before my one hour Asia development by one heated water in the microwave ing the two was an open space, “jogging” is done. During the of the real estate companies and made myself instant cof- covered with concrete road and first three quarters, I ease my owned by the family of fee. Nescafe instant coffee is a beautiful landscaping. tension by meditating and the last quarter is just enough for me Senator Manny Villar. common fare in the Philippines. After I finished my coffee, I I settled down at the dining table went back to our room and put to say my rosary. Typically, I never have jet lag on my shorts and my walking Walking inside Plaza Bonita whenever I fly into the Philip- and brought out my laptop com- puter as I prepared to do some shoes. I got out and took the Mall has become so popular pines from the United States. elevator to the first floor. A guard that the nearby Paradise Valley It is when I return to the U.S. work. I turned on the computer with the aid of a small portable wearing a white long sleeve shirt Hospital which employs a lot that it takes me almost a month like an informal , of Filipino American medical greeted me at the lobby. personnel and serves Fil-Am pa- “I will take a walk,” I told him. tients, has sponsored an exercise He opened the door for me as I program in the mall. Every Tues- stepped out and walked towards day, Thursday and Saturday, the the north gate of the develop- hospital’s personnel lead about a ment. The road was wide and hundred regulars in one hour of a I had it all for myself. Lights relaxed aerobic program. from the lamp posts along the Whenever we stayed at the way illuminated my path while hotels in Ayala Center in Makati, the guard from another tower I make it a point to walk around watched me. in the morning. But not when it is still dark. I would step out Not gated of the hotel at around seven in the morning when the sun is up, In our neighborhood in the walk along Arnaiz Avenue, cross One of Presidio at Brittany Bay’s gates with a guard house. United States, I could not take a Makati Avenue turn right on

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must force themselves to make new friends.” “Aside from that, it has been Voices & Images much easier to move during the summer rather than the middle of a school year because there’s by Riz A. Oades time to adjust, make new friends, and fi nd schedules for athletic Read Dr. Oades’ s previous articles by visiting tryouts,” he said. our website at www.asianjournalusa.com After his experiences in Alameda, the whole family em- barked on their longest journey [“In Search of the Good Life” Series to Yokosuka, Japan. Excited by Riz A. Oades will continue next week] a few more days as a child would to move yet again, Justin was seem like years. After living completely oblivious with the File photo of classroom in a naval base. in Mare Island for a few more fact that he would be living in Military Brat’s Life President George Bush began the because he was smaller than the years, the fi rst of many moves a foreign country for four years, war on terrorism and eventually kids who were already from the has fi nally come around and it but that quickly turned out to be would send his dad off to the area. was time to relocate to Alameda, actually seven years after his dad Middle East coast for more than “It was a hard time for me,” California. extended his service there. six months. says Justin, “but I had to follow Fil-Am Youth: A common event in a navy During his stay in Japan, Justin This time Justin knew his dad my family where they had to go. family household is the constant made many friends with whom was gone for a long period of As time went by, living in San moving and relocating, which he is still close with today. time and that maybe his life Diego ended up not being too “No, I’ve already gone with would depend on what the gov- Together, they played a wide might be in danger if something bad as I am now attending San ernment wants from his dad. The variety of sports for school, saw bad were to happen. Even with Diego State University and safe the Navy Path with you!” moving experience is somewhat and learned about Japan, and that scary thought stuck in his from moving around now that depressing and exciting at the most importantly grew up as head, Justin would take advan- my dad retired from the navy same time for Justin. By Justin Nietes navy brats. tage of his absence by staying after twenty-six long hardwork- in Mare Island Naval Base, “The experiences I went Vallejo, California.” His friendships with them were out late with friends, attending ing years.” through,” he related, “was much very close since there were only parties, and easily getting things “During my dad’s retirement,” verything seems At this time, Justin was too easier to move at a younger age young to understand why his about 300 total students in the from his mom without obtaining he confessed, “I have never like yesterday as opposed to being a teenager. same middle and high schools; his dad’s permission. noticed the importance of the when I began father was gone for long periods Losing and making new friends “E of time or when he would come and everyone knew each other “These events were the sacri- hard work and achievement my was probably the toughest ob- to remember my memories home. Growing up was a very personally. “The tragedy of fi ces of my dad to provide for dad went through during his and as a young boy I real- stacle I had to face while moving going to these schools,” he the family,” he said, “but it also twenty-six years of service in subtle subject as he lived each to different places. Although, ized that my family’s lives day almost asking his mother, recalled, “is that everyone there tainted our relationship where it the navy. All the speeches from I strongly believe that these was also a navy brat, which was awkward to tell him certain his Commanding Offi cer were are in my father’s hands, “Is daddy coming back home experiences have allowed navy today?” meant friends would come and things or show affection. It has inspirational and made me feel a navy man,” says Jus- brats to have a more open and go in waves each year.” also led me to be the man in the very proud for what he has done His mother would reply, “No outgoing personality as they tin Nietes. “It was then I honey, in a few more days,” but “Growing up as a teenager with house while watching after my for the family.” made the connections that I the Japanese environment was a mom and sister,” “Overall, my experience as would be living the life of a different experience than those “With big shoes to fi ll in for a navy brat is not a regrettable ‘navy brat.’” who live in the United States,” my dad,” he continued convey- one but more of blessed one,” A navy brat is a child, who he said. “Daily adventures with ing, “I quickly matured into the concludes Justin. “Many may grows up with his or her father friends would include a train ride young man I am today especially agree or disagree, but being a enlisted in the military; and to the city, eating exotic Japa- after the disciplinary lessons I navy brat is a fortunate opportu- experiences frequent moves, nese food, taking in the beautiful learned from my dad. While be- nity because I was able to see the absence of a parent, a potential scenery of a country side, driving ing in the navy, my dad devel- world, grow and mature properly parental loss during war time, on the right side of a car, getting oped an authoritarian type of under the proper guidance and and having authoritarian family into mischief without being in personality and wanted to ensure absence of my father, and dynamics. trouble, and the list continues.” that my sister and I followed his most importantly, as a Filipino- “As a young child I knew that With his friendships consis- guidelines to always be clean, American, I have culturally my life wouldn’t be a normal tently changing, the relationship be on time, and so on. This was been empowered by having been one,” says Justin. “I was born with his dad also changed during probably the worst experience exposed to many ethnic cultures, in Virginia, raised in Michigan, their sojourn in Japan. growing up because it was hard people, and personalities.” Chicago, various places in Cali- Periodically, his dad would enough to take orders from a “Gladly, I am now settled here fornia, and Japan. My journey change from shore duty to sea person who is rarely at home.” in San Diego attending college began when I was about seven at duty on different naval ships. After Japan, Justin’s family and working on my own career the time my family was stationed For the time that his dad was was asked to move again to San that does not lead to having a File photo of Naval Offi cer coming home from WestPac stationed on the USS McCain, Diego, California where his dad navy family of my own,” he said. would eventually retire from the “Even though my dad oftentimes CA. The home design featured by AARP and the American navy. Once again, he lived the encourages me to join the mili- an exterior overhang and custom Institute of Architecture Students navy brat life and had to transfer tary and prosper from its benefi ts rain and privacy screens to take (AIAS), the annual competition to two different high schools to and money, I shake my head and At Large... advantage of Venice’s temperate is designed to challenge students fi nish his junior and senior years. openly disagree with him. I let climate as well as interior move- to learn about universal design He had to make new friends him know that I’ve already gone able walls to allow occupants and designing for an aging popu- twice. He was also discour- that path with him, and simply I by Miles Beauchamp to adapt the home to changing lation. “Through our partnership aged to join the football teams won’t do it anymore!” – riz needs or lifestyle. with AARP, students are chal- Read Miles Beauchamp’s previous articles by visiting our web- “The winning designs capture lenged to consider the value of site at www.asianjournalusa.com the spirit of livable communi- universal design principles both ties;” said AARP Senior Vice in and out of the classroom,” President Elinor Ginzler, “they said Mulvaney. are places where people have Sol Poetry Award Winning Student Designs easy access to what they need The judges and can thrive whatever their age by Soledad O. Bautista Comfortable Homes, Easy Access Retail and Inviting Streets or ability. The panel of design profession- (1917 - 2009) The 2008-2009 design com- als judging the competition in- eople of all ages and Design Competition were petition called for design of a cluded Bradford Grant, Howard Read Soledad Bautista’s previous articles by visiting our website abilities would be announced today by com- mixed use facility incorporating University Director of the School at www.asianjournalusa.com Pdrawn to live in three petition cosponsors AARP housing, retail and community of Architecture and Design; Eric center-city developments and the American Institute amenities with an emphasis Zaddock, former AIAS president designed to combine wel- of Architecture Students on accessibility and universal and urban planner in Washing- coming housing with retail (AIAS). design that would help make the ton DC; Louis Tennenbaum, Remember “Tempus Fugit” In naming the winners, the neighborhood a “livable commu- universal design remodeler and and community features contractor; and Scott Windley, that encourage engagement judges cited their designs’ clev- nity.” You are young only once erness, clarity and originality in architect for the US Access Live it the way you want to be remembered in civic and social life, The Winners are: Board judged the competition. A according to the judges of accommodating the living needs There will be opportunities to take of a wide variety of people. total of $15,950 was awarded in a national design competi- The judges said they personally • John Vierra, Cal Poly San Luis prizes, including $6,000 for the There are temptations to overcome tion. The three winning would be delighted to live in the Obispo, First Prize, for “Flex- winning design. 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His first movie wasWanted: Perfect In the 1990s and to this age, the Pilipinas: Balik-Tanaw Mother. One of his early master- Philippine film industry continues pieces was Stardoom, a movie interrupted by the Japanese occupa- to evolve as it explores different (Continued from page 3) adapted from the komiks novel of tion. They were , genres, plots, characterizations The success of Jose Nepo- Orlando Nadres. In his later films, , Rogelio dela and cinematic styles. Countless muceno led other Filipino directors Brocka concentrated on movies that Rosa, Rosa del Rosario, Oscar romance, suspense, action and to follow his path. Some of them examined the social ills of Philip- Moreno, Rosa Aguirre, Manuel adventure stories continue to come were the young Lamberto Avellana pine society. His movies Maynila Conde, , Arsenia Fran- to life on screen, thanks to the and Gerardo de Leon. I had the sa Kuko ng Liwanag, , and cisco, Norma Blancaflor, and Jose genius and artistry of our film mak- pleasure of working with Avel- Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim exam- Padilla, Jr. ers. Many of these films have been lana during the inauguration of the ined poverty and its adverse effects The 50s also gave way to new- box office hits, bringing fame and Folk Arts Theater, a project of the on Filipino society. Brocka broke comers destined to become big fortune to movie stars and finan- former First Lady, Imelda Marcos. grounds and established new ones movie stars of the decade: Pancho cial gain to producers. One good The arrival of the star-studio in local film-making. He dominated Magalona, Tita Duran, Gloria example I can think of is Diaz- system in the 1930’s saw the emer- the years 1975-85, and his mov- Romero, Ric Rodrigo, Rita Gomez, Abaya’s “Rizal” (1998), a critically gence of movie stars as the main ies established a cult following, Nestor de Villa, , Ma- acclaimed film for its superb cast attraction in movies. Among the winning major awards in the Philip- rio Montenegro, Armando Goyena, and cinematography, which at the popular Filipino movie stars during pines and abroad. the early 1930s were Mary Walter, Efren Reyes, Leroy Salvador, same time was also considered a , Jaime dela Rosa(Rogelio’s commercial success. . Rosa del Rosario, Rosita Rivera, The Bomba Movies Rogelio dela Rosa, Rosita Rivera, younger brother), Ramon Revilla, A country’s culture can be Horacio Morelos, Fred Montilla, ingrained in the annals of its history Rosa del Rosario, Rosa Aguirre, A walk down memory lane where the country’s film culture & history Men had a heyday with the Eddie Arenas, Alicia Vergel, Cesar through its art. Philippine movies Carmen Rosales, Gregorio Fernan- unfolded before our eyes. introduction of “bomba” movies. Ramirez, Leila Morena, Anita will continue to reflect our culture dez, Leopoldo Salcedo, Fernando The emergence of Bomba movies Poe, Corazon Noble, Norma Blan- Linda, , Luis Gonzales, slapstick comedy, drama-comedy, able management of its owner, Dr. whether they are produced as artis- caflor and Paquito Villa. and . musicals, westerns, were the variety Jose Perez. It was able to hurdle was preceded by Perhaps the main source of of genre that became very popular financial difficulties and continued the Bomba Komiks The Golden Age of Philippine stories for films was the “komiks”. with the Filipino audience of the to produce movies until Dr. Perez’ phenomenon. Prior Cinema The komiks, being the cheapest 1950s. death in 1975. to the emergence form of entertainment in post-war In 1951, the first Philippine of Bomba Komiks I could talk about this era by Philippines, became very popular movie in full color was produced, The Seventies and Bomba Movies, memory because I grew up during with the Filipino masses. I remem- Prinsipe Amante, starring Rogelio the word “bomba” this time. The era of the 50s and ber how I used to rent komiks at dela Rosa. Although, black and Many historians of the Philippine literally meant a the early 60s are generally consid- five centavos each which I would bomb explosion. ered the Golden Age of Philippine read after my classes at the Mapua white movies would It was also used to Cinema. It was at this time that the Institute in Doroteo Street, Ma- still dominate the de- refer to an exposé of “Big Three” film studios, Sampagu- nila. Novels serialized in komiks cade, Prinsipe Amante corrupt practices in ita, Premiere, and LVN reached became popular and inspired movie was a breakthrough in the field of politics. their glorious days. Although other producers like LVN, Premiere Asian cinema, as it was Some independent studios existed, such as Lebran, and Sampaguita (as well as other possibly the earliest film producers in Filippine, Everlasting, and Royal minor productions studios) to make Asian movie to be made the late 60s saw the Productions, only the big three movies based on them. Some of in full color. popularity of Bomba Mario Montenegro & Delia Razon in Principe truly dominated movie-production the most popular movies adapted Komiks as an op- Amante. during this time. LVN, Premiere, from komiks were: Hagibis, Sawa The Sixties portunity to explore and Sampaguita each had contract sa Lumang Simboryo, Salabusab, tic expressions of reality or as mere The 50s was draw- and exploit an emerging market stars of their own, Malvarosa, Darna, Roberta, Darna of pornographic films. . Both soft money making machines. It is my Some of the big names in Philip- at Ang Babaing Lawin, , ing to a close, and the hope that the Philippine cinema in 60s decade was begin- and hard porn bomba movies drew pine movies at this time were carry- Bondying, Kenkoy, El Indio, Gorio large audiences in many Manila the new millennium will continue overs from the Pre-war cinema at Tekla, and many others. ning to evolve. The to produce films as good as or bet- early sixties saw further theaters especially in the Quiapo years, whose careers were untimely Adventure, fantasy, tearjerkers, and Sta. Cruz areas. Apparently, ter than the ones before it. Doing enhancements in sound so will be paying tribute to the past and color technique in the very first Filipino Bomba film was Uhaw, a 1970 movie starring icons of the movie industry who the film industry, but had brought honor to the Filipino If the house could only talk, it would share with Merle Fernandez. The popular “wet generally, the decade ingenuity and artistry. saw the decline of the us the grandeur & glory of Delia’s acting career. look” image of “no bra” was started by in the classic movie great movie studios of the 50s. Pre- Cinema believe that the 70s de- Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Delia Razon’s Memorabilia miere did fewer and fewer movie serves to be called the true “Golden Balat ng Lupa. productions (although it ventured Age of Philippine Cinema”. The The Nineties and the Contem- On our way home, Delia Razon into international co-productions). great directors , porary Film invited us to stop by her huge house LVN closed shop in 1961 and in- and The 1970s and 1980s were in Horseshoe Village, Quezon stead founded a new studio, Dalisay paved the way for the so-called turbulent years, bringing both posi- City. If the house could only talk, Pictures. Dona Narcisa “Sisang” “renaissance” in Philippine cinema. tive and negative changes in the it would surely share with us the vda. de Leon, the grand matriarch Other directors of this era also con- Philippine film industry. Film writ- grandeur and glory of Delia’s of LVN died and LVN was never tributed: Mario O’Hara, Maryo J. ers brought into the screen more acting career. She showed us her the same again. Eventually, the delos Reyes, and Celso Ad Castillo. thought provoking scenes, some of priceless collection of clothes, contract movie stars of Premiere Veteran director which had to do with the chaos in awards, and .pictures during her and LVN had to go free-lance as the returned big with his masterpiece the political stage brought about by days as one of the unforgettable studios could no longer maintain Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo the Marcos Regime. There were film actors of the 50s. their high contract fees. Sampaguita Ngayon? also more explicit scenes in action Delia Razon or Lucy Mae Pictures, however, still continued Brocka began with a series of and sex films. These years also Dulin Grytz in real life was born in to thrive in the sixties, thanks to the soap operas for Lea Productions. brought the arrival of alternative Reminiscing the glorious days of Philippine Cinema. cinema in the Philippines. (Continued on page 19) May 8 - 14, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 is consonant with Article 17 of the Arnold’s case once again demon- Civil Code which provides: strates the importance of seeking Art. 17. The forms and solemni- proper legal advice. As Arnold Phil - Am ties of contracts, wills, and other admitted to us, he was already Food for Thought public instruments shall be gov- entertaining some doubts about erned by the laws of the country in marrying Annie in the Philippines, Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Law 101 which they are executed. but he still listened to advices from journalusa.com by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. When the acts referred to are friends who did not know any Member, State Bar of California & executed before the diplomatic or better. That mistake unnecessarily Integrated Bar of the Philippines consular officials of the Republic prolonged their separation. But it of the Philippines in a foreign is never too late. Soon, they will be Words of wisdom, part 2 country, the solemnities estab- Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- together and make up for lost time. 11. Bills travel through the mail urnalusa.com lished by Philippine laws shall be in each hand. observed in their execution. Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. is at twice the speed of cheques. 17. Middle age is when broad- Prohibitive laws concerning licensed to practice law in both 12. A conscience is what hurts ness of the mind and narrowness persons, their acts or property, and California and the Philippines. He when all of your other parts feel of the waist change places. Divorce between Filipinos not those which have, for their object, practices immigration law in San so good. 18. Opportunities always look public order, public policy and Diego and has continuously been a 13. Eat well, stay fit, die any- bigger going than coming. recognized by Philippine Law good customs shall not be rendered trial and appellate attorney in the way. 19. Junk is something you’ve ineffective by laws or judgments Philippines since 1989. He travels 14. Men are from earth. Wom- kept for years and throw away Last week, we wrote about Ar- essence says that the records of the promulgated, or by determinations between San Diego and Manila. ticle 26 of the Family Code of the National Statistics Office (NSO) in en are from earth. Deal with it. three weeks before you need it. or conventions agreed upon in a His office address is located at 15. No man has ever been shot Philippines, which allows Fili- the Philippines show that Arnold foreign country. (11a) 20. There is always one more 16486 Bernardo Center Drive, while doing the dishes. pino ex-spouses of foreigners to is married, and that Philippine Arnold then asked us, will it help Suite 228, San Diego, CA 92128. imbecile than you counted on. remarry in the Philippines, on the law does not recognize his foreign if he gets another divorce now that He also holds office in National 16. A balanced diet is a cookie condition that the foreign spouse divorce from his ex-wife. he is already a U.S. citizen? We City inside the S&S Travel Agency was already a foreigner when he/ Arnold was naturally dismayed. knew what he had in mind. The at 2409 E. Plaza Blvd. Please call us questions about both U.S. im- this column are not legal advice she obtained the divorce. But what He has been longing for Annie to USCIS gave him only 30 days to (858)348-7475 & (619) 475-3262 migration and Philippine laws to but are hypotheticals intended as if both spouses were still Filipinos be with him. Now, he worries that respond to the NOID, and he was for your free consultation. We be future topics in this column. general, non-specific legal infor- when they got the divorce? there will be no more chance for hoping that a court could just re- also encourage readers to write Our email is rkaragdag@attyim- mation. This is the questioned posed to Annie to join him here. He is now issue the divorce decree. We told migration.com. Articles written in us by Arnold when he came to our thinking of retiring and returning him that first, it will take a lot of office for consultation. He showed permanently to the Philippines to effort to convince a U.S. court to us the Notice of Intent to Deny the be with Annie. do that if ever it is possible. More I-130 petition he filed for his wife We went over his case. We importantly, even if he gets the in the Philippines, which he had explained to Arnold that although divorce decree now, it will still not just received from the U.S. Citi- Philippine law now allows termi- erase the fact that under Philip- zenship and Immigration Services nation of marriages (see our article pine law, he was still considered (USCIS). The reason given in the entitled “Divorce: Philippine married to his ex-wife when he NOID was that Philippine law Style”, Jan. 9, 2009), it still does married Annie. does not recognize foreign divorc- not recognize divorces obtained We could think of only two op- es. When I went over the case with abroad by Filipinos. This proscrip- tions for Arnold. First, he can file him, Arnold disclosed that he mar- tion is based on Article 15 of the a petition in a Philippine court to ried his ex-wife in the Philippines. Civil Code of the Philippines, terminate his marriage to his ex- After a few years, they migrated which provides: wife. Even then, he will still have together to the United States. In Art. 15. Laws relating to family to marry Annie again and then 2003, his ex-wife divorced him rights and duties, or to the status, re-file the I-130 petition. This op- in Los Angeles. At that time he condition and legal capacity of tion will entail a lot of time, effort and his ex-wife were still Filipino persons are binding upon citizens and expense. Although we could citizens. After the divorce, Arnold of the Philippines, even though file the case for him through our went on vacation to the Philippines living abroad. (9a) Manila office, we advised Arnold and met his old sweetheart An- This is the so-called Nationality against making this choice. Usu- nie. The old flame sparked anew, Principle, which in simple terms ally, those who want to get married and Arnold found himself making means that Filipinos are governed in the Philippines choose this frequent trips to the Philippines. In by Philippine laws. In the case of option. But in Arnold and Annie’s 2007, they tied the knot in a Cath- Arnold, he and his ex-wife were case, they were already married in olic Church there, to the cheers of still Filipino citizens when they the Philippines and have already their relatives and friends. Arnold were divorced. Since Philippine waited too long. believed that there was no legal law does not recognize foreign The second option is much impediment for him to marry An- divorces by Filipinos, his divorce simpler. Just forget about the I-130 nie since he was already a U.S. has no legal effect under Philip- petition. Instead, file a fiancée peti- citizen at that time. pine law. He is considered as still tion for Annie. The NOID simply Upon his return to the U.S., Ar- married to his ex-wife at the time says that under Philippine law, nold immediate filed an I-130 peti- he married Annie. Arnold’s legal Arnold’s Philippine marriage to tion for Annie. That was in July capacity to marry was particularly Annie is void. So be it. Since they 2007. He knew that it usually takes vital because his marriage to Annie are not considered married, then no more than a year for a spouse took place in the Philippines. Had Annie becomes his fiancée. They to be granted an immigrant visa. Arnold and Annie married in the can get married here the second However, one year had passed and United States, we believe that their time around, under the auspices of he received nothing from the US- marriage would be considered val- U.S. law, which we are sure will CIS. He was becoming impatient. id under U.S. law. But since their recognize the divorce that the U.S. Finally, last week, he received the marriage took place in the Philip- court itself had decreed. NOID from the USCIS, which in pines, Philippine law governs. This

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is absorbed into their decadent group and for a time Salvador, Luis and Jennylyn: ‘My fault’ Movies to Watch Federico become a formidable trio. However, as time passes, Salvador PNS -- by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. feels an increasingly strong pull to- was rushed to the hospital last ward the charismatic Federico—who week when her caesarean (Following are movies now showing or is oblivious to the attention he is get- scar opened up. “I admit it’s soon to be shown in San Diego.) ting from the beautiful Magdalena (Marina Gatell). Federico and Salva- partly my own fault,” she says. dor spend the holiday in the seaside “A keloid formed on the scar and town of Cadaqués. Both the idyllic it’s sometimes itchy. Without surroundings and the warmth of the my noticing it, kinakamot ko na Dalí family sweep Federico off his pala, lalo na when I’m stressed feet. Salvador and he draw closer, out from work. sharing their deepest beliefs, inspira- “So ayun, nagkaroon ito ng tions and secrets, convinced that they skin infection called folliculities. have found a kind of friendship un- dreamt of by others. It is more than Akala ko, it’s a simple irritation Little Ashes - In the midst of the repression and political unrest of pre-Span- kaya hindi ko pinapansin, kaya In case scattered rain showers a meeting of the minds; it is a fusion ish Civil War, eccentric artist Salvador Dalí (Robert Pattinson, Twilight) and of souls. www.littleashes-themovie. tuloy pa rin ako sa pagte-taping. surprise them or they want to go renowned poet and revolutionary Federico García Lorca (Javier Beltrán) find swimming, they see no problem as com/ I don’t want kasi to be the cause their artistic and sexual freedom. The two form a bond challenged by their This film is Rated R by the MPAA. of the disruption in our work. Eh their Swatch watches with plastic fierce ambitions, their friends, the struggle between a love for and a Running time 107 minutes. biglang sumakit at hindi na ako and rubber straps are perfect in the love for each other. In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as makalakad nang maayos, ’yun rain and even in swimming as it traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of jazz, Exclusive Engagement Opens Fri- pala, may danger na kumalat ang can stand both heat and water. You Freud and the avant-garde. Salvador Dalí arrives at university at the age of day, June 05th infection so I had to be taken to Jennyln Mercado can visit Swatch stores to see their 18, determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and Landmark’s Ken Cinema the hospital again.” latest collections of fashionable rampant exhibitionism attracts the attention of two of the university’s social 4061 Adams Avenue – The taping of “Paano Ba ang on “SOP.” watches. elite—Federico García Lorca and Luis Buñuel (Matthew McNulty). Salvador (619) 819-0236 Mangarap” was affected because “I really want to thank Direk of this as they don’t have enough Joel and the staff of ‘Paano Ba advanced episodes to be shown. ang Mangarap’ dahil talagang I It’s good Jennylyn was able to can see their concern for me at report back after a few days. inaalagaan nila ako nang husto,” Director told her she says. “Hindi namin puedeng the next time she feels any pain, pabayaan ang show dahil it’s she should inform them right rating very high. Madalas na 20 away before it gets even worse. to 25 percent ang rating namin Jen is still not supposed to tax kaya naman we’re all encour- herself so all scenes involving aged to make it even better. But catfights with villain Chynna I have to recover fully soon as I Ortaleza had to be called off. The am also preparing for my two- scenes where they’re supposed night birthday concert in Music to slap each other were rewrit- Museum and the launching of ten and they just engaged in a my coffeetable book. Kaya I’m shouting match as Chynna also still taking antibiotics to make has an injured foot after she fell sure di maulit ang infection.” off the stage while performing John’s family welcomes Shaina PNS -- is change in her brother because of very much welcome to the fam- his relationship with Shaina. ily of current beau, . “I must say that among my This is confirmed by John’s brother’s relationships, it’s only sister Camille. now with Shaina that he’s dead “Shaina’s a nice girl. Every- set on saving for the future. He’s body knows that we grew up really got direction in his life together in ABS-CBN. But look now. He’s serious with her. Once at her now. She’s even taller than he said that he wants Shaina to me. I know her so well and we’re be the girl he’ll grow old with. like sisters,”? reveals the pretty Gone are his happy-go-lucky young mom. days. It’s amazing.” Camille, who is included in the Their parents, Mr. Dondi and starrer horror Alma Prats also approve of flick, T2 reveals that even with- Shaina as John’s girlfriend. out John, she and Shaina en joy “All of us want them to even-

Shaina Magdayao and John Pratts doing things together. tually end up with each other,” “Yes, like we go to salons Camille reveals. “But we know together for our beauty concerns. they’re still young, especially We do a lot of singing in the Shaina. They still have a long videoke, would you believe? way to go. They still have their Watching movies is also one of dreams to fulfill. We just wish our favorite pastimes, especially that their love for each other will chick flicks that spotlight on be strong and eventually reach fashion.” the altar.” Camille noticed the positive No wedding bells yet for Angelica Panganiban PNS -- ANGELICA Panganiban it. “We don’t want to pressure and get to work to- ourselves with wedding talks gether as twin endorsers of Swatch dahil hindi pa naman kami ready Original Skin campaign. They’re to settle down,” she says. “We’re now so happy as the promo has both just enjoying each other’s not only been so successful but it company right now. Tama na also really boosted their respec- muna ‘yun.” tive acting careers. Angelica is As for Anne, she says she’s ex- now doing a movie with boyfriend pecting the press to link her with Derek Ramsey and Gabby Con- Richard anew. “Siyempre, tiyak cepcion at , directed na magiging part ‘yun ng promo. by , while Anne is That cannot be avoided, but we’ll making a movie for the first time take it in good stride.” with ex-BF to The two sexy young ladies pose be co-produced by Viva and GMA in a new pictorial with their fave Films. Swatch watches. One shows them Since Angel has been on with blooming with their Swatches Derek for nearly three years now, from a field of green grass, ever reporters keep on asking about cool and playful despite the siz- their wedding plans, but she says zling heat of the summer sun. they haven’t even talked about May 8 - 14, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 time when good values have to country. created by the parents, espe- Rev. Stephen Pilon, of the Pil- be instilled in their young minds. Even if mothers work in a cially the mother, children learn lar of Fire Church, characterized Because the mind of a young high-powered executive position, empathy, develop confidence, this special power as such: “It is Light & child is like a sponge that is sometimes mothers make a con- and acquire resilience. They a power that can either exalt the waiting to be filled, it is im- scious decision to stay at home also develop good communica- Lord in the minds of our chil- Shadows perative that the ones caring for and care for the children while tion skills. A safe environment dren, or it can be used to reduce them, whether natural moth- the children are still very young. created by love and care has Him to nothing more than a fairy ers, or mothers by proxy, like They do that because they know the following benefits for the tale, something that is entertain- by Zena Sultana Babao babysitters, stepmothers, or day- they are the pre-eminent influ- children: help children develop ing but totally irrelevant to life. It is a power that can lift that can Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at care workers, be good role mod- ence to their children as far as a sense of trust and self-reliance; help children handle stress bet- lift up a nation, or if abused, can www.asianjournalusa.com els for the children they care for. life lessons are concerned. The nurturing of our children is This precious, quality time ter; and give children enthusiasm destroy an entire people. And such a great responsibility! with their children goes a long and motivation to learn, grown most importantly, it is a power This responsibility often falls way to instill self-confidence and succeed. that can bring our children to the on the shoulders of our moth- and strength of character on the Lord, or be used to drive them Hurrah for Mothers! ers, so mothers need to know children. Love, care and nurture The Special Power God gave away from Him forever.” the right priorities in life. Other help children develop and thrive to Mothers Rev. Pilon cautioned moth- All of us – born of woman – making Mother’s Day an of- intellectually, physically and ers to be careful how to use this need to shower our mothers with ficial holiday in our country. In important things in life, such as career, self, husband and com- socially throughout their lives. Whether we know it or not, power that the Lord has entrust- special attention this Mother’s a resolution passed by Congress They experience love and atten- God has given a special power ed upon them – for the eternal Day! Visit her. Phone her. Send designating the second Sunday munity involvement do some- times fail in comparison to a tion, so when it’s their turn to to mothers. And that power is to life of our sons and daughters her a card. Give her flowers. in May as Mother’s Day, it also become parents also, they have teach good moral and spiritual may very well rest upon how we Get her gourmet chocolates. declared that the American flag mother’s responsibility to raise good children – children that will love to share and give. values to our young through mothers discharge their duties as Buy her something we know be displayed on government In the healthy environment both word and deed. mothers. she’s been wanting. And most of buildings and people’s homes “as someday be the leaders of our all, give her LOVE! a public expression of our love Yes! We need to do any or all and reverence for the mothers of of these tomorrow (May 10th) our country.” because it’s Mother’s Day. Bet- ter yet – we need to do it, not for The Importance of Mothers a day only but everyday! And do it while our Moms are alive to There is a proverb that says: enjoy it! “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.” How Mother’s Day came While not all proverbs that are about found outside the Bible are true, this one is! True, because the Anne M. Jarvis is credited with mothers who rock the cradle will originating Mother’s Day. She have the greatest impact on the never married and was extremely moral and spiritual development attached to her mother, Mrs. of the child. Anna Reese Jarvis. After Mrs. As a result of this impact, the Jarvis died, Anne Jarvis missed child will be influenced for either her mother so much that she and good or evil depending upon the her friends began a letter writing moral and spiritual beliefs of the campaign to gain the support of parents, especially the mother. congressmen, businessmen and We all know this – so on influential ministers in declaring Mother’s Day, our Moms get the a national Mother’s Day holiday. tribute, love and affection that Ms. Jarvis felt that children they so well deserve. Moth- often neglected to appreciate ers are inundated with flowers, their mothers enough while their chocolates and jewelry from mothers were still alive. She sons, daughters, husband, and hoped Mother’s Day would even from third generations of increase respect for mothers and the family. strengthen family bonds. There’s no other day, aside Today, largely because of Ms. from Valentine’s Day, when Jarvis efforts, many celebra- flowers are so in demand! tions of Mother’s Day are being A study was conducted more celebrated throughout the world. than a year ago to find the age Although they do not fall on the at which children appeared to same day, countries like Den- establish a moral foundation. mark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Based upon this research, it Australia and Belgium celebrate was determined that by age 3, Mother’s Day the same day as a child’s basic ideas of good the United States. and evil, right and wrong, were President Woodrow Wilson pretty well set. So from birth, issued the first proclamation a child is at that impressionable

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the soldiers of Homer’s “Iliad” a copy of the book may pick one determine how often they will Diego Zoo Conservation Research with Vietnam veterans suffering up in the History Section of the be on exhibit. Visitors to the San DA, City Attorney Warn of from post-traumatic stress dis- is working with zoos around the Central Library, or go online to Diego Zoo may get a chance to world to collect data on mother-in- order. Although the “Iliad” was place a hold on the title with their see the cubs and learn more about written twenty-seven centuries fant relationships in all eight bear Price Gouging During Swine library account and PIN to have it them during Zoo Discovery Days: species: sun bear, giant panda, ago, it has much to teach about sent to a San Diego Public Library Bear Bonanza, March 19-22. This combat trauma, as do the more American black bear, polar bear, Flu State of Emergency branch. four-day event will showcase the Asiatic black bear, spectacled bear, recent, compelling voices and Page and Stage: The Power of six species of bears at the San San Diego County District In one case of alleged price experiences of Vietnam vets. The brown bear and the sloth bear. the Iliad Today is a ground break- Diego Zoo: brown bear, giant The 100-acre San Diego Zoo Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis gouging in Imperial County, a New York Times says of the book ing in-depth partnership between panda, polar bear, sun bear, sloth and author, “Achilles in Vietnam: is dedicated to the conservation and San Diego City Attorney Jan pharmacy was reported to be the library and the theatre spon- bear and the Andean bear. The of endangered species and their Goldsmith today issued a price charging $89 for a $7 box of Combat Trauma and the Undoing sored by the National Endowment Zoo will host special booths where of Character, A transcendent liter- habitats. The organization focuses gouging warning to retailers, surgical masks. Other cases of for the Humanities and involving guests can learn from keepers and on conservation and research work along with consumer advice and online price gouging by Internet ary adventure. His compassionate New York’s acclaimed Aquila conservation researchers about book deserves a place in the last- around the globe, educates mil- assistance to residents during the retailers have also been reported. Theatre, the American Philo- their work with bears. The Zoo’s lions of individuals a year about swine flu state of emergency. The Centers for Disease Control ing literature of the Vietnam War.” logical Association that represents veterinary services department Jonathan Shay, M.D., Ph.D., was wildlife and maintains accredited “While health officials con- is not recommending the use of Classics professors in the U.S., will also be offering full exams horticultural, animal, library and tinue to stress there is no need masks, unless you are caring for the visiting scholar-at-large at the the Urban Libraries Council and of guests’ teddy bears during this U.S. Naval War College in 2001 photo collections. The Zoo also for panic during the current a sick person. New York University’s Center special weekend. manages the 1,800-acre San Diego and is currently a staff psychiatrist for Ancient Studies. The events Pagi and Palu were born at pandemic, retailers who seek to “Price gouging during a State in the Department of Veterans Af- Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, which take advantage of the situation of Emergency is a violation of are designed to inspire people to the San Diego Zoo on Oct. 25, includes a 900-acre native species fairs Outpatient Clinic in Boston. come together to read, see, and 2008. The birth of an endangered by increasing prices for certain the law and will not be toler- His patients are Vietnam combat reserve, and the San Diego Zoo’s products need to know they may ated,” said City Attorney Jan think about classical literature and Bornean sun bear is very rare. All Beckman Center for Conservation veterans with severe, chronic how it continues to influence and three litters of cubs born in North be breaking the law,” said DA Goldsmith. “Our office will care- posttraumatic stress disorder. Dr. Research. The important conser- invigorate American cultural life. America have occurred at the San vation and science work of these Dumanis. “Consumers should fully evaluate and won’t hesitate Shay speaks frequently at the in- For more information about Page also know their rights and legal to prosecute such cases that may Diego Zoo, where researchers are entities is supported in part by vitation of U.S. military services, and Stage, visit www.pageand- studying reproductive biology and protections in place as they shop arise in the city of San Diego.” universities, and colleges. The Foundation of the Zoological stage.org online. maternal care of the sun bear. San Society of San Diego. for items such as masks and Consumers can report price Classics scholar Eliot Wirshbo, Learn about other events at hand sanitizer.” gouging by calling the District Ph.D., a member of the Literature the San Diego Public Library’s After the Governor declares a Attorney’s Consumer Hotline at faculty at the University of Cali- Central Library and 35 branches, state of emergency, it is illegal 619-531-3507. fornia San Diego, will facilitate find links to numerous additional for businesses to increase prices “While health officials continue the discussion. resources, or search for materials of essential goods and services to stress there is no need for panic, City of San Diego Public Li- in the Library’s catalog online at by more than ten percent unless retailers who seek to take advantage brary cardholders who would like www.sandiegolibrary.org. they can prove it was due to an of the situation by increasing prices to take advantage of this unique The City of San Diego Public increase in their supplier’s price. for certain products need to know opportunity to read and discuss Library – Your Link to the Past they may be breaking the law,” said a work with a scholar and need and Gateway to the Future The prohibition on price goug- DA Dumanis. “Consumers should ing after a state of emergency also know their rights and legal applies to consumer food and protections in place as they shop services, supplies and medical for items such as masks and hand supplies. sanitizer.” Rare Sun Bear Cubs dazzle San Diego Public Library host a book during debut at San Diego Zoo It was an extraordinary day at reserved. His sister, on the other discussion of “Achilles in Vietnam: Combat the San Diego Zoo Monday when hand, is the first to greet us and is twin Bornean sun bear cubs, only very curious about what is hap- Trauma and the Undoing Character” the third litter to be born in North pening outside of the bedroom.” America, made their public debut. The female cub, named Pagi, A Continuation of the Exciting “Page and Stage” Series The little bears surpassed their which means “morning” in a SAN DIEGO – The San Diego keepers’ expectations by exploring Malayan dialect, lived up to her Shay, will take place at 6:30 p.m. every inch of their habitat, includ- reputation and came out of the Public Library continues its pre- on Monday, June 22 at 6:30 pm sentation of the Page and Stage: ing the highest points of their bedroom first, with her brother not in the Wangenheim Room on the climbing structures. far behind. Although a bit more The Power of the Iliad Today third floor of the Central Library, series with a book discussion. “We affectionately call them hesitant to take the first step, the located at 820 E Street in down- ‘monkey bears’ since they are the male cub, named Palu, which is San Diego Public Library is one town San Diego. of only 16 libraries nationwide to most arboreal bear species,” said the name of a valley in Borneo, In this strikingly original and Lisa Bryant, San Diego Zoo lead couldn’t resist when he saw his receive a grant to host this se- groundbreaking book, Dr. Shay ries. The discussion: Achilles in keeper, as she kept a watchful eye sister exploring. examines the psychological on the climbing 5-month-old cubs. 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On the dance (Easter and Christmas). at www.asianjournalusa.com one hand, there is the relationship Belief (believing in the name of between the vine grower par ex- God’s Son, Jesus Christ) involves cellence, God the Father, and the the total giving of self to God all vine, God the Son. On the other through life (loving one another). Permanent Resident hand, there is the relationship be- Belief requires that a person must Panalo ka Joke of the week: A millionaire tendant laughed and replied, “You tween the master cultivator of the commit his entire self and his died and went to heaven. At the were a tourist the fi rst time you vineyard, the Father, and the dis- entire life to loving God and one Busilak ang loob mo at maganda rin ang hangarin heavenly gate St. Peter asked him came. Now you are a permanent ciples, the branches. Lastly, there another. Remaining connected to makatulong sa marami kilala man o hindi rin whether he wanted to go to heaven resident.” is the relationship between Jesus, the vine does not mean verbal pro- sa kahit munti mang paraan na nais mong gawin or hell. The wealthy man decided the vine, and his disciples. St. fession that Jesus Christ is Lord to take a tour of heaven to see for Scriptures: First Reading: Acts Hilary in his treatise on the Trinity and Savior. To bear fruit while ligayang dulot sa’yo wala nang ibang hihilingin. himself what the place looks like. 9: 26-32. Suspicious and fearful wrote, “He (Jesus) is in the Father connected to the vine, one’s faith He saw people in heaven praying of Paul, the Jerusalem community by reason of his divine nature, we must be refl ected in our actions at Ikaw kaibigan tiyak ang tatanghaling panalo together and leading a blessed life. did not initially welcome him. are in him by reason of his human all times. at sa iyong mga laban hindi ka madedehado Then he took a tour of hell, where However, Barnabas, putting into birth, and he is in us through the Mother’s Day: In observance people were drinking and enjoy- action his love for Christ, extend- sacraments ... he (Jesus) lives of Mother’s Day, here are a few manalig ka sa Kanya, ibibigay niya sa iyo ing al the forbidden and unlawful ed his hands to Paul and intro- in the Father while we live in words of wisdom from William dahil anumang hilingin tiyak mapapasaiyo things on earth, such as drugs duced him to the community. Paul him, and who, while living in the Greenbaum. “Yes, a mother is one and alcohol. When the rich man needed that apostolic link to show Father, lives also in us.” The vine thing that nobody can do without. was taken back to St. Peter, he that he is united with the apostles grower (the Father) sees to it that And when you have harassed Marami din naman beses ikaw rin ay nagbibigay decided to choose hell. Suddenly in the spirit and message of the the non-producing branches be her, buffeted her about, tried her sa iyong mga kapwa ay nag-aabot ka ng tunay a huge devil pulled him gruffl y Risen Lord. To hear Paul, a former pruned back so that the producing patience, and worn her out, and it hanggang sa makakaya inaabot mo ang ‘yong kamay by the arm and immediately took persecutor of the group, speaking branches (the disciples) can draw seems that the end of the world is saksi sa lahat ng ito ang ating poong Maykapal. him down below. But he was boldly in the name of Jesus and all the resources from the vine the about to descend upon you, then horrifi ed to see that everywhere to see him moving freely with its Son. Yet remaining connected to you can win her back with four people were being tortured, and members, was a clear witness to the vine and producing a healthy little words, “Mom, I love you.” She was a bit surprised to fi nd half May Ezra continue to grow with he saw boiling oil and lots of the Risen Lord. Second Reading: harvest necessarily means pruning. A Jewish proverb says, “God the class answered the question divine wisdom and love, strong devilish creatures around him. He 1 John 3: 18-34. The Johannine It means keeping Jesus’ command- could not be everywhere, and with the word: “mother.” Happy and healthy. 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But a senior Red Cross official recognized employees by holding ment, access to education and health Mueda’s parents are Rafael Interior and Local Government yesterday urged the government annual gathering like christmas care coverage. and Lilia and her elder sister is Secretary Ronaldo V. Puno said to consider the demands of the health industry party where great raffle prizes are Some of those costs would be Cecile Pearce who is also a nurse the area of the government cor- ASG. (Continued from page 1) given away.” offset in part by allowing tax cuts to in California. Youngest among five don covers about 10 percent of the Alain Aeschlimann, the Asia- marketing and staffing, manpower expire for the wealthiest households. siblings, Mueda’s other brothers are province. Pacific operations chief for the In- shortage, employees being pirated ‘RECESSION-PROOF’ An overview of the spending plan Carlo, Dante, and Angelo, who are “They want us to pull out and ternational Committee of the Red by rival home health centers, imme- for health care showed all living in M iag-ao town, some 42 go to Jolo which covers only four Cross, appealed to the authorities diately hounded Mueda’s business, Why is nursing considered a the budget sets aside a reserve kilometers away from Iloilo City in percent. That’s impossible,” he to consider a retreat. put up in partnership with another “recession-proof” profession? fu nd for what Obama calls a “down the Southern Philippines. said. “In the interest of our three staff, Ilonggo nurse and entrepreneur Ro- Mueda volunteered that in health payment on health care reform”: In a talk with Senator Richard the ICRC asks the authorities to land Hedriana, according to Edwin. care system in the United States, no $633.8 billion over the next 10 consider the kidnappers’ demands “But despite the recession, we one is being turned down and there years. regarding the position of troops,” haven’t laid off anyone,” Mueda are more demands for the job. About half of the money would We won’t yield Sulu - Tan he said in an appeal carried by the sighed. “In fact, we keep hiring “Aside from being accessible, come from reductions in payments international aid agency’s website. people.” health care is basic and a right, not a to health care providers who serve PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE Gordon, Abu Sayyaf leader Al- Eugenio Vagni, 62, of Italy, privilege. Health care in the United the Medicare and Medicaid pro- -- SULU Gov. Abdusakur Tan bader Parad said they will release Andreas Notter, 38, of Switzer- FILIPINO STAFF States is very open and most elderly grams. The other half would come yesterday said that despite the one of the three hostages as soon land, and Mary Jean Lacaba, 37, here live longer,” she enthused. from limiting the value of itemized threat of the Abu Sayyaf to behead as the Marines pull out of 20 their of the Philippines, have been held Mueda, who worked in home “Lay off (among medical profes- deductions for wealthier families, one of the three=2 0International positions. by the Abu Sayyaf network on the health for 12 years, said 90 percent sionals) is very rare and the job is those earning $250,000 a year or Committee of the Red Cross Puno however said that no such southern island of Jolo since Janu- of their staff are Filipino nurses, really in demand.” more. workers by Monday, they will release took place even though the ary 15.Aeschlimann said the Red physical therapists, nursing aides, Mueda disclosed that health care The budget also lays out eight not go to the point of abandoning Marines made their move. Cross had been in contact with the occupational therapists, speech in the United States “is not yet and principles for Congress to use in the island-province to allow the “The term used was pullback hostages on Monday, and that the therapists, and social workers. may not be affected by recession.” fashioning a health overhaul plan, bandits to roam it freely and seize of the troops with an understand- beheading threat “has obviously Mueda described home health as Home health, according to her, “is including making health coverage more hostages and engage in other ing they will release one of the increased the stress and hardship “like a hospital but is done in the the cheapest form of homecare.” affordable; guaranteeing people a terror acts. hostages. But Sunday came and they are experiencing.” home and the nature of this business Home health helps patients stay choice of plans (including keep- “Pulling out would be tanta- the promise did not materialize “Following the kidnappers’ is professional health care staff. for a shorter period in the hospital; it ing the coverage they have through mount to abandoning the interest although the Marines pulled out,” renewed threats, the ICRC once She and Edwin valiantly decided helps save medicare a lot of money, their employers); and investing in of Sulu. We have to protect the he said. again appeals to the abductors’ to establish their own home health she admitted. prevention and wellness. Another civilians and keep the kidnappers Puno said Tan was going back to sense of humanity and asks them upon the advice of their doctor Other advantages of home health, principle: “Aim for universality.” contained in a certain area. We Sulu to continue negotiations with to avoid taking any action that friends who made firm assurances to she added, are the following: It The budget says any health care can’t allow them to break loose,” the kidnappers. could endanger the lives of Mary use the home health for the doctors’ avoids cross infections for patients; overhaul “must put the United he said. “Considering the possibilities of Jean, Eugenio and Andreas,” he patients. patients heal better; and helps pa- States on a clear path to covering all Tan said that as much as pos- moving lines provided they show added. “Thus we became independent tients how to be independent instead Americans.” sible, they want all three hostages some good faith, we might move Aeschlimann also called on Phil- and decision-making is the most of letting them stay in the hospital. When they started the home out of the Abu Sayyaf hands as lines a little bit. We hope they will ippine authorities to “refrain from important,” Mueda explained. “We health, Mueda figured it will be soon as possible. be reasonable enough and allow further military operations in the figured it is easy to run it (home HEALTH BUDGET good if it stays for five years. “But “We don’t want the town to be a negotiations to continue since area” as it could put the hostages health) if you have the knowledge, it’s now (in full operation for) eight battleground. In fact, we’re trying we’ll be creating a safer area for at risk. background and experience.” Mueda said she was “less wor- years and it will be there for a long to avoid making a much bigger them,” he said. Mueda graduated at St. Paul Col- lege (now university) in Iloilo City in 1989 and credited the Catholic- run institution “for what I am today as well as the other nurses who graduated there.”

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Delia stopped making movies in friend Sims Silverio’s (San Diego’s lished Homecare Resource Services In an interview, Delia said, “It 1956 when she married a business- Asian Journal) suggestion that that provides the family with a was never my ambition to become man, Aurelio Reyes. Although she I should write a book about the Fili- caregiver for a set fee. Dr. Prota- Recto Avenue and travel east to a fence but also by a wide space an actress. I wanted to become a was at the peak of her career, the pino movie stars of yesteryears. cio concentrates solely on private nurse.” But as luck would have it, decision to quit the movies and I’ll be looking forward to dis- Marikina via MRT. of land from the neighborhoods custodial homecare. she was spotted by Fernando Poe, settle down to a married life was covering more of the fi lm industry’s in Taguig, one can enjoy the Doc Romy, as he is fondly called Sr. Delia continues, “I was peeling something she never regretted. “I glorious past as I try and answer Laguna Bay benefi ts of the area by simply by his fr iends and associates, potatoes at home with Mama when wanted to take care of my family. I many of my readers’ questions, walking out of the gates. Fresh writes a regular column for One someone from LVN came and said can’t say I did not miss the movies, “Where are they now? The east gate at the Presidio at fi sh newly caught or harvested Philippines, “Fair & Balanced.” they needed mestiza extras for a but then again I wanted to be there Brittany Bay is also walking dis- from the bay and other areas are Mila del Sol fi lm. Mama gave her for my children all the time. ” About the Author: tance to Laguna Bay. That part of available everyday in the public permission for just one movie.” But Today, she goes ballroom danc- the bay is under development by market. A retiree would not have that was only the beginning of what ing with her friends and occasional- Dr. Romy Protacio began his ca- the Laguna Bay Lakeshore Au- to drive his car or take public was to be a fruitful movie career ly meets her LVN contemporaries. reer as a folk and modern dancer. He was a professor at the Univer- thority. They want to turn them transportation to buy his daily for the barrio lass. 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CITY OF SAN DIEGO Water Department REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Southeastern Economic Development Corporation Request for Proposals (RFP) for Interim FOR Landscape Maintenance and Youth Apprenticeship Program Indirect Potable Reuse/Reservoir Augmentation Demonstration Project - Project Management and Public Outreach (H094789) The Southeastern Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is a public non-profit development corporation under contract to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Diego (Agency) for planning and implementing redevelopment projects in southeastern San Diego. SEDC is seeking proposals along with references from quali- The City of San Diego (City) is requesting proposals from highly qualified project management firms for consul- fied contractors for interim landscape maintenance of an Agency owned property known as Valencia Business tant services for Indirect Potable Reuse/Reservoir Augmentation Demonstration Project - Project Management Park located on Imperial Avenue between 54th Street and Valencia Parkway. The property includes lots 2-7 and and Public Outreach (H094789). Lots A-B which is approximately 8-acres (283,959 square feet of landscaped area). Assistance for landscape maintenance is required until a permanent Landscape Maintenance Association is formed. In addition, the pro- It is the policy of the City to provide equal opportunity in its project management professional services contracts. posal shall include provisions of a youth apprenticeship program for young adults ages 18-24. The purpose of Toward this end, proposals from small businesses, disabled owned businesses, women owned businesses, firms this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to encourage prospective contractors to submit information regarding areas of owned by African-Americans, American Indians, Asian-Americans, Filipinos, and Latinos, and local firms are expertise, (1) qualifications, references and service rating for landscape maintenance; and (2) the implementation strongly encouraged. Prime consultants are encouraged to subconsult or joint venture with these firms. The City of an apprenticeship for youth program within the scope of work. This information will enable SEDC to select endeavors to do business with firms sharing the City’s commitment to equal opportunity and will not do business a contractor who will be eligible to enter into a contract agreement for landscape maintenance of the property with any firm that discriminates on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, for a period of one year, with optional renewal periods. disability, medical condition or place of birth. This project has a voluntary Subcontracting Participation Level The RFP document may be obtained at the SEDC Corporate offices between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (SPL) goal of 15%. SPL goals are achieved by contracting with any combination of Minority Business Enterprises Monday through Friday: 4393 Imperial Avenue Suite 200, San Diego, CA. 92113. (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Disabled Veteran Busi- Proposals MUST BE RECEIVED no later than 1:30 pm on May 22, 2009: Postmarks will not be accepted. The ness Enterprises (DVBE) or Other Business Enterprises (OBE) at the prime or subcontractor level. Definitions Corporation reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to re-advertise the RFP. of MBE, WBE, DBE, DVBE and OBE are contained in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Attainment of the SPL goal is strongly encouraged, but strictly voluntary.

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In-depthFrom: knowledge and a strong understanding of the local environment, and a local presence for interfacing withEugene the City’s De Leon project management staff are essential to the successful completion of this project. The proposal To: Lizeth Escamilla must address the consultant’s knowledge and understanding of: the City and other local agencies regulations and Herewithpolicies; local is proof environment; of and local building codes and other design criteria. The proposal must also address From: yourhow classified the consultant ad plansfor to interface with the City’s project management staff and the consultant’s workforce Eugene De Leon publicationin San Diego in theCounty. Asian Journal. Please proofread Herewith is proof of All proposals submitted must be in full accord with the Request for Proposal (RFP) which can be obtained by your classified ad for it requesting and fax it backby email the from John Mendivil, Consultant Services Coordinator, at [email protected] : correction if any or call publication in the Asian us for your approval. The City of San Diego, Purchasing & Contracting Department Journal. Please proofread ad is tentatively scheduled Attn: John Mendivil, Contracting Division it and fax back the to be published in the 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 200 correction if any or call San Diego, CA 92101. us for your approval. The 05/08/09 issue of ad is tentatively scheduled For questions about the RFP please call John Mendivil at (619) 235-5855. When requesting the RFP, please refer to be published in the theto Asian the specific Journal project if we title listed above. receive your approval on time.A pre-proposal At $4 per line conference will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 10:30 AM, at Water Department, Comerica 05/08/09 issue of 4x4x10 Bank Building, lines, it600 costs B Street, San Diego, CA 92101, Large Conference Room 8A. It is strongly recommended the Asian Journal if we that all interested parties attend. For more information, assistance, to request an agenda in alternative format, or receive your approval on $______.00to request a tosign be language paid or oral interpreter for the meeting, please contact Anthony Van, at 619-533-6681 at time. At $4 per line least160 five working days prior to the meeting to ensure availability. upon your receipt of the 10.5x4x10 lines, it costs invoiceProposals and are tear due sheet. no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at the location stated in the RFP. This RFP Thankdoes you.not commit the City to award a contract or to defray any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal $______.00420 to be paid pursuant to this RFP. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this upon your receipt of the FaxRFP. # The City also reserves the right to revise this RFP, including but not limited to the preproposal conference invoice and tear sheet. date and the proposal due date. If the City revises the RFP, all RFP holders of record will be notified in writing Thank you. by the City. Fax # Summary Scope of Services The primary purpose of the Demonstration Project is to explore the feasibility of the project’s treatment technol- Ifogy approved to produce please water that can be sent to a reservoir and later be distributed as drinking water. During the time signthe andDemonstration fax back Project to is in operation, the advanced treated water will be frequently tested to determine the effectiveness(619) 474-0373 of the treatment equipment in removing contaminants; operational data will be gathered and ana- lyzed to refine operation and maintenance estimates for a full scale system; and tours will be conducted as part If approved please ______of the public outreach effort. The Demonstration Project is the second phase of a three phase program that could sign and fax back to lead to implementation of a full-scale IPR/RA project. The remainder of the Scope of Services is contained in the (619) 474-0373 (619) 702-3051 Request for Proposal for Indirect Potable Reuse/Reservoir Augmentation Demonstration Project - Project Management and Public Outreach (H094789), as Exhibit A to the Draft Agreement. ______Page 20 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 8 - 14, 2009