Msgr. Gutierrez Rudy D. Liporada Ogie Cruz Please pass the Was Jesus Christ born Sabi ni Rico, masama salt... p 11 in December and was ugali ni Willie He black?... p 12 p 19 February 4 - 10, 2011 Manila among the most vibrant cities in the world Manila was ranked as the John Oropesa and Louie Caballero ninth most dynamic city in COMPLICATED AFFAIRS the world, according to the Brookings’ Global Metro Pioneering Filipino American Monitor which surveyed 150 businessmen pass away of the world’s largest metro- By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr., Publisher & Editor, Another Child San Diego ASIAN JOURNAL | By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. SAN DIEGO, 2/4/2011 -- Two Publisher & Editor of the earliest Filipino Ameri- Asian Journal San Diego can businessmen in San Diego County, John Oropesa, founder The Original and First Asian Journal in America of Family Loompya, and Louie Caballero, founder of Chapter 3 Alice Cakeland, passed away this week. hat’s that?” Menchie asked upon hearing the noise coming from the ter- CWO2 John R. R. Orope- sa, USN (Ret.), founder of race. Family Loompya, one of the “W “It’s nothing,” Danny replied. “Maybe it’s just a cat.” politan economies. earliest Oriental stores in San They looked at the terrace and saw a silhouette of a man. “Healthy tourism and de- Diego County, passed away “There’s a peeping tom!” Menchie cried. She got hold of an ash tray beside the bed and mand for IT products helped last January 30, 2011 in San Louie Caballero, founder of threw it at the direction of the terrace. (Continued on page 24) Manila crack the top ten, in Alice Cakeland The shadow scampered away quickly. Brookings’ rankings for the Menchie got out of bed and rushed inside the bath- first time,” said an article at Feb 3 Marks The Year of the Rabbit room. When she came out, she was fully-dressed The Atlantic magazine, citing but fuming mad. the report of the Brookings “You are all perverts,” she angrily told Metropolitan Policy Pro- Danny in a loud voice. She thought Danny gramme and London School allowed other people to peek at their love of Economics (LSE). making. Manila’s 2009?2010 “But I didn’t have anything to do ranking leapt from its 24th with it,” Danny protested in vain. spot in the recession period Menchie nonetheless rushed out of (2007?2009) and 34th place the condo unit, slamming the door as during the pre?recession pe- she left. Danny felt helpless and disappoint- ed. He dressed up and walked down the stairs, a defeated man. 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Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 4 - 10, 2011 immigrant petition which was deemed automatically Farmers field will become L.A.’s new showplace Legal Buzz revoked by the death of the petitioner or beneficiary even for football, championship sporting events, by Atty. Jean Tinsay, Esq. if the death that resulted in the Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega automatic revocation of the concert, special events, conventions and exhibit www.ctvattys.com petition was prior to October Landmark Naming Rights Agreement Between Farmers Insurance and AEG Destined to Read Atty. Jean Tinsay’s previous articles by visiting 28, 2009. This is not the case Create World-Class Stadium and Event Center to Bring NFL Back to Los Angeles our website at www.asianjournalusa.com with employment-based peti- tions which are still deemed LOS ANGELES (Febru- occupy the footprint of the we are excited to be a part of automatically revoked upon ary 1, 2011) – The Farmers current West Hall. this lasting legacy.” the death of the petitioner or Insurance Exchange and AEG “This groundbreaking “Like AEG, Farmers is a Surviving relatives of beneficiary. today announced an historic agreement with Farmers not California-based company For visa petitions or appli- naming rights agreement for only makes this the largest with thousands of employees deceased petitioner, Part III cations filed and denied prior the new downtown Los Ange- long- term commitment in and their families living and to October 28, 2009 due to the les football stadium and event naming rights history, it also working here in Los Ange- The enactment of Public law does not require the alien death of the qualifying rela- center. The 30-year deal signals the most significant les and they share our vision Law 111-83 on October 28, to show the he or she was, or tive, the USCIS will allow the provides naming rights for a step forward in creating the of investing in our City to 2009 provides relief to many is, residing here lawfully. alien to file an untimely mo- 1.7 million square foot sta- football stadium and event provide services, support and surviving relatives some When does it apply? tion to reopen the visa petition dium designed to host football center and bringing an NFL economic stimulus to make who have waited many years Public Law 111-83 applies to or application that was denied games, international soccer team back to Los Angeles,” our community a better place only for their visa petitions any visa petition or applica- before October 28, 2009 and matches and other champion- said Timothy J. Leiweke, for everyone,” said Leiweke. or applications to be revoked tion adjudicated on or after present new evidence of the ship competitions along with President & Chief Executive During the press confer- or denied upon the death of October 28, 2009 even if the qualifying relative’s death, concerts and entertainment Officer, AEG, developers of ence, Leiweke also detailed events. The stadium will be the project. “Farmers’ com- AEG’s commitment to de- their qualifying relative (in visa petition or application proof of residence when the most cases the U.S. citizen or was filed and the qualifying called Farmers Field. mitment and partnership also velop Farmers Field at abso- qualifying relative died and Farmers, the largest auto allows us to completely priva- lutely no cost to taxpayers and permanent resident petition- relative died before October proof of the alien continued er).