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Dr. Riz A. Oades Passes Away at Age 74 by Simeon G In Perspective Light and Shadows Entertainment Emerging out Through the Eye Sarah wouldn’t of Chaos of the Needle do a Taylor Swift October 9 - 15, 2009 Dr. Riz A. Oades passes away at age 74 By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Publisher & Editor PHILIPPINES TODAY Asian Journal San Diego The original and fi rst Asian Philippine Scene Journal in America Manila, Philippines | Oct. 9, It was a beautiful 2008 - My good friend and compadre, Riz Oades, had passed away at age 74. He was a “legend” of San Diego’s Filipino American Community, as well day after all as a much-admired academician, trailblazer, community treasure and much more. Whatever super- Manny stood up. His heart latives one might want to apply was not hurting anymore. to him, I must agree. For that’s Outside, the rain had how much I admire his contribu- stopped, making way for tions to his beloved San Diego Filipino Americans. In fact, a nice cool breeze of air. when people were raising funds It had been a beautiful for the Filipinos in the Philip- day after all, an enchanted pines, Riz was always quick to evening for him. remind them: “Don’t forget the Bohol Sunset. Photo by Ferdinand Edralin Filipino Americans, They too need help!” By Simeon G. I am in Manila with my wife Silverio, Jr. conducting business and visit- Loren could be Publisher and Editor ing friends and relatives. I woke up at 2 a.m. and could not sleep. Asian Journal When I checked my e-mail, I San Diego read a message about Riz’s pass- temporary prexy The original and fi rst ing. To say that I was shocked Asian Journal in America would be an exaggeration. I PHILIPPINE knew he was ailing and in the NEWS SERVICE hospital. Weeks before, I was -- SENATOR Loren See page 3 told that he was involved in a Legarda could be the vehicular accident. When doctors country’s temporary examined him at the hospital, president if the auto- they discovered a tumor in his mated national elec- intestine. A good portion of the tions fail next year, 2009 FilAmFest draws more than organ was removed. His family according to a bill on wanted privacy and only a few succession approved 13,000 people at Paradise Hills of us knew about his condition, by the House com- Only last April, Riz escaped By Aurora S. Cudal the Filipino Heritage Festival death. I was also visiting the mittee on revision of in 2006, little did they know Philippines at that time when he laws yesterday. When Kalusugan Community what they were getting into. had a stomach aneurysm. He was After long de- Services (KCS) responded to Dr. Riz A. Oades and Dr. Ofe- in coma for at least two weeks. bates, the panel the request of the Offi ce of lia V. Dirige went beyond the Many gave up on him for good. chaired by Isabela Senator Loren Legarda Councilmember Tony Young request and decided to write All the people I knew who had and accepted the responsibil- grant proposals to support suffered an aneurysm did not Rep. Giorgidi Aggabao, a point the most senior member ity to be the fi scal agency of survive. Apparently invoking leader of the Nationalist of the Senate with three more (Continued on page 8) his luck in gambling, Riz be- People’s Coalition (NPC), years in service after June came the exception. In just a few adopted in principle House 2010 as the acting president. weeks, he was up and about. He Bill (HB) No. 3194 fi led The acting president is would boast in the past that he by Nueva Ecija Rep. Edno obliged to hold a presidential didn’t care much about his health Joson after Makati City Rep. election within 60 days after because of his good genes. His Teodoro “Teddyboy” Locsin his assumption, the bill said. father lived up to his nineties moved for its approval. The most senior and died in a freak accident. His mother, nearing the century The panel agreed to ap- Assembly member Marty Block (Continued on page 14) awards a proclamation to Dr. mark, is still alive today despite Ofelia Dirige, Mrs. Aururo S. Cudal surviving cancer. Riz, with his and Luisito Melchor Jr., while full head of hair and that mis- Assembly member LoriSaldana and chievous grin, looked forward to Erap ordered Dacer A huge crowd gathers at the Kalayaan stage to see the next performance. Councilmember Ben Hueso look on. a long life. But he had done more (Continued on page 5) execution — Dumlao Attend a free presentation PHILIPPINE NEWS ebrated double murder case. Heart is Sharon’s SERVICE -- Former police Callueng bared that his for MONTELUCE - offi cer Glenn Dumlao is client is morally convinced daughter in ‘Mano Po 6’ convinced that it was former that Estrada gave the order to the high point of Tagaytay PNS -- JOEL Lamangan President Joseph Estrada neutralize Dacer and Corbito. is certainly the busiest TV who ordered the execu- He added that Dumlao and fi lm director today. After tion of publicist Salvador was tasked by former Senior “Adik Sa’Yo,” he now megs “Bubby” Dacer and driver Supt. Michael Ray Aquino Mark and Jen in “Ikaw Na Emmanuel Corbito. to conduct a tactical inter- Sana.” He also directed Dumlao’s lawyers rogation on Dacer after his them earlier in “Paano Ba Rogelio Agoot and abduction in Novem- ang Mangarap,” a hit. On Morel R. Callueng ber 2000. the big screen, he has two revealed this in the “Dumlao was the fi lms in the can: the political wake of newspa- one who conducted thriller “Dukot” and the gay per reports quoting tactical interrogation dance-drama, “I Luv Dream some personalities on Dacer who was Guyz.” He’s now lensing that there is no suspected to have fed two new fi lms: “Sagrada strong evi- information to the Familia” with Lovi Poe and dence linking opposition regarding Snooky Serna (“3 days na the former BW scam. Dumlao lang kami”) and just started leader was asked to secure the “Mano Po 6” with Sharon Heart Evangelista to the documents (taken) from Cuneta, Christopher de cel- $34,000 condo units in Tagaytay. While you are away, you Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Den- Dacer,” Callueng said. can rent out your unit as a condotel and make money on your on TV.) He’s also set to start “It’s in his (Dumlao) nis Trillo, Boots Anson Roa, shooting a new indie drama, investment. Presentations available on Saturday, October Sid Lucero and as Sharon’s affi davit,’’ he added. 31, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Asian Journal offi ce “Burak,” about the dregs daughter, Heart Evangelista of our society, written by Agoot said Dumlao at 550 East 8th Street Suite 6, National City, CA 91950 (in (so Dennis gets his wish to saw Dacer still alive Old Schoolhouse Square). Call (619) 717-6065 or e-mail Palanca award-winner, Eric fi nally work with Heart, and Ramos. (Continued on page 14) [email protected] for more information. in a movie at that, not just Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com October 9 - 15, 2009 Norma Valez, one of her con- Sevilla and Nida Blanca. temporaries, is also in the United When I asked Myrna what she Balik-Tanaw: States. Unfortunately, Norma thinks about the movies today, does not want to be interviewed. she said, “Pareho pa rin nung The Filipino Stars Myrna tried to convince Norma araw. You can predict the end- but to no avail. For many ing,” and she laughed. During of Yesteryears years now, Norma has avoided her time, she does not remember by Dr. Romy R. Protacio the press to talk about her life having any problem with movie today, and her choice to keep her stars exhibiting prima donna Read Dr. Romy Protacio’s previous articles by visiting our life very private is something I complexes or “pa star”. It was a website at www.asianjournalusa.com thought I should respect. terrible no-no for them to come After my fi rst phone conver- late during shootings. Learning sation with Myrna, she promised discipline was simply a part of to call me and let me know when the craft. She remembers very would be the best time to call well that during shootings she Myrna Delgado: her. In a few days, I got her was the “life of the party”, so to message on my answering ma- speak, always bubbly. “Ako ang chine that I could interview her kalog nun palagi sa cast”, she Living a Quiet Life on a Wednesday morning. When remembers very well. Myrna Delgado with Norma Vales in Washington State. the day came to call her, she was Her online fi lmography shows yrna Delgado is having her breakfast. I told her that her last picture was “A Gift marriage annulled in the Philip- said she had a steaming romantic I would call her back to allow of Love” (1972). pines is an ordeal. You deal with affair with Romeo Vasquez, way Beatriz Baker in her to fi nish her breakfast. Ten real life. She was corrupt judges. To facilitate the before Amalia Fuentes married M minutes later, I was surprised to Her Love life annulment of my marriage, the him. That relationship bore born on May 10, 1936. get a return call from her! She judge even tried to be indiscreet Myrna son whom she named She joins the likes of many was very considerate in calling I asked Myrna how she lived with me!” she bitterly shared.
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