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RP bags popular Scuba Diving magazine awards The swept top honors in the 2010 Top 100 Readers’ Choice Survey Philippine Scene Promised Land conducted by Scuba Diving magazine, a widely circu- lated dive magazine in North A Pretty Girl’s Photo America. As the men laughed, Albert took a look at the photo. Isabel is indeed pretty, he must admit. So pretty that he had to take a second look. And a third. And a fourth look. “Don’t tell me you are falling for her,” Andy com- mented when he noticed Albert’s reaction. To remind him of what Albert said before, Andy told his friend: “You are the one who vowed not to commit the same SWEET PINEAPPLE. It’s pineapple planting time all year round at mistake when you married your Mexican wife. the world famous “sweet pineapple fi elds” of Polomolok, South Coto- Remember that you vowed to marry a girl who bato, Philippines near the Dole Cannery plant as a farmer see to every sincerely loves you and not one who is only after a The country won in the planted seedling as Mount Matutum sit at the background. PINOY GON- Pacifi c region as the best ZALES/ PNS green card?” Albert could not respond, but the image macro-life dive destination of the beautiful girl in the picture remained and obtained second place in ingrained in his mind. the category for value for div- ing dollar, third for diving for See Page 3 advanced divers, diving for beginners and wreck diving, By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. and second place for overall Publisher & Editor dive destination next to the Asian Journal San Diego Galapagos, a group of volca- The Original and First Asian Journal in nic islands off the west coast America of South America. More than 5,000 readers from all over the globe ranked the world’s best diving desti- Brief History of Filipino Immigrants nations in the following cat- egories: overall rating of the destination, wreck diving, big animals, shore diving, macro How I came to America life, value for your diving “This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless it is a dollar, diving for advanced divers, marine life, visibility, good place for all of us to live in.” - THEODORE ROOSEVELT health of marine environment, ’s Border Congressman endorses his former Dis- wall diving, snorkeling, div- trict Chief of Staff, Humberto Peraza, who is a candidate for the Chula Vista City Council Seat 2 in the Primary Election on June 8, 2010. Filner By Dr. Cesar D. Candari ing for beginners, underwater is also a candidate for his ninth term to represent the 51stt District in the photography and overall rat- US Congress. How I came to America ing of the diving. after my graduation from Readers of the magazine medical school shall be told. favored the Philippines as it Attend a free presentation However, before I do that, satisfi es both beginners and I need to share with everyone advanced divers – a variety for MONTELUCE - the history of Filipino migra- of dive sites and facilities, an tion to the , a unbelievable abundance of the high point of Tagaytay country where all men are marine life, having the most created equal and where there affordable and exciting dive exists the fundamental in- packages in the world and alienable rights for freedom extremely helpful English and justice. I do realize that speaking Filipinos. I shall delve into the history With 11,250 miles of of Filipino migrations to shoreline and 10,546 square America and therefore away On Memorial Day. Today, only 18,000 WWII Fil-Am veterans are alive and miles of coral reefs, the archi- from my personal life story. living in the U.S. says the group Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV). pelagic wonder lies at the tip It is, however, an opening ten Asian Americans.” The the rich, multi-faceted, and of the Coral Triangle – an area of how I came to America, a history of how they came to long history of Filipinos in with the most bio-diverse and very similar story for thou- the U.S. was never kept alive America can fully unfold for marine-rich waters on Earth. sands of Filipino doctors and among the Filipino-Americans students and everyone else to Our treasure trove of 7,107 other professionals. It will of today. What appears to learn. As new and newly un- islands is defi nitely a virtual be of signifi cant information some to be underlying con- covered information is found, paradise of infi nite subaquatic to the younger generations fusion underscores the fact previous conclusions need to and subterranean possibili- $34,000 condo units in Tagaytay. While you are away, you can rent out ties ––– pristine reefs, huge your unit as a condotel and make money on your investment. Presentations of Filipino descent to learn that so little is known about be revisited. available in June 2 & 6, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Asian Journal about this history. the history of Filipinos in In San Diego County, Fili- pelagic fi shes and a menagerie offi ce at 550 East 8th Street Suite 6, National City, CA 91950 (in Old In the early years Filipi- America. So much research pino Americans comprise the of distinct marine life, World Schoolhouse Square). Call (619) 474-0588 or e-mail asianjournal@aol. nos were called the “forgot- War II ship wrecks and un- still remains to be done before (Continued on page 15) com for more information. (Continued on page 11) Chinese Jingdezhen Art Porcelain Trade Show Closing Sale

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Read Bill Labestre’s previous articles by visiting our website at in Los Angeles will begin the Countries have greater con- Promote Your Cause by www.asianjournalusa.com issuance of ePassport to all fidence and acceptance of the Philippine passport applicants. ePassport since it is enhanced Publishing a Book The ePassport will cost $60 with biometric technology. and processing time will be (NewsUSA) - It’s common control of the content, rights from four (4) to six (6) weeks. Why is the ePassport for celebrities who experience and marketing. For as little as tragedy and want to help oth- Walk Away An ePassport has an more expensive than the $1,000, a book can be avail- ers to have a book published able for sale on all leading If our economy is getting bet- mortgage loans modified for bet- embedded IC chip where current passport? ter, how come so many people ter terms. Only a few were suc- by a traditional publisher. But online retailers and ordered at the photograph and personal The added security features now, “everyday people” can any bookstore. are still unemployed or under cessful. Most of them quit paying information of the bearer are of the ePassport are factored employed? Many fresh college the monthly mortgage payments, do the same thing. The power “I’ll never stop the fight stored in accordance with into the production cost. Com- of publishing has truly gone to eradicate cystic fibrosis by graduates cannot find jobs so, the property taxes and even HOA ICAO specifications. parative prices of ePassports most of these kids came back fees. They were supposed to public. spreading the word, speaking home to live with their parents. save those payments but, most of from different countries, how- Thanks to continuing ad- to groups and raising money,” Others decided to stay in school them did not. Some were hoping What advantages does ever, show that the cost of the vancements in digital tech- says Cassalina. “The ability and pursue graduate studies. that miracles would happen and the Philippine ePassport Philippine ePassport is among nology and print-on-demand to publish a book and use it as Many people are tapping their someone would bail them out. offer? the lowest in the world. resources, more people who a vehicle to raise awareness retirement funds just to stay A number of them lived in their The ePassport is highly want to make others aware of cystic fibrosis has been financially afloat. Hopefully, homes for over a year without secure. Hence, it avoids pass- What other countries use of a worthy cause can have invaluable.” they won’t end up penniless and making any payments and were port reproduction and tamper- ePassports? a professionally published In Reg Green’s case, his homeless too. Even the Federal, still upset when the homes got ing. The ePassport database ePassports are now being book. world turned upside down State and Local governments foreclosed, sold in auctions or is enhanced with Automated used in more than 60 coun- When Margarete Cas- when his son Nicholas was have reduced working hours for they got evicted. Fingerprint Verification tries worldwide including salina lost her daughter Jena murdered. Green published some employees. Employers What most of these people System (AFIS) that guards the United States and six (6) were talking about more budget failed to remember were to to cystic fibrosis, her world The Nicholas Effect through cuts and taxpayers were told to make adjustments on their tax against multiple passport issu- ASEAN countries namely: stopped; life, as she knew it, Author Solutions imprint keep tightening their belts. How withholdings from work. They ances to the same person and Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, was over. Within one AuthorHouse. The book long can we do this? were still expecting some big enhances imposter detection. Thailand, Cambodia and the year, however, chronicles his experi- When people lose their jobs refunds when they have less tax It facilitates fast clearance Philippines. Cassalina went ence and promotes and not able to find new ones for deductions to claim on their tax of travelers at immigration I have a previously is- from the depths organ donation. some time, more than likely they returns. Others were expecting checks. sued passport. Can I use it of depression Nicholas liter- will lose their homes too. Those to claim big losses after the short ePassports provide travel- for travel as long as it is still to simply exist- ally saved the who still have toxic loans and sales on their rental properties. lers benefits such as use of valid? ing to recovery, lives of seven not able to get them modified The lender got less than half of automated border clearance or Yes. Previously issued discovering that people who received for better terms, it’s a question what they loaned you so, who “E-gates”, automated issuance passports (MRP and non- she could not just survive but his organs. Green has sold of when to walk away or get lost money? of boarding passes, and faster MRP) are valid until their ex- even harness the power of tens of thousands of books evicted. What is more important In some way, what happened to travel arrangements with piration. It is a good practice true and absolute love. She and speaks regularly on the to you, keeping your moral ob- the real estate market was a good literally went from “beyond topic of organ donation. ligations or surviving the finan- wake up call. Maybe, now people airlines. to make sure your passport For countries, the use of is valid at least six months breathing” to living a full and “I was able to expand cial crisis? Is your dream house can learn how to live within their purposeful life. worth dying for? You may need means. Maybe, we can learn to electronic passport also pro- before intended date of travel awareness of the importance somebody to wake you up from be humble and not to keep up vides better border protection to avoid any inconvenience. Cassalina published her of organ donation and use my your fantasy. You are not going with the Jones. and security. book, “Beyond Breathing,” book as a tool to get in front to win big in the SuperLotto, So many times I have heard Will there be additional through iUniverse (an imprint of people and relay the story period!! from older Filipinos saying that Why do we have to use requirements needed for the of indie publisher Author of how my beloved son saved We should learn from the they might as well retire or go ePassports now? processing of ePassports? Solutions), and a film about the lives of so many,” says serious mistakes we made. As home to the Philippines. Do you The MRP has the minimum None. Essentially, the re- her story is currently in pro- Green. human beings, we’re prone to really believe it’s the right solu- ICAO standards in travel quirements for ePassport pro- duction. Sixty-five percent of “Indie book publishing temptations, stupidity and greed. tion? Would your life be easier documents while the ePass- cessing will remain the same the net proceeds from book isn’t just about fulfilling When you’re in deep trouble, there than here? Is it a sign of port is the world standard in as that for the MRP. Personal sales go to the Cystic Fibrosis literary dreams,” says Keith try to get some help. It’s time to giving up/surrender? Foundation. travel documents. As member appearance is required for Ogorek of Author Solutions. be realistic and figure out what At least for some of us, we Indie book publishing “A book is a powerful tool to needs to be done. The past is have that option. There is that of ICAO, the Philippines has the taking of biometrics (i.e., empowers anyone to publish educate and make the public over and you have to keep mov- place we call our second home. an international obligation fingerprints, photo, and signa- a professionally designed aware of pressing social is- ing on. What about your kids and your to enhance the security of its ture). book, maintaining complete sues.” Last year, so many Filipino grandchildren? They may not travel documents. homeowners tried to get their like your retirement plan. The issuance of ePassports LAW OFFICES OF

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The boys laughed. it his friend: “You are the one Any wife would get mad, but who vowed not to commit A Pretty Girl’s Photo not Ditas. She felt relieved that the same mistake when A Sinulog beauty from Cebu Chapter 7 son Romy’s magnanimity of her husband Romy was occu- you married your Mexi- (Photo by Nishi Perez) marrying her so that she could pied with other things so that can wife. Remember that Everyday in America was a come over the U.S. and get a she could concentrate on her you vowed to marry a long day for Ditas. She would green card. The green card to work, household obligations girl who sincerely loves wake up at three in the morn- them was their own personal and efforts to send money to you and not one who ing, take a shower and dress property that they alone had the her mother. She felt guilty is only after a green up for work. Before four a.m., right to bestow to anyone of though, because she prom- card?” she would cook breakfast their choice. While Ditas may ised Romy that she would Albert could not for her husband Romy and be their son’s preference rather try her best to learn to love respond, but the im- his parents and go to work at than theirs, they did not want him. But his errant ways age of the beautiful quarter to five. It would take her to get away that easy. By prevented her from doing girl in the picture her at least an hour to reach the time she went to bed, Romy so. To ease her guilty feel- remained ingrained her workplace, McDonald’s, expected Ditas to fulfill her ings, she kept praying God in his mind. by bus. She helped open the obligation to him as a wife. for help so that eventu- restaurant at 6 a.m. and worked “Asawa na, alila pa (I’m al- ally, she, her husband IT TOOK A WEEK for twelve hours until five in ready a wife and also a slave),” and hopefully their future for Albert to give Ditas a the afternoon. She would have she could just mutter to herself. children, would become call. During that time, he wanted to work more hours, She did not complain and just a loving family. When she was agonizing over whether opted to make the most of the uttered her marital vows, she the seedy pros- to give Isabel a try. He was preferably until the restaurant A Santacruzan beauty Ms. closed at 10 p.m. because she situation. It was her nature to was true and sincere. She really titution bars south of the main fully aware of the bitter lessons be good and put the interest of promised to love and to cherish commercial road, Avenida de la that he learned from his ex- Philippine Bahrain 2010 needed all the money that she (Photo by Wowie Photography) could get her hands on. Her others, especially her mother’s, her husband, till death to them Revolucion. wife who just married him to minimum wage salary was before her own. part. “Pare, parang mga artista sa get her green card and eventu- Her husband Romy also used But it was not meant to be. atin (Pal, they look like movie ally married her boyfriend in shipmates about it. They will barely enough to cover the tease me.” household expenses that Romy the situation to his advantage. After three years of trying to actresses in our counry),” Andy Tijuana. He knew he might On weekends, he would be out bear a child, they found out said, describing the prostitutes fall for the same trap again. But “I understand,” Ditas replied. told her to pay in exchange She was fully aware of Albert’s for a chance to work and the with friends, if he was not dat- that Romy could not father to Albert. Isabel was so pretty and he felt ing other women. Ditas found children. His years of patron- Romy was like a young and that he was falling in love even experience and his vow to money she sent to cover her marry only a girl who would mother’s medical bills. But her out about his affairs whenever izing prostitutes took its toll single navy recruit on a rest with her picture alone. his friends teased him during and caused him to acquire a and recreation escapade in the “What’s the address of your love him, not for his ability to husband insisted that she be take her to America. In a way, home at five in the afternoon drinking sprees in their apart- venereal disease that resulted in seedy town of Olongapo. cousin Isabel, Ditas?” he called ment. Romy did not exert any his impotency. Lucky for Ditas, One evening, when Romy her at work. Ditas was pleased because to cook dinner for him and his among the friends of her hus- parents. He wanted dinner to be effort to hide his infidelities. Romy was cured of the disease and his friends were drinking “Why, are you interested In fact, he seemed to relish the when they got married, hence, it in the house, Ditas showed in her?” Ditas was pleased. band Romy, Albert stood out ready by the time he got home as the most responsible and the at six. After dinner, she had to fact that she was aware of it to was not transmitted to her. But Andy the photo of her cousin Although her experience in make her feel jealous. For al- for Romy, the damage had been Isabel. America was not as good as nicest. She never heared stories clean up the house and do the about him having a good time laundry. Romy’s parents would though she was his wife, Romy done. He had become a eunuch. “Check her out, Andy,” she she hoped for, she wanted to was unsure of her love for him Ditas did not blame her told him. “She’s looking for a give her cousin Isabel the same with girls. She knew she would be busy watching their favorite envy her cousin Isabel because shows on the Filipino Channel despite the fact that she was husband. Though she wanted boyfriend here in America.” opportunity she had. Isabel’s diligently fulfilling her marital to have children one day, she “No way,” Andy replied. “I experience might be different. Albert was the opposite of her and would barely lift a finger husband Romy. – AJ to help her with the household duties and more. knew that even if she and Romy know what she’s up to. She “Yes,” Albert admitted. “I “Pare, champion iyong bebot could bear one, it would be dif- will just marry and leave me will be on vacation next month, chores. In their minds, they felt (To be continued) that Ditas had to pay back their na kinuha mo sa Tijuana noong ficult to take care of a child as once she gets her green card.” and I want to visit her in the linggo, Naunahan mo lang ako her hands were already full with “But she’s very pretty,” Romy Philippines. But don’t tell my

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129135 13x10.5 4c 1 5/20/10 2:53 PM Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 28 - June 3, 2010 Nick Popaditch national defense, secure bor- and as a guy who truly is an rine Corps’ eagle, globe and ders, more jobs, and strong anchor logo. He wears a patch American hero.” family values. A week ago, former Presi- over his missing eye. His campaign issues give An American Hero For his gallantry in ac- dential candidate and FOX voice and action to the Tea News host , tion, and his honorable and Party groups’ concerns and patriotic service, Popaditch together with Huck PAC, forby CongressZena Sultana Babao demands for a better govern- Huckabee’s political action was awarded the ment. Unseating Medal, the Med- committee, announced their the incumbent A supremely confident endorsement for Nick. Huck- al, the Navy/Marine Corps man who always sees the Democrat Con- Achievement medal with abee wrote: gressman in the positive side of life, Popa- “Nick’s willingness to Combat “V”, and the Combat ditch believes that his chances predominantly Action Ribbon. He was medi- serve is a testament to his for winning his bid for the character and heart. Cali- Democratic cally retired from the service st 51st district of 51 congressional district are fornians deserve a leader like in 2005. excellent. “We don’t get in a California is an Videos of the attack is Nick who will fight for lim- uphill battle, a fight to lose it,” he said. His ited government, champion a available on YouTube and in loyal and dedicated support- difficult chal- the website of his book Once strong national defense and lenge. But Nick Nick with his son, Nicholas, Jr. ers echo his sentiment. work to secure borders. Nick a Marine an Tank In fact, the momentum is Popaditch, the Commander’s Inspirational believes that the only institu- war hero and tion, is once again ready to building up! And this mo- tion that should be deemed Memoir of Combat, Cour- mentum will carry him on decorated veter- age, and Recovery. The book, serve and protect the liberties ‘too big to fail’ is the ‘tradi- an now running that make this nation great. – up the hill and onto victory. tional family.’ He believes it is which holds an honor spot on Immediately after Popaditch for this district, the U.S. Marine Corps Profes- Only this time, the battle our duty to protect our fami- is no stranger to will be carried in the halls of announced his candidacy, lies and protect every human sional Reading Program, also grassroots support sprouted battles, difficulty known as the Commander’s Congress! or challenge. In reading list, is recommended Popaditch travels through- up and fact, “Charge This April 9, 2004 file photo shows Staff Sgt. for every rank from Private to out the country sharing his endorse- the Hill!” is his Nick Popaditch of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Ma- General. story of encouragement by ments battle cry. rines Regiment, smoking a cigar while stand- Nick has undergone a lot of teaching leadership and core started A retired ing on top of his tank, in downtown Baghdad in challenging difficulties in the values and motivating people pouring in. Gunnery Ser- front of a statue of just before process of almost losing his from all walks of life: corpo- One of geant and his unit helped tear it down. (AP Photo/Laurent life, yet he is willing to put his rate people, veterans, church his earli- combat veteran Rebours, File) life on the line again for his and youth groups, and citi- est and zens who believe in a better strongest of the U. S. Marine Corps, in downtown Baghdad, just homeland. To him, service for America. supporters Popaditch almost lost his life before his unit helped tear it the country is a continuing en- I first met Nick and his is former in the service of his country. down. The photograph landed deavor. Dedication, honesty, lovely wife, April, in July Con- He was at the front and center on the front pages of the self-sacrifice and continuing 2009 before he even decided gressman as history was being made in world’s newspapers. vigilance are the marks of the to run for Congress. Together Duncan our country’s fight for free- In a combat action dur- strength of his character. with guest speakers, former L. Hunter, Nick being interviewed by Zena. dom. Popaditch was both in ing the Operation Vigilant This award-winning author Congressman Duncan L. who said the ’s Desert Shield Resolve in Fallujah in April and speaker, a symbol of life, without exception – be- American freedom and libera- Hunter and son, 52nd District about Nick’s campaign: and Desert Storm operations, 2004, he was hit on the head “Nick is doing great. He’s cause he understands that life and later the Operation Iraqi by fragments from a Congressman Duncan D. begins at conception. I hope Hunter, Popaditch delivered moving around a lot, and Freedom. rocket-propelled gre- campaigning a lot. Every you will join me in sending He served with the 1st Tank nade (RPG) and almost an inspirational speech in this great man to Congress, st my church (Skyline Church place he goes to he is well Battalion, 1 Marine Divi- lost his life. The blast received. He speaks like where he can continue fight- sion, commanding an M1-A1 blinded his right eye, at Rancho San Diego in La ing for what is right.” Mesa) for the Independence Ronald Reagan – he’s very Abrams Battle Tank from the and left him with only charismatic and he’s got a The Combat Veterans for deserts of southern Iraq to the eight percent vision in Day celebration. Congress, the Warriors for A fiscally conservative magnetic personality. He’s streets of Baghdad. In April his other eye. He had picking up lots of support and Congress, and the Can-Do 2003, Popaditch’ unit helped been engaged in com- candidate, Popaditch will Conservatives for America work to rein in the out-of- he’s truly achieving a grass- topple Saddam Hussein’s bat inside the terrorist roots organization. I think it’s are among the strong support- statue in Baghdad’s Firdos stronghold continuously control spending of the cur- ers of Popaditch nationwide. rent national administration. a testament to his ability that Square. for 36 hours before he when he got in the race, the Locally, a lot of strong orga- Worldwide attention fo- was severely wounded. If you visit his website www. nizations are working for his PopaditchforCongress.com , other Republican candidates cused on Popaditch after an A Marine to the core, got out. I think that’s also a campaign. (AP) pho- the 43-year old Popa- you will see he is campaign- Nick resides in Chula Vista ing on the following issues: function of the respect they tographer captured a smiling ditch, lovingly referred have for him as a candidate with his wife April and sons, photo of him smoking a cigar, to as “Gunny Pop” by This Memorial Day weekend, Retired limited government, strong Richard and Nicholas Jr. standing on top of his tank in his troops, now sports USMC Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch honors the men and women who have front of a statue of Saddam a prosthetic eye embla- served and died for our country. zoned with the Ma-

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my nursing school friends are home to meet her parents for tions with their daughter the had to leave her the house still close today. the fi rst time. Knowing what doorbell would ring over and because she was disrespect- Contemporary Asian One day Arlene was in a car I know about her mom and over again, each time with a ing her parents. After that we accident and totaled her car dad today, I should have been different family member or ended up having a shotgun American Issues so, being the nice guy that I suspicious of their behaviors family friend showing up to Vegas wedding and moving am, I began picking her up that day. I walked into the meet the new guy that came into a new condo with our by Dr. Ofelia Dirige for school because we lived newborn baby girl. I tease Co-Founder and Director, Kalusugan Wellness Center house that day in the condo calling to date Arlene. I close to each other. Soon where they lived, it was think that day I met about 40 Arlene frequently saying that Read Dr. Dirige’s previous articles by visiting my good deed would pay off I had to buy a new home in our website at www.asianjournalusa.com spotless and Arlene’s mother different people all at once. because we started to have greeted us at the door very I whispered to Arlene that I order to marry her because a discrete courting friend- anxiously with her gleaming would get revenge for this her father kicked her out of First of a series: ship. The friendship eventu- smile and slight sneaker. Her impromptu family gathering the house. ally turned into more serious father emerged from the bath- that she invited me to. She Over the years Arlene and has insisted to this date that I have learned much about Interracial Relationship room wearing she knew nothing about it. I each other’s cultures. My a nice Hawai- have learned over the years daughter has been an impor- colonization by Spanish and ian print shirt, that family gatherings in my tant bond that ties our family Guest Writer: clean-shaven together. As I have watched Michael D. Jackson American conquerors that wife’s culture will always be intermarried with native Fil- face and nice centered on the dinner table. my in-laws over the years I white dentures really think that they have a nterracial marriage ipina women. Other reasons This event might have been is their exposure to different in place. I say considered intimidating by fond favoritism in my daugh- or marriage between suspicious be- ter. I think it might be be- two people of different races here in America but most but, not for me that day I cause Arlene’s because I was the tallest and cause she looks a lot like her with similar culture, values, races is a growing phenom- dad only wears mother who is the youngest. ena but still just constitutes and experiences that draws heaviest person in the room them to each other. The a regular shirt full of people and I was really In order for us to maintain a 3.6% of all marriages in 3 or 4 times balance we have developed 2003 or more than 2 million Christian religion also en- relaxed because of the way courages loving one another a year and that her parents welcomed me tolerance and acceptance. interracial couples. Filipino never wears his If I had to give advice on American (FilAm) men and without discrimination and in their home and hearts. I prejudice. dentures even later discovered that I was the how to survive an interracial women have higher rates of when he eats relationship or any relation- intermarriage compared with This chapter in my book only man that wasn’t chased of life began 12 years ago nowadays and off by her father and fi rst real ship for the fact of the matter, other Asian Americans except the white T-shirt it would be to have an open the Japanese American. at the School of Nursing at boyfriend. I stuck around Southwestern College where seems to be his and the dating turned into a mind, learn about cultures, More than 50% of FilAms favorite. and being willing to give of marry outside their ethic I fi rst met and soon entered relationship and then a mar- into an interracial relation- Jackson Family from lt to rt; Michael, Arlene’s moth- riage. Our relationship has yourself. group--18% of FilAm men er went about Michael Jackson is a stu- and 39% of FilAm women. ship with Arlene Cunanan. Arlene and daughter Jazmyne been accepted by both of our She was very quiet, shy, and her business in families and all the people we dent of Dr. Dirige in the AS While other Asian Ameri- 460 class, “Contemporary can interracial marriages intellectual young lady who dating so, that meant I had to the kitchen that day prepar- have developed friendships wore glasses, had braces and meet what I thought would ing pancit, frying lumpia, and with over the years but, I am Issues in Filipino Ameri- consist mainly of marriages can Communities.” He and to Whites, FilAms may en- moved to the US when she be just the parents because making her highly sought sure there have been those was 15 years old from Pam- Arlene was raised in a very after Filipino spaghetti. I later that have not approved but his wife, Arlene Cunanan ter interracial marriages of Jackson is both Registered all combinations especially panga, Philippines. I was traditional Filipino household discovered that noodle dishes have remained silent over the the only African-American and is the youngest of 5 sib- are mainly prepared for years. Nurses who met while in Latinos and Black or African nursing school in 1998. Both Americans. male in a class that consisted lings. Being the fact that she special occasions and good There was only one incident of mostly Filipinos. Several came from such a traditional luck in the Filipino culture. over the years when her par- work at UCSD, Michael in There are many reasons the Emergency Department why Filipinos tend to inter- of the men in the class would home it made me nervous be- In that culture there are many ents were unhappy during the sit in the back of the class cause of the obvious cultural subcultures, like the Kapam- time we were dating. That and Arlene in the ICU. They marry. One obvious reason is have been married for 10 that Filipinos themselves are laughing and joking like ado- differences. Will I be accept- pangans are considered to was the fi rst time that Arlene lescent men do. Frequently, ed by the family and treated be the best at cooking in the spent the night away from years and have a 9-year-old of a mixed heritage, i.e. 22% daughter Jazmyne. Michael according to the U.S. census I would joke with a Ron well? For Arlene, this wasn’t Filipino culture and I have her family with me in my Medina and Fred Bautista a major concern because my found this to be true over the small apartment on Flower is from Kansas City, Missouri 2000. The historical back- and moved to San Diego after ground from the Philippines about how I would one day family lived in Kansas City, years because of the weight Street when her mother went marry Arlene because of her and was very acceptant. that I have gained. So, as I sat to the Philippines. Her father serving in Desert Shield/ showed pre-colonial contacts Storm as a Marine. Arlene with Chinese, Japanese, In- shyness, smartness, and her So, the day fi nally came there chatting with her par- had called her and he was nice personality. Several of when Arlene brought me ents about me and my inten- very upset telling her that she immigrated to the U.S. in dian and Muslim traders and 1991 from Mabalacat, Pam- panga Philippines. Both are procedures, along with ship- from a family of 5 siblings. board recycling, waste mini- mization and water reclama- At Large... tion efforts. While cruising, Advice to Graduating Disney ships can convert sea Students: by Miles Beauchamp water to fresh water for use onboard. An onboard desali- nization plant produces nearly “Never choose Read Miles Beauchamp’s previous articles by visiting our web- 500,000 gallons of fresh water site at www.asianjournalusa.com every day. your Heroes Disney Cruise Line made history by being the fi rst lightly” cruise line to utilize an inno- Uniquely Disney vative hull coating that is both (Continued from page 5) 100 percent non-toxic and our fi nancial services con- Disney Cruise Line Fun Facts effective in increasing fuel vention in Florida about 10 effi ciency. The coating helps years ago. I have also heard Ever been on a Disney in Walt Disney World. Seventy-fi ve percent of • Melon – 12,800 pounds reduce the ships’ surface resis- Bill Gates. Others I would cruise? Think you know a Taking place every cruise staterooms on the Disney • Pineapple – 3,300 pounds tance in the water, decreasing love to meet, listen to and little something about cruis- onboard the Disney Magic Magic and Disney Wonder are • Individual Eggs – 71,500 the need for propulsion power interview would be people ing? Look at what Disney’s and Disney Wonder, the outside, ocean view cabins. • Coffee – 57,820 cups as the ship glides through the like the founder of Google got going on with their “Pirates IN the Caribbean” Of those, nearly half offer a • Soda – 3,125 gallons sea. and the Dalai Lama of Tibet, cruises. Disney Cruise Line deck party features the only private verandah. In a cruise • Beer – 12,385 bottles/cans On Castaway Cay, an in- as well as many great au- ships use the iconic fi rst seven fi reworks display at sea. Ad- industry fi rst, most staterooms • Wine and Champagne – novative recycling program thors, pioneers in business, notes of the “When You Wish ditionally, Disney Cruise Line on Disney Cruise Line ships 2,700 bottles repurposes used cooking oil religion and the CNN Heroes. Upon a Star” song melody as dining room Cast members feature a split “bath-and-a- from the ships’ galleys and In my opinion, a great com- their horn signals. Measuring represent, on average, 60 dif- half” design, providing fami- In a single day, each Disney combines it with diesel fuel mencement speaker should be 964 feet in length, the Disney ferent nationalities. lies the added convenience of Cruise Line ship uses: to power machinery on the an individual who had actu- Magic and Disney Wonder are a sink and tub/shower in one • 10,000 forks island. 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JFK challenged my widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! 405 tons of aluminum, plas- proximately one crew member Disney Cruise Line ships, the tics, paper and non-traditional generation to go to the moon, Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio for every three guests. Walt Disney Theatre spans recyclables from conventional to join the Peace Corps, and Publisher & Editor Managing Editor Disney Cruise Line was three decks and can seat 977 waste streams each year. stop asking what the country Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp named the top large cruise guests. A leader in family That’s the equivalent of over can do for us but instead what Associate Publisher Associate Editor ship experience by the read- entertainment, Disney is the 27 school buses or 12 hump- we can do for our country! Ashley Silverio ers of Condé Nast Traveler only cruise line to feature back whales. 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Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 28 - June 3, 2010 laws as part of his Agrarian could mitigate their unrest by local Filipino entrepreneurs, Reform Program: creating an illusion that the however, the policy gave them • Republic Act No. 1160 people now have a govern- expectations that the foreign An Unauthorized History of 1954 -- Abolished the ment that could be responsive interests would be dislodged LASEDECO and established to their long longed needs. and the Philippines would the National Resettlement The restive Central Luzon now be in the path of genuine and Rehabilitation Adminis- support for the Huks dwindled industrialization. of the Philippines tration (NARRA) to resettle and pockets of resistance were The expectations, how- cans might wish to initiate spective, ties down the Philip- dissidents and landless farm- reduced to roving bands and ever, would not materialize as in Asia, the United States pines to a mere agriculture ers. It was particularly aimed degenerated to mere bandits. Garcia had to cower faced by wanted to have military and adjunct of the United States at rebel returnees providing pressures covertly exerted by naval bases on Philippine soil and will remain a non-indus- home lots and farmlands in Carlos P. Garcia the CIA to dash his re-election but existing outside Philippine trialized country. Palawan and Mindanao. bids. Moreover, Congress- sovereignty.” Having failed to institute • Republic Act No. 1199 Carlos P. Garcia ascended man Bartolome Cabangbang This would also necessitate land reform, with his inability (Agricultural Tenancy Act of the presidency when, as vice- revealed a coup d’état plan the suppression of individuals, to negate the Bell Trade Act 1954) -- governed the rela- president, he took over the by the military. Garcia was organizations, and any affilia- and the Military Bases Agree- tionship between landowners post when Magsaysay died branded as a communist tions that would try to negate ment, Quirino was accused by and tenant farmers by organiz- supporter in print and radio the goals of the US in the the PKP to have failed in his ing share-tenancy and lease- media. Growing corruption in country. This would include commitments. On August 15, hold system. The law pro- the government also finally labor union and peasant orga- 1948, the Huk leaders, once vided the security of tenure dashed the hopes of Garcia’s nization fronts led by the still again, went underground to of tenants. It also created the reelection, in spite of his existing Partido Komunista ng wage arm struggle. Court of Agrarian Relations. backing out from his Filipino Pilipinas (PKP). This would • Republic Act No. 1400 First policy saying that there also entail quashing the Huks Ramon Magsaysay (Land Reform Act of 1955) is still a huge space for alien 22nd of a series which evolved to the Huk- -- Created the Land Tenure investments in the country. By Rudy D. Liporada bong Mapagpalaya ng Bayan Dubbed as the “Guy”, Administration (LTA) which (HMB) or People’s Liberation Ramon Magsaysay came to was responsible for the acqui- Diosdado Macapagal In the first series, the Army. These organizations, the attention of the Ameri- sition and distribution of large author stated that history is basically, clamored for work can military officers when tenanted rice and corn lands written by those who have condition and land reforms. he provided buses to the over 200 hectares for indi- the time to interpret events 31st Division for the retreat viduals and 600 hectares for based on their perspectives Elpidio Quirino to Bataan during the war. A corporations. in a plane crash in Cebu on and believed by those who do guerilla during the war, ac- • Republic Act No. 821 March 17, 1957. Although he not know better. In the subse- After Manuel Roxas died cording to the Constantinos, (Creation of Agricultural put on a nationalistic stance, quent series, the author traced of a heart attack on April 15, “Ramon Magsaysay’s rise Credit Cooperative Financing Garcia was vulnerable to why Spain, the United States, 1848, Vice-President Elpidio from branch manager of a Administration) -- Provided pressures if he had to keep his and Japan came to the Philip- Quirino assumed the presi- bus line to Congressman, to small farmers and share ten- post and have the ambition for pines and why the Filipinos dency. His pressing act was Defense Secretary, and finally ants loans with low interest re-election. An old Naciona- failed to see their economic to restore peace in Central to President of the Republic rates of six to eight percent. lista hardliner, he was among intentions; and how the subju- Luzon which was then the Although his land reform those who opposed the Bell gated the Filipinos who even- hotbed of HMB rebellion. He efforts, however, had loop- Trade Act and the Military tually rose in arms against offered amnesty to the rebels holes and did not genuinely Bases Agreement. the colonialists in spite of the benefit the peasantry, Mag- His nationalistic stance complicity of the landed elites saysay was able to provide showed in his Filipino First with the colonialists. other cosmetic solutions to the policy. He endeavored for Former vice-president to barrios like providing liberty Filipinos to patronize Filipino Garcia, Diosdado Macapagal, The Republic of the wells that provided water to products and goaded them supported by the machinery Philippines –From Roxas to several areas. With his person- towards Filipino entrepreneur- of the old Magsaysay cliques, Macapagal al touch to the common “tao”, ship. This provoked angry won overwhelmingly against Magsaysay implemented a reaction from the American Garcia in the 1961 elections. The succession of presi- counter-insurgency program and Chinese Chambers of Amado Guerrero writes: “The dents of the Republic of the that successfully dismantled Commerce. This meant, to first executive act performed Philippines was characterized the HMB by tranquilizing the them, a policy that would by Macapagal when he as- by the US furthering its hold rural folks with a promise that have the effect of reducing sumed the puppet presidency on the Islands’ economy by here, at last, is someone who foreign economic control. To (Continued on page 14) insuring that the helm of the government was under the was aided at each stage by control of the landed elite of American benefactors.” From its choosing. The landed elite announcing to “forgive, and the time, he was with the insured that laws, agreements, forego the prosecution of the USAFFE, Magsaysay was and policies passed with the crimes of rebellion, sedition, a rabid anti-communist and US would be beneficial for illegal association, assault carried through his mission the US and the landed elite. on, resistance, and disobedi- against the HMB when he This was an offshoot of the ence to persons in authority, became Defense Secretary. US having to free the Philip- and/or illegal possession of His machinations, guided pines as a colony but still firearms.” Luis Taruc, then by CIA Edward G. Lansdale, having to realize their goal negotiator for the PKP/HMB, against the PKP/HMB led of why they had to come to made Quirino to work for real to the arrest of Jose Lava, the Islands in the first place. independence by abrogating general secretary of the PKP The Constantinos write: “The the Bell Trade Act and the and other leading cadres on U.S. objective immediately Military Bases Agreement, October 18, 1950. after the war was to transform among others. Critical, too, Endeared to the American the Philippines from a colony was the institution of land Chamber of Commerce en- to a neo-colony. This meant reform. trepreneurs, who contributed continued domination of the The Bell Trade Act, passed heavily to his campaign, and economy, its retention as a by the US Congress in Oc- with his mass appeal to the market for American goods, a tober 1945 provided for the impoverished Filipinos (where source of raw materials, and continued free trade between he crossed fields barefooted an open field for American the US and the Philippines just to shake the gnarled investments. And to guaran- where the Philippines export- hands of a farmer), Magsay- tee this control as well as to ed raw agriculture products say successfully defeated insure that the Philippines and mineral ores to the United Quirino to become president would serve as a convenient States and imported American on November 10, 1953. jumping-off point for any manufactured goods. This President Ramon Mag- military operations the Ameri- exchange, from the PKP per- saysay enacted the following May 28 - June 3, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 Entertainment How many people will it take to Movies to Watch Local Pinoy author’s furnish a classroom with books? by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. book “Smiles from the Heart,” a novel – Unholy Allied collection of the late poet’s work (Following are movies now showing or The answer is 3. That’s right. Three soon to be shown in San Diego.) friends from highschool or elemen- Mountains tary school or the same town x 1 idea a mummification process, and x 10 books are all that’s needed to fill Rudy D. Liporada, a local a classroom with 30 books. NPA ambuscades. This book, businessman based in Nation- Join the Friends of Sol Bautista and although fictional, represents al City announced the release raise funds to benefit Gawad Kalinga a vivid picture of the revo- of his novel, the Unholy USA by pre-ordering a set of 10 copies lutionary movement of one Allied Mountains, a fictional of the book “Smiles from the Heart,” a of the longest waging Third account of one Filipino Amer- collection of the late poet’s work fea- World armed struggles. Read- tured in the Asian Journal from No One Knows About Persian Cats is an exuberant look at ican’s return to the armed ers will follow Ding 2006-2009. Then ask two of your Tehran’s youth and underground music scene and their unapolo- struggle— as he revisits his The answer is 3. That’s right. friends to match your pledge getic desire for creative expression in the face of an oppressive the forty- days as one of the Three friends from highschool or of $150. All proceeds will be government. In the eyes of fundamentalist Islam, music (ghéna) year revolu- comrades, until his elementary school or the same town donated to Gawad Kalinga USA, is impure, giving rise as it can to cheerfulness and joy. Hearing tion of the return as a journal- x 1 idea x 10 books are all that’s a 501(c)3 non profit organization, a woman singing is considered a sin, because of the emotions it New Peo- needed to fill a classroom with 30 to raise funds for community ist. For more infor- stirs. For the last 30 years in Iran, certain music, and in particular ple’s Army books. building in the Philippines. mation on Unholy western music, has been virtually forbidden by the authorities. (NPA) Join the Friends of Sol Bau- To learn more, email smiles- Allied Mountains, It has been forced into hiding underground: it must be played against the tista and raise funds to benefit [email protected] or interested parties underground and listened to underground. Recently released Philippine Gawad Kalinga USA by pre- [email protected]. may google Unholy from prison, two young musicians (Negar Shaghaghi, Ashkan government. ordering a set of 10 copies of the Allied Mountains. Koshanejad) decide to form a band. Together they search the To com- Before immigrat- underworld of contemporary Tehran for other players. Forbid- munists, ing to the United den by the authorities to play in Iran, they plan to escape from religion Marian: I don’t want to States, Rudy D. their clandestine existence, and dream of performing in Europe. is an opi- Liporada served as But with no money and no passports, it won’t be easy... Winner, ate where a Feature Writing, Un Certain Regard Special Jury Prize, 2009 Cannes Interna- Christians compete with Maricel Photojournalism, tional Film Festival. Written and directed by Bahman Ghobadi are lulled PNS -- MARIAN and Advertising (Turtles Can Fly, A Time for Drunken Horses). www.ifcfilms. to accept their oppressed Rivera is happy and instructor in Zambia Africa com/films/no-one-knows-about-persian-cats fate and never raise arms proud that her lat- from 1983 to 1986. He used against oppressors. To Mus- est potboiler, You to to string for Baguio City and This film is Not Rated by the MPAA. Running time 106 minutes. lim extremists, however, Me Are Everything contributed articles to Philip- Engagement Opens Friday, May 07th. Landmark’s Hillcrest religion is not an opiate but a opposite boyfriend pines newspapers. In the Unit- Cinemas 3965 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200 – (619) 819-0236 high inducing drug that spiri- Dingdong Dantes is a ed States, he contributes to the tually arms one to wage jihad certified hit. Ventura County Star and is a on the infidels. In Unholy Al- “It’s simply over- columnist for the San Diego lied Mountains, Ding, a Fili- whelming. Dong and Asian Journal in California. pino American journalist, in a I prayed hard for the He graduated from the Uni- story quest on the Philippine success of the movie. versity of the Philippines with insurgency, is confronted by It’s our first romance- a major in Economics, minor ghosts of his past in the midst comedy. We didn’t ex- in Sociology, and cognate of an unholy alliance between pect that it would gross “THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD” - This deliriously in Political Science. Blessed the Communist New People’s this high. We want to over-the-top “Oriental Western” is a loving, virtually non-stop with four boys and a girl with Army (NPA) and Muslims in thank the public for action tribute to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. In the 1930s nee Aurea Olosan, Liporada their quest to defeat lackeys supporting the proj- Manchurian desert, where lawlessness rules and ethnic groups holds office at National City of American imperialists in ect,” she states. clash, three Korean men fatefully meet each other on a train. with Lutuang Best, a subsid- the Cordillera Mountains in Clearly, this is a vin- The Good (Jung Woo-sung) is a bounty hunter who tracks down iary of Saladmaster. Northern Luzon, Philippines. dication of sort to the criminals with rewards on their heads. The Bad (Lee Byung- To contact the author Set in Montanosa, the lovely star. Before the hun) is the leader of a group of bandits and can’t stand to be directly, one can call 858-722- novel features, among others, movie’s commercial second best. The Weird (Song Kang-ho, The Host) is a train rob- 1465 or email him at rdlipo- battles involving Igorot tribes, exhibition, negative is- Marian Rivera ber with nine lives. The three strangers engage in a chase across [email protected]. sues were hurled upon Manchuria to take possession of a map The Weird discovers her like, allegedly, she already expects that she’ll be com- while robbing the train. Also on the hunt for the mysterious map has a child and the latest, hit- pared to Maricel. are the Japanese army and Asian bandits. In an unpredictable, ting her English. “It’s inevitable I suppose. escalating battle for the map, who will stand in the end as the Shaina-Lloydie Living In? “I just smile at such in- But personally, I don’t want winner? Never be sure who’s good, bad or weird! Directed and PNS -- JOHN Lloyd Cruz kailangan muna naming pag- trigues. If some people are to compete with her. She’s co-written by Kim Jee-woon (A Tale of Two Sisters). (Fully sub- is the first guest of KC Con- usapan how we are going to happy making fun of me, let already an icon in the local titled) www.ifcfilms.com/films/the-good-the-bad-the-weird cepcion in her talk show go about it.” them be. Anyway, it’s not me entertainment scene. In fact, this morning, “Simply KC”. who’ll carry it, right? I don’t she’s my idol. Instead, I’ll This film is Not Rated by the MPAA. Running time 130 minutes. Lloydie is quite controversial say that I’m perfect,” Marian make her an inspiration to Engagement Opens Friday, May 14th. Landmark’s Ken Cin- these days as there are reports rationalizes. give justice to the part.” ema. 4061 Adams Avenue – (619) 819-0236 he’s now living in with Shaina According to Regal Enter- She and Dingdong are mak- Magdayao. “There’s no truth tainment’s Roselle Monte- ing a guest appearance in to that rumor,” he says. “Her verde-Teo, she will do the Ogie Alcasid and Regine Ve- parents will not allow her remakes of Maricel Soriano’s lasquez’s forthcoming concert to do that at hindi rin kami Inday series (Inday Bote, tour in the US and Canada. papayag.” Inday, Inday sa Balitaw and “It’s just perfect because He’s non committal, though, Super Inday). when we come back after a as to whether he and Shaina “The thought excites me. month, we’ll be in the thick of First it was a mine that exploded in the middle of the Moroccan des- are now really going steady. I know that these are all hit taping for our new soap End- ert. Years later, it was a stray bullet that lodged in his brain.... Bazil “What I can say is there’s movies. It’s a big honor to less Love which is a heavy (Dany Boon) doesn’t have much luck with weapons. The first made proper timing for everything be chosen to do these classic drama,” avers Marian. him an orphan, the second holds him on the brink of sudden, instant as it concerns both of us. So projects,” she admits. death. Released from the hospital after his accident, Bazil is homeless. John Lloyd Cruz This early, Marian already Luckily, our inspired and gentle- The answer is 3. That’s right. natured dreamer is quickly taken Three friends from highschool or in by a motley crew of junkyard elementary school or the same town dealers living in a veritable Ali x 1 idea x 10 books are all that’s Baba’s cave. The group’s talents needed to fill a classroom with 30 and aspirations are as surprising books. as they are diverse: Remington, Join the Friends of Sol Bau- Calculator, Buster, Slammer, tista and raise funds to benefit Elastic Girl, Tiny Pete and Mama Gawad Kalinga USA by pre-or- Chow. Then one day, walking by dering a set of 10 copies of the two huge buildings, Bazil recog- book “Smiles from the Heart,” nizes the logos of the weapons a collection of the late poet’s manufacturers that caused all of his misfortune. He sets out to take work The answer is 3. That’s right. revenge, with the help of his faith- Three friends from highschool or ful gang of wacky friends. Under- dogs battling heartless industrial giants, our gang relive the battle of David and Goliath, with all the imagination and fantasy of Buster Keaton. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amélie, The City of Lost Children). www.sonyclassics. com/micmacs/

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Advertise in the Asian Journal Call 619.474.0588 Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 28 - June 3, 2010 not, Mar was perceived as ar- pines, Makati City. rogant. In Philippine politics, If he did not run for Take it from my barber perception is reality. While Vice President, he would be when partnered with Noynoy, Noynoy’s choice as DILG by Benjamin Maynigo he shared the reputation of Secretary as Noynoy himself Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Honesty; giving Hope; and admitted. Binay is an effec- journalusa.com bringing Honor; Mar as per- tive and efficient organization ceived by my barber, friends, man. He knows how to plan, relatives and associates just lead and control. He does couldn’t share Noynoy’s them well, effectively, effi- Binay: Philippines first “humble” image. Eventually, ciently and competently. “Mr. Palengke” was more “Black” Vice President realistically described as an THE BINAY WELL- Araneta, related to Greggy OILED MACHINE A few days before the (Irene Marcos’ husband) and actual Presidential elections in Mike Arroyo; Wharton-edu- If you lived and/or held the Philippines, some friends, cated, Wall Street investment office in Makati, Philippines, relatives and associates banker and “free marketer”. like I was, you most probably noticed a surge in the Binay heard of the Binay political Vice Presidential campaign. MESSAGE eral Party offered it to him and lowers inspired by Con- machine. My contacts in- In the past weeks and months, together with the one million rado de Quiros’ NOYPI. the volved in Makati politics tell he was never in the politi- I used to say in seminars, volunteers, he accepted the non-“trapo” Liberals, even me that in every precinct, cal radar, predicted to having “If you have a Vision, make challenge. “Kamag-anaks” like Pep- Binay has it covered. In every no chance against the likes it a Mission. Let it be your Binay knew this message. ing and Tingting poor family, at least one is of Senators Mar Roxas and Ambition but never an Ob- Targeting the Aquino follow- with their COPA, some of either directly employed by Loren Legarda. Roxas was session. Otherwise, you will ers, he positioned himself as the leaders of the TuloypNoy the Binay government, indi- elected nationwide as a Sena- end up in Frustration.” Since the real Cory’s and Ninoy’s group, accepted, absorbed, rectly by Binay community tor with the highest number entering public service and choice for VP. He ran under espoused and spread the mes- or non-profit organizations, or of votes in history. Legarda politics, Roxas was rightly the PDP-Laban Party which sage. NOYBI not NOY-MAR by contractors doing business topped the Senatorial battle being prepared to follow the was Ninoy’s party during is better for Noynoy and the with the Binay government. twice also with the highest footsteps of his father, Presi- Martial Law while in prison. country. Binay had perfected the number of votes aside from Jejomar Binar dent Manuel Roxas. After He was a courageous hu- concept of “community orga- having been the running mate man rights lawyer, Cory’s ORGANIZATION nizing” even before Obama progressive LEADERSHIP. topping the Senatorial elec- of Fernando Poe, Jr in the last tions with the highest number campaign manager in Makati became one. In Makati, presidential election. against Marcos in the snap “Organization determines Binay’s machine could deliver ATTITUDE of votes, the Liberal Party Binay who never run for started grooming him to be elections and more important- everything”, Lenin once said. votes the same way the Da- a national position before, is its presidential timber. I was ly, he was the first appointee Organization indeed is as im- leys deliver in Chicago. In the now projected to be the next “Attitude not Aptitude”, in any local executive position portant if not more as the mes- 1987 elections, if you were they say, “determines the told that prior to the death of elected Vice President of the Cory, he and the LP already of then Revolutionary Presi- sage. Binay was head of the Cory’s choice, you won. In Philippines. In my last col- Altitude of one’s achieve- dent Cory Aquino, as Mayor United Opposition. Together Makati, if you were Binay’s ment.” This I know first hand, invested about P100 million umn, I wrote that I was not building the organization for of Makati. When there was with Senator Chiz Escud- choice, you also won. The rich surprised. Despite the fact that and reinforced by other Roxas a coup attempt to oust Cory ero, they ran the Presidential people in the villages who op- supporters. When Villar was his campaign. The problem I endorsed, campaigned and was, he was running third or where even Noynoy was shot, campaign of Fernando Poe, posed him are automatically voted for a NOY-MAR ticket, closing in on Noynoy (at least he rushed with his troops, Jr, the perceived real winner or unknowingly neutralized according to surveys), Roxas fourth in the surveys. Then, I understood the reasons why. Cory died. Later, a clamor risked his life, to defend Cory against Gloria Macapagal by the drivers and maids who After listening to the views of was way ahead of Legarda in Malacanang. Arroyo. He is the President serve them. Why? These are and even more so of Binay. I for Noynoy to run became a my barber, friends, relatives movement which the former The best message I think, is of PDP-Laban, and ran under the people who receive greet- and associates, let me share talked to a friend and fellow the one forwarded by famous Erap Estrada who already ing cards, gifts and cakes from Noy-Mar supporter and this is couldn’t reject.. He gave in to with you what I gathered. Noynoy and became the lat- columnist Jose Montelibano won by landslide a Presiden- Binay every year on their First cause mentioned was what the former said, “Mar is by asking two questions when tial election. He headed and birthdays. You are elderly, you already sure of winning. He is ter’s VP instead. ATTITUDE. The clamor was a clear deciding. “First, which Vice- still heads the Boy Scouts of are lonely and feeling hot but Second cause was Binay’s just concentrating on helping Presidential candidate would the Philippines whose motto have no money. Binay made the others. In fact, he is tak- message from the Filipinos effective and efficient delivery that they wanted a Cory-like take a bullet for Noynoy? Sec- is “LAGING HANDA” or sure that you could go to the of his MESSAGE. ing full control of the Liberal ond, which Vice-Presidential BE PREPARED.” He is an air-conditioned movie houses Party campaign operations”. leader who would provide Third, was the effective them Honesty, and Humility; candidate would take a bullet alumnus and awardee of the in Makati for free. and efficient use of ORGANI- who would give them Hope for Noynoy even if it meant National Defense College. He ZATION and NETWORKS. I remember saying, “Sobra giving up the chance to suc- also managed concurrently the RESOURCES comfiansa mata el hombre.” and Honor. Cory’s son fit the Fourth, was the effective bill. But he needed an organi- ceed him?” Metro Manila Commission and efficient use of RE- (Over confidence kills the The Cory people, the aside from being Mayor of the He is obviously not as rich man). The Filipino voter never zation that already prepared SOURCES. for the battle. Mar Roxas’ Lib- selfless volunteers, the fol- Financial Center of the Philip- Fifth, strong and “macho” likes any display of arrogance (Continued on page 14) or over confidence. True or May 28 - June 3, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 anything, it might trigger her started to expand their Philip- resorts have likewise evolved separation from her family. RP bags popular pine dive programs as seen in — offering a variety of dive Phil - Am No, she could not afford the various brochures and cata- facilities from rustic setting to risk; she abhorred just the Scuba Diving logues. The country’s dive luxurious resorts. thought of it. Law 101 But her family did not want by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. Charmaine to remain in that magazine awards Member, State Bar of California & (Continued from page 1) Integrated Bar of the Philippines state of uncertainty. With their support and encouragement, discovered treasures, vibrant Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- Charmaine came to us and soft and hard coral forma- urnalusa.com presented her case. Our initial tions, exhilarating activities analysis disclosed that Char- such as wall diving, under- maine is Sec. 245(i) eligible water photography and deep Sec. 245 (i) Allows because she had a pending pe- diving. tition filed prior to 1998. This Sought-after destina- was the F2B petition filed by tions such as Anilao, Puerto Immigrants’ Child to her father in 1997. Sec. 245(i) Galera, Palawan, Busuanga, allows eligible aliens (even Malapascua, Balicasag and Adjust Status in the U.S. if they are not immediate Pamilacan are just some of relatives) to adjust their status the popular dive sites favored The rule is that you can only maine as an adult child of an although they have over- by international dive enthu- adjust your status in the Unit- immigrant under the F-2B stayed or engaged in unlaw- siasts. ed States if there is already category. ful employment, or even if Dive tour operators have an immigrant visa number Since Charmaine is not they entered the United States available to you based on an classified as an immediate without being inspected. This approved immigrant petition. relative, the green card was was Charmaine’s ticket to get It is also required that you not immediately available her green card. have not overstayed nor been for her. Worse, she already After making sure that she unlawfully employed. In most exceeded her authorized stay. had met all requirements, we cases, therefore, adjustment She was in limbo, unable and advised Charmaine that it of status is available only to unwilling to find work and was safe to proceed with the immedi- Form I-485 ate rela- adjustment of tives (U.S. status applica- citizen’s tion. She was spouse, at first hesi- parent or tant but her unmarried family and child below our constant 21) because reassurances visa num- gave her the bers are needed cour- immediately age to take available to the bold step. them, and Within two the law con- months, Char- dones their maine got her being over- employment stays and authoriza- unlawfully tion and, last employed. week, she Immediate successfully relatives can hurdled her apply for interview. their green After 15 cards in long years of the United anxious wait- States ing, Charmaine’s green card through the process of ad- always wary of being caught is finally on its way. Soon, justment of status under by immigration officers and she too will be on her way to Form I-485. So, for example, sent back to the Philippines. Europe with her family for someone who marries a U.S. Not that Charmaine had any that much-needed vacation. citizen can be petitioned and choice. She was still young Congratulations and best of apply for a green card, with- and dutifully followed her luck to you, Charmaine! out need of going back to her parents. Besides, there was home country. nothing to come back to in Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , On the other hand, other the Philippines because her Jr. is licensed to practice law relatives such as the spouse or entire family was already in both California and the child of an immigrant (F2A), in the United States. To her Philippines. He practices im- or a child over 21 years of credit, Charmaine did her migration law in San Diego age (F2B, FB-1 or FB-3) are best to improve herself albeit and has continuously been a usually ineligible to adjust sta- the limited opportunities. She trial and appellate attorney in tus. Immigrant visa numbers went to school and busied the Philippines since 1989. are not immediately available herself in church activities as He travels between San Diego to them and, for this precise a volunteer teacher. She was and Manila. His office address reason, they are likely already outstanding in what she does. is located at 10717 Camino overstays at the time their Those who knew her offered Ruiz, Suite 131, San Diego, priority dates become current. to hire her or help her find CA 92126. He also has an of- The usual procedure for them employment. She just sighed fice in the Philippines at 1240 is to await their visas in their to herself. If only she could Apacible Street, Paco, Ma- home country through con- say yes. nila, Philippines 1007, with sular processing. The problem Then the time came when telephone numbers (632)522- here is not so much as the her priority date became 1199 and (632)526-0326. time, effort and expense of current. If she were in the Please call (858)348-7475 going back to the beneficiary’s Philippines, everything or email him at rkaragdag@ home country. Since the ben- would be just fine because attyimmigration.com for your eficiary has overstayed, she is the U.S. embassy would take free consultation. He speaks subject to the 3-year/10-year care of her immigrant visa. Tagalog fluently. Articles bar rule, which means that But she was in the U.S., with written in this column are not even if her priority date has an expired lawful stay. She legal advice but are hypotheti- arrived and her immigrant was confused on what to do. cals intended as general, non- visa is now available, the She was afraid that if she did specific legal information. beneficiary still cannot be im- mediately admitted back into the United States, unless of course waiver is granted. Today, we will discuss a pe- culiar case which was treated by the USCIS as an exception to this rule, thanks to Sec. 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This is the story of Charmaine, who waited for 15 years under the radar, so to speak, to finally legalize her status. Charmaine was only 19 years old when she and her parents arrived in the United States in 1995. They came in as tourists to visit her sister. Although they had a comfort- able life in the Philippines, America was such a beautiful place and offered good oppor- tunities so the parents decided to stay. Eventually, her sister became a U.S. citizen and pe- titioned their parents. 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Music. and Potato Company. GMA Pinoy TV ties up with COPAO – Julius Alejandro, Chair of Admittedly, the cost of the Program and Entertainment organizing the Philippine Fil-Am and students rally w/ San Diego to enliven Philippine Faire Committee has invited Ms. Faire and Parade is prohibitive Patricia Javier, Mark Gonzales, especially during these tough 2010 and the Festival of Festivals Katriz Trinidad, and Jordan economic times. However, Carly Fiorina: No Tax Increase Parade, the largest Filipino gathering Aguilera, to showcase their COPAO received help and sup- By Marissa Acierto rett Tetlow, Executive Director, singing talents. Also on hand port from the County of San Republican Party of SD County; to be held at Kimball Park, National to entertain the audience will Diego Community Enhance- In San Diego, a demonstra- SD District Attorney Paul tion of TAX DAY protest was at Pfi ngst (fmr); Michael Crim- City on Saturday, May 29, 2010. be leading dance companies ment Fund; the City of Nation- Tuna Harbor Park in Downtown, mins, Candidate, 53rd Congres- and musical groups, including al City, Dr. Ben Camacho, re- San Diego from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m sional District; Kristin Vellandi, National City, Calif. - After token subsidy of $100 to help PASACAT and the Samahan nowned cardiologist and owner last April 15, 2010. Visible Outreach/Volunteer almost fi ve months of prepara- defray expenses for props and Dance Company , Hollywood of Ben’s Restaurant; Barona A chant in the crowd was for Carly; Chuck McDougald, tion, the Council of Philippine uniforms. Music, Heaile’s Polynesian Casino; the Dish Network; and saying loud and clear, “Carly! Statewide Volunteer Chair; two American Organization of San According to Joyce Tem- Dancers, the Illmaculate, Nario the Filipino media, namely, Carly! Carly!” Then the special Filipino Americans in there 60’s Diego County (COPAO) has poral, Parade Chair, more Babao’s Filipino Martial Arts the Filipino Press, the Asian guest speaker was no other than and two Chinese Americans announced that it is ready to than twenty marching units (Arnis) students, the San Di- Journal, Philippine Mabuhay Carly Fiorina, candidate, US in there 50’s were among the stage Philippine Faire2010 and will participate in the parade, ego Church of Christ Mission News, Philippines and Asian Senate who know heads the polls crowd. However, three Filipino the Festival of Festivals Parade among them the COPAO Band and senior group’s such Report, and the National City as the #1 candidate, trailing her Americans attended and two of on May 29 at the Kimball Park Scholarship Awardees for Aca- as the First United Methodist Times. DR. Camacho has gen- as candidates is Tom Campbell them were students in college in National City. The parade demic Excellence, Leadership, Church Senior Adult Ministry erously responded to COPAO’s and Chuck Devore stated on the and high school. One is cur- will be led by Philippine Con- Community Service and Ath- Choral Group and the FilAm request for transportation, speech Ms. Fiorina delivered. rently attending Southwestern sul General Mary Jo Bernardo letics as well as the “Ambas- South Bay Terrace Line Danc- board and hotel accommoda- Meanwhile other special Community College and the Aragon and Capt. Kenneth sadors of Goodwill” composed ers of Tooma Park. COPAO’s tions for the GMA celebrities. guests who attended and spoke other is in the San Diego Charter Ambassadors of Goodwill for The Philippine Faire Steer- were SD Board of Supervisor School for home studies. Norton, USN, commander of of Lita Martin, Mrs. Philippine Bill Horn; SD City Council- These Filipino American stu- the USS Ronald Reagan as Faire 2010; Kathy Miranda, 2010 will also be presented ing Committee is composed man Carl DeMaio, District 5; dents who volunteered for Carly Grand Marshals. They will be Miss Philippine Faire 2010; to the public, as well as the of Dr. Aurora S. Cudal, Ex- for California joined by National City Mayor Marie Juntilla, Miss Teen Phil- recipients of COPAO’s 2010 ecutive Chair; Joyce Tem- was Jayvee “JV” Ron Morrison, Congressman ippine Faire 2010; and Roselle Scholarship awards for Aca- poral ( Parade); Sally Idos Yalong and Mi- Bob Filner, Assembly Mem- Lopez, Little Miss Philippine demic Excellence, Leadership, (Festival of Festivals); Vince chael P. A. Rodri- ber Marty Block , Assembly Faire 2010 and their Court of Athletics and Community Bumanglag,(Booths and guez, Jr. Michael Member Mary Salas, City of Honor composed of Demy Service. Vendors); Julius Alejandro who just turned San Diego Council Members Din, Victoria Ann Pangilinan, The highlight of the day’s (Program & Entertainment); 18-years-old were Todd Gloria and Tony Young, and Mikaela Erin McLeish. festival is the one and a half George Alfonso, Bob Astudi- inspired to attend Sweetwater Union High They will be joined by Bea Bi- hour Variety and Game Show llo and Joe Nicolas (Logistics the rally, and they School District President and anes, Mrs. Tourism 2009, who by GMA Pinoy TV and GMA and Sanitation); Dina Ellorin, plan to vote even Trustee, Arlie Ricasa and other is sponsored by the San Diego Life TV with celebrities from Scholarship; Jun Mataban though they are not elected offi cials and dignitar- Humanitarian Foundation. the Philippines – Jay-R, Mark (Awards); Femie Cupit (Popu- in any party line ies. Parade participants will as- Herras, Rhian Ramos and larity Contest): Merly Ferrer, Lorie Zapf, candidate, SD City as of yet? They held placards Merly M. Ferrer, COPAO th Wendell Ramos, all well- (Sponsors); Norma Baladad Councilmember, District 6, and that indicated what the American semble at E. 14 Street (High- President Ron Nehring. people were indicative of “True president lauded the support land Ave., cross street) starting known TV and movie person- (First Aid); Mike Pablo & Most of the guest speak- change but not the change that and cooperation of the Sweet- at 7:30 AM. The parade will alities of GMA. Chris Olaes (Promotions); ers spoke regarding why no happened in 2008 (excerpt),” water Union High School Dis- start promptly at 9:00 AM and According to Vince Bu- Rikky Reclosado (Security) taxes? As each speaker spoke said Carl DeMaio, as he stood trict and the San Diego Unifi ed will wind up at Kimball Park manglag, Chair of the Booth Veterans and Community Sup- on behalf of no tax increase, on the stand to defi ne the wave School District for the par- for the opening ceremonies, Committee, more than 60 port (Bert Andrade); Luisito Ms. Carly Fiorina pledged that of true change that is happening ticipation of fi ve school bands, entertainment program and vendors have submitted their Melchor Jr.(Volunteer Man- she would not increase taxes in the community. as well as the Council for the booth exhibits. Admission to booth applications as of MKay agement); and Virgil Yalong if she is elected in offi ce. Her Overall, it was an enlighten- Teaching of Filipino Language the event is FREE. 17, seven of which are food (Publicity). quote of the day was “We’ve ing experience for most who and Culture for their depiction Hosts for the parade are booths. Going through the For more information about had enough!” The anti-tax rally attended and throughout the day of several popular Philippine Robert Ricasa and Mary Rose rigorous health permit require- Philippine Faire 2010, visit which is identifi ed as a tea party an anti-tax event will be held in festivals like the Ati-Atihan, Peralta of the Filipino Ameri- ments of the San Diego County COPAO’s website at www. is a ways and means to show the all different areas and segments Sinulog, Pangabenga, Ka- can Educators Association. Department of Environmental copao-sandiego.org or send people the concerns on fi ghting of the community in San Diego dayawan, the colorful Pampan- The Opening Ceremonies and Health are food vendors - Con- an e-mail to philfaire2010@ higher taxes and out of control such as Oceanside, Point Loma ga Parol (lantern) festival and morning festivities will be ching’s Café, Jasmine Sea- yahoo.com. spending which Ms. Fiorina will (Midway), North County such others. There will be close to hosted by Ditas Yamane and food Restaurant, JNC Pinoy From: The Philippine Faire advocate when elected in 2010. as Rancho Bernardo, Poway, a thousand Filipino language Foodmart, Inc. L&L Hawai- Committee, COPAO Approximately 150-200 Rancho Penasquitos, Escondido, Rudy Liporada, and the after- participants attended this event. Fallbrook, Ramona, East County students participating. To assist noon program will be handled ian BBQ, Ledesma’s Foods, Tel: (619) 850-0825 Other guest in the audience are in El Cajon and South Bay in the students, COPAO provided by Christine McManus and Neiderfranks Ice Cream, Surf Chairman Tony Kravric, Repub- Chula Vista. each participating school a Mark Gonzales of Hollywood City Squeeze and Great Steak lican Party of SD County; Bar-

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seep into Christian rituals, but nonetheless adapted according Binay: Lower Your to Christian experience and understanding. Philippines Balintataw Nets Our age has an obsession with mystery, whether it is the first “Black” by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez case of DNA, or the numbers Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- of the stars in the universe. If Vice President Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com there is a mystery, we would (Continued from page 10) at www.asianjournalusa.com not leave any stone unturned. as Roxas. But he has human We will solve the mystery. resources – a network of However, the Feast of the friends, human rights law- Ang Buhay ng Guro Trinity: an encounter Trinity presents the Three Per- yers and activists, scouts and sons in One God as a mystery, fellow Coryistas. He also has Madilim pa talaga ang buong kapaligiran not to be solved, fathomed, or financial supporters. Remem- wala ni katiting na sinag itong si Haring Araw with the mystery understood, but to be encoun- ber, he created an environ- bukas na ang kanyang mga mata sa kinagawian Joke of the Week: One the assurance of God’s love. tered and experienced. ment conducive for local and na maagang paggising at bumati sa sanlibutan. little boy in the Confirmation Gospel: John 16: 12-15. The early Christians’ en- foreign investments in Makati. class had laryngitis. During The God of love made him- counter (second reading and Many of them became richer the Confirmation examination, self known in and through the Gospel) with the personified holding offices in Binay’s Isang tasang kape ang pampainit ng sikmura the bishop asked the students, revelation and action of Jesus wisdom (first reading) is made Makati. Win or lose for the sa maghapong pakikibaka ang kanyang panimula “What is the Blessed Trinity?” Christ and through the Spirit possible through God’s self- Vice Presidency, the Binay ang pagod at hirap ay hindi na inaalintana Tommy whispered his reply, makes meaningful to every disclosure in Jesus Christ. Just family and machine would sa pagturo ng tama at pagbigay ng halimbawa. “Three divine persons in one Christian that once-and- for as the Israelites linked Wis- continue to rule Makati. A God.” The bishop leaned all revelation. dom with the Torah, Chris- financial contribution to Binay Ang hustong kaalaman sa buhay na masalimuot closer and said, “I did not Reflections: In ancient tians profess that Christ ful- is worth the investment. quite understand.” “You’re Greece, “mystery” is mostly fills that role before creation. sa mga tinik sa ‘yong dibdib paano ang pagbunot not supposed to,” answered associated with religious Christians believe that Jesus STRONG AND MACHO harapin natin ng buong giting at lakas ng loob Tommy, “it’s a mystery. No- rites or secret cults. Mystery has that wisdom and creative LEADERSHIP ang mensahe ng isang guro na nais ipaabot. body under- religions, such power of God, because the stands it.” as these of Holy Spirit makes it clear. In my blog endorsing the Scripture: those Dionysius Salvation consists in en- the higher cost of importing Presidential candidacy of An Unauthorized finished goods, raw materials, First Reading: in Athens, of countering the Three Persons Noynoy Aquino, I traced the spare parts, fuel and the like Proverbs 8: Isis and Osiris of the Blessed Trinity. This history of how the Filipinos History from the United States. While 22-31. In He- in Egypt, and is very apparent in the way voted for President since the peso was devalued to the brew tradition, of Adonis Christians are baptized: in the General Aguinaldo. I noted of the Philippines extent of almost 100 per cent, wisdom is to of Byblos in name of the Three Persons. that somehow the Filipinos the statutory minimum wage be found in Phoenicia, were The Holy Spirit guides us to (Continued from page 8) preferred their leader to be in 1962 was to proclaim im- level was raised by only 50 one’s experi- popular in the grasp the full meaning of what strong and “macho”, with per cent …” ence of the Greco-Roman mediate and full decontrol. Christ has revealed to us so some perceived supernatural Local U.S. firms were enabled To divert the attention world where world because that we can follow him as the gifts or anointed by God. This to remit huge profits even of the Filipinos from the God mani- their esoteric el- Way, the Truth, and the Life. also explains the choice of without having to conceal onslaught on the economy, fests himself ements attracted Jesus in turn leads us to reach them any more through over- Macapagal also changed someone who would assist the the independence day of the in revelation their initiates the final goal of our Christian son of “Super boy Ninoy” and pricing of goods and services and action. whose religious journey: to go back to the bought from their mother and Philippines date to June 12. “Blessed Sagrado Corazon”. The effect would be that if Wisdom in its hunger was not Father, who is our maker. The choice between Mama’s sister companies in the United later develop- fully met by the Filipinos continue to be The mysteries of the faith boy Mar versus Boy Scout States or elsewhere abroad. ment prepares the classical celebrating July 4 as inde- are difficult to explain and “Rambotito” Jojo who fought The comprador big bour- the way for the coming of religions of Greece and Rome. teach. Legend tells us that pendence day, they would be Anti-Cory rebel forces and geoisie and the big landlord the Word and of the Spirit. However, these ancient pagan St. Patrick used a shamrock class gobbled up their dollar constantly be reminded, if bravely opposed the Marcos Therefore, everyone liv- mystery cults were not prac- to explain the Trinity to the income from the export of raw not, perhaps, wonder if they dictatorship seems clear. ing responsibly in the world ticed in those regions where king’s two daughters. Its materials and freely converted are really free. “Why do you call Binay encounters the Three Persons Christianity had originated. three leaflets on one stem their pesos into dollars for the first “black” President?”, I Continuing Hold of the Blessed Trinity. Sec- Thus, it is wise to conclude represent the three persons in the import of finished com- asked my barber. ond Reading: Romans 5:1-5. that Christianity developed its one God. Some believe that modities. Graft and corrup- He jokingly said, “it’s re- tion shifted from the Central From Roxas to Macapagal In today’s passage, we can sense of “mystery” from the the occasion was his sermon from the so called granting of read in-between the lines the Judaic tradition and shaped it to Laughaire, chief of the Irish ally because he is MAITIM Bank to the Bureau of Cus- or in Ilocano, NANGISIT” toms and the long seacoasts Philippine Independence by early Christians experience according to its profound and clans who had come to seize the US was a success story for of God in and through Jesus exclusive experience of God the saint for daring to ignite (Dark-skinned).”In fact, he is of the archipelago as the system of dollar allocations the imperialists on Filipini- Christ. The passage clearly who revealed himself in and the Easter fire on the Hill of even “blacker” than Obama”, this time he was a little seri- was replaced by a readjusted zation – where they trained alludes to the Three Persons through Jesus Christ. Howev- Slane. tariff system intended to draw the landed elite to establish of the Blessed Trinity. God’s er, we cannot discount the fact Quotation of the Week: ous ‘ systems of government He explained that liter- government revenues. action through Jesus Christ that in the third and fourth “If we are not to lie when we “Upon the exhaustion containing laws, policies, gives peace with God, hope of centuries the pagan cults ter- call ourselves ‘Christians,’ we ally, unlike Obama, there is and agreements beneficial for no “white race” in his blood. of the dollar reserves of the God’s glory, and love of God. minology and practices, such must bear witness to it by our reactionary government, the their imperialist designs; and This peace carries with it the as mystagogia, enlightenment, way of living.” St. Gregory of Figuratively, his programs for benefitted, too, the landed the poor in Makati such as peso was devalued from the promise of future glory and and purification, begun to Nyssa. previous fixed rate of P2.00 elite at the expense of the health reform, free medical per dollar to P3.90 per dol- larger mass of Filipinos. care, free college education, lar. To maintain this rate, the While uncharacteristic of employment, and care for the Macapagal puppet regime him but to show that Filipino elderly are more progressively had to accept onerous “sta- presidents are in office on liberal than those of Obama.” bilization” loans from U.S. behalf of the American im- In voting for Binay to help banks. With the new peso- perialists, Macapagal himself Noynoy, the same way the dollar rate, the broad masses said in a speech he delivered Americans voted for Obama, of the people had to suffer on March 29, 1968: ”Filipino the people were voting for high prices which cut down incumbent presidents and HOPE and CHANGE on a their real income. There was most presidential candidates national scale! not a single commodity in endeavor to obtain the support the Philippines unaffected by (Continued on page 23) May 28 - June 3, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 permanent Filipino Americans pino students) the Louisiana outside of New Brief History of Filipino Immigrants to arrive in the New World · Sakadas 1906- (contract Orleans was home to several landed in 1763 and made their workers in Hawaii) hundred Filipinos. During the first permanent settlement · Alaskeros (workers in War of 1812, Filipinos from in the bayous and marshes Alaska fisheries) Manila Village (near New Or- leans) were among the “Batar- How I came to America of Louisiana. As sailors and · Steamship Crew (for Cu- navigators on board the Span- nard Lines and others) ians” who fought against the “This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless it is a good ish galleons, Filipinos -- also · U.S. Navy recruits British with Jean Lafitte in the place for all of us to live in.” - THEODORE ROOSEVELT known as “Manilamen” or · WWII military recruits Battle of New Orleans. (Continued from page 1) ever, by the fact that they feel attracted thousands of mostly Spanish-speaking Filipinos -- · War brides (after WWII) · Post 1965 professionals The Pensionados (Filipi- largest Asian Pacific Islander that they are hidden in the male laborers. jumped ship to escape the bru- (doctors, nurses, etc.) nos getting Philippine gov- group. It is stated that Filipi- shadows of our Pacific Island- The movement of agricul- tality of their Spanish masters. · Mail order brides ernment grants/pension) and nos in the State of California er brothers and sisters.” tural workers later expanded They built houses on stilts The list above can be Manongs. Considered to be are about 2 million making “Here in the East Coast, to California and to Wash- along the gulf ports of New grouped into four “waves” of the Second Wave. it the second largest minor- most of the Filipinos are Doc- ington and Alaska to work in Orleans and were the first in tors, Nurses, MedTech, and fish canneries. This migration the United States to introduce immigrants ity group. Yet in the past, From 1900-1940 the Physical therapists. They are was reduced to 50 persons a the sun-drying process of as Filipino Americans, we second wave of immigrants working in hospitals and are year following the Tydings- shrimps. They created settle- The Manilamen (consid- remained invisible to main- showed up on American earning a reasonable income McDuffie Act of 1934. Its ments such as Saint Malo, ered to be the First Wave) stream society. How often did shores. The first group was we chance upon Filipinos in that puts them in the upper main purpose was to exclude Louisiana and Manila Village Filipinos had settled in perhaps the only group that books, in magazines, on tele- middle class. There are very Filipinos because they were in Barataria Bay. More details North America before the came from America’s de- vision, or on the radio then? few Pacific Islanders here and perceived as a social prob- are narrated below. American Revolution. As the mands for Filipino labor. Now, we see changes. we are therefore elevated to lem, disease carriers, and an I will try to be brief and Spanish galleons starting in These were the pensionados. Some amusing comments the level of Medical Experts, a economical threat. The Ameri- will categorize and organize 1565 left the port of Cebu, They were sons and daughters from the Northern California title most other ethnic groups can attitude toward Filipinos the different types of Filipinos Philippines, bound for Aca- of rich, influential families Pilipino American Students covet. I was not aware that we changed with the onset of who came to America. With pulco, Mexico, the Manila- who came to the U.S. spe- organization attest to this: are hidden in a group who just World War II. It was offset the passage of time, categories Acapulco trade route was cifically to obtain a college “We are hidden in the shad- eat lumpia, pancit, pinakbet, by the United States Navy’s may change from one type to born. Among the crewmem- education. They were given ows of our Pacific Islander without much to be proud recruitment of Filipinos who another. This is evident among bers of the Philippine-made Philippine government grants brothers and sisters. If pos- about. I therefore beg to be were exempt from the afore- the Filipinos coming to the Spanish galleons were Span- and fellowships, known as sible, we would like to be able forgiven for being so proud. I mentioned quota. North American continent. We ish-speaking Filipinos known government pensions, hence to tell our friends and neigh- have been respected as a high- Successive waves of see that different classes of as the Manilamen. Many of the term “pensionados”. They bors that there is more to be- class pediatrician ever since Filipino migrants followed in Filipinos arrived in the U.S., the sailors were subjected to were to return to the Philip- ing a Filipino than just lumpia I arrived here and I dare say the 1960s, who were largely each class having its own set force hard labor for the gal- pines upon completion of their (egg-roll) and pancit (rice that our history as Filipinos in professional workers. They of goals and objectives. The leon service. While their ships academic work. Because of noodle). We want to be able the East is not the same as in were Filipino nurses, doctors, one common denominator that were in port in Hawaii, Guam, their small number in Ameri- to tell our friends and family the West. (No offense to you, and medical technicians who has drawn these people here Acapulco, and New Orleans, can campuses and were in the that we have a unique Asian of course, considering that filled in the skill gaps in the is the demand for Filipino a few of them were able to U.S. temporarily, they did not Pacific Islander heritage. A you are a doctor who trained United States. labor supply. It was this factor escape the brutal conditions pose a threat to the major- heritage that reflects our be- in Chicago but migrated to Even before the 1900s, that bound the early Filipinos imposed by their Spanish ity of white Americans. One ing Filipino. A heritage that California).” The preceding there were earlier Spanish- who were called the “Ma- masters. author described the white goes deep into the hearts of astute and fulsome comments speaking Filipinos that were nilamen”, the “pensionados” Some of the Manilamen Americans’ attitude regarding all Pinoys, whether we speak are true in fact. not truly immigrants but were (with pension grants from eventually settled in the the early pensionados as such. English or Tagalog, whether Indeed, as Filipino Ameri- transplanted to America by the Philippine government), French Louisiana territory Beginning in the early we were born in America or cans, we need to tell our story accident and appropriately and the “manongs” (Filipino where they began to build 1900’s, “pensionados” por- in the Philippines, or whether and when it all began. called “accident immigrants,” men in their senior years), and settlements. The oldest and trayed that identification we eat “kare-kare”(ox- In my review of this par- .i.e., not to serve for the labor later on the two other distinct longest was St. Malo, a small with an image of being well- tail dish with peanuts) and ticular subject, I believe it will demands of America but for groups of Filipino recruits: community that numbered mannered, well groomed, “pinakbet”(Ilocano vegetable be of significant interest to Spain. It was not until 1898, those in the U.S Navy and about one hundred. St. Malo and knowledgeable of white dish), or hamburgers and relate this history to everyone when the U.S. acquired the Filipino medical graduates was a free republic inside American etiquette. Since french fries. We want to be reading my memoir. Philippine territory at the end and other professionals. To be French Louisiana. At its the early pensionados did not able to tell our friends that our Since the early 1900’s, of the Spanish-American re- complete, here is the list : height, three to four hundred experience much prejudice history is no mystery.” This successive waves of Filipinos gime, that true immigration to · Crew on sailing ships dur- people lived there. and discrimination, they came observation dates back to the have migrated to other coun- the United States began. ing the Manila-Acapulco Gal- Other settlements like St. back to the Philippines with 60s & 70s. It had changed tries in search of employment The earliest recorded leon like trade servant women Malo sprouted in other areas. glowing reports and unre- since then. opportunities. Mass migra- presence of Filipinos in what and concubines on galleons In the early 1900s a Filipino alistic views of mainstream As a matter of fact when tion, however, began at the is today the United States · Chieftains exiled to New community leader revealed American culture. These false I have shared this subject beginning of the 20th century occurred in October 1587, Spain that in the New Orleans com- impressions gave false hopes with my cousin, Dr. Lourdes when the demand for labor when mariners under Spanish Merchant Mariners 1830- munity alone there were over and expectations to the second Burgos , here’s what she had in the plantations of Hawaii command landed in Morro (for American ships) two thousand Manilamen, and said: “I am bothered, how- and farmlands of California Bay, California. The earliest · Pensionados 1903- (Fili- (Continued on page 16) Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 28 - June 3, 2010 nese and Japanese stayed as a enter a university and became tered was whether it recorded these immigrants. the lien to be a secured creditor. cohesive group and settled in discouraged, while others Since Chase did not record it’s Besides the economic specific areas, whereas the Fil- simply lacked the money. The Law that lien on the condominium then condition of the Philippines, ipinos were transients, mov- Dr. Roberto Vallanga it will be treated as one of the other factors influenced ing from city to city and from described what happened to unsecured creditor just like any the Filipino migration. The farm to farm. The reason that many of them: “As the years Matters credit card and will be paid as American public schools also Filipinos never settled into passed, their dreams of com- by Atty. A. Erwin Bautista if it is an unsecured creditor if played an important factor. specific areas was that they pleting their education were there are any assets that can be The American virtues set forth considered their immigration thwarted; finding employment Read Atty Bautista’s previous articles by visiting our website at distributed out of the bankruptcy in the American textbooks to the U.S. to be only tempo- to support themselves became www.asianjournalusa.com estate which are not exempt. that were being used in the rary. Since the Philippines If you are thinking of filing the objective. They were Philippines made some boys were a United States Territory drawn into a lifestyle out of bankruptcy, consult an attorney dissatisfied with the economic before you make any balance at the time, there was no need necessity against their will…a transfers or before you sell your condition in their country and for a passport or immigra- life molded not by laziness Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 house, foreclose your house or they became desirous to go to tion papers. The only thing or an unwillingness to bet- transfer the deed in lieu of fore- America. that one needed was enough ter themselves but by social Can a Trustee undo any trans- thinking is why would the other The positive reports of the credit card company bear the closure so that the trustee may money to buy a ticket. Be- and economic conditions in fers you have made prior to filing early pensionados, coupled Bankruptcy? loss of such amount, which will never have to use its Strong Arm tween 1920 and 1930, eighty America.” Question: I have transferred be wiped out by a Chapter 7 Power against the transfers you with the fact that the first la- percent of those entering the “Some were able to fin- my credit card debt from one petition, when such amount has made. This way you will avoid bor immigrants found it fairly U.S. were between sixteen and ish a university education. card to another because of lower benefited the original creditor preference of creditors, fraudu- easy to find work in the U.S. thirty years old, seventy-seven For example, Camilo V. was lent transfers or a criminal li- interest rates and I sold my house with interest payments from pur- and were sending back money percent of them unmarried. able to obtain an MBA degree to my brother because I can no chases made from that account. ability for hiding assets which is to their families with glow- subject to penalty and or prison Because they believed that from the University of South- longer afford to pay it and I did It is as if the debtor has preferred ing reports, turned the Second they were going back to the ern California (U.S.C.) in the not get anything from it, would the original creditor over the one term. That way you will get your Wave of immigrants from a discharge sooner without a hitch. Philippines, they saw no need 1930’s, but because of the that be a problem if I file for who will suffer the loss in bank- trickle of a few hundred men ruptcy. Hence the trustee might to transplant their culture and well of prejudice, he was only Bankruptcy? arriving each year to a few build communities. Answer: It will not be a prob- exercise the strong arm power (We invite readers to set up able to get a job as chauffer. their initial consultation with thousand in the 1920’s. Here’s the scenario: Upon (But as a happy ending, when lem if the balance transfer will to undo an unfair or inequitable Many Filipinos saw their not be considered preference of situation. The Law Offices of A. Erwin arrival in the mainland, the his employer passed away he one creditor over another and if The house transfer can defi- Bautista. Atty. Bautista prac- fellow countrymen who had new immigrant was shocked willed his car to Camilo.) the house transfer was not done nitely be undone if there’s equity tices Immigration, Bankruptcy, left for the United States, by the reality of American life. ”The Second Wave of in bad faith to hide an asset. But that the trustee can recover to Personal Injury, Family Law and mostly by joining the United He faced prejudice and dis- Filipinos who intended to Income Tax Preparation/Audit if it is done to perpetrate fraud pay off your creditors which States military, return to their crimination for the first time, work temporarily in the U.S. or to hinder, delay or frustrate were deprived of the asset be- Representation. Atty. Bautista hometowns to retire after obtained his law degree from something that he rarely ex- discovered the harsh truth of the creditors’ efforts to collect on cause you gave it away to a rela- working for several years. perienced back home. He also American reality. Like the their debts, the trustee can undo tive without consideration and Western State University, Ful- They came back as heroes lerton, CA and his Bachelor of found that the low wages were other previous immigrants, such transfer by the Strong Arm with the possibility of retrieving with money in their pockets not what he expected and the such property at the end of the Arts Degree from the University they also fell for the “Ameri- Power of the Trustee otherwise and an elevated status in their cost of living ate up much of known as the Avoidance Power. bankruptcy filing. of the Philippines. You can reach can Dream” trap. Some were him in Los Angeles at (213) 365 community. This impression, what he earned. able to return to the Philip- What is the Strong Arm But if the purpose is to save combined with the glow- the house by having your brother 7690 at 3435 Wilshire Blvd., At first, the new arrivals pines as heroes, but the vast Power? ing reports of the early im- Section 544(a) of the Bank- assume the loan and continue Ste. 2700, LA, CA 90010 or in tried to find jobs as soon as majority could not bear to the payment on a house with- San Diego at (619) 474 7755 at migrants, led to a prevailing possible, which meant work- ruptcy Code as cited in the In th return home as failures.” the Matter of Deuel, Case No. out equity then the trustee will 550 E. 8 St., Ste. 11, National attitude of prospective immi- ing in the fields. Filipinos 07-55266 decided by the 9th probably not even touch such City, CA 91950) grants that they were going to were known to specialize in The Filipinos Navy men Circuit Ct. on January 28, 2010 transaction and will just abandon America and also come back “stoop” labor like cutting (considered the Third Wave) describes such power of the the property from the bankruptcy Brief History of as heroes to their families and asparagus. For instance, the trustee thus: estate. neighbors. lettuce industry in the Watson- The “manongs” came How did the trustee exercise Filipino Immigrants The trustee shall have, as of the Mass migration, however, ville district of California was mostly between 1900 thru commencement of the case, and the Strong Arm Power in the began at the beginning of the largely created by Filipino without regard to any knowledge Deuel case? 1940 while the professional How I came 20th century when the de- labor. class did not arrive until the of the trustee or of any creditor, . mand for labor in the planta- The trustee wanted to take the Not all Filipino immigrants end of the 1950’s. When the the rights and powers of, or may tions of Hawaii and farmlands avoid any transfer of property house of the debtors and sell to America came in search of money. Philippines became a U.S. ter- of the debtor or any obligation it to pay off the debtors credi- of California attracted thou- Others had dreams of com- ritory, Filipinos had constant- sands of mostly male laborers. incurred by the debtor that is tors because Chase Manhattan (Continued from page 15) pleting their education in the ly been members of the U.S. Bank failed to register its lien on The Filipino immigrants voidable by— group of immigrant laborers U. S., hoping to find work and military and the merchant … the house. The Deuel’s Condo- were not like the two earlier do their schooling at the same marines. Article 27 of the (2) a creditor that extends minium is located in San Diego known as the “manongs” (old groups of Asians---the Chi- timers). time. Unfortunately, unlike Base Agreement, signed after credit to the debtor at the time of and the trustee in their Chapter nese and Japanese. Although the pensionados, these immi- the Philippines was given the commencement of the case, 7 petition was Trustee Harold The demand for Filipino most of the early Asians came labor began with the Gentle- grants were unprepared for the independence, allowed provi- and obtains, at such time and Taxel. When Chase refinanced as laborers, the most striking education system in America. the mortgage of the Deuel’s men’s Agreement ratified sions for “special relations” with respect to such credit, an difference was that the Chi- Some lacked the basic skills to execution against the debtor that Condominium, Chase some- between the United States and (Continued on page 18) is returned unsatisfied at such how forgot to register with the Japan in 1907. The agree- time ; or County Recorders Office their ment was intended to limit (3) a bona fide purchaser of lien on the condominium subject the number of Japanese in the real property, other than fixtures, of the mortgage. U.S. by restricting its number from the debtor, against whom It came to the knowledge of of immigrants. The Exclu- applicable law permits such the trustee when Chase filed a transfer to be perfected, that Complaint to quiet title to its sion Act of 1924 barred the obtains the status of a bona fide lien and won in the Bankruptcy Japanese from further im- purchaser and has perfected such Court. Trustee Taxel appealed migration. These actions led transfer at the time of the com- to the Bankruptcy Appellate to a labor supply crisis for mencement of the case, whether Panel (BAP) and won. The 9th the sugar cane and pineapple or not such a purchaser exists. Circuit Court of Appeal upheld plantations in Hawaii and for A trustee can therefore undo the BAP’s ruling based on Sec- the farms in the mainland. your balance transfer if it would tion 544(a) or the Strong Arm Agents for labor started a unduly disadvantage the credi- Power or Avoidance Power of recruitment program to bring tor that made the payment to the Trustee. Filipinos to the United States. the other credit card company It didn’t matter that Chase had Steamship companies were the Deuel’s signature on the if you file bankruptcy just right instrumental in transporting after the balance transfer. The mortgage contract, what mat-

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Ang panahong nagsilipas, parang ito’y kahapon lang, millionaire also had a beauti- a whole head, only half. The Tila puso ay bagabag, ninanais kang balikan. ful daughter who was single. boy explained that he would feed me once more One day, the millionaire have to ask the manager and i am lacking... Ngunit pigil ang damdamin sa situwasyong kakaiba, decides to throw a huge party, so he walked into the back Dahil tayo’y ‘di malaya, kapwa kita may mahal na. so much... Ano man ang napapansing ginanda ng pagkikita, room and Marahil ay dala lamang ng pagtinging natitira. said, “There i need to be nourish is some jerk to share your strenght Tamis ng ‘yong mga ngiti at kilos mong mapangakit, out there who Ala-ala ng lumipas sa isip ko’y nakaukit. wants to buy so i can go on... Malambing mong pangungusap na kay lamig sa pandinig, only a half to live on... Ikaw pa rin, walang iba, ang kahapong nawawaglit. a head of being strong lettuce.” As Sa maikling pagkikita, balitaang kapwa sabik, he fi nished centered Ang galak at katuwaan ng nagdaan, binabalik. Maliban sa tanging paksa at hiwaga ng pag-ibig, saying this, balanced Iniwasang pagusapan, itinabing ‘di marinig. he turned around to you and me Bago tayo naghiwalay, kay init ng iyong halik, fi nd the man interwined refl ection Kahit ito’y sa pisngi lang, ‘di ko kayang ipagpalit. standing right of each other Patunay lang sa pagtinging naiiwan sa ating dibdib, behind him, ‘Di man ito yumayabong, nanatiling nakapiit. so he quickly twin helical spheres added, “And ripped from one another Habang kita’y minamasdang unti-unting lumalayo, ‘Di ko pansin na may luhang nagunahan sa pagtulo. this gentle- your universe man wants to buy the other Marahil nga dama pa rin ang hapdi ng pagkabigo, and during the party he an- colliding with mine Na patuloy nililihim, patuloy na tinatago. nounces, “My dear guests, I half.” The manager okayed have a proposition to every the request and the man went leaving from each other Hanggang kailan titiisin na maglihim ang damdamin? man here. I will give one mil- on his way. Later on the parts of ourselves Hanggang kailan magpipigil twing magtagpo ang landasin? lion dollars, or my daughter, manager said to the boy, “You Isa kayang kasalanan kung patuloy tataglayin? to the man who can swim almost got yourself in a lot of forever integrated Ang nalabi ng kahapong naglapit sa puso namin. across this pool full of alliga- trouble earlier, but I must say creating new born stars... I was impressed with the way Handog ko ang tulang ito sa maraming Pinoy na bigo sa unang tors and emerge unharmed!” feeding from your breast... pag-ibig. As soon as he fi nished his last you got out of it. You think Romeo S. Nicolas word, there was the sound of on your feet and we like that nourished by your milk Bocaue, Bulacan a large splash in the pool. The around here. Where are you once more being a child... 5/20/2010 guy in the pool was swim- from, son?” The boy replied, once more... ming with all his might, and “Minnesota, sir.” “Oh, really? the crowd began to cheer him Why did you leave Minne- once more... on. Finally, he made it to the sota?” inquired the manager. other side of the pool un- The boy replied, “They’re ©2010 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights reserved. harmed. all just whores and hockey The millionaire was im- players up there.” “My wife is About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin pressed. He said, “That was from Minnesota”, exclaimed Educated as an engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles em- incredible! Fantastic! I didn’t the manager. The boy in- ployee hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about the human think it could be done! Well, stantly replied, “Really! What condition. He is donating the proceeds from the book “Crushed Violets” to I must keep my end of the team did she play for?” anti-human traffi cking efforts in the City of Angels. bargain. Do you want my Contact [email protected] for more information. daughter or the one million dollars?” The guy catches his breath, then says, “Listen, I don’t want your money! And I don’t want your daughter! I want the asshole who pushed me in the pool!”

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The teacher of the Earth Science class was lecturing on map reading. He spent the class explaining about lati- tude, longitude, degrees, and minutes. Towards the end of class, the teacher asked his students, “Suppose I asked License # 01113433 you to meet me for lunch at 23 degrees, 4 minutes north latitude and 45 degrees, 15 minutes east longitude...” A student’s voice broke the confused silence, and vol- unteered, “I guess you’d be eating alone, sir.”

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Two women that are dog owners are arguing about which dog is smarter.... First Woman : “My dos is so smart, every morning he waits for the paper boy to come around and then he takes the newspa- per and brings it to me. Sec- ond Woman : “I know...” First Woman : “How?” Second Woman : “My dog told me.”

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A woman in Brooklyn de- cided to prepare her Will and make her fi nal requests. She told her rabbi she had two fi - nal requests. First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scat- tered all over Bloomingdales. “Why Bloomingdales?” asked the rabbi. “Then I’ll be sure my daughters visit me twice a week.”

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sica also enjoys music, danc- Brief History of Filipino Immigrants who were exempted from the ing, boating, snowboarding, established quota, brought a UC Merced Commemorates surfing, and traveling with heavy wave of immigrants to friends and family members How I came to America the U.S. Thus, Filipino-Amer- Class of 2010 she loves. (Continued from page 16) status, Filipinos fought side- ican communities developed By: Conrad I. At the university’s annual between the U.S. Navy and by-side with the American around United States Navy Reloj, Jr. commencement ceremonies Philippine nationals. The U.S. soldiers for freedom against bases whose impact can still As the school last Saturday evening, award- had no other agreement like the Japanese. be seen today. year closes in, winning broadcast journalist this with any other country In my research, my friend seniors across Lester Holt urged the gradu- in the world. The provisions Leo Sicat in San Diego was Philippine Medical California are ates of the University of Cali- were mutually independent. quoted in one of the articles Graduates and other profes- bursting with fornia Merced to become free The U.S. military bases in the entitled, Filipino American sionals (considered to be the excitement to be thinkers and critical consum- Philippines were not necessar- Lives. Leo Sicat was a col- Fourth Wave) part of the 2010 ers of news during his key- ily required to recruit Filipinos lege student at the University graduating class note address: “You leave here nor were the Filipinos required of the Philippines described The Fourth Wave of Fili- at UC Merced; with open minds filled with to serve in the U.S. military in the indignity he felt in the pino Immigration began after parents and fresh knowledge,” Holt said. order for the bases to continue Steward School. the passing of the Immigration close relatives “My challenge to you is for to exist. “ At the school we were Act of 1965 and continues to from as far south you to challenge us and help The economic pressures taught how to cook and the present day. This allowed as San Diego are raise the level of our public in the Philippines drove the baked, how to set the table, the entry of as many as 20,000 close behind in discourse. Make us smarter. men into the Navy. In the past, and how to position the glass immigrants annually. One of jumping for joy Force us to open our minds the Filipinos recruited by the and the cup. They basically the most identifiable groups in as these students and work through our issues. Navy were only allowed to taught us the job of a wait- this wave of immigrants rep- walk up the Teach us to be free thinkers. serve as stewards. This can ress. I was almost a chemical resented the medical profes- stage and accept And even hold those of us in probably be explained by engineer, and I came to the sion. During the late 1950’s their diploma. the news media accountable. the United States’ colonial United States just to become a and early 1960’s the U.S. was Graduation I know you can make us bet- experience with the Philip- steward.” in critical supply of technical candidates ter....Today we all are enjoy- pines. However, the American Finally the restrictions people, especially in the medi- represented 39 ing the fruits of the digital attitude toward the Filipinos for Filipino Navy were lifted cal services. Again, Filipinos era,” he said. “Millions of were actively recruited from California coun- Nanshi Ignacio and daughter Jessica changed with the onset of in the ‘70s and they could sources of information com- become officers of the U.S. the Philippines in order to fill ties, along with Anderson World War II. two other states ing at us at lightning-fast This began the Third Navy up to the highest rank the labor demands of the U.S. (Maryland and Washington) qualities of her dad, Com- speed. That technology has Wave of Filipino immigration position. In l985, Commander Other groups of Filipino and four countries (Germany, mander Anderson, is a U.S. also democratized the gath- (1945-1965). Filipinos from Tem E. Bugarin became the immigrants during these years France, Russia and Lebanon). Navy retired, an Annapolis ering and dissemination of the Philippines joined the U.S. first Filipino to command a were from the professional Jessica Ashley Anderson was graduate with masters degree news, allowing for ‘citizen Navy to fight against the Japa- surface ship of the line when class...doctors, nurses, en- among the 321 graduates who in Computer Science, and journalists’ to make their nese. Filipinos were allowed he assumed command of USS gineers, lawyers, as well as participated in the ceremony. now COO of Covington & mark, even usurping the role to join the navy because they Saginaw, LST1188. There are the Navy men. The United Jessica at age 22 received Burling Company in Mary- of mainstream news organi- were so-called “nationals”. now hundreds of Filipino of- States opened its doors to her Bachelor’s degree in land, that probably explain zations.” They were not U.S. citizens, ficers in the U.S. Navy. professionals under the “third Mechanical Engineering to how why UC Merced School Jessica who founded the nor were they illegal aliens. The Navy immigrants were preference” status. follow in the footsteps of her of Engineering was the per- Science and Engineering a more cohesive group than Have you heard of “brain The following statement was drain?” The Fourth Wave had elder sister, Jacqueline who fect fit for her. Association (SEA) at UC taken from Ramon J. Farolan the early manongs. Before the obtained the same degree at Jessica was born and raised Merced is leading the way Philippines got its indepen- this impact on the Philippines who wrote: From Stewards with the exodus of profession- UCLA years earlier. Jessica in Mira Mesa area of San since 2006. While under her to Admirals: Filipinos in the dence, those who joined the is the youngest daughter of a Diego, played basketball since leadership as president they Navy had the original intent als leaving the country to come U.S. Navy published in Asian to the United States. These Filipina mother and a white High School at Mira Mesa won the Most Outstanding Journal, on Jul 21, 2003. to return to the Philippines. High and on to college where Club/Organization of 2008; However, after the Philip- professional immigrants were American father. What is Nothing to disparage, I very similar to the “manongs” striking about this Filipino- she excelled in sports. While Jessica also did some ramp truly praise the Filipino navy pines’ independence, many at UC Merced she won the modeling for fund-raising who came seventy years ear- American mestesa is that she men. In the navy, many Fili- of them had the new attitude lier. They were mostly single, fit the mold of her parents. MVP & Coach of the Year project. She interned with pinos were given the label as of permanently emigrating to awards for the 2009-2010 Siemens Building Technolo- young, and were scattered For starters, Jessica is always “Stewardsman”. As stewards, the U.S. They felt that they throughout the U.S. moving so outgoing like her mother seasons. She credits basket- gies and Procter & Gamble as Filipinos in the U.S. Navy had better advantages if they to a job first and subsequently Nanshi Ignacio of San Diego ball with her team-oriented a Product Supply Engineer. cooked, cleaned, shined shoes, remained here since the U.S. forming a Filipino community. Asian and NOAH San Diego, and highly disciplined work For the Chancellor’s Recep- washed and swabbed the Navy treated Filipino retirees The main difference is that af- a non-profit organizations, ethics that she applied to her tion in Los Angeles she was decks of naval ships and naval better in the States than in the ter 1962’s change in immigra- a line producer for Filipino studies and daily living. A selected for Student Panel in bases across America and the Philippines. The U.S. Navy’s tion guidelines they knew they shows; and the leadership well-rounded individual, Jes- 2008, and Student Advisor entire world. Despite their recruitment of Filipinos, from2008-2010. (Continued on page 23)

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Superior halo- to be rated as essential by magazine, a leading outdoor dining tables and cushioned touch of drama to just about should a chandelier be hung? gen technology allows GE homeowners, given they are design publication. “Edges furniture feel more appropri- any room in the house. “Typically, you’ll find them bulbs to deliver the highest extensions of interiors and and boundaries created by ate in outdoor areas.” Size matters when select- 30 to 36 inches above the top quality of light that’s long- add real estate value. Yet, Shade pergolas offer ing a chandelier, according to of the table, depending on the lasting and energy-efficient. designing outdoor living homeowners the ability to Mary Beth Gotti, a lighting ceiling height, “notes Gotti. To bring out colors and pat- areas comes with its share create sanctuaries that are expert with GE Consumer Gotti suggest that light- terns that may normally go of challenges. Under- covered from rain, protect- ing from a unnoticed, try GE Reveal light standing the basics from ed from sun, impervious chandelier bulbs. They deliver clean, the ground up simplifies against wind, and immune that beams pure light that filters out the the process. from the stresses of daily directly down dull, yellow rays produced by The patio is more life. Since the canopies on your standard incandescent bulbs. than a hard surface. It are retractable, homeown- guests from Clear bulbs can provide can serve as the outdoor ers can switch from sun to above can glitter, but also can be sources room’s focal point around shade at their leisure. The cast unflatter- of glare if exposed. Dimming which other materials and cellular vinyl pergolas are ing shadows. can reduce glare and provide features are styled. The a low- to no-maintenance The heat lighting flexibility or “scenes” textures and shapes of realistic wood alterna- from bulbs for various events. Coated stone flooring can lend a tive and last more than 25 directly over- bulbs or coated compact fluo- dimensional feel, while a years. The durable cano- head should rescent bulbs provide more deck’s color allows it to pies offer 10 to 15 years of also be con- diffuse light, reducing harsh contrast or blend with the use. sidered. She shadows. environment. “With their height, offered these Now that you have the When planning the depth, and width, using tips: measurement details and floor, spacing is the most shade pergolas adds di- Avoid proper bulb selection mas- important component. mension and substance to high wattage tered, the biggest challenge Determining upfront if outdoor rooms,” says Lou bulbs as they will be selecting among the a dining area or outdoor Maglio, president of Wal- will increase dazzling fixtures available. kitchen is desired, and how foundations are the outdoor’s pole Woodworkers. “Out- the heat and Whether it’s a Mission style many people the space will answer to walls.” door structures such as these can increase fixture hanging in the den accommodate are key consid- Outdoor product manu- can reflect and enhance the the potential surrounded by quarter-sawn erations. The patio should be facturers offer exterior struc- integrity of a home’s architec- for glare. oak bookcases, a chrome planned to house these instal- tures, furnishings, fabrics and tural style.” Consider fixture with geometric glass lations. designs to provide permanent When adding an outdoor decorative elements hanging in a modern Patios, along with outdoor enhancements that increase structure, a homeowner & Industrial. She points out compact fluorescent decora- master bedroom, or simply structures, provide exterior property values. Through a should first decide where there is a simple way to make tive lamps to reduce watts and a junk-store find adding a spaces with foundational recent partnership, the out- in the landscape to place it, sure the fixture is not too large extend lamp life. splash of whimsy to a shabby dimensions and protected door room innovators at keeping in mind views from or too small for your room. Try adding shades to chan- chic apartment – chandeliers placements for furniture and Walpole Woodworkers and interior windows, sunlight, Just measure the length and delier candelabra bulbs or a can be the crowning star of a accessories. “Foundations ShadeFX Canopies unveiled and proximity to the home. width of the room, in feet. wall dimmer to help control room’s décor. delineate the room and es- versatility and quality as top “Typical retractable awnings Add the two numbers together the light and set a comfortable tablish the space that belongs priorities for outdoor spaces. extend less than 16 feet, and a and the sum should equal the mood. For more information, visit to the room, and that which As a result, the two compa- shade pergola can be used to diameter of the chandelier, in For extra sparkle, con- gelighting.com. does not,” says Sarah Kin- nies launched a line of shade cover a large area up to 600 inches. sider installing small recessed pergo- square-feet,” says Ostrowski. In the dining room, how- downlights on either side of Courtesy of Family Feau- las that “A design decision is whether ever, a chandelier should be the chandelier. tres com- it should be affixed to or sepa- scaled to the size of the table, The right light in the right bine rate from the house.” cellular The remaining outdoor vinyl living area should be designed pergo- like any interior, implement- las with ing function and cohesive retract- style. Outdoor fabrics and able accessories should reveal and in- personality while adopting tegrated juxtaposed colors, textures canopy and lines that translate eas- sys- ily, as if the interior naturally tems. extends outdoors. According to Kinbar, outdoor rooms have always existed; they are becoming Rooms for Rent more defined as new products No Smoking, No Drugs arrive on the market that make In a quiet residential these spaces as livable as indoor rooms. 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(619) 702-3051 Page 20 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 28 - June 3, 2010 Real Estate/ ANCOP Foundation U.S.A. The Power that holds 2010 Summit Mortgage Tips The ANCOP (Answering CFC Leaders Conference to Rules the Nation by Ligaya Cruz the Cry of the Poor) Founda- be held from July 3-4, 2010 in By: Father Shay Cullen Broker Associate, DRE# 01486032 tion U.S.A., a ministry of The Woodlands. Weichert Realtor Elite (858-829-5452) Couples for Christ (CFC), Ventura also said this One of the biggest chal- will hold a Summit on July year’s Summit will not only lenges facing any new 5, 2010 at The Woodlands discuss the ongoing and future president and administration Marriott Hotel & Convention activities and directions of will be how to deal with the “Under Water” on your Center, 1601 Lake Robbins ANCOP U.S.A., but also political culture of crime Drive, The Woodlands, Texas recognize the contributions where guns and goons and Mortgage? Should You 77380. of its partners in ANCOP’s oodles of ill-gotten money Like in previous years, the continuing quest of building buys or buries opponents and Summit will be a gathering the church of the poor. bedazzles the electorate with Ditch Your House? of Couples for Christ leaders, Top in ANCOP’s agenda false claims, promises and Supporters light candles in More and more homeowners than 20% “underwater” then both from the U.S. and the are its Child Sponsorship Pro- empty meaningless rhetoric. front of a portrait of the late for- who are “underwater” on their it makes more sense to walk Philippines, ANCOP U.S.A. gram (CSP) and Community Political violence like mer Philippine President Corazon mortgage are walking away away. A $500,000 thousand officers and volunteers, as Development Program (CDP). the massacre of 57 people Aquino in Manila, whose “People from their obligations even homes for instance now worth well as, ANCOP friends and CSP sponsors poor Filipino in Maguindanao has bedev- Power” revolution toppled dic- though they can actually afford $300,000. The monthly mort- supporters. children so they may acquire iled the Republic since its tator and re- to pay for the monthly pay- gage is $3500 a month but According to Tony Ven- free education in the elemen- founding. The culture of stored democracy to the nation. ments. “Underwater” means the rent in the same area is tura, ANCOP U.S.A. Presi- tary, high school or college political crime and corrup- owing at least 20 percent more $1500. Should you dent, those who are expected level. CDP builds homes for tion pervades every political with political positions or plush on your home than it Is keep on paying your civilian jobs when they retire to attend from Manila are the poor in communities man- campaign with some notable worth. Some people mortgage or is it Jose Tale, CFC International aged by CFC members. exceptions to be admired and before the president leaves of- call it “strategic sensible to rent fice. Chairman, Joe Yamamoto and For more details about the supported. It is not an electoral foreclosures”. Is instead - save Summit, including registration contest fought for different po- Recent history gives several it something Lito Tayag, members of CFC the differ- International Council. The of participants, please visit litical values, goals with stated examples to the king-making you should ence or policies and clear agendas. Few or breaking role of the military. consider? three top CFC officials are www.couplesforchristtexas. pay org sign any detailed policy mani- They turned against President As I understand your also scheduled to speak at the festo that they could be held Estrada and he fell from power. it, it is legal but other accountable for by the public Army officers rebelled against others may see debts? Many employment remains weak. degree in Business Administra- and the media. President Marcos and when the it as immoral. It homeowners Ligaya Cruz was a mort- tion from University of Phoe- In reality, with inspiring people supported the rebels, he will definitely see financial gage/real estate broker prior to nix and Paralegal studies from and noble exceptions among fell from power. Some military destroy your institution joining Weichert Realtor Elite. University of San Diego. She the non-senatorial marginal- officers have strategically posi- credit for seven walking away She originated residential and is a member of the San Diego ized candidates, high aspira- tioned themselves with state- years so if you want from their obliga- commercial mortgages. She is Association of Realtor (SDAR) tions are replaced by a desire ments pledging loyalty to the to purchase a home with a tion in the name of smart also a certified paralegal and Housing Committee. The to win, divvy up the spoils, and constitution, and incidentally mortgage then you should think business and think that they worked for the City Attorney’s committee provides education consolidate power with their in-grating themselves to the hard and consult a professional may consider doing the same. Office, City of San Diego. She to home buyers and partners own family members, business incoming president-elect. (real estate lawyer or accoun- These “strategic” foreclosures assisted Deputy City Attorney with business to promote ho- interests and cronies. Self-in- There are honorable and tant) before making the deci- are financial decisions that in legal research on issues meownership. If you have any terest and clan dominance is at honest military and police sion. some homeowners are making involving land use includ- questions, email her at Ligaya. the heart of almost all Philip- officers who will not play the Bankruptcy lawyers of- and more than likely to persist ing but not limited to zoning, [email protected] or call her at pine politics. The greatest prize corruption game. Some in ten say that if you are more as long as the economy and building, health and safety 858-829-5452. of all is the presidency; there recent years rebelled against and environmental. She has a lies the greatest power, influ- the government and the corrupt ence and prestige. There is no system. They were jailed and question political power is an charged. Others were cleared addicting drug, once tasted the and now run for political office. desire for more is insatiable. Private armies and militias History shows that at the are mostly government-paid heart of political power, where .None of the presidential perhaps 200 hundred vastly candidates have any genuine wealthy power hungry dynastic commitment to dismantle them. families and their billionaire They need them to subdue cronies rule the lives of 90 social unrest and the armed million impoverished Filipinos, rebels. These government-paid its military and police power. militias help keep down rebel- While thousands of brave lion and keep the government young officers and men have in power. They are also used to given their lives fighting, they massacre political rivals as we died not knowing that they saw in Maguindanao. were defending - the vested in- The next president has the terests of a ruling elite, not the task of saving the millions of Filipino people, the poor, the homeless, landless, suffering hungry and the landless. They Filipinos from illiteracy, unem- followed orders without asking ployment, sickness and hunger why they need to fight and die. and must bring about a com- Getting and keeping the passionate and just nation. That military on side is essential means dismantling the armed for the continued rule of few militias and implementing the wealthy family dynasties that strict rule of law. make it to the top. The elite The new president will have place their own relatives or to be a charismatic revolution- friends in strategic positions in ary, ready to transform society the police and military and win and go against his own privi- their loyalty by giving some leged class, their vested inter- of them a generous slice of the ests, challenge the corporate gi- military budget for themselves. ants and the interests of foreign In some unnamed adminis- powers, take on the landlords, trations, a few really bad eggs implement land reform and.... might do the immoral and ille- well, be a president for the 90 gal bidding of the commander- million people mired in hope- in-chief and assassinate politi- lessness and there is no such cal rivals, dissidents, activists person - we are not yet Bolivia. and journalists and be rewarded [email protected]. / P.O. Box 68 Olongapo City 2200 Novena to Saint Personal Jude Prayer to the Holy Spirit Oh Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue, Holy Spirit thou make me rich in miracles, near see everything and show me Kingsman of Jesus Christ the way to reach my ideal. and faithful intercessor You who give me the divine of all who invoke your gift to forgive and forget the special patronage in time wrong that is done to me and of need. To you I have who are in all instances of my recoursed from the depth life with me. I, in this short of my heart and humbly dialogue, want to thank you beg, to whom God has for everything and confirm given special great power, once more that I never want to come to my assistance to be separated from you no in my present, in return matter how great the material I promised to make your desires may be. I want to be name known and cause with you and my love ones in to be invoke. ( Say 3 Our your perpetual glory, Amen. Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 A Person must pray this 3 Glorys for nine consecutive consecutive days without days, publication must be stating one’s wish will be promised.) St. Jude, pray granted no matter how dif- for us all who invoke your ficult may be. Promise to aid. (This novena has publish this soon as your never been known to fail. favor has been granted.

Maria, Nigel & Bo Maria, Nigel & Bo May 28 - June 3, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 21 The Impact of Arizona’s Calling all Youth! Poster Letters to the Editor Read previous letters to the Editor by visiting our website at New Immigration Law on Contest featuring Asians www.asianjournalusa.com Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Name: P. L. Ordinario PHOENIX – Last week, Asian Americans are fre- Menu: News & Features - Our Life & Times - the Asian Pacific American quent victims of racial profil- Census 2010 Simeon Silverio, Jr. Legal Center (APALC) and ing – from Dr. Wen Ho Lee, a Heading: A Complicated Affair: Coming to America Asian American Justice Cen- U.S. citizen accused of spying San Diego, CA– The dise Hills), and 92107 (Ocean Union of Pan Asian Commu- Beach). With Census Bureau Opinion: Looks like the parties do not understand the mean- ter (AAJC), members of Asian because of his Chinese ethnic- ing of “marriage”, legally and morally, particularly the princi- American Center for Advanc- ity, to South Asian and Arab nities (UPAC) is excited to an- workers now going door-to- nounce its Census 2010 Poster pals. First, marriage means independence (from parents). But, ing Justice, jointly filed a fed- Americans being profiled as door collecting data towards because their parents need help, that help should be secondary eral lawsuit with other civil threats to national security, Contest. The Poster Contest an accurate count, we are ex- is a great way to get youth and to the help they should do to themselves. A better immediate rights groups to challenge SB even though such policies tending the invitation to youth ‘scenario’ would be to send Romy’s parents back home to the 1070, Arizona’s unconstitu- have proven completely inef- families involved in raising in these areas to participate in awareness about their commu- Phil. (assuming they cannotor do not want be by themselves in tional anti-immigrant law that fective. the poster contest to help raise the U.S.) and for both Ditas and Romy to work and spare money requires police to demand “For JACL, many of nities and how participating in awareness about how census census will help their com- to their parents. It may not be easy to let go of Romy’s parents, “papers” from people they our members, or their fam- data can help their ethnic but someone has to be “pawn/s” to solve the marital problem. If stop that they “reasonably ily members, were unjustly munities. The contest is open communities. they want to save their marriage, that is. suspect” are undocumented. imprisoned during WWII,” to all San Diego youth. Post- Posters can depict how “Arizona’s actions not only stated Kathy Nakagawa, presi- ers should reflect the theme: census data are collected from *** interfere with federal law, dent of the Arizona chapter of “Asians and Pacific Island- API families (i.e. families but will invite widespread JACL. “So we know firsthand ers (API’s) being accurately mailing in their census forms, Sim: I was reading this weeks edition in the parking lot of racial profiling in violation of what it means to have our counted in Census 2010.” census workers coming to the Ranch 99 Market about the time that you E-mailed this weeks the U.S. Constitution,” said civil rights stripped because UPAC is one of several doors, families calling the dif- news today...Romy seems to also be a trophy collector like the Ronald Lee, staff attorney of bigotry and ignorance.” community-based organi- ferent language help lines), or charactor in your previous story who married the Mexicana. at AAJC. “The precedent it Parties to the lawsuit, such zations that comprise the how census data determines Both Romy and Ditas remind me a lot about people to whom sets — numerous states have as Arizona South Asians for California Asian and Pacific how government funds will I have come into contact in the past. His parents are, from an already introduced similar Safe Families, worry that Islander 2010 Census Net- be used in API communi- Anglo perspective, what I do not like about some Asian Families legislation — just underscores crime victims from immi- work, also known as API ties (i.e. support for schools (not only Filipinos)....Also enjoying Dr Candari’s MEMOIRS the need for comprehensive grant communities, especially Count, a network of Asian and serving low-income students, OF A FILIPINO AMERICAN DOCTOR. Although I remember immigration reform at the victims of domestic violence, Pacific Islander organizations support for students who have that during the period I was active with Samahan 25 to 30 years national level.” will be even more afraid to that have come together to low English proficiency, early ago, the local Filipino-American Medical Association led by The coalition of civil rights seek help as a result of this promote Asian and Pacific Is- childhood education pro- Dr Ed was out to get a lot of publicity as they were working to lawyers represents more than law. Others worry that just be- lander involvement in Census grams, medical benefits for be accepted as part of San Diego’s high society, they gave only 20 plaintiffs, including Ari- ing associated with or helping 2010. people without insurance, low token support to the local Filipino cultural groups, like trying zona South Asians for Safe immigrants will make some- It has been shown in past income housing). Posters can to hide their provinciano cousins in a closet...When I now have Families, Asian Chamber of one a police target. census years that persons who be written in English or in any comments for Rudy, I E-mail then directly to him...Take care of Commerce, Japanese Ameri- “Our members are afraid are most under-counted in the ethnic language, and can be of yourself. Richard can Citizens League (JACL), that this new immigration census are ethnic minorities any size. Poster submissions Muslim American Society, law will hamper any possibil- and children. UPAC along will be accepted until June *** and individuals such as Jim ity of an economic recovery, with other community-based 30th. Shee, a 70-year-old American- a very real fear given the organizations have made First, second, and third Name: Dr. Edgar A. Gamboa born citizen of Chinese and enormous consumer power of grassroots efforts to educate place ribbons will be awarded Menu: Editorials - BIOGRAPHY: From Antique to America by Spanish descent who has Asian American consumers communities, raise awareness, in each of the following age Dr. Caesar D. Candari already been stopped twice by in Arizona,” said Ted Namba, and encourage participation groups: 5 – 8 years old, 9 – 11 Heading: From Antique to America: Memoirs of a Filipino Arizona law enforcement for president of the Asian Cham- in this year’s census in an years old, 12 – 14 years old, American Doctor his “papers.” ber of Commerce. effort to overcome this trend. and 15 – 17 years old. In “Arizona’s new law echoes In addition to APALC and Most importantly, Census addition, two (2) Grand Prize Opinion: It is delightful to read the installments of Dr. Cesar 2010 marks the first time that cash awards of $100 will be Candari’s autobiography. one of the worst chapters in AAJC, the legal organiza- May his story inspire more Filipino-Americans to spend their U.S. immigration history,” tions filing the lawsuit include multi-race responses are be- awarded for the best interpre- ing permitted. If everyone is tation of the theme described talents and treasures in service to others. Congratulations to Sim said Julie Su, litigation direc- the Mexican American Legal & Gen Silverio for publishing Dr. Candari’s remarkable book. tor at APALC. “In the 19th Defense & Education Fund, counted, the census will show above and the best ethnic century, the U.S. banned American Civil Liberties a more accurate picture of our language poster. Pictures of Chinese immigrants entirely Union, National Immigration multi-cultural communities the winning posters will be and required them to carry Law Center, National Day and of our nation. put on the API Count Website ‘residency certificates’ at all Laborer Organizing Network, UPAC is targeting its and submitted to local news- times or risk deportation. As and NAACP. For more infor- outreach efforts in areas of papers. was true a century ago, the mation regarding the lawsuit, San Diego County that had For details about the Poster criminalization of an entire visit www.apalc.org or www. the lowest number of house- Contest, go to the San Diego race and fear driven by eco- advancingequality.org for the holds return their census section of the API Count nomic insecurity make for bad press release and the com- form. These areas include website at www.apicount.org/ public policy.” plaint filed in this case. the following zip codes: san-diego or call Debbie Rull, 92105 (City Heights), 92102 UPAC Census 2010 Program (Golden Hill), 92115 (College Coordinator at (619) 232- area), 92101 (Downtown), 6454 extension 856, or Linda 92104 (North Park), 92113 Le, UPAC Census 2010 Pro- (Logan Heights), 91932 (Im- gram Assistant at (619) 405- perial Beach), 92116 (Normal 1575. For more information Heights), 92173 (San Ysidro), about Census 2010, go to the 92109 (Pacific Beach), 91950 U.S. Census Bureau website (National City), 92139 (Para- at 2010.census.gov. ADVERTISE IN THE ASIAN JOURNAL (619) 474-0588 [email protected] Page 22 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 28 - June 3, 2010 Health and Family Kids Take Gum Disease to Heart Should Your Exercise Preparation is Key to Cold and (NewsUSA) - Teaching your also access the bloodstream. 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For this reason, recover after competitions, not Despite the extensive links cavities and gum disease with and flossers, they can’t get rid of only by increasing circulation serious health problems, including the harmful bacteria living in every athletes of all levels are start- warnings about the cardiovascular disease. part of their mouths. ing to pay exercise routines to remove fatigue toxins and H1N1 virus in the fall, Research suggests that there is Parents can skip the risk by giv- and recovery periods equal at- soreness, but also to promote the majority of Ameri- a relationship between gum disease ing their kids probiotics for oral tention. And for many, sports mental relaxation. cans saw this past and heart health. The American care, like EvoraKids (www.my- cold and flu season Academy of Periodontology re- evorakids.com), a chewable that as about the same or ports that people with periodontal contains beneficial bacteria that are only slightly worse disease are almost twice as likely normally found in healthy mouths. than the previous year, to have heart disease. Likewise, When these good bacteria adhere according to an online in a study of 657 heart-disease pa- to the teeth, they leave less room survey conducted by tients published in “Circulation: for harmful bacteria to grow, help- Matrixx Initiatives, Journal of the American Heart As- ing to support tooth health. “Daily use of a product such as Inc., makers of Zicam sociation,” lead researcher Moise Desvarieux, M.D., Ph.D. of Co- EvoraKids is an easy way to natu- Cold Remedy. lumbia University discovered that rally maintain oral health,” says The survey also patients with harmful bacteria in Dr. Jeffrey Hillman, D.M.D., Ph.D. revealed that many their mouths were more likely to and chief medical officer for Or- Americans heeded the warn- offers additional tips to help have a clogged artery in their neck, agenics. “The good bacteria inhibit ings about H1N1 -; in fact, 95 you stay healthy all year: a precursor to stroke. the growth of the damaging bad percent of respondents said 1. Avoid touching your Researchers believe that, when bacteria, leading to better health massage has become a vital Training massage helps they took proactive steps to eyes, nose or mouth, and the harmful bacteria that cause gum and breath.” tool in the recovery process. athletes make the most of avoid cold and flu this winter. clean frequently touched sur- disease invade the gum line, they Sports massage is a specif- their exercise routines. Sports And those who took proactive faces, such as keyboards and ic form of massage designed massage can reduce the likeli- steps to defend themselves door knobs. to help athletes achieve the hood of injury in oft-used against the flu shouldn’t stop 2. Eat a balanced diet, best possible performance and muscles while also speeding now. and avoid sugar. Do treat Wanted: conditioning. 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Yet one might ples of nonviolent acts that if An Unauthorized ties perform acts, overt or The Marcos Era and Com- persistently ask, “Who are Filipino Americans are also part of an overall pattern may clandestine, calculated to bear munist Resurgence the Filipino Americans? What the largest subgroup of over- constitute extreme cruelty are: on the actuations of incum- From Heaven to Hollywood seas Filipinos. The “American History makes them appear different, social isolation of the vic- bent Filipino Presidents and and Wannabes Dream” is very much alive. yet one and the same?” tim, accusations of infi delity, of the Philippines most Presidential candidates and The Unfi nished Revolution My son Roy admits that he The U.S. Census Bureau in threats of deportation or other to affect the campaign and its of 1896 is a second-generation Filipino. its 2007 American Community kinds of threats, incessantly (Continued from page 14) outcome. Secondly, this prac- Statistics shows that almost He has an interesting point of Survey identifi ed approxi- calling, not allowing the vic- of the American government tice lessens the independence 90 percent of the Filipinos are view that goes like this: “Of mately 3.1 million as “Filipino” tim to get a job, degrading the or at least not to antagonize of mind and action of Filipino literate giving us the edge in the course being American-born, alone, or in any combination. victim, and interrogating the it in their bid for the Presi- Presidents – a fact which could international employment. It I am more biased towards the The census also found out that victim, her family and friends, dency. This is signifi cant on jeopardize the interests of the is as if the educational system American culture but as to about 80% of Filipino-Amer- two counts. Firstly, it indi- Filipino people.” was patterned to make Filipinos and humiliating the victim in serve the needs of the world. which of the two cultures I ican communities are United front of her friends and rela- cates that American authori- Continuing in this series truly belong to, I claim neither States citizens. Also in 2007, tives. Whether a foreign na- one. As a Filipino, I am the fi rst the U.S. State Department es- tional’s experience constitutes son of a successful doctor who timated the size of the Filipino extreme cruelty mainly de- holds much respect within the American community at 4 pends on the facts of his or her Filipino community. I am proud million or 1.5% of the United case taking into account their to be a Filipino-American…” I States population. personal history, vulnerabili- assume he is linking his public According to the American ties or past experiences with persona to being an American Physicians Association, based abuse. Marital tensions and and his private feeling of iden- on the Census in 2005, there incompatibilities which cause tifi cation to being a Filipino. were 19,000 Philippine-trained severe strains on a marriage, It is very unfortunate that practicing physicians in the and in fact may be the reason many American-born chil- U.S. of the marriage breakdown do dren of Filipinos do not see The above story, written in not by themselves constitute themselves in the American chronological order, explains extreme cruelty. mainstream or in the Filipino how I was able to come to this Unlike physical abuse, community because of this “in- country. I have been lucky extreme cruelty is hard to visibility.” They lack a certain enough just in time for the prove. Most of the time, acts voice reminding them that they, Fourth Wave Filipinos going to of extremely cruelty are not too, are Filipino. This may America. I came under the Ed- reported to police or medical be one of the reasons they act ucational Council For Foreign personnel and they happen more American than Filipino. Medical Graduates (ECFMG). within the confi ne of their There has been a signifi cant The next chapter increased the own homes without witnesses. change in the lives of the last clarity of image of what is an It is extremely important that wave of Filipino immigrants “American Dream.” the victim can recount the details of each act of extreme cruelty such as the date, time, When your U.S. Citizen spouse place, if it happened at home which part of the house, how long did it last, how did the becomes “Extremely Cruel” victim feel about the incident, marriage ended in divorce, so (Continued from page 7) what happened after the inci- long as there was a connec- dent, did the victim leave the by the U.S. citizen spouse or tion between the divorce and house, if the victim spoke with LPR during the marriage. If domestic violence. The law a friend of relative give his or the waiver is not available also requires that the petition her name, address and phone because there was no I-130 is fi led within two years from number, did things go back petition fi led by the U.S. the termination of the mar- to normal after the incident. citizen or LPR spouse, the riage. How the victim felt after the foreign national can fi le his The one million dollar abuse is also very important. or her own petition under the question is: What is extremely Corroborating evidence from Violence Against Women Act cruelty and how do I prove it. professionals such as thera- (VAWA). The VAWA im- While the law provides that pist, medical staff, or domestic migration provisions benefi t the foreign national must have violence counselor will make not only women, but hus- been the subject of extreme the foreign national’s declara- bands and children as well. cruelty during the marriage, it tion credible. Since USCIS Yes, VAWA is open to both does not provide an exhaus- will merely rely on documents genders but the vast major- tive list of acts that constitute when adjudicating VAWA or ity of victims are women. “extreme cruelty.” According waiver cases, it is extremely The foreign national can fi le to our immigration regula- important that evidence and a VAWA petition even if the tions, the defi nition is fl ex- declarations are well prepared and presented. Page 24 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 28 - June 3, 2010

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