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Thousands march vs ConAss PHILIPPINE NEWS SER- VICE -- VARIOUS groups GK Global Summit A visit to my old high school opposed to Charter change yesterday occupied the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Meloto passes torch No longer the summer of 1964, but Roxas in City to show their indignation to efforts to to Oquinena and looks rewrite the Charter which they the winter of our lives in 2009 said will extend the term of toward future When I mentioned that I President Macapagal-Arroyo. would be going home to the Event organizers said there were about 20,000 people who last April, some marched and converged at of my classmates asked me the city’s financial district but to visit our old high school the police gave a conserva- and see how we could be tive crowd estimate of about of help. A classmate from 5,000. Philadelphia was also going Personalities spotted marching included Senators home at the same time and Manuel Roxas II, Benigno suggested that we meet “Noy-noy” Aquino III, Pan- with our other classmates in filo Lacson, Rodolfo Biazon, Manila. Pia Cayetano, Loren Legarda, Jamby Madrigal and Rich- By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. ard Gordon, former Senate Publisher & Editor President Franklin Drilon and Gabriela Rep. Liza Maza, and The San Diego Rep. Jose de Venecia. They Asian Journal took turns lambasting allies of the administration who See page 5 Arellano facade (Continued on page 4)

Tony Meloto addresses the crowd as Luis Oquinena and other GK supporters look on. Regional Filipino Jennylyn explains no-show By Ashley Silverio na. “Luis will now lead us PNS -- JENNYLYN Assistant Editor to 2024,” Meloto declared, cuisine with surprises Mercado looked so lovely San Diego Asian Journal referring to GK’s goal of and sexy at the presscon of helping 5 million “Suspetsa.” Her tummy is During his closing ad- overcome poverty and bring- flat you’d never think she has dress of the Gawad Kalinga ing the Philippines into the already given birth. “Actu- (GK) Global Summit in first-world by the year 2024. ally, kulang nga ako sa tulog Boston, GK Founder Tony Standing alongside his niyan kasi I came from the Meloto passed the torch of long-time mentor, Oquinena, taping of ‘Paano Ba ang leadership to GK Executive who was highly visible Mangarap’,” she says. “I just Director Jose Luis Oquine- (Continued on page 10) went home to take a shower then I proceeded here sa presscon. From here, balik ako sa taping ng ‘Paano’ KCS’ Healthy Eating Campaign’s Advocates (Pressy, Angie & Yule) which will end in a couple of Philippine Scene demonstrating the preparation of favorite Filipino dishes. weeks from now.” It’s good she showed up Filipinos have a rich this time, unlike during the variety of foods that presscon for her concert where she was a no show. “I reflects not only what was friends na nagkahiwa-hi- really got sick that time. May walay after graduation pero native and fusion cuisines, valid reason naman. I had nagkasama-sama uli when a but also regional flavors. throat infection and lost my crime happened. The may- Like their culture, Filipino voice. Hindi ako basta nang- or’s son, Ryan Eigenmann, food is basically of Malay iindiyan. Dito nga, kahit tries to rape Nadine on top pagod ako, heto ako for the of the church belltower but origin that has passed presscon.” we manage to help rescue down through generations How is it working with her. May kanya-kanya kam- melding with those of and Nadine ing kuwento but they will be Chinese, Spanish and Samonte as her co-stars? “Si- interconnected near the end. yempre enjoy kami as we’re Very suspenseful ito so don’t American cuisines. batchmates in StarStruck miss it.” 1. This is the first time the “Suspetsa” on SRO Cine- By Riz A. Oades three of us work together and maserye starts airing tonight Bats hang upside down inside the Butterfly Exhibit Museum in See page 6 we’re glad the story is good. at 10:30 p.m.. Don’t miss the Boracay Island in the Philippines. It’s about three high school thrilling pilot episode. Attend the free presentations of the affordable but luxurious housing developments in the Philippines! Presented in San Diego, Hemet and Temecula July 2009. Call 619-656-0409 for reservations. Call for Schedules of Call (619) 656-0409 for and La Union Beach properties. Presentations for brochures and reservations Single family homes in Pan- SAN DIEGO gasinan, , , , , , Davao,

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Paul Anderson Today in History Newfoundland was discovered entered this world June 26, 1970. on June 23, 1497 by the English Paul Anderson is the director Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- explorer, John Cabot. And June of “Boogie Nights”, the fi lm journalusa.com Carter Cash entered this world (starring Burt Reynolds) that de- on the 432nd anniversary of picted California’s porn industry Cabot’s discovery. The “birth- during the era of the California The Battle of Little Big Horn day song” itself was composed Supreme Court’s “Freeman De- June 27, 1859. Mel Brooks cision”. That’s the Court ruling ing in fi lms for 20 years). By Thomas S. Tanana (1928), Gilda Radner (1946) which legalized pornography in June Lockhart (1925), George San Diego Pet Food Home and John Cusak (1966) were California. Michael (1963) and Carly Simon Deliveries all born one day later -- on the Prior to that, people could (1945) share that birthdate too. day “Amos & Andy” debuted in get arrested for making porno And CBS transmitted the fi rst Ed Bradley, the 60-Minutes 1951. in California. Not any more. color broadcast over the air- journalist who was the fi rst Mike Fleetwood (of “Fleet- Believe it or not, pornographic waves that day in 1951. The only Black television correspondent wood Mac”) drew his fi rst breath movie making may very well color scenes before then had to to cover the White House, was century before Perot’s birth. Joseph Smith. Smith was actu- June 24, 1942 (which is National in fact be the primary industry be viewed physically in movie born the exact day Nazi troops The fi rst American woman in ally running for U.S. president Columnists’ Day this year). But of ’ San Fernando theaters, on the “silver screen”. invaded the Soviet Union -- on space, Sally Ride, touched down at the time, as the candidate of the U.S. Department of Justice Valley. Most people think “candy” June 22, 1941! Meryl Streep safely on June 24, 1983. Clara the short-lived National Reform was established by Congress on When is YOUR birthday? when they think about going to and the Bionic Woman, Lindsay Maass was born June 28, 1876. Party. As a consequence, Joseph June 22, 1870. Prior to then, Was a friend, work associate or the movies, and the confection- Wagner, were both born on the Maass is the selfl essly heroic Smith bears the dubious distinc- what we now know as “the Jus- relative born this week? If you ary industry celebrates National exact same day, each exactly nurse who gave her life as a vol- tion of being the fi rst presidential tice Department” had just been would like the full unedited ver- CANDY Month in June! Be- eight years after that date!! untarily innoculated guinea pig candidate to get shot. a part of the president’s cabinet. sion of today’s column, we will lieve it or not, candy can actu- Jack Dempsey, the World for the yellow fever experiments The IWW union (popularly June 22nd is also the 1933 date happily send you an e-mail copy ally be a good food -- and can Heavyweight champion from of 1901. She died in Havana, known as “the Wobblies”) was of birth for California’s senior of the whole complete text! Of constitute part of a balanced diet. 1919 to 1926, entered this world Cuba August 24, 1901. And the founded on the 61st anniversary U.S. senator, Dianne Feinstein. course, there is no charge. Just (That’s at least what I keep tell- June 24, 1895. Mike Tyson bit Montserrat volcano blew its top of Joseph Smith’s assassination. 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Limited time offer. tee, and was barred from appear- did Helen Keller exactly half a sassination of Mormon founder, June 26 - July 2, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 26 - July 2, 2009 town organizations as members: entertainment by the Sampaguita noong 2001, nagnakaw ng eleksyon Alfonso, Amadeo, Bacoor, Carmo- Dance Group and the KCS Line Thousands noong 2004, at garapal na patu- na, Cavite City, Dasmarinas, Gen Dancers; and the promenade of loy na nagnakaw sa sa kaban ng Light & Emilio Aguinaldo, Gen Mariano representatives from the eight bayan,” he said. Alvarez, Imus, Indang, Kawit, original provinces that revolted march vs ConAss Makati Mayor and United Opposi- Maragondon, Mendez, Naic, Nov- for Philippine Independence. tion president Jejomar Binay led a Shadows (Continued from page 1) large column of fl ag-waving and elita, Rosario, Silang, Tagaytay The highlight of the celebration are pushing Charter change. Out- City, Tanza, Trece Martirez City was the raising of a huge Philip- banner-carrying marchers but he by Zena Sultana Babao spoken Bishop Oscar Cruz was was not among the speakers. Binay and Ternate. pine Flag, with Ed Danico, Juliet also seen in the crowd, along with has bared his plan to run for presi- Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at The event started with the Pastor, Ray Ravelo and Rey Pelos some priests, nuns and members of dent next year. www.asianjournalusa.com Independence Day Proclamation as fl ag-bearers. And as the fl ag religious groups. Aside from t he United Opposi- by retired USN Lt. Manny Doria, was hoisted up, Nita Barrion sang All of them expressed their op- tion, groups that joined the rally, the representing Congressman Bob Bayang Magiliw, the Philippine position to House resolution 1109 biggest this year, include Filipinos Filner. Alden Salcedo emceed the National Anthem. The fl ag was which seeks to convene Congress for Peace, Justice and Progress Our Beautiful Philippine Flag: program, while Deacon Oliver raised up at exactly 4:45 p.m., into a Constitute Assembly to re- Movement, the Nationalista Party, Barrios gave the invocation. This the exact time when Gen. Emilio write the Constitution. Concerned Citizens’ Movement, was followed by the welcome re- Aguinaldo raised the Philippine Former President Joseph Estrada Black and White Movement, Stop Long May She Wave! did not make it since he is in Ku- marks of Ed Danico, president of fl ag June 12, 1898 in his ancestral Cha-cha Coalition, Sanlakas, the CASCI, who also introduced home in Cavite El Viejo, now wait. In a stinging statement sent to Liberal Party, Association of Major Milligan exhorts Filipino organizations to be united retired judge Denny Milligan, the Kawit, Cavite. media groups, Estrada said efforts Religious Superiors of the Philip- guest speaker. This was followed by the to tinker with the Constitution are pines and other religious groups, For the new young generation meant to extend the term of offi ce of Our beautiful Philippine fl ag is In his speech, Milligan exhorted induction of the new set of CASCI Kilusang Makabansang Ekonomiya, who haven’t taken Philippine Mrs. Arroyo. unique! Unique in the sense that the Filipino community to be offi cers by Denny Milligan: Ed Former Senior Government Of- history classes, the following info “Nang-agaw ng kapangyarihan it has the ability to display a state united and support just one big Danico, president; Juliet Pastor, may be of interest: (Continued on page 9) of war, or peace, in our home organization instead of hundreds vice president; Gloria Dayrit, trea- The white triangle with equal country! It does this according of different small organizations, surer; Elsie Olaes, secretary; and sides symbolizes equality among to the orientation of the blue and so that the combined effort and Irma Laconsay, assistant secretary. men. The sun represents the gi- red panels. When the blue panel logistics will enable the Filipino- A sumptuous buffet was enjoyed gantic strides that the Philippines is above the red, the country is at American community to build the by every one who attended, and have taken on the road to progress peace; and when the red is above much-desired and dreamed-for the fl ag-raising event ended with and civilization. The eight rays the blue, the country is at war. In Philippine Cultural Center. the closing remarks by former of the sun represent the fi rst eight the vertical position, blue on the “The only way you can build a CASCI president Tony Javier. Center for the Filipino-American The committees and chairper- united provinces to revolt community here in San Diego sons for this year’s successful against Spain: Batangas, County is for you to unite, to have Flag- Raising Ceremony were: Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, just one group,” Milligan said. Sound System & Music, Gerry Manila, , “Ask yourselves,” he continued Zamora; Facility Preparation & Pampanga and Tarlac addressing the community orga- Logistics, Luke Levita; Decora- The three stars in the nization leaders, “What’s best for tion, Elsie Olaes; Food, Tony triangle stand for the three the community? Is it important Javier; Refreshments, Greg Al- major geographical areas that you are named president of ipio; Reception Line, Bei Villar- of the country – Luzon, an organization, and that your eal; Flag Bearers, Rey Pelos; and Visayas and Mindano. name be on a plaque, or is it more Raffl e, Gloria Dayrit. The red, white and blue important to fi nally realize your COPAO provided the chairs. colors symbolize the dream of having a Philippine following: red for the willingness of the Filipino Cultural people to shed blood in Center?” defense of our beloved Other Philippines, blue for com- numbers in mon unity and the noble the program aspirations of the Filipino were the fol- Judge Denny Milligan delivering his people, and white fi eld for lowing: the speech at the fl ag-raising ceremony at the purity. introduction Linayao compound. of special guests such as the World right means peace, and the oppo- Magnifi cent symbolism! War II veter- site means war. ans, presi- It is our fervent hope that our Continuing the annual tradition dents, chairs beautiful Philippines will never started by the late Carlos Linayao, and executive see war again so that our fl ag may prominent community leader here directors of long proudly wave! It did wave in San Diego, a Flag-Raising Cer- various asso- proudly in honor of the Philip- emony was held Friday, June 12, th ciations, and pines 111 Independence Day this 2009, at the Linayao compound government month, and as we gazed lovingly in Ocean View Boulevard, in this offi cials and at it, we remember its symbolisms city. The event was sponsored by candidates by – the way we learned it from our the Cavite Association of South- Joe Nico- Philippine History classes when ern California Inc. (CASCI). las; dance The beautiful Philippine fl ags waving proudly in the we were young. CASCI has the following Cavite breeze. Bankers Hill Law Firm, A.P.C. 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When we passed by took my first journalism class the desks were old and had was able to drive his company’s the place again however, it was there when I was a fourth year plastic covers typically used in rental car in Manila despite the lively since the stores were student in 1964. That was the dining tables in the low-income and times congested traffic. The car even already open. We thought that start of my journalism career, households in the city. by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. had manual transmission. the stores went out of business, leading to my AB-Journalism Even the door was broken. I tried to drive my friend’s car but it turned out that it was degree at the University of the In spite of this, the adviser was Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at which has a stick-shift, but in only too early the first time we Philippines, Master in Commu- very proud of the room and his www.asianjournalusa.com spite of the fact that I drove cars passed them. However, as they nication and Master in Business accomplishments. I told my with manual transmissions for say, nothing can bring back the Administration classes at the classmates that improving the fourteen years in the Philippines, splendor of the Avenue that had Ateneo de Manila University, faculty room is one project we A visit to my old high school I found it difficult to do so now, the glorious Ideal, State, Ever, journalism careers in various can all undertake especially in Manila’s unruly Avenue, Universal, Odeon and magazines in Manila and eventu- The campus is about four traffic. My wife can. After a few Galaxy theaters of our youth. I ally the publication of the Asian times bigger compared to its No longer the summer days, she suspected that I was felt like we were two old men Journal in San Diego, Cali- size during our time. Before, faking my inability to drive so travelling back in time. fornia. I wanted to inspire the we only had one main and two that she would be my driver. So students that they can follow my small buildings. Now, about five of 1964, but the winter of I finally hired a driver for eight Too early footsteps and even do much bet- to six stories concrete buildings dollars a day. I was told to pay ter, since we were all educated at surround the quadrangle. On one our lives in 2009 him 350 pesos a day (almost 7 It was only eight o’clock when the same public high school. side, there were four concrete U.S. dollars) since that is the we reached the vicinity of the Before we left, Louie brought posts standing. It was a project It was the peak of summer, when the rays of regular pay of an average worker school. We were one hour early out two bags of candies from the of a government official that was the sun should be scorching hot, yet heavy rain in the country. But I added an for our appointment. The school U.S. as (welcome stopped for lack of funds. We additional dollar because I felt principal might still be asleep. gift). I could tell that the princi- suspect that of the ten million poured every now and then, as if telling us that guilty. We went to the Shoe Mart Mall pal and the teachers were very pesos allocated for the project, it was no longer our summer of 1964, but the on San Lazaro in Tayuman to appreciative of the gesture. eight million went to the gov- winter of our lives in 2009. Dilemma have coffee and kill time. But After the meeting, the journal- ernment officials and only two it was still closed, so we pro- ism adviser showed us the room million were used for the build- San Diego, California even saw each other at baggage Here was the dilemma. I found ceeded to Dapitan Street, driving of the school’s organs, The ing. Hence only four posts were June 26, 2009 claim. out that a meal in McDonalds along Gov. Forbes Street, where Chronicler and Tambuli. Some built. Louie, the ultimate jetsetter, and Jollibee is about 135 pesos. we found a Jollibee outlet right of its computers were already “There is no way ten million was in Manila to do his com- I cannot reconcile the fact that a across the gate of the Univer- outdated. The adviser proudly It was as if the stars were (Continued on page 10) aligned to make possible my pany’s audit of its subsidiar- person needs to spend 300 pesos sity of Santo Tomas. At about recent reunion with some of my ies. He was among the top ten for lunch and dinner and only 8:30, we proceeded to Arellano 1964 classmates at the Arel- examinees in the Board Exams 350 pesos to support his fam- passing through the streets that lano High School in Sta. Cruz, for Pharmacy after he graduated ily, pay his rent, send his kids to reminded us of our youth. One Manila. We have a yahoogroup from college. After working in school and incur other expenses. of our other classmates, Chito on the Internet with members the Philippines for many years, Every taxi driver I asked always Polintan was supposed to join from all over the world. We post he migrated with his family told me that they work from 8 us. He was waiting for us at the messages every day. Despite the to the in the late in the morning to 12 midnight school when we arrived. great distances from one another 1980s and got a job as an audi- to earn at least 350 pesos a day! The meeting went well. We and the fact that many of us last tor with a big pharmaceutical That is why if one gives them were able to thresh out some saw each other during our gradu- company. Throughout the year, 50 or 100 pesos tip (only one issues and miscommunications ation 45 years ago in 1964, we, he goes to subsidiaries all over and two dollars), they feel like among some of the teachers. We now all septuagenarians, have the world. In some cases, Eva, jackpot winners. found out that everyone has the renewed the relationships that we his wife joins him and tours the When I told our driver, who same intention: the welfare and had when we were teenagers. local sights while Louie works. used to drive a taxi, that some education of the students. We When I mentioned that I would Whenever he goes to the Philip- drivers would refuse passen- asked them how we, the alumni, be going home to the Philippines pines, Eva comes with him so gers bound for remote areas, he could help our alma mater. last April, some of my classmates that she could visit her 80-year- replied: “Just tell the driver that Contrary to our impression, asked me to visit our old high old something mother residing you will add twenty pesos to the school has a lot of comput- school and see how we could be in their hometown in San Pablo, your fare, and he will surely take ers for use by the students. There of help. A classmate from Phila- Laguna. you to your destination!” was even a computer room, in delphia, Louie Villacorta, was Twenty pesos is just about 20 addition to the thirty computers also going home at the same time New Renaissance Hotel cents! at the library. They were donated and suggested that we meet with by Gilas Foundation, alumni our other classmates in Manila. Louie and Eva were staying at Seven thirty groups, and government of- the New Renaissance Hotel, a ficials. We saw no need to raise Same airline five-star hotel beside Greenbelt It was still early and the traf- funds for more computers. Park in the Ayala Center. We met fic was light on our way to the It turned out that Louie and at the hotel at about 7 a.m. of the Arellano High campus in Sta. Asian Journal his wife were on the same flight appointed date for the meeting Cruz, Manila. When we reached from Narita Airport in with the principal of Arellano Rizal Avenue, we lamented the I gave the school officials and to Manila as my wife and I. We High School. My wife and the fact that the Avenue that used students some copies of the latest Page 6 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 26 - July 2, 2009 Perspectives

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Popular string bean combination is as inevi- has – for years --been at work to be served with a bland one, a sweet ilipinos have a rich dish in the former is guinataang table as pork and beans. Corkscrew “revolutionize” Filipino cookbooks with sour, a salty with a sweet, a hipon (), as well as . snails are always cooked with pako variety of foods that with over 100 heart-healthy, modi- wet with a dry. Hence, a guisadong mongo will pair well with or or fresh ferns. Ubod is customarily reflects not only fied recipes. Book F tinapang bangus. sautéed with crabs, never made into This two-part feature article is what was native and fusion signing on . purposely written to market KCS’ Kare-Kare will go well with August 15, 2009 A much-desired delicacy is a crab cuisines, but also regional “Extravaganza III: Taste of Healthy kilawin of radish, or green ; that has just molted. Roasted on flavors. Like their culture, Regional Filipino Cuisine and the also with internal­ organs and adobo , Rizal, Cavite, Ba- coals, it is so delicious­ that accord- launching of its trail-blazing cook- with a radish sauce. Pork or chicken Filipino food is basically tangas, Laguna, and . They ing to one author, “You will slap book, provisionally titled, adobo must have a fish sinigang Filipino- settle mostly in the fertile lowlands your mother-in-law from joy!” of Malay origin that has Modified Dishes mate; paksiw na litson with tuyo, American Fusion: of Luzon, especially the coastal Bats are a delicacy in Bikol, most passed down through gen- & Culinary Style, on Saturday, putsero with plain fried fish, andar- region around Laguna Lake and especially in the town of Guinoba- August 15, 2009 at the plush Jacobs roz caldo or pospas with puto. erations melding with those Manila Bay, where foreign contact tan. These winged birds like to dip Center Celebration Center Hall, San Another peculiarity of this people is greatest. into the tuba being tapped by the of Chinese, Spanish and Diego. is they often associate their food The various groups have, more gatherer. Bikolanos skin and smoke American cuisines. This book glows because so many with sex, like the is always or less, the same social and cultural them into . Good for pulutan What is truly wonderful about all people contributed to bring it into Molo male and the clamshell female. To traditions and invariably share the or sahog for veggies. Other pulutan these is its great diversity and adapt- print; some of whom are staff and Quezon country folks, the tulya, bi­ same his­torical experience. But geo­ in­clude mayang pula and field rats ability. And they are consistently participants of the TCEF’s funded Quezon and Batangas are known valve, is called puking baboy (organ graphical factors, historical devel- caught during typhoon season. Ba- true in the Ilokandia country to the KCS’s three-year “Healthy Eating for , a spirit distilled from of a sow.) “In fact,” relates­ Ms. G. opments and local socio-economic ao drinkers rel­ished marinated and southernmost of the archipelago. Campaign Project,” targeting local tuba (coconut toddy). arrangements made the Tagalog deep-fried rats that taste just like Where did it all begin, where did it restaurants and grocery stores to Dishes common to the Ta­galogs communities somewhat different chicken. come from, and how did it develop? expand alternative healthy options from the other regional groups. include tinolang manok, bulanglang Filipino food has been a fusion to their customers. vegetable either with meat or bulig The Tagalogs are noted for their Bisan region cuisine for centuries. The local contrast of taste with the meal. (baby mudfish), adobo, guisadong cooks have the tendency to adapting Central Luzon Tagalogs Bulacan province, for example, is gulay, sinigang, and inadobo sa di- imported recipes to suit their tastes; law. But as the saying goes, “bawat The Bisayan region in central located in the -and-sugar lands Philippines comprises of several and kept improving them. The Ka- The Tagalog region encompasses pari, iba ang ugali,” and although of Central Luzon. Its cooking meth- provinces of Panay, Iloilo, Cebu, Sa- lusugan Community Services (KCS) Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Bataan, the spread is the same in every­ ods are slow, traditional and very mar, , Negros, and Bohol. The assorted as it has wide ingredient house, the dishes all taste different. Meat and combination meat and sugar-producing Negros and Iloilo resources. River fish are boiled with are well known for its innovative citrus or in palm wine, then flamed. vegetable dishes are of Spanish or Chinese origin and the same dishes and delicacies. Mudfish are fermented or packed These people are blessed with in banana stalks and buried in live ones found all over the Philippines - bola-bola, estofado, , abundant fish, crabs, shells, and coals. Eels are simmered in coconut seaweeds, especially the coastal cream, salt-water fish in vinegar and , putsero, asado, relleno, , , embutido, adobo, towns. They like to eat fish raw as in ginger. . Steamed, grilled and paksiw They prepare seafood like and pansit. The Tagalogs tend to pair the na catfish (alimusan) are popular shellfish, sautéed with guava and dishes. So is “angel’s wings” (di- flavored with ginger broth. Consid- right dishes together for a meal whether at home or in restaurants. wal), the most sought-after shell- ering animal-raising as their main Riding on the “Bikol Express” fish. Dried and salted seafood (i.e., KCS’ Healthy Eating Campaign’s Advocates (Pressy, Angie & Yule) dem- industry, Bulakenos specialize on The Cavitenos called this terno- terno -- meaning­ a tangy dish must , tuyo, pusit, and hipon) are onstrating the preparation of favorite Filipino dishes. meat dishes. Cordero-Fernando, “peasants of plentiful. Quezon shout out this Rabelaisian As one may expect, Bisayan problem.” tion?” “Why no Ma’am,” said tag in the streets.” the pilot, “what is it?” The little As in other regions, south­ern My wife smiled, “When you fly Tagalogs have their own delicacies other airlines, I don’t have this old lady said, “Did we land or that include snails, rare mushroom, At Large... problem either.” were we shot down?” pako (wild fern), , sinigang • As the plane landed and was • After a real crusher of a land- tulingan, eels, pugo, and palundag coming to a stop at Ronald Rea- ing in Phoenix, the flight atten- (“jumping”) tinikan. by Miles Beauchamp gan Airport, a lone voice came dant came on with, “Ladies and Kakanin (snack) includes puto, over the loudspeaker: “Whoa, gentlemen, please remain in your kutsinta, , pasingaw, su- big fella. WHOA!” seats until Capt. Crash and the man, butsi, , , , cbamporado, , , Read Miles Beauchamp’s previous articles by visiting our web- • While cruising at 40,000 feet, crew have brought the aircraft site at www.asianjournalusa.com tikoy, , leche flan, ube, the airplane shuddered and Mr. to a screeching halt against the and, of course, local halo-halo. gate. And, once the tire smoke Benson looked out the window. Chicken Curry “Good grief!” he screamed, has cleared and the warning Bikol Region Wait ‘till you hear this one “One of the engines just blew bells are silenced, we’ll open cuisine tends to be salty and simple. up!” Other passengers left the door and you can pick your The typhoon-infested Bikol region The fish are broiled over live coals There isn’t any money here, but there may be a chuckle or two their seats and came running way through the wreckage to the consist of six provinces along the or boiled in well-seasoned vinegar, a southeastern peninsula of Luzon, over. Suddenly the aircraft was terminal.” technique called pinamarban. ith the economy your life for goodness whose people are most noted for Vegetables play a big part in the rocked by a second blast as yet eating highly spiced dishes cooked being what it is sakes! And yes, they’re Women and men Bisayan cuisine. The green langka, another engine exploded on the in gatà or twice and for example is used quite a bit in Wand all, I thought clean enough for your aun- other side. The passengers were even thrice a day. They are fond of several dishes, such as laswa, the I would pitch in and do just tie. in a panic now, and even the • If Laurie, Linda, Elizabeth hot peppers. counterparts of the Tagalog bulang- stewardesses couldn’t maintain and Barbara go out for lunch, A delicious dish is pinangat (e.g., lang and Ilokano dinendeng. Veggie a bit to bring some laughter lobster, crab and meat) wrapped or Up, up and away order. they will call each other Laurie, dishes depend heavily on , to the planet. So here are Just then, standing tall and smil- Linda, Elizabeth and Barbara. If unwrapped with gabi leaves and dried fish or talangka for flavoring. a group of public domain stems, coddled gently on thick coco- Bamboo shoots and saluyot, the • My wife, a flight attendant for ing confidently, the pilot strode Mark, Chris, Eric and Tom go nut milk and spiced with hot chilies. jokes to bring a smile to out, they will affectionately refer slippery leafy veggie, are a favorite a major airline, watched one day from the cockpit and assured Other recommended­ meals are in this island clusters. your lips. What are “public as a passenger overloaded with everyone that there was noth- to each other as Fat Boy, Godz- tinumtuman na bebe (fresh clams) Iloilo is known for its guinamos, domain” jokes? They are bags tried to stuff his belong- ing to worry about. His words illa, Peanut-Head and Scrappy. and Kinunot na pating or pagui fermented shrimps that came in jokes without copyright or ings in the overhead bin of the and his demeanor made most When the bill arrives, Mark, (shark or stingray meat), braised different textures and colors, whose of the passengers feel better, Chris, Eric and Tom will each in vinegar and coconut milk. In flavor and odor are much stronger ownership (in other words, plane. Finally, she informed him , malunggay are added to that he would have to check the and they sat down as the pilot throw in $10, even though it’s than the Pangasinan bagoongs. cheap enough for even me this dish. The sinamak, a special vinegar dip oversized luggage. calmly walked to the door of only for $32.50. None of them is a classic Bikolano dish to afford). Enjoy, laugh a the aircraft. There, he grabbed will have anything smaller and for their grilled food, is popular “When I fly other airlines,” he made of leaves cooked in throughout the Philippines. It’s usu- bit, and then get on with said irritably, “I don’t have this several packages from under the none will actually admit they coconut milk. But perhaps the best- ally bottled and filled with a variety seats and began handing them to want change back. When the known dish is the palatable gulay of hot chili and slices of langkawas the flight attendants. Each crew women get their bill, out come na lada, popularly known as “Bikol that give it a unique flavor. member attached the package to the pocket calculators. Express.” Chicken binacol is a popular ASIAN JOURNAL As in southern Tagalogs’ terno- The first Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California their backs. • A man has six items in his meat dish in the entire region. But bathroom: a toothbrush, shaving terno, food pairings in Bikol are An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most “Say,” spoke up an alert also traditional. An eggplant-and- (Continued on page 11) widely circulated Asian-Filipino newpaper! passenger, “Aren’t those para- cream, razor, a bar of soap, and In Pursuit of Excellence chutes?” a towel from the Marriott. The average number of items in the Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio The pilot said they were. • A man walks into a pet shop match box and says “Hello Mr. typical woman’s bathroom is Publisher & Editor Managing Editor The passenger went on, “But I and says to the owner. “Ok I Centipede, fancy going to the thought you said there was noth- 337. A man would not be able to want to buy a pet, but I don’t pub for a few drinks?” The centi- Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp ing to worry about?” identify most of these items. want a boring normal pet, no pede again says nothing. Start- Associate Publisher Associate Editor “There isn’t,” replied the pilot as • A woman will dress up to cats, or dogs or budgies I want ing to get suspicious the man a third engine exploded. “We’re go shopping, water the plants, something different.” The pet decides he will give it one more Ashley Silverio going to get help.” empty the garbage, answer the hour, and if the centipede doesn’t Assistant Editor shop owner informs him that he • An airline pilot wrote that on phone, read a book, and get the has a talking centipede. “Real- talk he will take it back to the this particular flight he had ham- mail. A man may put on shoes shop for a refund. Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) ly?” asks the man. “How much?” mered his ship into the runway for weddings and funerals The owner informs him that the An hour later the man opens Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) really hard. The airline had a the match box and says “Hello Soledad Bautista (1917-2009) talking centipede is $50. 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on exhibit in Elephant Odyssey and San Diego Zoo works to conserve will be visible to San Diego Zoo these species, including the Califor- San Diego Zoo trumpets fun and guests for the first time in 60 years. nia condor, a species that survived Mediterranean fruit fly The Zoo first began working with the Pleistocene when the mam- conservation in newly opened this species in 1982 when the U.S. moth and saber-toothed cat did not. Fish and Wildlife Service asked the However, the condor nearly became detected in Mira Mesa Mammoth-sized exhibit Zoo to join the California Condor extinct in our lifetime. Thanks to Recovery Program. Since the 1980s, conservation efforts, including those County Ag, Weights and Measures Traps Mated It was a celebrity affair as Mark elephants will meander a 2.5-acre all breeding efforts and the display in San Diego, this bird was brought Steines, co-host of Entertainment exhibit that includes a 137,000-gal- of the California condor have taken back from the brink of extinction. Fruit Fly, Triggering Treatment The 100-acre San Diego Zoo Tonight, joined Mango, a Bactrian lon pool, gentle rolling hills, hidden place at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild County pest detection staff trapped a camel, in welcoming guests at a drinkers and feeders to entice forag- Animal Park. These efforts have is dedicated to the conservation leased to mate with the Medfly. Residents of endangered species and their mated Mediterranean fruit fly this week will not notice an increase in flies. Since ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday ing, and the half-acre Conrad Prebys led to the successful breeding and on the west side of Mira Mesa, officials unveiling the San Diego Zoo’s new Elephant Care Center. release of condors back into Califor- habitats. The organization focuses this destructive pest was first found in on conservation and research work announced today. California in 1975, every Medfly infesta- $45-million animal habitat, The “To see the same diversity of nia, Arizona and Mexico. “Homeowners and people moving Harry and Grace Steele Elephant animals when mammoths and California condors will benefit around the globe, educates millions tion in the state has been successfully of individuals a year about wildlife through the area should not remove fruits eradicated. Odyssey. saber-toothed cats roamed Southern from a vertical rocky structure and vegetables from the area because they “Today at the San Diego Zoo I California, you would need to travel for perching and sunning, while a and maintains accredited horticul- The Medfly is known to damage more tural, animal, library and photo may be infested,” said Agricultural Com- than 260 different fruits, vegetables and am honored to help open a brand the world,” said Rick Schwartz, El- marshy wetland with rocks, reeds missioner Robert Atkins. new exhibit and work with a variety ephant Odyssey ambassador for the and a stream that flows into a pond collections. The Zoo also manages plants. Damage occurs the 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo’s A mated female fruit fly can carry a when the female lays eggs inside the of cool animals,” said Steines. “I San Diego Zoo. “Elephant Odyssey will offer the jaguar the opportunity male’s sperm and is able to lay eggs when- am able to share this with my little offers fun, up-close animal encoun- to swim or climb a tree for a siesta. Wild Animal Park, which includes a fruit. The eggs hatch into maggots that tun- 900-acre native species reserve, and ever it wants throughout its lifetime. nel through the flesh of the fruit, making boys and I can tell you this unique ters with elephants and jaguars, rela- A species of elephant, lion, sloth, The discovery triggers treatments to experience has made me a hero in tives of those now-extinct animals.” tapir and capybara-many of them the San Diego Zoo’s Institute for it unfit for consumption. A crop loss value Conservation Research. The impor- eradicate the insect. Host plants, where the for commercial growers in San Diego their eyes.” For the first time, special viewing larger than their present-day living Medfly was found and adjacent proper- Steines will also host a VIP party at the elephant care center will pro- counterparts in Africa and South tant conservation and science work County could be as high as $280 million. of these entities is supported in part ties will be treated with Naturalyte which Residents can report suspicious flies to for celebrities and special guests vide guests with an insider’s view, America-flourished in Southern contains the active ingredient, Spinosad, a Friday evening as part of the lively seeing keepers and veterinarians California during the Pleistocene by The Foundation of the Zoologi- the CDFA PEST HOTLINE at 1-800-491- cal Society of San Diego. naturally-occurring extract from bacteria. 1899 or 619-698- opening celebration for the Zoo’s work alongside elephants using pro- epoch. Most of those species are ex- Intensive trapping by the County and the largest exhibit undertaken at one tected contact and a positive animal- tinct. Elephant Odyssey provides a B-roll includes: 1046. If your yard contains fruit trees Video of ribbon-cutting ceremony California Department of and you would like to have a fruit fly trap time. management style. The animals will chance to dialogue with Zoo guests Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be The 7.5-acre Elephant Odyssey have access to heaters, shelter and about extinction, the problems fac- for Elephant Odyssey. placed on your property, call Interview with Mark Steines, co- done in an 81-square-mile-radius, where the County’s Pest Detection Program at is home to more than 35 species shade during inclement weather, ing present-day animals, conserva- the fruit fly was found. This site of animals. The cornerstone of El- while some areas in the care center tion projects and how people can get host of Entertainment Tonight. 1-800-300-8727 (TRAP). For more infor- Interview Rick Schwartz, Elephant is outside the boundaries of the already mation on Mediterranean ephant Odyssey will be the elephant. include a floor with rubber coating involved. established Medfly quarantine in the El Instead of the Columbian mam- for medical care. Some of the animals that live in Odyssey ambassador for the San fruit fly, visit the CDFA Web site at Diego Zoo. Cajon/Spring Valley area. http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/pdep/treat- moth that wandered through San The California condor, a bird once Elephant Odyssey are endangered or Additionally, sterile flies are being re- Diego thousands of years ago, Asian on the brink of extinction, will be threatened with the same fate. The ment/medfly_treatment.html. 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Stores will open early at 7 a.m. on June 19 exclusively for customers who *AT&T products and services are have preordered. provided or offered by subsidiaries and CONSUMER PLANS affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T AT&T customers can choose from sever- brand and not by AT&T Inc. al monthly plans that start as low as $69.99 **Offering the most wireless phones that per month for voice and unlimited data (e-mail and Web browsing). All iPhone (Continued on page 10) June 26 - July 2, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 told them that she could not find years after having been admitted her friends. She then asked them in any status, and (3) he has not We will be in Manila for two Thousands if she could hitch a ride with been convicted of any aggravat- weeks in August. If your loved Phil - Am them back to San Diego. Being ed felony. Unlike in the case of ones are interested in consulting gentlemen, Abet and Winslo non-immigrants, an immigrant with us there, please tell them march vs ConAss readily agreed. need not prove exceptional and to contact our Manila office at (Continued from page 4) Law 101 At the border, the officer asked extremely unusual hardship to 522-1199 or 526-0326 to set an ficials, and Bangon Pilipinas led by by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. for their immigration papers. his spouse, parent, or child, who appointment. Tagalog po ang Jesus is Lord leader Brother Eddie Member, State Bar of California & Villanueva. Integrated Bar of the Philippines Winslo handed his U.S. passport is a citizen of the United States usapan kaya hindi sila dapat Business groups supported the and Abet his green card. Karina or an alien lawfully admitted for mag-alangan. Our Manila office rally, saying there is no need to Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- then brought out her birth certifi- permanent residence. Even if continuously handles consular amend the Charter since national urnalusa.com cate. Upon examining the docu- an alien can demonstrate all of processing of visas and all Phil- elections will be held next year. ment, the officer told them to go the above factors, this does not ippine cases. “There is no widespread clamor to to secondary inspection. That mean that an application will be Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. is amend the constitution, especially was when their troubles began. granted, only that he has dem- licensed to practice law in both now that we are less than a year Cancellation of removal The officers found that Karina’s onstrated prima facie eligibil- California and the Philippines. away from a presidential election,” One of the scariest experiences relief before the immigration birth certificate was fake. They ity. The immigration judge will He practices immigration law said a joint statement issued by five for an alien is to receive a Notice court. were interrogated for several balance positive factors vis-à-vis in San Diego and has continu- prominent business groups. to Appear from the Department Our hypothetical for this week hours. In the end, the officers No untoward incident was re- negative factors, including the ously been a trial and appellate ported but the police remained on of Homeland Security. The NTA involves Abet, a hard-working told Abet and Winslo that Karina respondent’s rehabilitation and attorney in the Philippines since is a piece of paper, usually two immigrant who migrated into high alert. More than 1,000 police- has signed a written confession remorse. This is why although 1989. He travels between San men, soldiers and members of the pages, which starts the removal the U.S. from the Philippines implicating them. Abet was Abet can challenge the NTA and Diego and Manila. His office (formerly called deportation) Presidential Security Group guarded in 1995. Abet was eligible to given an NTA which contained a later on apply for Cancellation of address is located at 16486 Malacanang, while thousands more case against the alien. Although apply for citizenship since 2000 charge for alien smuggling. Removal, his actuation may have Bernardo Center Drive, Suite policemen were deployed to secure it is basically a charge sheet as it but he dilly-dallied. He wrongly Under the circumstances, Abet a negative impact on the judge’s 228, San Diego, CA 92128. He other areas in Metro Manila. outlines the alleged grounds for thought that there was no imme- has two choices. One is to chal- impression about his remorse. also holds office in National City National Capital Region Police the alien’s removal, it is termed a diate need for that. After all, he lenge the NTA and to maintain While this article deals with inside the S&S Travel Agency at Office chief Chief Supt. Roberto Notice to Appear because it also could do everything he needed his innocence. The government Cancellation of Removal, it has 2409 E. Plaza Blvd. Please call Rosales said they were prepared for contains an order for the alien to with his green card. He could attorney will be forced to call any scenario and that the police is also highlighted some other (858)348-7475 & (619) 475- ready to defend Malacanang and appear before the immigration travel back and forth, especially witnesses to prove the charge. important points, such as the 3262 for your free consultation. judge. to Tijuana which he frequents Metro Manila from all threat groups. The risk here is that it will be wisdom of immediately applying We also encourage readers to The NCRPO monitored the rally As mentioned, the NTA with his older brother Winslo, Abet’s word against the offi- for citizenship, and to be care- write us questions about both outlines the factual allegations through CCTV cameras. At least himself already a U.S. citizen. cers’, plus there is that damning ful of the people we deal with. U.S. immigration and Philip- 1,500 policemen served as anti-riot against the respondent, depend- Sometime in 2005, in one of statement from Karina. Abet As our parents always reminded pine laws to be future topics in troops, complemented by 1,500 ing on his situation. For instance, their Tijuana trips, Abet and may take the other option. He us – do not talk to strangers, this column. Our email is rkara- soldiers. if the respondent is an alien, the Winslo met a nice lady named can admit to the charge and avail more so give them a ride into the [email protected]. & nbsp; NTA will say that he is not a Karina inside a bar along of the Cancellation of Removal. United States. Articles written in this column Similar protest rallies were also citizen or national of the United Revolution Road. She befriended Abet may also do both – chal- are not legal advice but are hy- held in City, Davao and States, and that he has no lawful them, introducing herself as a lenge the NTA and, if found Announcement : Consultation potheticals intended as general, Baguio but all these were peaceful, police said. authority to stay in the country. If nurse in a well-known clinic in removable, apply for Cancella- in Manila non-specific legal information. the respondent is an immigrant, San Diego. She spoke English tion of Removal. the NTA will allege the ground well and appeared knowledge- As a permanent resident, Abet why he is removable, such as able about her work, so Abet and may avail of Cancellation of Re- a criminal conviction or arrest. Winslo did not have any reason moval for permanent residents, During the initial hearing, the to doubt her. After a few hours, (previously known as 212(c) judge asks the respondent if he Abet and Winslo bade farewell, relief), if he proves that (1) he admits the allegations and if he telling Karina that they have to has been an alien lawfully ad- concedes removability. In many go back to San Diego. Karina mitted for permanent residence cases, the respondent admits the told them to wait while she looks for not less than five years, (2) charge and, in lieu of challenging around for her friends. A mo- he has resided in the United the allegations, applies for some ment later, Karina returned and States continuously for seven

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It was summer vacation and After the meeting, Louie, Chito there were no students at the and I agreed to have merienda library. But we could tell that the (snacks) at the Manila Hotel. It library is well-used. One of the was already 11:30 in the morn- librarians was sorting the books ing when we arrived there, so we donated by one of our more suc- decided to have lunch instead. cessful classmates. There were “Masarap ang kare-kare even Harry Potter books. Accord- dito (the kare-kare dish here is ing to the librarian, our classmate good),” Chito said. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and International Boxing Organization (IBO) sends books every year. Books Indeed it was good. We were light welterweight king Manny Pacquiao are replaced with new editions so full but Chito insisted that every five years. We were very we could not leave the famed rounds at the MGM Grand in weight champion Shane Mosley impressed and proud of him. We hotel without trying its puto Las Vegas, Nevada on November (12-round unanimous decision), remember him to be one of our bumbong. I told them that I had 14. all in defense of Cotto’s WBA poorest classmates. He and his enough, but they insisted that I Top Rank boss Bob Arum de- 147-lb crown. seven other siblings were raised take a bite. It was the best puto cided not to wait for the result of If he wins against the Caguas- by his widowed mother, who was bumbong that I have tried that Calvin Keen sings before GK delegates and attendees the postponed shootout between born Cotto, Pacquiao may next a food vendor at a public market. my bite turned out to be my full Mayweather and Juan Manuel face Mayweather in 2010 before After high school, he got a schol- one-third share. and implementing social and to serve rather than the power to Marquez after Mayweather the national elections in the arship at the Ateneo De Manila Louie volunteered to bring me environmental projects in slums rule.” suffered an injury in the carti- Philippines where he will run for University, went to Harvard and to Shoe Mart in Bicutan where I and impoverished communities Yet the announcement for 2024 lage prompting the Golden Boy a legislative post representing his became a very successful finan- was supposed to meet a friend. throughout the world. Through leadership had the spirit of a call Promotion to reset the 12-round district in Mindanao set on May cial executive and businessman. Although he only had to go back such efforts, the organization to arms rather than a passing of fight in September in time for 11. The principal claimed that to his hotel in Makati, it was hopes to empower the poor so the torch. Throughout the course Mayweather’s recovery. Cotto has a knockout average the salaries of the public school indeed a long drive for him to that they can break free from the of the summit, the emphasis was Had the fight pushed through of 77.14 percent against Pac- teachers are much higher than take me to Bicutan, which I re- cycle of destitution. not on individual personalities or on July 18 as originally sched- quiao’s 68.52 percent. those of their private school ally appreciated. While crossing Since their founding, the group accomplishments, but on team- uled, Pacquiao, 30, would have counterparts. So the public Taft Avenue along EDSA, heavy has experienced rapid growth work and collaboration. faced the winner, it was learned. school students have the resourc- rain poured. There was a flash- throughout the Philippines and The partnership between Melo- Pacquiao had earlier announced es to be as good as those in the flood and for a while, we were abroad by working in collabora- to and Oquinena began 24 years he would fight the unbeaten private schools, if not better. But worried. But that was part of our tion with thousands of volun- ago when Meloto gave a speech AT&T now offer- Mayweather on October 17. we all know that private school- unique experience during our teers, government officials, and on behalf of Couples for Christ To avoid traffic, Arum, 77, ing is still the way to go, if only brief stay in the Philippines. renowned institutions such as at a youth conference in the ing iPhone 3GS summoned the 28-year-old one can afford it. One problem is It was the peak of summer, MIT and Harvard. Philippines. Meloto was imme- Cotto, a Puerto Rican who stands (Continued from page 8) still the corruption in the govern- when the rays of the sun should 39-year-old Oquinena accepted diately struck by then 16-year- an inch taller than the Filipino work in the most countries. ment. While the library gets new be scorching hot, yet heavy rain the leadership for 2024 silently. old Oquinena’s integrity and wrecker. books every year, many of the poured every now and then, as But the day before as he ad- dedication to Christian values. About AT&T Cotto is fresh from a 12-round books sent to it are not relevant if telling us that it was no longer dressed all the GK delegates and Over the years, this initial meet- split decision win over unher- to the needs of the students. I our summer of 1964, but the volunteers present, Oquinena ing flourished into a professional AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier alded Joshua Clottey to retain suspect that this is because the winter of our lives in 2009. - AJ emphasized that multigen- relationship as both spearheaded communications holding company. Its his WBO diadem at the Madison subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operat- books chosen by government of- erational efforts and interfaith the GK movement. Square Garden in New York on ing companies – are the providers of collaborations were at the heart With the announcement, June 13. AT&T services in the United States and of GK. the GK Global Summit 2009 Cotto dropped Clottey (35-3, around the world. With a powerful array “The GK way is engaging in Boston ended on a note of of network resources that includes the 20 KO’s) with a left hook in the without judging, embracing energy and anticipation. Stand- nation’s fastest 3G network, AT&T is a first round but failed to put away without excluding,” he said. ing before the crowd, Meloto, leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high the 32-year-old challenger from “[2024] is a generational oppor- Oquinena, and the hosts of the speed Internet and voice services. AT&T Accra, Ghana. An accidental offers the best coverage worldwide, offer- tunity... We now have an oppor- GK Global Summit 2010 in headbutt inflicted an ugly gash in ing the most wireless phones that work in tunity to be part of rebuilding the bid adieu and wished Cotto’s left eye and referre Ar- the most countries. It also offers advanced future.” all present good health until the TV services under the AT&T U-verseSM thur Mercante Jr. nearly stopped 59-year-old Meloto also had coming year. and AT&T | DIRECTVSM brands. The the fight. company’s suite of IP-based business com- It was Cotto’s first defense munications services is one of the most ad- of the title he secured on Feb. vanced in the world. In domestic markets, 21, this year by knocking out AT&T’s Yellow Pages and YELLOW- SC buries oil depot case Michael Jennings in five rounds PAGES.COM organizations are known for also in the same arena. their leadership in directory publishing and PHILIPPINE NEWS SER- portions of Pandacan and Sta. advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again VICE -- THE Supreme Court Ana districts from industrial to Cotto is a former World Boxing ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications yesterday “buried” the Pandacan commercial, and directed the Association (WBA) welter- industry on FORTUNE® magazine’s list oil depot case for goo d after it oil firms to stop operating their weight champion since Decem- of the World’s Most Admired Companies. denied with finality the second businesses there. ber 2, 2006 when he captured Additional information about AT&T Inc. motion for reconsideration of the the vacant title via 5th round and the products and services provided by Big 3 oil players. This means that Chevron Phil- ippines, Inc., Petron Corp. and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp.

should relocate their depots from Pandacan. The High Court stressed that it already exhausted all means to resolve the basic issues in its Feb. 13, 2008 ruling. It noted that the arguments of the oil firms were a mere rehash of their first motion for recon- sideration. The SC denied the first peti- tion filed by Chevron, Petron and Shell and the Department of Energy. The High Court also reiter- ated its March 7, 2007 ruling directing the Manila mayor to enforce Ordinance No. 8027, or the removal of the Pandacan oil terminals. The ordinance reclassified June 26 - July 2, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 interviewed separately and usu- an extensive investigation. A of the country. ally videotaped. The questions are finding of marriage fraud bars the Regional Filipino Iloilo is well known for its two very personal such as health of approval of subsequent immi- cuisine with Chinese-influenced soups – Bachoy Legal Brief the other spouse, hobbies, friends, grant visa petition. For example, (pork broth with noodles) and Pan- scars, birth marks, sleeping habits, if after the adjustment applica- surprises cit Molo (a soup of pork dumplings banking habits, eating habits, and tion is denied based on marriage in chicken broth). The former is by Atty. Susan V. Perez other day-to-day activities. The fraud, the foreign national gets (Continued from page 6) made up of pork parts with thin adjudicator will test how well divorced and remarried another chicken with ubod (pith of the miki noodles immersed in a rich U.S. citizen. Even if the second ) and kadios (black-eyed broth. The latter is the lighter soup, Read Atty. Susan Perez’s previous articles by the parties know each other and bean) is distinctly Panay-Negros composed of chicken broth with visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com why they got married in the first marriage is bona fide or true, the dish. In Metro Manila, the chicken is balls of ground pork mixed in with place. The adjudicator should not foreign national would generally called “Chicken Bacolod.” spices and flavoring. be concerned about the viability be ineligible to get a green card It differs from other chicken “Like Bachoy,” observes Michae- of the marriage. The adjudicator based on that second marriage. cooked in the same way (barbecued) la Finex, “the is a con- is not supposed to ask inappropri- The foreign national will also be in the color of yellow-orange from venient food, available and ready to Thorny issues marriage ate questions and the attorney can ineligible to get an immigrant achuete oil brushed on the chicken eat. The pork balls are sold pack- object to these questions. visa based on employment. pieces and a whiff of lemongrass as aged and last longer because they What happens when the inter- Worse, he or she can be deported. one takes a bite. Restaurants serve are almost dry.” Another noodle of adjustment cases view goes wrong? Several things Because of the harsh consequence by the stick with recent invention is pancit Efuven, William Shakespeare once said understand the language. If they can happen. First, the adjudica- of a marriage fraud finding, it is pieces of the parts – leg, thigh, and a tasty, wider egg noodle that is “The courses of true love never don’t, the lawyer should arrange tor can declare the interview as imperative that the foreign na- breast -- taken with rice and achara. widely used for pancit guisado. did run smooth”. In marriage for an interpreter. While lawyers concluded and send the parties tional contest the finding and win is one of Negros Because Visayas is the Philip- adjustment cases, couples could are allowed to be present during the case on appeal. inventions. It is known as fresh pines’ main producer of sugar, the notice of intent to deny the adjust- region is well known for its native face difficulties and potential the interview, they should not be ment application. Parties will We welcome your feedback. Lumpia elsewhere with variations utilized as the interpreter. The that have grown to large portions Filipino sweets, such as pinasugbu denials despite true love. As be given the chance to respond If you have any immigration from the original thin small size of (sweetened pineapples, turrones mentioned in my previous article role of the lawyer is to ensure to the notice and explain incon- questions, please feel welcome to the finger food it was meant to be. It (candies made with nuts), banana ” What’s Love Got To Do With that the clients’ legal rights are sistencies in their answers. The email me at AttySuPer@gmail. has a filling of coconut pith sautéed chips, and traditional cookies and It”, the fundamental test in deter- protected. case can also be referred to the com or call 619 819 -8648 to with shrimp, pork and in a biscuits, whose recipes may be mining whether the marriage is In cases involving suspected Fraud Detection and National arrange for a telephone consulta- soft wrapper. Chicken “inasal” is of Spanish origin, but adapted to bona fide is the intention of the sham marriage, the parties are Security Unit who will conduct tion. another popular dish in other parts (Continued on page 17) parties at the inception of mar- riage. There are numerous factors that can make it hard to prove that the marriage was bona fide or true. A couple may be forced to live separately due to employ- ment or economic reasons. While separate cohabitation cannot be the sole basis for denial, it can be relevant in determining the true nature of the marriage. When the parties have a big difference in age, they are more likely to be bombarded with questions by the adjudicating officer. In marriage cases, before the US Citizenship and Immigra- tion Services (USCIS) grants the foreign national a permanent green card, the couple is given an interview. When it’s time for this interview, it is necessary for the lawyers to prepare their clients especially in difficult marriage cases such as big age difference, couple living separately, etc. Good documentation is key to a successful interview. Documents have to be checked for consisten- cy and authenticity. It is a good practice to have a mock interview with the parties separately. After completing the separate interview, the lawyer should go over the discrepancies with the parties and try to find out why their answers are inconsistent. Inconsistencies on answers made by the parties are often the basis for denial. It is the attorney’s duty to make sure that the parties are able to communicate well in English and IMMIGRATION (619) 819-8648 Speak directly with an Attorney for FREE The Law Offi ces of SUSAN V. PEREZ offer the following services:

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She is a Certifi ed Public Accountant and pursuing Master’s of Law at the University of San Diego. Nagsasalita ng Tagalog asin Bicol. Walk-ins are welcome from 8:30 to 6:00, Monday thru Friday. San Diego Office: Manila Office: 625 Broadway, Suite 1015 Suite 2502-A East Tower San Diego CA 92101 Philippine Stock Exchange Centre Tel. No. (619) 819-8648 Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Fax No. (619) 923-9555 Tel. Nos.: (632) 687-2565 / 687-9851 Email: [email protected] Fax No.: (632) 687-2565 Visit our website: www.law-usimmigration.com Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 26 - July 2, 2009 want to spread the virus so we day. Present are able to explain the numbers were Korean I have no more money - Imelda to you,” Tayag told a press brief- International ing in Malacañang. Cooperation PHILIPPINE NEWS The World Health Organiza- Agency Resi- SERVICE -- FOR- tion said that as of June 8, 73 dent Represen- MER First Lady Imelda countries have officially re- tative Kim In, Romualdez-Marcos said ported 25,288 cases of swine flu, Seo Dong Sung yesterday that she is now including 139 deaths. of the Korean having hard time raising Tayag said the strain of the International her P750,000 travel bond H1N1 virus here though “un- Cooperation before the Sandiganbayan predictable” is “evolving to be Agency, Mayor every time she travels a mild illness.” He said those Alipio Fernan- abroad for medical treat- Andrew’s School in Parañaque afflicted have fully recovered dez, Jr., Vice Mayor Belen ment. City. unlike dengue which had so far “It is painful that every Yesterday, the Department of Fernandez, resulted in 62 deaths since Janu- National Inte- time I have to leave for Health said 23 more people fell ary. medical treatment, I have ill, bringing the number of swine grated Fisheries He said the Department of Technology to20pay P750,000 travel flu cases to 77. Health also plans to “slow bond. I have no more Development down” by treating those with the Center interim money left,” said Mrs. Health Secretary Francisco H1N1 virus at home. Tayag said Marcos. Duque sail all were ‘mild’ cases. executive direc- the H1N1 virus among other tor and NFRDI Mrs. Marcos even Sen. Jamby Madrigal was types of influenza is just among Center chief showed a green passbook earlier urged to undergo tests the diseases the public should be Westly Rosario as a testament that she is for swine flu after she got ill last vigilant about during the rainy and Gina de even withdrawing money week. days. He said the public should Venecia. from the Philippine Vet- “We have the highest number also be wary of water-borne dis- Mayor Fer- erans Bank containing the because of our very good sur- eases, leptospirosis and dengue. nandez said Fish market in City pension of former Presi- Former First Lady Imelda veillance system. People do not construction dent Ferdinand Marcos as time frame is a retired soldier. it, because it is my proof that he 10 months. “Iniipon ko ito, ’di ko gina- was a soldier and a national hero De Venecia galaw ’yung pera sa pension and the most decorated Filipino $3-M seafood processing said the proj- ni Marcos. He received P4,500 in World War II. Pagkatapos ect will not as retired colonel of Philippine hanggang ngayon, hindi pa plant to rise in Dagupan only be ben- Army; P40,000 for having the naipalibing. This is an injustice. eficial to local highest award… the medal of Maawa naman po kayo,” said PHILIPPINE NEWS SER- by the South Korean govern- bangus farm- valor. And I have not touched Mrs. Marcos. VICE -- A $2.9-million seafood ment grant facilitated in 2006 by ers and give processing facility will rise former House Speaker Jose de employment to on the 1,700-square meter lot Venecia, Jr. people but also beside the Bureau of Fisheries Korean Ambassador to the upgrade the and Aquatic Resources-National Philippines Choi Joong-Kyung production and RP has most Fisheries Research Development and De Venecia led the ground trading of white Institute center in Bonuan Binloc breaking for the facility Wednes- shrimp tilapia here. and catfish. Dagupan City Festival number of swine flu The project will be funded PHILIPPINE NEWS SER- National Epidemiology Center VICE -- The Philippines has chief Dr. Eric Tayag said there the highest number of Influenza are now 77 H1N1 cases in the A(H1N1) cases among Southeast country including the three stu- Asian countries. dents of the Ateneo High School. Malacañang made this admis- So far, five schools have con- sion but said it only means that firmed cases of swine flu — De the Philippines also has the high- La Salle University, Ateneo de est surveillance and monitoring Manila University, Far Eastern of suspected cases and “most University-East Asia College, transparent” in its fi gures. College of St. Benilde, and St. June 26 - July 2, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Entertainment Annabelle prefers Yilmaz Richard still can’t tape for ‘Zorro’ PNS -- RICHARD Gutierrez Movies to Watch really wanted to be present at the over John Lloyd for Ruffa Flawless relaunch last Sunday by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. PNS -- RUFFA Gutierrez question. She filed for legal cus- but his high fever prevented him (Following are movies now showing or says her mom Annabelle Rama tody of their daughters precisely from going. When he felt better, soon to be shown in San Diego.) continues to be indifferent to because she no longer wants to he chose to attend the wake of her because of the rumor linking ask for Yilmaz’s consent each his personal assistant, Nomar her to John Lloyd Cruz. At one time the kids enroll in school or Pardo, and condole with the wife point, Annabelle told her to just when they travel abroad. and two sons Nomar left behind. As of this writing, it’s still not sure as to when he can retur n to the “Zorro” set in Bagac, Bataan and resume taping. “He really needs to tape new episodes for ‘Zorro’ but his doc- Summer Hours - The divergent paths of three forty-something tors say he still has to rest some siblings collide when their mother, heiress to her uncle’s exceptional more,” says his mom Annabelle 19th century art collection, dies suddenly. Left to come to terms with Rama. “Kaya ayun, nagpapagal- themselves and their differences, Adrienne (Juliette Binoche), a suc- ing muna siya nang husto sa cessful New York designer, Frederic (Charles Berling), an economist bahay.” and university professor in Paris, and Jérémie (Jérémie Renier), a But the other cast members dynamic businessman in China, confront the end of childhood, their of “Zorro” have resumed the shared memories, background and unique vision of the future. Written show’s taping last Saturday and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Olivier Assayas (Clean, Demon- even without Richard. They’ll lover). (Fully subtitled) www.ifcfilms.com/viewFilm.htm?filmId37 just focus on the scenes that do not involve him yet. Meantime, This film is Not Rated by the MPAA. Running time 99 minutes. “Zorro” gets more engrossing this week as the villain Ramon (TJ Trinidad) asks Lolita (Rhian Ramos) to marry him since he says he’s the only heir of the Pe- laez family. If Lolita would not consent, then he’d confiscate the John Lloyd Cruz and Ruffa Gutierrez property of her family that’s sup- posed to be mortgaged to him. Richard Gutierrez go back to her ex-husband Yil- “I’m the only one who’s sup- But Don Carlos (Leo Martinez) Departures - Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language maz Bektas in Istanbul. But she porting our daughters financially, says he’s not in favor of Lolita marrying Ramon as he’s more Film, Departures is a delightful journey into the heartland of as says that’s definitely out of the emotionally and spiritually, so concerned about his daughter’s well an astonishingly beautiful look at a sacred part of Japan’s cultural dapat ako lang talaga ang may personal happiness, so Ramon heritage. Daigo Kobayashi (Masahiro Motoki), a devoted cellist in legal rights sa kanila. Nilalagay drives them away from their an orchestra that has just been dissolved, is suddenly left without a ko nga sa ayos ang buhay nam- house. Lolita and her parents job. Daigo decides to move back to his old hometown with his wife ing mag-iina, kaya hindi totoong sleep on the streets. The women to look for work and start over. He answers a classified ad entitled may bago akong lovelife ka- of the night saw them and gave “Departures” thinking it is an advertisement for a travel agency only hit kanino. Yilmaz is supposed them food. to discover that the job is actually for a “Nokanshi” or “encoffineer,” to come here at the end of this Antonio (Richard) remains a funeral professional who prepares deceased bodies for burial and month. He said he’s willing to missing with Pepe (Buboy VIl- entry into the next life. While his wife and others despise the job, sign any papers needed for the lar), so his friends Bernardo Daigo takes a certain pride in his work and begins to perfect the art sake of our daughters.” (Antonio Aquitania) and Juana of “Nokanshi,” acting as a gentle gatekeeper between life and death, At “The Buzz”, she was asked: (Michelle Madrigal) were ar- between the departed and the family of the departed. The film follows what if Yilmaz would ask her rested on charges of hiding his profound and sometimes comical journey with death as he uncov- that they reconcile? “In the last a criminal. Someone tries to ers the wonder, joy and meaning of life and living. (Fully subtitled) two years, he asked me that more rape Juana in jail and Bernardo www.departures-themovie.com than 15 times na and each time, defends her. Her brother Agustin I had the same answer: no. We (Bodie Cruz) shows up and helps This film is Rated PG-13 by the MPAA. 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the work of the evil force. Wisely cieties rely more on the expertise considered, the fragility of life can of professionals, such as medical Lower Your lead us to the Lord of doctors, nurses, and other health life. providers. On the other hand, the Mediterranean culture perceives Balintataw Second Reading: 2 Corinthians Nets 8: 7-9, 13-15. Jesus redefi nes the illness and sickness as parts of hu- by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez differences between poverty and man existence over which human by Virginia H. Ferrer wealth, between those who have beings have no control. To affect Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- more and those who have less. In a healing the Mediterranean world Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Jesus the new wisdom becomes invokes a higher power, usually at www.asianjournalusa.com visible. The truly wise and rich the intervention of a Superior Be- are those who follow the example ing. Those who were able to heal of Jesus and help overcome evil the sick are perceived as having Freedom, not bondage; forces and poverty by sharing with been empowered by such Superior Natatandaan mo pa ba? (Part 2) Being. In touching the hem of the less fortunate their resources. Nakipagkilala ka sa akin kamay ay inabot transformation, not degradation Gospel: Mark 21-43. The story Jesus’ garments, the woman who of the woman with the hemorrhage had suffered hemorrhage for years kasabay pa ng iyong mga titig na malalapot Joke of the Week: The grouchy, as suffering of the innocent in is interwoven into the narrative professed such faith in God’s heal- napansin ko ang mga biloy sa pisngi mong malambot short-tempered doctor glared at contrast with the prosperity of the of the raising of Jairus’ daughter. ing power. The difference between ang mga tagpong ito tila ayaw ko nang matapos. the new patient. “Have you been wicked, life in opposition to death, This insertion is intended to drive the Western and Mediterranean to a doctor,” he asked, “before you and justice against oppression. To- home the message that our God is perspective on affecting cure or came to me?” “No sir,” replied the day’s passage takes up the peo- the Lord of life, and death that is healing explains the cynical at- At pangalan mo pa lamang ang siyang aking narinig meek patient. “I went to a phar- ple’s cause. Is God to blame for the work of the devil is overcome titude of some of today’s medical walang halong biro sadyang ako’y tunay na kinilig macist.” “That shows how much the people’s unfortunate experi- by faith in Jesus Christ. practitioners regarding the power sa aking mga tainga ito’y walang kasingtamis sense some people have,” the ence of tyranny, defeat, and death? Refl ections: One of the bases of of faith and prayers not only in marahil nga’y ‘to na ang sinasabi nilang pag-ibig doctor growled. “And what sort of For the Wisdom writer, death is an cure in Western societies is epide- the speedy recovery of patients, idiotic advice did he give you?” unwelcome intruder into the world miological or the analysis of how but also in healing their medical “He told me to come to see you.” and is identifi ed with the devil (the disease is spread and prevented. problems. Today’s Gospel passage Tinitigan mo ako at wala kang kakurap-kurap Scriptures: First Reading: Wis- serpent in the Book of Genesis). According to the modern medi- shows that in spite of the “profes- sa aking palagay ang isipan mo ay naglalakbay dom 1: 13-15, 2: 23-24. Earlier God “fashioned all things that cal concept, cure is possible when sional expertise” of doctors (in at sa sandaling yaon parang gusto ko nang mamatay Wisdom literature, like the Book they might have being” or life. the root cause of the disease is the case of the woman with the of Job, deals with the individual’s The God of life created man not to eradicated, controlled or prevented hemorrhage) and paid mourners ikaw na nga siguro ang Adonis kong hinihintay. dilemma towards such themes die but to have the abundance of from doing further injury to the (at Jairus’ house), faith works life. Unfortunately, there is death, sick. To affect a cure, Western so- miracles. (itutuloy) Today’s Gospel reveals the way ancient Mediterranean world community, but he also did give white as superior over brown or treats women and children. Wom- her the opportunity to experience a black complexion. One who is of en worshiped at the outer courts of new way of life, the risen life. 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Angeles Office located at 3435 do not qualify in the exception. know if you can dodge that in- Bautista obtained his law degree Wilshire Bl., Ste. 2700, Los You have to be an LPR residing admissibility or removal bullet from Western State University Angeles, CA 90010.] Immigration: in the U.S. before you turned and avoid denial of admission College of Law, Fullerton, CA 16 and there is a belief that you are a U.S. Citizen because of Deportation/Removal that situation, and then you can When can you falsely claim tion Inspectors will just waive avoid inadmissibility or depor- to be a U.S. Citizen and get them into the United States. tation. away with it? They do this in order to avoid the hassle of asking a relative or Ground for Relief to false Question: My fiancé falsely friend to bring their greencard claim to U.S. Citizenship in claimed to be a U.S. Citizen to Mexico so they could enter Removal? when he was 16 years old, will the U.S. without further delay. we have a problem adjusting Section 212 (a)(6)(C)(ii) of Legal Permanent Residents his status to Legal Permanent the Immigration and National- (LPR) can apply for Cancella- Resident (LPR) status? ity Act (INA) makes alien who tion of Removal under Section falsely claim to be a U.S. Citi- 240(A)(a) for certain Legal Answer: Unfortunately there zen inadmissible. And Section Permanent Residents if they is no waiver for this type of 237 (a)(3)(D) of the INA makes had been an LPR for 5 years, offense but Legal Permanent an alien falsely claiming to be a resided continuously for 7 years Residents can avail of an Ex- U.S. Citizen deportable. after having been lawfully ad- emption or Cancellation of Re- So if you are not a Legal mitted in the U.S. in any status moval only if they meet certain Permanent Resident (LPR) and and has not been convicted of requirements. A U.S. consulate make a false claim then you an aggravated felony. and an Immigration Judge treats are inadmissible. Inadmissible The 7 years continuous minority as lacking in mental means you are never going to residence can be satisfied if the capacity to make a false claim become an LPR. And if you are alien has been admitted under so that adjustment is still pos- an LPR you are deportable. You F1 or H1B and then became an sible.* can be placed in removal pro- LPR, all those physical pres- ceedings because you are only ence in the U.S. as student or What is false claim to U.S. an LPR and you falsely claimed non immigrant worker will be Citizenship? to be a U.S. Citizen. considered even if he/she is only 5 years LPR. When an alien whether non- What are grounds for reliefs immigrant or immigrant who to false claim to U.S. Citizen- Other considerations avoid- claims to be a U.S. Citizen ship? ing false claim. when they are not, has made a false claim to U.S. Citizenship In other words what are reliefs The U.S. Consulate in Ciudad specially when asked by an Im- to inadmissibility if you are a Juarez Mexico’s policy as of migration Inspector at a check nonimmigrant and what is your January 2007 is that if a child point or at the port of entry. relief to removal or deportation is age 15 or younger, the child What usually happens at an if you are an LPR and you are will not be considered to have Immigration check point is being deported? As indicated the mental capacity to have where an alien thought that earlier there are no waivers made the false claim and thus he/she could gain immediate to false claim but merely an will not be found inadmissible. entry into the U.S. or evades Exception and Cancellation of If the child is aged 16 or 17, arrest, deportation or removal Removal for certain LPR’s. the consulate will examine the by claiming to be a U.S. Citizen circumstances and the child’s when they are not. What is an Exception to mental capacity to decide if the Immigrants can also fall prey false claim to U.S. Citizen- child should be found inadmis- to this practice if they go to ship? sible. Any child 18 or older will Mexico and forgot their green- be deemed to have the mental card, they would instead claim The exception as authorized capacity to make a false claim. to be a U.S. Citizen at the port by Section 212 (a)(6)(C)(ii)(II) An Immigration Judge held of entry thinking the Immigra- and Section 237 (a)(3)(D)(ii) of

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Anong batas ang nagpapahin- PNS -- ANG ganda ng feed- expedite the immediate pas- prepaid load can be used for a tulot sa kanila na gagawin yan?” back, especially from his col- sage of House Bill 4315 or the limited time only, he became more He said that cases such as this leagues sa showbiz, ng privi- Anti-Camcorder Act which was furious. “Anong karapatan nila was the reason why he filed the lege speech na pinakawalan ni introduced by Buhay Party-list dun? Why should they own it? anti-trust law prohibiting cartels. Senator Bong Revilla sa Senado Rep. Irwin Tieng. My God! Bakit nila i-bu book na “Para ng sa ganon eh makulong denouncing what he said was “A According to Tieng, such video income nila ‘yun eh hindi naman yang mga ‘yan,” Enrile said. Doctor’s Perversity.” which can be easily accessed Sen. Bong did not mince will have a negative effect on- Quezon City Rep. Nanette words when he said na dapat 20teenagers and even children Castelo Daza Looking to invest or reside in the Philippines lang maparusahan to the highest who might grow up thinking that level ang lalaki behind it all. He it is perfectly all right for them of human rights for women. If Consider a Spanish style bungalow in Marikina mentioned his name: Dr. Hayden to take a video of their private there’s no law against photo and • Single Kho. sexual acts and encounters and video voyeurism, then we should Family Home Sen. Bong asked (not request- then post them on the internet. pass a law,” she said. in Malanday, ed, ha?) the Professional Regula- “In line with this, I call on But Cavite Rep. Elpidio Marikina tory Board (PRB) to revoke Dr. my colleagues to help speed up Barzaga said that it would be • 150 sq meters on Hayden’s license as a doctor. the passage of the bill which difficult for Halili to file charges a 360 sq m lot (24 Actually, marami ang nanini- will criminalize the recording since there is no adequate law on X 15) walang revoking Dr. Hayden’s li- of private act or acts and other voyeurism. • 4 beds/2 1/2 cense is a light parusa compared violations of the privacy of an “I will chec k if there is a case Senator Bong Revilla baths sa lifetime na agony, pagsisisi at individual,” Tieng said. on this matter. Parang wala • Master room pagka-pahiya na nilikha niya for Zambales Rep. Mitos Magsay- pa kasing exact law on this,” with walk-in closet his victims. say, who expressed support for Barzaga said in an interview. • Newly installed Naalaala tuloy namin nang ini- the bill, said it is better if Halili On the other hand, Quezon kung gaano talaga nila kamahal pre-painted long interview namin si and other women who were vic- Rep. Erin Tañada said that Kho ang isa’t isa. span roof and we asked her tungkol sa timized by Kho to file a case might have violated the Anti- “It’s worst than a porno,” sabi • Newly painted noo’y napapabalita pa lamang na against the actor. Wiretapping Law. ng isang entertainment editor exterior/carport/ fence sex video niya with Dr. Hayden. She condemned the circulation “If it may be proven that he who have seen video number 2. • Large garden with groto/fruit trees Bagama’t hiyang-hiya, inamin of the sex video which for her is caused the publication of the “Kawawang-kawawa si Ka- • 5 minutes to City hall/wet market/church niyang totoo ang balita. At nagsi- a reflection of the moral values video without the consent of the trina,” dagdag niya. • 15 minutes to Ateneo, 20 to UP, 30 to Cubao, 45 to Makati sisi nga raw siya. Humihingi rin of men and women today. other party, especially the record- Ewan kung alam ng perpetra- • Accessible to public transport walking distance to J P Rizal siya ng tawad sa publiko. “It’s disheartening and sad ing thereof, then he may have tor at ng kanyang co-horts na (national road) We asked her kung bakit kasi particularly for the women violated the anti-wiretapping kawalang-hiyaang maituturing • Fully owned, no lien/encumbrance, property tax current siya pumayag. Ang sagot niya, involved. I think it’s a violation law,” Tanada said. nang mga panahong iyon, baliw ang ginawa at ginagawa nila sa siya sa pag-ibig kay Dr. Hayden kawawang si Katr ina. California contact: Ferdie Gonzalez home: 909-464-1273 at naniniwala rin siya sa sinabi A senior actress told us na ilang Email: [email protected] nitong mahal siya. kaibigan niya sa advertising Manila contact: Ponching Gonzalez home: 288-8937 Obviously, at the time, the world ang nagbalita na may mga JPE fumes over vanishing load endorsement sanang gagawin si Cell: 0917-836-9727 video Katrina was referring to PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE Email: [email protected] was their supposed “dance act” Katrina which are now, hope- fully, on hold lang, dahil sa -- EVEN the Senate President is lang. Wala pa siyang kaide-ideya not spared from load theft. na may iba pang lalabas na video iskandalong kinasasangkutan ng Senate President Juan Ponce where they explicitly showed sexy star. Enrile blew his top when he dis- covered his diminishing cellphone load. “That is estafa, my goodness. That’s cheating — fraud against the customer.” A wake-up call – Enrile joined thousands of pre- paid phone users in complaining that their load “gradually disap- scandalized solons pears” even if they haven’t called PNS -- LAWMAKERS in an investigating body to hear or texted. the House of Representatives the case of the physician’s sex He intends to call concerned deplored the surfacing on the videos. officials of the National Telecom- internet of a sex video of con- munications Corp. to the Senate. Daza, who chairs the commit- “Gusto ko makausap sila dahil troversial Dr. Hayden Kho and tee on women and gender equal- duon sa karanasan ko. Kahapon ng actress Katrina Halili. ity, said Kho should prepare for umaga P600 (ang load ko). Kagabi Quezon City Rep. Nanette a very serious probe for abusing naging P500 na lang. So, P100 Castelo Daza vowed to give women or violating their rights. (ang nabawas), di ba?” he said. justice to the alleged victims of “He’d better be prepared with “Pero kaninang umaga naging Kho as she prepared to convene answers for I’ll recommend the P445 na lang. Wala namang gum- Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile

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