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PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle JulY 4, 2015 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor e hope that you enjoyed a Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Adjusting to Ban on long and relaxing Fourth of Publisher & Managing Editor July weekend! Summer is in Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Plastic Bags full swing and it sure has Associate Editors been unbearably warm and he City & County of Honolulu has joined the W Dennis Galolo growing list of municipalities in the U.S. and humid the past few weeks. Edwin Quinabo around the world in banning the use of plastic Fortunately, forecasters say cooler weather Contributing Editor bags which scientists say is a scourge on the en- is ahead. Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. T vironment. When carelessly-discarded, these Speaking of July, your shopping experience has been for- Creative Designer wind-driven bags can be seen everywhere on ever changed with a new City law prohibiting the use of plas- Junggoi Peralta Oahu—on streets, sidewalks, fences, bushes and trees, where tic bags. In our cover story, the Chronicle interviewed several Photography they are difficult to remove. For an island state like Hawaii, Filipino shoppers and businesses about their efforts to comply Tim Llena these single-use plastic bags are especially problematic since with this ban (see page 4 for “Plastic Bags No Longer Option Administrative Assistant they end up in landfills and take an extremely long time to for Oahu Shoppers”). If you purchased reusable cloth or other Shalimar Pagulayan biodegrade—about 1,000 years, some scientists say. Perhaps insulated bags, remember to wash and clean them regularly Columnists to prevent contamination, especially if you use them to hold Carlota Hufana Ader worst of all, they end up in the ocean, where they entangle Emil Guillermo marine life and are mistaken for food by fish, turtles and raw meats, fruits and vegetables. Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. birds. The rest break down into smaller pieces that pollute In other news, the rail project has been in the headlines Ron Menor J.P. Orias our oceans and the food chain. lately, particularly the negative impact the construction work Pacita Saludes A handful of shoppers were prepared well in advance for is having on businesses in Waipahu. The Honolulu Authority Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. the new law, which took effect on July 1st. Most found the For Rapid Transit (HART) is offering free social media work- Charlie Sonido, M.D. shops for businesses to help them weather the impacts of con- Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. new law inconvenient but they complied and even purchased Felino S. Tubera reusable cloth bags. And to many stores’ credit, they initially struction. If you know of or work for a business along the rail Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. offered customers steep discounts on reusable bags and line, I encourage you to attend this workshop set for Saturday, Contributing Writers thicker plastic bags allowed under the new law. July 11th at the Filipino Community Center. Please turn to Clement Bautista Realistically, it will take some time to adjust to life with- page 10 for more details on how to register for this event. Teresita Bernales, Ed.D out plastic bags, especially for an entire generation raised on Last month, a bill was introduced in Congress that would Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. receiving plastic bags at the point of purchase. The plastic award Filipino veterans of World War II with the Congres- Julia Crowley Linda Dela Cruz bags with their convenient handles are used for a myriad of sional Gold Medal for their service. The bipartisan measure Fiedes Doctor purposes, such as packing school lunches, picking up pet has the full support of Hawaii’s congressional delegation. Fil- Danny De Gracia, II, MA ipino veterans groups will lobby Congress in the coming Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand waste and lining trash cans. The adjustment period, some re- Amelia Jacang, M.D. searchers say, will take a minimum of 21 days—the amount months to approve the measure. Barring objections from se- Caroline Julian of time needed for most people to form a new habit. A paltry lect House and Senate members, supporters expect the bill to Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. three week period is well-worth it for the sake of a cleaner, receive approval by late 2015 or early 2016. Deborah T. Manog safer environment. Hawaii has a strong tradition of caring for Lastly, we have on page 9 a news feature by Dr. Raymund Maita Milallos the ‘aina and the new law is quite fitting for a state that prides Liongson on the recent Rizal Youth Leadership Institute. The Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. Seneca Moraleda-Puguan itself on a healthy and happy population. event brought together many young Filipinos who learned Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. We have no doubt that Oahu residents can make do with- valuable leadership and life skills, along with a greater under- Jay Valdez, Psy.D. out plastic bags. Think of it as a small sacrifice that delivers standing of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero, and Glenn Wakai Amado Yoro big environmental benefits. Kudos to our beautiful City and the values that he espoused. A big mahalo to the many volun- Philippine Correspondent residents who are willing to ditch the use of plastic bags. Our teers who made this event possible! Greg Garcia island home will be much better off without them. That’s all for now. Please take some time to read the rest Big Island Distributor of this issue. As always, we are grateful for your continued Grace Larson support. If you would like to share a story idea, suggestion Ditas Udani A Case For the Philippines’ or concern, please email it to our staff at: filipinochroni- Maui Distributor Cecile Piros [email protected]. National Women’s Soccer Molokai Distributor Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! Maria Watanabe Team Advertising/Marketing Director Chona A. Montesines-Sonido eam USA’s 5-2 victory over Japan in the 2015 Account Executives Women’s World Cup of Soccer was seen by vast 2 win against Côte d’Ivoire of Africa. Carlota Hufana Ader numbers of people across the globe. Even Fil- In case you’re wondering, the Philippines does in fact J.P. 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The Asian newcomers even managed to log a 3- (continued on page 3) JournaliStS JulY 4, 2015 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle 3 CANDID PERSPECTIVES HED: Same-Sex Win a Personal Victory in abiding connection between the ruling were unlikely to pre- her spouse, Jill Togawa, in San My Family marriage and liberty is why vail, and that calls for constitu- Francisco, when civil unions Loving invalidated interracial tional amendments were were seen as the solution of the lasting change in this country, marriage bans under the Due "utopian arguments." He also day. Was it a wedding? It sure and that's pretty rare when that Process Clause." said that proposed statutes to looked like it to me. By Emil Guillermo happens." The other half of the argu- protect religion from its con- It was the height of the re- y c o u s i n Let's hope it lasts. ment was based on the equal flicts with gay marriage won't ally bigoted rhetoric about Pauline lives Obergefell challenged protection clause of the 14th work either, given the prece- same-sex marriage. with her wife Ohio's same-sex marriage ban Amendment. dent established by Kennedy's As a public service, I sug- and daughter and went to Maryland to get But it was the liberty argu- decision. gested that people go to a gay M in Honolulu. married. But when he returned ment that sealed the deal. In many ways, the plight of or lesbian wedding to under- I thought to his home state, Ohio still NYU Law professor Kenji Obergefell was not much dif- stand what it was all about. of her when I saw Jim Oberge- didn't honor his marriage. Yoshino called it one of the ferent from that of Asian Amer- In 2003, I wrote in the San fell, the lead plaintiff in the his- The Supreme Court fixed things that was really clever icans at the turn of the 20th Francisco Chronicle: "If you're toric case that made same-sex that by saying that the right to about the Kennedy opinion. century, when anti-miscegena- blessed to experience one, as I marriage legal in all 50 states. marry applies everywhere in "He could have gone on tion laws were bigoted re- was to attend my cousin He was riding high as the hon- the U.S. equality grounds, but he prima- sponses to prevent marriage to Pauline's, all you notice is the ored guest at the recent SFPride Justice Anthony Kennedy's rily rested on liberty grounds," whites. These laws forced love. And then you can see for parade. ruling on same-sex marriage said Yoshino to CNN's Ander- many Asian Americans to cross yourself how hateful, intolerant The celebratory weekend made reference to Loving v. son Cooper. "If you go on state lines to marry. It wasn't and discriminatory this mad- began early for Obergefell the Virginia--the 1967 ruling that equality grounds, you can ei- until 1967 that the Loving case ness over marriage really is." previous Friday when the lifted all bans on interracial ther level up or level down. made interracial marriage legal But Pauline wasn't done. Supreme Court delivered its marriage. It played a key part You can say we're not issuing in all 50 states. In 2004 in San Francisco, historic 5-4 decision. It was in his decision. marriage licenses to anyone, or Just as the old laws on race then-Mayor Gavin Newsom punctuated by a congratulatory "A first premise of the we're issuing them to everyone. and marriage wreaked havoc took a stand, and despite little call from President Obama. Court's relevant precedents is Once you say there's a funda- on the personal histories of my support from national political "Not only have you been a that the right to personal choice mental right, as Kennedy did in extended Filipino family, my groups--gay or straight--the great example for people," the regarding marriage is inherent his majority opinion, you can't cousin Pauline experienced the city allowed legal marriages to president said to Obergefell, in the concept of individual au- level down anymore." history of same-sex marriage take place. Pauline and Jill got "but you also brought about a tonomy," Kennedy said. "This Yoshino said challenges to firsthand. married again. In 2003, Pauline "married" (continued on page 5) EDITORIALS (from page 2, A CASE...) beat Malaysia 3-0 in their first match feat considering that the players trained but lost their next two against Myan- together for the tournament for less mar and Vietnam. than two weeks. While the results may not be as In 2013, the Philippine women’s desired, it’s at the very least a step in national team was ranked 83rd in the the right direction. For the Philip- world and made a big push to recruit pines’ women’s soccer program to more Filipino-Canadian and Filipino- continue growing, more government- American players. In 2014, the Philip- funded youth soccer programs for pines narrowly missed out on girls need to be established at the ele- qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian mentary grade school level and con- Cup, a bi-annual competition in tinue throughout junior high and high women’s soccer for the region. The school. One thing about soccer is that Philippines lost to Thailand by a single it doesn’t take much money to play— goal despite convincing wins over op- just a soccer ball, a grass field and two ponents Iran and Bangladesh. Later make shift goals. The sport has flour- that year, the team hired a new female ished in even the most impoverished coach, the first ever in team history, and communities where many youth spend shifted its focus to recruiting more much of their time honing their skills. Philippine collegiate soccer all-stars. The collective goal is for the The early results appear to be positive. Philippines to one day field a team in The Malditas’ most recent tourna- a future World Cup Tournament. So ment was the 2015 AFF Women’s why not the Philippines? With a little Championship held in May 1-10, 2015 luck, a lot of hard work and enough in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The government as well as private support, Philippines was among eight teams that the dream may just come true for the competed for the title. The Malditas Malditas and fans of Filipino soccer.
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“I remembered to bring my logo approved by the “It’s taken my grand- resuable bags with me so I Biodegradable Products Insti- mother a little longer to adjust can’t complain,” she says. “I tute. to not having any plastic bags. reminded my husband to al- Times Supermarket gave She loves the plastic bags for ways keep at least two of them Muraoka a thicker plastic bag other uses around the house,” in the car.” to carry the meat and fresh pro- Viloria says. The ban makes exceptions duce that she purchased. For for plastic bags used to pack her, the little inconvenience is Added Costs For Businesses loose items like meat, fish, well worth it. At Pacific Supermarket in fresh produce, prepared foods “I support the ban because Waipahu, which is frequented and bakery goods (from food it is better for the environ- by many Filipinos, manager trucks and restaurants), laun- ment,” she says. “Just remem- Phil Tran noticed that some dry, dry cleaning and even ber to clean your reusable bag customers were bringing their newspapers. after using it to prevent con- own shopping bags a few days The law also allows retail- tamination, especially if you before the new law took effect. Filipino shoppers at Pacific Supermarket in Waipahu pack their own ers and businesses to issue use it to carry meats.” The supermarket initially pro- groceries using recyclable cloth bags. three types of checkout bags— The transition has also vided unprepared shoppers compostable plastic bags, recy- been smooth for Waipahu resi- with a reusable bag. expensive.” bangan says she and her hus- clable paper bag and reusable dent Rachel Viloria. Her family “For now, we won’t charge At Kalihi Super Meats, band Al began stockpiling plas- bags made of cloth or a durable began preparing for new law them but we might start charg- employees began informing tic bags when they first heard material, including plastic that weeks ago and kept several ing for it later,” says Tran, who customers a month ago that about the ban. is at least 2.25 millimeters reusable bags in their cars. The notes that the new reusable bag plastic bags would no longer be “I tried to save them as thick. All approved plastic bags only one who misses the plastic that Pacific Supermarket of- provided. A cashier who iden- much as possible when we must carry the “compostable” bags is her grandmother. fered to customers costs 10 tified herself as Linelle says came home from shopping,” times more than the previous customers were for the most she says. “Now I have quite a plastic bags. part unhappy and grumbled bit. I like them because we also Tran expects his customers about how they would carry use it to line the small trash to eventually adjust to the new their purchases. cans in the house.” law. “I think it’s good for the Sabangan noticed that “I don’t think that it will be environment but not for our Times Supermarket in Waipahu a problem, but it will take time customers because they are so began informing customers for shoppers to get into the used to being given plastic about the plastic bag ban over habit of bringing their own bags,” she says. “I hope that we a month ago. The cashiers of- bags with them,” he says. don’t end up having fewer cus- fered her a reusable bag for a On July 1st, Jimmy’s Pro- tomers as a result.” $1.50 each but she declined. duce & Seafood Market cashier Foodland Supermarket will She already has several insu- Ella Isidro says the vast major- give customers a 5 cents credit lated bags that she will take ity of customers were either un- or three Hawaiian Airlines along when grocery shopping. aware of the new law or simply mileage awards for every “It will be like the old days forgot to bring a reusable bag. reusable bag they used. For in the Philippines when we “Only 1 or 2 of them shoppers who forget to bring used to bring our own bags to brought their own bags,” says reusable bags, Foodland’s the market in the provinces to Isidro, who has worked at courtesy clerks will offer to carry our goods,” she says. Jimmy’s for 10 years. “The help carry groceries to their Sabangan says she will owner decided to provide them cars—and still give the Hawai- miss the handy plastic bags but with free paper bags for the ian miles. will eventually get used to not first day. I don’t know how having them available. long we will keep doing that Customers’ Reaction “I may have to use news- because paper is much more Waipahu resident Rose Sa- (continued on page 5) JulY 4, 2015 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle 5 COVER STORY
(from page 4, PLASTIC ....) paper instead to line our trash where,” he told the media. life when dumped in the sea,” cans,” she says. Sen. Lagarda said in a media Makakilo resident Franco Behind the Times? statement. “This issue of pollu- Lagat was aware of the ban but Oahu is the last county in tion is further aggravated by did not know about the July 1st the state to ban plastic bags. natural hazards, which have be- effective date. He expects to Big Island and Kauai counties come unpredictable due to cli- buy a reusable bag from Wal- banned the use of plastic bags mate change.” mart, Kmart and other stores in 2011, with Maui following Muraoka remembers how that he frequently shops at. suit in 2013. plastic bags cluttered the streets Lagat says that he may end In 2007, San Francisco be- of Manila when she was a stu- up limiting the number of items came the first city in the U.S. dent at the University of the he purchases while shopping, to ban plastic bags and impose East. depending on the size of the a 10-cent fee on paper bags. “There was so much litter reusable bag he purchases. Just last year, Los Angeles be- from plastic bags on the streets “If I do forget to bring my take the bags for food and in- ally animals ingest the plastic came the largest city in the na- and in the Pasig River,” she reusable bag or the bag is not gest them. which has no food value,” he tion to ban plastic bags. says. “Plastic bags were often large enough, I might end up Mark Hixon, a marine bi- stated in written testimony. “It Even the Philippines’ cap- the cause of floods because buying more,” he says. “Over- ology professor at the Univer- has been long known that ital city of Manila banned plas- people threw them into the all, I think the new law is more sity of Hawaii-Manoa, was these toxic chemicals will tic bags in 2011 under the Total river and everywhere else in- eco-friendly and we would end among those who testified in eventually make their way up Plastic Bag Ban Act which was stead of the proper recepta- up seeing less litter on the support of Bill 38 CD2, which the food chain and end up in championed by Senator Loren cle.” streets.” specifically prohibits our diet.” Legarda, a dedicated environ- Waikiki resident Keinn biodegradable plastic bags Bill 38 CD2 was adopted mentalist. Violators face fines Pagulayan is “all-in” on the A Look Back from use. Hixon has personally by the Council in September ranging from P500 to P5,000, plastic bag ban. A frequent The ubiquitous plastic bag witnessed the widespread dis- 2014 and signed into law a few imprisonment from one to shopper at stores like Don has a relatively short history. It tribution of plastic waste in the weeks later by Mayor Kirk three months and revocation of Quijote, Foodland, Times, Pa- was invented in Sweden in ocean and its horribly negative Caldwell. At his press confer- business permits. cific Supermarket and Wal- 1962 and introduced in the effects on sea life. ence, the mayor recounted mo- As of last year, a reported mart, Pagulayan brings her U.S. in 1976. Many stores and “Plastic grocery bags are ments when plastic bags would 15 Manila municipalities have own reusable bag and is more retailers pushed for plastic be- among the worst of plastic de- entangle his arms while swim- complied with the ban, with than happy to buy additional cause it was cheaper and took bris,” Hixon said in written tes- ming in the waters off Ala Mandaluyong City being the bags if need be. up less space than paper bags. timony to the City Council. Moana Beach Park. latest. “It may be inconvenient Not long after their intro- “Larger pieces of plastic bag “The entire island is going “Plastic bags end up as lit- for some shoppers but in my duction in supermarket stores, are eaten by and choke sea tur- to be plastic free and I think ter as it makes its way to land- opinion, banning plastic bags environmental groups began tles, and smaller pieces are that's really important because fills, drainages and bodies of will go a long way towards raising concerns about plastic eaten by and cause starvation we’re surrounded by water and water, taking decades to de- helping to save Mother Na- bags’ detrimental effects. Like of sea birds. Other sea life, in- these bags are blowing every- compose and damaging marine ture,” Pagulayan says. most plastics, plastic bags are cluding seafood species, are made from oil and natural gas, also negatively affected.” which have significant envi- Fellow UH scientist and ronmental impacts during pro- astrophysicist Paul Coleman duction. Furthermore, its also testified in support of the lightweight makes plastic bags ban. He compared plastic ma- easy to fly out of garbage bins terials to a “great sponge” that and trucks, littering streets, en- carries harmful or toxic chem- tire communities and water- icals. ways. “Very few people realize According to the scientific that as a plastic bag deterio- community, plastic bags are a rates, it simply breaks down serious threat, particularly to into smaller and smaller marine life, which often mis- pieces of plastic and eventu-
CANDID PERSPECTIVES (from page 3, HED: SAME-SEX....) In 2008, when California decided the Obergefell case, it recognized the right to marry, was still early in the morning. Pauline and Jill married a third "I just felt a sense of time. peace," she told me from Hon- But then they moved to olulu when I called to congrat- Hawaii, where marriage was il- ulate her.. legal. Love wins. To my family, In 2010, Pauline and Jill it’s more than a hashtag. decided to become one of the plaintiffs to challenge Hawaii's emil Guillermo served on the editorial board of the Honolulu law. But that was derailed Advertiser. An award winning jour- when the legislature acted and nalist, he was the first Filipino to same-sex marriage was ulti- host a national news program when mately made legal in 2013. he hosted NPR’s “All Things Con- When the Supreme Court sidered.” He lives in Northern Cal- ifornia. 6 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle JulY 4, 2015 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS State Adds New Services to Assist Condo Owners he State Department of istration form. in court or in an administrative to users, except for a one hour Commerce and Com- “With more and more hearing. The evaluative medi- payment by all parties, is sub- Tmerce Affairs’ Real Hawaii residents buying and ators facilitate discussion be- sidized by funds from the Estate Commission (REC) has moving into condominiums tween the parties and assist in Condominium Education launched two new services to every year, we are taking steps the parties’ attempts to reach Trust Fund. The maximum help Hawaii condominium to make sure people who own, an agreement. Many of the amount per mediation is set at owners. live and manage condomini- practitioners of evaluative me- $3,000 unless the mediator de- The REC created a new ums have the information they diation are active attorneys termines the parties would email subscription list for unit need in a form that’s easier to and retired judges. benefit with additional media- owners and the public to pro- access.” Says Neil Fujitani, Evaluative mediation is tion time. Under this program, vide greater access and wider NEC’s supervising executive Hawaii condominium law, open to any condominium each party would be responsi- distribution to relevant educa- officer. Hawaii Revised Statutes, owner of a registered condo- ble for the first hour of media- tional materials. REC plans to Interested parties may Chapter 514B, of self-enforce- minium association. REC has tion, which is $375. send out materials such as a subscribe to the REC email ment by the condominium entered into agreements with “The evaluative approach quarterly condominium bul- list by visiting: owners. four providers of evaluative to mediation provides a medi- letin and information on cca.hawaii.gov/reb/sub- Evaluative mediation is a mediation: ator with enhanced tools to changes to the condominium scribe/. style of mediation that em- • The Mediation Center of help the parties reach a resolu- law, and other useful informa- Secondly, REC is promot- ploys trained mediators who the Pacific, Inc. tion,” says Fujitani. “Evalua- tion through this email list. ing the start of its evaluative possess subject matter expert- • Dispute Prevention and tive mediators may be chosen REC may also end out occa- mediation service as a means ise in condominium, construc- Resolution, Inc. for their skills as a mediator, as sional surveys to gather infor- of dispute resolution for con- tion or contract law and other • Crumpton Collaborative well as for their knowledge of mation on condominium dominium owners. The addi- areas. Mediators are familiar Solutions, LLC the relevant case law, and sub- interests and issues. tion of evaluative mediation with relevant case law and • Lou Chang, Esq., A Law ject matter expertise of the Currently, information is gives condominium owners a may make recommendations Corporation laws governing condominium provided only to the desig- stronger tool for resolving dis- regarding the strength of each All four providers have associations.” nated contact person listed on putes, while supporting the party’s position and the likeli- extensive experience in medi- To contact the REC, call the association’s biennial reg- underlying philosophy of the hood of either party prevailing ation and arbitration. The cost 586-2643.
ing and drowning. It is esti- State DOH Launches New Crisis mated that one suicide is com- treatment services coordina- mitted every two days in Prevention Hotline tor. “This reflects our re- Hawaii. Of the 75,000 calls re- o address suicide and a week, thanks to funding for newed focus on our ceived by the ACCESS Line other personal crises, two additional full-time equiv- program’s primary mission of last year, about 20 percent Tthe State Department alent positions. AMHD offi- providing crisis support to the were related to crisis interven- of Health’s Adult Mental cials also use call-in staff to community.” tion. Health Division (AMHD) ensure around the clock phone The Crisis Line is in addi- The number to the Crisis launched the new Crisis Line coverage. tion to the State’s ACCESS Line is 832-3100 for Oahu res- of Hawaii beginning July 1, “This new phone line is Line, which was launched in idents and 1-800-753-6879 for 2015. strictly dedicated to helping 2002 to provide phone coun- neighbor island residents. To The Crisis Line of Hawaii individuals who are facing seling and guidance for those tics, suicide is the most com- find out if you are eligible for is a “warm line” which is crises,” says Steven Balcom, seeking access to State-funded mon cause of fatal injuries government-sponsored mental staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days AMHD’s crisis/residential mental health services. among residents, outpacing health services, call 643- According to DOH statis- car crashes, homicide, poison- AMHD. Rail Gets $250 Million in Federal FY 2016 transportation appro- Subcommittee, called the Funds priations bill earlier this funding amount an “important onolulu’s $5.4 billion month, while the Senate bill step” and promised to do all he fixed rail project con- was reported from the Senate could to make sure the project Htinues to enjoy the Committee on Appropriations has the funding it needs to stay support of Hawaii’s congres- on June 25. on track. sional delegation, which suc- The new installment of Honolulu Mayor Kirk cessfully secured an additional $250 million for Fiscal Year Caldwell thanked members of $250 million in federal appro- 2016 would be part of the Hawaii’s congressional dele- priations for its construction. Honolulu rail project’s $1.55 gation for their support. Both the U.S. Senate and billion in federal New Starts “With the GET extension House of Representatives ap- funding. If approved, it will be and our congressional delega- propriations committees in- added to the $1.056 billion in tion’s commitment to fulfill- cluded the funding in both of New Starts funding committed ing the full funding grant their Fiscal Year 2016 Trans- or collected to date, for a total agreement, the rail project portation and Housing and of $1.306 billion. will have the funding it needs Urban Development Appro- U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, to complete the East Kapolei priations Bills. a member of the U.S. Senate to Ala Moana line,” Caldwell The U.S. House passed its Transportation Appropriations says. JulY 4, 2015 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle 7 LEGAL GUIDE Famous Cases Make Bad Law – Like Legalizing Same Sex Marriage Hodges, No. 14-556, USSC, which was intended to protect marriage . . . sufficient to trig- said in his dissent, “The fun- 06/26/2015, http://www.supre- former slaves by conferring ger constitutional protection.” damental right to marry does By Atty. Emmanuel mecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/1 upon them American citizen- Since Obergefell did not over- not include a right to make a Samonte Tipon 4-556_3204.pdf ). ship and prohibiting states rule Kerry v Din, how can this State change its definition of The majority opinion (5- from denying them the privi- contradiction on whether there marriage. . . Today, however, hat makes 4), penned by Justice Kennedy leges and immunities of citi- is a “liberty” interest in mar- the Court takes the extraordi- y o u legalizing same sex marriage zens or depriving them of life, riage be reconciled? nary step of ordering every a n g r y ? ” is anchored on the Fourteenth liberty, or property, become Just two years ago, on State to license and recognize asked my Amendment. He said: “The the basis for justifying same June 26, 2013, the same five- same-sex marriage.” “for h e a l t h Fourteenth Amendment re- sex marriage when neither sex justice majority led by Justice those who believe in a govern- “W c a r e quires a State to license a mar- nor marriage was in the mind Kennedy who penned Oberge- ment of laws, not of men, the provider riage between two people of of the framers of the Amend- fell, held in United States v. majority’s approach is deeply during my annual health and the same sex.” ment? Windsor, No. 12-307, USSC, disheartening. . . . Five wellness exam. “The Supreme The Fourteenth Amend- The majority further said 06/26/13, that “By history and lawyers have . . . enacted their Court decision upholding ment provides: “Section 1. All that “the Court has long held tradition the definition and own vision of marriage as a Obamacare subsidies,” I an- persons born or naturalized in the right to marry is protected regulation of marriage has matter of constitutional law.” swered. And “what makes you the United States, and subject by the Constitution” and that been treated as being within He accused the majority of very angry?” “The Supreme to the jurisdiction thereof, are “the right to marry is a funda- the authority and realm of the “Stealing this issue from the Court decision legalizing same citizens of the United States mental right inherent in the separate States.” For “when people”. He pointed out that sex marriage.” and of the State wherein they liberty of the person.” Really? the Constitution was adopted “The right it announces has no Every morning after reside. No State shall make or Eleven days earlier, on June the common understanding basis in the Constitution or checking the obituaries to be enforce any law which shall 15, 2015, the Supreme Court was that the domestic relations this Court’s precedent.” The sure I have not been reported abridge the privileges or im- rejected in Kerry v Din, a U.S. of husband and wife and par- majority relies “on its desire to as dead, I go to the website of munities of citizens of the citizen’s claim that she had a ent and child were matters re- remake society according to the Supreme Court of the United States; nor shall any “liberty interest in her mar- served to the States,” but the its own “new insight” into the United States (SCOTUS) to State deprive any person of riage” and a “liberty interest in Defense of Marriage Act “nature of injustice,” and “in- read the latest opinions. The life, liberty, or property, with- being reunited with one’s (DOMA) enacted by the U.S. validates the marriage laws of two worst decisions during out due process of law; nor spouse,” and should be enti- Congress which defined “mar- more than half the States and this term are: the opinions le- deny to any person within its tled to due process protections riage” and “spouse” as exclud- orders the transformation of a galizing same sex marriage jurisdiction the equal protec- against the denial of a visa to ing same-sex partners “rejects social institution that has and upholding Obamacare tion of the laws.” her husband. The Court in this long-established precept.” formed the basis of human so- subsidies. They are a bundle of Even with the aid of a Kerry said that Din’s claim So why did not the ciety for millennia.” He ex- misinterpretations and contra- high powered microscope, no that the denial of a visa to her majority in Obergefell defer to pressed serious concern about dictions. one will find the word “mar- husband “deprived her of lib- the states’ definition of mar- “allowing unelected federal In this article, we will talk riage” or “sex” in the Four- erty is equally absurd,” be- riage? Why did it take it upon judges to select which unenu- about the same sex marriage teenth Amendment. How can cause there is no “free-floating itself to usurp the states’ func- merated rights rank as ‘funda- decision (Obergefell v the Fourteenth Amendment and categorical interest in tion by prescribing its own mental’ – and to strike down definition of “marriage” and state laws on the basis of that HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS ordering all 50 states to follow determination.” “Just who do Rare ‘Corpse Plant’ Set to Bloom it? As Chief Justice Roberts (continued on page 11) at Foster Botanical Garden he world’s largest flowers, which resembles a methyl trisulfide (found in flower and one of the large loaf of French bread. limburger cheese), trimethy- Tsmelliest is expected The spadix is wrapped by a lamine (found in rotting fish), to bloom soon at Foster spathe, which looks like a and isovaleric acid (found in Botanical Garden. large petal and is green on the sweaty socks). The Titan Arum or Amor- outside and dark burgundy To keep track of the phophallus titanum is native red on the inside. progress of the Titan Arum to Indonesia, the Philippines The plant is pollinated by plant, please visit and “like” and other islands of the South carrion eating beetles and Foster Botanical Garden on Pacific. The flower of the flesh flies. In order to attract Facebook or visit Titan Arum is about 5’9” tall pollinators, Titan arum uses honolulu.gov/parks. but can grow to heights of several tricks to convincingly To get a close-up look at over 10 feet. It is also known mimic a rotting piece of meat. the Titan Arum, drop by Fos- as the “corpse plant” for its The flower’s deep red color ter Botanical Gardens, lo- distinctive aroma when in full and texture, along with the cated at 50 North Vineyard bloom. powerful scent contribute to Boulevard. The garden is The plant blooms sporad- the illusion. open from 9 am to 4 pm seven ically and flowers only for a Analyses of chemicals re- days a week. For more infor- few days. It consists of a fra- leased by the spadix shows mation, call 343-9181. grant spadix (spike) of small the fragrance includes di- 8 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle JulY 4, 2015 TRAVELOGUE Visiting China—the Middle Kingdom
By Jo Farina tiques accessorized with old bricks, stone gates and or- ur very own inner altar and outer altar. To nately-carved wooden bal- Eddie Flores, in better symbolize heaven and conies from old courtyard his capacity as earth, the northern part of the houses. Xintiandi proved so president of the temple is circular while the successful a model for urban Hawaii Chinese southern part is square, which redevelopment that it spawned O Chamber of reflect the ancient Chinese be- dozens of duplicates across the Commerce, ini- lief that heaven is round and country. In the evening, we en- tiated and organized a trade, earth is square. joyed a jaw-dropping Shanghai cultural and goodwill tour of Located in the northern Acrobatic Show. China. Our group consisted of part of the temple is the Altar The morning after the ac- 110 travelers, including the of Prayer for Good Harvests, robatic show, we experienced Narcissus Queen and her court. where the animals were sacri- Shanghai’s bullet train better We left Honolulu on June ficed and incensed burn to pray known as the Shanghai Tran- 2, 2015 on an 11-hour flight for a bountiful harvest, while in srapid which reaches a top Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing and were greeted by a welcom- the southern part ceremonies speed of 431 kmph (268 mph). ing committee upon arriving in were held at the Circular coach to Tianjin, a major port historical tour of the Middle The line is the first commer- Beijing. We started our explo- Mound Altar for worshipping city in northeastern China. Its Kingdom and ancient Chinese cially-operated high-speed ration by visiting Tiananmen the heavens. Additionally, in name means “the place where art dating from as far back as magnetic levitation line in the Square and the Forbidden City. the temple are the Hall of Ab- the emperor crossed the river.” 20 centuries B.C.E. We en- world and runs from Longyang As soon as we got off our tour stinence where emperors held The land where Tianjin is lo- joyed the gallery of various Road station in Pudong to bus, it began to rain. Conve- fasts before the ceremony, and cated today was created by sed- costumes worn by men and Pudong International Airport. niently, vendors popped out the Divine Music Hall, which imentation of various rivers women in the late 18th century. Next, we were taken to like mushrooms peddling um- is an imperial organization in entering the sea at Bohai Gulf, Surprisingly, we noticed some Suzhou, where we visited Pin- brellas, ponchos and cell phone charge of performances during including the Yellow River. Eu- similarities of costumes worn jiang Old Street along the selfie sticks. the ceremonies. ropean-style houses, municipal by our own men and women in Grand Canal and the Humble Many tourists were con- buildings and churches in Wu- the Cordilleras. Administrator Garden before vinced to buy these wares to The Great Wall dadao (Five Great Avenues), Later that day, we toured driving to Wuzhen—one of six protect them from the ele- After lunch, we enjoyed and the surrounding historic Yuyuan Garden in old Shang- famous ancient water towns ments, since the weather was the Hutong Cultural Tour via a districts are legacies of that pe- hai and took in the ambience of south of the Yangtze River. unpredictable. Tiananmen rickshaw or wheeled passenger riod. We visited the Tianjin a famous classical Chinese gar- Wuzhen is within the triangle Square is located at the center cart, which gave us a glimpse Italian style town, Ceramic den located in Anren Jie in the formed by three top tourist of Beijing City. There you can of old Beijing. The traditional House Museum and Jinyuan south district of Shanghai City. cities: Shanghai, Hangzhou visit the Tiananmen Tower, lifestyle has been well-pre- (Last Emperor’s mansion). We also visited a silk spinning and Suzhou. Monument to the People’s He- served in the oldest neighbor- Our tour guide squeezed in factory, where we were shown Despite Wuzhen’s com- roes, Great Hall of the People, hoods of the city—the a trip to Beijing Olympic Park live silkworms eating specific mercial atmosphere, the charm Chairman Mao Zedong Memo- Hutongs, which are mazes of where the 2008 Beijing mulberry leaves for them to and the elegance of this ancient rial Hall and see the national narrow alleyways and old tra- Olympic Games took place. At produce the most excellent silk water town were undeniable. flag raising ceremony. Visitors ditional courtyard houses. the centerpiece of this park is threads for use in the finest fab- An unexpected loveliness em- by the thousands visit the Many of these structures still the National Stadium which to- rics. We were ushered into a anates from this Southern Square each day, which is said survive today and are pleasant tals 2,195,838 square feet and shop within the facility where water town—from its stone to be the most important place to walk or bike and take pic- can hold 91,000 people. The we bought silk material like bridges and placid canals, its to visit in Beijing City. tures with old folks for a token stadium is shaped like a bird’s bedspreads, bedsheets and pil- faded wood buildings and ca- fee. nest, symbolizing a cradle of low cases which were packed sual life rhythms, to its inviting The Temple of Heaven Next was our excursion to life and mankind’s hope for the airtight for easy handling. storefronts and diverting The next morning, we vis- the Great Wall of China—the future. Later in the evening, we After a Shanghai dim sum quaintness. A few days in this ited the Temple of Heaven—a world’s longest wall and enjoyed a night cruise tour on dinner at the famous Old Green Venice-like resort provided the cultural museum and an impor- largest surviving piece of an- the Haihe River. Wave Restaurant, we strolled perfect end to our China expe- tant window through which we cient architecture. To have After breakfast the next along the Bund, viewing the rience as we wandered, ex- can learn about China’s history. climbed the wall is a great feat day, we were taken to Yangli- beautifully-decorated colonial plored and enjoyed the many Upon entering, a feeling of and not many can complete it. uqing Village which is famous buildings along the Huangpu delights. solemnity, holiness, respect and The Jiankou section of the for its UNESCO-listed River. At night, all buildings In summary, our trip to silence wells up in your mind. Great Wall, known for being Farmer's Painting Museum. (ancient or modern) are lit up China exceeded all expecta- Most people believe that look- steep and winding, enjoys the After lunch, we flew to Shang- in different colors, giving an tions. Traveling abroad allows ing at the beautiful sacrificial most frequent appearance on hai and checked into the Radis- ambience of progress and hap- you to experience first-hand altar will purify their souls and picture books and postcards. son Blu New World Hotel. piness. about other cultures. Traveling thoughts. The most famous section of the The following day, we ex- allows you to learn invaluable The five architecture Great Wall, Badaling, had been Shanghai and Beyond plored Xintiandi in Downtown lessons, grow into a more re- groups in the Temple are given visited by over 300 heads of On our first morning, we Shanghai. Designed by MIT sponsible and mature person respective features, while the state and VIPs from around the visited the Shanghai Museum, architect Ben Wood, Xintiandi and, create priceless memories. magnificent Hall of Prayer for world, the first of which was which is considered one of is a $200 million two-block And when returning home, you Good Harvests is the major Soviet statesman Klim China’s first world-class mod- “entertainment environment” bring a deeper, more balanced symbol. The temple is divided Voroshilov in 1957. ern museums. Eleven galleries stuffed with modern restau- perspective of the world we by two enclosed walls into the We were transferred via spread over four floors offer a rants, clubs, cafes and bou- live in. JulY 4, 2015 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle 9 NEWS FEATURE Rizal Youth Leadership Institute: A Leadership Seminar “By the Youth, For the Youth”
By Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D.
bout 50 youth Deputy Regional Com- from different mander of the Knights of public high Rizal in the United States, schools and gave a very enlightening talk A campuses of on “Rizalian Ideals: A the University Framework in Youth Leader- of Hawaii on Oahu gathered ship Development.” Col- for the Rizal Youth Leader- menares drew lessons from ship Institute (RYLI) on June the life and works of Rizal 27 at Leeward Community and cogently organized them College. The one-day youth as a framework for good seminar was organized by the leadership. Rizalian Youth Council of Dr. Mark Silliman, Di- Hawaii, in collaboration with rector of the Early College the UH-Leeward Philippine Program at Waipahu High Studies program and the School, talked on “Educa- Knights of Rizal. tion, Leadership and the Fu- cation and the University of “By the youth, for the ture.” Armed with graphs and Hawaii, where secondary youth” statistics, Silliman demon- school students have the op- “I enjoyed the activities strated the value of higher portunity to earn college very much,” wrote one par- education and its social and credits while in high school. ticipant in the evaluations, economic impacts. Organizing the students into taking note of the fun, fel- This year’s Rizal Youth this association was to ensure lowship and learning that Leadership Institute was continuing learning, collabo- was shared during the day. made possible with the sup- ration, youth development RYLI included different en- port of the following spon- and leadership training gaging activities that taught sors: The Aikea Movement among the students even be- the participants leadership and UNITE HERE Local 5 yond the academic calendar. skills like goal-setting, com- (Platinum); GeoPolicy De- 1. to promote among the munication, teamwork, net- velopment Group through youth the ideals, princi- working, problem solving, Tobi Solidum (Gold); Ed- ples and virtues of the history and heritage, inspired Council (or KAPARIZ) is a trust, and social responsibil- mund Aczon, Edilberto Agas, Philippine national hero, by a verse from Dr, Jose P. youth group affiliated with ity. Sr., Arnold Villafuerte, Ben Dr. Jose P. Rizal; Rizal's poem, "To The Fil- the Order of the Knights of This year’s RYLI is de- Sanchez & Cora Nelson (Sil- 2. to instill among the youth ipino Youth" -- “Hold high Rizal, a global, non-profit, scribed as “a youth leader- ver); and Serafin Col- the appreciation of the brow serene, O youth, not-partisan, civic organiza- ship seminar of the youth, by menares, Jr., Mario Palma, Philippine history, her- where now you stand.” tion founded in the Philip- the youth, and for the youth.” and Gerhart Walch (Bronze). itage, culture and arts; The Rizalian Youth Coun- pines on December 30, 1911 The activities were planned, 3. to develop leadership, cil-Hawaii has adopted the under Republic Act 646. civic mindedness and so- motto "Non Mihi Solum" -- prepared and facilitated by Rizalian Youth Council rAYmund ll. lionGson, members of the Rizalian The RYC was formed on cial responsibility among Not for Myself Alone. The or- ph.d. is an associate professor in Youth Council of Hawaii. January 29, 2015 at Waipahu the youth; and ganization is committed to the Philippine/Asian Studies at the Uni- In addition to the lively High School by Dr. Ray- 4. to create avenues for the promotion of human dignity, versity of Hawaii-Leeward and the expression and develop- self-respect, social responsi- Area Commander of the Knights of and spirited activities, ple- mund Liongson, Philippine Rizal for the Western USA (Hawaii). nary speakers were invited to Studies professor at UH-Lee- ment of youth creativity, bility and empowerment He is also the founding adviser of talk on certain topics. Philip- ward CC and Area Com- talents and skills. among its members. the Rizalian Youth Council of pine Consul General Gina mander of the Knights of The Rizalian Youth Hawaii. Jamoralin spoke on “Rizalian Rizal (Western USA- The charter officers of Vision: The Youth as the Hawaii). The youth group is the Rizalian Youth Council Hope of the Future.” In her also known in its Filipino were inducted to office on talk, she echoed the chal- name as Kabataang Pangarap February 6, 2015 by former lenge of the national hero, ni Rizal (KAPARIZ). The Philippine Supreme Court Dr. Jose Rizal, for the young charter members were stu- Chief Justice Hilario Davide, people to continue to strive dents in the Early College Jr. at the Max's Restaurant in for a better society and fu- Program, a joint educational Dillingham St., Honolulu. ture. program of the U.S. and Members of the organi- Dr. Serafin Colmenares, Hawaii Department of Edu- zation stand proud of their 10 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle JulY 4, 2015 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS
percent due to inaccessibility, the Mink Center for Business HART Offers Social Media Workshop dust, noise and other impacts. and Leadership to assist busi- o help Waipahu busi- platforms. The workshop will scheduled for Pearl City and HART also has a Business ness during construction. nesses better cope with be led by L.P. “Neenz” Aiea businesses on July 18, Alliance Program which part- For more information on Tthe impacts of the rail Faleafine, owner of Pono 2015 from 8:30 am to 10:30 ners with businesses along the the Business Alliance Pro- construction project, the Hon- Media. Attendees are encour- am at Aiea Elementary School route and is designed to help gram, call HART’s 24-Hour olulu Authority for Rapid Trans- aged to bring a wireless-ready Cafeteria. them through the construction Hotline at 566-2299. portation (HART) will hold a device such as a laptop, iPad To RSVP for the work- process via regular meetings, Affected business owners free social media and marketing or tablet. The session will also shops, send an email to: tailored briefings and one-on- and the public are also invited workshop on July 11, 2015 be shown on a large video [email protected] or one consultations. The program to share their concerns at the from 9 am to 11 am at the Fil- screen for those without de- call 768-6117. also provides key resources to West Oahu/ Farrington High- ipino Community Center. vices. Attendees will also re- Since construction work businesses in need of assistance. way Business & Community The workshop will offer ceive a complimentary began on Farrington Highway HART partners with the U.S. monthly meetings which are tips for businesses owners and one-hour social media and on- in Waipahu in 2014, businesses Small Business Administration- scheduled for the second managers on how to maximize line marketing consultation located along the rail line have Hawaii, Small Business Devel- Wednesday of each month at and market themselves online session from Pono Media. complained of a decrease in opment Center, Mayor's Office the Filipino Community Cen- using Facebook and Twitter A second workshop is customer flow by as much as 40 on Economic Development, and ter at 6:30 pm. PHILIPPINE NEWS Bets for PNP Chief Down to 2? by Cecille Suerte Felipe operations appeared to have 1982. Their classmates include Monday, July 6, 2015 lost the chance to land the top Criminal Investigation and ANILA, Philip- post. Detection Group chief Direc- pines - The race for Garbo is next in line in tor Benjamin Magalong, Na- Mthe next chief of the seniority but he would be re- tional Capital Regional Police Philippine National Police tiring on March 2, 2016 during Office (NCRPO) chief Direc- (PNP) is now down to two. the height of preparations for tor Carmelo Valmoria, Direc- in 2005, all held in the US. He Graft Law and Public Ac- President Aquino sepa- the presidential elections. tor Christopher Laxa, head of also completed an Interna- countability, workshop on ille- rately interviewed Deputy Di- The President reportedly the Directorate for Human Re- tional Strategic Intelligence gal drugs, leadership program rector General Danilo asked the contenders about source and Doctrine Develop- Course in Australia. and intelligence seminar. Constantino, the chief of di- their retirement apparently in ment (DHRDD), former Constantino has Police Marquez received numer- rectorial staff, and PNP opera- connection with the May 2016 Special Action Force (SAF) Executive Service Eligibility ous awards and commenda- tions chief Director Ricardo elections. chief Director Getulio and Napolcom eligibility and tions, including PNP Junior Marquez two weeks ago, Constantino will retire on Napeñas and former PNP held about 39 positions in Police Commissioned Officer sources revealed. July 2, 2016 or two days after spokesman Chief Superinten- about 35 years in the police in 1994 and 1995. The President has yet to the 16th Philippine president dent Agrimero Cruz Jr. service. During his stint as provin- appoint a full-time PNP chief is sworn in while Marquez Both Constantino and A native of Gapan, Nueva, cial police director of Nueva with only 11 days before the will bow out of the service on Marquez had training both in Ecija, Constantino is married Ecija, Marquez initiated ef- retirement of officer-in charge Aug. 28, 2016. the country and abroad. They to Chona Alano-Constantino. forts to ensure peaceful and Deputy Director General The President reportedly were also classmates in mas- They have three children. orderly elections. The Leonardo Espina. The PNP asked the two police officials ters in management at Philip- Constantino’s four-page province, which used to have has no permanent chief fol- to submit their respective writ- pine Christian University curriculum vitae did not men- bloody elections due to intense lowing the resignation of Di- ten reports on various issues, (PCU). tion any awards or citation political rivalry, made history rector General Alan Purisima, including what they think of A personal data sheet ob- from the police service. for having the most peaceful who was ordered dismissed the Mamasapano incident and tained by The STAR showed The STAR also obtained polls in late 2000. from the service over his in- the grumbling of senior offi- Constantino underwent an an eight-page copy of the per- Marquez has 148 medals volvement in a questionable cials in the PNP. Urban Patrol Tactics Course in sonal data sheet of Marquez, and awards, including four gun license courier deal. Constantino and Marquez 1991, General Federal Bureau which stated he held about 37 distinguished service medals, Sources said Deputy Di- were classmates at the Philip- of Investigation (FBI) Course positions in his about 35 years 12 PNP outstanding achieve- rector General Marcelo Garbo pine Military Academy in 2000 and Police Executive in the police service. ment medals, seven PNP spe- Jr. the PNP deputy chief for (PMA) “Sandigan” Class of Role in Combating Terrorism Marquez had training in cial service awards, four PNP Senior Crisis Management heroism medals, three bronze Course in the US, Senior cross medals, 16 merit medals Leadman Course, Workshop and four for good conduct. for Senior Police Officers of The PNP leadership cred- ASEANAPOL Member ited Marquez for the peaceful Countries, Police Intelligence and orderly visit of Pope Fran- Officers Senior Executive cis last January, the APEC Course, PNP officer Advanced meetings and the recent Course, PC Officers Basic ASEAN forum. Course, Basic Intelligence Sources said President Course for Constabulary and Aquino will announce his INP Officers, Managing Ef- choice for PNP chief soon – fectively the Human Dimen- either before Espina’s retire- sion of Strategic Organization ment on July 19 or before his Development, Counterfeit De- State of the Nation Address on tection Seminar, Lecture on July 27. (www.philstar.com) JulY 4, 2015 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS
NFA: Plasticizer Found in ‘Fake’ Rice Samples presidential assistant on food by Czeriza Valencia security and agricultural mod- Saturday, July 4, 2015 Pangilinan said the agency ernization,” she told reporters. decided to disclose the results ANILA, Philip- of the preliminary testing, al- Everything under control pines - A plasticizer though still inconclusive, as a Malacañang, for its part, Mcontaminant was matter of precaution and to en- assured the public yesterday found in samples of suspected sure the consuming public that the concerned government synthetic rice obtained from stays vigilant. agencies are working together Davao City, the National Food NFA administrator Renan to verify the alleged presence Authority (NFA) said yester- Dalisay said the initial micro- of synthetic rice in the local day. scopic test conducted on sam- market. Samples of cooked rice ob- ples from Davao established Presisential Communica- Suspected synthetic rice made with dibutyl phthalate is seen liquefied tained from a complainant in that it has starch content, same in a vial (right) after being exposed to acetone by NFA-Food Develop- tions Operations Office Secre- Davao City were sent last week as the NFA rice it was com- ment Center lab technicians. Left vial contains real rice, which doesn’t tary Herminio Coloma Jr. said liquefy in acetone. |eDD GuMban to the NFA-Food Development pared to. the departments of health, trade Center in Taguig City for pre- It still has to be determined Malaysia, Vietnam and the Grinio said she purchased and industry and agriculture – liminary laboratory testing, re- if the starch found in the rice is Philippines. cooked rice from Ciudad Es- specifically the NFA – are con- sults of which were cleared indeed rice or other grains such The cooked rice is said to peranza canteen in Cabantian, ducting a thorough investiga- yesterday. as corn and potatoes, ingredi- last up to three weeks without Davao City. tion on the presence of fake Food security chief Francis ents supposedly found in the spoiling. The canteen and its sup- rice. Pangilinan, who oversees the so-called fake rice, along with The NFA this week con- posed rice supplier, Eliza Coloma told anchor Rey state grains procurement resin. ducted a surprise inspection of Breta, denied selling synthetic Langit in his radio program agency, said the samples were Dalisay said the NFA has rice stores in Cartimar market rice, according to NFA “Kasangga mo ang Langit” found to contain dibutyl phtha- coordinated with the DOH and in Pasay City following the re- spokesman Angel Imperial Jr. over dwIZ that the government late (DBP), a plasticizer used the Food and Drug Administra- ported proliferation of syn- will not allow the health of the for the manufacture of cosmet- tion to analyze the starch con- thetic rice. DOJ probe public to be put in danger be- ics. tent of the sample and The NFA also asked the Meanwhile, Justice Secre- cause of the entry of foods that “There are still further tests determine the presence of public to be vigilant and imme- tary Leila de Lima bared yes- do not pass safety standards. needed to determine if there are heavy metals in it. diately report to the NFA hot- terday her department will resins so the test results are still Some of the samples line – 0906-4363133 – investigate the entry and sale of No fake rice in Bacolod inconclusive,” he said. would have to be sent overseas suspicious rice products in the alleged fake rice from China. The NFA office in Negros Citing a medical advisory as the Philippines does not market. De Lima said she received Occidental, on the other hand, from the Department of Health have the proper equipment for Dalisay, through a special a directive from President has so far not found any syn- (DOH), Pangilinan said DBP is conducting some of the suc- order dated June 29, has or- Aquino to look into the issue thetic or fake rice being sold in considered harmful if ingested ceeding tests. dered NFA inspectors nation- and determine how the report- the area. in large amounts. Synthetic rice, allegedly wide to conduct daily edly poisonous rice penetrated NFA officials and person- “There is no cause for manufactured in China, is be- inspection of rice stores. the local market and if there are nel conducted a thorough in- alarm as DBP, when taken in lieved to be made from pota- The NFA office in Davao people who could be held li- spection of rice retailers in small amounts, is not harmful. toes, sweet potatoes, even corn City received a complaint on able. Bacolod last Thursday, includ- As per DOH medical advisory, and resin. June 26 from Carmencita “I will constitute a task ing those at the Burgos Public for DBP to become harmful it Reports said fake rice has Grinio of Matina Aplaya, who force to investigate that and co- Market, Libertad Public Mar- needs to be ingested repeatedly found its way to Asian coun- said she bought rice that had a ordinate with Sec. Kiko ket and Downtown Central for months,” he said. tries such as India, Indonesia, styrofoam-like appearance. Pangilinan in his capacity as Market. (www.philstar.com)
LEGAL GUIDE (from page 7, FAMOUS ....) we think we are?” he ex- “Really?” Justice Scalia in- degree from the University of the claimed. “The legitimacy of toned, “Who ever thought that Philippines. He specializes in im- migration law and criminal de- this Court ultimately rests intimacy and spirituality fense. Office: 900 Fort Street, ‘upon the respect accorded to [whatever that means] were Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96813. its judgments.’” “That respect freedoms? And if intimacy is, Tel. (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: fil- flows from the perception – one would think Freedom of [email protected]. Websites: and reality – that we exercise Intimacy is abridged rather www.MilitaryandCriminalLaw.co humility and restraint in decid- m. He is from Laoag City and than expanded by marriage. Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. He served ing cases according to the Ask the nearest hippie.” as an Immigration Officer. He is Constitution and law.” Justice Scalia lamented that the co-author of “Immigration Law Roberts concluded. Supreme Court has “de- Service, 1st ed.,” an 8-volume Justice Scalia writing in scended from . . . disciplined practice guide for immigration of- dissent said: “The opinion is ficers and lawyers. This article is a legal reasoning . . to the mys- general overview of the subject couched in a style that is as tical aphorisms of the fortune matter discussed and is not in- pretentious as its content is cookie.” tended as legal advice. No war- egotistic.” He ridiculed the QuerY: Whether or not ranty is made by the writer or majority’s statement that “The you like the majority’s opin- publisher as to its completeness or correctness at the time of publica- nature of marriage is that, ion, do you respect it? tion. No attorney-client relation- through its enduring bond, two ship is established between the persons together can find other AttY. tipon has a Master of writer and readers relying upon freedoms, such as expression, Laws degree from Yale Law and/or acting pursuant to the con- intimacy, and spiritu¬ality." School and a Bachelor of Laws tents of this article.) 12 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle JulY 4, 2015 FOOD & LEISURE A Pinoy Chef Wins Big in Paris FEAST WITH ME By Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi than Paris. It was quite a trek to get to a nondescript street, n my last trip to chopping onions, some liter- and yet he managed to shine Paris, after a ally begin as “plongeur,” or bright as early as then. I have long, luxurious dishwasher (plongeur liter- never missed a gig of his and lunch of deli- ally translates to a “diver” have eaten in all the restau- O cious new fla- drowning in a bunch of dirty rants he’s worked in, even as vors and light pots and plates). It’s tough an intern at Apicius. His stint spring vegetables drowned in hours and poor pay and if at Pan allowed him to come cold Sancerre, my husband you want to give up there’s a into his own, crystallizing his and I lingered over coffee whole line of hopefuls wait- unique style and flavor pro- catching up with our dear ing to take your place. file. I’ll never forget that friend Aaron Isip. I was thor- What I love about Aaron lamb both tender and crispy oughly impressed. The is he did not take shortcuts. with the smoky, fried curry server had come over and He didn’t do his stage and leaves. But it was his time in asked me, “Was it really say, “I’ve been there, done Dix-Huit where he was truly good? Have you seen an evo- that, let’s open my own joint able to refine and perfect his lution?” To which I replied back home.” He stuck it out craft, getting nods from the with all honesty, “Yes. He’s all the way — over 11 years, Parisian foodies, his name come a long way and this has to be exact — complete with Chef Aaron Isip is honored with the Trophée Espoir of Ile de France regularly popping up in the by Gault & Millau. been the most refined and so- the visa problems any immi- press and blogs. phisticated his food has ever grant Filipino might face, beautiful late-spring, early- textures, it was like a Cin- “The award came totally been.” having to prove to the summer produce: asparagus, derella story of the ugly, unexpectedly!” he says. “I Well, it seems like the French that he deserved to peas, baby fennel paired lowly crab that had shed its was trying to do my job and French culinary community stay because he could do the with delicate flesh like razor usually fried, crab-cake deli- didn’t expect to be rewarded agrees with me because last job better than anyone else. clams, daurade, crab, veal cious vulgarity, and with the for it.” June 29, at Le Pré Catalan, Well, there you go. Yes, he and monkfish giving birth to help of magic, had been We were chatting after chef Aaron Isip was awarded can. gorgeous dishes with his dressed up to go to a royal lunch when he shared with us Le Trophée Espoir by Gault When we arrived at Dix- signature touch of exoti- ball, resulting in something the good news. “Guys, it’s in- & Millau. Mingling with the Huit, it was packed. Every cism: veal tartare with a absolutely sublime. credible. I just received an likes of other big-name chef table was taken, and in true peanut sauce,ornithogalum Beautiful food with all email that Gault & Millau is awardees in different cate- Parisian fashion, diners and bottarga trikalinos, rem- the zeal of someone who giving me an award! Holy gories like Pierre Gagnaire were rubbing elbows. We iniscent of Indonesian satay loves to eat and discover sh*t, I can’t believe it.” and Pascal Barbot was this squeezed into our table for and honestly one of the best something that he describes These accolades are so Filipino chef who worked his two in a corner made by two and most surprising rendi- as “French cuisine with in- difficult to attain in such a way through the tough, cop- other tables. As we sipped tions of tartare I’ve ever fluences from my origins and competitive environment like per-pan, no-mercy kitchens our cold bubbly, I soaked in had. from my travels. Being Fil- Paris that his humility is well of Paris to attain the coveted the joyous hustle and bustle Daurade crudo with a ipino gave me great pride by placed and honest. When you title of executive chef. of happy diners and their wild herb snow and spring using Filipino ingredients begin in a French kitchen you What most people don’t collective oohs and ahs. The vegetables with the most so- available in France, like know it’s going to be a long realize is that in France, just ladies next to us were ex- phisticated use of calamansi; fresh calamansi grown in the time before you really get because you have a degree tremely happy: “C’était tostada of Brittany king crab South and utilizing it, it gave anywhere, so you do your job from a culinary school does- vraiment frais avec des with aligue mayonnaise, Ar- me an edge and character in as best you can taking each n’t mean you automatically saveurs exquis (It was really genteuil asparagus, raw my cuisine.” achievement — a well-made get the title of “chef.” Some fresh with exquisite fla- daikon and daikon flowers When Aaron was told he sauce, a plate wiped clean, a people don’t go to school at vors)!” and nasturtium leaves — was going to win this award, promotion — as a small but all, starting from the very We decided to go light wonderfully crisp with a sub- he said, “Honestly, I was well-deserved victory. “But bottom, peeling potatoes and for lunch, enjoying all the tle layering of flavors and shocked when they told me to be standing next to all that they had been following these famous chefs, it’s so me since my Pan days. They surreal!” said when they tasted my de- What’s next for Aaron? I gustation menu that it be- know he’s toying with the longed to a starred restaurant idea of returning home even- in a more prominent quar- tually but for right now, “I’m ter.” keeping my options open,” I completely agree. Dix- he says. “I still feel like an Huit is not the chef’s first eternal student and willing to venture at the helm of a learn more things and kitchen. Pan was a lovely evolve.” place in an old, beat-up chan- Keep on evolving and delier factory in the heart of then in the end we all shall be the 10th arrondissement, waiting with bated breath for where the surrounding quar- y o u r h o m e c o m i n g ! ter felt more like Little Africa (www.philstar.com) JulY 4, 2015 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle 13 LEGAL NOTES tion, the principal alien admit- Getting a Green Card Despite ted as a T or U nonimmigrant, or the principal asylee who nent resident, at least 18 years was granted asylum. Petitioner’s Death old, and domiciled in the U.S. Furthermore, the surviving ask for the reinstatement of the petition and visa; and the In 2009, Congress passed relatives must have resided in the revoked petition by sub- beneficiary has strong family a law known as Section 204(l) the United States at the time of mitting a written request for ties in the United States. that provides great relief to I- the petitioner’s death, and con- By Reuben S. Seguritan humanitarian reinstatement to The beneficiary must have 130 beneficiaries already pres- tinue to reside in the United s it possible for sur- the USCIS office where the I- a substitute sponsor who will ent in the United States at the States. For purposes of this viving family mem- 130 petition was filed. Only execute the affidavit of support time of the petitioner’s death. law, “residence” need not be bers to get a green approved petitions may be re- (I-864) in the place of the de- These beneficiaries may have lawful U.S. residence. card despite the instated and not petitions ceased petitioner. A law enacted their pending visa petition and Beneficiaries who were I death of the peti- where the petitioner died be- in 2002 allowed the following adjustment of status applica- outside the United States tioner? fore the approval. relatives to become substitute tion approved if they are sur- when the petitioner died have As a rule, the death of the The following factors are sponsors of the beneficiary: viving relatives under the law humanitarian reinstatement as petitioner automatically re- considered in evaluating a hu- spouse, parent, mother-in-law, and they meet the residence their only recourse. A claim of vokes the approved family manitarian request: disruption father-in-law, sibling, child (if at requirement. In these cases, humanitarian factors must be based petition. For beneficiar- of an established family unit; least 18 years old), son, the petition does not die with supported by documentary ev- ies residing abroad, this could hardship to U.S. citizens or daughter, son-in-law, daugh- the petitioner, so to speak. idence in order to increase the mean the end of their dream of lawful permanent residents; ter-in-law, sister-in-law, The deceased qualifying chances of the petition’s rein- ever living in the United the beneficiary is elderly or in brother-in-law, grandparent or relative may be the petitioner statement. States. However, the good poor health; the beneficiary grandchild or legal guardian of or the principal beneficiary in news is the law gives the has had lengthy residence in the beneficiary. a family-based immigrant visa reuBen s. seGuritAn has been practicing law for over 30 USCIS the discretion not to re- the United States; the benefi- The substitute sponsor petition, the principal benefi- years. For further information, you voke the approval for “human- ciary has no home to go to; must meet the minimum in- ciary in an employment-based may call him at (212) 695 5281 or itarian reasons.” undue delay by the DHS or come requirements and be a visa petition, the petitioner in log on to his website at www.segu- The I-130 beneficiary may consular officer in processing U.S. citizen or legal perma- a refugee/asylee relative peti- ritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS from being the only VP given Binay for criticizing the PDAF Binay Retains P86-M Pork – Evardone a palace – the Coconut Palace and the Disbursement Acceler- – as official residence-office,” ation Program (DAP). by Jess Diaz Binay’s P200-million PDAF, he stressed, noting that for- “It is hypocritical for VP Monday, July 6, 2015 reducing his pork barrel funds mer Vice President Noli de Binay to be ranting against the ANILA, Philip- to P85 million to 86 million. Castro did not enjoy those PDAF and DAP when he him- pines - Vice Presi- “He is the only Vice Pres- privileges. self benefited from these two Mdent Jejomar Binay ident who was allocated a Likewise, Budget Secre- funds,” the budget chief said. retains his P86-million annual P200-million PDAF, aside tary Florencio Abad chided (www.philstar.com) pork barrel fund, allowing him to use taxpayers’ money to pro- GLOBAL NEWS mote his presidential ambition, a lawmaker said yesterday. Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Philippines Hopes for Favorable VP Jejomar Binay Evardone said the pork barrel fund is part of the Vice Presi- funds amounting to P23.9 mil- Ruling on China Sea Row dent’s 2015 budget amounting lion for travel and P15 million ANILA, Philip- Presidential Communications ciary – are one in supporting to P222.6 million. for representation expenses. pines - The Operations Office Secretary the Philippines’ case against “The P86 million is a The lawmaker added that MPhilippines is Herminio Coloma Jr. said China. lump sum labeled as ‘financial in 2014, the Vice President optimistic and looking for- over state-run dzRB yester- Among officials included assistance/subsidy.’ It can be had a budget of P85 million ward to a favorable ruling day. in the high-level team in the used by the Vice President to for financial assistance and regarding the jurisdiction Coloma noted that the Netherlands are Senate Presi- assist anyone he chooses to subsidies, P23.9 million for the Permanent Court of Ar- hearings set this week are dent Franklin Drilon and help. This means that he can travel and P14.9 million for bitration (PCA) has over only preliminary. Speaker Feliciano Belmonte use the money to promote his representation expenses. Manila’s maritime case “We believe in the Jr. from the legislative, and quest for the presidency,” said Evardone pointed out that against China. strength of our position that is Supreme Court Justices Anto- Evardone, vice chairman of in 2013, Binay had a total of The hearings, sched- grounded on the principles nio Carpio and Francis- the House appropriations P285 million in pork barrel uled to start tomorrow at stated in the UNCLOS Jardeleza from the judiciary. committee, which scrutinizes funds. The Hague until July 13, (United Nations Convention Solicitor-General Florin the annual budget. “Of that amount, P185 mil- will deal with the issue of on the Law of the Sea),” Hilbay, Justice Secretary Unlike members of Con- lion was for ‘subsidies and do- whether the PCA has juris- Coloma said. Leila de Lima, Defense Sec- gress, Evardone said Binay has nations,’ while P100 million diction over the case or not. The Philippine team is led retary Voltaire Gazmin and retained his pork barrel fund. was for ‘public infrastruc- “If the decision of the by Executive Secretary retired Armed Forces chief “It gives him a distinct ad- tures,’” he said. arbitral tribunal would be Paquito Ochoa Jr., accompa- and now undersecretary for vantage over other presidential When the Supreme Court favorable to the Philip- nied by a delegation of mostly security cluster Emmanuel aspirants,” he said. abolished the Priority Devel- pines, the country will be lawyer-officials. Bautista are also in the dele- Aside from the P86-mil- opment Assistance Fund in the given an opportunity to Coloma said the three gation. lion fund for financial assis- latter part of 2013, Evardone present the merits of its pe- branches of government – ex- Deputy presidential tance, he said Binay also has said Congress scrapped tition in oral arguments,” ecutive, legislative and judi- (continued on page 14) 14 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle JulY 4, 2015 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Naselebraran Ti Maikasangapulo Nga Anibersario ti KPRP 650 AM Pinoy ken mangngaasika tapno mat- power to you. Power Radio ulongan ken kaasiandaka. Good Luck and God bless DAYASADAS iti iti kaaduan. Adu dagiti Mary, Shirley, Fides, Melinda, Napintas met a maiyadal you all. Kablaawanmi amin By Pacita Saludes agraem ti rusatna. Iti daytoy Carlota, Lina ken Kathleen. dayta. Kudos to you Mrs. An- nga taga KPRP RADIO. God maikasangapulo nga aniber- Napintas ken dayawen derson. More Grace and more Bless you all! wan umasping ti sario ti KPRP, naidasar dagiti dagiti amin nga agdeng- kinangayed ti naaramidanna ken rusatna dengngeg kadagiti amin a pro- Mayo 23, 2015 a babaen kadagiti wagas ken grama kangrunaan pay ti Aramid Ti Pakakitaan nagrabrabii iti makita a pannakaiparang dagiti inaldaw a mangriing a pro- Naaramidan ti pakakitaan Hawaii Prince amin a ballaigi a dangdang- grama ni Emmie a kaduana ni Saan a sao ti pakasagatan A Gapuanan ti pakapaneknekan Hotel a nagaten- gayan dagiti amin a kakaduana nasirib ken nalatak a Cesar daran ti nasurok nga uppat a a DJ’s a napadayawan. Kas tay Bonilla iti PINOY PWER Kinasiasino iti kagimongan gasut a tattao a tumultulong pagsasao. “ARAMID TI SUNRISE iti kada bigat ti ken agdengdenggeg iti KPRP PAKAKITAAN”. Asino Lunes inggana ti Viernes iti Ti abilidad nga agtungpal Pinoy Radio- kaubingan ken kadagiti nabayagen nga esta- alas sais agingga iti alas otso Aramiden a naipabaklay maysa a kalatakan kadagiti sion ti radio ditoy Hawaii ti ken uray pay alas nuebe iti Ipamatmat a pudno a kabaelan radio iti Hawaii. nakaawis iti kastoy a taripnong binigat. Ibalbalikas dayta dilam Rusat ti natalento a babai, ken nakaidasar ti pammadayaw Kas nayon ti panagraem ti pondador, ni Emmie Ortega kadagiti amin nga agserserbi tayo iti producer ti KPRP, na- Arakupen a sitatalugod Anderson. Mannakaawat ken ken maar-aramid iti agdama? pasnek pay a tumultulong ti Naipakumit awan tanabutob managpasensia ken napakum- Awan! pannaka- pasayaat ti pa- Itungpal awan ti unget baba a tao ti tarabayen ti lan- Babaen ti pannakipag- gadalan dagiti Elementary Kasta ti napiar tao a nasingpet g i t . D a y t a n i E m m i e a danggay ti patpatgenna a ni School idiay Ilocos Norte ken nangirusat ti KPRP Radio a TITO MAHAL a nakaibulo- dadduma pay idiay Pilipinas. Sinapataan nga aramiden pagdengdengan tayo. nan ti natalek a panagdang- Manamnama a natalged ti itul- Di paginsasaanan wenno agpakuniber Ammotayo a ti na- gayda a kas kunana “HE IS tulongna babaen dagiti naayat Kasta ti tao a mapagpiaran munganayanna a kas mutya THE WIND BENEATH MY a tumultulong ti PINOY Ken makuna a tao a pagwadan kadagiti napalabas a panawen, WINGS”. Malaksid ti pan- POWER HAWAII KAMAY TEAM nga isungsungsung adu dagiti naaramidanna ken nakapadayaw dagiti amin a Ipakitam a sika ti sarikedked nakaitan-okanna agingga ti DJ’s naidasar pay a napa- met laeng ti manangngaasi nga Ik-kutam a kabaelam ken bileg pannakairusatna ti kaadda ti dayawan dagiti PINOY producer ti KPRP. Pudno a ti Awan mailaok nga ublag a manggeppas nalatak a Radio KPRP a maysa P O W E R W O M E N S manangngaasi ad-adda a Uray pay katademan nga armas a kalatakan a pagdengdenggan AWARDEE’s, da Editha, kakasian ti Apo. Tumulong Adu ti mangsusak kapanunotan Ta kayatnaka a maartapan Iseman, di ikankano palugaran Palugodam, salimetmetam ta dayaw.
Ti aramid ti pakakitaan Nauneg, narabaw a nagapuanan Saan a tapok laeng a naipalais wenno Angin laeng manipud sapri dagiti bibig.
GLOBAL NEWS (from page 13, PHILIPPINES...) spokesperson Abigail Valte before the tribunal,” Valte earlier pointed out that the said. delegation, composed of lead- She clarified that it is the ers of both houses of Congress PCA, which is also under the and members of the judiciary United Nations, and not the and the executive, “clearly International Tribunal on the shows the support of govern- Law of the Sea (ITLOS) that ment for the case (is) across is hearing the case, which has the board… It’s a country ef- jurisdiction as China’s refusal fort. to take part in proceedings “A lot of the members of has prompted the need for the delegation have some- compulsory arbitration. thing to contribute to the dis- In an informal briefing, cussions… on the dispute Valte said President Aquino involving the West Philippine directed Ochoa to make sure Sea, and they would also like that the government’s case to see the progress of our against Beijing is presented complaint, of our memorial well. (www.philstar.com) JulY 4, 2015 hAwAii filipino ChroniCle 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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“This medal will stand as a Lawmakers Renew Push for Congressional testament to the sacrifice of these heroes and to the patriotism of Gold Medal for Filipino Veterans their community,” he said. Recipients of the Congres- OLLOWING the intro- who fought in World War II but sional Gold Medal are persons duction of a bipartisan bill have been denied the benefits “who have performed an achieve- Fthat would award more they deserve,” he said. ment that has an impact on Amer- than 260,000 Filipino and Fil- Honda, in a statement, said ican history and culture that is ipino-American soldiers who that because of their service dur- likely to be recognized as a major fought for the United States dur- ing the war, he fought to secure achievement in the recipient’s ing World War II, Rep. Mike benefits and recognition for Fil- field long after the achievement.” Honda (D-Calif.) announced his ipino World War II veterans dur- “Awarding these Filipino support for the legislation. ing his seven years as chair of the WWII veterans with Congres- “The bill will honor the self- Congressional Asian Pacific have sought recognition for their serve more than what he called sional Gold Medals is the least lessness of so many Filipinos American Caucus (CAPAC). courageous actions and selfless ‘paper glory,’ as issuing a Con- we can do to recognize the often- who fought to ensure an Ameri- “I led CAPAC’s efforts to in- service in defending the United gressional Gold Medal generally forgotten bravery of these serv- can victory during WWII,” clude compensation for Filipino States and Philippines,” Taguba costs $30,000. ice members,” Honda said. Honda said in a statement issued WWII veterans as part of the said, according to a news release. “It’s a one-day announce- A measure to award Filipino on Thursday, June 25. “These American Recovery and Rein- “Despite having their benefits re- ment of glory. After 70 years, we World War II veterans a Con- veterans made the ultimate sacri- vestment Act that was signed into scinded by the [US] Congress in are not chasing after ‘paper gressional Gold Medal was pre- fice to protect our nation even law,” he said. 1946, they maintained their un- glory,’ we want the real thing,” viously introduced in January though they were citizens of an- Of the nearly quarter-million wavering loyalty to the US We he said, referring to compensa- 2013 by then Rep. Colleen other country.” Filipino World War II veterans, are eternally grateful for their tion for Filipino veterans. Hanabusa (D-Hawaii). The bill The measure, The Filipino only about 40,000 remain alive, faithful and dedicated service. Reid said it is impossible to was referred to the Committee Veterans of World War II Con- most of whom are in their 90s. They have earned national recog- fully repay the debt owed to Fil- on Financial Services, House Fi- gressional Gold Medal Act of “Time is running out for the nition from the [US] Congress ipino World War II veterans, but nancial Services and House Ad- 2015 (HR 2737/S 1555), was in- diminishing number of Filipino proven by the thousands of lives that the medal is a step toward ministration but was not enacted. troduced on June 11 by a biparti- World War II veterans who lost in combat, and for those correcting past wrongs. (www.asianjournal.com) san and bicameral group of fought and sacrificed alongside wounded for life.” legislators that expressed appre- American servicemen. We as a Arturo Garcia, national coor- ciation for the Filipino-American nation made a promise to these dinator of Justice for Filipino community and for Filipinos who veterans that must be kept,” Hi- American Veterans (JFAV), said served during World War II. rono said in a statement. the organization supports the HR 2737 is supported by 16 Takai said in a statement he awarding of a gold medal to Fil- members of Congress, including: was pleased to witness Filipino ipino veterans. The organization Sens. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), veterans of World War II receive previously did not back the Dean Heller (R-Nev.), Harry Reid the recognition they deserve. medal, as it would have been (D-Nev.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), “It is the moral obligation of given only to those who fought in Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and US the United States to provide Bataan. Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), recognition to the Philippine “We didn’t want to support Mark Takai (D-Hawaii), Joe Army veterans who served something that was very exclu- Heck (R-Nev.), Mike Thompson alongside our troops in the Pa- sive. It was very exclusive be- (D-Calif.), Jackie Speier (D- cific,” he said. cause they were only giving [the Calif.) and Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) Among those who also medal] to the Bataan survivors. Reid said in a statement that called for the gold medal is Maj. Out of the almost 460,000 Fil- he was pleased to be a lead spon- Gen. (Ret.) Tony Taguba, a Fil- ipino soldiers that fought during sor of the legislation. ipino American who is best [World War II], only 70,000 “Throughout my career I known for releasing “The Taguba fought in Bataan. Now that they have been a fierce advocate for Report,” which documented the made it inclusive, we are for it the Filipino community, which is torture and abuse that took place now,” Garcia said. why I made sure the Recovery at the Abu Ghraib prison. Although JFAV is now in Act of 2009 created a compensa- “For over 70 years, the Fil- support of the proposed recogni- tion fund for Filipino veterans ipino [World War II soldiers] tion, he said Filipino veterans de- JULY 4, 2015