NOVEMBER 16, 2019 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 1
NOVEMBER 16, 2019
EDITORIALS FEATURE Save DACA Program New Kaua’i Film to Delve Deep or Pass the Dream and Into “The Hanapepe Massacre Promise Act Mystery
CANDID PERSPECTIVES How to Beat Hyperpartisanship —Act Like We’re on Team America Waving the Constitution 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 16, 2019
EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor he holiday season is soon to be Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Publisher & Managing Editor in full-sing starting with the fes- Happy Thanksgiving to All! Chona A. Montesines-Sonido tivities of Thanksgiving Day. Associate Editors hanksgiving is one of most Americans favorite It’s one of Americans favorite Edwin QuinaboDennis Galolo holidays for many reasons. It’s that special day holidays that began 400 years Contributing Editor that reminds us of the virtue of being grateful ago when English settlers in Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. T Layout and to not take anything for granted. It’s reason- New England celebrated with Native Ameri- Junggoi Peralta cans the harvest season. able to say that a day of giving thanks is actually Photography T needed. It serves as a lift at the tail-end of the As associate editor Edwin Quinabo writes in this issue’s cover Tim Llena year to reinvigorate us to finish the remaining months strong. story, the essence of the traditional holiday – goodwill gathering Administrative Assistant Being thankful is positive energy. with loved ones over a hearty meal – hasn’t changed much. But Lilia Capalad So what are we thankful for? instead of specifically being thankful for the harvest of the year Shalimar Pagulayan Editorial Assistant Immediately what most people think of is gratitude for as the pilgrims did centuries ago, the modern Thanksgiving is a Jim Bea Sampaga the people we love, of being loved by someone and of loving day to celebrate all things we are thankful for in our lives. Sev- Columnists someone deeply – love as a source of giving and receiving as a eral members in our community share what they are thankful for, Carlota Hufana Ader husband and wife, parents and children, friends, or any genuine their plans to celebrate this year, as well as an indelible memory of Elpidio R. Estioko relationship. Thanksgiving. Some have mentioned that while the day is joyous, Emil Guillermo Some of us could be thankful for wealth, power or even it is also bittersweet because loved ones who have passed on are no Melissa Martin, Ph.D. J.P. Orias fame; then there are others equally content with simplicity and longer here to celebrate. Mental health experts say this is common Pacita Saludes happiness -- of having wonderful meals, a place to call home, to miss the departed during the holidays. There are other reasons Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. and a job we enjoy and coworkers we get along with. for the holiday blues, but the aim with Thanksgiving is to find at Charlie Sonido, M.D. Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. What’s often overlooked as something we should appre- least something (could be simple) to be thankful for that could ciate more is our health. Having the ability to breathe, walk, help lift our spirits. It might not even be about something in our Contributing Writers Clement Bautista talk, see, think with ease comes naturally for most of us so we own personal lives. It could be being thankful for others like to our Edna Bautista, Ed.D. don’t think much of our physical well-being. Then suddenly ill- veterans or educators, or as one interviewee said, having gratitude Teresita Bernales, Ed.D. ness or old-age sets in, and ironically, we become consciously for the music she enjoys. There are many different meanings and Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. thankful for even our lesser physical abilities. expressions of Thanksgiving. There are also some unlikely things Rose Churma Serafin Colmenares Jr., Ph.D. The religious center their gratitude on God, the Creator, to be thankful for. Read about some of them in the article; as well Linda Dela Cruz and all the heavenly blessings bestowed on us and our fellow as helpful tips that could make the day more enjoyable and safe. Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand brothers and sisters. We give thanks in prayer and thank God Lastly, as part of our ongoing 25th Anniversary celebration, we’ve Amelia Jacang, M.D. Caroline Julian for being in our lives. included comments from a few of our readers who shared why Raymond Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. In Hawaii, many residents look to nature’s beauty and are they are thankful for the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle. Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. filled with thankfulness just to be living in paradise where the Also in this issue, we have a special article written by Stepha- Matthew Mettias crystal blue beaches are minutes away and when looking north, nie Castillo, an EMMY Award-winning filmmaker who is working Maita Milallos Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. our eyes are gifted with the presence of verdant green, majestic on a new television documentary called “The Hanapepe Massacre Renelaine Bontol-Pfister mountains. We are thankful for our clean water and clean air. Mystery.” On September 9, 1924 a melee broke out when Visayan Seneca Moraleda-Puguan The natural beauty we are thankful for includes God’s other striking workers battled local police hunters who were attempting to Jay Valdez, Psy.D. creatures, the multitudes of species in nature and even our do- retrieve two kidnapped Ilocano youths from the encamped strikers. Glenn Wakai Amado Yoro mesticated pets we’ve adopted as family. The fight ended with 16 Filipino workers killed, four police dep- Philippine Correspondent: To the deeply evolved among us, they believe we can be uties also died. More than a hundred Visayan sugar workers were Greg Garcia thankful for just about everything that happens – the good, the involved in the incident, along with three dozen police officers and Neighbor Island Correspondents: bad, triumphant and defeated moments. Every second of life is deputies. Some 70-plus rioters and suspected leaders were jailed and worth a second of gratitude as long as life exists. tried; no police officers or deputies faced legal action. Many strik- Big Island (Hilo and Kona) Grace LarsonDitas Udani This perspective is possible when there is complete accep- ers were deported back to the Philippines; others quickly moved to Kauai tance and our sense of gratitude is not dependent on conditions. California. There are still many unanswered questions as to what Millicent Wellington The reality is there will always be something lacking or miss- happened. Castillo’s film project hopes to shed light on this tragic Maui ing; but when we choose to accept that as a part of life and history that is largely unknown to most Filipinos. Christine Sabado focus on areas of life’s abundance instead, gratitude can easily HFC columnist Emil Guillermo gives sound in advice for Big Island Distributors flow in our daily lives. the upcoming public impeachment proceedings in his article en- Grace LarsonDitas Udani The truth is we can always find something to be thankful titled “How to Beat Hyperpartisanship—Act Like We’re on Team Kauai Distributors Amylou Aguinaldo for. The beauty of Thanksgiving is it reminds us to look at what America Waving the Constitution.” He believes the country can Nestor Aguinaldo those blessings are. And hopefully we can make it a habit to be come together after this process is over if Americans believe that Maui Distributors always thankful beyond Thanksgiving. we are on the same team. He also recommends that Filipinos be Cecille PirosRey Piros On Thanksgiving it’s not just about thinking what and why part of the process, engage in conversations, and write to their gov- Molokai Distributor we are fortunate, but expressing our appreciation to our loved ernment representatives. Maria Watanabe Oahu Distributors ones. HFC columnist Atty. Reuben Seguritan contributes “Bill Yoshimasa Kaneko Eliminating Country Cap Should Be Opposed,” an article about a Jonathan Pagulayan Thankful for 25 Years of Community Service bill in Congress which aims to eliminate the per country limitation Advertising / Marketing Director The owners and staff of the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle have for employment-based immigrants and increase the per country Chona A. Montesines-Sonido an additional reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving. The cap for family-based immigrants. He says this bill would worsen Account Executives newspaper has achieved a milestone, its 25th Anniversary. Our the already horrendous backlog and waiting time for those seeking Carlota Hufana Ader staff have been reflecting on our years of community service; employment-based immigration. JP Orias how we’ve touched people’s lives. We’ve built many friend- In mainland news, read about U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz propos- Intern ships. We’ve shed light on pressing issues, injustice. We’ve al to stop President Donald Trump’s raid of military construction Mark Lester Ranchez shared stories of success against all odds. We’ve helped to per- funds to build his southern border wall. petuate our ancestral heritage, culture and history. We’ve given We hope you enjoy the interesting and informative columns voice to the ignored and powerless. and news in this issue. We are deeply appreciative to the Filipino community for Lastly, we’d like to wish everyone a joyous and safe Happy 25 years of collaboration; to our advertisers who’ve provided Thanksgiving. For those planning to attend our 25th! Anniver- much needed financial support; to our loyal readers who’ve re- sary and Awards Gala, see you there. Until next issue, warmest ceived and helped spread our message. Aloha and Mabuhay! (continue on page 3) NOVEMBER 16, 2019 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 EDITORIALS Save the DACA Program or Pass the Dream and Promise Act
s hot an issue the rhetoric, including from Trump composition of the U.S. Sen- DACA (Deferred himself who has claimed to ate makes this highly unlikely, Action for Child- support DACA recipients in which is why Democrats must hood Arrivals) the past, GOP lawmakers have win back the Senate in 2020, program was just been blocking the Dream and along with the presidency for A two years ago, Promise Act in the Senate, and good measure. the mainstream media has have not even scheduled hear- In the meantime, DACA been irresponsibly reticent on ings on it. recipients can only hope for a updating Americans on recent In the second develop- favorable SCOTUS ruling. developments despite hun- ment, the Trump adminis- DACA immigrants are dreds of thousands of DACA tration will soon defend the working, they’re studying, con- immigrants anxiously await- President’s September 2017 About 800,000 DACA der) made from a previous tributing to the economy, and ing a resolution and thousands rescission (discontinuation) of immigrants enrolled in the administration. This last argu- paying taxes. The vast majority of their supporters continue to the DACA program in the U.S. program now must live in fear ment is viewed as compelling are outstanding contributors to rally on their behalf. Supreme Court (SCOTUS), once again of being deported and possibly be the Achilles society. The fact that they are A majority of Americans SCOTUS is finally expect- and separated from their fam- heel to end the program, legal undocumented is not a result support DACA immigrants, ed to take up the DACA case. ilies. experts believe. of choices they’ve made, hav- favoring a pathway to citi- SCOTUS will hear arguments How will SCOTUS rule? Immigrant groups are also ing been brought over at a very zenship for this special group about DACA’s legality, wheth- If SCOTUS agrees with the concerned that the new 5-4 young age by their parents. of undocumented immigrants er the Trump administration ruling of three lower federal conservative majority could The mainstream media who were brought to the Unit- acted properly in ending the court rulings (in California, bode well for Trump, especial- should bring more awareness ed States as children. program, and possibly whether New York and the District ly since two of the court’s con- of the DACA issue as devel- But the scant-to-no cov- the president has the authority of Columbia), the program servative justices have been opments unfold. A majority erage of late has kept Amer- to end DACA. should receive a favorable out- appointed by the president. of Americans are passionate icans in the dark and most Implemented in 2012 by come. Lower courts found that Remember that SCOTUS about helping these special aren’t even aware that a bill Democratic President Barack the president violated a U.S. earlier ruled in favor of the group of immigrants. sits at the U.S. Senate at this Obama, the DACA program law called the Administrative controversial Trump Travel Ethnic newspapers also very moment that could solve allowed qualified undocu- Procedure Act in seeking to Ban. That decision was split must do all they can to help the DACA crisis – if only the mented individuals who were kill DACA. The lower courts’ along ideological lines, 5-4. DACA recipients and pro-im- GOP-majority Senate would brought to the United States as ruling, was that DACA was migrant groups in this fight! take the bill up for a vote. children to receive a renewable ended “arbitrarily and capri- BEST OUTCOME SCOTUS must save the two-year period of deferred ciously.” Their decisions have The best solution is for the DACA program or the Sen- UPDATES ON DACA action from deportation and be kept DACA alive up to this Senate to pass the Dream and ate must pass the Dream and Americans should know able to have a work permit, be moment. Promise Act. But the current Promise Act. about two major updates: eligible to enroll in college and But an unfavorable SCO- First, the Democrat-con- obtain a driver’s license. TUS ruling could kill it. trolled House fulfilled their Basically what the pro- The Trump administration 2018 midterm election prom- gram did was enable recipients will argue that the program ise to DACA immigrants and to no longer live illegally in the was unconstitutional in the first their supporters by passing shadows and fear deportation. place and that it is not review- the Dream and Promise Act, Studies show many DACA re- able by the court. It will also which would expand protec- cipients have been able to ex- argue that the current president tions for DACA recipients, im- cel in college, get jobs and buy has every right to strike down mediately allow them to apply homes mainly because of the an executive order (DACA for green cards, and after five protections afforded to them was created by executive or- years with a green card, apply through DACA. for U.S. citizenship. That was until Trump got Pro-immigrant groups elected and decided to scape- and DACA supporters should goat immigrants for political know that Democrats have gain and chose as one of his been working on their behalf. anti-immigrant centerpieces to Contrary to Republican end the program.
(EDITORIAL: HAPPY...from page 2) We are thankful to our the Philippines, the Philippine many supporters in govern- Star; our like-minded organi- ment and our U.S. Congressio- zations fighting for justice on nal delegation for keeping us the Mainland such as the Asian informed of the latest in laws Americans Advancing Justice and policies; to the University and National Federation of Fil- of Hawaii and other institu- ipino American Associations. tions of higher education; to The owners and staff of the myriad civic, non-profit, the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle small business, profession- would like to wish you all a al and cultural organizations. very Happy Thanksgiving. We thank our media partner in And Mabuhay to all! 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 16, 2019 COVER STORY Thanksgiving Has Diverse Meanings and Expressions
By Edwin Quinabo merica’s most celebrated day of feasting and giving thanks is around the corner. Thanksgiving may have evolved from when it first started 400 years ago, but the practice of dining over a full buffet with family and friends over a traditional roasted turkey with popular Thanks- A giving side dishes hasn’t changed. Hawaii residents will put a local spin, adding their favorite sides to the buf- fet like sushi, noodles, poke, and lumpia. Thanksgiving is known as a day of uninhibited feasting for even the most health-conscious eaters. “Grind today, diet tomorrow,” is the local motto to live by for at least for a few hours. But for most Americans, the main purpose behind Thanksgiving centers around family and friends and recognizing all the blessings they are thankful for -- each other, good health, God’s presence, a fulfilling job, or specific mile- stones that have occurred earlier in the year like a graduation, career promo- tion, or birth of a new baby. While Thanksgiving is mostly a joyous occasion, to some it’s also a time of stress, sadness and loneliness. Mental health experts say sometimes this is nor- mal because of family separation or loss. Sadness can even be triggered solely do not have a family or even a successful year to be thankful because there is an expectation that Thanksgiving should be a happy occasion home to go to during the holi- for. She said it was a year of when it is not, for some. days. great opportunities and she is “I’m thankful for all the most thankful for the support Experts like to emphasize that there is no right or wrong way to celebrate labor and love put into a day and love of family and friends. or feel on Thanksgiving. The day is really about finding something (could be of feasting and festivities. I’m “From taking a giant step of simple) to be thankful for. very excited about the desserts moving back to Hawaii, to because they complete the fes- working for and managing a “Thanksgiving hasn’t been carols as we decorated. For us, four years ago. tive mood,” said Ravida. highly exceptional clinic, to the same since both my parents Thanksgiving marked the start She says she is thankful He said this year for passing exams for both med- passed away,” said Marline Po- of the holiday season. that she has her two children Thanksgiving his mother’s icine and nursing; all these lanco of Ewa. “I have such fond “I carry on many of the still on the islands to celebrate family will be flying in from opened doors and paved paths memories of them when we same traditions with my fam- Thanksgiving with her and her the mainland on the holiday would not have been achieved would all celebrate with a big ily and try to keep upbeat, but husband. “I know many other weekend to bid farewell to without family and friends by Thanksgiving feast, and a few there are flashes of memories parents whose children live in their beloved great grand- my side,” said Aquino. hours later, decorate our Christ- and a deep longing for the the mainland. That distance mother. “The days surround- “Just like every other mas tree and put festive lights good old days,” said Polanco, apart from my children would ing Thanksgiving might be Thanksgiving, I will be spend- along the iron gates on the la- whose last parent, her mom be very hard for me especially mournful and agonizing, but ing it surrounded by people nai. We would sing Christmas and best friend, passed away with my parents now gone.” at least we will be able to see most dear to me. It will be cel- With the recent loss of a each other and see relatives ebrated with us gathered over family member, health experts I rarely get to talk to or be a home-cooked delicious feast, say the holidays can be dif- around. I will also be having sharing the immeasurable love ficult. They say it’s ok to talk dinner with family from my and joy each one brings to the about it, express your feelings, step-father’s side. We’ll have table.” even cry. What you shouldn’t the quintessential Thanksgiv- Jim Bea Sampaga of do is to try to force yourself to ing food like turkey and ham Waikiki will be away from be happy just because it’s the alongside traditional Filipino her parents and siblings on holiday season. food,” said Ravida. Thanksgiving. They live in the They also recommend that One unique practice Rav- Philippines. She is not exactly being open to new traditions ida says his family does on sure what Thanksgiving has and changes along with keep- Thanksgiving is the secret in store for her. “My grandma ing the usual ones can help. Santa draw. After dinner and and auntie might be working Also, have in mind that holi- close to the end of the evening, that day but my cousins and I days are not always meant to the aunties would draw family are definitely going to eat a lot be perfect. members’ names from a bag. to strengthen ourselves up for Meldrick Ravida of Kalihi “The aunts draw names and the Black Friday madness,” also recognizes that the holi- are assigned their secret Santa said Sampaga. days could be a lonely time. “I so we each receive a gift, and While Jim plans to go am deeply grateful to have a of course, we gift everyone shopping for the holidays the large family from both sides of else in the family.” He said that next day after Thanksgiving my parents’ family to be able sets the stage for Black Friday on Black Friday, like it or to celebrate with lots of people shopping. not, a new tradition for fam- each year during the holidays. Nichaelle Aquino, RN, ilies especially among teens I am aware that many people MD, has had a very busy and (continue on page 5) NOVEMBER 16, 2019 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY (from page 4) and young adults is to go late- thankful for, not thinking about build and maintain highways “Just like every other Thanksgiving, I will night shopping on the day of what you weren’t able to do or and roads; and our community be spending it surrounded by people most Thanksgiving. Retailers have what you don’t have. This idea activists are the guardians of a been criticized for encroaching that there must be something civil and fair society. dear to me. It will be celebrated with us on Thanksgiving day by offer- grand to be thankful for leads There are endless oth- gathered over a home-cooked delicious ing mega discounts to lure cus- to anxiety. er examples of people to be feast, sharing the immeasurable love and tomers. But non-traditionalists Rhea Alarin of Honolulu thankful for: spiritual advisors, joy each one brings to the table.” say Thanksgiving day shop- has a unique spin for Thanks- writers, entertainers, chefs and ping is just another way to get giving. She calls it a day more cooks, retail and service work- — Nichaelle Aquino, RN, MD excited for the holiday. like “Friendsgiving,” explain- ers. The idea is simple: to be For Jim who did not grow ing how friends gather and thankful also to others who 3. If you are planning to use a Many times, their stories, their up in the U.S., she said she share something cooked or enhance our lives besides our turkey fryer, use it outside. situations, are like my own. doesn’t find Thanksgiving as baked with the host and other family and friends. 4. Keep young children and It’s like reading about myself. important as others because it guests. She says their big to- pets away from the cook- “For example, the pa- is not celebrated in the Philip- do is what millions of other Unlikely Things to be ing area. In the rush of per puts out an annual Filipi- pines. Black Friday shopping Americans do, watch football. Thankful for cooking, accidents can no Christmas story. The way is fun for her because she is Another popular TV pro- There is a silver lining to happen with sharp objects people interviewed talk about able “to buy cheap pasalu- gram during Thanksgiving is everything if you look hard and hot oil. celebrating Christmas is relat- bongs (gifts)” for her parents the famous Macy’s Thanksgiv- enough. Being grateful is not 5. Try to be present and avoid able and similar to my own and siblings for Christmas. ing Day Parade in New York. exclusive to happy or success- extensive cell phone use, traditions with my family. The Black Friday draws the Alarin recalls last year’s ful situations. Failure, sadness especially at the dinner ta- Chronicle is like chronicling biggest shopping crowd all Thanksgiving as one of her and struggle could also be ble. Take your pictures for my own life. That makes me year at an estimated 115 mil- most memorable ever. “I had things to be thankful for. How social media, but worry feel special. I’m thankful for lion people, according to the told my mom that I wasn’t able so? about editing and posting that,” said Polanco, who has National Retail Federation. to visit last year. She was on Failure--could be a sign- it for later. been reading the HFC for over Jim says she is thankful for her way back home from visit- post that the direction you are 6. Know your eating limit. 15 years. her immediate family in the ing the Philippines. I had flown headed is the wrong path; and The last thing you’d want “I used to get a copy of the Philippines who’ve supported from Hawaii to San Francisco that something else more suit- is to get sick. newspaper at my former bank her journey in America as an to greet her at the arrival gate able is on the horizon. Failure 7. Avoid conflict. Thanksgiv- in Kalihi or my mother’s doc- international student. “My par- of the airport. It was a surprise. could be a detour and eventu- ing is not the time to iron tor’s office. I’m happy now ents made sure that I have ac- As she walked out with her lug- ally be a story to tell showing out old feuds. that I can read it on the internet, cess to pursue my dreams and gage, she saw me with misty how you’ve lived a full life. 8. Refrain from telling bad very convenient,” said Polanco. educational goals. Also, I’m eyes and gave me a big long Sadness – it’s just a feeling offensive remarks or jokes. Sampaga works for the thankful for my siblings who hug. It was a great Thanksgiv- as any other and passes. Expe- The holidays can be a sen- HFC as an editorial assistant. patiently wait for me to go ing for the both of us.” riencing it often means you are sitive time for people. You She said, “I’m thankful that the home every holiday so we can Thanksgiving is one of a caring, empathetic human never know what could set Filipino community in Hawaii all eat, play and argue again. the busiest travel days. An es- being. A far worse scenario is them off. has a newspaper that supports I’m very thankful for my Ha- timated 48.7 million Ameri- not caring. 9. Have fun drinking, if you them in everything that they waii relatives that took me cans will journey 50 miles or Struggle. It’s rare to meet must, but don’t be a sloppy do. Hawaii Filipino Chroni- in and made me feel at home more from home to celebrate a strong person who hasn’t drunk. cle keeps our community up- even if my parents and siblings Thanksgiving. The Air Trans- struggled. Trials and adversity 10. Lend a helping hand dated in everything Hawaii, aren’t with me.” port Association says over 16 build character, emotional for- cleaning up. The hosts will Hawaii-Filipino and Filipino Diana Salvacion of Aiea million people will fly. titude like muscles need stress actually appreciate it, even news. But I’m most thankful is also unsure how this year’s to break down and subsequent- if they say not to bother for the recently established Thanksgiving will be celebrat- Veterans, Educators, Public ly build. Struggle is a learning helping. HFC Journalism Scholarship ed. Both her parents will need Workers, Community Activ- experience to better prepare us 11. Leftover food must be Program because I believe to work that day. “Maybe we’ll ists for other challenges. stored properly. Keep in that we must support aspiring have a simple dinner when we Besides being thankful to If this Thanksgiving any the refrigerator food you journalists that will keep our get home or I’ll have some loved ones in our personal cir- one of these seems to be pre- plan to consume in 3 days. Filipino community’s stories drinks with my friends.” cle of family and friends, being vailing, there is still reason to For everything else, keep alive. Like most people, Diana is grateful to people who keep be thankful. them in the freezer. Aquino has been reading thankful for her family for their our country safe and commu- 12. Finally, be careful driving HFC for two years. She said, support and her friends who nities working come to mind Thanksgiving Tips home. Unfortunately, there “I am thankful for the platform she says “understands me.” But on Thanksgiving. To make Thanksgiving are still drunk drivers out that Hawaii Filipino Chroni- her gratitude is extended to of Veterans and active duty more enjoyable and safe, here there during the holidays. cle provides to the communi- all things, K-pop (Korean-pop) servicemen and women in the are a few tips to keep in mind: ty. Serving as an avenue for groups “for their brilliant mu- Armed Services defend the 1. Arrive on time. There’s THANKS TO HFC awareness, leisure reading and sic that inspire many people, Constitution of the United nothing more rude than Editor’s Note: In obser- support they have constantly including me, because of the States against all enemies, for- having hosts wait for you vance of and a part of our con- promoted culture and contin- messages in their songs.” eign and domestic. They take to start dinner. Plan your tinuing coverage of the Hawaii uously been involved in the As experts said, being an oath to defend our nation, travel time. If you’re Filipino Chronicle’s 25th An- growth and unity of the Filipi- thankful could be for anything our way of life and willingly bringing food, be sure to niversary, we’ve asked a few no community.” really. It’s about reflecting on would give their life to do it. have it done at least a half- of those interviewed for this Alarin looks at the news- what has lifted your spirits Our educators teach our hour before the estimat- cover story to tell us why they paper as a part of the commu- through the year and made life children necessary skills and ed time you plan to leave are thankful for our newspaper. nity’s “ohana.” She enjoys the enjoyable. Music happens to be knowledge to succeed in their your house. “I enjoy reading Filipinos news and updates of what’s one of those inspirational lifts. careers and jobs; public work- 2. Have a designated driver in our community comment happening in the community. The holiday is about re- ers keep our homes and work- who will not consume al- about whatever the cover sto- “The Chronicle uplifts the hu- flecting on things you are place powered with electricity, cohol. ry is about on any given issue. man spirit.” 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 16, 2019 FEATURE New Kaua’i Film to Delve Deep Into “The Hanapepe Massacre Mystery”
By Stephanie J. Castillo the massacre have been passed the auspices of the Filipino down from generation to gen- American National Historical s ground-pen- eration, and many legends, Society (FANHS). The group etrating radar myths, and vivid folklore have plans to present their findings technology was kept the horrific event alive, in July at a biennial conference recently used at mostly in the form of theo- of FANHS chapters meeting in A the Hanapepe Fil- ries as to what happened that Waikiki. The FANHS research ipino Cemetery to help Kaua’i morning.= team hopes to cap their work community volunteer research- The September 9, 1924 by placing a proper marker on ers determine where the un- melee broke out when Visayan the mass grave in 2024. marked, mass grave of 16 Fil- striking workers battled local Castillo has also begun ipino sugar cane workers lay, police and deputized hunters interviewing the Kaua’i re- sighs of relief could be heard. who were attempting to re- searchers and several indi- Onlookers gasped as the trieve two kidnapped Ilocano viduals from the community technology confirmed the - lo youths from the encamped who have stories passed down cation the researchers had strikers. Besides the 16 work- Filming of the upcoming “Hanapepe Massacre Mystery,” a film by family members. With the been led to by clues in histori- ers killed, four police deputies exploring the 95-year-old mystery on the island of Kaua’i, Hawaii, eye witnesses themselves now cal documents. The radar iden- also died during the early stag- that resulted in the deaths of 16 Filipino sugar cane workers and gone, she will continue to seek four police deputies. tified and verified the trench es of the conflict. More than a out more community storytell- where the striking workers had hundred other Visayan sugar mostly Hawaiian. Visayan and widows and children of those ers to add their voices and in- been hastily buried 95 years workers were involved in the Ilocano regional differences who were killed? What did this put to present a more complete ago after they were struck incident, along with approx- played a part in the abduction mean for the Filipino commu- narrative, she said. One of the down by a hail of bullets fired imately three dozen police incident. And the predom- nity and labor movement in primary sources for Castillo by police and deputized hunt- officers and deputies. Some inantly white Hawai’i sug- Hawaii? What are the lessons and lead researcher Christo- ers during a 1924 plantation 70-plus rioters and suspected ar planters were historically to be learned? Who were the pher Ballesteros, who wrote strike and subsequent battle in leaders, even those not present known to play groups of immi- unsung heroes in this historic about the massacre for his Har- Hanapepe, Kaua’i. during the strike, were jailed grant workers off each other. moment? vard undergrad history thesis, This event, referred to as and tried; no police officers The culture clashes involved Stephanie J. Castillo is an are some 20 oral eyewitness the “Hanapepe massacre” or or deputies faced legal action. must be explored.” EMMY Award-winning film- accounts recorded in the late the “Hanapepe war,” is a story Many strikers were deported Questions have lingered: maker from Kaua’i. Her new 70’s by University of Hawai’i that has lived in the imagina- back to the Philippines; others What caused the melee to television documentary, titled researcher Chad Taniguchi. tions of the Kaua’i community quickly moved to California. erupt? Who was killed and The Hanapepe Massacre Mys- For more information to donate long after that melee broke out “The aftermath of the buried? How long did the tery, is slated for completion to the project or provide pertinent decades ago. No photographs massacre was almost as hor- fighting continue for? Where in 2023, in time for the 100th information on the Hanapepe Mas- of the riot exist; only news rific as the incident itself and is the mass grave? Were anniversary of the massacre in sacre, please contact one of the fol- stories covering the aftermath, involved a hunt for more than there coffins, or were bodies 2024. This is her 11th docu- lowing: executive producers Steph- interviews conducted decades three hours in Hanapepe, a just dumped into a hole in the mentary film. anie J. Castillo (castillosj@aol. after the fact, and a smattering quiet mostly-Japanese neigh- ground? What were the names Leading the team of Kaua’i com) and Randy Francisco (fran- [email protected]), and of photographs taken after the borhood, to round up survivors of those 16 Filipino work- researchers is Michael Miran- lead researcher Christopher Bal- melee have survived to “tell who took part.,” says Castillo. ers killed? What happened to da. They total six and are part lesteros (christopherballesteros@ the tale.” On Kaua’i, stories of “The deputized hunters were the surviving strikers and the of an ad hoc committee under gmail.com) HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS New School Immunization Required students but their families and for 2020-21 our communities as well. En- eginning in the 2020- suring our students are vacci- 2021 school year nated provides protection for Ball students entering those who are too young to schools in Hawai‘i for the first be vaccinated and those with time must meet the state’s new medical conditions, such as immunization requirements. cancer, who cannot be immu- In addition, before the first nized.” day of school year 2020-2021, For a complete list of re- all seventh grade students quired vaccines, visit http:// must provide documentation health.hawaii.gov/docd/ of having received: Tdap (tet- recommendations and reflect vaccines-immunizations/ anus, diphtheria, pertussis), what is already occurring in school-health-requirements/ HPV (human papillomavirus healthcare providers’ offices sy-20-21/. Parents whose vaccine), MCV (meningococ- and clinics in Hawai‘i as stan- children are behind on their cal conjugate vaccine). dard medical practice,” said immunizations are encour- “The state’s new updated Health Director Bruce Ander- aged to contact their health- school vaccination require- son. “These requirements pro- care provider for catch-up ments follow current national tect not only the health of our vaccinations. NOVEMBER 16, 2019 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF ....
One Day in the Life of Supper to the shut-ins (con- meeting is done in a home, fined elderly and disabled) Pastor John Garcia office, and public place. It in their homes. It also does ranges between 7-9pm with hospital visitation, funerals, By Mark Lester Ranchez for the COPH’s grand open- visit people in the evening on great food before the meet- weddings, and dedication of ing and support the work af- scheduled appointment. ing. The church also offers new homes, new cars, new athedral of ter the opening. The Filipino At COPH, the core val- Word and prayer with Lord’s businesses, and babies. Praise Hawaii Community Center in Waipa- ues, which are the church’s has official- hu had proven to be useful in DNA and signature ministry ly opened as achieving this important task practices, are the pastoral a church last every Sunday for the entire care and small groups. Pasto- C ral care, done in homes, pub- April 21st of 2018 until a more permanent 2019. Pastor David Sumrall, space was opened on January lic places, and hospitals, is Senior Pastor of Cathedral 2019. In the new church loca- the daily hands-on and high- of Praise Main based in Ma- tion, there is ample parking touch ministry of a pastor and nila, came to spearhead the and children’s church is of- trained church worker. Ap- opening of the branch church fered. Starting with 40 people plying God’s Word on each and dedicate it at its new lo- in 2019, it is presently running of their practical situations cation in Waipahu. With COP about 130 in church database, together with saving faith in churches across the globe, though its Sunday is still up Jesus, they regularly record the church in Hawaii is part and down in attendance due lots of miracles and answered of the Project 200 churches to people’s work schedules prayers in areas of marriages, for the next 20 years. Its pri- on Sunday. However, the finances, and health! For the mary calling is for the Fili- church’s 12 small groups are small group, also called as pino-American community spread across Oahu to serve Go-Group at church, people with non-Filipino spouses as alternative fellowship to with their invited friends and and friends. It seeks to estab- build spiritual life. loved ones come together to lish itself as the springboard The daily routine of Pas- pray and study the Bible for for more Filipino-American tors John & Pam Garcia is practical life application. The Pastors John and Pam Garcia churches across the US. It quite different than a typical is pioneered and led by Pas- pastor in an American church, tors John and Pam Garcia, which is 8-5. They start their both seasoned veteran church day at 5am for spiritual read- planters. iness with Bible reflection Pastors John and Pam and prayer, administration Garcia, with daughter Me- preparation, and studies. By gan, arrived in Oahu on 9am, they are already hitting January 15 of 2018. Prior to the road to visit people in this, both had extensive ex- their homes and other meet- perience in pastoral ministry ing places. By late afternoon, and church planting. Both they are preparing for a small started as assistant pastors in group in the evening. After the 1980s at the Main. After- the evening meeting, they’d wards, they were sent to open be home by 10pm. They also a branch church in Davao in 1994. Budapest (Hunga- ry) church plant followed in 1998. An invitation from NJ Assemblies of God led them to start and establish a church in New Jersey in 2004. Then, Arizona church plant came in 2012. By 2018, they were in Oahu laying a groundwork for a church again. Both are educated in Fuller Theolog- ical Seminary with Master of Theology and Ministry (MATM) and currently work- ing on Doctor of Ministry (DMin) at the same seminary. In 2018 at Oahu, the task of Pastors John & Pam Gar- cia was to recruit, train, and raise core people. The core people were to help prepare 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 16, 2019 NOVEMBER 2, 2019 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 16, 2019 AS I SEE IT Enrollment: The Key to Be Competitive to teachers is classroom manage- Survive 21st Century Education ment -- how to make students focus on their lessons and em- Besides… when we speak versity of Phoenix. They were lizing effective videos, com- brace technology. In fact, this of education, we have to ahead of the rest of the col- puterized white boards, Power is also shared by parents who By Elpidio R. Estioko consider not only providing leges and universities and they Point presentations, webinars, mentor their kids at home and knowledge to students but also were somewhat successful in technology-friendly gadgets to have to contend with frequent have been in educa- managing the classroom, mak- doing it. help at-risk students, and cre- use of cell phones at a time tion for more than ing sure there is adequate fund- I taught at Axia College, ating more interactive discus- that they are studying. Be- 15 years now, both ing, well-maintained school University of Phoenix online sions with students compared cause of modern technology, here and abroad, buildings, having able man- for five years. Phoenix offers to pure lectures that we used to students are tied up with their and I witnessed agers, teachers having skills three types of enrollment: do in the past. Learning with cell phones to the extent that it I schools and edu- on how to deal with students, purely online 7-week college technology became a must to becomes a destruction. cational institutions struggle ensuring well-placed support courses; flex classes; and the academic institutions for sur- At first, most teachers and eventually closing due system, etc. In short, education traditional classes but the bulk vival in the 21st century! address it by coming up with to lack of enrollment. This is a business in itself! And… to of their enrollment is the pure- Dr. Douglas Kellner of classroom policy for cell applies more specifically to survive a business, the institu- ly online class offerings. UCLA said: “We now live in phones in class. It became a charter schools whose exis- tions need to be competitive in Many colleges and univer- an increasingly diverse, glo- paper requirement because tence are dependent upon their order to attract more students sities followed suit and when balized, and complex me- students continue using their enrollment because they are which is the heart and soul of various institutions saw that dia-saturated society… This phones and ignoring the policy. funded by their average daily the school system. online learning is viable and technological revolution will So they thought of strengthen- attendance (ADA) and receive Since enrollment is the became lucrative these days, have a greater impact on soci- ing the policy by adding sanc- funding from the district and heart of the school’s survival, traditional colleges and univer- ety than the transition from an tions. First, starts with a warn- the state according to the num- educational institutions need sities, including high schools, oral to a print culture. Emerg- ing and if the student keeps on ber of students attending. to be creative and innovative. started offering online classes. ing technologies and resulting using it, teachers enter a case The 21st century educa- Well, we all know by now that For online education to be globalization also provide un- note up to the third time stu- tion is characterized by many the latest innovation that was functional, it must embrace limited possibilities for excit- dents violate the policy. Then, factors for schools to be able introduced in the 21st centu- the use of modern technolo- ing new discoveries and devel- the teacher can issue a write up to survive and stay in the ed- ry education system to cap- gy. The classrooms need to opments such as new forms of or minor infraction after three ucation market. It’s not only a ture more enrollment is online be equipped with new and energy, medical advances, and case notes. This did not deter question of employing quality classes. It started in the college sophisticated computers and restoration of environmental- the students to use their phones teachers, having sophisticated level but as of today, almost all other modern tech resources to ly-ravaged areas, communi- either. A stiffer penalty was re- buildings, maintaining modern high schools have their online provide the much needed en- cations, and exploration into vised making the second vio- equipment, and having enough classes because it’s one way vironment for online learning. space and into the depths of lation the write-up. This some- students, but also providing for schools to become very This way, it will also make the oceans. The possibilities what helped but somehow it’s the right atmosphere and in- competitive in the challenging blended learning possible be- are unlimited.” not working in general too! stituting creative approaches market of the 21st century. cause it’s not just about inte- Okay, while the resourc- Since this is the age of towards learning. All these As far as I know, the lead- grating online content or using es are there, one of the most modern technology, teachers contribute to having more stu- ing institution of higher learn- cool new technologies but uti- pressing concerns by many (continue on page 14) dents, more enrollment, which ing that introduced flex classes generates money to finance the and the 7-week online courses HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS school. for college students is the Uni- AARP RX T. Rex Urges Lawmakers to Take a Bite Out of RX prices ARP RX T. Rex was es by passing H.R. 3, at the State Capitol which could come up ARotunda during Hal- for a full House vote loween week to bring attention in November. to the high cost of prescription “There is no drugs. AARP urged Congress reason Americans and state legislators to “Stop should be paying the RX Greed” and pass legisla- highest drug prices in tion to lower prescription drug the world. The legis- costs for older Americans. lation in the House, AARP thanked Rep. Ed H.R. 3, addresses Case for co-sponsoring H.R. AARP’s key priori- U.S. Rep. Ed Case with the AARP RX T. Rex 3, the Elijah E. Cummings ties for lowering drug at the State Capitol. Lower Drug Costs Now Act of prices and the associ- 2019. ated costs that older Americans a statement. AARP’s urged members pay, including allowing Medi- According to the non-par- on its National Day of Action care to negotiate drug prices, tisan Congressional Budget on Oct. 29 to call Congress creating an out-of-pocket cap Office, allowing Medicare to to tell their Representative to for seniors in Medicare Part negotiate drug prices would stand up to drug companies D, and cracking down on drug save taxpayers a staggering and take a bite out of Rx pric- price increases,” AARP said in $345 billion. NOVEMBER 16, 2019 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 CANDID PERSPECTIVES How to Beat Hyperpartisanship—Act Like We’re on Team America Waving the of the businessman is not the Do you even care? Constitution same as acting in the interests You should. If a com- By Emil Guillermo Alabama fans despondent, the And that’s what you need of our country. mander—in-chief lies about LSU fans ecstatic. to understand as the impeach- As the hearings become Ukraine, what else will he lie efore I get to And then the game was ment proceedings go public. public and out in the open, it about? His future bad moves the news of the over. We need to be on Team will be subject A, and all of it and bad policy will affect you. week, let me ad- Tua limped away, but America, waving the Consti- will be on television. Trump And don’t forget that our dress my humble hugged other LSU players. tution. will finally get a reality show country’s sense of diversity re- appreciation for And what do you know? Someone says “checks and that counts. And so will the quires that the people heard in B being honored by Sportsmanship prevailed. balances,” we high-five. rest of us. this process aren’t limited to the this newspaper at The players didn’t fight, Someone says “no one is The facts will come out in white males in the House and its upcoming 25th anniversary gloat or bad mouth one another. above the law,” we hug. live testimony. The transcripts Senate expressing their views gala. (Get your tickets now!) Ultimately, they were not Someone says “article of William Taylor and Col in the mostly white media. The Hawaii Filipino divided by team. They came 2,” we read the Constitution, Vindman have already been An impeachment inquiry Chronicle is an island institu- together in a very civil way-- chapter and verse, especially damning. Truths will be fur- exists because there’s a threat tion, and I have been grateful -as participants. the part about the oath of office ther exposed in live testimony. to the legitimacy of the Con- that it’s been my media home It was a real show of unity. where one swears to “faithful- And the conflicts will point to stitution and the rule of law. in Hawaii for several years. CBS--which televised the ly execute the Office of Presi- the president’s deception. Keep that in mind, as well as Where else are you going game--was smart not to show dent of the United States, and Read the transcript? I did. this thing called diversity. to get the Filipino amok spin— the president afterwards. will to the best of my Ability, It’s not a perfect call. Diversity, after all, as- my take on life and current Why wreck the “feel preserve, protect and defend Partisans will bicker as sumes there’s a place for ev- events-- in print? good” by showing the Divid- the Constitution of the United they will. Seeing through the eryone in a democracy like If you come to the big er-In-Chief. States.” political PR won’t be easy. America– except for a king. event on the 23rd, I will share The game’s end was a Impeachment is the big- Notice how few will say the We don’t need one of my thoughts and memories of great lesson for the country as gest game in politics. And president is innocent. They those who see themselves living and working in Hono- a whole which is about to en- from the way it looks this one will attack the process, though above the law. lulu. ter a week of nasty hyperpar- is going down to the wire, be- nothing is really wrong with Just remember we can bat- Some of it will be funny. tisanship where no one can cause Trump has Fox prime the process. The president will tle like LSU and the Tua -led Some will be sad. Some will agree what’s up, down, black time and Twitter and all his get due process from a trial in Tide did last weekend. And in be part of my show, “Amok.” or white. Or more importantly, trolls to make sure his version the Senate. the end, we can leave the con- But overall, my Honolulu ex- right and wrong. of reality wins. The acts of the president frontation behind, and walk perience connected me to our We’re simply asked to be- But this isn’t about what’s will be indefensible. And then away together. shared Filipino story. lieve what your told. At least good for Trump’s personal it will be up to the public to That shouldn’t be difficult My dad came from Lao- Republicans are. aggrandizement. . It’s what’s weigh in. And that means a if we all realize we are on the ag to California in 1928. He They need to understand good for our country. vigorous public debate with same team—for America and skipped Hawaii. My time there the feeling that was televised When a president uses mil- views from more perspectives the Constitution. made up for it. from Tuscaloosa. itary aid to Ukraine–your tax than just the political class. I’ll tell my stories and my Maybe some of it rubbed money—as a tool to get dirt Filipino Americans must EMIL GUILLERMO is a vet- eran journalist and commentator. Advertiser days from the podi- off on Trump. on his own political opponent, Be engaged. Talk to each He was a member of the Honolulu um at the gala. But I doubt it. that’s good for just him, not us. other. Email your represen- Advertiser editorial board. Listen to Hope to see you there. WE ARE ON THE SAME And what of our nation- tatives in government. Let him on Apple Podcasts. Twitter @ And now on to the big TEAM al security? The self-interest them know what you think. emilamok. news, the battle for democracy. The impeachment drama goes public. To deal with it, we need metaphor. And this weekend we got it. TRUMP IN ALABAMA; I WAS ROOTING FOR TUA; LSU WON The good thing about sport is that it allows us to display our emotions, then pull it back and be normal again. Ewa Beach’s Tua Tagov- ailoa just couldn’t pull off the 4th quarter miracle we were hoping for and Tua’s Alabama team lost 46-41 to LSU. Trump was there but didn’t get in the way. As I sat in California, the TV showed me the dichotomy: 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 16, 2019 FEATURE Imelda Marcos Documentary Will Be Available On A Streaming Service Platform in Early 2020
By Jim Bea Sampaga fortify the Marcoses’ claim said. “In Hawaii, like in the of innocence and pain them- Philippines, the meaning of he documentary International Film Festival. selves as political victims Imelda Marcos and any de- film The King- The Kingmaker was nomi- even as the dictator’s son piction of her will generate maker featuring nated as best documentary attempts to make his way to mixed responses -- from ut- Imelda Marcos at the London Film Festival Malacanang and seize the ter disgust and loathing to had its theatrical and the Stockholm Film Fes- presidential powers.” simple admiration for her T release in New tival and won the 2019 Crit- Even though the majori- presence and perseverance.” York and Los ic’s Choice Award for Most ty of Filipinos in Hawaii are With the Filipinos cur- Angeles last Friday, Novem- Compelling Living Subject from the Ilocos region where rently going under a “deja ber 8, and will be available of a Documentary. Accord- the Marcos family is origi- vu” with current president on streaming service SHOW- ing to multiple reviews, the nally from, Filipino-Amer- Rodrigo Duterte, Dr. Liong- TIME in early 2020. Direct- film is a “hidden gem” (The ican Historical Society of son said. “deposed regimes ed by Emmy Award-winning Hollywood Reporter) and Hawaii president Clement are making a come back.” director Lauren Greenfield, “jaw-dropping” (Variety). turned to the Philippines in Bautista said that the doc- “It is important that we The Kingmaker focuses on Hawaii had a big role in 1991 after being in exile for umentary “will generate stay vigilant and remain cou- the political career of the for- this part of Filipino history. more than five years. mixed responses.” rageous and critical,” he said. mer first lady and the Marcos While the 1986 People Pow- For Leeward Communi- “Whether one supports Documentaries about the family’s efforts to help son er Revolution was taking ty College Philippine studies or condemns Ferdinand Philippines are always wel- Bongbong Marcos, win the place in Manila, Ferdinand coordinator Dr. Raymund Li- Marcos, Imelda herself has come but Bautista warned vice-presidency. Marcos and his wife Imelda ongson, The Kingmaker gave generated a separate set of that the public should keep an The documentary film with their three children the Marcos family a platform reactions during and after open mind about interpreting initially debuted at the Venice were forced to flee to Hawaii to promote their agenda. the Marcos regime. For sure, the film. “We all -- viewers Film Festival in August then and live in exile. Three years “Particularly in Hawaii Imelda Marcos benefited and filmmakers alike -- have traveled around to different later, former Philippine Pres- where a great majority of immensely from her mar- our own preconceptions film festival premieres such ident Ferdinand Marcos died Filipinos are Ilocanos who riage, but she also exhibited about Imelda and may learn as the Telluride Film Fes- in Honolulu. Allowed by remain loyal to their kail- and continues to exhibit her something new and useful tival, Toronto International President Corazon Aquino, ian,” Dr. Liongson said. own influence and charisma from the interaction of view- Film Festival, and Camden Imelda and her children re- “This documentary would in the Philippines,” Bautista ing the film,” said Bautista. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS to upgrade academic and so- may only apply online at cial skills. Room, board, www.hawaii.edu/cop. Appli- Students Can Get A Second Chance to textbooks, and instructional cants who submit their online viduals to gain admission and expenses will be covered for application by the deadline Be Admitted to UH-Manoa eventually earn a baccalaure- each participant. 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If you know of any Ha- lished in 1970, COP has made live on the Mānoa campus waiʻi residents who will be it possible for over many indi- and enroll in classes designed Udani Named to New York Life’s Executive Council reditas Guillermo Udani has been named a member of the 2019 Executive Council of New York Life, which Frecognizes the top 21 percent of New York Life’s elite field force of more than 12,000 licensed agents in sales achievement. Udani has been a New York Life agent since 2017 and is associated with New York Life’s Hawaii General Office in Honolulu. She has been in the insurance business for more than 36 years and has received multiple awards in recognition of her sales performance. She is also a member of the Nation- al Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Udani is a graduate of Philippine School of Business Admin- istration with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. NOVEMBER 16, 2019 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES Bill Eliminating Country Cap Should Be for the first year and 10% for The bill as a whole will BELIEVE ACT and Senator Opposed the second and 3rd year. Under not solve the backlogs but Dick Durbin also introduced this guaranteed percentage of would worsen it. Indians and the RELIEF ACT. These The total number of em- visa, Indians would receive no Chinese will benefit at the ex- bills will increase the num- ployment-based visas that can more than 85% and the Chinese pense of others. If Congress ber of visas, end the process By Atty. Reuben S. Seguritan be issued is 140,000 per year. will get the balance. wants to improve our immi- of counting spouses and chil- The USCIS counts the visas There is a so-called “no- gration system, the solution dren when allocating visas, here is a bill in issued to dependents such as harm provision” which will is to add additional visa num- and give some limited priori- Congress which spouses and minor children in protect those with an approved bers and exclude dependents ty to health care workers and aims to elim- this total number. Hence, there visa petition prior to the bill’s in the count. allow early filing of residency inate the per is a huge backlog of petitions enactment by guaranteeing The waiting times for resi- for such high skilled workers. country limita- from certain countries such as that they will receive their dency under the bill will prob- There are other discussions in T tion for employ- India and China because there green card no later than when ably go from 10 years (for In- the Senate involving both Re- ment-based immigrants and are a lot of technology compa- they would have received it. dians) to 17 years for everyone publicans and Democrats fo- increase the per country cap nies in the US seeking to peti- The Senate bill creates a after Indian nationals use the cused on actually solving the for family-based immigrants. tion these skilled workers. The temporary category for 7,200 visas. That includes the whole green card backlog for Indi- Known as “Fairness for High- largest backlogs are in the sec- workers in shortage occupa- world- every profession and ans without hurting the rest of Skilled Immigrants Act of ond and third preference cat- tions (nurses and physical kind of skill. The total backlog the world. This should not be 2019” it passed the House last egories. USCIS reported that therapists) from 2020 to 2028. for employment-based resi- a case of choosing IT work- July 10 but it failed a unani- as of May 2018 there were No more than 2,800 can go to dency will probably increase ers over nurses or doctors; mous consent vote in the Sen- 586,439 workers on the wait- dependents. to over 1 million in 2029. Con- Indians over the rest of the ate after Senator Dick Durbin ing list for these 2 preferences. The bill also provides for gress should not pit Indian na- world. The national interest is objected. The backlogs are broken down an increase in the number of tionals against the rest of the to give green cards quickly to Under the current law there as follows: India- 548,645, family-based visa available world. Congress should enact those beneficiaries who have is a per-country maximum of China 41, 525 and the other for each country. The numeri- a system to make more perma- qualified with their skills and 7% of all employment-based countries-0. cal limitation for each country nent residency visas available, shown that they are needed immigrant visas (green card) Under the bill, immigrants will be increased from 7% of where healthcare and scientific without displacing qualified allocated each year. This means would be granted green cards the 226,000 worldwide total research are acknowledged as American workers. that regardless of the popula- on a first-come first-served -ba to 15%. Countries with visa priorities, a system that en- tion of a country or the number sis regardless of where they backlogs like the Philippines courages skilled workers to REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has of petitions per country, each were born. There will be a three and Mexico will benefit. remain in the US. been practicing law for over 30 years. For further information, Senator Rand Paul has country in the world is limited year adjustment period for Despite the temporary re- you may call him at (212) 695 to 7% of the total number of those that were not born in In- lief for nurses and families, introduced legislation to ac- 5281 or log on to his website at green cards issued per year. dia or China giving them 15% the bill should be opposed. tually solve the problem- the www.seguritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS terminated former PRRC ex- ecutive director Jose Antonio Duterte Scraps Pasig River Rehab Body Goitia following reports of al- By Patricia Lourdes Viray ropolitan Manila Development and other unlawful occupants opment and Housing Act of leged anomalies in the agency. Thursday, November 14, 2019 Authority and Department of along the river banks. 1992. The president later on de- Public Works and Highways. The MMDA and the EO takes effect immedi- clared that the river cannot be ANILA, Philip- Under EO 83, the Ma- DPWH were directed to coor- ately upon publication in the restored to its original state pines — President nila Bay Task Force will be dinate with the Department of Official Gazette or a newspa- due to new factories and the MRodrigo Duterte in charge of the overall imple- the Interior and Local Govern- per of general circulation. increasing population in Met- has officially ordered the dis- mentation of the Pasig River ment, local government units Upon effectivity of the or- ro Manila. establishment of the Pasig master plan. and the Philippine National der, the Department of Budget The PRRC was estab- River Rehabilitation Commis- The plan includes harness- Police to ensure that the dis- and Management will super- lished in 1999 to ensure that sion (PRRC). ing the river’s potential for mantling and removal of es- vise the winding up of the op- the Pasig River was brought The president earlier transportation, recreation and tablishments along the river erations of the PRRC. back to its historically pristine called on Congress to abolish tourism while undergoing re- that violate the Urban Devel- Last September, Duterte condition. (www.philsta.com) the body as it no longer has a habilitation and restoration of function to perform as there marine life. “is nothing to clean in the Pa- The DENR will monitor sig River.” the enforcement of the Civil Malacañang released a Code, particularly in all wa- copy of the order dated No- terways leading to the Pasig vember 8. River. It will also be in charge Duterte signed Executive of preventing the dumping of Order 83 abolishing the PRRC untreated industrial wastewa- and transferring its powers to ter and sewerage into the river. the Manila Bay Task Force, The order also mandates Department of Environ- the DHSUD, in collaboration ment and Natural Resources with the DENR and the Pres- (DENR), Department of Hu- idential Commission for the man Settlements and Urban Urban Poor, to expedite the Development (DHSUD), Met- relocation of informal settlers 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLENOVEMBER 16, 2019 PHILIPPINE NEWS
something to preserve the Fili- Trump Call with Duterte Left White House pino nation,” Duterte said of the would be honored to meet with a statement on Facebook last drug problem in his 2017 call ‘Genuinely Horrified’ the North Korean leader. October 4 that progress in Phil- with Trump. By Franco Luna The two presidents also ippines-Russia relations came “I remember when the Thursday, November 14, 2019 Washington Post report said. exchanged compliments and “after [Duterte] sought the re- President [Duterte] was talking In the call, which occurred warm invitations to their respec- balancing of traditional part- about what he is doing for ANILA, Philippines during the 30th ASEAN Sum- tive presidential offices. nerships and the deepening of this country pati ‘yung mga — A call dated April mit hosted in Manila, both pres- “There was a constant un- relations with non-traditional kotrobersya niya, ‘yung curs- M29, 2017, that saw idents expressed unease towards dercurrent in the Trump adminis- partners at the onset of his ad- ing niya, the secretary of the US President Donald Trump North Korean dictator Kim tration of [senior staff] who were ministration.” state [Pompeo] said ‘You’re just congratulating Philippine Pres- Jong-un, particularly his arse- genuinely horrified by the things “[T]here are three of us like our president!’ Nagtawanan ident Rodrigo Duterte for an nal of nuclear weaponry. Trump they saw that were happening on against the world — China, kami eh,” Panelo said during a “unbelievable job on the drug called the dictator a “madman these calls,” one former White Philippines and Russia. It’s Palace press briefing last March. problem” left many in the White with nuclear weapons” just days House official told the Washing- the only way,” Duterte said in Many of the deaths in the House “genuinely horrified,” a before he publicly stated that he ton Post, speaking on the condi- 2016, signifying a complete drug war came as a result of tion of anonymity to discuss the reversal in foreign policy since the suspected drug personalities private conversations. he took office. fighting back, according to po- “Phone calls that were em- lice reports. barrassing, huge mistakes he Scourge of my nation Upon the release of the call’s made, months and months of The Duterte presidency has transcript, which was transmitted work that were upended by one been marked by a bloody war on by the Department of Foreign impulsive tweet.” drugs, during which the death Affairs, numerous critics panned One former security official toll rose to over 12,000 by Jan- Trump’s congratulatory remarks called this pandering, saying uary 2019, according to Human on the drug war, claiming they that, “[p]eople who could do Rights Watch. This is disputed demonstrated an approval and things for him — he was nice by the official figure offered by even endorsement of the Philip- to.” the Philippine National Police, pine president’s methods. The Washington Post’s re- which puts the number closer “Unheard of,” one former port published last October 5 to 5,200 killed in official opera- White House official who han- comes as Duterte was about tions as of February 2019. dled foreign calls told the Wash- to wrap up his visit to Russia, “This is the scourge of my ington Post. “That just blew me which marked the latest in his nation now, and I have to do away.” (www.philsta.com) longstanding push towards dip- (AS I SEE IT: ENROLLMENT...from page 10) lomatic independence from the United States — one of the cen- thought of using the student engaged in their respective tral tenets of his campaign for cell phones as a medium for classrooms. That way, we can the presidency. instruction. Teachers became maximize the results technolo- Presidential spokesper- more innovative and creative gy brings to the classroom and son Salvador Panelo noted in and incorporated lessons attract more students. with students using their cell Employing quality teach- phones in class discussions ers, practicing blended tech- and research. Somehow, this nology, offering online edu- helped in addressing the prob- cation, and maintaining better lem. classroom management are Of course, these are just business indicators to attract a few concerns affecting stu- more enrollment! dents’ learning brought about by modern technology. ELPIDIO R. ESTIOKO was a veteran journalist in the Philippines So, it boils down to cre- and an award-winning journalist ative, innovative, techno- here in the US. For feedbacks, com- logically-skilled teachers in ments… please email the author at keeping the students busy and [email protected]).
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CROSSWORD No .11 by Carlito Lalicon ACROSS 33. Entered 1. Bonny one 36. Hospital employee 5. Eastern royal 43. Water cannon target 9. Accommodate 44. Arctic bird 14. Asian nurse 45. Least wild 15. Book of Mormon 48. One, for lithium 16. Brown shade 52. Carrier to Tokyo 17. Swindler 53. Strike out 19. Common sense? 56. Corn syrup brand 20. Asian language 58. British john 21. Breed 59. Musical notes 23. Heraldic border 60. Ancient Roman mag- 24. Mix istrate 28. Jail, slangily 62. Pristine 29. Catch sight of 67. Article of faith 70. Alpha’s opposite 30. Yoghurt 68. A-line line 71. Coastal raptor 32. Bleed 69. Unit of pressure 72. Buffoon DOWN 12. Means of support 37. Anger 51. Artificial 1. Resinous deposit 13. Ability 38. Puncture sound 54. Spoil, with “up” 2. I love: Lat. 18. Coarse file 39. Add up 55. Hermit 3. Honshu honorific 22. Attuned 40. Bluster 57. Cassini of fashion 4. Hello and goodbye 24. Game name 41. Quite 61. In-flight info, for short 5. Mix anew, as greens 25. Cabal 42. Barely get, with “out” 63. One of the 12 tribes of 6. Black cuckoo 26. Engender 45. Start liking Israel 7. Boot camp reply 27. Bump off 46. Wreath for the head 64. Former Portuguese 8. Basket fiber 29. Dog’s warning 47. Not terrestrial, colony in India 9. Beast of burden 31. African antelope perhaps 65. Coastal flier 10. Audition tape 34. Bonanza find 49. Burning 66. Towel off 11. Outline 35. Brash 50. Farm soil (Solution will be on the next issue of the Chronicle) NOVEMBER 16, 2019