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CANDID PERSPECTIVES Q & A LEGAL NOTES “Buffalo'eD” at Dr. Waite-ansDell neW BiPartisan Bill to Kumu KaHua; Plus to assume reins Protect Dreamers oBama's fareWell of PmaH from DePortation

PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2  HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  JanuarY 21, 2017 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor nd they're off! Wednesday, Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. January 18th marked the start Publisher & Managing Editor Yasay Should Stay of the 2017 Hawaii State Chona A. Montesines-Sonido hilippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Associate Editors Legislature. In the coming Dennis Galolo | Edwin Quinabo Secretary Perfecto Yasay, Jr. might be as good A weeks and months, lawmak- Contributing Editor as it gets when it comes to being a foreign diplo- ers will be tackling key issues Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. mat. An attorney by training who specializes in like the general excise tax surcharge ex- Creative Designer Junggoi Peralta corporate law and securities regulation, Yasay tension to pay for rail, public worker P Photography brings a wealth of experience and years of serv- payraises, unfunded liability, prison overcrowding and Tim Llena ice in government as the chair of the Securities and Exchange homelessness, to name just a few. With so much at stake, Administrative Assistant Shalimar Pagulayan Commission and in the private sector where he litigated nu- let's keep our legislators in prayer as they think long and merous corporate, civil, criminal and immigration cases. Columnists hard on the best decisions to make for the people of Carlota Hufana Ader Yasay, who lives part-time in Hawaii, was instrumental Hawaii. Emil Guillermo in the impeachment trial of former president Joseph Estrada. Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Our cover story for this issue introduces readers to Per- Ron Menor In 2001, he received the EDSA People Power Freedom fecto Yasay, Jr., the ' Department of Foreign Af- J.P. Orias Pacita Saludes Award for his advocacy for transparency and the fight against fairs Secretary. Yasay speaks candidly on what the first six Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. corruption in government. Yasay is smart, eloquent, well-re- months in office has been like and provides updates on the Charlie Sonido, M.D. Cong. Mark Takai spected and dedicated to improving the Philippines’ standing challenges facing the Duterte administration. Read more Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. in the international community and furthering its interests. in our exclusive interview with Yasay in its entirety begin- Felino S. Tubera Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. Yasay accepted the DFA’s top post last June from Presi- ning on page 4. Contributing Writers dent , a close friend and former college If you're a moped owner, a state law that took effect on Clement Bautista roommate, with the understanding that it would be for a year January 1st requires annual safety inspections and regis- Teresita Bernales, Ed.D at the most, or until an appropriate successor could be found. tration of your moped. The new law, which is long overdue, Rose Churma Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. A benefit of Yasay being a close friend of Duterte is that he will help to curb the number of unregulated noisy mopeds Julia Crowley can and has helped to smooth the political waters that the and also reduce fatalities involving mopeds on our streets. Linda Dela Cruz Fiedes Doctor tough-talking, foul-mouthed Duterte has stirred—uninten- Find out more about this new requirement on page 7. Danny De Gracia, II, MA tionally or not. Yasay’s familiarity with the president also In closing, we hope that you will continue in 2017 to Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand Amelia Jacang, M.D. means that he can clarify statements that the media has at make the Chronicle your source of information for news Caroline Julian times misconstrued or found ambiguous. In Star Wars jargon, affecting Hawaii's vibrant Filipino community. Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. Yasay brings much needed balance to the Force. Until next time, aloha and mabuhay! Deborah T. Manog We hope Yasay will continue on in his capacities and have Maita Milallos Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. the “Acting” removed from his official title. Chances are that Renelaine Bontol-Pfister Yasay will concede his post to former vice presidential candi- Seneca Moraleda-Puguan Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. date who is prohibited by law from taking Jay Valdez, Psy.D. a government post one year from election day. Stranger things Glenn Wakai have happened in politics and Cayetano may well decide to sition—fiscally sound but on their way to Mexico or China to Amado Yoro reduce operational costs. Philippine Correspondent: serve out his remaining three year term as a senator. Greg Garcia Now that the election dust is settled, the real challenge of The fact of the matter is that the Philippines is entering a Neighbor Island Correspondents: saving manufacturing jobs begins, specifically the dilemma of crucial period in its history, with major challenges to over- Big Island (Hilo and Kona) balancing the right amount of government intervention in a free come, particularly the West Philippine Sea dispute with Grace Larson | Ditas Udani market, and putting it into policy. It is a quandary no different Kauai China, on-going peace talks in , frayed relations from what Democrats have been attempting in the health care Millicent Wellington with the U.S., eliminating corruption in government and Maui industry. Without a uniformed policy in place -- which will be cracking down on drugs and crime. Duterte needs him and Christine Sabado a tough pass in Congress --Trump can negotiate to save a Carrier more importantly, the Philippines needs him. Let's hope Big Island Distributor plant in Indianapolis as he has done, but many other companies Grace Larson | Ditas Udani Yasay stays. like Manitowoc Foodservice, Rexnord Corporation, will con- Kauai Distributor Amylou Aguinaldo tinue to flee. Nestor Aguinaldo Trump already has been criticized by the far right and the Jimmy Iloreta Saving Manufacturing likes of Sarah Pain for intervening in the Carrier deal and forc- Maui Distributor ing a strong hand onto the free market. Trump represents a break Cecile Piros Jobs Will Be a Steep Molokai Distributor from the GOP in this vein, as a meddler in the market. But he Maria Watanabe owes it to his voters, yes Republican voters, to do almost the Oahu Distributor Hill to Climb impossible - reverse the tide of globalism and save the U.S. Yoshimasa Kaneko an president-elect Donald Trump deliver on his manufacturing industry, which would entail, at minimum, gov- Jonathan Pagulayan campaign promise to stop manufacturing jobs from ernment intervention. Advertising/Marketing Director Chona A. Montesines-Sonido leaving? Trump managed to stop a Carrier plant in What’s suspect is the flip-flop game the GOP plays. How is it Account Executives Indianapolis from moving to Mexico, saving 730 that government intervention is acceptable in one industry (manu- Carlota Hufana Ader jobs. But many other companies are ready to close facturing) and completely anathema in others like healthcare? It’s J.P. Orias C The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published shop and exit before any new policy can be time the GOP stop playing both sides of the fence and be consistent weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. adopted. Manitowoc Foodservice, a beverage dispenser and ice and is located at 94-356 Waipahu Depot, in what they believe in when it comes to government intervention Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone (808) 678- machine maker, is in the final stages of closing, laying off 84 in the free market. The GOP knows very well that pure capitalism 8930 Facsimile (808) 678-1829. E-mail fil- [email protected]. Website: workers and heading to Mexico. Rexnord Corporation, is also is dysfunctional, and in this day, just doesn’t exist. www.thefilipinochronicle.com. Opinions expressed by the columnists and contribu- headed south of the border, leaving 300 workers unemployed. That said, though, it’s undeniable that the influence of gov- tors do not necessarily reflect those of the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle management. Re- Rexnord is looking to save $15 million a year by moving, even ernment is far less potent than it used to be while the muscle of production of the contents in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission from though the company is far from being in the red. Rexnord prof- globalism and market forces strengthen. Government is no the management. All rights reserved. ited $24.6 million in its fiscal second quarter, up from $22.6 longer the real driver of our country; multi-nationals and the Printed in the U.S.A. million a year earlier. Other companies in Ohio, Wisconsin, In- free market are -- that makes it that much more challenging to U.S. SBA SmAll BUSineSS JoUrnAliSt AwArdee memBer, Society of ProfeSSionAl diana, Kentucky, Michigan and other states are in the same po- save the U.S. manufacturing industry. JoUrnAliStS (continued on page 3) JanuarY 21, 2017 HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  3 CANDID PERSPECTIVES “Buffalo’ed” at Kumu Kahua Theatre; Plus Obama’s Farewell Honolulu presents “Buf- roga told me. “As you know, tion, a constant widening of our gles for justice to the chal- falo’ed,” a dramatic play the more evident melding of founding creed to embrace all lenges that a lot of people in By Emil Guillermo specifically about the afore- cultures is visible in Hawaii. So and not just some.” this country face—the refugee, mentioned Philippine-Ameri- the casting shows even more It is the main feature of the the immigrant, the rural poor, he importance of can War in a month long run that of rainbow effect among Obama legacy. In eight years, the transgender American and the transition be- starting January 26. the Black-American and the the president turned the Great also the middle aged white tween local hero Filipino-American play- Filipino-American characters. Recession into what he called man, who from the outside Obama and real- wright Jeannie Barroga tells the They love the play, my words the “longest stretch of job cre- may seem like he’s got all the T ity TV star-elect story of the so-called “Buffalo and regard its message very se- ation in history.” He also won advantages, but who’s seen his Trump has been Soldiers,” former slaves who riously, especially director Reb marriage equality for all and world upended by economic, quite clear in recent weeks. were enlisted to fight the Plains Allen. Our production talks go the right to health insurance for cultural and technological Pick the wrong policy maker states’ battle against Native for hours with a very support- more than 20 million people. change.” and you wind up living with Americans. When that fight ive and respectful collaboration Great. But we know how It’s a world that requires the impact of bad policies for a ended, they were sent to the much like the 2012 world pre- Republicans notably battled empathy and getting involved long time. Philippines to fight yet another miere.” him tooth and nail on every- in the work called democracy. History provides numerous war against people of color. thing. It’s the reason why Ultimately, the farewell ad- examples. What if the U.S. had Barroga’s play focuses on Obama’s Farewell there’s more work to do. dress was a hopeful speech on elected a president other than Donald Fagen, an African- The play might even re- As the president said, “If how to deal with the next four McKinley who advocated an- American soldier who made mind you of another half- every economic issue is framed years. Things don’t have to nexation of Hawaii in 1898? the front page of the New York African American, half-white as a struggle between a hard- seem like they’re going back- There was opposition, notably Times for asking this question: Hawaii native who found his working white middle class ward if we get to work and former president Grover Cleve- When people of color are en- calling in the Midwest and and underserving minorities, keep moving forward. land, who said Kinley’s idea listed to fight people of color, spent the last eight years of his then workers of all shades will “I am asking you to be- was a “perversion of our na- whose side can you really be life serving as commander-in- be left fighting for scraps while lieve,” Obama said. “Not in my tional destiny.” on? chief. the wealthy withdraw further ability to bring about change But McKinley’s vision pre- From the Filipino side, He didn’t fight have to into their private enclaves. If but in yours.” vailed and was carried out for- Barroga presents a composite fight Emilio Aguinaldo. His we decline to invest in the chil- When the hope-and- midably, beyond Hawaii to the character Dona Luisa as repre- biggest battles were against Re- dren of immigrants, just be- change guy leaves office, Philippines. As a result, the sentative of how women were publicans. It was a bittersweet cause they don’t look like us, there’s no other option. Now Philippine-American War instrumental in the rebels’ fight goodbye for Barrack Obama we diminish the prospects of it’s up to us. As it’s always ended up claiming lives that for freedom. I saw the premiere last week. If you heard his our own children—because been. range anywhere from an esti- in 2012 and was impressed by speech it was somewhat of a those brown kids will represent mated 200,000 to genocide lev- the staging. Barroga stayed in civics lesson in how democ- a larger share of America’s emil Guillermo is an els in excess of 1.4 million touch with Harry Wong, the racy works. workforce. And our economy award-winning journalist and . It all depends on artistic director of the Kumu “Our progress has been un- doesn’t have to be a zero-sum commentator who writes from Northern California. He recently (continued on page ) which historian you believe. Kahua, who greenlighted the even,” the president said. “The game.” won the 2015 Dr. Suzanne Ahn Was it worth it? Some production mid-2016. work of democracy has always It’s a new challenge for all Award for Civil Rights and Social would say we’re still living Barroga was excited to been hard, contentious and of us. The president said it Justice from the Asian American with the consequences of colo- bring the play to Hawaii and sometimes bloody. For every “means tying our own strug- Journalists Association California. nization all these years later. tap into the richness of the local two steps forward, it often feels That is, if we take the time to theatre talent. I’d see it if I were we take one step back. But the remember the past. Fortunately, in Honolulu. long sweep of America has the Kumu Kahua Theatre in “These actors rock,” Bar- been defined by forward mo- EDITORIALS (from page 2, SAVING...) Dying industries major causes: one, cost reduc- industry in the U.S. has gone We just need to look at the tion via outsourcing of jobs to down by 65 percent from dying industries of the past cheaper markets of labor; and 2006-2015. The dying gar- decade as a classic example of two, new technologies. ment and apparel industry mir- the dominance of market The first factor outsourc- rors the trend of other forces. Government was not to ing -- when a country like manufacturing in the U.S. The blame for their demise, neither China continues to pay work- cost-savings to do business Democrats, Republicans, or ers in the garment industry overseas is just too dramatic a unions. It was the free market less than $150 a month, it’s a difference that market forces that was responsible for tens no-brainer that big corpora- will dictate a company to of thousands of jobs lost and tions will go there to make make the move abroad. crumbling industries. clothing. To save on cheap The second jobs killer, A 24/7 Wall St. report that labor via outsourcing, the gar- technology, once again, has analyzed employment figures ment industry in the U.S. has less to do with government from 2006-20015 from the been shrinking each year to policy than market forces. Ro- Bureau of Labor Statistics where the bulk of all clothing botics and automation has found that the top 25 dying in- Americans import is made axed thousands of jobs in dustries are in peril due to two from China. The fabric mills (continued on page 6) 4  HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  JanuarY 21, 2017 COVER STORY Foreign Affairs Secretary Yasay Discusses Philippines’ Future

By Carlota Ader t is perhaps one of the more demanding and un- enviable positions in Philippine government but Perfecto Yasay, Jr. is more than up for the task. The past six months has been a whirlwind for I Yasay who has engaged in numerous high level meetings with heads of state throughout Asia—to name just a few of the tasks he has been involved in.

Yasay is the ideal candidate school students and college ceived the EDSA People for Acting Secretary of Foreign roommates—Yasay at the Uni- Power Freedom Award, for un- Affairs, whose main responsi- versity of the Philippines and daunted courage in proclaim- bilities include enhancing na- Duterte at San Beda College. ing the truth as a key witness in tional security, protecting the Both men also have roots in the impeachment trial. Philippines’ territorial integrity Mindanao. Yasay was born in Yasay is an outstanding and national sovereignty, en- Kidapawan, Cotabato and lawyer who has practiced both DFA Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. with Chronicle columnist Carlota hancing the Philippines’ com- completed his secondary edu- in the Philippines and the U.S. Ader. petitive edge in the cation at City High He litigated numerous corpo- terparts to avoid misunder- Economic Cooperation international arena, protecting School. rate, civil and criminal and im- standing. We demonstrated our (APEC) meetings in Lima, the rights of Filipinos overseas, The former Securities and migration cases under the preparedness to engage con- Peru in November. projecting a positive image of Exchange Commission (SEC) Philippine and American legal structively with all countries The president recently vis- the Philippines and increasing chairman is an outstanding and judicial systems and in var- and entities no matter how con- ited Brunei, China, Japan, international understanding of lawyer with experience in both ious quasi-judicial and admin- tentious the issues may be. Fi- Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia Philippine culture for mutually- the Philippines and the U.S. istrative bodies. He also nally, we created an and Singapore. All these inter- beneficial relations with other Other than serving as chair of authored numerous articles and environment conducive to dia- national engagements have countries. the SEC from 1995 to 2000, commentaries on various fields logue and cooperation even served as venues for frank ar- President Rodrigo Duterte Yasay is perhaps best known of law published in U.S.-based among parties to a dispute. We ticulation of our policies, appointed Yasay to the post in for testifying against an associ- Philippine newspaper and successfully accomplished avoiding misinterpretation of May 2016, calling him “com- ate of former President Joseph magazines. these during the past four our intentions which are con- petent and honest.” Yasay is a Estrada in a stock price-fixing Yasay, who turns 70 in Jan- months of the Duterte adminis- sistently aimed at pursuing North Cotabato native and scandal in 1999. The allega- uary, has a home and roots in tration, providing us with a sta- Philippine interests. long-time friend of the presi- tions eventually led to Hawaii. He was a visiting pro- ble platform from which to dent. The two were former law Estrada’s ouster. Yasay later re- fessor at the University of conduct further discussions and Q: What are your thoughts on Hawaii-Manoa’s School of negotiations with our neigh- U.S. president-elect Donald Law where he taught “Intro- bors and international partners Trump? duction to Philippine Law,” on issues and concerns of mu- A: President Duterte had a while his wife worked as a leg- tual interest. phone conversation with presi- islative aide for a state senator. The Philippines has effec- dent-elect Trump and they es- It remains to be seen tively communicated to the tablished good rapport during whether Yasay will continue as world the policies and positions the exchange. We are confident secretary of foreign affairs, of the Duterte administration that Philippine-U.S. relations having accepted the position on during a series of multilateral will improve under the Trump a one year term. Nevertheless, meetings beginning with the presidency. he took time to answer several Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) wide-ranging questions from in Ulan Bator, Mongolia in Q: Are Filipinos still upset the Chronicle about his posi- June 2016, followed by the with Trump for calling the tion and key issues facing the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Philippines a terrorist nation? Philippines. His responses have June and the ASEAN Summit A: It is best that we do not been edited for space and clar- in September, both in Vien- comment on statements made ity. tiane, Laos. Finally, we partic- by president-elect Trump when ipated in the UN General he was still a candidate. We Q: What has the past six Assembly in New York last take it as part of campaign rhet- months been like for you? September where I was privi- oric. The Philippines and the A: The first order of busi- leged to deliver a speech before Filipino people stand in soli- ness was to make the country's the UN General Assembly. darity with other peace-loving policies and positions known This was followed by our par- countries and individuals in and clear to our foreign coun- ticipation in the Asia-Pacific (continued on page 5) JanuarY 21, 2017 HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  5 COVER STORY

(from page 4, FOREIGN ...) rency devaluation, violations holding the ruling. Our initia- the president continue his president’s efforts to broker a fighting and opposing terror- of intellectual property rights, tives will be properly cali- tough stance against drug ad- deal with the Muslim insur- ism in all its forms. etc. brated, especially that the dicts and drug dealers? gency? Philippines is in the process of A: The fight against illegal A: In line with the Duterte Q: What is the general feeling Q: Will President Duterte building mutual trust and con- drugs is something that we administration's campaign for of the Filipino people towards make good on his threats to fidence with China. Currently, should have done a long time an all-inclusive peace process Trump? cut ties with the U.S.? we are moving forward with is- ago. We are doing this to pro- in Mindanao, the president re- A: The Philippines and the A: The president’s state- sues and themes that are non- tect our citizens and future gen- cently signed an Executive U.S. are allies with a long his- ments have to be taken in confrontational. erations. We cannot allow Order that will create a new tory of cooperation and friend- proper context—which is a As to the South China Sea criminals to operate with im- and expanded Bangsamoro ship based on shared values, policy of weaning away from case, a bilateral consultation punity. The fight against illegal Transition Commission mutual trust and mutual re- the mindset of dependence and mechanism between the Philip- drugs will continue to ensure (BTC)—a body which is spect. Philippine-U.S. relations moving towards an independ- pines and China can be agreed every citizen’s right to live in a tasked to draft a new enabling are wide-ranging and do not ent foreign policy that priori- on, and it shall then be a good drug-free country. law that will serve as the legal only include military and eco- tizes the Philippines’ national step that both sides can take in foundation of the future nomic cooperation but also en- interests and maintains respect- the direction of resolving is- Q: What is Duterte’s plan to Bangsamoro autonomous gov- compass people-to¬-people ful partnerships with all na- sues amicably. address the severe lack of drug ernment in Mindanao. exchanges, education and tions. treatment programs and reha- The president’s guidance is many others. This sentiment The DFA and other agen- Q: Where does this dispute bilitation centers? clear that no one should be left will surely spill over into the cies continue to engage our rank on his list of priorities? A: The president is work- behind in this entire peace- Trump administration. Fil- U.S. counterparts in productive A: The Scarborough Shoal ing with the private sector and seeking process—that is to ipinos look forward to collaboration in a wide range is the traditional fishing ground government agencies to build have an all-inclusive process. strengthening ties with the U.S. of areas. The DFA has contin- of Filipino fishermen. Main- and administer drug treatment Unity among Moro leaders is under president-elect Trump. ued to affirm that the Philip- taining their unimpeded access and rehabilitation centers. Just key to advancing the common pines' alliance with the U.S. to the Scarborough Shoal re- recently, he led the inaugura- interest of the Bangsamoro Q: What does a Trump presi- will continue to be strong and mains a national priority. tion of the mega Drug Abuse people and ultimately bring dency mean for Philippine- relevant. Treatment and Rehabilitation lasting peace in Mindanao. U.S. relations? Having high-level discus- Q: Are China’s troops and in- Center (DATRC) at Fort The government is work- A: It is an opportunity for a sions is one modality. In my frastructure already too far Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija, as ing on a two-pronged ap- reset or restart in the Philip- visit to Washington, D.C. last entrenched in the area to be part of the administration’s ef- proach—to settle the Moro pines’ relations with the U.S. September, I had frank discus- forcibly removed? If so, what forts to solve the drug menace rebellion problem politically President Duterte’s pronounce- sions with State Department recourse does the Philippines in the country. and to infuse socio-economic ments regarding pursuing an officials and U.S. legislators. In have? development projects in con- independent foreign policy October, I met with U.S. De- A: Philippine relations Q: What’s the latest on the (continued on page 6) means re-orienting or recali- partment of State Assistant with China are brating the focus towards such Secretary Daniel Russel and multi-faceted. more immediate issues and Department of Defense Assis- The dispute in the threats such as drugs, climate tant Secretary Kelly South China Sea change and violent extremism. Magsamen, who visited the is not the sum We will continue to find Philippines. A few American total of the Philip- new and better ways to congressional staff delegations pines’ bilateral re- strengthen Philippine-U.S. re- have also recently been in lations with lations in various areas of co- . China. The operation, from enhancing These exchanges have pro- Philippine gov- defense capabilities to support- vided opportunities for frank ernment pursues ing sustainable development and honest discourse about the friendly relations goals. Our diplomacy is geared president’s vision of an inde- with China based towards reaching out to all pendent foreign policy. The on the rule of law, countries. We are keen in DFA underscored to U.S. offi- mutual respect, strengthening our engagement cials the value of understand- sincerity and with neighbors and partners in ing the context of the equality. As indi- the region, without necessarily president’s statements. Con- cated in the Arbi- relying on only one or two trary to what is being portrayed tral Award on the countries. in the press, both Philippine South China Sea On defense and security, and U.S. officials have re- issued in July President-elect Trump and his mained positive about the fu- 2016, the Scar- foreign policy team have com- ture of Philippine-U.S. and are borough Shoal is mitted to pursuing a strategy of committed to continuing coop- a traditional fish- “peace through strength.” This eration. ing ground for will likely mean bigger military Filipino fisher- and stronger alliances, which is Q: When will the president men. The govern- typical under a Republican ad- start pursuing the recommen- ment works to ministration. In terms of the dations made by the interna- ensure that Fil- economy, President Trump has tional tribunal’s ruling on the ipino fishermen signaled the need to bring back South China Sea? will have unim- more manufacturing jobs to the A: We have been consis- peded access to U.S. and has spoken out tent in advocating the rule of the area. against what they viewed as law in all international engage- unfair trade practices—cur- ments and that includes up- Q: How long will (from page 5, DONNA ...)

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traditional New Year vin d’ feuding publicly over policies Role Models for Civility honneur for the diplomatic and on other national issues. community held at the Palace Incidentally, the Vice Pres- COMMONSENSE By Marichu A. Villanueva when she lost her late husband six days ago. According to the ident was not also invited at the to a plane crash, former Interior camp of the Vice President, state banquet last week in self-confessed fa- try’s 1987 Constitution pro- Secretary Jesse Robredo. they received the Palace invite honor of the state visit in talist, President vides the Vice President to suc- Lately, however, President via email last Dec. 28. But on Manila by Japanese Prime Rodrigo Duterte ceed in office in case of Duterte no longer jokes about Jan. 4, or on the eve of the af- Minister Shinzo Abe, his wife repeatedly de- vacancy. In which case, Vice the Vice President after he fair, the staff of Mrs.Robredo and their delegation and hosted clares in all his President as- “fired” her from his Cabinet as purportedly got a phone call by President Duterte at Mala- A head of the Housing and Urban from an undisclosed person canang. Following protocol, extemporaneous sumes if ever President Duterte speeches and public pro- gets impeached, or incapaci- Development Coordinating and informed them the Vice the Vice President should be nouncements about his readi- tated, or dies before his term Council (HUDCC). Through a President need not attend due the one to welcome the state ness to meet His Maker. The ends on June 30, 2022. text message by Cabinet Secre- to “limited space” at the Palace. visitor at the airport. But this 72-year-old President noncha- While they were still in tary Leoncio Evasco on Dec. 4 The Palace kept quiet all role was given to someone else. lantly talks about his possible good speaking terms, President (Sunday) last year, the Vice throughout after the media re- But there is a time for death while in office due to his Duterte would banter about the President was told to stop at- ported the “dis-invite” as an- everything, as the favorite bible existing medical problems. Or, Vice President just waiting tending the Cabinet meeting nounced by the camp of the verses Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 say not being able to finish his six- from the wings in case his hel- which is usually conducted Vice President. Presidential that no less than President year term in office amid per- icopter or airplane crashes. The every Mondays either at the Communications Secretary Duterte himself often invokes sistent coup rumors and alleged Vice President would often re- Palace, or in . later admitted in all his speeches. ouster plots against him. tort she is not one praying for The gap between the two it was simply because it would The Chief Executive could In both scenarios, President such situation. Adding, the leaders further widened when be “awkward” for the both the no longer avoid the time he has Duterte would always assuage President’s joke on plane crash Malacanang Palace at the last President and the Vice Presi- to sit down and talk with his es- the public there is nothing to is rather hurting her because it minute dis-invited the Vice dent to appear together when, tranged Vice President to talk worry about because the coun- brings back sad memories President from attending the in fact, the two of them are (continued on page 12)

COVER STORY (from page 5, FOREIGN...) nisms to effectively respond to A: The Philippine govern- Affairs Secretary after one flict-prone and affected areas Philippines have publicly ex- and mitigate the threat posed ment places great importance year? throughout Mindanao. pressed support for and affilia- by ASG. As such, the likely on ensuring the safety and pro- A: I serve at the pleasure of tion with ISIS. It is also emergence of ISIS in Southeast tection of all foreign nationals the president. Q: How prepared is the gov- important to bear in mind that Asia and the Philippines will be in the Philippines and will con- ernment in dealing with ISIS the threats of terrorism and vi- met with our unbending politi- tinue to improve measures to Q: Where do you see yourself fighters who may be in the olent extremism are not new to cal resolve to keep our country ensure the safety of foreign na- 10 years from now? Philippines? the Philippines. The Abu and people safe. ISIS will be tionals. We have so far been A: I hope I will still be able A: The Philippine govern- Sayaff Group (ASG) has been met by appropriate and robust successful in securing the to serve our country and people ment recognizes the fact that in existence for some time, par- government response. safety of Philippine-bound in whatever capacity. ISIS may be operating in ticularly in the Basilan and tourists. Southeast Asia. Some self-pro- Sulu areas. The Philippine gov- Q: Is it safe for foreigners and Associate editor Dennis Galolo claimed groups in Southern ernment has developed mecha- tourists to visit the Philippines? Q: Will you resign as Foreign contributed to this story.

EDITORIALS (from page 3, SAVING...) manufacturing and service in- how rapid high technology is replaced by cloud storage. structed; but Americans must only first. Perhaps, then, com- dustries. Fiber optics, the cell replacing other high tech jobs, Jobs in this industry went from also recognize the hand of panies can begin to act in kind phone and the internet are re- take the example of the Mag- 40,000 to 2006 to only 16,000 government continues to play and see the ethical and moral sponsible for the dramatic netic media manufacturing in- last year. a significant role in this for- value of keeping their business drop by over 40 to 90 percent dustry that entails the mula of success. The latter in the U.S. Our country offers from page 5, HART....) in the satellite, libraries and production of computer hard Balance cannot be underestimated. unsurpassed infrastructure, archives, telephone apparatus drives and DVDS, and other The U.S. economy is val- What Americans do not want safety, and regulatory security manufacturing (home phones), data storage technology like ued at $20 trillion and re- is to concede to all the de- to keep companies here and photofinishing, video tape and floppy disks and video cas- mains number one in the mands of manufacturing com- make healthy profits. If mak- disk rental, books and music settes. These once popular world. Its success is largely panies such as paying ing those extra millions abroad retail, printing, and publishing forms of magnetic media are due in part to allowing the workers dirt cheap wages just exploiting foreigners is the industries. In an example of near obsolete and now being free market to flow unob- to keep jobs from going over- course these companies make, seas. But we need to extend it’s time for the U.S. to play tax breaks and other creative hard ball and exact heavy incentives to remain compet- penalties to ensure their prod- itive in the global market. We ucts are not sold here at the must adopt a political will of prices they want. Companies balance. cannot have it both ways -- A new more moral, ethical profit at the backs of foreign culture must flourish in the cheap labor then profit from world of business in which the relatively wealthier U.S. companies ought to be loyal to consumers. Americans de- the communities they serve. mand accountability of their Politicians must have the government; it’s time that backbone and loyalty to their Americans demand accounta- people to stand up to the cor- bility from the big corpora- porate lobby that puts profits tions that take our money. JanuarY 21, 2017 HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  7 WHAT’S UP, ATTORNEY? Obama’s Immigration Legacy

ask you a few questions for my sians wanted to manipulate the migration fees were increased, sleeping with someone who newspaper column?” I asked. result of the elections, they more complicated forms were slept with a terrorist or the “Of course,” Obama answered. should have hacked the results also released. enemy. Susmariosep. “Why didn’t you enact a com- in California and New York so On the N-400, USCIS Shouldn’t USCIS be asking By Atty. Emmanuel prehensive immigration reform that Trump would win there. wants to know all about the ap- these questions when you peti- Samonte Tipon law? That would be your Following the same argu- plicant’s prior spouses, includ- tion for an alien relative and legacy,” I asked. “The Repub- ment, “Obama must know ing date of birth and date of before the alien arrives in the he time to talk licans were against it,” Obama everything that is going on in marriage – things that he may U.S.? As I have always about a legacy is replied. “But you were able to America.” Therefore, he knows no longer remember or chose preached, it is best to marry a when a person is enact the Affordable Care Act. what is going on in the immi- not to remember. USCIS also virgin so you won’t have to gone. By the The Republicans were against gration agencies. wants to know about the appli- worry answering questions T time you read it too,” I persisted. “Oh, here cant’s current spouse’s former about your current spouse’s this, Obama will comes my ride. Glad talking Increased Immigration Fees spouses. USCIS wants to know prior spouses. be gone – from the White with you.” Obama cut me off. One Obama legacy that with whom the applicant’s cur- On the I-129, there is House. My dream ended. will affect thousands of immi- rent spouse has been sleeping. no trick question but a trick lo- On Christmas Day, I was Obama, indeed, could have grants is the increase in the fil- He/she might be a terrorist or cation of a question. Buried on driving to Kailua from the air- had a Comprehensive Immigra- ing fees of most petitions and an enemy. So you could be (continued on page 14) port where I met my son Noel tion Reform Act enacted at the applications for immigration who arrived from the Main- same time as the Affordable benefits. USCIS started impos- land. We passed by Buzz’s Care Act when Congress was ing the fee increase on Decem- restaurant, Obama’s favorite in still controlled by the Democ- ber 23, 2016. What a Hawaii, across Kailua Beach rats. Why didn’t he? Did he re- “Christmas gift” for immi- Park which is adjacent to the ally care about immigrants? Or grants. ocean. “Obama had dinner here palabas lang? No legacy on that. The following are the fee Wednesday, let’s stop here and “Putin knows everything increases for some of the most find out what he had,” I told that is going on in Russia,” popular forms: him. “I’ll pass, I want to check Obama said, implying that I-90 Application to Re- my house,” he replied. Noel Putin knew about the alleged place Permanent Resident lives a dog walk away from hacking by Russians of the Card $365 to $455; I-129F Buzz’s. emails of Hillary’s campaign Application for Alien Fiancee That night I dreamt that I manager which was leaked to $340 to $535; I-130 Petition went to dinner at Buzz’s. In my the press. Hillary’s campaign for Alien Relative $$420 to dream I saw President Obama. manager was said to be a vic- $535; N 400 Application for I approached him, saying “Mr. tim of phising (a scam by Naturalization $595 to $640. President, I was with Senator which an e-mail user is duped For complete list go to Inouye at your fundraiser at into revealing information). www.uscis.gov/forms/our-fees Kahala eight years ago.” “I’m The Democrats blame Hillary’s glad to see you again,” he defeat on those embarrassing More Complicated Forms replied. Mr. President, may I leaks. Sore losers. If the Rus- On the same date that im- HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS New Law Requires Annual Moped Inspection and Registration he City’s Department inally licensed. The moped The moped owner must of Customer Services must still be inspected and reg- bring the failed inspection cer- T(CSD) is reminding istered if the notice is not re- tificate to a satellite city hall to moped owners on Oahu that a ceived. register the moped and pay the new state law, Act 200 of the Mopeds will need to be $32.50 fee. A license plate and Hawaii Session Laws of 2016, safety inspected before a regis- registration emblem will be is- requires annual safety inspec- tration can be completed. The sued. The registration is valid tions and registration of initial safety inspection will in- for one year and the subsequent mopeds beginning January 1, dicate the lack of registration annual registration fee will be 2017. and a failed safety inspection $27.50. The license plate must Registered owners of certificate will be issued. Safety be affixed to the rear of the mopeds will need to safety in- inspection deficiencies must be moped. spect and register mopeds ini- corrected and the moped re-in- The moped owner must re- tially this year and annually spected. The safety inspection turn to the safety inspection thereafter. Owners will receive fee is $13.24 plus tax. station with the new registra- a registration notice 45 days For a list of moped inspec- tion to obtain a safety inspec- prior to the registration dead- tion stations, go to tion certificate and decal. line. The deadline to inspect http://hidot.hawaii.gov/high- For information on the re- and register the moped will be ways/library/motor-vehicle- quirement, go online to: the month in which it was orig- safety-office/. www.honolulu.gov/csd. 8  HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE  JANUARY 21, 2017 Q & A Dr. Waite-Ansdell to Assume because this is a great oppor- tion and recruiting younger Reins of PMAHtunity to leverage change and members are our challenges. by Dennis Galolo In the following exclusive I believe we can do it. interview, Dr. Waite-Ansdell Q: PMAH has undertaken r. Josephine De shares her vision for PMAH— Q: What are your roles and numerous philanthropic ac- La Torre Waite- now and into the future. The responsibilities as president tivities. Why is giving back to Ansdell will be responses were edited for of PMAH? the less fortunate so impor- sworn in as the space and clarity. A: I will be wearing sev- tant for the PMAH? next president of eral hats with managerial, ju- A: It is the nature of this Josephine De la Torre Waite- D the Philippine Q: How does it feel to be lead- diciary and supervisory roles, organization to share and give Ansdell, M.D. Tim Llena Photography Medical Associ- ing the premier professional overseeing various programs back to the community. It is on ation of Hawaii (PMAH). She organization for Filipino doc- and projects in coordination this tenet that I believe this or- come a doctor? and PMAH’s slate of officers tors in Hawaii? with our PMAH affiliates. It ganization was founded. We A: I am very sensitive to will be inducted at a gala A: I am deeply honored will be my responsibility to are all blessed to be living and the needs of others. In high scheduled for January 28, and excited to be elected as maintain the integrity of practicing medicine in the school, my aptitude test 2017 at 5 pm at the Hilton president of this prestigious PMAH and to ensure cohe- U.S. In the Philippines, there showed high scores for both Hawaiian Village’s Coral Ball- organization. The truth is I am sion. As an ambassador of is so much suffering and lack science and human services. room. a bit apprehensive because we goodwill, I will be the face of amongst our not-so-fortunate Hence, I pursued psychology PMAH is the premiere or- doctors currently face all kinds PMAH to the community. brothers and sisters. As mem- and toyed with the idea of be- ganization representing Fil- of challenges. There is a great bers of PMAH, we need to re- coming a doctor. It was at first ipino doctors in Hawaii. need among physicians to Q: What will be your top pri- member our humble for the challenge and prestige, PMAH and its affiliate organ- work harder and do better than orities during your term? beginnings and always look to evolved into a work of love for izations—the Ohana Medical our best. Healthcare has A: I would like to focus on help alleviate the suffering of my parents and transformed Mission (OMM), the Bayani- changed a lot and we are physician well-being. The our compatriots. This gift of into my life’s calling. han Clinic Without Walls and caught in the tide. As PMAH question is—how can we giving is both fulfilling and the PMAH Foundation—have president, I would like to im- physicians render the best care surprising in the sense that in Q. If you were not a physician a long history and proud tradi- prove our situation. What can to our patients without feeling the end, we as givers are gifted what would you be doing in- tion of reaching out to the less I contribute to this great organ- burnt out and still have quality back with an intangible price- stead? fortunate throughout Hawaii ization and to the community? time for ourselves and our less joy. A. I may be practicing as and beyond. It’s a tradition I ask the question “What we as families? This entails main- a psychologist. Who knows? that Dr. Waite-Ansdell intends PMAH members can do?” It is taining competence and keep- Q: Tell us about your back- Maybe a fashion designer, an to carry on as president. indeed a big task. It is exciting ing abreast with progress. ground. interior decorator, an artist or There’s a saying, A: My father was an engi- a motivational speaker. H a p p y neer and my mother was a doctor...happy pa- teacher. Both are very humble Q. What do you enjoy doing tient, which trans- and religious. I am the in your free time? lates to better youngest of eight children and A: I love both active and outcomes of care. was born in Dagupan City, quiet moments. I like to swim, Pangasinan. I earned my read books (and someday Q: How would Bachelor of Science in psy- write one), do some garden- you describe your chology and graduated from ing, go for hikes and do ad- leadership style? medical school at the Univer- venturous things. I love to end A: I lead by sity of Santo Tomas in the my day with soothing music example. I like to Philippines. I had residency and enjoy moments of tran- inspire and moti- training in internal medicine at quility and reflection. I love vate. I am blessed Medical Center and the outdoors as much as I love to have a lot of later did my post graduate and the indoors. doers in the or- internal medicine residency ganization who training at Maryland General Q. When your term is done, are highly compe- Hospital in Baltimore, Mary- what legacy do you want to tent and eager to land. leave behind? help. A. I want to be remem- Q. Who was one of your early bered as a strong, healthy, Q: What is the top role models in life? How did highly-competent, efficient challenge facing that person impact you? and joyful physician. PMAH? How do A: The truth is, I finished you plan on ad- medical school for my parents. Q. What message do you have dressing this It was my gift back to them. for fellow doctors who will challenge? They deserved recognition for one day assume leadership A: A lot of our all of their hard work and love. positions at PMAH? members are close Practicing medicine, however, A: That we are all one and to retirement. is a hard task. It is God’s will share a common vision and Some have al- that I become a physician and mission. PMAH’s doctors are ready retired and it is His grace that sustains me. well positioned in the commu- some are no The doctor-patient relation- nity and united in their en- longer with us. ship is sacred. I am just an in- deavors to heal, empower and Maintaining strument of God’s love and ensure better health for all. To- membership and care. gether we can accomplish active participa- Q. Why did you choose to be- great things. JanuarY 21, 2017 HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  9 COMMUNITY PARADE

January 15, 2017, Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue, 1- 4 p.m | tim llena Photography 10  HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  JanuarY 21, 2017 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS State Announces Increase in Shelter Beds Via New Contracts he State Department of Human doubling the number of people getting Services has awarded contracts housed. We are finding better solutions, Tto 33 homeless shelters worth getting better efficiency and creating $13 million for 12 months. The new con- better cooperation.” tracts require shelters to focus on out- The Request For Proposals (RFPs) come measures such as the number of bidding process was open to all shelters people they will permanently house over statewide and by law requires shelters the coming year. to increase accountability, privacy and The results of the competitive bids safety for residents while moving peo- show a net increase in state-funded ple more quickly into permanent hous- homeless shelter beds, with 3,761 for ing. In accordance with the state the next year vs. 3,577 for last year. Ad- procurement process, shelters were en- ditionally, the shelters are proposing to couraged to ask questions about the double the number of people they place RFP and received written answers. Re- in permanent housing from approxi- visions were made to the RFP based on mately 3,000 to 6,200. their feedback. “This is about more than increasing Contracts take effect February 1, shelter beds,” says Gov. David Ige. “It’s 2017. All state-funded shelters will re- about increasing results. For the same ceive training by the department’s taxpayer investment as last year, we’re Homeless Programs Office. Schatz Named Top Democrat For Military, Veterans Affairs subcommittee, I look forward to Subcommittee continuing the bipartisan tradition the .S. Sen. Brian Schatz has been Appropriations Committee has created to appointed to serve as the rank- honor those that have served,” Sen. Uing Democrat on the Appro- Schatz says. priations Subcommittee on Military With more than 120,000 veterans Construction and Veterans Affairs and 78,000 active duty and reserve (MilCon-VA). Last year, the subcom- personnel, the military has a significant mittee funding programs and projects relationship with Hawaii. Last nationwide that totaled more than $80 Congress, Schatz steered more than billion. $640 million for military construction The MilCon-VA subcommittee is projects across the state, including: $74 responsible for appropriating funding million to upgrade the electric grid at for military construction, training Kauai’s Pacific Missile Range Facility; ranges, family housing and other $123.8 million for a new behavioral facilities that support military readiness. health/dental clinic at Schofield The Subcommittee also funds the VA to Barracks; $122.1 million to replace a improve the delivery of care to veterans medical/dental clinic at Marine Corps and their families; process benefits and Air Station Kaneohe Bay; $68.1 million disability claims; speed up appeals for a new bachelor enlisted quarters at processing; sustain national cemeteries; Kaneohe Bay; $57 million to improve and administers transition assistance the readiness of the F-22 squadron at programs, VA home loans and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam; and educational benefits. $31 million for a new Army National “As the lead Democrat on this Guard maintenance shop in Hilo. Philippine Consulate Announces New ASEAN Website he Philippine Consulate General 50th anniversary of the association. As in Honolulu is reminding Fil- one of the five founding members, the Tipino social media users of the Philippines will continue to push for launch of the new ASEAN 2017 website what’s best for the region and its peoples. (link: asean2017.ph) by the Philippine ASEAN priorities for 2017 include Presidential Communications Office. people-oriented and people-centered On January 1, the Philippines initiatives, peace and stability, maritime officially assumed the chairmanship of security and cooperation, inclusive and the Association of Southeast Asian innovative-led growth, ASEAN Nations (ASEAN), coinciding with the (continued on page 11) JanuarY 21, 2017 HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  11 HEALTH & FAMILY Here’s to Your Health in 2017! SAVOIR FAIRE By Mayenne Carmona brainpower. A 2007 study activity that you will stop once found that middle-age adults you reach a number on the any people who had gone back to school scale. couldn’t wait had stronger mental power and 10. Be mindful of the en- for 2016 to be verbal skills than those who did vironment. Read up on what over. There not. Several studies have linked is toxic for the environment were so many higher educational attainment and let us not put out stuff that M catastrophes, to a decreased risk of dementia is bad for all kinds of life. broken relationships, accidents and Alzheimer’s disease. (human, animal or plant life). and deaths, many caused by 9. make exercise a plan of Remember, we are all con- heart failure. Mother and your life. Whether it be as sim- nected and somehow, every daughter Debbie ple as walking, learning a sport, chemical we put out into the Reynolds/Carrie Fisher were going to the gym, move that environment will come right the most recent celebrities who body! Research shows exercise back to us in some way, shape succumbed to heart failure. is great for the heart and for the or form. — Source: Heart failure could be con- go down to, success is just 5. sleep. A good night’s health! View fitness as a per- www.health.com genital, but a lot of cases are around the corner. A healthy rest can do wonders for your manent lifestyle change, not an (www.philstar.com) also attributed to lifestyle. Peo- diet and a desire to lose weight mood and appearance. Lack of ple who are overweight, those go hand in hand. sleep has been linked to obe- who went through years of 2. Quit smoking if you sity, type 2 diabetes, memory decadent indulgence (smoking, are still smoking. The warning loss, and looking older than drinking, drugs), people who on the pack says it all. Smoking your years. So, sleep, take a work hard, are subjected to a causes heart attack, lung can- nap and don’t feel guilty about lot of stress, and who do not cer, throat cancer, etc., leading it. exercise are almost sure candi- to death. An incentive is to 6. stay socially con- dates of having some kind of think about the money you will nected. Research shows that heart disease. save when you stop buying people with strong social ties At the advent of this new packs and packs of cigarettes. are happy people. In fact, a lack year, a good part of your New 3. Avoid stress. Since stress of social activities can damage Year’s resolutions should be is unavoidable every so often, your health as much as alcohol about health and lifestyle. It chronic stress can increase the abuse and smoking. may be difficult to stick to risk of heart disease, depres- With social media and these resolutions, but let’s face sion, obesity, insomnia, and smart phones, it is so easy to re- it: A healthy mind and body re- many more. An integrative vive lost relationships. In this quire some kind of sacrifice. medicine specialist Dr. Roberta advance age of technology, do Health will elude those who Lee says that long work hours, not be a recluse. don’t try to live healthy. No little sleep, no exercise, poor 7. Do social work. Happi- pain, no gain. Here are some diet, and not spending time ness increases when you help resolutions for a healthy you: with family and friends can others in need and happiness is 1. every year, losing contribute to stress. “Stress is good for the health. Research weight is perennially on most an inevitable part of life. Relax, suggests that helping the less everyone’s list. For those who sleep, socialize, and take vaca- fortunate gives positive emo- are overweight, on the border tions,” she suggests. tions, which result in making of obesity, suffering from high 4. cut back on alcohol if people more resilient and re- blood pressure, diabetes, or you love to drink. Drinking in sourceful. Peter Kamaris, PhD, have high cholesterol levels, excess affects the brain’s neu- coordinator of public education don’t be in denial and consult a rotransmitters and can increase for the NY State Psychological doctor and/or nutritionist. the risk of depression, memory Association, says that someone Chances are, you have to loss or even seizures. who makes the resolution to be change your diet and lifestyle. Chronic heavy drinking a volunteer and help the poor is Don’t expect instant success, boosts your risks of liver and likely to obtain a “tremendous you will encounter a lot of heart disease, hypertension, personal benefit in the happi- bumps on the road, but if you stroke, mental deterioration, ness department.” strive to reach your goal, which and even cancers of the mouth, 8. learn a new skill, go is the weight you would like to throat, liver, and breast. back to school and boost that

HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS ( from page 10, PHILIPPINE ....) resiliency and ASEAN as year, in cooperation with To follow ASEAN’s progress model of regionalism. China, is to try and arrive at a throughout the year, go to the The issue of the South framework for the Code of following social media sites: China Sea will also be on the Conduct for the South China • Facebook ASEAN 2017 agenda, says Sea by the end of the year,” he (facebook.com/asean2017) Philippine Foreign Affairs says. • Twitter Undersecretary Enrique In the Philippines, the (twitter.com/asean2017) Manalo. website was officially launched • Instagram (@asean2017) “One of our main goals this in Davao on January 15, 2017. 12  HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  JanuarY 21, 2017 PHILIPPINE NEWS Pangilinan Wants Facebook Penalized Over Fake News by Kristian Javier Sen. Francis Pangili- in this era of post-truth politics news and information. Thursday, January 19, 2017 nan filed a resolution has become problematic not The resolution also calls to investigate and pe- ANILA, Philip- nalize social media only in the Philippines, but for the Senate to investigate pines — Sen. Fran- platforms for the rise also in other parts of the the sudden surge of "false, er- cis Pangilinan on of fake news and mis- world," Pangilinan said, roneous, distorted, fabricated M information online. Wednesday filed Philippine Philstar.com/file photo adding that fake news had a and/or misleading" news and Senate Resolution 271, which wider reach than actual news information on social media. seeks to conduct inquiries into during the US presidential Pangilinan's PSR 271, social media platforms that elections. which has yet to be referred to allow the spread of fake news. Pangilinan said that the a Senate committee, does not Pangilinan filed PSR 271 constitution should protect the specify monetary penalties, to hold hearings on the rise of million Facebook users were other social media platforms freedom of the Filipinos, espe- but the hearings will look into fake news and misinformation engaged in conversations received after the Philippine cially after a surge of abuse how social media companies on social media platforms, es- about the 2016 Philippine presidential elections due to through the spread of "false- can be held accountable for pecially on Facebook, and pe- elections last May out of 47 the increase of misinformation hoods, defamation, character the spread of fake news. nalize them for failing "to million active users in the and of fake news sites. assassination and national se- Facebook opened their of- provide an environment that Philippinesreported by Face- Facebook has already curity threats" on social fice in the Philippines in April enables the balanced flow of book. rolled out -- in the US and in media. 2016, naming Digs Dimagiba, information into, out of, and "The propagation of fake Germany -- a tool that will "It is therefore in the inter- former head of the information across the country." news stories has become an ef- allow users to flag supposed est of the State to protect the technology and mobile divi- Pangilinan told fective weapon of several po- fake news, the UK-based Tele- integrity of cyberspace so that sion of Samsung Philippines, Philstar.com that they are still litical operatives to influence graph reported in its Technol- it will become a tool for devel- as country manager. Twitter researching the appropriate public opinion and national ogy section this week. Those opment, and not a tool for does not have a Philippine of- penalties but said that the discourse," Pangilinan said in found to have misinformation sowing dissent and virulent fice but has one in nearby Sin- amount "will have to 'hurt' the the resolution, adding that so- will be flagged as disputed and tribalism," Pangilinan added. gapore. giant social media company" cial media platforms should be users will be warned that they Senator The resolutions come on for it to act on the sudden in- held responsible and account- are about to share a disputed IV also filed Senate Resolu- the heels of orders that the Na- crease of fake news on the in- able for allowing fake news to article. Disputed articles will tion 259 on Wednesday, urg- tional Telecommunications ternet. proliferate. An independent or- not affect Faceook's algorithm, ing the Senate Committee on Commission sent to Internet Citing a Statistica Report, ganization will screen the which determines what users Public Information to investi- Service Providers to block the senator said the Philip- flagged items see on their individual feeds. gate so-called "social media adult websites for allegedly vi- pines has 59.2 million internet Pangilinan also noted the "The conversion of false trolls" responsible for creating olating the law against child users as of 2016 and that 22 criticisms that Facebook and stories into major news topics and spreading misleading pornography. (www.philstar.com)

OPINION (from page 6, ROLE MODELS....) tional Economic and Develop- will be convened at the Palace dents in public primary and discuss policy and other President as among its mem- ment Authority Director-Gen- tentatively scheduled before schools. national issues across the table bers. eral ; Finance the end of this month. Before Senate Majority Leader whether they agree or not with The LEDAC composition Sec. Carlos “Sonny” the first LEDAC meeting, Pi- Vicente Sotto III said the goal each other on these matters of also includes the Senate presi- Dominguez; Budget and Man- mentel will sit down with is to pass as many of the pet state. dent; the Speaker of the House agement Sec. Benjamin Dio- House Speaker Pantaleon Al- bills within the next two President Duterte will soon of Representatives; seven Cab- kno; Defense Sec. Delfin varez to draw up a common months as they could. Accord- convene the Legislative-Exec- inet members; three Senators Lorenzana; Public Works and list of priority and most urgent ing to Sotto, there was also an utive Development Advisory and three House members; Highways Sec.; bills that need to be passed in agreement among Senators to Council (LEDAC) to discuss three sectoral representatives Transportation Sec. Arturo Tu- the next few months that will facilitate approval of the pro- the common legislative agenda (local government unit, youth, gade; and Office of the Presi- be tabled at the LEDAC. posed amendments to the with the leaders of the 17th and private sector) to be ap- dential Adviser on the Peace The first regular sessions Anti-Money Laundering Act, Congress along with key Cabi- pointed by the President. Process Sec.. of the 17th Congress resumed the creation of a trust fund for net members. Under the law President Duterte earlier A chief ally of President starting last Monday after their the coconut levy funds; and that created the LEDAC, the designated the following Cabi- Duterte, Senate president one-month Christmas break. the expansion of the coverage President chairs and presides net officials to attend the Aquilino Pimentel III earlier The Senate president and the of the Anti-Wiretapping Law. the meeting, with the Vice LEDAC meeting, namely: Na- disclosed the LEDAC meeting Speaker, along with their re- But the Senators them- spective panel members, have selves are bickering with each yet to meet and agree on the other like the near fisticuffs common legislative agenda between two of them yester- that would be lined up for pas- day at the session hall. And sage into law for the remain- they talk about agreement on ing months before Congress pet bills? adjourns sine die in June. And how about the feud Among the bills that the between our country’s top two Senators agreed to prioritize leaders dished out in public, include the proposed bills to too? President Duterte and provide free tuition in state Vice President Robredo universities and colleges; free should be role models for ci- irrigation for farmers; univer- vility and set aside personal sal health insurance coverage; hurt in favor of national inter- and, nutritious meals for stu- est. (www.philstar.com) JanuarY 21, 2017 HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  13 LEGAL NOTES

“since DACA’s inception, New Bipartisan Bill To Protect we’ve seen three-quarters of a million DREAMers come for- ward in order to have a chance DREAMers from Deportation to pursue higher education and careers, in the process be- tinue their schooling after pay- The Bridge Act will also and Murkowski, Thom Tillis coming productive taxpaying ing the required fees and un- be made available not only to (R-NC) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) members of society. Senators By Reuben S. Seguritan dergoing background checks. those who have already been also expressed their support. Graham and Durbin recognize DACA protected the chil- granted DACA but also to However Sen. Durbin wants that these young adults are a REAMers may dren of immigrants brought those who will apply for the to add people in pairs- one Re- vital part of our communities have found hope here to the US before turning protection for the first time. It publican and one Democrat. and an innovative and creative against possible 16 years old and have re- will also ensure that any infor- The senator is also hope- force that should not be sti- deportation in the mained here, gone to school or mation obtained by the gov- ful that more Republicans will fled.” coming months as worked and maintained no ernment under DACA or the sign on because “most of them AILA’s Executive Direc- D a new bipartisan criminal records. But because new provisional protected feel it’s only fair to take care tor Benjamin Johnson also bill that will protect them is DACA was merely an execu- presence will not be used for of these young people.” He is said that “the bill is illustrative underway. tive action, that could be re- immigration enforcement pur- also hopeful that with Trump of the widespread bipartisan Called the “Bar Removal pealed by President-elect poses, with exceptions for na- slowly softening his immigra- support for DREAMers and of Immigrants who Dream and Donald Trump, having a bill tional security or tion stance, they would get a for reform that recognizes the Grow the Economy” or that would safeguard 740,000 non-immigration felony inves- more favorable response. valuable contributions that BRIDGE Act, the new bill in- young people from deporta- tigations. Trump recently told Time they and millions other immi- troduced by Senators Lindsey tion is a glimmer of hope. Despite Republicans ques- magazine that these young grants have made to this coun- Graham (R-SC), Dick Durbin Although the text of the tioning DACA because this people “got brought here at a try. Keeping DACA going is (D-IL), Diane Feinstein (D- actual bill is not yet available was done through executive very young age, they’ve not only the right thing to do, CA) and Lisa Murkowski (R- as this will be reintroduced in rather than legislative action worked here, they’ve gone to it is smart business. Studies AK) would provide January 2017, the provisional and the GOP’s immigration school here. Some were good have shown that revoking DACA-eligible individuals protected presence will be for platform being anchored in se- students. Some have wonder- DACA for the hundreds of Pres. Rody Duterte temporary protection from de- three years. The proponents of curing the rule of law, both at ful jobs. And they’re in never- thousands of current grantees portation. They will be placed the bill are hopeful that within the borders and at ports of never land because they don’t would cost America more than under “provisional protected those three years, they would entry, it is interesting to know know what’s going to hap- $430 billion over ten years.” presence” similar to the one have been able to pass a more that there are some Republican pen.” provided by the DACA or the comprehensive immigration lawmakers that are just as Meanwhile, the American reuBen s. seGuritan has Deferred Action Against reform act that would not only willing to protect the young Immigration Lawyers Associ- been practicing law for over 30 Childhood Arrivals. They will stop deportation for these years. For further information, you immigrants just as much as ation (AILA) welcomed the may call him at (212) 695 5281 or also be granted work permits young people but provide a their Democrat counterparts. new bipartisan bill. William A. log on to his website at www.segu- and will be allowed to con- path to citizenship as well. Aside from Senators Graham Stock, AILA President, said ritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS bredo- regarding the alleged margin. He filed an election Leni Camp to Marcos: Withdraw data found on these 13 SD protest before the Supreme cards," Macalintal said. Court, as the Presidential Elec- Protest If SD Cards Prove Nothing Marcos ran for vice presi- toral Tribunal, questioning his dent in the May 2016 elections loss. (www.philstar.com) by Kristian Javier "It is highly ridiculous, if fraud had been committed in but lost to Robredo by a slim Thursday, January 19, 2017 not outright frivolous, for Mar- the May elections." ANILA, Philip- cos and his camp to express ex- Macalintal, meanwhile, pines — The camp citement over the alleged 'data said that he is willing to surren- Mof Vice President contained in the 13 SD cards', der his license to practice law Leni Robredo on Thursday as if they had already won the to the Supreme Court if the ver- challenged Sen.Ferdinand election because no one knows, ification and examination of "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to not even the Supreme Court the 13 cards being decrypted withdraw his election protest if justices nor the Comelec offi- proved the "massive fraud" the SD cards that allegedly prove cials, what said 'data' are all Marcos camp claims caused his election fraud fail to do so. about," Macalintal said. loss to Robredo last May. Lawyer Romulo Macalin- A total of 13 out of the 26 He added that he, Marcos tal said Marcos should with- decrypted SD cards found from and Rodriguez could file a draw if the alleged data from unused vote counting machines Joint Manifestation before the 13 SD cards being decrypted (VCMs) were found to have Comelec. He also said that the by the Commission on Elec- data. Comelec should suspend the tions does not bolster the for- Macalintal, however, said verification of the SD cards mer senator's claim. that the data are "mere coded until an agreement has been Macalintal also challenged statements" not yet converted signed. lawyer Victor Rodriguez, into their regular form to be un- "I believe this is the best spokesperson for the Marcos derstood by anyone. and most suitable way to put an camp, to surrender his license In a statement, Rodriguez end to this controversy and for to practice law to the Supreme said that the "fact that data the entire electorate and the Fil- Court for making "such irre- were found in supposedly un- ipino people to find out who is sponsible statements." touched SD cards is proof that telling the truth- Marcos or Ro- 14  HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  JanuarY 21, 2017 FOOD & LEISURE And the Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner is… Pan-Roasted Chicken + 1 tablespoon butter, COME FRY WITH ME By Johanna Garcia chilled 3 tablespoons fresh herbs, o, what’s a win- fer the pan to the stovetop and finely chopped or 1 table- ning chicken make a quick sauce. This dish spoon dried (Optional: Use dinner? Here’s a is as minimalist and basic as it any other herbs, spices and hint: it doesn’t gets, but feel free to get cre- flavorings of your choice, S come in a card- ative, adding other fresh or such as rosemary, tarragon, board bucket. dried herbs, lemon, garlic lemon, garlic, chili powder, Don’t get me wrong, there’s a and/or anything else that suits etc., in varying quantities time and place for everything, your chicken fancy. Hey, like I or omit altogether. For this, said, it’s a pageant winner. It even greasy, finger-lickin’ fast I used dried sage.) Pan-roasted chicken food. In my poultry pageant, tastes great with nearly any- 1 tablespoon finely chopped however, my winning chicken thing and everything. Think of shallots brown or until a food ther- using). Cook until reduced dish would be: a) delicious, b) it as the Miss Congeniality of 2 tablespoons dry white wine mometer shows chicken’s by half. easy, and best of all, c) low- chicken. 1/2 cup chicken broth internal temperature at ■ Add the chicken broth and maintenance, i.e., using easily So, put away the takeout 165F/75C. simmer, stirring to blend available ingredients and re- menu and say, “Bye-bye, card- Procedure: ■ Remove the chicken pieces well, about 1 minute. Con- quiring minimal pot/pan board bucket.” But feel free to ■ Preheat oven to and arrange them neatly on tinue to cook and when the cleanup. put on a cardboard crown or 450F/200C. a serving dish, piling them sauce is reduced to about You can choose to sauté the tiara (on you, not the chicken) ■ Mix 2/3 of your herbs (if up as necessary. Keep one-half cup, swirl in the chicken on your stovetop, after you make this, because using) into your softened warm. remaining tablespoon of which is delicious, too. I live in you know you just nailed the butter and rub on the ■ Transfer the skillet to a chilled butter. Pour the a condo, though, so oil spatters talent portion. chicken pieces and under- stovetop burner on sauce over the chicken and on my stove, walls and clothes, neath the skin. Sprinkle medium-high. Pour off the serve immediately. as well as lingering fry smells, Recipe File with salt and pepper. fat from the skillet and add tend to make me think twice Pan-roasted chicken ■ Place chicken in an oven- the shallots. Cook, stirring Y i e l d : 4 s e r v i n g s . before cooking. And in an ideal Ingredients: proof skillet (cast iron is briefly, and add the wine (www.philstar.com) world, winners shouldn’t give 1 chicken, cut into serving ideal) skin side up and and remaining herbs (if you pause. Hey, it’s my pag- pieces (1-1.5 kgs) place in heated oven. WHAT’S UP, ATTORNEY? (from page 7, OBAMA’S....) eant, right? Salt and freshly ground pepper ■ Roast for 45-50 minutes or page 3 right after the names even though there were more This chicken is roasted in to taste until skin is a rich golden and information about your fi- positive factors in their favor the oven, after which you trans- 2 tablespoons butter, softened ancee’s prior spouses is Q. 15. compared with adverse factors. Has your fiancee ever been in Many families were bro- the United States? Many have ken as a result of these depor- missed this question because it tations, including those with is not in the right place and you innocent U.S. citizen children do not expect it there. or parents.

Deportation DACA Obama has been called the Deferred Action for Child- “Deporter in Chief” because hood Arrivals (DACA) is one during his term he has deported of the controversial programs more than 2 million aliens (no under the Obama administra- one knows the exact number). tion. Under this program, chil- This is more than any previous dren who are qualified are President. Some say it is more allowed to stay in the country than all previous Presidents. and given certain benefits like To be sure, there were work authorization. It is like an violent criminals deported. But amnesty but Obamacans call it not all those deported were vi- “deferred action” implying that olent criminals – like thieves they are merely deferring fur- and drug users. Thousands ther action against the children. were not criminals at all. A Here is the link to DACA good number were those who g u i d e l i n e s merely overstayed their visas. https://www.uscis.gov/human- Others entered the country by itarian/consideration-deferred- fraud – like pretending to be action-childhood-arrivals-daca single although married, or pre- #guidelines tending to be married although The problem with this pro- single. Many aliens seeking gram is that it is a usurpation of cancellation of removal were legislative function. After Con- capriciously denied such relief, gress refused to pass a law JanuarY 21, 2017 HaWaii filiPino cHronicle  15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CLASSIFIED ADS FNOH (FILIPINO NURSE ORgANIzATION OF pm | Coral Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village | For reservations, HOUSEKEEPER/COOK HAWAII) SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDANCE call 888-674-7624 or email [email protected] Full-Time (40 hrs/week) in gated private FUNDRAISINg | January 8 & 30, 2016 | 6:00 pm- 11:00 pm residence in East Honolulu. Need own | Rumours Ala Moana Hotel |Contact: Amy Delacruz (808) 841- LIVINg HISTORY DAY AT THE BATTLESHIP vehicle. Experience & references required. 056 for further information MISSOURI MEMORIAL | January 28, 2016 | 9:00 am - 3:00 Medical/dental, PTO/holiday pay. pm | Battleship Missouri Memorial, Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Email: [email protected] or PHILIPPINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII'S Hawaii | For more information and to purchase tickets, visit call 808-203-4682 39TH ANNIVERSARY & gALA DINNER https://ussmissouri.org/ INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS | January 28, 2016 | 5:00 HUI KU MAOLI OLA Hiring Nursery Workers! PHILIPPINE NEWS Full Time w/ Benefits! Send resume and questions to [email protected]

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He has brought by their parents illegally to Deferred Action for Parental also a Bachelor of Laws degree from the this country, Obama took it upon him- WAIPAHU DRESS MAKER Accountability aka Deferred Action University of the Philippines. He placed SHOP FOR SALE self to enact his own law, saying in ef- for Parents of Americans (DAPA) is third in the Philippine Bar Examination fect if you don’t do it, I will. Actually an even more controversial program in 1956. His current practice focuses on $50,000. he did not issue an executive order. He immigration law and criminal defense. (including inventory worth $60,000. under the Obama administration. He writes law books for the world’s ADVERTISE NOW AND SEE HOW Plus) Net income $3000/mo. THE FACE OF BUSINESS IS CHANGING! simply indicated that he wanted a Under this program illegal alien par- largest law book publishing company DACA program and his minions en- Owner working alone. No matter how small your ad, ents of U.S. citizens and lawful per- and writes legal articles for newspapers. it gets our readers attention! acted one. So, if President Trump manent residents were allowed to He has a radio show in Honolulu, Retiring. So Young Lee 256-7421 CALL 678-8930 OR GO TO OUR WEBSITE @ wants to repeal it, he will not find the remain in the country if they had Hawaii with his son Noel, senior partner www.thefilipinochronicle.com signature of Obama on any paper. of the Bilecki & Tipon law firm, where lived here since January 1, 2010, they discuss legal and political issues. Hence he can simply ask the immigra- and given work authorization. Here Office: American Savings Bank Tower, tion authorities not to enforce it. is the link to DAPA. 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2305, Hon- Another problem is that DACA https://www.uscis.gov/immigration- olulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. 96813. Tel. (808) 225-2645.E-Mail: [email protected]. is contrary to the immigration policy action It is also an amnesty program that “the sins of the father are visited Website: www.bileckilawgroup.com. He that would benefit several million il- was born in Laoag City, Philippines. He upon the child” This means that if the legal aliens. Like DACA, you do served as a U.S. Immigration Officer. He father, for example, committed fraud not find Obama’s fingerprints on is co-author with former Judge Artemio or an illegal act in coming to America any document authorizing the pro- S. Tipon of the best-seller “Winning by and brought his child, the fraud or il- Knowing Your Election Laws” and co- gram. He simply indicated that he author of “Immigration Law Service, 1st legal act committed by the father is wanted a DAPA program and his ed.,” an 8-volume practice guide for im- imputed to the child. There are a other minions enacted one. A Fed- migration officers and lawyers. Atty. number of cases where children, in- eral Court of Appeals declared this Tipon has personally experienced the en- nocent though they might be, were “executive action” illegal and issued tire immigration cycle by entering the deported along with the father. How- United States on a non-immigrant work- a temporary injunction. See our ar- ing visa to write law books, adjusting his ever, we won all the cases we han- ticle “DAPA Nadapa”. status to that of a lawful permanent resi- dled involving children brought dent, and becoming a naturalized United illegally – without using DACA. attY. tiPon has a Master of Laws de- States citizen JanuarY 21, 2017