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The original and first Asian Journal in America PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid 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 Chula Vista 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 CA 91910 The best traits of Filipinos that we should be proud of By Hannah Joy Gregorio Military Offi cers Association of and Khristopher At Pride Martial Arts Vincent Defensor America presents awards Filipinos are known for being hospitable, but it’s not Academy, it’s all about only the positive trait that Filipinos possess. Having been colonized by various respect countries, the Philippine cul- ture, in effect, is mixed with eens these days don’t seem to pay attention to their Asian and Western infl uences. surroundings,” observes Pride Martial Arts Acad- Thus, the Philippine culture is emy owner Lizbeth Ahn, a fi ve ATA-world title diverse and can be refl ected in “T rd the our traits. holder 3 degree black belt, who runs the only American Taekwondo Association (ATA) ac- Hard-working credited academy in the South Bay area of San Diego County. She is talking about the fl ood Filipinos over the years of high-tech gadgets that have become have proven time and time Representing the Sweetwater Chapter of Military Offi cers As- the staple of life for many in high again that they are a people sociation of America (MOAA), Capt. Dr. Ted J. Camaisa, USN with an industrious attitude. (right) presented awards to Lt Col. Joshua Sandoval, Cadet Sgt school campuses across the nation. Sadly, this is seen by others Arturo Guzman, and Cadet Sgt Irvine Diaz, together with Chap- Ahn, who has children of her own, as Filipinos being only useful ter President, Oscar Sa. Garcia (left). See story on page 24 knows what its like to be a parent and what it takes to instill awareness in a child as the fi rst line as domestic helpers, working abroad to help their families of defense. But Ahn is not your ordinary parent. in the country. This is also As a matter of fact, three years ago she did the unthink- Former President Fidel Ramos able. Ahn, then a resident of Carmel Valley, moved her fam- graces PhilFaire – 2011 ily south to make a difference in the community. She heard By Ardee Lee about an elusive fugitive known as the “skate- board stalker” who was terrorizing young Surprising the Council of women in the South Bay. Philippine American Organi- If she was going to make a zations of San Diego (CO- difference as a martial arts profes- PAO), Ditas Yamani, former sional, this was going to be her COPAO executive director stand. She went on to conduct com- announced that “former plimentary self-defense workshops for President Fidel Ramos will teens and women to help them counter their fears. Soon after, Pride Mar- join us in the parade on Sat- urday.” The National City tial Arts was born. parade on May 28, 2011 will That life-changing decision commemorate the 113th to move, has catapulted Pride Former Philippine President (Continued on page 24) Martial Arts Academy into a Fidel Ramos positive force in the community present in the country’s work- especially among its youngest force particularly the farmers. Free Screening residents. Today she and her Even with little support, tech- Watch the popular comedy movie husband Sean Berry, an ATA nological weaknesses and the top-ranked, 5th degree world country’s seasonal typhoons, title holder, are a godsend to the Filipino farmer still strives “Who’s that girl?” the South Bay. The two are to earn their daily meal. starring also taking their anti-bullying Even though the govern- Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano message to elementary schools ment provides small support to the country’s workers, for free! where they teach children how many people choose to en- Free screening of this movie to cope with today’s realities. gage in micro businesses—the in San Diego on June 4 and “Pride is the only licensed so-called sari-sari stores and ATA academy teaching Bully tiangge, the Filipino version 5, 2011 starting at 2 p.m. at Prevention Awareness in the of local markets and ukay- The Fil-Am Wellness Center, South County,” Ahn explains. ukay, or second-hand stores. The Academy conducts work- Some would also pursue Kalusugan Hanll, 1419 East engaging in transportation 8th Street, National City, CA shops at local elementary schools where they teach young with jeepneys, tricycles and 91950. Call (619) 746-3416 Family Pride. Sean Berry and Lizbeth Ahn of Pride such to offer low-cost trans- Martial Arts Chula Vista minds how to deal with bullying. portation to the ever mobile or (619) 474-0588 Children are surprisingly keen ob- masses. for reservations (Continued on page 4) (Continued on page 8) Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 27 - June 2, 2011 nando needs to do is apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad Poor farmers’ Legal Buzz (CRBA) for Joseph, II at the Aquino ready to be U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. kids hurdle by Atty. Jean Tinsay, Esq. A CRBA is an official record that Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega may be issued to a child below 18 who was born abroad to a excommunicated schooling with www.ctvattys.com U.S. citizen parent establishing MANILA - The President says ness about birth control to slow Read Atty. Jean Tinsay’s previous articles by visiting that he acquired U.S. citizenship he is ready to face excommuni- population growth and help foundation’s www.asianjournalusa.com our website at at birth and serves as the child’s cation from the Catholic Church prevent disease. proof of U.S. citizenship. Fer- for advocating free access to The Reproductive Health Bill help nando will be required to submit condoms. Boxing champion introduced on Tuesday in the by JEREMAIAH M. OPINIA- certain documents such as the Manny Pacquiao says he is the House of Representatives would NO Child Born Abroad to a child’s birth certificate, marriage best example why contraceptives require the government to pro- certificate, proof of his U.S. should never be allowed. vide information on family plan- Institute for Migration and U.S. Citizen Parent citizenship and physical presence After simmering for months, a ning methods, make contracep- Development Issues Fernando is a naturalized U.S. citizens at birth. In addition, in the United States. wide-ranging and acrimonious tives available free of charge and citizen. In one of his visits to children born outside the United Children born out-of-wedlock debate over government-funded introduce reproductive health DARYLLE Asuncion, 12, the Philippines, he met and fell States to a U.S. citizen parent outside the United States to a access to contraceptives in the and sexuality classes in schools. didn’t know what hit him. in love with Susan, a lovely lass may themselves be U.S. citizens U.S. citizen parent may also President Benigno For five years, the timid son of from Negros who was the only at birth. For U.S. citizen parents acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. Aquino III, still widely farmers is sad-faced while envy- ing classmates’ new school bags child of a wealthy widower. to be able to “transmit” U.S. If the U.S. citizen parent is the popular a year after a landslide election vic- and notebooks at Mlang Pilot When Fernando asked for Su- citizenship to their children born father, the child acquires U.S. Elementary School in North san’s hand in marriage, her father outside the United States, they citizenship at birth provided: tory, has backed artificial birth control and said last Cotabato. happily gave them his blessings. must meet residence or physi- A blood relationship is estab- But on his first day as a sixth In Fernando he found a son he cal presence requirements in the lished between the father and month he was ready to grader last schoolyear, Darylle never had. However, since her United States for certain time child by clear and convincing face the consequences showed his freckles in glee. father was old and ailing, Susan periods before the birth of the evidence; and, if necessary, risk He sported his own new blue who was a devoted daughter had child. The residence or physical The father is a U.S. citizen at excommunication. backpack that carried new school one condition -- that Fernando presence requirements that the the time of the child’s birth; "I have been taught in supplies. stay in the Philippines so that she U.S. citizen parent must meet in The father has agreed in writ- school, which was a Cath- That’s not all. could personally attend to her order to transmit U.S. citizen- ing to provide financial support olic institution, that the “I am now enjoying free father. After a lavish wedding, ship to their children depends for the child until the age of 18 final arbiter really is our schooling,” said this scholar of Fernando and Susan easily set- on when the child was born and years, and conscience," Mr Aquino the Hong Kong-based Filipino tled into married life. In 2007, whether the U.S. citizen parent is While the child is under 18 told reporters yesterday. foundation WIMLER Partner- a son was born who they named the mother or father. For exam- years – (i) the child is legitimat- Supporters believe the ship for Social Progress, which Joseph II after Susan’s father. ple, if a child is born outside the ed, (ii) the father acknowledges measure will slow the coun- helped 19 other scholars whose families earn less than a dollar a Joseph II was a smart and cheer- United States after November paternity in writing under oath, Philippines has entered the coun- try's rapid population growth try's Congress. that some believe contributes day. ful child who gave his grandpa a 14, 1986 to a U.S. citizen father, or (iii) paternity is established The opportunity Asuncion got lot of joy and happiness. Susan’s the father must have been physi- by adjudication of a competent The issue pits the powerful and to its crushing poverty. About a conservative Catholic establish- third of the country's 94 million from WIMLER not only made father passed away early this cally present in the United States court. him finish elementary schooling year. Fernando has now decided for five (5) years before the child If the U.S. citizen parent is ment, which says contraceptives people live on US$1 (S$1.24) a are as sinful as abortions, against last schoolyear: he finished with to bring his young family to the was born, two (2) of which was the mother, for the child out of day. style —with academic honors. United States. after age 14. wedlock to acquire U.S. citizen- reformers who want more open- Church leaders have lashed out Ask Marilyn Cabardo, Asun- Fernando can file an immigrant In this case, since Joseph II ship at birth, the mother only at Mr Aquino and mobilised a cion’s adviser, who noticed that petition on behalf of Susan. Su- was born in 2007, Fernando has to establish that she was a formidable public campaign to Darylle begs off from reciting in san is considered as Fernando’s needs to establish that he was U.S. citizen at the time of birth and Manila. The information defeat the Bill, with some bish- class discussions. immediate relative being the physically present in the U.S. of the child and must have been presented in this article is for ops threatening to launch civil “I observed some changes in spouse of a U.S. citizen. For Jo- prior to 2007 for at least five (5) previously present in the United general information only and is disobedience protests. (Darylle’s) attitude. He started to seph II, however, it is not neces- years, two (2) of which was after States for a continuous period of not, nor intended to be, formal Mr Pacquiao, the boxing star join school activities and recite sary to file an immigrant petition the age of 14. If Fernando meets one (1) year prior to the child’s legal advice nor the formation of who is now a congressman, is before the class. He did well in for him because he may already the residence or physical pres- birth. an attorney-client relationship. on their side. He said he never his subjects,” Cabardo said. be a U.S. citizen. ence requirement, then Joseph II Atty. Jean S. Tinsay is a part- The CTV attorneys will be hold- would have been born and never Asuncion and 19 other schol- ars were recommended by the The United States follow the acquired U.S. citizenship at the ner in The Law Firm of Chua ing regular free legal clinics at have become an international schools’ parents and teachers’ Tinsay and Vega (CTV) - a full the Max’s Restaurant in Vallejo, champion, if his parents prac- citizenship doctrine of jus soli moment of birth and he does not association (PTA) for support by – that means all persons born need a certificate of citizenship service law firm with offices California. Call or e-mail tised birth control. "God said go forth and multi- WIMLER. in the United States are U.S. to establish that fact. What Fer- in San Francisco, San Diego CTV for an in-person or phone WIMLER president Leila ply. He did not say go and have consultation to discuss your Rispens-Noel, a Filipina-Dutch, particular situation and/or how just one or two children," Mr said that while WIMLER will their services may be retained at Pacquiao after meeting with the continue finding sponsors for (415) 495-8088; (619) 955-6277; Catholic Bishops' Conference of [email protected] the Philippines. AP (Continued on page 23)

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Read Bill Labestre’s previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Time to Relax It has been two years since our wife and I traveled together and last trip to Thailand and we’re she too can’t get enough of the excited to be back. In some way, place. Maybe it’s because of we never get tired of spending the local people we met and the our vacation in this country. The way we were treated. For us, Green umbrella humidity and sunshine reminded the Thais are the nicest group of us of the Philippines and the Asian people. They have great seafood, then why bother coming 5-night stay. The hotel we picked green scenery is a feast for the custom and culture and an admi- to Phuket. was close to the famous night eyes. The monsoon season starts rable faith in their religion. The There’s like a big party every bazaars which came alive in the in May and we expected rainfall country has its faults but, overall Elephant Ride night at Patong Beach. Bangla evenings. We also visited the Road is closed to vehicle traffi c day markets to sample the local mostly at night. they catered well to their foreign tember is a low season for tour- ventured on various train and so curious tourists can enjoy the produce. I fell in love with Thailand guests. ists so it’s a great deal to save river boat routes. party scene. It could get loud Instead of a group tour, we during my fi rst visit in 1991. Anyway, you just have to visit money and avoid large crowd on Too many places to discover when the side by side open-air hired a taxi for 2 days to visit an Then it was in 2002 when my and see for yourself. May to Sep- beautiful beaches. It is also time and more street food to try. for abundant local fruits you’re The short fl ight to Phuket familiar with. The wet markets Island was nice and the driver and fruit stands were always our from the resort was waiting for fi rst target places. We went nuts us. We stayed at Patong Beach buying ripe jackfruit, pomelo, Garden Resort which is a short atis, chico, lanzones, rose apple, walking distance to a large mangos, mangosteen, santol, shopping mall and the various pineapple and dragon fruit. seafood restaurants. After a good There was a lot of walking, breakfast we waked about a eating fresh seafood and less 2-mile stretch of Patong beach shopping. I brought enough when the sun worshippers were shorts, T-shirts and a good pair not out yet. We normally have of walking sandals. It’s more light lunch at the mall’s food sightseeing in Bangkok and we court. If you don’t like fresh

Wilma at the driver’s seat bars are crowded but, people elephant show, some tribal vil- were just having fun. It’s a lages, a tiger park, temples and mixed crowd of young and old the nice King’s winter palace. It but much well behaved people. was amazing to watch a young Even the young ones enjoyed elephant made watercolor paint- gawking and taking pictures of ing and wrote his name using his the overly dressed trans-genders trunk. promoting their show at Simon Of course we went shop- Cabaret. It’s quite hard to tell ping for souvenirs at Chatuchak they’re men. weekend market in Bangkok We fl ew back to Bangkok before we left Thailand. Bill at Wat Aron in Bangkok Checking out the elephant tusks before going to Chiangmai for a Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 27 - June 2, 2011 all their energy. In fact studies that the appeal of martial arts about earning a belt. “We have shown that children who crosses all age groups at the want to prepare children for learn self-defense are more academy where students’ ages leadership by instilling in In Perspective assertive and less aggressive. range from three to seventy them the values they would Children who know how to year olds. “Many parents see need for life.” by Genevieve Tagudin Silverio defend themselves usually the benefi t of martial arts in The teachers hand-pick don’t have to because they the lives of their children and students who can give one carry themselves in a more they go on to enroll as stu- Read Genevieve Tagudin-Silverio’s previous articles by visiting hundred percent of their ef- our website at www.asianjournalusa.com confi dent manner and confi - dents themselves,” said Ahn. fort to learning in the Junior dence along is a deterrent to Leadership Program. Accord- bullies.” Transformation ing to Ahn the program is not The academy offers ATA- about pulling in only the best At Pride Martial Arts Academy, accredited courses in various But families are not the athletes from its ranks of stu- martial art forms from the only ones that fi nd their way dents but teaching each child traditional to extreme martial to the academy. Others come who desires to give his or her it’s all about respect arts techniques. “Students do to learn of the necessity of best. Each month, students in (Continued from page 1) come away with accreditation martial arts from hindsight. The Academy offers the program focus on a core in a discipline and an ATA- “We also have many adults. A “Karate for Kids”, a program value. The value for May is servers according to Ahn. certifi cate. It is what makes few go one-on-one for spe- designed to help build strong about respect. “Children respond dif- us different from other local cialized training.” character that empowers kids ferently when they hear martial arts schools,” accord- She shares the notes she to make the right choices Asian Heritage ing to Ahn. gets from parents about the anti-bullying message in life. “Many studies have how learning martial arts from a world champion found that children study- Ahn grew up in Chicago Core Values has changed young lives. blackbelt than they do ing martial arts have a higher in a Korean household to a She beams with pride as she from an authority fi gure sense of self esteem and mother who is a respected and But it is the core values recalls the words of a mother in school.” increased responsibility.” well-known writer in Korea learned in the academy that narrating how learning martial Martial arts actually help and a father who is a product keep people engaged. arts has transformed her once Needless to say, the black- develop assertiveness, not of Purdue University like his “Pride Martial Arts tran- shy and reclusive daughter belt duo are a hit and continue aggressiveness. Ahn con- daughter. “My father and his scends the typical ‘just some- into a confi dent competitor. to book speaking engage- tinues, “Many doctors have father and all my uncles are thing to do’ solution for you “You cannot give confi - ments in the elementary prescribed our Karate for Kids black belt in Taekwondo,” and your family,” according dence to a child. It is some- school circuit. program because of the posi- Ahns says of her Asian heri- to Ahn. “We are excited and thing that has to be earned and Karate for Kids tive outlet it gives the kids for tage. Ahn worked for national committed to communicating learned with discipline and newspapers throughout the and demonstrating true life practice, time and patience,” United States before making skills to your children; skills explains Ahn in her offi ce at her mark in the fi ercely com- Afraid that the property that will benefi t them far Pride Martial petitive fi eld of martial arts. beyond the walls of this Arts Acad- “All of our life skills, like you plan to buy in the school.” emy in discipline, honor, integrity, “These Mt. courtesy, and respect form the Philippines may not be lessons are bedrock of traditional martial of the spirit arts. 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ent phytochemicals. Important ones grains is 6-6 ½ oz. ( 3-3 ½ cups of low-fat form. Low fat or non-fat Contemporary Asian are dark greens (spinach, sweet cooked rice/day) and half of this milk and milk products has the same potato leaves, swamp cabbage or should be whole grain (brown rice). nutrients as whole milk but are less kangkong, Chinese broccoli or bok The usual intake of total grains is in calories. Choosing yogurt more American Issues choy and pechay); red & orange 6.4 oz than cheese can increase nutrients by Dr. Ofelia Dirige (carrots, sweet potato, tomatoes, (3-3 1/2 cups of cooked rice per such as potassium, vitamin A & D, Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan squash); and others such as egg- day). Can you calculate how much and decrease sodium. plant, bitter melon, chayote, string Community Services. www.filamwellness.org Whole wheat pan de sal. rice we eat each day? For lunch FilAms are a group of people who beans and cucumber. For fruits, the alone from a restaurant we are given generally doesn’t drink milk. Small top ones are strawberries, watermel- They contain a number of nutri- 2 scoops of rice or 4 oz equivalents. amounts are poured in coffee and in How about our breakfast and din- “halo-halo” (mix-mix), a snack or Fifth of a series on Dietary Guidelines ents that are low in the American diet such as folate, magnesium, ner? We have 2 slices of bread for after-meal food consisting of sweet- potassium, fiber, & vitamins A, C, & breakfast and 2 scoops of rice for ened preserved foods, shaved ice K. They are also low in sodium. dinner. That is a total of 10 oz. We and milk, sometimes topped with They reduce risk of many chronic are eating too much grains espe- ice cream and a slice of custard. What then can I eat? diseases especially cardiovascular cially rice. Reduce rice intake to 3 FilAms are also fond of ice cream disease (heart attack & stroke) and cups per day (or 6 slices of bread or and high fat cheeses as low fat protects us against certain types of 3 cups pasta). Half of it should be 1 ones are hard to find. They depend Five foods you need cancers. ½ cups cooked white rice and 1/12 on other foods for calcium such as When prepared without added cups cooked brown rice/day. dilis (toasted dried anchovies), tuyo sugars or fat, they are low in calo- (whole, dried salted fish), sardines, to increase ries. By eating them, we can achieve INCREASE INTAKE OF NON- tofu, fortified orange juice and cere- and maintain a healthy weight. FAT OR LOW-FAT MILK als, and soy milk. They should learn A wide variety of foods are available in the U.S. How- to eat low fat yogurt and cheeses ever, many do not eat the foods that provides all the How much should I eat each day? Milk and milk products contribute such as Mozzarella cheese, part Surveys show that very calcium, vitamin D and potassium skim and Provolone. needed nutrients while staying within caloric needs. to the diet. It is also linked to im- This article provides recommendations about making few Americans including FilAms consume the recommended amounts proved bone health and is associated INCREASE PROTEIN FOODS food choices while balancing caloric needs. of fruits and vegetables. The usual SUCH AS SEAFOOD AND intake of fruits and vegetables is 2 Low-fat milk. DRIED BEANS/PEAS The third and fourth series of (FilAms) have low intake of these ½ cups per day. The recommended these articles dealt with the 4 foods foods. People who do not eat them Protein foods include meats, poul- intake is 4 1/2 cups per day for on, cantaloupe, oranges, tangerines, and a drink that we should stay lack the nutrients that they contain adults of moderate activity. Ma- try, eggs, seafood (fish and shellfish away from in excessive amounts. such as dietary fiber, potassium, cherries, papaya, and mango. Blue- such as shrimp, crab, oysters), dried jority of fruits should come from berries, blackberries, grapes, and These are: salt, solid fats, sugars, calcium, and vitamin D. Some whole fruits (fresh, canned without beans/peas, and nuts/seeds. The refined grains, and alcohol. We may say, “Who cares about these other berries contain anthocyanin, usual intake of protein foods for sugar or in its own juice, frozen or a phytochemical responsible for the know that they are found every- nutrients?” dried). Children and teens consume adults is 4 oz/day. Some need to where and highly advertised so they Evidence shows that consuming deep blue, purple and red color. increase their intake while others are more than half of their fruit intake are difficult to avoid. After reading the 5 foods within the context of a from fruit juices that is low in fiber. eating more than the recommended those articles, you probably would healthy eating pattern is associated INCREASE INTAKE OF amounts. Most Americans including Whole fruits should be eaten more WHOLE GRAINS be saying, “What then can I eat?” with health benefits beyond com- than juices as they contain more FilAms eat more meats, poultry and You will realize that healthy foods pare. It can help obtain the nutrients fiber. eggs compared with seafood, dried are readily available and have been of concern, control our caloric Most Americans eat enough total Varieties of olive oil. beans & peas and nuts/seeds. there all the time but they are not intake and prevent excessive weight grains but more are consumed as Protein foods contribute besides What kind of fruits and vegetables refined grains than whole grains. highly advertised so you tend to gain, and reduce our risk for chronic are good? with reduced risk of cardiovascular protein, B vitamins, vitamin E, forget them. diseases that will certainly kill us. Whole grains include the entire disease, type 2 diabetes and lower zinc and magnesium. Some pro- Vegetables and fruits are of grain seed or kernel composed of The foods that are highly recom- All the five foods are nutrient- different colors that contain differ- blood pressure in adults. tein is also found in milk. The fats mended are: fruits& vegetables, dense, i.e., they provide vitamins, the bran, germ and endosperm and found in meat, poultry and eggs whole grain, fat-free or low-fat milk minerals, and other substances that therefore retains the fiber, iron, The intake of milk and milk are solid fats, whereas those found & milk products, protein foods such have positive effects with very few magnesium, selenium and many B products by the American public is in seafood, nuts & seeds are oils. as seafood, dried beans & peas, and calories. While we increase our vitamins. Whole grains were found less than the recommend amount of The recommended intake is 4.5 oz oils. These are foods strongly ad- intake of these foods, we should to reduce the risk of cardiovascular 3 cups for adults. The usual intake is per day with less meat, poultry and vocated by our mom when we were also cut our intake of salt, solid fats, disease and type 2 diabetes and is only 1 ½ cups per day. The major- eggs and more seafood, dried beans/ growing up, i.e., fruits, vegetables sugars, refined grains and alcohol. associated with lower body weight. ity of milk intake is from 2% milk peas, and nuts. Eating peanuts and and milk. Remember how our mom INCCREASE INTAKE OF Refined grains have been milled to (reduced fat) and whole milk (full- other nuts (walnut, almond, pista- always says, “Eat your veggies FRUITS AND VEGETABLES remove the bran and germ so they fat) and smaller amounts are from chio) reduces risk for cardiovascular and drink your milk!” These foods Why should we eat fruits and are lacking in fiber and nutrients. skim (non-fat) or low fat (1%) milk. disease when consumed as part of are recommended because Ameri- vegetables? They are recommended Half of the intake of milk products cans including Filipino Americans because: Seafood dish. The recommended intake for total is from cheese with very little in (Continued on page 20)

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Grandparents therefore and values and sometimes, the ba ang dapat masunod rito?” advises are still heeded by mem- become responsible for instill- church greatly affects the minds As the (For those who needs further bers of the clan. ing into their grandchildren the and opinions of the general explanation, ‘next’ in Tagalog Many more can be said about values and morals they taught populace, affecting its decisions. can also mean susunod which in grandmothers. Teresa Bloom- to their own children, further Sadly, this also applies to the Bamboos Sway literal English could also mean ingdale says that “If your baby increasing the importance of the government as they are troubled by Rudy D. Liporada who will be followed. is ‘beautiful and perfect, never elderly in our society. by whatever the Church’s stand In these instances, the grand- cries or fusses, sleeps on sched- is in every matter, as people see Read Rudy Liporada’s previous articles by visiting our website parents feel more hopeless. And ule and burps on demand, an Honesty their opinion to be the “right” at www.asianjournalusa.com limited in their mobility and their angel all the time,’ you’re the one. Thus, many of our politi- resources, they could only miss grandma.” Being a hard-working people, cians go with whatever the the motherland and those they Another unknown author says the Filipinos are also honest. In Church says, fearing that they have left behind. Many of them that “Grandmothers are just ‘an- general, they would prefer to would lose vote if they go A tribute to Nana feel trapped in the US. None- tique’ little girls.” work hard for an honest day’s against it. theless, their devotion to their Another says that “Grandmoth- pay than to find an easier way grandchildren in the US remain ers are the people who take de- like stealing or cheating. Resiliency steadfast and serve them, they do light in hearing babies breathing As in the case of overseas Mirang Carpio without reservations. into the telephone.” Filipino workers or OFWs, they The Philippines is a hotspot for Paul Brown adds that “becom- are mostly domestic helpers disasters, natural and otherwise. “Up to the last minutes of her ing a grandmother is wonder- and though given a job which Couple that with poverty, and life she was worrying about who ful. One moment you’re just a requires a lot of trust from the one would think that Filipinos will wash my cloths and clean mother. The next you are all- employer as they are left alone have the most reason for being the house for the sake of the wise and prehistoric.” with their belongings or children, a depressed people. However, kids,” said my tearful Kumare But everything must end and it is rare that Filipinos would do we have demonstrated time and Cel during a wake I attended Casimira Dafang Carpio had her anything to betray or lose the again that Filipinos can bounce this weekend. “I had told her sunset of life in May 5, 2011. trust that is given to them. We back from a tragedy, emerging not to worry about those things To this, my Kumpare Ron, says see so many Filipinos working stronger and better than before. anymore since she had her stroke in his eulogy, “it’s hard to define in the homes of other families In the middle of a disaster, Filipi- but, somehow, she had been this predicament called death. precisely because they can be nos can still manage to smile and preoccupied about the thought The best one is as explained trusted. be hopeful that the next morning of her not being able to do those by a friend of mine Monsignor But even in our own country, brings new hope. things anymore.” Nestor Rebong where he says Filipinos have displayed honesty We have shown the world that Casimira Dafang Carpio was that it’s like the first time one in various forms, may it be from by working together as a nation, 97 when she succumbed to her leaves the Philippines...there is a taxi driver returning a dropped we have what it takes to recover heart malady. a lot of people...lots of pictures phone or wallet. Filipinos would from a bad situation. This is According to my Kumpare for memories ... a lot of tears and choose to do the right thing, something that all of us should Ron Parcon, “she is a GI – a sadness. Someone is leaving, though sometimes this is not be proud of, no matter where in genuine Ilocana and an NBI – someone will be gone. But then necessarily true. the world we are. natural born Ilocano. Coming to when this person who is leaving With all of these good traits America, she transferred to the says ‘don’t worry, when I have Religious (and more!), one would really be FBI – full blooded Ilocana. Thus, my immigration papers squared proud to say, “I am a Filipino.” making me a member of the IBM away, I will petition you.’ Sud- The Philippines is one the most Filipinos have shown the world – Ilocano by marriage. This also denly the love ones surrounding religious countries in world, that by working together, we makes my two sons BIR – Born this person will be smiling. This particularly in Catholicism and have what it takes to recover Ilocano Rock – Ilocanong Bato.” is because this person will put Islam. Families would encourage from a bad situation—and this Beyond her ethnicity, however, in a good word for them in the and strengthen the values of their is a trait that we should all be Nana Mirang personifies the place where she is bound to. Just children and would at least have proud of. greatest lolas who are enduring Nana Mirang Carpio like Nana, in our Catholic belief, one day a week for worship and baby-sitters, household caretak- will be our saint in heaven… at the same time strengthening (Story courtesy of Manila ers, and loving shadows in many semblances of Filipino culture Casimira Dafang Carpio putting in a good word for us family ties. Times) Filipino American households in they could impart to their grand- was born in March 1, 1914 in with the Lord. And who knows, Religion is the foundation of the United States. I could men- children who grow up amidst Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. she might even petition you to tion Lola Carmen who had been mainstream America. Married to the late Constancio migrate to heaven …” with my cousin George for years “And she never got angry Carpio in 1936, they raised eight And in this ending, Nana taking special care of one of my Mirang indeed did a wonderful Follow @asianjournal with us,” said Emil, one of children. After her stint as an on Twitter. nieces, Princess, who needed Nana Mirang’s grandsons who elementary school teacher in performance that led my Kum- special attention because of a matured under her care. “One Mallig, Isabela, Philippines, she pare Ron in opening his eulogy brain tumor. I could also mention time we took advantage of my relocated to Oxnard, California to say, “we are gathered here Email my mother-in law who every- parents not being home to hire is 1976. tonight not to be in a funeral but [email protected] body in the clan addresses as a strip dancer. We thought that While immersed in mahjong, to celebrate a life well done. So Grandma Pansing who shuttled please give my mother-in-law a to post your Lola, who was upstairs, will not bingo, crocheting, singing and online classified ad from one family to another of her come down. When she did and dancing, she was always there resounding round of applause.” nine children taking care of her witnessed the nude dancing, we when asked to concoct her brand We gave her a standing ova- via @asianjournal. grandchildren until she fell ill thought she would be mad at us. of pinakbet and bitso-bitso. And tion. and could not function anymore. Instead, she just said, ‘my good- she had always been on call for By the way, Nana Mirang was All three of them had their ness, is that woman not ashamed her 25 grandchildren, 38 great- also an avid Lakers fan, vibrant- husbands pass away earlier and showing her flower like that?’ grandchildren, and two great- ly cheering for them together they channeled their loneliness And we were worried that she great-grandchildren. with her grandchildren Emil and to devoting all their time to their would report us to my parents. A long standing member of The Myron. It must have been fitting son’s and daughter’s families. No, she did not rat on us.” Sons and Daughters of Paoay – that she left, not missing her fa- Their only compensation is the More often, there are also USA and the Ilocano Association vorite team which did not make hugs and kisses of their apos. cultural divides where grandpar- of Ventura County, where she it to the play-offs in her year of Well, simple trips to the casinos ents are at the losing end of the was voted as Mother of the Year, departure. just simply also enliven their grandchildren’s wishes. There she made sure that part of the days. is the joke about a grandparent legacy of her culture was passed Beyond being unpaid yayas who wanted to watch a Filipino on to her grandchildren. to their apos, however, lolas channel and a grandchild insist- Nana Mirang’s resume maybe The Best Traits are also the emotional conduits ing to watch cartoons. The kid different from other grandmoth- between their parents and the grabbed the remote control and ers’ but coming to the US and of Filipinos, that kids. With the parents at work, flicked on the kiddy channel. The serving their grandchildren, they only they provide the loving grandparent, who was almost all are equal in their rank as we should be care, sometimes crude as maybe, in tears because of not knowing Great Grandma. 24/7 for their grandchildren. how to manage the high techno- As Great Grandma, they are the proud of They are also the conduits to the logic gadget, blurted “Why who matriarch of their clan. Although (Continued from page 1) Though these are some ex- amples on how Filipinos get by with everyday living, these work opportunities offer only minimum pay but Filipinos still pursue them in hopes of giving their children a decent life and proper education so they could elevate themselves to a higher standard of living.

Strong family ties

In the country the people put family ties and relations as one of their top priorities. Filipinos would do all they could to pro- vide and sustain their respective families. This is present in Fili- pino festivals where they invite the whole family and in Sundays where they would make time to use it to spend the whole day for their families. You will find that it is com- mon in the country to include the extended members not just the normal nuclear family. It is not unusual that in a single household it would reach up to ten members of a family living under the same roof. They value each other’s company, and ev- eryone strives to provide for the whole and not just for them. Even grandparents still have an active role in the family. It is now the norm in the society that both parents are out working, leaving the care of their children to the lolos and lolas, especially May 27 - June 2, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 Business and Finance Outsourcing Your Appointment Setting Services by: Belinda Summers marketers. Outsourcing your • Reduced time for marketing appointment setting services to For appointments to be set, one Appointment setting is one these call center agents can give should fi rst of all search for their of the key marketing strategies a business tons of benefi ts no prospects then catch their atten- that businesses employ for the matter what industry they come tion. For businesses, this might hopes of generating interest and from. Telemarketers can also take a lot of time to complete. demand from their prospects and cater to appointment setting ser- Telemarketing companies have leads. 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There ment setting can be benefi cial for other core functions within the might be some sacrifi ces that one’s business. organization for it to survive and needs to be done within the busi- • Achieve more time for leisure maintain its competitive edge. ness’ operations and this may Let’s face it, all work and no There is no better way to mar- cost them to lose out on other play really does make a dull ket your services than doing it business opportunities. life. Outsourcing these services personally. This can make your So what is the best option for to telemarketing agents enables prospects feel important thus you to handle your appointment businesses to take a load off of chances of a possible business setting services? their shoulders and maybe even partnership. Telemarketing will The best answer to that ques- spend some time to get their bridge you and your prospects. tion is to outsource these much deserved rest and relax- One of the most important ben- services to highly skilled tele- ation. efi t you can get. Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 27 - June 2, 2011 Walking through our street, one so connected in what can find old as well as brand new we do that we became merchandise, outgrown pieces “instant” friends. One Metamorphosis of clothes, shoes, household ap- customer said he now pliances, baby’s stuffs and toys, spends most of his by Ernie Delfin books, carpenter or plumber’s weekends just working Read Ernie Delfin’s previous articles by tools or even unused car’s tires in his garden now that visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa. and mag wheels! It’s a huge he is retired and simply com flea market for about 12 hours enjoying it. He casually this year! narrated that 40 odd years Why does a conservative ago, he hated working businessman and writer like me in the fields with his derive much enjoyment from (Mexican) family count- Lessons learned & this annual Spring yard sales less of hours under the that attract people, like bees hot sun when they were converging in a honeycomb, living in Central Cali- profits earned with obviously having fun brows- fornia. Now in Orange ing other peoples’ “junk” and County, gardening is merchandise? Let me advance just another hobby that fun from garage sales my unorthodox theories why: is pure enjoyment as it Living in the United States front of our neighborhood ga- People by nature are hoard- was no longer a real job for almost four decades now, I rages. Even neighbors also check ers of many material things. in the blistering sun 10 consider that America’s neigh- the other neighbors’ “junk” or When my wife and I arrived in hours a day! Serendipi- capital to buy more garden Education has also become very borhood garage sales are ubiq- merchandise for a possible steal America over 35 years ago, (we tously funny, but his story was supplies and new plants for this expensive in America now, but uitous tradition as old as the from the sea of unneeded or came separately as we still did somewhat parallel to my own Spring season from Home Depot just ponder how “expensive” proverbial American apple pie. obsolete material “things” that not know each other then, about experiences when I was grow- or Nursery Land! As I did not ignorance can be? For a couple of decades now, my at one time were probably the 40 years ago), we had only one ing up in the farming town in prepare to have any change for Despite its own set of problems family, the only Filipino Ameri- owner’s prized possessions. suit case each containing our Pangasinan in the Philippines, a hundred bucks, I was even and challenges as a country, can family in our neighborhood It’s really true that “one’s junk essential clothes and personal that only stopped when, by the forced to accept ten dollars in the USA is still a great country has participated and enjoyed might be someone’s treasure” stuffs. Over the years, many grace of God, I was awarded a coins for two of my big potted to raise our families. Millions this annual ritual, as we did as my own son EJ discovered families like us have accumulat- full scholarship to study in Le- avocado and loquat trees! My and millions of people from all again this past weekend. It’s a after he bought a unique chess ed so much stuffs to fill up 3-car tran College in Manila after high family probably made less than corners of the world still want family affair and a neighborhood set made of beautifully crafted garages, our attics and many school. Sweet nostalgia emanat- $200.00 for two long days! It to immigrate and live here. The event that most of our neighbors shiny marble stones for only closets with our material pos- ing from a garage sale event. may be considered as “starving vast number of people wanting participate, practically making $5.00 that could be very expen- sessions. Garage sales provide Our neighborhood garage wages” for a family of 4 adults to get into the USA , especially our street into an instant Swap sive if purchased from a novelty that necessary psychological or sales weekend afforded our “working” but the fun, lessons from third world countries with meet. Cars come and go, and store in the South Coast Plaza emotional release to be able to neighbors meeting each other learned and the quality time that authoritarian governments far hundreds of people of varied mall. For two days, many let go of the tons of unneces- leisurely without anyone host- the entire family, including our exceeds the number of Ameri- nationalities just appear from families became traders and sary stuffs that added unneeded ing a party. We, the vendors do only one-year-grandchild, Olivia, cans wanting to leave the coun- nowhere and browse to find that merchants without government baggage in our lives. Garage not have to wear fancy clothes who was probably wondering try. This means that our United inexpensive “treasure” from the authorization nor the necessity sales are healthy catalytic nor the women have to put any what was going on with so many States is still a great magnet thousands of items displayed in of a seller’s permit or IRS EIN. process that somewhat finds make-up before selling their people around her, was price- that attracts hordes of people some kind of equilibrium outdated clothes and household less! We can’t wait to do it again from around the world to come in our toxic laden lives. paraphernalia. Customers also next Springtime! here in search for their own Letting go and clearing come in their casual attires and American dream. out the clutter from our could purchase anything they ------So, as we celebrate another closets and garages is want without the use of their Memorial Day, the last holiday highly recommended even Visas or MasterCards. As the When this Asian Journal issue before Summer, let us pause, by therapists. The money thousands of items had no price comes out, it is another Memo- ponder and pray that our God, made is secondary to the tags, buyers were not inhibited rial Day Weekend! Although the Almighty continue to bless lessons learned and the to offer any amount they feel we in America sometimes this country to enjoy the eco- joy derived by simply be- like paying and the vendor were complain of many things, like nomic abundance and political ing together as one happy free accept any offer or ask for too much traffic, prices of gas freedom that were earned by the family. a little bit more, until a sale is skyrocketing, I believe that thousands of soldiers who gave The random conversa- consummated. Garage sales the USA is still one of the best up their lives so that we the liv- tions among the vendors, bring back the old tradition of countries, if not the best country, ing can live the way we are now neighbors and customers Cash & Carry. to live because of our freedom living. May all those who died became open classroom For several years now, I also and the vast opportunities that valiantly in the battlefield in the where we learned some started displaying and selling still exist to make our dreams past and in present battles wars, life’s lessons why people dozens of my oversupply of pot- come true. Yes, we have traffic rest in peace. May God Bless do what they do. A couple ted fruit trees grown from seeds jams in the freeways, but other America now and forever! of buyers of my potted and flower plants that earned me countries don’t even have paved Happy Memorial Day every- plants, for instance, were about $50.00, barely enough roads much less cars to drive. one! May 27 - June 2, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 of his girlfriend. Mindy went out of the house, took a tricycle, and Our Life and went to the mall, walking around for hours not only to calm down but also to think of her next CeL ebratiN g 100 YearS O f NavaL aviatiON move. She knew she could not Times leave Danny. Unlike in the U.S., by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. especially in California, where divorce laws enabled wives to Read the series Complicated Affairs by Sim Silverio by book- receive half of the property in a marking the link www.asianjournalusa.com/complicatedaffairs marriage, there was no such law in the Philippines. Even if there were one, there was not much COMPLICATED AFFAIRS property to divide that could enable her to live comfortably without her husband. She would end up with no means of liveli- Linda’s Revenge hood, unable to support her two family fun and Chapter 15 Danny was taking a nap in his teenage daughters. It would be undershirt when he heard a loud stupid to give up her rights to her Bobby did not attend the knock at the door of the room husband; it would just drive him baptism of Danny’s illegitimate where he and Margie were stay- away from her and into the arms of his girlfriend and their baby. activities for all! child with Margie. He was too ing. Upon opening the door, he busy to travel from San Diego saw Mindy, who immediately In a way, she regretted her earlier where he was based to the Phil- kicked the door wide open and behavior. She realized she had ippines where Danny lived. He entered. She saw Margie holding become too complacent, always May 28th - June 1st just took his friend’s word; yes, the baby, confi rming what the picking on Danny and nagging at Bobby was the godfather of the anonymous caller told her. him for the simplest things that child. He sent his friend a $500 “Walanghiya ka (You shame- annoyed her. There was little she gift, knowing Danny needed the less)!” she harangued at Danny, could do but eat her pride and money more than his being at the hitting him with her palm.”Kaya accept the fact she had to share Performing Live on the Flight Deck of the Midway! baptism. ka pala maaagang umaalis ng his love - and more importantly, On the other hand, the addition bahay akala ko negosyo mo ang his money - with another girl and of two more mouths to feed did ina-asikaso mo (That’s why you their child. not bother Danny. Perhaps it was are leaving home early, I thought But Mindy would not return to his nature not to worry about you are attending to your busi- Danny as a submissive wife, a Kenny Loggins such things, thereby enabling ness).” meek lamb. Although she could him to sire four children from Danny and Margie were not help expressing her anger for his fi rst wife, another from his speechless. They were caught in his treachery, she knew she had May 28, 2011 Mexican girlfriend, another from the act. Danny dragged Mindy to hold him at bay so that she his second wife Mindy, and still out of the room and into the could still keep him. Occasion- another from his latest girlfriend street. The noise caught the ally, she would express her anger Tickets on Sale Now at midway.org Margie. attention of the neighbors who until things returned to normal or at Midway Ticket Booth. For a while, life went on looked out from their windows in their household. Danny’s peacefully. Danny would leave of their homes to observe the treachery was dirt that the couple home after lunch, but instead of commotion. swept under the rag, to buy A benefit concert for our Veterans proceeding to the club he owned “Tumigil ka, huwag ka dito peace for a few moments, only to and Men & Women of America’s and managed, he would go to mag iskandalo (Stop, don’t cre- trigger occasional quarrels. Margie’s house to spend time ate a scandal here),” Danny told Eventually, Mindy got even Armed Forces! with his daughter. At fi ve, he his wife, grabbing her wrist. with her husband and his mis- would go to the club and stay “Bakit, ikinahihiya mo ba ang tress. Though this did not com- there until it closed at two in the ginawa mong katarantaduhan pletely satisfy her, it still some- morning, then go home. (Why, are you what assuaged her anger toward To supplement his income now the cheating couple. She told that he had other their daughter Carol about responsibilities her father’s mis- aside from his deeds and encour- legitimate family, aged her to harass Danny looked for Margie. Mindy new business op- found Margie’s cell portunities. He saw phone number by the presence of many looking at the call reg- ambulant vendors where ister of Danny’s phone he lived. He had ten food while he was asleep. carts built and rented out She gave it to Carol who to vendors, enabling him started texting her father’s to earn substantial spare lover. money, which he gave “You are a homewreck- to Margie as additional er,” Carol would send text May 28, 9:00 a.m. May 29 to Margie. “You are de- support. He hoped Margie free veterans Wreath San Diego Humane Society’s would be self-suffi cient in stroying our family.” the future with little help Only time would tell how Ceremony Planes and Paws Pet Drive! these actions would affect from him. After all, he was An inspirational ceremony Receive a Midway family four already sixty-seven years old; Carol’s emotional and psy- he would not be around when chological state. honoring Veterans. pack with each adoption! his latest daughter grew up. Danny was caught in When his daughter was between. He could not tell big enough for Margie’s his daughter to stop, as he parents to take care of did not want to confront her, Margie returned to her with the issue of his the club to help Danny infi delity. When Margie supervise the business. changed her cell phone This time, however, she number and Carol could was no longer a host- no longer send harass- ess simply entertaining ing text messages to her, customers. She was now Carol started showing the boss’ mistress and up at her father’s club to would order people around. confront Margie. Eventu- Her former co-workers, who ashamed ally, Margie was forced to had fi rst met her as an innocent of the stupid things you have stop working at the club, losing and meek girl from the province, done)?” Mindy asked loudly. her additional source of income. resented her haughty attitude, When Mindy would not stop, Danny transferred her to a dif- and friction slowly developed. Danny hailed a passing taxi cab ferent address, so Mindy and May 29 - May 30 May 28 - June 1 her daughter would not be able One of them, Linda, was so jeal- and shoved Mindy inside. Midway Pilots, Up Close adventure Discovery Zone ous that she talked back when “I will triple your fare, just take to track her down. Whenever Margie told her to do something. us to Mandaluyong,” he told the Danny would visit Margie, he and Personal Restoration activities, interactive Right on the spot, Margie fi red driver, who was hesitant to drive would make sure no one was Meet pilots that have flown the exhibits, military equipment! following him. He would look her without even consulting on due to the commotion at the type of Aircraft on board! Danny. Danny was upset since back seat of his cab. around before boarding public Linda was a major draw in the It was the longest ride for transportation or driving his car. club. She could lure customers Danny. Mindy would not stop A paranoia that continually made to spend more by entertaining ranting and raving until they him regret his earlier mistake. them. But there was nothing arrived home an hour later. Told by her former co-workers Danny could do without fac- Once inside the house, Danny who still worked at Danny’s club ing the ire of Margie, who, ever went and stayed in their room as about what had happened, Linda, flight of Life time since she had his child, had her Mindy continued to express her the aggrieved girl who had way with him. anger. Fortunately, their daugh- reported Danny’s secret to his Enter to win a flight over San Diego But that was not the last time ter and her stepsister were still wife, could fi nally fl ash a sweet they heard of Linda. Seething at school. When Mindy calmed and satisfi ed smile of revenge. in a B-17 bomber! That did not solve her most with anger and jealousy, Linda down, Danny asked her: “Now Winner announced on Memorial Day! placed an anonymous call to that you know, what do you urgent problem, though. She was Danny’s wife, Mindy. want us to do? Do you want me still looking for a job to support “Do you know your husband to leave you and stay with that herself and her family. – AJ has a daughter with one of his girl?” employees by the name of Mar- Mindy’s anger re-ignited once (To be continued) gie?” she asked Mindy over the more; however, slowly, she was phone. realizing she was losing her bar- (Editor’s Note: To read the pre- “Who is this?” Mindy de- gaining power over him. She had vious and weekly installments of manded. nothing without Danny. She had this series, visit www.asianjour- “You don’t need to know,” no job and completely depended nalusa.com. Once there, click the Linda answered. “Just go to this on him for support for her two “Editorials” heading, then click Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. “Complicated Affairs by Simeon address at three in the afternoon. daughters, one of whom she bore Last admission at 4 p.m. • 910 N. Harbor Drive (Downtown San Diego) There you will fi nd your hus- with her fi rst husband and whom G. Silverio, Jr.” title to see the band with his girlfriend and their Danny adopted as his own. She list of all previous chapters of (619) 544-9600 • www.midway.org baby.” realized her anger was just a the series. Click the title of the It was the straw that broke the pretense, for she did not want to chapter you want to read and the camel’s back, so to speak. drive Danny away into the arms article will appear.) Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 27 - June 2, 2011 Entertainment Aga-Angel-Jake starrer, “In the Name of Love”, MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Walks Down The Aisle Of The San Diego Civic Theatre to premiere in LA, San Francisco this May MAY 31 - JUNE 5, 2011! Jeff Applegate, Julius Chase, Eileen WHEN: Faxas, Thomasina E. Gross, , Carole Angel Locsin and Jake Cuenca to grace screenings of Star Cinema’s latest blockbuster May 31 – June 5, 2011 Denise Jones, Alison Luff, Marlene WHERE: Martinez, Mario Matthews, Benjamin rd REDWOOD CITY, CA, May San Diego Civic Theatre, 3 and B Street, J. Mchugh, Brian Ray Norris, Merrill with their fans. time award-winning actor and downtown San Diego Peiffer, Christopher Sergeeff, Jennifer 13, 2011 – The much-awaited In the Name of Love had an actress Aga Muhlach and Angel PERFORMANCE TIMES: Tuesday Swinderski and Travis Taber. 18th anniversary film presenta- opening day take of P15 million Locsin with San Jose, California- and Wednesday at 7PM Seen by over 45 million people around tion of ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema in the Philippines last May 11 born and raised Jake Cuenca, Thursday at 7:30PM the world, Benny Andersson and Björn – In the Name of Love – will and is predicted to be another Friday at 8PM Ulvaeus’ global smash hit musical multi-awarded director-writer Saturday at 2PM & 8PM MAMMA MIA!, is celebrating over 3,800 have its U.S. premieres on May major box office winner for Star Olivia M. Lamasan and screen- Sunday at 1PM & 6:30PM performances in its tenth smash hit year 28 in Los Angeles and May 29 in Cinema, coming on the heels of writer Enrico Santos. at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre and San Francisco Bay Area. No less the successes of Catch Me… I’m According to Lamasan, expect TICKET PURCHASE: remains among Broadway’s top-selling than two of its lead stars, Angel in Love (P120.21M) and Pak! no tried and tested formula in this Tickets On Sale NOW! musicals. The current North American Locsin and Jake Cuenca, will Pak! My Dr. Kwak (P72.31M). Civic Theatre Ticket Office; 1100 Third Tour has played over 3,000 performances film. This sensual love story is touch, one kiss, one great love?” Avenue in over 130 cities with 125 repeat visits. grace the screenings and meet It brings together for the first dark, told in the style of film noir Since dance is such an integral (619) 570-1100; Monday – Friday, The original West End production of and unfolds in non-linear fash- element of the story, moviego- 10AM - 6PM MAMMA MIA! is now in its twelfth year ion. For the first time, matinee ers will see the results of long Ticketmaster (800) 982-2787 and has celebrated over 4,800 perfor- idol Aga is deglamorized, play- hours of dance lessons that Aga Ticket prices vary. For current prices, mances in London and the international ing his age – mid 40s – and is not and Angel took to play their please visit TicketMaster.com tour has visited more than 50 foreign PARKING: cities and been seen by 3.6 million people. the dashing ladies’ man he has roles. Angel studied pole danc- Paid parking available at Wells Fargo; 401 The blockbuster feature film adaptation played in many of his movies. ing for three months. There was B Street, entrance at corner of Fourth & B of MAMMA MIA!, produced by Judy He is Emman Toledo, a dance in- a pole dancing scene that took St.; one block from the Civic Theatre. Craymer and Gary Goetzman, is the most structor who has seen better days. three days to shoot, with Angel successful movie musical of all time WEBSITE: BroadwaySD.com grossing $600 million worldwide. He seems content to relive his withstanding the pain and bruises In the 2010 - 2011 season, MAMMA glory days in his mind when an of the physically grueling scene. MAMMA MIA! Backgrounder MIA! will walk down the aisle for the first unlikely opportunity comes up: But she loved the challenge and time, making premiere performances, in he is assigned to choreograph for the acting versatility that it de- The MAMMA MIA! North American Alaska, Mississippi and West Virginia. the upcoming Governor’s Ball of manded from her. Tour continues playing to record breaking The show will also return to Detroit, In the Name of Love also houses all across North America! Benny Kansas City, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, the powerful political family of Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ smash Providence and Tampa for a remarkable the Evelinos. Suddenly, here is features Dante Rivero, Leo hit musical based on the songs of ABBA fifth return visit a chance for Emman to rekindle Rialp, Smokey Manaloto, Ryan is making a remarkable fourth return MAMMA MIA! is produced by Judy his lost passion. Eigenmann, Emilio Garcia, Kat visit to the San Diego Civic Theatre in Craymer, Richard East and Björn It will be at this ball where the Alano, Dimples Romana, Bobby a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Andrews, Michael Flores, Joshua Presentation; playing May 31 - June 5, Universal, the creative team responsible engagement of the governor’s 2011. Tickets are ON SALE NOW! for bringing MAMMA MIA! to theatri- son, Dylan Evelino (Jake Cuen- Zamora, Nanding Josef, Maliksi Leading the cast of 30 of MAMMA cal life includes some of the most gifted ca), and Cedes Fernandez (Angel Morales, Paul Salas and Carmi MIA! is Kaye Tuckerman as “Donna and celebrated talents of musical theatre Locsin) will be announced. Martin. Sheridan,” the independent single mother and opera. With music and lyrics by Despite her hatred for dirty poli- “In the Name of Love took whose carefree past catches up with her Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, about a year to finish. That’s on the eve of her daughter’s wedding. MAMMA MIA! is written by Catherine tics, Cedes has no choice but to Bride-to-be “Sophie Sheridan” is played Johnson and directed by Phyllida Lloyd. succumb to the decision of Dylan how intense the preparation, by Chloe Tucker; her fiancé “Sky” is MAMMA MIA! has choreography by out of her indebtedness to the planning and execution were for played by Happy Mahaney. Anthony Van Laast, production design family. this movie. We want to showcase Mary Callanan and Alison Ewing play by Mark Thompson, lighting design Emman is drawn towards a story and characters that are Donna’s best friends and former back-up by Howard Harrison, sound design by band, “Rosie” and “Tanya,” (respectively) Andrew Bruce and Bobby Aitken, and Cedes from the first time she multi-dimensional, as complex who reunite with their best friend on the musical supervision, additional material catches his eye. As their lives as life is, which is something I’m island for Sophie’s wedding. The three and arrangements by Martin Koch. intertwine through dance, Em- sure our kapamilya here in the men from Donna’s past and Sophie’s Individual tickets for MAMMA MIA! man and Cedes find themselves U.S. could identify with. This possible dads are John Bisom (“Sam are now on sale!; online at BroadwaySD. resisting an affair: one that holds is one exciting ride and I hope Carmichael”), John-Michael Zuerlein com/mammamia.php; in person at the (“Bill Austin”), and Paul DeBoy (“Harry Civic Theatre Ticket Office (3rd & B the truths to their painful pasts, fans will appreciate the movie Bright”). Sophie’s & Sky’s best friends Street, downtown San Diego); or by call- and the memories of a boundless and enjoy their time with Angel are played by Stephanie Barnum (“Ali”), ing the Ticket Office at(619) 570-1100 or love. 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silang makita ng dating live-in nagkaroon ng gap ang dalawa partner ni Jennylyn na si Dennis dahil sa pag-comment ni Aiza Showbiz Trillo. tungkol noon sa child abuse is- Halatang masama pa nga ang sue ng show ni Willie Revillame. loob ni Dennis nang mag-com- Di ba’t sinabihan pa ni Willie Watcher ment siya nung gabi sa concert si Aiza na magpakalalaki dahil by Ogie Cruz nay un nang nandun din sina sa mga negative comments nito Read Ogie Cruz’s previous articles by visiting our website Luis at Jennylyn.Sabi ba naman about sa nangyari kay Janjan na at www.asianjournalusa.com ni Dennis, huwag daw siraan ang nagsayaw ng isang macho danc- gabi niya kung nandun man ang ing routine. dalawa at ayaw na niyang mag- Civil daw ang dalawa at wala comment. namang komusyon na nangyari, Angelica Panganiban Sarah Geronimo and Charice Pero alam nyo ba , naipakilala kung baga parang nalimutan na na ni Luis si Jennylyn kay Gov. ng dalawa ang nangyari.Ganon song para sa kanila duet ng Balita naming, ganon pa rin Vilma Santos, ganon sila ka- daw talaga si Willie, sabi ng Nagseselos kay Erich Gonzales! International Pop Sensation na si ang tema kagaya ng “Magkar- close ngayon. isang kaibigan niya hindi masya- Cool lang si Angelica Pangani- Although hindi naman men- Charice. ibal” pero this time makikipag- Sabi nga ni Ate Vi, kung saan dong nagsasalita kapag tapos na ban, pero halatang nagseselos sa tion ni Angelica ang name ni Lalo pa na sinabi ni Sarah na compete siya kina KC Concep- masaya ang kanyang anak doon ang mga nangyari at close na ang issue about her Boyfriend Derek Erich, pero halatang si Erich ang idol niya ang nasabing singer cion at Angelica Panganiban na siya.Basta raw nakikita ni Gov. issue. Ramsay at Erich Gonzales. pinariringgan niya. na umaani ng tagumpay interna- minsan na rin niyang nakabang- Vi na masaya ngayon si Lucky Pero hindi raw nakita na nag- Ang chika raw, pinakilala pala Hindi raw porket dinala ni Der- tionally.Kamakailan nga nung gaan. kaya walang problema sa kanya usap ang dalawa, kung baga ni Derek si Erich sa magulang ek at pinakilala sa mga magulang last May 24,napanood muli si Alam nyo naman si Gretchen kung totoo man na sina Luis at dedma lang sila at hindi naman nito at sa mga kaibigan kaya nito ang isang girl e pakakasalan Charice sa Glee.Tulad ng dati kapag may new project, lagi Jennylyn na sa ngayon. nag-cross ang daan nila sa party. ang Angelica kontodo selos.Ang na ito,nag-iilusyon daw ang na- maganda pa rin ang role ni Cha- siyang nasa limelight sa intriga, O sige ! magaling na youngstar tuloy ay turang pinatatamaan niya. rice roon, at talagang binigyan hindi kaya magkaroon sila ng JOLINA MAGDANGAL AND nagparinig kay Erich, mahirap Sa kabilang banda naman, busy siya ng importante sa naturang gap ni Angelica na mahilig din KRISTINE REYES MAY JAYR SILLONA DARATING daw maging hot at maganda,lalo pa rin si Angelica sa kanyang Tv show na napanood namin sa itong magparinig? NAGTARAY DAHIL SA SA SAN DIEGO! Darating pala na raw kung may boyfriend na shooting ng movie with Piolo Fox Channel. Pwes Abangan na lang natin. PANINILIP NG DALAWANG sila Jolina and JayR Sillona dito super yummy and delicious na Pascual ,isang sexy and comedy Pero maganda kung magsasa- GUWARDYA!Natitili raw si sa San Digeo sa Saturday para th pilit inaagaw daw ng iba. ang tema.Napupuna nga namin ma sa isang song sina Charice LUIS MANZANO PINAK- Kristine nang makita niyang maki-celebrate sa 113 An- Dagdag pang chika, nagde-date na magaling si Angelica sa at Sarah, ang tanong may time ILALA NA SI JENNYLYN sinisilipan siya ng dalawang niversary of Philippine Indepen- raw sina Derek at Erich kaya comedy at parang nakikita namin pa kaya si Charice at type ba ni MERCADO KAY GOV. VILMA guardiya ng Bulacan Medical dence kasama pa nila ang ilang siguro nagseselos ang Angelica. sa kanya ang kagalingan noon ni Charice na maka-duet si Sarah? SANTOS ! Umuusok sa ngayon City habang siya ay nagbibihis kapuso stars.Bakit kaya walang Naging mag-close naman sina Maricel Soriano sa comedy. Samantala,nominated pala si ang balita na madalas mag-date para sa isang show roon. participation ang mga kapamilya Erich at Derek nung panahon ng Madyo bakla si Angelica kapag Charice sa Glee Music Awards sina Luis at Jennylyn, minsan Nagsisigaw raw ang young stars? “Magkaribal” teleserye. nagpatawa, na halos ganon din dahil sa pag-guest nito sa natur- pa nga isang concert muntik pa actress ,pero todo tanggi naman Magkakaroon yata sila ng ang dating ni Maricel noon ang show, abangan na lang natin ang dalawang guardiya dahil kaunting show rito on Saturday kaya madali nilang ma-captured kung mananalo si Charice pero hindi naman daw sila naninilip, May 28 sa Kimbal Park.Eto na ang audience.Kung magtutu- imposible siyang matalo. kung baga napatingin lang sila siguro ulit na makita namin si loy si Angelica ng ganito, mas Isa lang ang napuna namin roon dahil tinitignan daw nila Jolina, na lagi naming pinupun- magkli-click siya sa mga gani- nung mapanood muli si Charice ang naturang lugar dahil yun ang tahan tuwing araw ng pasko sa tong temang movie.Siya kaya sa Glee, hindi na siya nakasa- trabaho nila. bahay nila nung nasa Pilipinas pa ang susunod sa yapak ni Ma- lamin, at mukhang tumaba ang Pero hindi naniniwala si kami.Kasama kaya rin ni Jolina ricel Soriano at nasaan na pala mukha niya.Isang advice lang Kristine, ewan lang namin kung ang kanyang Daddy na siyang ang original Taray Queen na si namin sa kanya, gumamit siya irereklamo ni Kristine ang mga humaharap lagi sa mga press, Maricel ? ulit ng eyeglass at tigilan ng pag- guardiyang ito. at siempre no. 1 tagapagtanggol Basta kami, inaantay pa namin kain ng marami nagiging siopao Abangan na lang natin ang ni Jolens sa mga intriga niya sa ang ilang patutsada ni Angelica kasi ang hitsura niya sa Glee. susunod na mangyayari dahil sa showbizl kay Erich, hindi magseselos ito pagsisigaw ni Kristine sa dala- Sana mainterbyu namin siya kung hindi totoo na may na- PAGBABALIK NI wang guardiya? at hindi niya kami makalimutan. mamagitan between Derek and GRETCHEN BARRETTO SA Kamusta na ba ang lovelife ni Erich. TELESERYE! Malapit na mul- WILLIE REVILLAME AT Jolens, kailan ba siya lalagay ing bumalik sa teleserye ang La AIZA SEGUERRA NAGKITA sa tahimik? Mga questions na CHARICE AT SARAH Greta, matagal na rin natapos SA VICTORY PARTY NI PAC- ibabato namin sa kanya. MAGSASAMA SA ISANG ang “Magkaribal”, tiyak sa pag- MAN! Nagkita pala sina Willie See you at Kimball Park!!! Derek Ramsay, Angelica Pan- SONG! Pinagmamalaki ni Sarah babalik niya gagawa naman ito at Aiza sa victory party ni Manny ganiban and Erich Gonzales. Geronimo na may inihahandang ng mga agaw eksena sa showbiz. Luis Manzano Pacquiao, alam nyo naman na

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Two arguments might be and Border Protection officials employment/income, a house The I-94 permit, which costs Member, State Bar of California & raised here by Leviste. One is are reminding foreign travelers or apartment mortgage or rental $6, allows visitors to travel Integrated Bar of the Philippines that he did not escape, but was and Mexican border crossing receipt, bank account records, further than 25 miles from the allowed to leave NBP by prison card (or “laser visa”) holders utility bills, etc. border and remain in the U.S. for Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- about requirements to enter the It is not possible to specify the officials. The Court of Appeals more than 30 days. urnalusa.com documents applicants had rejected Leviste’s appeal, but By U.S. law, a foreign traveler for admission should must posses his or her entry we are not sure if the case has carry, since each documents, and if required, the been appealed up to the Supreme applicant’s circum- I-94 permit, with them at all Court. If it has, Leviste might stances vary greatly. times while in the United States. Bilibid or not! also argue that his sentence is not Applicants should car- In addition, at checkpoints, The latest news from the No matter how much we yet final. ry with them whatever U.S. Border Patrol agents check Philippines, call it a scandal if stretch our imagination, we The Leviste scandal may documents they think foreign travelers for entry you like, is one for Ripley’s. cannot fathom why and how just be the tip of the iceberg. demonstrate their documents and the I-94 permit. A convicted felon supposedly a prisoner could freely roam There are reports that other individual circum- Travelers not in possession of incarcerated inside the National around outside the walls of the VIP inmates are enjoying the stances. their entry documents and an Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa, NBP. In Leviste’s case, he was same privileges. What is really All traveling family I-94 permit may have their visa was caught spending liberty time presumably visiting his build- disturbing here is that social dis- members need to be cancelled and be deported from United States , how to obtain an present during the I-94 applica- in his Makati office building ing property and perhaps say- crimination against the poor and the United States. ordinary folks continues even in I-94 permit, and when an I-94 ing hellos to his permit is required in time for the tenants, employees jail; that VIPs continue to enjoy special privileges despite the fact busy summer travel season. and even strangers. Under U.S. immigration law, CBP Seizes One and a Half Tons of Marijuana Reliving the good that they have been condemned to suffer. an applicant for admission into old days? What the U.S. as a temporary visitor Hidden in Lettuce Shipment at Otay Mesa were these people Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , Jr. is licensed to practice law in both for business or pleasure must OTAY MESA, Calif. — U.S. inspection. thinking when they prove to a CBP officer that their Customs and Border Protection The shipment of lettuce was saw him there? California and the Philippines. He practices immigration law projected stay in the U.S. will be officers at the Otay Mesa cargo unloaded onto the dock, and According to the temporary. in San Diego and has continu- facility seized one and a half screened by a CBP officer with National Bureau of Unless otherwise exempted, tons of marijuana found hidden a narcotic detector dog. The Investigation, Le- ously been a trial and appellate each foreign traveler admitted attorney in the Philippines since in a shipment of lettuce during canine alerted to the cargo. viste had been seen into the United States is issued a failed narcotic smuggling at- CBP officers discovered cello- at least four times 1989. He travels between San an I-94 permit (arrival/departure Diego and Manila. His office ad- tempt Wednesday. phane-wrapped packages hidden in the area before record), as evidence of the terms At about 7:15 p.m. on May in the lettuce shipment. In total, his arrest. dress is located at 10717 Camino of their admission. Ruiz, Suite 131, San Diego, CA 18, a 27-year-old male Mexican CBP officers found 136 packages We remember Mexican citizens entering citizen with a legitimate Border 92126. He also has an office in the country through the south- of marijuana, some twenty miles away. We are hearing stories of inmates being weighing of course referring to former Ba- set loose to be assassins or to the Philippines at 1240 Apacible ern land border with a border Street, Paco, Manila, Philippines crossing card (“laser visa”) are about 3025 tangas governor Antonio Leviste perform other criminal activi- pounds and who is currently serving 6-12 ties, which was legally conve- 1007, with telephone numbers exempted from the requirement (632)522-1199 and (632)526- for an I-94 permit unless they worth an es- years for homicide. nient since they would have an timated $1.8 As a side note, a person ac- airtight alibi. We thought that 0326. Please call (858)348- are intending to remain in the 7475/(858)536-4292 or email U.S. for more than 30-days and/ million. cused of a non-bailable crime, or these things happened only in The driver who cannot put up bail, spends him at rkaragdag@attyimmigra- or will travel more than 25 miles the movies or were just nasty from the border. Applicants who was arrested time inside the city jail during tion.com. He speaks Tagalog rumors circulated by some ultra- present a border crossing card and turned the trial of his case. Once he is suspicious minds. But with this fluently. Articles written in this column are not legal advice but (or laser visa) are not eligible to over to U.S. convicted by the trial judge, he latest story, we are beginning to work in the United States. Immigra- is automatically transferred to believe that these rumors could are hypotheticals intended as general, non-specific legal infor- Those applicants requiring an tion and Bilibid (or another penal colony) have possibly happened. I-94 permit must demonstrate Customs where he stays until he finishes Leviste has been charged with mation. Readers must seek legal consultation before taking any that they are financially solvent Enforce- his sentence, or is pardoned, evasion of service of sentence and have sufficiently strong ties legal steps. ment agents. paroled or acquitted by a higher which carries a penalty of up to to their country of origin, includ- He was booked into the Met- court. ing a home abroad they do not Crossing Card, driving a tractor- ropolitan Correctional Center, intend to abandon. trailer with a shipment of lettuce and his border crossing card was “Ties” are the various aspects arrived at the border crossing. cancelled. of a person’s life that bind him The CBP officer referred the The U.S. Attorney’s Office in or her to his or her country or driver, truck, and shipment to San Diego accepted the case for residence. Some examples of the dock for a more intensive prosecution. ways to document these ties

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Clinic Hours (National City) : Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat - 9am to 6pm (Poway): Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 6pm Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 27 - June 2, 2011 no people power uprising and exercised absolute order, honesty, of God or people – if the truth the author…..It is incredible that fm were still in power (makes good quality governance and does not work in their interest. we have 216 congressmen want- it longer that ghadaffi’s), would cleanliness of productive leader- It is insensible to that fact ing to rewrite history based on the philippines been continually ship.” that these laws are a set of rules ignorance by passing that resolu- subjected to a rule characterized Helen Grace Damaso “Marcos designed to encourage a set of tion. Do we need a Congress?’” by human rights abuse, political was a congenital liar to keep him behavior that promulgate the Evangeline Jo Kimber “The repression, unlawful persecution, in wealth and unassailable power spirit of good will & good faith, ignorants are dangerous.” extrajudicial killings, nepotism, forever and ever. Imagine a crea- and how it is practice invokes A Liza Julao ...”Ignorant or corruption, and gross economic ture combining Arroyo and Am- that spirit. To bury him at the not, the people should not allow mismanagement….i agree with patuan. Multiply the malevolence cemetery of the heroes is not it to happen...” your assessment on why let the a hundredfold. You get Marcos. only wrong—-it scorns the spirit Peter I. Galace “You’re part of sleeping dog lie as is, status And, if PNoy gives in to pres- of heroism & good will. history. I read that article in the quo... we should move on to the sure and allow Marcos’ burial at We don’t need to be reminded column of Jarius Bondoc.” more timely challenges and prob- Libingan, it will be an official act that his repressive regime was Presy Guevara “Beatrice Is Marcos a Hero? lems to advance ph to a brighter formally declaring that Filipinos marred by rampant corruption, Romualdez Francia, the deposed future... bongbong should leave are the biggest fools on earth…. political mismanagement by niece of Imelda, produced a well (Take it from my readers) this alone so as not to open this The Guinness Book of World his relatives and cronies, which written book based on documents dark period in our history...FM Records listed Marcos as the culminated with the assassination she has compiled. She mentioned Vox Populi, Vox Dei! The LNMB….. I wish that Bong2 was sly, cunning person, feared greatest alleged thief in history. of Benigno Aquino. Pres Marcos the anomaly of FM’s awards. Voice of the People is the Voice would read your answers to my by his friends and enemies... he And there is no question that will be remembered by students How quickly can 216 congress- of God! Many readers expressed Questions, Benjamin. Thank had a towering ego and unparal- American intelligence agencies of history as a quintessential men be deceived?” their views on the series of you for what you tell us….. I am leled paranoia... he lied to the were aware of the systematic kleptocrat, having looted billions Tommy Marcial “When you articles that I wrote about the shocked. I am related to Marcos´ filipino people, to the world, to looting by the Marcoses. We of dollars from the Filipino trea- are a hero the people will de- Marcos burial issue and the Mar- by blood. If I am the president, his friends, to his families, and Pinoys can forgive...but we can sury & left a legacy of nepotism clare you a hero…… The Truth cos Fake Medals. I am publishing I would not accept him to be to himself... i remember when never forget…… Filipinos are & corrupt ‘Padrino system’ of must come out, like the cases of some of them in this column for buried there at the LNMB.” he falsely claimed that he saved forgiving by nature and have government. corruption in our government. the benefit of other readers. Matsy Balan-eg Tumac- pope paul vi life from an knife- short memories. But somehow The greatest tragedy above all There must be no stone unturned. dang “What a great article sir! wielding assassin...” let us start raising a standard of is the fact that Pres Marcos was Especially on the murders of On the Marcos burial at Lib- A number of Marcos loyalists Hernan Hormillosa “this is a greatness. LNMB should serve brilliant political virtuoso. But, the people; Ampatuans, and ingan Ng Mga Bayani articles didn’t even realize such offensive no-brainer, a non-issue... Bong- as inspiration and a standard for at the cusp of greatness, he chose other political killings. Justice crimes done by late Pres. Mar- bong is courting the ire of the many to sacrifice even their per- oppression, greed & avarice & must prevail…. Paano magiging Ramon Magsaysay “Insight- cos. If ever they did, they would Filipino people. Instead of insist- sonal desires for the sake of his absolute power over unshakable bayani ang isang leader na nag- ful, appropriate and objective rather argue and say; “Not even ing on the lnmb burial, he might countrymen. This is just like ask- principle of service to country, samantala sa bayan at maraming given the intense fear, hopeless- one of those crimes were tried want to return the spoils of his ing for a final judgment and the people & God that are the true namatay na mga taong lumaban ness, and despair of those who in the courts, how can they be father’s regime,,, if i recall, he mere fact that it’s taking this long mark of a hero. sa kanyang dictadora. When suffered needlessly when the proven? Anyone found guilty of even told all and sundry that lu- for him to be buried amongst the His children should make a Marcos curtailed our rights and martial law years snuffed out any crime should undergo a due cio tan’s companies were theirs... heroes is proof enough that he is remarkable act of atonement, if freedom and became a dictator democratic process as we knew process of law.” Thus, the argu- tsk, tsk... showing some docu- not one of them.” they want the sordid mark on and ousted because of graft and it.” ment remains either the corpse of ments as proof. what happened Bettina Bonnevie Obias “Ben. their name untarnished and not to corruption in his government and Tata Poblador “Great article, the late Pres. Marcos should be to that?” You wrote a very informative, contrive further ruse that further until now the money taken was Ben!” buried or not at the cemetery of Lucas Madamba “Ferdinand remarkable article esp. on the impugns their name and Pres not returned. Will be a hero? “ Cecilia Maynigo Viscayno the heroes.” Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Philippines laws. Marcos’ memory. After all, we Danny Benavente “It’s un- “Wow! Excellent writing…Very Mitzi Pickard “Thank you for Bayani? After 20 years of dic- In my humble opinion, this Filipinos are compassionate & fortunate to all Filipinos during impressive. We can now add your informative and insightful tatorial rule?... I would say no... emotional issue obfuscates the magnanimous people” Marcos time that none of these another M to your 3Ms, Maca- article, Ben. We must not al- A President and Commander- masses memory of the past. misdeeds were never uncovered pagal, Marcos, Manglapus and low FM to be buried in LNMB! in-Chief can only be given the But, it is contrived as an act of On the Marcos Fake Medals during the time when he was Maynigo” This would be a travesty and honor if and only if he can first vindication to the vestiges of Redux (I-1V) trying to get elected as a young A Liza Julao “Your notes especially more so if it hap- satisfy and fulfill the require- contemptible crimes commit- congressman in Ilocos. And about LNMB should be read in pens during PNoy’s presidency. ments of a clean, orderly, honest ted against the Filipino people Jose Alejandrino “Well done, eventually, up to the time of his all “Philippine History Classes” I would be utterly disappointed and good quality governance with a single act of Pres Marcos’ Ben. The US Army records and presidency!” as a requirement (as part of the and dismayed w/ PNoy if he ac- (like President Ramon Mag- “heroic” burial. the testimonies of witnesses Carmina S. Gomez “Most curriculum)...I’m hat’s off to you, cedes to this request….Why this saysay) without any stigma or This ruse, with some remnants like Boni Gillego and Vicente politicians if not all, have a sense Sir Benjamin...Thank you for issue was even brought up during scar of political and government of his era, is consistent with acts Rivera should put an end to all of entitlement and a disclaimer of sharing……. It is holy to forgive, PNoy’s 1st year as Prez. baffles hazards before he can deserve of miscreant politician & natural the absurdities about the Marcos consequential damages!.” we should also be blessed with a me? He should have stood up and the honor of being buried at the despot: evincing despotism that medals. I have a great respect Joseph Gandhi Gomez “Even memory that never forgets….We said “no” as soon as the sugges- Libingan ng mga Bayani. The is arbitrary, scheming & calcula- for Boni Gillego, a Governor his medals are not authentic need to be reminded of EDSA, tion was brought up. …FM at Libingan ng mga Bayani is a tive. For despot, the laws exist and Congressman of Sorsogon. if they are to be bases as well. aka..People Power Revolution of LNMB = PNoy at d’Pits.” sensitive place and landmark to use against their detractor at As the saying goes, you can fool Some say do not “wreak” upon 1986” Jane Singson Fields ”That which deserves significant honor will; while, the same laws apply some people some of the time but the children the sins of the fa- Evangeline Jo Kimber “Wow! would really be adding insult to and which should honor those to them only to the extent they you can’t fool all the people all ther...but the children willingly I have long wanted correct an- injury!” citizens who have not only con- deem will further their own self the time…….This article should and with open eyes participated swers for that question of to be Lakan Dula “I vote NO... i tributed a lot for the prosperity interest. The facts and truth have put to rest all the nonsense about in that dictatorship. Now they or not to be buried there at the was just thinking, if there was of the country but also who have no bearings in court, in the eyes his medals. Congratulations to (Continued on page 23)

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festivity arises from the ability fied consciousness,” for renewed to affirm all creation. Few of us faith and continued hope. Seen Lower Your can say yes to anything for very that way each of the successive long.” (Nathan Mitchell, The Sundays, even those Sundays of Blessed Pentecost). We easily get the Ordinary Time, becomes one Balintataw Nets tired and become impatient wait- feast day or great Sunday. Oh ing. That is why for many people what a blessed hope can do! by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez the fifty days of Easter might Quotation of the week: “I am Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- have lost their glitter and have a man of hope, not for human Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com been forgotten, because they are reasons or from any natural at www.asianjournalusa.com very long. Part of the problem optimism, but because I believe lies in associating feasts and the Holy Spirit is at work in the holidays with mindless hoopla, Church and in the World, even according to Mitchell. But when his name remains un- Magandang Hope Amidst Life’s Difficulties Christian celebration is entirely heard.” Joseph Cardinal Suen- Joke of the week: This poor Samaritans to this Messiah who different. It is a time “for intensi- ens. thing was a perfect specimen gives hope and joy to anyone Malaman Mo (1) of unblessed womanhood. She who accepts him. had a pug nose, buck teeth, a An environmental turmoil is Magandang malaman mong matibay ang inyong samahan wrinkled face, and a sagging felt by the Christians of Asia na kayo pa rin palagi umaraw man o umulan chin. Besides, she was way over- Minor. The background for the weight with a head of hair that second reading is the undergo- na anuman ang mangyari hindi ka niya iiwan looked for the entire world like ing political, legal, and social The Rapture Revisited sa ‘yo pa rin s’ya iwanan man ng mga kaibigan. a worn out mop. After looking discrimination against the believ- The Rapture. The name is will mysteriously disappear and her over for some moments, the ers in the Messiah. In such a Latin for “caught up”. It basi- leave their clothes behind. That beauty parlor attendant muttered, situation, the Christians’ faith is cally comes from one particular is all made up fiction by the au- Magandang malaman mong ikaw ay laging may karamay “I can see one hope.” “What’s being tested and is at risk. The verse in the Bible, 1 Thessalo- thors of the Left Behind series. kapag may darating sa buhay na mga kasawian that?” eagerly asked the woman. author encourages his readers to nians 4:17: The third problem with these nariyan siya ‘di dahil siya’y iyong kaibigan The attendant solemnly declared, live honestly in the midst of such “then we who are alive, who books is that the saved escape “Reincarnation.” trying times and continue to be are left, shall be caught upto- the tribulation on earth by being kundi dahil sa nais niya na ikaw ay damayan. inspired by their Christian hope. gether with them in the clouds raptured. Matthew 24:21-22: The Gospel speaks too of hope to meet the Lord in the air; and For then there will be great Magandang malaman mong kanya palang nagugustuhan amidst the impending departure so we shall always be with the tribulation, such as has not been ang iyong mga ginagawa kahit mumunting bagay of Jesus. He assures his fol- Lord.” from the beginning of the world lowers not to be discouraged. The Rapture has inspired a until now, no, and never will mga titig at ngiti mo, kanyang nauunawaan He wants them to be hopeful, whole series of fictional books be. And if those days had not ‘di mo man ibuka ang bibig, kanya na itong alam. because when he departs he will called the “Left Behind” series. been shortened, no human being send upon them the Holy Spirit In it, the saved are “raptured” would be saved; but for the sake who will strengthen them dur- into heaven, while the unsaved of the elect those days will be Magandang malaman mo na mula sa simpleng nilalang ing their difficult times. Jesus are left behind to fend forthem- shortened. ay sabihin niya sa ‘yong ikaw pala’y kanyang mahal encourages his disciples to lead selves on earth. In the above verses, Jesus tells at kung tanungin mo siya, bakit, ano ang dahilan upright lives and be ready to The rapture is a mysterious us about the great tribulation, and wala man siyang maisagot, ‘di niya ‘to kasalanan. give a reason for their hope. disappearance of people, who also explains that the days of this During Pope Benedict XV1’s leave their clothes here on earth. misery on earth will be shortened first papal visit to the United Cars which were driven by the for the sake of the elect. That Magandang malaman mo na siya’y nagpapasalamat States he laments the sad condi- saved are left unmanned. The means that the elect, or God’s tion of our community, society, dahil sa kanyang buhay, katauhan mo ay namalas folks left behind are in a quanda- people, still have to be on earth anuman ang dahilan at nagkurus ang inyong landas and the world. There is a break- ry as to what happened. A great when the tribulation occurs, and down of morals not only among tribulation then comes upon the not yet raptured into heaven. tadhana ang maygawa kaya pasalamat sa lahat. the youths, but also among the earth, and the anti-christ makes The fourth problem is that adults. Peace is still an illusive his appearance. The ones left the people raptured in the Left ©2010 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. dream in some neighborhoods behind then get a second chance Behind series sans clothes are not and among nations. There is still Scripture: First Reading: Acts an ongoing injustice commit- at salvation, if they can withstand raptured on the last day of earth. About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Filipino Language Teacher at Otay 8: 5-8; 14-17. After Philip, one ted against blacks and Native the forces of the world-uniting In the novels, there are more days Ranch High School in Chula Vista. of the seven deacons, had been Americans. Some victims of anti-christ. Then Jesus returns left for the antichrist to wreak expelled from the synagogue, he clergy abuse still remain to be again to defeat the antichrist. havoc on the earth. We know in Christ will rise first; then we St. John may have been trying had moved on to Samaria to pro- treated pastorally and compas- None of this, except for the from John 6:54 that the dead will who are alive, who are left, shall to convey that Christ will reign claim the Good News by signs sionately. The Gospel has still to overall premise of a rapture is be raised on the last day: be caught up together with them for a very long time (eternity) and miracles through healing and be preached fully and actualized biblical. Why? Well for starters, “he who eats my flesh and in the clouds to meet the Lord in by using the phrase “a thousand exorcism. His ministry shows in people’s lives. Some Catholics the Bible says in Revelation 1:7: drinks my blood has eternal life, the air; and so we shall always be years”, just like we might say, “I God’s ratification of the church’s are disillusioned and confused; Behold, he is coming with the and I will raise him up at the last with the Lord.” told you a thousand times”, when mission to despised Samaritans others have left the church and clouds, and every eye will see day” And what of the thousand year we may have only told someone and non-Jews. Second Reading: sought Christian fellowship him, every one who pierced him; And we also know from Paul reign of Christ on earth? It is 4 or 5 times. 1 Peter 3: 15-18. The author somewhere else; a few have just and all tribes of the earth will that the rapture will take place mentioned in Revelation 20:4: And what about the very prem- exhorts the Christians to suffer entirely rejected the faith that wail on account of him.Even so. after the dead are raised. 1 Thes- “Then I saw thrones, and seated ise of being “left behind”? The courageously for their faith just they grew up with. Amen. salonians 4:14- 17: on them were those to whom bible says in Matthew 24:37 - 41: as Christ did. When accused un- During these trying times for In the Left Behind series, no “For since we believe that Jesus judgment was committed. Also justly for their deeds, the Chris- God-loving people, the Holy eye sees Jesus. Everyone left died and rose again, even so, I saw the souls of those who had “As were the days of Noah, so tians best witness to that faith is Father said that we must keep behind is clueless as to what is through Jesus, God will bring been beheaded for their testimo- will be the coming of the Son of their honest life. Christian life the virtue of hope alive. The going on. It’s plain that if they with him those who have fallen ny to Jesus and for the word of man. For as in those days before is to lead a way of life similar to reason for that hope rests on the had seen Jesus, they would know asleep. For this we declare to God, and who had not worshiped the flood they were eating and Christ. Gospel: John 14: 15-21. Risen Lord. Jesus promised his what was going on. you by the word of the Lord, the beast or its image and had not drinking, marrying and giving Just as the disciples experienced disciples that he would not leave The second problem with that we who are alive, who are received its mark on their fore- in marriage, until the day when Jesus’ presence, so if they persist them alone, but would send upon this series is that there are two left until the coming of the Lord, heads or their hands. They came Noah entered the ark, and they in their faithfulness and love, them the Holy Spirit of hope “second comings” of Jesus. Once shall not precede those who have to life, and reigned with Christ a did not know until the flood came they will also witness his union and strength. He wants us to do when the people mysteriously fallen asleep. thousand years. “ and swept them all away, so will with the Father. Jesus promises the same: to be filled with hope disappear, and then again when For the Lord himself will de- his disciples that he will share and to lead a way of life based Well, we know from the pen of be the coming of the Son of man. Jesus returns again and defeats scend from heaven with a cry of Peter that a thousand years is as a Then two men will be in the with them through the Paraclete on that hope. It is also a time the antichrist. The bible speaks command, with the archangel’s this union with the Father. This for soul-searching: have we re- day to the Lord, and a day is like field; one is taken and one is left. of one and only one coming call, and with the sound of the a thousand years (2 Peter 3:1). is Christian life: an intimate ally proclaimed by our lives the of Jesus Christ, not two. In 1 trumpet of God. And the dead (Continued on page 19) union with the Father through Risen Lord as our Messiah; is Thessalonians 4:15, it says the the Son by the power of the Holy our faith not confined merely to following: Spirit. a profession of creedal formulas, “For this we declare to you by Reflections: After the death but also a living example, a light the word of the Lord, that we of Stephen, the disciples moved to others? who are alive, who are left until on to Samaria to evangelize that Next Sunday, May 29th, we the coming of the Lord, shall not region. The Samaritans were are celebrating the feast of the precede those who have fallen related to the Hebrews by fam- Ascension of the Lord and on asleep.” ily ties and religion, but lived June 5th the great day of Pente- separately and were considered cost. The fifty days from Easter Notice St. Paul says “THE heretics by orthodox Jews. The to Pentecost could be unbearably coming”, not “A Coming”. Samaritans, however, had their burdensome if not properly un- There is one and only one second own hopes about the future Mes- derstood. “Josef Pieper remarked coming of Jesus. And nowhere in siah. Philip gave witness to the that the human capacity for the bible does it say that people

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And, make high- fructose po- refined flour products and any- Other signals: Headaches, sure to include whole foods that corn thing fermented, such as alcohol infrequent urination, dark yellow are rich in essential fatty acids, syrup a and soy, so if you have a serious or smelly urine, dry skin, slow such as nuts and seeds, avoca- year, overgrowth, you may need to cut turgor (meaning that if you pinch dos, and anchovies and sardines, ac- out all of the above for a number the skin on the back of your which help maintain healthy cell cord- of consecutive weeks. hand, it doesn’t snap right back membranes and hold in moisture. ing You’re dehydrated… into place). Although the aging to the One likely signal: Chapped lips process slows turgor down some- (To be continued) United Background: Lips are a reflec- what, even in older adults it still States tion of the health and hydration should return to normal within a tent Department of than neurotoxin, simply at least in a mighty king by the name of King popping young rats. From Antique to America: Candarloko, who was very sad and a pill and I’m concerned depressed about his inability to father hoping the about whether a son, a successor to the throne. His symptoms Memoirs of a Filipino American Doctor eight wives failed to give him a son. aspartame One day at dawn, he had a dream. just go away. might cause In his dream, from out of the blue, Ideally, we nerve damage he met a beautiful woman who bore want to get in humans, as A Class Reunion him a son. His dream was so vivid, to the causes well — or at By Dr. Cesar Candari off-colored and with greener cover- July 5-9, 2006, our Sapphire anni- so real, he became so obsessed in of problems, age. I wished Baby de Leon were versary. Ushering it was a reception finding this fertile maiden, but no least disrupt the This reunion was as joyful as our present then. By the way, she usually dinner followed by the Scientific one knew who or where she was. He not just suppress the end result nerve signaling that enables the previous reunion. We had our class didn’t appreciate our punch lines. As Seminar, a Filipiniana Night (where believed that the gods would bless of ill health.” But interpreting brain to register satiety,” says luncheon meeting in the Market a matter of fact, King Philip injected the United Class ’61 presented its him, and find this fertile wife for him, the body’s quirky Morse code Sharon Fowler, MPH, a faculty Place at the Monte Carlo. The a joke in his masterful delivery at the Hawaiian Dance-Skit), and conclud- if he made a special offering to them requires a deep level of body associate at the University of planned cruise was resurrected. 6th annual Dr. Nicanor Reyes Jr. Me- ing with a grand ball. The Silver and by the 7th sunset of the 7th moon. He awareness that, like any skill, This time everybody was excited. It morial Lecture. His punch line was, Sapphire Jubilarians were honored then summoned his best chieftains Texas Health Science Center would be a cruise to Alaska either “That was a hard one.” Lovely. and decorated with a medal necklace and their wives from the various takes time and practice to per- at San Antonio who studies before or immediately after our July We missed those that attended the for their respective year by Mrs. regions in the island to perform an fect. To that end, we recruited a the health effects of artificial reunion in San Francisco the follow- 40th wedding anniversary of Jobo Josephine C. Reyes, chairman of the ancient religious dance ritual to handful of the country’s leading sweetener use. One of the prime ing year. We got everybody’s email and Buddy Chanco. board of the FEU-NRMF (Philip- please the gods. After the offering, integrative health practitioners suspects is the methanol in aspar- addresses, and King Philip was to use Those of us in the retirement circle pines), assisted by Rolly Casis, out- like in his dream, the future mother this medium whenever a decree was are all at peace. To those of you still going alumni chairman, and Arsenio of his son would suddenly appear made. The United class ’61 mem- in practice part time or full time, Martin, outgoing alumni president. from nowhere, and dance her way to bers had to obey it; otherwise, they don’t change your tires if you still The host and local alumni chapter his heart.” would get beheaded. This was indeed enjoy working. made good their promise of fun and I played King Cardarloko. I was in Dental Directory super leadership. Seriously speaking, When Dr. Arsenio Martin was the festivities, as it was a superb CME my throne while my chieftains and United Class ’61 was vibrant as ever. president of the board of trustees, I program and altogether a successful their wives swayed to the rhythm of A & B Dental Lab Historically, we have many qualities. was assigned as co-chairman of the reunion of friends, classmates and the famous music from the cartoon 2210 Alta View Drive Baltazar Wilfred Jr. D.D.S. Our classmate, Vic Virzoza, topped 26th annual convention held in the their families. movie “Lilo and Stitch” as they per- San Diego CA 9329 Mira Mesa Blvd. the medical board examination; our Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Our United class of '61, the Sap- formed the fertility dance to the gods. San Diego CA 92126 class received eight out of the ten top Las Vegas on July 13-16, 2005. My phire (45thyear) Jubilarians, had the The women wore a long Hawaiian 267-6220 places that year. We were the first to partner-leader of the convention was greatest number of alumni attending. MuMu, a necklace and bracelet with (858) 693-8448 produce an alumnus who became the Dr. Raynaldo G. Sandoval. It was a It is a consistent tradition and record large beads; the men were topless A Avenue Dental director of the FEU hospital, Lelia very busy time as we prepared for since the foundation started the and wearing authentic grass skirts, 705 “A” Avenue Bannister, Jerome Pagtakhan Luna and we were always the convention. It turned out to be reunions with few exceptions. At our necklace and anklets, exposing their National City CA 91950 4370 Palm Ave., #C first in school spirit and participation. a well-attended reunion and scien- Ruby Jubilee, we presented a Mambo potbellies. Notwithstanding arthritis, (619) 336-1900 San Diego CA 92154 We topped the number of attendees in tific seminar. The silver Jubilarian No. 5 group dance. We are, indeed, all of us danced with grace (albeit out (619) 428-8682 any jubilarian celebration and did so celebrants were the Class of 1980. It the United Class of ’61. of sequence sometimes) and gusto. Abante, Vivien after forty years from graduation. was considered to be a very suc- This year, there were twenty of us The dance skit was met with a stand- 865 Third Avenue # 120 Barajas Eric D.D.S. The grand finale was our recogni- cessful celebration, superior CME from all over the United States, with ing ovation, and paparazzi from Chula Vista CA 91911 890 Eastlake Parkway, Ste. 304 tion night was a repeat of the Coral program and class reunion. Josephine two of them flying halfway around various classes swarmed our class Chula Vista CA 91910 reunion in Bloomington, Minnesota, C. Reyes, chairman of the board of the world, from the Philippines, to as we posed for a posterity souvenir where the Class ’61 spirit was high trustees, was present. Because of join our reunion. Together with the shot. There must have been thirty Advanced Amer Dentistry (619) 482-7367 and well in the hearts of its members. health reasons, I had to forego the spouses, there were about forty of us. so-called photographers busily taking 314 Palomar Street The flash of lights from our cameras Foundation’s senior position in the About half of us are now retired, but photographs. I am pretty sure there is Chula Vista CA 91911 Barraza Mark D.D.S. was the order of the night. Then came board of trustees’ election. Instead, I we are all looking good, strong and now visible evidence of my charac- (619) 425-3611 613 3rd Avenue the presentation of the jubilarians. We stayed as Trustee-at-Large until year robust. The men are balding and have ter King Candarloko, sitting on my Chula Vista CA 91910 observed a minute of silence in honor 2007 and maintained my co-chair- potbellies, the women a bit older but throne on the stage, potbelly and all. Agbuya Dentistry (619) 425-7700 of our departed classmates, about a manship of the bylaws committee to nonetheless still sexy. Philip had coined my new name, 1430 E. Plaza Blvd., Ste. E9 dozen of them. The latest one was my the present. During the grand ball we were King Candarloko, with his subjects National City CA 91950 Barton William very good friend Gerry Delfin. Thank It was at this time that the United in our formal attire similar to the of lokos and lokas (crazy men and (619) 477-2254 10715 Tierrasanta Blvd. God, all of us in attendance appeared Class ’61 had a lunch meeting at the previous Ruby Jubilee except for the women). As he had stated in a post San Diego CA 92124 to be in good health. posh residence of Philip and Farida to change of color, deep blue cummer- reunion email to all of us; We danced the rest of the evening. finalize the preparation for our 45th bunds and blue bowties for the males “Our ability as a class to make fun American Dental 560-4047 We watched Zaida walk her walk at jubilee the following year. We con- and sapphire blue long gowns for the of ourselves, make fools of ourselves 5382 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. the Fashion Show of the convention sidered many things for a big show. It females. Our Sapphire jubilee was when the right occasion comes, signi- San Diego CA 92117 Bautista Cesar - North County and definitely, she did not appear the was going to be epic. indeed beautiful and fantastically fies our zest for life and our love to (858) 277-6620 Inland Den least bit nervous. Similarly, Candy memorable! enjoy it. ‘We are all game’ and good 1875 So. 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This love we have and career and during our reunions.” (619) 780-0819 saying, “Beautiful women are para- Reunion-Convention of the FEU- for each other will stay forever green Our Hawaiian dance-skit was only #205 dise to the eyes, hell to the soul, and DNR School of Medicine Alumni in our group. The yearning to see one a five-minute presentation. We started Angeles Cesario D.D.S. Chula Vista CA 91911 purgatory to the purse.” Those gowns Foundation was Houston, Texas, another is never-ending in this United practicing the dance on Wednesday 13161 Ste # 3 Black Mt. Road (619) 482-6774 were expensive. I could not afford known affectionately by its citizens Class '61, with the leadership of and had only three practice sessions. 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He was even serving as the temporary capital tion” of the “Sapphire Jubilarians, story went, King Cardarloko finally Bosque Cristobal Mari- not the Engelbert Humperdinck that I of the Republic of Texas after the war who presented a Hawaiian dance-skit got his wish when a beautiful maiden National CityCA 91950 once knew. What a downer. of Independence from Mexico. To- on July 7th. The tireless and talented (played by Remy D of Hawaii) came (619) 267-6470 lyn 1040 Tierra Del Rey Pat, I am only kidding. day, Houston covers over 540 square couple, Abe and Lily Sim, choreo- out from nowhere and made the Ste 209 Chula Vista CA After the Grand Ball that evening, miles and is the fourth largest city in graphed the skit, and all the members king happy, and they walked down Ascough DDS, Inc. 656-9713 some of us stayed behind and sang the United States of America. Over 2 of United Class ’61 participated. 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That was one of the most than ninety languages, which is what which went: of ‘61, with the bonds of friendship wonderful evenings in my whole life. makes it a global city “Once upon a time, in a tiny remote deepening even more as years go by. National City CA 91950 Together with Dick Chiu, we Held at the Westin Oak Hotel, the and secluded island in Hawaii, I hope to see you next time around. 267-2378 exchanged dyoks na pang Pinoy alumni reunion-convention was on untouched by civilization, there lived May God always be with you. lamang (Filipino jokes), sometimes May 27 - June 2, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 19 Business Directory

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TPN/Lusa The Rapture US Cardinal Sean O’Malley told scores of thousands of Revisited pilgrims in Portugal that Our Lady of F tima had spared Pope (Continued from page 17) John Paul II’s life from an as- Two women will be grinding at the mill; one is taken and one is sassin’s bullet so that he could left.” help “topple the Iron Curtain” of In the days of Noah, the saved Soviet communism. were left behind on earth, Noah The archbishop of Boston and his family. The unsaved recalled that the late pontiff, who were taken from this earth, and was beatified in Rome on 1 May, presumably didn’t make it to had himself attributed his sur- heaven. Therefore, if the end of vival from the shooting in 1981 the world is similar to those days, to the Virgin Mary, who many as the bible says, being left be- Catholics believe appeared to hind may mean that you will still children in 1917 near the central be here on earth to be raptured Get the best results for your Portuguese town of F tima. later on. The ones taken may be Last Thursday, Cardinal like the flood victims in Noah’s CLASSIFIED AD O’Malley, who presided over time, and die. One of the really big assump- via Asian Journal’s this year’s “international pil- grimage”, said Our Lady of F tions in the Left Behind series is online+digital+print that the saved will rise up to meet tima would help “bridge” the Jesus in the clouds, and then they editions. conflict between “Christianity and Jesus return to heaven to and Islam”. await the tribulation and the final Call 619.474.0588 He noted that the town of F judgment. But that isn’t biblical tima bares the name of Prophet either. Nowhere in the bible does it say that Jesus will do a U-turn back into heaven at the rapture. Rather, the bible says that Jesus and his kingdom will descend to earth and become the new kingdom (Revelation 11:15 and Revelation 21:2). And the bible also says that we will be judged on that day, the last day, in John 12:48: “He who rejects me and does not receive my sayings has a judge; the word that I have spo- ken will be his judge on the last day.” So go ahead and read the Left Behind series if you must, but remember, hardly any of it is biblical. The learned and educated religious people of the Bible didn’t understand the first coming of Christ. Just so, a lot of learned and educated religious people today don’t understand the rapture any better than the Pharisees and the Sadducees did the first time. But, they sure make a lot of money by sell- Del - Chit Rivera ing books about their personal Proprietor opinion of the events surrounding 289 E. Orange & Melrose Chula Vista, CA 91911 the rapture. So will the Rapture happen? YES, but it will be a one time (619) 426-7804 1828 Coronado Ave. San Diego, CA 92154 event, on the last day of our (Alongside Seafood City Supermarket) earthly existence, after the dead Pary Trays - Fast Food - Food to go - Lechon Madona Illeto - Proprietor (619) 429-5778 have been raised, and it will be seen and witnessed by all. Page 20 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 27 - June 2, 2011 Lifestyle Mga tula ng bayan Street Poetry Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- journalusa.com by Michael R. Tagudin by Joe Son Read about Michael’s upcoming book of poems “Crushed Read J’Son’s previous articles by visiting our website at www. PASALUBONG AT PABAON! www.asianjournalusa.com asianjournalusa.com Violets” by visiting our website at At kung sa iyong pagdating ay may handang pasalubong Sa paglisan mo naman ay may nakalaang pabaon Di ba’t ito’y tuksong sa katinuan mo ay hahamon? Living on a high-tech lifestyle Kapara mo ay isang dagang nahulog sa balaong. Don’t let technology intimidate the same password for more Hurricane you. With some simple, peoblem than one account to login. But Naging ugali na ng amang may halik sa iniwan solving add-on products, your be sure to track and protect your Gayon din sa pagdating, sa mga anak na dinatnan Poem No. 74 electronic gadget can be even many passwords by creating Mahigpit yaong yakap sa kabiyak na hinihirang smarter and easier to use, but be- an encrypted text file on your Tanda ng kanyang pagsuyo’t ihayag ang katapatan. ing high-tech is expensive. Tech- computer desktop. He also men- nology is moving on a fast space tioned about smart phone apps Kaya naman isinilang ang pasalubong at pabaon I found peace and solace from computers, digital cameras, and computer software that store Nausong mainam sa sinusuhula’t sumusuhol In the middle ofthe storm cell phones, Eye-Fi’s, Wi-Fi’s, a secure list of your passwords. Naging kalakaran sa mundo ng mga gumo’t gutom DVD’s to remote controls, even You just need to remember one Sa kapangyarihan at kayamanang bilang ay milyon. The eye ofthe hurricane faster than any of us can hope to primary password to get a list of I made my home keep, therefore if we can’t keep all the rest of your passwords. Nakapanghihilakbot habang pinagtatalakayan up we’re in trouble. In this high- Nearly everyone who has used Ang salaping ninanakaw ng mga tusong heneral Like a prisoner tech world scores of news on a cell phones has experienced Hindi na nahabag sa kaawa-awang mga kawal I dread to venture forth TV or radio programs including a dropped call- that is the time Na silang tunay na bayaning tapat sa ating bayan. local and national magazines and when your connection’s signal Away from my comfort zone newspapers are advertising new strenght drops to zero or no bars, Natiis ng mga hidhid, tagasunod nila’y yapak The tempest would be strongest technology trends, It’s a must so your call disconnects mid- Bota’y ipinagdamot sa mga paang sugat-sugat to master your gadgets not to be stream and sometimes you con- Ang masahol pa rito’y kinalakal ang mga armas Only this way I can survive obsolete. tinue to talk for sometime before Sariling punlo ang sa buhay ng kawal ang umutas. And see the chaos of life So much of today’s technology realizing the other party is gone. involves the use of passwords. You just need a cell phone signal Sa abang kalagayan ng mandirigmang nasa gubat Parade before my eyes! They’re needed for computers, booster to have strong signal and Kaulayaw’y pangungulila sa naiwang kaanak smart phones, banking and so on. amplify you cell phone. Boosters Ang init ng araw at lamig ng mahabang magdamag Unknowingly, most of us opt for are now available at major elec- Nagpapaulol na labis laban sa nakatataas. simple names and words for a tronics stores priced depending password that are easy for us to on makes and model. Ang mga pinunong biniyayaan ng pasalubong ©2011 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights re- Nagbabalatkayong kapayapaa’y isinusulong served. remember, such as birthdays or Lost cell phones now is not a About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin Naging palaisipan ang kapalarang sinusuong anniversaries. Mostly we use the big deal, you can also buy the Educated as an engineer in the Philippines, same or similar passwords for all so-called cell phone leashes to Ng mga sundalong pagkamuhi’y tumindi, umusbong. the City of Los Angeles employee hopes accounts, whether from online solve your prob- his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue banking to facebook and e-mails lem. Lalo lamang nadismaya nang ang lahat ay mahantad about the human condition. He is donating in which I am one of For Salaping hindi hiningi ay kusang napasapalad the proceeds from the book “Crushed Ito ang nagsilbing pabaon sa heneral na lalayas Violets” to the “Coalition to Abolish Slavery those. Just recently shutter- & Trafficking (CAST)”, a non-profit that my friends are calling bugs, Walang labi karakot man pagka’t said nang nalimas. provides public awareness and advocacy me asking and even snapping efforts against human trafficking in the City sending e-mails they a bunch Ika-5 ng Abril, 2011 of Angels. To learn more, visit www.castla. org. To help, call the CAST 24 hour hotline received how true was of digital 888.KEY.2.FRE(EDOM) or 888.539.2373. it that I went to photos is Contact [email protected] for more London the easy information about ordering the book “Crushed and got part, Intui- What then can I eat? Violets.” rob, tive cameras needing at determine the FilAms are lucky to have the least $2000 best lighting, do Five foods you need to increase Seafood City grocery stores that *** to come home to the focusing, and can (Continued from page 6) of monounsaturated and polyun- sell plenty of native and mainstream San Diego. I didn’t go anywhere store hundreds of images at the diet. However, because they are saturated fatty acids and are usually fruits and vegetables as well as SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!!! liquid at room temperature. They and of course I already have once. Use Eye-Fi memory card high in calories they should be eaten abundant fish and other seafood FREE contribute essential fatty acids and corrected it, by changing my for your camera that automati- in small amounts, unsalted and used choices. To remain healthy, some THIRD ANNUAL SAN DIEGO to replace other protein foods. vitamin E to the diet. When unsatu- food habits need to be continued but ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER passwords. cally transfers the photos to your rated fatty acids replace unsaturated It is very easy for hackers to computer with zero effort on The average intake of seafood by many needs to be altered. FilAms (API) Americans is only 3 ½ oz per week ones, this lowers the total and bad should: COMMUNITY FORUM AND get in using simple passwords your part. If you have a Wi-Fi (LDL) cholesterol. and in doing this is setting network in your home, the Eye- and should be increased to 1.2-1.4 Eat more vegetables & fruits MULTI-CULTURAL EVENT oz/ day or 8 oz/week. Seafood is Oils are present in many foods ourselves up for trouble and all Fi memory card in your camera especially the leafy greens and red/ June 4, 2011, Saturday, 10 AM rich in omega-3 fatty acids, eicosa- such as olives, nuts, avocados and information at risk. Asking from will find it and transfer your orange ones. to 5 PM pentaenoic acid (EPA) and doco- seafood. Some oils are extracted Decrease the total amount of white Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Ave., experts, here are their advices photos everytime you walk-in sahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA and from plants, i.e., canola, corn, olive, on how to create better, stronger the door. . rice eaten and substitute half of it San Diego, CA 92114 DHA reduce cardiac deaths among peanut, safflower, soybean and with whole grains such as brown SPEAKERS: passwords and keep track of If having a problem of too individuals with or without pre-ex- sunflower. Foods that are mainly them all: Chose a password with many remote controls in your rice and whole wheat pan de sal. Nick Macchione, Director SD isting cardiovascular disease. Thus, oil are mayonnaise, oil-based salad HHSA at least eight characters. home, then easy-to-use universal Eat less meat, poultry and eggs it prevents heart disease. Consum- dressings, and soft (tub or squeeze) and consume more fish and other Lloyd Asoto, APIAHF Include numbersin your remotes just like a 3-in-one or ing 8 oz per week of a variety of margarine with no trans fatty acids. seafood. API Network Staff, Partners & password and you should even 5-in-one coffee can take care of seafood will provide 250 mg of EPA Coconut oil, palm kernel oil and Eat more dried beans and peas, Volunteers consider other keyboard charac- your television, cable box, DVD and DHA per day. The presence of palm oil are high in saturated fatty i.e., munggo beans and use them in FOOD TOUR AND ENTER- ters if allowed, such as arterisks player, stereo system and oth- methyl mercury in seafood can be acids and partially hydrogenated dishes instead of dessert. TAINMENT or exclamation points. Try to ers. One universal remote can minimized by eating a variety of oils contain trans fatty acids. Eat more high calcium foods such Tickets are $10 each for food tour. avoid words that computerized be programmed to operate all seafood and those with high content The usual intake of oils by adult as non-fat or low fat milk, cheese, For information, call (619) 477- dictionaries could find. Avoid entertainment devices. The only of EPA and DHA. Examples are Americans is 18 gms and this and yogurt. 4451 ext 603 using significant dates such as hitch is the one-time or the initial salmon, anchovies, herring, sar- should be increased to 27 gms/day. 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In Loving Remembrance But we’ll hear his tales no lon- It’s so easy to forget them for it Mayrong tutol, mayrong panig, ang dapat ba ay.. ano nga? ger for old Bill has passed away, was so long ago, Hahayaan na lang nating, sa ibang bansa’y mapahiya. “For love of country, they accepted death.” – James And the world’s a little poorer, That the old Bills of our Coun- A. Garfield; “And they who for their country die shall for a soldier died today. try went to battle, but we know Ano nga ba tayo ngayon, bakit tayo parang PAKO? fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s He will not be mourned by It was not the politicians, with Sa TALAMAK na PROBLEMA, saka tayo tumatayo, many, just his children and his their compromise and ploys, tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.” – Joseph Drake At kung kayang tiisin pa, KUNTENTO na nakaupo, wife, Who won for us the freedom Kapag ‘di na makayanan, MAGSISIKLAB, maglalaho. For he lived an ordinary, and that our Country now enjoys. How lucky we are to live in the best of America, and that is quite uneventful life. Should you find yourself in Para tayong mga DRAMA at SARSUWELA nuong una, America, secure in our freedoms what separates them from those Held a job and raised a family, danger, with your enemies at Mga taong nanunuod, ‘pag nagsawa, lalayas na. due to the ultimate sacrifice of who have not served in uniform: quietly going his own way, hand, our soldiers who died in the And the world won’t note his NINGAS KUGON sa usapin, sa simula RUMARATSA, Would you want a politician Matapos ang mga DRAMA, ang usapin, malamig na. fields of battle. Hundreds of with his ever-shifting stand? thousands of soldiers have fallen Or would you prefer a so that we may live! Even today, soldier, who has sworn to Masdan ninyo ang usaping ang SHABU LAB nasakote, our brave military men and defend Ang PDEA, siyang bida, ang hinuli “small fish”….pwe!!! women are dying, not only for His home, his kin and Nasaan ang pasimuno at mayari nitong TIANGE? Americans, but for those who Country and would fight Bayad na ba o kulang pa, kaya sila’y naka LIBRE. live in lands that are not yet free. until the end? A verse in the Bible says, He was just a common Wika ko nga, nuon pa man, kung patuloy tayong TANGA, “Greater love hath no man than soldier and his ranks are KASAMAANG walang bawas, darami at may dagdag pa. he lay down his life for another.” growing thin, Mamamayang dapat BIDA, sa PULIS ay natakot na, In loving remembrance, a But his presence should Ang AHENSYA ng Gobyerno ang panalo at PUWERA ka. grateful America pays tribute to remind us we may need his our war dead this Memorial Day like again. Hanggang kailan magtitiis maidilat itong mata, (Monday, May 30, 2011). As For when countries are in “Death Penalty”, kailangang ang KRIMINAL bawasan na. we gather in our backyards and conflict, then we find the Dapat pa bang ARUGAIN, PARAMIHING lumobo pa? hold barbeques, let’s pause and soldier’s part Kapag ito’y ‘di napigil, ang sisihan ay huli na. remember the sacrifice of our Is to clean up all the military men and women and troubles that the politicians BOTSANG KARNE ay bawal na maibenta sa palengke, give them thanks. start. th Sa takot na magkasakit, mapasama itong suwerte. Our 40 President, Ronald If we cannot do him honor KRIMINAL na PINALAYA, ano ang ‘yong masasabi? Reagan, said these beautiful while he’s here to hear the ‘Di ba ito ay katulad din, OK lang ang BOTSANG KARNE? words about freedom: “Freedom praise, is never more than one genera- Then at least let’s give Bakit nga ba NABOBOBO itong ating mga utak, tion away from extinction. We their extraordinary willingness passing, though a soldier died him homage at the ending of his didn’t pass it to our children today. Sa maraming tamang bagay, pinipili yaong PALPAK. to risk their lives for people they days. Sa USAPING KUMIKINANG, KUMAKATI yaong PALAD, in the bloodstream. It must be never met.” When politicians leave this Perhaps just a simple headline fought for, protected, and handed earth, their bodies lie in state, in a paper that would say, Ang resulta, hahayaang yaong TAMA ang MALAGLAG. As we pay tribute to our war on to them to do the same.” dead, here’s the internationally- While thousands note their Our Country is in mourning, President Obama, in his tribute acclaimed and heart-warming passing and proclaim that they for a soldier died today. Sige, sige, magpatuloy, pasamain itong bayan, to veterans and fallen heroes at poem about a soldier who died, were great. It is my fervent hope that this Hintayin ang mga tao, maghimagsik at lumaban. the wreath-laying ceremony last penned by poet and author A. Papers tell their whole life Memorial Day be also a time to Tutal naman, karamihan ang akala, sila’y “BIGTIME” year, said: “They felt some tug; Lawrence Vaincourt: stories, from the time that they remember the joys of life, and a Darating din sa panahong, TALAMAK na ang patayan. they answered a call; they said, were young, time to create those special mo- ‘I’ll go.’ That is why they are A Soldier Died Today But the passing of a soldier ments that we can look back on Napapanahong Tula: Romeo S. Nicolas goes unnoticed and unsung. with fondness. 2/19/2011

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Any micro- garden and poultry project, is overseas office is the applicant if he or she has been absent for for olfactory wave odor problems will vanish among the highlights of the so request at the time of filing less than one year. offenses,” says by morning. two-year-old foundation’s 2010 of the application. It should We welcome your feedback. cleaning expert Ghastly Garbage Disposal: projects. be noted that an application for If you have any immigration WIMLER, an example of a Linda Cobb, Put the plug in the sink and fill Reentry permit is not complete questions, please feel welcome also known as it with about three inches of overseas Filipino group involved in migrant philanthropy, doesn’t until an alien has provided his to email me at susan@law-usim- the “Queen of warm water along with a hand- or her fingerprints and photo- migration.com or call 619 819 Clean.” “But as even mind if its fund balance at ful of baking soda. Turn the the end of the year 2010 is below graph. If the applicant leaves the -8648 to arrange for a telephone easy as it is to disposal on and immediately pull consultation. create these foul a million pesos. the plug. The suction created – Anyway, we are still a young, odors, it’s just coupled with the baking soda small foundation, Rispens-Noel as easy to allevi- – cleans out trapped food and says. ate them.” Cobb sends it down the drain. The commitment, though, offers short-cuts Scorched Supper Stench: To to promote inclusive and sus- to stamping out help clear the smell of burned tainable development is there, stink in five food, fill a pan with water and WIMLER said in its 2010 annual areas of the bring it to a boil. Drop in a report. sliced lemon or about a ¼ cup of But for the new elementary lemon juice and allow to simmer graduate in Darylle Asuncion, but many of us, never saw those on the stove. his pride is now evident. Is MARCOS a news and because of your work For more information and tips On graduation day at Mlang of reviving them, now we are Pilot Elementary School, he well informed. Thank you. … Hero? This is going to be a great his- (Continued from page 16) torical movie to see.” become their father’s apologists. Helen Grace Damaso “Thanks And lo and behold the Imeldific, for those informative articles, who claims never to have stolen uncle. Realization cannot take anything from the people. Abay’ place if we don’t have the in- kung di lang natin alam --- aka- formation we need. We cannot lain mong sabihin na sila pa ang decide wisely if we are bereft of pinagnakawan ng President Cory knowledge. The truth, detailed administration. Heaven help us and documented, has the power all not to fall into the dark and to engage citizens, enrage us, deep pit of another Marcos ad- hence to give hope for a better ministration. Forgive and forget... country…Marcos was in the war, never. In memory of those who perhaps as an ordinary soldier. suffered and died in the Marcos But to say that he was a hero is regime..let us not forget. LET US something else. History does not REMEMBER MORE! We owe it seem to prove that. We are the to the sovereign Filipino people.” ones who started the power of Ed Miranda Atienza “Ben, a peaceful revolt. That was our thank you for your wonderful ar- gift to the world. So if we bury ticle that enlightened most of our him at the LNMB, other nations Get the best results for your CLASSIFIED AD with our compatriots here and elsewhere.” will think that there was really no 3-in-1 PRICE offer via online+digital+print Conrado Doria “Thanks 4 ur reason for our revolt in the first editions. Only from the Asian Journal 619.474.0588 notes about the MARCOS FAKE place. So what are we going to MEDALS REDUX I . Salamat ti teach? We will revert history and contribution mo kadakami about we will reverse everything.” Marcos.” Lillian Espanola “This is eye Hernan Hormillosa “ the truth opening! Thanks uncle for bring- shall set us free. “ ing this to my attention. I did not Lakan Dula “I’m 110% con- know how low this man was, vinced that Ferdinand Marcos without a conscience.” doesn’t make the grade as a hero The following readers also - not from his military service, said they LIKE at least one of not as the president of the coun- the articles: Aurora Pijuan, try, and definitely not as a human Alexis Poblador Mitjavile, being as he lacked integrity and Peter Siapno, Charo Carmona honesty...yes, he must have based Buencamino, Venz Maynigo, his alleged exploits from the Grace Valera, Herman Caoile, many war movies he watched.” Fe Gal-lang, and Elvie Garcia Chrisler Cabarrubias “thanks Bangit ben, for there are some soldiers The above readers bravely and guerillas who fought and stood and spoke up with all patri- shed blood for the country, otic Filipinos and freedom-loving were not even mentioned, your men and women of the world publications can put a stop to the on the right side of history! For mouths of the fake heroes.” doing so, they have become part Evangeline Jo Kimber “I of it for the “emulation and in- salute to all the writings you have spiration of this generation and made Ben. Indeed the credits the generations still unborn.” goes fundamentally to those (Republic Act No. 289) officers, who originally wrote/ (619) 702-3051 investigated about the reports, Page 24 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 27 - June 2, 2011 bers take charge of their lives. Members enjoy a host of ben- Military Officers efits, discounts and services Former President Fidel Ramos - including career planning, benefits counseling, and col- Association of America lege scholarships and loans graces PhilFaire – 2011 – designed to address the (Continued from page 1) presents awards real-life issues officers face independence day celebration every day. It also serves the needs and fights for the rights of the Philippines from Spanish Representing the Sweet- Sa. Garcia; Mar Vista High rule. water Chapter of Military of not only its members, School presented by CWO Er- but all members from every Although usually held on June Officers Association of nie Liwag, Chapter Treasurer, 12, COPAO had decided to hold America (MOAA), Capt. Dr. branch of service. Whether a and Mt Miguel High School member is deployed overseas, the activities on May 28 to catch Ted J. Camaisa, USN (Iraq presented by Colonel Gerald high school student participants War Veteran with the Marine making the transition to a sec- who would otherwise be on Webb, U.S. Army, Chapter ond career, or grappling with Corps ground assault forces), Member. vacation from the first week of presented to Lt Col. Joshua his/her retirement benefits, the June. “MOAA is the nation’s Military Officers Association Sandoval, a MOAA medal, largest and most influential as- “The students and other partici- certificate and $200 check; to of America is on his /her side pants,” said Parade Coordinator sociation of military officers. Cadet Sgt Arturo Guzman, a for life. Joyce Temporal “will march They are a powerful force To find out why so many from 99 Cents store starting at MOAA medal and certificate; promoting a strong national Former Philippine President and to Cadet Sgt Irvine Diaz, officers put their trust in 9:00 a.m. off Highland Avenue, defense and representing the MOAA, plan to attend the down to 14th St., Kimball Way, D Fidel Ramos Nellie Sison a MOAA medal and certifi- interests of military officers cate during the Marine Corps Sweetwater Chapter monthly Street unto Kimball Park. Consul and their families at every meeting which is held ev- General Mary Jo Bernardo Ara- JROTC Awards Ceremony stage of their careers. It is at Sweetwater High School ery second Wednesday of gon will be the Grand Marshall.” an independent, nonprofit, the month at the Anchors The parade will be followed by auditorium on May 17, 2011. politically nonpartisan orga- Sweetwater High School and Spurs Catering, dryside a program at the Kimball Park nization.” MOAA for over 32nd St. Naval Station in San Marine Corps JROTC is one 80 years has been serving of the four High Schools that Diego. Since 2003, when those who serve their coun- the Level of Excellence the Sweetwater Chapter of try. MOAA has more than 30 MOAA gives scholarship Award started by the National councils, 400 Chapters and MOAA, Sweetwater Chapter awards annually in support of 370,000 members from every the National MOAA program. has been awarded the 5-star branch of service including Level of Excellence Award The other High Schools are: active duty, retired, Guard and San Ysidro High School (Highest Level Award) ev- Reserve officers, and their ery year except 2004 when presented this year 2011 by families. the Chapter President, Oscar it received a 4-star Level of MOAA also helps mem- Excellence Award. Dianne For more information, the late strongman Ferdinand please call CWO4 Oscar Sa. Unity; and Rizza Macaoay, Miss Garcia, Chapter President, at which will be highlighted with Friendship. “Rev. Julius Obregon Marcos. Previously, he was the Lallaine Velasco Uvero (619) 482-9680. performances of GMA Philip- and Jun Mataban serenaded the AFP vice chief-of-staff, chief of pine idols JayR Sillona and entourage,” added Nedy Lao, PC/INP under Marcos. Jolina Magdangal. There will Filipiniana Night chairperson. Although now more private in Katrina also vending and informational Fidel “Eddie” Valdez Ra- his life, his opinions on Philip- booths that will dot the park on mos, popularly known as FVR, pine situations still carry weight the occasion. was the 12th President of the among those in the Island’s Follow @asianjournal “Those crowned as Philippine Philippines from 1992 to 1998 hierarchy. Faire – 2011 will also be par- after serving in the Cabinet of The Philippines was under on Twitter. ticipating in the parade and be President Corazon Aquino first Spanish rule for three centu- honored at the program,” said as chief-of-staff of the Armed ries beginning on March 16, Myra Lopez, COPAO execu- Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 1521 when Ferdinand Magellan Email tive vice-president. Crowned and, later on, as Secretary of discovered the Archipelago. The [email protected] last May 14, 2011 were Katrina National Defense from 1986 to revolution led by Andres Boni- Benfer, Mrs. Philippine Faire – 1991. facio in August 1896 sparked to post your 2011; Jamie Dianne Hann, Miss The former president is more the end of Spanish tyranny in online classified ad Philippine Faire – 2011; Marifel noted for leading with former the Islands. Filipinos celebrate Lopez, Miss Teen Philippine Defense Minister Juan Ponce Philippine Independence on June via @asianjournal. Faire – 2011; Nellie Sison, Mrs. 12, the day the Filipino flag was Marifel Lopez Enrile the historic 1986 EDSA Rizza Macaoay Friendship; Lalaine Uvero, Mrs. People Power Revolution against first raised in the country.

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