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Bennette Espineli Misalucha

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

PUBLISHER Mary Llanos Cordero

MANAGING EDITOR Bennette Espineli Misalucha Looking for the Next DIRECTOR OF DESIGN Armando Dela Cruz Busmente

PRODUCTION MANAGER Alice Llanos Busmente Ben Cayetano

ASSISTANT EDITOR Radiant Cordero One of the most “feelings of inferiority”) to COPY EDITOR Danielle Evangelista memorable images of become the most powerful person in the planet. PHOTOGRAPHERS/GRAPHICS President Barack Obama at Brandon dela Cruz the White House, is that one As Obama’s 2008 slogan Noah Felipe Gabe de Liso of him bending down to once declared: “Yes, we Jeff Orig accommodate this little 5- can.” James Ramos year-old black boy who Why do we need COLUMNISTS symbols? Symbols are Edna Alikpala wanted to touch his hair. Rhoda Yabez Alvarez, Esq. The boy was intent on supposed to represent Jesse Bacon II Nancy Bernal checking out whether the something abstract. For Cesar Bonilla President’s hair was like his concepts such as “hope”, Alice Llanos Busmente Amelia Casamina Cabatu own. “The American dream”, Anabel Gasmen Cabebe To a casual observer, it “success” and “greatness”, Dr. Rickie Camara Dr. Patricia Halagao may be that the little boy, these ideas may be difficult Zeny Muyot Angie Santiago Jacob Philadephia, was just to grasp unless we turn to Perfecto Yasay Jr. trying to satisfy his people who seem to have CONTRIBUTING WRITERS curiosity. But the image has achieved them. In business, Conrad Abuel evoked such strong for example, some local Ric Agnes Paul Alimbuyao sentiments and has become leaders like Eddie Flores, Ria Baldevia Eriza Bareng an iconic reflection of the Roland Casamina, Lito Marnelli Joy Basilio undeniable truth: President Alcantra come to mind. They emerge as a leader in our compiling these narratives; Bernie Caalim Randy Cortez Obama is a symbol for all came from humble Paradise State. your commitment to our Radiant Cordero African-Americans backgrounds, overcame the It’s been 14 years since Mary Cruzada paper is much appreciated. Jaime de Jesus everywhere. incredible odds and achieved Governor Cayetano left To our readers, we hope Brandon dela Cruz Christian Evangelista Here is an excerpt from success in their industry. To office. Unfortunately, to you will get to know these Imelda Gasmen an article in the New York us, they stand as symbols date, the leadership seat candidates in order to Veronika Geronimo Leo Gozar Times (May 23, 2012) where of what is possible in vacated by Governor choose wisely. As a matter Ben Gutierrez the writer, Jackie Calmes America. Cayetano (or a similar state- of policy, The Fil-Am Courier Kathleen Lee Carmela Minaya shares the insights of David But in the field of politics, wide context) remains does not endorse candidates Gladys Quinto Marrone Gladys Menor Axedrod. there is a vacuum. elusive. There were many but we encourage our John Pagaragan “David Axelrod, Mr. For the past many who tried but unfortunately readers to do their Paola Rodelas Judy Relosimon Obama’s longtime adviser, political seasons, the Filipino with limited success. Ron homework, learn more about Sandra Sagisi has a copy framed in his community in Hawaii has Menor, Willie Espero, Nestor the candidate’s views and Nicole Velasco Jason Ubay Chicago office. He said of been on the lookout for such Garcia ran for Congress at bottom line, to vote and MichiVillaruz Jacob, “Really, what he was a symbol, someone who can some point in their careers have their voices be heard. NEIGHBOR ISLAND BUREAU saying is, ‘Gee, you’re just emerge from the pack and but despite their strong In the meantime, I dream and Maui Kit Zulueta like me.’ And it doesn’t take lead. background and robust hope of better things to Jeremy Zane a big leap to think that child In 1994, when Benjamin experience, they came up come. I hope that from Big Island could be thinking, ‘Maybe I Jerome Cayetano won the short. amongst the many, another Mil Asuncion Jane Clement could be here someday.’ election as Hawaii’s State Don’t get me wrong: we Ben Cayetano or another Dr. Margarita Hopkins This can be such a cynical governor, he entered the are still proud of the reiteration may surface to

Kauai business, and then there history books as the first accomplishments of our Fil- fill the leadership vacuum. Virgie Cruzada are moments like that that Governor of Filipino ancestry am leaders. Every single one Yes, my hope springs Liza Trinidad Marynell Valenzuela just remind you that it’s in the United States of of them. We acknowledge eternal that from amongst

ADVERTISING SALES worth it.” America. Along with so that some have broken today’s local politicians will MarivicAldaya I think it’s a safe bet many countless others, I barriers and continue to emerge the next Governor, Mary Cordero Annabel Cabebe that many African-American was one of the volunteers bring honor and glory to our or the next Congressman or Florence Tan McCollom children have been inspired who campaigned hard to community. And for every the next US Senator, or even Lydia Kamiya Joni Redick-Yundt by President Obama’s make it happen. And at his little barrier broken, we all US President of Filipino- Rudy Bautista Marynel Valenzuela personal narrative. His inauguration, I was one of benefit. American ancestry. incredible story of a having the thousands whose pride In this issue of the Fil- Think about it: when we CIRCULATION Florence Tan (Oahu) a brilliant absentee father was literally bursting out of Am Courier, we showcase the have a Filipino (Filipina?) in Ron Oshiro(Leeward Oahu) who left when he was a our hearts. I remember I Filipino-American men and the White House, instead of David Cordero (Maui) Marynel Valenzuela (Kauai) child, a single mother who cried. We identified with Ben women who are running for a President showing his hair Milli Asuncion (Big Island) was a strong advocate/ and we embraced his journey office in the next Primary to a five-year-old, we could LEGAL COUNSEL activists who inculcated him as our own. He was one of election scheduled for have a picture showing the Alfredo Evangelista, Esq. Atty. Ernesto Urbano (Phils.) with strong values, and us. August 13, 2016. They are food served at the White loving grandparents who And when he finished his running for Senate, House House dining table: sinigang, THE FIL-AM COURIER is published twice a month by provided a stable term in 2002 on a good note, seats and Council districts. fried bangus, lumpia and OAHU RELOCATION SERVICES located at 2221 Liliha St. background and raised him the whole community felt so First of all, we commend pancit with halo-halo for Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 through tumultuous times: proud of the incredible them for taking that dessert. Opinions expressed by the columnists are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Fil-Am the familiar story line legacy he left behind as the courageous step to be Then the seeds of Courier. Publisher reserves the right to edit letters to the editor and other material submitted. Repro- resonates with those with esteemed Governor of our politically involved since as BELIEVING may be planted. duction of material and ads appearing in the Fil-Am courier is forbidden without written permission. All similar life journeys. beloved state. Thank you, we all know, it takes Maybe, somewhere, a little photos submitted become the property of the Fil- Am Courier. President Obama has Ben. tremendous sacrifice to run Filipino-American girl could Telephone: 808.595.8787 even become a symbol for Today, even if our for public office. We wish be saying: ‘“Gee the Facsimile: 808.595.6883 E-Mail: [email protected] many children from Hawaii; political ideologies may have them good luck and good President eats the same www.filamcourier.net they may be so inspired to since diverged, I still have a fortune in their sincere desire food as me. Maybe, I too MEMBER think that yes, someone lot of love and aloha for this to serve. can be President.” HFAMC from these Islands can man, Ben Cayetano, who A big mahalo to our Federation of Filipino American Media Associations of the United States and Canada overcome feelings of paved the way for all of us writers, Jaco Gallarde, FFAMAS inadequacy (or as former to believe that yes, a Randy Cortez and Assistant Hawaii Filipino American Media Council Governor Burns once said Filipino-American can Editor Radiant Cordero for All rights reserved printed in the u.s.a © PAGE 4 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1-15, 2016

Our cover.... FILIPINO-AMERICAN CANDIDATES ABOUND IN THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS

Compiled by JACO GALLARDE RADIANT CORDERO & RANDY CORTEZ

Editor’s Note: Primary elections in Hawaii is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2016. We reached out to Filipino-American candidates who are on the ballotto get more acquainted with their reasons for running as well as their connections to the Philippines.We gave equal opportunities to everyone to respond and here are the responses we received: In alphabetical order: opportunities we have as preserving my officials from the Metro Our cover features today are largely available knowledge in Filipino Manila Development candidates for the 2016 due to the courage, customs is important, and Authority and municipal primary election who are dedication and sacrifice of through my skills in officials in Leyte Island to of Filipino-American prior generations. I’m language. I speak discuss ideas and best ancestry. working on the continuing Tagalog, the national practices in matters challenges of improving language of the Philippines. relating to emergency Top row: (LtoR) Gilbert public education, I moved to the United management and Keith-Agaran, Juno supporting employment States knowing the value resiliency, transportation, Apalla, Henry Aquino, opportunities and of the ever-fading public health and other Joy San Buenaventura, providing adequate “American Dream” and I areas of importance. Della Au Belatti housing for Maui’s local wish to reinvigorate my 2nd row: Romy Cachola, residents. kababayan with the same In one word, describe Ty Cullen, Firmo Dayao, dream. We are strong how you feel about Donovan dela Cruz, Wil Sen. Gilbert Keith- Have you ever been to Juno Ann Astillero united and undivided. your Filipino heritage: Espero, Don Guzman Agaran the Philippines? If so, Apalla Honored. 3rd row: Joan Hood, Candidate for Senate when and where? Email address or What are you must Margarita Hopkins, Candidate for Kauai District 5 (Incumbent) I traveled to the pre- website: www.junoapalla. proud of? Ikaika Hussey, Greggor County Council Martial Law Philippines in com Personally, I am proud of Ilagan, Grace Larson, Birthdate: 1970 with my family, my family, especially my Joey Manahan Birthdate: 06/20/1988 September 27, 1962 spending most of a month parents. Their story is 4th row: Donna Mercado Birthplace: Birthplace: Wailuku, in the provinces and a few similar to many fellow Kim, Kymberly Marcos Pangasinan, Philippines Maui, Hawaii days in Manila. Filipinos past and present Pine, Gilbert Rebolledo, Philippine Connection: Philippine Connection: who journeyed to Hawaii in Ron Menor, Norma Doctor My father’s s family is In one word, describe I was born in the search of better Sparks from Pusol/Puzul, Pinili, how you feel about Philippines, mother from employment, education Ilocos Norte. My mother’s your Filipino heritage? Ambuklao and Father from and opportunities to raise Cover concept by Noah family is from Napu, Rooted Ilocos Sur. their families. It is a Felipe of Orig Media. A Badoc, Ilocos Norte big mahalo to Jeff Orig source of immense pride of Orig Media. What are you most Why are you running because at the high level Why are you running proud of? for office? of courage and for office? Both Jeff and Noah may I am happy that my family I am running for a seat in determination to move to I’ve represented be reached at (808) has made Hawaii our home the Kaua’i County Council a new place, assimilate Central Maui since 2009 447-9559 or and are contributing to our because I love my home, and contribute to the (House 2009-12; Senate www.origmedia.com. community, and thatI been and because I want to Henry J.C. Aquino culture of these islands— 2013- present) and honored with the bridge the inequities Candidate for House and become successful. currently chair the opportunity to help make between government District 38 (Incumbent) The sacrifices of those who Judiciary and Labor Maui a true Dream City— leadership and community Birthdate: May 26, 1977 came before us have Committee. not just a developer’ feedback, while Birthplace:Honolulu, positioned other Filipinos to My family, like other slogan— as the place to maintaining a solid Hawaii become successful on so immigrants, shared the live, work and raise a integrity in the work I do. many levels. simple dream of a better family. Philippine Connection: life, perhaps not for Have you ever been to My parents are first themselves, but certainly Email address or the Philippines? If so, generation immigrants for their children and website: https:// when and where? from the Philippines— grandchildren. Whether we www.facebook.com/ I was born in the arriving in Hawaii in 1970. were born on Maui, or FriendsOfGilKeithAgaran/ Philippines, at My father Quirino is from moved here, or moved mngakababayanko ay Santa, Ilocos Sur and my back after seeing America, manga Filipinos. Ang early mother Rebecca is from whatever additional childhood memories Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur. prospects and kogaling sa bundoknang Pangasinan at doon sa Why are you running manga rice and cotton for office? fields of my grandfathers. I would like to continue the My character, my values, work that I started so we and my world view is could improve the quality Romy M. Cachola shaped by my motherland, of life for residents of the Candidate for House the Philippines combined 38th House District in District 30 with my home now, Waipahu and our great Incumbent Kaua’i, and the many state. I offer experiences I collected effectiveness, experience Birthdate: March 8, 1938 while traveling abroad to and community-oriented Birthplace: Vigan, Ilocos Europe. representation to continue Sur to deliver necessary In one word, describe improvement projects in Philippine Connection:I how you feel about various capacities, was born and raised in the their Filipino heritage? addressing issues Philippines; I earned my Proud. affecting our communities Bachelor of Laws Degree, and pushing for needed JD, from M.L. Quezon What are you most programs and services for University in Manila. Prior proud of? residents. to moving to the United I am most proud of our States, I served as Real Filipino traditions of art and Have you ever been to Estate Investigator for the culture as well as our the Philippines? If so, Social Security System ethics in hard work and when and where? Administration. dedication. Iam a proud My last visit was in May Filipina, and perpetuate my 2014. The purpose of the Why are you running culture not only through visit was to lead a state for office?Being in office action but through words, delegation to meet with for many years, I passed THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1 -15, 2016 • PAGE 5

measures to save taxpayers’ money, and enhanced the livelihood of those that I served. My goals include: - to continue finding ways to save taxpayers’ money by addressing Unfunded Liability - support relocation of Oahu Community Correctional Center, where he will be part of the Vision Committee established for Kalihi 21st Century Roger Clemente Ty J.K. Cullen Firmo Dayao Donovan Dela Cruz Sen. Will Espero Transformation Initiative Candidate for House Candidate for House Candidate for House Candidate for Senate Candidate for Senate - work with State and City District 35 District 39 District 29 District 22 District 19 and County of Honolulu to Incumbent Incumbent Incumbent dredge Halawa Stream. Birthdate: December 20, Birthdate: August 9, 1949 - other initiatives: 1961 Birthdate: Birthplace: Cebu, Birthdate:July 6, 1973 Birthdate: Nov. 6, 1960 a. Affordable Housing Birthplace: Badoc, Ilocos Birthplace: Honolulu, Philippines Birthplace:Wahiawa, HI Birthplace: Yokosuka, b. Homelessness Norte Hawaii Japan c. Road Repairs Philippine Connection: Philippine Connection: Why are you running Philippine Connection: d. Traffic Congestion I amcurrently serving as My family is from for office? My grandparents on my Philippine Connection: nd e. Funding for needed 2 Vice-President of Annak Mandaue, Cebu. To represent District father’s side were Father Victor is originally programs such as ti Badociti Hawaii, Board of 29 in the State House is a 1 st generation Filipino from Bacnotan, La Union, continuation of my current education Director of CIA-SI 96812 Why are you running Americans who came to and mother Paulina is from Hawaii Chapter and for office? involvement in the Hawaii in the early 1940s. Santiago, Ilocus Sur. member of Badoc- Pinili I am running for reelection community as an elected Have you ever been to Board Member of the the Philippines? If so, Association. I attended because I believe that we Why are you running Why are you running st Kalhi-Palama when and where? Central Elementary in 1 as a community can for office? for office: grade before migrating to continue to make a Neighborhood Board. Besides being born and Moreover, as a long-time We have to make Hawaii It has been an honor Hawaii. difference. As our raised there, yes, many resident and community globally competitive, serving Ewa Beach and community continues to times, to participate in volunteer in many reverse our brain drain our state for 17 years in Why are you running medical missions to cities grow, so do our families. I projects/activities in my and align education with the Legislature. My goal is for office? of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos intend to continue this life district, I feel that I have local industries – to add to the quality of life My campaign is all about Norte, Southern Tagalog, of service by working to gained hands-on curriculum to career. We for all residents. I want to serving the people for prioritize the state budget, experience in numerous have to create jobs and help shape our state so Bicol, The Visayas, and better education, health, reinvesting in our safety government and diversify our economy by individuals have well Davao. safety, economy, senior net, completing long community programs that establishing new industries services/benefits and paying jobs, our children -range infrastructure improve peoples’ lives. In one word, describe increase sustainability. I and revitalizing certain have a great education, projects, and creating In the past, I had how you feel about think the state is burdened industries from our past our natural environment is more jobs for local served as a member of the your Filipino heritage? with high taxes. I believe such as agriculture. Also, protected, and our Honolulu Ethics Honored. citizens deserve a families. we have to focus on communities are safe. Commission and of the government that is public-private partnerships Honolulu Police transparent, efficient and Have you ever been to to help the State address Have you ever been to What are you most Commission. In the accountable to the people. the Philippines? If so, some of our serious issues proud of? Philippines, I was elected the Philippines? If so, Hawaii needs real when and where? The resiliency of the and re-elected as City such as affordable housing when and where? solutions for a better I have been to the Filipino spirit especially Councilman of Cebu City. and homelessness. I I’ve been to the Phillipines quality of life that will Philippines in 2006, 2007, when challenged in a At present, I am humbled remain committed to twice. The first time was positively impact our foreign country. Like most 2008, 2009, 2014 and to serve as President of the creating a better future for the provinces of my community and our future. of Filipino immigrants, I 2015. I have visited School Board of St. Hawaii for those who are parents, La Union and I promise if given the came from humble Manila, Pangasinan, Theresa Catholic School working hard to improve Ilocos Sur and the second honor and opportunity to Boracay, Cebu, Tacloban, and as President of the the quality of life for their time in Manila for Hawaiian beginnings but with sheer represent mycommunity, Leyte, Bohol, Laguna, AOAO Board of the Holiday families. I am running for Air’s inaugural flight. determination, astuteness, that I will do his best to Cavite and Palawan. Apartments, both in the re-election to the State and perseverance, I was serve and work for my Kalihi area. promoted from being a constituents and not for Senate this year and would In one word, describe In one word, describe messenger at Territorial any political reason. I also be honored if you would how you feel about you feel about your Have you ever been to Savings Bank straight to believe that we, as consider supporting my re- their Filipino the Philippines? If so, bank manager, and Filipinos, should be better Filipino heritage? election effort. heritage?PROUD when and where? represented in our Perseverance. What are they most pursued a career in public I grew up and studied in government. Have you ever been to proud of?I am proud of service thereafter. I feel the Philippines where I What are you most the Philippines? If so, honored to represent graduated from the the spirit and reputation of Have you ever been to proud of? Hawaii’s ethnic groups in University of Santo Tomas- when and where? the Filipino: Hard working, the Philippines? I am most proud of being both the City and County Manila with the Master’s I went to Manila in the late Loyal,Creative, tenacious After 31 years in Hawaii, from a large family that is of Honolulu and State of degrees in Philosophy and 90s, and I hope to go back Roger returned to the Legislature where I was loving, caring and Religious Studies. I then soon. Email Address and Philippines for the first time able to pass measures that supportive. migrated to the U.S. in Website: for a family vacation. made things better for all 1984 and since then In one word, describe [email protected] ; During his first visit back, Email address or returns regularly to the how you feel about WinWithWill.com of us today and in the he reconnected with the website: Philippines for a visit and your Filipino heritage? future. With your help I country and went back [email protected] vacation. Proud hope to continue this there many more times. journey, and I humbly ask He had the opportunity to In one word, describe for your support. visit most of Ilocos Norte, What are you most you feel about your Ilocos Sur and Manila. It proud of? Filipino heritage? Email address or was in the Philippines I’m proud that my Proud. website: where he was blessed with grandparents endured and meeting his wife. did whatever it took so [email protected] What are you most their family could have a proud of? In one word, describe I am most proud of the better quality of life. how you feel about resiliency and the patience your Filipino heritage? of the Filipino people. I Email address or web: Proud. believe that my Filipino [email protected]; heritage has imbued in me Website: donovandelacruz.com What are you most the values of the Filipino proud of? people that emphasize Being a Filipino close family ties, Godliness and hard-work. Email – [email protected], Email address or facebook page – Roger website: Clemente for State House [email protected] District 35 Tel. 808-647-0405 PAGE 6 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1-15, 2016

balanced small What are you most government and to see a proud of? true “pono” (righteous) I am most proud of the Aloha spreading across the local community. As I go State and the nation. That’s door-to-door throughout why I am running for District 28, I’m writing Hawaii House of short posts on Facebook Representatives in District about the people I meet. 50, Kailua- Kane’ohe Bay Email address or Have you ever been to website: the Philippines? If so, ikaikahussey.com when and where? My latest trip to the Joan Sobrepena Hood Philippines was in April- Ikaika Lardizabal Donna Mercado Kim Grace Dei Manipol- Candidate for House May this year. Just a few Hussey Candidate for SD 14 Larson (Ballot Name: District 50 months ago, we conducted Candidate for House Incumbent Grace Dei Larson) our annual free camp District 28 Candidate House District 2 Birthdate: July 4, 1970 called CAMPLIFE where we Birthplace: Honolulu Birthplace: feed hundreds of meals a Birthdate: April 25, 1978 Birthdate: February 2, Southern Philippines; Grew day and provide over 200 Birthplace:Honolulu, Philippine Connection: 1979 up in General Santos City children with teaching, fun Hawaii My grandfather, Juan Birthplace: Cadiz City, where Manny Pacquiao and food at no charge, for Mercado, came from Philippines lives. at least 3-4 days at a time. Philippine Connection: Batangas; When my Philippine Connection: My family tree bridges mother was born,grandpa My mom is from Davao, We provide free housing Philippines. The place of the Philippine Connection: and giveaways on top of the archipelagos of Hawaii passed away and my and the Philippines. My 16th President of the Other than my parents who that. This recent trip was grandmother re-married maternal grandfather Ben Greggor Ilagan Philippines. My dad was born live with me and my family extra special since we got grandpa’s good friend in Romblon, and raised in Lardizabal left Tagudin Candidate for Senate part-time during the year, to visit and feed over 800 Bartolome Atienza, who Bacolod City, Philippines. all of my immediate family (Ilocos Sur) in the 1930s, District 2 was also from Batangas. undernourished kids in the settling first in Chicago and still resides in the Papa Atienza raised us. He Why are you running for old Smokey mountain in Los Angeles, returning Philippines although some Birthdate:June 17, 1986. was a strong catholic, went office? Tondo and did it all in one briefly to the Philippines do come for occasional Birthplace: Oroquita City to church daily and sent I feel I have a duty to give day! after World War II and visits. My husband and I Misamis Occidental, money home to the back as a naturalized citizen then moving to Honolulu to Philippines. of this great nation to help my regularly visit to oversee In one word, describe open Ben’s Barber Shop, a Philippines every Philippine Connections: constituents to the best of my several missions work and how they feel about Bethel Street enterprise month. ability, to effect “change” in My mother traces her roots churches in the different their Filipino heritage? which bustled with activity my community and advocate from Lopez Jaena, Misamis parts of the Philippines and Proud. for 40 years. Coming with Why are you running against drugs, substance we go 2-3 times a year. Ben to Honolulu was his Occidental, Philippines. I for office? abuse and addiction. I also feel connected to the want to initiate the opening What are you most wife Consuelo, a I am running for reelection Philippines when I eat of law school in University of Why are you running proud of? schoolteacher whose to continue serving the Filipino food. Hawaii in Hilo. In addition, for office? The value of hard family was one of the residents of the 14 th founders of Tagudin High I also want to protect our There are so many issues work.The value of District. The 34 years I keikis, our soil and ground by School, the first municipal Why are you running within our state and education that my parents have devoted to public passing HB 2465. As a high school outside of for office? communities that need paid the price for so I can service in the City Council, daughter of a farmer, Grace Manila, in 1915. I am running for State attention from education, have a better shot of my House of Representatives, wishes to alleviate the lives Consuelo’s sister, Juanita, Senate, District 2, because of our farmers in Hawaii and crime, the environment, future.The dignity of an and Senate have given me led the school as its I strongly believe that I to help them and not burden tourism etc. We have been honest and no nonsense the experience and know- principal from 1968-1975, have an obligation to do as them. They are our food silent for far too long. We simplicity of life, yet with how vital to building and Consuelo herself much as possible to give producers. If we help them, have allowed the status pride at the end of the day. legislative relationships taught 3rd Grade at back to my community for we reduce 80-90% of food quo to wreak havoc in our Cathedral School in and to developing the laws importation. a better tomorrow. As a lives especially our Email address or Nuuanu, not far from her that address the needs of Filipino who emigrated children. It is time for website: home on School Street in my constituents. The Have they ever been to the from the Philippines, I’m change! We will see Hawaii [email protected]; Kalihi. Ben and Consuelo’s voters of the 14 th District Philippines? If so, when forever grateful to the and where? in a much better progress Website: www.votehood. daughter, Edna Lardizabal need a strong voice, not people of Hawai’i for the I was born and raised in the towards the preservation com Hussey, is the principal of someone who will just go of our culture, our family the elementary program at opportunities that have along to get along. An Philippines where I earned my Bachelor’s degree major in (Ohana) values, a Mid-Pacific Institute in been given to me. Now that advocate has to be willing I have been in the Hawai’i Mass Communications at Manoa, which is the only to stand up to speak Holy Cross of Davao College. Hawaii school that offers County Council for almost publicly on issues and I also studied law for two the Reggio Emilia branch four years, I understand problems so that we can years at the University of of Italian pedagogy. that honest and effective address them. This is Mindanao, Davao City, This family connection leadership not only reflected in my Philippines. I came to Hawaii to education underscores improves the quality of a investigations into in 2008 from the Philippines. my dedication to making community, it also brings government sure that Hawaii’s students an even more important In one word, describe how mismanagement, wasteful you feel about their Congratulations benefit from a world-class unity and feeling of well- school system. I hope to and ineffective spending Filipino heritage? being. increase public investment practices. Proud. To in education and to raise Have you ever been to teacher salaries. Have you ever been to What are you most proud the Philippines? If so, the Philippines? If so, of? when and where? I am proud of my Filipino Ron Dalmacio Why are you running when and where? heritage. Filipinos are loving, for office? The last time I was in the Yes 4 times. The first time Philippines was in 2012 caring and resilient human I am running for the State with Ben Cayetano when beings. The most hard- House to work hard for the when I visited my relatives he was Lt. Governor working doctors, nurses, people of Kalihi and to in Manila and Mindanao. around 1989.We visited caregivers, farmers and 2016 provide a progressive Manila, Pangasinan, workers are Filipinos. It’s in choice for Hawaii. In one word, describe Batangas. 2008, 2009 and our DNA.Filipinos love who we how you feel about then in 2012-Visited Manila are, our culture, our food and Filipino Entrepreneur we look forward for the best Have you ever been to their Filipino heritage? & Makati. the Philippines? If so, Everlasting. not only for ourselves but for when and where? the next generations to come. of the Year In one word, describe Unfortunately, I have not My ancestors are great What are you most how you feel about been able to make a trip warriors of the South. They proud of? believed in camaraderie and yet, but I plan to take my your Filipino heritage? I am most proud that I’m friendship, and at the same three children (ages 9, 7, Blessed able to speak up for people time, we protect our land and and 2) to reunite with from who don’t have a voice, to our family against any relatives back home. be their advocate and intruders. Hawaii reminds me better their quality of life. of the Philippines, and I feel In one word, describe at home in Hilo, so, giving how you feel about back to her community would Tender Loving Care Home their Filipino heritage? Email address or be an honor. Proud! website: Email address or website: [email protected] [email protected]; website: voteilagan.com www.gracemanipollarson.com THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1 -15, 2016 • PAGE 7

Have you ever been to the Philippines? If so, when and where? Yes, have been to the Philippines beginning in 1955 to Manila and Tarlac and up to the 1990s to Manila, Tarlac, Baguio.

In one word, describe how you feel about their Filipino heritage? Proud.

What are you most Joey Manahan Ron Menor Kymberly Marcos Pine Gilbert Allan Rebolledo Joy San Buenaventura proud of? Honolulu City and County Candidate for Honolulu Honolulu City and County Candidate, House District House District 4 I am most proud of my District 7 City and County District 9 District 1 8 Incumbent selection as one of the top Incumbent Incumbent Incumbent Birthplace: Los Angeles. Note: Rep Buenaventura 100 Influential Filipina Birthdate: September 8, California was unable to respond Women in the United Birthdate: 1971 Birthdate: 1970 because she was in States in 2007 and the Birthplace: September 29, 1955 Philippine Connection: Philadelphia for the recipient of the United My father was born in Filipino Council of Hawaii Makati Metro Manila, Birthplace: Philippine Connection: Democratic Party Ilocos Norte and he later convention. However, the Progress Award in 2015. Philippines Hilo, Hawaii 1/2 Filipino, 1/2 immigrated to Honolulu, Courier culled these caucasian; My Filipino Hawaii, and my mother information from several Email address or Philippine Connection: ancestors were Sakadas was born in Puukoli, Philippine Connection: sources. website: I am a Filipino immigrant My ancestry is Filipino. My who emigrated from Lahaina. Both of my [email protected]; parents met on Maui and and a United States Citizen. late father, former Hawaii the Philippines to Hawaii to https:// moved to the mainland Birthplace: Manila I am proud to be a Filipino- Supreme Court Justice work on the sugar www.facebook.com/ Benjamin Menor was born plantations. U.S. to build our family. My American living in Hawaii. parents were very hard Philippine Connection: norma.doctorsparks and raised in the working people and were Although I was born in the www.normadoctorsparks.com Why you are running Philippines. Why are you running always very active in the Philippines, my for office? for office? Fil-Am organizations grandfather was a sakada This election is about Why are you running I am running for office to wherever they lived. My who worked in a Waikapu, upholding our values. for office? continue to serve our mother was even a 1st Maui sugar plantation farm About our Writers: Public service has been a I am running for office residents and fight for a runner up in a Fil-Am where my mother was Radiant Cordero is an passion of mine ever since because I continue to have better quality of life for us beauty pageant in Seattle, born. I grew up in Honolulu Washington. Assistant Editor at the Fil-Am a strong desire to serve my all. In my first term I where I graduated from I can remember, and I Courier. She was awarded by the have worked hard to constituents. During my brought traffic relief, good McKinley High. (source: Why are you running Star Advertiser, July 31, United Filipino Council of Hawaii understand the legislative first term, I fought for and jobs, revitalized parks and for office? 2016) as an “Outstanding Youth” and process from the bottom obtained basic core affordable homes to the My deep felt passion is for by the JCI Filipino Junior up. Most importantly, I services for my district people of Leeward Oahu, people and I work in Chamber as a “Top Outstanding believe that respect is including improvements to and now as a new mother, various ways all across the Young Filipino.” She graduated earned through hard work our roads, parks, and I am even more committed community. I am an with honors from the University associate pastor of my and dedication, and I have sidewalks, expansion to to fighting for a better of Hawai‘i at Manoa with a B.A. proven that I have the bus service, and adequate quality of life for our next church, a volunteer at the Ka Hale AKe Ola homeless in Political Science and B.A. in police and fire protection. generation. necessary skills to lead shelter, a VOLINCOR American Studies in May 2012 effectively and meet the I have also been volunteer at the Maui and is now a Master’s candidate challenges of the future. accessible devoting Have you ever been to County Correctional in the Public Administration Leadership is service, and countless hours meeting the Philippines? If so, Center. My wife and I have Program at UH Manoa. Cordero if given the privilege to with my fellow residents. when and where? also have been volunteers serves as the Volunteers’ continue serving you, I will My community Yes. In 2006, I traveled to at Hale Makua Health Coordinator for the KaBATAan: Services for many years, continue working tirelessly involvement has included the Philippines to celebrate Filipino for Kids Hawaii program and have both been to represent our interests doing site inspections to the 100th anniversary of and works as an External working with youth for 30 identify areas in need of on the Honolulu City the first Sakadas arrival in years. Both of us are Government Relations and Council. improvements, giving Hawaii, and visited many former educators in the Legislative Aide at the Honolulu Norma Doctor Sparks, monthly reports at cities and villages from private sector. I also own City Council. Have you ever been to Neighborhood Board Cebu, up to Ilocos Norte. a small business where I M.S.W., J.D. Candidate for Kauai the Philippines? If so, meetings, speaking at assist other businesses Randy Cortez is a second year County Council when and where? community association In one word, describe with their needs and also law student at the UHM William Just recently, in July 2016, meetings, and participating how you feel about do work for Kokua Realty S. Richardson School of Law. services. When people Birthdate: February 1950 in school and youth your Filipino heritage? Previously, Randy served as I was in our Sister City of need help, I have a President of the JCI-Filipino Cebu and Mandaue events. Proud. difficult time saying no. I Birthplace: Lihue, Kauai supporting our Hawaii can see that our Philippine Connection: Junior Chamber (a.k.a Filipino Delegation’s successful bid Have you ever been to What are you most government is in deep Parents and grandparents Jaycees), and continues to to host the World Eskrima- the Philippines?If so, proud of? My family. trouble and in need. I from Camiling, Tarlac devote his time to the Knights Kali-Arnis Federation when and where? Generations ago, they believe that I am uniquely of Rizal - Hawaii Chapter. During (Wekaf) Wekaf World Yes, I have traveled came here with nothing, qualified to help facilitate Why are you running the 2016 legislative session, he a new attitude and Championship in 2018. In throughout the Philippines. and yet gave me for office? interned at the office of Rep. direction for government I was extremely touched I have roots to the sugar Romy Cachola. past years, I have been on everything. This is why I that will benefit the people plantations and a history of several delegations in my when I had the opportunity want to serve and am of Hawaii. official capacity to Ilocos to visit my late father’s running for re-election - so commitment to service. Bryan Jaco Gallarde is I am running for County currently a freelance public Norte and Ilocos Sur as birthplace in Calayab, that I can give back and Have you ever been to Council because it is an affairs and communications well as providing relief for Ilocos Norte. serve Filipinos and all the Philippines? extension of my decades- Hawaii residents in Americans. Not yet, though I had the consultant, with ovr ten years long community service. I Tacloban City during Super In one word, describe good fortune of having of local, state, and federal am committed to serving how you feel about Email address or family members visit me experience in political Typhoon Yolanda. and will bring a fresh your Filipino heritage? from the Philippines and all communications and website: pineforcouncil@ perspective. I will help In one word, describe Pride. gmail.com www.pinefor my siblings have been government. He has managed make County services city council, state house, and how do you feel about council.com Facebook.com/ there. Currently, my older more efficient and cost congressional campaigns, as your Filipino heritage? What are you most votepine brother lives there now. effective. I will use my well as served as a field and Fortunate. proud of? Hawaii Deputy Attorney In one word, describe Filipino American Vote My family’s long and proud General experience to how you feel about Coordinator for the national What are you most tradition of public service. consider consequences your Filipino heritage? south-eastern region for proud of? and legality of Council Grateful. President Obama’s 2012 re- Our heritage, our diversity, Email address or actions; my Director of election campaign, as well as website: What are you most large public agencies and our courage. Communications Associate at [email protected] proud of? experiences (I managed Washington D.C. based public Email address: manahan or log on to: facebook The years of work with my $4 Billion and 14,000 wife and our devotion to affairs firm Dewey Square [email protected]; Twitter: .com/CouncilmemberRon employees) to manage the our kids;it’s such a joy to Group. A graduate of the @joeymanahan Menor County’s budget see them grow up and lead and activities; and my University of Hawaii, he loves successful lives. social worker experience to eat, and is slowly crawling E-mail: prepareye@ to address Kauai’s social his way through all of Hawaii’s hotmail.com conditions. best restaurants. PAGE 8 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1-15, 2016 THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1 -15, 2016 • PAGE 9

THE AMIANAN IMMERSION COLLEGE STUDENTS IN HAWAII TRAVEL FOR A SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

By BERNIE CAALIM PROGRAM TO THE PHILIPPINES

Credit: John Mindo

At Ninoy Aquino the Philippines and to provide extended substantially Recently returning to Fil-Am Courier: What International Airport, John a unique summer discounted airfares. Hawaii from the Philippines, region in the Philippines Robert Quiban Mindo opportunity for students to “In Makati, we were students John Robert Mindo, can you trace your roots? immediately feels the enhance their cultural, pleased to welcome the Arsen Jhay Butay, Judy Ann humidity once he steps historical, geographical, and students for a visit at the Mae Benosa, Kira Webster Butay: “Ilocos Norte, Laoag outside the air conditioned social awareness of Filipino Consuelo Foundation and Marie-Guillen Corpuz City. My grandparents baggage claim. The culture both formally and headquarters where they Guillermo each give Fil-Am migrated to Hawaii to work perspiration begins to drip informally, said Manuel gathered more information Courier their own candid for the plantation. I got from his body and he’s Cabral, chancellor of about its founder and impressions while their other here in Hawaii, March 2014 feeling hot and sticky. It’s Leeward Community benefactress Consuelo travel companions are still and came here at the same only mid-May in metro College.” Zobel Alger and its mission in the Philippines for a post- time with my parents.” Manila. Once they arrived in to operate and support Amianan Immersion visit. Mindo is one of seven Manila from Honolulu, they programs in Hawaii and the students from Leeward traveled by plane to Ilocos Philippines that prevent and Community College and region and traveled by bus treat abuse, neglect and University of Hawaii at to several destinations: the exploitation of children, Manoa who journeyed with Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, women and families,” said their professor through the Sagada, Banaue, Baguio, Jon Matsuoka, CEO and northern Philippines as part and metro Manila. Mariano managing director of of the Amianan Immersion Marcos State University Consuelo Foundation. program designed to provide hosted the group while in “Sending Hawaii students to the students the Ilocos. the Philippines is not only a opportunity to explore and “The two-week summer way to connect them to experience the history, study abroad was very their ancestral homeland culture, arts, and social life educational. Participants but also it provides them of the indigenous people in have learned so much more with a social perspective Ilocos, Cordillera and metro than what can be acquired that is difficult to obtain in Manila. It is the first time in a three-credit semester Hawaii. We expose them to LCC included a Philippine period,” said LCC professor extreme social conditions itinerary in its Summer Study Raymund Liongson who and programs whose Abroad offering. traveled with the students. mission is to solve such “Leeward’s study abroad The Amianan Immersion problems. Some may programs have been offered program is in collaboration choose to go into the in Japan, China, and Europe. with the Consuelo helping professions, or at With Filipino students Foundation which provided the very least we hope to making up nearly one assistance to students with instill in them compassion quarter the student ground transportation, and a helping orientation population of the college, lodging and food. Airline that will be applied in Leeward was very pleased sponsor Philippine Airlines Hawaii,” said Matsuoka. to expand the program to PAGE 10 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1-15, 2016

Mindo: “On my dad’s side my arms and two boys that grandpa is from Romblon seemed to be under 10 and grandma is from Ilocos years old beside her begging Norte. On my mom’s side, I for money or food. And know that she lived in when we were about to get Quezon City. I’m not sure in the car, I saw one of the where her parents are little boys came up to our from.” friend begging and pointing at the drink in his hand. He Webster: “ I am not Filipino.” knew what to do when he saw me looking at him and Benosa: “Ilocos Norte, he gave his drink to the little Tabucbuc (Ragas) where boy.” my mom lives.”

Back Row - Left to right: John Robert Mindo, Arsen Jhay Butay, Geryll Anthony Agno, Dave Webster: “I expected Guillermo: “The generations Christian Agno, Professor Raymund Liongson. Front Row - Left to right: Marie Guillermo, poverty because my friends before me trace their roots Kira Webster, Judy Benosa had told me such and just back to Tabucbuc, Marcos, went, you would see lot of Filipinos so I thought and they keep the culture background knowledge of Ilocos Norte.” something being recycled in this trip would give me and tradition alive.” the country, so I wouldn’t some type of way. Also, the great background info and say it was exactly shocking. Fil-Am Courier: What is it people there are so help me understand the Fil-Am Courier: What was Probably the most different about the Filipino culture talented. They all can sing people I am surrounded by your impression of the thing was the traffic.” that appealed to you? and dance.” better.” people? Mindo: “Poverty is a big one. Mindo: “What interests me Webster: “I am always Benosa: “What appeals to Mindo: “I think the people Traffic is only in Manila. It’s the most is how resourceful eager to learn about new me about the Filipino culture there are amazing. They’re pretty bad, but I can’t people are, nothing would go cultures and place, and is that they are together so kind hearted, always complain.” to waste. Everywhere you living in Hawaii there are a looking out for you, and everyone has manners.” Guillermo: “From poverty in Ilocos Norte, abuse and Webster: “The people we neglect in Baguio, and met all seemed extremely houselessness in Metro hardworking and kind. The Manila. Of these issues, one workers we met at the that really struck me was various pottery businesses the rate of abuse and made an amount of money neglect of children. In each week that is Baguio, we dedicated our completely unlivable off of, time and energy to Child and and yet they still came in Family Services where we everyday and worked until learned of these issues and night.” met youth and young adults who go through programs Butay: “They were so that help them rebuild their devoted to anything lives to become especially to cultures, contributors to their families traditions and religions.” and/or communities.”

Fil-Am Courier: What Fil-Am Courier: What did social issues impacted you discover in yourself you while you visited the about your Filipino roots? countryside and metro Manila? Benosa: “All I can say is that there is a lot to learn.” Benosa: “The social issues such as poverty have Guillermo: “I am grateful moved me while visiting the that my professors, my countryside and Metro classmates and our Manila. Everywhere you see colleagues of MMSU were a there are people begging, part of the dinner that was sleeping and looking through hosted in the home of my garbage for food, out in the father’s family. As we got streets. I remember when closer to the property, I we exited Jollibee I saw a was told to rub my ear lobes mother with a child in her with my saliva before THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1 -15, 2016 • PAGE 11

entering. A part of me had had a blackout and the woken up as soon as I electricity never came stepped off the van. back. The very next day we Everything from the land, to visited the hanging coffins. the house, to the rice This place was beautiful but granary seemed new to me, at the same time scary. The but at the same time so next town we visited was familiar. As my eyes met Banaue. This town was even the eyes of my relatives, higher up the mountains. everything in me was We got to sleep in an Ifugao tossing and turning and the hut literally right on the edge waterworks came into play. of the mountain and our I felt my grandparents and view was rice terraces. It parents with me at that was amazing. The sunrise very moment.” that morning was so Credit: John Mindo beautiful! I’ll never forget Mindo: “After meeting the I have an interest in art. And Philippines. Also, I ate arrived late in the evening that part of my trip.” people there I realized that the activities such as chicken intestines, and you could feel the cold I’m rude compared to them weaving, pottery, dancing empanadas and many wind creeping up your skin Benosa: “Back home I and the way they work. and more was a great more. However, I haven’t while we drove up this zig- usually don’t celebrate my Their attitude towards it is experience to learn and to tried eating balut. I don’t zag road through the birthday. So I didn’t expect so humbling. I look at my get involved. have the courage to eat mountain. You then started them to go all out with the life and think, why do I treat one.” to see a smokey mist cover balloons, confetti, and hats. people with disrespect when Mindo: “We visited places up the roads. This town was I couldn’t stop smiling and I everyone in the Philippines with pottery making, Webster: “I love trying new filled with lots of stray dogs was very happy to celebrate is so nice. I also look at work weaving, and traditional foods. As for adventurous and people wearing jackets. with my Amianan Immersion as slave work. People in the dancing and got to try all of foods, we ate wild boar, The house we stayed at was family.” Philippines have to work it first-hand. They explained organs of some sort, ants basically a three- story # # # twice as hard with less pay. to us that these things are and ant eggs, and I did eat house that looked like a The Ilocano word I don’t even work and I’m a dying part of our culture. balut. The chick was wooden cabin. The first “amianan” means north in just a full time student. I It’s sad because it’s not so staring at me the whole night we stayed there, we English. should be working my butt useful nowadays business time and I didn’t know if I off maybe take on two jobs. wise compared to how it was going to be able to do When I came back I had this was before. But it’s an it, but I did finish it. I’m urge to know where all my awesome skill to learn. Also, still not sure if I enjoyed it relatives and friends are tourist attractions like the though.” from. I had this feeling of rice terraces attract so connection with every many people.” Mindo: “My favorite food I Filipino. It’s weird. I would tried has to be the always ignore anything Webster: “I loved going to empanada. It’s the best. I dealing with my culture but the art museums during the did not try the balut. I wish now it’s the total opposite.” trip and seeing how the I did. There were many works compared with others foods I wish I tried.” Fil-Am Courier: What is I have seen. A lot of the your impression of the art screamed their Spanish Butay: “Miki, empanada and Philippine arts and culture influences, from the bright balut from Batac.” after having seen it first- colors used in the hand? contemporary pieces with Fil-Am Courier: What is rough versions of eyes, that one image in your Butay: It was so pyramids and triangles, mind that imprinted a overwhelming when I saw Jesus, and nudity. The lasting memory of your people are still interested in sculptures all had Spanish Philippine trip? going to museums to learn feels, and especially the and see the arts and Spanish style portraits.” Webster: “I think and hope cultures of the Filipino’s I will always remember the before. Fil-Am Courier: What view of the rice terraces foods did you venture out from the huts we stayed in Benosa: Absolutely to eat? Did you try eating for a night and thinking how breathtaking after seeing it the Filipino delicacy it is so unlike anything else first-hand. We have been balut? I have ever seen before.” through many museums For Advertising information, that have a lot of varieties Benosa: “There were many Mindo: “The beginning of our please call 595.8787 of Philippine art and culture foods, my favorite was second week we ventured which was an amazing chicken sisig. I never tried to Sagada located way up experience for me because it until my third week in the into the mountains. We PAGE 12 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1-15, 2016

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Councilmember Elefante Chairs Public Health, Safety, and Welfare

Councilmember Brandon Elefante is now chairing the related to Police, Fire, Fire Code, Emergency Medical committee on Public Health, Safety, and Welfare. The Services, Ocean Safety & Lifeguard Services, the Medical By BRANDON ELEFANTE committee meets once a month on a Tuesday at 9 a.m. Examiner, Emergency Management, Public Health, Public Council Member Councilmember Elefante said he is honored and privileged Nuisances, and Housing Matters as they relate to affordable City and County of Honolulu to chair the committee and he previously served as its housing, rental assistance, special needs housing, and the vice chair. He is looking forward to discussing legislation Section 8 Program. Bill 35: Real Property Tax Credit for Low Bill 27: Incentives for Income Homeowners Accessory Dwelling Units Bill 35, CD-1 (2016) now all low income no more than $1,800 Bill 27, CD-2 (2016) For more information on passed the Full Council on households pay no more than annually in real property tax passed the Full Council on ADUs, please see the July 6, 2016. This legislation 3% of their income in real if you met the $60,000 July 6, 2016. This legislation Department of Planning and allows for any household property taxes. annual income limit. provides financial incentives Permitting’s Frequently making less than $60,000 a This legislation assists For more information, to stimulate the creation of Asked Questions (FAQs) at: year to pay no more than people who have seen their visit the Budget and Fiscal accessory dwelling units http://www.honoluludpp 3% of their income in real home’s valuation climb in the Services Website at: (ADUs) in order to increase .org/Portals/0/pdfs/ property taxes. Previously, hot real estate market, but http://www.honolulu.gov/ the number of affordable construction/ADUFAQ_ households making less than who do not necessarily have rep/site/bfs/2017Tax housing units. Examples of Final.pdf $60,000 paid a maximum of the income stream to pay CreditInformation Brochure. fees waived are wastewater A general, 10-page guide 4% of their income in real $3.50 per $1,000 in pdf facility charges, grading on ADUs is available at: property taxes, but if the increased value. For Or you may call the tax permits, grubbing permits, http://www.honoluludpp homeowner was over the example, if you owned a relief section at 768-3205. stockpiling permits, planned .org/Portals/0/pdfs/ age of 65, they would pay home that was now worth Tax relief applications review fees, and building construction/ADU% no more than 3% of their $1 million, rather than paying for the 2017-2018 tax permit fees. The fee 20Instructions.pdf income in real property $3,500 annually in real year are due on waivers are only in effect taxes. With this new law, property tax, you could pay September 30, 2016. until June 30, 2018. THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1 -15, 2016 • PAGE 15

Here are some photos highlighting milestone events and the wonderful work people do in our community. "Congratulations To Ron Dalmacio 2016 Filipino Entrepreneur of the Year." Best Wishes from Julie's Express International Travel.

Councilmember Elefante and the Honolulu City Council recognized T&C Surf on their 45th Anniversary in business. Pictured with the Councilmembers are Ryan Sugihara, Vice President and Adam Borrello, International Licensing Manager.

Councilmember Elefante joined the officers of the Batacquenios of Hawaii organization at their induction held at Neil Blaisdell Park in mid-July.

Meet Our Interns!

Councilmember Brandon Elefante gives a shaka with Intern David Nguyen. David is a junior majoring in Political Science at Dominican University of California located in San Rafael, California. David is a St. Louis School alumnus and was home for the summer.

Councilmembers Brandon Elefante, Kymberly Marcos Pine, and Ron Menor are pictured with Councilmember Elefante’s interns, Spencer and Aubrey Bento. Spencer is a senior at Aiea High School, and Aubrey is a senior at the University of Hawaii at Manoa majoring in Psychology and Political Science. Aubrey is also a graduate of Aiea High School.

“Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi

Brandon Elefante represents Honolulu City Council District VIII, which covers Aiea, Pearl City, and Waipahu. He is an active member of several organizations including the Filipino Junior Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. He can be reached at (808) 768-5008, and his email is [email protected]. PAGE 16 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1-15, 2016

By ANGIE DYTIOCO SANTIAGO Rocky Anguay (Event Chair), Sam Acosta (FCCH President), Repre- FCCH scholarship recipients with their parents, FCCH sentative Romy Cachola, Michael Rompel, Colleen Hauptman, Ben- President Sam Acosta, Scholarship Chairs Lynne jamin Candari's daughter, Margie Berueda, Ron Dalmacio (FEOTY Gutierrez and Zhoydell Magaoay, and donors 2016), Maria Etrata (FEOTY 2007), Nancy Walch (FEOTY 2013), Lito Renator and Maria Etrata, and Argosy University, Alcantra (FEOTY 1996), Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Susana Berardy represented by Senior Director of Admissions Paul (FEOTY 2001), and Lolita Ching (FEOTY 2014). Billington. FCCH Recognizes Dalmacio as 2016 Filipino Cora Salvador, Carol Cardenas, Teresita Aganon, Alex Vergara, Vanessa Tan, Eddie Flores, Lito Alcantra, and Espie Badua. Entrepreneur of the Year The Filipino Chamber of successful businesses in received a $5,000 Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) Hawaii: Margie Berueda of scholarship donated by recently honored Ron Residential Choices, Inc.; Renato & Maria A.F. Etrata Dalmacio, owner of Ron D Benjamin Candari of FSC Foundation. Ron Dalmacio with members and officers of the Bulacan Circle Electrical Services, LLC, as Architects; Colleen The FCCH Foundation and Associates of Hawaii: Solly Dytioco, Bernadette Fajardo, the 2016 Filipino Hauptman of Pacific Scholars included the Melga Gendrano, Jo Farina, Buddy Gendrano, and Angie Santiago. Ron has roots in Santa Elena, Bulacan, where his Entrepreneur of the Year Helicopter Tours, Inc.; and following: Liza Mae father is from; and his mother is from Pangasinan. (FEOTY). This year marked Michael Rompel of Domino’s Mamuad, a graduate of the 27th anniversary of the Pizza Hawaii. Waipahu High School, and FEOTY award program, an Serving as FEOTY judges the daughter of Alfredo and annual recognition initiated were Larry Nagayama, Violate Mamuad; Sophia by Cecilia Villafuerte during Michael Yee, Lino Chun, and Rathyen, a graduate of her FCCH presidency, to Carleton Williams. Mililani High School, and the enhance the image of daughter of Scott and Rita Filipinos in business. 2016 Scholarship Awards Ebert; and Anna Davide, a Four other Filipino- Recipients graduate of Mililani High American business owners The FCCH also awarded School, and the daughter of were nominated for the scholarships that evening. Dr. Carolina Davide. FEOTY 2016 award and were Thomas Takeo Serving as Scholarship FEOTY 2016 Ron Dalmacio with his supportive family and recognized for managing Macadangdang Hayashi, a Award judges were Ben friends. graduate of Seabury Hall and Gutierrez, Edna Magpantay- the son of Duane and Agnes Monroe, Laurie Luczak, and Hayashi of Makawao, Hermie Manzano Pagaduan.

Angie Dytioco Santiago, our Gathering Place columnist, is a U.H. Manoa graduate. Angie is currently a Governor of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH), the Recording Secretary of the Bulacan Circle & Associates of Hawaii (BCAH), an Assistant Auditor for the Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawaii (PCCCH), and the Assistant Treasurer for the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH). She served as 1st Vice President of the Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC) from 2013 to 2014 and as BCAH President from 2010 to 2012. She is the daughter of Angel &RubingDytioco and is married with two sons. She enjoys photography and participating in cultural and social activities and events. For Advertising information, please call 595.8787 THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1 -15, 2016 • PAGE 17

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If you have Part eligible for up to 100 days A and Part B already in of SNF benefits via Part A.2 place, a Medigap policy can Part B is medical pick up some copayments, insurance and can help pick coinsurance, and up some of the tab for deductibles for you. Some physical therapy, physician Medigap policies can even services, expenses for help you pay for medical durable medical equipment care outside the United (scooters, wheelchairs), and States. You have to pay other medical services such Part B premiums in addition as lab tests and varieties of to Medigap plan premiums to health screenings.1 keep a Medigap policy in Part B isn’t free. You pay effect. These plans no monthly premiums to get it longer offer prescription drug and a yearly deductible (plus coverage; in fact, they have 20% of costs). The premiums been sold without drug vary according to the coverage since 2006.6 Medicare recipient’s income level; in 2016, most Part D: prescription drug Medicare recipients are plans. paying $121.80 a month for While Part C plans their Part B coverage. The commonly offer prescription current yearly deductible is drug coverage, insurers also $166. Some people sell Part D plans as a automatically get Part B, standalone product to those but others have to sign up with Original Medicare. As for it.3 per Medigap and Part C PAGE 18 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1-15, 2016

By NANCY BERNAL Richard Reynoso and Al Tani Lynn Fujimoto-Kim and Nito Larioza and Egan Jordan Segundo with an Waterson Kalei Gamiao at Kalei's CD Inoue adoptable dog Celebration • • • • Fit Body Bootcamp Studio at The Rock-A-Hula Show 2700 S. King Street, at the multimillion-dollar Honolulu. Egan is a Five- Royal Hawaiian Theater Time MMA Champion and he located in The Royal will also be attending this Hawaiian Center in Waikiki stunt workshop. To register showcases some of the top and find out more tribute artists in the nation. information, call 947-5736. Johnny Fortuno opens the • • • • show as a young Elvis and The “Mango Days” later comes back in the production presented by The show dressed in the famous City and County of Honolulu white jumpsuit singing the at The Mango Jam on July Left to right: Johnny Fortuno as Elvis, Lisa The Sax Pack - Left to right: Jeff Kashiwa, hits of Elvis from his later 22 and 23 was a very Virgilio (visiting from Chicago) and Corey Steve Cole and Jackiem Joyner years. He captures the feel entertaining show featuring Melton as Michael Jackson at The Rock-A- of Elvis in both eras with his Al Waterson, Bulldog, Hula Show The Annual Celebrities and great vocal performance and Brother Noland, Blayne Asing Their Pets Fashion Show is strong dance moves. and Pi’i Miguel. The script coming up on September 10 Another crowd pleaser is was written by Vergel Jepas and 11 at The Hawaii Woman Corey Melton with his and Scott Goto and was a Expo at The Blaisdell impressive rendition of musical journey with an Exhibition Hall at 12:30 p.m. Michael Jackson with all of inspirational story. on each date. Over 45 the pop star’s identifiable • • • • Celebrities in the choreography and authentic Kalei Gamiao – Ukulele entertainment and business costumes. Elisa Furr does Extraordinaire – released a world will walk the runway not disappoint with her new CD in July entitled holding adoptable dogs from portrayal of Celine Dion “These Moments” on the The Fur-Angel Foundation or hitting all of the high notes Neos Productions record they will hold their own pets. in her hit tunes. In addition label. Kalei’s talent is These dogs will be dressed to the three headlining stars, evident in his expertise as a 4782 (Left to right - Top Row - Al Waterson, Misty Kelai'i, in fashions from The Pet the show includes a large ukulele player and also as a Vergel Jepas, Scott Goto & Bulldog and Bottom Row - Blayne Corner at Ward Warehouse. cast of dancers and songwriter on his latest Asing, Brother Noland and Pi'i Miguel at The "Mango Days" This event brings awareness musicians. Check out The recording. Kalei celebrated Production to pet adoption and Rock-A-Hula Show in Waikiki! his CD with a special concert fostering. Al Waterson will Kama’aina rates are on July 1 at The New Hope be the emcee and Jordan available for Hawaii Auditorium. He invited Segundo will be a Special residents. Go to vocalist – Tani Lynn – to Guest Singer. Bring the www.rockahulahawaii.com perform in his CD celebration. whole family for this very for more information and to Check out Kalei’s new CD – unique event. Admission to make your reservation. “These Moments”. The Hawaii Woman Expo is • • • • • • • • only $4.00. Nito Larioza is originally Popular Entertainer from • • • • from Hawaii and now has a the Philippines – Richard The Sax Pack is coming successful career on the Reynoso – was in Hawaii for to Honolulu for a Smooth mainland as a stuntperson a short visit in July. He was Jazz Concert on August 6 for in major movies. He has able to meet with friends one night only! In the spirit worked on films like “Avatar”, while in Honolulu including Al of the original “Rat Pack”, “Jungle Book”, Waterson. Al and Richard three world class “Transformers”, “Iron Man” performed in a concert saxophonists (Jeff Kashiwa, and is also a professional together with Imelda Papin Steve Cole and Jackiem Choreographer and Dancer in the Philippines in the Joyner) will share the stage who worked and danced for nineties at Araneta together performing songs Madonna, Britney Spears Coliseum. Currently, Richard from their Sax Pack and more. Nito loves Hawaii is a host of a television show recordings as well as their and wants to give back to and radio show in the hits from their individual solo his hometown by teaching Philippines and continues to projects. The show starts stunt workshops in August sing as a soloist and with a at 8 p.m. at The Hawaii in Honolulu. Two workshops musical group. Convention Center – Liliu sold out very quickly and he • • • • Theater on August 6. has added one more stunt For now, That’s Tickets can be purchased at workshop on August 7 from Entertainment! TIX.com or call (951) 696- 5:30 til 7:30 p.m. The 0184. workshop will be at Egan’s THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1 -15, 2016 • PAGE 18

Miss Oahu & Miss Waikiki (MOMW) Scholarship Pageant business community leaders CharimhelRarallo, Jeannel education with scholarships, and entrepreneurs: Michael Rosanes, Kaimi Stone (3rd and have a talent, we can Albani, CEO of SWA, Emily Runner-Up), and Juvie make your dreams a reality! Baptist, founder of HMAA, Varela (Miss Oahu). Despite For more information Geri Berger, Mrs. Hawaii the lack of pageant contact Joni Redick-Yundt at International 2004 & Prof. experience, these beautiful (808) 781-5905 and Jeanice Athlete, Jan Kaeo, CEO of talented young ladies were Geyrozaga at (808) 741- Dale Carnegie Training able to overcome this 6125 or email us at Hawaii and Guam, Melveen challenge through intense info@missoahumisswaikiki. Leed, mutiple Na Hoku coaching and training in com. You may visit our Hanohano award winner, preparation for the big website at www.missoahu Valerie Joseph, retail owner event. miss waikiki.com. of Poshd by Valerie Joseph, We are now searching for and Dr. Chip Abaddessa, the next Miss Oahu & Miss owner of Kaneohe Family Waikiki contestants which Chiropractic. Everyone were will be held at the Hilton entertained by International Hawaiian Village on Sunday, Vocalist, Kristian Lei, Miss January 29, 2017. Doors Hawaii 2015 Jeanne Kapela, open at 3:30pm and pageant Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding starts at 4:00pm. If you are Teen 2015, Kealani Tanizaki- between 17 - 24, a senior Hudson and Renasance high or graduate, have a Miss Oahu & Miss Waikiki these trio took on the Academy, Fame Dance desire to further your (MOMW) Scholarship challenge to put together a Group. Pageant was very well successful event in just six Argosy University attended with over 400 weeks from encouraging generously donated about guests at the Hilton young women, training in $50,000 Scholarship Award Hawaiian Village, Coral their walks, speeches, to the contestants. The Ballroom, last January 24, acquiring sponsors and contestants were also given 2016. US SBA Business donors, and coordinating cash award by Michael Champion 2014 Award with the events logistics. Albani of SWA, Inc. Special recipient and Managing Joni, former Mrs Hawaii mahalo to the following Director of Wealth Strategy United States 2002 and now sponsors of MOMW: Island Partners, Joni Redick-Yundt, Executive Director of MOMW Club and Spa, Dale Carnegie recently purchased the says, “This has been my of Hawaii, Valerie Joseph, franchise of Miss Hawaii, passion to help develop Duke’s Limousine, Nailery, under Miss America, the young women’s confidence Dave N Busters, Beautiville largest scholarship pageant to have a solid foundation and Spa, The Flower in the nation. Supported and and to excel in different Impressions, W & M co-directed by Jeanice aspects in their lives.” Creations, & Cafe Julia. Geyrozaga, Broker of The Master and Mistress The MOMW 2016 Guardian Life & National of Ceremony were public contestants were Cassidy Marketing Director of Nerium figure and entertainer Iwalani Acord (2nd Runner-Up), Ana Intl, and Emily Torres, Tseu, and champion public Leslie Bete, Valerie Eshelman Director Development of speaker, Jay Galbreath. The (1st Runner-Up), Mandy Sacred Hearts Academy, judges are the following McCutcheon (Miss Waikiki), PAGE 20 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1-15, 2016

Amelia Casamina Cabatu is a community leader and a familiar face, often hosting community events and celebrations. She is a veteran radio announcer and guests-hosts on 1270 KNDI Radio. In addition to other STATEWIDE affiliations, Amelia is the former Chair of the Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawaii. She owns and operates an adult daycare business and is happily married to COMMUNITY CALENDAR Arnold Cabatu. They live in Salt Lake and are blessed with one daughter, Armay. Please send Compiled by AMELIA CASAMINA CABATU your event information to acmina808 @gmail.com or call her at (808) 282-2033.

OAHU August 14, 2016 Fundance Fundraising, August September 17, 2016 Appreciation of RN Review Ilocos Surian Association of Ahrens Elementary School Filipino Women’s Civic Club Class Volunteer Lecturers & Hawaii (ISAH) 2016-2018. Re- Cafeteria 94-1170 Waipahu Annual Maria Clara Ball. Ala Recognition of New RN’s and August 4, 2016 affirmation of Officers at the St. 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM Moana Hotel Hibiscus Review Graduates. 6:00 PM; August Moon Festival Country Honolulu Country Club 1690 Donation $25 Contact Ballroom 6:00 PM. Join the Banyan Tree Showroom, Hale Fair presented by ORI Ala Puumalu Street, Honolulu Persons: Froebel Garcia 386- Maria Clara Contest Contact Koa Hotel. Contact Persons: Anuenue Hale, Inc. Helemano HI from 6:00 PM-11:00 PM. 6857, Pacita Saludes 839- Persons: Bernadette Fajardo, Bea Ramos - Razon 808 778- Plantation’s Wellness Center Contact Persons: Tessie 8016, Lilia Del Rosario 389- President 342-8090, Cecilia 6291, Jun Obaldo 808 277- 64-1488. Kamehameha Aganon 348-3746, Rose 4660 Villafuerte 780-4985 7495, Bong Curameng 808 Highway in Wahiawa (next to Sabangan 677-9487, Maria 383-0135 Dole Plantation) 9:30 AM – Etrata 392-2962, Danny August 26, 2016 September 24, 2016 12:30 PM Admission is FREE, Villaruz 778-0233 Philippine Cultural Foundation 6th Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award for November 19, 2016 Reserve your seat. Contact of Hawaii Recognition Night Peace and Social Justice Gala Filipino Business Women Persons: Yvonne or Rose 622- August 19, 2016 honoring the 2016 Parents/ Filipino Community Center, Association (FBWA) 3929 KNDI RADIO 1270 Anniversary parent of the year, Waipahu. 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; celebrates its 33rd Annual Celebration Empress Recognizing the 2016 Sponsored by the Knights of Kimona Ball and FBWA August 6, 2016 Restaurant (Chinese Cultural outstanding achievements of Rizal - Hawaii Chapter. Business Women of the Year COVO Congress Of Visayan Plaza) 2nd floor, 100 N. graduating high school Contact Persons: Mario Award Presentation. Hawaii Organization 30th Annual Beretainia Street, Honolulu valedictorians in public and Palma 397-8626, Raymund Price Hotel 6:00 PM. Contact Convention and Gala. HI. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tickets: private schools & Liongson 381-4315, or Jun Persons: President- Nancy Convention to be held at $50.00 at the door, or presale Presentation of the Colmenares 838-9775 Walch 778-3832, Kimona Ball Philippine Consulate Lanai. 8: $45.00 Full night of continuing scholar recipients, Chairwoman Armi Oliver 00 AM-3: 00 PM, Gala: Ala entertainment, fun and a and The Trailblazer Award October 1, 2016 Farinas 221-0667, Co-Chair Moana Hotel, Hibiscus chance to win a round trip presented to Mr. Eddie Flores. Urdaneta City Community Elsa Talavera 358-8964 Ballroom. 6:00PM-11:00PM; ticket to the Philippines Empress Restaurant 100 N. Alliance 1st Inaugural For more info, please call May Contact Person Lorene Beretania St. 6:00 PM. We are Banquet Empress Restaurant Mizuno at 741-4503 Godfrey 946-2844 currently searching for the 100 N. Beretania Street 6:00 MAUI parents/parent of the year PM. Contact Persons: August 13, 2016 August 20, 2016 who has sacrificed to send President Amalia Manzano October 15, 2016 Philippine Women’s Civic Club UPAA University of the their children (3 minimum) to Pagaduan Gozar 312-0778, Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival (PWCC) Filipiniana Ball & Philippines Alumni Association college and/or universities & Rose Baybayan - 689-8662, presented by the Maui Filipino Installation Of Officers Ala of Hawaii Installation of have attained their Josie Takamoto - 428-7118, Chamber of Commerce Moana Hotel Hibiscus Officers Gala 6:00 PM Filcom professional chosen careers. Lolita Callo - 389-7549, Foundation Maui Mall in Ballroom. 6:00 PM; Cost: Center, 94-428 Mokuola Contact Persons: Janice Hermie Pagaduan - 258- Kahalui, Maui; 10:00 AM-3:00 $65.00; Suggested attire: Street, Waipahu, Hi Contact Sevilla 595-8000, Lina 8542, Percy & Paul Tamayo - PM. Flag raising ceremony at Maria Clara, Kimona, Terno or Persons: Bea Ramos - Razon Longboy 421-7381, Leo 797-7719, Linda Cantorna - the county building on Muslim. Join the contest for 808 778-6291, Melody Calisay Rojas Gozar 630-6268, Edith 220-6737 October 3rd at 10:00 AM. For the Best Filipiniana Costume. 808 224-9535, Jenny Gudoy 841-2881, Maggie more information contact Kit Contact Persons: Letty Normandy 808 286-4426 Domingo 783-0068 October 22, 2016 Zulueta, President (808) 291- La Union Circle of Hawaii Saban 255-9429, Edna 9407 or email: info@maui August 20, 2016 August 27, 2016 presents Miss & Mrs. La Union Alikpala 282-3669. Mimi Gozar filipinochamber.com and visit 312-0778, Edith Gudoy 457- Gumil Hawaii & Anak ti Filipino Nurses of Hawaii Hawaii USA 2016. Ala Moana their website:www.maui 0253 Kailokuan iti America (FNOH) 43rd Annual Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom 5:30 filipinochamber.com Recognition and Awards PM Coronation with Dinner. Banquet Hilton Hawaiian Cost $65.00; Contact Village Resorts Coral Persons: Baybee Hufana BIG ISLAND Ballrooms IV &V 6:00 PM Ablan 753-5616 Laurie Ann Contact Persons: Penny Tadina 358-0474; Conrad August 27-28, 2016 Chung 221-6212, Myra Valdriz 953-8888; Ben Pulido The Philippine Consulate Baided 230-6438, Donalyn 421-9747; Lolita Domingo Mobile Team is coming to Hilo Baldeviso 497-6739 295-1387 to conduct Consular Outreach. County of Hawaii in September10, 2016 October 30, 2016 Hilo at the Aupuni Center Oahu Filipino Community “Who Are You Tonight?” Conference Room 101 Pauahi Council (OFCC) Empowered. Halloween and Masquerade Street, Hilo Hawaii. Saturday Re-Affirmation of Commitment Ball Fundraising event Ceremony. 6:30 PM. Empress presented by the Philippine August 27 from 8:00 AM-5:00 Restaurant, Chinatown. For Nurses Association of Hawaii PM, Sunday August 28 8:00 Ticket & Sponsorship (PNAH) Rumours Nightclub, AM - 12:00 PM Information. Please call Susie Ala Moana Hotel 5:00 PM- For appointments and/or Berardy, Amy Dela Cruz, 10:00PM. Contact Persons: additional information, Shanda Delos Reyes 366- Tina Salvador 426-6183, contact Tulpe Day at 0844, Froebel Garcia 386- Ramon Sumibcay 489-7148, 808-961-8220. 6857, Luanne Long 754- Erlinda Ferrer 721-1501 0594, Richard Borromeo or any of the OFCC Board of November 19, 2016 Officers. NAMI, INC. Nursing Advocates & Mentors, Inc. 15th Anniversary Gala and THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1 -15, 2016 • PAGE 21

by Dr. RICKIE CAMARA

Most of us have danced to take its toll five years The Art and Science of lesson. Want to start the “Limbo Rock” in which later with a complete Delay,” that procrastination jogging: Step out of the Dr. Rickie Camara is a Board- you bend over backward to nervous breakdown leaving can be a good counter- door with your running Certified psychiatrist and Bikram music and pass under a pole me in an emotional limbo; a balance to culture’s shoes. Want to start a yoga which is lowered slightly state I would have been obsession with efficiency, practice? Just go to a studio Yoga teacher. He teaches yoga each time. Although stuck in without the love speediness and productivity. and enroll in your first class. classes at Hotyoga8 in Kaimuki. originating in the W. Indies and support of family: a limbo He believes that it can As the Nike ads say, “Just He has a yoga-aligned health (African), this has been lock! actually be a tool to Do It!” Remember that coaching and counseling practice played all around the world; Like Odysseus, we prioritize, learn about clarity comes from doing, in Kahala. You can hear him “every limbo boy and girl!” sometimes have to sail yourself, and, in the not from thought. You only every Friday on the radio at KNDI The concept of ‘limbo’ between Scylla and process, make more creative know what a world is like was not always that much Charybdis, to navigate choices. when you are in that world. between 8 and 8:30 a.m. on the fun though. The word itself between the devil and the The important thing is to So, what are you waiting Medical Forum with FlorMartinez. is derived from Latin limbus, deep blue sea. Awaiting safe make sure you are not just for? Go and do already. “Jack Email contact at rickiec@pixi. border, and referred to the passage, we get stuck being lazy. We know from be limbo, Jack be quick. Jack com. edge of Hell. Old Medieval between a rock and a hard physics that objects at rest go under the limbo stick!” and Catholic traditions place. We literally get torn tend to stay at rest and referred to Limbo as “an psychologically when we objects in motion tend to abode of souls excluded from have to decide between stay in motion unless an Heaven but not condemned choices that are equally external force is applied to to further punishment.” good; or bad. And so one it. As Sir Isaac Newton Today, ‘limbo’ can be any has to rely on their true observed, we are a lot like state or condition of north, i.e. their personal falling apples! prolonged uncertainty or values, as hard decisions are It is simple to overcome neglect and where it seems hardly driven by statistics or inertia: just get started. nothing can be done until objective data alone. This is easily done for the another action happens. Being in limbo is different everyday things like washing In that sense, we have than being in the purgatory dishes, doing laundry, or all been in limbo. A permit of procrastination. In the clearing your desk. David being held up in regulatory former, there are factors Allen says in his book, bureaucracy. An ex-lover beyond your control that “Getting Things Done,” that who keeps you hanging on. force you to sit tight; while if a task takes less than two The diagnosis awaiting the the latter is an active minutes to complete, then pathologist’s interpretation delaying or postponing on do it right now! of a biopsy. A court ruling your part. It is said that And even for bigger that leaves one without the only good thing about projects, just get started! recourse. A computer file procrastination is that you Writing a book? Start with a that has been deleted but will still have something to sentence. Want to eat which can still be restored. do tomorrow! healthy? Consume a fruit or Limbo is what even happens Frank Portnoy however vegetable now. Want to be when you cross a joke with argues in his book, “Wait: a good dancer? Book a a rhetorical question. My father, now 96 years old, and who lived a virtuous and healthy life and perhaps because he lived such a life, now sits in limbo wondering what to die of. His mind is frail now and he can’t read the obituaries anymore; but when he could, he always wondered why people died alphabetically. Unexpected deaths are good at leaving you in limbo. When my wife passed away now eleven years ago, I felt ‘frozen.’ I would have been physically immobile if not for dear family and friends to push me through the motions of bereavement. At first unable to work, I returned with a vengeance: a workaholic with only three months of sobriety! This was PAGE 22 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • AUGUST 1-15, 2016 CLASSIFIED ADS

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