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PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 haWaii filiPiNo chroNicle february 9, 2013 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER o here we are, now in the second Publisher & Executive Editor Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Global Summit month of 2013. How fast time flies! It wasn’t so long ago that Publisher & Managing Editor Essential for Progress we were wishing our friends and Chona A. Montesines-Sonido family a Happy New Year. Many Associate Editors S of us made resolutions but within Dennis Galolo of Filipinos Everywhere a week or two some just dumped Edwin Quinabo any eyes will be observing the Second Global Summit their plans. How have you done? Congratula- Creative Designer of Filipinos in the Diaspora when it convenes in late tions if you’ve been able to maintain your New Year’s resolution. Junggoi Peralta February 2013. Some 400 Filipino migrants from the Keep it going! Design Consultant world over are expected to converge in Manila for the Speaking of going, members of the Filipino Chamber of Com- Randall Shiroma global summit. Organized by the Commission on Fil- merce of Hawaii (FCCH) and about 40 business executives are in the A ipinos Overseas (CFO) and several partner organiza- Philippines for the Chamber’s 23rd Trade Mission. Leading the mis- Photography Tim Llena tions, the summit aims to promote networking among sion is Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui. The overall goal of the trip is to stimu- Administrative Assistant overseas Filipinos in the different regions of the world, and acceler- late trade and investment in Hawaii and the Philippines. The Shalimar Pagulayan ate participation of second and third generation overseas Filipinos in delegation will travel to major cities in the Philippines with success- the country’s development. The CFO is the government agency man- ful economies that have capitalized on environmental sustainability, Columnists dated to promote and uphold the interests of overseas Filipinos and to and to the Ilocos region since many of Hawaii’s Filipinos trace their Carlota Ader Carlo Cadiz, M.D. preserve and strengthen ties with Filipino communities overseas. roots back to the area. We send our best wishes to FCCH for a suc- Sen. Will Espero Organizers hope to harness overseas Filipinos’ resources and cessful trade mission and safe return. Grace F. Fong, Ed.D skills for the Philippines’ social, cultural and economic development. Our cover story for this issue was submitted by contributing Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. The summit is part of the larger “Diaspora to Development” initia- writer Gregory Garcia who reports on the upcoming Second Global J.P. Orias Pacita Saludes tive, which seeks to provide the dialogue, framework and strategies for Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora, which will be held from Febru- Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. mobilizing the Philippine diaspora in several areas of action. ary 25-27 in Manila. In case you didn’t know, a diaspora refers to the Charlie Sonido, M.D. The Filipino Diaspora—the voluntary and involuntary disper- movement or migration of people away from their countries of ori- Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. sion and immigration of Filipinos worldwide—is among the world’s gin, heritage or interest, while maintaining links with their homeland. Felino S. Tubera Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. important contemporary human movements. Currently, there are Filipinos from around the world are expected to attend the event, over 9 million Filipinos worldwide—and counting. They are part of which is being organized and sponsored by the Commission on Fil- Contributing Writers a global Filipino community living and working in 200 countries ipinos Overseas and several government and private sector organi- Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. but sending billions of dollars annually to support family and friends zations. To find out more on this very important summit, please read Clement Bautista back in the Philippines. "Overseas Filipinos to Convene for 2nd Global Diaspora Summit. Teresita Bernales, Ed.D In other news, if you are or know of someone who would ben- Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. The CFO hopes to maximize overseas Filipino involvement in Linda Dela Cruz the socio-cultural and economic development of the Philippines efit from obtaining U.S. citizenship, the Filipino Community Cen- Fiedes Doctor through 10 major areas of interventions including skills and tech- ter (FilCom) will be holding a citizenship course on five consecutive Danny De Gracia, II, MA nology transfer, arts and culture exchange, educational exchange, Saturdays from February 2, 2013 to March 2, 2013 from 10 am to 12 Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand Amelia Jacang, M.D. business linkaging, diaspora investments, global legal assistance, noon. The cost is $25. The course is sponsored by FilCom and the Caroline Julian advocacy, diaspora philanthropy, medical mission coordination, Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center at Legal Aid Society of Hawaii. Maita Milallos tourism initiatives, and return and reintegration. For 2013, the ral- Please turn to page 10 for more information on how to enroll in this Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. lying cry will be Balikbayanihan para sa inang bayan— tapping course. Glenn Wakai Amado Yoro into the “bayani” or hero innate in every Filipino abroad and es- In closing, I would like to wish all of you Kung Hee Fat Choy pousing the concept of “pagbabalik,” or returning home. and for much happiness and prosperity ahead in the Year of the Philippine Correspondent Greg Garcia Kudos to the Philippine government for spearheading the global Snake. We are indeed truly blessed to live in a place like Hawaii summit but it alone cannot single-handedly turn around the fortunes where diversity abounds. Big Island Distributor If you would like to share a story idea, suggestion or concern, Grace Larson of the Philippines. It will take a continued effort by OFWs, the pri- Ditas Udani vate sector and government agencies to start making a difference. please send it to our staff at: [email protected]. Until Thankfully, progress is being made. It’s about time that Filipinos next time... aloha and mabuhay!" Maui Distributor Cecile Piros here and abroad use that power to create a collective future which will benefit the country, their communities and families. Molokai Distributor Maria Watanabe
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his boxing record will forever Did Drugs Nearly Kill Pacquiao? be tainted by his drug use. Users of PEDs display cer- NO LIMITATION By Ted Laguatan tain observable signs: a new ecently, in the tectable with the current stan- physique with ripped bulked up Oprah Winfrey dard testing protocols. The muscles, markedly increased Show, Lance number of athletes willing to power and strength, speed and Armstrong, the in- use them are likely to increase remarkable stamina. R credible seven because of the fabulous for- It was not only these visual time winner of the tune, fame and other rewards indicators that Juan Manuel Tour de France cycling tourna- that usually come with being Marquez showed in his last ment, the most grueling com- top dog in major sports. fight with Manny Pacquiao petition in the sports world - In 2005, a case involving which caused many in the press shocked millions by confessing the sale of PEDs to elite ath- box to suspect that he was publicly that he used an array letes by a small laboratory in using PEDs but also the pres- of Performance Enhancing Burlingame, California - made ways to beat different testing PEDs investigations but a dark ence in his corner of a shadowy Drugs (PEDs) in winning all the headlines. Known as Bay systems for PEDs in sports cloud remains over his out- figure named Angel Hernan- seven events. Previously, he Area Laboratory Cooperative events. standing record denying him dez. Angel is officially desig- had repeatedly denied doping or BALCO - it's Chairman and Some 30 elite athletes were what would have been certain nated as Marquez' conditioning allegations. founder Victor Conte - pleaded listed as among the secret cus- entry into baseball's Hall of trainer. guilty to conspiring to distrib- tomers of BALCO which in- Fame. Just before Marquez' spec- What does Armstrong's ute steroids and other PEDs. cluded the great Barry Bonds, In 2007, Jones admitted in tacular dead to the world confession about his use of Conte referred to specific holder of baseball's all time court her use of PEDs and knockout of Manny Pacquiao PEDs mean to the entire drugs as "the clear", "THG" home run record and seven lying about it. She was sen- last December 8, 2012, while sports world? and "the cream" which were ei- time MVP; Marion Jones, tenced to six months in prison, watching HBO's reality show Among other things, it ther taken orally, injected or dubbed the "fastest woman stripped of her five Olympic "24/7 Pacquiao - Marquez" on confirms the effectiveness of rubbed into the skin. While alive" and the biggest track and medals and lost all her en- TV, convicted BALCO Chair- PEDs in significantly pushing these can be detected if spe- field star in the 2000 Olympics dorsement deals. man and PEDs supplier Victor to extremes the capabilities of cialized detailed testing is in Australia and former boxing As for Mosley, the World Conte recognized Angel Her- athletes. It also means that done, they are practically unde- champion Shane Mosley, win- Boxing Council indicated that nandez and came out with the passing stringent tests does not tectable when usual standard ner of world titles in three divi they would investigate his ad- bombshell public revelation mean an athlete is clean as in testing procedures are done on Bonds pleaded guilty to the mitted drug use but probably that "Hernandez" was an as- Armstrong's case. Certain athletes. Years later, Conte also lesser charge of obstruction of lost interest as Mosley's career sumed name and that the man kinds of PEDs are unde- revealed that there are certain justice in connection with had come to an end. However, (continued on page 6) 4 haWaii filiPiNo chroNicle february 9, 2013 COVER STORY Overseas Filipinos to Convene for 2nd Global Diaspora Summit By Gregory Garcia he Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and several partner organizations are gearing up for the Second Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora, which will be held February T 25-27, 2013 in Manila, Philippines. For this year’s summit, the thropy (Lingkod sa Kapwa Organizers CFO has adopted the theme Pilipino), medical mission co- of the event “Two Years Thereafter: The ordination, tourism initiatives, have lined up Best of the Philippine Dias- and return and reintegration. a number of pora” which is in line with its The CFO and its partners also activities, in- goal to highlight the best prac- hope to promote networking cluding partic- tices in diaspora engagement among overseas Filipinos in ipation in the Attendees at Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora pose for a group photo. The and to track the progress of the different regions of the 27th anniver- first summit was held in September 2011 at the Philippine International Convention various institutional projects world and accelerate partici- sary celebra- Center in Pasay City since the launch of the Dias- pation of second and third tion of the EDSA People also resulted in the Philippines ahead of other economies in pora to Development (D2D) generation overseas Filipinos Power Revolution at the Peo- becoming one of the top re- Southeast Asia. initiative. in the country’s development. ple Power Monument in Que- mittance-receiving countries The Bangko Sentral ng Introduced during the First Expected to attend the zon City, as well as several in the world. In its most recent Pilipinas has likewise enumer- Global Summit of Filipinos in summit are members and re- workshops Migration and Development ated the many benefits of re- the Diaspora in September gional partners of the Global The Philippines has Brief, the World Bank pro- mittances. These include 2011, the D2D initiative seeks Filipino Diaspora Council emerged as one of the biggest jected the Philippines to be- bolstering private consump- to institutionalize and maxi- (GFDC), recipients of the migrant-sending countries in come the world’s third largest tion, increasing people’s sav- mize overseas Filipinos’ in- Presidential Awards for Fil- the world, thanks to the sus- recipient of remittances for ings, increasing investment in volvement in the ipino Individuals and Organi- tained and extensive migration 2012. The report noted that human capital, especially in socio-cultural and economic zations Overseas, and officers of Filipinos to foreign coun- India would rank first with re- the education and health of the development of the Philip- and members of overseas Fil- tries over the last four decades. mittances seen hitting $70 bil- beneficiaries, and expansion pines through 10 major areas ipino associations, including According to December 2010 lion this year, followed by of the middle class. of intervention, namely skills those from the US Pinoys for data from the CFO, there are China with $66 million, and Nicolas, however, also and technology transfer (Alay Good Governance (USP4GG). 9.45 million overseas Fil- then by the Philippines and noted that the social and eco- Dunong), arts and culture ex- Philippine-based speakers, re- ipinos worldwide. Nearly half Mexico with inflows esti- nomic costs of migration to change, educational exchange source persons and partici- of them, 47 percent, are per- mated to reach $24 billion some families and children left (Balik-Turo), business linkag- pants from government, manent migrants or those who each. This forecast is higher behind continue to be a chal- ing and mentoring, diaspora multi-lateral agencies, acad- sought permanent residency in than the $21.5 billion estimate lenge. investments, global legal as- eme and civil society are also their host countries; around 45 by Bankgo Sentral ng Pilip- “On one hand, the 2003 sistance, diaspora philan- attending the event. percent are temporary mi- inas for the same year. Children and Families Study grants or those who are most in the Philippines found that commonly referred to as Over- Weighing Benefits, Costs of the children of migrants are seas Filipino Workers Migration doing well or are even better (OFWs); and the remaining 8 Speaking during the Sec- off than the children of non- percent are classified as irreg- ond International Forum on migrants in terms of school ular migrants or those who Migration and Development, performance and health indi- have left the country without held in November 2012 in cators. Children of migrants going through official Guadalajara, Mexico, CFO tend to attend private schools, processes, without proper doc- Chairperson Imelda Nicolas and they are more active in uments or those whose travel said that “remittances repre- extra-curricular activities,” she documents have already ex- sent the most direct, immedi- said. pired. ate and far-reaching impact of “On the other hand, other The top 10 destination migration” because “they are a studies suggest that children countries of these overseas more constant sources of in- and adolescents left behind are Filipinos are the U.S. (33 per- come for developing coun- at greater risk for drug abuse, cent), Saudi Arabia (16 per- tries, including the teenage pregnancy, psychoso- cent), Canada (7 percent), Philippines.” cial dysfunction and criminal UAE (7 percent), Australia (4 These remittances, which behaviour,” she added, refer- percent), Malaysia (3 percent), account for 10 percent of the ring to the findings of a 2010 Japan (3 percent), the United Philippine economy, have paper published by the Euro- Kingdom (2 percent), Hong aided consumer spending and pean Union. The study ex- Kong (2 percent) and Kuwait helped the Philippine econ- plained that extended (2 percent). omy to grow by 7.1 percent in separation of families, parental This large-scale migration the third quarter of 2012, (continued on page 5) february 9, 2013 haWaii filiPiNo chroNicle 5 COVER STORY
(from page 4, OVERSEAS...) A. Speakers at the 2011 Global Summit of Filipinos in absence and increased house- the Diaspora included Harry hold burdens, can all have K. Thomas Jr., U.S. Ambassa- dor to the Philippines (top detrimental effects on family left); Atty. Loida Nicolas Lewis life. (bottom left); and CFO Chair- person Imelda Nicolas (bot- Nicolas also noted that the tom right) exodus of Filipinos out of the B. Other speakers at the First country has resulted in a Global Summit included (left “brain drain” problem. This is to right): Ms. Eileen Aparis, Atty. Rodel Rodis, Atty. Lewis, in addition to the problem of Philippine Secretary of For- deskilling, which overseas Fil- eign Affairs Albert del ipinos experience due to the Rosario, CFO Chairperson Nicolas, Ms. Aurora Cudal and fact that many of them are Atty. Ted Laguatan overqualified for the jobs they take abroad. degree of dependence on their nificant from a sustainable and such goals. It was designed to ‘brain circulation.’ We have According to a 2009 re- remittance allocation to the strategic development stand- maximize the potential devel- established programs to entice port by the Philippine Institute point that they no longer see point and from an overall opmental contributions of and encourage Filipinos of Development Studies the need to be gainfully em- poverty alleviation perspec- migrants to the home country abroad to go back to the (PIDS), 53 percent of em- ployed or they also imbibe the tive.” beyond giving those left be- Philippines and share the ployed Filipino emigrants same goal of going abroad,” This is why the CFO pro- hind with remittances to skills, knowledge and re- have tertiary education but thereby creating a culture of motes initiatives like diaspora spend. Aside from opening up sources they have acquired for only 14.5 percent are man- migration among our people. investments, which is one of investment opportunities in several development initia- agers and professionals. Tech- D2D’s key areas of interven- the home country, the CFO tives,” she said. nicians and clerks account for Making Migration a Choice tion. Part of the objectives of has laid down a comprehen- According to Nicolas, her 26.6 percent of overseas Fil- Not a Necessity this sub-program is the pro- sive menu of engagements, agency has adopted Philip- ipinos, while around 60 per- It is in such context that motion of remittance savings including arts and culture ex- pine President Benigno cent are employed as service the CFO is now encouraging and the use of these remit- change, science and technol- Aquino III’s articulation of workers, agricultural workers, overseas Filipinos to become tances in economic and social ogy transfer, diaspora the transformational frame- crafts workers, plant operators involved in the socio-cultural investments, from the micro- philanthropy, legal assistance, work of his migration-related and sales personnel. and economic development of scale of home businesses and medical missions, tourism policy as a mantra in their en- Lastly, citing a 2003 work- the Philippinment.” short-term savings to the initiatives, and return and deavors. As part of the his 16- ing paper published by the In- One of the ways overseas large-scale of remittance secu- reintegration programs. Nico- point Social Contract with the ternational Monetary Fund, Filipinos can help is by ensur- ritization by banks for big- las emphasized the impor- Filipino People, President Nicolas said that the compen- ing the productive use of re- ticket public-private tance of concentrating on Aquino previously expressed satory nature of remittances mittances through business partnership financing. such opportunities presented his desire to transform the present a moral hazard or de- investments to reduce the de- The CFO has also estab- by the migration phenomenon Philippine government from pendency syndrome that could pendency of those left behind lished a project called instead of just looking at its one that treats its people as an prove detrimental to the coun- on the income of those abroad. Balinkbayan (Business Advi- negative aspects. export commodity and as a try’s economic growth as Nicolas noted that this is im- sory Link para sa Bayan), “While migration of means to earn foreign ex- some recipients tend to reduce portant because, “while it is which aims to synergize gov- highly skilled workers is often change to one that creates their participation in produc- good from a macro-economic ernment programs that en- viewed as brain drain or a jobs at home. The president tive endeavors. standpoint to have families courage investments from drain of talents and humans re- said this is necessary so that This mirrors the findings spend their remittance on con- Filipinos abroad, especially sources, we at the government working abroad will be a of a study by the Scalibrini spicuous consumption — like those intended for the agri- would like to turn this problem choice for Filipinos rather (continued on page
OPINION (from page 3, DID DRUGS...) sult of natural training. Roach's trymen. boat?" seems to be the atti- was formerly known as "Angel ily avoided detection. Sub- comment: "I'll kiss his ass if it Or course, Marquez and tude. 'Memo' Heredia" - a user and stances like the human growth is." Marquez so far has kept his his camp understandably deny Bovine dung! Greed supplier of PEDs to elite ath- hormone and the blood pants up. these doping allegations. should not be the primary letes. booster erythropoietin or In their three previous However, he and his trainer polestar and mantra of the In 2008, in the US govern- EPO, are still virtually impos- fights, Pacquiao took Marquez' should welcome investigations movers and shakers in the ment's case against Olympics sible to detect, and its still best punches and not once did to clear the air of these accu- sweet science world. They track coach Trevor Howard, in easy to use testosterone with Marquez knock him down. In sations of cheating. owe it to the fans, the boxers order to avoid prosecution, fast acting creams, he said. this last fight, Marquez showed Not only is it obvious and the sport to at least have Angel agreed to testify for fed- 'You combine all these things - unusual power first knocking cheating to use PEDs in any fair fights and reasonable pro- eral prosecutors. He revealed boom! - you get amazing re- down Pacquiao in the third sport, but in boxing and other tection of life and limb for the that he supplied PEDs to Mar- sults.' Mr. Heredia said." round with a powerful hard martial arts sports, it's deadly gladiators who are engaged in ion Jones and other star athletes One report also indicated right on the face and then in the dangerous and criminal to do an already dangerous sport. in various sports. that he had created about 20 sixth, knocked Pacquiao cold so. It can result in death, brain In the case of cycling, the During the trial, a New different PEDs which he with a frightful monster right damage, blindness or other se- situation was similar. Despite York Times article profiled claimed are undetectable. on the jaw. The Pacman rious injuries to boxers. heightened suspicions of him: A 2009 German documen- crushed to the canvas face But PEDs testing in box- PEDs use by Armstrong and "Mr. Heredia, a former tary downloadable in YouTube down unconscious for a scary ing is among the most lax in other cyclists, the governing Mexican national discus cham- shows Angel injecting himself two to three minutes. A lesser sporting events. Standard uni- International Cycling Union pion, is a secretive figure on the with a PED and telling the conditioned fighter could very form testing for PEDs are not appeared not to be taking af- track circuit who describes viewers how easy it is to get well have died from that Hulk even required for major box- firmative action to correct the himself as a chemist, scientist these drugs in Mexico. punch. ing events. Strict testing for situation. In fact they were and nutritionist...He said he Even the famed Freddie PEDs has to be included in the party to constant general de- used family connections to Roach, iconic trainer of Manny Was Marquez fueled by contract between two fighters nials that PEDs were involved pharmacies and labs in Mexico Pacquiao, doubted that the PEDs in his last fight with to make it happen. In the case in their sport. Too much to help his business. For years, new bulked up chiseled body Pacquiao? of Pacquiao-Marquez 4, no money was involved from Mr. Heredia said, he helped the 39 year old Marquez Maybe yes. Maybe no. Vi- pre-fight testing was even sponsors, advertisers and other clients flout the rules and eas- brought to the ring - was the re- sual indicators certainly point done for both fighters. sources to risk changes. to that direction. Various arti- One would think that the It took the US Anti Dop- cles in the electronic and gods of boxing such as the ing Agency (USADA) and the printed media suggest that this managers, trainers, promoters, World Anti-Doping Agency may be the case especially state boxing commissioners, (WADA) to seriously investi- with PEDs expert Angel in federal officials and the boxers gate drug use by cyclists that Marquez' corner. According themselves - ought to recog- helped lead to Armstrong's to TV boxing commentator nize that they bear a heavy shocking confession of his use Jim Lampley, after the Pac- moral responsibility in pre- of PEDs to win an unprece- quiao-Marquez fight, Mexican venting death or permanent dented seven Tour de France boxing great Erik Morales brain and other serious dam- titles. tweeted the comment: "The ages to boxers by establishing In the case of the U.S. Mexican pharmacy was bet- uniform stricter testing proto- boxing world, it is high time ter." - and then deleted this, cols for PEDs - but they don't. for state and federal officials probably concerned about "As long as the money is to step in and seriously inves- being criticized by his coun- very good, why rock the (continued on page 7) february 9, 2013 haWaii filiPiNo chroNicle 7 IMMIGRATION GUIDE Is Jean Valjean of Les Miserables turned she was stopped at the Inadmissible or Deportable? airport and placed in removal involving moral turpitude charged with a lesser offense register. She was charged with proceedings for having been (CIMT) under the immigra- that was not a ground for de- theft. Why did not her lawyer convicted of a crime involving tion laws and is a ground for portation. The student was negotiate a plea deal for a moral turpitude. We were By Atty. Emmanuel inadmissibility under Section lesser offense that was not de- asked to represent her. We Samonte Tipon given probation and not de- 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(1) or deporta- ported. His lawyer was my portable? At her subsequent asked for relief under Section uring the miser- bility under Section son, Noel Tipon. deportation hearing, her 212(h). We established that able days of 237(a)(2)(A)(i). We read about a Filipino lawyer reportedly told her that she and her USC child would World War II, Inspector Javert who had who worked as a cashier at a she had no chance. She asked suffer extreme hardship if she whenever my fa- hounded Valjean for the rest of department store in Las Vegas. for a recess to go to the rest- was deported, whether she D ther was home in his life after he had committed He stole about $200 worth of room. She never returned. The took the child with her or left the evening, he the offense said: The law does merchandise and pleaded Judge ordered her deportation the child in the U.S. The Im- would read several pages of not permit me to be merciful. guilty. Why his lawyer did not in absentia. Years later she was migration Judge granted relief Les Miserables which was That is not necessarily true negotiate a plea deal for a found, jailed, and deported. and she was not deported. written in French (which he under the immigration laws lesser offense in the criminal Why did not the lawyer invoke had learned when he was a because there are certain ex- case was not explained. At his one of the reliefs available like (atty. tiPoN has a Master of student at De Paul University ceptions and there is some re- deportation hearing, his de- cancellation of removal or Laws degree from Yale Law School in Chicago) and then narrate to lief available allowing the fense was that he was an Section 212(h)? If there was and a Bachelor of Laws degree us what he had read. It was a judge to exercise his discre- American citizen because his no relief available, why did from the University of the Philip- fascinating story. When Les tion. parents were born in the not the lawyer tell her imme- pines. Office: 800 Bethel St., Suite Miserables was shown in For instance, there was a Philippines before America diately so that she would not 402, Honolulu, HI 96813. Tel. (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: filam- Hawaii during the Christmas foreign student (not Filipino) granted independence on July have had to spend money to [email protected]. 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Jean Valjean be admissible if lawyer who is skilled in crim- from Kauai he were seeking entry to the inal law and immigration law who worked U.S. or deportable if he was knew that the student would as a cashier at living in the U.S., considering be deportable if convicted. He one of the that he stole a loaf of bread? talked to the owner and agreed biggest retail- That depends on the total- to pay the value of the sand- ers in the ity of the circumstances and wich. He negotiated a plea country. She the skill of the lawyer repre- deal with the prosecutor took money senting him. Theft is a crime whereby the student was from the cash
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From dress: 455 Hickey Blvd., Daly City, Ca outside the U.S., call 001-719-785 94015 8 haWaii filiPiNo chroNicle february 9, 2013 FOOD & LEISURE Chef Louis Eguaras: From Manila to the US White House JOYFUL HARVEST by Joy Angelica Subido of us were interested in work- arunong akong not only because he spoke Fil- ing at Camp David. I saw it as managalog (I ipino, but also because he was an opportunity so I applied,” can understand willing to work harder than chef Louis relates. He appreci- Tagalog), so usual and cheerfully take on ates that he was highly recom- M don’t talk about the extra tasks assigned to mended by his instructors. me,” says for- him. But it wasn’t easy. “The mer White House chef Louis “My viewpoint is that if background check was very Eguaras. He recounts how, the opportunity is there, you thorough and in my case there early in his career as a chef in have to take it. You have to ab- were red flags.” He explains the United States Navy, he sorb everything you can,” he that his Filipino parentage and overheard a group of Filipino declares. “A good attitude to- the fact that he travelled ex- Navy chefs criticizing him. wards work coupled with tensively could have been a Chef Louis Eguaras was recently at the Center for Culinary Arts- Manila for a cooking demonstration and book signing. In photo are “Tignan mo yang puting yan. pleasant persistence is always disadvantage since the posi- Pilar Herbolario (CCA registrar), chef Melissa Sison (CCA programs Tatamad-tamad (Look at how important. I always volunteer. tion usually went to US-born director), chef Louis Eguaras, Susana Guerrero (CCA president), Americans who, more likely Anne Certeza-Palmares (CCA public relations manager), Dr. Veritas lazy that white guy is),” they I always smile.” Conscious of Luna (CCA & ASHA chancellor for Higher Education) scoffed. So he walked up to the fact that the Navy, among than not, lived in the United them and protested in unac- all the military branches, of- States all their lives. “But I make sure that the kitchens chefs, “Be that mentor. Be that cented Filipino,”Hindi po ako fered the best culinary training was always very honest with were secure. “We plated the leader. Look at yourself and tamad, pagod lang (I’m not (with civilian instructors from my recruiters and in the end food, switched the plates understand why you do what lazy, just tired.”). That he Le Cordon Bleu in its cooking they chose me.” Chef Louis around so no one knows you do. Skill is important but speaks fluent Filipino is not school), Louis Eguaras per- was stationed at Camp David which one goes to the presi- attitude will also help deter- surprising. His mother is Fil- sisted, paid rapt attention and Presidential Retreat from dent, and brought the glasses mine success.” ipino after all. She was once learned all he could. “There 1992-1993, working under the of water to the podium.” But From his stint in the White executive housekeeper of In- was a constant striving to White House Military Office, on ordinary days at home, he House, chef Louis Eguaras has tercontinental Hotel Manila achieve excellence and effi- before he found his way to the recalls that President Bush moved on to put up an enter- and the family lived in the ciency,” he says. “You know White House to serve United was partial to grilled meats or prise called Presidential Culi- Philippines until Louis was from the start that in the Navy States presidents George Bush fish and Texas-style cooking; nary Services that provides 13. But the chefs must have you’re expected to cook for Sr. and Bill Clinton. while it was simply hamburg- culinary classes, gourmet been pleasantly surprised that thousands of people.” What was it like cooking ers and fries for Chelsea Clin- catering and business consult- the young man with markedly That extra effort and disci- for two presidents of the ton who was a teenager at the ing services for food-related Caucasian features was a com- pline paid off. In a field of 250 United States? “I had top-se- time. ventures. He has written a patriot. And from then on, he aspirants, chef Louis was one cret clearance,” shares chef The chef singles out the book called 101 Things I was assigned extra tasks. of only two chefs who were Louis. Apart from cooking for meal he cooked for Nelson Learned in Culinary School, “They frequently said, picked to cook for then top US officials, visiting for- Mandela as the most memo- and lent his expertise in build- ‘Hoy Tisoy, halika dito!’ United States presi- eign political dignitaries rable. “That was right after he ing up culinary programs of (Come here, Mestizo!) In dent George (Russian president Boris was released from prison and various schools in the United the Navy, the kitchen is Bush Sr. Yeltsin, the Emperor of Japan, his modest demeanor was very States. controlled by the Fil- “After gradu- among others) and Hollywood striking. For me, it was surreal “Did you know that Fil- ipino chefs,” chef Louis ating in 1992, celebrities (like Arnold that he went to the kitchen to ipinos were in the White recalls. He muses that military re- Schwarzenegger, Bruce exchange pleasantries and House from as far back as his superiors called cruiters came Willis, etc.), he tells us that shake everybody’s hand. Nixon’s presidency?” he asks on him con- and asked if part of the job was to be part Other White House guests us as we end our interview. s t a n t l y a n y of the advance team of Secret rarely did the same.” “Just like the Americans have Service agents during presi- Humility is one trait that played roles in Philippine his- dential trips abroad. chef Louis values greatly, es- tory, Filipinos are part of US His job pecially in his profession, “It history.” With a bucket list that was to is true that you can say that in includes writing a book about our line of work the most im- Filipinos in the White House, portant ingredient is the chef chef Louis Eguaras has truly because he is the ingredient come a long way from the kid that changes things just a little who first learned how to cook bit. But in this industry it is Filipino-style sweet spaghetti important that you remain in the kitchen of his family’s humble regardless of your M a n d a l u y o n g h o m e . stature.” He encourages other (www.philstar.com)
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pensated under the compensa- Marcos: HR Funds Not Our Concern tion bill. Selda chairman Marie by Paolo Romero nized by the Bantayog ng mga Philippines on Dec. 10, 1997 Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 Hilao-Enriquez said members Bayani Foundation on the by the Swiss Federal Supreme of the class of almost 10,000 ANILA, Philip- same conclusive presumption Court and forfeited in favor of human rights victims that were pines - As far as the that they are all human rights the Philippine government as awarded $2 billion in compen- M Marcoses are con- victims. Marcos ill-gotten wealth by satory damages by a US cerned, they are no longer in- Marcos said he has inhib- the Philippine Supreme Court Hawaii district court in 1992 terested in the funds ited himself from the issue a on July 15, 2003. would still seek compensation confiscated from them by the long time ago, saying he could Colmenares said there will under the new law. government, which can now never be objective about it. be two groups of claimants for Enriquez criticized Presi- use the money for whatever Marcos said he has no idea compensation: first, the group dential Commission on Good purpose it sees fit. if the money would be put to composed of 9,539 victims Government (PCGG) chair- Sen. Bongbong Marcos This was the reaction of good use and he would leave who won in the Hawaii class man Andres Bautista for say- Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to it up to the government and cessfully secured a final and action suit against the Mar- ing the members of the class the ratification by Congress of the claimants to settle. executory judgment in the US coses, and second, the individ- should give up their claim the bill that would compensate For Vice President Jejo- Federal District Court of Hon- uals not included in the suit. under the $2-billion award if human rights victims during mar Binay, the compensation olulu are accorded conclusive Colmenares said claimants they get compensation under the regime of his father and for human rights victims is presumption as victims will be screened using a point the new law. namesake. long overdue. claimants even as the Human system to determine the “We are exasperated, dis- “As I keep explaining, this “It was about time that Rights Victims’ Claims Board amount that each victim or appointed and angry at such is an issue between the human they were given justice. It is has the inherent power to de- their kin will receive, with malicious and irresponsible rights claimants and the gov- long overdue and I’glad that it termine the extent of the those tortured or killed getting statements made by PCGG ernment. It involved the Mar- was passed under the adminis- human rights violations and a higher compensation than chair Andres Bautista. Why cos family and my father’s tration of President the amount of reparation those harassed or economi- should we give up the claims estate but it is no longer the Aquino,”said Binay, a human which may be granted to each cally disadvantaged. when the award is based on case,” Marcos told Senate re- rights lawyer who was de- claimant. The board will have only the judgment that the Marcos porters Senate yesterday. tained shortly after the late The victimss recognized two years to finish the com- dictatorship is guilty of crimes “It has nothing to do with strongman Marcos declared by the Bantayog ng mga pensation process, he said. against humanity, and there- us at this point anymore be- martial law in September Bayani Foundation are also fore the Marcoses are account- cause the judgments have been 1972. entitled to conclusive pre- Would Still Claim able for the human rights made against us and our posi- Binay said the bills’pas- sumption. The human rights group violations committed under tion has been very clear: the sage showed the common Principal funding shall Selda (Samahan ng Ex-De- their reign?”Enriquez said. government has confiscated commitment of the govern- come from the P10 billion, tainees Laban sa Detensyon at Enriquez pointed out the the assets so it’up to the gov- ment to uphold human rights. plus accrued interests, which Aresto) said they would still Hawaii court judgment was ernment to now dispose of “For those of us who were is part of the funds transferred pursue the settlement of their f i n a l a n d e x e c u t o r y . them as they see fit,”he added. jailed during martial law, and to the government of the claim even if they get com- (www.philstar.com) The Senate and the House for those who were tortured of Representatives ratified the and subjected to indignities, bicameral conference commit- it’not about the actual com- Phl on Red Alert for SKorea's tee report on the human rights pensation but the recognition Samar, all the way up to compensation bill on Monday, that the rights of an individual Rocket Launch Caraga region. paving the way for President were violated by a regime,”he from www.philstar.com South Korea will launch Aquino’signing it into law. said. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 Wednesday the Korea Space A total of P10 billion, ex- Launch Vehicle-1 (KSLV-1) cluding interest earned, which Half A Million Each ANILA, Philip- also known as Naro. This is was part of the $625 million Bayan Muna Rep. Neri pines (Xinhua) - the third time that the country recovered by the government Colmenares said thousands of M Officials are on red will attempt a rocket launch from the Swiss bank accounts human rights victims will re- alert starting today for the pos- and secure its place in elite of the Marcoses in 2004, was ceive as much as P500,000 sible launch of South Korea's club of global space powers set aside for the compensation each once the bill is signed rocket that will put a satellite that includes China, Japan and of victims of human rights vi- into law. into orbit. India. olations during the Marcos “It is beyond compensa- National Disaster Risk Re- rector Benito Ramos said they Ramos said the same pre- regime. tion but reparation and recog- duction and Management are going to enforce a no sail, cautions were done when The balance of the recov- nition for the human rights Council has enforced a ban on no fly and no fishing zone pol- Democratic People's Republic ered funds would be used for victims during martial law. It sailing, flying and fishing in icy on areas about 540 kilo- of Korea launched a rocket the Comprehensive Agrarian is not a big sum of money now several eastern Philippine meters east of Camarines into the orbit last December. Reform Program (CARP) as but this will be a big help to areas where the rocket may Norte, Camarines Sur, Catand- No untoward incident hap- mandated by law. the victims who are now old,” pass over. uanes, Albay, Sorsogon, pened during that launch. Under the bill, a Human Colmenares told dzMM radio. NDRRMC Executive Di- Northern Samar, Eastern Rights Claim Board would be Colmenares noted the bill created to go over the claims seeks to grant reparation of the various human rights and/or recognition to the vic- victims. tims during the regime of Mar- The bill provides all cos covering the period from claimants in the class suit and Sept. 21, 1972 to Feb. 25, direct action plaintiffs in 1986. Hawaii, and all victims recog- The claimants who suc- 10 haWaii filiPiNo chroNicle february 9, 2013 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS State Reaches Settlement was shared by Gov. Aber- with HECO crombie. ov. Neil Abercrombie “With high oil prices recently announced a driving up electricity and G settlement between other costs, we have to take the State and Hawaiian Elec- action to help Hawaii’s tric Company, Inc. (HECO) families and businesses that will result in the with- who are struggling to make drawal of a rate increase re- ends meet,” Abercrombie quest for Hawaii Island and a says. “While this settlement Gov. Neil Abercrombie significant reduction in tax- will help in the short-term, payer dollars requested to cover project we remain committed to pursuing long- costs. term solutions toward clean energy al- The formal settlement is subject to ternatives.” approval by the Public Utilities Com- As part of the settlement, HELCO mission (PUC). Filed with the PUC on will withdraw its request for a 4.2 per- January 28, 2013, the deal outlines an cent or $19.8 million rate increase in agreement between the State Department 2013. HECO and its subsidiaries will of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Di- also reduce by $40 million the amount vision of Consumer Advocacy (DCA) being sought for improvements to two and HECO, including its subsidiaries, major projects—the 110-megawatt bio- Maui Electric Co., Ltd. (MECO) and fuel generating station at Campbell In- Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. dustrial Park and a new customer (HELCO), which serve Maui County information system. and Hawaii Island, respectively. HECO will also delay filing a 2014 DCA Executive Director Jeffrey Ono rate case that was originally scheduled says the settlement will benefit con- to be filed this year under the current sumers and help reduce the ever-increas- regulatory framework for reviewing its ing cost of electricity—a sentiment that rates. FilCom to Host Citizenship held on consecutive Saturdays and costs Course $25. Those who complete the course will he Filipino Community Center be awarded a certificate of completion. (FilCom) will host “Citizenship Prior to the workshop from 9 am to T Course: How to Become a U.S. 10 am, staff from U.S. Citizenship & Citizen” from February 2, 2013 to March Immigration Services (USCIS) will be 2, 2013 from 10 am to 12 noon. present to assist attendees with immi- The citizenship course is sponsored gration or passport questions. by FilCom and the Hawaii Immigrant To register or for more details, Justice Center at Legal Aid Society of please call FilCom680-0451 or send an Hawaii. It consists of five classes to be email to: [email protected]. PICTORIAL NEWS
Honolulu Councilmembers Ron Menor and Kymberly Marcos Pine pres- ent an honorary certificate to HFD’s Capt. Glenn Kuwamura at the grand- opening ceremony held January 29th for the City’s new Ewa Beach fire station. Located at 91-995 Kaileolea Drive in Ocean Pointe, the ultra-mod- ern, $6.1 million, 1-story station has 12,300 square feet and will house one engine company with an assigned crew of five firefighters. february 9, 2013 haWaii filiPiNo chroNicle 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS people’s initiative which the CBCP Supports People’s Initiative to Pass Constitution provides,” the CBCP said. Anti-Dynasty Bill It added that the Catholic Palma said lack of time Church believes that “political during the plenary assembly by Evelyn Macairan among the problems the coun- authority exists for the com- prevented them from finaliz- Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 try is facing. mon good” and “should not be ing their plans for a people’s ANILA, Philip- CBCP president Cebu exercised for the sake of pri- initiative. pines - The Archbishop Jose Palma said vate and family interests.” “We just raised the issue Catholic Bishops’ they denounce the continued Political dynasties breed and let the people think about M Archbishop Jose Palma Conference of the Philippines existence of political dynasties corruption and inhibit general it,” he said. (CBCP) supports efforts for a and the delay in the passage of tude. We are aggrieved that access to political power, On the latest Social people’s initiative to put an a law that prohibits them. lawmakers themselves defy which is a fundamental mark Weather Stations survey, end to political dynasties. “As monopolies in busi- the supreme law of the land by of democracy, it added. which showed that senatorial In a four-page pastoral ness, monopolies in politics not following the mandate of “If Congress is unwilling candidates from political dy- statement issued after its 106th limit the entry that can bring in our Constitution given 26 to act on this, we support ini- nasties are leading the race, Plenary Assembly, the CBCP new ideas and offer better years ago to make an enabling tiatives by the lay faithful to Palma said surveys sometimes listed “the widening practice services. Political dynasties law to ban political dynasties,” pass an enabling law against m e r e l y s e t a t r e n d . of political dynasties” as breed corruption and inepti- said the CBCP. political dynasties through the (www.philstar.com)
On the part of the Presi- He said a courtesy call US Lawmakers Back Phl Action to dent, Lacierda said Aquino would normally not go into thanked the congressional del- details. Bring Sea Row Before UN egation and Royce in particu- “It’s more of a discussion by Airea Calica “A strong support from a on Tuesday, the country expe- lar for co-sponsoring the on certain things and primarily Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 country like the US and also rienced a 72nd index high at SAVE Act. this is a congressional delega- Lacierda said there was a tion on trade so they’re dis- ANILA, Philip- from any nation which has an the Philippine Stock Ex- commitment to push the cussing business opportunities pines - American interest in the freedom of nav- change. SAVE Act, which would with the Philippines,” Laci- lawmakers have igation in the West Philippine “That’s the 72nd in our ad- M “grant duty-free treatment, erda said. expressed support for the Sea or in the South China Sea, ministration, in the adminis- subject to specified conditions, Daly City Mayor Ray- Philippine action to bring the to a larger extent, is certainly tration of President Aquino, to certain apparel wholly as- mond Buenaventura also paid West Philippine Sea dispute welcome to the Philippines,” and I think the 11th in 2013 sembled in the United States a courtesy call and Aquino with China before the United he added. PSEI,” Lacierda said. or the Philippines, or both” to shared the reforms being un- Nations for arbitration. Defense Secretary Voltaire “So they’re very bullish revive the country’s ailing gar- dertaken by government. Presidential spokesman Gazmin said the decision to about the economy. Congress- ments industry. “So it was a very fruitful Edwin Lacierda said the dele- bring the country’s territorial man Buchanan of Florida was, “(There were) no specifics discussion. The President also gation from the US Congress row with China for arbitration in fact, mentioning that we at all but, as usual, there is a received the key of Daly City. led by Representatives Ed before the UN only proved should have more opportuni- legislative process that has to Overall, we had a very good Royce of California, Tom before the world that as a na- ties to explore – business op- be performed. So they are in courtesy call by these two del- Marino of Pennsylvania, Ver- tion, the Philippines can stand portunities, investments that the thick of sponsoring, egations,” Lacierda said. non Buchanan of Florida, Matt on its own against a bigger ad- we can look into – and he was they’re in the thick of defend- Aquino also received Salmon of Arizona and Eliot versary. very gung-ho, bullish about ing the SAVE Act. We hope to World Maritime University Engel of the 16th District of As reported by Japanese having more extensive busi- hear good news on that front,” president Bjrn Kjerfve at New York met with President media, the Philippines has re- ness relations with the Philip- Lacierda said. Malacañang. (www.philstar.com) Aquino yesterday. portedly deployed more troops pines,” Lacierda said. “No details. No particular on five islets, two sand bars “They were talking about discussion on what (Foreign and two reefs that it claims in business opportunities... to Secretary Albert del Rosario) the disputed Spratly islands to strengthen their economic ties briefed the congressional dele- bolster its military presence in with the Philippines and to ex- gation on. It was merely a the region. plore more opportunities here, statement of support on the But an official of the mili- that’s been the emphasis of our Philippines’ approach to refer tary’s Western Command discussion. After the meeting the whole matter to the arbitral (Wescom), however, said the with the President, this partic- tribunal,” he said. deployment of additional ular congressional delegation Asked what the President troops was simply a routine was to have lunch with the told the congressional delega- troop rotation. economic cluster team,” Laci- tion, Lacierda said Aquino pri- “What we did was the erda said. Lacierda said the marily explained the reasons usual case of troop rotation. visit was a good development “why we are going through the Those who were assigned as the American congressmen arbitral tribunal and also the there were pulled out after were Philippine enthusiasts. discussions on what steps we their tour and were replaced “As you know, Congress- have taken, in fact, the policy by another group of soldiers,” man Ed Royce co-sponsored of de-escalation.” “The Presi- the official said. the Save Our Industries Act or dent enumerated how we tried the SAVE Act. During the to deescalate the tension in our Bullish courtesy call, a number of dispute with China but it did Aquino, on the other hand, them expressed their appreci- not seem to be reciprocated by discussed the Philippine econ- ation for the warm hospitality our Chinese friends,” Lacierda omy and mentioned to the vis- that we Filipinos extended to said. iting American lawmakers that their visit,” Lacierda said. 12 haWaii filiPiNo chroNicle february 9, 2013 NEWS FEATURE Revisiting the World's Oldest
by Jovan Cerda Binondo is a witness to some of the street corners, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 the Philippines' colorful past, leading people into restau- ANILA, Philip- which includes the Chinese rants that offer affordable yet pines - It's con- uprising, the brief British in- satisfying meals. Some shops sidered the vasion, the Philippine Revo- play traditional Chinese oldest China- lution and World War II. music, while some seek at- M town in the It also served as home to tention with actual drum world, estab- famous Filipino-Chinese fig- beats. lished in 1594 by the Spanish ures, like philanthropist In 2012, Cable News Net- colonizers to control Chinese Roman Ongpin, who sup- work's CNNGo website immigrants in the Philippines. ported the Philippine Revolu- (CNN Travel) included Bi- But more than 400 years later, tion, and San Lorenzo Ruiz, nondo in its list of the world's Binondo still stands as an in- the first Filipino saint. best Chinatowns, alongside delible symbol of Chinese in- Today, Binondo is a those in Havana, Kolkata, fluence in the country. bustling community of Fil- Bangkok, Johannesburg, Mel- Known as a commercial ipino-Chinese businessmen, bourne, Vancouver, San Fran- district at the heart of Manila, immigrants, and local and cisco and London. Binondo typifies a small Chi- foreign tourists. Umbrella- In time for the Chinese nese community, complete covered movable stalls deco- New Year, philstar.com tours with business centers, restau- rate the streets with fruits, world-famous Binondo and rants, apothecaries, food stalls delicacies and feng shui takes you to some of this Chi- and local feng shui shops, items on display. The wafting natown's must-go and must- among others. aroma of cooked noodles fills see places. (www.philstar.com) PHILIPPINE NEWS Drilon argued that it was LP to Field Mar for President in 2016 – Drilon not too early to prepare for the 2016 polls, considering that by Marvin Sy cept an official nomination. added. at the start of the campaign pe- UNA has started its own Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 “I do not know exactly In a text message to The riod for the 2010 elections. He preparations, starting with this ANILA, Philip- what is on his mind but he said STAR, Roxas expressed sur- eventually gave way to then year’s elections. pines - Three years he has not yet decided and I as- prise at Drilon’s revelation and senator Benigno Aquino III Drilon said there’s no way M before the country sume he has not yet decided said he is at the moment fo- following widespread clamor UNA can hide the fact that it’s elects a new president, the rul- because he wants to concen- cused on his job as DILG for the latter to run for presi- an opposition party intent on ing Liberal Party (LP) is field- trate on his job as DILG (sec- chief. dent after the death of his making the President a “lame ing Interior and Local retary) and doesn’t want his “I was surprised. Maybe mother, former President Cory duck” in his last three years in Government Secretary decisions to be influenced by it’s his plan or projection. But Aquino. office.He cited the statement Manuel Roxas II as its standard 2016 at this point,” said Drilon, I’m busy with my job fighting Roxas ended up running issued by the President that bearer. vice chairman of the LP. criminality so it’s not on my for vice president alongside those in the LP coalition for Sen. Franklin Drilon said “Insofar as the LP is con- mind,” Roxas said in Filipino. Aquino but lost to then Makati 2013, dubbed as Team Pinoy, this was the consensus in the cerned, insofar as I am con- It was the second time that City mayor Jejomar Binay. He are his allies and that the peo- LP but admitted that Roxas has cerned, we believe that he is Roxas had been declared LP is likely to face off with Binay ple should be wary of pre- not yet decided if he would ac- best qualified for 2016,” he bet for president. The first was in 2016 if he accepts the LP tenders. nomination. During an interview over “We are preparing by ANC, UNA secretary-general means of following the and Navotas Rep. Tobias matuwid na daan (straight Tiangco took a swipe at the path). That is our preparation straight path policy of the ad- because it is all about good ministration. He said that UNA governance. That is the advo- is offering a magandang daan cacy of LP, of which the Pres- (beautiful path) as against the ident is the chairman,” Drilon tuwid na daan of the adminis- said. tration, which he said could Since Aquino assumed the still be crooked or full of pot- presidency in 2010, Roxas has holes. held key posts in his adminis- Such statement, Drilon tration, the first being secre- said, only bolsters his argu- tary of transportation and ment that UNA should be con- communications. (continued on page 15) february 9, 2013 haWaii filiPiNo chroNicle 13 LEGAL NOTES Waiver of Joint Filing Requirement The alien spouse can present a When Divorce Is Pending divorce decree, if already spouses with the USCIS, along titioning spouse refuses to sign spouse to submit a copy of the available at that time, or ask for with evidence of their valid the joint petition? The USCIS final divorce decree. continuance from the judge marriage, within 90 days of the has clarified how it adjudicates Note that the alien spouse until the divorce is final. By Reuben S. Seguritan second anniversary of the alien I-751 petitions if the marriage must still establish eligibility On the other hand, if the marriage that is spouse’s green card. has not been terminated but the for the waiver by submitting petitioning spouse consents to less than two If the marriage does not spouses are legally separated or evidence of a good faith mar- sign the I-751 petition but a di- years old when last even for a period of two have initiated divorce or annul- riage. This includes proof of vorce or annulment proceeding the alien spouse years and the I-751 is not ment proceedings. joint ownership of property, is already pending, the alien receives a green signed by both spouses, the If the divorce or annulment such as a deed with both spouse will receive an RFE A card results in law allows the alien spouse to proceeding is still pending, the spouses’ names; joint tenancy, giving him/her 87 days to sub- conditional permanent resi- file a waiver of the joint filing alien spouse can file the I-751 such as a lease agreement nam- mit the divorce decree and to dence for that spouse for a pe- requirement, which is also and request a waiver of the ing the spouses as tenants; and request that the joint petition be riod of two years. Conditional made on the I-751. The spouse joint filing requirement. The commingling of finances, such treated as a waiver petition. residents and permanent resi- can seek a waiver if the mar- adjudicator will issue a Re- as income tax returns, bank This allows the alien spouse to dents have the same rights and riage was entered into in good quest for Evidence (RFE) and statements, credit card bills and request a waiver without hav- restrictions under the law, ex- faith but has been terminated give the alien spouse 87 days to utility bills with the names of ing to re-file the I-751 after the cept that conditional residents through a final divorce or an- give proof of the termination of both spouses. divorce. must have the conditions on nulment. the marriage. Usually the di- Birth certificates of chil- If the alien spouse submits their residence removed. But what if the divorce is vorce will take place during dren born to the marriage are a decree and establishes eligibil- This is done through an I- not yet final, the 90-day win- this almost three-month period, good evidence of the bona ity for the waiver, the USCIS 751 petition jointly filed by the dow is running out, and the pe- which will allow the alien fides of the marriage. Affi- will grant the waiver and re- davits of third parties, family move the conditions on the MAINLAND NEWS pictures, documentation of va- permanent residence. cations, communications ad- But if the decree is not pro- dressed to the spouses may duced, the petition will be Key U.S. House Chair Meets with also be submitted. treated just like a joint petition. If the alien spouse is eligi- The adjudicator will look for Foreign Affairs Sec. Del Rosario ble for a waiver and the di- sufficient evidence that the hilippines Foreign Af- the dynamic presence of Fil- vorce is already final, the I-751 marriage was entered in good fairs Secretary Albert F. ipino-Americans in the U.S. petition will be approved and faith and determine if an in- P del Rosario and the Royce is a long-time pro- the conditions on permanent person interview is needed. Philippine Ambassador to the ponent of closer defense coop- residence will be removed. If the adjudicator is satis- U.S. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., re- eration between the If the alien spouse cannot fied that the marriage was bona cently met with U.S. Rep. Ed Philippines and the U.S. He submit the divorce decree, or fide, he/she will approve the I- Royce, chair of the House has pushed for bilateral efforts otherwise fails to respond to 751 petition and remove the Committee on Foreign Affairs. against terrorism and has been the RFE or to establish eligi- conditions. Otherwise, the pe- During the meeting, Rep. a staunch supporter of the bility for the waiver, the I-751 tition would be denied, the Royce reiterated his commit- rules-based approach to the will be denied and the alien’s alien spouse’s conditional LPR ment to a strong alliance be- West Philippine Sea issue and conditional LPR status will be status terminated, and the case U.S. Rep. Ed Royce tween the two countries. Both the peaceful resolution of dis- terminated. is processed for issuance of a sides also noted the large pop- Ambassador Cuisia also putes within the framework of The case will then be notice to appear in removal ulation of Filipino-Americans thanked Royce for supporting international law. As chair of processed for issuance of a No- proceedings. in the U.S., particularly in the Save Our Industries Act the Subcommittee on Terror- tice to Appear in removal pro- Royce’s congressional district, (SAVE Act), a trade initiative ism, Non-proliferation and ceedings. At that stage, reubeN s. seguritaN has however, the alien spouse will been practicing law for over 30 and the common ideals of that aims to create jobs in the Trade, he convened a congres- years. For further information, you democracy that the two coun- Philippine apparel and U.S. sional hearing last year that fo- have another chance to estab- may call him at (212) 695 5281 or tries uphold. textile industries. cused on strengthening the lish eligibility for a waiver be- log on to his website at www.segu- “I don’t believe any se- “We have to keep pushing Philippine-U.S. alliance. (DFA) fore the immigration judge. ritan.com questration or budget reduc- it (the SAVE Act),” says Rep. tion would have any marked Royce. “The U.S. pivot to impact on U.S. engagement in Asia should lean towards the Asia, particularly in bolstering Philippines, the oldest and one security and military al- of the closest allies of the U.S. liances,” says Rep. Royce. in the region. The SAVE Act is “Asia represents half of the tangible evidence in trade pol- global economy. We need to icy of this pivot.” keep the peace and keep the Rep. Royce promised to shipping lines open. The su- help reinvigorate the Philip- premacy of international law pine-U.S. Friendship Cau- must be respected.” Both offi- cus—a bipartisan network of cials agreed that the U.S. pres- U.S. congressmen that works ence is a stabilizing force in for a robust bilateral partner- Asia. ship for democracy and re- Secretary del Rosario and gional security, and recognizes 14 haWaii filiPiNo chroNicle february 9, 2013 PHILIPPINE NEWS 4. San Juan Lapog Assn of Hawaii (Alice Castaneda) Tallo a Misis ti Agsasalip Para 5. Magsingal Assn of Hawaii • Davelyn Ancheta Quijano, (Armi Farinas) iti Mrs. ISAH 2013 corresponding secretary 6. Vigan Association of • Rose Sabangan, tesorera pakidanggayan iti sibubukel jano, Sinait (2008-agdama). Hawaii (Tessie Aganon) •Tessie F. Aganon, katulongan nga steering committee ti Paset ti mission ti free 7. Santanians of Hawaii a tesorera dakkel a suporta ti komunidad medical consultation, minor (Roger Ojerio) • Alice Castaneda, assistant ILOKO daytoy a pasken, ti programa surgery promotion of educa- 8 Santiagenians of Hawaii auditor By Amado I. Yoro ken pangrabii. tion or the Educational (Maria White) Olympiad, arts, and culture, • PRO: Bernadette Fajardo, 9. Candonians of Hawaii Antonio Ipalari gpapadada nga Tema: Cultural Tradition pannakaangay ti Ilocos Sur (Dr. Ignacio Torres) • Sergeants-at-arms: Art annak ti Ilocos for Homeland Mission Idol; GILAS, educational 10. Annak Ti Caoayan 2002 Abinsay, Augusto “Gus” Sur dagiti man- Kinuna ni Danny Villaruz, extravaganza , spelling bee (Jenny Quezon) Concepcion, Cesar Fa- gibagi iti presidente ti ISAH: Iti uppat a contests, sports, ken dadduma. 11. Narvacaneos of Hawaii jardo, Al Sabangan, Paul bukodda nga ili a daras ti Ilocos Homecoming Saan la a ti probinsia ti (Louie Funtanilla) Taong A n a g g a p u a n . and Medical Mission a nan- Ilocos Sur kadagiti masnop 12. Sta. Marians of Hawaii • Mamagbaga: Felipe P. Venus I. Mangrubang, Sinait; grugi idi Disiembre 2005, ken nga ili kas ti Sinait, Cabugao, (Iluminada Directo) Abinsay, Jr., Ben Cabreros, Marylou Natividad, Vigan; simmaruno a Disiembre iti Magsingal, Vigan, Candon, 13. Hawaii-Tagudinians Asso- Romy Cachola, Pio Enrico, ken Evangeline Burcena, 2007, 2009 ken 2011, nakatu- Santiago, Banayoyo ti nagser- ciation (Edgar Fernandez) Louie Funtanilla, Al Sa- Santa. Kayatda ti makitinnu- longen ti ISAH iti aganay a biandan ngem nagpaayda pay bangan, Charlie Y. Sonido, long iti pannakaurnos ti pondo 45,000 indigent’s patients. Iti iti Bacarra, Pasuquin iti Norte, Dagiti napalabas ken ag- MD, Carlito Soria, Ignacio a maipaay iti sumaruno a Disembre 2009 ken 2011, a Payatas ken Quezon City. dama nga estudiante a tultu- Torres, MD, Amado I. Yoro Homecoming and Medical nakidanggayan ti Titans USA Maysa ti ISAH kadagiti longan ti ISAH babaen iti Mission, ti kada dua a tawen Foundation, The Etrata Sr. & kaaktibuan iti sakup ti Scholarship program: Joe Dar, Dagiti Unit organizations a nga isayangkat ti Ilocos Surian Maria Etrata Foundation, the OFCC/UFCH, ken iti sakup ti Emeline Bacani, Kristen kameng ti ISAH ken presi- Association of Hawaii Bayanihan Clinic Without komunidad. Slogan: Working Butac, Ashton Queja, Marie dente tunggal gunglo: [ISAH]. Walls, the Friends of the Fil- Together To Rebuild Our Pineda, Gerald Rojo II, 1. Annak ti Sinait Iti Hawaii Maangay ti Mrs. ISAH ipino Community ken dad- Communities Our Homeland Nathan Serdenia, Yvette (Antonio Ipalari) 2013 popularity contest iti duma nga esponsor; kadagiti Butac, John Carl Ipalari, Jake 2. Sinait National High Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, sumurok a limapulo a kameng Dagiti opisial ken mamag- Sumibcay, Ryan Sumibcay, School Alumni Associa- 2500 Kuhio Avenue, Waikiki ti medical team, bin-ig a vol- baga: Michael Paeste, Raquel Rich tion of Hawaii (Davelyn Beach, HI 96815, Prince unteers nga impanguluan ni • Danny Villaruz, presidente Raquel, Rodjhane Navarrete, Quijano) Kuhio Ballroom intono Marso Dr. Charlie Sonido ken dati a • Maria Etrata, umuna a bise Margaret Jeanne Mangrubang, 3. Cabugao Sons & Daugh- 9, 2013. representante Jun Abinsay. • E s t r e l l a P a d a Ta o n g , Kendrick Go, Kriezl Mae ters Association of Hawaii Yawis kadakayo da Dave- Napalabas a Mrs. Ilocos maikadua a bise Urban, Michael Alexander (Mercedes Sonico) lyn Ancheta Quijano ti Event Surians: Nancy Clemente Luat, • Loida Alimboyoguen Ya- Sonson. Chair, General Chair ni Danny Cabugao (2003); Elena Puesta, mamoto, recording secre- Villaruz, ISAH President, Santa (2006); Davelyn Qui- tary
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PHILIPPINE NEWS (from page 12, LP TO FIELD...) looking at. We’ve passed three sidered an opposition party. candidates. These are the people I years wherein reforms have been “We are conscious of that. The trust to forge ahead with my re- instituted,” he said. President is conscious of that and forms, so these are the people that I Lacierda could not say who we draw the line. We will not be a ask you to vote for. That’s very shouldered the ads for the LP bets, lame duck. We will have the major- clear, that’s Team Pinoy,” Lacierda but clarified that no government ity of the people with us because we said. funds would be spent. still have reforms to do,” Drilon said “The opposition, if you notice, “I can categorically tell you that in the same television interview. has been trying to say that they put we are not using government funds “Let’s call a spade a spade. You a qualifier. It’s called constructive for this political campaign,” he said. want to make a lame duck adminis- opposition but we’ve heard any- Lacierda lamented that UNA tration so when the time comes that thing but constructive from them,” had been hitting administration pro- the endorsement of the President is he said. grams like the conditional cash not given to you, it would mean Lacierda said UNA’s style was transfer and even the President’s re- nothing to you. But that’s a chal- “confusing” because its camp was cent trip to Davos for the World lenge for us. We will show that for hitting the government but not di- Economic Forum. the next three years, we will do rectly the President. “Well, the only thing that they things correctly; we will do things “So they would like to make have said positively is that they sup- in a manner that a decent right- sure that they don’t want to be iden- port the Philippine approach to arbi- thinking (person) will do regardless tified as against the President. But tral tribunal. Of course, it’s a of politics,” he added. the President has already made it no-brainer if you’re going to go clear in Team Pinoy, in the adver- against that policy. Who’s going to go No more playing safe tisement: ‘These are my senatorial against that policy?” Lacierda said. For Malacañang, battle lines (candidates). These are my people. have been drawn between the ad- This is the one that will push for my On the line spokespersons, told reporters. ministration’s slate and that of UNA reforms.’ So it is clear what kind of For his colleagues in the LP, He said Aquino would go all-out for mem- and there is no room for playing safe campaign we will employ and what President Aquino is putting his po- bers of his Team Pinoy senatorial ticket on the now that the campaign is near. UNA will do,” Lacierda said. litical capital and performance at campaign trail. “I think the first salvo of the LP “That’s why Sen. Frank Drilon stake in the May 13 midterm polls. “They are the people he has assembled, the advertisement would show what yesterday was saying: ‘Let’s call a “The coming May 13 vote is a people he can trust and rely on up to the end of kind of a campaign the LP is going spade a spade. This is the LP coali- midterm election, in which the Pres- his term in 2016,” he said. to mount,” presidential spokesman tion. These are the people from ident is putting on the line his per- Asked whether the President could trust Edwin Lacierda said when asked if UNA’. Very clear we need to have formance for the first three years of candidates of UNA who, according to its lead- they expect mudslinging. the set of people who will forge his term and his programs for the ers, are the “constructive opposition,” Quimbo “It is to clearly show you these ahead and push for my reforms in next three years,” Marikina Rep. s a i d , “ We a r e n o t s u r e o f t h a t . ” are my candidates, these are their government, and that’s what we’re Miro Quimbo, one of LP’s (www.philstar.com)