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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  septeMBer 17, 2016 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor he hepatitis A outbreak just does- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Philippines’ Fast n’t seem to end. The latest case Publisher & Managing Editor involves a Sam’s Club-Pearl City Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Growing Medical seafood handler who tested pos- Associate Editors Dennis Galolo | Edwin Quinabo itive for the disease, bringing the T Contributing Editor Tourism Industry total number of cases to 271 Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. since the outbreak began several months ago. Creative Designer he Philippines’ fabled hospitality, pristine beaches and According to the State Department of Junggoi Peralta world-class shopping malls have long attracted visitors Health, more cases may be confirmed through at least early Oc- Photography to its shores. However, a new kind of tourist has been Tim Llena tober due to the long incubation period for hepatitis A. In the flocking to the land of 7,107 islands of late. These are Administrative Assistant people seeking high quality and affordable medical meantime, let’s continue taking preventative measures against Shalimar Pagulayan T this disease. Columnists procedures such as plastic surgery, organ transplants, Carlota Hufana Ader hip and knee replacements, eye operations and dental care—to name Our cover story for this issue delves into the Philippines’ Emil Guillermo just a few. In 2015, an estimated 200,000 medical tourists traveled booming medical tourism industry. The Philippines ranks eighth Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Ron Menor to the Philippines for various procedures—more than double the among the world’s top medical tourism destinations, ahead of J.P. Orias 100,000 arrivals in 2008—resulting in revenues of some $3 billion. countries such as France and Japan. The growth of the medical Pacita Saludes Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. To meet demand, the Philippines’ newest and most modern- tourism industry is good news since it will further diversify the Charlie Sonido, M.D. ized hospitals have been built close to tourist areas with stunning Philippines’ economy and also provide a boost for the hospitality, Cong. Mark Takai food and beverage and customer service industries. To learn Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. beaches and relaxing settings that promote healing and recovery. Felino S. Tubera These private hospitals have medical facilities that are on par with more about this fast-growing industry, please turn to page 4 for Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. hospitals in the West and provide accommodations similar to five- contributing writer Seneca Moraleda-Puguan’s story entitled Contributing Writers star hotels. For example, St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig “Medical Tourism: It’s More Fun in the Philippines.” Clement Bautista City opened in 2010 and is the Philippines’ first hospital designed In other news, controversy is brewing in the Ewa Beach com- Teresita Bernales, Ed.D Rose Churma specifically for medical tourism. It is regarded as the nation’s top munity over a request by developer Haseko Inc., to rezone 62 acres Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. hospital and is better equipped than 95 percent of the hospitals in and use the land to develop a recreational lagoon that will be sur- Julia Crowley the U.S. Following their medical procedures, patients can recover Linda Dela Cruz rounded by resort, residential, business and open spaces. Honolulu Fiedes Doctor at a spa, then tour any of the world class tourism sites nearby. City Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine, who represents Ewa Danny De Gracia, II, MA Not surprisingly, third party companies are capitalizing on Beach, details her concerns about the proposal in her Op-Ed col- Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand the Philippines’ booming medical tourism industry, offering med- Amelia Jacang, M.D. umn “Developer’s Agenda Threatens Community” on page 3. Caroline Julian ical tourists a full range of services from private, chauffeured-dri- Read her column and see if you agree with her or not. Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. ven rides from the airport to and from the hospital, cellular Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. Each September, the Chronicle produces a special Women’s Deborah T. Manog phones, nurses, caregivers and even translators. These companies Health Supplement. We’ve included in this issue a special 12 Maita Milallos have partnered with the Philippines’ premiere hospitals, clinics, Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. page supplement on women's health. Of particular interest is an health spas, hotels and airlines to offer medical tourists the very Renelaine Bontol-Pfister article by Christine Sabado, the Chronicle’s Maui correspondent, Seneca Moraleda-Puguan best amenities and experience. Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. about the latest trend to discover more about your family lineage Philippine tourism officials are hoping to one day reap the Jay Valdez, Psy.D. using DNA test kits. To find out how the process works, please Glenn Wakai benefits of 1 million medical tourists. But before reaching that turn to page S3 for “What’s In Your DNA? You Will Be Sur- Amado Yoro mark, the government needs to do much more—upgrade public Philippine Correspondent: infrastructure, provide more funds for global marketing and issue prised.” I hope that you will take some time to read the many Greg Garcia special medical visas for foreigners. A robust medical tourism in- other useful articles on improving and maintaining your health. Neighbor Island Correspondents: dustry could also mean fewer doctors, nurses and healthcare pro- You’ll be glad you did! Big Island (Hilo and Kona) fessionals leaving each year to work overseas. For obvious In closing, thank you once again for your faithful support of Grace Larson | Ditas Udani the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle. Please feel free to email us at: fil- Kauai reasons, the Philippines cannot afford to lose thousands of these Millicent Wellington highly-trained and qualified medical professionals. The bottom [email protected] with story ideas, suggestions or con- Maui line is that the Philippines stands to reap huge financial and social cerns you may have. We would love to hear from you! Christine Sabado benefits from medical travel, if it plays its cards right. Let’s hope Until our next issue…aloha and mabuhay! Big Island Distributor that President Duterte and his administration realize the possibil- Grace Larson | Ditas Udani Kauai Distributor ities and capitalize on this potential windfall. Amylou Aguinaldo Nestor Aguinaldo is expected to bring in—Bob Dole (21 percent), John McCain (31 Jimmy Iloreta Maui Distributor Trump Made Election percent), and Mitt Romney (27 percent). The narrative becomes Cecile Piros grows more bleak when considering that the Hispanic population Molokai Distributor About Race: It’s Time He is much larger today, from 14.8 million people in 1980 to 55.2 Maria Watanabe million in 2014. Oahu Distributor Pay for Miscalculation Trump fares even worse among Black Americans. An NBC Yoshimasa Kaneko Jonathan Pagulayan oo little, too late. News-Wall Street Journal-Marist poll shows that only 6 percent Advertising/Marketing Director Donald Trump’s late-game outreach to minority of black voters nationally plan to support Trump. In a Quinnipiac Chona A. Montesines-Sonido communities—his 10-minute address to a Black poll, only 1 percent of blacks favor a Trump presidency. It gets Account Executives congregation in Detroit, his opportunist trip to meet worse regionally, believe it or not. In the same Wall Street Journal Carlota Hufana Ader Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto in hopes of poll, Trump received 0 percent of the votes from blacks in two J.P. Orias T quelling Mexican Americans’ ire—spells d-e-s-p-e- The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published key battleground states, Ohio and Pennsylvania. weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. r-a-t-i-o-n, and frankly just looks awkward as awkward can be. and is located at 94-356 Waipahu Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone (808) 678- The damage inflicted by Trump upon American minorities Racially Divided Presidential Election 8930 Facsimile (808) 678-1829. E-mail fil- [email protected]. Website: cannot simply be reversed or easily forgiven. Polls show that The racial divide this election is foreboding of a host of prob- www.thefilipinochronicle.com. Opinions expressed by the columnists and contribu- Trump is doing worse among minorities than any Republican lems should Trump win. In fact, Trump’s unstable temperament tors do not necessarily reflect those of the presidential candidate in history. A survey by America’s Voice Hawaii Filipino Chronicle management. Re- or novice preparation to serve as commander-in-chief, or his rad- production of the contents in whole or in part and Latino Decisions, which asked 3,729 Latino registered voters ical policies that test the limits of constitutionality, all might just is prohibited without written permission from the management. All rights reserved. online and by phone who they would vote for, found only 19 per- be secondary to a potentially bigger problem—that Trump could Printed in the U.S.A. cent of respondents plan to vote for Trump. Just how damning is be the most divisive leader ever elected in modern U.S. history. U.S. SBA SmAll BUSineSS JoUrnAliSt AwArdee this for Trump? Republican presidential candidates who failed to National unity has been the key component to national sta- memBer, Society of ProfeSSionAl JoUrnAliStS get elected received more votes by Hispanics than what Trump (continued on page 3) septeMBer 17, 2016 HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  3 OP-ED

to build today. Developer’s Agenda Threatens Community Most importantly, I added a provision requested by cur- by Kymberly Marcos Pine residents. What the developer nity, I have never experienced out further community input, rent Hoakalei homeowners does not say in their letter is both long-time residents and the developer can leave resi- that they would not have to recent letter sent that the current zoning that the new residents opposing a proj- dents on the hook for escalat- pay more than $50 a month in by Haseko Inc. City Council granted to the de- ect. However, after talking ing maintenance and operation fees to support the resort proj- to thousands of veloper many years ago prior with many of the opponents, I costs related to the lagoon. ect. Haseko is proposing that Ocean Pointe to my service on the City felt that with a lot of hard I have done my best in my homeowners pay for 30 per- and Hoakalei Council already allows the de- work and listening, we would recent draft of amendments to cent of the lagoon mainte- A residents regard- veloper the ability to build re- find a compromise that we address the concerns of long- nance. Hoakalei homeowners ing the proposed tail/ entertainment/ dining could all live with. So instead time and new residents op- are worried that they will be Hoakalei Master Plan is ex- centers and resorts now. of recommending to the City posed to the project. I have financially pushed out of their tremely misleading. In the let- Many years ago, long- Council to reject the proposal, proposed moving a proposed homes as Ko Olina residents ter, Haseko President Tom time residents who supported I have been in numerous dis- resort within the Navy’s avia- were. Ko Olina residents are Sagawa said if their project changing agricultural land to cussions with the community, tion easement back to its cur- only required to pay 15 per- does not pass out of commit- Haseko’s current allowed zon- including the Coast Guard and rently permitted footprint, thus cent of resort maintenance tee, it could lead to “job loss ing did so only because the National Guard who were resolving the National Guard’s while businesses and hotels for thousands of people de- Haseko promised them that against a section of the project. and the Coast Guard’s con- pay for the rest. However, pendent on our project for they would bring resorts and Councilmember Trevor cerns that federal law prohibits their monthly association fees their livelihood.” businesses to the area to pro- Ozawa’s insistence on rushing Haseko from building a resort average about $1,000 a The letter also states “Pre- vide jobs for residents. Since this process and holding a spe- in the proposed area. month. leasing for the retail/ entertain- those negotiations took place, cial meeting on this devel- In addition, I proposed in- Lastly, the developer ment/ dining center and Haseko has built thousands of oper’s request hindered these creasing preservation lands in- grossed tens of millions of negotiations with resort oper- homes but not these job cen- community efforts. Under Bill stead of replacing it with more dollars in home sales by pro- ators will have to stop.” In ad- ters. To say that people will 62 CD1, Haseko is proposing housing units while still en- moting the lagoon as a safe dition, the developer has lose jobs because they cannot to rezone 62 acres in Ewa abling the developer to build place for young families. threatened union leaders in build is simply false. I object Beach and use the land to de- the same number of units it However, when residents re- separate meetings that it will to these tactics to gain support velop a recreational lagoon promised to unions in the orig- ceived rules for the use of the lay off workers if the City of the project. that will be surrounded by re- inal resort and medium-den- lagoon, they were prohibited does not pass their project. In the many years that I sort, residential, business and sity footprints where the from using the lagoon as it This is misleading to our have represented my commu- open spaces. However, with- developer is already allowed (continued on page 5)

EDITORIALS (from page 2, TRUMP....) particular could benefit from. Black community for votes stamp out and reject their bility. This cohesion, albeit tapped into that helped to cre- They’ve practiced a veiled (eight months later into his fringe, far right faction that fragile, affects positively all ate this train of hate didn’t sud- form of institutional racism for campaign) isn’t about getting have historically hurt minori- facets of American life from denly and spontaneously spring years, appeasing their staunch, Blacks to vote for him, but ties. Substantively, the GOP our economy to civil liberties. into existence as soon as xenophobic base. Now, the old more about getting White edu- leadership must also begin to Prosperity, jobs and hope all Trump stepped into the politi- guard, Wall Street Republicans cated voters to his side to lift seriously adopt policies impor- are not possible without stabil- cal sphere. It’s fair to argue that and their suburban White Re- any guilt they might have in tant to minorities to be included ity and peace. This unity is es- Trump is merely exploiting publican cohorts piously cry voting for a bigot. in their party’s platform. They sential going forward; and to what was already there within foul at Trump’s antics in Neither Trump nor the have yet to act on both these jeopardize this by electing the GOP, then took it to a feigned bewilderment as if GOP deserve the support of areas so minorities really owe Trump has potentially danger- whole new level. what Trump is talking about minorities in the U.S unless them nothing but a vote against ous consequences. In the past, the GOP al- had never been conversed their party’s leadership finally them. The innumerable red flags ready struggled with the stigma among their far right factions, that show Trump as the ulti- of being unwelcoming towards uneducated Whites. mate polarizing figure could Americans of color and they’ve Trump recently referred to easily unravel whatever racial done little to change that per- 1965 as a reference point when and religious unity we cur- ception because they never had immigration went awry. Inter- rently enjoy, and quite frankly, to (winning their fair share of estingly, prior to 1965, immi- take for granted. The election presidential elections). But at gration was quota-based of someone who plans to en- the very least, GOP leaders favoring European entry into code dictatorial-style racism were never foolish enough to the U.S. and discouraged Asian into law with absurd proposals attack minorities outright or and Latino immigration. It’s such as banning Muslims into blame minorities for the coun- curious then, how post-1965 the country or rounding up 11 try’s problems until Trump immigration becomes prob- million undocumented immi- came along. But many, includ- lematic to Trump. grants like cattle could just be ing the now defunct Tea Party So when Trump warns that the catalyst to bring about un- wing of the GOP, have come unless immigration is con- precedented racial division. It’s very close to arousing similar trolled, we have no country. the type that plants deep anger bigotry in the recent past that That’s really doubletalk to his into the psyche of Americans paved the way for Trump. fringe base that actually and potentially take genera- As a matter of policy, the means—unless Whites begin to tions to heal from. Is this the GOP has done all it can to seriously limit immigration, America we would want for block immigration reform; all Whites will find it harder to ourselves and our children? the while claiming not to be win elections and harder to pre- against immigrants. The GOP serve their preferred culture GOP Should be Held Account- also has fought any attempts at and way of life. This is trans- able increasing the minimum wage parent and just as transparent as The anger that Trump has which struggling minorities in Trump’s sudden visit to the 4  HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  septeMBer 17, 2016 COVER STORY Medical Tourism: It’s More Fun in the Philippines

By Seneca Moraleda-Puguan he Philippines is known for many things—breathtaking scenery, hospitable people, delectable food, shopping T and so much more. But there is more to this and much more to boast about.

In a world where sickness sort accommodation, chauf- takes many lives every feured travel and a bilingual minute, cliché as it may seem, personal assistant to help pa- health is truly wealth. Main- tients feel at ease or to make taining one’s health is costly non-medically related because it entails discipline arrangements. and personal sacrifice, but Traditionally, people getting ill costs more because would travel from less-devel- State-of-the-art medical and hospital facilities at the Medical City. not only does it endanger oped countries to major med- try is ranked eighth among prefer to have their medical medical and hospital facili- one’s life, it can be financially ical centers in the top medical tourism desti- procedures done in the coun- ties, and the number of hos- draining. highly-developed countries nations in the world, even try. pitals and clinics that are Fortunately, the Philip- for medical treatment that was ahead of progressive coun- The Philippines’ rise as a accredited by international pines is fast becoming a pop- unavailable in their own com- tries such as Japan and major player in the booming organizations is growing. ular destination for medical munities. However, the recent France, according to the 2015 medical tourism industry Five Philippine medical insti- tourism, which involves trav- trend is for people to travel list of the International began in 2006 when President tutions, namely Asian Hospi- eling to another country for from developed countries to Healthcare Research Center Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is- tal and Medical Center the purpose of obtaining med- Third World countries for and the Medical Tourism As- sued Executive Order 372 (Muntinlupa City), St. Luke’s ical treatment. Doing so is a medical treatments because of sociation (MTA). MTA is a which aimed at developing Medical Center (Global City way for medically under- cost considerations. global non-profit association the Philippines' communica- and Quezon City), Makati served patients to receive Despite being a Third for medical tourism and inter- tion, logistics and health and Medical Center (Makati treatment at a fraction of the World country, the Philip- national patient industry. It wellness industries. Since City) and The Medical City cost in their home country. In- pines takes pride in its world- represents healthcare then, the Philippines steadily (Pasig City) have been certi- ternational medical travel class medical healthcare providers, governments, in- moved up the regional market fied as institutions for excel- often includes vacation services that are among the surance companies, employ- with continuous renovation lent medical care by the Joint amenities such as hotel or re- best in Asia. In fact, the coun- ers and other buyers of and upgrading of its hospitals Commission International healthcare. Canada emerged to meet international stan- (JCI), the only patient safety as the top medical tourism dards. and quality healthcare ac- destination of the world, pro- In 2010, the National creditation and certification viding the most suitable envi- Economic and Development body with membership in ronment and acceptable Authority projected that the more than 100 countries healthcare cost. Philippine medical tourism worldwide. JCI accreditation The clients of the Philip- industry would become a $3- is both intensive and exten- pines when it comes to med- billion industry by 2015, with sive in its standards, and as- ical tourism come from an average of around 200,000 sessment is comprehensive, diverse nations. Many come foreign patients expected to thus ensuring that a hospital from East Asian nations like come to the Philippines every with the JCI seal can provide China, Japan, Korea and Tai- year—double that of 2008’s the care that medical tourists wan. There are also medical figures of 100,000. And the require. tourists from Sri Lanka and arrivals keep coming. 2. competent health- the Pacific islands of Guam, care professionals. Filipinos Palau, the Marshall Islands Why the Philippines for Med- are known worldwide as ex- and Micronesia. Patients from ical Procedures? cellent caregivers and health Australia, North and South The following are the care professionals who have America, United Kingdom, country’s competitive advan- undergone rigorous education Europe and the Persian Gulf tages: and training in the Philippines States travel all the way to the 1. excellent quality and abroad. They are highly- Philippines to avail of med- healthcare services. Top trained and internationally ical services. Filipino expats hospitals in the Philippines recognized. The country of- and overseas workers also now have state-of-the-art (continued on page 5) septeMBer 17, 2016 HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  5 COVER STORY

(from page 4, MEDICAL...) many islands that interna- all of these factors contribute fers competitive pricing of tional patients can choose to to the Philippines’ ascent to medical services. stay while recuperating. It is global competitiveness in the 3. cost advantage. The definitely an all-in-one pack- fast growing medical tourism costs of performing medical age. And the Philippines’ industry. Combined quality procedures in the country are warm and friendly people and affordable surgery in a a lot cheaper compared to certainly help the recupera- tropical paradise for leisure most developed countries like tion process. and recuperation makes med- the U.S., Canada, United Medical and surgical ex- ical tourism more fun in the Kingdom and Australia. For pertise, excellent amenities, Philippines! example, a bypass surgery world-class island destina- with heart valve replacement tions, proficiency in English Associate editor Dennis Galolo can cost $75,000 to $140,000 pines due to better communi- ical system in the UK is quite and the Filipino hospitality— contributed to this report. in the U.S. while it can only cation. different, with female pa- be availed for approximately “I prefer medical atten- tients seeing an obstetri- $14,000 to $20,000 in the tion back home because of cian/gynecologist Philippines—five times the language barrier and the (OB/GYN) only when re- lesser. The country offers difference in health system,” ferred by a general practi- competitive pricing of med- she says. “I did have hospi- tioner. ical services. tal experiences in Korea and “This only happens when 4. Filipinos have the even in international hospi- you are really sick and you ability to communicate well tals but it is still difficult to wait for months to get an ap- in english, coupled with a deal with the doctors be- pointment. Private doctors culture of compassion and cause they couldn’t answer are no different. You pay so service. This enables Filipino my questions and they can- much and still you get no an- medical professionals to not explain things well. swer for your condition un- communicate and deal well Even if I had insurance in like in the Philippines.” with people from all back- South Korea that covers all Mayette Kim, a Filipina grounds. my medical expenses, I still married to a South Korean, 5. geographical prox- prefer the Philippines, also chose to have her daughter imity to countries such as because most of my medical seen by a psychiatrist in the Guam, Micronesia, Australia, concerns were diagnosed Philippines. Japan, South Korea and Tai- there. If my sickness needs “My daughter and I feel wan where possible medical immediate attention, I’ll more comfortable to see a tourists abound makes the have myself checked wher- psychiatrist we know. Com- Philippines an emerging ever I am but medical con- munication alone, we needed player in medical tourism. cerns that can wait like someone who can under- Some of the more popu- dental, thyroid, blood chem- stand us and vice versa,” she lar procedures that medical istry, breasts ultrasound and says. “Also, most of our den- tourists in the Philippines derma queries, I have all of tal procedures are done in seek include orthopedics them checked back home.” our province every time we treatment (hip and total knee Another Filipino, go home. The cost is cheaper replacement surgery), Camille Fernandez, who is but the quality is good. Our LASIK, cardiac care (heart now staying in the UK, Filipino dentist even takes bypass surgery), cancer ther- shares a similar sentiment. time to explain and give us apy (radiotherapy) and dental She says it’s not about cost some tips.” treatments—all at a fraction but expertise. The Philippines is truly a of the price they would pay “Philippine doctors are viable place for medical back home. the best,” she says. “In Lon- tourism. Not only are there Jem Eliscupidez, a Fil- don, you see general practi- excellent medical services, ipino who used to teach in an tioners who don’t specialize the Philippines is also a won- international school in South in any field. You don’t get derful place to relax and re- Korea and now works in better here when you see a cover with its 7,107 islands. Myanmar, prefers to have general practitioner.” Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, herself checked in the Philip- Fernandez says the med- Cebu are just some of the

OP-ED (from page 3, DEVELOPER’S....) our community. I am against was advertised and children Haseko makes the lagoon safe giving any developer special were prohibited. prior to turnover to Hoakalei treatment and you should be I asked Haseko why they residents. too. would do this to residents. At While my proposals ad- the last City Council meeting, dress as many concerns as KyMBerly MArcOs pine Haseko revealed that the la- possible, I still cannot recom- represents Council District 1, goon is actually a dangerous mend it for final passage to the which includes portions of Ewa use because it was built to be full Council as so much dam- Villages and Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Makakilo, Kalaeloa, Honokai a marina. To protect future age has been caused by calling Hale, Ko Olina, Nanakuli, Maili, homeowners from liability, for this special meeting with- Waianae, Makaha, Keaau and my proposal would make sure out finalizing discussions in Makua. (from page 5, DONNA ...)

6  HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  septeMBer 17, 2016 NEWS FEATURE Knights of Rizal to Hold 6th Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award Gala

by Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. without Walls (BCWW), a in Hawaii, particularly for Fil- non-profit organization that ipino doctors, Sonido mentors he 6th Annual candidate must be nominated provides free healthcare to young physicians. He founded Dr. Jose P. Rizal by at least three reputable newly-arrived immigrants of the Hawaii Physicians Precep- Award Gala will civic, professional or commu- all ethnicities. That same year, torship Program which helps be held on Sep- nity organizations. A nomina- the Philippine Medical Asso- international medical gradu- tember 24, 2016 tion form must be submitted ciation of Hawaii (PMAH), ates, particularly from the T at the Filipino detailing the awardee’s ac- under Sonido’s leadership, Philippines, to land residency C o m m u n i t y complishments, impacts of began sponsoring a commu- positions in U.S. hospitals. So Center. Instituted in 2011, the said achievements on the com- nity health fair in conjunction far, a total of 140 physicians Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award for munity, and how such with the popular Filipino Fi- and medical students have Peace and Social Justice is achievements promote Rizal’s esta & Parade. participated or are currently given annually by the Knights ideals and teachings. The Sonido’s impact as a being mentored by volunteer of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter to nominee must also show ex- Dr. Charlie Sonido physician extends well beyond physicians. celebrate Rizal’s life and to ceptional leadership, achieve- Hawaii’s borders. He volun- In short, Sonido is well-re- honor his memory and his ment, service and advocacy in tended the University of teers several times each year spected among his peers in the achievements. the promotion of change Santo Tomas in Manila, for medical missions to the local medical community. He The award is bestowed to through peaceful means, inter- where he graduated cum Philippines and other Third repeatedly donates his time individuals who exemplify the cultural understanding, social laude with a Doctor of Medi- World countries. For Sonido, and personal resources to help ideals and teachings of the justice and democratic princi- cine degree. He currently runs each mission is truly compas- the less fortunate through nu- Philippines’ foremost national ples. a private Primary Care/ Inter- sion in action and represents merous acts of service during hero. Rizal was a polymath This year’s awardee is nal Medical practice in medicine in its purest sense— his 33 years as a physician. He who excelled in many fields. Charlie Y. Sonido, MD, a Fil- Waipahu and Lihue, where providing lifesaving treatment not only is the embodiment of He is known for his literary ipino physician, educator, many of his patients are im- free of charge to the less fortu- noblesse oblige—for whom works, keen scientific mind, businessman, journalist, hu- migrants, Filipino veterans, nate without expecting com- much is given, much more is devotion to an educated citi- manitarian, community leader the elderly, uninsured and pensation or a reward. expected—but also lives up to zenry, vision of an ideal com- and advocate. Previous hon- other underserved members Sonido also shares his ex- the ideals espoused by Dr. Jose munity, and most of all, his orees include Dr. Belinda of the community. A handful pertise and knowledge as an Rizal. dedication to and struggle for Aquino (2011), Jorge Camara, of the 100 patients who are Assistant Clinical Professor of The event starts at 6 pm. peace, freedom and social jus- MD (2012), Dr. Amefil Ag- treated at the clinic each day Medicine at the University of Tickets are $60 per person. For tice. bayani (2013), Ramon Sy, MD simply cannot afford to pay, Hawaii John A. Burns School further details, please call Dr. The award is open to all (2014) and Anacleto Alcantra so they are seen at no charge. of Medicine, a position he has Arnold Villafuerte at (808) 220- nationalities residing in (2015). In 1997, Sonido estab- held since 1983. To help meet 2988 or email Raymund Liong- Hawaii, male or female. The Like Rizal, Sonido at- lished the Bayanihan Clinic the acute shortage of doctors son at: [email protected]. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS litical, business Two Oahu Filipinos to Attend Youth and other organi- zations. They Leadership Conference in Manila were also noted wo young Filipinos marketing for L&L Franchise delegates from Chicago, Daly for their vision, from Oahu have been Inc., and president elect of the City, Los Angeles, New York, innovativeness Tselected to represent Filipino Chamber of Com- Seattle, Washington DC and and commitment Hawaii at the 5th Filipino merce of Hawaii for 2017. The Guam. to making a dif- American Youth Leadership second is Elizabeth Obod Dela Cruz and Frilles were ference in the Program which will be held in Frilles, an educator from Olo- selected based on their scholas- Philippines, the Philippines from November mana School and the recipient tic achievements and other ac- within the Fil- Brandon dela Cruz and Elizabeth Obod Frilles 24 to December 2, 2016. of the 2015 Windward District colades, leadership skills, ipino-American The first participant is Teacher of the Year. Dela Cruz accomplishments, active par- community and the Filipino Philippines' growth story. Brandon dela Cruz, director of and Frilles will join eight other ticipation in school, civic, po- American Youth Leadership The annual immersion pro- Program as an organization gram will provide delegates which is composed of and run with opportunities to meet and by its 40 alumni, all of whom dialogue with the country's top are high performing, next gen- officials and policymakers, eration leaders. leaders of industry, legislators, The program was media, artists, cultural experts, launched in 2012 as a youth- business entrepreneurs and oriented project of Jose L. leaders in various fields of en- Cuisia Jr., former Philippine deavor. Ambassador to the U.S. The Previous program partici- goal of the program is to em- pants from Hawaii include Kit power outstanding young Fil- Zulueta of Maui (2012), Randy ipino-Americans who possess Cortez of Oahu (2013), a sincere desire to be engaged Michael Dahilig of Kauai in their respective communi- (2014) and State Rep. Ty ties and to be a part of the Cullen of Oahu (2015). septeMBer 17, 2016 HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  7 WHAT’S UP, ATTORNEY? How to Petition for An Alien Spouse of petitioner and spouse; (2) Without Really Trying pictures of petitioner and spouse together before, during, you do not need a lawyer. Get FORMS, FEES, AND current fee); (3) Form G325A and after wedding ceremony, By Atty. Emmanuel out of here.” SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS completed and signed by peti- including pictures with friends Samonte Tipon The first step in filing a “Ala ngarud,” said the Ilo- tioner, with one passport size or relatives; (3) “Historia de un petition for an alien spouse is cano lawyer, let us file a new colored photograph; (4) Form amor” or declaration of how o I need a to get the instructions for I-130 petition that is complete G325A completed and signed petitioner met spouse, their lawyer to pe- Form I-130, Petition for Alien with supporting documents. by spouse, with 2 passport size courtship and marriage, what tition for a Relative. Read them very We will write a cover letter colored photographs. they like about each other, who relative?” a carefully. If you do not under- listing all the forms and docu- proposed marriage, physical b u x o m l y stand them, get someone who ments you are filing. Many of Documents relating to peti- presence at wedding, fact that “D woman asked can. If you really love your the items listed here are not tioner there was a honeymoon, and of a lawyer. “Why do you ask spouse, hire a lawyer. Damn specified by the instructions, (1) Citizenship documents that marriage was consum- that question?” the lawyer in- the cost. This is not the occa- but we have found through ex- or Permanent Resident card or mated; (4) joint documents to quired. “My grandfather peti- sion to economize. Anyway, perience that they are useful in other evidence of permanent establish a bona fide marriage, tioned for my father and $1,000-$1,500 is a reasonable convincing the USCIS that resident status of petitioner; (2) (5) affidavits of friends and rel- mother. It was approved. He fee. Beyond that is exorbitant. your marriage is bona fide (in passport of petitioner showing atives with personal knowledge did not have a lawyer. I peti- good faith). Remember, the trips abroad to visit the spouse; of the bona fides of the marital tioned for my husband without CHEAPSKATE HUSBAND USCIS is always suspicious of (3) if previously married, doc- relationship; and (6) other rel- a lawyer but it was disap- A cheapskate husband in visa petitions for a spouse be- ument evidencing termination evant documents to establish proved.” “Maybe you are not the U.S. filed a petition for his cause of the high incidence of of all prior marriages, such as that there is an ongoing marital as smart as your grandfather,” wife by himself. USCIS re- marriage fraud. If you do not divorce decree, annulment de- union. replied the lawyer. “I do quested the petitioner to sub- submit sufficient evidence to cree, or certificate of death. not like your answer,” the mit Form G-325A for his convince the USCIS officer Atty. tipOn has a Master of woman complained. wife. The husband did not who will process your papers Documents relating to Alien Laws degree from Yale Law comply. In the meantime, a spouse School and a Bachelor of Laws “Ok. Your grandfather was that your marriage is bona degree from the University of the petitioning for a son. You were playboy courted and won the fide, the officer will send you (1) Certificate of Live Philippines. He specializes in im- petitioning for a spouse. The wife probably telling her that a blue form REQUEST FOR Birth of the spouse, showing migration law and criminal de- requirements are different. her husband did not care EVIDENCE asking you to the place and date of birth. In fense. Office: 900 Fort Street, Here are the instructions for about her since he had not pe- submit more evidence. I have the Philippines, it must be a Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96813. Tel. (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: fil- petitioning a relative. You will titioned her even though sev- never received a REQUEST certificate issued by the Na- [email protected]. Websites: find all the requirements eral years had elapsed. The FOR EVIDENCE in connec- tional Statistics Office; (2) if www.MilitaryandCriminalLaw.co there.” “After I read the in- cuckolded husband asked a tion with I-130 petitions I have previously married, document m. He is from Laoag City and structions, do I still need a lawyer what he should do. “If filed for alien spouses but I evidencing termination of all Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. He served lawyer?” the woman persisted. I were you,” said the wise have seen several that were prior marriages, such as di- as an Immigration Officer. He is “Look, you are asking a lawyer, “forget about her. If sent to other petitioners who vorce decree, annulment de- co-author of “Immigration Law Service, 1st ed.,” an 8-volume you petition for your wife and cree, or certificate of death. lawyer whether you need a prepared the petition them- practice guide for immigration of- lawyer. What do you expect you are reunited, when you selves or had incompetent ficers and lawyers. This article is the lawyer to say? That you make love with her you will “consultants” misguide them. Documents relating to both a general overview of the subject do not need a lawyer? Then always be thinking of the Here is a sample list of petitioner and Alien spouse matter discussed and is not in- you will go around broadcast- other guy making love with documents to submit to (1) certificate of marriage tended as legal advice. ing that Abogado De Cam- your wife. You will be jeal- USCIS: panilla told you that you do ous, suffer E.D., and become Fees and Forms not need a lawyer to file a pe- an NPA (non-performing (1) Form I-130 completed tition for your relative. Then asawa). “But I still love her,” and signed by petitioner; (2) everybody will do it without insisted the guy, “look how Check or money order for the a lawyer. When their petition beautiful she is (showing the filing fee payable to U.S. De- is disapproved they will lawyer a picture of the adul- partment of Homeland Secu- blame Abogado De Cam- terous wife), I am willing to rity ($ 420.00 as of this writing panilla because he said that forgive her.” but check USCIS website for HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Emergency Preparedness Fair Held for

Leeward Coast Residents “My constituents need to tate Rep. Andria Tupola environmental crisis. Experts prepare now for any emer- organized an emergency provided information on CPR, gency they might face,” says Spreparedness fair on sanitation, food sustainability, Rep. Tupola. “I wanted to pro- September 17, 2016 at aquaponics and how to vacuum vide the community the oppor- Nanakuli High School for resi- seal rice. There were also first tunity to learn how to protect dents of the Leeward Coast. aid and shelter demonstrations their families and homes. We Themed “Wake Up West- and workshops on storage bat- need to wake up to the possibil- side,” the event offered work- teries, solar panels and hurri- ities of a natural disaster. To be shops on preparing for an cane insurance. safe, we must prepare first.” 8  HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  septeMBer 17, 2016 Q & A Buenconsejo Joins Hawaii Energy by HFC Staff questions from the Chronicle. ergy efficient. With Gov. David bates and programs available to His responses have been edited Ige raising the bar by calling Q: How do you plan to get this Hawaii residents and business ormer U.S. Senate for space and clarity. for 100 percent clean energy message out to the public, par- owners. As a pair of quick ex- staff member and use in Hawaii by 2045, it’ll be ticularly the Filipino commu- amples, residents can save on veteran television Q: Congratulations on your even more essential for Hawaii nity? the purchase of LED light news reporter new position! What prompted Energy to reach out to every- A: I believe everyone un- bulbs by receiving instant re- Marvin Buencon- you to leave Capitol Hill to one, such as your loyal readers, derstands, at some level, that bates at many local stores. F sejo work for Hawaii Energy? and get people to clearly under- we must all do our part to be Hawaii Energy also offers is- r e c e n t l y A: Virtually all of us who stand what opportunities are more energy efficient. The Fil- land businesses incentive fund- joined Hawaii Energy as a live here in Hawaii have a clear available for them to save en- ipino community is a strong ing on the purchase of energy member of its communications understanding of the impor- ergy, protect our environment, and proud contributor to our is- efficient equipment such as team. tance of creating a clean energy and save money along the way. land culture. Hawaii Energy is lighting retrofits and air condi- “It’s exciting to join the future for our state. Joining the currently in the process of tioning. For locations and de- Hawai‘i Energy team as it con- Hawaii Energy team provides a Q: Why is it crucial for reaching out to all of our com- tails on these programs, I tinues to lead the charge toward rare opportunity to have a more Hawaii to be energy efficient? munity leaders, ranging from encourage everyone to visit our a sustainable energy future for direct impact on meeting A: There are numerous rea- the various chambers of com- website at www.hawai- our state,” said Buenconsejo. “I Hawaii’s energy efficiency sons why it’s crucial for Hawaii merce to our state’s social ienergy.com. wish to convey my deepest goals. As many of us know, to be more energy efficient and clubs, spiritual leadership to gratitude to Senator Hirono for Senator Hirono is a longtime they’re all equally important. our numerous sports leagues, to Q: Any plans to re-enter the her years of nurturing and en- supporter of developing clean From an economic standpoint, ensure they have the necessary TV news industry? couragement during my tenure energy sources for Hawaii. I we need to stop buying foreign information and access to the A: My 20-year career in with her office. It is her long- am grateful to the Senator for fuel and keep that money – support needed to keep us on television continues to be standing support of Hawai‘i’s her support as I start this new, measured in the billions of dol- the clean energy path. Whether blessing to this very day; I sustainability and clean energy exciting chapter in my profes- lars – here in our state. From a at the grass roots level by visit- learned so much, enjoyed so efforts that has inspired me to sional career. security standpoint, we can't ing neighborhoods or taking a many amazing experiences and take on this new challenge.” keep depending on outside wider approach such as utiliz- challenges, shared thousands of He has been tasked with Q: What were some of your sources to meet our state's en- ing social media, we look to in- stories—from the heartbreak- creating and implementing crowning achievements as ergy needs. Improving energy volve everyone in this critical ing to the fun and the frivolous. communications strategies to deputy communications direc- efficiency is also a vital way to effort. But now, it’s time to focus on broaden Hawaii Energy’s im- tor for U.S. Sen. Hirono? protect Hawaii’s environment this new phase of my profes- pact and assist local homeown- A: Top of that list is with- for island families to live and Q: What incentives are you of- sional career, one that I hope I ers and businesses in becoming out a doubt helping Senator Hi- flourish for generations to fering to ratepayers? can make a meaningful and more energy-efficient. Hawaii rono reach out to Filipino come. A: There are numerous re- lasting difference. Energy is a ratepayer-funded World War II veterans follow- energy conservation and effi- ing the Obama administration's HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS ciency program administered opening filing date for the Fil- by Leidos Engineering, LLC ipino WWII Veterans Parole Filipino Nurses Attend Annual under contract with the Hawaii Program. These loyal veterans Public Utilities Commission have been waiting for decades Convention in DC the formal transfer of power to serving Hawaii, Honolulu and to be reunited with family in the next administration. Maui counties. the Philippines. It was in the same occasion Buenconsejo previously We utilized our office’s that the newly elected members served as U.S. Sen. Mazie Hi- strong relationships with the of the PNAA executive board rono’s deputy director of com- federal immigration agency, were announced. The process munications. Prior to joining local immigration attorneys of selecting the next state host her staff in 2008, he was a fa- and advocates for Filipino for 2018 was fun. New Jersey miliar face in Hawaii’s televi- WWII veterans to help them won the bid by a few votes sion news scene for 17 years and their families (and in many over San Diego. with the final three as a morn- cases veterans’ survivors) nav- Interspersed between the ing show anchor. igate their way through our na- hectic schedule were occasions A graduate of Punahou tion’s complex immigration ilipino nurses and their a cool restful place after hours for light moments, afforded by School, Buenconsejo received system. I once again thank guests totaling over 400 of sightseeing in the hot sum- activities such as the Welcome his degree in communications everyone who assisted in this Fstrong converged in mer Eastern day. July 20-24 Night, the Networking Night from the University of Wash- endeavor to guide our Filipino Washington, DC in July for the was filled with back-to-back and the Potomac River Boat ington in 1989. He got his first veterans and their families. Philippine Nurses Association meetings, leadership confer- Ride. On top of it all, on the big break in August 1990 when of America’s (PNAA) 37th An- ences and educational opportu- days when the schedule al- the NBC affiliate, KHON-TV, Q: As communications nual National Convention. nities. Attendees created and lowed, the PNA-Hawaii dele- in Honolulu hired him as a specialist for Hawaii Energy, PNA-Hawaii was represented renewed acquaintances and gation managed to go for crabs news reporter. A few years what will your responsibilities by a delegation of 16 members friendships as the various state dinner (two bushels of crabs later, he switched to KHNL- be? headed by President Ramon chapters networked amongst and shrimps on the side), com- TV which at the time was the A: The Hawaii Energy pro- Sumibcay and President-Elect themselves. During the general pliments of treasurer Virginia first all-digital newsroom in the gram has a strong track record Erlinda Ferrer. assembly, PNAA President Baptista. Although the tour to world. of helping island families and The Grand Hyatt, which Leticia Hermosa handed Presi- the White House did not mate- Buenconsejo graciously businesses meet the challenges was the temporary home for dent-Elect Dino Doliente the rialize, they enjoyed touring the took the time to answer several that come with being more en- most during the event, ensured presidential gavel symbolizing Capitol. (continued on page 10) septeMBer 17, 2016 HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  9 CANDID PERSPECTIVES On Duterte, Hitler and Resolving a Hero’s Burial For Marcos

Manila on August 21. ily’s personal gain. Age” of the Philippines. over his war heroism, all indi- I had arrived in the country U.S. federal court judg- Public education! National cate one thing—Forgiving Fil- By Emil Guillermo in time to make it to the Santo ments in 1994 and 1995 highways! Flush toilets! Ah, ipinos simply need Marcos to Domingo Church in Quezon awarded martial law victims modernity and selective amne- endure more and greater think I have a City to see Aquino's widow nearly $2 billion, of which pay- sia. Last week, Filipinos penance, both in body and pretty simple so- Cory give the eulogy and then ments were first made in 2011. around the world, who have soul before he’s even consid- lution to this to see the massive funeral pro- A wall-like monument like memories that won’t quit, as ered for a hero’s burial. Marcos burial cession—1 million strong— the Vietnam Memorial erected well as a strong sense of his- The soul is somewhere madness. But throughout the streets of near the University of the tory, moral and chronological, and that might be hard to I first, being a full- Manila. Philippines-Diliman campus is demonstrated at Philippine em- wrangle. But the body is in blooded Filipino, In part, it was an adoration a constant reminder of the bassies and consulates around Ilocos, refrigerated and await- albeit born in America, allow of Benigno Aquino, the chosen names of those victimized by the world to express their anger ing assignment for service to me my sentimentality for the anti-Marcos, the man Filipinos Marcos’ 20 years of martial at the thought of a hero’s burial its country. It should be put to assertion of democracy and had hoped would lead them to law. for Marcos. use immediately— dispatched freedom that I saw in the freedom. But it was also the And yet 33 years after the It wasn’t as loud as what I to the South China Sea and Philippines. first healthy public condemna- Aquino funeral procession, saw August 31, 1983, when a placed in a strategic spot to It was during my first trip tion of Marcos, the man who when the country first ex- million people thronged the ward off evil spirits, namely ever to the Philippines. I was in had sucked the life, liberty and pressed mass outrage over streets to follow the casket of China, which seems to be the homeland of my parents on riches from the country under Marcos, a new generation of Aquino. And where I was in building up islands like they one of the most important days his repressive martial law leadership is considering hon- San Francisco, it was about 100 were Metro Manila suburbs. in its history—August 31, regime. oring the Filipino tormentor. people, when in the 1980s such Put Marcos’ body to some 1983. It was the first hint that It was the beginning of the I talked to one Filipino im- a demonstration would have good use for his country. Tell an EDSA was a few short end. Within three years, in migrant, who had come to the brought out easily 500-1,000 the China about aswangs, then years away. 1986, the country's resentment U.S. during martial law and people. That was a big crowd. stick Marcos up as a national As a young Filipino- of martial law would reach was now an American citizen. But there are people who can’t scarecrow. Put the “war hero” American reporter for the amok levels and with the help He was all too willing to for- forget what Marcos is respon- to work in the latest drama. NBC affiliate in San Francisco, of the military, Marcos ulti- give and forget. sible for. Now that should appease I had convinced my bosses that mately would be forced to flee all sides in the debate and the death of Sen. Benigno the country. Hitler? My Solution? scare the heck out of the Chi- Aquino, the main rival of the And it was the funeral pro- “Well, even the Germans Nearly 30 years has nese. If the scarecrow thing is dictator Ferdinand Marcos, cession on August 31, 1983, have forgiven Hitler,” he said. passed since Marcos’ death. a bit macabre, then okay. was not some remote interna- that let everyone know it was I quickly corrected him. “No, Last week I was inspired after Make the disputed Scarbor- tional headline. No, this was a all coming soon. So imagine they haven’t.” Many still see calling the Philippines. It was- ough Shoal sacred Filipino big story for the more than the irony of August 31, 2016. Hitler rightly as evil incarnate. n’t a family member. I had a land and just bury the dictator 300,000 Filipino-Americans That’s when the Philippine But I don’t want to elevate dispute on a credit card bill there as a spiritual menace to living in the Bay Area. Supreme Court officially began Marcos to Hitler status. The and got a call center. China. Et voila! The burial of With many Filipino immi- hearing oral arguments for and Philippine dictator’s actions The phone tree got me to Marcos as the Philippines’ se- grants originally from the Ilo- against a plan to give Marcos a weren’t fueled by the belief of the Philippines and an opera- cret weapon. cos region and the rest of them hero’s burial in the Philippines' the racial superiority of Fil- tor who thought I was Mexi- It would take a scenario as either in the U.S. because of national cemetery, the Libingan ipinos among, say all of Asia, can. ridiculous and improbable as Marcos martial law as immi- ng mga Bayani. or above all ethnicities. “Mexican?” I asked. “Pro- that to undo all the bad mem- grants or exiles, the Philippines The proposal made by the Marcos wasn’t anti-Se- nouncing my name ‘Gil- ories of martial law under story was as local as a five- newly-elected Philippine Pres- mitic. He was just anti-Filipino. yermo.’” The call center Marcos. alarm fire. ident Rodrigo Duterte, the au- Marcos simply saw him- apologized profusely. And There was also the special thoritarian tough guy who has self as superior to other Fil- then we chatted. He told me he eMil guillerMO is an award-winning journalist and been likened to Donald Trump, ipinos. He subjected his will didn’t think Marcos should be relationship between the U.S. commentator who writes from and the Philippines, the former has split the country and Fil- over lesser Filipinos, which ac- buried a hero. And then it Northern California. He recently colony made up to be a replica ipino diaspora community tually made him a whole lot dawned on me. won the 2015 Dr. Suzanne Ahn democracy in brownface. around the world (which inci- worse than anyone can imag- The hue and cry over Mar- Award for Civil Rights and Social Never mind the dictatorship dentally exists mostly because ine. He perpetrated crimes cos’ dastardly deeds against Justice from the Asian American Journalists Association California. part. of Marcos). against his own people. His country, along with the doubts The Reagan and Bush ad- You either see Marcos as a own country. There's nothing ministrations had given its former president who deserves heroic about that. blessing to the Marcos regime. to be taken out of cold storage And yet, oligarchs will do Remember Vice President and buried on hallowed Philip- as oligarchs will do. Forgive Bush’s infamous praise for pine soil. Or you simply can’t each other and hope that a new Marcos and his “adherence to forget the long list of human generation of ignorant millen- democratic principles?” rights abuses of political oppo- nials will help them form a new You mean, like human nents, Benigno Aquino chief majority of revisionists. They rights violations and torture? among them. The disappear- have all been subjected to very Yes and ultimately, the assassi- ances and executions of thou- little education on the human nation of one Sen. Aquino, sands of political foes. The rights abuses of Marcos. They who was killed upon his return estimated $10 billion stolen only see the dictator as the man from exile in the U.S. to from the country for his fam- who ushered in the “Golden 10  HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  septeMBer 17, 2016 PHILIPPINE NEWS OFWs Exempted from Paying Travel Tax, POEA Fees by Mayen Jaymalin tional Guidelines during a Tripartite Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 Meeting of Experts in Geneva, Switzer- land last week. ANILA, Philippines – Over- According to the POEA, Balik seas Filipino workers (OFWs) Manggagawa (BM) or returning work- Mreturning to their jobs or same ers’ group has long been calling on the employers abroad are now exempted government to enhance the processing of from paying travel tax as well as securing their OECs or exit clearance. overseas employment certificate (OEC) OFWs returning abroad are required and paying Philippine Overseas Employ- to secure OECs prior to their departure. ment Administration (POEA) processing POEA said workers who would be fee. going back to the same employer could In a newly approved memorandum register online to update their personal circular, the POEA said the new policy and employment data with the POEA. was in line with the government’s efforts Data submitted to the POEA would to streamline the processing of OFWs’ be forwarded to the Bureau of Immigra- documents. tion to serve as reference of the BI officer In a related development, the Depart- in validating the exemption of BM mem- ment of Labor and Employment (DOLE) bers at the time of their departure. said Filipino household service workers POEA said the BM members would (HSWs) and other OFWs abroad could have to present valid work visa or em- expect better protection as the Interna- ployment contract so they could be ex- tional Labor Organization adopted the empted from paying terminal fee and Fair Recruitment Principles and Opera- travel tax. (www.philstar.com) Pimentel Rejects Senate Protection for Matobato by Patricia Lourdes Viray was behind the killings of suspected Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 criminals in Davao City. The alleged ANILA, Philippines — Sen- hired gun also confessed to killing ate President Aquilino dozens as part of the Davao Death M"Koko" Pimentel III on Squad. Thursday denied the request to place Matobato also claimed that Duterte confessed hit man Edgar Matobato gave an order to ambush Sen. Leila de under witness protection. Lima, who was investigating extrajudi- Pimentel said he intends to run the cial killings in 2009 during her term as Senate based on rules and that there Commission on Human Rights chair- was no Senate rule to justify placing person. Matobato under protection. Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, mean- "There's even no showing that his while, said that the committee will life or safety is threatened. Worse, the question the rejection of Senate protec- witness' testimony is not even relevant tion for Matobato. to the resolution being investigated," "We have to make arrangements Pimentel said in a statement. for the temporary security of the wit- During the Senate committee on ness," Trillanes said in a telephone in- justice hearing on Thursday, Matobato terview with ANC's "Headstart." claimed that President Rodrigo Duterte (www.philstar.com)

HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS (from page 8, FILIPINO....) The convention, which was hosted ecutive Board. The new officers were in- by PNA-Metro DC, culminated with the ducted by Clarita Miraflor, one of the much anticipated Gala Night on July founders and the very first president of 23rd, emceed by Hawaii’s very own PNAA. Among those sworn into office Amelia Casamina-Cabatu. Over 500 at- was Ramon Sumibcay who was voted by tendees feasted on a sumptuous dinner his peers as the Circle of Presidents Re- and were entertained by The Mid-At- gional Representative (Western Region). lantic Foundation for Asian Artists Inc., In addition, PNA-Hawaii member Nancy & KGB Productions. They were also Walch was appointed the chairperson of treated to operatic renditions and Filipino PNAA Ways and Means Committee. songs by Caucasian singers from Capitol Attendees are already looking for- Opera Richmond. ward to next year’s gathering. The 38th The highlight of the evening was the National Convention will be on a cruise installation of the 2016-2018 PNAA Ex- hosted by Florida. septeMBer 17, 2016 HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  11 FOOD & LEISURE Pinoy Cuisine Gets Nobu-fied TURO-TURO by Claude Tayag

(crisp sinangag or garlic fried n town last week of Lapu-Lapu and Green Pa- Nobu chefs Michael de Jesus and Ricky Estrellado. was Nobu New paya Salad wrapped in Shiso rice.) York executive Crepe (like a fresh lumpia roll), And to cap off our meal daily meals. My two older kitchens of Nobu New York chef Ricky Es- with jalapeño and Matsuhisa was the Nobu-Style Water brothers Randy and Ricky were and Nobu Next Door as execu- trellado, a Fil- dressing. halo-halo — finely shaved left to take care of us two tive chef. I i p i n o w h o One of Nobu’s signature frozen coconut water with red younger siblings with a helper teamed up with dishes, Yellowtail New Style, adzuki beans, fresh sesame who only cooked two kinds of Enter Chef Michael De Jesus Fil-Am Nobu Manila head chef was reintroduced with a green mocha and yuzu jelly. Con- dishes. To compensate, kuya Having crossed the “se- Michael De Jesus for a two- mango salsa, while the fourth densed milk was poured over Ricky began experimenting in nior” threshold officially last night omakase (a meal where course of Spiny Lobster Tem- it. It was a light and refresh- the kitchen. He was in college Aug. 7, my small family of one leaves it up to the chef) pura sitting on a daikon medal- ingly sweet ending to the din- then, taking up computer sci- three hied off to Nobu Manila gastronomic dinner. They inter- lion was served tableside with ner’s delightful experience. ence in DLSU. I don’t think at the City of Dreams. For preted classic Filipino dishes in piping hot Miso Sinigang Con- being a chef was his dream, at months I’ve been deliberating the manner of their mentor, sommé. Meet The Estrellado Family least initially. He started cook- whether to celebrate this mile- world-renowned Japanese chef The meat entrees were a Though chef Ricky has ing for himself, then for his stone with a big bang or just a Nobu Matsuhisa. crisp-skin and tender-soft-meat been living in New York for friends. Then he began looking whisper, finally deciding on Chef Ricky has been with Sous Vide Crispy Pata with more than 20 years now, he still for jobs in the kitchen — any the latter. Falling on a Sunday, Nobu for 22 years and is the Amazu Ponzu and Rencon considers Manila home. Since kitchen. He even worked at what better way to celebrate executive chef in New York, Laing (Brussels sprouts cooked 2010, after his father, the late Goodah! for P50 a day! that most special day with in- overseeing both Nobu New the Bicolano way with coconut Major General Rodolfo “I think he was working in timate company than at York in Tribeca and Nobu Next milk-based taro leaves), and “Rudy” Estrellado (former a food company catering to Nobu’s Sunday brunch buffet, Door along Hudson Street. Beef Short Ribs Kare-Kare An- PMA superintendent) died, he some airlines when he decided with an option to choose the Chef Michael, a Fil-Am who ticucho, a Peruvian barbecue and his family — wife Pam and this was what he really wanted unlimited Möet & Chandon grew up in the US, started his marinade mixed with peanut daughter Pia — have been to do, dropping the computer Imperial Champagne brunch, nine-year career with Nobu’s butter. The must-have condi- coming home every August to science degree altogether. He at that. Los Angeles restaurant then ment of bagoong alamang or be with mama Erlinda (nee Del asked my parents if he could go With today’s cutthroat worked in Nobu Las Vegas im- shrimp paste for the kare-kare Mar Talaid) for her birthday on to a culinary school in the US, competition in the buffet cate- mediately before coming to came ingeniously in the guise Aug. 8, as well as his on Aug. since there were no culinary gory, where “volume for Nobu Manila early this year. of a small cracker of crisp dried 21, hence the timing of the schools yet locally then. Papa money” seems to be the rule It was an indulgent eight- tatami iwashi, dried baby sar- above Nobu-fied Pinoy festi- was against it at first; not only rather than the exception, very course menu, to say the least, dines similar to our dulong val. His elder brother Randy’s it was expensive, but he didn’t few establishments in the me- showcasing Nobu’s sleight-of- (goby fish) brushed with the birthday (COO of Maynilad) want his son to become a tropolis come out of the heap hand interpretations of Filipino shrimp paste. Though both falls on Aug. 27, while only sis- ‘kusinero.’ Eventually, our with their integrity intact. Nobu classic dishes. were equally good, rice was ter Roxanne (who has a mas- Mama was able to convince sits on top of the heap. Quality Not counted as a course but missed in both, which I person- ter’s in special education) was Papa. Since we had an aunt liv- is paramount, following chef nevertheless whetting our ap- ally feel was necessary to cut born July 28. Their bunso, ing in New York, Ricky stayed Nobu’s light and refined ways petites was a zensai (bite-size down the richness of the two Rodolfo, Junior “JR” (a rehab with her and enrolled at the of preparing food — especially beer/sake chow,) a crispy dishes in succession. doctor) celebrates on April 19. New York Restaurant School. seafood. Nobu is known for his gyoza cone filled with sisig But rice finally came in the The accomplished, close-knit He eventually graduated at the fusion cuisine blending tradi- foie gras wrapped with a shiso seventh course with an array of siblings celebrate “Mama’s top of his class in 1994. We tional Japanese dishes with Pe- leaf. The mere mention of sisig five kinds of sushi. It’s a play Day” the whole month of Au- couldn’t be any prouder, espe- ruvian ingredients. and foie gras together in one of local ingredients and season- gust by being with her. cially our Papa.” This is where we met chef dish elicited a lot of excitement ings prepared to look like your I’ve known Roxanne for After graduation, he Michael, who joined City of within my round table of eight, normal Japanese sushi, but the past 10 years or so, since worked briefly at the acclaimed Dreams Manila in January of but alas, the bite-size cone was that’s where the similarity ends. she moved to our hometown Montrachet restaurant in this year. With nine years’ ex- a tad too tiny for it to make a The light Nobu hand with sea- Angeles City when she married Tribeca owned by restaurateur perience at Nobu restaurants statement. Perhaps that was the sonings remained evident a kabalen, Francis Limjoco, a Drew Nieporent. He was asked and a total of 20 years in the intention, though, to tease our throughout — a play of Pinoy brother-in-law of my niece, to join Nieporent’s new Nobu kitchen, his current position at appetites and pine for more. panlasa (palate) of subtle sour, Monica Tinio. This is what New York kitchen, where he Nobu Manila allows him to in- We’re in Nobu, after all, where sweet and salty. Served on a Roxanne shared about kuya was drawn to Nobu’s new-style fuse Filipino ingredients and refinement and subtlety are the rectangular plate were Saba Ricky’s culinary path: Japanese cuisine that has won methods into Nobu-style name of the game. Tinapa Style (smoked local “We grew up in Metro virtually every major culinary dishes. Following immediately hasa-hasa or short mackerel), Manila. Our meals were just accolade. He soon rose up the Two international Filipino was the first course of Seared Tuna Toyomansi (soy sauce simple home-cooked dishes. ranks from prep cook to chef chefs coming home and redis- Tuna Kinilaw with Ceviche and calamansi extract), White- But when our parents left for de cuisine. He likewise trained covering their culinary roots — Gelee — red onions, kyuri fish Sharsado Style, Salay Tokyo in 1986, with Papa’s as- the culinary staff at Nobu Next haven’t I been telling everyone (wasabi sprouts), tomatoes and Salay Paksiw (yellow-striped signment as military attaché Door in 1998 and Nobu Las that Filipino chefs will rule the chili chopped up served tartar scad simmered in vinegar), and there, our Mama brought with Vegas in 1999. Since 2005, he culinary world sooner than we style; and then another kinilaw Mixed Seafood Kilawin Taco them my yaya, who cooked our has been overseeing the hot think? (www.philstar.com) 12  HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  septeMBer 17, 2016 HEALTH & FAMILY

For us adults, I would like to recommend books like The 3 Ways to Teach Kids Rise of The Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 About Filipino Culture World-Class Filipinos, which was written by Irish motiva- by Tina Santiago-Rodriguez tional speaker Mike Grogan. He’s obviously not Filipino but ugust is Buwan other cultural phenomena. he has a lot of good things to ng Wika in the We were given two won- say about us Filipinos, among Philippines and derful children’s books earlier other things! is usually a time this year – All About the Philip- You can pick one or two of for Filipino- pines and Filipino Celebrations the 21 “World-Class Filipinos” A themed celebra- (both published by Tuttle Pub- in Grogan’s book, and share t i o n s a n d lishing and available locally in what you know about them activities in schools. I'd like to most major bookstores) – and with your kids during everyday think it is a special time to cele- they have been my go-to re- conversations – the possibili- brate being Filipino, though this sources when it comes to teach- ties are endless! is actually something we should ing my kids about Filipino Of course, the aforemen- do all throughout the year. culture. We need to help children cherish their being Filipino and teach them tioned ways to teach kids about We parents, especially, need As a follow-up to our book- about the beauty of Filipino culture. Photo: Pixabay.com Filipino culture and other to remind our children to take reading, we also scout for activ- kids might find “unusual” or – every day is a day to celebrate things related to being Pinoy pride in their cultural heritage. ities that we can do to reinforce unique. This is part of the being Pinoy! are just the tip of the proverbial We need to help them cherish what we have learned. Which beauty of being Filipino – there 3. Get to know important iceberg. There are certainly their being Filipino (whether in brings me to my next tip: is SO much to celebrate! Filipino people. more things we can do to cele- "full" or in "part"), and teach 2. Attend Filipino cultural You can try searching for Go beyond the usual Philip- brate being Filipino, and we them about the beauty of our activities, especially those that Filipino cultural activities in pine history books and try to need not limit ourselves to the Filipino culture. are “unusual.” your local community or online. learn about other Pinoy “he- month of August to do them. How do we do this? Here Our country’s cultural her- Or you might even be inspired roes”. You can try researching Be proud of who you are, and are three suggestions: itage is so rich and varied, so to organize one in your area. about such people online and in what you can be – all for the 1. Read books that highlight there are definitely many cul- Remember, you need not do this other ways, like magazines and sake of God and country! Filipino traditions, festivals and tural activities that you and your only within the month of August books. (www.philstar.com) PHILIPPINE NEWS Graft, Smuggling Charges Filed vs Noy, Purisima by Michael Punongbayan ficials of Shell led by chair- catalytic cracked gasoline when it changed its declara- of Purisima and other BOC Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 man Edgar Chua. (LCCG) and later alkylate tions of CGC and LCCG as officials to demand payment ANILA, Philip- Former customs commis- from 2004 to 2009. unleaded gasoline to of taxes from the fuel com- pines – Former sioner Napoleon Morales, tax Such chemicals are de- tetrapropylene and from “ex- pany, but that his letter was Mpresident Benigno collector Juan Tan, and jour- scribed as so-called blending clusive for sale” to “blending ignored. Aquino III and former finance nalist Lourdes Aclan accused components in the manufac- component.” “The government has lost secretary Cesar Purisima were the respondents of depriving ture of gasoline which are not “Due to this modification over P100 billion including charged yesterday with graft the government of excise and subject to or covered by inter- in the declaration, all the interest, surcharge and 800 and smuggling before the Of- value added taxes now totaling nal revenue taxes collected by shipments of Shell declared percent penalty,” read the fice of the Ombudsman for al- around P100 billion, including the Bureau of Customs for the as CGC and LCCG from complaint. legedly allowing Pilipinas interests and surcharges. Bureau of Internal Revenue. March 2004 to 2009 were re- “It is also losing at least Shell Petroleum Corp. to bring Shell allegedly managed The complainants alleged leased without payment of P55 million a month or a unleaded gasoline into the to evade payment of taxes by that from 2001 to 2004, Shell taxes,” they said. whopping P1.3 billion as of country without paying the falsely declaring its unleaded was paying taxes for its gaso- When Tan, who is sta- July 2016, and counting, in right taxes. gasoline imports as catalytic line importations but stopped tioned at the Port of Batangas, addition to the still unpaid Charged with them are of- cracked gasoline (CCG), light doing so from 2004 to 2009 demanded payment of taxes P1.99 billion taxes on Shell’s amounting to P7.348 billion, alkylate importations, aside Shell again allegedly changed from the unpaid P7.348 bil- its declaration of the imports lion taxes on its CGC and to alkylate under “waste oil” LCCG importations. classification that is not sub- “Since 2011, the former ject to taxes. president and DOF secretary An investigation was sup- did nothing but allow Shell to posedly conducted on Shell’s continuously use the P7.348 allegedly fraudulent acts and billion and P1.99 billion gov- the results of the same even- ernment revenue for its own tually reached Aquino and use and benefits thereby giv- Purisima. ing it unwarranted benefits Aclan said he wrote and causing grave and undue Aquino a letter in July 2012 injury to the government.” informing him of the refusal (www.philstar.com) septeMBer 17, 2016 HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  13 LEGAL NOTES Immigration Fraud and the U Visa

tivity. In recent years, USCIS the Victims of Trafficking and cluded in the list of qualifying have a better chance of win- has granted 10,000 U visas Violence Protection Act in Oc- criminal activities but it could ning the visa lottery, or offer- yearly, which is the cap pro- tober 2000, they listed the fol- potentially fit in the categories ing to enter them in the lottery vided by Congress. It has done lowing qualifying crimes: of witness tampering, obstruc- if they pay a fee which are of- a lot in the prosecution of of- abduction, abusive sexual con- tion of justice or perjury. tentimes exorbitant when in By Reuben S. Seguritan fenses, especially those com- tact, blackmail, domestic vio- Recently, lawyers and im- actuality, USCIS does not col- mitted against vulnerable lence, extortion, false migration advocates have lob- lect any fees to be entered into he U visa is a tem- undocumented immigrants. imprisonment, female genital bied for the inclusion of said lottery. porary visa Before this visa, undocu- mutilation, felonious assault, immigration services fraud in Recently, a company with granted to victims mented immigrants were fraud in foreign labor contract- the list. Immigration services a Las Vegas address has vic- of certain criminal largely placed in very disad- ing, hostage, incest, involun- fraud is the crime of taking ad- timized many Filipinos in the activities which vantageous positions because tary servitude, kidnapping, vantage of one’s lack of Metropolitan New York area T occurred in the they could not report the crime manslaughter, murder, ob- knowledge and understanding promising them quick green United States, US territory or for fear of being deported due struction of justice, peonage, of the intricacies of the US im- card for a fee of $15,000 each. US military installation. It is to their immigration status or perjury, prostution, rape, sex- migration law and promising Evidently, these practices granted to victims who suffered lack thereof and they could not ual assault, sexual exploita- to render services which are prey upon the most vulnerable substantial mental or physical seek assistance from the au- tion, slave trade, stalking, fraudulent, unauthorized or sector of immigrants. In the abuse as a result of the criminal thority for fear of being torture, trafficking, witness rendering nothing at all. hopes of one day legalizing activity and who, as a result of harmed even more by the per- tampering, unlawful criminal Immigration services their status here in the US, un- being at the receiving end of petrators or abusers. Espe- restraint, and other related fraud come in different forms. documented immigrants rely such an unfortunate circum- cially in domestic abuse or crimes which includes any The popular one is notario upon the promises of these stance, possess credible and re- sexual abuse cases, the situa- similar activity where the ele- fraud, which is claiming to services not knowing that they liable information about the tion would persist because the ments of the crimes are sub- provide immigration services, are being taken advantage of. criminal activity. perpetrator would use the lack stantially similar. It also without actually being quali- It is important that the vic- of immigration status as a includes the attempt, conspir- fied to offer such assistance. reuBen s. seguritAn has leverage to pin the victims acy or solicitation to commit Another form of immigra- been practicing law for over 30 tim is helpful, is being helpful years. For further information, you or is likely to be helpful in the down. any of the aforesaid crimes. tion services fraud is the visa may call him at (212) 695 5281 or course of the investigation and When this was created by Immigration services lottery scam, which is promis- log on to his website at www.segu- prosecution of the criminal ac- Congress with the passage of fraud is not specifically in- ing immigrants that they will ritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS talk, we can use the extra force Rody Tells AFP: Fight Terror a la James Bond now, we can focus them in Mindanao,” he said, referring (continued on page ) by Alexis Romero you know, this thing about war to breakthroughs in peace ne- Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 but I am a President and my job gotiations with communist and ANILA, Philip- is to seek the peace of the Muslim rebels. With no insur- pines – How do you land,” the President said. gency to tackle, the Armed Mprevent terrorism “We cannot be forever Forces can focus on fighting from becoming a full-blown fighting Filipinos. We cannot terrorism and banditry, espe- civil war? Deal with it a la be forever killing our own cit- cially in the countryside. James Bond. izens. So they have agreed to (www.philstar.com) This was President Duterte’s advice to soldiers as he urged them to be more re- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, third from left, wearing a pilot's sponsive to the changing secu- jacket, gestures with Defense Chief Delfin Lorenzana, third from rity environment by learning right, and Armed Forces Chief Ricardo Visaya, second from left. AP new skills. Photo/Bullit marquez “The most important thing novels. The character has ap- paign is knowing the enemy. “I here is you have to change par- peared in several novels, see in the horizon the dark adigm. This is no longer a face- movies and video games. clouds of terrorism,” the Presi- to-face war. So it’s a matter of Duterte explained that dent said. detection. Meaning to say, playing the game differently is “You have to learn a little something is afoot and you “not so much about the display bit about your enemy… Study have to detect to find out what of might… your ‘might’ might profiling. Start to profile the it is,” he said at the 48th an- be stolen from you. So change movements of the eyes, their niversary celebration of the it a bit because we are dealing native dialect. Those are the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing with terrorists and there will be things you should know.” at Villamor Air Base last Tues- explosions after explosions Duterte said his adminis- day. until we find peace.” tration is working to crush the “Parang James Bond na Duterte has warned that Abu Sayyaf while talking to ang larong ito (The game is terrorism in Mindanao could Muslim and communist rebels now played like James Bond),” metamorphose into a “full to address security threats in he said, referring to Ian Flem- blown civil war” if left the country. ing’s smart and dapper British unchecked. He believes the key “As much as I would like secret agent character in his to a successful anti-terror cam- to really be very strict about, 14  HAWAii FilipinO cHrOnicle  septeMBer 17, 2016 PHILIPPINE NEWS

he be trusted?” Aguirre added. DOJ Chief: Witness Coached by De Lima “I personnaly know what by Edu Punay used to be under the witness any affidavit yet on his allega- member of the DDS that pro- happened to the case of Ben- Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 protection program of the De- tions, saying it would have not vided a mass grave for crimi- jamin Laud since 2009 because partment of Justice (DOJ) from been possible for the witness to nals they allegedly killed. I lawyered for him, I was there ANILA, Philip- 2013 until De Lima left the be covered by WPP if he did He recalled that several when the Commission on pines - Justice Sec- agency to run for senator. not submit a sworn statement bones were indeed recovered Human Rights, then headed by Mretary Vitaliano “If you can recall, De Lima to the DOJ. from Laud’s property, but Senator De Lima, ordered the Aguirre II downplayed yester- repeatedly said that they had a Aguirre stressed that the al- stressed that the CHR did not bodies of the alleged victims of day the testimony of a self-con- witness to directly link Duterte legation against Duterte being have evidence to prove that extrajudicial killings be ex- fessed former member of the to the death squad. But why behind the DDS was pursued they belonged to victims of humed at Laud’s firing range in Davao death squads (DDS) was he not made public and by De Lima when she was still DDS and so no case was filed Maa, Davao. who linked President Duterte why was the case not pursued? chair of the Commission on in court then. “The bodies did not prove to killings in Davao City, say- Because obviously there’s no Human Rights in 2009 and also Aguirre said he would con- anything. As a matter of fact, ing that the witness was truth to his claims,” he com- when she was head of the DOJ sider asking the National Bu- there were statements that they coached to pin down the Chief mented. in the previous administration. reau of Investigation to look were bodies of people who Executive. Aguirre also questioned “It’s an old issue that De into Matobato’s statements were executed during the Aguirre said the testimony why De Lima, chairman of the Lima persistently pursued way made before the Senate inquiry Japanese occupation,” Aguirre of alleged DDS member Edgar Senate justice committee, back when she was still CHR and also check if he could said. Matobato was all lies and an brought Matobato out at this chair and where the bad blood again qualify for WPP cover- “Also, think about this, old story revived by Sen. Leila time when she is facing inves- with President Duterte actually age as discussed by senators in Senator De Lima headed both de Lima in a desperate move to tigation on her alleged involve- started. There’s really no evi- the hearing. the CHR and the Department divert public attention from her ment in illegal drugs trade in dence because if there is any, a “Mr. Matobato stated that of Justice, why was it that there alleged links to the illegal drug the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) case should have been filed in he did not execute an affidavit was no case filed against trade in the national peniten- in Muntinlupa City during her court by this time,” he ex- containing what he stated be- Mayor Duterte? Senator De tiary. tenure as justice secretary. plained. fore the hearing. One cannot be Lima had more than six years “The statements of Mato- “Is it because she knows “Senator De Lima had six part of the WWP without exe- to file any case she deems wor- bato are all lies, fabrications there will be explosive evi- years to file any case she deems cuting an affidavit. He is obvi- thy to file,” said Aguirre. and have no credibility simply dence linking her in the Bilibid worthy to be filed. The ques- ously not telling the truth. Can (www.philstar.com) because there is no corroborat- drug trade? Is she trying to tion that begs asking is why ing evidence. This is what we cushion our witnesses?” he pursue this only now when call lying and coached wit- asked. there will be a House of Repre- Yasay on U.S.: Don't Lecture ness,” Aguirre explained in a “These are desperate times sentatives’ hearing on Bilibid Us on Human Rights phone interview. for De Lima that’s why she drugs proliferation,” he said. by Camille Diola Philippines understands the sanc- “It can only be the product needs desperate solution.” Aguirre bared that he even Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 of a fertile and coached imagi- The DOJ chief also ques- served as a lawyer for Davao tity of life and freedom, which led nation.” tioned the claim of De Lima police official Benjamin Laud, ANILA, Philippines to the struggle for independence from America in the 1940s. He revealed that Matobato that Matobato has not executed who was accused of being a — The Philippines' Mtop diplomat on "You do not go to the Philip- Thursday night defended Presi- pines and say, 'I'm going to give dent Rodrigo Duterte's war on you something. I'm going to help drugs at a security forum in you develop, I'm going to help Washington, saying Filipinos are you grow. But these are the not "little brown brothers" of checklists you must comply America and should no longer with. We will lecture you on be taught about human rights. human rights.' No. We know that Asked how the Philippines our goal toward the full respect and the United States will move for human rights with accor- forward after the canceled meet- dance to international norms," ing between Duterte and US Yasay said. President Barack Obama and the About 3,500 people have deaths in the drug war, Foreign been killed in police operations Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay and by vigilante groups since the said the two countries should start of the Duterte's administra- work within the premise of being tion three months ago. "sovereign equals." The bilateral meeting be- "We are asking our American tween the Obama and Duterte friends and American leaders to was canceled by Washington and look at our aspirations, we cannot prompted Duterte to issue an be forever the little brown broth- apology, denying that the harsh ers of America (as we were) at words were directed to Obama. one point in time. We have ma- In his address to the forum, ture, we have to develop, we have Yasay tried to assure Washington to grow," Yasay told an influential that Manila is not condoning un- Washington-based think tank lawful killings. Center for Strategic and Interna- "In the book of President tional Studies. 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