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The original and first Asian Journal in America PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid Philippine Radio San Diego’s first and only Asian Filipino weekly publication and a multi-award winning newspaper! Online+Digital+Print Editions to best serve you! Permit No. 203 AM 1450 550 E. 8th St., Ste. 6, National City, San Diego County CA USA 91950 | Ph: 619.474.0588 | Fx: 619.474.0373 | Email: [email protected] | www.asianjournalusa.com Chula Vista M-F 7-8 PM CA 91910 PH should not rely too much on US—Orlando Mercado Ex-senators ask SC to strike Our Life and Times down EDCA for being ‘lopsided in favor of US’ Speaking Good English “I suppose the King’s English have been changed, if not corrupted, in different ways by Mark Merueñas , GMA Americans, leaving the Philip- through the course of history. When we read books with different settings or time peri- News | MANILA, 5/26/2014 pines with nothing more than ods, the English spoken are sometimes different, depending on the setting or period of A US Air Force V-22 Osprey pre- -- Two former senators who empty promises of support in pares to land near the command post voted against the US bases in the event of a Chinese inva- the story.” prior to live fi re drills on the last day the country in the early 90s on sion of Philippine territories of the annual US-Philippine joint mil- itary exercise at the former US traget Monday asked the Supreme in the West Philippine Sea.” range in Crow Valley, Capas town, Court to strike down the En- Under the EDCA, the By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Tarlac province, on Thursday, May hanced Defense Cooperation US will be allowed to build Publisher & Editor 15, 2014. AFP Agreement (EDCA) between structures, store as well as San Diego Asian Journal the Philippines and the US. preposition weapons, defense The Original and First Asian Journal in America In their 65-page petition, supplies and materiel, station by Bong Lozada, Inquirer. former senators Rene Sagui- troops, civilian personnel and net MANILA,5/22/2014 ecently, I wrote an article entitled “The Pinoy and his Carabao English.” In the sag and Wigberto Tañada defense contractors, transit —Former senator and De- claimed the terms and provi- and station vehicles, vessels, article, I noted that the policemen in Makati, Philippines, are now required to take a fense secretary Orlando Mer- sions of the EDCA are clearly and aircraft for a period of 10 refresher course on the English language since they encounter a lot of international cado said that the Philippines R should not rely heavily on the “lopsided in favor of the tourists, businessmen and diplomats in that premier city in Metro Manila. (Continued on page 15) United States against its ter- I wrote that the English language was introduced ritorial confl ict with China. by the Thomasites, named after the ship Thomas, that Mercado said that having Sangley or Manila Bay? DOTC brought this group of American teachers to the Phil- the US as an ally is only a ippines in the early part of the American occupation “tactical move” and that fi ght- weighs options for new airport at the turn of the twentieth century. These teachers ing for Philippine sovereignty Jon Carlos Rodriguez, and the Japan International were so good and strict that they produced the best still falls on the shoulders of ABS CBN News | MANILA, Cooperation Agency (JICA) Filipino writers in English during the period. the Filipinos. 4/26/2014 – The Department on the location of the new “I think it is wise that we of Transportation and Com- airport. But then, many Filipinos could not perfect the have renewed our alliance,” munications (DOTC) is still Ang proposed a $10 billion language because they fi rst thought in their native Mercado said Thursday at the weighing its options on the airport to be built on a recla- dialect and translated their thoughts in English when Development Academy of the location of a new international mation area along Manila Bay they spoke or wrote. Nonetheless, almost everyone Philippines. “But we must airport that aims to replace the owned by CyberBay. became good English speakers, if not writers since remember that this is only a overcrowded and aging Ninoy Ang said he is open to tap- the language was the medium of instruction in both tactical move; we must not Aquino International Airport ping other big corporations the public and private schools. abdicate our role and function (NAIA). like SM and Ayala Corp. as of defending our sovereignty.” Transportation Secretary partners for the project. Thus, I theorized that Filipinos who migrate to “We cannot abdicate that Jun Abaya on Monday said JICA, on the other hand, the United States, Australia, Canada or Great Britain function and give it to another the agency will incorpo- is looking at Sangley Point, could easily fi nd jobs, especially in the government country.” rate proposals made by San a former US naval base, in because with their facility with the language, they Mercado said that Fili- Miguel and Philippine Air- Cavite as a possible location could effectively deal with their clients. In contrast, pinos would always rely on lines president Ramon Ang (Continued on page 7) immigrants from non-English speaking countries like the Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese the Americans thinking that and others have diffi culty fi nding jobs since they cannot not effectively communicate in they would always be on the English, hence they are forced to put up their own businesses instead. By working hard, rescue. “In the past, I was hoping Naida Castro: A Filipina (Continued on page 2) that the removal of the bases Awardee of “Amar es Engrasse” has made us thinking more On April 25, 2014, Naida strategically and think of our Castro, a Filipina, of River- One more reason for annulment, says Legarda defense,” Mercado said. “But side was given the award of by Maila Ager, Inquirer.net Order No. 209 states that a “marriage may we missed out on it.” Bishop Gerald Barnes "Amar | MANILA, 5/29/2014 -- – also known as also be annulled if parties Mercado doubted that the es Entregarse" for advocacy. Senator Loren Legarda is the Family have been separated in fact for continuing dispute between The Amar Es Entregarse proposing one more reason Code of the at least fi ve years.” China and the Philippines Award is presented to those to have a marriage an- Philippines, “On this ground, both par- would lead to armed confl ict. demonstrating a level of dedi- nulled in the Philippines prescribing ties may mutually seek for the He said that all disputes cation and service to commu- – if both parties have been an addition- annulment, and while no judg- should be fought atop the nity and church, a living separated for at least fi ve al ground for ment on the pleadings, sum- table but every nation should example of Most Reverend years. annulment. mary judgment, or confession still have a credible defense to Gerald R. Barnes' Episcopal Legarda’s proposal is The of judgment shall be allowed, back up its diplomacy. Motto: Love is the total giving contained in Senate bill the parties shall both be re- “We’ve always been dip- of Oneself. Parish in Fontana, Ca. She was a lector, Bill 2225 that seeks quired as far as practicable to lomatic, but your diplomacy Naida is from Bataan, Philippines, a a Pastoral Council member of her par- to amend Chapter present affi davits or certifi ca- should always be backed up graduate of the University of the Philip- (Continued on page 5) by a credible force.” pines. Her work started at St. George 3 of Executive (Continued on page 7) Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 30 - June 5, 2014 spoken grammatically correct. As a re- sult, these communities have developed PH, Indonesia sign model their own distinct lingo, quite different Too Busy To Hit Our Life & Times from the proper usage of the English A Monthly Forum hosted by and for the Fili- language. I remember during one Oscar maritime pact The Polls On pino American Community of San Diego awards ceremony, when a top lady Inquirer.net | MANILA, 5/24/2014 table settlement of maritime concerns,” Black comedian named “Wanda” was -- President Benigno Aquino III and he added. Tuesday? Vote by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. performing. She asked Bill Cosby, who visiting Indonesian President Susilo Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario was in the audience, for his thoughts. Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday held and his Indonesian counterpart, Minister Early On Saturday Cosby, annoyed at the way the Black up a new maritime boundary agreement Dr. R.M. Marty M. Natalegawa, signed Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our woman comedian was talking, curtly between Indonesia and the Philippines the maritime border accord amid fresh Registrar Office Open from website at www.asianjournalusa.com said: “We spoke correct English!” as a rules-based model for resolving ter- irritants in Manila’s territorial dispute It was a putdown before a nationwide ritorial disputes in the South China Sea. with Beijing in the South China Sea, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, television audience and it was not left On the final day of the outgoing In- which the Philippines refers to as the May 31 unnoticed in the newspapers’ coverage donesian president’s two-day state visit, West Philippine Sea. Speaking Good English of the awards night the next day. the two leaders witnessed the signing by The Philippines has filed an arbitration If you want to vote in the June 3 Cosby received both criticisms and (Continued from page 1) their foreign ministers of an agreement case in a UN arbitral tribunal to resolve Gubernatorial Primary Election, but praises for his comments in the televi- defining the limits of their countries’ its territorial disputes with China. your tight schedule won’t allow you to putting extra long hours and “Texting” sion interview (not the Oscar award exclusive economic zones (EEZ) in the The Philippines in early April pro- visit your polling place Tuesday, take remark). Some leaders in the Black using cheap, if not free labor, Mindanao Sea and Celebes Sea, ending tested China’s reclamation of land on advantage of the Saturday voting hours Another recent development that I community criticized him for putting a long-standing sea border dispute after Mabini Reef (Johnson South Reef) in at the Registrar of Voters office. of their immediate families, believe harms the Filipinos ability to down his own people. Others however, two decades of negotiations. contested waters in the West Philippine “We know people are busy and voting their businesses become speak fluent English is the introduction praised him for his frankness and for They also signed agreements on Sea. Beijing rejected the protest, claim- on Election Day Tuesday may not be successful and they become of “texting” with the use of cell phones. telling the truth, a self-critical action cooperation on counterterrorism and ing the reef was part of its territory. convenient,” said San Diego County economically independent. This involves the keying of letters to that they believe would benefit their higher education and vowed to forge Registrar of Voters Michael Vu. “Sat- form texts and messages in a cell phone community. To those who accused closer ties. EEZ accord explained urday voting gives voters yet another Ironically, they then hire the to be transmitted to another cell phone, Cosby of being against the black com- Yudhoyono, who spoke out against option to cast their ballots or drop off Filipinos as workers and em- a cheaper way of communication com- munity, they pointed out the fact that “gunboat diplomacy” at the Associa- In a statement, the Department of their vote-by-mail ballots.” ployees. pared to speaking over the phone itself. Cosby has donated millions of dollars tion of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Foreign Affairs (DFA) explained that The office will be open from 8 a.m. To save further on the cost of sending of his own money to the benefit of the Leaders’ Summit in Burma (Myanmar) the EEZ agreement with Indonesia was to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at its new Political reward out messages, the senders abbreviate African-Americans. They agreed with a few weeks ago, hailed the agreement forged in accordance with international location at 5600 Overland Ave., San or omit words at the expense of proper Cosby when the comedian commented as a model for resolving territorial law, including the 1982 Unclos and the Diego, 92123. The office will also take But things changed when Cory grammar and spelling. They get used that some people in their community disputes. state practice and decisions of interna- calls during that same time period at Aquino toppled the Marcos dictatorship to this habit that when they do formal have a wrong sense of values by buying “This, indeed, is a model. A good tional tribunals on maritime boundary (858) 565-5800. Additionally, voters can in the Philippines in 1986. As a political writing, they get confused and fail to expensive sneakers instead of putting example that any border disputes, delimitation. drop off their mail ballots outside the reward, she brought many of her nation- remember, if not fail how to to speak or food on their table. including maritime border tension, can In essence, it is the result of a rules- Registrar’s office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. alist supporters to power who encour- write correctly. “For a man to abandon his child,” be resolved peacefully and not [through] based negotiation to peacefully resolve Saturday or Monday. On Election Day, aged her to free top political prisoners Cosby also noted, “is no longer consid- the use of military might, which inter- maritime issues between two archipe- the drop off hours will be from 7 a.m. including the die-hard communists, and This reminds me of my experience ered a shame, but has become a com- feres and endangers stability and peace lagic states, the DFA said. to 8 p.m. also to adopt Pilipino as the medium of here in the United States. I notice that mon practice!” in our region or anywhere in the world,” “This is the first maritime bound- If voters prefer to visit their polling instruction in public schools. They rea- a lot of Americans are not able to spell Sociologists, in fact, have coined he said. ary treaty of the Philippines. The EEZ place Tuesday but need information on soned that with English, Filipinos could even the simple words like “receipt” a name, “Eubonics,” describing this Yudhoyono, who is in Manila also to boundary line defines the limits of the where it’s located, they can look it up not think effectively, thus hindering correctly. Often times, whenever they distinct usage of the English language attend the World Economic Forum on sea space in the southern Philippines on sdvote.com, by entering their address the country’s development. They cited write this word down, they spell it as by some African Americans. They East Asia where he received the Global thereby giving our fishermen and other and getting their designated polling Japan, which uses its native language in “reciept”. I believe this is because of theorized that this kind of English is Statesmanship Award yesterday, voiced stakeholders a clear extent of the area place. Vote-by-mail ballots can be its education system, as an example. the practice of schoolteachers to give evolving into a separate language. alarm over the growing disputes. where they can exercise the sovereign dropped off at any county polling place priority in encouraging the development Tensions have flared in the South Chi- rights over the waters as provided for Tuesday. The result, however, was the opposite. of the student’s process of thinking over Changed na Sea, which is believed to hold vast oil by national laws and treaties, including For more information, visit sdvote. Instead of helping the country, the in- correct spelling. I was told that when and gas deposits, with China embroiled the 1982 com or call (858) 565-5800. ability of many Filipinos to effectively the students are asked to write essays, I suppose the King’s English has been in separate rows with Vietnam and the Unclos,” it said. communicate in English seemed to they are encouraged to write down their changed, if not corrupted, in different Philippines over the disputed waters. The EEZ boundary will boost the have hindered the advancement of their thoughts first, even if the words they are ways through the course of history. Deadly anti-Chinese riots broke out in government’s efforts to enforce Philip- professional careers. And it caused ad- using are not spelled correctly. When we read books with different Vietnam last week after China deployed pine fishing, maritime and security laws, ditional drawbacks. settings or time periods, the English an oil rig in contested waters. it added. “Write down the words by the way spoken are sometimes different, depend- Mr. Aquino called the border agree- ROOM For one thing, I fear that it may further they sound, if you do not know the cor- ing on the setting or period of the story. ment a milestone “that is founded on the Overlapping EEZs widen the gap between the rich and the rect spelling,” this must have been the Hence we have “English” as spoken in principles of international law, particu- FOR RENT poor. This is because English continues teachers’ instruction. the South or the one spoken in the New larly the United Nations Convention on Under international law, countries Quiet Neighborhood to be used as a medium of instruction England states. the Law of the Sea (Unclos).” have EEZs extending 370 kilometers in National City. No in private schools. As a result, private When we were students in the Philip- “It serves as solid proof of our stead- smoking. No drugs. pines, our spelling was also corrected But this should not give the Filipinos fast commitment to uphold the rule of school students, who usually come from (Continued on page 7) the middle and higher income families in addition to grammar whenever our an excuse for developing their own ver- law and pursue the peaceful and equi- as they can afford to pay for their educa- teachers went over our term papers. I sion of the English language. They may 619.746.3416 tion, corner mostly the high-paying guess spelling and grammar are ignored eventually find themselves understand- managerial jobs. Before, when they here in the U.S. so as not to intimidate ing only each other and may be isolated could speak English well, talented pub- or deter students from expressing their from the rest of the world. In this age lic school graduates could pass through thoughts freely. of globalization when international out- the cracks in the ceiling and become top reach is needed for a country to survive, executives themselves. Many success Highlighted the inability of the Filipinos, who are stories have been documented regarding already hampered by their strong, some- this. Because of the lower percentage of This problem was highlighted when time unintelligible accents, to speak public school graduates succeeding due African-American comedian Bill Cosby proper English, may prove harmful to to their limited mastery of the English noted in a television interview that in their progress as a people. - AJ language, the poor will become poorer many communities, especially in his and the rich will become richer. own Black community, English is not May 30 - June 5, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 Business GMA Worldwide Inc., showcasing Aging Summit: Macys’ Day at the Ballpark Returns Shop Macy’s and macys.com for select Macy’s stores beginning May 21 the Kapuso brand to the world Securing a will have an opportunity to score a pair thoughtful gifts for the special of tickets to a Minor League Baseball Safe Future guy in your life this Father’s Day, game taking place on June 1, after making a qualifying men's purchase, plus score a chance for tickets to a while supplies last. 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WF_2014_BackToSchool_Soccer_HP_FIL_SD_Final.indd 1 5/1/14 12:09 PM Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 30 - June 5, 2014 Health and Wellness No such thing as a 'universal' Little exercise, heavy use of electronic intelligence test: Cultural dif- media constitute a signifi cant health Bill’s Corner ferences determine results risk for children ScienceDaily.com | 5/14/2014 -- The and videos, increased the levels of risk by Bill Labestre, MBA country by country Physical Activity and Nutrition in Chil- factors not only in sedentary children, but also in children who are physi- ScienceDaily.com | 5/16/2014 -- New and executive functions. dren Study, PANIC, carried out by the cally active. Moreover, irregular eating research suggests that a universal test The same test measures different Institute of Biomedicine at the Univer- frequency and an unhealthy diet were Read Bill Labestre’s previous articles by visiting our of intelligence quotient does not exist. cognitive functions sity of Eastern Finland shows that low linked to increased risk factors for type website at www.asianjournalusa.com Results in this type of test are deter- Although the two groups were similar levels of physical activity combined 2 diabetes and vascular diseases. These mined to a strong degree by cultural in terms of sex, educational level and with heavy use of electronic media and nutrition-related factors partially explain differences. socio-economic status, the results sedentary behavior are linked to an the link between heavy use of electronic Their objective was to study and showed that in the test of non-verbal increased risk for type 2 diabetes and media and the risk factors. explain cultural differences in IQ test intelligence, the Spanish group obtained vascular diseases already in 6-8 year-old Back to Basics Prevention of type 2 diabetes and vas- performance. To do this, scientists from a higher IQ score than the Moroccan children. The study was published in cular diseases best begun in childhood CIMCYC -- the University of Granada's group. Moreover, the neuropsycho- International Journal of Behavioral Nu- The PANIC Study has earlier shown that ne thing about being diffi cult at times but, you managed to Brain Mind and Behavior Research logical skills used in each subtest were trition and Physical Activity, a journal in the cumulation of risk factors for type 2 get ahead. You can always go back to Center -- conducted a study of 54 indi- clearly dependent on the country of ori- the fi eld of exercise and nutrition. old is that once in a diabetes and vascular diseases in people the basics and still live a happy and viduals aged between 18 and 54 years: gin of each participant. In other words, Heavy use of electronic media has ad- while you wish you who are overweight begins already satisfying life. 27 were Spanish and the other 27 were the same test can measure different verse health effects also in children who O in childhood. This is a major concern were young once again. You It is not bad being old, we just have Moroccans residing in Spain. cognitive functions in individuals from are physically active Carried out at the because the cumulation of risk factors to listen to our body and apply common The groups were selected to ensure different cultures. University of Eastern Finland, the study could have done many things in childhood signifi cantly increases the sense. You learned valuable experi- that clear cultural differences existed In the light of the results of this study, showed that low levels of physical activ- the right way or has avoided risk of type 2 diabetes, vascular diseases ence in life so use it or share it. You can between them: they spoke different the authors suggest that the non-verbal ity -- and unstructured physical activity and premature death in adulthood. Ac- those costly mistakes. Well, afford to be humble and drop the pre- languages (Spanish versus Arabic), tests cannot be considered culture-free in particular -- are linked to increased cording to this recently published study, tenses. You don’t need to impress others professed different religions (Christians and confi rm the importance of validat- risk factors for type 2 diabetes and vas- life experience is the greatest regular exercise and avoiding exces- and be honest to yourself. You can walk versus Muslims), had different tradi- ing the tests in their cultural context. cular diseases in children. Furthermore, teacher so hopefully we have sive use of electronic media constitute with confi dence and look people in the tions, and came from very different heavy use of electronic media, and effi cient means of preventing type 2 learned from our mistakes. eyes. Try to have a balanced social life geographical contexts (Europe versus A. F. Fasfous, N. Hidalgo-Ruzzante, especially watching too much TV and diabetes and vascular diseases. with your family and friends. Africa). R. Vilar-Lopez, A. Catena-Martinez, M. videos, was linked to higher levels of There is no turning back so The PANIC Study -- a source of The abuse that you have done to Both groups underwent different tests Perez-Garcia. Cultural Differences in risk factors in children. The highest lev- while we move forward we’ll scientifi cally valuable data on chil- your body when you were young will of intellectual capacity: for example, a Neuropsychological Abilities Required els of risk factors were found in children dren's health The Physical Activity and do the best we can with what- catch up with you later in life. The test of non-verbal intelligence, and vari- to Perform Intelligence Tasks. Archives with lowest levels of physical activity Nutrition in Children Study, the PANIC wealth you have accumulated can’t ous neuropsychological tests that mea- of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2013; 28 and highest levels of electronic media ever we currently have. Study, is an on-going lifestyle interven- bring back your youth or good health. sure functions such as visual memory (8): 784 DOI: 10.1093/arclin/act074 time. Heavy use of electronic media, and especially watching too much TV tion study. A total of 512 children aged When you’re over sixty and still Maybe it can extend your life but, what 6 to 8 years participated in the onset happily married to the same spouse, kind of life it will be? We can never measurements in 2007-2009. The study consider yourself lucky. The number have everything we wanted in life. applies scientifi cally sound methods to is getting fewer so do the best you can We can only learn to be happy and be Are you overcome with worry? extensively study the lifestyles, health to keep that marriage stronger and last satisfi ed for whatever we have. We can always dream big and work hard for it by Father Ed Broom, Catholic ment is precious to me, as the future soul, into the merciful Heart of Jesus and well-being of children. The study forever. Physically there will be lots of but, at what cost? There is no such thing Exchange.com may never enter my soul at all? and pray with great fervor and faith, provides novel information on chil- changes but, the hearts can stay young. as “Free Lunch”. It is no longer in my power, to change, ten times: JESUS I TRUST IN YOU! If dren's physical activity and sedentary By now we should have learned that When you’re young, it’s not hard Do you worry? About the future, correct or add to the past; for neither this practice is carried out on a constant behavior, nutrition, physical condition, we can’t solve everybody’s problems. to be greedy or to envy others for do you worry? Your health and what sages nor prophets could do that. And basis your worries will melt like the dew body composition, metabolism, vascular We can only do so much for our kids, the things they have. It’s also a good is next, do worries assault you? Your so, what the past has embraced I must on the morning grass exposed to the system, brain function, oral health, life grandchildren, relatives and other challenge to keep up with the Jones. If economic situation, the bills to pay, the entrust to God. summer sun. quality, effects of exercise and nutrition people. We have to take good care of they can have it, then you can afford it rent to complete, the insurance down- O present moment, you belong to me, 5. Mary: Our Lady of Divine on children's health and well-being, and ourselves and our partners. We also too. Maybe it drove you to make more payment, three months late—is worry- whole and entire. I desire to use you the Providence. There is an interesting their effects on health care costs. deserve to be happy and to enjoy our money so you can buy better stuff. Then ing your lot and choice? Your children, best I can. And although I am weak and anecdote in the life of St. Joseph Cot- retirement days. Is being a full time before you knew it, you’ve got more being brought up in a very unstable and small, you grant me the grace of your tolegno, a man who totally trusted in babysitter to your kids’ children in your stuff you don’t need. It was fun for a precarious state, where it seems that due Omnipotence. Divine Providence and the intercession insecurities about the past, the present, bucket list? short time then later it was just stuff. to tension between nations, a war is just And so, trusting in your mercy, I walk of Mary. Cottolegno, inspired by the and the future, why not turn to Mary Hopefully you realized that stress Once you’re old, you fi gured out beyond the horizon—are you fi lled with through life like a little child, offering Holy Spirit, established an enormous under the title of Mother of Divine can amplify the sickness among us. You you don’t need much of anything. Your worries? Your past worries you; your you each day this heart burning with home for the abandoned in Turin, Italy. Providence. Why not pray that beautiful created most of these stressful condi- food is limited based on your health. present fi lls you with doubts, and your love for your greater glory.” The condition of this home was run on prayer attributed to Saint Bernard, the tions. There will always be problems You should be aware of what you eat future fi lls you with nervous tension, 4. Jesus I Trust in You. In the painting divine providence, daily donations. On Memorare: “Remember o most gracious in our lives but, why create more? and drink. Too much of anything will anxiety and worries? of the image of Divine Mercy, Jesus one occasion, the saint was broke. He Virgin Mary that never was it known Problems make our lives challenging give you grief. So you’re back to the To make things worse, your family explicitly told Saint Faustina that He told a helper to go to purchase bread for that anyone who turned to you was left and more colorful but, you can make it basics, more greens, more fi sh, less members have no end to worrying about wanted inscribed in the painting itself the poor, but the person complained that unaided…” less stressful. If you are still confused, meat, less salt and less sugar. their lives, your relatives suffer from these words: Jesus I Trust in You! Why she had nothing to pay for the bread. St. stick to the basics. More shopping for the wives!!! nervous tension and worry; still more, not purchase a beautiful image of Divine Joseph told her to go anyway. On the Remember your younger days when your best friends call you to tell you Mercy, enthrone in your home, placing way the woman met up with a beautiful Twitter @asianjournal your life was that simple? Yes, it was about their worries, on the phone and to it in a prominent place where it can be majestic woman who gave her a sizable your face. seen and venerated. Every day pray sum of money which was enough to Are you a type of person that when a the Chaplet of Divine Mercy; it can be pay for the expenses of the institution day passes without a problem, trial or prayed at the mercy hour (3:00 p.m.) or and just enough to buy the bread for contradiction, you feel something is just at any hour, because God is never too that day. That majestic woman was plain wrong? busy for us. Then after completing the the Blessed Virgin Mary—Mother of There are people that dig themselves Chaplet, why not cast the biggest worry Divine Providence. When we are being into a rut and an early grave due to the you have in the depths of your heart and assaulted with worries, fears, anxieties, phenomenon of worry. We tend to give these people the titles of worry warts. Are you one of them? This short article will propose fi ve clear and practical ways to overcome the “Worry wart” complex. Read, meditate, pray and apply these simple principles and you will be able to experience a peace that maybe you have never expe- rienced before in your life. 1. Mt. 6:25-34. In the very heart of the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord Jesus challenges us not to worry. Jesus gives examples from nature and the bird kingdom. The fl owers of the fi eld are more beautiful than Solomon and his regal garments, but they do not worry. Birds chirp and sing their songs and they do not worry about their sustenance nor living arrangements. The human person has much more value than the entire created universe; your soul was saved and redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Therefore, if God provides for the lilies of the fi eld and the birds of the air, will He not provide for us, we of so little faith? We should not worry about our food or our clothing, but rather, this is the key to overcoming worry: “Seek fi rst the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and everything else will come.”(Mt. 6:33) Five times in these few verses Jesus commands us not to worry or be anxious! 2. Psalm 23. Read and pray over the www.facebook.com/ most famous Psalm in the world—the Psalm of the Good Shepherd. This SaldanaDental Psalm prayed with faith, fervor, confi - dence and trust can reduce your worries to ashes and stubble. The fi rst verse in Email: [email protected] the Psalm sums it all up: “The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall website: www.saldanadental.com want.” If we are that sheep, cuddling in the arms or resting peacefully on the shoulders of the Good Shepherd then there is no reason to worry, but live constantly in loving trust! 3. Diary of Mercy in My Soul: Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska (# 2). One of the key messages in this modern spiri- tual masterpiece is the challenge to the whole world and large as well as every individual soul to place a limitless trust in Jesus. Jesus stated clearly that the greatest of all sins was a lack of TRUST in His love and mercy. The greatest sinners can become the greatest saints under one condition: Read and meditate ROOM FOR RENT prayerfully this powerful passage which is a challenge to trust and not to worry. “O my God, when I look into the Quiet Neighborhood in National City. future, I am frightened, but why plunge into the future? Only the present mo- No smoking. No drugs. 619.746.3416 May 30 - June 5, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 California Communities Protecting your property from Nawbo San Diego Announces 2014 Phil - Am wildfires Bravo! Award Winners the way you think about selling to reach By working together, residents can prevent sparks from entering the home. 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Do not linger our last moment together at the Manila Move patio or deck furniture, cush- once evacuation orders have been given. (Continued from page 1) wood stacks, propane tanks) within 30 and building material use. airport, he never called me or write me feet of your home’s foundation and out- Talk to your local fire department ions, door mats and potted plants in Promptly leaving your home and neigh- letters. I tried to contact him by phone ish, then she became the chairperson of buildings, including garages and sheds. about how to prepare, when to evacu- wooden containers either indoors or borhood clears roads for firefighters to and letters but he never responded. I the Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of If it can catch fire, don’t let it touch your ate, and the response you and your as far away from the home, shed and get equipment in place to fight the fire, do not know his present whereabouts. San Bernardino until 2012. After which, house, deck or porch. neighbors can expect in the event of a garage as possible. and helps ensure residents’ safety. I tried to get information from him in she devoted herself to advocate for the Wildfire can spread to tree tops. Prune wildfire. Close and protect your home’s open- After a wildfire has been contained… google, facebook and other internet poor, marginalized, exploited, indig- trees so the lowest branches are 6 to 10 Learn about wildfire risk reduction ings, including attic and basement doors search engines but his names does not enous, underserved, victims of injustice feet from the ground. efforts, including how land management and vents, windows, garage doors and Continue to listen to news updates for pop up. He has simply vanished. I wish and human rights of the community Keep your lawn hydrated and main- agencies use prescribed fire to manage pet doors to prevent embers from pen- information about the fire. 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Firefighters have been known to use the wildfires. Please help me. Epiphany reduce fuel for fire. During the time a wildfire is in your hoses to put out fires on rooftops. In her "thank you" speech, she Inspect shingles or roof tiles. Replace area… Abandoned Filipina credited her husband for opening her or repair those that are loose or missing Stay aware of the latest news and eyes to serve the old country, "It was at to prevent ember penetration. updates from your local media and fire Dear Abandoned Filipina, his behest that I visited the Philippines Cover exterior attic vents with metal department. Get your family, home and You may have several possible legal after 27 years of continuous residency in wire mesh no larger than 1/8 inch to pets prepared to evacuate. options to free yourself from your mar- California. My two short weeks in June riage and be able to remarry again. 2006 became an exposure, an epiphany that will forever be written in my heart. Firstly, you said that you are married My husband passed away six months Coquelicot Estate Vineyard Preparing to a U.S. citizen. Because of this, Article later knowing that I would not be alone 26 of the Family Code may apply to in my life journey; he had prepared for 2nd Annual Ladybug Release Party you. Briefly, Art. 26 says that if a Philip- me for something better and greater pine citizen is married to a foreigner, than he and I could have ever imagined Get your cameras ready! Coquelicot $25 for children. The event is sure to and that foreigner later on files for together." Estate Vineyard recently announced be an exciting and unique experience. and gets a divorce decree, the Philip- Experience it will be hosting it's 2nd Annual “The ladybugs from last year's release pine citizen will also be freed from She shared her experience as follows: “Ladybug Release Party” on June 1st, are thriving, having kids, and grand the marriage. However, this requires a "Eight years have gone by and today I 2014. The event will be comprised of kids, with some setting up domicile in court petition to recognize the divorce look back at my spiritual and physical thousands of ladybugs released into the other vineyards. We will be importing as a foreign judgment. You will have to journeys to discover and re-discover vineyard to reflect the estate's deep com- a new migrant group of ladybugs to present a certified copy of the divorce not only my Filipino roots but most of mitment to organic agriculture. “Instead refresh and bolster the uniqueness and decree, among other requirements. You all the roots of my faith. My exposure of pesticides, we use ladybugs to keep strength of the Coquelicot Vineyard.” may file this option difficult, because and immersion with the indigenous and our crops happy and healthy,” says said Bernard Rosenson, Coquelicot you mentioned that you have tried in oppressed Manobo tribes at the San Coquelicot winemaker and viticultralist, Estate's owner and wine producer. More vain to locate and get information about Luis Lumad Community High School, Michael Larner. information on the event can be found at your husband. Agusan del Sur, among the poor and The fun-filled family event will www.coquelicotwines.com. Secondly, since you have not heard violated in Tondo, Payatas and Cebu, include a tour of the vineyard, lots of Note: $24 from the proceeds of each anything about your husband for almost and among the victims and survivors of wine, delicious multi-course BBQ, wine adult ticket will be donated to the ten years now, you may consider asking natural and human made disasters in the lectures, and of course, the much antici- Rosenson Family Foundation serving the court to declare him as presump- Philippines; my brief encounters among pated release. The event will last from children's needs in health and education. tively dead already. The Philippine the Bedouins, Arabs, Muslims, Jews 12-5 pm and will cost $79 for adults and Family Code provides that if the spouse and Christians in the Holy Land, and has been absent for four consecutive the peoples of China and Vietnam; my years and the other spouse present has solidarity with the exploited and abused a well-founded belief that the absent migrants and victims of sex and labor spouse was already dead, he or she trafficking in Los Angeles, Riverside may file a petition in court to declare and San Bernardino; my experience of the missing spouse as presumptively the widening gap between the rich and dead. Ordinarily, this option is being the poor due to corporate greed; the shunned because the reappearance of consequences of imperialism and feu- the missing spouse will invalidate any dalism over powerless governments; and subsequent marriage contracted by the my hindsight in seeing concrete walls other spouse. Thus, for example, you in China and Gaza, and other forms are able to get a court order of presump- of boundaries, including social status, tive death of your husband, and you ethnicity and religion, that have divided subsequently remarry, your second peoples, are beyond disbelief." marriage will be rendered invalid once Dream your first husband reappears and signs Her dream, "I have searched my heart an affidavit. Considering, however, the and believe the day will come when, circumstances surrounding his absence, together, we’ll steadfastly advocate for i.e. no information whatsoever in the human dignity, structural transformation internet which is highly improbable for of societies and liberation of all peoples. a living person nowadays, you may find "For the love of Christ impels us." (2 this option feasible. Corinthians 5:14). Thirdly, you may perhaps find solace Other Awardees under the much-used Article 36 of the Other awardees include: Sisters of the Family Code, which invalidates a mar- Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart for riage for reasons of psychological inca- Transformation; Brothers of Saint John pacity. Your husband’s abandonment, of God for Inspiration and Dr. Carlos without any reason at all, and his failure Fayard for Collaboration. to even give a hint of his existence, may Awards were given during the Fif- suggest that he suffers from psychologi- teenth Annual Bishop's Dinner at the cal incapacity. The drawback here is Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort. that it takes a long time to prosecute an Article 36 petition, and sometimes the Office of the Solicitor General would Twitter @asianjournal contest it all the way to the Supreme Court. In any event, you should consult an at- torney before you take any legal action. Sincerely, ROOM FOR RENT. Atty. Karagdag Quiet Neighborhood *** Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. is licensed in National City. to practice law in both California and the Philippines. He practices immigra- tion law in San Diego and has continu- No smoking. ously been a trial and appellate attorney in the Philippines since 1989. He travels No drugs. between San Diego and Manila. His office is located at 10717 Camino Ruiz, Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92126. He 619.746.3416 Page 6 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 30 - June 5, 2014 Perspectives

ally became President or Offi cer of the organizations that she joined. When Tina, Tanya (our eldest daugh- Take It From ter) and I escaped from the Marcos dictatorship, we eventually landed in the United States. Though living in different My Barber coasts, Mila and I collaborated again. In Wasington, DC I was an active leader by Benjamin Maynigo of the Movement for a Free Philippines fi ghting against Marcos and so was she in San Diego, California. When I Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- became Executive Director of the Asian journalusa.com Pacifi c American Chamber of Com- merce (APACC), she and friend Cristina Figueredo formed the most active chap- ter of the chamber. In fact, when the MILA MAYNIGO DENTON GOLDBERG: San Diego Chapter hosted our national convention, it was the most successful Amazing Woman with event APACC ever had. It generated a large fi nancial surplus unequaled by any “Structured Dreams” other chapter. Mila participated in all our APACC national conventions – be they in Wash- ington, DC, Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other cities. She joined me in the Cory Aquino and Greg in the hospital. Our older very heartened by the fact that her niec- Movement and supported Manglapus Seen in the picture is a drawing of in his successful run for the Philippine the proposed project. sister, Manang Nelly Rabara who got es and nephews in the group messag- the news from Tina, and Dean Torres, ing with Claudia and Eugene, not only Senate. She also became an informal our nephew (Manang Perla’s son and offered prayers and expressions of love adviser to the latter when he became Christina’s husband)) also decided to fl y but also actually sent their texts, audio, Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Mrs. denly collapsed. She was transported by Pacita Manglapus used to say, “Mila helicopter to Denver University hospital to Denver and give company to Mila’s and video messages to their Auntie immediate family. Mila. Claudia, Eugene, and Dean made always has Manglapus’ ears.” In fact, where surgery was performed to stop the some think that she had better access to hemorrhaging. There was never any doubt that Mila sure that Mila heard all of them while on was surrounded by and with LOVE not Life Support. Included in the list, I was Manglapus than I did. Dr. Art Goldberg (Mila’s husband), When Mrs. Manglapus died, Mila and Eugene (Mila’s son) joined Claudia only physically but also virtually. I was able to read the running messages of all the cousins. fl ew all the way to Manila to attend all If Love, Faith, and Courage were great the services and the funeral. Tina, the companions to a Life Support, Mila Manglapus family, and I were very ap- certainly had it. preciative. LOVE was best refl ected in Claudia’s As she was supportive of Manglapus words, “ I love you incredibly, mom.” and me in the successful presidential Also Alice Duran Bryant’s, “Auntie campaign of Fidel Ramos, she was as Mila will know we love her very much helpful in the losing presidential cam- and will fi nd peace on her journey.” As paign of my fellow Bedan Raul Roco. well as another niece, Lillian Espano- She even sponsored a $1000 a plate din- la’s, “She will know how beloved she ner for Raul Roco in San Diego. is to us all! “ Nephew Carlo Maynigo As I have said earlier, my battles were Bernabe’s words was also as clear, her battles, and hers were mine. Her “Auntie Mila is well loved, cherished adversaries became mine as I helped her and will be missed in our hearts.” devise ways to turn them into allies. I FAITH was reaffi rmed in the words of have never seen anybody so focused in Eugene (Mila’s son), “Tonight my mom all her undertakings. peacefully made her way to heaven. Mila was always a dreamer. God Though her illness was sudden, it com- Almighty blessed her with the tools to Mila Maynigo Denton Goldberg pressure, inability to do my daily chores forts me to know this is part of God's fulfi ll her dreams. I called them “Struc- that include browsing and reacting to plan. I surrender to Him.” tured Dreams”. Left with real properties updates on Facebook and responding due to the death of her late fi rst husband, to emails virtually made me “inutile”, COURAGE was reiterated by another Claude, she converted most of them into by Benjamin Maynigo unproductive, and helpless. nephew, Homer Rabara, “Auntie Mila is beautiful structures that became several Thanks to Tina who calmed me down, a fi ghter, she won't give up...” and niece, times more valuable. It was supposed to be a nice, relaxing and who handled all the communica- Tanya Maynigo Loucks, “she’s a fi ghter, In fact, one property in Alpine, Memorial Day weekend for Tina and tions with Christina (our niece) and Yes!” California was converted into a villa me. But the news about the Brain Aneu- Claudia (Mila’s daughter) regarding Mila and I were the youngest of eight and she called it “Villa Milagrosa”. The rysm of my youngest sister Mila turned Mila’s situation. children. We grew up together fi ghting villa and the other properties are being it into the most depressing and stressful We learned that while happily each other’s battles unconcerned and un- rented out. couple of days of my life. enjoying the company of Claudia’s afraid of the odds. I still have the scars While she was lucky in wealth, she The unusual increase of my blood mother-in-law over lunch, Mila sud- in my right arm caused by a barbed wire was as lucky in love. She met, fell in trying to save her balloon that was stuck love with, and eventually married Dr. in a tree. Seeing her cry propelled me to Art Goldberg – a great man who also hurry up climbing the tree. I fell! loved her dearly. We went to the same high school. Mila’s children, nieces, and nephews At Large... have expressed their love for her. I am Inspired and motivated by our parents and siblings to achieve, I graduated as sure that many of them have corre- by Miles Beauchamp, PhD Valedictorian while Mila did as Saluta- spondingly experienced in some way torian in different Class Years, of course. her generosity. I will let them express We both duplicated the achievements it. I know because she did it to my two earlier of our two older sisters – Manang daughters during their weddings. Mila Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the was a sponsor in both events. Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International Loreto who graduated Valedictorian, and Mila Maynigo Denton Goldberg dancing with Eugene and Claudia Manang Nelly also as Salutatorian. The Let me quote my daughter Traci, University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. “Rest in peace, Auntie Mila. Your sud- He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. latter is now my only surviving sibling. Our nephew Joey Maynigo who now den passing yesterday came as we cel- resides in San Diego also graduated as ebrated our one-year wedding anniver- sary. I share pictures of you now at our When did you stop that kind of laugher? same. Some of the people with whom Valedictorian in the same school. Both of us went to the two pri- wedding. We were so honored to have Most of us stop that kind of laughing great and wonderful friendships were you and Art there as our godparents. Laughter: Where did all the in our teen years. It’s then that we start forged will never be seen again. Some vate schools in Mendiola, Manila: she in the College of the Holy Spirit fi nishing The world has lost an amazing woman, to try to look cool, be cool. And for people will change careers while others known most of all for her energy and laughter go and when did it some reason, we never think it’s very will start new ones. Some people are an accounting degree, and I in San Beda College obtaining AB and Law degrees. generosity. You will be missed.” cool at all to laugh very much. Well you continuing with education while others One “Structured Dream” that we once know something? We were wrong. are fi nally fi nishing. She was a brilliant CPA who became leave? the Chief Accountant of the Philippine shared involved a property that she ac- I’ve got a question for you. It’s a to laugh at something. Nope, I’m talking Some individuals came to the school quired via auction in Claude’s birthplace A cool time of year as children and left as adolescents. Oth- General Hospital. I was always sup- serious question even through the topic about the kind of laughter that wells up portive of her endeavors as she was in in Ringgold, Georgia. It is a 50-acre is humor. So here it is: At what age did deep within us, comes barreling out, ers came as adolescents and are leaving land already surrounded by developed This time of year is always wonderful. as adults. All are leaving a bit wiser, a mine either as students or eventually as you quit laughing? Now if you’re like and we can’t hold it in. The kind where professionals. areas and located along the Georgia most people to whom I ask that ques- you cut loose with a laugh that is loud, It’s graduation time – a time fi lled with bit more mature (even if it is a fi fty-fi ve Highway and about 15 minutes from laughter! The students I teach graduate, year old college graduate or a fi ve year When she immigrated to the U.S. tion, you said something like, “What are raucous, and won’t stop. The kind of she met and eventually married Claude Chattanooga, Tennessee. I have visited you talking about? I still laugh!” laughter we had as kids. The kind of my kids graduate, I love being in it all. old nursery school graduate), and will the area. Across it is another property The faces look so smart and learned. never look at themselves in quite the Denton, an Electronic Communications But you know what? You probably laughter we had when we weren’t shy Engineer. My father-in-law, former that she inherited from Claude. don’t. Now please understand that I’m about laughing, we didn’t need to be The eyes sparkle and the step has a way they did before they walked on The dream involved both properties. pronounced bounce. These women and stage to get that diploma. Senator and Foreign Affairs Secretary not talking about “adult laughter” that grownup, we weren’t afraid to laugh. Raul S. Manglapus was one of the wed- Mila had asked me to contact my de- kind where we chuckle, we snicker a bit, Remember that laughter? That won- men have graduated! veloper friends in Atlanta for a possible From where did your child graduate; We all made a difference ding sponsors. or we cover out mouths when we have derful laughter? What happened to it? Claude and Mila were loving and Joint Venture or fi nancing to realize this was it from pre-school to kindergarten dream. I did but the fi nancial collapse or from elementary to middle school? Sometimes we hear about the impact devoted parents to two children, Eugene and Claudia who were raised in 2007 stopped all plans. Or, perhaps, your child went from a teacher had on a student. Well you Of interest to her nieces and nephews middle to high school. Could it be that know what? I have never met a teacher to become great professionals who ASIAN JOURNAL are following equally great career paths. was her desire for some of their gen- The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California this week your son or daughter fi nally whose life was not changed by their eration or the next to procure a town- graduated from high school? Or, just students, either. Eugene is now a scientist while Claudia An award-winning newspaper & San Diego’s most is a U.S. Air Force Major who had been house/condo at the village at a heavily widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! possibly, your child is now graduating Here is something you might think discounted price – thus locating some from college. about. At some point in the distant stationed twice in Iraq. Mila became a CPA in California and members of the Gal-lang – Maynigo Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio From wherever your child is graduat- future you will think wistfully about a Clan in one site. The Club House would ing, it is defi nitely a big deal! “Look at teacher. Perhaps that instructor smiled later on joined the accounting depart- Publisher & Editor Managing Editor ment of the San Diego County govern- be a family reunion place. me, mom! Look at me, dad! Look at at you during a depressing morning; A day or two before she left for New Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp me, world! I graduated!” maybe she truly made algebra not just ment. She was continuously promoted Associate Editor to higher positions and remained in the Mexico and Colorado, she called me Associate Publisher I see people graduating from many understandable, but so much fun that about some things. One was for me to different places. I see graduates from you made computer science your career. County until her retirement. She also Ashley Silverio obtained an MBA while active in her edit a letter to the Ringgold City Coun- Assistant Editor preschool, elementary school, middle It might be that he taught you what cil objecting to the conversion from the and high school. I see women and men, good writing actually looked like; or he profession, as a county employee, and in community organizations. She eventu- current Commercial Zone to Industrial In Pursuit of Excellence eyes ablaze, headed out into the world helped you further your own under- Zone as petitioned by a local devel- Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) with university graduate degrees. standing of the cosmos. Maybe she just oper. 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The world most precious to me and you handed Claudia and her husband Greg! of the graduate will never again be the them back better than when they fi rst May 30 - June 5, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 Immigration 911

by Atty. Susan V. Perez

Read Atty. Susan Perez’s previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Obtaining Social Security Number Unlawfully Is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude

IMMIGRATION 911 by Atty. Susan although he already held one under the V. Perez name Juan de la Cruz. Under the new name, he obtained a state identification SAN DIEGO, 5/30/2014 -- Under our card and sought naturalization. In 2004 immigration laws, a foreign national is he was arrested by federal agents and subject to removal based on a conviction pled guilty to using unlawfully obtained of a crime involving moral turpitude social security number and making committed within five (5) years after false statements under oath relating to admission, and for which a sentence naturalization and citizenship. In the of one year or longer may be imposed. same year, removal proceedings were Conviction, however, is not necessary. initiated against Juan de la Cruz and the A mere admission of having commit- immigration judge found him removable ted a crime involving moral turpitude for unlawfully obtaining a social secu- is enough. Conviction of more than rity number. The BIA confirmed the one crime involving moral turpitude immigration judge’s decision stating that occurring at any time after admission intent to deceive is essential to the con- renders a foreign national deportable. viction under the statute. As such, BIA’s Congress did not define the phrase interpretation that the crime involves “crime involving moral turpitude” in the moral turpitude was reasonable. Immigration and Nationality Act but left There are remedies to obtain relief and its definition to “future administrative cancellation of removal when removal and judicial interpretation.” The Board proceedings are initiated against a of Immigration Appeal (BIA) consid- foreign national based on conviction of ers a crime to involve moral turpitude crimes involving moral turpitude. Law- if the conduct is inherently base, vile or ful permanent residents who have been depraved, and contrary to the accepted lawfully admitted for permanent resi- rules of morality. In a very recent case dence for not less than five years, who decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals have resided in the United States contin- for the 8th Circuit, it gave due deference uously for seven years after having been to the BIA’s conclusion that the crime admitted in any status, and who have not of using an unlawfully obtained social convicted of an aggravated felony may security number is one of moral turpi- be eligible for cancellation of removal. tude. The alien was convicted under The more serious the crime is, the 42 U.S.C. § 408(a)(7)(a), the relevant higher equities the immigration judge part of which states, “Whoever…for will require. The judge will consider the purpose of obtaining…any other length of residency in the United States, benefit to which he…is not entitled, … family and community ties, community willfully, knowingly, and with intent to service work, participation in clubs or deceive, uses a social security account religious organizations, work history, number, assigned…on the basis of false timely filing of taxes, and acceptance for information furnished…by him…shall the crime committed and proof of reha- be guilty of a felony…” In this case, bilitation. For nonpermanent residents, an alien, Juan de la Cruz, entered the the requirements are tougher. They need United States in 1980 on a student visa ten years of continuous residence in the and obtained a social security number. United States and they have a qualifying Seven years later, removal proceedings relative who will suffer exceptional and were initiated against him because he extremely unusual hardship if the alien remained in the United States after his were deported. student visa had expired. The removal We welcome your feedback. If you proceedings, however, were adminis- have any immigration questions, please tratively closed because he failed to feel welcome to email me at HYPER- appear. In 1988, Juan obtained lawful LINK "mailto:susan@law-usimmigra- permanent resident status under a spe- tion.com" susan@law-usimmigration. cial program by using the name Pedro com or call 619 819 -8648 to arrange for Pendoco. In 1989 he used Pedro Pen- a telephone consultation. One more reason doco to obtain a social security number (Continued from page 1) tantly, enable our peoples to be true partners tions from parents, children in achieving prosperity”. of legal age, and other rela- PH, Indonesia After what he called “productive talks,” tives attesting to the fact of (Continued from page 2) Mr. Aquino said he and Yudhoyono looked forward to the realization of the Asean eco- the separation period without from their coasts that give them rights nomic integration and to boosting trade and prejudice to whatever docu- to resources in those waters. But these cooperation in other areas. ments the court may further zones can overlap between neighboring In 2013, Indonesia ranked as the Philip- countries. pines’ 11th largest trading partner, with require,” it said. China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, bilateral trade estimated at $3.51 billion. It If either or both parties are indigent Malaysia and Taiwan have conflicting claims hosts a Philippine community numbering or cannot afford the services of lawyers, to parts of the South China Sea. almost 10,000. the bill said, the court should dispense The Philippines and Vietnam have repeat- “We both share the belief that much more with the need for lawyers and keep the edly expressed concern and more recently can be done to maximize the prospects of processes as simple and as expediently anger at what they perceive as increasingly equitable growth. In this regard, we took as possible to avoid tedious and expen- hostile Chinese efforts to assert China’s note of the commitment in the plan of ac- claim over the disputed areas. tion to double bilateral trade by 2016,” Mr. sive litigation proceedings. China is also engaged in a worsening Aquino said. “In cases where both parties mutually dispute with Japan over islands in the East Yudhoyono said strong trade relations seek the annulment on this ground, the China Sea that has severely damaged rela- could further be strengthened by promoting court shall likewise find ways to expe- tions between Asia’s two biggest economies. investments. dite the proceedings to avoid protracted “The situation in East Asia is filled with and expensive trials,” it further said. tensions and so is the situation in South- At present, the Family Code of the east Asia, including the South China Sea,” Sangley or Philippines listed the following valid Yudhoyono said. grounds for annulment: Referring to the recent surge of conflicts in the South China Sea, the Indonesian leader Manila Bay said any tension “must be resolved peace- (Continued from page 1) Lack of parental consent fully without the use of military force.” Insanity Call to action Fraud for the new airport. He called on China and Southeast Asian According to Abaya, feasibility Force, intimidation, or undue influ- nations to “return to the spirit” of a 2002 ence, nonaggression pact between the Asean studies will still be conducted once the Impotence, and and Beijing in which they said they would proposals have been finalized, noting Sexually transmissible diseases not take any actions that raised tensions in that Ang has yet to formally present disputed areas. complete details of the project, particu- All existed grounds, however, are still He was referring to the Declaration on the larly in design. Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea subject to court investigation, Legarda “At the end of the day, kapag nakuha (DOC) concluded in 2002 when rivalries first na din namin ang proposal ng San said in explaining her bill. emerged between China, Taiwan and four “Parties seeking annulment thus re- Miguel or kung ano mang entity, dapat Asean members—Brunei, Vietnam, Malaysia may pag-aaral kung saan bang lokasyon quire legal counsel for assistance in fil- and the Philippines— over the Spratly group ing petitions and substantiating claims. of islands in the South China Sea. ang maganda para sa atin…Once a Hence, annulment is widely considered Yudhoyono said the DOC should now decision is made, doon na kami aakyat a lengthy, tedious, and financially ex- become a code of conduct “by which we can sa NEDA [National Economic and De- haustive procedure,” she said. refer to international law.” velopment Authority] board coming up Despite its high cost in funds and The Asean is now discussing a more bind- with a recommendation,” he told dzMM. ing code of conduct in the South China Sea Abaya said the DOTC is also set to time, Legarda noted that many Filipinos to take the place of the DOC that has failed were still seeking annulment “since it submit the proposal for the P7.2 billion to stop clashes in the waterway. But China is low-cost carrier terminal at the Clark severs a union while allowing remar- balking at the idea. riage.” International Airport. “Therefore, it is my view that it is time He stressed that proposals to transfer She then cited the recent records that we invite, we call upon all parties from the Office of the Solicitor General who have an interest to maintain order, to all operations of NAIA to Clark has (OSG), which showed that a total of maintain stability in our region. They should been thumbed down, but the Clark 10,528 annulment cases were filed in return to the spirit that we have agreed upon airport will be developed to decongest 2012, compared to the 9,133 cases in and that we have in possession,” Yudhoyono NAIA. 2011. said. “Paakyat na kami sa NEDA para mag- Mr. Aquino said he and Yudhoyono agreed Legarda hopes that the immediate submit ng roughly P7 billion terminal in pushing for Asean’s key principles to para sa Clark. Papalaguin natin ang passage of her bill could help address maintain peace and stability in the region. this concern. Her own marriage with Clark, pero hindi ang solusyon na lahat “Indonesia and the Philippines will tayo sa Clark. Ide-develop ang Clark, former Batangas Governor Jose Antonio continue to work hand in hand in creating a Leviste was annulled in 2005. truly inclusive Asean, in advocating for the pero patuloy na mananatili ang NAIA,” primacy of the rule of law to help main- he said. Get the best results for tain peace and stability in the region, and in empowering our peoples to be partners ROOM FOR RENT your CLASSIFIED AD with in building our respective nations and the our 3-in-1 PRICE offer via Asean community,” he said. Quiet Neighborhood He said the agreements signed during in National City. No online+digital+print editions. the Indonesian president’s visit “without a doubt … reflect the strong resolve of both smoking. No drugs. Only from the Asian Journal our nations to not only deepen our bilateral 619.474.0588 engagements, but also, and more impor- 619.746.3416 Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 30 - June 5, 2014 Spiritual Life Filipino Catholics in Chino Hills Lower Your to hold Santacruzan 5/31 Sat Balintataw Nets by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our web- Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- site at www.asianjournalusa.com ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Ascension Sunday: June 1, 2014 Ang Pinakamagandang Saying Good-bye Bulaklak (1) sion was leaving them, felt happy for him, because he was going back to his Father, but sad for themselves, because they did not know what to do from now Sa 'sang parke ako dinala ng aking mga paa on. He assured them that he would be at sa kahoy na bangko minabuti kong magpahinga with them until the end of time, but they itong mabigat kong loob pagagaangin ko muna could not reconcile that promise with sa preskong simoy nitong hangin at tanawing kay ganda. what they are experiencing now: he is leaving them! Though absence makes the hearts At sa 'king taimtim na sandali ng pananahimik grow fonder, yet saying good-bye is isang bata ang sa aki'y bigla na lamang lumapit always a hard thing to do. Saying good- himihingal pa sa pagtakbo at kamay ay may bitbit bye is always a daily routine; it is an isang munting bulaklak na nawalan na ng pang-akit. Joke of the week: A preacher found essential part of life. We say good-bye to three little boys sitting on a curb playing childhood to welcome new life cycles, hooky from school. “Don’t you want to such as adulthood and old age. We bid Bakas sa munting bata ang maaliwalas na mukha go to heaven?” he admonished them. “I good-bye to places that are familiar to walang pagod sa paglalaro tulad ng ilang bata sure do,” two of the boys answered, but us to settle at a newly found residence. subalit ang bulaklak na hawak n'ya ganda ay wala We end with a good-bye our many the third replied, “No siree.” “What’s mistula na lamang ay pinagtampuhan ng tadhana. the matter? You mean you don’t want to years of employment to face the much go to heaven when you die?” “Oh, when expected time of retirement. We end our I die!” exclaimed the youngster. “Of day’s work by saying good-bye to our Sa halip na umalis at bumalik sa paglalaro course I do, when I die. I thought you co-workers. Saying good-bye involves inamoy ang bulaklak at sa tabi ko ay umupo were getting up a crowd to go now.” emotional, psychological, physical, at saka n'ya winikang "ito ay para sa iyo po" Scripture: First Reading: Acts 1: 1-11. social, and even spiritual elements. No This passage presents a few important wonder why good-bye is not an easy sabay inabot ang bulaklak na lanta na at tuyo. themes: a) Christianity depends primar- thing to do! The Filipino Catholc Ministry of engineers, architects and contractors to ily upon God’s free action, it comes Jesus bade good-bye to his followers. St. Paul is holding a festival parade in begin the on site and off site improve- Nagdalawang loob akong kung tatanggapin o hindi directly from God and is not dependent At the same time he promised them that observance and celebration of the tradi- ments. -- [email protected] sa inasal ng bata parang 'di ako makatanggi he would not leave them alone, he will tional Philippines May Flower Festival on any human action or ritual; b) God’s 'sang ngiting pakunwari ang siya kong naging sukli kingdom is not about some earthly be with them until the end of time. It is (Santacruzan) Parade this coming 31 dominion but the coming of the Holy always true: when a door closes, another May 2014 from 6PM - 8PM. Talking About It sa magandang loob na sa akin ay kanyang ginawi. Spirit; c) rather than wasting their time, one opens up; when somebody departs, The route of the parade and the event being overzealous, and concerned in somebody arrives. With Jesus’ ascen- fl ier are attached for your reference. We have many thoughts, ideas and computing about the end of the world, sion the Holy Spirit descends upon his The parade event organizers' goal is concerns every day. Some of the consid- Christians should spend their remaining disciples. Nobody is left alone to fend to hold the event with the semblance erations inside us can be like a person time to witness to Jesus; d) just as Elisha for himself; there is always help that as close as possible to the traditional who moves from room to room and ©2014 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. received a double portion of Elijah’s fi lls up the space left behind by someone format and spirit as in the Philippines never comes to rest in one place, just spirit in seeing him taken up in fl aming departing. This help could be another where it is usually held on city streets. as we do not reach a fi rm conclusion. person, another work, another activity, The event parade, which may require When we are aware that we have more About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Retired Filipino Language chariot, so too the Apostles received the Teacher who once taught at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. Spirit in witnessing Jesus taken up in a or another ministry. traffi c control when crossing Boys than an ordinary amount of energy re- cloud. Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1- Bye, bye, birdie. The carpet layer had Republic, will take no more than hour. garding a subject that continues to come 131: the author prays three things for been working hard all day installing The time and date of the event, 600PM to our attention, but we do not have any familiar to us. We are accustomed to our seem a logical practice, but experience his readers: a) to know the hope of their wall-to-wall carpet. When he noticed to 8:00PM, 31 May 2014 is expected to sense of a clear direction, we need to own ways of thinking and are generally shows us that we can more readily ac- calling; b) to realize the riches of God’s a lump under the carpet in the center be less traffi c. talk about it. capable of evaluating and then acting cess some of the more signifi cant move- glory among the saints; c) to marvel at of the living room, he felt his shirt The event is being held to raise funds We can usually solve our problems according to whatever seems better to ments within us only when we begin to the greatness of God’s power. Gospel: pocket for his pack of cigarettes, and for the new property for all of St. Paul on our own. But when the challenge us. So we might forget the necessity we relate our matter of concern to another Matthew 28: 16-20. In this passage, sure enough, they were gone. He wasn’t The Apostle Church Ministry programs, consists in a notable movement within have, in order to fully comprehend the person. The process of “hearing our- Matthew summarizes three important about to undo all his hard work, so he under construction. Bldg #2 is ready for us that is indefi nite, broad in scope, meaning of some of our more multi- selves” as we are heard is quite real, and themes of his Gospel: a) the Father got a two-by-four and tamped down the our Confi rmation retreat on Nov 8, 9, or perhaps one with multiple possible faceted thoughts, of articulating them one of the ordinary benefi ts of a healthy bestows upon Jesus a supreme and lump until it was smooth. He packed up 10. The church is working with the City, consequences, consulting with someone for others in words that they too can spirituality. By trusting another to listen universal authority; b) the disciples will his tools and carried them to the truck. we trust is likely our best option. We understand. When we begin to translate as we struggle, to put into words the share with all, especially the non-Jews, Then two things happened simultane- do not expect another person to give an unresolved and indefi nite line of energetic movement within us, we also ously. He saw his cigarettes on the front us answers, but we can defi nitely make thinking into words that someone out- gain confi dence in ourselves, believing their discipleship; c) Jesus is truly the but yours, no feet but yours; yours are seat, and the lady of the house called progress with a complex reality that side us can recognize as related to some that something of importance to us is “Emmanuel” (God-with-us) who abides the eyes through which is to look out to him, “Have you seen my parakeet involves our thoughts and feelings when of their own experiences, we begin to about to become known. with the church from the time of its birth Christ’s compassion to the world, yours anywhere?” Truly, saying good-bye can we speak with someone who is willing identify for ourselves at least some of When we talk with someone in order until the end of time. are the feet with which he is to go about be devastating when we don’t have the to listen and to respond to us. the meaning of the process that has been to discover what is going on inside us, Refl ections: Today is the Solemn doing good, and yours are the hands right attitude. Our inner language, the words we taking place within us. we often receive understanding and Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. The with which he is to bless us now. St. Quotation of the week: Christ has no use constantly in making observations, Talking about something that is not compassion as well as helpful sugges- Apostles, witnessing that the Lord for Teresa of Avila. whom they had left family and profes- body now on earth, but yours, no hands judgments and decisions, is wholly clear to us before we speak might not tions or questions. The ordinary care that another person brings to such a conversation diminishes doubt, anxiety and false notions that we are completely self-suffi cient. Of course we can talk to God at any time. In doing so, rather than receiving a complete understanding of our inner activity, we sometimes receive the idea, and perhaps the willingness, to talk with another person. God is within such hu- man interactions, inspiring and guiding the honest and benefi cial process that elicits a bit of humility in our admis- sion of need, and some insights and understanding that did not and perhaps could not take place aside from a trust- ing conversation. We not only receive the insight that we were seeking for ourselves, but also a satisfying exchange with another person. God, who is love, loves to see us seek- ing and receiving help from one another when we “talk about it.”

Randy

Randy Roche, SJ Center for Ignatian Spirituality Loyola Marymount University STE 900 (310) 258-8695 http://www.lmu.edu/cis Jesus Is Merciful Jesus, the Blessed Child of God, is merciful. Showing mercy is different from having pity. Pity connotes dis- tance, even looking down upon. When a beggar asks for money and you give him something out of pity, you are not show- ing mercy. Mercy comes from a com- passionate heart; it comes from a desire to be an equal. Jesus didn't want to look down on us. He wanted to become one of us and feel deeply with us. When Jesus called the only son of the widow of Nain to life, he did so because he felt the deep sorrow of the griev- ing mother in his own heart (see Luke 7:11-17). Let us look at Jesus when we want to know how to show mercy to our brothers and sisters. Daily Meditation. May 28, 2014. Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. May 30 - June 5, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 Trends Charge your iPhone in this Filipino- Puerto Galera faces huge task Light & designed futuristic pedicab of rebranding Shadows by Zena Sultana Babao

Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com It’s Never Too Late By Zena Sultana Babao have another 15 years or more to work. Some even work up to age 75 if they Did you know that between the fall are still able. A lot has to be done if we in the stock market and the housing want to recover lost revenue, savings, market the average American net worth and investments. We have to reverse fell 23 percent? While there has been what happened. We have to work over- a bit of a market recovery, it’s stunning time, double time, night and day, 24/7, Puerto Galera is known for its diving spots to think that a quarter of all assets held or do something to end the nightmare government is likewise seated in Puerto by Americans were wiped out off the we are in. Philstar.com | PUERTO GALERA, Philippines — White sand beaches, Galera. accounting books. The median net worth Even seniors still have some mileage Charge your iPhone in this Filipino-designed futuristic pedicab. Named "Kami, proximity-wise, one hour fell 17.8 percent. left in them. It’s never too late to dream clear blue waters, rich reefs for diving, Eclipse, this pedicab-style vehicle by Kenneth Cobonpue breaks can boast an a 10-minute drive to lush mountains, an [lang] from Batangas. Yung P10,000 mo, Did you also know that the average and create a better life. Ben Franklin iPhone docking base, speakers, cup holders, and cooling fans within its moon- you spend it only for one day in Boracay. household credit card debt is $7,300? said, “Most people die because they stop alluring waterfall and various avail- like recesses. Because of its open design, panels on either side of the pedicab able accommodations should make this Dito, for one family na 'yon," Umali said Most families who do not earn suf- dreaming.” And Mary Lou Cook said, can be brought down for added privacy. A cover of acrylic fabric can also be in a separate interview with Philstar.com. fi cient income for day-to-day expenses “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, municipality among the country's top drawn around it to protect passengers from errant puddles and rainshowers. tourism spots, but it has not yet been so. "For so long a time, nakalimutan 'ata rely on their credit cards to live. Some growing, taking risks, breaking rules, yung Mindoro sa mapa ng turismo," he families have more than two credit cards making mistakes, and having fun.” via DesignBoom.com Local residents and businesses in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro are added. and they just rotate using these credit Our dreams, no matter what they are, Dolor and Umali, however, have rea- cards every month. Most pay only the don’t come true if we don’t do anything mainly sustained by the 200,000 foreign What is a pedicab without its dis- in the Philippines. and domestic tourists every year--a mere sons to hope. In recent years, Galera saw minimum required. about it. As Thomas Edison puts it, a new infl ux of tourists ushered in by the In addition to these economic woes “The three great essentials to achieving tinctly low-tech design? One Filipino “The most challenging aspect is get- fraction of Boracay's 1.2 million visitors. designer gave it a makeover for the ting people to rethink their traditional Mayor Hubbert Dolor admits that the Malasimbo Arts and Music Festival held are the dual whammy of taxes and anything worthwhile are: hard work, at the foothills of Mt. Malasimbo and interest. Taxes is a big expense – every stick-to-itiveness, and common sense.” global stage as he turned the non-mo- modes of transportation," Cobonpue told picturesque coastal town deserves more torized transport into a classy, modern Co. Design. than to be known primarily for its rowdy, overlooking the bay. move we make we are taxed. We are What we have to do, we have to do. "Puerto Galera is again being put into taxed when we work, we are taxed when Forty percent of the people we meet number. The pedicab used lightweight materi- booming nightlife. Named Eclipse, the design by Kenneth als such as aluminum and polythylene "We need... promotions," Dolor said in the world map of tourism industry, that we save, we are taxed when we buy, and have some great ideas, but they do little is why we are supporting this festival," we are taxed when we die. There’s no more than talk about it. Another 40 per- Cobonpue boasts of an iPhone docking for its frame, and waterproof, hand- an interview with Philstar.com. "Ninety- base, speakers, cup holders, and cooling stitched faux leather. An alumnus of fi ve percent of our industry is anchored Dolor said. getting away from it! But taxes keep cent work very hard, but sometimes they He explained how the fi ve-day party our government running smoothly and don’t see beyond the present moment. fans within its moon-like recesses. It the prestigious US design school Pratt on tourism. We cannot afford to lose our retains the original open design, but Institute, the Cebu native consciously tourists." featuring a unique lineup of local and make our lives easier and more comfort- They have lost their vision, literally and international artists from the world of able. fi guratively. The remaining 20 percent panels on either side of the pedicab can used environmentally-friendly materials be pulled down for added privacy. A to future-proof his wares. Tagged in 2005 as one of the most reggae, soul and world music has made Interest on loans keep skyrocketing are the good ones. They have dreams, Galera known not only for its beaches and accruing. The disastrous mortgage vision, and the action to match; and they cover of acrylic fabric can also be drawn Pedicabs are not exclusive to the beautiful bays in the world by Paris- around it to protect passengers from Philippines, as events such as South by based Les Plus Belles Baies Du Monde but for its natural features "above the programs of the past few years have are the ones who make it, even if they waters." wiped people out. No wonder a lot of are young no more. puddles and rainshowers. Southwest in Austin, Texas employs club and its Verde Island Passage desig- Called a "more civilized version of the more than 500 pedicabbies to transport nated a biosphere reserve of UNESCO, Umali similarly hailed Frenchman Hu- homes went into foreclosure! And a lot bert d'Aboville (whom he called a "super of people went belly-up! On our credit humble three-wheeler" by Cobonpue, passengers to various locations. Accord- Puerto Galera is not short of distinctions. the new pedicab was designed with ur- ing to Forbes, pedicabbies in this event With those rare honors in mind, Dolor man") and his family for having initiated cards, if we just pay the minimum re- the giant project of Malasimbo to help quired, we are paying interest on top of ban centers in mind. Such foot-powered can earn as much as $2000 to $3000 in dreams that the ambitious tagline he at- vehicles are known as "rickshaws" in the festival's two-week period, earning tached to Galera would catch on. rebrand the island. interest. It will take us a lifetime to pay Besides Malasimbo, Dolor raves about them off, if ever. US cities where their drivers usually more than enough to cover their rental "Puerto Galera, the heart of Asia ... I'm ferry around tourists, a far cry from the for the units they drive. really dreaming and I would like Puerto another project to promote local tourism: Having more liabilities than assets Summerscape, a three-month series of is becoming the norm! These are the ROOM common commuter conveyance in the His team's design aims to turn around Galera to be among the top destinations Philippines. the airport's notorious reputation for in the country. When I say top, I mean events that centers around the bays and nightmares than won’t end up when we beaches. wake up. Sometimes we don’t even FOR RENT The pedicab makeover has been fea- being one of the worst airports in the top, following global standards," he said. tured in Fast Company and the Wash- world, a distinction the airport has Governor Alfonso Umali regrets that "If you want to get relaxed, if you know we are in a nightmare until it is Quiet Neighborhood want to get away from the traffi c or city too late. ington Post, among other publications. earned twice in the past three years. — Boracay has surpassed the landlocked in National City. No The latter noted that unlike rickshaws, TJD/HS, GMA News coves in terms of popularity and income life, then you go to Puerto Galera, you But it’s never too late. We could still do some escaping," he said. get out of this rut. If we are still alive smoking. No drugs. Cobonpue's contraption placed the when it is nearer to the capital. His and kicking, it’s good! We can still do driver on the side, as if that was an in- something worthwhile. 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Defined by Newsweek as "one of the by the inland route and stop in Tijuana most important new cultural meccas", at CECUT Cultural Center. The visit the work of Tijuana’s artist community includes El Cubo gallery which pro- is receiving international recognition. motes emerging local artists and Alvaro Active independent artists, many self- Blancarte’s mural entitled Origenes. taught, express in their work a natural We will arrive back in San Diego at response to social issues such as the approximately 8 PM. Participants will city’s and the border’s rapid growth, need a valid passport. environmental challenges, and the INCLUDES Private bus controversial implications of its strategic Private meal in Guadalupe proximity to the United States. Valley accompanied by wine The trip begins at 8 AM at the Bottled water Athenaeum and will include a visit to Museum entrances and wine tasting Reprinted from TravelGuard.com planned trip can take you to the location La Caja Gallery to see the work of a Visits to artists studios of your dreams, and if you strive to keep collection of Tijuana artists followed Experienced tour guide There are several reasons why travel- your stress levels down and your spirits by a private lunch at one of the medium NOTE Bring a valid passport. ing can provide exhilarating experiences high, the Dallas-Hiram Patch provided a size, family owned wineries in Gua- For information call (858) 454-5872, visit for individuals, but seldom do people (Continued on page 15) delupe Valley. Learn the process for www.ljathenaeum.org, or stop by during link vacations to youthfulness. A well- producing premium wines followed by normal library hours, 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037. COPAO set for June 12 PHL Independence wine tasting. We will return to Tijuana Day Celebration at Balboa Park Club

“Spirit of Bayanihan: Generations of Community Leadership” Thursday, June 12, 2013 Balboa Park Club 5:00PM – 9:00PM We invite you to the annual COPAO recipients in the categories of academic Independence Day Celebration. In honor excellence, leadership, athletics and of the Republic of the Philippines’ 116th community service. Year of Independence, our event theme, ADDITIONAL DETAILS “Spirit of Bayanihan: Generations of Event Brite Link: Community Leadership”, instills a COPAOCelebration2014.eventbrite. tradition that reflects and recognizes the com -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ historical contributions of our commu- copao-philippine-independence-day- nity and inspires future generations of celebration-tickets-11419934331 Filipino Americans to appreciate their Purchase your advanced tickets by ancestry both here and abroad. Friday, May 30, 2014. 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It draws crowds of around 100,000 Filipinos and Filipino-Ameri- cans coming from the Greater New York area and the Northeast region. Ameri- cans are expected to attend the event on June 1, 2014 at 38th Street to 23rd Street on Madison Avenue. The event is spearheaded by the PID- CI, a non-profit organization responsible for conceiving the biggest Philippine Tom and Heart. Attendees will also have Celebration will start at 8:30 a.m. and Independence Day celebration outside the rare opportunity to take pictures and end at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free so all the Philippines. Prior to Philippine have a “Heart-to-Heart with Tom and interested parties near the area can join Independence Day, PIDCI supervises Heart” in the GMA booth. the festivities. affairs such as galas, pageants, and balls Tom left a lasting impression on For more details on events abroad, leading up to the festival. Filipinos at home and abroad with his visit the GMA International website GMA International, the business stellar portrayal of the controversial www.gmanetwork.com/international, 20th anniversary campaign enables them to thrive and excel wherever best renditions. unit that manages the operations and character “Vincent” in “My Husband’s Facebook pages www.facebook.com/ invites Filipinos to submit they are in the world, the choreography “The song composed by Jonathan distribution of GMA Network’s interna- Lover”. Heart, on the other hand, has GMAPinoyTV, www.facebook.com/ showed Gary and Gab executing specific Manalo and Jay Santiago and arranged tional channels – GMA Pinoy TV, GMA never left the limelight and is now a GMALifeTV, and www.facebook.com/ own video versions dance steps for the last two lines of the by Gary himself can be interpreted by Life TV, and GMA News TV Interna- host of the Sunday noontime variety GMANewsTVInternational, Twitter REDWOOD CITY, CA, May 22, 2014 chorus: Filipinos around the world in a million tional – is all set to make the Philippine show “Sunday All Stars” and talk show pages @GMALifeTV, @GMA_LifeTV, – Following the successful kick-off of its “Oh oh oh, oh,oh (3x) Angking galing, ways and that’s the beauty of it,” said Independence Day Celebration even “Startalk”. and @GMANewsTVIntl, and Instagram 20th year anniversary in April via a glit- ipagpatuloy mo!” ABS-CBN Global Chief Marketing Of- more memorable by a performance from The Philippine Independence Day page @GMAPinoyTV. tering gala show and the official launch The Valenciano father-and-son tandem ficer Jojo Ines. “While for this promo, of its anniversary music video performed do their own dance interpretation of the we want the entries to keep the signature by Gary Valenciano with son, Gab, on the line that encourages Filipinos to “march dance moves as the foundation, we want Philippines’s number one weekend vari- on with their greatness”, making circular to see their overlay because interpretation Philippine Expres- ety show, ASAP 19, The Filipino Channel motions to represent continuing move- is subjective and unique to each person. (TFC) now invites all Filipinos overseas ment as they step to the rhythm and the Interpreting music equals inspiration. sions Bookshop to join in the celebration via the TFC20 beat of the song. How you are inspired to move to it is how Galing ng Filipino Dance Moves Promo. TFC challenges global Filipinos to you interpret it. That’s what it means to Celebrates In the music video for the song, “Gal- submit their own video versions of the you. With this promo, we want Filipinos ing ng Filipino”, which pays tribute to “Galing ng Filipino” dance move. Excit- to find themselves in this song and dance the innate greatness of Filipinos that ing prizes await entries that are adjudged and express themselves.” 30th Anniversary The TFC20 Galing ng Filipino Dance Moves Promo started on May 21 and Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - Philip- in the ancient culture of Filipinos. The done by T'boli master weavers of Lake will end on June 22, 2014, at 11:59pm, pine Expressions Bookshop is hosting a event opened on Saturday, May 17 Sebu in Cotabato Province. The exhibit Pacific. ABS-CBN TFC stars like Doris three-part celebration to mark their and will continue on two succeeding begins with a 14-minute documentary, and Sabel (Tart Carlos and Vivieka 30th anniversary. Instead of the usual Saturdays - May 24 and May 31, from "Weaving T'nalak", followed by a touch Ravanes) of Be Careful with My Heart, dinner dance that commonly marks 5:00pm - 8:00pm. The venue will be the and feel experience of the raw materi- Henry Omaga Diaz and Doris Bigornia of many events in the community, Linda Croatian Cultural Center of Greater Los als from the abaca tree, and then to ABS-CBN News and Dimples Romana of Nietes, founder and her husband, Robert Angeles located at 519 West 7th Avenue the looms of t'nalak in various stages TFC Connect took part in promo videos J. Little, Jr. decided to present a program corner Pacific, San Pedro, CA. The Cen- of being woven, and finally to rolls of showing their spin on the signature dance called TUKLAS: Discover the Indige- ter is a satellite of the LA Cultural Arts finished products. The T’nalak Exhibit moves. Anyone with Filipino lineage all nous Culture of Filipinos as a meaning- Department of the City of Los Angeles. will continue until May 31. over the world (except in the Philippines), ful way of celebrating the anniversary. The program includes a T'nalak Fides Enriquez is the Exhibit Curator. male or female, 18 years old and above Tuklas will showcase the ancient arts Exhibit: The Sacred Weaves of the She is an independent ethnographer, can join. of Filipinos which are showly being T'bolis and guests will walk through photographer, film documentarian, For more information TFC20 Galing ng revived as a means of strengthening the a T'nalak forest, and enjoy the sight (Continued on page 15) Filipino Dance Moves Promo, visit www. national identity and increasing pride and feel of fifty handwoven tapestries tfc20.com. Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 30 - June 5, 2014

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50581_N4040719B.indd 1 5/21/14 6:12 PM May 30 - June 5, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Lifestyle Meet the ex-teacher who made Elections 2014 Fil-Am ‘tech millions from seaweed Shirley Horton for Board of Equalization guru’ on Forbes list of under 30 achievers

by Chris Reed, U-T Reporter. Reprint- energy, was in 2004 with a successful bid for the ed from the San Diego Union Tribune disappoint- Dana Point City Council. She spent $2 Fil-Am ‘tech guru’ on Forbes list with permission (via Edna Concepcion) ing. But it million more on a failed state Senate bid of under 30 achievers Rosalind Wee. Photo from My Puhunan Facebook page The Board of Equalization is an would take acres in 2006, a successful Assembly run in important if obscure agency that collects of newsprint to 2008, and on other political campaigns. Good News Pilipinas | NEW JERSEY, ABS CBN News, MANILA, known to be a key ingredient in food state sales and use taxes and dozens list what’s been disappointing about the Given that her campaign disclosure 4/18/2014 -- A young New Jersey-born 5/27/2014 – A former teacher from processing and used as food thickener or of other taxes and fees. It also referees other serious Board of Equalization can- forms showed limited personal assets at Filipino-American made it to Forbes Jolo, Sulu is now making millions stabilizer. disputes between taxpayers and govern- didate, Assemblywoman Diane Harkey the time, it is obvious that people would magazine’s list of “30 Under 30: The through processing seaweed or "guso." Because of the demand for carrageen- ments. of Dana Point. wonder if her career in politics is based Brightest Young Stars in Video Games.” But before Filipina-Chinese Rosalind an, Wee had to expand her business and It’s crucial that this agency has an It was in 2009 that fraud allegations on a family fortune built at least partly Justin Ignacio, 23, broadcast manager Wee discovered the potential of what put up a plant in Carmona. appropriate balance between revenue- first emerged against Point Center through fraud. at Twitch, was included by Forbes on its she described as “the gold of the ocean,” Her company is now processing 400 hungry bureaucrats and residents who Financial, a real-estate firm led by her Yet for five years, Harkey has list of up-and-coming stars in the video she went into other businesses to be able tons of seaweed every month and sup- deserve fair treatment. Which brings us husband, Dan Harkey. Though she has seethed that this question is “sexist” games industry doing groundbreaking to provide for her children. plies food stabilizers to major compa- to the decision that voters in San Diego been listed as both a public officer and and amounts to “slander”; she even work, disrupting traditional business “Sa Maynila, kung teacher ka lang ku- nies in the US, England, and Japan. County, Imperial County, Orange Coun- an employee of the company, she says briefly sued state Sen. Mark Wyland, models, and establishing themselves as lang. Ang sweldo namin sobrang kulang Her career, however, faced a major ty and much of the Inland Empire have she had nothing to do with the actions R-Solana Beach, for his related criti- leaders. para sa mga anak ko. So we thought of roadblock when it was discovered that on June 3: They will be asked to choose that led to three fraud judgments against cism. Harkey has done so even though “The tech guru known to gamers as doing something sa loob lang ng bahay, she had brain tumor. among six candidates to represent the Dan Harkey and Point Central Financial she has changed details on her original ‘TheGunRun’ helps keep thousands of which is handicraft, ‘yun ang pinakama- “Ang feeling ko parang ‘yung buong region on the BOE’s five-member gov- awarding $12.5 million in damages to story — actions that invite further media simultaneous video streams running on mundo talagang nag-collapse,” she said. erning board. about 80 investors. scrutiny. She has done so even as dozens dali,” she said on “My Puhunan.” the e-Sports website Twitch,” Forbes Only two of the candidates, both Other facts are crucial and damn- of other political figures faced similar said of Ignacio. She survived a brain tumor surgery in Republicans, are running serious ing. As The Orange County Register With only P5,000, Wee started a small “He manages some of the site’s big- the US, but the procedure left her right campaigns. They both emphasize their reported in 2009, Diane Harkey spent handicraft and silkscreen business. She (Continued on page 15) gest live events including the DOTA 2 eye blind. She also lost half her vision in determination to be a taxpayer advocate $135,000 to launch her political career also sold T-shirts, canned goods, and International and League of Legends her left eye. on a board otherwise dominated by fish with her husband. Championship Series, and provides “I prayed to God to give back my government interests. It wasn’t until she met an American expert help to individual ‘streamers’ eyesight. Sabi ko, pwede namang iba na But only one has the requisite charac- businessman, who inquired about the when they can’t get their games up and walang ginagawa at tamad. Bakit ako? ter to deserve election. That candidate seaweed industry in the Philippines. running,” it said. Madami pa akong gagawin,” she said. is Shirley Horton, the former Assembly Her talk with the businessman piqued Ignacio is a semantics and broadcast When she returned to the Philippines, member and Chula Vista mayor. Horton her curiosity and pushed her to do her radio graduate of Burlington County Wee did not allow her condition to stop has been a consistent supporter of lean, own research on seaweed farming. College in New Jersey. her from continuing her business. smart, business-friendly government and She began purchasing tons of seaweed The Ignacio family is based in We- “Kung gusto niyo, kaya nito. Kung championed legislation to get informa- from local farmers and exported the stampton Township, N.J., but Ignacio ayaw niyo, kahit na kaya niyo, wala tion about sexual predators online. products overseas. She also attended moved to the San Francisco Bay Area rin,” she said. Horton’s support for AB 32, the state’s seminars to learn more about the indus- since joining Twitch, according to his try. Picking up from where she left off, deeply problematic 2006 law forcing Seaweed extract, or carrageenan, is (Continued on page 15) a shift to cleaner but costlier forms of (Continued on page 15) Page 14 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 30 - June 5, 2014 Silence About Child Abuse Is A Crime trap this year alone. But thousands through their servers, computers,and long. The Catholic Bishops Conference Food for Thought By Fr. Shay Cullen more are ashamed to go to the police cellphone towers is child rape and hor- of the Philippines (CBCP) has made and they just pay. rifi c acts of sexual abuse of children, some lame statement but it falls far short Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- There is growing international clamor Scotland's senior police offi cer Gary some as young as three years old. of a loud, non-stop campaign, like that journalusa.com for the fi ltering and blocking of child Cunningham told the media that he was Every such photograph and video of which some bishops and priests and lay- pornography and cyber-sex on the inter- acting on the request of the boys family child sexual abuse is a cruel criminal people mounted against the reproductive net. The Philippine National Telecom- to catch the criminals. With many more act of abuse. The fact that the ISPs and health act. They have sinned grievously munications Commission is under the such crimes being reported, an inter- cell phone companies do not block the against children by not speaking out and This Grandfather Left a Final Letter Before national and international spotlight for national investigation was launched with abusive images where there are so many advocating the respect and implemen- not implementing the anti-child porn the help of the US Homeland Security, software methods to do so, is presumed tation of the law to block child pornog- law law since 2009. They have promised Interpol and Philippine police and it suc- to be for money. Their inaction and raphy and cyber-sex online. The law, if He Died. His Wisdom Gave Me Chills. to do it by June, fi ve years late. Why? ceeded in arresting 58 Filipino suspects. failure to follow, respect and implement implemented, will greatly reduce child Dear Ryan, Conor, Brendan, Charlie, organization that trains you to kill. War It was the death of a young, 17 year- If the National Telecommunications the law is in fact an act of silence, doing abuse. Pope Francis has called for such and Mary Catherine, is evil. All wars are started by old men old boy in Scotland that led to the inter- Commission (NTC) makes good on nothing is a grave sin of omission and action, will the Filipino Bishops obey? My wise and thoughtful daughter who force or fool young men to hate and national outcry and investigation into its promise to enforce the 2009 Anti- complicity in crime. It is good to hear that in Puerto Princesa Rachel urged me to write down some to kill each other. The old men survive, a criminal syndicate in the Philippines child Pornography law, the foreign Their silence is tacit approval. Correct in Palawan, Bishop Pedro Arigo has advice for you, the important things that and, just as they started the war with pen that uses the internet and cyber-sex chat and Philippine-owned Internet Service me if I am wrong please. I and the na- spoken out, just a lone voice in the great I have learned about life. I am beginning and paper, they end it the same way. So rooms to extort money from Providers (ISPs) would have to obey the tion would love to hear the side of the wilderness of child abuse, calling for an this on 8 April 2012, the eve of my 72nd many good and innocent people die. If youngsters but drive them to suicide. law and block such corporate tycoons and their sharehold- end to sex tourism and cyber-sex online. birthday. wars are so good and noble, why aren't They use young women on computers disgusting images of traffi cking and ers that allow and enable this abuse to He needs many more to join his 1. Each one of you is a wonderful gift those leaders who start wars right up connected to the internet to contact and cut down the cyber-sex abuse. Children happen. call and shout from the house tops as of God both to your family and to all the there fi ghting? cajole young teenagers and older men are used in this kind of internet abuse How can it happen when government Jesus of Nazareth told us to do. “Faith world. Remember it always, especially 8. Read books, as many as you can. to expose themselves and perform some too and they are traumatized and dam- are so strict and punitive to vulnerable without action is dead", says Saint when the cold winds of doubt and dis- They are a wonderful source of delight, sex act in the privacy of their room aged for life. and helpless street children and beats James in The New Testament. Our faith couragement fall upon your life. wisdom, and inspiration. They need no before an internet connected camera, The criminals and many in govern- and jails them in fi lthy, infested prison should drive us with courage to fi ght 2. Be not afraid . . . of anyone or of batteries or connections, and they can go thinking they are in a relationship over ment and industry laugh at the law and cells? Are the good and honest execu- this evil and never let it grow and swal- anything when it comes to living your anywhere. the internet. say the images are just child's play but tives of the NTC going to really imple- low our children. life most fully. Pursue your hopes and 9. Be truthful. Unknown to them, the act is recorded it is criminal paedophile play. But they ment the law? Each one of us must answer for your dreams no matter how diffi cult or 10. Travel: always but especially when in a distant country by the perpetrators have never seen these horrifi c images, They have stated that they will in June this, blame others, yes if there is clear "different" they may seem to others. you are young. Don't wait until you have as in the Philippines, and the criminals if they did, they would be committing 2014. We are waiting to applaud and evidence of abuse and exploitation Far too many people don't do what they "enough" money or until everything is then say they recorded it and threaten a crime just possessing and view- praise them. The ISPs and all internet but blame ourselves if we have done want or should do because of what they "just right." That never happens. Get the victim to make it public to his or her ing them. So they have to believe the service providers have to comply. It nothing to save the children and end the imagine others may think or say. 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(619) 474-0588 • Fax (619) 474-0373 unconstitutional, “it also does not provide any substantial, long-term real Ex-senators benefi t, much less distinct advantage or Traveling PAYROLL SPECIALIST (Continued from page 1) improvement in our position vis-à-vis (Continued from page 10) the United States.” years. few travel tips to ensure that individuals The petitioners said the EDCA would They also said EDCA violates the Process payroll for a regional planning agency. Call (619) 699-1900 or visit www.sandag.org/jobs for have a fi ghting chance at retaining their grant the US “carta blanche power to country's ban on nuclear weapons set information. Closes 6/13/14. EOE. youthfulness. establish and operate de facto military in place by the 1987 Constitution and Thwart the symptoms of aging with bases anywhere on Philippine soil, “deprives the Supreme Court of its frequent travel minus the cost of paying for one.” constitutional prerogatives to review its Although the onset of age can threaten They also said the agreement would constitutionality.” to slow us down, the news provider be a mere implementation of policies Saguisag and Tañada also argued noted that a healthy diet of curiosity and enshrined in the PHL-US Mutual De- that the EDCA is a treaty, and therefore the willingness to travel often can keep New Townhome fense Treaty (MDT) — a treaty whose requires Senate concurrence. individuals invigorated. With so much (Continued from page 3) constitutionality is being challenged for Joining them in the petition are former to see and do in the world, it's important the fi rst time before the high court with UP President Francisco “Dodong” Nem- tional and civic goals of the communi- to nurture a sense of wanderlust to keep Saguisag and Tañada's petition. enzo Jr., Dean Pacifi co Agabin, Sister ties in which it builds. from limiting ourselves to the imme- Saguisag and Tañada were among the Mary John Mananzan, lawyer Steve Find Pardee Homes on Facebook at diacy of our surroundings. In addition “magnifi cent twelve” senators led by Salonga who is a son of the former www.fb.com/pardeehomessandiego . to feeding an appetite for knowledge, former Senate President Jovito Salonga Senate President, lawyers Harry Roque, the source suggested that traveling who voted to remove the US military Evalyn Ursua and Edre Olalia, Dr. Carol frequently can also take away some of bases in the country in 1991. Pagaduan-Araullo and Dr. Roland Sim- the stresses associated with our daily Can stand legal scrutiny bulan, and former party-list representa- Fil-Am Tech routines. President Benigno Aquino III has tive Teddy Casiño. —with Kimberly (Continued from page 13) Adjust your schedule to make room already expressed confi dence that the Jane Tan/KBK, GMA News for trips mother, Lea, a registered nurse from EDCA, signed in April in time for US The doldrums of a long-standing, in- Canlaon City, Negros Oriental. President Barack Obama's visit to Ma- fl exible schedule can start to replace the “We were surprised when we learned nila, can stand legal scrutiny even if it is Meet the ex positive aspects of life with the drudgery that he was featured in Forbes,” Mrs. challenged before the Supreme Court. of the familiar. Spontaneity and the Ignacio told the Filipino Reporter. To: He said the panel which negotiated the (Continued from page 13) Roger Diep thrill of experiencing something new, “We’re not really familiar with the agreement consistently reported to him Wee grew her business to become the SANDAG however infrequent, are aspects of travel nature of his work because it’s too tech- and ensured that the deal adheres with biggest producer of carrageenan in the From: that can spice up the lives of routine- nical for us, his parents. But we know the Philippine Constitution. country. GEN SILVERIO bound individuals. Rather than spending he’s really enjoying what he’s doing and At a press conference on Monday, “God has a plan for all of us, ‘yan ang more time going through the motions, we are very proud of him.” presidential spokesperson Edwin Laci- tanggapin natin, na mayroong Diyos. the news source encouraged people to Ignacio’s father, Florendo, is from of self-defense. Kali is generally used he will demonstrate how music from Herewith is proof of erda said there will always be "voices" Kung bakit tayo nabigyan ng ganitong fi nd the time in their busy lives to plan a Masantol, Pampanga. He is a retired “representing the ancient art existing an ancient instrument can be blended to your classified ad for who will not be in agreement with the kapansanan ay mayroon siyang dahi- trip away from the monotony. Not only U.S. Navy personnel. Ignacio has a before the arrival of the Chinese in the create fusion music of the 2lst century. publication in the Asian signing of the EDCA. lan,” said Wee. will this help satiate any latent curiosi- brother, Allan, who is in high school. T’ang Dynasty in the 9th century.” The Visit his Facebook page: Ron Quesada. He said they have made it "very, very In 2009, Wee was named Pearl S. Journal. Please proofread ties, but getting away from a familiar “Both brothers are very smart and are art was outlawed in the 16th century by Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard clear" that the agreement maintains the Buck International 2009 Woman of it and fax back the structure can be inspirational. computer savvy,” said Lina Sumanga, a the King of Spain out of fear that the will moderate The Filipino: As a Writer position of the provisions in the 1987 the Year, joining the likes of former correction if any or call New locations provide untold expe- family friend. “They are both good kids art would be used against the Spanish in America, a panel discussion by Filipi- Philippine Constitution regarding bases President Corazon Aquino, human rights riences and adorable.”-- (Story courtesy of the regime occupying the Philippines at no American authors. Cecilia Manguerra us for your approval. The and related matters. activist Aung San Suu Kyi, and US According to the source, a newfound Filipino Reporter) that time. Its effi ciency in combat cost Brainard, Moderator. Website : http:// ad is tentatively scheduled "So, I think, we believe that the gov- politician Hillary Rodham Clinton. sense of purpose and humility can come Magellan his life. Encompassing an www.ceciliabrainard.com/ Members to be published in the ernment can ably support and defend the Wee is currently president of Pearl S. from exposure to new ideas. No matter entire spectrum of weaponry and also of the panel includes known authors position in case a petition is fi led or if Buck Philippines, an organization de- the destination, travelers will undoubt- featuring sophisticated empty hand con- Paulino Lim, Carlene Sobrino Bonnivier AJ-CA_05.30.2014 a petition has already been fi led before voted to providing shelter for displaced issue of edly encounter new cultures and ways PHL Expressions cepts, this highly effi cient, deadly and and Giovanni Ortega. Visit their pages the Supreme Court. That has been children. the Asian Journal if we of living that are bound to be different combat-proven art enabled the southern in Facebook. anticipated owing also primarily to the (Continued from page 11) receive your approval on from their own. The immersion into Philippines to remain unconquered for Arnis: Filipino Martial Arts. A statements coming from some senators," another lifestyle can lead to spiritual producer and explorer. The T’boli almost 400 years.Visit their sites: www. demonstration by Guro Ramses Sison time. At $4 per line Lacierda said. growth, which is often what individuals textile exhibit, Fu Dalu - The Spirit durfee.org/awardee/eleanor-academia and his students. Filipino martial arts 1.5x4x10 lines, it costs He said the head of negotiating panel, Shirley Horton who are caught up in their daily lives of the T'nalak was fi rst presented at and www.mijkd.com/about is as diverse as the islands themselves, Undersecretary Pio Batino, is a lawyer (Continued from page 13) need. Pusod Gallery in Berkeley in 2002, The last part of the program will encompassing over 7,000 of them within $______.0060 to be paid and that the Offi ce of the Solicitor tough questions about their families’ Londonderry News noted that every- and then on special display at the Asian consist of book launchings. Author Lane the archipelago with over 87 major lan- General has also been "on board" with upon your receipt of the fi nances. one has the capacity to learn new things, Art Museum in San Francisco in 2005. Wilcken deciphers the fragments of guages spoken. The names vary widely respect to the review of the EDCA. invoice and tear sheet. Both Harkey’s refusal to answer basic irrespective of age. In fact, individuals Fides has since given talks on T'nalak Filipino tradition and reveals the actual (kali - escrima –arnis silat - kuntao - es- "And certainly he would be represent- Thank you. questions about her family scandal and who are feeling weighed down by the at the University of Hawaii at Manoa life history of an ancient art and a peo- toque - kaliradman - pagkalikali). Visit ing and defending the provisions of the her decision to depict herself as a victim idea of age should consider exploring and for the Textile Arts Council at the ple as he launch his book, The Forgotten his Facebook page: Sugod Kombatan EDCA. We are prepared to defend the are unconscionable. She is unsuitable outside of their comfort zones to remind de Young Museum in San Francisco. In Children of Maui: Filipino Myths, Tat- Arnis. Fax # constitutionality of the agreement," he for public service. themselves that they have not learned 2012, she produced the award-winning toos And Rituals of a Demigod. (2013). The fi nale on Saturday, May 31 said. A fi nal note: The decision to endorse everything. With a dose of traveling now documentary, Harana - The Search for Hidden within the ancient mythology, will be a celebration of Filipino folk Defense spokesman Peter Paul Horton was made by the newspaper’s and then, it should be easier for people the Lost Art Of Serenade, a fi lm about long-forgotten tattoo designs, and dying dances derived from various indigenous Galvez, meanwhile, said they respect owners in consultation with some mem- to create memories, forge new hobbies the traditional courtship music of the rituals of the Philippines is the power- cultural communities of the Philippines. the petitioners' initiative and vowed to bers of the Editorial Board. Editorial and and keep building onto their knowledge Philippines. She has also produced Flo- ful impact of Maui, a man well-known Traditional dances from the North to cooperate in the judicial process. “It's If approved please Opinion Editor Bill Osborne, who has a stores. rante Aguilar's original theatrical works in Polynesia but nearly forgotten in the the South will highlight the similari- part of their [right]. We respect their confl ict of interest, didn’t participate in Lalawigan - A Tagalog Song Cycle and Philippines. Wilcken is also the author ties and the differences among various sign and fax back to initiative,” he said. this process or in the writing or editing Aswang - Tales of Philippine Lore. of Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to Modern. communities, whether in their musical (619) 474-0373 or “Nonetheless, we hope they (peti- of this editorial. The sounds of kulintang, the ancient (2010). The author will autograph both traditions, costumes and folk ways. A acknowledge via tioners) will see the merits and bigger gong and drum music of Southern books. Visit the page of Lane Wilcken 14-minute documentary, "Weaving email picture on how the EDCA will impact Philippines, will enchant you as Eleanor on facebook for more details. Grace T'nalak" will also be shown, along with our country,” Galvez added. Academia of the World Kulintang Insti- Nono, ethnomusicologist and singer of other related documentaries. No long-term benefi t Get the best results for ROOM tute demonstrates the varied tones that oral traditional chants will talk about General entrance tickets: $30.00 or ______But according to Saguisag and your CLASSIFIED AD evolve from the brass gongs and speak her latest book, Song of the Babaylan: a dollar a year to represent thirty years Tañada, the EDCA has “no legal leg to with our 3-in-1 PRICE offer FOR RENT to your heart. She and her husband, Living Voices, Medicine, Spiritualities of service to the Fil Am community. stand on because the MDT has already via online+digital+print Quiet Neighborhood Guro Cass Magda of the Magda Institute of Philippine Ritualist – Oralist – Heal- Students & Seniors: $10.00. Tickets are been superseded by the 1987 Constitu- in National City. No will also demonstrate traditional martial ers. (2013). Nono is also the author of good for all three Saturday events. Three tion which renounces war as a national editions. Call Asian Journal art forms called Kali in the southern The Shared Voice: Chanted and Spoken events, one ticket. To order tickets: (1) policy.” 619.474.0588 smoking. No drugs. islands of the country and Arnis in Narratives from the Philippines. (2008), send check payable to Philippine Ex- They also said EDCA is not only the lowlands of Visayas and Luzon. winner of the 2009 National Book pressions Bookshop, PO Box 4201, Pa- 619.746.3416 They will talk about how the art has Award. The author will autograph both los Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274. (2) via evolved from a dance of skills to the art books. Visit her website: Gracenono PayPal thru (3) by credit card. Call 310-514- writers to Back from the Crocodile’s 9139. Reservations must be prepaid. Belly: Philippine Babaylan Studies and Programs will start promptly at 5:00pm. Currently looking for live in nanny the Struggle for Indigenous Memory, Street parking. Refreshments Table will edited by S. Lily Mendoza and Leny open by 6:00pm. A mini-bazaar of Fili- help. We are looking for professional Mendoza Strobel. Copies of this book piniana books, art, handwoven fabrics will likewise be available. Visit page and tribal curiosities will be mounted on nanny who is truly interested in be- of Center for Babaylan Studies on all three Saturdays. Info: 310-514-9139 Facebook. First Books for Filipino Children, coming part of our family unit! Trav- On Saturday, May 24, there will be a grassroots literacy project of Linda a Reception for Filipino American Nietes and Robert J. Little, Jr. gives free el, internationally and domestically, Authors. Authors have been part of the books to the children of the Province Bookshop family all these years, and of Antique, Philippines. Proceeds from lovely accommodations and vehicles the anniversary celebration is as much the three weekend events will allow the theirs, as it is the bookshop’s. Part of the owners of Philippine Expressions Book- for the nanny to drive. All expenses program will be a retelling of Abadeha: shop to continue their literacy project. The Philippine Cinderella by Myrna The fi rst books given to these Filipino paid. If interested, please send your de la Paz Mulhern, author, storyteller children are possibly the last books and fi lmmaker. Visit her Facebook page that they will ever own in their lifetime childcare related resume's VIA email: under Myrna de la Paz. Norman de los unless their economic situation changes. Santos will speak and demonstrate Bay- “If we want to transform the Philippines [email protected] bayin through powerpoint. From Wiki- into a country of readers, we must start pedia, the free encyclopedia, Baybayin with the young. In the absence of a real for consideration. is an ancient pre-colonial Philippine library system in the country,” Linda writing system. It is a member of the Nietes feels that “getting books into Brahmic family of India and is recorded the hands of young Filipino children is as being in use in the 16th century. It the fi rst step.” Since books in school continued to be used during the Spanish libraries are generally under lock and colonization of the Philippines up until key, they are not accessible to children the late 19th Century. The script is well at all hours. Linda continues, “It is known because it was carefully docu- our hope that with books as their fi rst mented by Catholic clergy who lived in cherished possession, the children will the Philippines during the colonial era. fall in love with books and reading, The term Baybay literally means "to which will translate into good grades spell" in Tagalog. Modern scripts in the in school. This in turn translates into Philippines, descended from Baybayin, a good education. Ultimately, a good are Hanunó'o, Buhid, Tagbanwa and education will be their passport out of Kapampangan script. Visit his Facebook poverty.” Antique is a pilot project, with page: nordenx.blogspot.com a reading program being envisioned. Kulintang: Ancient music and its Provincial Chapters of First Books for History will be traced by Ron Quesada Filipino Children will be established in of Kulintronica. Kulintang is a term other provinces if suffi cient interest will with various meanings, all related to the be generated. Donations in any amount melody-playing gong row. Technically, will be accepted for this purpose, espe- the term kulintang is the Maguindanao cially if you will not be able to attend. word for eight gong kettles which are For more details, call (310) 514-9139 laid horizontally upon a rack creating an or email: linda@philippineexpressions- entire kulintang set called a pasangan. bookshop.com for more details. Philip- This entire ensemble. Kulintang may pine Expressions Bookshop is a mail also refer to the entire Maguindanao order company based in Rancho Palos gong and drum ensemble with fi ve to Verdes. They specialize in Filipiniana six musicians playing fi ve different books for all ages. 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While waiting, have poured into Macau to cater to the lost stories from my laptop one can tour the shops, enjoy a bowl of millions of visitors that come, mainly Hong Kong noodles for breakfast with from China which alone account for up the locals at a noodle house a few paces sixty percent of all tourism revenues by Genevieve Tagudin Silverio away and conveniently exchange U.S. with the rest coming from Europe and dollars for Macao “patacas” or Hong Southeast Asia. A new ferry terminal is Kong dollars to kill time. under construction within sight of the Read Genevieve Tagudin-Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our sprawling runways of Macau Interna- website at www.asianjournalusa.com Border Crossing tional Airport. The wait at the Immigration process- But travelers bound for Macau must ing line was short. Surprisingly, there remember not to wander past the shops was no drama. There was no need for a A Footpath to Macau surrounding the ferry ticket booth. digital thumbprint scan nor an official “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many Beyond the wide curving hallway is a state-mandated selfie of what I looked of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, chari- blank, no-mans land of white tile that like upon arrival after a 12-hour flight. I separates the shops on the same floor am scratching my head in wonder think- table views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one from the Immigration checkpoint. ing I must have missed something here. little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” — Mark Twain Evidently, around these parts the color But that was truly it. My passport was Mark Twain is right. Traveling is not 1999 Macau, each of which was distinct white is what red is in our culture. In checked and I am then free to go claim a luxury. Travel creates another way in its own way. the East, red is the color of good luck my luggage -- at last. of knowing that leaves one refreshed, and prosperity while white, the color As we followed Carman, our local invigorated and released from ideas that Vegas of the East of regret and loss, a warning that one host Joao greeted us at baggage claim bind the mind and keep it from setting is about to embark on a hasty trip to whisking off all our cargo to a white off to new heights. Strangely enough, something I was detention. minivan while conversing animatedly in This week was such a week. The dreading was missing from the list. Chinese and Portuguese on his cell- Macau Tourism Authority invited a few Perhaps it was embedded in the text Luggage phone to make last minute arrangements fortunate writers from the multicultural like a crossword puzzle. But really now. I assume. In the van, he turned his head communities in the United States to Can one still have fun in Macao without The good news is someone else can to speak to us in the perfect cadence of experience Macau as a destination. As gambling? I though to myself. The an- take care of one’s luggage giving one our American tongue and in the manner fate would have it, I was one among a swer was more simple than I thought. time to enjoy the small pleasures of of a gracious host. I learned that before handful of journalists from New York, As I was soon to find out the Macau shopping without crossing over for a our group, his previous guest was a San Francisco and Southern California one reads about in the headlines as the chat with the somber-looking guards television food show host and his crew invited on the trip that proved to be flashy “Vegas of the East” hides another stationed at the entrance of the official from Russia. In a few weeks, after we enriching and to my surprise educational authentic identity; an identity that two leave it will be group of photojournalists to me and my fellow travelers who were locals from the Macao Tourism Author- from another European country. France half my age. ity set out for our group to discover. In a I think. He is already booked until But I was it. Back at the Asian Journal period of four days, Mark Twain proved August. room Mandarin is only too happy to skyscraper’s ceiling-to-floor windows. office, no one else was available to go himself right as he dispelled my doubts pamper its guests with the genuine hos- Soon after, we joined Mandarin on a 4-day tour of Macau. The young, about Macau with the help of two multi- Macau Hospitality at the Mandarin pitality one finds in the many, intimate Oriental GM R. Schiller at the hotel’s globe-trotting, travel editor was booked lingual, upbeat and very capable tour- places of Old Macau. signature restaurant to enjoy a sumptu- on another engagement and away for the ism officials: Carman Chan, MTO PR At the Mandarin Oriental hotel, we As I looked around, I see my name is ous three-course fare of French cuisine long term. The publisher, who is in his exec for the US and Canada, and Joao were greeted warmly and immediately on the television screen. A tray of gour- prepared by Chef Dominique. The ex- late sixties, was only too eager to stay Nikolov Sales, MTO PR executive. handed a card key for our individual met chocolates made by the hotel’s own quisite cut of wagyu beef is a delicious home alone. Besides who would decline rooms. Like the others, I was ushered pâtisserie is next to the TV. A hand-writ- work of art and so is the sculpted dessert an invitation to tour Macau, anyway? Thermal Scans into a spacious and well appointed suite. ten note from the manager sits next to made from chocolate confections. No one in their right mind would want Hong Kong border. In the worst case A concierge followed me to the room to a a crystal bowl filled with fruit. While No wonder the Mandarin has an A-list to pass up a rare opportunity to explore The West Coast travelers in our group, scenario, I am told, one could be sent on check me in. a single, floating orange gerbera flower of regulars including Christian Loubou- Macau as an honored guest. led by Carman Chan, boarded a Cathay a bus to a processing center deep in the The Mandarin Oriental prides itself on floating in a round clear vase lends its tin, Kevin Spacey, I.M. Pei, Frederick Pacific Airways 777 in the wee hours of heart of Hong Kong and be asked to fill the personal attention it gives each guest serenity and beauty to the room. The Forseyth, Liam Neeson, Anne Miren and Macau not Vegas Monday morning. It was a long, 12 hour out some bewildering paperwork which and the hospitality with which we were view of the cityscape and the waterways other celebrities. It is in the 2013 Forbes flight in the cocoon of a jet cabin. When I imagine is a stern slap in the hand in welcomed here is evident in this gesture. where dragon boat oarsmen practice for Travel Guide List of 5-Star Hotels in As a gambling-averse individual I at last I emerged, Hong Kong Inter- the digital age. In a town of megaliths, the 200-plus the annual festival is fantastic from the China. -- (To be continued) hesitated at first unsure of what I was national Airport looked like a mirage As my fellow travelers and I found getting myself into. But I reasoned to — bright, shining and incredible clean out, any checked-in luggage from the myself that Macau is not Vegas. Macao with its white hallways, soaring ceilings flight are efficiently collected, handled is the fabled city of Portuguese explor- and spacious modern architecture. The and loaded on the boat by the courteous ers and the legendary bailiwick of the sight gives a weary traveler the feeling ferry staff. All that one needs to do at the adventurous St Francis Xavier, Jesuit of being set free like a butterfly after be- ticket counter is to present the baggage missionary to the Far East and a protege ing cooped up in a jet for hours on end. claim stub along with one’s passport of Ignatius Loyola the founder of the The high-end shops lining the airport when the the ticket is purchased. One Society of Jesus. Who was this legend reminds one of the luxuries of being on can also skip Immigration at Hong Kong behind the thriving Xavier Schools in terra firm once again even as the signs and instead proceed directly to Macao the Philippines? How did this Basque of our times takes one back to reality. where travelers can collect their luggage native preach so effectively to the locals Here thermal scanners are stationed after checking in first with authorities at — in Chinese — I wondered cluelessly. along corridors to scan travelers from a the Macau Immigration checkpoint. Was he anything like Pope Francis, who distance as a precaution. The usual sus- For sightseeing trips between the two himself is a Jesuit, the first Jesuit pope pects here are not terrorists but travelers after 2000 years? How well did Macau sick from the bird flu virus and its vari- fare after its transition from Portugal to ants. These thermal outposts are clearly China? Surely, there was only one way the global counterparts to the scanners to find out. in the United States that screen travelers for terrorist contrabands using X-rays Drunken Dragon for the sake of safety and security. The

My fears were soon laid to rest. An official itinerary sent by MTO outlining the activities for the five-day trip was reassuring; not that it provided answers destinations, another ferry takes com- but more than that, gave the questions in muters between Hong Kong and Macau my mind context. On the list were two but it takes an hour in travel time ac- five-star hotels where we were going cording to our guide. Apart from Cathay to be lodged: the tony boutique hotel Pacific, EVA Airline in particular has the Oriental Mandarin and the Four Seasons advantage of being in close proximity Hotel; three Michelin restaurants we to the ferry station. Its arrival gate is the were to dine at; and several events in closest one to the ferry terminal. All one Old Macau for the Buddha Festival and vigilance puts one at ease knowing that has to do as an EVA passenger is to take the must-see Drunken Dragon Festival. in the interest of all travelers and global the escalator down to the ferry station, The Cirque du Soleil-like “Dancing health there is no stone left unturned. and not the tram, an advantage which Waters” pyrotechnic and precision ac- From the airport arrival terminal one other regular visitors to Macau have robatic water show was also on the list. has to take the escalator down two levels found quite convenient. As reporters, we were also going to be to take the tram. The next leg of the trip Even with all the modern conve- feted to walking tours or “site inspec- begins here. The passenger disembarks niences that Hong Kong has to offer, tions” of several (mile-long it seems in at the last stop, takes another escalator however, its days as the primary landing hindsight), mega hotels, among them, down to the Macao-Hong Kong Ferry point for all roads or ports leading the 4,000-room Sheraton, the grand and ticket window to pay for the fare, and to Macau may soon come to an end. opulent Lisboa Tower, the sleek and then awaits the ferry for a 45-minute Flights that do fly directly into Macau marble-clad Galaxy Hotel and a few ride across the bay. It is also where we are gaining popularity among tourists others modern masterpieces in the post- finally met up with the other writers beyond the Asia Pacific region. Since the celebrated and historic “Handover” of Macau by Portugal to China in 1999, Macau has come into its own as a desirable international destina- tion. China with its wealth and ambition has transformed Macau into its crown jewel. It has ladening it streets with bur- geoning leisure and recreational facili- ties that has something for everyone that range from the pastimes of the nouveau rich to the priceless adventures of ordi- nary families on vacation. But there is more to come. The government has set