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HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED NEWS FEATURE HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID FilCom to honor emme "Untold triUmph" to Be HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 at 11th annUal Shown on nov. 17 Gala dinner at pearl harBor 2 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle noVeMBer 9, 2013 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor f there was ever a time to pray Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Honoring Our Veterans for the Philippines, now is it. At Publisher & Managing Editor t’s been said that the history of a nation is often press time, Super Typhoon Chona A. Montesines-Sonido written by the blood of its heroes. This saying is es- Haiyan, a Category 5 storm Associate Editors pecially true for the United States of America and with winds of up to 195 mph, I Dennis Galolo the Philippines, two nations with inter-twining his- slammed into the Central Edwin Quinabo tories. Thanks to the heroic actions of their brave Visayas. The timing of Haiyan could not I Creative Designer men and women, Filipinos and Americans today have been worse, particularly for the Junggoi Peralta live as free citizens. Visayan region, which is still recovering from the powerful Design Consultant It’s safe to say that every Filipino born in the Philippines 7.1 magnitude quake that rocked the area last month. Weather Randall Shiroma during the past century owes a debt of gratitude to those veter- forecasters expect Haiyan to exit the Philippines sometime on Photography ans who fought against Japanese occupation during World War Saturday, November 8th, but not before leaving a swath of Tim Llena II. America is also indebted to these brave Filipino nationals, as chaos and destruction in its wake. Administrative Assistant well as the thousands of Filipino-Americans who were already Chaos of a different kind reigned at the State Capitol Shalimar Pagulayan living in the U.S. but petitioned to join the U.S. military. Their where over 5,000 people packed joint House Judiciary & Fi- Columnists military service not only helped to win the war, but also short- nance committee hearings on a bill that would legalize same- Carlota Hufana Ader ened its duration, limited the financial cost and spared the lives Sen. Will Espero sex marriage. Marathon hearings were held over several days, of many more Americans who most likely would have died or Grace F. Fong, Ed.D with supporters and opponents passionately speaking on Sen- suffered injuries had it not been for Filipinos’ involvement. Emil Guillermo ate Bill 1. The measure was passed by both committees and Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. So this Veteran’s Day, when we honor our nation’s war he- later by the full House by a surprisingly comfortable 30-18 Ron Menor roes, let’s not forget our Filipino-American veterans—living J.P. Orias vote, with three lawmakers absent. The full House is expected Pacita Saludes and dead. Parades, banquets and other public events are held to to hold a third and final reading on the bill sometime next Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. thank veterans for their service. Such events serve that purpose, Charlie Sonido, M.D. week. Even if SB 1 is passed by the Legislature and signed by but so do personal gestures of thanks. Instead of letting this day Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. come and go like so many other national holidays, consider giv- the governor, a circuit court judge has agreed to hear a chal- Felino S. Tubera ing extra thought as how you can show your appreciation to vet- lenge to the bill, so don’t expect a quick resolution to the Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. erans. If you know a veteran—reach out to him or her and thank highly-contentious issue anytime soon. Contributing Writers them for all they have done on behalf of this nation. Better yet, In other news, November 11th is Veterans Day—a time to Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. pay a visit to a Filipino-American veteran and convey your per- thank all the brave members of our armed forces for their serv- Clement Bautista ice in defense of this great country. The Filipino community Teresita Bernales, Ed.D sonal thanks. Or if you see someone in uniform, give him or her Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. a hug, shake their hand or offer to pick up the check at the gro- has planned a luncheon on November 16 to honor Filipino- Linda Dela Cruz cery store or restaurant. If you’re not the type to do such things, American veterans of World War II. We hope you can attend Fiedes Doctor this special event which may be the last hurrah and the final Danny De Gracia, II, MA then just say a simple prayer for them and their families. These Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand simple acts will mean more than you know and it’s the very least time to witness a large gathering of Fil-Am veterans. Many of Amelia Jacang, M.D. we can do. Whatever you decide, make sure to do something them are sickly and nearing the twilight of their lives. Please Caroline Julian special to make a veteran happy this Veteran’s Day. Maita Milallos read our cover story beginning on page 4 for more about the Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. luncheon as well as the struggles of our courageous Fil-Am Glenn Wakai veterans. Also, the documentary film “Untold Triumph” will Amado Yoro be shown on November 17 to the public at 5:30 pm at Pearl Philippine Correspondent The Government Has No Greg Garcia Harbor. Big Island Distributor Business Tracking Our Speaking of courage, I think you’ll find our story on page Grace Larson 13 about Emme Tomimbang very inspiring. Contributing Ditas Udani Phone And Internet Use writer Dr. Belinda Aquino recently interviewed the veteran Maui Distributor pparently Big Brother is watching us and George newscaster, who spoke about the recent challenges in her life Cecile Piros Orwell's classic novel 1984 is proving to be more that she courageously faced and overcame. Ms. Tomimbang Molokai Distributor prophetic than believed. will be the guest of honor at a gala dinner and fundraiser Maria Watanabe Ordinary citizens such as you and I, foreign scheduled at the FilCom Center on November 9. Turn to page Advertising/Marketing Director citizens, as well as international leaders are all 8 for more on this special event, which has been sold-out. Chona A. Montesines-Sonido A Account Executives potential targets of spying by the United States' In closing, thank you for picking up this latest issue of the Carlota Hufana Ader National Security Agency (N.S.A.) Chronicle. J.P. Orias Former CIA employee and N.S.A. contractor Edward Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! Snowden, puts it this way: "Today, no telephone in America The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published makes a call without leaving a record with the N.S.A. Today, weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- no internet transaction enters or leaves America without passing tributed at various outlets around Oahu and the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- through the N.S.A.'s hands." ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- Snowden is an American computer specialist who disclosed Microsoft, Apple and Skype. But spying is not just relegated to lication date. 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Opinions expressed by the columnists and Carter. Others consider him a traitor who has caused irreparable on President Barack Obama and the N.S.A. is German chancel- contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle manage- damage to U.S. intelligence. lor Angela Merkel, leader of Germany and of Europe's most ment. Reproduction of the contents in whole Among the more controversial findings, Snowden reveals powerful economy. Merkel has made personal calls to Obama or in part is prohibited without written per- mission from the management. All rights re- the N.S.A. collects metadata that traces telephone records by questioning him about claims that her cell phone had been mon- served. Printed in the U.S.A. using tracking interceptor programs such as PRISM, XKeyscore itored by the N.S.A. from as far back as 2002. www.thefilipinochronicle.com and Tempora, as well as traces internet records of ordinary cit- The Spanish government is seeking answers to N.S.A.'s re- www.efilipinochronicle.com MeMber, Society of ProfeSSional izens through major internet companies such as Google, Yahoo, (continued on page 3) JournaliStS noVeMBer 9, 2013 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle 3 CANDID PERSPECTIVES Filipino American Labor Leader Larry Itliong Speaks 37 Years After his Death shadowing Itliong. “You know what I tell On the tape, Itliong talks Once the strike was won them,” he said. “I don’t need of being offered $50,000 to in 1970, Itliong became VP of that $200,000. I can eat rice back the presidential run of By Emil Guillermo the United Farm Workers, and pusit (squid), bagong (an- Hubert H. Humphrey. (Itliong or me, the high- Chavez became president. But chovy paste), mango. I don’t didn’t do it because Humphrey light of the re- Itliong left in 1971, a result of need $200,000.” wasn’t his candidate, though cently concluded disagreements with Chavez on He said young Pinoys with he did not say who was). Filipino Ameri- how Filipinos were treated. him were amazed at the time Even the Catholic Church, can History The AFL-CIO didn’t want by his refusal. wanted Itliong as a consultant. F month had to be him to quit. On the tape, “I said, $200,000 to sell But the way Itliong saw it, actually hearing Itliong tells the students he out my countrymen?,” Itliong he was a man of principle who the voice of Filipino American was offered money. asked rhetorically. “I figure we couldn’t be bought. Larry Itliong labor leader Larry Itliong, 100 “A lot want to buy me have about 350,000 [Filipinos] Hearing the tapes again at years after his birth. off,” Itliong told the students. He was told, the money in California. That’s only their first-ever public show- I didn’t have a fancy Ouija “One of the biggest organiza- would be his… “if you’re $200,000. That’s not even $1 case practically moved Debbie board. I just had access to tions that I grew up with in going to help Cesar Chavez dollar a head. No, I don’t want Paganiban Louie to tears. tapes of Itliong made by stu- this country offered me run the service center,” he says your money. If I want to sell She’d only played the tapes dents at UC Santa Cruz in $200,000.” on the tape. “Just the implica- my countrymen, then give me twice 37 years after she 1976, a year before Itliong Itliong described the offer: tion that I’m supporting Cesar $50 million—I’ll take it.” recorded her UC Santa Cruz died. “They said, Larry Itliong, we Chavez, they want to give me So Itliong did name his seminar in 1976. The tapes reveal a tough, know you need money. You’re $200,000.” price, but as he told the story, But the lessons were al- but principled man, who led doing a good job in California. It was as if the union ac- he laughed with the students in ready deeply ingrained in her the way in 1965 at the Delano We’ll give you $200,000 to do knowledged how badly Itliong the seminar. “Do you want to from the start. Grape Strike, but rarely gets whatever you want to do.” was needed to unify the two buy my countrymen, give me “His courage and wisdom the credit. Instead, Cesar But then he described the biggest groups in the fields, $50 million?” in fighting for equality and Chavez gets the glory, over- conditions. the Mexicans and the Fil- Itliong said it wasn’t an justice for Filipinos and work- ipinos. isolated instance either. (continued on page 12) EDITORIALS (from page 2, THE GOVERNMENT....) cent collection of data on 60 sal Declaration of Human data. bly unaware of the trade-offs the fact that such a system ex- million telephone calls in Rights, as well as other House bill H.R. 2818 calls to privacy we would en- ists in which all our communi- Spain. statutes, to justify his actions, for repealing the Patriot Act counter, how far it would go cation is recordable, who's to Adding tension to U.S. re- claiming that massive surveil- that allows online data collec- into phone and internet moni- say what kind of abuse could lations with the international lance as those he employed tion. It would also require a toring, or even how long these take place in the future when community, Russia in defiant under the N.S.A. are illegal. probable cause warrant to col- surveillance programs would our private information falls action, brushed aside pleas He says "while the U.S. Con- lect information on Ameri- last. into the wrong hands. In our and warnings from President stitution marks these programs cans. For the majority of law- society where freedom is Obama by granting Snowden as illegal, my (U.S.) govern- Germany and France are abiding citizens, perhaps sur- sacrosanct, spying with no jus- temporary asylum. White ment argues that secret court pushing for a new code of con- veillance would not lead to tifiable cause somehow just House press secretary Jay Car- rulings, which the world is not duct for U.S. intelligence any criminal reprimands. But doesn't fit in with our values as ney said of Kremlin's decison: permitted to see, somehow le- agencies in Europe, claiming "We are extremely disap- gitimizes an illegal affair. that the trust had been broken pointed that the Russian Fed- In light of the international with this latest spying scandal. eration would take this step." embarrassment surrounding N.S.A.'s spying practices, U.S. Balance Is Fair How Legal Is Government Sen. Dianne Feinstein of Cali- Following this aftermath Spying? fornia, chairwoman of the of one of the most publicized Domestic spying has al- Senate Intelligence Commit- intelligence leaks in U.S. his- ways been targeted at suspi- tee, is considering bills that tory, perhaps it's time for law- cious individuals. But would clarify spying practices, makers to revisit aspects of the following the 9/11 terroristic make the N.S.A. more trans- Patriot Act. Americans must attack, President George W. parent, add oversight by Con- engage in this debate to find Bush signed the USA Patriot gress, and add some privacy the proper limits of govern- Act that allowed secret snoop- safeguards. ment surveillance. ing at an unprecedented, mas- S1467 would add a "Spe- We need to find a balance sive level. But the types of cial Advocate" to argue for in- between surveillance pro- practices and under what cir- dividual rights to be heard grams that will protect us from cumstances deemed to be legal before the intelligence court. acts of terrorism and protect us under the Patriot Act is not Right now, only governments, from unnecessary intrusions very clear. have this right. into our private lives, as well Snowden uses his inter- S1551 goes further and as the lives of our global, pretation of the 4th and 5th would end bulk data collection leader-allies. When Americans Amendments of the Constitu- of Americans' phone calls and supported the passage of the tion, Article 12 of the Univer- limit the surveillance of online Patriot Act, they were proba- 4 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle noVeMBer 9, 2013 COVER STORY Filipino Community to Honor Fil-Am Veterans of World War II By HFC Staff e remember the war. We fought very hard. When our comrades die, we are very sorrowful, because we feel it. So let “W us just face it. Time is very fast going on.”— Filipino veteran, 89 years old
These words were spoken Congress for full recognition at the nation’s capital. One of by an unnamed Filipino vet- and long-overdue benefits. the veterans, Rizal Agbayani, eran, who was among the The World War II Filipino- exhausted from the relentless 260,000 young Filipino men American Veterans & Ladies testimony, rallies and who responded to President Auxiliary, which was organ- speeches, died the night be- Roosevelt’s call-to-arms and ized in 1993, worked in close fore the group returned to willingly fought under the coordination for the immedi- Hawaii. American flag during World ate passage of any and all Hawaii’s congressional War II. pending Filipino veterans delegation—the Late U.S. Many Filipinos made the benefit bills that provided eq- Sen. Daniel Inouye, U.S. Sen. ultimate sacrifice as soldiers uity benefits, compensation, Daniel Akaka, former U.S. in the U.S. Army Forces in pension and full recognition Rep. Neil Abercrombie and Photo courtesy of www.sfgate.com the Far East or as guerilla for Filipino veterans. the late U.S. Rep. Patsy fighters during the Japanese “We were requested to Mink—all gave their personal occupation of the Philippines. participate and render our oral commitment to support bills They bravely did so, with the testimony during public hear- on behalf of the veterans. promise of receiving the same ings to justify and support the After two decades, Presi- health, pension and other ben- passage of legislation either at dent Barack Obama in 2009 efits as their American com- the State Legislature or City signed the American Recov- rades. However, Congress Council,” recalls veteran Art ery and Reinvestment Act passed the Rescission Act in Caleda, former president of (ARRA) which provided a 1946, which stripped these the Fil-Am Veterans Auxil- one-time, lump sum payment brave Filipino soldiers of lary. of $15,000 for qualified Fil- their promised benefits. In July 1998, a delegation ipino veterans in the U.S. and of 39 Filipino veterans led by $9,000 for those in the Philip- A Look Back Col. Eduardo C. Mina and pines. For decades, the veterans former State Rep. Jun Abin- Caleda called it a “break- and their supporters lobbied say joined a week-long rally through” and “victory won.” He thanked the late U.S. Sen. Fil-Am veterans prepare to march in Waipahu during the Oahu Sugar Plantation's 100th Anniversary celebration in 1997 Inouye for championing for the inclusion of the Filipino group’s 1,000 strong mem- uralization Act of 1990. Veterans Equity Compensa- bership, which has since tion Fund into ARRA. dwindled to 600 members. Luncheon For Fil-Am Vets Many members decided to To honor these aged war- Aged Warriors move back to the Philippines riors, the Filipino-American Presently, the numbers of after receiving their $15,000 Historical Society of Hawaii these aged warriors continue lump sum benefits. Currently, (FAHSOH) and the Filipino to dwindle, with many of the group has only 15 active American WW II Veterans them in their 90s. Only a members. Celebration Committee will handful attend reunions and Caleda himself is in de- host a celebration luncheon other annual gatherings, cent shape, all things consid- on November 16, 2013 at the which once bustled with ac- ered, except for a constant Filipino Community Center tivities and excitement. Ac- pain in his leg. At age 21, in from 10 am to 2 pm. The cording to Caleda, the World Caleda served as a guerilla in- event will pay tribute to the War II Fil-Am Veterans & telligence officer for the Intel- heroic sacrifices of these vet- Ladies Auxiliary still meets ligence Service Company of erans who fought to liberate monthly and continues to pro- the 11th Infantry Regiment, their homeland and preserve mote unity, friendship and U.S. Armed Forces in the freedom. Funds raised by the brotherhood among Filipino Philippines, Northern Luzon. luncheon will be allocated to veterans in Hawaii. He arrived in Hawaii from the the Veterans Special Account, Over the years, sickness Philippines in July 1992 which will help provide fi- and old age took a toll on the under the Immigration & Nat- (continued on page 5) noVeMBer 9, 2013 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle 5 COVER STORY
(from page 4, FILIPINO ...) nancial assistance to veterans who may need aid with fu- neral and burial needs. On November 17th, veterans will tour the USS Arizona and enjoy a special viewing of the documentary “An Untold Tri- umph.” The public is invited. The veterans’ luncheon also marks two special events. First, it is the 10th an- Hawaii's Filipino veterans wait to meet with U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono's niversary of a special monu- staff to seek her support for the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of ment erected at the FilCom 2011 (HR 210) The late State Sen. Calvin Kawamoto (top row, 4th from left), poses with Fil-Am veterans beside a memorial at the Oahu Sugar Plantation Center which stands as a tes- all U.S. veterans. the country for more than 365 in 2002 to honor the 100th Anniversary of Filipino migration in tament to the courage and “That will satisfy our days in a calendar year. Hawaii. (L to R) Richard Bibilone, Frederico Caluya, Jose Saromines, Domingo Los Banos, Ernie Sombrero, Pedro Tampon and Ben Aco- sacrifices of the Filipino vet- struggle for justice and fair- “What our Filipino veter- hido. (kneeling) Guillermo Alejo and Abelino Bagayas erans. In 2003, then Honolulu ness,” he says. ans are asking for is simple Mayor Jeremy Harris ear- According to Arturo Gar- and straightforward—to be approved, Garcia says at least of his children and that they marked $50,000 for the Fil- cia, national coordinator for recognized for the service that 20,000 veterans will benefit. have a successful and stable ipino-American Memorial Justice for Filipino American they performed for the U.S. “It will allow veterans’ life. Monument. Secondly, it is the Veterans (JFAV), it’s status during the Second World War, grandchildren to reunify with Shaw says the Filipino 20th anniversary of the World quo regarding the veterans’ and to have access to the ben- their grandparents,” Garcia community owes it to these War II Fil-Am Veterans & fights for equity rights. efits that they were prom- says. “This means a lot for veterans to keep alive the Ladies Auxiliary. “They are still unrecog- ised,” Schatz says. “I am many veterans who’ve had a memory of their sacrifices. Organizers have also pre- nized and are NOT consid- committed to advancing their long wait for visas.” “Throughout all these pared a special souvenir ered as American Veterans,” interests and ensuring that Among these veterans is years, hope is what has sus- booklet which chronicles the Garcia says. “The veterans they are recognized as Amer- Caleda, who is still awaiting tained them,” Shaw says. “We history of service that Fil- are fighting for lifetime pen- ican veterans. the arrival of two more of his can never say enough thank- ipino-Americans dedicated sions for them and their sur- “All of our veterans de- adult-aged children. Four are you’s. Now, in their elder themselves to during the war. vivors and lump sum claims serve to be recognized for already here in the U.S. Before years we need to assure them Each veteran will receive a for widows/survivors of de- their service, regardless of he reaches the end of his life, that we will continue to advo- copy of the souvenir booklet. parted veterans.” whether they served as a Fil- Caleda only wishes one cate for their rights and bene- Organizers for the special U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in- ipino Scout during the Second thing—to be reunited with all fits.” luncheon for the veterans, ex- troduced the bipartisan Fil- World War or pect up to 250 attendees. ipino Veterans Fairness Act of Marine Scout They encourage the Filipino 2013 which gives Filipino S n i p e r i n community to come out and veterans the recognition and Afghanistan. support the veterans. benefits that they deserve. They are all “This is an opportunity to “I worked to find Senate American vet- honor our veterans for their and House partners across the erans.” sacrifices,” says Abby Shaw. aisle to support the bill and Veterans “We are proud of them and move it forward,” he says. “I are also hop- how they have become, in had an opportunity to testify ing that citi- (continued on page
against the suspects? defenses they present to the Should Not Be This Slow Secretary of Justice Leila public range from the absurd to But essentially, these pork crats who were bribed by de Lima has already submitted the ridiculous. One Senator’s NO LIMITATION a list of suspects and various defense amounts to an admis- by Ted Laguatan barrel scam cases are not really Napoles to facilitate the uncon- that difficult to prosecute. What scionable transactions. evidence to the Office of the sion: “I’m not the only thief.” Ombudsman indicating proba- Another: “It was my staff who have high re- happened over 10 years is The bottom line: Public ble cause that serious crimes did the stealing.” Another one: spects for Om- quite clear. The pattern of moneys amounting to billions were committed by the sus- “My signature was forged.” b u d s m a n wrongdoing or modus operandi meant to benefit the people pects including and especially One thing they cannot deny, Conchita Carpio utilized by the suspects over were repeatedly efficiently sys- plunder – a no bail offense. tons of money from Napoles’ Morales but her the years repeated itself regu- tematically stolen by so called To her credit, Ombudsman NGOs ended up with them or I statement that it larly. The accused senators, public servants eventually Morales had announced that to their assignees. will take “less congressmen, other public offi- winding up in their pockets or speed up the cases, she organ- National interest compels than a year” before she can file cials and supporting conspira- bank accounts or those of their ized three teams to investigate the Ombudsman to file plunder charges against the pork barrel tors and abettors were bagmen and Napoles. and analyze the cases. I take it and other cases against the sus- thieves bothers me. It appears essentially repeatedly engaged It’s incredible how a that her “less than a year” pects as early as possible. to suggest that it will take about in the same identifiable pattern woman who grew up in the statement to analyze and inves- Why? a year for her to file charges. of wrongdoing: Legislators and province with only two years tigate these cases before she The outraged global Fil- Given the massive thefts of the other officials regularly chan- of college in an ordinary can file charges – was made not ipino community both in the people’s money and the public neled their allocated pork bar- school was able to smoothly to reflect actual reality but just homeland and outside are de- outrage involved, a year is just rel funds to so called run this incredible scam for 10 a media statement guesstimate manding a speedy prosecution too obscenely long. non-government organizations years involving massive to allow her a generous wiggle of the suspected pork barrel Understandably, a prosecu- (NGOs) for supposed publicly amounts of money with the room time before she actually thieves. The extent of the mas- tor wants to put together a case beneficial projects. participation of powerful politi- files the plunder and other sive looting of the people’s that he (or she) can win. Some These NGOs ran by Janet cians and other officials. The cases. money and the length of time cases are more difficult than Lim Napoles were revealed to scam would not have been ex- At this point, the pattern of over which this has been going others, especially when there is be straw organizations and the posed if her relative, Benhur wrongdoing is already clearly on - caused the people to be a lack of uncertainty as to what projects turned out to be non- Luy, had not blown the whistle established. The volumes of extremely upset….no, furi- actually happened, who actu- existent ghost paper creations. and gave the details on her records from Commission on ously angry. Understandably ally committed the crime and if Huge amounts of money were shady operations. Audit Chairperson Grace Tan so, as they have been blatantly the evidence is insufficient. In regularly released to the Napoles may not have ac- Pulido and whistleblower Ben- abused and scammed. such cases, more investigation Napoles NGOs over a period quired an MBA from Wharton hur Luy and others and their Many feel that imprison- and more evidence are needed of 10 years or so. Napoles to learn how to make money, testimonies – should be credi- ment is too mild and too kind in order to successfully prose- would pocket a certain percent- but she definitely understood ble and sufficient evidence to as punishment for these vul- cute a suspect. age which in many cases human greed and used this like now file the cases. Investiga- tures…okay, alleged vultures. Of course, notions of fair- amounted to 30 percent of the a skilled puppet master to make tions for more information and In actual effect, these blood- ness to a suspect and due total and kicked the rest or the senators, congressmen and oth- evidence, if still needed, does suckers grabbed the food from process rights also come into 70 percent back to the lawmak- ers dance to her dark music. not have to stop as the cases the mouths of innocent hungry play in democratic societies. ers and other public officials or Successfully prosecuting proceed. If she anticipates de- children, stole medicine from Ethically, a prosecutor should to their agents. The others who suspects is a matter of identify- lays because her office lacks seriously ill people and de- objectively examine not only were also accused by the De- ing them, showing their mali- logistical support and she needs prived our young of better evidence that suggests guilt but partment of Justice are bureau- cious intentions by funding for additional compe- schools. Stoning to death or also that which exonerates. demonstrating their criminal modus operandi and present- tent (and honest) investigators hanging are some of the rec- ing credible and sufficient evi- and prosecutors, she should ommended punishments an- dence against them. In the exert all efforts to acquire this. grily expressed in households, Philippines, a very important These Pork Barrel cases are of social gatherings, bars, carinde- extra element is having an supreme importance to the life rias, restaurants, barbershops honest conduct of the trial – of the nation. and inside taxicabs. especially when moneyed in- The President has just a lit- The national consciousness fluential defendants are in- tle more than 950 days in of- of Philippine justice moving volved. fice. He, more than anyone at molasses flow rate also has The necessary damning in- else, should know the limited everyone anxious and wonder- formation as well as evidence time left – to successfully pros- ing whether these instant cases in the form of witness state- ecute the wrongdoers. In the will be just like the Ampatuan ments and voluminous paper future, his presidency will be massacre cases. Four years trails including bank accounts judged by the way he handled have passed and not a single are already in the possession of these terrible Pork Barrel Ampatuan defendant has been the Ombudsman. It has been crimes against the people. If the convicted. about three months now since “wrong” President sits in 2016 The people are also aware the pork barrel scam investiga- and these cases are not yet of the fact that none of the Mar- tions were initiated by the De- completed, the probability is coses or their cronies have partment of Justice and the that these cases will be dropped been convicted nor has the bulk Office of the Ombudsman. or the wrongdoers pardoned. of their stolen wealth been re- Why should it take any longer The alleged plunderers are covered. This lengthy or failed to file charges of plunder actually on the defensive. prosecution of defendants who Caught red handed, the lame (continued on page 7) noVeMBer 9, 2013 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle 7 IMMIGRATION GUIDE Arguing Successfully in Appellate Courts there was no need for addi- first to be heard and I was the afraid and threw away a alistic maximum sentence if tional argument. The appel- first speaker. packet. Another picked it up convicted. Counsel should be lant’s lawyer patted himself on “May it please the Court,” and gave it to the one who cautioned against giving im- the back, thinking that his brief I greeted the panel. There is no shouted. He gave it to the migration advice if they do not had covered all the issues. His need to say “Good morning” buyer who turned out to be an know immigration law, but By Atty. Emmanuel appeal was dismissed. or “Welcome to Hawaii”. On undercover agent. Defendant should consult with an immi- Samonte Tipon the day of the argument, it was and the others were charged gration lawyer. o n f i d e n c e , HowTO Gain Confidence raining, so it would not have with drug distribution. confidence, Lawyers must study the been appropriate to say those The court-appointed coun- State What You Want From the confidence” case thoroughly, know all the words. Conserve words. I was sel for defendant terrorized Court are the three facts and the law applicable, given only 10 minutes. “My him by saying that if he fought We ask the court to set most impor- read all the briefs and the cases name is Emmanuel Samonte the case and lost he would get aside the defendant’s convic- “C tant qualities cited by the parties and remem- Tipon, I appear for the defen- 20-40 years but if he pleaded tion and order the Department of a lawyer in ber all their facts and the dant-appellant.” guilty counsel would negotiate of Homeland Security to bring order to argue successfully in court’s decision, check the later a term of 12 to 18 months. If him back because he was de- appellate courts. A lawyer must history of the cases if they have Discuss Issues and Facts the defendant had been told nied his constitutional right to exude confidence in walking to been overruled or modified, Briefly the truth that he “will” be de- effective counsel and suffered the lectern, in discussing the and explain why the cases cited The issues are whether ported if he pleaded guilty and serious prejudice by being de- case, and in answering the by the opposing party are inap- criminal defense counsel was that the maximum sentence he ported. judge’s questions. Without plicable. ineffective when he told de- could get was 24 months if he Listen to the audio record- showing confidence, the The lawyer should check fendant, who asked what went to trial and lost, he would ing of this case, 10-15195 lawyer will lose. the background of the judges. I would happen if he pleaded have gone to trial and might United States v. Ramiro, at guilty to drug distribution, that have won because a reason- Avoid starting with a joke. checked their alma mater and http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/ It could fall flat. their years of experience and (1) defendant “may” be de- able juror could conclude that media/view.php?pk_id=00000 Lawyers with a thick ac- compared them with mine. I ported although the correct an- he was “discarding” not “”dis- 11368 cent must get rid of it. Lawyers determined whether they were swer was that he “will” be tributing” drugs. Defendant with a funny pronunciation like conservative or liberal. I read deported because distributing was prejudiced because he (atty. tiPon has a Master of drugs is an aggravated felony saying “San Jose” as “San samples of their decisions that spent four years in jail waiting Laws degree from Yale Law School Hoosi” must correct it. 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OPINION (from page 6, FILING...) clearly are guilty as hell is a ganda forces of the powerful The longer the Ombuds- nity for the country. He can ei- these and fizzle as a dud wind- damning reflection of the accused suspects together with man delays in filing plunder ther be a consistently strong ing up forgotten in the dustbin Philippine justice system. the Marcos and Arroyo forces cases against the accused, the moral leader, take the bull by of history. The longer it takes to file – have combined to misdirect more frustrated the people be- the horns, throw all the bad Hopefully, the Ombuds- charges, the more Filipinos the people by putting the blame come – including those who guys in jail including certain al- man can read the sign of the continue to lose faith in their instead on Aquino. They want support Aquino in his anti-cor- lies, make his martyred father’s times, be constantly sensitive to government. Already, many to make it look like it is Aquino ruption crusade. That frustra- impossible dream of a better the fact that she is the represen- Filipinos are becoming increas- who is the wrongdoer instead tion can very well eventually life for Filipinos come true – or tative of the people in bringing ingly doubtful of the possibility of the actual thieves. Of turn against President Aquino get discouraged, fail to do all (continued on page 8) of jailing the big politico course, it serves the interest of as the delay can be used by his sharks. They are also con- the ultra-left connected to Bei- enemies to question his sincer- cerned that with all these de- jing to bring down the govern- ity. lays, the suspects are given so ment. Whereas it serves the While the Ombudsman is much opportunity to move and interest of the specified others theoretically supposedly inde- hide their loot and destroy the to bring down Aquino. pendent in carrying out her job, evidence. In other jurisdictions Aquino should just ignore the public perception is that the in the world, as a matter of the taunts of the enemy. He President appointed her and common sense and practicality, should just continue to do the therefore, he can influence her warrants for immediate seizure right thing - aggressively re- to step on the accelerator. The of evidence would already lentlessly bear down and even more she delays, the more the have been long issued. increase efforts in the fight President’s credibility and rat- It is obvious to deeper against corruption and corrupt ing goes down. thinking observers that the people. Results are what people This is Aquino’s defining ultra-left forces and the propa- appreciate and recognize. moment and a great opportu- 8 HAWAII FILIPInO CHROnICLe nOVeMBeR 9, 2013 NEWS FEATURE FilCom to Honor Tomimbang at 11th Annual Gala Dinner he Filipino Community Center (FilCom) will Thold its 11th annual gala dinner and fundraiser on No- vember 9, 2013 beginning at 5:30 pm at the FilCom Center Grand Ballroom in Waipahu. The guest of honor will be Emme Tomimbang, a veteran TV journalist who has made numerous contributions to the community over the past sev- eral decades. “Sharing Memo- rable Moments With Emme & Friends” will also feature au- thentic Filipino dishes prepared by celebrity chefs, a star-stud- ded cast of entertainers and a silent auction. Proceeds from the gala event will benefit the FilCom Center which serves thousands each year with pro- includes crispy pork belly “I am deeply grateful to other surprise celebrities and careers, so appearing at the Fil- grams for youth, senior citi- chicharonne spiced with Fil- our great chefs for donating stars, many of whom have ap- Com event is just a small token zens, and families. ipino patis; mongo (mung) their time and talent for this oc- peared on “Emme’s Island Mo- of my appreciation.” Tomimbang, a founding beans; sweet potato leaf or tal- casion because they are all ments” television specials. Also performing during the member of FilCom’s Board of bos ng kamote salad; taba ng ta- helping our collective efforts to Willie K performs a myr- cocktail reception will be Governors, has been an inspi- langka or fresh crab with continue FilCom’s educational, iad of musical genres, includ- Banda Kawayan, a musical ration for many Filipinos, says lemongrass; shrimp lumpia with social and cultural service to ing Hawaiian, jazz, blues, group comprised of an inter- FilCom Center president Rose banana sauce; sous vide shin- the Filipino community as well reggae, rock, country western generational group of volun- Churma. sato pork belly guisantes; seared as the entire Leeward Oahu and opera. He has supported teers devoted to the “Her dedication to foster kampachi salad with toanjan community,” says Tomimbang. various causes through his perpetuation of the Filipino goodwill in the community we vinaigrette; and halo-halo. “The evening promises to be celebrity golf tournament, an performing arts. live and work is much ad- The award-winning chefs, masarap (delicious).” event he says was the brain- One of the highlights of the mired,” Churma says. “We are known for starting the Hawaii child of Tomimbang. The tour- evening is the live auction. forever grateful for her tireless Regional Cuisine movement in Alluring Entertainment nament has raised over half a Items include a Hawaii 5-0 VIP service to the betterment of the the 1990s, include Alan Wong, Local boy and internation- million dollars for cancer pa- package (starting bid $5,000); Filipino community.” Philippe Padovani, Paul Rivera, ally-renowned singer Willie K tients from Maui. dinner with Emme with dishes Dave “D.K.” Kodama, Roy Ya- will headline a star-studded “They thank me all the prepared by Chef Wong for a Scrumptious Cuisine maguchi and Darryl Shinogi. cast of entertainers. Also per- time, but truly Emme is the one table of 10 (starting bid Several renowned Hawaii Master sommelier Roberto forming with Willie will be they should thank also,” he says. $1,000); and a Lanikai Beach chefs who have been inspired Viernes, a sommelier of Filipino guests Jordan Segundo, Jas- “I want to thank her for being a house dinner prepared by Chef by authentic Filipino dishes will descent, will offer wine recom- mine Trias, Ben Stone, Kristian great inspiration. She helped me Rivera for 10 and a two night create a gala dinner menu that mendations for the menu. Lei, Jimmy Borges, and a few as well as many others in our stay (starting bid $500). OPINION (from page 7, FILING...) to justice erring public officials speedy justice. They want next 45 days, watch Filipinos people’s money and causing Well-meaning people un- who betray the public trust. She plunder and other charges and the world stand up and ap- suffering to millions – to stop derstand the reality of the dif- must have a good feel for the against the Senators, Con- plaud. Filipinos and the rest of their corruption and get the ficulties in the jobs of public pulse. And what do the gressmen and other officials the world who hold us in af- punishment they deserve. Pe- President Aquino and the Om- people want? filed as soon as possible. They fection – want crooked politi- riod. budsman. But as long as both The people are justified in want them arrested and jailed cians and officials who have The only real way we can and other officials continue to wanting and demanding now. If this is done within the been blatantly stealing the rid the Philippines of endemic act in good faith in the sacred widespread institutionalized quest for a better country, they corruption is to alter the mind- will not be lacking in support set of our people. The nation in fighting to end the powerful needs to impose harsh penal- evil forces of corruption and ties against corrupt officials social injustice that plagues instead of rewarding them. We our people. should also teach and develop among our people a deep ap- Atty. ted LAguAtAn is a preciation of the value of hon- human rights lawyer based in San esty as a way of life. We Francisco, California and is offi- should impress to our children cially recognized by the California State Bar as among one of only 29 the culture of honesty from the lawyers officially certified for 25 time they start school and years as Expert-Specialists in US preach it from every pulpit and Immigration Law. Email laguatan- shout it from every podium. [email protected] Tel 650 991-1154 noVeMBer 9, 2013 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle 9 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS 10 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle noVeMBer 9, 2013 LEGAL NOTES Green Card for Ministers and Religious lors, and missionaries. tioner only submitted pay an on-site inspection of the pe- Workers The beneficiary must records of a missionary’s titioning organization before it minister is fully authorized have been a member of the salary for one out of the min- will approve the I-360 peti- and fully trained according to denomination for at least two imum 2 years, the USCIS tion. The site visit allows the a religious denomination’s years immediately preceding found that the pay records did USCIS to verify the existence By Reuben S. Seguritan standards to conduct religious the filing of the petition. He not show beneficiary’s con- of the petitioner’s organiza- eligious work- activities, such as a priest, also must have been working tinuous, full-time employ- tion. The site visits allow the ers may qualify minister, rabbi or imam. as a minister or religious ment. USCIS to deter fraud by for permanent The minister must be able worker, either abroad or law- The petitioning organiza- checking the existence of the residence as a to provide a certificate of or- fully in the U.S., for at least tion must make several attes- organization, inspecting the special immi- dination or similar documents, two years immediately before tations in the petition. For records and interviewing per- R grant. They can and documents reflecting ac- the filing of the petition. example, it must establish sonnel. apply within the United States ceptance of the beneficiary’s The job offered must be that it is a non-profit organi- The religious worker visa through adjustment of status, qualifications as well as evi- full time or at least 35 hours zation by providing docu- program for non-ministers or from abroad by obtaining dence of completion of theo- per week. The petitioner must mentation of its tax exempt has been extended through an immigrant visa at the U.S. logical education in an show proof of how it intends status from the Internal Rev- September 30, 2015. Minis- consulate. Typically but not accredited institution. to compensate the benefici- enue Service. ters are not affected by this always, the religious worker is Religious workers, on the ary, such as financial state- The petitioner must also sunset date. already in the U.S. on R-1 or other hand, are those who are ments, bank statements, state how many members Non-minister religious temporary religious worker working in a religious voca- budget showing sums sets there are in the denomination, workers are subject to an an- status. tion or occupation and are au- aside for salary. Other types how many petitions have nual cap of 5,000 but there is The beneficiary of the thorized to perform of evidence that can be sub- been filed in the past 5 years, no cap for those entering the special immigrant worker (I- traditional religious duties. mitted include W2 forms of and how many employees are U.S. solely for the purpose of 360) petition may be a minis- These include religious in- the beneficiary if already em- currently employed on reli- carrying on the vocation of a ter or a religious worker. A structors, religious counsel- ployed by petitioner, tax re- gious worker status. minister. turns, and documents Several years ago, a study showing that a car or room concluded that 33% of visas reuBen s. seGuritan has and board will be provided granted in the religious worker been practicing law for over 30 years. For further information, you Submitting sufficient program were based on fraud- may call him at (212) 695 5281 or documentation is important. ulent information. Because of log on to his website at www.segu- In one case where the peti- this, the USCIS now requires ritan.com noVeMBer 9, 2013 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle 11 12 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle noVeMBer 9, 2013 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS ‘Untold Triumph’ to be Shown at Pearl Harbor he award-winning docu- both immigrants and sons of im- mentary film “An Untold migrants—who volunteered their TTriumph” will be shown services to the U.S. Army and free of charge on Sunday, No- helped liberate their homeland vember 17, 2013 at the Pearl Har- from Japanese occupation during bor Visitors Center at 3 pm for World War II. The story is cap- special guests and again at 5:30 tured through the voices of the pm for the general public. veterans themselves and delivers USS Arizona Memorial for Fil- “Untold Triumph” is a feature- personal accounts of the men’s ipino-American veterans of length documentary produced by contributions and sacrifices dur- World War II. The tour is part of Hawaii independent filmmaker ing the war. These Filipino-Amer- several festivities organized by Stephanie J. Castillo. It took eight icans, who were not even the Filipino-American Historical years to make and was completed considered U.S. citizens, endured Society of Hawaii and the Fil- in 2002. The film had a national a bleak, racist pre-war climate ipino American WW II Veterans PBS premiere in May 2005, reach- and instead rallied to join the war Celebration Committee. ing nearly two million households effort and cement their rightful Call Jose Saromines at 595- in its maiden broadcast. place in American history. 3099 or Domingo Los Banos at “Untold Triumph” is about The film’s showing is in con- 497-1461 for more details on the the 7,000 Filipino-Americans— junction with a special tour of the film’s showing. CANDID PERSPECTIVES (from page 3, FILIPINO...) ers everywhere should be ac- knowledged widely and revered for all time,” she said. It’s been said that histori- ans and journalists overlooked Itliong and looked uncritically at Chavez, because of the lat- ter’s charismatic sense that came from adopting the non- violent tactics of Gandhi and Dr. King. That was a stark contrast to a battle-hardened Itliong, who saw decades of often vi- olent racism in the fields but who still evolved into a prin- cipled union man. Chavez may have been the man who said yes, “Si Se Puede.” But Itliong was the man who said no to the Union, the growers, to poor conditions and low wages. He leveraged it cunningly through the force of the labor strike and the power of saying no. Chavez didn’t join the strike till later. He wanted to march behind a statue of the Virgin Mary. Said one Filipino worker, an Itliong loyalist in Stockton, “Marching 366 miles behind a statue of the Virgin Mary is not a strike.” The record will soon be amplified. Chavez needed Itliong to show him the way.It's all on the tapes.
eMil GuillerMo is an award winning journalist and commentator. noVeMBer 9, 2013 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle 13 FEATURE Emme Tomimbang Back on the Spotlight calling them the “most tortur- By Belinda A. Aquino, Ph.D. ing and exhilarating years of here seems to be nental Airlines She would my life.” Being born and a sense of time- later add a 26-week series ori- raised in Hawaii, she had lessness about ented towards health and well- never visited her ancestral Emme Tomim- ness to augment the “Island homeland. bang, this year's Moments” personality pro- When she was still work- T recipient of the files. She had Wili Moku and ing with KISA Radio as the Filipino Com- Robert Cazimero talking on “Morning Girl,” Amelito munity Center Dinner Award. diabetes, for instance, and Mutuc, Marcos’ emissary to She has been a fixture on the Alan Wong and DK Kodama Hawaii, extended an invitation Hawaii and Filipino scene on hypertension, among oth- for her to visit the Philippines since age three, when her de- ers. under the auspices of the Ba- voted father Tommy Tomim- Previously, she had done likbayan program, which was bang would tag her along to regular broadcasting on KITV intended to draw tourists to the the KISA Radio station where Channel 4 for 12 years, even- country, especially those with Emme Tomimbang he had a multilingual program tually becoming the anchor- Filipino roots or connections. in Cebuano, Tagalog and woman for the 10 o’clock Emme had never known about her incredible journey sad to see that some of them Ilokano to wake up the com- News. She made history by the Philippines in depth except and epiphany even long after. were poor. She ended up giv- munity. By “fixture,” I don’t becoming the first Filipino- for what she had heard or read “It was just like I had discov- ing everything to them includ- mean a piece of furniture or a American anchorwoman in in the papers, much of which ered another life,” she gushed. ing her luggage. hanging on the wall, but a vi- the U.S. and possibly in the was not positive at all. She ap- “If I could have two lives in But mostly, the sentimen- brant presence which would world. She later moved to proached the issue with some one, I would have lived in the tal visit hit home for her. “I play out on the public scene, Channel 2 for her “Island Mo- trepidation, but decided to ac- Philippines.” didn’t really know who I re- particularly in the media ments” series. cept the invitation because The high point of her trip ally was until I touched the is- world, for a long time. During our interview, after all, the Philippines is her was her visit to Siquijor in the land of my father’s birth and What makes her tick? Emme recalled that Connie ancestral country. Eastern Visayas, and she was realized how he journeyed I had wondered about her Chung of NBC in New York And what she experienced swept off her feet by this as from this island in the middle during the past few years approached her to consider a and saw while there amounted well. She visited the site of the of nowhere to Manila, and when she was out of circula- possible job in the Big Apple to some kind of epiphany—a “nipa hut” where her father from Manila to across the Pa- tion for a while, until I read ac- for the network. She had met great moment of sudden intu- was born, heart pounding. cific Ocean to finally reach counts of her struggles with Connie in New York when itive understanding and dis- There was a big fiesta going Hawaii. It gave me such a pro- seemingly life-and-death situ- they were both covering the covery, a revelation and a on and scores of relatives from found respect for my dad.” ations, including the role of high-profile trial of Imelda transformation. She was as far as Mindanao hurried to Tommy died in 1993, her dog Rufus in her survival. Marcos and other indictees for dumbfounded and moon- Siquijor eager to meet “this which marked another major But more about that later. fraud, racketeering and other struck. girl from Hawaii who is a TV shift in Emme’s life. She was charges in 1988. Ferdinand “I discovered for the first newscaster.” She was again very close to him. She always In Retrospect Marcos himself, who was also time what being Filipino was overwhelmed at having this thought of her father as “very The last time I had a long indicted, pleaded serious ill- all about,” she exclaimed. “extended family,” but also (continued on page 14) interview with Emme was in ness to avoid traveling to New “Here was a whole country, a 2003 when Edna Alikpala and York for the arraignment. whole nation, which was just I visited her in her well-ap- Emme said she gave seri- so overwhelming for me.” She pointed office in Ala Moana, ous thought to Connie’s sug- had in the back in her mind ex- which had a commanding gestion but in the end, while pected to see plantations, but view of the Koolau mountains. freezing in New York, she de- high-rise gleaming buildings She had launched a new ven- cided against it mainly be- in Makati and a vibrant popu- ture called “Emme Tomim- cause of the weather. She lar and media culture in bang Multi-Media Enterprises, decided she would always be Manila just blew her mind. Inc.” or EMME, INC. for an “island girl.” She was treated like royalty short. It was her own video After her stint at KITV and got a lot of job offers in and production company fea- and later at KGMB, she met TV and radio because, as Joe turing “Emme’s Island Mo- and later married Judge James Quirino, one of the leading ments” on KGMB in a Burns, son of the late Gov. media personalities said at the magazine format. John Burns. This marked a time, Emme spoke excellent Among some of her mem- new and exciting chapter in English and could polish her orable features were the her life. Tagalog as well. She was on Makaha Sons, recording artist Cloud 9 and KISA back in Kenny Loggins and American Discovering Her Philippine Hawaii got worried as to when Idol contestant Jordan Se- Roots she would be returning. Her gundo, to name a few. Many The height of her career in father Tommy flew to Manila of these productions became the 70s and 80s coincided with to bring her home after a long part of the entertainment pro- the Marcos dictatorship in the six-week absence. grams of Hawaiian and Conti- Philippines (1972 - 1986), She could not stop talking 14 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle noVeMBer 9, 2013 FEATURE
(from page 13, EMME ...) as a student in Manoa in the tion from her extremely de- enterprising” and decided to 70s and like Emme, an Opera- Emme Tomimbang manding caregiving duties. “I follow in his entrepreneurial tion Manong volunteer work- with Ka`anapali had just sent my husband with footsteps by launching her ing with students of Filipino Beach Hotel staff a friend who drove him to a member Dee Coyle own business venture. She ancestry: “Emme was always and General Man- doctor’s appointment when I could have been more finan- interested in educating herself ager Mike White. collapsed after toweling off To m i m b a n g r e - cially secure if she stayed with about her Filipino heritage due ceived the 2011 from a shower. I just hit the the networks, she mused. “But to her Visayan parents.” Bronze Telly Award floor. in the travel and you’ve got to be young to This is a striking comment tourism category Fast forward to Rufus, her wake up at 3 o’clock every because it’s often the case that for the television 110-pound Rottweiler, who s p e c i a l morning to go to work.” She Fil-Ams especially in that pe- “Ka`ilila`au’s came to the rescue. had endured that for many riod who were deeply inter- Canoe - A Journey She didn’t know what years and it was time to shift ested in their parents’ cultural of Spirit.” happened next. But Rufus gears. backgrounds and ethnic roots, “used his nose to open our “Besides,” she added, “the tended to be the exceptions. tral to Emme’s life. We have Second, Emme’s mother sliding screen door and woke satisfaction of creativity and This was not exactly their been talking (mostly email) Nena, then 85 years old, had me up by licking my face. personal achievement is such fault. Growing up in a totally about her “magnum opus” yet back surgery and could not With his help I was able to get a big thing for me.” American or western milieu, to be made on Siquijor that speak for three months. Emme on the phone and call my hus- they knew very little or practi- runs deep in her psyche, espe- and her two sisters took daily band.” The following mo- Bridging the Gap cally nothing about their par- cially having visited there six-hour shifts taking care of ments were like blurry steps to In 2006, she produced a ents’ origins in the old country. again and found still many her until she was well enough eternity. When she came to, much-acclaimed documentary, Their education in the public more relatives coming from all to go to a nursing facility. she was being ferried on a gur- “From Mabuhay to Aloha,” schools did not introduce them over the world. I am certain it They were virtually part of the ney and rushed to Castle Med- which premiered in the Hawaii to their cultural heritage. As a will be another great epiphany medical team for their mother. ical Center. International Film Festival teacher for several courses on in her long and productive ca- She eventually died and her Emme had suffered rup- that year. The documentary Philippine society and culture reer, which bears watching. services were held at the Fil- tured brain aneurysm, which bridges the gap between for many decades at the uni- Com Center. could have been fatal were it Philippine history and the Fil- versity, I would ask Fil-Am Later Downsides in Emme’s Third, her husband Jim not for Rufus and the timely ipino-American experience in students if they knew where Life was diagnosed with Stage emergency intervention. Hawaii, as symbolized by the their parents came from and Not a few were shocked Four throat cancer, which was Aneurysms are swollen blood title. almost always, I would get a when accounts began to sur- truly devastating. It derailed vessels with risks of rupture, It was her lasting contribu- blank or responses, like, “Oh, face in the media about all their plans. It’s called, hemorrhaging and sudden tion as an artist to the celebra- I dunno. I think from Ilocos or Emme’s successive bouts with “when it rains, it pours.” He death. It’s easy to see this as a tion of the Hawaii Filipino that province that starts with a unfortunate “life-changing” could not eat properly for sign of destiny: when it’s not Centennial, which marked the ‘P’ (referring most likely to events that visited her in the months. He was tube-fed and your time to die, you get to 100th anniversary of the first Pangasinan).” And that’s past couple of years. These Emme had to learn how to ad- live. Some people actually do Filipino migrant workers about it. events propelled her into a minister liquid food and med- believe in that. known as sakadas, who were Not so with Emme. “I re- “caregiving” role for her loved ication that had to be crushed The caregiver had now be- recruited by the Hawaiian ally admire Emme’s persever- ones and eventually for her and injected into Jim’s system. come the patient! But she still Sugar Planters Association to ance,” continues Llena, “in own self. “All this was so new and worried about Jim and who work on the sugar plantations promoting the Filipino image First, a close friend Mary strange to me,” recounts was taking care of him. And in 1906. Emme straddled these and working towards chang- suffered a stroke after coming Emme in an interview with Rufus, of course, became her two disparate worlds and tried ing that image, and ‘to give from the Philippines and was Generations Magazine. “But I constant caregiver in a way, to integrate them to be more back to the community.’ She placed in intensive care. was determined to learn it all gently nudging her when it meaningful to her and her gen- exemplifies how a marginal Emme helped her friend’s and do it well. And it was was time for her nap and eration. ethnic identity and working family in rehab, visits to the never easy.” Worse, in the sleeping next to her in his own This desire to bridge this both the Filipino and ‘local’ hospital and with chores at course of Jim’s radiation and blanket. generational gap is compelling identities may succeed in soci- home. This introduced her to chemo treatments, he devel- A very touching, heart- on the part of Emme, almost ety, and excel in promoting the complex web of hospital oped pneumonia, which was warming story indeed, but an obsession. Comments Eve- and nurturing a positive image bureaucracies, rules and regu- even more life-threatening. there is no end to caregiving. lyn Mingming Llena, another of her Filipino heritage.” lations, medications, health- Emme had to shuttle back and This time, her dog Rufus de- Filipina-American, who was a Thus the Siquijor dimen- care and other matters forth to hospitals checking on veloped severe arthritis and couple of years behind Emme sion remains very much cen- regarding caregiving. both Jim and her mother at the hip dysplasia, and had to be nursing home. “caregiven” himself. He was A faint-hearted individual taken to an acupuncturist and would have given up or gotten happily goes to his monthly depressed. “But this was my treatments under Emme’s and mom and my husband,” Jim’s care. Emme says. “I needed to be Now, Emme concludes, there for both of them.” Such “Jim, me and Rufus are living remarkable filial loyalty and the ‘new normal.’ It sort of devotion in addition to strong feels good to be different, to genes and caring capacity. see life and feel the gifts that Finally, in May 2012, come our way.” Emme herself faced the music That’s vintage Emme for after rewriting her “Hawaii 5- you—always ending on a high 0 Revisited” TV special. It note of human triumph. What must have been from sheer a life! physical and mental exhaus- (continued on page 15) noVeMBer 9, 2013 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle 15 PHILIPPINE NEWS provinces of Biliran, the Super Typhoon 'Yolanda' Hits Land; Northern tip of Cebu, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Romblon, Semi- Southern Quezon rara Island, the Southern part 21 Areas Under Signal No. 4 Laguna of Mindoro then Busuanga. Batangas from www.philstar.com Forecast to move west battering Visayas as storm Antique Rizal Friday, November 8, 2012 northwest at 39 kph, Yolanda warning signals have been Iloilo Metro Manila will exit the Philippine land- ANILA, Philip- hoisted over the following Guimaras Cavite mass on Saturday early morn- pines - Super ty- areas: Dinagat Province Bataan ing towards the West Mphoon "Yolanda" Lubang Islands Philippine Sea. has made landfall over the signal no. 4 signal no. 3 Northern Palawan Heavy to intense rainfall Visayas where 21 areas have Masbate Rest of Sorsogon Puerto Princesa amount (10 to 30 millimeters been placed under public Ticao Island Burias Island Siquijor per hour) is expected within storm warning signal no. 4, Southern Sorsogon Albay Camiguin the 400-kilometer diameter of state weather bureau PAGASA Romblon Marinduque Surigao Del Sur the typhoon. said early Friday morning. Northern Samar Occidental Mindoro Agusan del Norte PAGASA said heavy to in- In its 5 a.m. bulletin, PA- Eastern Samar Oriental Mindoro tense rains are affecting Suri- GASA said Yolanda made Samar Calamian Group of Islands signal no. 1 gao Del Norte, Surigao Del landfall over Guiuan, Eastern Leyte Rest of Negros Occidental Camarines Norte Sur, Agusan Del Norte, Agu- Samar around 4:40 a.m. and Southern Leyte Negros Oriental Rest of Quezon san Del Sur, Misamis Oriental, was last observed at 62 kilome- Biliran Province Rest of Cebu Polilio Island Camiguin, Bukidnon, Com- ters southeast of the said area. Northern Cebu Bohol Bulacan postela Valley, Davao Orien- Yolanda is packed with Cebu City Surigao del Norte Pampanga tal, Lanao Del Norte, maximum sustained winds of Bantayan Islands Siargao Island Zambales LanaoDelSur, Misamis Occi- 235 kilometers per hour near Camotes Islands Misamis Oriental dental and Zamboanga Penin- the center and gusts of up to Northern Negros Occidental signal no. 2 Agusan del Sur sula, which may continue for 275 kph. Capiz Catanduanes PAGASA said Yolanda is the next to to three hours. The super typhoon is now Aklan Camarines Sur now expected to traverse the (www.philstar.com)
tem has a breakdown. That’s JPE’s DNA in Scam Confirmed – Miriam what the public should realize. by Christine Mendez Napoles could conceive of the She noted that Enrile was No more pork barrel – there is Friday, November 8, 2012 organized scheme to siphon the Senate president at the no way you can control it.” pork barrel funds into her pri- time when the pork barrel mis- Santiago said she used her ANILA, Philip- vate accounts using fake non- use happened. “His paternity own pork barrel in the past be- pines - Sen. government organizations is unquestioned. His DNA has cause thrice the Supreme Miriam Defensor- M (NGOs). been confirmed.” Court has upheld its legality. Santiago accused yesterday “Somebody conceived Santiago said one could “Unless we stop pork bar- Senate Minority Leader Juan that, and they have built them- not ignore the testimonies of rel, this will continue forever Ponce Enrile of being the selves into a citadel. She’s not whistle-blowers and the docu- and forever. We will keep on “godfather” of the pork barrel alone, especially if you’re an ments presented. systemic breakdowns every scam, saying his “DNA” on outsider. It’s coming from a She noted that the pork two years… People will run the scam “has been con- Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago college graduate who came barrel system could no longer for office for the pork barrel,” firmed.” from the boondocks,” Santi- she said, referring to Napoles. be tolerated. “The entire sys- she said. (www.philstar.com) At the Senate hearing on ago said at a press briefing. Pressed further on who the the scam, Santiago refused to “Who put that iron in that possible mastermind could be, believe that Janet Lim- spine? That is the question,” the senator pointed to Enrile.
(from page 14, EMME...) FEATURE onate strongly with future Conclusion caregivers across the state. generations. The bigger lesson in Emme is back in circula- I was right, wasn’t I? Be- Emme’s dramatic life at this tion at least, albeit in a new, cause 10 long years after that, stage has to do with the value probably richer, role. She has she is back on the spotlight as of caregiving in every way. been through a lot. How a living symbol of human in- She is a hardy survivor be- much can one bear? destructibility and resiliency. cause of it. She advises every- Ten years ago when I Originally from San Fernando, La one who is in need of it to wrote an article about her en- Union in the Northern Philippines, look for agencies and organi- titled “Beyond Celebrity,” I dr. aquino is currently Profes- zations that can offer support. had alluded to the strength sor Emeritus at the University of They are there always “in and substance of her human- Hawaii-Manoa, where she was Pro- sickness and in health.” ity, rather than on her fessor of Political Science and Asian Studies, and also the founding Those in the Filipino commu- celebrity status. I had ended director of the Center for Philippine nity don’t have to look very on a high note as well, saying Studies at the School of Pacific and far because almost 95 percent she indeed has much to rec- Asian Studies. She is also an accom- of the care and foster homes ommend her. And the Filipino plished journalist and writer who has contributed scores of commen- are owned by Filipino fami- community has a clear winner taries, columns, articles and essays lies, especially women, and in her, whose achievements, in numerous international publica- hundreds of multilingual real and symbolic, will res- tions. 16 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle noVeMBer 9, 2013 PHILIPPINE NEWS Ban on Using Mobile Phones in Flights to Be Scrapped by Camille Diola Tuesday, November 5, 2013
ANILA, Philippines - The Civil Aviation Authority of Mthe Philippines (CAAP) will soon allow passengers to use mobile phones in flights, which is presently banned for fear that they may interfere with aircraft's system. Photo by Dean Shareski/flickr CAAP deputy director general Capt. follows the United States Federal Avia- John Andrews said that the new policy, tion Administration's new rules on the scrapping the antiquated doctrine that use of gadgets while on board. passenger can only use phones between The aviation executive added, how- landings, permits the use of cellphones ever, that only gaming, internet surfing and tablets at all stages of the flight. and texting are allowed. Text messaging, "Wala pang nababalita na kaso ng after all, is only possible when the plane cellphone na nag-interfere sa electronic is near the earth. equipment ng eroplano," Andrews said Andrews said making calls are still in an interview with DZMM on Tuesday. prohibited as the scenario when all 200 Andrews said that CAAP is prepar- passengers "might talk all at the same ing to issue a memorandum order that time" can be messy. (www.philstar.com) HK Solons OK Withdrawal of Pinoys' Visa-free Entry by Camille Diola Tung-kwok said in a China Daily re- Friday, November 8, 2013 port that suspension of the visa-free entry for Filipinos will not impact on ANILA, Philippines - Hong Hong Kong affairs heavily. Kong lawmakers on Thurs- In 2012, about 700,000 Filipino Mday voted to pass an amend- visitors spend about P16.73 billion in ment withdrawing visa-free access to the administrative region. Over 1,100 Filipinos into the city. Filipinos were also recorded to have Chinese newspapers reported that arrived in Hong Kong last year to look the Hong Kong legislative council for jobs, the report said. voted by 41 to three, with seven ab- Former security chief Regina Ip stentions in favor of the entry ban seen Lau Suk-yee then filed an amendment as the region's retaliation for the 2010 "to preserve Hong Kong people's dig- Manila hostage crisis. nity" in the travel sanctions against the Hong Kong officials have long Philippines. warned about possible sanctions in- Observers have said that trade cluding economic barriers against sanctions would follow if government Manila if the latter fails to meet de- remains adamant on its view that the mands of families of eight Hong Kong issue is close. President Benigno residents who died in the bungled po- Aquino III had expressed regret over lice rescue. the incident, but declined to issue a The legislative ruling came after national apology to the distraught fam- Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung ilies. Chun-ying issued an ultimatum threat- Manila City Councilor Bernardito ening to spoil good relations with Ang visited Hong Kong last month to Manila for its failure to respond to the discuss the issue in a bid to appease the crisis led by a disgruntled former po- city's officials and residents. lice officer in Rizal Park. Manila Mayor and former Presi- Leung urged Manila "to make a dent Joseph Estrada also flew to Hong timely and concrete response, other- Kong last October in a bid to extend wise the incident will continue to stand apologies in behalf of the local govern- in the way between the two govern- ment for the botched 2010 affair. ments and the peoples." The Department of Foreign Affairs His stamp on the amendment is the had said that government is "working last step to make the travel sanctions quietly to achieve a result that is mu- final. tually satisfactory." - with Associated Press. Legislative Council official Lai (www.philstar.com) noVeMBer 9, 2013 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle 17 COMMUNITY CALENDAROF EVENTS CLASSIFIED ADS FILCoM CeNTeR’S 11TH ANNUAL GALA DINNeR Fajardo @ 342-8090 Valbin Corporation is currently seeking TS/SCI AND FUNDRAISeR eVeNT ● SATURDAY ● November 9, TAGALoG LINGUISTS who are also fluent in 2013, 5:30 PM ● FilCom Center, Waipahu ● Visit www.filcom.org MINI-CoNFeReNCe oN MINDANAo, MINDANAo Maguindanao and/or Maranao. 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hopefuls, Arida and 26 others were chosen to take part in the Pinoys in Moscow Going All Out for Ariella Tony Ward Couture Fashion by Chiara Mapa show last week. Monday, November 4, 2013 Miss Philippines Ariella Arida poses with Filipinos at the Crocus City Mall in Moscow. At right, photo provided by the Miss Universe Organization shows Arida was also selected to OSCOW – Fil- Arida at the Tony Ward Fashion Show in Moscow. ceSar caliDa be part of a Mercedes-Benz ipinos in Russia are television commercial along Mrooting for Ariella with four other Miss Universe Arida, the Philippines’ candi- candidates. date in the 62nd Miss Uni- Eighteen bets were also verse beauty pageant, which picked to participate in the Ya- will be held at the Crocus City mamay Swimwear Show and Hall here at 10 p.m. on Nov. 9 model the official swimwear (2 a.m. Nov. 10 Manila time). for the pageant. Since her arrival here last While participation in week, Arida has been greeted these events will not affect the by cheering supporters from scoring of the pageant, the the Filipino community. chosen candidates were never- Arida’s Facebook page is theless given significant expo- filled with photos with her sure to the public and the kababayans who were able to the Filipino Association in ing our hearts out for Ariella Nov. 9. media. catch her during the Miss Uni- Russia, into the cordoned hall. during the National Costume Dalida said that although verse candidates’ city tour and “It was a blessing. I got to Show on Sunday,” Dalida filling the 7,500-seat capacity Final week other pre-pageant events. meet so many candidates and said. Crocus City Hall may sound The preliminary round Even the strict security I was also able to interview Another group of Filipinos too ambitious, more than 200 will be held on Nov. 5 where and closed-door regulations Miss Philippines who is so in Russia, the Bayanihan ni tickets have been bought by 16 semifinalists will be cho- could not stop Filipinos from sweet and beautiful,” Dalida Juan, is also rallying behind Filipinos for the pageant finals sen. manifesting their support. said. Arida. and “many more are buying.” The two-hour final com- During the Miss Universe He reminded his fellow “Many of us Filipinos here There are around 2,000 petition on Nov. 9, which will National Gift Charity Auction Filipinos to vote online for in Moscow will watch the pag- Filipinos in Moscow, among be telecast live from Moscow, Dinner last Oct. 30, a large Arida. eant on Nov. 9. We are fully them former Soviet Union will be hosted by MSNBC group of Filipinos stationed The official Miss Universe behind our candidate and our scholars who have found em- Live’s anchor Thomas Roberts themselves by the gates of the Fan Vote (www.missuni- country,” wrote a Bayanihan ployment in private establish- and America’s Got Talent Crocus City Mall with large verse.com) is ongoing until ni Juan member on Arida’s ments and foreign embassies, judge Melanie Brown of the banners and flags of the Nov. 8. The winner of the poll Facebook page. household service workers, Spice Girls singing group. Philippines. automatically advances to the Another Filipino posted chefs and finance specialists. An estimated one billion An official of the Miss semifinal round of the pag- that it would be best if Fil- viewers across 190 nations are Universe organization soon let eant. ipinos would comprise half of Shining moments e x p e c t e d t o t u n e i n . Dr. Cesar Dalida, president of “We will again be cheer- the pageant’s audience on Out of 86 Miss Universe (www.philstar.com) 18 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle noVeMBer 9, 2013 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE kinamanasangaili Ti Maysa A kapintasan A Galad Ni Filipino (Ilokano)
ikarkarigatana a ti mang- Sinangaili ti Vigan Associa- Kadagiti adu pay a bumis- kakailianda. Awagan laeng ti paadda tay pannakaisagana ti tion of Hawaii ti Gobernador bisita iti Hawaii masindadaan papangulo ti Grupo iti Iliyo. DAYASADAS nasayaat a pannakasangaili ti Ilocos Sur ken ti Mayor ti nga umabrasa dagiti organisa- “WELCOME” kadagiti amin By Pacita Saludes tay sangailienna. Uray saan a Vigan ken kakaduada idi sion iti ilida agraman dagiti nga umay sumarungkar. mairuruar a kagamitan maara- Agusto 31, 2013 idiay Hilton adagiti agpaspasiar matda no adda sangailida. Hawaiian Village Hotel. a sumarsarungkar Maidsarmet tay narungbo a Naipaayanda kadagiti adu a RAMA TI BIAG idiay Filipinas, panagsaganada, maparagsak nakallalagip a pammadayaw manipud kadagiti kakailianda a g l a l o d a g i t i ken maikkanda laeng ti napin- Anusan ti agtaeng iti lubong a nakaikarian makadanon idiay tas a lagip ti sangailienda. ken babaen ti wardas ti Pan- Ta dayta to naikeddeng disso a pagnaedan K gulo ti Vigan Assn. Ken ti Ilocos, masansan a Naitugtugot dagita a kan- BAHAGHARI Paraiso numan pay napno’t lunod ken damsak mangngeg kadakuada tinalaus nawidan iti sadino man nga kailianda a nagrapresentative By Ruth Mabanglo, Ph.D. Ta isu met laeng ti burayok pagsakduan ragsak a panagdayawda kadagiti nap- ayanda. Kangunaana la ngaru- Felipe Jun Abinsay Jr. a napananda. Ti kinasayaat den iti idadateng ditoy nasal- tangsit ti Ilocos Sur. Umaddangka numan pay nasiit dagiti lasaten a dana dagiti disso a napnapananda saliwanwan a lu a lugar a Sinangaili met dagiti taga Ikarigatan a sipduten tunggal maipuris iti saka kangrunaanna pay dagiti tattao sinangpetanda. Maipakita ti San Nicolas ti madaydayaw a Raatan tapno sika met laeng ti mangdaddas w e n n o p a m i l i a a pannakaitandodo dayta a gal Mayor ni Mayor Melani No kayat a Makita a ti masakbayan agparang a nangsangsangaili kadakuada. galad iti sinagpetanda. Valdez ken ti bise Mayorna nasayaat Kasta ngamin ti naipau- No adda masangili ma- Alfredo Valdez ken kakadu- gali a galadtayo idiay. Ta uray n i p u d i d i a y F i l i p i n a s ada iti Empress Restaurant Bagnos ti bassit unay a silaw a sinegdak kasano ti kinakurapay tay tao maipakita ti kasayaatan pay iti Honolulu idi Sept. 14, Balonen kadagiti amin a disso a pakaisadsan wenno pamilia no adda laeng a pannakasangailida 2013. Agsusublat dagiti Nagkarkaradapan a kabatuan sakbaytay a nakatakder segsegaanna a sangailina napno ti pakalaglagipan. kakailianda a mangsangaili Nupay awan man laeng nagdisnudo a mangbatak kadakuada ken mangted ti pakalaglagipan kadakuada Uray inaramat kakaisuna a sagunday a naipabulod bayat ti kaaddada iti Hawaii. A pakiranget ti ania man a bakal a pakaisagmakan Masindadaan met ti Kired pakinakem kakaisuna a balon a mangtarabay GUMIL HAWAII a mangipa- Nayon karkararag ken salaknib a pagkammatalkan balon kadagiti kiddaw ti Mayor a gapuanan dagiti Ikarigatan raatan nasamek a bakir ti biag Mannurat a libro a para kano Ket namnamaen a natalubo dagiti rosas nga intukit Kayat nga uray agrarabaw tugo titi pagpasagan iti irubrubuatda a Librariada, La ket nasaysayaat irurusing saringit Masanguanan. iti San Nicolas. MAINLAND NEWS Miss World 2013 Pays Courtesy Visit to Phil Consulate in LA egan Young, Ms. pines when she was a child, at- World 2013, paid a tended school in the Philippines Mcourtesy call on and pursued a career in show Consul General Maria Hellen business. Barber De La Vega at the As Miss World, Young will Philippine Consulate General travel to 40 countries and plans in Los Angeles last October to be involved with charity 25th. projects such as fundraising for Consul General De La Haiti’s quake victims and for Vega told Miss World that she ventilator machines for the is an ideal role model for young Philippine General Hospital women all over the world who and the Tuloy Foundation in want to make a difference in Alabang, Philippines. their communities. The Tuloy Foundation was Young was crowned Miss founded in 1993 and began World last September in Bali, with 12 children from the Indonesia. She is the first-ever streets and presently has over Filipina to win the title since the 900 children in its compound. Philippines first participated in The Tuloy Foundation has built the pageant in 1966. Young was a gymnasium and a church and born in Alexandria, Virginia of is providing education for chil- a Filipino mother and American dren, aside from housing 200 to father. She moved to the Philip- 300 children. noVeMBer 9, 2013 HaWaii filiPino CHroniCle 19 NOVEMBER 9, 2013