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Baguio, Dumaguete now in top 10 BPO Next Wave Cities Baguio and Dumaguete are the new entrants to the top 10 best outsourcing locations Philippine Scene Promise Land which are projected to gener- ate $ 1.2 billion in revenues for business process outsourcing (BPO), bringing the industry’s total earnings to $ 9 billion in 2010 from $ 7.2 billion last The Visit year. The news of the forthcoming visit of Davao City topped the list Isabel’s U.S. Navy suitor spread like as it scored 99 percent in the a wildfi re in the neighborhood. Marta availability of graduates and could not contain her excitement and workers out of the more than even embellished the facts. 30 locations assessed, results of Next Wave Cities scorecard “Guwapo siya at malaki ang suweldo revealed. (He’s handsome and his salary is high),” The talent criterion carries she told a group of nosy neighbors the largest weight of 40 per- gathered in front of the corner sari-sari cent in the overall ranking (variety) store. It didn’t matter that she which makes the city the best had not yet seen a photo of the guy. The outsourcing destination in the country so far. fact that he could take her daughter to Sta. Rosa, Bacolod, Iloilo, live in the U.S. if they get married was Metro Cavite, Lipa, Cagayan good enough for her. de Oro and Malolos also topped the scorecard ranking of the By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Business Processing Associa- Publisher & Editor tion of the Philippines (BPAP), Commission on Information Asian Journal San Diego and Communications Technolo- The Original and First Asian Journal gy (CICT) and the Department in America of Trade and Industry (DTI). In addition to talent, the other See page 3 factors affecting city ranking are infrastructure, cost and business environment. In particular, cities are scored for the quality of their roads, PRAWNS AND CRABS. A sea food vendor at the Boracay access to international and Island wet market sells his humongous prawn and carbs at Parshooters Golf Tour Association’s domestic fl ights, presence of a special price as sea food make a great sale in Boracay Is- providers of fi ber optic net- land's beach resorts last Lenten season. PINOY GONZALES/ First Masters At Eastlake Country Club works, reliability of power PNS supply, availability of property sites, cost of labor and offi ce space, vulnerability to natural disturbances, peace and order situation, among others. Attend a free presentation BPAP chief executive offi cer Oscar Sañez said that in 2010, for MONTELUCE - Metro Clark advanced from Next Wave City status to an established information tech- the high point of Tagaytay nology (IT)-BPO hub, joining the ranks of Metro Manila and Metro Cebu. Sañez attributed this to Metro Clark’s excellent infrastructure with 100-percent rating, proven ability to market itself globally and its ability to provide inves- Front row: Armando Bareno, Ed Madriaga, Joe Toquero, Nestor Mendiola, Nori Gamboa, Joe Ico, tor assistance. Nick Abrenica, Bob Navales, Andy Velbis (coordinator), Ed Bassig, Jimmy Quintana, Lito Parani Bulacan East and Bulacan (photographer) and Anti Rabanal. Back row, standing: L-R, Matt Mazon-President , Art Buangan, West this year were also con- Tournament Director, Doming Abella, Nick Sunga, Johnny Luna, Ben Cueto, Billy Javate, Ted Delu- solidated into Malolos area. nas, Dan Riego, Lito Ferrer, Ruben Caballa, Raul Gonzales, Randi Diato (Fil-Am Champion), Jun The two slots earlier occupied Clalay, Flor Villegas, Gus Martinez, Rino Belisario, Amor Garingo and Mel Gamboa by Metro Clark and Bulacan CHULA VISTA, 6/4/2010 -- The Foundation USA/Bantay Bata to Diato was crowned Champion thus were fi lled up by new en- Parshooters Golf Club of San help save the lives of more than outdueling Armando Bareno in a trants Baguio and Dumaguete. Diego, an affi liate member of 186,000 poor, abused abandoned fi rst playoff with net scores of 66. Apart from the top 10 best Southern California Golf Asso- children in the Philippines. Players were feted with sumptu- outsourcing locations, Sañez ciation successfully completed its Thirty one players qualifi ed and ous lunch at Gapo Resto restau- identifi ed other aspirants as $34,000 condo units in Tagaytay. While you are away, you can rent Dagupan, Legazpi, Metro out your unit as a condotel and make money on your investment. fi rst FIL-AM Masters tournament completed the historic event. Fil- rant, followed by awards and Am Masters was played similar trophy presentation. Parshooters Subic, Metro Naga and General Presentations available in June 4 & 10, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at at Eastlake Country Club in Chu- Santos. la Vista in April 20, 2010. It was to USGA where qualifi cation is Club President Matt Mazon as- Gigi Virata, BPAP’s informa- the Asian Journal offi ce at 550 East 8th Street Suite 6, National City, a fundraising tournament spon- mandatory. A qualifi cation round sisted Gapo Resto owner Ross CA 91950 (in Old Schoolhouse Square). Call (619) 474-0588 or e-mail tion and research director, said sored by Parshooters club in its was held at Chula Vista in April Gaporesto in presenting the win- sites included in the list of Next [email protected] for more information. combined effort with ABS-CBN 13, 2010. Newcomer Randi (Continued on page 22) (Continued on page 11) Chinese Jingdezhen Art Porcelain Trade Show Last Two Weeks !!! Closing Sale

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The It was in these early years that They insult our intelligence hospital deducted $30 from my a considerable number of Fili- AMERICAN DREAM monthly stipend of $150 to pay pino professionals were coming and derail our progress for the airfare. to the U.S. My father visited us AS I WRECK THIS Just take a look at what “You can have anything you want- if you want it An unbelievable circumstance in 1963 when my son Roy was badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, that I never expected happened born. Eventually, my father be- CHAIR some idiots — people who during our pre-travel orientation. came a U.S. citizen. After a short by William M. Esposo are unable to see the truth — do anything you set out to accomplish, if you proposed recently for incom- hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.” I sat down beside a lady who stay in the U.S., he went home to from The Philippine was also going to the U.S.. Her Pandan and built a new home for ing president Noynoy Aquino - Abraham Lincoln name is Sylvia, and she asked our vacation. Star to do. Despite the enormous by Dr. Cesar D. Candari, M.D. me where I was going. She was My brother Marcelo graduated mandate Aquino got to right In a more developed coun- Sixth in a series of articles very excited to tell me that she as a dentist. He came to the U.S. the wrongs of the recent past, knew someone who was train- as a visitor and finally became try, they would not even be some people have taken him Certainly, I never dreamed two jobs to ensure their families’ ing as a medical technologist at a U.S. citizen. He became a li- accorded a minute of televi- that I would become a US citizen to task to quit smoking. If we survival. Yet others look toward Elyria Medical Hospital. I did not censed dentist in the state of Cali- sion time or six square inches pander to what these people and participate in the American a new American Dream with less pay much attention to her except fornia. My youngest sister Jose- of print space. But because dream. I left the Philippines in focus on financial gain and more are asking Aquino to do, that to know that her friend took pre- phine also came to the U.S. and this is a would be December 1961 for postgraduate emphasis on education and living medical courses but graduated landed a job at Bio-Science Clini- training. It was, however, my lu- third world the equiva- a simple, fulfilling life. Thomas instead as a pharmacist. She gave cal Laboratory in Van Nuys, Cali- country cid and effulgent vision of Amer- Wolfe said: “ … to every man, re- me a piece of paper the following fornia. Like many other FMGs, lent of ica that inspired me. Truslow gardless of his birth, his shining, which suf- Americans day with the medical technolo- their families moved to this land fers from the James Adams first used the term golden opportunity … the right to gist’s name written as “Asela M. of milk and honey, unknowingly asking “American Dream” in his book, live, to work, to be himself, and Asprec”. exposing themselves to the so- Information Barack ‘The Epic of America” that was to become whatever his manhood called “American Dream.” and Educa- Obama to written in 1931. He states: “The and his vision can combine to Internship and Wedding In my first year in America, I tion Gaps American Dream is that dream of quit smok- make him.” found the people generous, cour- — they are ing at the a land in which life should be bet- On January 22, 1962, I start- teous fun-loving and anything allowed to ter and richer and fuller for every- start of The Ripest Fruit ed my internship together with you want them to be. This is a express their his term one, with opportunity for each ac- two other FEU graduates. I met beautiful country. In my view, ridiculous cording to ability or achievement. instead of After passing my Philippine Asela (Cely) Asprec and need- America’s uniqueness rests on utterances It is not a dream of motor cars and medical board in 1961, it was my less to say, among the twelve three pillars: The Bill of Rights, solving the high wages merely, but a dream on expen- economic desire to become a general prac- other Filipina laboratory tech- Voluntary Association and Free sive televi- of social order in which each man titioner. However, I did not have problems nologists training in the hospital, Market. sion airtime and each woman shall be able any general training except for she impressed me as a very at- of the US. The first is the concept that the and limited to attain to the fullest stature of my rotating internship. One op- tractive lady. Cely is from Agoo, government is limited to a few Fili- which they are innately capable, tion was to become a physician of La Union and like myself, she specific, clearly defined functions. print space. pinos and be recognized by others for my province. I would need, how- graduated valedictorian from St. The Bill of Rights guarantees Foreign- looked up what they are, regardless of the ever, help from someone whom I Mary’s Academy. Before long, your freedom to speak, worship, ers who are to Aquino to restore justice, fortuitous circumstances of birth knew in government administra- our two hearts became one. We write, assemble, protest, and pro- watching Philippine develop- or position.” In the United States as in jailing those responsible tion. You see, in the Philippines, got married on July 28, 1962, at tect yourself. Thus, an individual ments have observed that we for the Maguindanao Mas- Declaration of Independence, the it is whom you know to get into Elyria , Ohio seven months af- could make his life better not by are a nation that’s fast running founding fathers “held certain what you want - you must have sacre, and some idiots would ter I met her. No doubt this was appealing to government forces out of time. What they mean rather have him focus on truths to be self-evident, that all ‘connections’. Oh yes, my father a short engagement. However, I but by offering other people in- Men are created equal, that they is that we seem too engrossed ceasing to smoke cigarettes. have close relatives in the higher considered these pros: less time centives to do business with him. on petty matters instead of are endowed by a certain Creator positions in government at that to be stressed out about planning It is not whom you know. Free Filipinos elected Aquino to with certain unalienable Rights point in time, but something else attending to the more serious restore decency in govern- a wedding, not spending a lot of Market empowers the most effec- problems of our country. that among these are Life, Lib- was already in store for me. The time worrying about everything, tive regulator in the world – you, ment and stop the climate of erty and Pursuit of Happiness.” ripest peach was at the highest getting over it quickly, no time to the individual. impunity which characterized Might this sentiment be consid- branch of the tree and I was on regret the decision, and the right For two consecutive years in away from Elyria when on that the Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ered the foundation of the Ameri- my way to pick it up. time had come. My sister Loida the U.S., I could not forget two Tuesday morning of October 22, (GMA) regime but the same can Dream? Without America It was during the time when the arrived from the Philippines international crises. the crisis was revealed to the pub- many of us who were adopted as idiots would rather have him United States of America badly bringing with her the bridal gown One occurred in the 18 days of lic by JFK’s radio and televised concentrate on ceasing to American citizens could not have needed more doctors. Through and my Barong Tagalog (Filipino October 1962 and the other one address on how close the world had the chance to be what we are the Exchange Visitors Program, smoke cigarettes. Filipinos formal attire). She came to the was the assassination of President was coming to a nuclear war - the rallied around Aquino in order now, including me. there were many hospitals in the U.S. under the Exchange Visitor John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth Cuban Missile Crisis. The world Some say that the American U.S. that were willing to provide Program at Cook County Hospi- President of the United States waited, hoping for a peaceful to stop the plunder and cor- Dream has become the pursuit of post-graduate training to foreign tal in Chicago, Illinois. that took place on Friday, No- resolution. The fate of millions ruption and some idiots would material prosperity – that people medical graduates in the big land Cely and I made our way to Ni- vember 22, 1963, in Dallas Tex- of people literally hinged upon prefer that he attends first to work more hours to get bigger of opportunity. I took the Educa- agara Falls known as the honey- as, at 12:30 p.m. Central Standard the ability of two men,President kicking the smoking habit. cars, fancier homes, and fruits of tional Council For Foreign Medi- mooners’ destination for nearly Time. Mind you, these crises oc- John F. Kennedy and Premier Ni- A broadcast network’s prosperity for their families but cal Graduates (ECFMG) exami- 200 years. Niagara Falls contin- curred during the infancy of my kita Khrushchev,to reach a com- commentator made it his pas- have less time to enjoy their pros- nation and in December 1961, ued to offer some unique charms. arrival in this country. I was driv- promise. Recognizing the dev- sion to be a severe Aquino perity. Others say that the Ameri- three of us were ready to leave It’s the water, of course, that was ing to Cleveland, Ohio, 25 miles (Continued on page 4) can Dream is beyond the grasp of for Elyria Memorial Hospital in the draw…crashing and plunging (Continued on page 23) the working poor who must work Elyria, Ohio. The secretary of the LAW OFFICES OF

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Silverio Jr. ng Amerika (Is it true that Albert asked a bystander as he somebody from America will Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at arrived in the neighborhood www.asianjournalusa.com court you)?” a worried Lando, a week later as he promised. Isabel’s boyfriend asked her The guy pointed at an alley the next time he brought her way that led to the wooden her supply of bath water. bridge towards Isabel’s house Promise Land “Oo, totoo. Dahil wala which was sitting on top of a akong maaasahan sa iyo (Yes body of water. it is true because I cannot Lando was nearby, drink- expect anything good from ing siyoktong, a cheap Chi- you),” she replied. nese wine with his friends as “Akala ko ba, nagmama- he wallowed in his sorrow. The Visit halan tayo (I thought we are Lando could barely look at Chapter 9 as she opened the letter. Her in love)?” Albert as the latter neared mother was right behind her. “Noon iyon, Pero mati- Isabel’s house. sabel, Isabel, She read the letter from Albert gas ang ulo mo. Ayaw mong “Upakan natin, gusto mo may sulat kang introducing himself and tell- sumunod sa gusto ka na mag- (Let us beat him up, do you join ka ng U.S. Navy (That want)?” a friend told Lando. galing ng Ameri- ing her how her cousin Ditas “I showed them her picture. was before. But you are so But everyone knew that it was ka (You have a letter from Albert wrote that he would be stubborn that you did not fol- easier said than done. The the America),” Isabel’s on vacation in the Philippines low my request that you join barangay people in the area mother, Marta, called her in the coming week and he the U.S. Navy),” Isabel told were so strict that they could daughter as she neared would like to meet her. Lando. easily land in jail if they com- their home. A postman “Sagutin mo agad, sabihin “Akala ko nagbibiro ka mit mischief. All Lando could mo ‘oo’ (Answer him right lang. Okay, mag-jojoin na ako do was drink some more. handed it to Marta out- A Filipina Beauty. My name is Joana Christine Lacambra. away, tell him ‘yes’),” Marta (I thought you were just kid- “Tao po (Hello),” Albert side. ding. Okey, I will join now).” called from outside the house. My friends and family used to call me JC. I’m 23 years old and a prodded her daughter. pure Filipina. I am a Filipino nurse filled with passion, courage It seemed that Marta was “I can’t, it’s already too “It’s too late. I already Isabel appeared at the window more excited to get a letter and determination. I am a girl with a versatile personality. Bubbly, late. He might already be here have a suitor who is already and smiled at him. energetic, adaptable and free- spirited. I have strong personal val- from the United States. For before my reply reaches San settled and making a lot of She was much prettier than them, it could only mean that ues upon which, I base most of my decisions. I also love to smile Diego, California,” Isabel money.” what he had seen in the pic- back in front of the camera, that shows how I live my life to the somebody had responded answered. It seemed that the problems ture. He was mesmerized and fullest. I am fearless in the face of challenges. I am a good leader to Isabel’s request from her “Kung ganoon mag-ayos of the entire world fell on could not utter a word. Isabel and works diligently to complete my life goals. I may seem to have cousin Ditas that she intro- tayo, baka dumating siya kaa- Lando. He could not believe disappeared from the window a strong personality but I am really a soft-hearted person. Pro- duce Isabel to an eligible navy gad (Let us get ready then. He what he heard. and reappeared at the door. viding kindness to all is my principle. And most especially, I am a guy she could marry. That might arrive anytime), Marta “But Isabel…” he begged “Halika tuloy ka (Come born-again Christian who truly lives for God and His great plans. (Copyright c2010.) - Photo by Ada Lajara way, Isabel could settle and said. her. in),” she said. It was as if they avail of the opportunities in She turned her back on did not need to introduce each the U.S. THE NEWS OF THE him and walked away. Lando other. They knew what Albert bel’s mother as she appeared ipagluluto kita ng sinigang sa “Huwag ho kayong main- FORTHCOMING VISIT got so mad that he lifted the was there for, and it was an at the door of an adjoining bayabas, sabi ni Ditas pa- gay, Nay (Don’t be too loud, of Isabel’s U.S. Navy suitor container full of water and awkward and embarrassing room. borito mo raw iyon (You have mom),” Isabel cautioned her spread like a wildfire in the threw it down. He was about moment. “Ikaw ba si Albert (Are supper here. I will cook sini- mother. “Nakakahiya sa mga neighborhood. Marta could to wreak havoc in the bata- “Pasensiya ka na at maliit you Albert)?” Marta asked. gang with guava. Ditas told us kapitbahay (It is embarrassing not contain her excitement lan (open air wash room) lamang ang bahay namin “Opo,” he shyly replied. it is your favorite).” to the neighbors).” and even embellished the of Isabel’s house when his (Sorry our house is just “Buti naman natututuhan Albert shyly smiled again. “Hayaan mo sila (Let facts. girlfriend’s mother, Marta, small),” she apologized. mo itong bahay namin (It’s When they were alone, he them),” Marta dismissed the “Guwapo siya at malaki appeared by the door and gave He just smiled. She pointed good you found our house),” found the courage to talk to caution. “Inggit lang sila ang suweldo (He’s handsome him an angry look. at a wooden bench and said: she asked again. her. kung makarating ka sa wakas and his salary is high),” she “Ipapupulis kita pag wina- “Upo ka (Have a seat).” “Idirowing po ni Ditas ang ALBERT STAYED IN sa Amerika (They will just be told a group of nosy neighbors sak mo ang mga gamit diyan For a few moments, they direksyon dito kaya madali THE HOUSE until ten jealous if you are finally able gathered in front of the corner (I will call the police of you could hardly look at and talk kong nakita (Ditas drew the o’clock in the evening. He to go to America).” sari-sari (variety) store. It destroy the things there),” she to each other. The silence was direction here, that’s why I had dinner with the family, Isabel sat down on a wood- didn’t matter that she had not warned him. broken by the voice of Isa- easily found it),” he answered. although Isabel’s father, who en bench inside their house “Dito ka na maghapunan, (Continued on page 5)

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129135 13x10.5 4c 1 5/20/10 2:53 PM Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 4 - 10, 2010 During the interview, the applicant will be questioned AMERICAN Legal Buzz regarding the application submitted to the USCIS. by Atty. Dennis Chua The applicant and the US DREAM Law Offi ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega citizen spouse will also be (Continued from page 2) www.ctvattys.com interviewed regarding their astating possibility of a nuclear Read Atty. Dennis Chua’s previous articles by visiting relationship. If the immigra- war, Khrushchev turned his ships our website at www.asianjournalusa.com tion offi cer has doubts about back. The Soviets agreed to dis- the relationship of the parties, mantle their weapon sites and, they will be scheduled for in exchange, the United States another interview. During the agreed not to invade Cuba. These The Proposal – The Real Story second interview, the USCIS historical events were imprinted may question the spouses in my memory and certainly separately to see if their could not be forgotten. Behind Immigration Interviews answers match. Lately, we I recently watched the as simple as it appears to be in Specialty Interest movie “The Proposal”, which the movies. We have outlined have encountered cases where is a romantic comedy star- below what an applicant for the USCIS has scheduled the Before I completed my rotat- ring Sandra Bullock and adjustment of status based on second interview on the same ing internship, I needed to de- Ryan Reynolds. Sandra marriage to a US citizen will day the initial interview was cide what path I should take in Bullock plays a mean and encounter once he or she fi les scheduled. my career. Choosing a specialty tough Canadian, working his or her application. The questions propounded was one of the important deci- as an Editor-in-Chief for a The applicant can fi le an by the offi cers when they sions I had to make. Medicine is US publishing company. application for adjustment of separate the spouses are more made up of many specialties. In detailed and personal. In- fact, a total of 24 offi cial special- After learning that she will status concurrent with the im- ty boards are recognized by the be deported for violating the migrant petition to be fi led by terviews of this nature are always videotaped so the American Board of Medical Spe- terms of her working visa, she the US citizen spouse with the cialties. Finding a specialty that forces her assistant (played US Citizenship and Immigra- government can keep a record of the proceedings. However, suits me is a process of assessing by Ryan Reynolds) to marry tion Services (USCIS). my strengths and weaknesses and License # 01113433 her. In exchange, Bullock It will take the USCIS unlike in the movie “The Proposal”, the questions asked identifying my lifestyle, intellec- agrees to promote him to between two to three weeks to tual challenge, and research po- editor and publish his book. mail the receipt notices to the during these interviews are always relevant to the case tential, among other factors, one Reynolds reluctantly agrees applicant evidencing receipt that agree with me. to the “Proposal” of Bullock of the applications fi led with of the parties and are neces- I had extensively analyzed Pa- and the two spend a weekend the USCIS. sary to determine whether the thology as my chosen specialty. together in Alaska. During At least a month after the relationship of the spouses is It is not what people think it their weekend in Alaska, the applications are fi led, the ap- indeed a real one. is…autopsies that solve crimes couple is hounded by a US plicant will be receiving the Atty. Dennis E. Chua is a with glamour as we usually see Immigration Offi cer deter- biometrics notice from the partner in The Law Firm of on television. Pathologists are mined to prove that their USCIS. The applicant would Chua Tinsay and Vega (CTV) known to be the “doctor’s doc- - a full service law fi rm with tor”. They work with a medical focusing on specialties that have the director of the Department of relationship is a sham. At the have to go to the USCIS team along with general physi- Pathology. I was impressed with end of the movie, Bullock and Application Support Center offi ces in San Francisco, San more fl exible lifestyles instead of Diego and Manila. The infor- cians and other specialists. They focusing only on income level and his expertise, intelligence, and Reynolds are shown being stated in the notice for bio- are physicians who diagnose and prestige. Pathology is included in leadership. He was an outstand- interviewed by the Immigra- metrics. The purpose of the mation presented in this ar- ticle is for general information treat patients through laboratory this “friendly lifestyle” which of- ing pathologist, well-liked and tion Offi cer separately. The biometrics is to check on the medicine. fers the physician more control respected by the medical staff. I questions that were asked by criminal history of the appli- only and is not, nor intended to be, formal legal advice nor When a cardiologist orders a over his hours and income that learned a lot of anatomic pathol- the Immigration Offi cer at the cant. ogy from Lu Gamboa. We be- the formation of an attorney- blood test, the pathologist re- are commensurate with his work- movie were at times silly and Three months after the came good friends up to this writ- client relationship. The CTV views the results for abnormali- load and level of responsibility. irrelevant. applications are received, the ties; when a surgeon removes a ing. He was the founder and fi rst attorneys will be holding reg- When my internship was com- Although the movie exag- applicant will be issued his breast lesion for biopsy, the pa- pleted, my wife and I moved to President of the Association of ular free legal consultations gerates on how immigration or her employment authoriza- thologist decides if it is cancer- Chicago, Illinois. I took up resi- Philippine Physicians in America interviews are being conduct- tion document (work permit), at the Max’s Restaurant in ous; and when a gynecologist dency training in Anatomic Pa- (APPA) in 1972. ed, it is entertaining and gives unless the USCIS requests for Vallejo, California every last does a Pap smear, the pathologist thology at Edgewater Hospital. In 1964, I transferred to Illinois the public a general idea that additional documentation. Monday of the month. Call or determines the result of the slide. 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With a suggested South African Hendrick accomplishments on the track, 2007, fi nishing third. 2010- San Diego Coastkeeper, focused on promoting water donation of $15, partygoers Ramaala, will lead a fi eld of Limo has a marathon best The men’s fi eld is rounded San Diego’s largest profes- conservation and improving will receive entry, food and 30,000 entrants on Sunday, of 2:06:45 set in Amsterdam out by three former champi- sional environmental orga- water quality in rivers and drink specials, a raffl e ticket, a June 6 at this year’s re- in 2007. He fi nished 5th at ons from the Rock ‘n’ Roll nization working to protect oceans, will host a paddle out Coastkeeper membership, live vamped Rock ‘n’ Roll San the 2009 Chicago Marathon Marathon Series, includ- coastal waters, will host a to raise awareness about ma- music and World Oceans Day Diego Marathon & ½ Mara- and was runner up at the Los ing 2008 San Diego winner two-part celebration in honor rine protected areas along the fun. The event will take place thon to Benefi t The Leukemia Angeles Marathon earlier this Simon Wangi of Kenya. He’ll of World Oceans Day. The west coast. Hike Bike Kayak from 6 p.m. to 11p.m. and is & Lymphoma Society. For year. be joined at the start line by fi rst community event at La Sports, San Diego’s largest open to anyone 21 or older. the fi rst time in San Diego’s Since Josh Cox’s 9th-place countrymen Meshack Kirwa, Jolla Shores on Sunday, June multi sport tour operator, will 13-year Rock ‘n’ Roll history, fi nish at the Rock ‘n’ Roll who won Rock ‘n’ Roll San 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, con- host a kayak cleanup in the the event will include a half Marathon in 1999, no Ameri- Antonio in 2008, and Wil- sists of a paddle out, beach La Jolla waters, San Diego marathon, along with a new can has fi nished in the top 10 liam Chebor, the 2009 Rock cleanup, kayak cleanup and Oceans Foundation will host fi nish line at SeaWorld. at San Diego’s 26.2-mile road ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half various hands-on educational an underwater dive cleanup A former ING New York race. The United States’ best Marathon champion. activities with participation and Coastkeeper will run a City Marathon champion, hope to end the streak is Nick The elite fi eld is vying for from several other local, land-based beach cleanup to Ramaala owns a personal best Arciniaga, who trains with the a prize purse that will award ocean-based organizations. remove debris before it enters of 2:06:55 from the London McMillan-Elite team in Flag- $25,000 to the winner. Race On June 8, Coastkeeper will the ocean. The day’s festivi- “World Oceans Day is the Marathon in 2006. He fi n- staff, AZ. Arciniaga recently day begins Sunday morning host its World Oceans Day ties also include interactive new Earth Day,” said Coast- ished 5th at the Virgin London fi nished third at the USA 25K at 6:15 am on 6th Avenue at Tuesday Throw Down at D educational stations to teach keeper Executive Director Marathon last year, running a Championships in Grand Rap- Palm adjacent to Balboa Park. Street Bar & Grill in Encini- participants about the under- Bruce Reznik. “So much of time of 2:07:44. ids, MI on May 8. Last year The new course features a tas. water world of the Pacifi c life in San Diego revolves “I’m excited to run the he fi nished 8th overall at the stretch inside the San Diego The community event at La Ocean. around our proximity to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, every New York Marathon, running Padres’ PETCO Park and Jolla shores is free and open On June 8, D Street Bar Pacifi c Ocean, and we are tak- morning I have been pushing a personal best of 2:13:46. more than 10 miles along the to the public. Below the Sur- & Grill opens its doors for ing one day out of the year to my training,” said Ramaala. “With a new course this San Diego waterfront, includ- a nighttime party to honor celebrate that.” “I’ve heard a lot of nice things year we have possibly the ing a fi ve-mile loop on Fiesta World Oceans Day by raising For more information, about the race and the city, I most talented fi eld ever Island in Mission Bay. A full ers interspersed along each funds to help Coastkeeper to visit Coastkeeper’s website at would love to do well in front assembled for the men’s course description, including mile of the scenic course. A continue to protect San Di- www.sdcoastkeeper.org. of the people there and put on marathon in San Diego,” said turn-by-turn directions and free two-day Health and Fit- a good show. I’ve never been Matt Turnbull, Elite Athlete course maps, are located at ness Expo at the San Diego to San Diego and I’m excited Recruiter. “The event record online at san-diego.competi- Convention Center will kick Promise Land and a pass to the U.S. It was to see the city.” of 2:08:33 is certainly under tor.com. off race weekend, featuring obvious to him that it was Ramaala will line up threat with four guys in the About Rock ‘n’ Roll San more than one hundred fi tness Isabel’s intention but he did against defending cham- fi eld who have run PR’s under Diego retailers, exhibits and interac- The Visit not care. As he left the neigh- pion Khalid El Boumlili of 2:08.” A Competitor event, the tive clinics. The event con- (Continued from page 3) borhood that evening, a group Morocco, as well as former The four athletes with 13th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll San cludes Sunday afternoon with later arrived from work, hard- of boys threw a rock at him. 5,000-meter world champion personal bests quicker than Diego Marathon & ½ Mara- a fi nish line celebration and ly talked to him. As the night They scampered away when Richard Limo of Kenya. Prior the course record include thon to benefi t the Leukemia headliner concert at SeaWorld grew deeper, he got to know he turned around and looked to winning last year’s Rock ‘n’ Tariku Jafur of Ethiopia and & Lymphoma Society will featuring Big Bad Voodoo Isabel better and he liked what at them. One was left behind Roll event, El Boumlili fi n- Kenei Kiprotich of Kenya. run through San Diego on Daddy. For more informa- he found out. He realized that for he was too drunk to run ished third at the 2008 Boston Tariku was runner up at last Sunday, June 6th. The race tion about Rock ‘n’ Roll San he had fallen in love with her away. It was Lando, Isabel’s Marathon in a personal record year’s LA Marathon and set has drawn a sold-out fi eld of Diego, please visit san-diego. despite his vow to himself. ex-boyfriend. – AJ of 2:10:35. Limo comes to his personal best in 2008 with 30,000 entrants, and will fea- competitor.com or call (800) He would never marry a girl San Diego with his sights set a 2:08:10 clocking in Ham- ture live bands and cheerlead- 311-1255. who is only after a green card (To be continued)

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there are sometimes boa Park’s Prado restaurant. Filipino American, I’m also clashes of cultures. As we were talking, I had trying to fi nd my identity in Contemporary Asian I met Catherine the impression that it did not America’s melting pot. The on the way to my matter to her mom that I was communication between American Issues Math class at San Filipino, it was more impor- couple is also crucial. As a Diego State in the tant that I was treating her lesson from past relationships, by Dr. Ofelia Dirige fall of 2009 semes- Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan Community Services daughter properly and with good communication is a key ter. She was a petite respect. I called my mom for a aspect in healthy relation- Read Dr. Dirige’s previous articles by visiting and skinny Russian our website at www.asianjournalusa.com short interview for this paper, ships. blonde, the epitome and she conveyed the same In America’s melting pot of a cute SDSU girl. message. My mom stated dating someone outside of Most inter-racial that, “I have no problem with one’s race is acceptable. I Inter-Racial A favorite Filipino dish to some: relationships involve inter-racial relationships, even believe that one should expe- lechon or roasted pig. a white male and an for my son to marry someone rience relationships outside Relationships: Filipino & Asian female, so it of respect to Jenna she did always amuses me when I of their not say anything. When Jenna walk into a restaurant or in own race to Russian/German left that is when I received a a public setting where older open each Guest Writer: Paul Vincent Acevedo lecture. That she did not like Caucasians are there and they other’s eyes Jenna and she preferred me to see us holding hands or dis- to differ- The 2000 census data still shows that more than date a Filipina. She said that playing other types of public ent cultures 80% of the exogamous (interethnic and interracial) it is fi ne to date white girls in display of affection. Since my and customs high school but for marriage family stayed in New Jersey, apart from marriages among Asian Americans are, in fact, I should try to fi nd a nice I am the only one who resides one’s own. It interracial marriages primarily to Whites. Relatively Filipina girl because they are in San Diego. I do not get the also makes few Asian Americans marry Latino Americans and more loyal to their husbands. I advantage of having a home one adapt- even fewer marry African Americans…..TP Fong. took the advice of my mother cooked meal prepared to me able because kindly, but it did not mean I by my mother, so I drive to of different Growing up in New Jersey the town. My high school would follow her advice. My National City to eat at Tita’s experiences there are not many estab- was one of the most diverse parents did not grow up in Kitchenette. A culture shock through lished Filipino communities schools in New Jersey. There America; they immigrated to hit Catherine during our trip a foreign Tita’s Kitchenette in National City as there are in San Diego. The are many different races so I the US as professionals at an to Tita’s. culture. only true Filipino commu- experienced different cultures older age. Their upbringing When we walked into Ti- nity is located in Jersey City, and ethnicities, thus I became in the Philippines is not as di- ta’s there was a whole cooked that is not Filipina as long as One will experience different but I did not grow up there. comfortable with people from verse as my brother’s upbring- lechon in display. The worker they know what to expect.” customs and cuisines such Instead I grew up in West different backgrounds. Eth- ing and me. started chopping the lechon Inter-racial relationships and as when I took Catherine to Orange, where there are a nicities of friends especially I still have not dated a and Catherine was grossed marriages can be diffi cult for the Filipino restaurant, Tita’s good amount of Filipinos but girlfriends did not concern me Filipina, but I had relation- out because she has not seen some couples, but as long as Kitchenette. Parents are also they are scattered throughout until I brought home a Cau- ships with other Asian girls anything like that before. She there is understanding be- taking notice. I believe that with Chinese and Vietnamese said she didn’t like the smell tween the couple and they parents understand and accept casian girl descent. I had a few one-night and the chopping of the whole adapt to different situations, it inter-racial relationships more to a Filipina stands with Filipinas but it pig was a new experience for can work out. as they adapt to American cul- mother. never matured into a relation- her. I offered her the Filipino To have healthy inter-racial ture. In the American melting My fi rst ship. Not that I am biased cuisine dinuguan, but I made relationships the couple must pot inter-racial relationships girlfriend towards Filipinas, the time a mistake of telling her it was go back to their roots and let are being more accepted in the was Jenna. frame just never worked out pig’s blood. She would have their partner experience each Filipino community as time She was half for me. I tend to not remain eaten it; if I would have told other’s culture. Catherine progresses. Israeli and single for long between re- her it was “pork stew.” When and I usually go to National Paul is a student of Dr. Irish. When I lationships, so I tend to rush we are at Tita’s she usually City to eat and I invite her to Dirige in AS 460, “Contempo- fi rst brought into a relationship before sticks with pancit, vegetable some Filipino cultural events rary Issues in Filipino Ameri- her home my actually realizing the conse- dishes, and a few select meat such as Andres Bonifacio can Communities”. He was mom had quences. In the future I hope dishes such as kare-kare. Samahan’s Filipino Culture formerly in the U.S. Navy and a surprised to date a Filipina girl, my When her mom came down night. She is enthusiastic to is now a junior at San Diego look in her current girlfriend is of Rus- to pick her up during winter attend because she knows it State University with an IS- face but out is important for me, and as a The couple: Catherine and Paul. sian and German descent, and break we had lunch at Bal- COR major. live their adventure, guests said Thierry Coup, creative and in-novative fi lmmak- will feel things no one has Harry Potter and the director for The Wizarding ing – specially designed and ever felt inside a theme park For-bidden Journey draws World of Harry Potter. developed for this brand-new At Large... attrac-tion, move in ways no you into the excitement and adventure. “We have created one has ever moved, experi- chaos of Harry’s life. As you The Location an entirely new way to place by Miles Beauchamp ence fi lm like no one else ever venture through Hog-warts our guests into the heart of has, explore vast sets punctu- castle, you meet Harry, Ron The Harry Potter and the one of the most compelling ated by amazing special ef- and Hermione who convince Forbidden Journey experi- stories of our time,” said Read Miles Beauchamp’s previous articles by visiting our web- fects – and have an adventure you to skip a planned lecture ence starts as soon as you Mark Woodbury, president of site at www.asianjournalusa.com walk through the gates of Universal Creative. “What Hogwarts. Within the tow- we have done will forever An Adventure with Harry Potter ering Hogwarts castle, you change the theme park attrac- ex-plore a truly magical place. tion experience.” Grand Opening Of The Wizarding World You journey through iconic The attraction’s newly locations taken from the fi lms created ride system envelops of Harry Potter At Universal Orlando Resort and take in the extraordinary guests in fi lmed action scenes detail of each scene. They and moves those scenes with One of the most widely an- tions within The Wizarding include: Dumbledore’s of- them as they travel through ticipated theme park entertain- World of Harry Potter, includ- fi ce: here, you meet the the ride, allowing more time ment experiences – The Wiz- ing Flight of the Hippogriff Headmaster as he welcomes in the center of the ad-venture arding World of Harry Potter and Dragon Challenge. you to Hogwarts; Defense and with their favorite char- at Universal Orlando Resort – Harry Potter Against the Dark Arts class- acters. This fusion of robotic is set for a public grand open- and the Forbidden Journey is room: where you fi rst meet technology and fi lmed scenes ing on June 18. Univer-sal the heart of The Wizarding Harry, Ron and Hermione; has never been achieved until Orlando Resort also revealed World of Harry Potter. This Gryffi n-dor common room: now. In some cases, technol- details about what is expected all new adventure combines you meet three additional ogy had to be invented to to be one the most exciting a powerful storyline with characters who prepare you achieve the highest level of theme park experiences ever spectacular new technology for your journey; Room of guest experience. The com- created: Harry Potter and the so ef-fectively that guests will Re-quirement: here, with bination of pioneering, state- Forbidden Journey. It will be be com-pletely immersed in only possible in Harry Pot- and follow them. Upon taking hundreds of fl oating candles of-the-art technology, innova- one of three themed at-trac- the experience. And as they ter’s world. their advice, you travel by above, you take your seat on tive fi lmmaking and surprises The new attraction lies deep Floo powder, and begin the an enchanted bench and begin around every corner make this within Hog-warts castle, a adventure as you soar over the Forbidden Journey and SIAN OURNAL attraction the embodiment A J majestic structure that towers Hogwarts, narrowly escape other locations. of the Harry Potter book and The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California over The Wizarding World of In addition, guests will An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most fi lm series—and the fu-ture of widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! Harry Potter - the only place pass through the Dungeon theme park entertainment. in the world where the won- pas-sageway and hallways For the latest news on The Simeon G. 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by Tony Meloto for the good of all by being what First, it is good to start by having power of the President and blame do many hon- Santa Clara, CA we demand him to be. faith in our leader. We must accept everything on him if he fails to est things in the pissing in public. I deliberately hid from sight in him wholeheartedly as the Presi- deliver. Rather, let us harness the 100 days. We must be first in showing dis- s it possible for Filipinos the last election to remain non- dent for all Filipinos, including awesome power of the people, * Do not cheat the wife. cipline and character in defining within my lifetime - I just partisan and respect the choices of those who did not vote for him. united and committed to do good, * Do not give or accept a bribe. our own 100 days. Iturned sixty- to unite and friends with their multi-coloured Given the circumstances of his to help the President deliver. * Do not rob the poor of just An important statement needs raise a great President who can political loyalties. While I prayed miraculous ascendancy to power, Concretely, what can we do? wages. to be made. The Yellow Power is make us believe that ours can be for good leaders I personally knew reluctant in the beginning yet Start by believing that every * Do not pad the expense ac- not just about waging a political a strong nation? to win, I kept my silence... and resolute with an overwhelming Filipino can help, even the poorest count. campaign to win an election. It I believe we can. peace, and waited for winners to mandate in the end, we must ac- among them. * Do not cheat in exams. is about winning the campaign to That leader can be President- be proclaimed, eager to get back cept that it is his divine destiny to Like the poor in Payatas who did Again, it is a long list but it al- build a nation. elect Benigno C. Aquino III. The to work with those who want to lead us. If he is God-sent then we not sell their votes but even con- ways begins with me. This is also true for Filipinos historic moment can be now. work with us. must treasure the gift and provide tributed their meagre resources to I cannot demand honesty from abroad who gave Noynoy a big Hopefully, we don’t squander I saw no candidate as adversary him all the support and encourage- his campaign or carried his yellow our government leaders if I cannot vote of confidence. They must this chance. Time is running out or enemy. l engage those who ment to build a just and prosperous ribbon in their tricycle without get- be honest myself. have enough confidence in him to on my generation and I don’t want respect our terms of engagement. nation. ting paid. We must see the poor as As for me and my household,we match this with action. They can my children to inherit a country Anyone who is a friend of the poor Let us not trivialise the oppor- a blessing, not a burden...as assets, will offer the 100 days in simple visit, volunteer, remit, donate or that they cannot be proud of, that is a friend. Anyone who loves tunity to start right with our petty not liabilities. and sincere service to our poor invest or whatever they can do for will not guarantee them safety and my country is family. I regret the politics nor be influenced by ugly The poor are starting to see him countrymen. We will pursue our the country’s benefit. Most impor- opportunity for a dignified life. defeat of good leaders I know, but cynics who do not see anything as hope. This was their statement drive to build sustainable and em- tantly, they must herald the advent The first 100 days after June 30 look forward to working with the good in this country or in this life. in the last election when they powered communities in every ba- of hope for a beloved Motherland is not just for the new President victors that I have yet to know. Let us be radical optimists and chose Noynoy. We must therefore rangay in the country. The Gawad and the emergence of the Global to prove to us that he can lead Leadership after all is not about hope-weavers for a change, to give help him champion the rising Fili- Kalinga People Power Over Pov- Filipino who will no longer allow but, more importantly, for all of winning elections or staying in our new leader and our country a pino poor for their hope not to be erty campaign we launched in himself to be defined by poverty us to prove to ourselves that we power but about going beyond chance. dashed again. Help him help them 2004 with Tita Cory will be a great and corruption. love this country enough to set self-interest and rising above rival- It is imperative for those who out of extreme poverty and give legacy for the son to continue 6 I’m writing this piece at 4 am in aside our differences and interests ries for a higher cause, even work- worked hard for his victory to them middle-class aspirations. years later. Continuity is key to Washington DC on the third leg of to help him succeed and finally ing with political opponents - call remain noble and true by not That will motivate them to work development which does not hap- an eight city tour to rally Filipinos show the world that we are not it balimbing or whatever name you expecting any favours in return and send their children to school. pen overnight. in America through GKUSA to too selfish and self-serving...and like - for the common good. for their efforts. Great leaders The rejected stones can be the Many social initiatives that build our Filipino Dream in this downright stupid... in the practice To build a strong nation, we must are often pulled down by follow- foundation of a strong nation. A bloomed during the term of the new springtime of hope with our of our faith and freedom. learn to engage everyone, bridge ers who demand their share of true leader is one who will make mother may finally bear fruit and People Power President. The first 100 days is our test if gaps that divide and leverage power. Great chances to do great this happen. be ripe for harvest during the term Pardon the musings of a senior we can do things differently given limited resources by encouraging good are spoiled when nobility is To usher in a season of hope, of the son. But they must be will- citizen who is tired of waiting for this new window of opportunity. those who have to give more to exchanged for the spoils of vic- we can do many things in the next ing to work with one another to the right leader to come. This time We not only need a good leader those who have less. tory. On the other hand if asked 100 days. make things work for the good of I cannot afford to fail. I owe it to but we have to prove to ourselves While we must engage every by their leader to do a crucial task, * Give unproductive land to the an entire nation. my six grandchildren and those that we are deserving of a good politician without judgment and they must also be humble enough squatters. This is key to the first 100 days. who are still to come to give my one. without compromise, our cause to accept. * Build a home for the home- It must send the signal to every- all to make my new President The new President has feet of of nation-building must transcend From our new President, let us less. one, starting at the top all the way the right one, for them and every clay who has yet to end his nico- politics. Politics is for politicians, demand nothing but faith in him- * Start a business. to the ground, that the interest of Filipino to have a future full of tine addiction and he will most nation-building is for everyone - self that he can be faithful to his * Join a medical mission. the country is first. grace in this cherished Pearl of likely fail us if we do not give him from the highest leader of the land covenant to govern with integrity, * Plant a tree. To have impact, it must be sup- the East. the strength he needs to overcome to the weakest squatter in the poor- courage and justice. * Send a poor child to school. ported by those who placed him Before I sleep let me end this his weaknesses. He needs us as we est slum. It is for ordinary citizens From every Filipino, let us also The list of good things to do in the highest office of the land. with a prayer. need him to be strong as a people. like me to help provide connectiv- demand nothing less than faith in is endless. The list of things to Imagine the power of the 14 Dear God, bless us with a leader Let’s try our best not to fail one ity to the un-reached, build trust ourselves that we can transform complain about is also endless. million Filipinos who voted for who will be bold, able and true another. among the wary and give hope to an entire nation - slum after slum, Better to walk the talk than preach Noynoy to lead in being good citi- and grant all of us the wisdom to Now that elections are over it those in despair. barrio after barrio - by transform- and bitch. zens - obeying traffic rules, avoid honour the gift of being Filipino. is time to come out and express In the first 100 days, let us be a ing ourselves first. Let us not To start a period of grace for polluting our waterways, staying Amen. solidarity with our chosen leader people of faith. simply depend on the awesome corruption to end, we can also away from drugs or simply not

674,975 READERS and counting ... www.scribd.com/asianjournal June 4 - 10, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 grown-ups, especially if they cannot stand on their own, Phil - Am the resulting scenario is that the grandparents, the natural parents and the child all live Law 101 together in the same house. by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. Now, how would you show Member, State Bar of California & that it is the grandparents who Integrated Bar of the Philippines are exercising primary paren- Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- tal authority over the child, urnalusa.com to the exclusion of the par- ents? It is imperative that the grandparents present convinc- Immigration Through ing evidence to the USCIS that they, and not the natural parents, are the ones exercis- Adoption ing primary parental authority. We Filipinos are very fam- two types of adoption are gov- Affi davits may not be enough. ily-oriented. We migrate to erned by different rules and The USCIS usually looks the United States hoping for procedure. for primary evidence such as When I was elected mayor nearly four years ago, a brighter future not only for In case of domestic adop- Chula Vista was on the wrong track, with unsustainable the vaccination, medical and budgets and low reserve funds. Mayor Cheryl Cox will: our spouses and children, but tions, U.S. immigration laws school records of the child, impose certain strict require- also for our extended families. and expect the grandparents’ To get back on track, I led the City Council in making • Maintain financial Even from this distant place, ments if the adoptive parents name to appear there as the tough cost-cutting choices by implementing hiring we try to help out our rela- wish to bring the child with guardian of the child. freezes, consolidating departments, and restructuring discipline tives in the Philippines. We them to the United States. In Inter-country adoption will employee contracts. Just as families must balance their send them balikbayan boxes our experience, the most prob- do away with the two-year checkbooks, the city must also balance its budget. • Protect public and money every so often, es- lematic among these require- requirement. Instead, several pecially during Christmas and ments is the so-called “two Budget discipline is now paying off. City government is agencies will work together smaller. The stage is set to rebuild reserves. Our city safety, roads, parks then before classes open in year rule” Firstly, adoptive to review and hopefully grant June. Still, some of us go the parents are required to have is now positioned to attract and retain businesses, put the adoption. They include people to work, and continue moving forward. and libraries extra mile to bring our rela- “legal custody” of the child the ICAB, the USCIS, the tives to the U.S. so they too for at least two years. What NVC and the US Consulate in I’ve led efforts to revitalize and redevelop older • Champion bayfront can live in the land of milk this means is that the decision Manila. One good thing about neighborhoods, and promoted green building standards, and honey. granting the adoption must inter-country adoption is that commercial/ residential mixed use development, and improvement walkable neighborhoods. University Park and Research Unfortunately, it takes a have been issued at least two once granted, an immigrant very long time to bring our years ago. This period may be Center planning will help bring good jobs to Chula • Support local visa will be forthwith issued Vista. The bayfront’s overhead transmission lines have relatives to the U.S. For ex- shorter because the rules of to enable the child to migrate ample, at present, your broth- court say that the decision is been removed and development will be kept away from businesses and jobs to the United States. The environmentally sensitive areas. The Bayfront Master ers and sisters have to wait retroactive to the date when biggest disincentive of inter- the petition was fi led. Plan amendment and its Environmental Impact Report for more than 22 years. By country adoption is the much were successfully approved on May 18. • Serve us responsibly, that time, their children (your But it is even harder to higher expense involved. honestly, and fairly nephews and nieces) will have comply with the second part Adoption laws in the With your support, we will continue making progress in already aged out (i.e. over 21 of the two-year rule, which re- Philippines, coupled with the Chula Vista. I respectfully ask for your vote on June 8. years old) and can no longer quires the adoptive parents to U.S. immigration law require- Sincerely, accompany their parents into also have two years of “physi- ments, are complicated. We Mayor Cheryl Cox www.CoxForMayor.com the U.S. Worse, your brothers cal custody” of the child. In suggest that you consult an Mayor Cox is endorsed by the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and the and sisters might feel already addition, the adopting parents attorney who is knowledge- too old to start a new life in must have exercised pri- following individuals in her re-election campaign: able in both areas before you Wadie P. Deddeh, Former California State Senator Jerry Sanders, Mayor, City of San Diego another country. So, what do mary parental control over the seriously consider adopting child. This is really diffi cult Shirley Horton, Former Assemblywoman; Former Mayor, City Bill Kolender, San Diego County Sheriff, retired you do now? a child in the Philippines and of Chula Vista Rick Emerson, Chula Vista Police Chief, retired A favorite option among because usually the adopting bringing him to the United Greg Cox, Supervisor, San Diego County Patty Davis & John Moot, Former Councilmembers, City of Chula Vista Filipinos is to adopt a nephew parents are in the U.S. and the States. Ron Roberts, Supervisor, San Diego County or a niece, or even a grand- child is in the Philippines, so Atty. Rogelio Karagdag David Butler, Assessor, Recorder, Clerk, San Diego County Jerry R. Rindone, Former Deputy Mayor, City of Chula Vista; Jan Goldsmith, City Attorney, City of San Diego Member, San Diego County Board of Education child. This is particularly they must come to the Philip- , Jr. is licensed to practice true among childless Filipino pines to physically reside with law in both California and Dante and Edna Concepcion Emil & Purita Gamos Tony Olaes Ruffino “Pie” Roque Casey Vu couples who had to forego the the child and wrest primary the Philippines. He practices Debra Discar-Espe Diana & Mark Liuag Myrna T. F. Reyes Scott Vinson & Carmelita Larrabaster-Vinson James Youel (partial list) pleasures of parenthood so control from the biological immigration law in San Diego Paid for by Cheryl Cox for Mayor 2010 - Gabe Martinez, Treasurer - Campaign ID # 1320414 they could focus on their work parents. Proof of primary con- and has continuously been a and earn enough money for trol may consist of the child’s trial and appellate attorney themselves and their extended school, medical and health in the Philippines since 1989. families. Adopting a niece or insurance records which indi- He travels between San Diego nephew would be like hitting cate the names of the adopting and Manila. His offi ce address two birds with one stone. You parents. is located at 10717 Camino will adopt someone who is as Even if the adoptive Ruiz, Suite 131, San Diego, close as possible to your own parents are able to spend two CA 92126. He also has an of- child and he or she, in return, years with the child, the situ- fi ce in the Philippines at 1240 will hopefully have a brighter ation is still very diffi cult if Apacible Street, Paco, Ma- future in the U.S. However, the natural parents live in the nila, Philippines 1007, with the process of adoption is not same house as the child and telephone numbers (632)522- that simple. the adoptive parents. This 1199 and (632)526-0326. There are two types of usually happens when it is the Please call (858)348-7475 adoption in the Philippines. grandparents who adopt the or email him at rkaragdag@ First is the inter-country adop- child. In their desire to bring attyimmigration.com for your tion which is done through the child to the U.S., the natu- free consultation. He speaks the Inter-Country Adoption ral parents allow their own Tagalog fl uently. Articles Board. Second is domes- parents (the child’s grand- written in this column are not tic adoption which is done parents) to adopt the child. legal advice but are hypotheti- through the court. Former Fil- But owing to the Filipino cals intended as general, non- ipino citizens have the choice tradition of letting the chil- specifi c legal information. of adopting through the ICAB dren stay with their parents or through the court. These even when they are already Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 4 - 10, 2010 started at 14th Street and High- Eastlake High School March- land, went westbound along ing Band because of their Light & Kimball Way, southbound sleek uniform and precision of along “D” Avenue, and ended movement. in front of the Grandstand at There were floats from var- Shadows Kimball Park in National City ious organizations, like the Al where the public officials led Bahr Shrine, which consisted by Zena Sultana Babao by Mayor Ron Morrison and of tiny pocket-sized cars and a other dignitaries were seated. standard-sized jeepney im- Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at The parade was led by ported from the Philippines. www.asianjournalusa.com USN Capt. Kenneth Nor- Even political candidates had ton, Commanding Officer of their own floats. Most of the the USS Ronald Reagan, as candidates were seated atop Philippine Faire 2010: Grand Marshall. Dignitar- the rear seat of their convert- ies present included Assem- ible. bly Members Marty Block Retired USMC Gun- A Resounding Success and Mary Salas, City of San nery Sergeant Nick Popa- Well done, COPAO! This munity to present this grand Diego Council Members Tony ditch, a candidate for the Young, Ben Hueso and Todd 51st Congressional District, beautiful Philippine Faire la- people who did their ut- year’s Philippine Faire, held event. dies dubbed “Ambassadors of most to make the Philippine at Kimball Park in National True to tradition, the an- Gloria, National City Chief who was dressed in a finely- of Police Adolfo Gonzales, Goodwill” composed of: Lita Faire 2010 the success that City, was a resounding suc- nual Philippine Faire celebrat- Martin, Mrs. Philippine Faire it was: Merly Ferrer, Aurora cess! ed Filipino-American History 2010; Kathy Miranda, Miss Cudal,Robert Ricasa, Mary “If a picture paints a thou- and Culture, and honored the th Philippine Faire 2010; Marie Rose Peralta, Ditas Yamane, sand words …” as a popular 112 Philippine Independence Juntilla, Miss Teen Philip- Rudy Liporada, Christine Mc- song goes, the pictures on this Day. Love of country, culture pine Faire 2010; and Roselle Manus, Mark Gonzales, Julius page (contributed by Michael and tradition are among the Lopez, Little Miss Philippine Alejandro, Patricia Javier, Hammack, Maggie de la Cruz unique qualities of Filipino Faire 2010, and their Court Mark Gonzales, Katriz Trini- and Marty Hazen) show how immigrants as well as the of Honor composed of Demy dad, Jordan Aguilera, Jay-R, wonderful and successful this Americans of Filipino ances- Din, Victoria Ann Pangilinan Mark Herras, Rhian Ramos, event was. try. and Mikaela Erin McLeish. Wendell Ramos, Vince Bu- Embracing the theme Thousands of people Among the performers manglag, Joyce Temporal, “May Lakas sa Pagkakaisa”, congregated at Kimball Park, who entertained the audience Sally Idos, George Alfonso, truly there is “Strength in witnessed, and participated in after the parade were: the Bob Astudillo, Joe Nicolas, Unity”! The Council of the whole-day array of activi- PASACAT Dance Company, Dina Ellorin, Jun Mataban, Philippine American Organi- ties which included the Festi- Hollywood Music, Heaile’s Femie Cupit, Norma Baladad, zations of San Diego County val of Festivals parade, booths Polynesian Dancers, the Mike Pablo, Chris Olaes, Bert (COPAO) spearheaded by and exhibits, food vendors, Illmaculate, the Babao Arnis Andrade, Rikky Reclosado, President Merly Ferrer and and shows and performance Martial Arts Demo Team, the Luisito Melchor Jr., and Virgil Executive Chair Aurora S. highlighted by the Philip- and Sweetwater Union High different Senior Groups, and Yalong. And to the many, Cudal of the Philippine Faire pines’ GMA Pinoy TV/Life embroidered barong taga- School District President and log, preferred to walk with the Line Dancers. many more whose names I Steering Committee unified TV Variety Show. Trustee Arlie Ricasa. Kudos to the following was not able to get! the efforts of an entire com- The colorful parade, which his wife April together with Scores of people lined up his supporters. Nick had a along the route of the parade, patch over his missing right and hundreds more near the eye, which was hit by frag- grandstand. Cheers re- ments from a rocket-propelled sounded along the way as the grenade (RPG) during a battle parade participants, especially in Iraq. They had two floats: the students who were danc- the leading float was a small ing, chanting, and singing to green car which also sported popular Philippine Festivals a black patch over its right like the Ati-Atihan, Sinulog, head light, and the second one Pangabenga, Kadayawan, had the Star Spangled banner Maskara, and the Santa and the United States Marine Cruzan entourage, wowed the Corps flag. Standing on this audience with their diverse float was a real live “Uncle colorful attire. They were a Sam”, who was waving the feast for the eyes - a Philip- Philippine flag. pine version of Mardi Gras! Ever lovers of beauty, It being the Memo- the Filipinos also loved the rial Day weekend, people really appreciated the patriotic participation of the different High School bands. I love the June 4 - 10, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Housing and Real Estate

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If kicking back in fuzzy slip- sconces create a warm home with a warm and welcom- be physically present in the is to have three things: work- But nothing else can do what fire pers and relaxing with a good glow in living rooms and ing environment. United States when they filed ing smoke alarms on each level sprinklers do when fire strikes. book is appealing, create a cozy other spaces. A working • Outside, keep a well-lit the application. USCIS can to warn you of a fire, even late “Smoke alarms are important to atmosphere. fireplace adds to the feel- walkway. This directs at night; a fire escape plan that alert people of a fire, especially deliver Reentry permits to the • Highlight the seating area ing of comfort. visitors to the entrance you’ve practiced; and an installed when they’re asleep and most applicant at an overseas office with ambient lighting, • Light pictures from and makes them feel at home fire sprinkler system. vulnerable,” says Appy. “But is the applicant so request at ease. Using bulbs such as Most families know about only sprinklers work automati- the time of filing of the ap- GE Energy Smart Out- the importance of smoke alarms cally to control – even put plication. It should be noted door Floodlights can put and fire drills. But not everyone out – a fire when it’s small. that an application for Reentry Baguio, Dumaguete now in welcoming light wher- is familiar with home fire sprin- They’re the very best protection ever it’s needed. permit is not complete until an klers. “That’s a concern,” says a family can have against the • Inside, gentle ambient alien has provided his or her top 10 BPO Next Wave Cities Meri-K Appy, the president of tragedy of a home fire.” light makes people feel fingerprints and photograph. (Continued from page 1) the nonprofit Home Safety Coun- If you are buying a home Virata estimated that the comfortable. For added If the applicant leaves the cil. “Fire sprinklers provide the or moving to a new building, Wave Cities are the focus of identified top locations for relaxation, illuminate the United States before biomet- ultimate fire protection. They are choose one with a fire sprinkler their promotion efforts. outsourcing could generate an walls and the ceiling to rics are taken, the application available for homes, but too of- system. If you are building a new Virata said these cities would additional 265,200 employ- avoid menacing shadows. ten people don’t know to ask for home or doing a major remodel may be denied. Therefore, have some advantages when ment in the next two years. • Utilize accent lighting them when they build or move.” of your existing home, consider it is advisable that Reentry they also market themselves to Commission on Information to showcase an interest- Recent Home Safety Council having a home fire sprinkler sys- permit applicants file their ap- the media and the investors. Communications Technology ing object. This arouses research revealed that only eight tem installed. Talk to your local plications well in advance of For his part, Sañez said the (CICT) Secretary Ray Anthony guests’ anticipation of the percent of adults in major cities fire department for help finding their schedule departure dates. Next Wave Cities program Roxas-Chua III said the Com- rest of the house, urging across America live in homes a qualified home fire sprinkler USCIS suggests applicants provides a great avenue for mission is fully committed to them forward. protected by fire sprinklers and installer. local empowerment. the Next Wave Cities initia- Intimate apply for a Reentry permit at 41 percent of those surveyed To learn more, visit MySafe- He said these cities will tive of championing regional To create a romantic room least 60 days prior to the date increase talent pool and stem growth through ICT. don’t know that fire sprinklers Home.org. of travel. If the alien can- that will leave you starry-eyed: are a safety option for their salary and rental inflation in “These Next Wave Cities • Avoid overhead light- not wait for at least 60 days, “first-wave” locations. will continue to be our rally- home. USCIS provides procedures ing – it can cause a harsh The Home Safety Council “Having 10 Next Wave ing points where, given the glare. for requesting expedited ASC Cities and more will ease the impetus and the correct re- and the National Fire Sprinkler • Add dimmer switches to Association (NFSA) have teamed Advance parole appointment for biometrics pressures to raise salaries and sources, will spur economic give versatility to light- collection and for requesting rental rates in these major growth the way this govern- up to help raise awareness of fire ing fixtures. sprinkler technology for homes expedited delivery of a travel hubs, and spread the benefits ment has envisioned to be. We • Use a variety of lamps documents of employment, higher in- see prosperous cities in regions to help save lives. Together, the document. The request for to create a comfortable organizations have developed on- expedited processing should comes and increased business across the nation as a result of glow; use shades with and re-entry activity across the country,” he their maturity and readiness to line animations that simplify the contain the applicant’s rea- warm or dark colors. life-saving technology so more noted. compete in the IT-BPO arena,” Get more tips on designing sons for such processing so As of end-2009, there were he said. families will understand how it permits that USCIS may determine with light at gelighting.com. works and know it is available. about 442,000 employees in (Story courtesy of the PNA) Courtesy of Family Features (Continued on page 7) whether the applicant qualifies the Philippine IT-BPO sector. To see home fire sprinklers in for expedited processing. action, visit MySafeHome.org, parole should coincide with the Home Safety Council’s vir- the duration of the emergency Is it possible for the alien tual home safety tour – it’s free. or humanitarian situation. to leave the United States Go to the “Living Room” to see There is a maximum time right after the Reentry permit videos comparing a fire burning limit of one year, but this can is filed and come to the United in a home protected by sprin- be extended indefinitely while States to attend the biomet- klers with one that is not. You’ll in the United States. Ap- rics appointment before the see the fire quickly grows out of plications for humanitarian first year of foreign travel has control in the room without fire parole are generally adjudi- ended? The answer is “YES”. sprinklers and fills the room with In this case, the alien can deadly smoke. In the home with cated within 60 to 90 days. A denial of the application is not use his or her Green Card to fire sprinklers, the fire remains reenter the United States if he small and contained. appealable. If there are new facts that have arisen since or she has been absent for less About Home Fire Sprin- the filing of the application than one year. klers that was denied, the remedy is We welcome your feed- Home fire sprinkler systems to file a new application. An back. If you have any im- are installed behind the walls like affidavit of support is required migration questions, please plumbing. Sprinklers are con- to ensure that the parolee will feel welcome to email me at nected to a constant water sup- not become a public charge. susan@law-usimmigration. ply, so they are always ready to Further, the application should com or call 619 819 -8648 to help you. Only the heat of a fire be very specific and supported arrange for a telephone con- will cause the sprinkler to flow – sultation.

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VIVA! culture here in San Diego vin Ibunes, Freidan Fernan- Highlights of the Philippine the Aklan Ati-Atihan march- county that Walt Disney Faire 2010 to celebrate the ing band heightens the rhyth- dez, Dennis Tocol; dancers once started with his puppets led by Clemet and Celrose Se- Filipino-American History mic movement of the dancers performing the” Small World” and Culture, and the 112th in the spirit reminiscent of neres Demmit, Frauline Reloj, scenes; dancing and singing Marites Inuman Garcia, Fil Anniversary of the Philippine their annual Ati-Atihan festi- recorded music in their own Independence held at Kimball val in Kalibo, Aklan, dubbed Impreso, Jaime Ituriaga, and native language. son Kevin; Chippy Impreso Park, didn’t disappoint the gi- as “The Filipino Mardi Gras.” normous crowd as they watch The Aklanons along with the and babies Jana & Joshua.-- The Aklan Marching Band The fun-loving group is led the participants march along others brought this year’s is spearheaded by Joe Rond- 12th Avenue East, through D celebration to a new level of by Heidi Ipanto Pfander, ario, Reine Reloj and Henry President of the Aklan Asso- Avenue and then on to Kim- excitement, drama and urban Gonzales, with guest (lyre ball Park, in National City, sophistication. This cultural ciation of San Diego, County, Asian Journalspecialist) Ariel Bautista from Inc. CA. celebration could be a march- Los Angeles; The rest of the First Asian Weekly Newspapering start,in Southern the Mecca California site & and San Diego’s Most Widely Circulated Asian-Filipino Newspaper drummers: Joseph and Paul Our newest member Clem The incessant drum 550beat East of 8th Street,the cutting Suite 6, edge National of FilipinoCity CA 91950 • Tel. (619) 474-0588 • Fax (619) 474-0373 Impreso, Darwin Garcia, Mar- Demmit, from UCSD San Di- ego said, “The only way to really experience the warmth and friendliness of the Aklan- ons is to participate in their annual festival known as the Ati-Atihan.”…”The euphoric beat of the drums and the dis- tinctive notes coming from the lyre, demands your full attention and you fi nd your- self swaying to the rhythm of the beat.” And of course, he added, “… after the dancing there is always plenty to eat HELP BUILD THE AIRPORT! and drink. I am very proud to have been Kiewit/Sundt is currently looking for small and local contractors to start work for the landside a part of this entourage that 1. Aklan Ati-Atihan approaching the grand stand at Kimball improvements of the Green Build Project. There will be 5 bids coming out between June and represents the Aklan Associa- Park. tion of San Diego County in 2. Bert Andrade with Grand Marshal Captain Kenneth Norton, September covering the following scope: the celebration, and to honor USN, Commanding Offi cer of the USS Ronald Reagan and the Santo Nino.” So live it up guests Utilities: Storm Drain, Sewer, Water, Hydronic Lines, Electrical & Communication, Gas this summer everyone. 3. Asian Journal staff at the Asian Journal Legal Clinic provided by the Law Offi ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega. Roadway Improvements: Demolition, Earthwork, AC Paving, Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Raise your glasses, don your shades and rejoice hav- 4. Grand Marshal Captain Kenneth Norton, USN, Commanding Bridge Foundations: Driven Piles and CISS Piles, CIDH Piles, Structural Excavation and ing been a part of a successful Offi cer of the USS Ronald Reagan. Backfill, Concrete, Rebar Philippine Independence Day 5. L to R. Darwin & Tess Garcia, Clem Demmit,Greg Impreso, To: Joem Rondario, Freidan Fernandez, Celrose Demmit, Chippy celebrationMike Sigman 2010. Until next and Joseph Impreso, Fil Impresso and Grand children Jana year then, Hala Bira Aklanons! Interested contractors can find more information by: From: & Joshua. 2nd row: Dennis Tocol, Marvin Ibunes, Reine and Viva Kay Senior Santo Nino! Frauline Reloj Visiting www.san.org/greenbuild or by Eugene De Leon Calling Mike Sigman or DeAnna Andrews at 858-408-4285 Advertise in the Asian Journal, the fi rst and original Asian Journal in California and the HerewithU.S.A. is proof Visit of us at www.asianjournalusa.com or email [email protected] your classified ad for publication in the Asian Journal. Please proofread it and fax back the correction if any or call us for your approval. The ad is tentatively scheduled to be published in the

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with this relationship, HA- WAK KAMAY (with joined TFC Kapamilya Summer Saya sa North America hands).” “Part of TFC’s commu- Movies to Watch TFC stars at the Philippine Independence Anniversary Commemoration on June 6 nity building efforts is to by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. work together with local REDWOOD CITY, CA, Orosa, and Pop Princess and (Following are movies now showing or May 28, 2010 – Events season organizations in endeav- 2009 Box-Offi ce Queen ors that unite, empower soon to be shown in San Diego.) is here again and the Filipino Sarah Geronimo. The three American communities all and enhance the Filipino stars with Gelo of Barangay presence wherever they over the U.S. are in for huge, USA, Atty. Michael Gurfi nkel star-studded and fun-fi lled live,” said TFC Direc- of Citizen Pinoy, and Cris- tor for Cable & Satellite festivals which The Filipino talle Bello, lovely daughter Channel (TFC) will be part of Jun Del Rosario. “TFC of celebrity dermatologist Kapamilya Summer Saya via the TFC Kapamilya Sum- and cosmetic surgeon Dr. mer Saya sa North America. sa North America, where Vicki Belo (whose company TFC partners with vari- Kicking off TFC’s festival brought in Sarah), will also ous Filipino organizations “CASINO JACK AND THE UNITED STATES”… - This portrait of series is the 112th Commemo- ride on the TFC fl oat for the Washington super lobbyist Jack Abramoff, from his early years as a gung-ho ration of Philippine Indepen- in key cities in the U.S. parade and be at the TFC and during events season, member of the GOP political machine to his fi nal reckoning as a disgraced, dence on Sunday, June 6, on the Belo Medical Group/Belo imprisoned pariah, confi rms the adage that truth is indeed stranger than Madison Avenue, 38th St to was designed to do just fi ction. A tale of international intrigue with Indian casinos, Russian spies, Essentials booths for a Meet that. We are pleased to 23rd St, New York, NY. TFC and Greet with fans. More- Chinese sweatshops, and a mob-style killing in Miami, this is the story of work together with PIDCI the way money corrupts our political process. Following the ongoing indict- partnered with local organiza- over, Gelo will host a Baran- ments of federal offi cials and exposing favor trading in our nation’s capital, tion Philippine Independence to animate the heart of gay USA segment at the booth Manhattan with Filipino Oscar-winning fi lmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side, Enron: The Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) to while Attorney Gurfi nkel will Smartest Guys in the Room) illuminates the way our politicians’ desperate co-present the much awaited culture and talent.” need to get elected, and the millions of dollars it costs, may be undermining do a Q&A with event attend- Aside from the fes- annual event in the heart of ees. the basic principles of American democracy. Infuriating, yet undeniably fun tival in New York, TFC to watch, Casino Jack is a saga of greed and corruption with a cynical villain Manhattan. For the fi rst time, there will audiences will love to hate. www.takepart.com/casinojack Highlights of the event are Kapamilya Summer Saya also be a “TFC Got Show- sa North America will the Flag Ceremony and Inde- time” wherein the partner is not new to us,” said PIDCI This fi lm is Rated R by the MPAA. Running time 122 minutes. pendence Mass, the Parade bring stars to the following Engagement Opens Friday, May 21st organization will select three President Dr. Bernardo dela events: Kim Chiu and Gerald with various colorful fl oats, top local contestants to com- Merced. “It is always a Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas a Street Fair, and the Cul- Anderson at Fiesta Mo Sa 3965 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200 – (619) 819-0236 pete in the local fi nals during pleasure on the part of PIDCI Florida on July 24; Rayver tural Show, the main feature the “TFC Celebrity Hour”. that TFC provides the Filipino of which will be the “TFC Cruz and Bangs Garcia at the “The collaboration be- community in New York and 17th Pistahan Festival and Celebrity Hour” showcasing tween PIDCI and TFC to- neighboring states with well- Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Parade sa Yerba Buena, San wards a successful celebra- known entertainers, showcas- Francisco on August 14 and Christian Bautista, award- tion of this year’s Philippine ing the best of Filipino talent. winning singer-thespian Carlo 15; and Angelica Panganiban, Independence in New York We hope to move forward Jake Cuenca, Bugoy Drilon and Laarni Lozada at the “OSS 117: LOST IN RIO”… - He's France's top agent, Hubert Bonisseur Philippine Fiesta Sa America de la Bath (the fabulous Jean Dujardin), better known as OSS 117, agent in New Jersey on August 14 double-one-seven (or "one seventeen" as he would have it). Suave yet clue- and 15. less, a cross between James Bond and Austin Powers, OSS 117 is back for Then all roads lead to the another mission, following his smash debut in OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of biggest and grandest TFC cel- Spies. Dispatched to Rio to purchase an incriminating microfi lm containing ebration with One Kapamilya the names of French WWII collaborators from a Nazi in hiding (Rüdiger Vogler), he teams up with a beautiful Mossad colonel (Louise Monot)—after Go 2010 in September. Last fi rst mistaking her for the secretary—whose mini skirt and kinky boots dis- year, One Kapamilya Go Sa guise dangerously forward-thinking views on women's lib and world poli- California’s Great America, tics. Along the way they encounter the Nazi's hippie son Heinrich, a C.I.A. which celebrated TFC’s 15th agent named Trumendous, and a man-eating alligator. Masked Mexican year, drew a capacity crowd wrestler bodyguards, not to mention pesky Chinese hitmen after agent 117 of 10,000. for a past grievance, make matters irksome. Lost in Rio culminates in a North For more information on By Northwest-meets-Vertigo sequence on Rio's famous Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the city that you won't want to miss! (Partially subtitled) the New York event, call www.musicboxfi lms.com/oss-117-lost-in-rio PIDCI VP Rudy Mariano at This fi lm is Not Rated by the MPAA. Running time 101 minutes. 203.988.4937. Engagement Opens Friday, May 21st Christian Bautista, Sarah Germonimo, Carlo Orosa Landmark’s Ken Cinema

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BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW Page 14 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 4 - 10, 2010 later on admit that the incident that precipitated Proclama- tion 1081 was an attempt, An Unauthorized History allegedly by communists, to assassinate him. However, it was his own men who riddled his unoccupied car with ma- of the Philippines chinegun bullets on the night president was largely attrib- after registration. In guaran- Martial Law was declared. uted to Marcos’ machinations. teeing the property rights of At the heels of Martial This came with a promise that foreign investors, the Invest- Law, Marcos envisioned a Macapagal would step aside ment Incentives Law goes “New Society”. He criticized after his term to give way for to the extent of guaranteeing the old systems as colonial Marcos to become president. the right of nonexpropriation and deterrent to moderniza- When Macapagal reneged and and exposes the primacy of tion. Towards this end, he ran for re-election, Marcos foreign investments over any issued voluminous Letters crossed over to the Nation- pretension of the present pup- of Instructions, policies, and alista party, ran for president pet state to sovereign rights. laws that vent on chang- and won in 1965. His crossing The “incentives” offered by now famous People’s Power. Philippines, the Marcoses still ing individual attitudes and Before the people ransacked have their followings. Imee over would prove that there the law are unprecedentedly grass root organizations like was no difference between the abusive of the sovereign Fili- the Malacanang Palace, Marcos, the eldest daugh- his reconstituted barangays. Marcos sought the help of the ter of Marcos served three parties except as competing pino people and are geared to Despite his criticisms of the forces among the landed elite aggravating the colonial status United States. Help came only terms as representative of the old society, however, Marcos, in the form of a helicopter 2nd District of Ilocos Norte to control the government. of the Philippines.” his wife, and closed cronies in the Philippine House of The first president to be Beset with the further connecting to an Air Force jet practiced graft and corruption which flew his family to Ha- Representatives from 1998 23rd of a series re-elected as president of the devaluation of the peso and on colossal scales. By Rudy D. Liporada waii. There he remained until to 2007. She belongs to the Republic, together with his soaring prices, the Marcos Kilusang Bagong Lipunan or wife, Imelda Marcos, whom regime started to become he died in 1989. The Benigno S. Aquino, Carted by the Marcoses to KBL political party, the same In the first series, the he met and married in 1954, unpopular; and a month Jr. Assassination author stated that history is Hawaii were some 300 crates party established by his father. they would establish a dictato- after his re-election in 1969, Bongbong Marcos, Ferdi- written by those who have rial dynasty that would extend Marcos was confronted with of possessions and more that Amidst down spiraling 28 million pesos in cash. It is nand’s junior, also served as the time to interpret events two decades. the most violent and bloody economy and reinvigorated based on their perspectives reported that this was just an Ilocos Norte Congressman. Amado Geurrero writes: worker, peasants, and student communist threat, the catalyst On March 10, 2010 Imelda and believed by those who While sounding “nationalist” demonstrations experienced iota of the couple’s five to ten that accelerated the collapse billion dollars of illegally ac- Marcos launched a political do not know better. In in the country’s history. This of the Marcos dictatorship the subsequent se- quired wealth. Marcos’ frozen comeback for a congressional would have been instigated was the August 1983 assassi- seat at the age of 80. Address- ries, the author traced by the revitalized Commu- accounts in Switzerland were nation of Benigno S. Aquino, reported to aggregate to $475 ing the media, she said that why Spain, the United nist Party of the Philippines Jr. States, and Japan came million. The extravagance of her running was also for the chaired by Jose Maria Sison Aquino was the foremost redemption of her husband. to the Philippines and under the non-de-guerre Imelda is taunted to be ex- oppositionist of Marcos and pressed in her possession of She ran for a seat in the lower why the Filipinos failed Amado Guerrero. was to be the presidential to see their economic 3000 pairs of shoes found in house of the House of Rep- Jose Maria Sison was re- candidate and sure winner had resentatives. Bongbong was intentions; and how the cruited into the almost non- her closet when she hurriedly subjugated the Filipinos left Malacanang. also on a senatorial bid, while existent Communist Party Imee vyed for the governor- who eventually rose in of the Philippines in 1962 to Marcos died in exile in arms against the colo- Hawaii in 1989. His body ship in Ilocos Norte which operate on the youth front. was incumbently occupied by nialists in spite of the In so doing, he founded the was initially refused en- complicity of the landed try into the Philippines, so her cousin, Michael Keon. Kabataang Makabayan (Pa- Imelda added that she ran elites with the colonial- triotic Youth). Successful in Imelda arranged to keep it in ists. refrigeration at a mausoleum for the Parliament because she his front’s endeavor, he was wants to “ensure and uphold able to develop a number in Oahu. In 2001, Marcos’ Marcos and the corpse was allowed to return political integrity and the of cadres under his wings. truth.” Resurgence of the To reconstitute the Party, he to the Philippines during the Communist Party of administration of President suggested for a summing of Continuing in this series the Philippines experiences to redirect the Ridel Ramos. However, plans to bury the former president interested in the economic Party’s course of action. He From Heaven to Holly- In December, 1948, a emancipation of the Filipino presented a paper outlining anywhere in the Philippines, magazine published four especially in Islands’ Heroes wood and Wannabes nation and pledging to let the errors of the past that must be The Unfinished Revolution articles on Ferdinand Marcos’ Laurel-Langley Agreement, corrected which the leadership Hill, brought instant protests. war exploits with his suppos- Imelda Marcos refuses to bury of 1896 particularly parity rights, lapse ignored. Sison then repudiated Statistics shows that almost edly Maharlika guerilla fight- in 1974, the Marcos puppet the old leadership of Lava her husband’s body until he is given full military honors, so 90 percent of the Filipinos are ing force. This would later on regime enacted as early as and Taruc and re-established Marcos not declared Martial be questioned as fraudulent. he remains in a glass topped literate giving us the edge in 1967 the Investment Incen- the Communist Party of the Law at the heel of Marcos’ the international employment. Nonetheless, his reputation tives Law which declares it Philippines in December 26, refrigerated coffin on display term. Aquino belongs to a line at the Marcos’ family mau- It is as if the educational grew and got the Americans the state policy to encour- 1968. In the following year, of hacienderos. His grand- interested in him. In 1949, soleum in his hometown of system was patterned to make age foreign investments and on March 29, the CPP estab- father served under Emilio Filipinos serve the needs of campaigning on promises to defines a corporation with a lished the New People’s Army Batac, Ilocos Norte in Luzon. Aguinaldo and his father col- Upon their return to the the world. get stunted benefits for two maximum foreign equity of with members from the old laborated with the Japanese. million more veterans dur- 40 per cent as a “Philippine party and new recruits. Ac- Suffering a cardiac condi- ing the war, he won a seat national.” By this definition, cording to Amado Guerrero, tion while in detention when in the Philippine House of the U.S. imperialists can “The New People’s Army Martial Law was declared, representatives on the Liberal create a system of interlock- started with sixty fighters, he was airlifted to the United Party ticket. Belonging to ing corporations by which a armed with nine automatic States for treatment. Recover- the landed elite in the Ilocos “Philippine national” already rifles and twenty-six single- ing after three years of exile, region, specializing on Ameri- bearing and camouflaging 40 shot rifles and handguns in reported to be goaded by the can tobacco subsidies, in less per cent equity invests in an- the second district of Tarlac CIA to return to the Philip- than a year he was worth other corporation and actually province.” pines to replace the growing millions and owned a Cadillac increases foreign equity in the unpopular Marcos, he en- convertible. This would fore- latter corporation beyond 40 Martial Law and The planed back to meet his death. shadow his amassing billions per cent. The law, however, New Society Enraged with Aquino’s of dollars during his tenure as clearly allows foreign equity death, viewed as a savior from president of the Philippines to exceed 40 per cent in an old Faced with a growing Marcos dictatorship, and with from 1965 to 1986. or new corporation registered public unrest, the expansion suspects of his assassination Serving as a re-elected rep- with the Board of Investments of the New People’s Army, acquitted, the Filipinos grew resentative, he was elected to and to remain so indefinitely and a threat of secession from more restive against Marcos. the Philippine Senate in 1959. as long as “Philippine nation- the Muslim in Mindanao, In a judged surprising blunder As vice-president of the Lib- als” do not buy the shares President Marcos declared on Marcos’ part, he called eral Party from 1954 to 1961, of stock offered in the stock martial law on September 21, for a snap election thinking the winning of Macapagal as exchange on the eleventh year 1972. He ordered the arrest of to regain his popularity and oppositionists including Be- control. Marred by violence nigno Aquino, Jr., journalists, and charges of fraud he was student and labor activists, supposed to have won over and criminal elements. Only the opposing candidate – the the government sponsored wife of his martyred nemesis newspapers were allowed – Corazon Aquino. to be printed and broadcast When Marcos was declared media were tightly controlled. president again, his former Marcos closed the Philippine Philippine Constabulary Chief Congress and assumed its of Staff Fidel Ramos and Na- legislative responsibilities. tional Defense Secretary Juan Then Minister of National Enrile abandoned him and Defense Juan Enrile would led a rebellion supported by a June 4 - 10, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 Spiritual Life

his hands a glass chalice. A ken, shared and eaten. The human pyramid lifted him up same process happens with Lower Your high into the air. All of a sud- wine. The vine is pruned and den the pyramid collapsed, the grapes are harvested. Grapes Balintataw priest fell to the ground. The are crushed and broken under Nets glass chalice was broken into wine press. The juice goes by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez by Virginia H. Ferrer several pieces. As the priest, through fermentation and ag- Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- now dressed casually in jeans ing. Wine is “broken” when it Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com and T-shirt, walked away he is poured for drinking. at www.asianjournalusa.com heard a group of children Every aspect of broken- singing, “Laude, laude, laude” ness has the elements of life (Praise, praise, praise). The and death. As part of our Hindi Mo Ba Narinig? priest paused for a moment, pilgrimage, the group visited Bread broken; looked intently at the broken Checkpoint Charlie and the Hindi mo ba narinig ng pumatak ang ulan glass chalice and uttered, “I Auschwitz Concentration na nagmula pa sa malawak na kalangitan never realized that broken Camp. Stories and legends agad niyang binasa natutuyong sakahan glass could shine so brightly.” abound about the success- at pati mandin ang mainit na buhanginan. blood shed Does a broken glass really ful, unsuccessful, tragic and Joke of the Week: The with the Holy Week triduum. shine brightly? Is there any daring escapes of people from American soldier did not like This time, however, this pas- positive element in broken- East Berlin who wanted to Hindi mo ba narinig ng mapigtal ang dahon the food set before him in sage is linked with a liturgi- ness? Is brokenness beautiful? be united with their families, mula sa nakahilig na malaking punong ‘yon a restaurant near Piccadilly cal rite in the early Church. Can we draw something posi- friends and communities in na kung malakas ang hangin masda’t umuugoy Circus. The meat was over Gospel: Luke 9: 11b-17. This tive out of brokenness? The West Berlin. Their broken tila baga hinehele kanyang munting sanggol. cooked, the greens water- account is parallel with the Holy Eucharist is offered to us lives and stories are immortal- logged and reheated potatoes incident when the man from not only as a meal, but also as ized by JFK’s speech on June lukewarm. He called for his Baal-shalishah brought Elisha a sacrifice. What does it mean 26, 1963, “Ich bin ein Berlin- Hindi mo ba narinig ang matinding sagisit bill, leaving a barely-touched a few loaves and fish. When to have the Body of the Lord er” (I am a citizen of Berlin) ng kumaripas na kotse sa daang makitid plate on the table. The aged the servant protested, “How broken and his Blood shed for The million innocent lives na tila nagmamadali na kanyang masapit waiter was shocked. “Wasting can I set this before a hundred us? lost at at Auschwitz Concen- ang lugar na tagpuan ng kanyang iniibig. food like that!” he said. From one of my pil- tration Camp manifest the “Don’t you know that grimages to Central and tragedy of man’s inhumanity Hindi mo ba narinig ng tumulo ang luha food will win the war?” Eastern Europe, together to man. The broken lives of “Maybe,” retorted the with thirty-seven pilgrims both West and East Berlin- sa matinding lungkot sa irog niyang dakila American. “But who’s (six men and thirty-one ers who were separated for sa usapang magkikita nawala ng bigla gonna get the enemy to women), we visited five years by the Berlin Wall and mandin ay mayroon ng s’yang ibang minumutya eat here?” countries and celebrated the shed blood of the victims Scripture: First Masses at different ba- of the Holocaust are not in ©2010 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. Reading: Genesis: 14: roque and gothic churches vain. These people’s sacrifice 18-20. Today’s passage and cathedrals. We broke or death brings out a bet- About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Filipino Language Teacher at narrates the encounter the Sacred Eucharistc ter world. People of the free Eastlake High School in Chula Vista. between Abraham and bread so many times at world have learned a lesson: the Canaanite priest- Mass at St. Francis Church never again would they allow king Melchizedek who in Vienna, Our Lady of a madman to terrorize and kill brings bread and wine Victory in Prague, St. innocent people. The lives too and pronounces a bless- John the Baptist Church of countless saints to whom Rooms for Rent ing. In return, Abraham of Warsaw, Jasna Gora, so many churches and shrines No Smoking, No Drugs gives Melchizedek a Poland’s Shrine for the are dedicated attest to the tenth of everything he Black Madonna, Wielicz- life-giving grace of God that In a quiet residential owns. Some exegetes ar- ka Sal Mine chapel (depth transforms one’s brokenness gue that Melchizedek’s of 1,840 km.) of Krakow, to shine brightly. The saintly neighborhood of National City role as interpreted in the the Shrine of the Divine examples of John Paul II, St. Letter to the Hebrew is Mercy and St. Faustina, Faustina, and St. Maximilian Call 619.656.0409 that of a priest not sacrificing, men?” the prophet said, “They also of Krakow, and St. Peter Kolbe (who took the place of but blessing that communi- shall eat and have some left.” Alcantara Church in Buda- a Jew who was chosen to be cates the fruits of an effica- (2 Kings 4: 42-43) For Luke, pest. executed) verify that one’s cious sacrifice that was once the multiplication of loaves To nourish our hunger, life that is broken in humble made for all. This commen- and fish, like the Holy Eu- bread goes through different service of the Lord and of tary alludes to the Eucharistic charist, looks forward to the stages of brokenness. The others leads to eternal life. presence. Second Reading: 1 end-time that according to the grains of wheat thrown to the For the spiritually uplifting Corinthians 11: 23-26. The tradition of Israel and of Jesus ground died, but later brought and physically refreshing pil- tradition that Paul hands on to is symbolized by a banquet. forth another life when the grimage, I want to thank the the Corinthians is understood blades of new wheat start to generous Flor Rodriguez of in the light of the paschal Reflections: Toward the emerge. The grains are bro- Travel Best, Nellie Dimagiba mystery. That is why this end of Leonard Bernstein’s ken again when harvested, and Marie Osias (who orga- passage when read on Holy musical play, Mass, there grounded into flour and nized the lectors and prayer Thursday connects the insti- was a priest dressed in litur- kneaded into bread. Finally leaders as well as the seating tution of the Holy Eucharist gical vestments who held in the finished product is bro- rotation in the bus), Fe Guarin (who provided and led the liturgical singing), and the ever-helpful RN Florence Pa- crem (who always went out of her way to help some mem- bers of the group with the needed medical advice and their heavy, amber/souvenir- filled luggage).

Quotation of the Week: It would be scarcely necessary to expand doctrine of our lives were radiant enough. If we behave like true Chris- tians, there would be no pagans.”

Pope John xxııı. Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 4 - 10, 2010 Mga Tulang Laughing Matter Street Poetry Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Tagalog journalusa.com Ni Romeo Nicolas by Michael R. Tagudin Read Romeo Nicolas’s previous poems by vis- iting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Read about Michael’s upcoming book of poems “Crushed Talking Parrot Violets” by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com A man went to a pet ing?” The man replies, Poem No. 6 Sobrang Buwisit!!!! shop and bought a talking “No sir, I didn’t parrot. He took the parrot know I was Labis akong naiinis mula noong isang buwan, home, and tried to teach speeding.” Deception at its best! Sa ikatlong araw pa lang, marami ng dumadalaw. the parrot how to say a The mans You played well! Sadya namang alam ko na ang totoo at dahilan, few things, but instead wife then the parrot just swore at yells, “Yes Because you are... Limos awang pasalubong, sadyang lapit ng duhapang. him. After a few hours you did, you Always... of trying to teach the knew you were Always integrated! Kung minsan pa, dumarating, tumatawag sa missis ko, bird finally the man speeding I’ve In so many ways ‘Di naman sya kakilala’t ‘di alam ang pakay nito. said “If you don’t stop been telling you Even the bluntness of your act... Kaya naman saking inis, limang pinto, kinandado, swearing I’m going to to slow down for put you in the freezer miles.” “SHUT Depicts deception... Sa gusto kong manahimik, humimlay sa aking kuwarto. as punishment.” The UP!” the man Deception of the highest... parrot continued, so says to his wife, Highest order of half truths... Ganyang lagi itong siste sa twing ako ay dadalaw, finally the man put “Shut the hell Integrated! the bird in the freezer. up, just sit back Kunsumisyon sa bisitang hindi namin kailangan. A show of reality... Payag ako kung kapatid, kamaganak, kaibigan, About an hour later the and be quite.” Then the cop In terms of form... At hindi yong mga taong, limos lang ang hinihintay. parrot asked the man to please open the door. As says, “well, In terms of substance... the man took the shiver- since I’ve got Fully integrated to be real... Tumutulong naman kami sa Baranggay at Orphanage, you pulled over ing bird And it is... Ito’y aming panata na sa twing kami’y nagbabalik. out did you know It is real! Pagkain at sakong bigas kapag Pasko’y sumasapit, of that the tag on your license Papel, libong mga “ball pen” pati na rin mga lapis. A reality of half truths... plate is ex- Always incomplete... pired?” Partly light... Pero tila sumosobra kapag kami’y dumaratal, the “No Sir” the man Walang buting nakikita, kung lagi lang magbibigay. replies, “I did not know that” Partly dark.... Dalwang taon kaming wala, sya ring mukha ang dadatnan, freezer “WHATEVER!” His wife Always gray! Na syang laging lumalapit, laging awa yaong usal. it said “I yells, “I’ve been tell- The universe speaks of you promise ing you to go get it up to You are who you are to never date for 2 whole months Paano nga uunlad pa ang maraming kababayan? swear now!” “Shut up” the And always will... Kung sa HINGI lang aasa, ‘di magsikap na mabuhay. again. man yells to his wife Forever etched in eternity At kung ang MAYKAYA naman, patuloy na magbibigay, Just tell again! “Sit back and This you will always be! ‘Di na sila matututong umahon sa KAHIRAPAN. me what shut up, mind your own that turkey business!” Curios, the did!” cop walks over to the Kaya tuloy “statistic” ang mayaman, yumayaman, woman’s side of Ang mahirap dumarami ng dahil sa KATAMARAN. *** ©2010 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights reserved. Kaya yaong KAPUSPALAD, mamasdan man sa lansangan, About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin ‘Di na ako naaawa sa piniling KAPALARAN. A the car and asks her, Educated as an engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles em- “Does he always talk ployee hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about the human ‘Di dapat na sisisihin ang kawalan ng gawain, condition. He is donating the proceeds from the book “Crushed Violets” to man is to you this way?” “No” anti-human trafficking efforts in the City of Angels. O, ng tulong sa GOBYERNO na ‘di naman dumarating. walking down she replies, “ Only when he’s Contact [email protected] for more information. Sisihin ang SARILI MO, sarili mo ay tanungin, the street and he drinking!” Ano ba ang PANGARAP mo? Sige, sige at sabihin. sees a boy riding a wagon. The boy has his dog pull- ing it with a rope attached Huwag ka sanang magdaramdam, kabayan kong mga FIL- to the dogs balls. The man AM says “You know if you tied Ang lahat ng sinabi ko, ito ay katotohanan. it around his neck, it would Dalwang ulit na bakasyon, “2 years” ang syang tinatagal, go faster.” The boy replies, “I Kay rami kong mga bagay, sating bansa’y natutuhan. know but then I wouldn’t get the cool siren.”

Isang bagay, paalala, sa tulad kong mga FIL-AM, *** Huwag na huwag susubukin na kayo ay magpautang. Ang minsanang pangyayari, ito’y laging masusundan, On Christmas morning a Hanggang ikaw ay ma-BUWISIT, iwanan ang ating bayan. cop on horseback is sitting at a traffic light, and next to him is a kid on his brand Kung mayron kang mga gamit, sinalanta nitong UNDOY, new bike. The cop says to Maging ito ay SASAKYAN, maging ito’y AIR CONDI- the kid, “Nice bike you got TION. there. Did Santa bring that to Ang lahat ng manggagawa, tiyakan kang lilitsunin, you?” The kid says, “Yeah.” The cop says, “Well, next Sa CHARGES na walang awa, dahil AMERICAN PINOY. year tell Santa to put a tail- light on that bike.” The cop Hindi muna sasabihin kung gaano ang gastos mo, then proceeds to issue the Ang gastos ay sasabihin kung tapos na ang trabaho. kid a $20.00 bicycle safety Dagdag ko pa, hindi uso, na bigyan ka ng RESIBO, violation ticket. The kid takes the ticket and before the cop Ikaw mismo ang gagawa, papirmahin itong LOKO. rides off says, “By the way, that’s a nice horse you got Tignan na lang itong AC na gamit ko saking kuwarto, there. Did Santa bring that to Ito’y aking ginagamit ng halos ay dalwang linggo. you?” Humouring the kid, the Sa “freon” nga ito’y kulang, kulang din ang lamig nito, cop says, “Yeah, he sure did.” Bah! Diskarte nitong Hudas, ginalaw daw ng kung sino. The kid says, “Well, next year tell Santa to put the dick underneath the horse, instead Dito ako ay nagduda, uminit ang aking ulo, of on top.” Ang “compressor” daw ay sira, ang gastos ay pitong libo. Sa galit ko’y nagparinig, “Ibalik mo na ang AC ko”. *** Sa narinig niyang boses, “freon” at linis tinarbaho. A popular airline recently introduced a special half rate Kapag ika’y walang alam, galing “tate”, Balikbayan, fare for wives who accompa- Huhuthutin tayong lahat bilang “TANGANG” mamamayan. nied their husbands on busi- Kung lagi kang pasusundot, kawawa ka kaibigan, ness trips. Expecting great At ‘di mo na nanaising mahalin ang KABABAYAN. feedback, the company sent out letters to all the wives of businessmen who had used Kaya ingat, ingat FIL-AM, tayo naman ay marunong, the special rates, asking how Makabagong kaalaman, duon tayo nakatuon. they enjoyed their trip. Let- Likas tayong mahabagin pagkat tayo’y DUGONG PINOY ters are still pouring in ask- ‘Wag PUSO ang pairalin, kungdi UTAK, ating DATOY. ing, “What trip?” *** Tunay na pangyayaring tula at balita sa lahat ng FIL-AM ng inyong lingkod na ngayon ay nasa Bocaue, Bulacan. A man and his wife are Romeo S. Nicolas driving down the road when 3/13/2010 a cop pulls them over. The cop says to the man, “Do you know that you were speed- June 4 - 10, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 17 Congresswoman-elect Gloria over debates whether non- Macapagal-Arroyo put in Muslims may call God Allah. place everything needed to Is Angara’s gripe déjà vu ensure she retains clout. all over again? The President That “She tamed the Supreme Flash back to Feb. 23, Déjà vu all Court … Astonishingly, it 1986. Ambassadors from 15 Can Bring Change voted to sustain her power to nations called on Corazon By: Father Shay Cullen make ‘midnight’ judicial ap- Aquino at her Times Street pointments, including a new residence. Ms Aquino told The hope and dream of every chief justice. the diplomats she was “de- Filipino is to see a transforma- over again “In the military, she put termined to assume the presi- tion in the land and its people. Viewpoint her favorites in the highest dency at the earliest possible They never cease to hope for the by Juan Mercado position … She influences the time.” Filipino Messiah, a true, hon- est, charismatic President that from Philippine Daily In- Congress. The diplomats represented quirer will have nation-wide support “She thought she had the Austria, Switzerland, Norway, of the indigenous people, the Americans under her thumb.” Finland, Sweden, Japan, Brit- small farmers and the millions of Credit baseball star Yogi But since the arrival of the ain, Ireland, the Netherlands, marginalized Filipinos. The ideal Bolivian President Evo Mo- Berra for that fractured but new US ambassador, “that France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, President would rise to national rales has followed the lead of colorful sentence. Déjà vu part of Arroyo’s control appa- Denmark and West Germany. leadership from this mass-base Venezuela and cut diplomatic is a French phrase. It means ratus has become less predict- The Catholic Bishops’ Con- through a non-violent democratic relations with the Zionist State process. With a solid base, such a a feeling that surges from able.” ference earlier issued a pas- re-runs of experiences. “Been president would have the cour- “Everyone in the Philip- toral letter signed by Ricardo age and public support to take a peoples of which he was one. He there. Done that” is the Eng- pines prays (President Ar- Cardinal Vidal. The rigged stand on behalf of the 90 mil- united them around labor rights, lish version. royo) will have the decency to snap election, the statement lion dispossessed impoverished farmers’ rights and human rights. Without such a non-violent, Did Sen. Edgardo Angara Sen. Edgardo Angara hand the reins of power over said, lacked moral authority. Filipinos that hunger and thirst ladle a dose of déjà vu? For for justice, freedom, peace and democratic grass-roots organiza- to (Aquino) gracefully and US Catholic bishops tion, a natural born leader cannot diplomats to congratulate thoroughly,” Thompson said. backed the Philippine bish- prosperity. With a base like that, Aquino at the family’s mod- he or she would not be beholden unite the majority behind him or Sen. Benigno Aquino III is est Times Street residence in “That is the only uncertainty ops’ pastoral letter. Paced by her. The closest that the self-sac- “premature,” Angara told the to the monied class, the corpora- Quezon City. remaining about the election. Sen. Edward Kennedy, the tions, the landowners, and the rificing Filipinos came to a com- Inquirer. Congress still has to Media lapped up the hu- Filipinos don’t want to go US Senate adopted, by an 85 foreign interests. He would be parable situation was through the officially proclaim the win- back into the streets to sustain to 9 vote, a resolution that as- free to rule according to the law Federation of Free Farmers that man interest angle in Thomas’ grew rapidly in the 1950s and its ning presidential and vice- remark: “Sinabi ko sa kanya constitutionality. But at this serted that the snap elections and an enlightened moral vision. presidential candidates. The That is the freedom the truly inspiring leader Jeremias maligayang bati.” A covey point, and once again, they are were marked by “widespread U. Montemayor who died June felicitations were not “ill- ready.” fraud.” people want most, freedom from of senior embassy officials servile slavery to patrons and 2002, could have been an Evo intentioned,” he added. They flanked Thomas. That sig- Angara is no babe in the Surrounded by Batasan Morales but the imposition of probably stemmed from “lack monied masters, free from the naled readiness to tackle fes- woods. Neither are the heads flunkies of the Marcos dic- forced docility of the sex slavers, martial law changed everything. of knowledge of our electoral tering concerns with the new of state and diplomats who tatorship, Speaker Nicanor free to know the truth about Evo Morales of Bolivia and processes.” president. congratulated Noynoy. They Yniguez, nonetheless, pro- themselves, their rights and the social organizations of in- Spain’s Prime Minister dignity. They want to be free to digenous people that he leads to “The Thomas’ visit was know the distinction that the claimed Ferdinand Marcos the this day as their democratically- Jose Luis Rodriguez Zap- a tacit message from the US senator gently pointed out. winner of the snap election. speak and write the truth, to read and see and hear it. They want to elected president can be a model atero and Australia’s Prime government,” the Inquirer Thus, they make sure the mes- That gross image peers for others to learn from. They Minister Kevin Rudd wished know and understand why they noted. “The scheduled con- sage that their public gestures over Speaker Prospero wallow in flooded slums sur- give hope, inspire idealism, and Aquino success. Ambassador gressional canvass of votes convey advance their national Nograles’ shoulders. Today, rounded by the towering condo- open-up great possibilities as it Liu Jianchao offered China’s for president and vice presi- and strategic interests. Nograles and Senate President miniums and mansions of their did in Bolivia. This model of na- collaboration in advancing dent (which started Tuesday) If politicians derail a suc- Juan Ponce Enrile preside masters. tional democratic transformation “strategic relationships.” They thirst for the knowledge succeeded where violent revolu- shouldn’t be derailed.” cessful election, the Philip- over a canvass haunted by tion failed. It is not the only way European Union Ambassador Malacañang gives daily pines would erupt. That’s the concerns of foot-dragging by of how and why they are ruled as they are; cheated, harassed, but just one way. The indigenous Alistair MacDonald lauded assurances the turnover to a last thing this region needs. the regime. Bolivian people made up of 55 the huge turnout of voters. denied decency and dignity, the new president will be smooth, Thailand already reels from “Relations between the basics of life and survival. They percent of the population with “The patience of electors, writes Tufts University’s W. months of street battles and foreign office and European want to know why they are so another 30 percent of mixed in the sweltering heat, were Scott Thompson. “Why does prospects of a troubled suc- ambassadors deteriorated ever poor and powerless. They want race, yet all were ruled by the an impressive proof of the no one believe it? And why cession of the Chakri mon- since they attended the fu- a president to be on their side to 15 percent that were descended resolve people (had) to make help them understand how and from Spanish conquistadors or does the Palace feel it neces- archy. North Korea is in the neral of Sen. Ninoy Aquino,” European migrants. When the their voices heard,” MacDon- sary to give such reassur- dock for a torpedo attack on a recalls Juan Ona of the De- by whom they were robbed of their rights and national wealth, majority was enlightened with ald said. ances?” Seoul warship. Burma bar- partment of Foreign Affairs. a knowledge of the truth about Indeed, “the will of the How they lost the resources that “The answer is simple,” rels into a rigged election that Acting Foreign Secretary are rightly theirs but seized and their rights, they organized a Filipino people was respect- says the Fletcher School of further suppresses freedoms Pacifico Castro sternly rapped controlled by a “regime of the movement to make them a real- ed” in the polls, US Ambassa- Law and Diplomacy profes- symbolized by the detained the diplomats, saying, “You rich”. There is no leader, candi- ity. dor Harry K. Thomas stressed. Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu are accredited to the head of date or political messiah capable They elected one of their sor. “Outgoing President and own, Evo Morales, of indig- He made a high profile call on Kyi. And Malaysia is snarled state, not to Cardinal Sin or to answer and speak of these realities. There is none yet with enous decent, born into extreme Mrs Aquino.” poverty. He became the elected By then, Castro’s own col- the political power or the moral force to change them. Yet one leader and after years of political leagues in the DFA’s career might just emerge, this is the and economic struggle, succeed- service had revolted against hope of the powerless and the ed in winning the presidency in poll rigging. They signed a poor. It helps them survive one 2005. He was reelected in 2009 paper backing People Power. day more from one handful of with 63% of the vote. The rule of Angara has delivered a rice to the next. the dynastic families ended, the Filipinos of integrity and vi- elite retreated, the wealthy were gentler version of Castro’s forced to surrender their ill-got- gripe 24 years later. Will sion have come and gone, lived and died, have risen and fallen, ten gains, the natural resources today’s Senate-House can- cried out and were silenced, were taken back for the people. vass bog down in partisan stood up and were shot down. The ruling elite, perhaps sixty squabbles? Or will it speedily They almost found the road to powerful families, were brought confirm the people’s choices? freedom through the grassroots down from their thrones and sent That would prove interna- social justice organizations that away empty on the election day gave Bolivians their Evo Mo- and now the majority rules. Why tional prodding isn’t needed. couldn’t it happen in the Philip- “Been there. Done that.” rales. He rose through the social organizations of the indigenous pines?

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It dispenses both will always be second or precarious path to change. pinos to learn about discipline blessings and trials, the for- Our Destiny third fiddle to the interests What can one man do in the next six years of a sec- mer to equip the beneficiary GLIMPSES subscribed to the possibility of an interventionist nation. when his shoulders carry the ond Aquino presidency, but with what is needed for a Jose Ma. Montelibano of a failure of elections simply I was smiling at that old and dreams and hopes of hiss Noynoy can start something great mission, and the latter because that development trite line that the militant people, even those who did which cannot be reversed by to bring out the hero through When Cory was dying, would clearly show the rest Left again publicized about not vote for him? Very much the end of his term. He is not fortitude and wisdom. What a whole nation prayed for of the free world that Gloria Noynoy being the new Ameri- and very little. Very much expected to do it all but he may be more important, her. The great outpouring of had crossed an international can puppet after the US Am- because his position, actua- is expected to start it all. He though, is what destiny has sorrow and sympathy, includ- no-no boundary and provoke bassador visited Times Street. tion and authority will set a cannot begin his office trying given to the Filipino, and ing expressions of gratitude global condemnation. A “no- When will the same militant pace and tone which binds a to be a good president; be- what each of us can do to be- from a people, will always be proc” scenario seemed like Left say that Noynoy is also whole bureaucracy to try to cause of what our country and come the hero that the moth- remembered, but the spiritual a real, though sinister, pos- the puppet of China for the follow with dire consequences people have become, Noynoy erland has long waited for. connection of the Filipino sibility if it could be pulled same reason? Anyway, with with Cory was first revealed off from within constitutional news that the Prime Minister when prayers for a miracle parameters and Gloria being a of Japan has agreed that US healing or for an end to her congresswoman and a Prime bases can stay in Japan will suffering were offered by a Minister in waiting. ease pressure on the Ameri- whole nation. It is no secret I am glad to note that a cans to insist on the Philip- that Noynoy’s explosion to presidential spokesman of pines as its most preferred the presidential race was a Gloria had spoken out against location for new US bases. direct result of the Cory fac- rumors of a “no-proc” scenar- The real barometer of real tor, and that Noynoy’s appar- io. That reduces the possibil- realpolitik, though, is the ent win can be credited to the ity of the same as only Gloria jockeying for position under same Cory factor. has enough authority, power both a Noynoy presidency and There was a moment when and resources to attempt such a Binay vice-presidency. Al- Noynoy’s 51% survey ratings a desperate move. Yet, Glo- ready, the lines are long as far dropped to 37%. His rivals ria’s concern for what the US as applicants are concerned as thought that his bubble had and China will say can make the new president will have burst, and maybe it had. But her more attuned to a reality the authority, and the burden, his rivals underestimated the greater than her or her desires. of appointing thousands as Cory factor, the Yellow fever, The subtle message of ambas- replacement to Arroyo ap- and did not understand that sadors of the United States pointees. And I assume that a they were not fighting Noynoy and China calling on Noynoy threatened Liberal Party, or to anymore but a hard core Cory Aquino is short of saying be more specific, a threatened and Yellow base. When they “Congratulations” in words faction of the Liberal Party bombarded Noynoy with what actions already signify. controlled by Mar Roxas, will black propaganda but got It appears that both the try to make the new vice-pres- nowhere, it was because they US and China have serious ident as inutile as possible. were already confronting the interests in the Philippines, It is only now when Cory and Yellow army, not politically, militarily and as a Noynoy Aquino can begin just Noynoy. source of strategic raw materi- to build his own personality The Cory and Yellow als. Gloria will listen to both and leadership beyond just forces are very much around. countries. If she has any mon- what he inherited. Everyday In fact, threats of a “no-proc” ey stashed at all, then she will from now on, life will present scenario have triggered a be very sensitive especially to opportunity after opportunity break in the euphoria of these the one who may have have for Noynoy to be president of forces and a new alert for been monitoring movements all Filipinos and not just son mass action should it become of big amounts. Cheating of Cory or the Liberal Party necessary. Leaders of these may be one country’s affair presidential candidate. It will (619) 702-3051 forces had never seriously but it has international reper- be a new day for him as a

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858 June 4 - 10, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 19 stations, LTO branches, and a big hit, performing the not canvassing offices. As a rule, inconsiderable service of giv- automation can’t be hacked: ing people therapy by allow- CBP Officers Find Half Ton You cannot tamper with it ing them to release pent-up After the fall from the outside, you can emotions. Brave new world, of Marijuana Inside Cement There’s The Rub Binay cheated, his numbers tamper with it only from the we never had that in 1986. by Conrado de Quiros being unbelievable. Or worse, inside. How could the Garcis It’s a mechanism for instant as his supporters have darkly educate the public in the use national catharsis. Needless to Fixtures and Furniture from hinted, only Binay has ben- of the machines when they say, most of the letters that ap- SAN DIEGO — U.S. more intensive examination. Philippine Daily Inquirer efited from whoever cheated. couldn’t educate themselves pear there are not fit to print— Customs and Border Protec- A CBP officer roving the The elections were perfectly with it enough to mis-educate in newspapers at least, the tion officers at the Otay Mesa dock with her narcotic de- Am I worried that Noynoy OK when it came to Roxas’ the public about the results? Web is a little freer (for good tection dog Aquino will not be proclaimed running mate who won, and The clincher in the elec- and bad). It’s enough to have received an at the end of next month and won big, but not so in his tions being credible was that bestirred the usual suspects in alert from the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo case. all the Queen’s men lost. Malacañang, Gary Olivar and canine, react- will continue to be a holdover This is where I say again I Or the ones that had lent company, to call for sobriety, ing to the president? am thankful for the surveys, their faces to Arroyo’s re- if not call the writers names cement items Not at all. The time when a thing I never thought I’d gime, chief of them Prospero (“It’s their right to be as foul in the truck. Arroyo could have mounted find myself saying. Without Nograles, Raul Gonzalez and and stupid as they want”), to Officers a “no-proc” is gone and past. the surveys, the results of the Mike Defensor. They lost, and which the writers have re- unloaded the Noynoy will be president by elections would now be in lost big. sponded gleefully with more shipment and the end of next month. very serious dispute. Easy to Noynoy doesn’t get to be of the same. drilled into At the very least that is so say the results are unbeliev- proclaimed on June 30 and No, I’m not worried at all one of the ce- that Noynoy will not be ment articles, proclaimed and Arroyo discovering will continue to be hold- cargo facility seized more marijuana hidden inside. over president. In fact than half a ton of marijuana After breaking apart I’m not worried at all that Monday, after breaking apart various cement items from Arroyo will cause any cement fixtures to ac- trouble in Congress, such cess the packages hid- as by rallying her troops den inside. as speaker of the House Just before 5 p.m. and posing a threat to the on May 24, a driver new government. The with a truck carrying moment she steps out of a shipment of cement Malacañang by the end tabletops, benches, and of next month, she will other furniture and ce- be more alone than Mar- ment decorative blocks, cos. At least Marcos had pillars, and tiles applied because he is the near-univer- able and let loose more koalas you will have an Edsa situa- a loyal following, however for entry into the U.S. at the the shipment, officers found sally perceived winner of the into the Philippine Outback. tion. It’s not just that a reason- small, based on those persons’ Otay Mesa cargo facility. 140 packages of marijuana, presidential elections. I say The Comelec is not exactly ably beloved leader would belief in his ability and/or After officers x-rayed the weighing 1,335 pounds, with near-universally because only held in the highest esteem be prevented from becoming generosity. Arroyo has none. an estimated value of Joseph “Erap” Estrada is now by the public. Until it held leader, it’s that an unreason- Not even Hermogenes Espe- $667,500. challenging it, while most of an election that hewed pretty ably unloved leader would ron and Eduardo Ermita will CBP officers the people who voted for him nearly to the findings of the continue to be so. be there, and in any case they turned over cus- have given it up. What makes more reputable survey-takers. Which brings me to: At the too have already been judged tody of the driver, the electoral protests a little That is not to say I have very most there’s the psychol- harshly by the voters, pend- a 36-year-old male silly is the basic contention become a convert of surveys; ogy of it. ing the judgment of history. Mexican citizen, to of the losers that the elections that is merely to give credit You don’t need Tolkien’s She will be orphaned in ways U.S. Immigration were “generally clean” except where credit is due. imagination to see the sea- that redefine orphanhood just and Customs En- in their cases. I myself suspect the reason change that has been wrought as she was once parented in forcement agents. That’s what the Erap it happened was that it wasn’t on the face of this country by ways that redefined parenting. The driver is cur- camp is saying. Only Noynoy the public who wasn’t pre- the elections. All you need is The fall comes hard on the rently being held at cheated. Or worse, as Erap’s pared for automation, it was to open your eyes. I did warn heels of pride. truck and cargo, they sent the the Metropolitan Correctional supporters have openly the commissioners. Most of about it repeatedly in past More than the legal, more conveyance to the dock for a Center. charged, only Noynoy has them are past masters in the months: After Arroyo falls, than the political, it is the benefited from Arroyo’s tricks that happen in canvass- she will look like the bust of psychological that will make cheating. The elections were ing, the kind where 100 gets Marcos in Agoo, home to rain, Noynoy Aquino president of perfectly OK when it came to to be 100,000, but few, if any, crows and forgetfulness. Once this country by the end of next Erap’s wife and two sons who of them are even neophytes in a face that shocked and awed month, a full month to the day won, and won big, but not so the tricks that happen in com- the people of this country, it his mother died. Whether he in his case. puting. Some of them prob- has become one that draws has a vice president or not, And that’s what the Roxas ably still use manual typewrit- only spite and spit. It looks whether Jojo Binay will stand camp is suggesting. Only Jojo ers, the kind found in police like a face in the throes of by his side or not. That is so pain and anguish, a reminder because the people will want that the exalted shall be it so, that is so because the humbled, so like Ozymandias people will make it so. Heav- proclaiming, “Look upon me, en has no beauty than a nation ye mighty, and despair.” Such reborn. is the fate of tyrants. You don’t need to go far to Hell has no fury than hope see it. Facebook has a “Dear scorned. Gloria” site that has become ADVERTISE IN THE ASIAN JOURNAL (619) 474-0588 [email protected] Page 20 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 4 - 10, 2010 (now known as Scripps Mercy), ant, affable, and warm-hearted tensive training, knowledge and cal knowledge have greatly in- der to acquire familiarity with a a very active teaching institution. individual who would do credit to experience in the practice of ser- creased the volume and complex- variety of dissection techniques, AMERICAN Founded by the Sisters of Mercy any department of pathology…. vice-oriented anatomic and ity of work in the Hospital Blood learn anatomy, and learn how in 1890, it is San Diego’s oldest All of my colleagues in the de- clinical pathology that empha- Bank. There has been recent em- human disease is manifested in DREAM hospital. As a major teaching partment join me in recommend- sized high-quality patient care phasis on autologous transfusions, anatomic changes throughout (Continued from page 4) hospital, Mercy provided a pri- ing him for this appointment.” and which operated in a cost- newer practices to blood ordering the body. Rotation in cytopathol- mary site for the clinical educa- Board Certified in Anatomic effective and efficient manner. (Type and Screen), AM admits ogy was part of the AP program. Center and completed my resi- tion of more than 50 residents and and Clinical Pathology and Sub- My education provided a simi- (AMAD) for elective surgery and Throughout the training program, dency in 1967 where I became an was a secondary training site for specialty in Blood Banking lar quality service to the medical donor blood specific transfusion. the daily morning conferences assistant pathologist and head of residents from the University of A couple of milestones were oc- staff by establishing education However, the bulk of this booklet provided residents with both for- the blood bank, complete with a California, San Diego (UCSD) curring in my life. On Novem- programs and conferences that is devoted to the less glamorous, mal instructions and longitudinal blood donor facility. I had a rigor- and the Naval Medical Center. In ber 7,1970, I passed the specialty contributed to the facility’s over- but particularly important topics exposure to all of the areas of ous training and my next step was June 1997, Scripps Mercy Hos- board examinations and became all compliance with accredita- such as requesting for blood and anatomic pathology, regardless to move to a state with a better cli- pital was acknowledged by the a Diplomate of the American tion and licensing requirements. blood products, emergency trans- of the rotation they were cur- mate. I obtained a state license to physicians’ magazine, “Califor- Board of Pathology. I finally be- My administrative and supervi- fusions, and most importantly, rently on. Residents in Clinical practice in Indiana and also passed nia Medicine,” as one of the top came partner of the San Diego sory skills included the ability to patient identification for transfu- Pathology rotated into different California’s written examination. 20 hospitals in Southern Califor- Pathologist Medical Group, Inc. implement quality improvement sions…. departments (Blood Bank/ trans- It was booming in all corners ca- nia. My contract was finalized and my programs and procedures in the Our policies are in a constant fusion service, microbiology/vi- reer-wise. My perseverance had I considered myself a pleasur- pension benefits would be fully Department of Pathology that state of review and change for rology, hematology, and clinical been rewarded. I felt grateful to able man, and in addition to my vested in three years. The invest- created an efficient turn-around improvement. We welcome your chemistry/immunology.) I have this country that offered me such past position and being board-eli- ments of the pension accounts time of delivery and high quality suggestions for changes and con- dedicated my time and efforts to opportunity. It was also about this gible in pathology, I was accepted were under the control of each work for the medical staff. structive criticisms. We, there- this training program. time that my brother, Dr. Marcelo to function not as a rotating intern individual partner. In Transfusion Service, which fore, urge all of you in this Hospi- It was in the mid 1970’s when Candari, DMD, came to Chicago but as a chief resident (there were Thereafter, I was elected as Fel- was considered my forte as a tal who are in any way associated the pathology residency-training as a visitor and tried to look for four residents) in the Department low of the College of American specialist, I was responsible for with the transfusion of blood and program was discontinued by the a job. Unluckily, the immigration of Pathology. I was the only Fili- Pathologists and the American determining and establishing blood products to familiarize hospital for economic reason. authorities did not allow him to pino physician in the entire train- Society of Clinical Pathologists policies and procedures govern- yourselves thoroughly with the My active participation in this do so and he left for Los Angeles, ing program of the hospital. in 1971. Twenty-five years later, I ing all phases of blood banking in material covered. Any questions, program was truly enjoyable. California, and finally got mar- The San Diego Pathologist was promoted to a title of Emeri- a Transfusion Service of a large which may arise regarding poli- Each of us in the department ried and obtained his licensure to Medical Group, Inc., a fee-for- tus Fellow. teaching community Hospital cies, must be communicated to had his own subspecialty and practice dentistry in the State of service practice ran In January 1973, I decided to with the ultimate goal of pro- the Blood Bank. we divided our responsibilities California. the pathology department. take the very first subspecialty viding the safest possible blood We believe that this booklet will and duties to every department. Meanwhile, my family was There were four pathologists examination in the practice of transfusion. Transfusion services serve as a readily available ref- We rotated on the coverage of flourishing well. Roy, Marjorie whose chairman and Blood Banking established by the for cardiac surgeries and other erence source for everyone, the surgical pathology, i.e., frozen and Candace were born in Chi- director was Dr. Dominick De American Board of Pathology. I specialties were under my atten- purpose of which is to establish sections, surgical pathology re- cago. My youngest daughter Ar- Santo. He was an extremely hon- was so proud to be the first Fili- tion and supervision. Patient con- guidelines for good porting, fine needle aspirations leen was born in San Diego. But orable, respectful pino pathologist who took the ex- sultations and treatment in thera- transfusion practices. and diagnosis, and autopsies. I one day, there was a problem. I and honest person. He was amination and passed it without peutic pheresis were referred to The Joint Commission on Ac- initiated to improve the surgical received a letter from the Depart- formerly a Director of Medi- difficulty. There were more than me for services. Treatment and creditation regularly inspected pathology diagnosis by follow- ment of Immigration giving me an cal Education. As an intern the 130 candidates from all over the review of post-transfusion reac- the Department of Pathology and ing the article that I had written, order to leave the country in sixty Group added $500 to my stipend U.S. and I was the only participant tion, ABO/Rh immunohematol- the inspectors were impressed “Patient Audit Process Applied to days and go home to the Philip- of $1,000. I had a solemn expec- from San Diego, California. The ogy problems (hemolytic disease with the policy booklet. A few re- the Pathology Department,” co- pines as required by the ECFMG. tation that someday, somehow, I Pathology News at Mercy Hospi- of newborn- HDN) were referred quested for a copy of the booklet authored by Dr. Jerome Heard, My lawyer saved us. would be offered a position in the tal and Medical Center published to me for consultation. I had mas- for their own reference. Director of the Department, and Another problem was that the department. the following: “… Dr. Cesar Can- tered the knowledge and applica- My practice of pathology with Dr. Michael Kasun , an associate licensure requirement in the State One year went by very fast. I dari, one of the Mercy Hospital tion of the American Association four associates was a busy one pathologist. It was published in of California required that foreign received a certificate of Intern- pathology staff, has recently be- of Blood Bank Standards and was in a large private community Pathologist Vol XXX, No. 5 pp medical graduates should under- ship in May 1970. I was ready come certified in a new subspe- prepared at all times for the Joint hospital with an active teaching 187-189, May 1976. go rotating internship before es- to take the oral clinical examina- cialty of the American Board of Commission on Accreditation In- program. In the early 1970’s, the In the early years, I was as- tablishing a medical practice. I tion of the State Medical Board Pathology. This new subspecialty spections. pathology residency program was signed to cover the Clinical had wondered whether this was before practicing my specialty in is immunohematology -- Blood Blood Transfusion Policies and active. There were four residents Pathologic Conference (CPC) discriminatory. For the first time, the State of California. For what- Banking, and the first examina- Standard Practices at Mercy Hos- in training for combined anatom- for the house staff and the medi- I promised to myself that I would ever reason, the Chairman of Pa- tion was given in January. The pital and Medical Center were es- ic pathology (AP) and clinical cal staff. Dr. Jack Geller, Di- face these challenges and partake thology advised me not to look pathology staff is very pleased tablished in a form of a booklet, pathology (CP). Daily surgical rector of the Internal Medicine in the activities of Filipino medi- for a job elsewhere and offered to have Dr. Candari’s special which I had created. In my intro- pathology conferences were held Teaching Program, was the or- cal associations to fight discrimi- me a position as a locum tenens knowledge and expertise avail- duction, I wrote the following: for residents focused on acquir- ganizer of the weekly confer- nation. associate pathologist pending my able to the Mercy hospital blood This booklet is a compilation ing the technical skills that would ence. He was a bright, full-time certification for the Oral State transfusion service.” Impressed of rules and procedures relative form the basis for their careers teacher in Internal Medicine and Relocated to San Diego , Cal- Board Licensure. Dr. De Santo by this showing, my practice of to blood transfusion practices… in pathology. They must also ac- we became good friends. In one fornia wrote a letter to the membership pathology in the hospital was re- it was prepared for use by nurs- quire a fund of knowledge to be of his research studies he invited committee of Mercy Hospital and spected by the medical staff … I es, physicians, and laboratory able to apply these skills intel- me to be a co-author of a publi- In May 1969, my family de- Medical Center that stated, “…. became the head of Blood Bank technologists, and other health ligently as physicians (not tech- cation entitled, “Comparison of cided to move to the so-called Dr. Candari is a well-trained pa- (Medical Director) and chairman personnel in the care of patients nicians) towards the goal of be- Dihydrotestosterone Levels in “cleanest city” in the U.S., which thologist; a fine young gentleman of the Transfusion Committee needing blood transfusion at this coming diagnosticians. Multiple Prostatic Metastasis and Primary was San Diego, California. This and we would like to recommend and Transfusion Service, which hospital. rotations on the autopsy service Prostate Cancer,” which was ac- provided vital expertise to inter- Recent major advances in medi- move cleared the path to a re- him for appointment in the pa- for residents were followed in or- (Continued on page 21) markable advancement of my ca- thology department. … He is not face with the medical staff. These reer and the evolution of an inner only the type of gentleman who were indeed important events in journey in my life. I was accepted is well-oriented and skillful in his my chosen career. as an intern at the 520-bed Mer- specialty but is also a most pleas- I seriously entertained in my cy Hospital and Medical Center mind my objective to use my ex- EVELYN SALAZAR D.D.S. FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

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embarked on a cruise of Aegina, are unpredictable, is the need to be prepared now, Poros and Hydra, the fascinating Corporate leaders and Ameri- SCE is reminding customers before an earthquake occurs. AMERICAN Greek Islands. about how to stay safe and be Safety concerns were also can Red Cross to advocate for prepared for extended electrical discussed by Southern California DREAM Medical Board Exminer, Field outages.” Gas Company. At the briefing, (Continued from page 20) Commissioner Among the safety tips offered SCGC discussed the proper use earthquake preparedness by SCE are: of gas before, during and after an cepted for publication in Prostate It was an unexpected honor Southern California Edison, Farmers Insurance, • When a major earth- earthquake. Vo. 15:171-175, 1989. I have and considered as another mile- Southern California Gas Company, Walmart and Wells quake affects the greater “Southern California Gas written an article entitled “Breast stone in my career when I re- Fargo Encourage Greater Consumer Awareness Southern California area, Company is committed to pro- Carcinoma Following Simple ceived a letter on September 26, families must be prepared viding consumers with safety tips Mastectomy for Benign Breast 1978 from the Board of Medi- Los Angeles (May 27, 2010) • DROP, COVER, AND to live without utility to combat any possible scenario Disease” a report of three cases. cal Quality Assurance in Sacra- — Although California residents HOLD ON! Drop to the services – electricity, gas, where a gas leak might occur,” Not submitted for publication. mento, California (now known as are aware of the recent major ground, take cover under water, communications – said David McCarthy, field ser- I chaired the monthly Surgical Board of Medical Examiners). It earthquakes around the world, a desk or table, or cover for up to 7 days. vices staff manager at Southern Tumor/Oncology conference in was during Edmund G. Brown’s many people have not taken the your head with your • Never go near fallen California Gas Company. “It is rotation with my associate, Dr. time as governor. Richard C. De necessary steps to safeguard arms and hold on until wires and keep others far important if you smell a natural Tyler Youngkin, who completed Walt, program manager, Division their homes and protect their the shaking stops. Stay away. You must presume gas order, to not panic, do not his training in our Department of Licensing, offered me a posi- personal finances. To address indoors until the shaking that all fallen wires are light a match, candle, or ciga- of Pathology. The hospital news- tion to serve as a commissioner. this issue, six organizations stops and you’re sure it’s electrical, even if they lay rette, and to not turn electrical letter, “Pacemaker,” published This position involved conduct- are encouraging consumers to safe to exit. Stay away quietly on the ground or appliances on or off.” monthly by the Medical staff ing the oral and comprehensive become advocates for earthquake from windows. In a high- are covered with insula- SoCal Gas offered the follow- of Mercy Hospital and Medical clinical examination process to preparedness and safety. rise building, expect the tion. ing tips at the briefing on how to Center, wrote about updates and candidates applying for licensure In a press conference held fire alarms and sprinklers • To report a downed wire, shut off natural gas meters after established guidelines for good in the State of California to both today at the American Red Cross to go off during a quake. call 911 and let them an earthquake: transfusion practices from the American and Foreign Medical Koreatown-Wilshire District • If you are in bed, stay know it’s an electrical • Turn off the gas meter Transfusion Committee under Graduates from other states. As Office, the chair of the Ameri- there, cover your head emergency. ONLY if you smell gas or my chairmanship. far as I could remember, I was the can Red Cross of Greater Los with a pillow and hold on • Only a utility employee is hear the hissing sound of Our environment in the Con- first Filipino-American physician Angeles joined corporate leaders until the shaking stops. qualified to determine if gas escaping. tinuing Medical Education could that was appointed to this posi- from Southern California Edi- • If you are outdoors, drop fallen wires and damaged • As you face the meter, be easily compared to a tion in the State of California. Dr. son, Farmers Insurance, South- to the ground in a clear electrical equipment are you will see a pipe run- semi-academic facility. I gave Ralph Ocampo, an American col- ern California Gas Company, spot away from buildings, de-energized and safe to ning from the ground to lectures to second year medical league and President-elect of the Walmart and Wells Fargo to trees, and power lines. go near. the meter. There is a shut students at University San Diego Medical Society, rec- highlight ways in which consum- • If you are in a car, pull Farmers Insurance also off valve running parallel of California San Diego ommended me to this dignified ers can take a more active role in over to a clear place, stop provided helpful tips for hom- with the pipe usually lo- (UCSD), to laboratory technol- and challenging position as far as protecting themselves and their the car and cover your eowners on what to do to prepare cated about 6 to 8 inches ogy students, and to nurses at FMGs were concerned. The Ex- loved ones. head until the shaking for an earthquake. These tips above the ground Mercy Hospital. After my train- amination Committee, Division “We want everyone to have stops. include: • Use a 10 “or 12” adjust- ing with Dr. Azorides Morales of Licensing, had decided to in- a plan of action before an actual “Knowing what to do before, • Secure your water heater able wrench to turn the on immunohistology at Univer- crease the number of women and earthquake takes place,” said during and after an earthquake • Secure bookcases and valve 1/4 turn in either sity of Miami Hospital, Depart- other minority physicians includ- Jeff Sakaguchi, chairman of can increase residents’ chances any shelving to the walls direction, until the valve ment of Pathology, School of ed as field commissioners. There the Board of Directors of the of survival if the “Big One” hits • Be sure not to hang is crosswise to the pipe Medicine, I became interested was a shortage of physicians American Red Cross of Greater here. Get a Kit, Make a plan, and breakable or very heavy As one of the leading re- in a new, advanced procedure of whose specialty was anesthesiol- Los Angeles. “With the help Be informed,” said Sakaguchi. items near beds and tailers, Walmart is continually specific tumor marker for diag- ogy, pathology or radiology. of our corporate partners, we Southern California Edison couches helping disaster victims all over nosis. Thanks to my training and The examinations were given hope to make people understand points out that electric safety is • Make sure your home is the world with their charitable the support of my associates, I five times a year, conducted on a the effects of earthquakes and critical in the first few days after securely anchored to its contributions to the American led the immunohistology-testing Saturday in San Diego, Los An- natural and man-made disasters, an earthquake or other natural foundation Red Cross. Recently, in response procedure up to the time when geles and San Francisco. In the and help them find credible and disaster. The electrical infrastruc- • Prepare an escape plan to the tragic earthquake in Chile, automation and multiplication of morning, the candidates were appropriate solutions to staying ture could be severely damaged for you and your family Walmart announced an initial marker antibodies were adopted. mostly FMGs. In the afternoon, safe.” and unsafe situations may exist. “As the largest insurer of commitment of $1 million to go At this time the immuno-staining the American graduates who have Among the topics that were The company has posted specific homes and automobiles whose toward emergency relief efforts was done in a separate laboratory licenses in other states in excess covered during the Earthquake emergency safety information on headquarters is in California, throughout the country. of our group. The specialty I had of five years were given the ex- Preparedness Briefing were its Web site, www.sce.com. you can be assured that Farm- “While our charitable com- chosen led to a career that I had amination. guidelines to help protect people “It is especially important to ers knows about earthquakes” mitments are important in the found to be extremely gratify- When acting as commissioners from potential earthquake catas- stay calm in the event of a power said Daniel Chang, director of aid of so many disaster victims ing. (examiners), we were paired with trophes by knowing what to do outage due to an earthquake,” multicultural marketing at Farm- in the world, we hope that those another physician to conduct the when the shaking begins. Several said Charles Basham, manager ers Insurance. “One of the most who have not been affected can Alternate Delegate from Cal- examination as a team. The Oral suggestions offered to consumers of public safety at Southern Cali- important things we understand prepare ahead of time,” said ifornia ,College of American and Clinical Examination con- were: fornia Edison. “As earthquakes (Continued on page 23) Pathologists sisted of two parts but the results were given in a single grade of ever, seventeen years as an ex- At the height of my practice, I “pass” or “fail.” aminer was enough for me and received a letter from Dr. Emmett Part 1 of the examination em- I resigned my position in 1995. B. Reilly, Speaker of the House phasized the areas the board be- Back to continue my story in the of Delegates, College of Ameri- lieved every California-licensed height of my professional career, can Pathologists that read: physician should be familiar personally speaking, I felt pro- “ The 1989 House of delegates with. These include cardiopul- foundly gratified as a partner of Summer elections have come to monary resuscitation, knowledge the San Diego Pathologist Medi- a close and I am pleased to notify of and major use and complica- cal Group, Inc. We were indeed you that you have been elected tions of common prescription uniquely united, cohesive, har- to serve as an Alternate Delegate medications, the diagnosis and monious, friendly and with lots from California.” Being a For- management of venereal disease, of camaraderie. I served as sec- eign Medical graduate elected hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Part retary and later as vice-president to such a position was rather un- 2 focused on the ability of the of the corporation. How remark- expected. I did not seek for the candidate to approach a clinical able this was for me…a simple position. A month before this, I problem in the area of general individual. A dreamer that I had also received a letter from Bella medicine. been in my early life, my unde- L. Meese, Deputy Appointment Although the compensation for niably unimaginable achieve- Secretary from the Office of the being an examiner was only $150 ments is products of an “Ameri- Governor, George Deukmejian, per exam, expenses for airfare, can Dream”. who was interested in appoint- airport parking, hotels, and meals ing me to the Board Trustees of were reimbursed by the Medical Political involvement the Minority Health Professions Board. The services I participated Education Foundation. Since I in were satisfying. The prestige My extracurricular activities was very busy, I had to decline I received as a Foreign Medical included my involvement in pol- the offer. Graduate becoming a commis- itics. I believe that politics play My practice as an associate sioner/examiner certainly negat- a key role in the development of pathologist at Mercy Hospital ed the existence of discriminatory strong communities. National became increasingly exciting. practices. Corollary to this, the and state legislations directly We opened a separate pathology earlier policy of requiring FMG affect our lives. Legislation can practice in Encinitas, California, to complete rotating internship have a profound effect on our 30 miles away from Mercy. Each for licensure in the State of Cali- member of the corporation was a fornia was discontinued. How- (Continued on page 22) NEW PATIENT co-director of the laboratory. Although I had functioned and CLEANING spent time as a civic-oriented person, my volunteer work to the community of Filipino-Ameri- cans was conducted after work- $40 ing hours and did not disrupt my WITH THIS COUPON (Regular $115) routine practice nor did I neglect my objectives in the practice of Includes full mouth exam, pathology. I became well-liked necessary x-ray & cleaning by my American colleagues in This offer is for new patients without insurance. the Medical staff, and I never felt discriminated upon. With the financial support of the group practice, continuing medical ed- ucation (CME) was encouraged. Occasional CME programs in Hawaii and College of American Pathologists Convention and Scientific meetings were avail- able to every member of the group. I participated in April 1981 in the Second International Lymphoma Conference in Ath- ens, Greece, at the University of Athens, School of Medicine, co-sponsored by the University of Southern California School of Medicine. My wife and I joined a guided tour of Athens city, sight- seeing and explore and visit the principal and classical sites. We Page 22 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 4 - 10, 2010 America. I was the president of the Pilipino Medical Association Parshooters Golf Tour Association’s AMERICAN of San Diego for two separate Food for thought terms. All of these activities will First Masters At Eastlake Country Club be covered in the foregoing chap- Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- (ContinuedDREAM from page 21) ters of this memoir. journalusa.com policies and our operations. The story of Operation Samahan In 1982, I co-chaired with a (Working Together), a Communi- friend, Glenn Barroga, in a fund- ty Health Clinic in the County of Harnessing the Power raising for Mayor Tom Bradley San Diego, also contributed to a of Los Angeles who was a can- successful American Dream. didate for governor of Califor- Below is a list of the positions of Language nia. I was also a co-chairman of and activities in the thirty years The second principle of good the March Fong Eu Committee of my career. It is not practical to (NewsUSA) - Whether min- communication, distinguishing, when she was running for state discuss each one, but I will later gling socially with others in a involves learning how to tell the secretary. My friend Jim Bates, narrate those that signifi cantly crowded room or talking inti- difference between what was a city councilman, was active in gave meaningful achievements mately one-on-one, being some- said and what you think was the Filipino- American organiza- and accomplishments in my life. one who communicates effec- said. tions. He became a congressman tively is a major factor in creating “Once you’re really com- and assigned me as a liaison to • Associate Pathologist, San Di- and enhancing both personal and ego Pathologist Medical Group, mitted to hearing what the other the Filipino-American commu- professional relationships. Inc., Mercy Hospital and Medical person is saying and are actively nity. State Senator Wadie Dehdeh “Miscommunication is at the Center, San Diego, California listening,” Cunningham said, was very helpful when I wrote to heart of many of our problems • Head of Transfusion Service Trophy presentation; Left to right; Parshooters President Matt “then you practice looking for him requesting for help on be- as individuals and as a society, (Blood Banking) Mercy Hospital Mazon, Gapo Resto owner Ross Gaporesto, 2010 Fil-Am Masters where you are adding your half of my colleague who had a and at the heart of much of that and Medical Center, San Diego, Champion Randi Diato and Art Buangan, Tournament Director. own interpretation of what that problem with his private practice. California miscommunication is the fact person said. We do this every Congressman Bob Filner was • Fellow, Emeritus College of Nick Sunga-72, Nestor Gam- that most people don’t have very (Continued from page 1) day, but the trick is, we’re not friendly ever since he was elected American Pathologists and Ameri- boa-72, Gus Martinez-73, Joe To- good listening skills,” said David ner’s trophy. usually aware we’re doing it.” as city councilman of San Diego can Society of Clinical Pathologist quero-73, Ruben Caballa-73, Ed Cunningham, senior program An example, Cunningham and he primarily supported me to • Vice-President and Secretary The result of the tournament Bassig-73, Ed Madriaga-73, Nick leader with Landmark Educa- said, is when the boss requests be elected as a commissioner of of San Diego Pathologists Medical is as follows: Randi Diato-66, Abrenica-73, Mel Gamboa-74, tion, a global enterprise that Group, Inc., San Diego, California a meeting at the end of the day. the San Diego Stadium Author- Armando Bareno-66, Art Buan- Billy Javante-74, Joe Ico-74, Ted offers communication training • Chairman, Blood Transfusion “You might hear, ‘You’re in ity. Last but not least, I was well- gan-67, Ben Cueto-67, Lioto Fer- Delunas-76, Flor Villegas-78, and development programs, like Committee, Mercy Hospital And trouble,’ or ‘We’ve got a prob- known to my countryman Senator rer-67, Raul Gonzales-67, Nori Doming Abella-78, Jun Cala- its fl agship course the Landmark Medical Center, San Diego, Cali- lem,’ or even, ‘I’m sorry, but Raul Manglapuz who visited San Gamboa-67, Dan Riego-68, Rudy lay-78, Matt Mazon-79, Amor Forum, in more than 120 cities. fornia we’re going to have to let you Diego months before the EDSA • Chairman, Surgical Tumor Mazon-68, Rino Belisario-69, Garingo-80, Johnny Luna-81 and Landmark Education helps peo- go.’ And all she really said was, Revolution (People Power revo- Board/Oncology Conference, Mer- Andy Velbis-69, Bob Navales-71, ple discover their own barriers Vic Oropilla-81. ‘Could you step into my offi ce lution). He appointed me as a cy Hospital and Medical Center, to effective communication and around 4 o’clock?’ You start member of the National Execu- San Diego, California develop mastery in both listening dent-Elect of the Association of • Co-founder and Board Mem- reacting to what you think she tive Board of Movement For Free • Co-Director, North Coast Labo- and expressing themselves. Philippine Physicians in America ber, Puso Philippines, San Diego, said, not what she actually did Philippines (MFP). ratory, Encinitas, California Cunningham advised that, • Assistant Pathologist in charge (APPA) California say.” All these close and personal as- with practice, anyone can mas- of Blood Bank, Illinois Masonic • Member, Friends LTD. • Editorial Contributor, Filipino Using language to create is sociations were products of the Press, San Diego, California ter the three key principles of Hospital and Medical Center, Chi- • Commissioner, (Governing the third communication prin- fundraisings that were held in my Member, Board of Director, good communication: listening, cago, Illinois Board), San Diego Jack Murphy ciple. Typical conversations use home in Del Cerro. My active in- Stadium (Now known as QUAL- Council of Pilipino-American Or- distinguishing and creating. Used • Alternate Delegate, House of language to report, Cunningham volvement in medical and chari- COMM Stadium) San Diego, CA ganizations together, these principles can Delegates, College of American explained. “We talk about what table organizations, in both local Pathologists representing State of • Commissioner (Field Commis- (COPAO) of San Diego, San Di- dramatically impact the quality of happened, the weather, what and national levels, undoubtedly California sioner) for Medical Board Oral ego, California your life. • Co-Founder, Operation Samah- we’re going to do, how we feel contributed to my being recog- • Member Board of Governor, Examination, Licensing Division, People typically are not as an Health Clinic, San Diego, Cali- and so on. Which is all fi ne, but nized and known to the Filipi- Association of Philippines Physi- The Board of Medical Examiners, good at listening as they think State of California fornia it doesn’t actively create any- no-American community and cians In America (APPA) they are, Cunningham asserted: • Life member, Far Eastern Uni- • Founding President, Philippine thing.” becoming a friend to these politi- • Special Counsel to the Presi- “We’re often so busy thinking dent, Association of Philippine versity Medical Alumni Founda- Medical Foundation Inc. for Sa- Masterful communicators cians. I say without fear of con- about what we’re about to say Physicians In America (APPA) tion mahan Health Clinic use language to actively create. tradiction that by simply wanting • Chairman of the Board, Opera- or remembering the last time we • Delegate, House of Delegates • Member Trustees-At-Large, “Do you say, ‘I’m the person to to help others, in all modesty, I Far Eastern University Medical tion Samahan Health Clinic, San interacted with the person that we Association of Philippine Physi- do this project,’ only when you discovered a grander meaning in Alumni Foundation Diego, California are likely paying more attention cians in America have iron-clad evidence. my life. My mission to reach oth- • Member, Board of Directors, • Vice President, Far Eastern • President, Philippine Medical to our own thoughts than to what ers in their dire need made my life Education Research Foundation University Medical Alumni Foun- Association of San Diego, Califor- the other person is really saying.” (ERF) Association of Philippine dation nia extraordinary. • Life member, PEACE ( Philip- During these years, I had been Physicians in America • Executive Vice-President, Far Convention, Long Beach, Califor- Press, San Diego, California Eastern University Medical Alum- pine Economic and Cultural En- in several positions and projects. • Secretary, House of Delegate, nia • Chairman of the Board, Pandan ni Foundation dowment) Antique Foundation, Inc., (PAF) Particularly, I was extremely ac- Association of Philippine Physi- • Co-Chairman, Far Eastern Uni- cians in America (APPA) • National Executive Board- • Member Board of Directors, • Chairman Emeritus, Pandan tive in the Association of Phil- versity Alumni Foundation Con- • Speaker, House of Delegates, Movement for Free Philippines Philippine Medical Society of vention, Las Vegas, Nevada Antique Foundation, Inc., (PAF) ippines Physicians in America Association of Philippine Physi- (MFP) Southern California • Member Group Founder and • Member, Board of Directors (APPA), a premier national or- cians in America (APPA) • President, P100 Club, National • Member American Medical As- Board of Director, PUSO Philip- and Advisory Board Pagtatap ganization of Filipino doctors in • Former Candidate for Presi- City, California sociation (AMA) pines • Congressman Jim Bates USA • Member California Medical Liaison for the Asian Community • Director, Pathology Depart- Association (CMA) in San Diego and ment, El Centro Regional Medical • Member San Diego County Serve as Asian-American Advi- Center, El Centro, California Medical Society sory Committee. The dream of helping those in • Member San Diego Society of • Board of Directors, Council of Pathologists need in an aura of the American Pilipino-American Organizations Dream became the highlight of • Member California Society of of San Diego (COPAO) Pathologists my career as a physician orga- • Editorial Board, APPA Quarter- nizing a community health clinic • Vice President, Antique Asso- ly, APPA Today, Philippine Physi- ciation of Southern California cian from “ethnic to the mainstream, • Co-Chairman APPA Annual • President Paradise Valley Lions a shining example worth emu- Convention, Anaheim, California Club, National City California lating by all other minorities in • Co-Chairman APPA Annual • Editorial Contributor, Pilipino America.” - AJ June 4 - 10, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 23 Classified Ads

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Family member for consultant services for As-Needed Landfill Engineering Services for 2011-2015 (H105141). had defended the network may not be able to get would have been logical for airing of a fake psychiatric It is the policy of the City to provide equal opportunity in its civil engineering and geological professional ser- them to have these persons in to a safe area before report against Noynoy Aquino something unexpectedly vices contracts. Toward this end, proposals from small businesses, disabled owned businesses, women owned arrested lest they operate for but she did nothing about the businesses, firms owned by African-Americans, American Indians, Asian-Americans, Filipinos, and Latinos, and falls or hurts them. A kit local firms are strongly encouraged. Prime consultants are encouraged to subconsult or joint venture with these their rivals. The fact that they Revillame slur on her depart- will be valuable to have did not finger these cheaters firms. The City endeavors to do business with firms sharing the City’s commitment to equal opportunity and will ment’s coverage of the Villar for cuts and bruises. not do business with any firm that discriminates on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, gender, sexual to the proper authorities lends rallies. Small business owners need orientation, disability, medical condition or place of birth. This project has a voluntary Subcontracting Participa- credence to the conclusion of Revillame challenged ABS- to be vigilant about protecting tion Level (SPL) goal of 15%. SPL goals are achieved by contracting with any combination of Minority Business some that they likely paid for CBN to fire a showbiz radio information. 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