Not Just a Christmas Party Regional Integration Takes Please Before the Year’S End

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KPMG report: PH ready to be ASEAN production hub Good News Pilipinas | MA- Our Life and Times NILA, 12/11/2015 -- The Philip- Philippines wins back-to-back pines is ready to be South East Asia’s key production hub when Miss Earth titles Not Just a Christmas Party regional integration takes please before the year’s end. The assessment was contained in the report, “Moving Across Borders: The Philippines and the Asean Economic Community” released by auditing fi rm KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co. The 78-page report discussed the country’s prospects on the looming integration of the 10-member Association of South- east Asian Nations (Asean). According to the document, “In- Philstar.com | MANILA, Philip- Vienna, Austria, the third Filipina vestors can view the Philippines pines - Filipina beauty queen to win the title in the pageant’s as a gateway to the rest of the Angelica Ong was crowned as region as well as to Asean’s six the 2015 Miss Earth yesterday in ( Continued on page 12 ) free trade partners in East Asia.” The regional integration report cited the country’s young work- PH team goes to battle for force and English profi ciency as advantages to factories. liability, compensation for The young demographics, By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. among the youngest in the Asean, climate victims Publisher & Editor are said to work for the Philip- Rappler.com | LE BOURGET, should be done in a manner that The San Diego Asian Journal pines’ favor as the country can France 12/10/2015 – After the “does not involve or provide a bring back factories leaving release of the near-fi nal UN basis for liability or compensa- San Diego, California China for Asean locations. The climate deal on Thursday night, tion.” December 11, 2015 potential large working force to December 10, the Philippine This is the strongest language man factories determines produc- delegation faces their biggest so far that completely cuts off his year’s yuletide celebration began with a bang when we attended a Christmas tivity, the report said. obstacle so far: the exclusion liability or compensation from Party organized by my Class of 1964 batch mates at Arellano High School in Sta. Competitive property prices and of a provision that establishes the agreement. (READ: 4 crucial Cruz. Manila. Though we graduated more than fi fty years ago, we stay in con- cheap credit were also cited as liability and compensation for things PH wants from UN cli- T giving the Philippines an edge damages due to climate-linked mate pact) tact in the United States and the Philippines. This is our 12th annual Christmas Party in America since reconnecting in 2003. This year’s venue was the beautifully-furnished over its neighbors. disasters. “As it is, we cannot accept that The report took note of the recent Option 2 in Article 5 of the draft because we cannot mortgage home of Dr. Aurora “Au” Tanjuaquio Aguilar and her husband Orly in Bakersfi eld, credit upgrades given to the country agreement reads that addressing the future, the rights of future California. ( Continued on page 7 ) loss and damage associated with ( Continued on page 6 ) adverse effects of climate change ( Continued on page 13 ) A Fil-Am tech disruptor who’s Cursillo team of St. Mary’s celebrates Christmas G. Silverio, Asian Journal | SAN under the radar DIEGO, 12/10/2015 -- About 30 Harvey I. Barkin, Inquirer.net | year for the next fi ve years. More members of St. Mary’s Catholic STANFORD, California – Once physical objects will be embed- Church in National City gathered a disruptor, always ded with software, be to share their pot luck dishes a disruptor. Antonio connected in networks and sing Christmas Carols in the “Yobie” Benjamin and change the way we church hall on Wednesday, eve- doesn’t try to topple do things. ning December 9, 2015. governments anymore. This year, Benjamin was Nowadays, he tweaks named one of 20 technol- Manny and Derek technology into some- ogy pioneers of this neo- Led by brothers Manny and thing cool, sexy and renaissance when crazy Derek, who both play guitar and wearable. ideas become workable conduct the church choir at mass, Industry experts say this seg- constructs and sometimes even the group sang heartily to Feliz ing tradition in many homes and ment of the Internet of Things mega-profi table. Navidad, Ang Pasko ay Sumapit song books and gave cues to his neighborhoods in the Philippines. (IoT) will grow 35 percent every He recently regaled future entre- and other Christmas classics fellow carolers as he sturmmed ( Continued on page 13 ) that recall the Christmas carol- Choir director Derek handed out ( Continued on page 2 )

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Carolling The group plans to visit the homes of the sick and the homebound during this holiday season to bring cheer and carry the light and joy of the season to others through carolling. One of the special guests of the evening was Emeterio Tagudin, 90, who had been an active member of the Cursillo at St. Mary’s Catholic Church until two years ago. He was feted by friends. Emeterio, whose sight has failed Christmas ever.’” coffee during group events explained humor about their duties. his fellow Cursillistas at the party with due to complications from diabetes and In his better days, Emeterio was the Edith Mon, who oftened teamed up with Emeterio also fondly recalled how his Simbang Gabi a rousing welcome ﬁ tting among old glaucoma, said he was so grateful. one who would lead the ﬁ rst decade of Emeterio. The two would often banter, friends in the Cursillo would give him a The Cursillo group will also be partici- 5SDG13424__WP_KIT PRINT__ENGLISH__ASIANJOURNAL__RUN:12_11_15__6.4375X10.5“Tell my friends ‘It was my best the rosary at each meeting and make the wise-crack and coach each other with ride to get to the meetings. ( Continued on page 4 )

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N5110191A.indd 1 11/30/15 1:35 PM Page 4 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com December 11-17, 2015 HealthHealth && WellnessWellness 10 Healthy reasons to start squeezing lemons Coffee compounds that could help prevent

Lemon juice contains pectin, a soluble type 2 diabetes identifi ed fi ber that has been shown to aid in weight-loss struggles. Much to coffee lovers’ delight, drink- overcome this resistance, the pancreas currently prescribed antidiabetic drug. Start your day right: Leave caffeinated ing three to four cups of coffee per day makes more insulin, but eventually, it They say cafestol’s dual benefi ts make it drinks behind, and start your day off has been shown to decrease the risk just can’t make enough. High blood glu- a good candidate for the prevention and with hot water and fresh lemon juice to of developing type 2 diabetes. Now, cose levels can cause health problems, treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, stimulate your digestive track and add scientists report that they have identifi ed such as blindness and nerve damage. because coffee fi lters eliminate much of vitamin C. two compounds that contribute to this Several genetic and life style risk factors the cafestol in drip coffee, it is likely that Stop an itch: When it comes to poison health benefi t. Researchers say that this have been linked to the development of other compounds also contribute to these ivy or insect bites, rubbing lemon juice knowledge could someday help them de- type 2 diabetes, but drinking coffee has health benefi ts. on the area can soothe the skin, since velop new medications to better prevent been shown to help prevent its onset. The authors acknowledge funding from it has anti-infl ammatory and anesthetic and treat the disease. Caffeine was thought to be responsible, Aarhus University. effects. but studies have shown it has only a Aids in digestion: Dr. Oz is a big ScienceDaily.com | 12/6/2015 — Much short-term effect on glucose and insulin, Story Source: believer in the power of lemon juice to coffee lovers’ delight, drinking three and decaffeinated coffee has the same The above post is reprinted from ma- for weight loss. He suggests drinking a to four cups of coffee per day has been effect as the regular version of the drink. terials provided by American Chemical mixture of lemon juice and fl axseeds in shown to decrease the risk of developing To investigate which of coffee’s many Society. Note: Materials may be edited order to eliminate waste more quickly type 2 diabetes. Now, scientists report in bioactive components are responsible for content and length. from your body. ACS’ Journal of Natural Products that for diabetes prevention, Søren Gregersen Anticancer properties: Studies have they have identifi ed two compounds and colleagues tested the effects of dif- Journal Reference: supported the anticancer activity of that contribute to this health benefi t. ferent coffee substances in rat cell lines. Fredrik Brustad Mellbye, Per Bendix citrus liminoids, compounds that protect Researchers say that this knowledge The researchers investigated different Jeppesen, Kjeld Hermansen, Søren Gre- your cells from damage that can lead to could someday help them develop new coffee compounds’ effects on cells in gersen. Cafestol, a Bioactive Substance the formation of cancer cells. medications to better prevent and treat the lab. Cafestol and caffeic acid both in Coffee, Stimulates Insulin Secretion Potassium power: Bananas aren’t the the disease. increased insulin secretion when glucose and Increases Glucose Uptake in Muscle only way to get a big helping of potas- Patients with type 2 diabetes become was added. The team also found that Cells: Studies in Vitro. Journal of Natu- sium in your system. In addition to resistant to insulin, a hormone that helps cafestol increased glucose uptake in ral Products, 2015; 78 (10): 2447 DOI: Refreshing News — Saying that citrate levels in the urine. Studies have vitamin C, lemons offer 80 milligrams turn glucose from food into energy. To muscle cells, matching the levels of a 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.5b00481 lemons are a superfood is an understate- shown that this could protect againstcal- of this mineral that helps your body stay ment. Not only do they add abundant cium stones in the kidney. strong and nimble. fl avor to a variety of dishes, but they Soothe a sore throat: Mixing lemon Bring down a fever: Forget the days of also boast a ton of health benefi ts. The juice with honey can help alleviate the starving a fever! When your temperature fl avonoids within the juice are said discomfort that comes from a nasty sore goes up, drinking a lemon juice mixture to contain antioxidants, which is why throat. can help bring your fever down faster. lemons are useful in treating so many Support weight loss: Beyond the old Balance pH: While lemons may seem ailments and conditions. Here are 10 notion that the Master Cleanse was the quite acidic, they’re a surprisingly good reasons to enjoy them ASAP. only way lemons could help you lose source of an alkaline food that can help Prevent kidney stones: Drinking one weight, new studies have shown the balance your body’s pH. half-cup of lemon juice every day raises ways lemon juice supports your goals. Weaker breaths in kids linked to early pesticide exposure ScienceDaily.com | 12/8/2015 — A new The fi ndings, to be published in the of maternal and child health. “This is the study has linked the levels of organo- journal Thorax, are the fi rst to link fi rst evidence suggesting that children phosphate pesticide metabolites in the chronic, low-level exposures to organo- exposed to organophosphates have urine of 279 children living in Cali- phosphate pesticides -- chemicals that poorer lung function.” fornia’s Salinas Valley with decreased target the nervous system -- to lung The children were part of the Center lung function. Each tenfold increase in health for children. for the Health Assessment of Mothers concentrations of organophosphate me- “Researchers have described breath- and Children of Salinas (CHAMACOS), tabolites was associated with a 159-mil- ing problems in agricultural workers a longitudinal study in which the re- liliter decrease in lung function, or about who are exposed to these pesticides, but searchers follow children from the time 8 percent less air, on average, when these new fi ndings are about children they are in the womb up to adolescence. blowing out a candle. The magnitude who live in an agricultural area where The researchers collected urine samples of this decrease is similar to a child’s the organophosphates are being used,” fi ve times throughout the children’s secondhand smoke exposure from his or said study senior author Brenda Eske- lives, from age 6 months to 5 years, and her mother. nazi, a professor of epidemiology and measured the levels of organophosphate pesticide metabolites each time. When the children were 7 years old, they were given a spirometry test to measure the ahead to the 15th instead of the 16th to amount of air they could exhale. give room for preparations for the tradi- The study accounted for other factors Cursillo tions observed at home by families. that could affect the results, such as ( Continued from page 2 ) The Cursillo group, or “Cursillistas” as whether the mothers smoked, air pol- pating in the 9-day novena of evening they are called, will be hosting the din- lution, presence of mold or pets in the masses known as “Simbang Gabi”, a Fil- ner on the 16th of December. after the home and proximity to highways. ipino tradition during Advent that begins 7:00 pm mass at St. Mary’s. Everyone “The kids in our study with higher on the 16th, which is 9 nine days prior to is invited. pesticide exposure had lower breathing Christmas eve, and ends on the 23rd. St Mary’s Catholic Churck is located capacity,” said study lead author Rachel According to one of the members, on the corner of E 8th Street and D Raanan, who conducted the research Simbang Gabi has been pushed one day Avenue in Naitonal City. while she was a postdoctoral scholar in Eskenazi’s lab. “If the reduced lung function persists into adulthood, it could leave our participants at greater risk of developing respiratory problems like If You or Your Parents Were COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).” or the The study did not examine the BBORNORN IINN AAS SI IA A pathways for the children’s exposure to pesticides, but the researchers did recommend that farmworkers remove PPAACICIFFICIC IISSLANDLANDSS their work clothes and shoes before entering their homes. They also sug- gested that when nearby fi elds are being CDC Recommends That You sprayed with pesticides, children be kept Get Tested for HEPATITIS B away and, if indoors, windows should be closed. Pesticide exposure can also be reduced by washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating. “This study adds exposure to organophosphate pesticides to the growing list of environmental exposures -- including air pollution, indoor cook stove smoke ?? and environmental tobacco smoke -- that could be harmful to the developing lungs 2 out of every 3 Asian of children,” said Raanan. “Given they Americans with Hepatitis B are still used worldwide, we believe our don’t know they fi ndings deserve further attention.” The authors noted that although or- are infected ganophosphate pesticides are still widely Did you know that used, most residential uses of organo- 1 in 12 Asian People with phosphate pesticides in the United States Americans have Hepatitis B often have were phased out in the mid-2000s. In Hepatitis B? NO SYMPTOMS California, use of organophosphates in agriculture has also declined signifi - cantly from 6.4 million pounds in 2000, when the study began, to 3.5 million Up to 25% of people pounds in 2013, the year with the most with Hepatitis B Loving recent pesticide use data. Just last Develop serious your month, the U.S. Environmental Protec- liver problems family tion Agency proposed eliminating all starts with agricultural uses of chlorpyrifos, one of the most heavily used organophosphates, caring for and others are also under evaluation, Hepatitis B is the yourself. steps that will continue the trend of leading cause If you or your parents declining use. of liver cancer “Chronic obstructive pulmonary for Asian Americans were born in Asia or disease is an increasing cause of death the Pacific Islands, around the world,” said study co-author talk to your doctor and pulmonary specialist Dr. John about getting tested Balmes, a UC Berkeley professor of en- But, for Hepatitis B. vironmental health sciences with a joint treatments It could save your life. appointment at the UC San Francisco are available School of Medicine. “Since we know that can save your life that reduced lung function increases the risk for COPD, it is important to identify and reduce environmental exposures during childhood that impair breathing capacity.”-- The above post is reprinted from materials provided by University of California - Berkeley. The original item was written by Sarah Yang. December 11-17, 2015 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 CaliforniaCalifornia CommunitiesCommunities Training to help emergency evacuations of disabled In an emergency, fi rst responders can end up going door to door to evacuate residents. It’s not always as simple as knocking and shouting words of warning. Sometimes the person on the other side has a brain injury, dementia or mental illness. The resident may not identify him- or herself as having a physical, cognitive or emotional disability. So initially all the offi cer or fi refi ghter sees is that the person may be reluctant to open the door, is frightened, confused or even defi ant of the instructions being given. First responders can learn how to cifi c and additional training to improve undertaking was a regional project sup- behaviors, and sensitivities to be aware Brain Injury Foundation, San Diego County Fire Chief Tony Mecham also approach and evacuate people in the discussion, understanding, and effective ported by Urban Area Security Initiative of when interacting with people with Center for the Blind and UC San Diego. were involved in taping. community with physical, cognitive and and compassionate methods for evacuat- federal funds secured in early 2014. the disability being addressed. Each The project included fi rst responders emotional disabilities in a training video ing these members of our community,” video includes a discussion between a from the San Diego Police Department, San Diego Police Sgt. Jonathan Lowe, series. said Holly Crawford, director of the The video training series includes eight local fi rst responder and expert as well San Diego Fire-Rescue, Heartland Fire who helped make the training videos In an emergency, it is important that County Offi ce of Emergency Services. videos that are approximately eight to 10 as demonstration scenes featuring actors & Rescue and CAL FIRE. for fi rst responders, said most offi cers residents understand and take direc- minutes in length. Videos in the series exhibiting behaviors discussed and fi rst are given 10 to 12 hours training in the tions for their safety. How can a fi rst In the spring of 2014, the San Diego address autism, Alzheimer’s disease and responders having a positive interaction Involving actual local fi rst responders academy but it is mixed in among all the responder differentiate between some- County Offi ce of Emergency Services memory loss, chronic illness, cognitive with that individual. and disability specialists was extremely other training. At the San Diego Police one with a disability and someone who began working with experts in a variety disabilities, vision and hearing impair- important to this project, said Craw- Department, for example, they do get is simply uncooperative? And how do of disabilities, fi rst responders and a ments, mental illness and physical Experts came from the following agen- ford. A subject matter expert was on regular training on current situations, they approach the person to get them to production company to develop a video disabilities. cies: Access to Independence, Alzheim- site during recording to ensure actions but often training is more focused on comply? training series aimed at providing law er’s Association of San Diego, Autism portrayed by the actors were as accurate people with mental illnesses rather than enforcement, fi refi ghters and others Each video provides important Society San Diego, County of San Diego as possible and that fi rst responders were someone with autism or a brain injury “In talking with our fi rst responder and helpful information to consider when information regarding visual cues and Behavioral Health Services, County of demonstrating appropriate responses. for example, he said. disability services partners, the Offi ce of evacuating people with physical, cogni- mannerisms that may assist in identify- San Diego Emergency Medical Services, San Diego Police Department Chief Emergency Services saw a need for spe- tive and emotional disabilities. This ing a disability, dos and don'ts, proper Deaf Community Services, San Diego Shelley Zimmerman and San Diego ( Continued on page 7 ) Get out the Fil-Am vote GET STARTED!!! GET INVOLVED!!! South San Diego combat the notion that “My vote doesn’t 6% of the total population. For the City GET CONNECTED!!! Series 1 mean anything”? “I’m too busy”. “I’m of San Diego, Filipinos make up around SBDC will be not interested in the election”. “I’m not 7%; for Chula Vista, it is about 12%; and BE ENGAGED AND BE INFORMED By Vangie Meneses, Ed.D. involved in politics”. for National City it is around 18%. If moving While the above reasons may be true, we look at the number of registered Fili- The FIL-AM VOTE Program what would you say about the idea that pino voters compared to Filipinos who The South San Diego SBDC will be I promised that I would write several moving to a new offi ce within the South- articles related to encouraging more engaging in the act of voting is an act of are 18 years of age and over we fi nd: Voter Registration self-empowerment and the empower- around 28% of Filipinos are registered western College National City Higher Filipino Americans to engage in their Education Center. In preparation for the constitutional right to vote. I have been ment of our community? Think about voters in San Diego County; about 28% Voter Education it. It is a proactive behavior. One is ac- for the City of San Diego; approximately move, the center will be close starting struggling to try and fi nd an angle, a Monday, December 14, 2015 to Friday strategy, or a way to connect that would tively engaged in exercising their right. 33% in Chula Vista; and about 28% for One is fi nding voice and using voice to National City. So as a community, less Voter Protection December 18, 2015 resonate. How can I fi nd words that are New Offi ce Information: relevant and meaningful that would grab take a stand on issues that may affect than one-third of potential Filipino vot- one’s family, community, state, and na- ers are registered. Though our numbers Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) Starting Monday, January 4, 2016 the your attention and get you to think about center will be located in room # 7118 exercising your right to vote? How can tion. As an active, engaged community, are growing and there is a potential for the voices of many have impact. impact, our collective voices will not The Center will also be closed for I capture the history and experience Winter break starting of those who came before us --- those be heard or acknowledged if we do not Dear Friends and Fellow Citizens of Sincerely yours, DID YOU KNOW? engage and exercise our right to vote in Monday, December 21, 2015 and will who died, those who suffered --- all for the USA, resume normal business hours on Mon- the right to vote. How do I connect the According to the U.S. Census Bureau larger numbers. Myrna TF Reyes the Filipino population as of October 1, If you can proudly state, “I am a voter”. day, January 4, 2016. power, symbolism, and meaning of the Panahon Na! It’s time! Chair NaFFAA Region 10 Thank you for using the South San very act of voting? 2015 was: Congratulations on acting on your self- Aurora S. Cudal-Rivera empowerment. 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Visit the Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California website at www.divinemercyhills.org or call Zarina Cruz, President of the DMHFSC at 619.890.2789 for more information or if you would like to donate time, talent or treasure to this project. Page 6 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com December 11-17, 2015 PerspectivesPerspectives I’ve had my share of Christmas parties, One can “steal” a gift picked by others, but I enjoy these intimate gatherings far but a gift could not be stolen twice. I more. In the corporate Christmas parties, picked the Mikasa bowl while the others Former Philippine Ambassador interactions were only limited to one’s had an enjoyable time “stealing” from small group. They were impersonal. The one another. We had fun. There was William Gaa passes away guests merely ate their dinner, watched much banter, teasing and jokes. Au, 10 December 2015 – The Philippine 1999-2002; served as Philippine Ambas- and listened to the program, danced Mila, and Estrelle handed their personal Consulate General in Los Angeles sador to the following countries, Com- and left. There was little evidence of gifts to everyone while I raffl ed off fi ve informs with deep regret, that Ambassa- monwealth of Australia in 2002-2003; any Christmas spirit. At Bakersfi eld, of my books. dor WILLY C. GAA passed away on 08 the People’s Republic of China (PROC) however, we interacted with each other, Orly, a devout member of The Church December 2015. in 2003-2006, and the United States of exchanged news, information, jokes and of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, His career as a diplomat began when America in 2006. advice the whole time. shared a beautiful video of the birth of he was appointed as Foreign Service Noteworthy is that he served twice at Jesus Christ. Offi ce in December 1974 after passing this Post, fi rst as Deputy Consul in 1987- Au and Orly’s daughter Athena, who “This is what Christmas is all about,” the FSO examination and taking the oath 1990 and as Consul General in 2006. lives nearby, arrived with her teenage he pointed out. “This is what we cel- of offi ce in 1975. He presently served at Ambassador Willy Gaa was born in Not just a Christmas party son and two daughters. Au asked them ebrate in this Christmas party.” the Offi ce of the Solicitor General and Romblon in 1949. He is survived by his to pay their respect by holding our Indeed, the spirit of giving, friendship he served in various capacities in the wife, Erlinda Concepcion and two sons, hands and pressing the back of our palm and sharing prevailed. We were humbled ( Continued from page 1 ) Department of Foreign Affairs and in the Wendell and Warren. worked in his Manila store. Upon against their forehead. It is a Filipino by the realization that we are all equal Foreign Service. His remains lie at Funeraria Paz, Sucat, My wife Genny and I were migrating to America with her tradition called “mano,” which is rarely and the same before the eyes of God no He held the position of Assistant Paraňaque City. Interment will be on 15 supposed to leave San Diego practiced in America. It was nice to see matter our station in life. We all share Secretary for Asia and Pacifi c Affairs in December 2015. family, she used the same recipe a Filipina grandmother hand down the and enjoy His generous love, undeserv- at 9 a.m. in time for the 1 p.m. in her bakery business. tradition to her grandchildren, a feeling ing we may be sometimes. The expen- appointed time. However, we This is typical among “imported” we Filipino elders appreciate. She also sive material things we aspire for are had to attend to some last minute Filipino businesses. The owner of Asian asked them to sing Christmas carols. nothing compared to what counts most: Covered California releases "Hot matters, delaying our departure Noodles, one of my long-time adver- The granddaughter played the piano salvation. As I look around, I realized tisers, also claimed to be a relative of while the grandson, perhaps a school we all have different challenges in life. Spot" Map for San Diego as critical by several hours. The traffi c was the owner of the famous Ma Mon Luk choir member, sang with his mother and One is still grieving from the loss of a light and when we reached the Restaurant in the Philippines. As such little sister. We capped the caroling by daughter, who had hid her cancer to her deadline for Coverage approaches bottlenecks of Freeway 405 in his mami and siopao are similar to their singing Levi Celerio’s Christmas classic, until the moment of her death. But the Los Angeles, we zipped through, Philippine counterparts. When a Max “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit.” I could still mother remains at peace, confi dent that Consumers Must Enroll by Dec. 15 to Be Covered on Jan. 1 Fried Chicken branch opened in San hear the joyous words ringing in my ears with God’s help, the pain will pass and thanks to the carpool lane. Diego, its manager was a relative of the and enjoyed the catchy tune. heavenly blessings will come her way. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the Dec. “If you live in one of these areas — in “Eat your lunch now,” Au owner. Years later, the San Diego fran- Another suffers from chronic ailments, 15 deadline to enroll for health insurance South Bay, in Uptown, in East County beckoned upon our arrival that chise , I was told, was sold to another Ang Pasko ay sumapit yet gains strength in drawing the image starting in January approached, Covered or in Escondido — and you do not afternoon. group . But the former Max San Diego of her “Mama Mary”; she is convinced California released a list of the top areas have health insurance, now is the time Tayo ay mangagsi-awit in San Diego where high numbers of to get covered,” Lee said. “This is our “But it’s already 5,” we remind- branch continues to operate today. The that she had been blessed with a minor cook claims that even if they now have a Ng magagandang himig miracle or two. Another became a people who qualify for subsidized health opportunity to build healthier communi- ed her. different name, they still serve the same Dahil sa ang Diyos ay pag-ibig young widow but was rewarded with an insurance are believed to reside. ties throughout San Diego, Southern “Then you eat your lunch now old Max fried chicken. “angelic” second husband. Her daughter The “hot spots” released today show California and the rest of the state.” and your dinner later.” One of the highlights of the party was in-law had a serious health setback, but the estimated highest concentrations of Covered California has redoubled its subsidy-eligible uninsured individuals enrollment outreach efforts in the region, As anybody would know, a Madeline, a classmate from Burbank, the “elephant game.” Participants bring her unshakeable faith motivated her to brought homemade bibingkang galapong silly gifts no one wants and are often re- organize retreats and devote her free — people who qualify for help to buy including: Filipino party is mostly about (rice cake), plus cakes and other des- gifted. A “white elephant”, is a term that time propagating God’s love. health insurance through Covered Cali- Working to expand the number of eating and food. Au cooked fried serts. Mila and her husband Jonathan, refers to a thing that has no use. Basi- fornia but have not yet taken advantage storefronts in neighborhood hot spots. milkfi sh, tortang talong (eggplant together with Josie, a medical doctor, ar- cally, it is gift one could re-gift since he Sometimes we complain about our of it. Working on the ground with Certi- omelet), pancit (noodles), hala- rived from San Diego and brought sisig doesn’t need or want it, hence the name minor setbacks until we meet people “Covered California works across all fi ed Insurance Agents and community and other dishes. So did Percy and his of the game. Ten dollars was supposed who have to surmount much bigger of California, but the map helps us focus partners to ensure that enrollment events bos na hipon (steamed shrimp) wife Lilie, who also brought along their to be the limit, but others went above obstacles, and we all share confi dence our efforts on areas where we know are located in optimal locations and that and other dishes. She and her daughter Amanda, son-in-law William, the price. I brought a Jerusalem hat I had that everything will be all right due to many who are still uninsured live,” Cov- residents in hot-spot communities are husband were from Pampanga; and grandsons Sebastian and Julian. bought from a trip to the Holy Land and our complete trust in God. ered California Executive Director Peter aware of enrollment locations nearby. hence, good cooking is in their They live several miles away in Lebec, a a Christmas mug. The others brought a In that Christmas party, we shared not V. Lee said. “Everyone who needs health Conducting more than a dozen beautiful mountainside community and portable writing table, a candleholder, a only the delicious food, the festive gifts insurance, or knows someone who does, interviews with Spanish-language and genes. We brought a soup dish a far cry from their former noisy and Mikasa fruit bowl, and boxes of sweets. and the merriment of the occasion, but should know they can get fi nancial help Asian-language media and highlight- with meat and vegetables like crowded Los Angeles neighborhood. We drew numbers and took turns pick- we also savored the true meaning of to pay for top-brand health insurance ing hot spots by name to reach Spanish peas, beans, tomatoes and others, Estrelle and her husband Angel brought ing up the gifts of our choice based on Christmas. coverage, and if they enroll by Dec. 15, speakers and Asian-language speakers in plus hopia, a Chinese pastry. I al- chicken and pork barbeque. the sequence of the numbers we got. Merry Christmas to all! - AJ their coverage can start on Jan. 1.” their neighborhoods. The Aguilar house was festooned with According to Covered California, Scheduling phone banks in partnership ways tell people we have the best Christmas decorations. Large red and the “hot spots” shown on the map at with English- and Spanish-language hopia in America. When I was white poinsettias by the doorstep greet www.CoveredCA.com/news/PDFs/ news outlets and promoting enrollment visitors. A beautiful Christmas bouquet Divine Mercy Shrine CoveredCA_Heat_Map_San_Diego. in specifi c neighborhoods. growing up in Quiapo in down- in Encinitas, California town Manila, a Chinese bakery hangs by the door while a richly-deco- pdf generally contain more remaining Launching an intensive enrollment ef- subsidy-eligible individuals per capita fort in communities where high numbers on Echague Street sold delicious rated Christmas tree proudly stands in the parlor above unopened gifts. Other www.divinemercyhills.org than the rest of the region. For example, of subsidy-eligible African-Americans hopia. The owner of Ching’s Christmas décor like a nativity scene, an estimated 4.3 percent of the popula- reside, by going door to door to canvass Hopia in San Diego claims to buntings, and wreaths were all over the tion in six hot spots is subsidy-eligible, with street teams; visiting barber shops, be a niece of the owner and had house. Be part of the story. compared with 2.1 percent on average in San Diego County overall. ( Continued on page 7 )

Oh, sure, to some people it may seem a Egypt Pounds Mali Franc South Korea Won bit crass, tacky, in bad taste or tasteless, Eritrea Nakfa Malaysia Ringgit Spain Peseta but ask yourself, is it any more crass Ethiopia Birr Malta Lira Sudan Dollar than battling through stores to fi nd the Euro Mayotte Euro Suriname Dollar last item of something on sale? Is it any Fiji Dollar Mexico Peso Sweden Kronor more crass than standing in the return Finland Markkaa Micronesia Dollar Switzerland Franc lines after Christmas? Is it any more France Euro Midway Dollar Taiwan New Dollar crass than hinting day after day for a French Guiana Euro Montenegro Euro Thailand Baht particular gift? Heck, is it any more French Polynesia Euro Myanmar Kyat Tonga Pa’anga crass than gift certifi cates to a gym? German Deutsch Mark Netherlands Euro Trinidad and Tobago Dollar Of course not! And that’s why, in the Gold Ounce Northern Mariana Dollar Turkey Lira spirit of holiday gift giving I’ve come up Greece Euro Norway Kroner Tuvalu Dollar with a simple list you can use. Just cut Guam Dollar Pakistan Rupee United Arab Emirates Dirham out the list, circle the type of currency Guinea Franc Palau Dollar United Kingdom Pound you want (you’ll have to add the amount Hong Kong Dollar Palladium Ounce United States Dollar in next to it) and mail it to all your Holland Euro Panama Balboa Vatican City EuroVenezuela Bolivare friends and relatives. Don’t worry, once Hungary Forint Papua New Guinea Kina Vietnam Dong The perfect Christmas gift this idea catches on, and it will, they’ll Iceland Kronur Philippine Peso Virgin Islands Dollar be mailing you the same list with their India Rupee Platinum Ounce Wake Island Dollar choices circled or highlighted. Indonesia Rupiah Poland Zlotych Zambia Kwacha Throw away the fruitcakes; give cold, hard cash instead So here you are, many of the world’s Ireland Euro Portugal Escudo There certainly are a lot of currencies major currencies, in alphabetical order Israel New Shekel Romania Lei afl oat. And the above list didn’t include (I’m nothing if not helpful). And yes, Italy Euro Russia Ruble them all – although with the euro it is re you tired of gifts that you don’t need? That not all of the planet’s currencies are Jamaica Dollar San Marino Euro much simpler. There are actually fewer don’t fi t, taste bad or you just have too many of the listed, I only have so much room and Japan Yen Saudi Arabia Riyal currencies now than there used to be. things? Well there is a way to fi x all that, an easy there are actually over 180 currencies Jordan Dinar Scotland Pound Scary, huh? A in over 250 locations in play at this Laos Kip Sierra Leone Leone Oh, well, I hope the list helps you get way. Cash. Yes, cash, the perfect Christmas gift. It comes very moment. So if you don’t see the Lebanon Pound Silver Ounce exactly what you want from Santa this in all sizes, never gets returned, the recipients are always currency you need, go to XE.com where Luxembourg Euro Singapore Dollar year and, if not, don’t blame me. Maybe grateful and you never have to struggle with over-crowded they’re all listed or a friendly bank near Macau Pataca Slovakia Koruny it’s simply because you weren’t as good you. Madiera Islands Euro Solomon Islands Dollar shopping centers. Malawi Kwacha South Africa Rand ( Continued on page 7 ) The cold, the hard, the cash

Afghanistan Afghani Algeria Dinar American Samoa Dollar Angola Kwanza Argentine Peso Aruba Guilder Australian Dollar Austrian Euro Azores Euro Bahamas Dollar Bangladesh Taka Barbados Dollar Belgium Euro Belarus Ruble Bermuda Dollar Brazil Reais Bulgaria Leva Cambodia Riel Canada Dollar Canary Islands Euro Cayman Islands Dollar Central African Rep Franc Chile Peso China Yuan Renminbi Christmas Islands Aust Dollar Cook Islands NZ Dollar Coral Sea Islands A. Dollar Costa Rica Colon Cuba Peso Cyprus Pound Czech Koruny Denmark Kroner Eastern Caribbean Dollar December 11-17, 2015 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 Pusoy A Novel by Rudy Liporada

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Chapter 10 – Slaves from the East Pusoy -- A Novel nest asked. “Compared to other nation- By Rudy D. Liporada alities, that gets us employed, easily.” “That is true,” Rodel said. “But most of “What do you mean, Kuya?” us do not practice our fi nished courses in Sonny asked. the Philippines. We end up here in different lines not “Okay, lay down your cards suited to what we fi nished in the Philip- now,” Ernest interrupts. pines. Like you, you are an engineer but Everyone laid down their cards. where are you at?” Ernest compares the cards. He “In the manufacturing assembly line like most of us,” Ernest said. “Consider- lost to Rodel and paid him his ing...it pays well enough, at least.” bet. He won over Sonny and “True,” Rodel said. “But did you have Romy and collected their best. to fi nish a whole course of engineering He shuffl ed again and placed the to do what you do? That is true, Kuya,” Ernest said. “But deck of card at the middle of the how does that make me a slave? I mean, table. I am paid well to afford my own house, After Romy cut the deck and while cars...” dealing the cards, Ernest asked “You “Maybe we do not feel it as much as were saying, Kuya?” other Filipinos who are struggling in our Gathering card piling in front of him, country but could not get to the United Rodel said “Well, let's put it this way. States,” Rodel said. So we were under Spain for over three “How do you mean, Kuya?” Sonny hundred years, right?” asked. “Okay,” Sonny said. “I am referring particularly to our over- “So during those centuries of being seas Filipino workers,” Rodel said. subservient to the Spaniards, we have “What about them, Kuya?” Sonny become docile, accommodating, ser- asked. “Aren't they lucky to be able to vile,” Rodel said. go could abroad?” “But that could have turned good for “If you mean that they are earning us, Kuya, right?” Ernest said. “I mean $200.00 to $400.00 a month, lucky, we are very good workers that is why we yes,” Rodel said. “Luckier if you are are so employable all over the world.” an engineer in Saudi earning at least “Exactly what I mean. We are just good $800.00 a month. That is a lot compared workers.” Rodel said. to being unemployed or underemployed “What is wrong with that, Kuya?” in our country.” Ernest asked. “And at least, they are able to provide After a pause while arranging his cards, for their families,” Sonny said. “Most Rodel said, “After the Spaniards, the are also able to make 'pundar', able to Americans came. They educated us in build houses, afford amenities.” the American way, taught us English.” “Yes, but to the extent of suffer- “That is why we so ahead compared ing loneliness while away from their to others here in the US and are readily families,” said Rodel. “Families could employed in other countries. That makes also be broken as loneliness drives either us proud Filipinos, huh!” Sonny said. of the husband or wife to philander. “I, too, used to be very proud of being Children, too, could become rebellious a Filipino but did you know that before and turn to drugs. the Americans came nobody was called “But that is not everybody, Kuya,” a Filipino?” Rodel said. Ernest said. “Used to?” Sonny asked, glancing at “I did not say that,” said Rodel. “I said Rodel over his cards. it is a fact that those things happen. And “Yes but let me explain,” said Rode. those Filipinas who become domestic “While the country was then called Las helpers, most of them are even teach- Islas de Filipinas, for islands of King ers, accountants, etc. Just because there Philip of Spain, the Spaniards referred are no jobs in the Philippines, they are Training to us as Indios. It was the Americans forced to take that kind of a job.” who fi rst called us as Filipinos. That was “Truly there are so many of them that ( Continued from page 5 ) actually derogatory for slaves of King at one time, I think, in the Webster “I think the videos are very well Philip.” dictionary, Filipina was defi ned to mean done. They’re concise and it’s valuable “You are kidding, yah, Kuya?” Sonny domestic helper,” Sonny said. information,” said Lowe. “We come in said smiling. “Yes, really,” Rodel said. “It had to contact with people in different com- “Maybe,” Rodel said. “But now we be corrected but did it ever occur to munities, and if an offi cer is not properly also refer to ourselves, to us, endear- you that you can fi nd Filipino domestic trained they can misinterpret a behavior ingly, as Flips or Pinoys. helpers in Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, as aggression when it’s not meant to be.” “We do love those tags, Kuya,” Ernest Hong Kong, Japan, Italy, blah! blah! but In addition to producing the videos, chimed in. you don't fi nd a foreign domestic helper County Emergency Services also “Would you still love being called a in the Philippines? You don't fi nd a Ko- produced a one-page information sheet Flip when American soldiers, during rean, or a Chinese, or whatever serving related to each video topic. The informa- their occupation of the country, meant as a domestic helper in the Philippines, tion sheets are designed to highlight im- it to be Fucking Little People?” Rodel do you?” portant talking points discussed. These said. “That's really a thought, Kuya,” Ernest information sheets can be provided as Silence fi lled the air. Only swishing of said a handout to those who view the videos the cards being arranged on the players' “So, what does this tell you,” Rodel to reinforce learning or can be used as a hands could be heard. said. “We are proud that we are all over standalone document to promote learn- “And who wants to be called a Pinoy? the world because we are good workers ing on the topic. Who wants to be referred to as an but in actuality, we should be ashamed Packets including DVDs and CDs con- aborted duck?” Rodel asked. that we slave abroad for those who take taining the supplemental handouts were Everyone laughed advantage of paying us low wages just mailed to 29 fi re and law enforcement “That is a good one, Kuya,” Ernest because there are no better opportunities agencies in San Diego County. Since said. “I knew you were just kidding.” in the Islands.” then, Emergency Services has received “Maybe,” Rodel said. “Still, I am really so glad that we are commitment from fi re and law enforce- “So, Kuya, seriously, what about this here in the US, slave or not,” Romy sud- ment agencies throughout San Diego slave from the East thing?” Sonny denly blurted in. County including the San Diego County blurted. “Yes,” Rodel said. “And we have to Sheriff’s Department, and the National “So, as I was saying,” Rodel said. thank the old man for that. If not for his City and Chula Vista police departments, “This black guy tells me that we are sacrifi ces, we won't all be here, slave or that they will make these videos manda- slaves from the East. Anyway, so we are not.” tory training for their personnel. so proud to be able to understand and “Okay, lay down your cards now,” speak English, right?” Ernest said. “Uh-hah!,” Sonny said. (Next Chapter: Sebio and his growing “That is designed for us to understand family) Covered CA the commands of our employers here in the United States,” Rodel said. ( Continued from page 6 ) “What is wrong with that, Kuya?” Er- The perfect hair care salons and other small busi- ( Continued from page 6 ) nesses; and deploying the “Van with a Plan” (a branded Covered California Enrollment locations can be found by as you thought you were. van) to areas where high numbers of visiting www.CoveredCA.com/get-help/ subsidy-eligible uninsured Californians local and searching for enrollment help The Perfect Holiday Gift: live. by ZIP code. In addition, hundreds of locations with Covered California signage As of Monday, Dec. 7, more than mark places where consumers can enroll Disabled Literature 83,000 Californians had selected plans confi dentially and at no cost in a variety Available from Amazon at through Covered California since open of languages. HYPERLINK "http://tinyurl.com/Dis- enrollment began on Nov. 1. Lit1" http://tinyurl.com/Dis-Lit1 “Our research indicates that one-third Covered California developed the map of those eligible to get fi nancial help to by combining estimates of eligibility and buy insurance don’t know it’s available,” for coverage under the Affordable Care Barnes & Noble at Lee said. “We want to leave no stone Act from a model of California insur- HYPERLINK "http://tinyurl.com/Dis- unturned and make sure our message ance markets that was developed by the Lit2" http://tinyurl.com/Dis-Lit2 reaches into neighborhoods throughout University of California, Los Angeles, the state, especially those where we be- Center for Health Policy Research and lieve the highest number of the eligible the University of California, Berkeley, uninsured live.” Center for Labor Research and Educa- tion, known as the California Simulation PH ready Covered California estimates that ( Continued from page 1 ) 750,000 people in the state are eligible of Insurance Markets (or CalSIM), and for help paying for their health insurance from U.S. Census data from the Ameri- saying, “Such rating signals a good but remain uninsured, with 60,000 of can Community Survey. fi nancial reputation to potential foreign them living in San Diego. An additional investors.” 1.4 million people statewide are believed The model accounts for individuals The Philippines is also preferable due to qualify for low-cost or no-cost Medi- who are eligible for other sources of to its property prices being the fourth Cal, with 115,000 of them living in the coverage (Medi-Cal, Medicare or job- lowest compared to other ASEAN area. based coverage), as well as those who countries. are undocumented. Page 8 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com December 11-17, 2015 LifestyleLifestyle Sycuan to donate over $75,000 to charities at gift giving ceremony 30 Charity Benefi ciaries Tribal Government operates one of the region’s premier Indian gaming and resort to be Honored facilities, the Sycuan Casino and Resort. 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Fil-Am Leslie- Anne Huff stars in The Vampire Diaries

Filipino-American actress Leslie-Anne Huff is joining the supernatural drama hit series “The Vampire Diaries (TVD).”

Huff joins TVD stars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley in a recurring role as the dangerous vampire hunter Rayna, a “fi erce, driven, smart and confi dent – a deadly legend who literally cannot rest until her vengeance is complete.” The Fil-Am actress was born to an American father of English descent and a Filipino mother. She grew up in San Fernando Valley. Huff was very active in the Filipino community at the University of Califor- nia, Berkeley where she co-produced the yearly Pilipino Cultural Night. She also co-founded the non-profi t “Kamay at Puso,” and appeared in a charity performance of “The Vagina Mono- logues” with Lea Salonga, Tia Carrere, and Tamlyn Tomita. The new TVD vampire hunter was pre- viously seen on the big screen on Cow- girls and Angels and its sequel, Dakota Summer. She starred in the fi rst Disney Channel original web series “Mackenzie Falls.” Her career on television began with a role on CSI:NY, thereafter being seen on NCIS, Bones, Days of our Lives, The Suite Life on Deck, Greek, and Chuck. Huff’s recurring role as Rayna begins in Episode 12 of TVD’s current 7th season on The CW, expected to be aired in late December or early January. Page 10 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com December 11-17, 2015 SpiritualSpiritual LifeLife The Year of Mercy: What’s it all about? ne of the central of those with whom we live, work, and interact every day,” he told CNA. aims of the Jubilee The Jubilee of Mercy is an Extraor- of Mercy will be to dinary Holy Year that will offi cially O commence December 8 – the Solemnity reorient the Sacrament of of the Immaculate Conception – with the Confession back to the cen- opening of the Holy Door in St. Peter’s ter of the Church’s pastoral Basilica. It will close Nov. 20, 2016 with Dec. 13th: Third Sunday of Advent the Solemnity of Christ the King. life, explained one offi cial The Pontifi cal Council is charged with Para Ano Pa involved in organizing the putting Pope Francis’ vision for the Year The Joy and Sadness of Winter year-long event. of Mercy into practice – both in the Ikaw ang tunay na dahilan nitong lahat sa akin Vatican and abroad. Joke of the week: A man bought a in relatively cool air. So many Filipinos “The Holy Father wants the Jubilee of na siyang nagbibigay liwanag sa gitna ng dilim railway ticket that was numbered 7,777. during this season especially, suffer from “Mercy is the tangible expression of Mercy to be an opportunity to place the His carriage number was 777. His berth fl u and cold. Truly, December and win- God’s love in the world,” said Fr. Geno wala akong pagkatakot kahit mag-isa kong dalhin sacrament of God’s mercy - which is the number was 77 and at the end of the ter can be to lots of people emotionally Sylva, offi cial for the Pontifi cal Council sacrament of penance and reconcilia- ang problemang pinapasan basta’r ikaw ng kapiling. journey his hotel room number was 7! depressing and physically challenging. for the Promotion of the New Evangeli- tion - into the central pastoral life for the So, believing and hoping 7 to be his zation (PCPNE). Church,” Fr. Sylva said. lucky number, he drew $700.00 from his But winter is not all that negative and “By placing ourselves in situations to Sa tabing dagat nuong ako’y nakaapak ng lumot “We know that, unfortunately, Catho- bank and put it on the horse in the 7th foreboding. Winter is also a time to re- refl ect upon this love and to experience lics don’t take advantage of the sacra- napasigaw ako ng malakas dahilan sa takot race. The horse came in 7th! joice, to revitalize our energy, and to re- the grace of this love in the Sacrament ment as much as they should, and so this kindle our hope. Beneath the coldness of of Penance and Reconciliation, (we madaling napawi ang lahat pati galit at yamot is an opportunity for us to remind people Scriptures: First Reading: Zephaniah winter, there is warmth. Behind winter’s fi nd) the strength, the courage, and the of God’s desire to forgive us and that dahil sa kung kasama kita ay malayo ang lungkot. 3: 14-18a. Zephaniah’s prophecies oc- facade of death, there is life. With win- compassion to be instruments of mercy he’s always there to forgive us no matter curred during the reign of King Josiah of ter’s darkness, there is light. Winter is a to others.” the sin.” Judah. The prophet announces the com- welcome season too. Amidst the winter- “I really believe that by recognizing To help emphasize the role of the Sac- Sa unang pagsilay pa lamang ng silahis ng araw ing of the Lord as a day of judgment, like situation of the Chosen People and and experiencing how incredibly patient rament of Penance during the Jubilee, of gloom and doom. At a time when the seemingly “cold” depressing situa- and forgiving God is with each one of us at hanggang sa gabi ng ating tahimik na paghimlay Pope Francis has called the Church to everything looks grim and hopeless, the tion, Zephaniah rekindled their hope by in our imperfections and failings, we can isa-isa kong pinaglalaro sa aking isipan send out “Missionaries of Mercy” – prophet makes also an astonishing and proclaiming that the Lord is coming to become ever more patient and forgiving priests with the faculties to pardon sins ang walang nang kasingtamis pa nating paglalambingan. unexpected announcement: “Rejoice! set them free. Paul’s prison environment in cases otherwise reserved for the Holy Sing joyfully because your redemp- was wintry, cold and depressing, but his See. tion is near at hand.” Second Reading: words to the Philippians were fi lled with promise of a revitalized life. Under the These priests, whom the Pope will send At kahit saan lugar pa man tayo ay naroroon Philippians 4: 4-7. As the Lord’s coming joyful expectation for the Lord. John the shadow of trials due sickness, similar to out on Ash Wednesday, 2016, will serve becomes nearer and nearer, excitement Baptist did not only pronounce punish- sa tahanan man, sa bukid o sa itaas ng burol the winter’s darkness, there lies the pres- as “a visible sign of the importance of fi lls the air. The Apostle who is in prison ment for “the chaff,” but also reward for ence of light. Yes, the “winter” of one’s the sacrament of reconciliation in our bawat halakhak natin pag-ibig ang siyang katugon does not feel hopeless, instead, he tells “the wheat” at the Lord’s barn. life, especially that of a priest, could lives of faith,” Fr. Sylva said. the Christians at Philippi to rejoice! Gos- hahanap-hanapin ko ‘to hanggang dulo ng panahon. be so frightening. Yet with 46 years of “It is the responsibility of the (Pontifi - pel: Luke 3:10-18. Those who believe in After 49 of service to the Lord and ministry gone, there is the promise of a cal Council) to select the Missionaries the coming of Jesus who is mightier than to the Church as priest and contrasting new spirit; beyond the fading physi- of Mercy,” Fr. Sylva said. He explained Ang iyong iyak,lungkot at pati na ang iyong tawa John the Baptist must show their joyful my “then” and “now,” I am now in the cal agility, there is hope for a renewed that many of those selected have applied expectation through acts of justice, “winter” of my life. Physically, I am no ang siyang nagdudugtong ng buhay sa aking hininga life. Because when we allow God to to the Council, along with a letter of honesty and love. longer that energetic priest I used to be. transform our dark, cold and depressing recommendation from the bishop show- kung ikaw ay wala na ano pa kaya ang halaga During my younger priestly years in the “winter” to become his means of coming ing how they “epitomize and embody” Refl ection: For many of us winter Philippines, I could travel miles to get to para ako ay mabuhay sa mundo ng nag-iisa. to our world, our “wintry life” is God’s a missionary of mercy, as described means so many things. It is a time of my appointments, deliver talks and rol- new Incarnation, a way for him to be in Pope Francis’ Bull for the Jubilee icy days and nights. It is also a period los at different Cursillo houses, say three born again and again in our hearts! released earlier this year. of freezing rain and cold wind. Winter or four Masses on Sundays at different He added that some priests selected as is that time of the year when days are barrio chapels, conduct recollections and Dear readers, on Dec. 17th I am cel- “Missionaries of Mercy” did not apply, shorter and nights are longer. Winter retreats for various schools, civic and ebrating my 49th sacerdotal ordination, but were recommended to the Pontifi cal the four major basilicas of Rome. For means darkness more than brightness. religious organizations. As far as priestly St. Peter’s Basilica, and encourages please join me in thanking the Lord Council. the Jubilee of Mercy, however, Pope Winter for some people speaks of death ministry is concerned, it seems that now pilgrims to register at their website. for allowing me to reach this “winter Pope Francis has extended the sacra- Francis has asked that the tradition of and is a sign of barrenness where leaves I am merely contented with doing the “Because there’s going to be so many season” of my priestly life and praying ment of confession’s availability to the Holy Door be available at the local have fallen to the ground and begin to less stressful and challenging priestly people that’ll want to get through the for me with Rejoicing, a Revitalized the world in other ways as well. For level. rot. Trees are bare, grasses are dried and tasks, especially after having retired in Holy Door, we just want to make sure spirit and a Rekindled fervor! I thank instance, all priests will automatically “The Holy Father has stressed that the soil is icy mud. For others, winter is 2011 due to the fall I suffered at work. that it’s really prayerful,” Fr. Sylva said. the Good Lord for helping me and for have the faculties to remit the penalty this Jubilee is not only to be celebrated not a welcome season. The cold wind At times this negative feeling gets to me. “It’s a spiritual journey of conversion being so patient with me during my tri- of excommunication attached to the sin in Rome but in all of the particular forces them to stay inside where the I feel frustrated for not accomplishing so that people are making, and so it’ll als and healing! I am equally grateful to of abortion, without having to receive churches of the world,” Fr. Sylva said. heat of a fi replace keeps them warm; to many things I wanted and used to do. be reserved and people will be given my family and friends for their fervent permission from their bishops. The Pope “This is why he has asked every bishop remain inside a cozy home where people But just as winter is cold, depressing enough time.” prayers and unconditional love! has also granted faculties to priests of in the world to choose in his diocese a have less risk of breaking their bones on and dark, it is also a season of warmth, In addition to approving “missionaries the Society of Pius X to hear confessions Holy Door, a Door of Mercy, so that all icy streets. Winter has different mean- joy and a new beginning. The negative of mercy” and helping pilgrims cross Quotation of the week: “Winter is a during the Jubilee as a step towards people may have a chance to make a ings for different people. People have elements of my “wintry life” (especially through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s, the recreative time. Life is present in the reconciling the traditionalist fraternity pilgrimage through a Door of Mercy.” to wear thicker clothing and necessary my sickness) could become the fertile Pontifi cal Council is also tasked with winter, even when we cannot see it. with the Holy See. “Each of the Jubilee initiatives is an gears to protect themselves against the grounds for God to infuse me again charitable initiatives worldwide. Winter is a time of peace, rest and great One of the characteristics of any Jubi- invitation to bask in what Pope Francis cold weather. They have to be sure that with the Spirit of the Lord as he did 49 For instance, Fr. Sylva explained, the beauty, but we have to use the eyes of lee Year is the opening of Holy Door in has called the balm of God’s mercy,” Fr. they are medically well prepared not to years ago. If life begins at 40, then this Pope has asked the council to establish faith to see it. The winter sky is a sky of St. Peter’s Basilica, which allows those Geno said. catch cold and other infl uenza viruses. “winter” of my priestly life is a new be- an agricultural college in Burkina Faso, changing colors – a sky of promise- a who pass through to obtain a plenary in- The Pontifi cal Council for the Promo- The Filipinos, though winter is not part ginning. In spite of the years spent, like West Africa, which teaches young peo- promise of longer, warmer days, of dulgence under the usual conditions. The tion of the New Evangelization is of their experience, yet December brings the fallen leaves of winter, there is the ple to provide for themselves through fruitfulness.” Barbara Hobbs. offi cial “Holy Doors” are only found in overseeing visits to the Holy Door in agriculture. “The Holy Father would like us to leave behind, after the Jubilee of Mercy, really concrete signs of God’s mercy, he said. The Pope fi rst announced the Year of Mercy on March 13, the second anniver- sary of his pontifi cal election, during a Lenten penitential liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica. On April 11, the Holy Father offi cially proclaimed the Jubilee Year with the release of the Bull of Indiction. Mercy is a theme that is dear to Pope Francis, and is the central topic of his episcopal motto “miserando atque eli- gendo,” which he chose when ordained a bishop in 1992.

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“The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and especially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustina CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY

Using the rosary beads, recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one I Believe in God.

On the Our Father beads say this prayer, which was given by Our Lord to St. Faustina (1905-1938). The Wicker Basket The Army of the Lord Eternal Father, I o er You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord The story is told of an old man who book. A friend was in front of me coming out join the Army of the Lord!" Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of lived on a farm in the mountains of east- What good does reading the Bible do?' of church one day, and the preacher was My friend replied, "I'm already in the Army the whole world. ern Kentucky with his young grandson. The Grandfather quietly turned from standing at the door as he always is to of the Lord, Pastor." Pastor questioned, Each morning, Grandpa was up early putting coal in the stove and said, 'Take shake hands. He grabbed my friend by "How come I don't see you except at Christ- On the Hail Mary beads say: sitting at the kitchen table reading from this old wicker coal basket down to the the hand and pulled him aside. mas and Easter?" He whispered back, "I'm in the secret his old worn-out Bible. His grandson river and bring back a basket of water.' The Pastor said to him, "You need to service." For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy who wanted to be just like him tried to The boy did as he was told, even on us and on the whole world. imitate him in any way he could.. though all the water leaked out be fore In conclusion say three times: One day the grandson asked, 'Papa, I he could get back to the house. try to read the Bible just like you but The grandfather laughed and said, 'You will Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, I don't understand it, and what I do QuietROOM Neighborhood FORin National RENTCity. Close to all. have mercy on us and on the whole world. understand I forget as soon as I close the ( Continued on page 14 ) No smoking. No drugs. Call 619. 746.3416 Eric’s wife and kids had bibingka and hardly get a glimpse of the trio, but Eric not among those available in the thirty- mas in Outer Space,” complete with A Sign for the Christmas maruya for breakfast, while Eric himself was content to sit on a bench, nursing one fl avors that Baskin and Robbins has rocket ships and astronauts long before ( Continued from page 16 ) had fried rice, egg and tapa (beef jerky). his aching foot while his family went to offer in the United States. Americans landed on the moon. One can tell a Filipino if he eats rice for shopping on their own for two hours. Their pilgrimage of shopping malls The streets and sidewalks in front of End Times which Marcos cronies, Glecy and Bien- breakfast. “We will shop till we drop, father,” his would not be complete without visiting C.O.D. were often fi lled with people, venido Tantoco, owned. People believe Meditation: At eleven in the morning, shoppers littlest daughter kidded him. Cubao during Christmas time. Thus, de- so much that they were hardly passable, that the Marcoses are silent partners of already fi lled Harrison Plaza. The Beside the Glorietta is another shop- spite the fact that it was already getting much to the detriment of competing the business. When the Marcoses fl ed Write down these words, My daugh- Christmas spirit was in full swing as ping mall, the Landmark. It has the dark, Eric persuaded his tired family to stores whose customers could not get the country during the 1986 People Christmas carols were blaring from big same scene all over again: frenzied take a cab across town, some thirty miles through. Since prospective clients could ter. Speak to the world about My Power revolution, the Tantocos, fearing mercy; let all mankind recognize My loudspeakers inside the mall. The place Christmas shoppers with families away, to see the pride of Quezon City. hardly enter their stores as people stood prosecution for their excesses during was festooned with Christmas decora- in town and shopping bags on their When Eric was a youth, his parents by and blocked the doorsteps to watch unfathomable mercy. It is a sign for the Marcos regime, sought refuge in the end times; after it will come the tions from the native nativity scenes shoulders as though they would never would take him and the brood in their the presentation, the competing store Europe. But somehow, Bienvenido to American icons like Santa Claus, run out of money to spend. Toys were long, twelve-seater (with folding chairs owners had to board up their sidewalks day of justice. While there is still time, Tantoco was convicted for his part in a let them have recourse to the fount of reindeers and snow. Eric checked out the all over the place; long lines of shoppers in the middle) 1949 Dodge car to dif- to block the pedestrian’s view and allow M]]arcos-related anomaly and may have Philippine products section of Rustan’s. queued for the cash register counters. ferent Christmas display sites all over the entry of customers into their own My mercy; let them profi t from the been imprisoned. In 1995, Glecy, the Blood and Water which gushed forth The place sells high quality barong At three o’clock in the afternoon Eric Manila in the days before Christmas. establishments. During that time, Makati daughter of a noted labor leader-lawyer tagalogs, woodcrafts, native baskets, and his family got hungry and went to They would fi rst go to the now defunct and only few buildings with a lot of va- for them. O human souls, where are from Pampanga, who was murdered and you going to hide on the day of God’s shell crafts, native dresses and other the basement of the mall where the fast Ysmael Steel compound along Espana cant space were fi lled with cogon grass dumped in the Candaba swamps during authentic Philippine products. During food section is housed. The fast food Extension in Quezon City. Ysmael Steel . The most notable landmark then was anger: Take refuge now in the fount of the persecution of communist insurgents God’s mercy. O what a great multi- the time of Marcos, Imelda would have section is typical of shopping malls in used to manufacture refrigerators with the Amon Trading, which stood alone, in the 1950s, was said to have suc- the main store of Rustan’s in Makati Manila, especially the Shoe Mart chain. a brand name called “Admiral.” Its aloof, and majestic on Buendia Avenue. tude of souls I see! They worshiped cumbed to cancer. The Divine Mercy and will be singing closed so that she and her foreign guests Specialty stalls that sell a variety of logo was a steel robot. One Christmas It showed some colorful Christmas could shop in privacy. After seeing the delicacies and the ubiquitous franchise it had a fi ve-story-high steel robot in its displays, which many people visited. the hymn of praise for all eternity Unique foods (Diary, 848). prices of the native goods, Eric realized holders are located in one whole fl oor. compound dressed like Santa Claus. On Today, the Amon Trading building is just he could get a better bargain at the stalls Usually there are McDonald’s, its Philip- another occasion it had a rocket ship a small, inconspicuous edifi ce, looking “What would you like for breakfast?” My Prayer Response: under Quezon bridge in the Quiapo pine competitor, Jollibee, and fast food ladened with Christmas gifts during the more like a small garage amidst the tall, Eric asked his wife and daughters. District. chains like Dunkin Donuts, Pizza Huts time Russia and America were compet- swanky buildings in the area. Harrison Plaza offers many unique Lord Jesus, we pray with St. Faustina, From Harrison Plaza, Eric and his and Wendy’s. One of the locals who had ing for dominance in space. From there That evening of December 24, 1995, Filipino foods. Aside from full-size family took a cab to the shopping malls done well is the Tropical Hut, which was they would go to the Magnolia Plant on Ayala Avenue in Makati was fi lled Your great Apostle of Divine Mercy: restaurants that serve Filipino dishes, Help us to take refuge now in the fount of Makati, some fi fteen miles away, to already very popular for its thick ham- Aurora Blvd. On top of its two-story with colorful Christmas lights, which Chinese dim sum, mami and siopao and the site of Ayala Avenue, “Wall Street burgers long before McDonald’s invaded building, a nativity scene would be dis- cascaded from tall buildings and hotels of Your Divine Mercy. Immerse us in even Polynesian barbecues, it has small the ocean of Your mercy, so even now of the Philippines,” Makati boasts of the Philippines. Tropical Hut started out played, with the star looming above and and were entwined on lampposts in the stalls that offer one-of-a-kind items. One affl uent communities and fi rst-class as a grocery store in the affl uent com- rays of Christmas light fl owing to the middle of the street. It was like watching we may “sing of the mercies of the Lord stall is selling taho, a soybean Chinese forever” (Ps 89:2). shopping malls. One of the most popular munity of Greenhills, with a hamburger ground. It was a sight to behold. They the electric parade in Main Street U.S.A. delicacy normally sold by ambulant is the Glorietta. The site is again teem- restaurant on the side. Though its main would stay on the grassy ground in front of Disneyland. Whoever said that the Chinese vendors in city streets. Another ing with Christmas shoppers fl ocking grocery till remains, it has concen- of the building, scampering and playing Filipinos are suffering would take back *Diary passages with bolded words are offers maruya, fried sweet bananas Jesus speaking to the fi rst-class boutiques that might trated on its hamburger restaurants by around while enjoying as much Mag- his words at the sight of such luxurious covered with fl our and smothered with rival Beverly Hill’s Rodeo Drive. Even establishing branches in different parts nolia ice cream as they could eat. They Christmas displays. The Central Bank Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska: sugar. Then there is the famous Ferrino’s Divine Mercy in My Soul © 1987 Marian popular megastar Sharon Cuneta has of the city. In such a fast food complex, would then pass by Arcega’s Department building fronting Roxas Blvd. featured Bibingka and Puto Bumbong, one of the her own boutique in the area, named one can see different native restaurants store on the same street Christmas lights simulating fi reworks Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of best that Eric had ever had, as its balut a the B.V.M. Excerpted from Divine Mercy after her daughter with popular movie that offer food specialties from differ- They would then pass by Arcega’s with sounds to boot! Despite what Minutes with Jesus: Praying Daily on Jesus’ duck egg delicacy is available anytime idol, Gabby Conception. When Eric ent regions of the Philippines. There is Department Store on the same street people say, the best place to spend and Words from the Diary of St. Faustina by Rev. in another store . Eric’s favorite is the and his family arrived that afternoon, a Pampaguena restaurant famous for its and check out its colorful display on its enjoy Christmas is still the home of the George W. Kosicki, CSB © 2010 Marian one that sells pan de sal (rolls) with a a Christmas show was being staged in lechon kawali, broiled catfi sh, morcon, façade. The C.O.D. Department Store Christmas fanatic Filipinos, the Philip- Press choice of fi llings: Chinese ham, keso de the center of the mall featuring the very and embotido. The Ilonggo restaurant always presented the best display and pines. – AJ bola, carne norte (corned beef), sardinas popular Apo Hiking Society. One could has Bacolod specialties like La Paz boasted as being “the only Filipino- (To be continued) (sardines) and other Filipino favorites. Batchoy. The Bicolano restaurant offers owned department store in the Philip- coconut syrup and hibi dishes, often- pines,” with the others being Chinese- times hot and spicy. There is interna- owned. The Rosario family owned the tional cuisine too, like the kimchee of store. One of the scions, Ral Rosario, Philippines the Korean restaurants, the sushis and was an accomplished National team ( Continued from page 1 ) sashimis of the Japanese restaurants and swimmer. 15 years. the perennial favorites from the Chinese Year after year, C.O.D. presented a Ong’s victory also marks the fi rst time restaurants like the dimsum, noodles and Christmas extravaganza on its long in the history of Miss Earth pageant that buns. There are also occasional Indian balcony, which enthralled thousands of a country, the Philippines, won in two and Middle Eastern eateries in these fast people, some of whom came all the way consecutive years. food restaurants. Indeed, one can have from the provinces. There were moving She succeeded Jamie Herrell who his choice of cuisine at reasonable prices mannequins of people and animals, do- bagged the crown in 2014, six years by merely visiting the fast food eateries ing their part in the tableau to the tune of after Karla Henry’s victory in 2008. in Metro Manila’s shopping malls. For holiday melodies. The 24-year-old Ong bested more lunch Eric ordered broiled native catfi sh, At one time, C.O.D. presented a Christ- than 80 candidates, including Brazil’s a rarity he has missed during the twelve mas theme celebration of rural Philip- Thiessa Sickert who was named Miss years in the United States. He had rice pines, complete with a barrio chapel Earth Fire, the United States’ Brittany and pickled mango (burong manga) for a with its bells ringing; a marching band; a Payne who bagged the Miss Earth Water dip and gulaman at sago for a drink. To small ponds (small temporary road- title, and Australia’s Dayanna Gradega, his disappointment, however, the catfi sh side eatery) selling bibingka and puto Miss Earth Air. tasted like gas fuel. It was obvious that bumbong (rice cakes); people going to In her profi le page for Miss Earth, Ong it was broiled over a gas stove, not in the church dressed in native attires; colorful said she would continue her advocacy traditional charcoal ihawan. For dessert native lanterns; and even native games of caring for the environment, which Eric had halo-halo from a unique food (palaro) like the palosebo, which showed she started when she was a candidate franchise in the fast food section: “Sari- a small boy climbing up and slipping for Miss Philippines Earth. Saring Halo.” It is one of the best halo- down a greased bamboo pole in his at- “These were restoration, reforesta- halo he had ever tried. Tourists should tempt to get the prize money on top. tion, minimizing carbon footprints and also try Philippine brand ice creams like Another local game shown was the taking 5R (Rethink, Reuse, Reduce, Magnolia, Selecta and the upcoming Filipino version of the piñata; instead of Recycle, Respect) by heart which brings Mamang Sorbetero. The recommended paper mache fi gurines, players would me to a campaign I call #WEWIL- fl avors are the Keso (cheese) ice cream use clay pots laden with coins or water. (with chunks of cheese); Langka; Maca- During the height of the space race ( Continued on page 13 ) puno; Mango; Avocado, Mais and others competition, C.O.D. presented “Christ- December 11-17, 2015 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Classi edClassi ed AdsAds By then, Oculus VR had begun devel- lion, Axiom founder Mike Urchinski A Fil-Am tech oping Rift, a virtual reality headset. Ben- told Benjamin he was going to Kenya New design jamin said, “The problem with Oculus to save elephants. Urchinski asked if he ( Continued from page 11 ) ( Continued from page 1 ) VR is that it’s like putting on a shoebox was interested. Work for the San Diego’s preneurs and technocrats at Stanford on your head literally.” When worn At fi rst, Benjamin said, “Why would I aarp-foundation-prize to complete the University with episodes of his life that over the eyes, Oculus VR’s front end do that? I would be lying to you if I told application. Top Home Care Agency! unraveled like a hit series on cable. processor fi ts like a scuba mask with the you I have this ecological warrior thing. About AARP When he was 15, he was arrested for headphones sticking out like snorkels. It’s more like the capitalist pig.” But AARP is a nonprofi t, nonpartisan or- helping start the League of Filipino Stu- Solving the money problem fi rst, eventually he did go to Africa. ganization, with a membership of nearly dents in the late 1970s. He was thrown Benjamin said, “We put it on Kickstarter Owner of wildlife preserves 38 million, that helps people turn their Now Hiring in jail for a year, tortured and then his and raised $1.5million in 30 days – this “I’m probably the only person who owns goals and dreams into real possibilities, Exerienced Caregivers fi ancée was shot in the head. was a feat. Then $11million was raised several wildlife preserves. I have 7,000 acres strengthens communities and fi ghts for When he reached the U.S. in 1982, he by Intel Capital. And our friends from in Kenya. I protect nearly 14,000 elephants the issues that matter most to families for Live-In & Hourly Shifts quickly realized his television and fi lm China fi nished by raising another $40 and I can’t even tell you how many prides such as healthcare, employment and of lions, cheetahs.” Benjamin also owns income security, retirement planning, undergrad degree from the University of million.” This is signifi cant because over 250,000 hectares in Mozambique, 380,000 the Philippines (UP) wouldn’t get him a $40 million went to the R&D of a single affordable utilities and protection from Top Pay • Flexible Hours • Great Benefits hectares in Cameroon, 200,000 hectares in fi nancial abuse. We advocate for indi- job. So one of the fi rst things he did was product company. Uganda, 6,000 hectares in Tanzania, 200,000 check out C by Dennis Ritchie from the Disrupt in Liberia and properties in Ethiopia, Nepal, viduals in the marketplace by selecting Requirements San Francisco Public Library. Without Both Glyph and Rift are still not out two of the largest rainforests in the Southern products and services of high quality and • 3 professional references formal education, he just soaked up in the market as of this writing. Aveg- Cardamoms in Cambodia, Eastern Himalayas value to carry the AARP name as well programming. ant hopes to disrupt Oculus RV’s lead and Indonesia. He said, “I probably have the as help our members obtain discounts • Proof of eligibility to work in the US Prison time time by offering more. “If you use an last Bonobos (monkeys) in my lands. These on a wide range of products, travel, and It was not really a feat. With nothing to Oculus Rift, you need to have a software are the closest primates to humans.” services. A trusted source for lifestyle He uses technology instead of a private Call for an appointment do in jail, he developed his mindset the development kit written by Oculus to tips, news and educational information, army to protect his lands from poachers–all AARP produces AARP The Magazine, way regular cons built their bodies. He write to the Rift. We didn’t want to do sorts of sensors, gyrocopters, planes, mag- Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. crossed paths with cellmate Prof. Fran- that because its expensive. So we made the world’s largest circulation magazine; netic resonance and satellite feeds. The new AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP cisco Nemenzo who taught him Marxist the Glyph to work with PlayStation, breed of poachers doesn’t run around with La Jolla Apply Online! political thought. His other cellmate was Xbox, iPhone, Android, PC, laptop – guns. They realize that metal detectors can TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP MIT professor of Einsteinian Physics everything.” give them away. So they dig a hole in a seen Español, a Spanish-language website 858-842-1346 HCAmatch.com Roger Posadas who taught him every- “This means we don’t have to develop cret spot and bury their AR-15s and AK-47s, addressing the interests and needs of thing about calculus and science. His an ecosystem of developers. We are defi - then cover it up. They sneak back in, their Hispanics. AARP does not endorse mind became a steel trap – not letting go nitely shipping in December.” Avegant is heat signatures mixing with the animals’ in candidates for public offi ce or make of any information without processing it. taking pre-orders on-line and one more the dark and strike like terrorists. contributions to political campaigns Of course, the old Yobie Benjamin is still or candidates. The AARP Foundation Even today, Benjamin still has what cool thing, they won’t charge you until there. The one who remembers and, for 32 some people might think as a nervous they deliver. Again changing the way we is an affi liated charity that provides NATIONAL CITY SMOG CHECK years, is still active with Amnesty Interna- security, protection, and empowerment 1532 National City Blvd., National City CA 91950 mannerism from his time in prison. But do things in the IoT. tional and for 10 years was NASA-Ames it’s his mind working faster than his But now that Avegant is fully vested, chairman for collaborative sciences for the to older persons in need with support mouth. He thinks of himself as “always Benjamin felt the itch again. He left betterment of humanity. from thousands of volunteers, donors, on. When I’m off that’s when I’m cod- and started Skully with Marcus Weller. He has come full circle from the youth who and sponsors. AARP has staffed offi ces ing.” Weller’s motorcycle accident in Barce- was jailed and imprisoned for his ideals. in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Noticeable pattern lona, Spain, produced Skully’s signature Benjamin said, “Sometimes it’s got nothing Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. By this time, Benjamin noticed the product. The AR-1 is dubbed as the to do with technology or even the IoT. When Learn more at www.aarp.org. you realize that every revolution starts in the pattern. Maybe it got to him that he was world’s smartest motorcycle helmet. rain forests, you realize that if you provide living the life of the capitalist pig he With a fully developed AR-1, you can people in the forest with food, homes, job once denounced as the root of society’s get rid of your bike’s rearview mirrors and education, the men will pick up shovels evils. It was also the time when hur- because of a wide-angle camera at the instead of AK-47s. We give them jobs so Grammy award Kenny ricane Katrina happened. So he founded back, get a Bluetooth and Internet con- they don’t just hang around. We built daycare ( Continued from page 15 ) GoodStorm in 2005, an ecommerce nection, get air-dropped software update centers so the women will work, not stay 619.477.1081 platform that used the Internet and and get audio and visual GPS. All this home with the children. I teach them not community to revitalize Southeastern merchandising to help non-profi ts and and with a line of sight display in the to cut the whole 300-year-old tree to make San Diego’s Diamond Neighborhoods. Auto Registration Now Available the disadvantaged. This was his way of helmet. charcoal and save the forests. I’ve sent 1,800 This means transforming nearly 60 kids to high school and college. We provide acres into sustainable developments that www.nationalcitysmogcheck.com giving back to society. Benjamin said, “You have literally a livelihood for 150,000 who live on my land.” After two years, Zazzle.com acquired sub-second response time when you are provide residents with greater access to Saving the largest rainforest in the world in resources and amenities that improve GoodStorm and he retired yet again. riding a motorcycle. What you see here the Congo, the mangroves in Brazil, the poor But he realized he had a gift for scoping is not just an ordinary image directed their quality of life. Additionally, the in Putumayo, Colombia are some of Yobie Jacobs Center works with community out target goals and weaponizing, so from the camera. It is a complex de- Benjamin’s signifi cant work. But just like to speak, intangibles and intellectual warping algorithm. It error-corrects the him, these are hardly known to mainstream organizations to increase residents’ eco- ROOM FOR RENT properties for innovation. For a year, he entire image. Objects will not seem near media. nomic opportunities, leadership skills, Quiet Neighborhood in was a partner at Innovation Arts, LLP, or far. They appear as they are.” and educational success. Learn more at doing just that. Motorcycle helmet www.jacobscenter.org and follow us on National City. Close to all. Until he got a call from Citigroup in With Benjamin, it doesn’t stop there. A midnight clear Facebook and Twitter. 2011 with an offer to be its Global Chief “This is not just a stand-alone motorcy- ( Continued from page 8 ) Technology Offi cer. But after a while he, cle helmet wearer talking to another with in the Christmas season (it was fi rst No smoking. No drugs. “got bored fi ring people. Because that’s the same device. In the next release, the published as a poem on December 29, Hottest Call 619. 746.3416 what you do at that level. Half the time wearer will have the ability to talk to 1849). Christmas, more than any other ( Continued from page 11 ) you’re doing budgets; the next, fi ring other motorcycle riders. They will know time of the year, is the season that gives people.” He made his mark at Citigroup where you are. Brake systems, engine us clarity about life. If the angels ap- viewers of “for sale” listing pages on initially developing the mobile payment and maintenance are all supported.” peared to the shepherds on a “midnight realtor.com from July to October, and systems Google Wallet and Apple Pay He said further: “Everybody is excited clear” then Christmas is our annual the share of head of households aged 25 for the back end of their server. about Tesla cars. I don’t know too many “season clear” – the time when we are to 34 relative to all heads of households, Yobie Benjamin is not another Dado people who have $145,000 to buy a able to see what is most important in our from 2015 Nielsen Pop-Facts. Banatao. When Dado speaks, engineers Tesla. But I do know a lot of people who lives. Atlanta, Ga. and entrepreneurs listen. When Yobie can afford a $400 system you can just Pittsburgh, Pa. Benjamin goes off even with a cocka- plop in front of your car that gives you If 1849 motivated Edmund Sears to Memphis, Tenn. mamie idea, consumers expect a product the same intelligence as a Tesla.” long for a more peaceful life and world, Boston, Mass. launch. Last year, both Avegant and Skully how much more has 2015 said the same Austin, Texas He got his start at a small company were among the winners of CNN’s Top to us? And if we have felt unsettled San Diego, Calif. that decided to make spreadsheets. They 10 Technology Products awards. And and concerned all through the year, Seattle, Wash. took Lotus 1-2-3 on an IPO then sold just when it seemed there was no more how much more does Christmas give Houston, Texas it to IBM. Benjamin thought he could to conquer, this year, Benjamin was us clarity about the only Person who Denver, Colo. retire and he sailed the South Pacifi c for named one of 20 Technology Pioneers can bring peace on earth and goodwill Charlotte, N.C. three years. by the World Economic Forum in Da- to men – including at the personal and realtor.com also identifi ed fi ve out In 1996 he started again with Cam- vos, Switzerland. Since 1971, the annual family level? of the 100 largest markets that mil- bridge Technology Partners as director Davos Conference is the international lennial buyers will probably shun in of enterprise security services until it organization for public-private coopera- Christmas can be a time in which we 2016. In these fi ve places, the number was IPO’d again. He became a partner tion to better the state of the world. It is see everything in the glorious light of mortgages purchased in 2015 by and CTO and chief of global strategy a by invitation only organization. of the birth of Jesus Christ. Because 25- to 34-year-olds was below average, and management consulting fellow And it seems that if Benjamin had a Christmas involves giving and serving, and relatively few members of that age for the venture capital arm of Ernst & hand in it, it always comes out a win- it reminds us of the One who came to group were looking at listings on realtor. Young, LLP in 1998. After they sold ner. He is also advisor to outfi ts like: serve and give Himself to the world. com. In addition, these fi ve markets have to the French multinational consulting Intel Make It Wearable Competition When we remember what He has done no growth forecasted for next year—and corporation Cap Gemini S.A. for $13 fi rst-prize winner Nixie (maker of the for us, we are reminded to do the same younger buyers are driving much of the billion, he retired again. fi rst wearable camera that can fl y), listed for others. growth in real estate, according to real- But by now his eternally curious mind among the noteworthy 500 Startups in- tor.com’s forecast. and restless spirit moved him to do what cluding Tappur (maker of DrumPants – a Christmas can be a maze of commer- The following list is not ranked. he always wanted to do: start companies. controller platform in your pocket that cialism if we let it. Instead, let’s make Jacksonville, Fla. In 2013, he co-founded Avegant with simulates music instruments), Kenzen it a moment of clarity in which we view Phoeniz, Ariz. Allan Evans and Ed Tang. (maker of trending wearable caloric and our sometimes confusing and threaten- Port St. Lucie, Fla. Benjamin explained how their sig- sports endurance counter) and Orphedia ing world against the backdrop of God’s Spokane, Wash. Stockton, Calif. nature product came to be. “The U.S. (reputedly, the most disruptive medical gift to us: the Prince of Peace who was 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue Special Forces wanted to have an optical diagnostics company), to name a few. announced by angels on that original efforts to limit the temperature increase to system that can project high-resolution His favorite “midnight clear.” PH team 1.5°C.” images but with low heat signature.” He said his favorite is Orphedia. Philippines ( Continued from page 1 ) La Viña said the Philippines prefers that A trooper in full battle gear carries Orphedia’s one drop of blood for 50 ( Continued from page 12 ) victims," said Philippine lead the warming cap should explicitly be “below about 60 pounds in his backpack alone, tests is even more relevant after the 1.5°C.” LBECAUSEWECAN. This campaign negotiator and spokesman Tony As of posting, the delegation is preparing Benjamin explains. “With his Fritz Theranos-Walgreens’ one fi nger prick Filipina nurse aims to inspire and educate people on helmet, it’s not easy to get peripheral test was questioned by the Wall Street La Viña. for the 11:30 pm gathering of lead country ( Continued from page 8 ) how they can contribute in helping the "Imagine if there’s a big storm 25 years negotiators to be chaired by COP21 president vision. He can only use his night vision Journal. Benjamin related that he was in environment in their own little ways and from now, and someone should be held liable and French foreign minister Laurent Fabius. Starlight scope if he’s sure the enemy Liberia at the height of the Ebola crisis. fun-loving and very single. A 34-year- old full-time nurse, she lives with her even through social media,” she said. for what happens to them but we’ve mort- Called an “Indaba” in COP lingo, the gath- won’t blind him with a fl ash bang “That’s where I was inspired by blood “Getting the campaigns online is a gaged their right to go against that. That’s a ering is meant to bring all countries together grenade. The worst part of it is that the testing systems. The biggest problem parents outside of New York City. She’s asked her traditional, Filipino parents to strategy to get the message out there and text we want stricken out,” he explained. to tease out the remaining sticky issues and hidden enemy who is not well armed then was it took seven to 14 days to get create more awareness. Awareness or Liability and compensation means certain forge consensus. has infrared and he has the trooper in his the blood test results. Today, we can do date on her behalf and choose the man entities, even countries, can be held liable This 11:30 pm Indaba may be the last such that is right for her. identifying the problem is the fi rst step sights as a big, bulky and slow target.” it in fi ve minutes.” in solving the problem. for catastrophic damage to other countries meeting before the release of the fi nal UN Mitch Sargent (Los Angeles)–a climate pact. Avegant came up with Glyph, a virtual True, Yobie Benjamin is still not on “We have to educate people about the because of their share of carbon emissions retinal display system using two sets of most everybody’s radar like Dado 30-year-old certifi ed level II sommelier driving global warming. Thus, these coun- La Viña said the Philippines will make in- threats of Climate Change because it is terventions during the Indaba on the liability optics and a two-million micro-mirror Banatao. But his connections are no less and full-time wine salesman, Mitch has tries may have to compensate the adversely had a hard time meeting the perfect girl only through an educated society can affected nations. and compensation issue as well as the soft array delivering the image directly to fabulous: “In Davos, Switzerland, I had true reform be achieved,” she added. It has always been among the most 1.5°C reference. – Rappler.com the retina almost in real time. The result the pleasure of hanging out and drinking in the L.A. dating scene. He wants the love and stability marriage can bring. Ong, who is taking marketing management contentious issues in climate negotiations is a clear non-pixilated image which no 35-year-old Yamazaki Whiskey with a at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in because developed countries like the US and other existing system can deliver. certain head of state and certain cabinet John Coultrip (Denver, Colorado)–John Manila, earlier said that she hopes to win so has had a good time casually dating, but European Union, two major carbon emitters, Pinoy Not fun secretaries. It’s like, ‘Dude, you’re she could join in the ongoing United Nations staunchly reject it. ( Continued from page 14 ) But Benjamin said, “The military’s one of us!’ It tripled my network. The he recently turned 31 and is ready to fi nd Climate Change Conference in Paris. It But it’s the fi rst time excluding the principle his perfect match. started on Nov. 30 and will end on Dec. 11. was so defi nitely stated in an option in the likely to survive their injuries compared procurement process is not fun” and the business model for my blood testing to adults younger than 70. Moreover, partnership ended before it could start. came out not because I was brilliant, but Christina Rollyson (Charleston, South Malacañang congratulated Ong for winning agreement. Carolina)–Christina recently moved the Miss Earth title and for bringing more 'Red line' for PH elderly patients are three times as likely Then the founders thought about how I knew the health minister of Mexico, honor to the country. to die following a ground-level fall com- airline passengers put on their headsets the health minister of Turkey, the health from her hometown of Charleston, West La Viña is confi dent that many other devel- Virginia, to Charleston, South Carolina, “Congratulations and best wishes to her,” oping countries, not just the Philippines, will pared to their under-70 counterparts. while watching on-board movies or minister of Nigeria, the presidents of Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. of the Presi- reject that part of the draft. Among the injuries that need immedi- work on their iPads. Serbia and others.” to start her own travel agency and has had a hard time dating due to her long dential Communications Operations Offi ce Another concern of the Philippine team is ate attention after a fall is the possible “So, we said, why don’t we create a With IoT, Benjamin is moving fast into said over state-run dzRB. the “softening” of the reference to the 1.5°C occurrence of traumatic brain injuries device that you can put on as a head set. the realm when effi cient science blurs work hours. But the 33-year-old is “This is again a proof of the beauty, fi nally ready to settle down and devote warming limit goal, something the Philip- (TBI), which can result in a period of When you bring down the head band into magic. In fact, in his case, the wind- intelligence and excellence of Filipinas in pines badly wants in the agreement. her time to fi nding love. international competitions, which are held In the new draft, 1.5°C is no longer in unconsciousness, amnesia, disability, to your eyes you get an HD TV-quality fall of wealth comes in very different coma and even death. A TBI may cause optical system built into the back of it.” forms. Even that is changed by the IoT. “Married By Mom and Dad” is pro- to strengthen the country’s friendship and brackets but it appears amidst wording that is duced by Thinkfactory Media for TLC. cooperation with other countries,” he said in still too soft for the Philippines’ liking. bruising, torn tissues, bleeding and other The X-men diehard will appreciate the After Cambridge Technology Partners Filipino. – With Delon Porcalla physical damage to the brain that can re- cyclops look. acquired Axiom Technology for $25mil- Like us on Facebook Under Article 2, it says that the world should strive to keep warming “well below sult in long-term complications or death. Page 14 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com December 11-17, 2015 TrendsTrends YouTube releases top videos among Pinoy develops wearable tech to save elderly Filipinos in 2015 from deadly falls Youtube has released the top BY Charles E. Buban, Inquirer.net | MANILA, 11/28/2015 — JUST like a trending videos among Filipi- fl at river rock, Umali’s device is more nos in 2015. discreet yet smart enough to determine the severity of its wearer’s fall. In the music video category, Original The untimely death of his grandmother Pilipino Music (OPM) dominated the last year left a lasting impact on Angelo top ten list, occupying seven of the 10 Umali. The 32-year-old cofounder and slots. CEO of Simple Wearables, a healthcare On top of the list was “Watch Me” by tech company based in Hong Kong, Silentó, which made netizens all over made it his life mission to fi nally bring the world “whipping”, “nae nae-ing”, to the market his invention—a discreet and doing the “stanky leg”. device that sends out alert messages Kim Chiu’s “Mr. Right” came in on informing that its elderly wearer has just second spot, making it the most viewed suffered a fall, even telling the severity OPM music video for 2015. of the impact. Others on the list were: Wag Kang Umali recounted: “It was not the fi rst Pabebe, Vice Ganda; Feeling Carefree, time my grandmother fell in her home Liza Soberano; In Love Ako Sa ‘Yo, in the United States. But that time, we Darren Espanto; HAPPY BREAK UP, were all there as we witnessed the fall Donnalyn Bartolome; Nakakamiss, where she hit her head. She immediately Smugglaz, Curse One, Dello, Flict-G; got up and told everyone she was okay. EXO_CALL ME BABY, K-Pop; Cheer- No one paid much attention until in the leader, Pentatonix; Wish I May, Alden days that followed when she complained Richards. Adele – Hello See You Again of dizziness. When we brought her to the Meanwhile the Philippines’ top trend- Silentó – Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) Thinking Out Loud hospital, the doctors found a blood clot ing YouTube non-music videos are: (Offi cial) Gangnam Style in the brain. That same day she went into Silento – Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) Blank Space a coma and later died.” #WatchMeDanceOn Global: Top Trending YouTube Vid- Sugar He stressed: “I don’t want this to For Our #1 Lolas | NIDO FORTI- eos (non-music) Shake It Off happen to my other and only remain- GROW | Nestlé PH Silento- Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) All About That Bass ing grandmother, 92-year-old Alegria 4th Power raise the roof with Jessie J #WatchMeDanceOn Chandelier San Juan, who happily lives alone in hit | Auditions Week 1 | The X Factor Clash of Clans: Revenge (Offi cial Cheerleader Tagaytay City,” UK 2015 Super Bowl TV Commercial) Umali’s invention, called Simple Wave, WORTH IT – Fifth Harmony ft Kid Crazy Plastic Ball PRANK!! Global: Top Trending Ads resembles a fl at oval-shaped river rock Ink Dance | @MattSteffanina Choreog- Love Has No Labels | Diversity & Clash of Clans: Revenge (Offi cial that is clipped anywhere near the chest. raphy (Beg/Int Class) Inclusion | Ad Council Super Bowl TV Commercial) It has the ability to alert not only family El Gamma’s Touching Tribute To Lip Sync Battle with Will Ferrell, Hyundai : A Message to Space members but more importantly, the Mother Nature | Asia’s Got Talent Grand Kevin Hart and Jimmy Fallon Love Has No Labels | Diversity & attending doctor who could immedi- Final 1 Justin Bieber Carpool Karaoke Inclusion | Ad Council ately send an ambulance and if needed, Clash of Clans: Ride of the Hog Riders 6ft Man in 6ft Giant Water Balloon – Boom Beach: Speech (Offi cial TV perform life-saving procedures. elderly persons to limit their activities, Jaime Jose Javier Jr., chief marketing (Offi cial TV Commercial) 4K – The Slow Mo Guys Commercial) Based on preliminary estimates, Um- leading to reduced mobility and loss of offi cer of Philam Life, AIA’s operating The Voice Kids Philippines 2015 Blind Golden boy Calum Scott hits the right Adidas: Unfollow feat. Leo Messi ali’s device would cost around P8,000 physical fi tness, and in turn increases arm in the Philippines. “Philam Life Audition: “Thinking Out Loud” By Gian note | Audition Week 1 | Britain’s Got Always #LikeAGirl – Unstoppable excluding the monthly subscription fee their actual risk of falling, according to mirrors this initiative by developing Yaya Dub Maine Mendoza Dubsmash Talent 2015 Durex – #Connect – Offi cial from the wireless provider. Oxford University geriatric medicine innovative healthcare solutions that ad- Queen – Compilation Dover Police DashCam Confessional Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge – Of- and gerontology journal, Age and Age- dress the real-life needs of our custom- Yaya Dub, kinilig kay Alden Richards (Shake it Off) fi cial Introduction Like health apps ing. ers,” he added. Junior New System Rocks Crowd, Mean Tweets – President Obama Edi- “Slap her”: children’s reactions “It functions like those health apps in Javier said his company is already Earns Golden Buzzer | Asia’s Got Talent tion Budweiser USA: #BestBuds | 2015 your smartphones that track steps and Seed capital drawing up a partnership agreement Semis 2 Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial movement. But Simple Wave is a lot The uniqueness and marketability of with Simple Wearables that may help the In the global top trending music video, Global: Top Trending Songs “Lost Dog” more sensitive as it detects a fall as a his invention caught the attention of company’s elderly clients. Furious 7’s soundtrack See You Again Uptown Funk result of an ailment (like fainting due to Nest, an early-stage venture-capital fi rm According to Asian Development by Wiz Khalifa and featuring Charlie diabetes or stroke) or due to slips and in Hong Kong, as well as AIA Group Bank, Asia’s elderly population is Puth topped the list with more than one trips. It could measure the intensity of Ltd., one of Asia’s largest insurance projected to reach 922.7 million by 2050 billion views. 'Look at the basket.' the fall and automatically send all these companies. Last year, the two launched and is on track in the next few decades Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Wicker basket The boy looked at the basket and for information via text and over the Internet a project called AIA Accelerator, which to become the oldest region in the world. Charlie Puth [Offi cial Video] Furious 7 ( Continued from page 12 ) the fi rst time he realized that the basket to predetermined contacts. The elderly seeks to encourage innovation in health The same trend is also occurring in Soundtrack looked different. have to move a little faster next time,' and wearer could also talk to the person on and wearable technology startups (Nest, the Philippines. In 2000, there were just Maroon 5 – Sugar Instead of a dirty old wicker coal bas- the other end since the Simple Wave which has been running for four years, 4.6 million senior citizens (60 years or Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You sent him back to the river with the basket to ket, it was clean. try again. also incorporates a GSM chipset with provide seed capital and support to start- older), representing about 6 percent of Do (Offi cial Video) 'Son, that's what happens when you This time the boy ran faster, but again micro-SIM, speaker and microphone,” up entrepreneurs in the Asian region). the total population. In 2010, the then Major Lazer & DJ Snake – Lean On read the Bible. the old wicker basket was empty before described Umali who after graduating Simple Wearable was among the eight National Statistics Offi ce found that this (feat. MØ) (Offi cial Music Video) You might not understand or remember he returned home. at the Philippine Science High School winners that were fostered for over 12 grew to 6.5 million or about 6.9 percent Taylor Swift – Bad Blood ft. Kendrick everything, Out of breath, he told his grandfather in 1999, immigrated with his family weeks and connected them with over 40 of the total population. By 2030, the Lamar but when you read it, it will change you that it was 'impossible to carry water in a to the United States where he got his industry mentors and potential investors. same agency projects that the elderly David Guetta – Hey Mama (Offi cial from the inside out.' basket,' and he went bachelor’s and master’s degree in electri- At the moment, Umali has been regu- population will make up around 11.5 Video) ft Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Moral of the wicker basket story: to get a bucket instead. cal engineering from the University of larly visiting the Philippines to coordi- percent of the total population. Afrojack Take time to read a portion of God's The old man said, 'I don't want a bucket California, Los Angeles and Stanford nate with The Medical City, one of the Sia – Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf word each day; of water; University. hospitals that have already signed up to Not harmless & Maddie Ziegler (Offi cial Video) it will affect you for good even if you I want a basket of water. You can do Compared to similar alert devices sold test the fi rst 100 units of his devices. While simple falls may seem rela- Fifth Harmony – Worth It ft. Kid Ink don't retain a word. this. You're just not trying hard enough,' in the United States, Umali explained “Considering thatAsian hospitals are also tively Journalharmless, they can actually lead Thought for Today: and he went out the door to watch the that the Simple Wave is not as obtrusive looking at ways to offer remote health- to severe injury and death in elderly God's Love is like the ocean, you can boy try again. 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I really like this story because I don't ran as fast as he could, the water would other devices. the Web or mobile app we are also de- The study found that elderly retain things too well leak out before he got far at all. “Simple Wave has a more modern look veloping at the moment,” related Umali. adults—70 years or older—who experi- anymore...age may have something to The boy scooped the water and ran that discretely connects the socially “We are proud that a fellow Filipino is ence ground-level falls are much more do with it but I fi gure my brain just gets hard, but when he reached his grandfa- isolated elderly to their loved ones as at the forefront of developing innovative likely to be severely injured and less overloaded! ther the basket was again empty. Out of well as their doctors, and in the process, medical technology with the support God isn't concerned about my brain ( Continued on page 13 ) breath, he said, 'See Papa, it's useless!' removing their fear of falling,” explained from our parent company, AIA, said anyway; 'So you think it is useless?' the old man Umali. He's more concerned about my heart. said. The fear of falling again often causes NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Diego (City) is seeking to City of San Diego (City) is seeking to receive Bids for the below named Public receive Bids for the below named Public Works project. Works project. The solicitation, including plans and The solicitation, including plans and specifications, may be obtained from the specifications, may be obtained from the City’s website at: http://www.sandiego. City’s website at: http://www.sandiego. gov/bids-contracts. gov/bids-contracts. 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ArtsArts && CultureCulture The Grammy Award-Winning Soweto Gospel Choir 2015 Parol Lantern Festival Celebrates The Season of Giving at the Jacobs Center PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company

The choir’s only two perfor- world meets: in a slice of San Diego borhood. It also provides the opportunity that is home to over a dozen different for the rest of the region to visit the mances in San Diego this cultures and a state-of-the-art venue only Diamond Neighborhoods and celebrate year! minutes from downtown San Diego. the community's diversity. The Soweto Gospel Choir is dedicated SAN DIEGO, December 3, 2015 — to sharing the joy of faith through mu- Performance date and times: Regarded as one of the most inspira- sic. The choir was formed in 2002 by Sunday, December 20 PAROL FESTIVAL PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Other activities include cultural and par- tional choirs in the world, the Grammy Andrew Kay, David Vigo, and Clifford 4 pm and 7:30 pm Company, Marvin Calderon Jr., Lucky ol exhibits from PASACAT’s collections, award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir Hocking, in association with Execu- When: Saturday, December 12, 2015 Lion Dancers, Mariachi Divinas, Teye parol making workshops, and pabitin gives two joyous holiday performances tive Producer/Director Beverly Bryer Tickets: Sa Thiosanne and The Filharmonic. An (Philippine version of the piñata). For in Southeastern San Diego’s Diamond from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PST) and Musical Director the late David VIP Seating - $50 Where: Joe and Vi Jacobs Center, open parol contest will be held and 3 more information on the Parol Contest Neighborhoods, the only performances Mulovhedzi. Since its formation, it has Preferred Seating - $40 winners to receive cash prizes of $20 or vendor opportunities, email admin@ they will do in San Diego this year! Celebration Hall, 404 Euclid Ave , San traveled the world, bringing recognition General Admission - $25 Diego, CA 92114 - $150. A student Parol contest will be pasacat.org or call 619-477-3383. Family members of all ages will be and honor to South Africa by winning Purchase tickets at www.jacobspre- held with the top 4 receiving $20 each. moved by the power of African Gospel Saturday, December 12, 2015 from countless local and international awards sents.com 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PST) music and dance on Sunday, December and amassing a growing worldwide fan 20, at 4 pm and 7 pm at the Joe & Vi base. The choir’s current tour is spon- # # # Jacobs Center’s Celebration Hall (404 Jacobs Presents PASACAT’s 18th An- sored by South African Airways. nual Parol Philippine Lantern Festival Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114). Ticket buyers will help extend the joy About the Jacobs Center for Neighbor- Tickets are available at www.jacobspre- on Saturday, December 12, 1pm - 5pm of the Soweto Gospel Choir’s perfor- hood Innovation at the Jacobs Center, Celebration Hall, sents.com. Attendees can celebrate the mance all year by supporting the Jacobs Founded in 1995, the Jacobs Center season of giving knowing the proceeds 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA Presents Performances and Cultural for Neighborhood Innovation is focused 92114. An inter-generational event for from their ticket purchase go toward Experiences series. Jacobs Presents al- on building communities and lifting supporting performing arts and cultural the entire family, attendees will have a lows residents of the Diamond Neigh- lives. As a creative catalyst and incuba- taste of a Philippine merienda of pansit events in Southeastern San Diego's borhoods to experience top-of-the-line tor, the Jacobs Center works with the Diamond Neighborhoods. (noodle dish), lumpia (egg roll), pande- performances and concerts and learn sal (sweetbread) and Philippine desserts. The internationally acclaimed about other cultures in their own neigh- ( Continued on page 13 ) 20-strong choir performs where the Performances will be given by the

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Sarangani Ka- Catch moon, stars, even meteor manga Marine shower at county parks! Eco-Tourism The Visit named PH best Christmas displays in the Philippines are a sight to behold!

Chapter 11 of the book, “The Visit and Other Treasured Memories” by Simeon compared to the American dailies Harrison Plaza, which was just four G. Silverio, Jr. because of their use of recycled news- blocks away. Although the meter was prints. But the articles they publish and only showing twenty pesos plus the espite what people the expertise of Filipino journalists are twelve pesos fl at fee for the air condition comparable to the talents of their foreign of the cab, the driver was charging them The Kamanga Marine Eco-Tourism Park San Diego County News Center | SAN noon. Campsites are $24 each and spots say, the best place counterparts. Although the attacks fi fty pesos. and Sanctuary in Sarangani province, DIEGO, 12/9/2015 -- Oakoasis Preserve are limited so you’ll need to reserve a to spend and en- against politicians are sometimes free- “How come?” Eric asked. southern Philippines, has been given the in Lakeside is hosting a free star party on site at sdparks.org. D wheeling, irresponsible and downright “The hotel accredits us, and we charge 5th Para el Mar (For the Sea) Awards’ Saturday, Dec. 12. Bundle up and bring Stop by Oakoasis for another starry, joy Christmas is still at insulting, they seem to fall on deaf ears a minimum of fi fty pesos!” Most Outstanding Marine Protected your telescopes or use the high-powered starry night on Sunday, Dec. 13. The the home of the Christmas as graft and corruption remain unabated. “You mean if we hailed another cab Areas in the Philippines. telescopes on hand for the event. Cozy Geminids meteor shower should be at fanatic-Filipinos, the Philip- In the United States, a politician’s in- across the street, we would have saved up to a campfi re for warmth; sing some its peak, and sky watchers plan to gather pines! volvement in a minor scandal is enough twenty pesos?” The protected area in Maasim, Saran- songs and roast some marshmallows. at 8 p.m. and count shooting stars until to pull him down. But in the Philippines, “Yes.” gani was cited for “implementing exem- There will be a night hike and even a bat midnight. Be sure to dress warmly and a politician escapes unscathed even after “Now I know better,” Eric muttered to quest with a park ranger! The fun begins bring a folding chair, blanket and/or Though rain on the eve of Christmas in plary marine and coastal governance.” the reading public feasts on his follies. himself. at 5 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. You sleeping bag. It’s going to be chilly! This the Philippines is unusual, rain it did on The 43.85 hectare marine protected The ignominy of the Marcos dictatorship Harrison Plaza was built during the might even catch some shooting stars! event is free and open to all ages. December 24, 1996 while Eric and his area (MPA) bears about 4,300 artifi cial is beyond comprehension. Even after be- height of the Marcos dictatorship. It Eating too much during the holidays? family were visiting his home country. concrete reefs in the waters of Looc, ing exposed, the members of the Marcos was right across the Central Bank of You can also make a night of it and Battle the bulge with another nighttime Through the glass window of his hotel Tampuan and Mangelen. family, from Imelda to her son Bong- the Philippines, on Harrison Blvd., the camp out at the park. Check-in is at 2 event, a moonrise hike on Saturday, Dec. room in Admiral Hotel on Roxas Blvd. About 35,000 mangroves have been bong and daughters Imee and Irene. are street named after an American governor p.m. and checkout is the next day at 26. Make it a family affair and bring in Manila, he could see rain pouring planted to ensure coastal health. free to circulate; oftentimes basking in general during the early 1900s. A sister everyone with you! The hike begins at hard on Manila Bay, with gusty winds Two million healthy bangus (milkfi sh) high society and getting elected to high of Imelda Marcos, who was married to 6 p.m. at Stelzer Park in Lakeside. A whipping the swaying palm trees on have been released in the area. public offi ces. a businessman named Martel, owned park ranger will lead the intermediate the shore and splashing the big waves The Para el Mar awarded 12 marine “Where are we going today?” Eric’s the building, and it was obvious its level hike to the lookout where everyone against the walls of the breakwater protected areas this year from among and Lanuza Bay Development Alliance- wife asked him. success was aided by some government can watch the moon rise high above facility. 200 entries screened by evaluators from Surigao del Sur. Outside, the rain mysteriously stopped, infl uence, if not access to government the mountains. The ranger can share “There goes our Christmas,” he mut- the Philippine Association of Marine and the sun was slowly peeking from the funding. It had burned down once, yet information on the stars and some of the tered as his wife and daughters rose Science (PAMS). Para el Mar is a biennial event is a clouds. rose up from the ashes as a bigger and nocturnal critters at the park. Be sure to from bed, one after another. It was none Para el Mar had also recognized the biennial event organized by MPA Sup- “I guess we just have to visit more more profi table enterprise. Among its wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather o’clock in the morning, and as was their scaled-up, collaborative management port Network, the UP Marine Science shopping malls,” he answered. While anchor tenants are the ubiquitous Shoe and bring a fl ashlight. This event is free practice, everyone took turns taking a efforts of three MPA networks namely: Institute, the Department of Environ- there may be too few parks, museums Mart, Rustan’s and National Book Store. but there is a $3 parking fee. shower. He got the free Manila Bulletin Central Negros Council for Coastal ment and Natural Resources, the Bureau and scenic spots to visit when stuck in Rustan’s is a high-class supermarket Bad weather will cancel the star events. newspaper outside the hotel room’s door Resources Development- Negros Occi- of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and Manila, there are always shopping malls. For more information, call County Parks and called room service for coffee. ( Continued on page 12 ) dental; Batangas Marine Protected Area their partners. They took a cab and went to nearby at (619) 561-0580. Manila’s newspapers looked cheap and Bantay Dagat Network- Batangas;

PAGARALAN AT ALAMIN ANG KALIGTASAN Magsanay na pakiramdaman kung may tumatagas na natural ng gas gamit ang ating pangamoy. Ang kaligtasan ay responsibilidad nating lahat. Alamain natin kung papaano nating mapapanatili na ligtas ang ating pamilya at ang mga tao sa ating kapaligiran. Gamitin natin ang pagmamasid, pangdinig at pangamoy para malaman natin na may tumatagas na natural na gas.

Alamin Ano ang mga dapat gawin ➟ᣛ• Sirang ᾎᣛkoneksyon ⒌ᣛ sa kasangkapan na gumagamit ng gas. kapag may tumatagas na gas: • Alikabok, tubig o dumi na nililipad ng hangin. • Mga patay na halaman na nakadikit sa mga tubo. • Maging kalmado. • Sunog o pagsabog na malapit sa isang tubo. • Huwag magsindi ng posporo, kandila o • Mga sirang tubo na nasira dahil sa lindol, sunog, sigarilyo. baha at iba pang kalamidad. • Huwag magbukas ng mga dekuryenteng kasangkapan. Huwag magbukas o magpatay ng mga ilaw, o kaya ay Pakinggan gumamit ng anumang kasangkapan na ➟ᣛ ᾎᣛ• Mga tunog ⒌ᣛ na hindi pangkaraniwan. Katulad nang maaaring maging sanhi ng pagsiklab ng malakas at kumakalampang na ihip ng hangin. kuryente o ng gas. • Kaagad lumikas sa inyong kinalalagyan Amuyin at humanap ng isang ligtas na lugar. ➟ᣛ ᾎᣛ ⒌ᣛ• Ang kakaibang amoy ng natural na gas. Tawagan kaagad ang SDG&E sa Maaaring may mga taong hindi alam kung ano ang amoy ng telepono: 1-800-611-7343, sila ay natural na gas sa dahilang nawala na ang kanilang pangamoy o magdamag na bukas araw-araw sa loob kaya naman sila ay matagal nang naka exposed kaya nasanay ng isang lingo. O tumawag ng 911. na sila amoy nito. Maari ding dahilan ay ay ang pagkakaroon ng ibang bagay na umaamoy kaya nawawala ang amoy ng natural na gas.

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