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

Community Center, Waipahu6:00 PM 421-9747; Lolita Domingo 295-1387 221-0667, Co-Chair Elsa Talavera OAHU September 17, 2016 - 10:00 PM Sponsored by the Knights 358-8964 September 16 - 17, 2016 Filipino Women’s Civic Club Annual of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter. Contact October 28, 2016 CEO SLEEPOUT The Salvation Maria Clara Ball, Ala Moana Hotel Persons: Mario Palma 397-8626, Ryan Cayabyab and the Ryan November 20, 2016 Army-Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Hibiscus Ballroom 6:00 PM. Join the Raymund Liongson 381-4315, or Jun Cayabyab Singers presented by The International Filipino-American fundraiser. Sept.16 at 6:00 PM – Maria Clara Contest Contact Persons: Colmenares 838-9775 the Honolulu Broadway Babies 7:30 Asian Cultural Association of Hawaii Sept. 17 at 8:00 AM Hawaii State Bernadette Fajardo, President 342- PM JETH JOSHUA EARL Tanjuakio will be celebrating their 5th Year Capitol 415 S. Beretania St. Join 8090, Cecilia Villafuerte 780-4985 September 25, 2016 Hegwood Continuing Education Anniversary and Coronation Ball Hawaii’s CEO and Community Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina Scholarship and Performing Arts School. For & Reaffirmation of New Officers Leaders as they raise critical September 24, 2016 Pageant. Presented by the United more information contact:honolulu at the Pacific Beach Hotel Grand support for homelessness & Hunger. 6thDr. Jose P. Rizal Award for Peace Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH) broadwaybabies @gmail.com Ballroom from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact: and Social Justice GalaFilipino 6:30 PM. Hawaii Prince Hotel Contact Contact Persons are President Wilma ceosleepouthawaii.org Persons: Maria Etrata 392-2962, October 30, 2016 Ibay (221-2407), and members Zhoydell Magaoay 478-9802 “Who Are You Tonight?” Halloween Linda Jakosalem (679-9511), Becky and Masquerade Ball Fundraising Schmidt (291-4579) October 1, 2016 event presented by the Philippine Cebuano Association of Hawaii Nurses Association of Hawaii (PNAH) December 3, 2016 Inc. 31stAnniversary & Induction Rumours Nightclub, Ala Moana Hotel. Candonians of Hawaii Installation Ceremony. 5:30 PM; No Host 5:00 PM-10:00PM; Contact Persons: & Christmas Party. Dole Cannery Cocktails; A night of Fun & Dancing. Tina Salvador 426-6183, Ramon Pomaikai Grand Ballroom. 735 Iwilei FilCom Center 94-428 Mokuola Sumibcay 489-7148, Erlinda Ferrer Rd, Honolulu, HI. 6:00 PM -11:00 PM; Street, Waipahu. Cost: $55.00 721-1501 Cost: $60.00 Contact Persons: Grace Contact Persons: Jake Navasca Go 389-1989, Pam Pacquing 498- 636-8406,Chuck Howard 429-1274 November 11, 2016 3098, Bernadette Fajardo 342-8090 Samahang Ilocano (CIASI) October 1, 2016 Gala Night and Ballroom Dance December 4, 2016 Urdaneta City Community Alliance Competition Dole Cannery Pomaikai. PaskosaFilcom brought to you by 1st Inaugural Banquet Empress Grand Ballroom, 735 Iwilei Rd, the Fil-Com Center 94-428 Mokuola Restaurant 100 N. Beretania Street. Honolulu, HI 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM; St. Waipahu HI. Contact Person: 6:00 PM; Contact Persons: President Cost: $65.00. For more information ArceliRebollido 680-0451 or website Amalia Manzano Pagaduan Gozar and contestant registration call these http://www.filcom.org 312-0778, Rose Baybayan- 689- Contact Persons: Joe Quibuyen 256- 8662, Josie Takamoto - 428-7118, 6399, Pike Velasco 554-9646, Trini December 16, 2016 Lolita Callo - 389-7549, Hermie Sanga 393-1970 Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Pagaduan - 258-8542, Percy & Paul Hawaii (FCCH) Annual Christmas Tamayo - 797-7719, Linda Cantorna November 18, 2016 Celebration. 6:00 PM; Pagoda - 220-6737 Kalayaan Hawaii Floating Restaurant. 1525 Rycroft International presents The Search St. Honolulu HI. Contact Person: October 14, 2016 for Little Miss, Junior Miss Teen, Vanessa Kop 256-0370, Bernadette The Filipino Community Center, Miss Teen, Miss, Mrs. Ms. Hawaii Fajardo 342-809 Inc. Bayanihan Gala Fundraiser Pacific USA 2016 & Mrs.& Ms. honors extraordinary Acts of Philippines Hawaii International December 20, 2016 SereviceSheraton Waikiki Hotel. 5:30 2016 & Presentation of 3 Gawad 2nd Sakada Day Celebration & PM; Contact FilCom Center 680- Parangal 2016. Pacific Beach Hotel the 110th Year Anniversary of the 0451 or event Chair A.J. Halagao Grand, Ballroom. Dinner: 6:45 PM; 1st Arrival of Sakadas to Hawaii at [email protected] or call him Show:7:30 PM; Cost: $65.00; Contact FilCom Center in Waipahu. 6:30 PM; at 543-5889. This year’s Honorees Persons: Ben Pulido 421-9747, Presented by Philippine Consulate are Dr. Amy Agbayani, Mr. Jeffery Richard Borromeo 457-8265, Pike General in coordination with the N. Watanabe, J.D., Ms. Maggie Velasco 554-9646, Lynne Gutierez many leading Filipino Community Domingo, Mr. Timothy E. Johns, Esq., 728-1770 Organizations headed by the Oahu Mrs. Lynn Watanabe, Mr. Domingo Filipino Community Council (OFCC). Los Banos November 19, 2016 Contact Persons: Leo Gozar 630- NAMI, INC. Nursing Advocates & 6268, Zhoydell Magaoay 478-9802, October 15, 2016 Mentors, Inc. 15th Anniversary Gala Mae Mizuno 741-4503, Amelia Magsingal Association Of Hawaii and Appreciation of RN Review Class Casamina Cabatu 282-2033 Installation of Officers Banquet. Dole Volunteer Lecturers & Recognition Cannery, Pomaikai Grand Ballroom. of New RN’s and Review Graduates. 735 Iwilei Rd, Honolulu, HI. 6:00 6:00 PM; Banyan Tree Showroom, MAUI PM – 11:00 PM; Cost: $65.00 Contact Hale Koa Hotel Contact Persons: Persons: Mhel Formoso 227-5201, Bea Ramos-Razon 808 778-6291, October 15, 2016 Gloria Butac 277-2886, Armi Farinas Jun Obaldo 808 277-7495, Bong Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival presented 221-0667, Lynne Gutierrez 728-1700 Curameng 808 383-0135 by the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation Maui Mall in October 22, 2016 November 19, 2016 Kahalui, Maui. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM; La Union Circle of Hawaii presents Filipino Business Women Association Flag raising ceremony at the county Miss & Mrs. La Union Hawaii USA (FBWA) celebrates its 33rd building on October 3rd at 10:00 2016. Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Annual Kimona Ball and FBWA AM. For more information contact Kit Ballroom. 5:30 PM; Coronation Business Women of the Year Award Zulueta, President (808) 291-9407 or with Dinner. Cost $65.00; Contact Presentation. Hawaii Price Hotel. email: info@ mauifilipinochamber.com Persons: Baybee Hufana Ablan 753- 6:00 PM; Contact Persons: President- and visit their website:www.mauifilipino 5616 Laurie AnnTadina 358-0474; Nancy Walch 778-3832, Kimona Ball chamber.com Conrad Valdriz 953-8888; Ben Pulido Chairwoman Armi Oliver Farinas THE FIL-AM COURIER • SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2016 • PAGE 3

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COLUMNISTS Edna Alikpala Rhoda Yabez Alvarez, Esq. Jesse Bacon II Nancy Bernal Community built Cesar Bonilla Alice Llanos Busmente Amelia Casamina Cabatu Anabel Gasmen Cabebe Dr. Rickie Camara Dr. Patricia Halagao Zeny Muyot environment Angie Santiago Perfecto Yasay Jr. The link between our built everything: We have apps on our and a variety of destinations like and live a well-rounded life. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Conrad Abuel environment and its effect on our phones to control the HVAC and grocery stores, banks, schools, When decisions are made at Ric Agnes ability to make healthy choices lights around the house, a remote or restaurants within walking or the municipal or county level Paul Alimbuyao Ria Baldevia is so important: By choosing to control for the TV and stereo, biking distances. about how we design our Eriza Bareng Marnelli Joy Basilio design a significant street in our ride-on lawn mowers, and we’ve roads, our downtowns and our Bernie Caalim Randy Cortez community with bike lanes, our automated tasks like washing the If you are lucky enough to live in neighborhoods, we are making a Radiant Cordero Mary Cruzada built environment will provide dishes and laundry. a mixed-use neighborhood, often decision about the health of our Jaime de Jesus Brandon dela Cruz more opportunities for physical times there is either no sidewalk, residents — my family and your Christian Evangelista Imelda Gasmen activity and connectivity. As advances in technology are unsafe places to cross the street family. Veronika Geronimo Leo Gozar made, physical activity is often or a lack of bike lanes. Ben Gutierrez Kathleen Lee Everyone in the community has engineered out of our daily lives. Therefore, I urge you, my fellow Carmela Minaya Gladys Quinto Marrone the power to advocate for healthy While I don’t necessarily want If we do have infrastructure, we community members to remain Gladys Menor John Pagaragan changes to be made to our built to go back to doing laundry by fear using it because we live in a active in what is going on at the Paola Rodelas Judy Relosimon environment, and the way we hand (although I believe my culture where the typical car will federal, state, and especially the Sandra Sagisi Nicole Velasco support cyclists, business owners, grandmother still does it) — there speed up when they approach county level. You do not have to Jason Ubay Michi Villaruz pedestrians, parents, and all are areas in our built environment the crosswalk if a bike is taking watch, attend, and participate

Neighbor Island Bureau others who hope, advocate, and where we should be vigilant about up too much space. Despite our in every single meeting, but, be Maui Kit Zulueta practice initiatives to better their making sure it is easy and safe to best intentions, many of default aware of the decisions that public Jeremy Zane community. be active. to using a car than being active officials are making for all of us Big Island Mil Asuncion (walking, biking, etc.) to get from and keep informed. Jane Clement Encouraging safe roads, When we leave our homes, the Point A to Point B. Dr. Margarita Hopkins sidewalks, and having promotion default option in most cases After all, our community is for all Kauai Virgie Cruzada events, workshops to teach is to hop into our cars. Many We can all be involved in building the people and not just the people Liza Trinidad Marynell Valenzuela people who are unsure about neighborhoods have been a community environment that who make the rules. ADVERTISING SALES incorporating new activities and designed as residential only, creates opportunities for people MarivicAldaya Mary Cordero infrastructures are all beneficial rather than mixed-use with homes of all ages to be active, healthy, Annabel Cabebe Florence Tan McCollom efforts that will help the built Lydia Kamiya Joni Redick-Yundt environment of our community. Rudy Bautista Marynel Valenzuela

CIRCULATION In order for our efforts to be Florence Tan (Oahu) Ron Oshiro(Leeward Oahu) effective in influencing the David Cordero (Maui) Marynel Valenzuela (Kauai) behaviors of our youth and Milli Asuncion (Big Island) improving their well-being, we Legal Counsel Alfredo Evangelista, Esq. have to look at the village that Atty. Ernesto Urbano (Phils.) raises them. This includes not only shaping positive adult role models

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Our cover features the six awardees who will be honored by the Filipino Community Center during its Bayanihan Gala on October 14, 2016 at the Sheraton Hotel. Avelino “AJ” Halagao normally behind this year’s fundraiser which Filipino enclaves throughout the been working hard for the last six The event starts at 5:00 pm with cocktails speaks with the cadence of a lawyer, traditionally brings in the largest United States. months in putting the details together, and the actual program commencing at 6:30 pm. with even measured tones and well- source of revenues for the Center. This year, the Bayanihan Gala and they all feel a connection chosen language. The monies raised are very critical is scheduled on Friday, October to Filcom’s prevailing spirit of The awardees are: L to R : Domingo Los Banos. Jeff Watanabe, Lynn Watanabe, But when he describes his to the Center’s existence, as they 14, 2016 at the Sheraton Waikiki bayanihan. Maggie Domingo, Amy Agbayani and Tim activities with the Filipino Community help fund programs that support the Hotel and the evening starts with “Bayanihan”, as a concept, is a Johns. Center, where he sits on its board, cultural, health, or social well-being of cocktails at 5 pm with the program Filipino value that brings to mind, the Mahalo to Filcom Center for providing the he gets pretty excited and enthused, our community. commencing at 6:30 p.m. The spirit of “communal unity, work and photo of the Center and the awardees. offering insights and information The event is usually held in occasion is usually a well-attended cooperation to achieve a particular

Cover concept by Noah Felipe of Orig in quick delivery; the fulfillment he October as part of the festivities in gathering which draws hundreds goal.” The root word is “bayan” which Media. Mahalo to Jeff Orig of Orig Media. receives in serving, is quite apparent commemoration of Filipino History from the business and civic sectors. means “nation, town or community,” in his voice. month, which is celebrated in many A staunch band of volunteers have and it is a word that most immigrant Both Noah and Jeff may be reached at www.Origmedia.com or by calling He may have reason to Filipinos feel an affinity to, because it 808 447-9559 be passionate about the cause. reminds them of “home.” Halagao is the Chair of the 2016 “In a way, the word “bayanihan” Bayanihan Gala and the driving force really evokes the spirit of service,” Halagao explained, “Each of our honorees have devoted his or her life to making our community better with their advocacy, their acts of service, their support. They are role models to our young people, worthy of emulation.” It is a theme that is echoed by Avelino “AJ” Halagao Donnie Juan THE FIL-AM COURIER • SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2016 • PAGE 5

Dr. Amefil “Amy” Agbayani Jeffrey Watanabe Maggie Domingo

Filcom Executive Director Donnie challenged by how I would tie them Dr. Amefil “Amy” Agbayani the tireless advocate, she is today than 20 years, Watanabe often visits Juan: “The Center is thrilled to honor all together with a title, and thankfully, is “Manang Amy” to many Filipino still active in many other issues and the Philippine countryside to check these pillars in our community. They my wife, Patricia, came up with students who have gone to the continues to fight for those needing a on the status of projects and the embody the bayanihan spirit of “Exceptional Acts of Service” — and University of Hawai`i where she voice, whether it be other immigrants, impact of these projects in people’s working together toward a common that title was so appropriate.” had been a faculty member for the African-Americans, Pacific Islanders lives. In 2013, under Watanabe’s purpose. They represent everything “When you look into the past forty years. She will be retiring and other underrepresented groups, leadership, the Foundation allocated that is good in our society and give backgrounds of our honorees, you will from UH this year, having served as women, LBGT students with $3 million for a project that sought our entire community hope.” admire how they have given so much Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student disabilities, pre-school children—you to help communities affected by Halagao admits it was not of themselves despite their busy daily Diversity and Director of Student name it, Agbayani often takes the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. difficult to choose the honorees lives, they have devoted time, money Equity, Excellence and Diversity cudgels on their behalf. Dubbed, “Project H.O.P.E”, the effort since they also have been icons of and energy into their passion for (SEED). Born in the Philippines, continues to rebuild people’s lives in inspiration for him and for others. service, and they continue to show us Agbayani never forgot her immigrant Jeffrey Watanabe has devoted the aftermath of the strongest storm He rattled off the reasons why how giving to others is a reward unto roots and the challenges of trying to 25 years of his life supporting the ever to make landfall. Watanabe is as he enumerated the names one by itself,” Halagao added. forge a new life in a new land. In fact, mission of Consuelo Foundation a well-known attorney in town and one. On the night of the Bayanihan one of Agbayani’s lasting legacy is which is serving the poorest of is the retired founding partner of the “It was inspired thought, I guess, Gala, the Filcom will be recognizing as co-founder of Operation Manong, the poor in the Philippines and Watanabe Ing LLP Law firm. He also and I first came up with the names of six men and women and the list is a successful university program Hawaii. As a member of Consuelo sits as the chairman of the board at people that I knew were so deserving virtually a Who’s who of the movers which had provided support for many Foundation’s board of directors, Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI). of the recognition. I was a little and shakers in the local mileau. immigrant Filipino students. Ever also serving as its Chair for more PAGE 6 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • september 16-30, 2016

Tim E. Johns Lynn Watanabe Domingo Los Banos

Maggie Domingo’s voice unless she was sick or out of town. community leaders about the idea of most devoted volunteers, whether stories were showcased in a PBS dominated the KNDI airwaves for The term “community” was something the company donating land to build it be for the Aloha Medical Mission, documentary, “An Untold Triumph, more than fifty years before she Domingo did not take lightly. She the Filipino Community center. Johns Child and Family Service Philippines America’s Filipino Soldiers,” which retired a few years ago. KNDI, a was the first female president of championed the idea and in due or other charitable institutions that brought to light the heroism of the multi-ethnic radio station had a the United Filipino council of Hawaii time, two acres of land next to the old she wholeheartedly supports. For U.S. Army’s 1st Filipino Infantry strong following amongst the Filipino and for twenty years, was the Oahu Sugar Mill in Waipahu became many years, Watanabe has served on regiment during World War II. Los audiences and Domingo was one President of the Philippine Cultural the site of the Center which continues the board of Aloha Medical Mission, Banos was only a teenager when he of its shining stars. Her program, Foundation. Throughout her tenure, to be a gathering place for our a group that has sent hundreds of enlisted in 1944 and was promptly which started at 4 am, usually woke the Foundation honored outstanding community. Johns also serves on the medical personnel and equipment sent to the Philippines where his unit up the laborers, the Nanas and students, promoted education, raised board of Consuelo Foundation which to far flung areas in the Philippines was deployed by General Douglas Tatas, and those who were getting scholarship funds and perpetuated “supports and operates programs that and other developing countries to MacArthur in the march to retake ready to work in Hawai‘i’s plantation Philippine heritage and culture. Today, prevent and treat abuse, neglect and conduct free clinics for indigent the Philippines. It was said that Los fields. She was their source of Domingo is considered the beloved the exploitation of children, women patients in those communities. The Banos made a vow then, that if he information for news about the matriarch of the Filipino community in and families in Hawai`i and the Philippines has been a cornerstone survived the war, he would dedicate Motherland, and a touchstone of Hawai‘i. Philippines. Johns currently holds the of her voluntary activities and it has his life to teaching the next generation comfort as they often suffered from role of Executive Vice President and propelled her to help organize the about peace and understanding. He homesickness. Throughout her fifty Tim E. Johns, Esq. was a Vice Chief Consumer Officer at HMSA. Child and Family Service Guild about had lived his life fulfilling that promise years in radio, Domingo admitted President of AmFac in the 80s, thirty years ago. That institution was as a teacher, coach, principal and that she never missed her program when he was approached by Filipino Lynn Watanabe is one of the instrumental in starting the Baguio- school superintendent and his efforts based Child and Family Service were capped by some of his career Philippines, which had received many highlights: He was the first Filipino awards for its innovative programs principal and district superintendent in aimed at helping children and women Hawai`i. Today, Los Banos continues achieve their full potential by living in to fulfill his promise by sharing his safe environment, nurtured by caring inspiring stories with others. families and communities. Today, In addition to these six Watanabe continues her advocacy individuals, the Filcom Center by currently chairing the Board of will also recognize its successful Directors for Child and Family Service partnerships with three foremost Philippines. Filipino organizations, namely the United Filipino Community Council Domingo Los Banos’ war (UFCH), the Congress of Visayan Organizations (COVO) and the Oahu THE FIL-AM COURIER • SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2016 • PAGE 7

Filipino Community Council (OFCC). For sponsorship opportunities, united efforts, sprinkled with Filipino please contact Event Chair To download the sponsorship The leadership of these organizations please contact Event Chair values of hard work and respect A.J. Halagao at ajhalagao@hei. and ticket order form and to learn usually sits as a non-voting member A.J. Halagao at ajhalagao@hei. for our past and our heritage and com or call (808) 543-5889. more information, please visit http:// of the Filcom Board. com or call (808) 543-5889. For blessed by the Divine Being, can truly For individual ticket sales, please filcom.org/center/bayanihan- Edmund Aczon, Chair of the Filcom individual ticket sales, please call achieve. call Arceli Rebollido at the FilCom gala-2016/ Center, lauded these organizations ArceliRebollido at the FilCom Center The Center needs our support. Center office at (808) 680-0451. for their support of the Center and office at (808) 680-0451. To download For sponsorship opportunities, its various programs: “These most the sponsorship and ticket order established organizations exemplify form and to learn more information, the bayanihan spirit of communal please visit http://filcom.org/center/ unity.” bayanihan-gala-2016/ Maria Etrata will accept the award on behalf of UFCH, May More than a Building Mizuno will go on stage for COVO It was in 2002 when the while Alex Vergara will receive the beautiful building, nestled in the certificate on behalf of OFCC. iconic Manager’s Lane of the famed The October 14th event promises plantation town of Waipahu, was first to be an entertaining evening as well inaugurated— ten years after the and will be anchored by the guest germ of an idea was planted during performance of Kristian Lei, who the term of Lito Alcantra as President will be singing selections from Miss of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce Saigon, the King and I, Once on this of Hawaii. Island, and the Festival of the Lion It was after all, the collective King. The talented singer is the dream of the Filipino community founder of the nonprofit, Honolulu which had by then settled in Hawaii Broadway Babies. for more than a hundred years and The community is stepping up who wanted to memorialize their to the challenge of providing much presence with a structure. needed funding. The list of sponsors Entrepreneurs Roland Casamina include Alexander & Baldwin, and Eddie Flores took that idea and American Savings Bank, Bank of made the dream into reality with the Hawaii, Blue Water Resources, Case help of hundreds of volunteers as Management Professionals, Central well as supportive government and Pacific Bank, Consuelo Foundation, business sectors. First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaiian Today, the Center is a gathering Airlines, Hawaii Construction Alliance, place for many events, from family Hawaiian Electric Company, Hawaii parties to political fundraisers to Regional Council of Carpenters, HEI, karate competitions to Philippine HMSA, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, festivals. It connects people to their Island Insurance Companies, roots and to one another, in the true Kaiser Permanente, L&L Hawaiian spirit of bayanihan. Barbecue, Matson, and the Mills In truth, the Center is more than Group. a building. It has become a symbol of Filipino pride. It is a mark of what our PAGE 8 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • september 16-30, 2016 COMMUNITY NEWS

Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Celebrates 62nd Year By Angie DYTIOCO Santiago

Governor David Ige presided over the swearing in ceremony that included administering the oath of office to newly installed officers and directors of FCCH for 2016-2017. The Filipino Chamber of – 2017 during a gala at the Tapa leader Bernadette Dario Fajardo annual gala. Fajardo comes from gathered Filipino and local business Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) Ballroom of the Hilton Hawaiian was installed as President of FCCH, Candon in Ilocos Sur and Malolos leaders and entrepreneurs, as well recently held its annual installation Village Hotel. in the presence of nearly 450 guests in Bulacan, Philippines. Fajardo as Hawaii politicians including of officers and directors for 2016 Longtime Filipino community and members during the 62nd received the gavel from Immediate Governor David Ige and Mayor Kirk Past President Sam Acosta. Caldwell. Other officers of the FCCH Also present were include: President Elect Brandon representatives from the Chinese Dela Cruz; Immediate Past Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii President Sam Acosta; Vice (President Mona Choy-Beddow) President Eddie Agas, Sr; Secretary the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Randy Cortez; Assistant Secretary Commerce (Chair of the Board Dave Rocky Anguay; Treasurer Linda Erdman), and the Korean Chamber Abuel; Assistant Treasurer Angie of Commerce of Hawaii (President Santiago; Auditor Luz Peirson; and Daniel Pyun). The growing 2016-2017 FCCH President Bernadette Fajardo, State Senator FCCH President Bernadette Fajardo poses with her supportive Legal Counsel Kenneth Nakasone. partnership among the Quad Donna Mercado Kim, U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono, FCCH Member husband Cesar, daughter Candice Fajardo, and grandson Austin Betty Hoang Brow, FCCH Assistant Treasurer Angie Santiago, and Fajardo-Mathes, after a successful Installation Gala. Also installed were Directors Chambers aims at promoting, FCCH Installation Chairperson Marivic Dar. Nancy Walch, Susana Berardy, strengthening, and advocating for Paul Billington, Maria Etrata, Rose Hawaii businesses and creating a Galanto, Edith Gudoy, Vanessa network to enhance the economic, Kop, Yonie Malig-on, Bennette civic, and cultural well-being of local Misalucha, Constancio Paranal, III; communities in Hawaii. Jay Raymundo, and Alex Vergara. The FCCH sponsors the Annual The FCCH, now in its 62nd year, Taste of Kalihi which will be held is the longest-lasting organization in on January 14, 2017, the Annual Hawaii with members from a wide Scholarship Golf Tournament FCCH Past Presidents: Buddy Gendrano (1993-1994), Nelly Pongco Liu Members and Officers of the Bulacan Circle & Associates of variety of businesses, industries, set for March 24, 2017, and the (2002-2003), Jack Legal (2007-2008), Bryan Andaya, Esq. (2012-2013), Hawaii: Conrad Abuel (First Vice President). Angel Dytioco Cecilia Villafuerte (1988-1989), William Rol (2001-2002), Sam Acosta (2015- (President), Buddy Gendrano (FCCH President 1993-1994), and professions. The Gala Filipino Entrepreneur of the Year 2016), and Stephen Callo (2006-2007). Edith Baluyot, Erlinda Tauyan, Melga Gendrano (Auditor), and Scholarship Awards scheduled and Linda Abuel (BCAH & FCCH Treasurer). for May 6, 2017. Visit the FCCH website at filipinochamber.org for more information.

Nelly Pongco Liu (FCCH President 2002 - 2003), Norma Chang, Vicky Cayetano, Former Governor Seated: Villia Ponce, Fe Velasco, Luz Peirson, and Shelly Nakasone. Stand- Ben Cayetano, FCCH President Bernadette Fajardo, Randall Chang (Former CPB President), Betty ing: Vanessa Kop, Isabel Phu, Espie Badua, Ben Sanchez, Cora Nelson, and Brow, Philippine Consul General Gina Jamoralin, and Susie Berardy. Glenda Nishizawa. THE FIL-AM COURIER • SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2016 • PAGE 9

TINALAK University of Hawai‘i Mânoa, College of Education NEW FIL-AM COURIER Filipino Education Advisory Council

Tinalak,Filipino Advisory Council of the University of Hawai‘i at Mânoa - College of Education, PROGRAM TO AIR would like to invite everyone toits 2016 Filipino Book and Curriculum FaironTuesday, October 11 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm at the UH Mânoa Laboratory School – Multipurpose Building.

ON RADIO October is Filipino American History Month and Tinalak would like to honor this special time of year by showcasing the richness of curriculum, books, and networking on Filipinos that are available Two of the state’s media for educators, families, and the community. Books and curriculum in English and Philippine languages institutions have announced the will be available for review or purchase. formation of a new partnership The event will include book readings, guest speakers, food, and opportunities to meet many which will expand their reach of the authors themselves. With Filipinos comprising 25% of Hawaii’s population and 21% of all beyond their normal purview. K-12 public school students in the state, we hope this event will be an opportunity for people to find KNDI Radio, the oldest Filipino enriching materials that they can incorporate into educational settings, homes, or other areas to radio station in Hawaii and Fil- engage Filipino students that are often underrepresented in books and curriculum. am Courier, the oldest Filipino newspaper in the State will soon launch a new radio program called, “The Fil-Am Courier Community Hour.” The program, which will air Amelia Casamina Cabatu from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm during every first Sunday of every month aligned content. on KNDI 1270 radio, aims to The Program will officially connect Filipinos all over the launched on October 2, 2016 at world since the radio’s reach has The Philippine Consulate Lanai become global. with a live broadcast from 1:30- The format will include 4:30 PM. community events, interviews with Courier’s cover story subjects, Please join the wave of and global connection where our connected community: The Filipino community leaders share FilAm Courier Community Hour the latest happenings in their is slated for every first Sunday of neighborhood. The program will the month on KNDI 1270 AM also tackle the issues affecting the Radio from 3:30 PM- 5:30 PM. community. Because of its format, the For more information call program will have an integrated Amelia Casamina Cabatu @ 808 approach wherein print, radio and 282-2033. social media (through the touch of your ipad) can be accessed with PAGE 10 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • september 16-30, 2016 THE FIL-AM COURIER • SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2016 • PAGE 11 PAGE 12 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • september 16-30, 2016 THE FIL-AM COURIER • SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2016 • PAGE 13 HEALING TOUCH

by JORDAN SEGUNDO

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Jordan Segundo is most noted as the first contestant from Hawaii and the first Filipino-American selected as a Top 32 finalist on season two of American Idol. Since then, he has made a name for himself as one of Hawaii’s top entertainers. In addition to singing, he has branched out into acting and television hosting. He is currently the weekend weather anchor and a reporter for KITV4 Island News. Aside from performing, Segundo is also very active in the community. He generously volunteers his time and talents to worthy causes and non-profit organizations, such as the Ronald McDonald House Charities, the D.A.R.E. Program and the Oahu SCPA. When not performing, Jordan enjoys working out, cooking and hiking. To contact Jordan Segundo, visit his website at www.jsegundo.com PAGE 14 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • september 16-30, 2016

By Angie DYTIOCO Santia- go

Front Row: Dolores Yadao, Glenice Ulit, Glendelbert Ulit, Ethel Gomez, Mary Grace Ulit, Glemarie Ulit, Miriam Ulit Ramos, Mary Ann Miguel (Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2015), Miss Maharlika 2016 Chanelle Yadao, Marites Yadao, Mary Anne Corpuz, Mila Beltran, Belen Quinto, Atty. Gladys Quinto Marrone, and Medy Ranga. Backrow: Roland Corpuz, Diana Costa, Thalia Rodrigo, Benita del Rosario, Maribel Quemado, Artemio Beltran, Eddie Sabado, Normita Sabado, Aira Tupaz, and Mary Rose Talpe. Photo Credit: Gabe De Liso FAMAS Installs Founding Officers and Crowns Chanelle Yadao as its 1st Miss Maharlika

Chanelle Yadao, first Miss Maharlika USA Queen, wore a beautiful royal blue gown, a Queen USA replica of the evening gown Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach wore when she won the title of . On June 25, 2016, the Alimbuyao; Business Managers Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Filipino-American Maharlika Aurora Acidera and Fely Wayfield; (LGBT) individuals. FAMAS Association (FAMAS) held its first Public Relations Officers Novie advocates for social justice, installation of its founding officers Hartwell, Evangeline Garcia, and greater awareness, tolerance, and at the Tapa Ballroom of the Hilton Eithan Felicitas; Sergeant-at- equal rights for everyone. Hawaiian Village Hotel. Leading Arms Bo Nardi, Clayford Giron, FAMAS made history on June this newly-formed organization are and Anselmo Acidera; Event 25, 2016, by hosting its first Miss President Romeo Garcia; 1st Vice Coordinator Lawrence Patricio; Maharlika USA 2016 pageant of President Raymond Sebastian; 2nd and Board of Directors Palm Transgender Filipino Americans Vice President Reynaldo Pineda; Pacquing, Eric San Diego, Trina in Hawaii. Six contestants - Secretary Menchie Garcia; Sanga, Froebel Garcia, Jun Chanelle Yadao, Ryan Villanueva, Assistant Secretary Charles Suela, and Paul Alimbuyao. Aldrich Keith Fernando, Audrey Domingo; Treasurer Cathy FAMAS is the very first Ella Castillo, Elmera Prieto, and Mrs Hawaii Filipina 2014 and FAMAS PRO Novie Hartwell, 1st Runner-up Jara Cablingan Llonillo; Assistant Treasurer Cathy Filipino organization that openly Jhara Cablingan Ong – who Ong, FAMAS President Romeo Garcia, Miss Maharlika 2016 Chanelle Yadao, 2nd Runner- up Audrey Ella Castillo, and FAMAS 1st Vice President Raymond Sebastian. Domingo; Auditor Helen Toledo; accepts and advocates for the competed in what to me was one Assistant Auditor Mary Ann marginalized members of our of the most elaborate and exciting community including Lesbian, pageants I have ever attended. As in other pageants, the contestants competed in talent, evening gown, speech, costume, and swimsuit competition to be crowned as the first Miss Maharlika USA queen. Winning the title was Chanelle Yadao; the 1st runner-up went to Jhara Cablingan Ong, and the 2nd runner-up was Audrey Ella Castillo.

Angie Santiago posing with the contestants of the first Miss Maharlika USA: Elmera Prieta, Aldrich Keith Fernando, Audrey Ella Castillo, Ryan Villanueva, Chanelle Yadao, and Jhara Cablingan Ong. THE FIL-AM COURIER • SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2016 • PAGE 15

Mayor Kirk Caldwell installs the founding officers of the Filipino-American MaharlikaAssociation.

Contestants wore elaborate costumes, but it was 1st Runner-up Jara 2nd Runner-up Audrey Ella Castillo surrounded by family and friends and trainer Edgar Dulig. Cablingan Ong who nailed it during the costume competition. PAGE 16 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • september 16-30, 2016

By Dr. Alfred Sison

Whether excessive or realistic, worry is seldom a productive . First, worry tends to involve uncontrolled mental activity. That is, we do it even at times when we would rather not. Secondly, worry involves emotional distress that serves as an obstacle to good problem-solving. Rather than thinking clearly about the problem and generating realistic solutions, we tend to focus only on how bad the situation is when we worry. Thirdly, worry uses a great deal of physical and mental energy without anything being accomplished. Worry does not push us toward productive behavior, but only toward more and more worry. and superiors like you and are • Worrying means that you are trite, commonplace, a platitude. own than they would about the People are said to worry when satisfied with your performance, being responsible, as it is I know you have heard it a news of your death or mine.” they repeatedly think negative not making mistakes, etc. irresponsible not to attend to thousand times. But I also know thoughts before anything happens, • Concerns that financial matters negative possibilities. that these hackneyed proverbs 7. Get Busy! No leisure to be expect the worst, and tell themselves are in order, and that nothing will • Worrying is a way to gain control contain the very essence of miserable. – “George Bernard that they won’t be able to cope (and happen in the future to disrupt and prevent negative things from the distilled wisdom of all ages. Shaw was right. He summed it there is no real reason to think this). your financial stability. happening. They have come out of the fiery all up when he said: ‘The secret This kind of thinking can trigger • General concerns about daily • Worrying is a sign that I experience of the human race of being miserable is to have the physiological arousal discussed life problems, such as having am going crazy or there is and have been handed down leisure to bother about whether above. Common worry themes interpersonal problems with something wrong with me, which through countless generations. you are happy or not.’ So don’t include: others, traffic, completing day-to- causes me to worry even more. If you were to read everything bother to think about it! Spit on day activities, etc. that has ever been written about your hands and get busy. Your • Concerns about your health and So what now? Well knowledge is worry by the great scholars of blood will start circulating; your the health of others for whom Although many people worry power and I would like to recommend all time, you would never read mind will start ticking—and pretty you care. about these things from time to a great book by Dale Carnegie anything more basic or more soon this whole positive upsurge • Concerns that your family time, chronic worriers tend to worry entitled “How to stop worrying and profound than such hackneyed of life in your body will drive and friends are safe and your about these concerns more often start living.” His big ideas from the proverbs as ‘Don’t cross your worry from your mind. Get busy. relationships with them are going than the average person, and often book can be summed up in a few bridges until you come to them’ Keep busy. It’s the cheapest well (e.g., you are making others have difficulty stopping worrying. words: and ‘Don’t cry over spilt milk.’ kind of medicine there is on this happy, others are happy with In addition, they tend to have the If we only applied those two earth—and one of the best.” you). following beliefs that contribute to the 1. Worry does no good “Seventy proverbs — instead of snorting • Concerns about your occupation tendency to worry: per cent of all patients who at them — we wouldn’t need If you make time for worry, you (or school), such as completing come to physicians could cure this book at all. In fact, if we won’t have time to realize the present tasks on time, your co-workers • You have to be perfect in every themselves if they got rid of their applied most of the old proverbs, is a present. aspect of your life. fears and worries.” we would lead almost perfect If you may have further lives. However, knowledge isn’t questions, please contact me via my 2. Be Willing to Have it so power until it is applied; and the website at www.alspsy.com. “Professor William James, the purpose of this book is to remind Aloha, peace, Amen. – Dr Al. father of applied psychology, has you of what you already know been dead since 1910. But if he and to kick you in the shins and were alive today, and could hear inspire you to do something this formula for facing the worst, about applying it.” Alfred A. Sison, MA, LMFT, PsyD; “Dr. Al” he would heartily approve of it. is a licensed clinical psychologist with a How do I know that? Because 5. Rest before you get tired-” So, subspeciality license in marriage and family he told his own students: ‘Be to prevent fatigue and worry, therapy. He services individuals, couples, willing to have it so… Be willing the first rule is: Rest often. Rest and familes through the therapeutic process, to have it so,’ he said, because before you get tired.” and maintains a private practice in Honolulu, ‘…acceptance of what has HI. He holds a Doctorate of Psychology happened is the first step in 6. Other people aren’t really (PsyD), Clinical Psychology degree from overcoming the consequences thinking about you -”I realize Argosy University, Hawaii Campus and a of any misfortune.” now that people are not thinking Master of Arts (MA), Professional Counseling, about you and me or caring Marriage and Family Therapy Specialty 3. Decide and just do it what is said about us. They are from the American School of Professional thinking about themselves— Psychology, Hawaii Campus. He completed 4. Don’t Cry - “Some readers before breakfast, after breakfast, his undergraduate studies with a degree in are going to snort at the idea and right on until ten minutes Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology from the of making so much over a past midnight. They would be a University of California, Berkeley. hackneyed proverb like ‘Don’t thousand times more concerned cry over spilt milk.’ I know it is about a slight headache of their THE FIL-AM COURIER • SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2016 • PAGE 17 PAGE 16 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • september 16-30,15-30, 2016

By Dr. Christopher Tortora, M.D. Medical Director of Hawaiian Eye Center

The natural aging process and lifestyle choices can greatly affect your eyes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology states that “one in six Americans age 65 and older have a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.”September is designated Some of the most common eye process images and results in • Age-related macular • Eating “eye” foods low in fat Healthy Aging Month by the diseases that increase in risk as worsening vision over time degeneration (AMD)— and high in antioxidants (such Academy to raise awareness you age include: • Glaucoma—damage to the deterioration of the macula as leafy green vegetables, of the signs and symptoms of • Cataracts—clouding of the optic nerve due to buildup in (the retina’s small, central citrus fruits and fish) as part vision loss and the preventative eye’s lens, which distorts pressure inside the eye area responsible for clear of a healthy, balanced diet measures that can help protect light required for the retina to vision) as a result of protein • Staying active and exercising your eyes. deposits or abnormal blood regularly, which helps you vessel growth in the retina maintain a healthy weight and • Diabetic retinopathy— lowers your risk of developing damage to the retina’s blood diabetes, high blood pressure vessels, creating abnormal and high cholesterol swelling and bleeding that • Refraining from smoking can affect vision over time because studies have shown it greatly increases your risk Early detection is always key, so of developing many eye it’s importantto get your vision diseases checked regularly. Many age- • Wearing sunglasses labeled related eye diseases have no “100% protection” or “UV noticeable symptoms until severe 400” whenever you are damage has already been done. outside to protect your eyes If you are 40 and over, you should from damaging UV rays have a comprehensive dilated eye exam every two to three years Maintaining healthy eyes as you from your eye care professional. age can be accomplished with If you are 60 and over or have a just little effort. To learn more diabetes, you should get an eye about keeping your vision intact exam once a year. as you get older, visit AAO.org and HawaiianEye.com. Lifestyle choices you make can also have a major impact on your vision. There are small things you can do that can make a big difference for your eyes:

Dr. Christopher Tortora, a board certified ophthalmologist, is host of “The Hawaiian Eye Show,” a weekly informational radio program about healthy vision broadcast live every Saturday at 8 a.m. on KHVH 830 AM/rebroadcast at 9 p.m. on KHBZ 990 AM. He and his colleagues at the Hawaiian Eye Center are committed to educating the public about the importance of preventative eye care. To learn more about a variety of eye health issues, please call the Hawaiian Eye Center at 621-8448 or visit www.HawaiianEye.com and www. Facebook.com/HawaiianEyeCenter, where “life has never looked better.” THE FIL-AM COURIER • SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2016 • PAGE 19 CLASSIFIED ADS

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