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Pinoy transgender Most Duterte admits to rampant vigilante killings; Inspiring Woman senate committee rules them not state-sanctioned After a total of 3,612 drug-related By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent you. And it’s a legitimate thing,” he killings since July, according to police said. “If you destroy our young chil- data, President Rodrigo Duterte dren, I will kill you. That is a very cor- finally admitted that there is a spate rect statement. There is nothing wrong of vigilante killings in the country but in trying to preserve the interests of said he is not worried about threats to the next generation.” PH NEWS | A2 impeach him or accusations of sum- “This is the law of my land. Here mary executions from the international is a policeman, here is a gangster. He’s 55% still prefer U.S. community. armed with an M-16 (assault rifle), the The President referred to the vic- gangster only with a pistol. But when tims of such killings as “collateral dam- they meet they exchange fire. The age” in the campaign against drugs. policeman with his M-16, there’s one Duterte said it saddened him that burst and he hits 1,000 people there some innocent people were killed but and they die. There’s no criminal li- promised that the alleged extra-judicial ability,” he said. killings would be investigated and jus- Despite his crackdown on drugs, tice served to the victims if warranted. the President said he still believes in “Now, if the vigilantes would take the country’s justice system. “Right over, you know I cannot control it. I now, I still believe in the system be- PH NEWS | A4 cannot be God and control everything. cause I will guarantee that the law this Okay, you just kill these guys or you time is obeyed,” he said. Pacquiao bouts as wait for the courts to do that,” Presi- But Duterte brushed aside the tourism hot spots dent Duterte said. concerns raised by human rights “If the criminals are killed by the groups on alleged abuses in the drug thousands, that’s not my problem. My crackdown. “I don’t care about what problem is how to take care of the law- the human rights guys say. I have the abiding, God-fearing young persons duty to preserve the generation. If it of this Republic because they are our involves human rights, I don’t give a resources,” he added. shit,” he said. The President insisted he commit- “I have to strike fear because the ted no crime in threatening to kill drug enemies of the state are out there to suspects in the country. President Rodrigo Duterte destroy our children,” he added. “You destroy my country, I’ll kill (Photo: www.scoopnest.com) TO PAGE A7 SPORTING NEWS| A5 PNP nab 2 big-time U.S., E.U., U.N. reps invited anew to investigate NAIA is 5th worst airport in Asia fugitives in Abu extra-judicial killings; Int’l Crime Court warns according to a travel website Dhabi, Thailand officials involved may face trial in the Hague By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent

By Daniel Llanto | By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent FilAm Star Correspondent Malacañang has yet to send a for- government’s war against illegal drugs, mal written invitation to United States said Presidential spokesman Ernesto The Philippine National Police and European Union representatives Abella. (PNP) was previously perceived as to come to the Philippines to look into Abella said no letter has yet been helpless when it’s crime suspects extra-judicial killings linked to the easily bailed abroad. But with Direc- TO PAGE A7 tor General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa Photo: Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) as its colorful chief, the PNP recently Sen. Grace Poe lamented the dismal performance of the Department of scored big in the capture of suspected Transportation (DOTr) under the stewardship of Secretary Arthur Tugade in ad- drug lord Rolando “Kerwin” Espinosa dressing the country’s traffic woes as she put to doubt the inclusion of question- Jr. in Abu Dhabi and a police officer able projects In the latest survey released by international travel site The Guide to wanted for kidnapping and homicide Sleeping in Airports, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) ranked 5th in Thailand. in the 10 Asian airports surveyed. A tip from an overseas Filipino (From left to right) Agnes Callamard, Ernesto Abella, Fatou Bensouda, Salvador Medialdea According to the website’s 2016 Airport Survey, voters determined their worker in Abu Dhabi led to the arrest (Photos: www.wikipedia.com / www.untv.com / www.afritorial.com / www.duterte.hostmoko.net) of Kerwin, and Dela Rosa himself TO PAGE A7 Duterte side by side with Trump Adapted by Harvey I. Barkin Grave men think alike. Both Duterte and Trump have the uncanny ability to comment on things that nobody else would and threaten to effect a paradigm Gen. Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa shift. As though their trash talk lends them the ability to take out the garbage and (Photo: www.thesummitexpress.com) really clean up society. But who is the clone and who gets the throne for outrageous quips? collared escaped PO2 Alexander Judge for yourself and see when their thoughts converge in some memo- Pangilinan while attending an ASEAN rable quotes below collected from each of their Mao-like treatments: The Duterte conference of police chiefs in Bangkok. Manifesto (ABS-CBN Publishing, Copyright 2016) and Quotations from Chair TO PAGE A7 TO PAGE A7 (Photos: www.powells.tumblr.com / www.pbs.twimg.com) A2 FilAm Star Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 ph news Duterte signs 1st executive order 1st Transgender in PH congress listed to investigate media killings in Time’s 2016 Most Inspiring Women By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent A transgender, who is a inspiring women all over the identity. member of the Philippine Con- world.” “The anti-discrimination be updated Malacanang said President gress, joined U.S. presidential “This list is such a privi- bill based on sexual orientation on the lat- Rodrigo Duterte recently signed candidate Hillary Clinton and lege to be part of, as it includes and gender identity seeks to est develop- his first administrative order singer Beyonce as Time maga- women who are accomplished extend legal protection to LGBT ments in creating a presidential task zine’s 13 Most Inspiring Women in their fields of expertise; Filipinos based on the universal the case. It force on media killings. of 2016. women such as U.S. presiden- principles of human rights,” Ro- Communications Secretary would be Bataan Rep. Geraldine Ro- tial candidate Hillary Clinton, man added. Martin Andanar said the Task the seventh man made it to the list as part global entertainers Beyonce and Time cited Clinton for mak- Force will look into the viola- anniversary of the recent celebration of the Solange Knowles, Olympians Si- ing history as the first female tions of the right to life, liberty of the case International Day of the Girl, mone Biles and Michelle Carter, nominee for a major party in a and security of the members of on Novem- a United Nations initiative to among other great women,” presidential race, and singer Be- the press. ber 23. promote greater gender equality Roman said. yonce for her global success as “The reason why the Presi- Prose- worldwide. In the House of Repre- a recording artist. It mentioned dent wanted this administrative cutors have Roman was cited in an sentatives, Roman said being her recent album Lemonade. order is because he cares for filed mur- article published in Motto, the included in Time’s list of inspir- Olympic hero Yusra Mardi- der charges you, for us. And he believes in Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar magazine’s online subsidiary, ing women strengthened her re- ni, 18, a Syrian refugee who now the freedom of the press,” said against 95 (photo: www.pinastrending.com) titled, “These 13 Women In- solve to push for greater gender lives in Germany, also made it Andanar. suspects, spired Us in 2016.” Its subtitle: edly committed by the ruling The task force will be including “From Beyonce to Geraldine Ampatuan clan led by Andal Jr., led by the Justice secretary former Maguindanao Governor Roman, the Philippines’ first who was being challenged by and co-led by the Presiden- Andal Ampatuan Sr. who died transgender congresswoman.” Mangudadatu in the gubernato- tial Communications Office of liver cancer. Its authors were Kate Samuel- rial race. secretary. The members will The victims, led by the son and Suyin Haynes. include the Interior secretary, wife of then Buluan Vice-mayor The Ampatuans have “In a nation with a history Defense secretary, the solicitor and now Maguindanao Gov. denied involvement in the mas- of hostility to the LGBT commu- general, the executive direc- Esmael Mangudadatu, were en sacre. nity, Geraldine Roman’s success tor of the presidential human route to Shariff Aguak town to “We would classify all the as the first transgender con- rights committee and the heads file Mangudadatu’s certificate criminal cases made against the gresswoman to be elected in the of the Armed Forces of the of candidacy when they were media such as those that are Philippines is truly inspiring. Philippines, Philippine National stopped and murdered by more unsolved, the cases that have Roman ran for the House seat Police and the National Bureau than 100men in the town of pending investigation, cases on that was previously occupied of Investigation. Ampatuan. trial and those that are on ap- by her mother and won with 62 Andanar said the head of The attack was alleg- peal,” Aguirre said. percent of the vote in May this the Commission on Human year,” said the authors. Rights and the Ombudsman “Since being elected, she had been invited as observers has lobbied persistently for an and resource persons. anti-discrimination bill and Aguirre said the Novem- campaigned for greater Les- Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman ber 9 Maguindanao massacre, bian Gay Bisexual Transgender (photo: www.brunchnews.com) wherein 58 people (32 of them (LGBT) rights,” they said. media members), were killed, They quoted Roman as say- equality across all regions. to the list, after competing as will be among the cases to be ing, “Recognizing our rights and “A person’s gender should part of the Refugee Olympic given priority in their investiga- dignity will in no way diminish not stand in the way of educa- Team―the first year that the tions. yours. We are not asking for tional and employment op- Games featured a group made “The directive of President special privileges or extra rights. portunities, or be the basis for up of stateless refugees. Duterte is that he wants these We simply ask for equality. With exclusion in any meaningful Mardini and three other media killings solved and he inclusiveness and diversity, our activity,” she said. people had pushed the boat that wants to prevent whatever nation has so much to gain.” The transgender lawmaker she and other refugees were threats there are against the In a statement, Roman’s has filed a bill which seeks to traveling in to flee Syria when media,” Aguirre said. office said she “is humbled and stop discrimination based on it began to sink until it reached Aguirre said he has yet to honored to be part of a list citing sexual orientation and gender the safety of Lesbos. Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 FilAm Star A3 ph news Gov’t rejects PHP 125 daily minimum increase Workers’ pay increase beat war on drugs

By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent as Pinoy national concern – Pulse Asia By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent MANILA – In the latest percentage points). The other pay (41 percent), and job cre- nality and is now only the sixth Ulat ng Bayan survey conducted changes are marginal in nature, ation (40 percent). And among most urgent national concern from September 25 to October including the increase in the those in the best-off Class ABC, for the public – a 21-point 1 by ¬-workers’ pay more than level of concern for workers’ their top concerns are infla- decrease from the 52 percent the current administration’s pay and job creation (both at +6 tion (38 percent), workers’ pay recorded in the same Pulse Asia fight against criminality specifi- percentage points),” Pulse Asia (37 percent), corruption (37 survey in July 2016. cally illegal drugs. said. percent), criminality (37 per- Majority approval scores The survey showed that As per geographic areas cent), job creation (28 percent), for Duterte administration nearly half of Filipinos want the and socio-economic group- peace (27 percent), poverty (24 According to Pulse Asia, Duterte administration to im- ings, Pulse Asia tallied that the percent), taxation (20 percent), the Duterte administration mediately address the increase only majority urgent concern is and population growth (15 per- enjoys majority approval scores of workers’ pay while a second workers’ pay, which attributed cent),” Pulse Asia said. of 51 percent to 89 percent on set of national concerns deemed to 53 percent of respondents be- “On the other hand, Filipi- all 12 issues the administra- urgent by Filipinos were creat- longing to the poorest Class E. nos in all geographic areas and tion was performance-rated in ing more jobs (38 percent), con- For the rest of Luzon and socio-economic grouping are September 2016, with levels of trolling inflation (37 percent), Class D, increase in workers’ least concerned about preparing approval range from 51 per- fighting corruption in govern- cent (directly attributed to the ment (32 percent), reducing government’s effort to control NEDA Chief Ernesto Pernia poverty (32 percent), and fight- inflation) and 89 percent (for (Photo: www.newsbytes.ph) ing criminality (31 percent). the government’s anti-crime Third set of most often initiatives). Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said the govern- urgent national concerns “In contrast, Filipinos are ment rejected the proposed PHP 125 increase in the daily mini- mentioned by Filipinos were most critical of its work in the mum wage, saying this could displace workers, increase inflation promoting peace in the country area of controlling the spiraling and affect the economy. (20 percent) and enforcing the cost of goods (17 percent) and He said NEDA conducted an impact analysis and found that rule of law (14 percent). Fourth least inclined to disapprove of the proposed wage hike would affect employment because many cluster or set of concerns were its efforts to fight criminality small companies would not be able to afford to keep their workers reducing the amount of taxes (3 percent). Ambivalence levels or hire more. paid by citizens (12 percent), vary from 8 percent to the cur- “Especially micro, small and medium enterprises will be hard protecting the environment rent administration’s work in up with that kind of an increase,” Pernia said. (10 percent), controlling rapid the area of fighting criminality Inflation is projected to rise to 5.5 percent from less than 2 population growth (9 percent), to 32 percent for its efforts to percent in August if the suggested wage hike is imposed. and protecting the welfare of control inflation,” Pulse Asia The same study said the salary increase would result in a overseas Filipino workers (8 said. 1-percentage-point drop in the country’s gross domestic product percent). Photo: Rody Duterte’s Official Facebook Page The following were the and a 1-percentage-point increase in unemployment. “In contrast, Filipinos are scores that the Duterte admin- It could slow the pace of economic growth from a range of 6.5 least concerned about terrorism pay is at 45 to 49 percent and to successfully face terroristic istration tallied in the perfor- percent to 7.5 percent to between 5.5 percent and 6.5 percent. (5 percent), national territo- job creation at 38 percent while threats (4 to 6 percent and mance-rate survey prepared by He said this would also worsen inequality across regions and rial integrity (5 percent), and Metro Manilans are most con- 2 to 6 percent, respectively), Pulse Asia: dampen investors from investing in the regions especially those charter change (2 percent),” the cerned about workers’ pay by defending national territorial • Fighting criminality – seeking lower minimum wages. MSMEs will be affected. Pulse Asia survey said. 46 percent, job creation (35 per- integrity against foreigners (4 89% Pernia, who serves as the director-general of the National Eco- “Between July and Sep- cent), corruption (35 percent), to 6 percent and 1 to 6 percent, • Fighting graft and corrup- nomic and Development Authority, said Labor Secretary Silvestre tember 2016, levels of public and criminality (32 percent). respectively), and amending the tion in the government – 79% Bello agreed with the position paper prepared by NEDA. concern for various issues Visayans meanwhile are most 1987 Philippine Constitution (1 • Increasing peace in the “I mean that [PHP 125 wage increase] is not going to pass. We remain essentially constant. concerned about workers’ pay to 4 percent and 2 to 5 percent, country – 76% already talked to Secretary Bello, and he agrees with our position,” The only significant movement by 45 percent, job creation (39 respectively),” Pulse Asia noted. • Responding to the needs said Pernia. during this period is the drop percent), and corruption (33 According to news.abs-cbn. of areas affected by calamities Pernia said the position paper contained the explanation that in the percentage of Filipinos percent). com, only 31 percent out of the – 74% different regions had different conditions, inflation, cost of living who identify criminality as an “In Mindanao, the most 1,200 respondents surveyed • Protecting the welfare of and that one could not just enforce a uniform increase across all urgent national concern (-21 often mentioned concerns are want the Duterte administra- OFWs -73% regions. inflation (48 percent), workers’ tion to focus on fighting crimi- TO PAGE A7 A4 FilAm Star Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 ph news Malaysia credit watchdog upgrades PH rating 55% of Pinoys have “little trust” in By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent China, still prefer US –national survey RAM Ratings, a Malaysia-based credit watchdog, upgraded the Philippines’ Asean credit rating by one notch to “A1,” or five notches higher than the minimum investment grade, amid the country’s By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent resilience against global economic shocks. In a report, RAM also affirmed the Philippines’ global credit rating at “BBB3,” or the minimum MANILA – The latest survey the Philippines and China and to countries covering seven months investment grade. Both ratings have a stable outlook. by Social Weather Stations con- reaffirm the commitment to work to July with $76.73, a 86.67 per- “The upgrade of the Philippines’ ratings, both on the Asean and Malaysian national rating scales, ducted on September 24-27 found closer to achieve shared goals for cent drop from $580.48 million reflects impressive progress in the enactment of key legislative and administrative reforms as well as that 55 percent of Filipinos have our countries and peoples,” Presi- in 2015. China, on the other hand, provided for only $3.3 million a the country’s resilience, especially its ability to withstand external volatilities that compares favorably “little trust,” 19 percent undecided dent Duterte said in his speech on and 22 percent have “much trust” October 16, before his first state turnaround from $140,000 while by Asean peers,” RAM said. in China. visit to Brunei and days after, to Hong Kong accounted for $49.66 It said despite a slower pace of growth in workers’ cash remittances, domestic private consump- The Third Quarter Social China. million, a 8.71 percent or $54.4 tion expanded further. The Philippines also weathered a bout of financial volatility in 2015 relatively Weather Survey by SWS was “President Duterte sees million drop. well. first published in the October 18 China as a necessary partner in his • Additional data from central “A robust growth momentum driven by the acceleration of public infrastructure spending and the issue of BusinessWorld, using war in drugs because it is where bank compared the cash remit- country’s persistently strong external position anchors its global-scale rating at BBB3/stable [outlook] face-to-face interviews of 1,200 illegal drugs entering the Philip- tances from Filipinos in the United while structural issues such as elevated underemployment and poverty rates remain long-term con- respondents nationwide with a ±3 pines mostly come from,” Kraft States with nearly $5 billion as of straints,” RAM said. percentage-point sampling error explained. July (it covered the third of the RAM said given the robust margin. Pinoys still prefer the U.S. global total of $15.323 billion) domestic demand and acceleration of According to SWS, the survey The United States tallied a while China accounted for $95.826 public spending in the second half, the result posted a “bad” -33 net +66 “very good” net trust rating million (less than a percent of the trust rating for China, a 9-point global total but three times more Philippine econ- omy was expected to (with 76 percent of those surveyed drop from the June 2016 grade of expressed “much trust” and 11 per- compared to last year’s $29.69 grow 6.5 percent in 2016, the midpoint “poor” -24. cent with little trust) in the same million). of the Duterte ad- ministration’s target SWS classifies net trust rat- survey conducted by SWS, it also • Tourists from the United range of 6 percent to 7 percent. ings with +70 as excellent; +50 got the highest score among seven States came in second place just The term “Asean credit rating,” to +69 as very good; +30 to +49 foreign countries surveyed. behind South Korea at 529,069 RAM explained, took into account a as good; +10 to +29 as moderate; According to SWS, the 2016 as of July 2016 (covering 14.95 sovereign’s credit- rating performance +9 to -9 as neutral; -10 to -29 as Third Quarter survey result percent of the total) while Chinese vis-à-vis its peers in the Southeast poor; -30 to -49 as bad; -50 to -69 showed a six-point drop from the tourists only accounted for 11.95 Asian region, while the term as very bad while -70 and below as June 2016 result of an “excellent” percent or 422,801 – according to “global credit rat- ing” considered the execrable. +72. the Tourism department country’s perfor- mance in comparison SWS noted that since August SWS also noted that since De- Other countries with other coun- tries in the world. 1994 when it first included China cember 1994 when it first surveyed Other Asia Pacific countries in its surveys, China’s net trust mentioned in the survey such as GDP grew 6.8 percent in the the United States, it got positive rating has been positive in only 7 net trust rating from Pinoys from Australia and Japan also scored first quarter, before accelerating out of 40 surveys, with a moder- a “moderate” +18 in May 2005 to positive net trust ratings from 7 percent in the second quarter ate +17 as its highest net trust an “excellent” +82 in December Filipinos. driven by robust election-related (photo: www.english.readsrilanka.com) rating in June 2010 (in a survey 2013 and since June 2010, results According to SWS, both spending, strong domestic demand and conducted at the eve before the varied from above +60. Australia and Japan got “good” investment. This brought the first-half start of President Benigno Aquino BusinessWorld some latest ratings with +47 for Australia (62 average to 6.9 percent, near the upper bound of the target range. III’s administration.) available data from various agen- percent much trust and 15 percent RAM said in giving a stable outlook for the Philippine ratings on global, Asean and Malaysian na- It also noted that in Septem- cies concerning and comparing the little trust) and +34 for Japan (56 tional scales, this was premised on expectations that the new Duterte government would maintain cur- ber 2015, China’s net trust rating U.S.-Philippines-China interac- percent much trust and 21 percent rent macroeconomic policies and continue to make progress in reforms achieved in the last few years. recorded its lowest with a bad -46 tion: little trust). However, RAM said structural issues remained long-term constraints for growth. It cited the Phil- months after the Philippines won • Data by the Philippine SWS also noted that for the ippines’ lowest rank in terms of human development index compared to its BBB-rated peers. It said the international court ruling in Statistics Authority (PSA) showed 2016 Third Quarter survey, they The Hague in July 2016. that the United States accounted included Norway and Nether- notwithstanding lower unemployment rates, underemployment and poverty rates remained elevated In an interview with Busi- for 15.89 percent of total Philip- lands which both got “moderate” at 18.6 percent and 21.1 percent, respectively, in 2015. nessWorld, Herman Joseph Kraft pine export goods amounting to net trust ratings of +16 and +14, It also said that while the country’s competitiveness and ease of doing business rankings were an associate professor for Political $5.786 billion spanning eight respectively. marginally better, they still remained relatively weak as infrastructure and electricity supply shortfalls Science in the University of the months to August, a 5.54 percent Meanwhile, Taiwan got a continued to be long-term constraints. Philippines said that “the negative drop from 2015. As for China, they “neutral” trust rating of +3, a RAM said the Philippines’ global-scale ratings could be upgraded if current improvements were rating probably comes from senti- accounted for 10.38 percent of PH 10-percentage point increase from sustained and the growth momentum continued with an increased share of domestic investments and ments regarding China’s attitude export goods at $3.781 billion and the “neutral” rating it got from the foreign direct investments. towards the arbitral decision.” down by 12.2 percent annually same survey in June 2013. But it warned that the ratings could be revised downward if government finances weakened sub- “The Chinese government’s while Hong Kong accounted for stantially and surging capital flows due to divergent monetary policies in advanced economies threat- refusal to accept the content of the 11.56 percent at $4.208 billion, up Call us to advertise ened domestic financial stability. It said the reversal of investment initiatives and growth-enhancing award might be seen as defiance in by 2.98 percent. strategies, though unlikely, would be viewed negatively. the face of what Filipinos see as a • For foreign direct invest- legitimate decision,” Kraft added. ments or FDI, the central bank 1-415-593-5955 The Philippines also enjoys investment-grade ratings from major global credit rating agencies “I look forward to renewing data showed that U.S. accounted S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. the ties of friendship between for 1.6 percent of net FDI from all visit www.filamstar.com Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 FilAm Star A5 sports Tourism dept. to partner with Pacquiao news bouts & other sporting events Raiders lose to Chiefs, 26-10 By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent Text and photos by R. Mascardo The Depart- of retirement to ment of Tourism fight American OAKLAND -- The Oakland Raiders started good on a soggy day at their home ground against divi- (DOT) is looking World Boxing sion rival Kansas City Chiefs. The Raiders scored the first touchdown. into staging Organization But Peters intercepted Carr in the first quarter and put the brakes on the Raiders’ early momen- future boxing Welterweight tum. The Raiders led 7-0 on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Carr to Andre Holmes, then forced a Kan- bouts of world Champion Jes- sas City punt. Then the Raiders took over at their own 19-yard line. boxing cham- sie Vargas on A neutral infraction and a 5-yard run by DeAndre Washington put the ball on the 29, and Carr pion and Sen. November 5 in dropped back and looked for Michael Crabtree, who appeared to have Peters boxed in down the right Manny Pacquiao Las Vegas. sideline. in the Philip- The Champ Carr’s pass, however hung in the air. Peters came down with an interception at Kansas City 43. pines to boost is currently After the turnover, the Chiefs drove 57-yards in 10 plays for the game-tying touchdown on a the country’s holding his 2-yard run by Spencer Ware and dominated the rest of the way. sports tourism. training camp in Next: Raiders will play on the road against Jacksonville Jaguars on October 23 In a state- the Philippines ment, Tour- Sen. Manny Pacquiao so he could con- ism Secretary (photo: www.scmp.com) tinue to attend Wanda Teo to his legisla- expressed opti- seekers. Teo said the Agency tive work while mism that holding Pacquiao’s was banking on sporting events, preparing for the fight. boxing fights in the Philippines like boxing matches, as po- No official announce- would be possible. tential attractions to increase ment has been made regarding She said any of Pacquiao’s tourists in the country. Pacquiao’s plans after his fight top rivals, including Floyd May- “Sen. Pacquiao no doubt with Vargas. But his promoter, weather, Jr. and Jose Manuel can help us score a knockout Top Rank Inc.’s Bob Arum said Marquez would be welcome to victory in terms of international two more bouts may be possible the country if boxing promoters visitor arrivals if he were to for the boxing icon in 2017 if he Doping: Brazil among countries facing WADA censure could make the event possible. fight in the Philippines. Imagine succeeds in his comeback. Brazil, Greece and Indo- National Anti-Doping Organi- The DOT earlier said it was how the world stops to watch Meanwhile, the DOT is nesia are among five countries zations of each country were aiming to position the Philip- it against the backdrop of, let’s also looking at increasing its pines as a top destination for say Cebu City,” Teo said. funding for the promotion of facing censure from the World not in compliance with the sports enthusiasts and thrill Pacquiao earlier an- diving in the country. Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) agency’s rules. nounced that he was coming out over flaws in their drug testing The five countries have programs, the watchdog an- been given until November 10 nounced on Wednesday. to prove their compliance with Tenorio shines bright, bags PBA Finals MVP A statement said the three WADA’s anti-doping code. March after Brazil’s then- Often the smallest guy on Governors’ Cup Finals and countries, along with 2015 If they are unable to president Dilma Rousseff the floor, LA Tenorio made in Game 6, the veteran floor European Games host Azer- do so, the “CRC will submit signed legislation that brought the biggest impact in the general capped his stellar play baijan and Guatemala, risked recommendations of non- the country into line with PBA’s grandest stage. with 25 points, five rebounds being declared non-compliant compliance to the Agency’s anti-doping regulations. The 5-foot-8 Tenorio and six assists. with the agency’s code when Foundation Board,” WADA However, WADA hit bagged the Finals MVP With the Gin Kings down WADA’s Foundation Board said. out at Brazil in August after award after leading Barangay 13 heading at the start of the meets in Glasgow on Novem- Brazil has faced a rocky 12 it emerged the country had Ginebra San Miguel to its first third quarter, Tenorio willed ber 19. months after being placed on failed to test its Olympic team championship in eight years. his team back with 21 points WADA said its Compli- a WADA watchlist in Novem- in the build-up to the Rio de Tenorio averaged 17.2 in the second half alone. ance Review Committee ber 2015. Janeiro Games, branding (CRC) set up in 2015 had The 2016 Olympic hosts points, 3.8 rebounds and (Mark Giongco / inquirer. 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Duterte said that the Chinese have ex- At the rate it’s go- In 1978, California became the first state to tion Army (PLA) must be pressed their readiness to help him fight illegal ing in all areas in the pass a “no-excuses” absentee voting law. And texting each other, say- drugs. However, he also criticized China for not political arena, I think in the 1980s, Oregon introduced a vote-by-mail ing: “Did you hear what doing enough to stop the flow of methamphet- the turnout of voters system where all eligible voters received a ballot Digong was saying these amines – or shabu – into the Philippines, which during the November that could be returned via the mail or dropped days? LOL.” Another makes one wonder: If the smuggling of shabu 8, 2016 presidential off at a location. At the same time, Texas ex- general would probably did not happen, would there be a drug addiction elections will be huge! It perimented with an early voter system where respond, “He’s a weakling problem in the Philippines? may be bigger than the people could cast ballots before Election Day at Chinese drug lords like Obama. Hahaha… 64% turnout of those official polling locations, and other states like But the bigger problem is not the smuggling LOLOL.” Another one would probably say, “Well, eligible to vote during the 2008 presidential Oklahoma soon followed. All these measures they both can go to hell so we can take their of shabu into the Philippines but the presence of election. contribute to a huge turnout of voters consider- countries… LMAO.” And President Xi Jinping Chinese drug lords who have established clandes- This morning, I saw in television the heavy ing that the government is providing people the would probably say, “And he’s willing to give up tine laboratories for the production of shabu all turnout of early voters in Georgia. The line was chance to vote due to their inability to vote on the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal for a over the country, one of which was right inside long and most probably, as estimated by the TV Election Day. railroad in Mindanao. Well, I think if I asked for the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) operated by the Statistics from the 2012 general election Palawan, he’d give it too. Hehehe…” And the gen- so-called “Bilibid 19.” This group of convicted anchor, there were about 1,000 voters who were erals would all respond, “Long live Xi Dada! Let’s Chinese drug lords and their Filipino brokers are in line before the early voting precincts were show the growing importance of early and get Luzon, too! ROFLMAO.” believed to be operating one of the largest shabu opened. absentee voting. According to the Brennan Well, as most of you probably know, LOL is laboratories in the country, allegedly with the This must be a trend in the early voting Center, during the 2012 election the states of the acronym for “Laughing Out Loud,” LOLOL cooperation of NBP officials and staff. category. The early voting teams of Santa Clara Texas (62.4 percent), Nevada (60.8 percent), is for “Lots of Laughing Out Loud,” LMAO is for Buoyed by China’s promises of economic and County likewise expect a heavy turnout of voters North Carolina (56.3 percent), Georgia (43.8 “Laughing My Ass Off,” and ROFLAO is for “Roll- military assistance, Duterte is going to China with on Saturday and Sunday (October 29 & 30; No- percent) and Florida (28.2 percent) had high ing On Floor Laughing My Ass Off.” These are all an entourage of more than 400 Filipino business- vember 5 & 6). The voter enthusiasm is perhaps rates of early voting participation, compared to Internet slang used in texting messages. men – and kibitzers -- hoping that they’d benefit attributed to major turn of events, in both the the national average of 14 percent. Seriously, we can all make fun of this satiri- from China’s “soft power” resources and invest- Republican and the Democratic camps that At stake on November 8, 2016 are the of- cal conversation but it’s not ludicrous at all. The ments. caught voters’ interests. fices of the president and vice president with question is: What could possibly make the Chi- But the infusion of Chinese capital into the Among the interesting events/ideas voters the following major candidates aspiring for the nese generals roll on the floor laughing their asses Philippine economy has a price… a pretty stiff want to validate and involve themselves with positions: GOP nominee Donald Trump and Mi- off? The answer is: Duterte surrendering the price. To what extent China would give billions are: the wiki leaks involving emails from Hillary chael Pence, Democratic party nominee Hillary Philippines’ territories in the West Philippines – nay, trillions! – in economic aid depends on Clinton, Trump building a wall in the boundary Clinton and Tim Kaine, Green Party candidate Sea to China. what concessions Duterte is willing to give to of the US and Mexico, Trump’s alleged sex scan- Jill Stein and Aljamu Baroka, and Libertarian Picture this: After former President Benigno the Chinese. Needless to say, the Chinese would dals, Bill Clinton’s sex scandal which is being candidates Gary Johnson and Bill Weld. Aquino III had won the arbitration case against expect more in return for what they would give connected to Hillary’s behavior, Trump founda- The county-wide-early-voting being imple- China, the new president Rodrigo “Digong” financially. tion and Clinton foundation, refusal of Trump mented by the Santa Clara ROV was success- Duterte was telling everybody that he didn’t want While welcoming Chinese investments in the to provide a copy of his income tax return, im- fully pilot-tested in Sunnyvale six years ago. It to antagonize China and so he ordered that there Philippine economy is a wise move by Duterte, migration policies of both candidates, Mexicans is now a regular service to voters in all major would be no more patrols beyond the 12-mile but doing it at the expense of American economic illegally immigrating to the US alleged to be and minor elections in Santa Clara County. ROV boundary. That’s tantamount to surrendering and military assistance is not only dangerous, it rapists, and others. recognized that people are busy during week- the Philippines’ sovereignty over her Exclusive reduces the geopolitical leverage that the Philip- As of last week, many already voted via ends, so they go to the library, which are the pines has to nothing. Zilch… zero! Economic Zone (EEZ). He also decided that vote-by-mail and in Santa Clara County alone, sites for early voting centers, on Saturdays and American protection there would be no more joint military exercises there’s already a heavy turnout of mails being Sundays to vote. It is more convenient for them with the U.S. during his presidency. He also Right now, even though the U.S. forces have received by the Registrar of Voters (ROV), ac- to do that, ROV said, so the early voting concept told the American Special Forces in Mindanao to left, the Philippines is still enjoying the protec- cording to Election Specialist Edwin Torralba. was implemented. leave. He also threatened to distance his country tion provided by the U.S. in three military and Grandpa Avelino Ocampo and his wife Julieta In the EVCs, ballots are printed for the from the U.S., saying he’s about to pass “the point defense agreements, to wit: Mutual Defense from San Jose, just mailed their vote-by-mail voters to use in selecting their candidates. An of no return” with the U.S. This is a total reversal Treaty (MDT), Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), early voting machine that prints the ballots of the Philippines’ victory in the arbitration case and Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement ballots the other day attesting to their eagerness against China. Indeed, this is a classic example (EDCA). They provide the mechanism for the to participate in the election. They want their costs about $25,000. Since the machine is that of the mantra, “To snatch defeat from the jaws of two countries to mobilize and unify their forces votes to be counted and are proud to have cast expensive, ROV limited its machine purchase victory.” to repel or expel invaders. However, it would be their votes and expressed their voting prefer- to seven, six which are now being used in EVCs Red carpet a different story if U.S. forces were deployed to ences. They also attested to the fact that they including the main office, and one reserve unit. Chinese President Xi Jinping must really be the Philippines, which would serve as “tripwire” have observed the youths in their area, the mil- In the meantime, ROV’s volunteer election tickled pink that he invited Digong to visit China against invaders. lennials, being charged and are urging people to officers are being trained and retrained for them this month. Yep, he’d lay out the red carpet Take the case of Japan where there are go out and vote. to be able to man the election precincts. The for him, treat him to a 20-course State Dinner, 50,000 U.S. military personnel and hundreds of Even before that, the first official voters in training includes theories on the election itself, bedazzle him with a tour of the Great Wall, and aircraft and naval units. Likewise with South Ko- the presidential election this year, according to hands-on in operating the voting machines, and show him the glitz of Shanghai at night. Xi might rea where 28,000 American troops are stationed Scott Bomboy in his article titled Why Election actually manning the voting tables. Election even show Digong the ghost cities with hundreds in several army and air bases. And just recently, Day really starts on September 23 (and not No- Specialists Edwin Torralba is in charge of filling of empty high-rise apartment tenements, and tell Australia and the U.S. signed an agreement for vember 8), “… won’t be camped out at the polls up the precincts of election clerks; Amy Sun for him, “You see, we can build these for you in your the deployment of 5,000 American military early on Tuesday, November 8. Instead, some the Precinct Inspectors; and Roxanne Tafua- own country to use in rehabilitating the three personnel to Darwin, whose geostrategic location will have already voted in person as soon as 46 Teo for the Field Inspectors. million drug addicts that you failed to slaughter,” is close to six choke points in and around the In- days before Election Day”. Bomboy explained Election officers are volunteer workers who which was in reference to what Digong had said donesian archipelago, including the heavily used that, “On September 23, 2016, eligible voters set-up the various precincts the night before the not too long: “Hitler massacred three million Strait of Malacca. in Minnesota will be able to vote in person at November 8 elections and have to report to the Jews … there’s three million drug addicts… I’d be Surmise it to say, Xi would think twice before a Minneapolis polling location for the general precincts from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to pro- happy to slaughter them.” he’d invade Japan, South Korea or Australia, election. On that same day, the state will accept cess the voters’ ballots. I would like to applaud It would probably impress Digong so much simply because of the huge presence of American absentee ballot requests that don’t require an them because they are ROV’s custodians of the that he’d offer to give China a 120-year lease on military forces in those countries. But would Xi excuse for absentee voting”. ballots in the precinct level. They are the ones thousands of hectares of prime real estate land hesitate to invade the Philippines? Nah! But wait By the early 1960s, most states had some who deal directly with the voters. to build these rehabilitation centers. Actually, a a minute! Didn’t China already invade Philippine form of absentee voting system that allowed eli- So, fellow registered voters, let’s go out and territories? Oops! “mega” drug rehabilitation facility is now being gible voters to cast votes without being at their vote and be part of the major turnout of voters American withdrawal built in a military camp north of Manila. Funded normal designated polling place on Election this November presidential election. Let’s ex- by Huang Rulun, a Chinese philanthropist and Prior to 1992, when all American bases were Day. The Voting Rights Act of 1970 provided ercise our inalienable right to choose the future real estate developer, the facility will treat up to kicked out of the Philippines – nobody dared to additional protection to absentee voters, but in leaders of America! (For feedbacks, comments… 10,000 drug addicts. It is being built using 75 invade the Philippines. However, two years after these cases, voters had to provide a reason for please email the author @ estiokoelpidio@ shipping containers of materials imported from the American bases were closed, China oc why they couldn’t vote in person at their home gmail.com). China, which begs the question: Why can’t they TO PAGE A7

JOE AMERICA nation behaving badly. Just look at all the chaos and con- flict around the globe. People are hard at work abusing and killing people. The Philippine Inferno But it does seem to me that the Philippines excels at The Opinions expressed by our writers and it. contributors do not in any way reflect the This is personal opinion. The the street and duck quickly down an alley. “Huh? Didn’t see There are precious few here with the courage and whole thing is alleged. Make up your a thing.” honor needed to get the nation back to sense. One person opinion of the management of Fortune News own mind. Then they would go to bed that evening and fall di- who stood up boldly, Senator De Lima, is being set upon as Media Inc. Being reasonable is not easy. rectly to sleep without passing conscience along the way. if she had kicked a hive of human killer bees. Her mistake? Fortune News Media Inc. First of all, we get angry or sad. They are scared, you see. Scared of losing their posi- She sought information about Filipinos being killed by Publisher Emotions always drag us off the center tion of privilege and power. Afraid that their family and Filipinos. She asked the nation not to be ignorant. Harvey Barkin line of reason. friends will scowl at them if they are not doing what the The nation, under this Legislature, opted for igno- Editor-in-Chief Second, we are all ignorant. There is a whole lot of powerful majority is doing. Afraid of getting kicked off the rance. knowledge we don’t have. But we make decisions as if we gravy train. From that, they can make up laws just using their Edwina Aniag had perfect knowledge. What’s a 9 year old girl in the scheme of things, to a imaginations. Vice President for Marketing and Operations Third, each of us has an individual history that differs legislator, eh? inferno from the next guy’s, so we can’t possibly see a lot of things Everyone knows the President makes things up on Dante’s fourth circle of Hell. Greed. Gary De Guzman the same. One of us is one degree toward delusional, from the fly, that propaganda is the way of government, that One can only thrive in the Philippines by being a thug, Vice President for Community Relations the standpoint of the other. the Constitution might as well be bathroom tissue. Most I suspect. Or having the kind of deadened conscience that Fourth, we are creatures of ego, id, and superego, citizens and legislators are fine with this. Satisfied, accord- looks around and ignores what is going down. One that Anchet Manosca hidden drives we cannot control by way of rational thought. ing to polls. After all, the Philippines is . . . and her needful favors manipulation over reason. Senator Cayetano. Sena- Creative and Production Manager It’s the same with our bodies. We are beyond our own people largely are . . . an orphan child beaten and abused tor Gordon. Mocha Uson. Secretary Aguirre. Atty Panelo. Federico Espiritu/Elpidio Estioko control. If we have high blood pressure, it is not because from birth. Emotions drive interpersonal decisions, not Spokesman Anadar. The House leadership. Columnists we want to have it, it is just that our bodies, like our minds, sense. Fine, fine models for our kids, eh? have a life of their own. Bullies are admired by the abused if they can extract This is an entire nation ducking quickly into an alley. Macon Ramos-Araneta Fifth, we are moralists, judgmental about what is right revenge against their punishers, the entitled. Tom Hanks is starring in the movie version of Inferno. Corina Oliquino or wrong. Religions are bands of people who moralize from All the foundations of reason are knocked silly. Go You likely recall that author Dan Brown was ripped Daniel Llanto the same rule book. But we each, in our own way, make up down the list. Debate is emotional, not factual. Knowledge in the Philippines for his portrayal of Manila in the book Anna Ven Sobrevinas rules. That’s why a Christian might advocate for the death is neither sought nor applied. There is complete denial of of the same name. Nasty streets. Poverty. Child sex trade. Correspondents penalty. Morality often is the business of turning ignorance accountability and an amazing ability to rationalize, blame That kind of thing. He called Manila “the gates of hell”. into truth. and excuse. The drives of ego, id, and superego form a In retrospect, I think Brown was too easy on the place. Renato Amon The perfectly rational Spock in Star Trek always block wall against which reason falls away as a drop of rain It’s much, much worse than that. 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FROM PAGE A1 strengthening relations resulted in the arrest of ... FROM PAGE A1 Pangilinan. At a press conference, Dela Rosa said Es- On his Facebook account, the PNP Chief man Trump (RosettaBooks, Copyright 2016). pinosa was apprehended around 2 a.m. with the posted his photo with Pangilinan beside him in But take care. If you choose one over the other, one may call you an “ugly, disgusting liar.” The help of an anti-illegal drugs group led by Police front of a statue of a Thai goddess. The photo other may say, “you son of a whore, I’ll kill you!” Senior Superintendent Albert Ferro. He said carried a caption that read: “A very productive Donald Trump said . . . Rodrigo Duterte said. . . the criminal investigation division of Abu Dhabi hunting trip with this ex-cop fugitive wanted police also coordinated to make the arrest of for kidnapping for ransom with homicide as the “I do a book called The Art of the Deal. It’s “Wala ho akong Wharton School of Economics. Espinosa a success. catch. Suspect fled the country and evaded arrest probably the number one best-selling business Ang kaya ko lang ho ay Watson (a pharmacy/ Dela Rosa clarified that the anti-illegal drugs for 10 years while employed as a resort manager book of all time. I go to the Wharton School of convenience store much like CVS or Walgreens), team they sent could not join the actual arrest as in Thailand.” Finance. I was a good student in the hardest ‘dun ho ako namimili ng sabon, pang-kilikili, they were only allowed to monitor the activities of Pangilinan was an alleged member of Doce school there was to get into . . . And then they para sa ears ko. Hindi ako summa cum laude, the suspect due to jurisdiction issues. Pares Gang, was linked to the kidnapping and say, ‘Oh, he’s not qualified (to be in a presidential hindi rin ako cum laude. Nung kindergarten ako He said the documents for the extradition of killing of a Chinese engineer. The crime report debate)’ and then they take some dope who hanggang College of Law, 75 lang ako. Wala Espinosa are still being processed. “I don’t know said the police recovered the vehicle used by the becomes a senator, who doesn’t have – who’s akong maipagmamalaki sa inyo. Hindi ko kaya kung matapos na yung document requirements gang in kidnapping the victim in Quezon City on nothing and he’s qualified to be on stage but e. T’saka tama na ‘yung 75. Anak ng . . . 75 ka, today, baka bukas puwede na sila bumyahe. Sept. 15, 2005. Trump isn’t qualified? Give me a break.” next year 75, second grade, 75 third year, 4th If not, (at the) first available flight right after, The red Nissan Sentra was seized by ele- year. Hanggang sabi ng nanay ko, pati tatay suspect is cleared to travel to the Philippines,” the ments of the Police Anti-Crime Emergency ko, ‘Rodrigo, may pag-asa ba ‘to na tumaas?’ PNP chief said. Response (PACER) during a raid on the house of Sabi ko, ‘Ma, ikaw malaki ang ambisyon mo Last August, President Rodrigo Duterte Pangilinan in Barangay Mayamot last Wednes- para sa akin. Ako ‘Ma, small time lang ang issued a 24-hour “shoot-on-sight” order against day. pangarap ko sa buhay ko. Pumasa lang ako Kerwin and his father Albuera, Leyte Mayor Ro- Police Officer 1 Candido Vallejo, who admit- taon-taon, tama na ‘yan, ‘Ma.’” lando Espinosa Sr., saying the two were involved ted his participation in the kidnapping of Michael “I think if I do something wrong, I think, I just “Do not control my mouth! This is not my in drugs. The town Mayor, however, surrendered Chua Chan, led PACER agents to Pangilinan’s try to make it right. I don’t bring God into the mouth! God given gift ‘to!” to authorities in fear for his life and claimed his residence. During previous interrogation, Vallejo picture. I don’t.” son was involved in the illegal drug trade. allegedly admitted his role in the kidnapping “I’m not a politician, thank goodness.” “The problem with us in government is that we The elder Espinosa said his son was in ca- of Chan, who was found dead in a ravine along talk too much, we act too slow and we do too hoots with Peter Co, one of the high profile drug Marcos Highway in Barangay Inarawan two days little.” convicts at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa. after he was kidnapped. He said his son’s drug supplies came from Co. Like other members of the Doce Pares, Pan- (About Ivanka Trump:) “Yeah, she’s really “I do not pull a woman to my face and kiss them. The Mayor also earlier admitted that his gilinan was formerly assigned with the Pasig City something and what a beauty, that one. If I It’s the women who come to me with pouted son flew out of the country prior to the 24-hour police before he was transferred to the District weren’t happily married and, you know, her lips.” ultimatum of the President. Mobile Force of the EPD. father . . .” The police report said members of the Gang Dela Rosa said Kerwin sent word that he also “We are a whipping post. We are a laughing “A leader must be a terror to evil people. A flag are called 15-30 policemen because they report wanted to surrender as he also fears for his life. stock as a country. We’re not respected anymore. symbolizes a nation. If someone were to burn a only to collect salaries. Pangilinan’s last assign- Dela Rosa returned from Thailand with a And that’s why I decided to run for president.” Philippine flag in front of me, I would kill him. ment was with a unit under the CIDG. have direct wanted police officer charged with kidnapping Totoo ‘yan.” and homicide more than 10 years ago. His trip to impact on the alleviation of traffic problems. “People are tired of nice.” “I am not your perfect option. But I am your last WORKER’S PAY INCREASE which the survey was done. card. I promise you, I will get down and dirty just to get things done. I will get things done! I will ... FROM PAGE A3 Some of the headlines mentioned in the survey are as follows: do it for the Filipino people.” • Enforcing the law on all, whether influen- • The initial testimony of Edgar Matobato, “I’m a solid, stable person. I am a man of great “I do not pretend to be the man of the hour. I am tial or ordinary people – 71% an alleged hitman and member of the so-called achievement. I win . . . I always win. Knock on not. I would just say, I am a man who tried to • Stopping the destruction and abuse of our Davao Death Squad in which Matobato linked wood. I win. It’s what I do. I beat people. I win.” do it. And succeeded. Or, a man who tried it and environment – 68% President Duterte to the alleged extra-judicial failed. History will judge me.” • Defending the integrity of Philippine terri- killing of 1,000 criminal suspects and political tory against foreigners – 67% opponents of the then Mayor of Davao City. • Improving/Increasing the pay of workers • Concerns expressed by international agen- U.S., E.U., U.N., REPS ing the bloody campaign against illegal drugs and – 64% cies and bodies such as the United Nations, for- ... FROM PAGE A1 criminality. • Creating more jobs – 62% eign leaders specifically the United States and the “Let me be clear: any person in the Philip- • Reducing the poverty of many Filipinos – European Union against the increasing number sent to U.S. President Barack Obama, nor to the pines who incites or engages in acts of mass vio- 59% of drug-related deaths and extra-judicial killings E.U. or its representatives. He said he will con- lence including by ordering, requesting, encour- • Controlling inflation – 51% in the country. firm if the Office of the President has any plans to aging or contributing, in any other manner, to the “A little more than a quarter of Filipinos • The ouster of Sen. Leila De Lima as the send invitations. commission of crimes within the jurisdiction of (27.4 percent) consider peace and order as the chairman of the Senate Justice and Human He said only the government’s official invite the ICC is potentially liable to prosecution before local issue which should be acted upon by the Rights Committee which probed the increasing to United Nations’ special rapporteur Agnes Cal- the court,” said Fatou in a statement. present dispensation at once. Meanwhile, four extra-judicial killings in the country and was lamard has been sent out. Callamard is special “I am deeply concerned about these alleged local issues comprise a second set of urgent local replaced by Sen. Richard Gordon. rapporteur on extra-judicial, summary or arbi- killings and the fact that public statements of concerns cited by Filipinos – public infrastruc- • The apology issued by President Duterte to trary executions. high officials of the Republic of the Philippines ture improvements (13.2 percent), employment the Jewish Communities around the world fol- U.N. special rapporteurs usually conduct seem to condone such killings and further seem (11.9 percent), waste management and sanitation lowing his controversial Hitler remarks – citing investigations on allegations of human rights to encourage state forces and civilians alike to (11.2 percent), and access to a sufficient and reli- references about the Nazi leader and the Holo- violations. They may only investigate in countries continue targeting these individuals with lethal able water supply (9.9 percent). Other local issues caust in talking about his administration’s war that have invited them. force,” she added. identified by at least 1 percent of Filipinos are against illegal drugs. Abella said Malacañang has not gotten a re- Bensouda’s statement appeared aimed as a flooding (6.0 percent), health-related concerns • The death of Sen. Miriam Defensor Santia- ply from the UN Office of the High Commissioner blunt warning to Duterte, whose anti-drug crack- (4.4 percent), traffic (2.9 percent), agriculture go; the investigation of the Lower House concern- on Human Rights, three weeks after the office of down has left an estimated 3,000 people dead (2.0 percent), low cost housing/relocation (1.5 ing the proliferation of illegal drugs at the Nation- Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea sent the allegedly involved in the drug trade. percent), access to electricity (1.1 percent), al Bilibid Prisons (NBP) and the reported links of invite to Callamard. The Philippines is a member-state of the and governance (1.1 percent). Additionally, 4.7 Sen. de Lima when she was the Justice Secretary; Callamard meanwhile, took to social media ICC, the world’s first global court prosecuting war percent of Filipinos do not mention any issues in the release of another drug list by President to say that she accepts the invitation to go to crimes and crimes against humanity. This means their place or community which should be imme- Duterte which contains names of 40 local judges the Philippines. She immediately posted in her crimes committed in the country could be pros- diately addressed by the Duterte administration,” and some Chinese nationals; and the 7-year dip Twitter account that she welcomes the Philippine ecuted at the Hague-based institution. Pulse Asia said. of the peso against dollar which Budget Secretary government’s invitation. Extra-judicial killings may fall under the The Ulat ng Bayan survey was conducted by Benjamin Diokno attributed to the strengthening Medialdea forwarded the formal invitation jurisdiction of the ICC if they are committed as using face-to-face interviews of 1,200 respon- of the dollar and the interest rates by the U.S. Fed to Callamard dated September 26. In his letter, part of a widespread or systematic attack against dents with ± 3 percent error margin at the 95 per- and not because of the controversial remarks by he said the special rapporteur is invited to take a civilian population in pursuit of a state policy. cent confidence level and 12 dominating national President Duterte against the U.S. a fresh look at the extra-judicial killings on the She said her office, in accordance with its issues and concerns that headlines the days in condition that President Rodrigo Duterte could mandate under the Rome Statute, “will be closely also pose questions to the U.N. representative in following developments in the Philippines in the PERRYSCOPE Last October 15, Supreme Court Senior the name of fairness and due process. weeks to come and record any instance of incite- ment or resort to violence with a view to assess- ... FROM PAGE A6 Associate Justice Antonio Carpio voiced his ap- Duterte slammed the U.S., Obama and the prehension about losing Scarborough Shoal if E.U. for criticizing his bloody war on drugs. It ing whether a preliminary examination into the cupied the Panganiban (Mischief) Reef and the Duterte concedes sovereignty over it in exchange is reported that over 3,000 people have died situation of the Philippines needs to be opened.” Philippines couldn’t do anything about it simply for China’s economic incentives. He was quoted because of it. Responding to the latest attack from the In- because she didn’t have warships or warplanes to in a newspaper as saying: “If Duterte concedes In several of his speeches, Duterte invited the ternational Criminal Court (ICC), Duterte said he protect her territories. In 2012, China grabbed sovereignty, it is a culpable violation of the Con- U.N. special rapporteur, E.U. representatives and should not be blamed for the killings attributed the Scarborough Shoal and Macclesfield Bank. stitution, a ground for impeachment.” Then he Obama to visit the Philippines and do their own to summary executions. He said he had no direct Two years later, China started building artificial added: “But the more important repercussion is, investigations regarding drug-related killings. hand in vigilante killings but admitted having islands on seven reefs and shoals within the once Duterte concedes sovereignty, we can never Duterte also said he is ready to humiliate encouraged law enforcers to shoot drug pushers Philippines’ EEZ. And the latest word is that recover it because China will never give it back. them in a debate on human rights. dead – only in self-defense or if the targets resist China would soon reclaim the Scarborough Shoal This is because even if the Philippine Supreme “Come here. Investigate me. But give me the arrest during police operations. whose lagoon is as big as the Philippines’ capital, Court voids a possible concession by Duterte, right to be heard. So I will have to ask you ques- Duterte exuded confidence in a speech that Quezon City. China will not be bound by the ruling of the Phil- tions after questioning me. I’ll let them play into he could easily parry any criminal investigation Scarborough Shoal is strategically located in ippine Supreme Court.” my hands,” Duterte said. into the killings. the South China Sea where China could control Which makes one wonder, was Carpio’s mes- “I’m very sure they can never be brighter The Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC is the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea. It is sage an ominous warning of what could happen than me. Believe me,” he added. conducting investigations in Uganda; the Demo- also in close proximity to the Strait of Luzon, or what should be avoided when Duterte meets Xi Meanwhile, International Criminal Court cratic Republic of the Congo; Darfur, Sudan; the which is the gateway to the Philippine Sea… and in Beijing? Beware the Ides of October! (Per- (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has Central African Republic; Kenya; Libya; Côte beyond. [email protected]) warned Philippine officials of possible prosecu- d’Ivoire; Mali and Georgia. Ides of October tion for apparently condoning or even encourag- NAIA IS 5TH WORST ing renovation and enhancement, thus, “survey Airport at 15th spot (a survey responder named DUTERTE ADMITS ... FROM PAGE A1 responses this year indicate cleaner bathrooms, Mutyang commented, “All in all, it was a good ... FROM PAGE A1 more chairs and some general organization of night for me.”) and Davao City’s Francisco Ban- picks based on overall airport experience and this taxis in front of the terminal would help to make goy International Airport at 26th spot (one survey For now, the President said his directive year, the site said that voters often say that “the life here a lot more manageable.” responder commented, “The design is humble yet is to “intimidate and strike fear in the hearts of toilets are best avoided since they are frequently According to news.abs-cbn.com, in 2011 and pleasant... you’ll definitely love this airport.”) – criminals” and ensure the safety and protection of dysfunctional, dirty or full of smokers.” 2013 NAIA was ranked as the world’s worst air- taking into consideration the survey responders’ law-abiding citizens in the country. “More broadly, many of these terminals also port and in 2012, named as the worst in Asia. experience in the following factors: Duterte previously expressed dismay that the have notoriously unhelpful staff, who do little in In 2011, when the airport first land the • Comfort (Rest Zones & Gate Seating) Senate initiated an inquiry on whether vigilante the way of encouraging organization amidst the number 1 spot as the world’s worst airport, the • Services, Facilities and Things to do killings indeed take place under his campaign mass of travelers packed into tiny and chair-free website noted that “Bribery and theft exists. Air- • Food Options against drugs. The Senate committee on justice spaces. Instead, the focus is too often on collect- port taxes are collected, but the money does not • Immigration/Security and human rights, now chaired by Sen. Richard ing bribes or executing crafty scams. Long and seem to go towards the betterment of the airport. • Customer Service Gordon, wrapped up its investigation recently and unruly queues also do little to enhance the user Document holders have been told their papers • Cleanliness concluded that extra-judicial killings did happen experience,” the 2016 report introduction read. are not correct, but a fee of x amount should clear For 2016, Tashkent International Airport but these are not state-sanctioned. This year, NAIA made it to the list once again up the matter.” in Uzbekistan was named the worst airport. The Gordon said the outcome of the Senate hear- after its absence last year and its record from the “Forget about sleeping in this airport! You Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport in ings only validated that the “rule of law” is still past surveys in 2011 and 2013, respectively. will not want to even close your eyes here!” the Saudi Arabia was ranked worst in the world in working in the nation. ” It is not perfect but you According to the survey, major complaints website added. Asia followed by Kathmandu Tribhuvan Interna- can see that the branches of government are work- by survey respondents range from bullet-planting This year as well as in 2015 marks the second tional Airport in Nepal. ing. There is a rule of law, the rule book has not (tanim-bala) scam, frequent power outages, successive year that NAIA didn’t land on the Rounding off the list were Pakistan’s Bacha been thrown out of the window,” Gordon said. lapses in air-conditioning, uncomfortable (and travel site’s world’s worst airport list. Khan International Airport in the 3rd spot, Af- ”There is no proof to show that there is a sus- insufficient) seating and complicated terminal The report also added that four Philippine ghanistan’s Hamid Karzai International Airport tained systematic policy of state-sponsored kill- transfers. airports have made it to the travel website’s Top in the 4th spot. Behind the Philippines were ings. The President is motivated to kill the use of “Transferring to NAIA Terminal 1 to Termi- 30 Best Airports in Asia 2016 – Iloilo Interna- Pakistan’s Benzir Bhutto International Airport illegal drugs because he really means to eradicate nal 3 will take you hours because of traffic and tional Airport notched the 12th spot (one survey (6th spot), India’s Chennai International Airport illegal drugs. But I don’t think he is really going to not enough public transportation to take you responder named datrekker commented: “Iloilo (7th spot), China’s Guangzhou Baiyun Interna- push anybody and say kill,” he added. there” a survey respondent said. International Airport (ILO) is, at the moment, tional Airport (8th spot), Bangladesh’s Shahjalal Gordon also said the hearings did not show Despite the criticisms, the travel website not- probably the best-looking and most efficient International Airport (9th spot) and Cambodia’s proof that the President is linked to the so-called ed some favorable improvements made by NAIA, airport in the Philippines.”), Mactan-Cebu Inter- Siem Reap International Airport (10th spot). summary killings nor to the alleged Davao death citing that the airport since 2011 was undergo- national Airport at 14th spot, Clark International squad. A8 FilAm Star Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 business & National survey results find tech news executive action is beneficial Itama po natin! for economy and society WASHINGTON, D.C. their first cars, and some are isa Martinez, advocacy direc- BEN LOU He said yes and the Trustee told him to — Those who received work even buying their first homes. tor for United We Dream. go back to talk to his attorney because his authorization through Presi- Importantly, we also see that “The political, economic, Q: Should I file filing is obviously wrong. When he and dent Barack Obama’s execu- DACA recipients are poised to and moral case for DACA is Bankruptcy Chap- his attorney walk out of court, he told me tive actions have improved contribute across many sectors win-win-win,” said Ignacia ter 13 rather than he wanted to punch the attorney but that their economic situation, in the economy. The majors, Rodriguez, co-author of the Chapter 7? would obviously be the wrong thing to do. stimulated the economy, and specializations, and training survey and immigration policy A: A client He told him to have the case dismissed and become breadwinners for their that DACA recipients are pur- advocate with the National called me and said he is fired. families, according to a new suing include early childhood Immigration Law Center. that he went to see Again, I must tell people, you cannot survey released today. The education, biochemistry, com- “Whether you know some- an attorney who told just walk away from your debts just like Center for American Progress, puter science, creative writing, one with DACA or not, we all him that he can and should file Bankruptcy these people tried. Even with bankruptcy, the National Immigration Law graphic design, neuroscience, benefit from their increased Chapter 13. This client owes about $25K in there are rules to follow. If you have ways Center, and United We Dream nursing, social work, and tax dollars, civic participation, credit card debts. He was changed to part to pay your debt, they will ask you to pay worked with University of urban planning, among many and economic mobility. We time position at his job and cannot meet his up. The attorney, in this case, just wanted California, San Diego, profes- others.” hope that politicians—and the financial responsibilities. The next ques- to take his money. He did the work but it sor Tom Wong to conduct a This year’s survey shows courts—pay attention to this tions would be if he had some real proper- was obviously wrong. survey of more than 1,000 that communities and state important data.” ties of value that the creditors might want I am Ben Lou, President and CEO of beneficiaries of the Deferred economies have benefited Survey responses were to go after. He says there is none and he Debt Aid Consulting. My company has A+ Action for Childhood Arriv- from DACA as well. More than collected from September 8 only rents a house together with his family. rating with the Better Business Bureau in als, or DACA, program. This half of the survey respondents to September 26, 2016. This So why Chapter 13? The attorney may be the US and Canada. This record speaks for program provides certain have purchased their first car research builds upon an initial thinking of his pocket. itself. We are here to help. immigrants who came to the since receiving DACA. These survey of DACA recipients There was another client who came to We are the only Filipino Debt company United States as children with purchases provide a substan- conducted in June 2015. see me before who just filed Bankruptcy which is legal in the US and Canada. I have protection from deportation tial tax boon for individual “Since our last survey in and had it dismissed. First, the attorney a new US program which will beat every- and work authorization for a states and signal increased 2015, unauthorized young told him he can file Bankruptcy without one’s pricing. Also we protect you against two-year period, which can be economic mobility. people with DACA are tak- his wife. Second, the attorney told him he lawsuits, phone harassments and letters. renewed. “In my family, some of ing advantage of even more can file Chapter 7. This is what happened Call Debt Aid Consulting! “As we continue to reach us qualify for DACA, like my opportunities and are finan- when he went to court for the hearing. The Reminder, debt companies using Ma- out and survey DACA re- sister and I. Some of us are cially contributing to the trustee asked him where his wife was and nila office call centers will soon be banned. cipients, it is increasingly clear still undocumented, like my well-being of their families,” he said that she was at work. The trustee It would be very hard to get back your pay- that DACA is having signifi- mom. And some of us are U.S. said Tom Jawetz, co-author told him that he cannot file by himself. ments from the Philippines. If testimonials cant and positive effects that citizens like my two sisters of the survey and Vice Presi- His wife has to be included in his filing. are paid for, then it is fake. extend beyond the individual who are planning to vote this dent for Immigration Policy California is a community State. Next, the Tawag na po sa 1-888-341-5234 at recipients,” said Tom Wong. year. In fact, this survey shows at the Center for American Trustee asked him why he was filing Chap- tutulungan po namin kayo. “Yes, DACA is improving the that fully 41 percent of DACA Progress. “Because of DACA, ter 7 and does he have equity on his house. Itama po natin ang mali! lives of recipients by opening recipients like me have a U.S. these young people are earn- up new employment and edu- citizen family member, like my ing higher wages, purchasing cational opportunities. We also sisters, who are over the age of cars and homes, and starting see in this latest study that 18 and 80 percent of them are businesses—all of which trans- PH to agree on joint oil exploration DACA recipients are creating registered to vote. When poli- late into greater federal, state, larger footprints in the broader ticians talk about ‘executive and local tax revenues.” with China in disputed sea economy. DACA recipients are action’ I want them to know starting their own businesses, that DACA is what Executive BEIJING—The Philippines ficial business delegation of Mr. nine-dash line claims. China earning higher wages, buying Action looks like,” added Gre- is set to enter into a deal with Duterte’s four-day state visit. does not recognize the decision. China to jointly explore energy Forum Energy was licensed “It’s always good to build sources in the disputed West a few years ago by the Depart- stronger partnerships with our Philippine Sea. ment of Energy to conduct a neighbor China,” said Victor Twitter reputation making it difficult to find buyers The Inquirer learned that drilling survey in a petroleum Manhit, managing director of Duterte administration officials exploration area, but the territo- think tank Stratbase. “But any Twitter’s $12-billion were in talks with their Chinese rial dispute later prompted the joint exploration deal must be prospects price tag counterparts to finalize a deal government to issue a morato- based on existing laws.” of a poten- a little too that could see both governments rium on exploration activities. Manhit noted that the work hand in hand to find oil “We’re still finalizing it, but Constitution, which empowered tial buyer steep. or natural gas in what is also we will finish this deal in time,” the executive branch to deal is growing A lot known internationally as the the administration official said. with China, was specific in its slimmer as can be South China Sea. Confidence building mandate that the territorial the social said about “What we are looking at is a Another member of the integrity of the country must not media Twitter’s deal that will first cover explora- delegation of President Duterte’s be compromised in any way. service’s inability tion activities in uncontested state visit said the proposed deal Sovereignty issues areas,” said an administration called for Philippine-Chinese Manhit cautioned against reputation to control official, who spoke on condi- cooperation to start closer to using a formula first proposed as a haven the bad tion of anonymity because the the Philippines and away from under the Arroyo administra- for trolls behavior sensitive discussions were still disputed reefs and islets as a tion in which the Philippine and and foul- of its us- ongoing. confidence-building measure Chinese governments would mannered ers. While Recto Bank between both sides. conduct joint seismic explora- netizens (photo: www.abccopywriting.com) other Asked about which poten- “The issue of sovereignty tions as a prelude to possible tial areas would be considered will not be touched,” he said, commercial energy deals while is driving ist, sexist and other abusers social me- uncontested given that China’s adding that once a more com- sidestepping sensitive sover- away would-be suitors. that frequent Twitter would dia services continuously so-called nine-dash line territo- fortable working relationship eignty issues. Twitter’s reputation as put the family-friendly com- update and implement rial claim encompasses most of has been established, both sides “We have to be careful be- a place where bullies and pany under a bad light and rules to stem abuse, Twit- the South China Sea, the official can proceed to discuss the more cause sovereignty is a nonnego- trolls congregate to make sully its image. ter has largely remained said that these may be “areas sensitive areas around the South tiable,” he said. “It would open life difficult for everyone Salesforce reportedly paralyzed by its concept of closer to the Philippines, includ- China Sea. a lot of doors [to other potential ing Recto Bank,” that are firmly If sealed successfully, the claimants] if we give in.” is not one to be dismissed backed out for the same free speech. Its wariness to under the Philippine govern- joint energy exploration agree- Manhit added that current lightly and is one of the rea- reason. CNBC Mad Money implement major changes ment’s control. ment would mark one of the talks between the Philippine and sons Disney and Salesforce host Jim Cramer mentioned may have actually been Forum Energy Plc. holds most dramatic foreign policy the Chinese governments would have declined to make a bid that Salesforce was con- what has held the company the license for Service Contract turnarounds in recent Philippine reveal the true nature of China’s for for the company, reports cerned about the number of back from making any ma- 72, which covers Recto Bank, history. intentions toward the Philip- The Verge. haters that people with lots jor growth as a social media known internationally as Reed Under the aegis of US sup- pines. Bank. The company is a subsid- port, the Philippine government “This is a test to see if they A Bloomberg report of followers had. platform and, as it stands, iary of Manuel Pangilinan-led sued China in The Hague-based are really our friends, or just also stated that Disney Apart from the unpleas- has made it an unattractive Philex Petroleum Corp. International Court of Arbitra- bullying us,” he said. (inquirer. backed out from bidding ant elements residing in purchase for larger compa- Pangilinan is one of the tion, winning a unanimous deci- net) after hiring two investment Twitter, major investors nies. (inquirer.net) business tycoons joining the of- sion that struck down China’s banks for fear that the rac- from Disney found the NANGANGAILANGAN NG PERA/SALAPI? Mabilis at Napakadaling Magpautang ng Pera sa Mga Ginto, Diamanteng Alahas, Mga Kamera, Elektronikong Gamit, 'Laptop', 'Tablet', Mga Gitara, Organo, Trompeta, Ukelele, Biyolin at Mga Kasangkapang Gamit sa Bahay at Trabaho.

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Adolf Hitler was born is to when Pommer unexpectedly pleaded guilty Monday to mak- Monday it had killed an ELN Santos extended it last week be torn down to stop it from refused to grant permission ing a false statement during an rebel and captured four others in until the end of the year while the becoming a neo-Nazi shrine, for much-needed renovation FBI probe into a classified intel- an operation days before peace two sides seek a new deal more authorities said Monday after works. ligence leak about a cyberattack talks between the leftist guerril- palatable to opposition voters years of bitter legal wrangling. She also rejected a pur- against Iran’s nuclear program las and the government are set who want to see former rebels do in 2010. to open. jail time. The operation targeted But there is no ceasefire in Marine Corps General the public order and financial place with the ELN. James Cartwright, 67, formerly wings of the National Liberation “The two sides are going to the vice chairman to the Joint Army (ELN) in the northeastern keep fighting each other” as long Chiefs of Staff, was accused of department of Casanare, the mili- as that is the case, said political lying to investigators when he tary said in a statement. analyst Carlos Medina of Colom- said he had not confirmed clas- The captured rebels included bia’s National University. sified information to New York three commanders, one of whom The latest operations were Times journalist David Sanger. was wounded, it said. not likely to jeopardize peace Sanger wrote a book de- Ret. U.S. General James Cartwright A separate operation in the negotiations, he added, but urged scribing a joint US and Israeli (photo: www.aspeninstitute.org) western department of Choco the ELN to declare a unilateral operation that deployed a virus resulted in the “demobilization” ceasefire to reduce tensions in called “Stuxnet” that reportedly 2, 2012, and I accept full re- of 24 guerrillas, the defense min- the run-up to the talks. destroyed or damaged cen- sponsibility for this,” Cartwright istry said on Twitter. There had been signs of trifuges being used by Iran to said in a statement provided by The ELN did not immedi- growing trust between the gov- enrich uranium in 2010. his lawyer. ately comment. ernment and ELN in recent days. The malicious code re- “I knew I was not the The operations could deal a The rebels freed three civil- portedly dealt Iran’s disputed source of the story and I didn’t blow to peace talks due to open ian hostages and vowed to release (photo: www.archive.naplesnews.com) nuclear program a serious blow. want to be blamed for the leak. in the Ecuadoran capital Quito the two others they are still hold- “After investigators showed My only goal in talking to the on October 27 between the rebels ing before the talks. “The Hitler house will be chase offer made by the increas- Cartwright a list of quotes and reporters was to protect Ameri- and President Juan Manuel San- And the government agreed torn down. The foundations ingly exasperated interior statements from David Sanger’s can interests and lives; I love tos’s government. to free a group of imprisoned can remain but a new building ministry. book, a number of which con- my country and continue to this Santos won the Nobel Peace guerrillas so they could take part will be erected. It will be used In July, the government Prize this month for his efforts in the peace negotiations. tained classified information, day to do everything I can to by either a charity or the local approved legislation to seize the to end a half-century conflict in The FARC and ELN have Cartwright falsely told inves- defend it.” authorities,” Interior Minister house from Pommer. The judge in the case set a Colombia. been at war with the state since Wolfgang Sobotka told Austrian An interior ministry tigators that he was not the But he is struggling to save 1964. sentencing hearing for January newspaper Die Presse. spokesman told AFP on Mon- source,” prosecutors said on a a peace deal with a larger rebel The ELN is estimated to be 17. He said the decision was day that the law amendment charge sheet. group, the Revolutionary Armed about a quarter the size of the Cartwright, who retired based on the recommendations was still “under way” -- mean- Prosecutors also said Cart- Forces of Colombia (FARC), after FARC, with some 1,500 fighters. of an expert committee tasked ing that parliament has yet to wright had spoken with journal- with four stars in 2011, was con- voters rejected it in a referen- The Colombian conflict has ist Daniel Klaidman. sidered a close military advisor dum. killed more than 260,000 people with deciding what to do with approve the demolition. “It was wrong for me to to President Barack Obama. The FARC and the govern- and left 45,000 missing. (AFP) the controversial building in “But there is now a clear mislead the FBI on November (AFP) ment have been observing a the quaint northern town of perspective regarding the future Braunau am Inn. of the building under the own- The huge yellow house has ership of the Austrian republic,” been empty since 2011 when the Karl-Heinz Grundboeck said. Clinton widens lead in latest poll as Trump cries foul government became embroiled The issue has sparked Hillary Clinton has widened A CNN poll puts Trump for his woes, raising concerns campaign.” in a dispute with owner and lo- heated debate among Braunau’s her lead over Donald Trump ahead by four points in Ohio, about possible unrest should he “He knows he’s losing and cal resident Gerlinde Pommer. 17,000 residents. Some wanted nationally and in key swing but gives Clinton a slight lead in lose. he’s trying to blame that on the For more than a century, it to become a refugee centre, states three weeks before Elec- North Carolina and Nevada. “Of course there is large system. This is what losers do,” her family has owned the large others a museum dedicated to tion Day, a poll showed Monday, Her leads in key states cor- scale voter fraud happening on Mook said during a press call on corner house where Hitler was Austria’s liberation from Nazi as the Republican presidential responds to her advantage of 6.4 and before election day,” Trump Monday. born on April 20, 1889. rule. nominee struggled to find a way percentage points in an average wrote on Twitter, without offer- Stolen? In the early 1970s, the A number of cultural back into the race. of recent national polls given by ing corroborating evidence. But Trump’s warnings may Austrian government signed a organisations previously op- Trump, whose campaign RealClearPolitics. “Why do Republican lead- be having an impact. lease with Pommer and turned posed the building’s demolition has been reeling in the face of The polls indicate that the ers deny what is going on? So A new poll by Politico the premises into a centre for because it is part of the historic lewd comments about women allegations swirling around naive!” and Morning Consult reveals people with disabilities. city centre and therefore under and accusations of sexual as- Trump have taken their toll. Trump’s running mate Mike that some 41 percent of voters But the arrangement came heritage protection. (AFP) sault, has doubled down on believe the election could be claims of “large scale voter “stolen” from Trump through fraud” in the US election, de- massive voter fraud. New Franco sculptures spite denials from within his More than seven in 10 own party. Republicans believe the election get egged in Barcelona And his team has deployed could be taken from them, while his wife Melania in a media 17 percent of Democrats agree The municipality of Bar- blitz to try to tamp down the with the potential for serious celona on Monday unveiled a furor over the allegations, with ballot box fraud. controversial exhibition on the interviews set to air late Monday The poll of 1,999 registered late Spanish dictator Francisco on CNN and early Tuesday on voters was conducted October Franco, which was promptly met Fox News. 13-15. with a hail of eggs by angry op- “Those words, they were of- The nation’s top elected ponents. fensive to me and they were in- Republican, House Speaker Paul The temporary exhibition, called “Franco, Victory, Repub- appropriate. And he apologized Ryan, who has declared that (photo: www.digitaljournal.com) lic, Impunity and Urban Space”, to me. And I accept his apology. U.S. Presidential candidates Donald Trump (left) and Hillary Clinton (right) he would no longer “defend” features sculptures placed on that the exhibition, scheduled And we are moving on,” Trump (photo: www.aspeninstitute.org) the party’s nominee, rebuked Barcelona’s streets more than 40 to end in January, trivialises told Fox, in an excerpt released Trump over his comments years after the death of the dicta- the crimes of Franco’s dictator- by the network. Monmouth University found Pence sought to ease tensions, questioning the validity of the tor, which began the country’s ship, which came down hard on The Republican nominee that six in 10 voters believe he insisting his camp would accept election process. transition to democracy. regional separatists. takes the stage Wednesday with made unwanted sexual advances defeat if voters reject the Repub- Ryan is “fully confident the One sculpture depicts a During its transition to his Democratic rival Hillary towards women -- claims he lican ticket at the polls. states will carry out this election headless Franco on horseback, democracy, Spain passed a law Clinton in their final debate vehemently denies. “We will absolutely accept with integrity,” his spokeswom- another pays homage to the vic- granting amnesty for crimes before voters make their choice Trump, who was headed to the results of the election,” he an AshLee Strong said. tory of his troops in the Spanish committed by the dictatorship on November 8. Wisconsin for a rally, is sched- told CBS Sunday. Clinton low-key before civil war. Both attracted anger during the 1936-39 Spanish civil Clinton leads Trump by uled to hold two events Tuesday Ohio Secretary of State debate and eggs within minutes of going war. 12 points -- 50 percent to 38 in Colorado. Jon Husted, a Republican who Clinton is lying low ahead on display, according to an AFP The 1977 amnesty law pre- percent -- among likely voters ‘See what happens’ oversees election operations in of the final debate, apparently photographer. vents Spain from investigating nationwide, in a four-way con- After the first debate, his state, insisted Monday that relying on Trump self-destruct- A Franco’s victims’ group and trying the crimes of the civil test with third-party candidates, Trump said he would respect the Trump was being “irresponsible” ing. held a silent protest during the war era and the repressive right- a poll by Monmouth University election result. But he back- for warning of voter fraud. “She is trying to avoid is- presentation of the works, while wing dictatorship of General showed. Among registered vot- tracked in an interview with The “If there is a systemic prob- sues for the next 22 days in the Catalan separatists chanted “no Franco that followed until his ers, her lead is 11 points. New York Times last month, lem, please identify it. Don’t just hopes that this will just end up fascists on our streets”. death in 1975. Meanwhile, a survey from saying, “We’re going to see what make an allegation on Twitter. being about Mr. Trump,” his But Barcelona deputy mayor Despite another law requir- Quinnipiac University showed happens.” Tell me,” Husted said on CNN. campaign manager Kellyanne Gerardo Pisarello said the aim of ing the removal of Francoist Clinton leading in several key And since then, he has For Clinton’s campaign Conway told CNN Monday the exhibition was “to denounce symbols from public places, some battleground states -- Colorado, unleashed a litany of complaints manager Robby Mook, Trump outside of Trump Tower in New the crimes of Francoism and are still present in many munici- Florida and Pennsylvania -- and about the nation’s election sys- is “desperately trying to shift at- York. (AFP) impunity, even in democracy”. palities. (AFP) even with Trump in Ohio. tem, and also blamed the media tention from his own disastrous Catalan nationalists argue Turkey, Qatar, Saudis put pressure on Syria fighters: Russia Turkey, Qatar and Saudi held in Lausanne over the week- to some 10,000-12,000 opposi- Call us to advertise Arabia have agreed to military end to try to revive diplomatic tion rebels. talks with the United States and efforts. De Mistura earlier this 1-415-593-5955 Russia on efforts to distance During his briefing to the month offered to personally Syrian opposition fighters from council, UN envoy Staffan de escort the jihadists out of Aleppo the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Nusra Mistura said “new ideas were to avoid the destruction of the Front, Russia’s ambassador said floated” during the Lausanne city by air strikes. Monday. talks but that “significant dif- Russia on Monday an- Russia has repeatedly ferences remain” on the way nounced plans for an eight-hour demanded that the Syrian rebels forward, diplomats said. pause in Aleppo, which will take break off from Al-Nusra, which Churkin said that the Nusra place on Thursday and would al- the United Nations considers a fighters must be forced to leave low for free passage of civilians, terrorist group, as a condition to Aleppo “or they will have to be the evacuation of the wounded revive a ceasefire in the battle- defeated” and said their depar- and the withdrawal of fighters. ground city of Aleppo. ture would pave the way to a Syria’s second city, Aleppo, “Those countries did ceasefire. has come under heavy bombard- express their intention to work If the Nusra fighters leave, ment since the Russia-backed hard with those moderate oppo- “the understanding of Lausanne Syrian military announced an sition groups in order for them is that then the moderate op- offensive in late September to to be separated from Al-Nusra,” position and the Syrian govern- regain control of the east. Russian Ambassador Vitaly ment will enter into cessation More than 430 people have Churkin told reporters. of hostilities negotiations which been killed in bombardment on Turkey, Qatar and Saudi will make it possible to prevent the eastern half since the assault Arabia are all backing armed further bloodshed and prevent on Aleppo was announced on visit groups fighting Syrian govern- loss of life,” he said. September 22, according to the www.filamstar.com ment forces in the five-year war. The Russian envoy cited Syrian Observatory for Human The UN Security Council figures from De Mistura that Rights. (AFP) met behind closed doors to some 900 fighters in Aleppo discuss the latest round of talks were from Al-Nusra, compared A10 FilAm Star Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 FilAm Star B1 Feature Story By Pia Lopezbanos-Carrion SF Bay area, Philippine organizations hold book launch, talk on protecting Verde Island passage in the Philippines Global importance of Philippine hotspot for marine biodiversity stressed

California Academy of Sciences, “Hotspot, Cool Country: Bio- Gosliner’s colleague Rich is imperative to protect identi- eating to the environment con- SEA Institute, Pusod, Inc., ABS- diversity in the Philippines” is Mooi, director of Citizen Science, fied hotspots. It is important to servation advocacy, that person CBN Bantay Kalikasan/Lingkod necessary “because there is no California Academy of Sciences, safeguard and preserve this very will not give a sustained commit- Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. and book right now that introduces also claims that “the diversity of important stretch that is the VIP. ment.” the Philippine Consulate General students to the natural wonders the species completely blew me Roberta Lopez Feliciano, Feliciano has pointed out of San Francisco. ABS-CBN The of the Philippines.” Her book is away. I’ve never been anywhere chairman of the SEA-VIP Insti- that currently, various groups Filipino Channel (TFC) provided one for all ages that instills pride tute (Science, Education and Ad- in the Philippines are putting full media support for the event. and love for country. vocacy promoting science-based measures in place to bring ahead The talk was emceed by Edwin THE PHILIPPINES HAS A conservation in the Verde Island conservation efforts. She cited Lozada from the Board of Direc- “VIP”. WHY SHOULD WE Passage) is determined to put that the Philippine Department tors of PAWA. CARE WITH URGENCY in place systems and processes of Environment and Natural Re- PUSOD, Inc. President Atty. Luna “Hotspot, Cool Country” is ABOUT IT? to bring together government, sources Secretary Gina Lopez, has emphasizes the need to experience that a picture book that features the “Inflatable sharks, frogs that NGOs, businesses, the academe, marked 17 hotspots in the country which one is trying to protect in order for Philippines’ unique wildlife and fly, metal-eating plants, cicadas and the community in order to to serve as a model on how nature the community to care. marine life, one of the most at that laugh” are just a few of the align research, educational out- can be protected in other areas. (Photo courtesy of Nerissa Fernandez) risk on the planet. The book is unique species that can be found reach and conservation efforts. Conservation, preservation “There is nothing more rich in information and highlights in the Philippines. There are 9253 The panel of experts (L-R): Atty. Ipat Feliciano believes that “every and protection are necessary in magical than taking a child into the richness of the species that species of plants, 535 species of Luna, Terrence Gosliner, Ph.D., Roberta little ripple of action goes a long order to leave behind a bountiful the water with a mask to see the can be found endemic to the Phil- birds, 281 species of freshwater Lopez Feliciano, and Almira Astudillo way.” She is convinced that “you country for future generations. world under.” This is how Dr. ippines. One can gather from the fishes, 245 species of mammals Gilles echo the pride and awe can’t really care about the envi- TFC supports like-minded orga- Terrence Gosliner, senior curator book how the Philippines is both found in the country, to name a for the biodiversity of the Philippines. ronment unless you experience nizations in promoting a sense (Photo courtesy of Pia Lopezbanos- of Invertebrate Zoology of the megadiverse – which means it few. These numbers constantly Carrion) it first-hand.” That is why the of stewardship for the natural California Academy of Sciences, has more species concentrated in change because many new species SEA-VIP Institute wants to bring resources of the motherland.- vividly describes the amazing, its territory than other countries are being identified, while others on a planet that was even re- science into people’s lives. colorful life underwater at the re- – and that makes it a really cool could vanish or become extinct. motely like that.” The throbbing, Similarly, Atty. Ipat Luna, cent well-attended book launch of country. But, it is a hotspot at the A very important portion of thriving life in this region has led environment activist and presi- “Hotspot, Cool Country: Biodiver- same time. biodiversity is identified as the experts to call the VIP the “center dent of Pusod, Inc (a non-profit sity in the Philippines” by Filipino The author reiterates that Verde Island Passage (VIP) which of the center” of biodiversity. It organization that aims to protect American author Almira Astudillo “Cool country is a good thing is approximately 1.14 million is also threatened by technology, and enhance the ecosystems of Gilles. because there are new species hectares of seascape stretching industry, overdevelopment, and the Philippines), underlines the The event, hosted at the So- being discovered every day in the between the provinces of Batan- pollution. The book reveals that importance of encouraging Fil- Dr. Gosliner also makes an urgent call to cial Hall of the Philippine Center Philippines. But hot spot is not a gas, Occidental and Oriental Min- “there is a race between species Ams to go to the Philippines for preserve that magical world underwater in San Francisco, was supported good thing. That means it is vul- doro, Marinduque, and Romblon. extinction and discovery. The them “to see and experience what for future generations to enjoy and ben- by the Philippine American Writ- nerable to species extinction. The According to Dr. Gosliner, “The Earth is now losing species at the it is they are trying to protect.” efit from. He emphasizes the significance need for conservation is urgent.” Verde Island Passage is the rich- fastest rate since the disappear- She stresses that “until someone of biodiversity to human survival. One ers and Artists (PAWA), Inc./ concrete example is Taxol, an anti-cancer Filipino American Book Festival, Gilles believes her book est part of the Philippines.” ance of dinosaurs.” That is why it is able to link what he or she is chemotherapy drug. (Photo courtesy of Nerissa Fernandez)

(L-R) Director of Science Integration and Operations at the California Academy of Author Almira Astudillo Gilles (right) personalizes a copy of her book for environment Deputy Consul General Jaime Ramon Ascalon delivers the welcome remarks on behalf Sciences (CAS), Pusod, Inc President & Member of the Board of Advisors, SEA-VIP advocate Mrs. Conchita Lopez Taylor (left). of Consul General Henry S. Bensurto Jr. Institute Dr. Meg Burke; SEA-VIP Institute Treasurer Raymundo “Ting” Feliciano; (Photo courtesy of Pia Lopezbanos-Carrion) (Photo courtesy of Nerissa Fernandez) Pusod, Inc Co-Founder Malou Babilonia; and SEA-VIP Institute Chairman Roberta Lopez Feliciano. (Photo courtesy of Nerissa Fernandez) B2 FilAm Star Oct. 20 - 26, 2016

Fund raising event for the Alzheimers support,care and research held last Sauturday, October 15,2016 at McDowell Blvd in Petaluma. Photo shows: Event participants L-R Elizabeth Santos, Llane Jardiolin Jamorabon-Dolido, Teresa Remolino and Jay Santos.

Pinoy Pride Basketball Championship. Top photo: (from left to right): Jason Astorga, Erik Marino, Finals MVP Jerome Nisperos, Gabriel Astorga, Andrew Garcia, Jalen Loche, Harris Sultan. Bottom photo: (from left to right): Finals MVP Quinlin Lam, Aaron Tsang, Christian Martin, Jalen Cadalin, Jerrold Gonzales, Colin Suarez, Jason Nguyen, Malcolm Reed.

Happy Birthday to Elaine Crisostomo

Devotees of the Public Square Rosary Crusade held on October 15, Saturday at St Andrew Church in Daly City hosted by Marcel Balmeo of MB Financial Insurance Services. Happy Birthday to Larry Lontoc Sr. seen here on the left Florenz Casco & his partner Marylin Ortiz for the Royal Waltz with wife Perlita presentation of Club Royale Gala/Dinner last 09/17/16 at Marriott Hotel, Burlingame.

Our Lady, the Virgin of Pena- francia celebrated its Anniver- sary at the DoubleTree Hotel in Newark, CA on October 8, 2016. In photo (L-R), Celly Carbonell, Marlene and Virgil Alim, Jeannie Atienza, Jun Paguirigan, Vince Ramirez and more. Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 FilAm Star B3 community PG&E tells customers to beware: Don’t be Dan Williams teams up with cheerful giving spooked by energy savings urban legends for the ultimate game day experience SAN FRANCISCO —Urban legends, myths, folklore: call them what you want. This Halloween, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is debunking energy savings urban legends by separating Oakland, California, October 17, 2016 – Oakland Raiders Defensive Tackle, Dan fact from fiction around five popular myths that just don’t add up. Williams, and Cheerful Giving have teamed up to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. 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For more information, visit www.cheerfulgiving.com B4 FilAm Star Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 legal & law Types of Damages you may claim in car accident U.S. sees sharp rise in immigration

•car rental -- most insurance companies will by undocumented children ATTY. CRISPIN reimburse you for a rental car that you needed while CADAY LOZANO your vehicle was being repaired, and The number of unaccompanied children boosts efforts with allies in Central America to •out-of-pocket expenses -- for example, if you illegally entering the United States across its stem the surge, which often is linked to poverty Q. What infor- had to hire a taxi to get home from the accident scene southern border spiked 49 percent over the past and gang-related violence in the home countries. mation should I get when or police station. year, officials in Washington said on Monday. In 2014, the US, Guatemala, Honduras and involved in car accident? The insurance company will extend a settlement The Department of Homeland Security El Salvador adopted an ambitious “Alliance for A. It is important offer to you based only on the information and docu- reported that 56,692 children traveling without Prosperity” program aimed at curbing migration mentation you provide. If you haven’t provided proof to gather certain informa- adults were intercepted at the US border with by improving conditions in Central America. of an out-of-pocket expense, for example, then the in- tion while you’re still at Mexico in the fiscal year ending in September, “Border security alone cannot overcome the the scene of the accident, surance company will take the position (understand- ably so) that you’re not entitled to be compensated for compared with 39,970 the previous year. powerful push factors of poverty and violence including the name and contact information for the Overall, 408,870 adults and children were that exist in Central America. Walls alone cannot following: that part of your loss. intercepted at the border, an increase of 23 prevent illegal migration,” Johnson said. •the other driver The insurance company will enter a settlement •the other driver’s insurance company agreement only if it’s the company’s best interests to percent over the previous year, according to the “Ultimately, the solution is long-term invest- •any witnesses to the accident, and do so. However, on the whole, the insurance company DHS. ment in Central America to address the underly- •any law enforcement officers that come to the knows that settling a claim is in its best interests. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson ing push factors in the region.” scene. Litigation is expensive, and the insurance company said the number of undocumented immigrants, Johnson said the DHS has tried to enforce It is also a good idea to take photographs while knows it is more efficient and less expensive to pay while on the rise, is a fraction of the number en- the immigration laws “in a fair and humane way.” you are still at the accident scene. Most of us carry fair compensation to you for your loss rather than pay tering the United States from the 1980s through “But, the reality is the system is broken, and cell phones, and most of those cell phones have cam- attorney fees to lawyers to fight against you, especially 2008. badly in need of comprehensive immigration when the outcome of a trial would be unpredictable. era capabilities. While you are at the accident scene, “The demographics of illegal migration on reform that only Congress can provide,” he said. Q. What If I Am Injured? take pictures of the following: our southern border has changed significantly Johnson also called for the creation of a path •the locations of the vehicles A. Sometimes your car accident may be much more serious than just an ordinary “fender bender.” over the last 15 years,” Johnson said in a state- for the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants •areas of physical damage on each vehicle, and ment. currently in the United States to “get right with •the license plates of each vehicle. If you suffer injuries in a car accident, the legal issues “Far fewer Mexicans and single adults are the law.” Q. How would I settle my claim with insurance involved become much more complicated. In addition attempting to cross the border without authoriza- The DHS report comes three weeks ahead of company? to those items of damages listed above, you may be A. The best way to successfully pursue and entitled to reimbursement of medical expenses or lost tion, but more families and unaccompanied chil- the November 8 presidential election, with the settle a claim with the other driver or their insurance wages. You may also claim compensation for your dren are fleeing poverty and violence in Central immigration issue looming large -- particularly company is to understand that the insurance com- mental and physical pain and suffering stemming America.” in the campaign of Republican candidate Donald pany will require a lot of information from you. from the accident. For the second time in three years, more Trump, who has vowed to build a wall along the The other thing to remember is that the insur- Even if you feel comfortable negotiating a Central Americans were caught at the border than southwestern border and make Mexico pay for it. ance company is NOT on your side. The insurance settlement for property damage to your vehicle, it is Mexicans, the agency reported. The first time that Democrat Hillary Clinton, by contrast, has strongly recommended that you seek the advice of an company is in business to make money, and it makes happened was in 2014. called for immigration reforms that could provide money when it pays out less money to you on a claim attorney licensed in your state if you have been in- jured in a car accident. This is because of the unique The increase in undocumented immigrants a pathway to legal status for many undocumented than it otherwise has to. The insurance company tries attempting to enter the country comes as the US immigrants. (AFP) to accomplish this by arguing (1) the accident was circumstances presented by bodily injuries and medi- completely or partially your fault, and so you should cal expenses. only be paid a reduced amount on your claim, and For example, you might have been treated and (2) you haven’t provided sufficient documentation to released from the hospital emergency room. The Leonardo DiCaprio cooperating in 1MDB probe support your claims of loss. Sometimes it may argue other driver’s insurance company may want you to both points with you. agree to a quick settlement for the medical expenses Leonardo DiCaprio is aiding the investi- bardier jet. You may find this process frustrating, and even you incurred up to that point. However, from a medi- cal standpoint, you may not be fully aware of the gation into a Malaysian embezzlement scam A Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation spokes- exasperating. However, the more information and that involved his hit film about financial mar- person said that after hearing about the documentation you provide to the insurance com- extent of your injuries. Sometimes the symptoms of pany, the more likely you are to receive fair compen- injuries don’t appear until weeks, even months, after ket fraud, “The Wolf of Wall Street,” accord- lawsuit, DiCaprio’s had his representatives sation from the insurance company for all of your a car accident. If you enter into a quick settlement ing to his spokesperson Tuesday. contact the Justice Department “to determine damages. Remember, the insurance company is not with the insurance company, and then find out that The Hollywood star contacted the US whether he or his foundation ... ever received required to reach a settlement agreement with you. you need more medical treatment for your injuries, Justice Department in July just after it filed a any gifts or charitable donations directly or The insurance company may say at some point, “This you cannot go back to the insurance company and ask for additional compensation. lawsuit to seize more than $1 billion in alleg- indirectly related to these parties, and if so, is the best offer we’re going to make – if you want edly ill-gotten assets tied to Malaysian state to return those gifts or donations as soon as more money, then file a lawsuit.” Note: This is not a legal advice. Q. What Types of Damages Can I Collect? Crispin Caday Lozano, Esq. is an active member investment fund 1MDB, including rights to possible.” A. If you are making a claim for property dam- of the State Bar of California, the American Im- the film, DiCaprio’s spokesperson said. The move to seize the funds, which is age only, some of the different types of damages you migration Lawyers Association, San Francisco Trial Allegations of a vast international scheme subject to what could be lengthy legal pro- Lawyers Association, Consumers Attorneys Associa- may be entitled to collect are: of embezzlement and money-laundering ceedings, emerges from a 2010 Justice De- •vehicle damage tion of Los Angeles, and the National Association of Consumers Bankruptcy Attorneys. He specializes involving billions of dollars of 1MDB money partment anti-kleptocracy initiative intended •personal property damage -- compensation for began to emerge two years ago, rocking Ma- items such as a computer that may have been in the in immigration law, personal injury and taxes and to confiscate the ill-gotten gains of world car, or a bike on a carrier, if those were damaged in bankruptcy law. He is also a CPA and a licensed laysia’s political establishment. leaders which pass through the US banking the accident Real Estate Broker. For free consultation email or call In a July lawsuit, the US Justice Depart- system. ([email protected]/ 1-877-456-9266) ment detailed how “Malaysian Official 1” The Bruno Manser Fund, a Swiss NGO -- later identified by officials as Malaysian campaigning against corruption in Malaysia, Prime Minister Najib Razak -- family mem- said Tuesday it welcomed DiCaprio’s an- bers, and close associates diverted billions nouncement but called on the actor to fully from the now-stricken fund. disclose his financial ties to Low, Aziz and Najib launched the fund, 1Malaysia Red Granite Pictures. Development Berhad in 2009 and closely “DiCaprio’s public statement leaves key oversaw it. Both he and 1MDB deny any questions open,” said Lukas Straumann, the wrongdoing. executive director of the Bruno Manser Fund. The money allegedly siphoned from “How much money did Leonardo DiCaprio 1MDB was used to buy hundreds of millions and his foundation get from Politically Ex- of dollars worth of assets around the world, posed Persons (PEPs) from Malaysia and why and allegedly financed the production of didn’t he conduct due diligence upon receiv- “The Wolf of Wall Street.” ing these funds?” DiCaprio’s 2013 film about Wall Street The organization also questioned wheth- corruption and greed was financed by Red er DiCaprio would pay back the estimated Granite Pictures, co-founded by Riza Aziz, $25 million he received for his role in The stepson of the Malaysian prime minister. Wolf of Wall Street. DiCaprio reportedly was friends with Aziz as- “While we appreciate the statement and sociate Jho Low, also named in the lawsuit. his cooperation with the Department of Jus- The Justice Department wants to seize tice, there is clearly more DiCaprio could do royalties from the film, as well as real estate to end this disgraceful chapter in Hollywood in Beverly Hills, New York and London, art- history,” the statement said. (AFP) works by Monet and Van Gogh, and a Bom-

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Health@Heart health & Adverse health effects lifestyle on earth possible. Chemical pollution caused The speed of sound varies on the medium PHILIP S. CHUA, by industry and by us, as individuals, erodes in which it travels. Factors affecting it are air MD, FACS, FPCS the ozone layer. With the depletion of the temperature, pressure and purity of the me- Senator Mark Leno to lead The industrial age ozone belt that shields the earth from exces- dium. At 32 degree F (0 degree C), the speed has gifted the world sive ultraviolet rays from the sun, there will be of sound is estimated between 740 to 741.5 celebration of 50th anniver- with great advances in increased health problems for us and disrup- miles (1191.6 to 1193.22 kilometers) per hour. science and technology. tion of the sensitive terrestrial and aquatic The warmer it is, the faster the sound travels. sary of Medi-Cal on October However, we, humans, ecosystems. While ozone (a form of oxygen Sound velocity is faster in water than in air, 25, 2016 in San Francisco have neglected to with 3 atoms instead of the normal 2) is pro- and even speedier in iron and steel. Traveling prevent the expected tective in the stratosphere, it is most toxic near in air for 5 seconds, sound will travel the same SAN FRANCISCO -- State Senator Mark adverse side effects on ground level, forming acid rain and photo- distance under water in one second, and in Leno (D-San Francisco) will lead the celebra- our environment of this quantum progress. chemical smog that are dangerous to health. steel in 1.3 of a second. tion of the 50th anniversary of Medi-Cal by As a result, we have contamination of the air Governments around the world, especially When will the sun die? the San Francisco Health Plan, Health Plan of we breathe (industrial pollutants), the water those of the rich nations, must control of the The earth would be a frozen ball without San Mateo, and the consumer advocacy group we drink (heavy metals), the food we eat pollution in the environment caused by the sunlight. The sun is the closest star to earth, Health Access on October 25, 2016 at the (pesticide residues), which cause debilitating $1.5 trillion global chemicals and related in- about 92,955,900 miles (149,598,000 kilo- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and deadly diseases; and, destruction of the dustries and protect the health and well-being, meters) away. It is made of 73.46% hydrogen, beginning at 9:30 a.m.. ozone layer, which increases our risk for the not only of the 6,861,895,300 plus people 24.85% helium, 0.77% oxygen, and traces of “As a long time champion of Medi-Cal, I development of cancer, etc. around the world, but of our friendly planet carbon, iron, neon, nitrogen, silicon, mag- understand its importance in helping millions One latest study shows that the umbili- earth, the only home we’ve got. nesium, sulfur, and other. The center of the of Californians live longer, healthier lives, cal cord blood samples of newborns tested The use of antidepressant during preg- sun is about 27 million degrees F (15 million including more than 250,000 families in San positive for a variety of toxic substances, nancy leads to 68% higher risk for miscar- degrees C). The sun, which is about 4.5 billion Francisco and San Mateo counties,” said Sen. obviously inhaled or ingested by the mothers riage, according to a new study. Those on this years old, has a calculated longevity of 9.5 bil- Leno, chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Re- throughout the pregnancy. drug are advised to discuss with their attend- lion years, will burn out all of its hydrogen fuel view Committee. “It is truly one of California’s Our rivers, lakes, and oceans, are used ing physician an alternative form of therapy. into helium in about 5 billion years from now. greatest triumphs.” as “dumps” for garbage and toxic chemicals, Some 23% of pregnant women on antidepres- During this course, the sun will change its The celebration will mark the 50 years destroying water life and coral reefs. Our ir- sant medication discontinue its use on their color from its present yellow dwarf size into a since California established the Medi-Cal responsibility and cruelty to our environment own for fear of harm to their child. huge red giant, its diameter extending beyond program to provide comprehensive health is ushering in global warming and the melting Time for Trivia Venus, and the obit of Earth, burning it into a insurance to low-income families, children, of the ice caps, resulting in grave weather Why are golf balls dimpled? cinder. rth pregnant women, and the disabled. Today, changes and tsunamis around the world. Dimples in golf balls minimize the drag Is there a US$100,000-bill? Medi-Cal is now the state’s largest health Each year, about 64,000 people in the (reduces the eddies that drain the ball’s energy Yes, the largest denomination currency in insurer. United States who die prematurely from on flight), enabling them to travel further and the United States is $100,000 bill, introduced Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more cardiopulmonary diseases associated with faster than a smooth ball would. A smooth on December 18, 1934, which, today, is worth than 13 million people—including single air pollution, according to the US National ball can travel up to 70 yards (63 meters), 1.6 million dollars. This denomination is actu- adults, families, seniors, and children—gain Resources Defense Council. but a golf ball can zoom up to 300 yards (275 ally a Gold certificate note, which bears the health, well-being and improved economic Air pollution constricts blood vessels and meters), more than 4 times farther. picture of President Woodrow Wilson, used security. In San Francisco and San Mateo may even trigger heart attack. Global warm- Does water in different hemispheres drain exclusively for official transaction between counties, amongst the wealthiest and highest ing and air pollution are linked by combus- differently? Federal Reserve Banks, and not circulated cost regions of California, over a quarter of a tion of fossil fuels. The burning of natural gas- In the northern hemisphere, water swirls in public. Sorry, you can’t get one. Also not million low to moderate income people rely on ses, oil, coal, lead to “greenhouse” gasses and counterclockwise as it drains our from a per- available today (since July 14, 1969) for gen- Medi-Cal for health insurance. a variety of harmful air pollutants, like ozone, fectly symmetrical basin, tub, or toilet bowl. eral public use are following denominations: Other public officials joining the program sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and airborne In the southern hemisphere, it would swirl $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000, which will be announced shortly. Several Medi-Cal particulates. All these cause grave effects on clockwise. This is caused by the Cariolis effect were government issues in 1861 and 1878. recipients also will speak about how the pro- health, such as respiratory, cardiovascular, (water or air movement affected by the earth’s All these denominations have appreciated by gram has affected their lives. and metabolic illness, and even cancer of the rotation). Exactly on the equator, the water about 12.7 times of their original value. Please The event is open to the community, lungs and other organs. would not even swirl, but drain straight down. visit www.philipSchua.com (Email: scalpel- including Bay Area Medi-Cal members and Ozone in the stratosphere (upper atmo- What really is the speed of sound? [email protected]) Medi-Cal providers. sphere) is a significant factor that makes life There is no charge to attend.

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Dear Vanessa, I am Jose companionship to full-care service for clients. One just finished his tour of duty with the U.S. Navy “Joey” Concha. and is also now studying to be an RN. I come from I have seven children of my own and three the “City of stepchildren, one adopted and three children One is currently serving in the U.S. Navy and has Smiles” aka of my sister who call and treat me as their been assigned in both Virginia and Europe. Bacolod City. dad. I had my There have been times when I thought of giving first shot of Of my seven children, one graduated with up. But, I never did. I can only look back now and America in a B.S. in Psychology from the University of see the fruits of my labor and smile. I am amazed March 1985. Maryland as a full scholargraduated with and humbled when I see my family and all that they I worked in Honors and was on the Dean’s Lis., and is have accomplished. God is good and so is America. Chicago as now studying to become a CPA and a lawyer. a driver for a One works as a paralegal at a prestigious ***************** very affluent Filipino family. Thus, I traveled law office in Los Angeles, is also pursuing Dear Joey, around the USA and abroad with them. I later a law degree, and lives in Beverly Hills, CA. became their house manager. One graduateR with a degree in Culinary Arts Thank you so much for taking the time to share from Northern Michigan University and is a about your journey from the Philippines to My wife and I decided to go to the USA as past`y chef at a well-known hotel in Michigan. America. I have learned a lot from your stories a family. With God’s blessings, we settled One attended the Ateneo de Manila and I admire your spirit of fortitude and how your in Texas in 2001. In 2004, my work in the University for his B.S. in Political Science family has persevered and worked together to Philippines did not turn out as I had hoped. I and has a Master’s degree in International accomplish so much. separated from my ex and I went back to the Relations from the University of Tokyo, Bay Area with only the clothes on my back Japan. There is an old African saying, if you want to and $150 from a friend, which enabled me to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go buy a Greyhound bus ticket to San Francisco. Three of my children are living in the together. Thank you for being part of the Care Philippines and doing quite well. I have Indeed family as well. Together, we can go far! My first job was at the Cow Palace in San five grandkids with them. One of my Francisco as a cook for a concession during a grandchildren is still in high school. He will be Know that my door is always open for you and week-long rodeo event. I also worked for the joining us soon and he plans to join the U.S. your family. Together, we can continue to meet grandson of one of America’s biggest banks. I Navy. the needs of our clients – who are part of our also was the chef for a family in Hillsborough. Care Indeed family as well. Then, a client put up a restaurant in Daly City Re: my 3 stepchildren whom I adore and for me. love: Thank you,  Finally Care Indeed came into my life. I One of them is working at Care Indeed and Vanessa accept all kinds of client cases ranging from she is finishing up to be an RN. B6 FilAm Star Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 entertainment Will you do an Agot? Wife passes away 5 days We asked several celebrities Tessie Tomas Ms. Agot was really brave if they had the guts to do what Agot is a friend and I re- for expressing her thoughts after Dick Israel’s death Agot Isidro did on Facebook. spect her opinion. This is a free on the President. I respect her To backtrack a bit. The country and government officials and her opinion. Personally, By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent singer-actress became a trending can benefit from honest feed- however, there are things that 18. She said the character actor their colleagues in need during topic recently after criticizing back from citizens, especially I appreciate about the present The widow of the late Dick was initially set to be cremated medical emergencies. President Duterte in a blistering because it is very hard to be ob- administration and there are Israel (Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca on October 16, but the date Israel played villain and post that described the politician jective about oneself. However, things that happened in the past in real life) passed away Sunday, was moved following his wife’s sidekick roles in Philippine as a “psychopath” for quarreling accusing someone of a mental that I am still trying to under- October 16, just five days after death. movies. He was Best Support- with the United States and the disorder is rather insulting and stand. Nevertheless, people the veteran actor died. “Now, in each other’s arms ing Actor in 1988 for his role in United Nations. not helpful. should not bash each other Actress Vivian Velez, a for eternity,” Velez posted in “Patrolman” at the Metro Manila As expected, a deluge of Shamaine Buencamino just because of their conflicting family friend of the couple said her Facebook Account. Velez is Film Festival, and in 1995 for his hateful posts flooded social There is still freedom of political beliefs. Let’s behave like Israel’s wife Marlyn Michaca also a member of Damay Kamay portrayal in “Kanto Boy 2: Anak media. speech in our present govern- mature, diplomatic adults. has been in a comatose for two Foundation, an organization ni Totoy Guapo” at the FAMAS Agot’s sister Olive Isidro ment, so Agot has the right to Joel Lamangan weeks due to aneurysm. Awards, among others. He suf- told the Inquirer that Agot say what she wants to say. But I Agot has all the right to fered a stroke in 2010. was coping well in spite of the myself won’t do an Agot because express her beliefs. Freedom of Because of this, half of his intrigues. “We talked about the I don’t want to feed the trolls. expression is stipulated in the body was paralyzed and his issue and she just laughed off Ces Quesada Constitution. If anyone does speech was impaired. He then the bashers,” Olive said. It should be a free world. not agree with her, it is also his sought the help of his colleagues In cyberspace, some of Agot has the right to say her or her right to say so. If some- in the industry after medical Agot’s colleagues showed their piece just as anybody should body is offended or hurt by her treatment drained his savings. support by posting the meme have a right to say his or hers. pronouncements, then the court Prior to his deafh on Oc- #SupportAgot as their profile We have been so polarized in is there to decide on the matter. tober 11, Israel, was vomitting pic. this country that it becomes an That is the essence of democ- blood at his home. He was 68. On the other side of the act of bravery just to say what’s racy! The actor had earlier sought divide, haters are having a field on one’s mind. The attacks on Chris Martinez help after his home in Bagong day, spreading fake news, the either side have been very vi- Yes, I will do an Agot Barrio, Caloocan City, was most hilarious claims Agot is cious. I admire Agot for standing because, like her, I have a brain totally razed. He lost everything dating mobsters. Agot plays up for what she believes in. She that functions, a mouth that can and seemed to have fallen on the wife of a drug lord in the does not deserve the dirt that’s talk and fingers that can type. I Dick Israel (left) and Vivian Velez (right) hard times. primetime series “FPJ’s Ang being thrown at her. will always speak my mind. (Photo: www.chism.net) Despite losing almost Probinsyano.” Ali Sotto JC de Vera established by members of the everything, Israel said he has no No matter which side of the Well, on my daily radio I am not in a position to Velez said the couple were entertainment industry to help regrets. debate you’re on, one thing is talk show with Arnold Clavio on comment on that issue. I base cremated together on October certain: Lines have been drawn dzBB, we do speak our minds my decisions on my status and and the entertainment indus- (and sing our hearts out) about position in life. I am not sure try, like Philippine society as a national issues, these days where my comments might GMA receives top award from U.S. whole, is polarized. centered for the most part on lead me. So I might as well stay So, who will do an Agot? the President’s unorthodox, positive when it comes to this Maria Isabel Lopez controversial, oftentimes appall- administration. International Film and Video Festival No, because I am Isabel. ing, language and actuation. We Jon Santos Alamat gave the Philippines its first-ever “Best of Festival Award,” which is considered as the There is freedom of speech in get our fair share of bashers, but I heard on the radio that Grand Prix of the USIFVF and is given to an outstanding entry among the Gold Camera winners. the country and Agot is entitled since we do political satire, the President Duterte recognizes Alamat first won the Gold Camera Award in the Entertainment: Children category for its “Alamat ng to that (although we know raucous humor takes much of Agot’s constitutional right. So Bayabas (The Legend of the Guava)” episode. Alamat’s winning episode was produced by a team led that she is a yellow supporter). the sting off. I hope everyone is OK na with by Public Affairs Program Manager (now Asst. Vice President) Jaileen F. Jimeno. The series began Regarding her FB post, aren’t This will inarguably define that. I am happy that free speech airing in 2015, featuring Philippine myths and legends that mirror Filipino culture. It also marked we all crazy one way or another? Agot Isidro as one gutsy lady. is alive in the country. the first time that GMA’s Post Production Team embarked on a full length animation. Acceptance of one’s character, It’s one thing to rant against John Lapus Receiving a “Gold Camera” award as well is GMA News TV’s Reel Time for its episode “Isang personality and convictions is the President among friends, My Tita Agot is a very Paa sa Hukay (The Price of Gold)”. I-Witness and Reporter’s Notebook were both conferred the “Sil- the key to peace. I want to tell and another to post it on social strong and intelligent woman. ver Screen” awards for the episodes “Kawayang Pangarap (Bamboo Dreams)” and “Hikbi sa Ibayong Agot that she has to choose media, and open oneself to the I support her 100 percent. Her Dagat (Far From Home)”, respectively. Brigada (“Para sa Pangarap”), Front Row (“Maestra Salbabi- her battles! I believe in our backlash of the 16 million who opinion matters to me, and she da”), and Investigative Documentaries (“Gutom”) each earned a “Certificate for Creative Excellence” President and I am very happy voted for him! And to not back is not a liar. Pak ganern! in the Social Issues category, while Karelasyon’s “Tres Rosas” and Wagas’ “Gabriela and Diego Silang with the way he is running down despite the orchestrated Aaron Rivera Love Story” were given “Certificates for Creative Excellence” in the Docudrama category. Earning the country, uniting Filipinos rage that followed! Ang tapang! I would probably not post accolades as well were GMA ETV programs “Pepito Manaloto” and “Idol sa Kusina”, which received whether you’re with NDFP, NPA (How courageous!) something like that. I’m not say- “Certificates for Creative Excellence” in the Cooking and Comedy categories, respectively. or MILF. I support the war on Bing Pimentel ing that it is right or wrong, but drugs, which benefited the past I think Agot is fearless social media isn’t a good place administration. He is the man for posting such a message on for an intellectual conversation the Filipinos deserve at this FB, even though she knows that contains very strong accusa- point in time. that she’ll never hear the end tions against someone. I would Amy Perez of it from the President’s avid have selected the right words or I can’t do an Agot! (Laughs) followers. I do share the senti- the proper venue. Agot’s point I’m afraid! But I respect the fact ments, but I don’t see myself could have been delivered in a that she voiced out her opinion ever indulging in useless rants, different way, though. regarding the way President useless, because the end result is Noel Trinidad Duterte is handling the affairs negative more than positive. I admire Agot for her cour- of our country. I admire her so Mercedes Cabral age, for speaking her mind, much. She is very brave. How- Everyone is entitled to his especially since many Filipinos ever, let me share my thoughts or her opinion. In any case, are either Duterte fanatics who about Facebook. It used to be a anyone who sits as President is think Digong can do no wrong or happy place for me, where you often criticized by the people. I ass kissers and cowards (politi- can reconnect with family and can see the pros and cons of the cians and others in govern- friends. But now I’m sad because current government, but then ment). (Bayani San Diego Jr. / there’s too much hate there. I again, all our presidents have inquirer.net) was worried and scared about positive and negative traits. their reaction to Agot’s post. Chanel Latorre

HOROSCOPE The team of GMA Public Affairs’ animated anthology series Alamat receives from U.S. International Film & Video Festival (USIFVF) Chairman Lee W. Gluckman, Jr. (center) its trophies for winning the “Best of Festival” and http://www.starlightastrology.com “Gold Camera” awards at the prestigious 2016 USIFVF. Joining Gluckman in presenting the awards last Monday, October 10, is GMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon (fourth from right). Aries Libra (Mar. 21- April 20) (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You should teach children some of your unique You will be extremely sentimental, and if pushed creative talents. New emotional connections can be by others you may hold a lasting grudge. Use your made through business contacts. The danger of minor high energy and dynamic approach to win favors from accidents will increase with the turmoil. You will have superiors. You might get behind if you spend too much Answers to LAST WEEK’S Krosword a tendency to exaggerate, which will lead to major time debating senseless issues. Don’t overextend your confrontations with loved ones. self in order to add luxury items to your entertainment Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. center. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. Taurus (Apr. 21- may 21) Scorpio Tell it like it is. Your ability to deal with others will (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) help you in getting the support you need. Look into You could do extremely well in competitive sports some personal changes. You can make some favorable events. Be prepared to overcome frustrations and changes to your looks. obstacles at work. Do a little investigating if there is Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. someone at work you don’t trust. Make sure that you have covered yourself legally and try not to let your Gemini temper get out of hand. (May 22-June 21) Your lucky day this week will be Monday. You should be setting up interviews or sending out your resume this week. It’s time to reevaluate your own Sagittarius motives and make changes to yourself first. Travel will (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) stimulate your need to experience exciting new things. Channel your energy into projects that will enhance Avoid any intimate involvement’s with coworkers or your home. Do not allow colleagues to hinder your employers. ambitions. Don’t waste this exciting day by sitting at Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. home. This will not be the best day to try to push your ideas or concerns. Cancer Your lucky day this week will be Friday. (June 22-July 22) Travel will be on your mind; however, be careful and Capricorn proceed with caution as minor accidents will cause (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) delays. Things may not be as harmonious as you Make a point of working on yourself. Business would like with colleagues or employers this week. and emotional partnerships will run smoothly. Don’t press your luck with your loved ones. Family Opportunities to make financial gains through responsibilities are escalating. investments look promising. You need time to put your Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. house in order and sort out what you are going to do about your personal direction. Leo Your lucky day this week will be Friday. (July 23-Aug 22) Your ability to converse with charm will entice Aquarius someone you may have had an interest in for some (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) time now. You should be getting into self-improvement Your mate is going to want and need some attention. projects. This may not be the day to get involved in Someone you live with will be quite unreason able this risky joint financial ventures. Don’t vacillate about week. Take a long look at your present direction and asking for assistance if you need it. consider your professional options. It might be time to Your lucky day this week will be Friday. pick up the slack and do your share. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. Virgo (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Pisces Don’t count on others to cover up for your (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) shortcomings. Romance will be yours if you get out This will be a great night to invite friend over to visit. and do things in large groups. Someone you care Sign up for courses that will bring you more skills. about may not be too well. Arguments with employers This is not the best time to take a risk, to gamble or or colleagues will be to your detriment. spend money you really can’t afford to part with. Make Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday changes that will heighten your appeal. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. Oct. 20 - 26, 2016 FilAm Star B7 entertainment Kris Aquino decries Diana Zubiri returns to ‘The Accountant’ tops box the term “dutertards” ‘Encantadia’ as Lilasari By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent Diana Zubiri, who played all guessing. And then, I said office by wide margin the character of Danaya in GMA ‘okay who is it?’ And in their WASHINGTON, United States — Financial thriller “The Ac- Network’s original “Encantadia” mind, it was really Diana Zubiri. countant” tallied $24.7 million in earnings to score number one your ally. But series, returned on Tuesday as But I couldn’t say it was Joy.) at the box office in its debut week, an industry group estimated for me, I like a villain of the four sang’gres in Moreover, Reyes men- Sunday. him to suceed. the series’ remake. tioned that Zubiri and Dizon’s While The Warner Bros film centers on an autistic mathematics During a scene in Tues- appearance in the show was savant who capitalizes on his fondness for numbers by becoming she does not reminiscent of the original se- day’s episode, the face behind an undercover forensic accountant for criminal organizations. always agree ries. “The minute she spoke her the enigmatic character of Starring Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick, the film opened to with the Presi- Lilasari was unveiled, played by first dialog, wow, it’s like I’m mixed reviews but yielded more than forecasters expected. dent, his posi- Zubiri. The thrill and bewilder- back to 2005, within Danaya Stand-up comedy flick “Kevin Hart: What Now?” by Uni- tive actions ment turned her into an instant and Pirena talking,” he said. versal drew in $11.98 million in its opening weekend, narrowly should also be trending topic on Twitter with In the storyline, Lireo-born recognized, the hashtag #MukhaNiLilasari Lilasari has the magical powers edging the psychological thriller “The Girl on the Train” to nab she said. and phrase Si Diana Zubiri. to turn people who look at her second place, according to Exhibitor Relations. Aquino In a video interview posted face into stone. To prevent the The third-place film took in $11.97 million, dropping from said she also on the Encantadia website, spread of her curse, her adop- its first place finish last week. The Universal movie based on a sympathizes director Mark Reyes narrated tive mother and first queen of best-selling novel stars Emily Blunt as a depressed, alcoholic with the Presi- about the sexy actress’ special Lireo, Cassiopeia, played by divorcee who witnesses something odd as she rides a commuter dent amid the participation in the series. Solenn Heusaff, molded her train and ends up launching a missing persons investigation. attacks against “Right after we saw the a mask which she can use. Tim Burton’s fantasy tale “Miss Peregrine’s Home for the consequen- reaction of the fans of the ‘En- Lilasari emerged into a cold- Peculiar Children” fell to fourth with $8.9 million, cumulatively tial extra-judi- catadiks’ that Sunshine (Dizon) hearted and revengeful fighter earning $65.8 million over three weeks. cial killings in Kris Aquino is part of the show, it was very when Cassiopeia crushed her Burton’s latest movie, from 20th Century Fox and Chernin (Photo: www.pinterest.com) his anti-drugs easy to realize, to figure out that dream to succeed her throne. campaign and Entertainment, tells the story of a headmistress (Eva Green) at we have to bring in Diana in the Lilasari was sent to Carcero and Queen of Media Kris his cussing an orphanage in Wales full of odd youngsters with magical pow- show,” he said. after years of incarceration, she Aquino, who campaigned Aquino added that she em- ers. Zubiri could not contain managed to escape with the for former interior and Local pathizes with Duterte because Mark Wahlberg’s oil-rig thriller “Deepwater Horizon” from her excitement when the show’s help of Adhara. Gianna Franc- Government Sec. Mar Roxas in when her brother was presi- Lionsgate came in at number five with $6.4 million. director asked her to be part of esca Catolico the Maypresidential elections, dent his every move was also The film directed by Peter Berg and also starring Kurt Rus- the series again. begged the public to stop calling constantly being criticized by sell, John Malkovich, Kate Hudson and Gina Rodriguez follows “Sobrang excited din ako supporters of President Rodrigo the people. kasi siyempre, gusto ko mag- Duterte, “dutertards.” She also called on the Aquino recently stole public and her colleagues in ing part ako nun, ayaw kong the headlines following her the showbiz to stop using drugs mawala doon, kasi Encantadia, statement that she wants the following the government’s nakisama kaming apat before,” President Rodrigo Duterte to be intensified campaign. she elucidated. successful. “If you don’t want it here, (I am very excited too, of In her latest statements, go abroad, clean yourself. It course, I want to be part of the the award-winning actress and begins with you. Do you want to show [and] I don’t want to be television host said she resents die?” she said. lost from it because [in] En- calling anyone ‘tards’ (short Those arrested, Aquino cantadia, all four of us bonded for retarded) because she has a said, should own up to it. “And before.) “special son.” Aquino said she is I think in America, they can Sunshine Dizon, who so sensitive to the term. recover because they own up to played Pirena in the 2005 series Critics of the President la- it. And they do something about and who is now playing Adhara belled as “dutertards” his most it. And thank you Lord that they in the remake, also expressed Ben Affleck plays Christian Wolff in the movie “The Accountant” avid followers and supporters. learned. And I hope it will also her glee in working once again (Photo: www.etonline.com) When Aquino talked about happen here,” said Aquino. with Zubiri. her desire for the President to Since Duterte launched his “We’re all very excited. Diana Zubiri the deadly 2010 Transocean and BP oil rig explosion and spill in succeed, she also noted how war against illegal drugs, police [The] original Encantadiks, (Photo: www.starmometer.com) the Gulf of Mexico. critics and detractors spoke authorities arrested a former nag-geguessing na sila. Tapos Rounding out the top 10 films were: about her brother. matinee idol Mark Anthony sabi ko, ‘sige, sino?’ Talagang “Storks” ($5.6 million) “If my brother is respect- Fernandez, son of the late ac- in mind si Diana Zubiri nga ang Call us to advertise “The Magnificent Seven” ($5.2 million) ful enough to want to give this tion star Rudy Fernandez and sinasabi nila. But I couldn’t say 1-415-593-5955 “Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life” ($4.3 million) administration a chance to former actress-turned politician na si Joy (Zubiri’s real name) “Sully” ($2.96 million) nga talaga,” Dizon said. succeed, why won’t I do the Alma Moreno and former sexy “The Birth of a Nation” ($2.7 million) (We’re all very excited. visit www.filamstar.com same? Of course, there will be acttresses Sabrina M, and Krista (inquirer.net) missteps. Not everybody is your Miller. [The] original Encantadiks were B8 FilAm Star