OPINION PHILIPPINE NEWS MAINLAND NEWS inside look Was Manny Villar 3 U.S. Embassy 11 Doctors Sue To 13 APRIL 10, 2010 Really Poor Issues Advisory vs Overturn The Health Travel to Mindanao Care Bill

H AWAII’ S O NLY W EEKLY F ILIPINO - A MERICAN N EWSPAPER PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC MEDALIST TO BE INDUCTED INTO SWIMMING HALL OF

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e is to the Philippines what Duke Kahanamoku is to Hawaii, yet very few people know about Teofilo Yldefonzo—widely considered to be the Philippines’s greatest H Olympic swimmer.

A three time Olympian, Yldefonzo won back-to- Norma Yldefonzo Arganda and two grandchildren to back bronze medals at the 1928 Olympics in Ams- the ceremony and are appealing to the Fil-Am com- terdam and at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. munity in the U.S. for monetary assistance. His specialty was the 200-meter breaststroke. Ylde- “If anybody should be at the inauguration, it fonzo also competed at the 1936 in Berlin but failed should be Teofilo’s direct descendants,” writes fam- to get a medal. ily friend Lani Eugenio in an email. “Please support Yldefonzo will be inducted into the International their quest to attend this celebration.” Swimming Hall of Fame in Florida on May 8, 2010. (continued on page 4) Friends and relatives want to send his daughter “The Ilocano Shark”,Teofilo Yldefonzo Mizuno Opposes EPOD, Shutdown of State DHS By HFC Staff ep. John Mizuno, chair of the State House Human Services Committee, Rcontinues to oppose an unpopular Sen. Mar Roxas and Sen. Noynoy Aquino move by the Lingle administration to close every single public assistance office statewide. Noynoy, Mar Top Latest State Department of Human Services (DHS) director Lillian Koller is proposing Pulse Asia Survey to create a new Eligibility Processing Op- By Helen FLORES erations Division (EPOD) which would the top choice of a majority of Filipino vot- streamline the processing of applications ANILA, Philippines - More than a ers, the same pre-election survey showed. and renewals for public assistance, includ- month before the May 10 elections, Aquino and Roxas said the result of ing welfare, Medicaid and food stamps. Rep. John Mizuno speaking at the plenary M Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Pulse Asia’s March 2010 Ulat ng Bayan sur- (continued on page 4) Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III continued vey is proof of the unwavering clamor for to dominate the presidential race, leading by change by Filipinos. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. STANDARD 12 percentage points over his closest rival, Aquino obtained 37 percent voter pref- U.S. POSTAGE Nacionalista Party (NP) bet Sen. Manny Vil- erence compared to Villar’s 25 percent, WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI lar, according to the latest survey by Pulse while Roxas got 43 percent voter preference PERMIT NO. 9661 Asia. as opposed to the 23 percent and 19 per- Aquino’s vice presidential candidate, cent obtained by NP vice presidential bet Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas II, also remained (continued on page 6) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 2 APRIL 10, 2010 EDITORIAL

No Rest for kidnapping for ransom, should be expected not to take a break during the elections. Authorities Troublemakers should try to find out if the two groups might hile everyone was busy with election- even be raising funds to help certain candidates related activities, the usual trouble- in the conflict areas of Mindanao. Local gov- W makers in Mindanao struck. Military ernment executives in these areas have long officers said members of the Abu Sayyaf and been suspected of receiving a share in the lu- the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front crative profits from kidnapping. teamed up in kidnapping Charlie Reith, a Swiss The incident should remind the military and resort owner who has lived for a long time in police that the kidnapping threat is very much the Philippines. Reith’s German friend man- around, and its perpetrators could take advan- aged to avoid being taken by the gunmen. tage of the current focus on political campaigns. As of yesterday, no ransom had been de- The kidnapping of a foreigner, even if he has manded for Reith, who was seized by about 10 been a Philippine resident for a long time, gives men in Zamboanga City last Sunday and then the story an international slant that can only be taken by speedboat toward Basilan. The mili- bad for the country. European missionaries and tary’s counter-terrorist team said the kidnap- tourists have been among the prominent vic- pers disguised themselves as police and tims of kidnapping in Basilan and Sulu in recent claimed they were arresting Reith on drug years, and Reith’s case is a reminder of that charges. fact. The best reassurance for the international Such attacks should be expected by authorities at the height of the community is for Philippine forces to find Reith quickly and neutralize his election period. The Abu Sayyaf and MILF, both with a long history of kidnappers. (www.philstar.com)

a patent for it filed by OTC a week before it was awarded the contract. Beyond Reorganization How unique do taxpayers want something that is meant to give voters a t’s not a test and no one is going to copy answers, so there are voters measure of privacy as ballots are filled out? The cost of the deal is nearly who feel no need to use secrecy folders when they fill out ballots on a tenth of the amount for the poll automation contract won by Smartmatic- I May 10. For those who want privacy as they make their choices, the of- TIM. About P30 million will be added to the automation cost for the pur- ficial cardboard folders used in the 2007 midterm elections should suffice, chase of portable lamps that will read security features on each ballot. The unless certain enterprising souls in the Commission on Elections — and Comelec said Smartmatic used the wrong ink on the ballots, making the there seem to be a lot of them in the poll body — have sold the huge piles voting machines unable to read the ultraviolet marks. Why should taxpay- of cardboard by the kilo to scrap dealers. ers be stuck with the tab for such costly mistakes? Why taxpayers have to shell out P689.7 million for new polypropylene Even as Melo awaits the results of a probe into the contract for the bal- folders, at a cost of P380 each, only Comelec officials can explain. Com- lot secrecy folders, he should be prepared to go beyond a reorganization elec Chairman Jose Melo said the deal would no longer push through. He of the Bids and Awards Committee. He should also initiate a review of other caused some confusion the other day by saying that while the cost of the major purchases approved by the committee. Anyone who tries to pull a folders appeared exorbitant, there was no overprice. fast one on taxpayers should be punished for it. (www.philstar.com) Yesterday Comelec officials said their Bids and Awards Committee, whose head Maria Lea Alarkon had defended the price as reasonable, would likely be reorganized. An investigation has been ordered, with re- sults awaited within two weeks. Meanwhile, the company that won the deal through negotiated contract, OTC Paper Supply, said it would demand that the Comelec honor the deal. Can a contract worth P689.7 million be awarded without public bid- ding? The Comelec explained that the design of the folder is unique, with

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During the era of President Elpidio Quirino, a close Was Manny Villar Really Ever Poor? friend and former classmate of Dad, an opportunity was given to Dad to has been dodging the serious is- line bio, Villar cannot really justify soupy type where you can add po- make a cool P200,000 — a fortune AS I WRECK THIS sues pertaining to his use of public calling himself poor. tatoes and cabbage. Both the rich then when Forbes Park lots cost a CHAIR by William office in order to add immense ben- The Villar Tondo home, as and the middle class enjoy corned mere P50 per square meter. efits and profits to his businesses, shown on his 2009 TV commercials, beef both ways. The one-hectare government ESPOSO your Chair Wrecker decided to do was made of sturdy materials. It has Also, poor folks, especially a owned NAMARCO lot at the corner some investigating. Guess what lasted to this day. His father was family of eleven, CANNOT AFFORD of what is now Claro M. Recto and akaligo ka na ba sa dagat Manny Villar’s online bio revealed: employed while his mother operated to eat canned corned beef. For a Quezon Avenue in Quiapo, then ng basura? (Have you “Manuel Villar Jr. was born on a fish, crab and shrimp dealership in family of 11 to be eating corned beef considered prime property, was of- “Nbathed in a sea of December 13, 1949 in Tondo, a fered to Dad in a no strings attached lucrative Divisoria Market. It may not confirms that the Villar family is any- garbage?)” is the opening line of the densely populated district of be Class AB household income but thing but poor. That was the case and perfectly legal transaction by jingle of Nacionalista Party presi- Manila. He was the second of nine it is definitely not Class E. then and more so now when the the cash strapped government. Dad dential candidate Manny Villar children of Manuel Villar Sr., a gov- Proof that the Villar children poor go hungry or manage to eat could have easily bought and resold which is featured in a television ernment employee, and Curita were never really wanting is the only one meal a day. Up to the it to make P200,000. commercial that attempts to project Bamba, a seafood dealer. As a fact that Manny Villar studied in pri- 1980s, people from the provinces But Dad turned down the offer him as having been one of the poor- young boy, he helped his mother vate schools. The indigent kids consider it a status symbol to be because he sensed an impropriety est of the poor. But was Manny Vil- sell fish, crabs, and shrimp in Divi- went to public school. Enrolling eating corned beef. That is why owing to his closeness to President lar really one of the poorest of the soria to help earn money to pay for one’s child in a private school is a canned foodstuffs, especially Quirino. Many of our family friends poor as what his advertising has his education. middle class value and option. The corned beef, are being displayed in admired Dad for that but in the same been projecting? Villar finished his education at indigent kids who do manage to fin- the sala by many households in the breath they also felt that he was A Chair Wrecker reader from Holy Child Catholic School in 1962, ish high school would tend to im- provinces for these to be seen by crazy not to grab it. Tondo who claimed to know the Vil- and finished his high school educa- mediately learn a craft in order to visitors. I can never forget two lessons lar family when they still resided tion at Mapua Institute of Technol- be able to earn money right away. For Manny Villar to don this fa- about honesty which Dad taught there debunked that notion of Villar ogy in 1966. He attended the Aspiring for a business administra- cade of being “poor” once upon a me. Dad did warn me: “Be very wary ever having been poor. This infor- University of the Philippines-Dili- tion master’s degree is not the time just to gain political advantage of people who like to project that mation was relayed to yours truly via man and earned his bachelor’s de- usual post high school move of in- should make every Filipino voter they are honest because they be- our response email address. gree in business administration in digent kids. ponder as to what else he would be lieve that honesty is the best policy. The former Villar family Tondo 1970. He returned to the same Villar narrated on his 2009 TV willing to do just to attain his objec- Honesty when used as a policy is neighbor cited reference points to school to earn his master’s degree commercial, with Boy Abunda in- tive. the worst form of deceit. Be honest support his assertion that Manny Vil- in business administration in 1973.” terviewing him, that as a young kid Wisdom from a cherished hon- because you believe in the virtue of lar was never really poor — includ- In the early 1950s, the rich he thought that corned beef was est man honesty and not because you need ing the claim that Villar’s father used lived in the big compounds in Er- soupy because that was how they Tomorrow, our family will mark a policy for personal gain.” to have a “nikaladong (stainless mita and Pasay and what was used to prepare it at home. This, he the death anniversaries of our Dad Shifting to Filipino, Dad also steel clad)” private Jeep. During the called New Manila in Quezon City. claimed, was their way to ensure and Mom who both died on the said: “Ang MANLILINLANG ay kam- 1950s, a nikaladong private Jeep is In Tondo, you found the middle that everybody had a share. same date, four years apart. Mom bal ng MAGNANAKAW (The de- a status symbol in Tondo, definitely class and the poor as well. Former But the fact is that there are re- passed away on February 8, 1966 ceiver is the twin of the thief).” not the hallmark of a poor house- president Joseph Estrada also ally two ways to cook canned while Dad passed away on Febru- Dad was right. Our country’s hold. claims roots in Tondo but his family corned beef. One is the dry ary 8, 1970. biggest deceivers are also our Considering how Manny Villar was never poor. Based on his on- sautéed type while the other is the Our Dad was the most honest biggest thieves. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 4 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE APRIL 10, 2010 Proposed Tax Hike Unfairly Targets Homeownersin Community Associations had her lease rent increased from $232 to almost $1,800 for the quar- by Rep. Kymberly MARCOS PINE defeated. the fact that many ter. Now, in addition to the increased What does this mean for the of the community lease rent, leasehold unit owners hen HB2877 was defeated homeowner who owns a townhome, associations main- will be burdened by the 1 percent earlier this legislative ses- condominium or single-family tain their own tax and possible future increases. W sion, homeowners who pay parks, recreation dwelling in a planned community as- This is not the time for taxing home- maintenance fees were relieved and sociation? If this bill passes, then centers and pro- owners faced with foreclosure or saved from having to pay another beginning July 1st of this year, main- vide landscaping teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, tax increase. This new tax would tenance fees of which are currently on city and state both of which are at all time highs. have unfairly targeted homeowners exempt from the General Excise Tax owned roads, it is In the end, it would be illogical who reside in condominiums and (GET), will be taxed. Many associa- apparent that asso- and bad policy to tax money that planned community associations by tions handle on a monthly basis up ciation members goes from one hand to the other for added to all of the other fees and tax taxing their maintenance fees. to $100,000 or more on expenses are being hit with paying a tax twice. items associated with basic neces- increases, will definitely impact fam- Homeowners in associations felt it coming and going which would be This new tax is simply wrong on sities such as water, sewer, property ilies trying to stay afloat in these was unfair that they have to pay a subject to the proposed tax. all fronts. Instead of being given a tax and insurance. These common economic times. tax, while those who do not reside in All community associations credit for reducing the demand on expenses are essentially monies Many leasehold co-ops and an association would not have to provide a wide variety of jobs for government-owned facilities, home- paid to themselves that affect all of condos are in the process of rent re- pay such a tax. local people like gardeners, owners in associations will be pe- the members of the association. negotiations or have recently com- Then on March 30, in the painters, plumbers, security guards nalized. I will continue to vote no on this pleted rent re-negotiations (which House Finance Committee, a bill etc., those wages and related serv- Unfortunately, the new tax was tax increase and fight to see it de- typically occur after 25-30 years that had nothing to do with raising ices are already being taxed through supported by many legislators who feated. However, I am only one vote from the lease inception). For ex- taxes on maintenance fees— the GET and income earned by as- have large Filipino communities in out of 76. You must make your voice ample, a resident at Discovery Bay SB2401 SD1—was gutted and re- sociation employees. Coupled with their district. The new tax, when made known to your elected repre- placed with the language from sentative that you too, are against HB2877, the measure previously HEADLINES (CONT.) this tax. (cont. from page 1; Philippine ... ) The PS was a military organiza- ern Breaststroke. rival, and called for his release. Yldefonzo had been nomi- Donations may be sent to: tion of the U.S. Army from 1901 to Yldefonzo’s storied career Unfortunately, the peace gesture nated for the International Swim- Irene Y. Arganda 1949 consisting of American offi- lasted through 1937. Along the did not reach Teofilo in time. His ming Hall of Fame every year 6772 51st Street cers and Filipino soldiers. way, he won Olympic medals, rival survived the brutal death since 2000, but unfortunately al- Sacramento, CA 95823 Yldefonzo befriended many competed in other athletic com- march, but died at the Capaz con- ways fell short Very little was Americans who supported his petitions throughout Asia and centration camp. Sgt. Ildefonso known about his youth or family. The family has appealed to swimming talent. The U.S. bases married Manuela Ella from Daet, was offered release. However, he Until now. Filling in the gaps is the Philippine government for as- sported swimming pools and the Camarines Norte and had six chil- refused to leave his men.’ possible with the help of the sistance but worry that it won’t Americans taught the Filipino sol- dren. A few years after the war, Coakley family from Kohala on come on time since officials are diers competitive swimming In 1941, Japan invaded the Yldefonzo’s wife and the rest of the Big Island. Through the Coak- hard-pressed in dealing with the strokes. One stroke in particular, Philippines and forever changed the children and their families ley-Yldefonzo connection, both country’s presidential election. the breaststroke became Ylde- Yldefonzo’s life. He was among moved to the U.S. at different families recently met to clear up fonzo’s favorite. Previously, the the POWs who survived the bru- times, from 1958 through 1986. the genealogy and are working to- YLDEFONZO’S LEGACY breaststroke was swum in a very tal Bataan Death March. Unbe- gether on getting his life story Teofilo Yldefonzo was born awkward manner with most of the knownst to Yldefonzo, his former FILLING IN THE GAPS straight. on November 5th, 1903 in Piddig, body and head underwater. swimming rival and fellow Filipinos are often inspired It seems Yldefonzo’s swim- Ilocos Norte. He and an older Nicknamed “The Ilocano Olympic medalist, Yoshiyuki Tsu- when hearing of Yldefonzo’s life ming talents have been passed brother named Vicente were or- Shark” for his swimming skills, ruta, was a ranking officer in story. He is not only an Olympic on to his grandson Daniel Coak- phaned at an early age. When Yldefonzo perfected the stroke to Japan’s military. hero, but a war hero as well who ley who swam for the Philippines they were old enough, the broth- a point where his style was stud- In his article, “WWII Filipino sacrificed his life as a Philippine at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Al- ers sold their carabao and moved ied in Europe and adopted Veterans Oral History,” Nestor Scout and POW in the Bataan though he failed to medal, the 20- to Manila. Vicente made his way throughout the world, according to Palugod Enriquez states, ‘Upon Death March. He represents the year-old Hawaiian-Filipino to Mindanao and became a suc- Mark Joseph, head of the Philip- hearing that Sgt. Teofilo Ildefonso commoner who rises up to repre- swimmer is a force to be reck- cessful rice farmer and business- pine Amateur Swimming Associa- was among the prisoners in sent the Philippines and its peo- oned with at future international man, while Teofilo joined the tion. Today, Yldefonzo is widely Bataan, he (Lt. Tsuruta) tried to in- ple, then lays down his life for his and Olympic swim meets. Philippine Scouts (PS) in 1920. considered the Father of the Mod- tervene on behalf of his former country and loved ones.

(cont. from page 1; Mizuno ...) gram (SNAP) administrator, dis- The state wants to consolidate 31 agrees with the EPOD plan, saying eligibility processing offices she was never briefed. She also statewide into just two call cen- stated that Hawaii could lose $15 ters—one on Oahu, one in Hilo. million in federal funds annually if Doing so would save the state an the state fails to comply with the estimated $9 million but hundreds USDA’s Food & Nutrition Service of state workers would lose their (FNS) rules and regulations. jobs. “FNS regulations require that “The proposed EPOD plan by the state agency must grant a face- the DHS Director would effectively to-face interview to any household close the Department of Human which requests one,” says Rep. Services and take the ‘Human’ out Mizuno. “Therefore, we may be vi- the DHS,” says Rep. Mizuno. olating federal law by slamming this “What will happen to the disabled, EPOD plan without review.” elderly, blind, domestic violence Mizuno says that SB 2650 victims, homeless, and our people would require a review by the who suffer from mental illness?” USDA and a task force to legally re- Rep. Mizuno warns that fraud view the EPOD plan before imple- cases could increase as a result of mentation. a lack of eligibility workers who pro- “We don’t want to violate any vide support to prosecutors as ma- federal law or policy,” he says. “I terial witnesses in such legal cases. therefore welcome the federal gov- Linda Tsark, DHS’s Supple- ernment’s review of this EPOD mental Nutrition Assistance Pro- plan.” HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION APRIL 10, 2010 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS 5 Big Island to Host CHAMP to Hold Health Education Hawaii. Current state law requires OHANA Health Plan; Fil-Com Unique Filipino Classes certification of only those nurse Center; Filipino Coalition for Soli- aides working in Medicare and darity; Asian American Network for by Big Island MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY Medicaid certified nursing facilities Cancer Awareness, Research and Exhibit Resource Con- HEALTHCARE ADVANCE- every two years. Training (AANCART); University of HILO RESIDENTS servation & De- MENT AND MENTORING State Sen. Susie Chun-Oak- Hawaii-Manoa Students for Equity ARE IN FOR A velopment PROGRAM (CHAMP) will hold a land, who chairs the Senate’s and Excellence Department; Na- TREAT WHEN THE Council, Ather- community-based healthcare train- Human Services Committee, tional Federation of Filipino Amer- “HABI AT BARO” ton Family ing program for certified nurse thanked CHAMP on their initiative. ican Associations Hawaii Region EXHIBIT goes on dis- Foundation and aides (CNAs) to help them meet “My congratulations to all of XII; Nursing Advocates and Men- play at the Wailoa Arts & Healing our Is- the state’s biennial re-certification you for your dedicated efforts,” she tors, Inc (NAMI) RN Review Pro- Culture Center from May land Program. It requirement. says. “To the registered nurses in- gram; Filipino Nurses Foundation 8-26, 2010. is also one of The training program is sched- structors and other community vol- and the Filipino Nurses Organiza- The exhibit will fea- 120 events and uled for April 12-13, 2010 from 8 unteers, mahalo for your tion of Hawaii. ture the various people, projects am to 5 pm at the Fil-Com Center in partnership and collaboration in this More details on the training weavings and costumes statewide that Waipahu. very important endeavor.” program are available by contact- from the Philippines, was selected by According to statistics from the CHAMP is holding the training ing Mila Medallon-Kaahanui at along with images of the Hawaii State Department of Health, there program in cooperation with Com- 372-8332 or Beatrice Ramos- people and sites from all Tourism Author- are approximately 9,212 CNAs in munity Care Partners; Razon at 778-6291. over the Philippines, including Ba- ity (HTA) to receive County Prod- naue in the Northern Luzon, Panay uct Enrichment Program funds. in Visayas and Zamboanga in Min- “The community-based danao). events, experiences and projects HPD to Begin Enforcing New According to exhibit manager that were selected truly represent Iris Viacrusis, “Habi at Baro” is the and preserve the unique culture Park Laws that the new prohibitions will allowed. Permits will still be re- first project of its kind to expose the and diversity of our islands,” says apply equally to everyone. quired for camping at these des- public of the vast unique diversity Mike McCartney, president and BEGINNING APRIL 19, 2010, “Public parks must be clean, ignated parks and tents will be of influences of different regions of chief executive officer of HTA. HPD will begin enforcing new safe and welcoming to everyone,” allowed for permit holders. How- the Philippines. She describes the An opening reception with tra- laws that prohibit unauthorized he says. “Unfortunately, illegal ever, because camping is prohib- exhibit as a “celebration of the ditional music and dance presenta- tents and shopping carts at City camping and a proliferation of ited in Kapiolani Park and most Philippines through weaving and tions is scheduled for May 8, 2010 parks. tents and shopping carts has mo- other City parks, no permits will costumes from its diverse island from 10 am to 3 pm. More informa- The laws were a result of two nopolized space in some city be issued for camping there, and cultures.” tion on “Habi at Baro” is available bills recently signed by Mayor parks and prevented others from tents will not be allowed there un- The exhibit is co-sponsored by calling 982-9225. Mufi Hannemann, who stressed enjoying public areas.” less authorized for special per- Under the new law, tents with mitted events. walls are prohibited at City parks Also prohibited at City parks unless authorized by camping will be shopping carts. City offi- permits or other park permits. cials say that shopping cars are Tents will no longer be allowed in for shopping only and do not be- parks where camping has long long at public parks, where they been prohibited, such as Kapi- create obstructions and unneces- olani Park, unless authorized for sary clutter, as well as damage special permitted events. grass and landscaping. City officials emphasized that City agencies will post edu- temporary canopies, which do not cational information about the have walls and are commonly new regulations before enforce- used in parks to create shade for ment begins. Those who refuse picnics and sporting events, will to comply even after being issued still be allowed. a citation may be subject to ar- The prohibition on tents will rest. Violators may be subject to State Libraries to Celebrate not affect recreational camping at fines of up to $500, imprisonment National Library Week 14 City parks where camping is of up to 30 days, or both. HAWAII’S PUBLIC LIBRARY • Creative Papercrafting 101 at snacks to sample. Children will SYSTEM WILL CELEBRATE the Library: Monday, April 19, make bean bags and play plan- National Library Week 2010 with 6:30 pm at the Kalihi-Palama tation games. All children must various free culturally-enriching pro- Public Library (tel. 832-3466). be accompanied by a parent or grams featuring select storytellers, Learn how to create hand- caregiver. performers and artists all throughout made greeting cards and other Contact the host library in ad- the month of April. crafts by cutting, folding and vance if a sign language interpreter This year’s theme, “Communi- pasting scraps of paper. This or other special accommodations ties Thrive at Your Library,” illustrates workshop is primarily for begin- are needed. The National Library how a library is at the root of a thriv- ners with little or no experience Week 2010 programs are spon- ing community. It is a hub of activity in crafting with paper but all lev- sored by the Friends of the Library where one receives free access to els are welcome. Registration of Hawaii, Marriott Resorts Hawaii, books and computers, homework is limited to 20 participants Ko Olina Resort & Marina, HMS help, assistance with resumes and ages 12 and up. Host, Meadow Gold Dairies, Na- job searches, accurate financial in- • Creative Papercrafting 102 at tional Endowment for the Arts, State formation, adult education courses, the Library: Monday, April 26, Foundation on Culture and the Arts, assistance for new Americans, CDs, 6:30 pm also at Kalihi-Palama the University of Hawaii-Manoa Out- DVDs and much more. Public Library. Registration is reach College- Here is a sampling of the free limited to 20 participants ages Statewide Cultural Extension programs happening this month: 12 and up. Program and local Friends chapters. • Craft-making with Gayle Kan- • Hawaii Plantation Village at Program schedules are subject to dul: Saturday, April 17, 10 am your Library: Friday, April 23, 10 change. at Waianae Public Library (tel. am at Waipahu Public Library Please visit www.li- 697-7868). Learn how to make (tel. 675-0358). An event for the brarieshawaii.org for a complete book-related crafts. All materi- whole family to enjoy featuring listing of National Library Week als will be provided. Registra- food and crafts from Waipahu 2010 programs or call your local li- tion is requested. Suitable for of yesteryear, a plantation-style brary to find out what programs ages 12 and older. dance demonstration and local will be offered. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 6 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS APRIL 10, 2010 Sariling Gawa Holds 30th Leadership Conference

MEMBERS OF THE SARILING dressed the responsibility to the bet- GAWA YOUTH COUNCIL re- tering the Hawaii community. The cently concluded its 30th Annual conference program was headed by Leadership Conference at Camp Geordan Arenal (program coordina- Erdman from March 19-21, 2010. tor), Evanita Billon, Ashley Madela A total of 60 high school youth and Michael Dahilig, and advised by attended the three-day conference Layvita Daguio, Lana Fernandez, where they participated in a series Reynold Fernandez and Rouel Ve- of hands-on, engaging team-build- lasco. ing, self-exploration and cultural ac- The election of the Board of tivities that promoted the further Directors was also held. The Sariling Gawa leaders with founding development of leadership skills, advisor Domingo Los Banos newly-elected officers of Sariling self-confidence and increased eth- Gawa Youth Council are: Erica nic pride and identity. concerning domestic violence and olence Against Women. growth and empowerment. Balbag-Gerard, President; Rouel Sariling Gawa (“Our Own promoting healthy relationships Students from Kapolei, Far- Barangay leaders were Mar- Velasco, Vice President; Layvita Work”) is a non-profit organization and the significance and impor- rington, Waipahu, Moanalua, Pearl nelli Joy Basilio, Christian Batoon, Daguio, Secretary; and Lana Fer- that fosters cultural awareness, tance of organ donation. Guest City, Leilehua, Radford, Kalani, Nathan Cantorna, Patrick de la nandez, Treasurer. nurtures ethnic pride and empow- speakers included Domingo Los Maui and California high schools Cruz, Jasmine Desamito, Jessica The Board of Directors also ers youth to develop leadership Banos, founding advisor of Sariling were split into small groups or Domingo, Rachel Domingo, Michael includes: Milli Macugay Asuncion, skills. According to vice president Gawa, a longtime advocate and barangays and assigned 2-3 lead- Javines, Franalyn Galiza, Candace Edward Aquino, Myrna Burigsay, Rouel Velasco, the conference supporter; Tony Sagayadoro, a sur- ers per group. The leaders, com- Madela, Angelica Ragasa, Kimber- William Domingo, Leon Florendo, theme “In My Hands” helped stu- vivor and spokesperson of the Mi- posed of college students, high lim Ramos, Joel Sana, Eric Sani- Esminia Luluquisen, Alma dents to realize the power they nority Organ and Tissue Transplant school graduates, and young adults atan, Jonathan Susa, Elizabeth Trinidad, and recently appointed, have as individuals to make a dif- Education Program; and Leslie who recently entered the work- Viernes and Jennifer Aquino. Michael Dahilig and Alvin Lacar. ference in their families, schools, Cabingabang, Program Coordina- force, served as facilitators and Conference organizers planned Advisors to the Board of Directors communities and future. tor for UH Manoa’s Prevention mentors in creating small learning a well-rounded curriculum that facil- include: Domingo Los Banos. Jr., The conference also raised Awareness and Understanding Vi- communities that fostered personal itated individual growth and ad- Ernest Libarios, Sr., Lito Asuncion, awareness and sensitivity to issues HEADLINES (CONT.) and Amefil Agbayani. (cont. from page 1; Noynoy ...) Sen. Loren Legarda and Pwersa ng were environmentalist Nicanor Per- Applying the margin of error of conducted from March 21 to 28, has security agency that operated dur- Masang Pilipino candidate Jejomar las, 0.3 percent; Ang Kapatiran bet plus or minus two percentage a margin of error of plus or minus ing the administration of his late Binay, respectively. John Carlos de los Reyes, 0.2 per- points, Legarda’s rating may be the two percentage points at the 95 per- mother, President Corazon Aquino. Aquino’s rating went up by one cent; Sen. Jamby Madrigal, 0.1 per- same as Binay’s, said Pulse Asia cent confidence level. The LP bet said he was merely point from 36 percent in Pulse Asia’s cent; and disqualified candidate president Ronald Holmes. an employee of the firm, and even February 2010 survey. Villar’s score, Vetellano Acosta of the Kilusang The other contenders received SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER divested his shares in 1989 even if on the other hand, dropped by four Bagong Lipunan, 0.08 percent. support of three percent or less. Pulse Asia said Roxas’ vote he was not a public official and points from 29 percent in the previ- Nine percent of the survey re- They were Bagumbayan candidate preferences are significantly higher therefore not required to do so, ous survey, Pulse Asia said. spondents refused or remained un- Bayani Fernando, three percent; than Legarda in the balance of since he did not want the late presi- Former President Joseph decided as to their presidential Lakas-Kampi bet Edu Manzano, two Luzon (39 percent versus 25 per- dent to be the subject of intrigues. Estrada of the PMP stayed in third preference. percent; and Bangon Pilipinas can- cent); Visayas (51 percent versus As for the presence of several place with 18 percent, followed by didate Perfecto Yasay, one percent. 21 percent); Mindanao (45 percent relatives in the Arroyo administra- Lakas-Kampi-CMD candidate STATISTICALLY TIED KBL candidate broadcaster Jay versus 24 percent); Class ABC (54 tion, Aquino said they were already Gilberto Teodoro with seven per- In the vice presidential race, Sonza received 0.5 percent while percent versus 12 percent); and, with the administration long before cent. Legarda and Binay are now “statis- Dominador Chipeco Jr. of the Ang Class D (43 percent versus 21 per- he declared his intention to run for Bagumbayan standard-bearer tically tied” at second place, Pulse Kapatiran got 0.1 percent. cent). the presidency. Sen. Richard Gordon and Bangon Asia said. Nine percent of voters refused Registering a 40 percent voter He said that former Sen. Tessie Pilipinas candidate Bro. Eddie Vil- Legarda obtained 23 percent, or did not indicate a preference for preference, Roxas marginally leads Aquino-Oreta ran in the administra- lanueva obtained two percent each. down by four points from 27 percent vice president. Binay in the NCR as well as tion’s Team Unity ticket in 2007 The other presidential con- last February. Legarda among the poorest socio- while his uncle, former congress- tenders received less than one per- Binay, on the other hand, re- MOSTLY ON TOP economic class E. man Jose “Peping” Cojuangco, ran cent of the respondents’ votes. They ceived 19 percent. The Pulse Asia survey used Roxas’ voter preference is un- against Arroyo’s brother, Arthur, for face-to-face interviews of 3,000 changed from the February 2010 the presidency of the Philippine adult respondents, higher than the survey, while that of Legarda slightly Olympic Committee (POC). 1,800 respondents used in the pre- declined, from 27 percent in Febru- The LP said the continued ero- vious pre-election surveys done by ary 2010 to 23 percent at present. sion of support for Villar had virtually the survey firm. Binay’s support slightly in- negated the billions he spent in Pulse Asia said Aquino topped creased from 15 percent in Febru- radio and television advertisements in almost all areas and socio-eco- ary 2010 to 19 percent in the latest since the last quarter of 2009 which nomic classes, ranging from a low of survey. boosted his ratings. seven percent in the balance of Villar’s current ratings are al- Luzon (Aquino, 33 percent; Villar 26 ECSTATIC most back to where he was in the percent) to a high of 32 percent for Aquino again expressed his December survey of Pulse Asia the upper socio-economic class gratitude to their allies, volunteers where he scored 23 percent as ABC (Aquino, 49 percent; Villar, 17 and supporters, who he said are the against Aquino’s 45 percent, the LP percent). reason why they remain on top of said. In Mindanao and the lowest the game despite heavy spending Edwin Lacierda, spokesman of socio-economic class E, Aquino’s by their rivals. Aquino’s presidential campaign, preferences (37 percent and 34 per- He earlier “thanked” the spin said this was proof that the people cent) are statistically close to the masters of Villar for further boosting were fed up with Villar’s propaganda preferences of Estrada (in Min- his campaign by attacking him with of lies and transactional politics and danao at 29 percent) and Villar (for illogical and ridiculous accusations. that “Aquino is the only candidate Class E at 28 percent). Aquino said the charges, which capable of uniting the country under Compared to the February pre- range from his interest in a security clean and honest governance.” election survey, Pulse Asia said the agency to his having ties with the Ar- “The people have realized that voter preferences for all the candi- royo administration, showed how his the Villarroyo tandem is no fabrica- dates are unchanged given the sur- closest rival’s propagandists are tion. Villar is the administration’s se- vey margin of error of plus or minus scraping the bottom of the barrel. cret candidate,” Lacierda added. two percentage points. Aquino laughed off claims that “The connections are becoming The non-commissioned survey, he profited from running a private clearer everyday.” (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION APRIL 10, 2010 IMMIGRATION GUIDE 7 No Criminal Defendant Should Be Left to the "Mercies of Incompetent drug-distribution charges. He faces OBSERVATION: Do you think portation. What more prejudice does Counsel" deportation. He sought postconvic- the Obama administration is sym- she want? tion relief, claiming that his counsel pathetic to aliens? Why did his So- Court case and another involved a failed to advise him of the deporta- licitor General, a former dean of (Atty. Tipon has a Master of Laws degree from woman lawyer who ineffectively de- tion consequence before pleading Harvard (I went to Yale, not Har- Yale Law School and a Bachelor of Laws de- fended in immigration court a Fil- and told him not to worry about de- vard) who hopes to be the third gree from the University of the Philippines. Atty. Emmanuel He is based in Hawaii where he specializes by ipino with a drug conviction. portation since he had lived in the woman Supreme Court justice, and Samonte TIPON in immigration law and criminal defense. Tel. Few lawyers, especially in country so long. Padilla claimed that who was not even involved in the (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: Hawaii which has a small bar, want he would have gone to trial if he did case, volunteer filing an amicus cu- [email protected]. Website: www.Immi- ow. Strong language from to charge fellow lawyers fearing that not receive this incorrect advice. riae (friend of court) brief against the grationServicesUSA.com. He is from Laoag the Supreme Court. In a the other lawyer will fire back. But The Kentucky Supreme Court de- alien saying "an attorney's Sixth City and Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. He served as an Immigration Officer. He is co-author of W landmark decision on what the dickens, if you are not in- nied relief, saying the Sixth Amend- Amendment duty to render effective “Immigration Law Service, 1st ed.” an 8-vol- March 31, 2010, the Court declared: competent yourself, why be afraid of ment's guarantee of effective assistance does not require her to ume practice guide for immigration officers "It is our responsibility under the being charged as one. A lawyer's counsel does not protect defendants provide advice about the possible and lawyers. Listen to the most interesting Constitution to ensure that no crimi- overriding concern is to protect the from erroneous deportation advice immigration consequences of a and humorous Hawaii radio program on nal defendant - whether a citizen or client. If exposing the client's prior because deportation is merely a guilty plea."? Why did she assert KNDI AM 1270 every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00 AM. This article is a general overview not - is left to the 'mercies of incom- counsel as incompetent is the only "collateral" consequence of convic- that the alien "cannot establish that of the subject matter discussed and is not in- petent counsel.'" Padilla v. Kentucky, way to protect your client, then it is tion. he suffered prejudice as a result of tended as legal advice. No warranty is made No. 08-651. your responsibility to help the Reversing, the Supreme Court counsel's errors."? Que horror! The by the writer or publisher as to its complete- Tens of thousands of criminal Supreme Court "ensure that no held that counsel must inform a alien was convicted and faces de- ness or correctness at the time of publication.) defendants are victims of incompe- criminal defendant - whether a citi- client whether his plea carries a risk tent counsels. Thousands of incom- zen or not - is left to the 'mercies of of deportation, since deportation is petent counsels are running around incompetent counsel.'" an integral part of the penalty that victimizing them. There are two I finished on March 15, the first may be imposed on noncitizen de- cases in which we (with my son of a series of annotations on inef- fendants who plead guilty to speci- Noel Tipon who served with the fective assistance of counsel in im- fied crimes. When the deportation Marines) are helping clients victim- migration proceedings. They will be consequence is truly clear, as it was ized by ineffective counsel go to ap- compiled in a book. The case before in this case, said the court, the duty pellate court. One involved similar the Supreme Court involved ineffec- to give correct advice is equally facts as the case decided by the tive assistance of counsel in crimi- clear. The severity of deportation - Supreme Court. Another involved a nal proceedings of which a book has the equivalent of banishment or lawyer who did not present any evi- been written. exile - underscores how critical it is dence in defense of a Filipino for counsel to inform her noncitizen charged with drug dealing. Two WHAT DID THE client that he faces a risk of depor- Caucasian lawyers and I have INCOMPETENT COUNSEL DO? tation. The court concluded that cases charging lawyers with ineffec- Padilla, a lawful permanent res- counsel's performance was consti- tiveness, one similar to the Supreme ident of the U.S. pleaded guilty to tutionally deficient. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Visits several native Philippines dances that taught AN ADORING AUDIENCE the young people WELCOMED JEMA GERON- more about Filipino IMO, Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2009, culture and her- during her recent trip to Ilocos itage. Geronimo Norte in the Philippines. later participated in Geronimo’s visit coincided the Fiesta Parade with Laoag City’s Pamulinawen Fi- and rode in a beauti- esta, where a coronation cere- ful float made of mony was held in her honor. Guest fresh flowers de- speaker Ferdinand “Bongbong” signed and coordi- Marcos Jr., former governor of Ilo- nated by city cos Norte, thanked Hawaii’s Fil- The coronation of Jena Geronimo during the Fiesta councilor Sonia ipino community for supporting his this year. Ader, who chairs the Mrs. Bareng Siazon. family during their last visit in Hawaii Filipina Pageant and Geronimo traces her roots Hawaii. Chevyl Farinas, the First serves UFCH vice president, was from Vintar and Bacarra, Ilocos Lady of Laoag City, assisted Bong- also Geronimo’s chaperone during Norte where she and her parents bong during the coronation cere- her visit. lived before migrating to the U.S. mony. The festivities included a at a very young age. She was de- Carlota Hufana Ader also ad- grand march by INCAT students lighted to meet relatives and also dressed the audience on behalf of who performed beautiful native make new friends while in the United Filipino Council of Hawaii songs and dances with a touch of Philippines. (UFCH) president Eddie Agas, Jr. Hawaiian and Tahitian, including She also met with Laoag City She mentioned the history, mis- fire and Maori dance numbers. officials, including Mayor Michael sion and vision of UFCH, which is Several teachers from Laoag City Farinas and Director of Tourism celebrating its Golden Anniversary schools also sang and danced Martin Valera. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 8 NEWS FEATURE APRIL 10, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION APRIL 10, 2010 FOOD & LEISURE 9 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 10 APRIL 10, 2010 PHILIPPINE NEWS Stocks Continue Rising; Peso Now at 44.80 to $1 by Paolo ROMERO / bound. Thursday, April 7, 2010 At the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the main index went up 0.52 percent, or 17 MANILA, Philippines - THE STOCK MAR- points, to close at 3,270.37. KET MANAGED TO EXTEND its winning Yesterday’s advance brings the market’s streak for a third straight session yesterday, total gains to 3.4 percent in the last three ses- thanks to gains in the property sector. sions. Analysts said interest in property stocks The broader all-share index rose 0.37 per- came after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas cent or 7.53 points to 2,025.14. (BSP) signaled that it will likely keep interest Traders said that better sales prospects for rates at historic lows for now. firms like Ayala Land Inc., Filinvest Land Inc., At the same time, the peso continued to Megaworld Corp., and Robinsons Land Corp. gain more ground, hitting a fresh 20-month high made the property sector more attractive. of 44.80 to a dollar as foreign funds continued Among subindices, only the property and to flow into Asian markets including the Philip- holding firms ended in positive territory. The pines and the expected cyclical increase in over- property gauge rose by 3.1 percent, outper- seas Filipino workers’ remittances in time for the forming the main index. enrollment season this school year. Overall, market breadth was bullish. Ad- Yesterday’s trading saw the peso hitting a vancers beat decliners, 71 to 49, while 53 is- high of 44.750 and a low of 44.880 to $1 to set- sues were left unchanged. tle at an average rate of 44.799 to $1. Value turnover came in at a hefty P4.51 bil- Trading volume was heavy at $997.92 mil- lion on account of one block sale in Energy De- lion, down from Monday’s $1.027 billion. velopment Corp. that amounted to P1.68 billion. Currency traders said the Bangko Sentral Ayala Corp. closed at P355 per share, a ng Pilipinas (BSP) continued to intervene in the fresh 25-month high for the firm. foreign exchange market to smoothen the SM Investments ended at P387.50 per movement of the peso against the dollar. share, a 29-month high. A trader pointed out that investors contin- Ayala Land surged to a 26-month high of ued to invest in high-yielding assets in Asia on P14 per share before closing at P13.75 per the backof strong US employment figures and share. better-than-expected data on sevices and home Robinsons ended at a 27-month high of sales,signalling a strong global economic re- P15.75 per share. (www.philstar.com) Mindanao Malls, Factories to Shut Down for 3 Days by Paolo ROMERO / danao,” Ibazeta told a news briefing. Thursday, April 7, 2010 “We are addressing this issue by basically MANILA, Philippines - MALLS AND INDUS- firing up the plants in Iligan, we’re looking at TRIES IN MINDANAO may have to tem- some embedded generators… we can fire up porarily shut down or at least slow down another 461 MW by the 9th and 11th which operations so that enough power could be har- should address the issue on elections,” he said. nessed and saved to ensure uninterrupted elec- “Bear in mind also that election day is a tricity supply during the election period. holiday or period of rest, so the requirement of Energy Secretary Jose Ibazeta said the the generators to furnish industries will not be at plan forms part of a three-pronged program that its peak. So we should have enough supply for includes boosting the capacity of existing power the elections,” he said. plants and tapping private generators. He said dam operators are currently build- He said the program is expected to gener- ing up water reserves so that there would be ate roughly 600 megawatts (MW) or enough to enough to spin the turbines of hydroelectric ensure power from May 9 to May 11. The coun- plants like those in Agus River in Lanao del Sur try’s first automated elections are scheduled on and Pulangi River in Bukidnon. May 10. “So the water will be released during the The temporary slowdown or shutdown of three days of the election. In the meantime, some establishments alone could contribute an we’re trying to maintain the current brownout additional 100 MW. schedules and have been making sure that “We will probably have the industrial or the water will not just be brought out,” Ibazeta said. factory sites not operating on a full-level basis. He said power shortages are felt more in Also the malls, the big users of (power), will not highly populated areas like in Cagayan de Oro be operating on full stead,” Ibazeta said. and Davao. “What we want to make sure is that all the He said the power plant in Iligan, which election precincts will have power to conduct the currently operates at 30 MW, is being rehabili- elections peacefully and properly,” he said. tated to raise its capacity by 10 MW by May. Dam operators, meanwhile, will release He said the Southern Philippines Power more water to boost power supply. Most of Min- Corp. would contribute 5 MW. danao’s power plants are hydroelectric facilities. He said Mindanaoans should be more The Energy chief said the current power open to coal-fired and other types of power shortfall in the region is about 500 MW and ro- plants due to increasingly erratic climate pat- tating blackouts average five to eight hours a terns. day. He said current technology has made coal- “With regard to the short-term solution in fired power plants much cleaner. terms of the elections, at this point, we are very Ibazeta said residential areas are the hard- confident that within the period of three days est hit in Mindanao since most industries have (May) 9, 10 and 11, we will have power in Min- their own generators. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION APRIL 10, 2010 PHILIPPINE NEWS 11 breaking and signi- fied their interest to Pangasinan Officials Unveil 300-Hectare develop the area. Ramos’ grand plan to attract in- “and we have continu- Meanwhile, Eco-Tourism Zone vestments and economic activities ally lost the opportu- Ramos and National Eva VISPERAS in Pangasinan. nity to develop the Artist Francisco by / Ramos for signing Proclamation He credited Ramos for the two same for the benefit of Sionel Jose led 11 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 No. 1258 on June 22, 1998 em- power plants in the province: the our people.” outstanding Pangasi- LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Philip- powering the provincial govern- Sual coal-fired power plant and the “And as we toiled nenses who were pines – THIS 430-YEAR-OLD ment to pursue the development of San Roque multi-purpose dam that to reclaim and to clear given fitting recogni- Gov. Amado Espino Jr. PROVINCE WROTE HISTORY the 300-hectare eco-tourism zone supply the Luzon grid with 1,545 the area, President tion by their province on Monday when its officials led the in Barangay Estanza here. megawatts of power. FVR’s dream of an eco-tourism mates in Monday’s 430th founding groundbreaking of a tourism and in- In his speech during the Pan- Espino recalled that when he zone – golf courses, family vacation anniversary celebration. vestment hub in this capital town. gasinan Day celebration on Mon- was still the provincial police director, and recreation facilities, hotels and Ramos and Jose, who hail Gov. Amado Espino Jr. day, Espino said he knew that this the sprawling land underwent a relo- tourist residences, shopping areas from Lingayen and Rosales towns, thanked former President Fidel particular project was part of cation survey in 1996 and was sub- and convention facilities, a marina respectively, received the Balitok sequently segregated and declared and other sea adventure facilities, award, the highest commendation by Ramos for eco-tourism and other and eventually an international sea- given during the awards night at PNP: 1,700 Police related projects. port – began to unfold slowly, but the newly renovated Sison Audito- He said he was disappointed vividly, before us,” Espino said. rium, which was renamed as the Chiefs on Hand During to realize that after so many years, A number of Korean investors Cultural Center of the North. this large area has remained idle were present during the ground- (www.philstar.com) May Polls scheduled on Saturday. PNP chief director general by Paolo ROMERO / Jesus Verzosa said that the PNP Armed Attacks in Maguindanao Wednesday, April 7, 2010 hierarchy will remain vigilant as the On Nov. 23 last year, 57 peo- MANILA, Philippines – THE elections draw even closer. Force Civilians to Flee ple, including 32 journalists, were PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PO- "This is not the time to be com- slaughtered in the Ampatuan town. Paolo ROMERO LICE will be mobilizing a total of placent. We are mobilizing our re- by / grenades toward the town proper In Mindanao, vendetta killing Wednesday, April 7, 2010 1,700 local police chiefs nationwide sources and personnel in order to of Ampatuan township on Monday. is common among warring clans to lead operations on the ground for ensure that smooth conduct of the COTABATO, Philippines (Xinhua) The grenades blasted two and sometimes the hostilities election duties in May. national and local elections," he - GRENADE ATTACKS houses and a state school, could last for decades until a During a forum today with added. LAUNCHED BY MUSLIM SE- prompting local residents to flee, peace pact is reached by protago- chiefs of police at Camp Crame in "Like the PNP, the entire coun- CESSIONIST In southern Philip- Lineses said. nists, usually through mediation by Quezon City, matters discussed in- try too is poised to undergo a mas- pines on Monday forced hundreds "Troops have been deployed religious leaders and the payment cluded the security preparations for sive transformation as we select of frightened civilians in Maguin- in the periphery of Ampatuan town of blood money. the upcoming national and local our new set of government officials. danao province to flee, a senior to secure the people," Lineses said. Major causes of vendetta elections. I enjoin all police commanders to police officer said Tuesday. Lineses said the firing of M-79 killings include land disputes, po- A total of 814 Chiefs of Police maintain peace and order espe- The provincial Police Com- grenade launchers toward the Am- litical rivalries, mostly election-re- from Luzon attended the forum. A cially in critical areas. The rule of mander Alex Lineses said rebels patuan Poblacion might result from lated, and competition over similar forum to be attended by 405 law shall be strictly implemented of the Moro Islamic Liberation a long standing family feud involv- resources and businesses. police chiefs from Visayas on Fri- without fear or favor," Verzosa Front (MILF) fired six rounds of ing Muslim political clans. (www.philstar.com) day and 489 from Mindanao is stressed. (www.philstar.com) US Embassy Issues Advisory vs Travel to Mindanao by Rainier Allan RONDA / Wednesday, April 7, 2010

MANILA, Philippines - THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN MANILA yesterday issued a travel advisory warning its citizens against going to Mindanao and other parts of Southern Philippines, a day after the reported kidnapping of a Filipino-Swiss businessman in Zamboanga. In a “warden message” to its nationals, the The US embassy in Manila US government also cited the possibility of “sporadic violence throughout the country in Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago should view of the upcoming May 10 polls.” hire their own security,” the advisory read. “The State Department warns US citizens The US embassy raised the fact that the of the risks of travel to the southern, central and Arroyo administration had declared a state of western portions of the Philippine islands of emergency last Nov. 24 for the two provinces Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago, and urges of Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat, as well extreme caution if traveling there. Sporadic vi- as Cotabato City, because of election-related olence throughout the Philippines is also pos- violence. sible before and after the May 10 national and Meanwhile, Malacañang downplayed local elections and the June 30 inauguration,” yesterday the latest US State Department the travel advisory said. travel advisory, saying it was understandable The advisory was the latest issued by the for foreign governments to issue such advi- embassy since the last one on Sept. 17 last sories for the security of their citizens. year due to terrorist and insurgent activities in Deputy presidential spokesman and the country. Press Undersecretary Rogelio Peyuan said “Regional terrorist groups have carried out the Philippines also issued similar travel advi- bombings resulting in injuries and death. Kid- sories when the situation warrants. nap-for-ransom gangs are active throughout “We cannot of course prevent them from the Philippines and have targeted foreigners. doing this from time to time (when) elections US government employees must seek special are held. I suppose this is not only true in the permission for travel to Mindanao or the Sulu Philippines but they’re doing this all over the archipelago. Travelers to these areas should world and as always, it is for the best interest remain vigilant and avoid congregating in pub- of their nationals,” Peyuan said. lic areas. Some foreigners who reside in or visit (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 12 TRAVEL & LEISURE APRIL 10, 2010 Time & Tide on Sumilon Island ing heritage by Julie CABATIT-ALEGRE well-paved, tree-lined roads, pass- and grouper (lapu-lapu). ing through rustic coastal towns, Cebu City is just 40 minutes churches during Holy Week al- ANILA, Philippines - A good and stopping at centuries-old Span- away by car. If you’ve been there lows us to get a traveler has no fixed plans ish colonial churches along the way. before, you might think you’ve seen glimpse of our M and is not intent upon arriv- Our hosts at the Maribago all there is to see. But you may be in history and cul- ing. — Lao Tzu Bluewater Beach Resort in Mactan for a surprise. The Cebu Heritage ture while we I had not planned on catching arranged a visita iglesia. This Walk which we took, a project of the pray. A number of the sunrise. All eight cottages that Lenten tradition of visiting seven Cebu City Tourism Commission, in- old churches in Sumilon Island, on the southeastern tip of Cebu, is a coral line the cliff, each with two adjoining churches on Holy Thursday is be- clude visits to three not-too-well- southern Cebu island and the first marine protected area in the country rooms and a veranda, face east. I lieved to have originated in Rome known old houses that have that date back to the earliest mis- and it is all yours, or so you feel. watched as the light came softly where early pilgrims visited seven recently been restored: the Yap- sions established in the country, can There are a handful of foreign over the cove, in bands of pale col- churches in the ancient city as an Sandiego ancestral house, built be found in varying conditions of tourists, a couple of honeymooners ors: first pink, then lilac, then sky act of devotion or penance. around the 17th century by one of conservation, restoration, or disre- and the rest comprise the gracious blue. The tide was low. In our case, we started off as the Parian’s prominent Chinese res- pair. and solicitous hotel staff. The same But, as if pulled in by the light, it tourists. But there’s something idents; the Casa Gorordo, built in Our first stop was at the San ones who greet you with a warm started to swell and soon claimed about the outward motion of going the mid-19th century and bought by Isidro Labrador church in San Fer- smile at the front desk and serve the narrow beach below. Overhead, away from and to a place, especially the father of the first Cebuano nando, a fine example of Gothic ar- your refreshing pineapple shake, a feathery cloud, like a giant bird in when it involves long distances, that bishop, Juan Gorordo; and the Je- chitecture. The church of St. perform the tinikling and pandango flight, graced my sky. It was the eventually converts a joyride into a suit House of 1730, a coral stone- Catherine of Alexandria in Carcar sa ilaw at the Barrio Fiesta dinner dawn of my second day on Sumilon pilgrim’s journey of discovery and in- and-wood structure hidden behind stands on a hill overlooking the that night. The dishes prepared by island. trospection. the high walls of its current owner’s town. Statues of the 12 apostles chef de partie, Buddy Amodia, who Sumilon literally means “to take We spent two restful nights at HoTong Hardware warehouse. stand on columns along the trained with Lolo Dad’s Ariel Manuel, refuge.” Located on the southeast- Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort Amuma in Visayan means “to church’s fence, which reminded me are a successful marriage of tropical ern tip of Cebu, this coral island, in Mactan before taking that long pamper.” On our last night in Marib- of a similar church I had seen in ingredients with nouvelle cuisine with a total area of 24 hectares, is journey to Sumilon island. We ago, we experienced the true mean- Poland, the church of Saints Peter From the sandbar, you watch the first marine-protected area in the stayed at the Amuma Spa wing, the ing of the word, with the Amuma and Paul in Cracow. With several as the constellations silently shift po- country. Its crystal clear water is rich latest addition to the seven-hectare hilot signature treatment, a 90- old houses still standing, dating sition in the cloudless night sky. The in marine life, teeming with coral resort, which started with just 38 minute full-body massage that in- back to Spanish times, Carcar is sandbar is known to change shape gardens and tropical fishes. In 1974, rooms along its 110 meters beach cludes the application of virgin also considered a heritage town. and location around the island, de- it was made a marine sanctuary front some 20 years ago. There are coconut oil and banana leaves Carcar is famous for its chicharon pending on the season. under the stewardship of the Siliman now 157 rooms: deluxe, premier heated over a candle flame. Various and ampao. Breakfast is served on the University Marine Reserve. deluxe, suites and bungalows. hilot techniques from all over the The church of Nuestra Señora beach under the shade of palm Sumilon island is close to Du- There are three restaurants country are combined with the Del Pilar in Sibonga holds a treas- trees. There is a natural saltwater la- maguete, just 30 to 45 minutes within the resort. The Allegro unique amuma touch for a thor- ure in its painted ceiling, which has goon bounded by mangroves where away by pump boat, depending on Restaurant by the main swimming oughly relaxing, calming, healing, been likened to the ceiling of the you can spend hours kayaking. But weather and sea conditions. The pool under the shade of a huge and spiritual experience. Native rit- Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Done the island’s most spectacular attrac- other way, via a road trip from Mac- banyan (balete) tree offers interna- uals such as space cleansing by talented local artists, Raymundo tion can be found not above but un- tan to Bancogon in Oslob from tional cuisine, while Molto Joli is an through medicinal herbs, tawas and Francia and Canuto Avila, sometime derwater. where you take a ferry to the island, Italian restaurant. At The Cove, mineral smoke or pausok, prayer or in the 1920s during the American The waters around Sumilon Is- takes three hours. It took us more which serves fresh seafood, large dasal, and invocations or orasyon, period, it has retained the luster of land is considered one of the best than twice as long, providing for all saltwater aquariums hold live Pacific complete the package. Sleep its original colors despite the pas- diving sites in the whole of the the stops that we made along the lobsters from Palawan as well as a comes easily. sage of time. Visayas. Favorite dive spots have scenic route. It was an easy ride, on variety of fishes such as stone fish Someone once said that visit- The beautiful Baroque church descriptive nicknames such as Gar- of St. Michael Archangel in Argao den Eel Plaza, Nikki’s Wall, Coral was built facing the sea, with a bell Landscape and Julie’s Rock. If tower that also served as a watch- you’d rather not get wet — but then tower from where Moro marauders again, why not? — you can still could be spotted from a distance. enjoy the beauty of this underwater It is one of the oldest churches wonderland from the comfort of a in the country, with a beautiful glass bottom boat, which we did. It painted ceiling depicting biblical was not any less marvelous. Or you scenes, particularly of angels and can go snorkeling and swim with the demons. Unfortunately, the parish tropical fishes. You don’t even need priest decided to coat the main to go far from shore. Who would retablo with garish gold paint, draw- want to leave this tropical paradise? ing angry and harsh criticism from We tend to linger when saying those who know better. goodbye. It is our culture. We linger There is a curve on the road at the doorway, at the driveway, at approaching the town of Boljoon the gate. On the island, it was the where you simply must stop in order photo-ops that did it. We needed to to fully appreciate the seaside set- take one more shot on the beach ting of this charming old church of with the azure water as backdrop, Patrocinia de Maria from a distance. The fast-craft,which brought us from Once inside, the ornate circular the island to Dumaguete where we pattern on the ceiling and the exqui- were to take our flight back to site pulpit capture your eye. The Manila, was not fast enough. We seventh and last church we visited lost track of time. The plane left with- was the church of Our Lady of the out us. Immaculate Conception in the A night in Dumaguete City was coastal town of Oslob, which was not part of the plan, but no one who gutted by fire in 2008. Reconstruc- has been to this charming univer- tion is currently ongoing inside. sity town by the sea will ever say Sumilon island is separated that it was a waste of precious time. from the Cebu mainland by the We never leave a place behind Cebu Strait. From Bancogon in completely. It is up to us to give Oslob, we take a 15-minute boat each place we visit its meaning and ride to the island where we are bil- memories that we carry back with leted at the Sumilon Bluewater Is- us. We are no longer the same land Resort, the one and only hotel when we return. We are trans- on the entire island. It is secluded formed. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION APRIL 10, 2010 LEGAL NOTES 13 judge ordered his removal in absen- tia. His attorney received a copy of Accrual of Unlawful Presence the removal order. The attorney immediately hearing does not attend such hear- detained after he attempted to enter grandparents lived. moved to reopen the removal order ing, an immigration judge may the U.S. with a valid foreign pass- Prior to his release from de- on the ground that he never re- order removal in his/her absence. port but with an altered visa. While tention upon posting a bond, the ceived notice of the hearing and What kind of notice is required he was detained, he was personally alien completed three forms that re- therefore he did not have the oppor- for a removal in absentia to be served with a notice to appear (NTA) quired him to give his address tunity to present an asylum case for valid? Does the alien have to be and the immigration court personally where he could be reached. He his client. notified personally? If he/she served him with a hearing notice. provided the court the street ad- The immigration judge denied moves and the notice was sent to The hearing notice specifically dress of his grandparents in all the the motion on the ground that notice an old address, is there a valid no- stated that he had the right to hire three forms but in two of the forms, had been sent to the alien but to the by Reuben S. tification? What if the address an attorney and that his failure to ap- he did not indicate an apartment address without the apartment num- given was incorrect? If the alien pear at the scheduled hearing could number and the third form indicated ber. The Board of Immigration Ap- SEGURITAN has an attorney, does the attorney lead to his removal in absentia. an incorrect apartment number. peals reaffirmed the denial of the have to be notified? After the NTA and the notice of The immigration court later motion so the attorney petitioned the eportation or removal is a In a recent case before the hearing were received by him and sent a hearing notice to the ad- Court of Appeals for review. harsh punishment because it Court of Appeals for the Ninth Cir- before the scheduled hearing, he dress that did not include an apart- The Court of Appeals held that D expels an alien from the U.S. cuit located in San Francisco, Cali- retained an attorney to represent ment number. The alien did not the in absentia removal order must even if his/her family and business fornia, the removal order against an him. The attorney immediately no- receive the hearing notice and in be rescinded because the alien’s at- are left behind. But aliens under re- alien was rescinded because the tified the immigration court of his fact the notice was returned to the torney was not served with the hear- moval proceedings have rights and alien did not receive the notice of representation and filed a notice of court 8 days after the scheduled ing notice. one of them is the right to receive a hearing and his attorney was not no- appearance. The attorney suc- hearing date. The hearing notice hearing notice. tified of the time and place of the ceeded in his motion to change the was never sent to his attorney. REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been prac- ticing law for over 30 years. For further in- Removal may be ordered in hearing. hearing venue from San Pedro to Because the alien failed to ap- formation, you may call him at (212) 695 absentia. This means that if the The alien in this case had been Los Angeles where the alien’s pear at the hearing, the immigration 5281 or log on to his website at www.seguri- alien who has been notified of the MAINLAND NEWS tan.com the insurance mandates, and will be- come unenforceable without them. Doctors Sue to Overturn the Health Care Bill Court action is necessary “to THE ASSOCIATION OF AMER- she says. “If the federal government Clause—and the provisions author- surance mandates and require HHS preserve individual liberty” and “to ICAN PHYSICIANS AND SUR- puts price controls on the premiums, izing taxation. The Taxing and Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and prevent PPACA from bankrupting GEONS (AAPS) became the first the companies will simply have to Spending power cannot be invoked, Social Security Commissioner the U.S., generally and Medicare medical society to file a lawsuit to go out of business. Obama makes as the premiums go to private insur- Michael Astrue to provide the Court and Social Security specifically,” overturn the newly enacted health promises, but the Plan will deliver ance companies. The traditional with an accounting of Medicare and AAPS stated. care bill, the Patient Protection and higher costs, more hassles, fewer sovereignty of the States over the Social Security solvency. AAPS’s complaint can be Affordable Care Act (PPACA). choices, less innovation, and less practice of medicine is destroyed by Congress recognized that viewed online at: http://www.aap- “If the health care bill goes un- patient care.” the PPACA. PPACA cannot be funded without sonline.org/hhslawsuit. challenged, then it spells the end of She also predicted a dire short- AAPS notes that in scoring the freedom in medicine as we know it,” age of physicians if the PPACA is proposal, the Congressional Budget observed Jane Orient, M.D., the Ex- not overturned by the courts. Office (CBO) was bound by as- ecutive Director of AAPS. The PPACA requires most sumptions imposed by Congress, The bill passed the House by Americans to buy government-ap- including the ability to “save” $500 only 4 votes along party lines with proved insurance starting in 2014 or billion in Medicare, and to redirect 34 Democrats voting against it. Ori- face stiff penalties. Insurance com- $50 billion from Social Security. ent says that forcing patients to buy pany executives will be enriched by HHS Secretary Sebelius stated that insurance that may not even cover this requirement, but it violates the PPACA would reduce the federal the care they need is wrong for pa- Fifth Amendment protection against deficit, knowing the opposite to be tients, physicians, and our nation, the government forcing one person true if these assumptions are unre- and is unconstitutional. to pay cash to another. alistic. “The Obama plan will increase The PPACA also violates the AAPS asks the court to enjoin individual health insurance costs,” Tenth Amendment—the Commerce the government from enforcing in- SBA Extends Recovery Lending Under the new extension, SBA Through April 30 may continue to waive loan fees and provide higher guarantee levels on PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA brought more than 1,100 lenders 7(a) loans through April, 30, 2010, or RECENTLY SIGNED legislation back to SBA loan programs. until the funds provided under the bill that extends through April the U.S. According to Mills, average are exhausted. Small Business Administration’s weekly loan approvals by SBA have Eligible small business loan ap- (SBA) ability to provide enhance- climbed by 86 percent compared to plicants, in consultation with their ments in its two largest small busi- the weekly average before passage lenders, may choose to be placed in ness loan programs. of the Recovery Act. These programs the queue for possible approval of a The enhancements, first made have been successful in helping to Recovery Act loan when funding be- available under the American Recov- jump-start the economy. comes available. ery and Reinvestment Act, include a “We will continue to work with For non-Recovery Act 7(a) or higher guarantee on some SBA- Congress on a longer extension of 504 loans already funded during the backed loans and fee relief. The SBA the increased guarantee and reduced Recovery Loan Queue period, this estimates the $40 million extension fees,” Mills says. “Additionally, we extension does not provide a retroac- will support about $1.4 billion in small continue to encourage Congress to tive guarantee or fee relief. Loans that business lending. act on other proposals the president were funded under non-Recovery Act “Thousands of small businesses has put forward, including higher SBA terms cannot be canceled and re- across the country have taken ad- loan limits and refinancing for com- submitted to take advantage of the vantage of these Recovery loan en- mercial property mortgages to help Recovery Act extension provisions. hancements to get the capital they thousands of small businesses avoid The extension does not affect need during these tough economic potential foreclosure. Small busi- other SBA Recovery Act programs, times,” says SBA Administrator Karen nesses need the changes the presi- including the America’s Recovery Mills. “The increased guarantee and dent has called for to ensure that they Capital (ARC) loan program or the reduced fees on SBA loans helped have the tools to drive economic agency’s microloans. Recovery Act put more than $23 billion into the growth and create jobs in communi- funding still remains available for both hands of small business owners and ties all across the country.” of those programs. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 14 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE APRIL 10, 2010 Ti Ikur-it Dagiti Pluma ti Di Mapunas

mangiduldulin kadagiti amin a wenno anthologia iti lima tawen a A Pammaneknek pakasaritaan dagiti gapuanan dag- panagturay ti naudi a nangiturong Leodegario Blanco, Dee Madarang, KOMBENSION TI GF iti GUMILIANS. No naisurat, naili- ti GH. Iti lima tawen awan Anastacio de Castro, Mrs. Dahilig, maaramidto no Abril 9-12 idiay bro mataginayon dayta a diket naisuratna a Drama wenno im- Lina Saludes, Pacita and Fred Curimao, Ilocos Norte. Adu dagiti mapunas ta ipaneknekna a naili- pabuyanana. TI GUMIL FILIP- Saludes. GUMIL Chapters a tumabuno. bro babaen ti kinapudno ti nag- INAS, GUMIL HAWAII ken dagiti Kaaduanan kadagiti nagkauna Makitatayo manen dagiti maiyal- surat. Nakitan, nangngegna, GUMIL Chapters ti nabiag a mang- DAYASADAS kas kada Dr. Godofredo Reyes, nang a libro a gapuanan dagiti napaliiwna, nariknana wenno na- punno ti lubong ti pakasaritaan ni Pelagio Alcanta, Santiago Alcan- Mannurat. Mainayon dagitoy padasanna. FILIPINO a dinto mapunas gapu by Pacita C. SALUDES tara, Arturo Padua ken adudan a dadagiti urnong dagiti libraria a Awan ti naaramid a libro kadagiti PLUMADA. mannurat iti GH a pimmusay. Adda di tawen 1966 ti damo a pan- dagiti pagsasaritaan no agtutong- DAGITI NAGWARASEN A NAILIBRO TI GUMIL HAWAII nakangngeg ti Balikas a GUMIL tong dagiti mannurat a nabukel Iti Libraria idiay Filipinas ken ditoy Hawaii I FILIPINAS (GF) GUNGLO Dag- kanon dagiti pimmanaw ti GUMIL iti Mannurat nga Ilokano a nabukel LANGIT ket addanto metten kappo- idiay Baguio City. Nagsapata dag- nan dagiti agawid a GUMIL Langit iti immuna nga opisyales iti Malaka- kalpasan ditoy. Angaw dayta, ma- niang. Daydi Presidente Ferdinand balin a pudno, mabalin met a pad- Marcos ti namagsapata kadagiti im- padto laeng. muna nga opisyales ti GF. Manam- Saan a dakes nga ilagip dagi- nama a dagitoy a Mannurat ti toy dagiti teddek ti napalabas ken mangrugi a mangurnong babaen adudada pay laeng dagiti adda dagiti pluma dagiti kayat a taginay- Mannurat ita. Dagiti agiinnagaw a onen ni Ilokano a kabaelan, kabib- mangsalikepkep ti nabiritud, ken iag, kasasaad, gapuanan ken nabukel a nadayaw ti nakabuk- dadduma pay maipapan ti kina lanna. GUMIL (GUNGLO DAGITI Ilokano. MANNURAT). Pudno ta no Nabukel met ti GUMIL HAWAII maysaka kadagiti Mannurat Sa- idi Enero 16, 1970 iti KAIM RADIO iti likepkepam ti GUMIL a naserbi a Honolulu, isu nga ayantayo a kas gameng. Dagitoy ti makaummong anunsiador ti ILOKANO a pro- ti pakasaritaan ti lubong. grama. Kassangpet tay pay la ditoy Dagiti nagsisinnublat a nangi- Hawaii idi. Sangapulo ket innem a wanwanwan ti GF isuda Arturo tattao ti nangbulel ti GH. Daydi Padua ti immuna, Jose Bragado ti Anton Cacatian Sr., Rev. Matias Bannawag, ni Dionisio Bulong nga Miguel, Mrs. Lorraine Miguel, Rev. dati nga Editor ti Bannawag met Juan Dahilig, Felipe Madarang, Mel- laeng. Ita maysa a babai a nati- chor Agag Jr., Clemente Duclayan, bker ken nalatak a Mannurat - ni Graciano Soriano, Fely Cristobal, Elizabeth Madarang Raquel.

GLOBAL NEWS RP Lifts DH ban to Switzerland by Mayen JAYMALIN/ workers to Switzerland,” she said. The Department of Labor and Monday, March 29, 2010 Negotiations are still ongoing Employment sees the opening of MANILA, Philippines - FILIPINO concerning the possible lifting of ban the Swiss market for Filipino house- HOUSEHOLD WORKERS can on the sending of household work- hold and other skilled workers with now work in Switzerland after the ers to Norway, she added. the lifting of the ban. government lifted the more than The Philippine and Norwegian Labor attaché Manuel Imson two-decade long suspension of their governments are expected to forge said the Philippines is yet to tap the deployment. an agreement for the lifting of the big employment opportunities for Administrator Jennifer Manalili ban, according to the Department of Filipino workers in Switzerland. of the Philippine Overseas Employ- Foreign Affairs. Existing programs promote the ment Administration (POEA) said The ban would not be lifted on hiring of Filipino workers to Switzer- the government decided to lift the household workers traveling to other land, but a limited number of Fil- ban after the Swiss government put European countries like Denmark. ipinos avail of these, he added. in place necessary regulations to In Norway, the number of Fil- The Philippine and Swiss gov- protect foreign workers. ipino household workers grew to ernments are discussing the possi- “We have already approved a 2,060 in 2008 from only 78 in 2000. bility of forging agreements for the resolution lifting the ban on deploy- Similarly, Filipinos in Denmark rose hiring of overseas Filipino workers, ment of au pair so we can now re- to 2,163 last year from only 21 in particularly health workers in the sume deployment of household 1999. coming years, Imson said. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION APRIL 10, 2010 15 CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS FOR RENT KARAOKE, HULA, SOUNDS DIRECTORY 3 BEDROOMS, 1 PARKING, 1 FULL BATH AVAILABLE call 808-382-9495 Near shopping malls, church, bus stops. $1,400. Call 688-3215 NEED EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER FILIPINA HOUSEKEEPER WANTED for toddler in my Ewa Beach home M-Th. Call 554-7444. M-F 3:30-8:30 PM Fixed Dinner, Call 533-2498 FREE UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL CALLING BIG ISLAND LAND FOR SALE Send money globally using cell phone. The Big Island, Fern Forest, $1000 down http://hugeprelaunch.com/5660578 $400 per month, 10% int. $35,000 an 3 acre lot I NEED HELP Bob Riley, Realtor, Elder care/domestic, in exchange for room in my Ewa Hawaii Land Realty, home.Must be reliable /female. 959 1117, or 895-3434, [email protected] Please contact Lynn at 271-0885 NEW THRIFT STORE KALIHI WANTED YARDMAN Large Collection Of Military Camouflage Clothing. Shrirts Looking for a yardman to work at my Nuuanu home. Ex- $7.99 Pants $10.99 change for a free room including utilities. Call 531-7377 Quantity Discounts Available. 1327 N. School St., near Houghtailing CONTRIBUTING WRITERS WANTED Experience preferred, Please submit writing samples or MOBILE DJ, BAND, PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEO published works and resume to [email protected] COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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