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(United Nations jargon for surrendered to the Armed net | PALO, Leyte, 3/21/2014 hunger) here, that was abso- Holy Week observance in America is Forces of the Philippines —Offi cials of the world’s lutely not appropriate,” said a (AFP) in Maramag, Bukidnon largest food humanitarian top offi cial of the World Food not as solemn as it is in the Philippines last Saturday, a news release assistance agency expressed Programme (WFP) in Eastern By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. from the military said Tues- alarm on Thursday over the Visayas, who spoke on condi- Publisher & Editor day. According to the AFP, the admission last week of this tion of anonymity because of San Diego Asian Journal town’s mayor that she autho- the UN mandate of neutrality 43 are former members of the rized the throwing away of when they engage in humani- The Original and fi rst Asian Journal in America NPA’s Guerilla Front 6, North food items intended for vic- tarian relief operations in the Central Mindanao Regional tims of Super Typhoon “Yo- aftermath of disasters affect- San Diego, California Committee. They turned over landa” (international name: ing their host nations. March 27, 2004 high-caliber fi rearms includ- Haiyan). The offi cial was referring to Mayor ing M14 rifl es, M16 rifl es, “In a time when there are Remedios Petilla’s statement last week (First in a series of three articles) Garand rifl es, .45-caliber pis- still pockets of food insecurity (Continued on page 10) tols and homemade shotguns. hree weeks from now, we The surrender came not will be celebrating Holy long after the arrest of Benito Philippine American Celebration Week. Here in the United and Wilma Tiamzon, top offi - T cials of the Communist Party- States, it is more popularly known Committee Prepares for the Balboa New People's Army-National as Easter, which, technical refers to Democratic Front. Park 2015 Celebration in San Diego the Sunday of Holy Week or Easter They were arrested in Ba- Sunday. rangay Zaragoza in Aloguin- San Diego, California, American Celebration The week is not considered as “holy” by the san, Cebu by combined forces March 24, 2014 — In Committee to share of the army and police last 2015, the City of with the commu- general population as even Good Friday, the day Jesus Christ was supposed to have been Saturday. San Diego will nity its efforts crucifi ed, is observed as a regular working Wilma Tiamzon is the sec- celebrate the to develop a day by many. In the Philippines, it is almost a week-long holiday as people troop to their retary general of the CPP/NPA centennial of the worldclass arts while her husband, Benito, is Panama-Califor- and cultural hometowns as early as Good Wednesday and go back to work the next Monday. the chairman of the CPP/NPA. nia International celebration for Schools in the U.S., however, including some Another fi ve NPA rebels Exposition and the the global com- universities consider the week as the time for Sto Domingo Chruch stained glass window surrendered to the AFP on creation of its pre- munity. Spring Break, hence, students do not go to The Philippine-American school at this time and are able to observe Holy Week depending on their religious orientation. Pretty soon, with the debate Monday and are currently mier cultural attraction, detained in army headquarters Balboa Park. As the organizer Celebration Committee (PACC) is an on the separation of the Church and State, particularly the legality of the use of the words “under God” in the Pledge of unprecedented collaboration of ten orga- Allegiance, this practice might also be questioned. in South Poblacion, Maramag, of one of the centennial’s nizations serving the Filipino-American In the Philippines however, this is far from happening since the mostly Catholic Filipinos observe Holy Week seri- Bukidnon. — Andrei Medina/ major cultural festivals, it is ously, if not piously. On Fridays of lent, the more pious Filipinos observe the practice of not eating meat and of fasting. BM, GMA News the pleasure of the Philippine- (Continued on page 15) Here in the United States, it is seldom observed as even Filipino restaurants, which are mostly owned and patronized by Catholic Filipinos, serve meat dishes, ignoring the much-valued tradition and Church doctrine. I remember one time when I reminded an offi cemate of mine, who brought a meat dish to work, that it was Good Friday and she’s not supposed to eat meat. “Di bale, nasa Amerika na naman tayo (I don’t care, we are already in the United States),” she replied as though Workshop tackles Newer, sleeker, cuter: Provincial (Continued on page 2) tricycles evolving to suit needs of SMEs to modern times, needs Father and Son, USN Retired compete in one- The Life Stories of Quintin Ramil, Sr. & Jr. ASEAN market By Quintin R. Ramil, Jr demonstrated to us how they GMA News | MANILA conduct their meetings. Some 3/21/2014 -- Small and me- Chapter 22; Toastmasters, Cur- dium enterprises desiring sillo and Engaged Encounter of us where invited to take part in the demonstration to prep up for the ASEAN integration in 2015 are urged I was attending a middle which I enjoyed very much. I signed up that evening and be- to attend the National Sympo- school open house when my sium Workshop on Empower- son’s principal, Mr. Merle came a chartered member of Black Mountain Toastmasters visited and also one in Cebu ing People & Organizations in Fowler, asked me if I could that I particularly remember the Workplace for Excellent attend a meeting at his offi ce Club. Today Black Mountain Toastmasters Club is one of because one of its members Results (E-Power). by Rie Takumi, GMA or yellow tin sidecars, their the following Tuesday. It was became the International Pres- Organized by the UP News | 3/22/2014 -- Even provincial counterparts are al- an organizational meeting as the most successful clubs in the region and is now located ident. When he visited the Institute for Small-Scale tricycles have to keep up with ready taking on newer, sleek- he was trying to start a Toast- national headquarters in Santa Industries (UP ISSI), with the the changing times. er—and even cuter—looks. masters club in the area. I had in Poway, California. When- ever I visit the Philippines I Margarita, California, which Small Enterprises Research Though many tricycles in Some are even more cost- never heard of Toastmasters is just north of San Diego, we and Development Foundation Manila are still the traditional effi cient and environment- before but I agreed to attend. always make it a point to at- At the meeting there was tend the local clubs. There are motorcycles with orange (Continued on page 14) (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 7) a group of Toastmasters who several in Manila that I have Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 28-April 3, 2014 (regardless of the extent to which the sentence was ultimately executed); and Two Chula Vista (3) the offense must have a maximum Our Life & Times Legal Buzz possible sentence of one year. If Roger A Monthly Forum hosted by and for the Fili- Parks eyed for cannot avail of this exception, then pino American Community of San Diego by Atty. Aurora Vega-Buzon Esq. he can file for a waiver under Section Macy’s “Heart Your Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega 212(h) of the INA. Editha has 2 hurdles : the fraudu- by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. www.ctvattys.com lent H-1B petition and overstay of her Park” Program Read Atty. Aurora Vega’s previous articles by visiting tourist visa for more than 6 months. A Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our our website at www.asianjournalusa.com good immigration attorney should first website at www.asianjournalusa.com challenge any findings by the United States Embassy that she had a knowing, active and deliberate role in the making Inadmissibility : Waivers and Relief of false statements, and in the filing of Holy week observance .. the bogus H-1B petition. If the Embassy By: Aurora Vega-Buzon and within 3 months, paid a manpower finds fraud, she can file a ‚Äúfraud mercialize the death of Jesus Christ the agency in Los Angeles who matched waiver‚Äù under Section 212 (i) of the (Continued from page 1) same way they commercialize his birth In 1992, Roger was petitioned as a her with a company in LA‚Äôs garment INA. Should there be no finding of during the Christmas season. Instead of Philippine memories married child by his mother, a United district willing to file an H-1B working fraud, Editha is still subject to the 3-year encouraging people to be solemn and States citizen. His visa is now available visa petition for her. The H-1B petition bar due to her overstay and for this, she reflect on the death of Christ, the mer- My happy Holy Week memories in and his mother is about to pay for the was denied for being bogus and fraudu- can file a waiver under INA Section 212 chants devised ways of making money the Philippines are further enhanced visa fees and affidavit of support fee for lent as there was no real job or position (a)(9)(B)(v). out of it. Instead of calling it as the Holy now that I had observed the celebration CHULA VISTA, 3/6/2014 -- Me- Robert, his wife and 3 minor children. available for her in the company. Editha Approval of waivers is based solely Week, they preferred to emphasize the of Easter in the U.S. for the past twenty morial Park, located in the heart of However, in 2003, when Robert came as stayed on for another 7 months but on the discretion of the United States term “Easter”. Instead of making Jesus four years. Just like Christmas, Easter downtown Chula Vista, and Winding- a tourist, he attempted to file a divorce eventually went home in 2000. Her fa- Attorney General. Favorable discretion Christ as the focal point of observance, Week is celebrated with not much reli- walk Park in the Otay Ranch area, have in Nevada 2 weeks after his arrival. In ther immediately filed a petition for her will be exercised if extreme hardship they made Easter Bunny as the symbol gious meaning in America, compared to both been selected for “Heart Your the divorce petition, he claimed he was a as a single child of a permanent resident. is clearly proven by a totality of fac- of celebration. the way it is observed in the Philippines. Park,” a program introduced as part of resident of Nevada for the last 3 months. Now, her visa is also available. tors affecting the parents of Roger and

In fact many Americans do not see Holy Macy’s “Secret Garden” campaign. The The Court found out that he lied in the Due to past criminal and immigration Editha, relating to - health and medical An insult Week as a chance to reflect on the sac- campaign aims to raise awareness and court papers filed and after investiga- violations, Roger and Editha may be conditions, other physical and emotional rifices of Jesus Christ and his death on dollars for local parks across the coun- tion, he was charged and convicted for inadmissible (meaning they are barred conditions, personal considerations, It we really think about it, inventing the cross; they view it as an opportunity try. From March 7 to March 31, custom- perjury and was sentenced to 3 months from getting their immigrant visas) ‚Äì financial situation, gainful employment, the myth of the Easter Bunny as the to take a much-needed vacation and a ers at Macy’s Chula Vista Center, 555 in county jail although he was released Roger, for his prior perjury convic- education, length of residence in the Easter symbol is a direct insult to Jesus week of celebration. Broadway, and Macy’s in Otay Ranch after only 30 days in jail. tion (which is a crime involving moral United States, presence of other family Christ, the same way that Santa Claus One time, during a Friday before their Town Center, 2015 Birch Road, can In 1999, Editha came as a tourist turpitude); and Editha, for overstaying members in the United States, and Holy Week vacation, my eldest daughter has become more identifiable with donate $1 or more at the register, with her tourist visa for over 6 months and, other factors . A good quality waiver who was a twelve-year-old junior high Christmas than Jesus Christ whose birth- 100 percent of the donations benefiting possibly for fraud (the bogus H-1B). should contain credible declarations and school student at that time, asked me: day we are supposed to be celebrating. the local park nearest to that particular Nevertheless, they may be entitled to strong supporting evidence explaining ” Dad, next week is Holy Week and we That’s why I always think that when- Macy’s. To further spread the love, “Through this wonderful program and waivers of inadmissibility and/or statu- how each hardship factor will cause don’t have school. Are we going to Dis- ever parents have the picture of their Macy’s will match the total customer donations by Macy’s customers, we are tory exceptions under the Immigration extreme hardship to Roger‚Äôs mother neyland, out of town, or something?” kids taken with a giant Easter Bunny at donation across all stores, dollar for dol- excited about the increased awareness and Nationality Act (INA) and other and Editha‚Äôs father. A good attorney Like a responsible father, I replied: shopping malls, they merely encourage lar, up to $250,000 in total. and additional funding for Memorial and federal laws. knows it is not enough to submit just a “Holy Week is supposed to be the their children to believe in wrong and Memorial and Windingwalk Parks are Windingwalk Parks. Both of these parks Waivers of inadmissibility are avail- stack of documents to the U.S. Embassy observance of Jesus Christ’s death. We commercialized values. The kids grow two of more than 550 parks nationwide are great assets to the community, and able if we can prove extreme hardship in Manila - to secure a favorable exer- should pray and reflect on his sacrifices up believing more on the bunny that that will benefit from Macy’s “Heart we greatly appreciate Macy’s support.” to qualifying relatives in the United cise of discretion, it is important to pres- and observe it in a solemn way. In fact, learning lessons from the death of our Your Park” this spring. In partner- “Heart Your Park” is part of Macy’s States - that means Roger and Editha ent an exhaustive and well-developed we should fast and offer sacrifices to Lord. ship with the National Recreation and “Secret Garden” spring campaign that must submit evidence to prove that waiver application packet. manifest our love of Him instead of The Easter egg hunt is also a false Park Association (NRPA), the national will come to life at Macy’s stores and Roger‚Äôs U.S. citizen mother and Atty. Aurora Vega-Buzon is a partner celebrating.” belief that merely distorts the values of non-profit organization dedicated in the on www.macys.com with an infusion Editha‚Äôs permanent resident father in Chua Tinsay & Vega, A Profes- Shrewdly, my daughter changed her kids; why don’t parents just take their advancement of community parks, rec- of garden-inspired merchandise, special will suffer extreme hardship if visas are sional Legal Corporation (CTV) - a question: “Dad, next week is also our children to church instead and explain reation, and conservation, Macy’s stores promotions and events. For more infor- not granted to Roger and/or Editha. full service law firm with offices in San Spring break, and we don’t have school, to them the different meanings of the across the country have each selected a mation on “Secret Garden,” visit www. For Roger, his 2003 perjury convic- Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento and are we going to Disneyland, out of town, Stations of the Cross? local park or green space in their com- macys.com/secretgarden. For a full list tion in Nevada may be eligible under the Philippines. The information presented or something?” (To be continued) munity to support through the program. of the parks benefiting from Macy’s ‚Äúpetty offense exception‚Äù under in this article is for general informa- Treating it as a joke, I played along: Donations will go toward making “Heart Your Park,” visit www.macys. Section 212 (a)(2)(A)(ii) of the INA. tion only and is not, nor intended to be, “Well, if you put it that way, I think we improvements, such as maintaining com/parks. The said exception provides that the bar formal legal advice nor the formation of should go out of town and then go to ROOM FOR RENT trails, playgrounds, and ball fields, and Chula Vista currently has more than to admission of an alien convicted for a an attorney-client relationship. Call or Disneyland!” 50 community and neighborhood parks Quiet Neighborhood everything in between. crime of moral turpitude shall not apply e-mail CTV for an in-person or phone Looking back, I realized I should have “We are thrilled to partner with as well as nine recreation centers. More if the alien (i) has committed only one consultation to discuss your particular been more serious and should have im- in National City. No Macy’s and NRPA for ‘Heart Your Park’ information about Chula Vista’s parks crime involving moral turpitude; (2) situation and/or how their services may pressed on her the true meaning of Holy smoking. 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Mr. Villar - Paguio dates are finally in full swing with the is an Entrepreneur (Small Business draw 4 Council demographics of Filipino American & Owner, Manufacturing; Family Owned Spanish descent communities uprising Business); an Educator (High School District Lines in the population of San Diego County. Teacher), Co-founder Non-Profit and The dream of more Filipino American Commissioner. First run as a CV Coun- or API candidates possibly serving as cil candidate which encompasses the Apply to be a commissioner a public official is finally in gear in the vast neighboring areas of the communi- by April 17 San Diego communities. Four Filipino ties of the City of Chula Vista including American hopefuls & several Asian Eastlake, Otay Ranch, Rolling Hills, San Pacific Islanders in San Diego County Miguel Ranch, etc. are running in their respective areas. San Diego City Council, District 4 The candidates are Shirley Horton, CANDIDATE: Anthony "Tony" Vil- the records at the voter registrar, she is & San Diego City Councilmember Todd second generation, mestiza Japanese lafranca (D) is 51 years old, a resident an Educator. First run as a candidate. Gloria (D); mestiza Filipina American American and Caucasian-European for over 30 years, single and born in Vir- San Diego City Council, District 6 and Mexican American, Southwestern descent for California State Board of ginia, USA. He attended the San Diego CANDIDATE: De Le (R) is 33 years Community College Board Trustee Terri Equalization (BOE). Jason Villar Pagu- County Sheriff Academy at Southwest- old, married, resident for 21 years and Valladolid (D). io, second generation, Filipino American ern Community College and received a born in Vietnam. He has a Bachelor The former public officials: Filipina (Orion, Bataan & Olongapo, Philip- certificate including being Post Certi- Degree in Criminology from California American (Cavite, Philippines) and for- pines) and Spanish descent for Chula fied. He currently attends Cuyamaca State University, San Marcos and a As- mer Sweetwater Board Member Arlene Vista City Council, Seat No. 1. Anthony College for a paralegal course. Mr. sociate Degree in Criminal Justice, San "Arlie" Natalie Ricasa - Bagaporo (D); The City of Chula Vista will be "Tony" Villafranca, second generation, Villafranca is a Realtor. He ran several Diego Community College. Mr. Le is a Filipina American and former Sweetwa- redistricting the City into four council Filipino American (Batangas, Philip- times for National City Council, and this Security Manager/U.S. Army Veteran. ter School Board Member Lita David; districts and a new redistricting com- pines & Bacolod, Negroes Occidental) will be his second run for San Diego First run as a candidate. Filipino American and former Poway mission will be formed to draw those and Spanish descent for San Diego City City Council, District 4. District 4 in new boundary lines. (As you may Council, District 4. the City of San Diego encompasses Alta know from SCAPAL’s educational The other four Asian Pacific Islander Vista, Broadway Heights, Chollas View, programs on redistricting which began (API) candidates in the City of San Emerald Hills, Encanto, Greater Skyline in 2009, it is extremely important that Diego will run for San Diego City Hills, Jamacha, Lincoln Park, Lomita our API community be represented on Council, District 6: Chris Cate, second Village, North Bay Terraces, Oak Park, redistricting commissions.) generation, Filipino American (Cavite, O'Farrell, Paradise Hills (North and If you are a resident of Chula Vista, Philippines) and Spanish descent; Carol South Bay Terraces), Redwood Village, 18 years old and older, and a registered Kim - Eng, second generation, Korean Rolando Park, South Bay Terraces, voter, you may apply to become a com- American; De Le, second generation, Valencia Park and Webster. missioner on Chula Vista’s District- Vietnamese American; and Normita San Diego City Council, District 6 ing Commission. "Mitz" Sumulong Lee, first generation, CANDIDATE: Chris Cate (R) is 31 The application form is now avail- Filipina American (Quezon, Philippines) years old, single, resident for over 5 able online at www.chulavitaca.gov/ and Spanish descent. Years but a County resident of San Di- City_Services/Administrative_Service. The following brief information ego for 31 years. He was born in Chula A sample copy of the application is guidelines are noted on the 7 candidates Vista in the County of San Diego, USA. attached. in San Diego County: Mr. Cate has a Bachelor Degree in San Diego City Council, District 6 who ran twice for San Diego School School Board Member Dr. Adelito The application, your resume, and a California State Board of Equalization Political Science from the University of CANDIDATE: Mitz Lee (I), (AKA): Board Member and won one election in Gale; Chinese American and former San letter of reference must be submitted to (BOE) San Diego. He currently is a Business- Normita "Mitz" Sumulong Lee is 58 the General Election. She applied for Diego City Councilmember, Tom Hom the City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista CANDIDATE: Shirley Horton (R) man and Non-Profit Executive. First years old, married to Caucasian Ameri- the first run for San Diego City Council (R); mestiza Japanese American and for- on or before 5:00 P.M. APRIL 17, 2014. is 61 years old, a resident for over 40 run as a candidate. can Jeff Lee with two adult children, before redistricting but withdrawed her mer Chula Vista Mayor and former Cali- For more details on the Districting years, single and born in Japan. She San Diego City Council, District 6 resident for over 30 years and born in candidacy. This is the official first run fornia State Assemblymember Shirley Commission, the application process, has a Bachelor Degree in Accounting CANDIDATE: Carol Kim (D), the Philippines. She has a Bachelor as a candidate for the new redistricting Horton (R); Mestizo American Latino and serving on the new commission, from San Diego State University. Ms. (AKA): Carol Kim - Eng is 38 years Degree in Business Administration & of District 6. and Filipino descent and former Otay please contact the Chula Vista City Horton is currently a nonprofit com- old, married to Chinese American Economics (University of the City of San Diego City Council, District 6 Water Board Member Tony Inocentes; Clerk at 619.691.5041. munity organizer, property management Lawrence Eng with two young children, Manila) from the Philippines. Master encompasses areas of the communities Filipina American and former San Diego Please circulate this information to and served as a former public official as resident for 7 Years and prior to 7 years Degree in Business Administration & of Clairemont, Convoy, Kearny Mesa, School Board Member Normita "Mitz" other APIs who live in Chula Vista. Chula Vista Mayor and California State ago, she is originally from New York Financial Management (University of Miramar, Mira Mesa, Rancho Peñasqui- Sumulong - Lee (I); Filipina American Assembly. First run as a BOE candidate and Los Angeles County. Ms. Kim - the City of Manila) from the Philip- tos, Sorrento Mesa and Sorrento Valley. and former San Diego Superior Court of Palma Hooper which encompasses the counties of Los Eng was born in Los Angeles, Califor- pines. Master Degree in Business At this point and time, the current API California Judge Lillian Y. Lim; Filipino President Angeles, Orange, Imperial, Riverside, nia, USA. She has a Bachelor Degree in Administration & Finance and Financial officials in the County of San Diego are American (Bicol, Philippines) and for- SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR San Bernardino and San Diego. English from the University of Califor- Management Services from National Japanese American, Coronado Mayor mer National City Councilmember Fred ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LAW Chula Vista City Council, Seat No. 1 nia, Los Angeles and a Master Degree in University, USA. Ms. Sumulong - Lee Casey Tanaka (D); mestizo 1/4 Filipino Soto (R); Filipino American and former [email protected] is noted on the Voter Registrar as to no American, European and Spanish de- CANDIDATE: Jason Villar Paguio Education (No response from candidate (Continued on page 7) [email protected] (R) is 28 years old, a resident for over regarding school info). According to info on occupation. She is a candidate scent, former Interim San Diego Mayor Attachment Page 6 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 28-April 3, 2014 Perspectives Contemporary Asian Take It From Bill’s Corner American Issues by Bill Labestre, MBA by Dr. Ofelia Dirige My Barber Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan Community Services. www.fi lamwellness.org by Benjamin Maynigo Read Bill Labestre’s previous articles by visiting our web- site at www.asianjournalusa.com Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- journalusa.com Celebrating local healthy Asian Life can be real Internet Governance: by Bill Labestre neighbor’s fence. Envy can create stress and Pacifi c Islander Cuisine and build up a huge pile of unnecessary Increasing access to healthy tion, City Heights Youth and Family A Leadership Challenge* Sometimes it’s hard to change our debt. Do you have to prove anything to Outreach, Thai American Association of old habits. There’s always an enormous other people or does it make you feel dining options in San Diego SD, ACCESS Inc, and academic institu- A few days ago, the Obama admin- The idea of turning over ICANN’s amount of resistance even for a good very important to possess something through small food industry tions such as SDSU Graduate School of istration announced its plan to give up functions to a “multi-stakeholder” change. Once we’re embedded in our that cost a lot of money but not really businesses Public Health, and UCSD Department control over online domain names and would some day be desirable if all comfort zones, changing our lifestyle is needed? of Family and Preventive Medicine. addresses by 2015 when its contract governments or their front organizations really tough. We can reassess ourselves, our Guest Writer: Mary Grace Sadile With rates of overweight, obesity, with the Internet Corporation for As- have learned to respect human rights For most of us, life is normally a rou- health, current assets and liabilities. and diabetes increasing and becoming signed Names and Numbers (ICANN) and not to restrict access to informa- tine from birth to death. So, what have We can always improve ourselves and urgent public health concerns, STRIVES expires. The latter has been in charge of tion and communications. In fact, it you done to make life exciting along be happy without spending a lot of A panel of local Asian and Pacifi c Islander (API) restaurants will pres- San Diego and its thirteen participating managing Internet addresses since 1998. would be great for all stakeholders if all the way? Have you done things that you money. Believe in yourself and your restaurants are fi nding innovative ways The plan is to transfer this function to governments would guarantee access to really wanted to do? Have you been to capabilities. Every person is unique and ent their best practices and lessons learned as they shift their businesses to to increase access to healthier dining a group of “multi-stakeholders”. This the Internet and adopt general principles places that you wanted to visit or is ev- you don’t have to compare yourself to options. Filipino restaurants include: is the same idea advanced by the World to ensure that network use respects erything on hold for now? When are you anybody. Beauty is in your heart and healthier dining options through a press conference scheduled on Wednesday, Filipino Food and Bakery, Jochi’s Resto Summit on the Information Society universal human rights. going to enjoy life? Do you still believe Success is in your head. Don’t just live, Grill, Kababayan Bakery, Lisa’s Filipino (WSIS), which was convened under Former President Bill Clinton who in fate and luck or you just have to wait work and retire quietly in one corner. April 2nd, 2014 10 am – 12 noon at the Administrative Offi ce of Opera- Cuisine, and Manila Sunset; while Asia the auspices of the United Nations. objects to the Obama plan had this to until you’re too old to do whatever you You don’t have to be rich to become Café, Sang Dao, Dell’s Cakes, Finest WSIS defi nes “multi-stakeholders” as say, “I understand in theory why we dreamed in life? somebody important. You can make a tion Samahan (1428 Highland Avenue, National City, CA 91950). Guest Thai, Thai Time Bistro, Pho Ha Noi, “governments, the private sector, civil would like to have a multi-stakeholder In my opinion, Life is what you difference in your community. Trying Saigon Bistro and Grill, and Pacifi c society, and the technical and academic process. I favor that. I just know that a make IT. Success in life is how you to help others maybe the key to your speakers, Heidi Sarmiento, MS, MPH (fi tness and nutrition expert) and Happy American Academy Catering Service community to nominate representatives lot of these so-called multi-stakeholders defi ne it. Why are you so concerned happiness but, don’t forget that you represent Lao, Thai, Vietnamese and from within their respective stakeholder are really governments that want to about what other people may say? Do can only do so much. Take good care Araneta, PhD (University of California San Diego (UCSD) Associate Professor Pacifi c Islander cuisine. communities to be selected by the UN.” gag people and restrict access to the you think accumulation of wealth and of your health and be realistic. Al- STRIVE San Diego community ac- The participation of governments Internet.” material things means great success? ways think positive and believe in the and recipient of the 2014 American Dia- betes Association’s Dr. Vivian Fonseca tion leaders work with the restaurant means the participation of national sov- He also said, “A lot of people who Do you want to be successful and happy “Golden Rule”, it works. owners and chefs to modify the dishes ereign powers of any type – dictatorship have been trying to take this authority or just wealthy but miserable? We just If you are in your 60’s and still Scholar Award) will provide information on the importance of nutrition, as well to be lower in fat, cholesterol, salt and or authoritarian, monarchy, democratic, from the U.S. for the sole purpose of have to be honest with ourselves. Life is employed most likely your kids are done sugar and abundant in vegetables, fruits and non-democratic. They may include cracking down on Internet freedom and too short and more stress in your life can with college and your old home is close as discuss the issues of overweight and obesity and diabetes in API populations. and whole grains while maintaining the North Korea, Iran, China, Russia, and limiting it and having governments pro- make it shorter. Most of the time, it’s to be paid for. Is it better to keep your integrity and fl avor of the dish. Filipino other countries. tect their backsides instead of empower- you who created your stressful situa- old house or sell and use the equity to Participating restaurants, from the City of San Diego, El Cajon, Na- dishes that have been modifi ed to be The involvement of the United Na- ing the people.” tions. Why not re-evaluate your life and buy a new and a more expensive one? healthier are: Filipino Food & Bakery’s tions would have been desirable by The former President makes sense. re-defi ne your goal. Consult your imme- Most likely you’ll pay no capital tional City, Spring Valley, Mira Mesa, and Chula Vista, are members of the Mongo Guisado, Manila Sunset’s Fresh virtue of the fact that the countries The Internet or the Cyberworld is the diate family and talk to your spouse and gain tax, but do you really need a new Lumpia, Kababayan Bakery’s Filipino participating are signatories to Interna- newest world order. The United States children. Two or more heads are better house? All your kids will leave the nest STRIVE (Strategies to Research and Implement the Vision of Health Equity) Chop Suey, Lisa’s Filipino Cuisine’s Stir tional Treaties, Covenants, Executive government gave birth to it, nurtured than one. Life maybe simpler than what soon or already gone. It’s you and your Fried Green Beans with Tofu, Grilled Agreements, and the like. The problem it, and oversaw its growth and devel- you think it should be. spouse. If you keep the old house and San Diego network, a collaboration of API community-based organizations Chicken Adobo and Jochi’s Pinakbet. is, some of these countries disregard opment. It is a world predicted by its Growing up poor should be consid- pay it off soon, all you have to worry Modifi ed Laotian dishes include Sang International Law that covers these founders by creating its architecture and ered a blessing and not a hated past. At then is the property tax. Now, you can committed to addressing health dispari- ties within and among API communi- Dao’s Lao Larb Chicken and Asia treaties. In fact, two (China and Russia) net infrastructure to become a dominant least you can appreciate any improve- retire early and enjoy the rest of your Café’s Lao Crispy Rice Salad; Thai even have veto powers in the UN Secu- creature. ment that you did in your lifetime. life. A new house is really nice but a ties in San Diego. STRIVE San Diego focuses on risk factors, like nutrition are Thai Time Bistro’s Glass Noodle rity Council. It is a world where the cloud is the Learn to enjoy and appreciate what you high monthly mortgage bill is not. Stir Fry with Shrimp and Finest Thai’s The United States prides itself not limit. It is democracy on display for have now and stop looking over your and weight management, by connecting with local small business API restau- Lemon Grass BBQ Chicken; Vietnam- only as a land of the free and a shining the entire world to see. Either by design rants to offer healthier food choices and ese are Pho HA Hanoi’s Pho Tai and example of democracy and republican- or by default, the United States is the Get the best results for your CLASSIFIED AD with nutrition labeling. Saigon Bistro and Grills’s Thang Long ism but also as promoter and protector undisputed leader. It is one where the Members of the APICHN network Grilled Fish; Chamorro’s delicious of the democratic ideals worldwide. United States could promote and protect our 3-in-1 PRICE offer via online+digital+print include Kalusugan Community Ser- Pineapple Papaya Cobbler; Hawaiian The role of the United States in democratic ideals together with its editions. Only from the Asian Journal vices, Lao American Coalition, Pacifi c private chef, Andrea Bugawisan’s Sugar creating the Internet and overseeing freedom-loving allies. We are not even its tremendous growth and success- talking about its role on Cybercrime American Academy, Samoan Athletes, (Continued on page 10) Che”lu, Victoria House Corpora- ful development cannot be ignored. Prevention and Cybersecurity. 619.474.0588 By providing the necessary resources On the other hand, giving it up and effective oversight, it became a would just be helping the enemies of Cases of water, soda and/or beer have tossed some of those away. After worldwide network benefi tting billions democracy. It would allow the repres- all, why keep a history book that stops of inhabitants. sive governments to infl uence, if not Nope, there’s more before the entire western hemisphere The Internet is where all users regard- control, content of the Internet. Those At Large... was discovered? less of race, nationality, economic class, who regard certain contents as a threat Beyond those things, a good number Three tons of dust gender, age, and/or color could exercise to their holds to power could easily by Miles Beauchamp, PhD of garages have: freedom of expression. It is also where apply censorship. They could also stall Skis Finally in most garages there might, freedom of association is respected. technological innovation as these hostile Skateboards might, be room for a car or two. But The Internet, being more accessible, governments dictate what can and can- Barbecue equipment have you noticed how often people let a available, and affordable to the masses, not be done with the net. Hibachis car that cost them tens of thousands of data, information, knowledge, and The Internet has been managed by Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the More tools dollars set out in the sun and rain while education have been easily accessible to the United States for the benefi t of the Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International More paint they put the stuff worth a whole lot them as well. This is true in democratic whole world. I do not see any good University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. Something fl ammable less inside? It doesn’t make sense of governments as opposed to repressive reason to abandon whatever role the He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. Dusty boxes of tax, income and ex- course, but hey, we’re people – we don’t regimes that restrict access to informa- country still has. pense records have to make sense. tion and communications. President Obama’s move is not an as- Boxes of other papers too important Of course, the right to privacy and sertion of leadership. It is giving it up! to throw away but forgotten about years Stop looking and start cleaning data protection are also respected in the Workin’ in the garage ago anyway cyberworld. So are consumer rights. New(er) beach umbrella Back to the point of all this: I’ve been New entrepreneurs have found easy *About the Author It’s a garage! They’re not family (whatever your defi nition of Old(er) beach umbrella thinking about cleaning the garage but ways of locating markets via online. An International and Cyber Lawyer average may be) probably has at least Sand toys you can’t just rush into it. Certain steps Even a freer exercise of religion with an LL.B and LL.M; An Educa- supposed to be clean some of these items: Equipment from basketball, softball, and methods are required: through online preaching and propaga- tor with an M.A. in Human Resource Gardening tools baseball, tennis, soccer, golf, bowling, tion of their faith has been shown. Development; An IT Chief Executive How clean is your garage? That’s Old paint (a few cans still good but or any other sport someone at sometime The means to a clean So, in the exercise of its oversight Offi cer with M.B.A. background; Com- assuming you have a garage, of course. most dried up long ago) in the family indulged in functions, and in investing on a new munity and Trade Association Leader; If you’re lucky – or smart – you might Rope See a need (1-2 months) world structure, the United States did Lecturer/Speaker/Writer; Political not have one and in that case you can Snow toys left over from a weekend in And even more Recognize the need (2-3 weeks) not do badly. “If it ain’t broke, why fi x Strategist; Technology Pioneer. simply read this and make fun of your the snow 12 years ago Accept that the need must be satisfi ed it?” family and friends who do have one of Tools (how many depend on how And fi nally, I imagine that at least a (10 days) the hated things. handy the user pictures him or herself); few garages have: Begin planning stages (1 month) Here’s another question: how clean is many get unused A partially dismantled car Start plans (1 month) a garage supposed to be? Sure, we see Rags A partially dismantled off road vehicle Arrange necessary tools and or equip- photos of spotless, near-empty garages Jumper cables (you never know) A partially dismantled boat ment - including but not limited to in Architectural Digest but just how Oil A jet ski or two or three (any one of garbage bags (1 week) Letters to the Editor close to reality is that for most of us? which may also be dismantled) A few old car parts Get motivated (2-3 days) Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- The average garage for the average A bicycle or two A hang glider Get motivated (2-3 days) An old trophy or two from childhood Really get motivated (4 days) journalusa.com Items tossed out when you redeco- Start work (uh oh, rain - see Weather ASIAN JOURNAL rated but liked too much to throw away Channel) The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California (even though you admitted that it might Start work (whoops soccer game - 4th Annual San Diego “Steps An award-winning newspaper & San Diego’s most just be time to let the disco ball go) check schedule) widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! Start work 4 Health” Fair Now for my big mess Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio So you can see that should I start The UCSD American Medical years we have hosted our health fair at Publisher & Editor Managing Editor My suppository – sorry, I meant immediately, there’s no way to fi nish Student Association (AMSA) is part- the Larsen Field in San Ysidro and Ward Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp repository - of the rarely used, often before the fi rst of next year – even using nering with the San Diego Disability Canyon Neighborhood Park and this Associate Publisher Associate Editor unneeded, and generally forgotten items best case scenario numbers (and we Help Center to bring our community year we would like reach out to a differ- include: know that never happens). So like I said, the 4th annual San Diego Steps 4 Health ent community in City Heights in order Ashley Silverio I’m going to putter (it’s a thing dads do) Fair and we would like your help in to improve the general well-being and Assistant Editor Some of the above plus just as soon as I head to the garage and publicizing the event! We are a non- education by providing free non-inva- Dog leashes fi nd a soda and/or beer. It’s not too early profi t, national, student-run, premedical sive medical services and resources for In Pursuit of Excellence Old fi sh aquarium to start is it? organization committed to representing families. This year, we are hoping to Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) Old fi sh aquarium equipment includ- Another point: cleaning a garage the physicians-in-training and helping create an even bigger and better event Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) ing heater, pump, gravel, plastic plants, would need to be done by somebody and improving local communities, while and we hope that you help us to make Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) stones, miniature skin diver to aerate the who originally was at rest. Now you've the Disability Help Center is a collection it a possibility! Here are the details: Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) tank, and more – so much more got to wonder who at rest and in their of volunteers and disability specialists ? Name: San Diego Steps 4 Health Old plastic kid’s pool right mind would actually get up to that have helped thousands of disabled Presents: Family Fun Day & Health Fair The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all Fili- Toys for the old plastic kid’s pool clean the garage? Therefore, cleaning individuals nationwide to receive their ? Location: Rosa Parks Field at City pino & Asian communties in San Diego County. Print publication date Equipment for the new plastic kids the garage willfully and wholeheartedly benefi ts. Heights ? Address: 4380 Landis Street, is every Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Wednesday prior pool would seem to fall under the category of The San Diego Steps 4 Health Fair is San Diego, CA 92105 ? Date: Saturday, to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or in- Twenty feet of fl oor to ceiling shelv- a free event that is open to the public. April 26th ? Website: steps4healthsd. formation, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available for an ‘unbalanced force’. So cleaning the ing to hold even more stuff such as the garage is for unbalanced people. Done. Its purpose is to educate the lower- webs.com ? Set up: 8:00am-10:00am, $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not responsible for unso- Health Fair: 10:00am-2:00pm, Break licited manuscripts and photographs but welcomes submissions. Entire 30 year old reel-to-reel tape recorder Guilt gone. Sigh. All is right with the income families in the San Diego areas content is © 2012 copyrighted material by Asian Journal. Materials someone gave me that needs to be world. Glad I could help. about health-related issues and practices down: 2:00pm-3:00pm Please reply in this publication may not be reproduced without specifi c permission repaired so when I get it repaired I can and provide free non-invasive medical back if you are interested. You can reach from the publisher. use to listen to old tapes of me when I services. 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The company has installed sion made a final decision today that over 18,500,000 watts of solar power has solar homeowners celebrating. The ranging from small-scale residential Commission unanimously voted to to large-scale commercial and munici- protect California’s solar customers’ net pal systems. Sullivan Solar Power is energy metering contracts for 20 years. headquartered in San Diego, CA and Net energy metering allows the meter to owned and operated by Daniel Sullivan. spin backwards, giving customers full Sullivan Solar Power has a longstanding credit for electricity produced by solar A-plus rating with the Better Busi- panels that is not used in the building. ness Bureau, with no complaints filed The highly anticipated decision is a part since the business began. The firm has of Assembly Bill 327 (AB327). been named one of the fastest growing This is considered a huge victory for energy companies in the nation by Inc. solar power customers and property Magazine for three consecutive years owners looking to go solar in the near and services all of Southern California. future. California’s current solar power Regardless of project size and scope, generators will be granted 20 years of Sullivan is committed to delivering the “grandfathering” protections from the best products and the most qualified pro- time they go solar. Property owners who fessionals to its customers. Visit http:// go solar in the future have an opportu- www.sullivansolarpower.com for more nity to also have these same protections information. if they go solar before the AB327 statu- tory cap is met or before July 1, 2017, whichever is first. CPUC: Net Energy “There will be an unprecedented surge of demand for solar power after today’s hearing, so it’s impossible to Metering Overview predict when the cap will be hit," said California Public Utilities Commis- Daniel Sullivan, president and founder sion | SACRAMENTO, 4/23/2014 -- of Sullivan Solar Power, “It is clearly Customers who install small solar, wind, in the best interest for property owners biogas, and fuel cell generation facilities to go solar now, locking in 20 years of (1 MW or less) to serve all or a portion protections.” of onsite electricity needs are eligible The average payback period for a cash for the state's net metering program. purchase of a residential or commercial NEM allows a customer-generator to solar power system is four to six years. receive a financial credit for power With the new rules, these solar produc- generated by their onsite system and fed ers will have 15 years of free electricity. back to the utility. The credit is used “Even after the 20 year transition to offset the customer's electricity bill. period, there will be benefits in those out NEM is an important element of the years for customers who put in solar,” policy framework supporting direct cus- said Commissioner Mike Florio, “I think tomer investment in grid-tied distributed people who {installed solar}, doing a renewable energy generation, including calculation of return on investment, will customer-sited solar PV systems. see their expectations realized.” The vast majority of solar PV custom- When Governor Brown signed Assem- er-generators choose to be on a NEM bly Bill 327 into law last October, he tariff, with over 120,000 residential and included a letter stating that he expected non-residential accounts enrolled in the Commission to ensure that custom- California's NEM program. ers who took service under net energy NEM allows the customer to size their metering are protected under those rules generation to meet their annual load for the expected life of their solar power instead of the peak demand. This allows systems. for a slightly smaller system to meet the Commission Florio stated that one of load than would otherwise be required the Commission’s goals was to preserve because of seasonal variation in both a vibrant solar market and today’s deci- the demand for electricity and the solar sion definitely leaves a bright future for California’s solar industry. (Continued on page 14)

him down occasionally, Ariaga said his trike His innovative designs lead to winning is only for his family's use. the 2013 Regional Invention Contest and "Dati binabiyahe ko, pero bawat barangay Exhibits (RICE) in Western Visayas for the kasi may kulay. 'Di na siya pwedeng ibiyahe Industrial Design category. His designs pre- kasi iba na ang kulay," Ariaga explained. viously placed second in RICE 2011 under Profitable and convenient the LIKHA category. Newer, sleeker Having a similarly-sloped front glass GMA News Online tried to reach Abella window for its passenger's side are the sleek for an interview, but received no response as (Continued from page 1) sidecars from Abella Transport Manufactur- of posting time. ing Industries. Both locals and foreigners are taking inter- friendly than those that ply The Bumblebee, a 4-seater trike by Abella est in Abella's designs, and orders for units Metro Manila's side streets. Transport Manufacturing Industries. Photo are filling up the comments section of their This pink Hello Kitty tricycle from Roxas from Abella Transport Manufacturing Indus- Facebook page. City, Capiz was not a product of an accident tries Facebook page. The power of electricity or a childish want. Elmer Vicente Abelia of Arevalo, Iloilo Adding to these is the electric tricycle Normer Ariaga, the owner of the trike, told City, an aviation electronics technician, project of Dave Dewbre, CEO of Digital GMA News Online through a phone call that fabricated the designs to help trikes "catch Web Group Inc. and current resident of the shape and color of the trike were joint up" with the constantly changing designs of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. decisions made by him and his wife while automobiles and houses. Dave Dewbre and a model of his Electric the sidecar was in the shop. "I came to a point of designing a sidecar Tricycle Taxi R&D. Photo from his website, "Napag-isipan namin ng asawa ko na for tricycle to match with motorcycles, not DancingWithNetworks.com. gawing Hello Kitty na lang para maiba," said only for the comfort of the passengers but Using electronically-powered motorcycles Ariaga, who painted the vehicle himself. also how to make it more profitable and and the aerodynamic design of France's The Hello Kitty trike set him back around convenient on the part of the owner and pedal taxis, the trikes were made to improve P27,000, but the cost was forgivable for a driver as their means of livelihood,” Abelia upon an earlier design presented to Dewbre project he loved. While passengers try to flag told the PIA. by then-mayor Edward Hagedorn in 2009. Charlie Boorman, an English TV presenter and motorbike enthusiast, even dropped by to test-drive the bikes for a TV show. The trikes, named ET3, were also featured in the May 2013 edition of C! Magazine, an automotive-focused magazine. GMA News Online also reached out to Dewbre for comment, but a response is still pending as of posting time. — VC, GMA News

Four Fil-Ams (Continued from page 5) appointed National City Councilmember Fidelis Ungab (R); and mestiza Filipina and Mexican American, former National City Councilmember Rosalie Toledo - Zarate. As for the 7 candidates, if elected, they will serve as a public servant for the vast diverse community. In turn, they will make decisions to improve the quality of life that they represent and live in and other sur- rounding areas too. The respective seats the candidates are running for will be on June 3rd, 2014 on Tuesday for the Primary Election. If a candidate has 50% + 1 vote, they will be the newly elected public official except for the Chula Vista City Council seat. However, if no one receives 50% + 1 vote, the Top 2 contenders will run for the General Election on November 7, 2014. PHOTO'S FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 4 Filipino American & API Candidates (Mestiza Japanese American, Vietnamese American and Korean American) vying for their respective seat for the 2014 Primary Election on June 3rd, Tuesday from commu- nities in San Diego County: Shirley Horton, California State Board of Equalization; Jason Villar Paguio, Chula Vista City Council, Seat 1; Anthony "Tony" Villafranca, San Diego City Council, District 4; Chris Cate, San Diego City Council, District 6; Carol Kim - Eng, San Diego City Council, District 6; De Le, San Diego City Council, District 6; Normita "Mitz" Sumulong Lee, San Diego City Council, District 6. ### Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 28-April 3, 2014 Spiritual Life Jesus' Death - 60 seconds to Lower Your understand. 60 seconds with God... For the next 60 He had no more blood to bleed out, only Balintataw seconds, set aside whatever you're doing water poured from His wounds. Nets and take this opportunity! Let's see if The human adult body contains about by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez Satan can stop this. 3.5 liters (just less than a gallon) of blood. THE(SCIENTIFIC) DEATH OF Jesus poured all 3.5 liters of his blood; Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our web- Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- site at www.asianjournalusa.com www.asianjournalusa.com JESUS... At the age of 33, Jesus was He had three nails hammered into His ing our website at condemned to the death penalty. members; a crown of thorns on His head At the time crucifi xion was the "worst" and, beyond that, a Roman soldier who 4th Sun. of Lent: March 30, 2014 death. Only the worst criminals were stabbed a spear into His side. condemned to be crucifi ed. Yet it was All these without mentioning the Nais Ko Sana even more dreadful for Jesus. Unlike humiliation He passed after carrying His The Anatomy of Healing: Jesus other criminals condemned to death by own cross for almost 2 kilometers, while Nais ko ay maglakbay hanggang sa kabila ng mundo crucifi xion, Jesus was to be nailed to the the crowd spat in his face and threw ano-ano nga kaya ang mga matutuklasan ko cross by His hands and feet. Each nail was stones (the cross was almost 30 kg of huwag lang sana nakakatakot na tulad ng multo and Fr. F. Suarez 6 to 8 inches long.nail driven into Jesus weight, only for its higher part, where His hands medical type drawing of the details hands were nailed). halika na kaibigan at samahan mo na ako. Joke of the week: There is this medi- G. Barlahan, who had seen him healing of having a nail driven through your hand. Jesus had to endure this experience, so cal doctor who is very ethical, espe- people at Mass on several occasions as The nails were driven into His wrists. that we can have free access to God. Nais ko ay marinig ang mga awit ng diwata cially when he is examining a female reported at TFC. My sister learned about Not into His palms as is commonly So that our sins could be "washed" sabi nila kasi malalamig daw ang mga nota patient. He always insists on having a that Fr. Suarez was going to that parish portrayed. away. All of them, with no exception! hahanap-hanapin daw ito na tulad ng gayuma third party present. One busy afternoon through my niece, Ellie G. Mariano, There's a tendon in the wrist that ex- JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR US! he motioned to a woman sitting in his who lives in Carson. I called Fr. Albert tends to the shoulder. The Roman guards He died for us! It is easy to pass jokes baka mabaliw lang ako, siguro ay huwag na. reception room and then signaled the Avenido, the parochial vicar in the knew that when the nails were being ham- and false witness statements by e-mail, man sitting next to her to come also. parish and my former student at The mered into the wrist, that tendon would but when it comes to God, sometimes we Nais kong maabot ang mapuputing pumpon ng ulap Since the woman complained of a pain Immaculate Conception Major Semi- tear and break, forcing Jesus to use His feel ashamed to forward to others because na wala silang tigil sa masipag na paglalakad in her stomach, the doctor demanded nary in Bulacan, and inquired whether back muscles to support himself so that we are worried of what they may think that she disrobe. The man looked on it was possible to concelebrate with Fr. He could breathe. about us. minamasdan niya tayo kahit saan ka mapadpad with considerable interest. Finishing Suarez and for him to pray over me. The Both of His feet were nailed together. 60 seconds with God... tumigil ka naman at gusto sana kitang mayakap. his examination, the doctor prescribed Mass that started at 6:30 p.m. and lasted Thus He was forced to support Himself For the next 60 seconds, set aside what some medicine, and the woman rushed for one and half hours was presided by on the single nail that impaled His feet to you're doing and take this opportunity! Nais ko sanang masalo ang kahit isang bituin from the room. “Your wife is a nervous Fr. Suarez with 9 priests concelebrat- the cross. Jesus could not support himself Let's see if Satan can stop this. person, isn’t she?” observed the doctor. ing with him. The church, that has a with His legs because of the pain,so He All you have to do is: kung sakali't siya ay babagsak ng matulin “My wife?” echoed the man. “Never maximum capacity of 1,220, was fully was forced to alternate between arch- 1. Simply pray for the person who sent mabilis na mabilis ko namang siya'y sasaluhin saw her before. I was wondering why packed. The overfl ow of people who did ing His back then using his legs just to this message to you. sa altar ilalagay kasama nang aking dalangin. you wanted me to come in here with not make it to the church had to view continue to breathe. 2. Then, send this message to 10 her.” the Mass and healing that followed after Imagine the struggle, the pain, the suf- people... Scripture: First Reading: 1 Samuel it on a closed circuit TV at the school fering, the courage. More if you wish. Nais ko'y maging masaya ang bawa't isa sa atin 16: 1b, 6-7. 10-13a. The anointing of auditorium. The approximate attendance Jesus endured this reality for over 3 3. 10 people will pray for you and you sa lahat ng oras at lugar na walang pipiliin David as Israel’s king is a reminder in both sites is 2,500. hours. will make that many people pray to God kasalanan n'ya kahapon ngayo'y huwag nang isipin that “not as man sees does God see.” Today’s Gospel illustrates what I Yes, over 3 hours! Can you imagine this for other people. mga ngiti sa 'ting mga labi ang dapat mapansin. Physical insight and spiritual insight, had seen and experienced at the healing kind of suffering? A few minutes before 4. Take a moment to appreciate the though interrelated, differ from each Mass: God’s marvelous and awesome He died, Jesus stopped bleeding. He was power of God in your life, for doing what other. Samuel is swayed by Eliab’s ap- power of healing through Fr. Suarez simply pouring water from his wounds. pleases Him. pearance. He did that with Saul who had who emphasizes that he is not the healer, From common images, we see wounds If you are not ashamed to do this, ©2014 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. been chosen on the basis of his physical but only God’s gifted instrument to to His hands and feet and even the spear please, follow Jesus' instructions. He said qualities. David’s spiritual qualities touch people’s lives and lead them to wound to His side... (Matthew 10:32 & 33): are not visible to human eyes. Rarely a personal encounter with Christ. I But do we realize His wounds were "Everyone therefore who acknowledges About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Retired Filipino Language would it happen that spiritual insight is a had witnessed and heard how so many actually made in his body. A hammer driv- me before others, I also will acknowledge Teacher who once taught at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. refl ection of the physical condition. The people were healed of their physical ing large nails through the wrists, the feet before My Father in heaven; but whoso- opposite is true: the spiritual insight is problems, such as broken knees and overlapped and an even larger nail ham- ever denies Me before others, I also will las of the DTI Bureau of Micro, Small often manifested in physical condition. shoulders, blindness, total or partial loss mered through the arches, then a Roman deny before My Father in heaven." Workshop and Medium Industry Development, Second Reading: Ephesians 5: 8-14. of hearing, and lameness. Praise God! guard piercing His side with a spear. But If you believe, send this message... But (Continued from page 1) President Alfredo Yao of the Philippine This passage is chosen on the merits Physical healing, whether of before the nails and the spear, send it only if you believe in Jesus Christ Chamber of Commerce and Industry, of its catechetical contents: contrasting illness, disease, emotional dysfunc- Jesus was whipped and beaten. The as your Lord and Savior. (SERDEF) and the Qual- Ms. Cirila Botor of the Philippine Me- children of light against the children of tions, such as bitterness and anger, is whipping was so severe that it tore the Yes, I love God. He is my source of life ity Partners Company, Ltd. trology, Standards, Testing and Quality darkness, the past and the present. The not an end in itself. Physical healing is fl esh from His body. and my Savior. He keeps me alive day and (QPCL), the forum will be (PhilMSTQ), Director Nestor Raneses Letter conveys a mood of festive cel- a tool for spiritual healing, to lead us The beating so horrifi c that His face was night. held on April 10-11 at the of UP ISSI, Director Lawrence Jeff ebration as though the fi ght between evil to the Divine Healer, Jesus Christ, to torn and his beard ripped from His face. Without Him, I am nothing, but with Johnson of the ILO Country Offi ce Ma- and good is over. This is not true. The personally encounter him, and profess The crown of thorns cut deeply into His Him "I can do all things through Him who ISSI building, UP Campus, nila, Dr. Mifl ora Gatchalian of QPCL), contrast between sin and holiness should a deep and honest change of heart or scalp. Most men would not have survived strengthens me." -- Philippians 4:13. Diliman, Quezon City. and Director Virgilio Fulgencio of the not lead the holy that they are complete- conversion. Even if physical cure is not this torture. Day 1 of the symposium-workshop Bureau of Competitiveness. ly sinless. Gospel: John 9: 1-41. As the obtained, God gives us the needed grace will focus on the implementation of Testimonials will be given by CEOs of Gospel last Sunday presented the jour- to endure pain and suffering that come AFTA 2015, its impact on the Philippine companies who have made the journey ney of faith of the Samaritan in stages, with illness. Spiritual healing does occur to profess that their son was healed. abiding presence in our midst. SMEs, the expected intensifi cation of towards workplace and quality improve- today’s Gospel relates how the man born gradually and transcends physical heal- After one’s physical healing hap- Quotation of the week: The healing competition within the region, and the ment. blind who fi rst recognized “the man ing that does not happen instantly. In the pened, that person senses a lasting acts of Jesus were themselves the mes- overall problems and prospects of the Those interested may contact UP ISSI called Jesus,” later would acclaim him case of the man born blind, his recogni- peace, because he experiences in a deep- sage that he had come to set men free. integration for the country’s economy. (Tel) 9206923, SERDEF (365 5348), or as somebody “from God, a prophet, the tion of the man Christ led him to see er way the presence of Christ who has Francis MacNutt. Day 2 will feature learning activi- QCPL (9416170, 4926844) or register Son of Man, the Lord.” spiritually with his own physical eyes always been with us through the power ties, notably “how-to’s” for success- online at www.entrepreneurship.org. Refl ections: Fr. Fernando Suarez, a the “Lord, Son of Man.” This coming to of the Holy Spirit. Faith that comes with fully meeting challenges and ensuring Filipino priest who is based in Canada a strong or fi rmer faith has its trials and spiritual healing recognizes Christ’s competitiveness of local SMEs in the and belongs to the religious order of the obstacles. The Pharisees and Scribes, lasting presence in our midst, especially regional market. Group workshops will ROOM guide entrepreneurs and managers in Companions of the Cross, preached a out of envy, doubted the healed man’s through the Eucharist. This conversion mission at Mary Star of the Sea, San Pe- testimony. Even his own parents out of or newly found renewed faith attests to identifying and formulating action plans dro, on February 2008. I learned about human respect and for fear of being ex- the truth that Christ never abandons us; FOR RENT to strengthen their organizations and his gift of healing from my sister, Fellie pelled from the synagogue did not want we are the ones who fail to recognize his Quiet Neighborhood improve the quality of their products in National City. No and processes in order to be more com- smoking. No drugs. petitive.You are invited to join Among the speakers are Mr. Joseph Defeo of the Juran Institute, Inc., Dr.

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Other products, such as natural gas, Electric Thinking Cap naphtha (a solvent), gasoline, waxes and I got this from a usual source on the lubricating oils such as engine oil and latest science and technology prod- hydraulic oil also can be obtained from ucts, KURTZWEIL NEWSLETTER. shopping bags. I thought that our readers would be A report of the new study appears in interested in finding out about it. the journal Fuel Processing Technology. Electric ‘thinking cap’ can help you There are other advantages to the ap- learn faster, better proach, which involves heating the bags Robert Reinhart applies the electrical in an oxygen-free chamber, a process stimulus to subject Laura McClena- called pyrolysis, said Brajendra Kumar han. After 20 minutes the headband is Sharma, a senior research scientist at the removed and the EEG cap will capture Illinois Sustainable Technology Center readings of her brain as she executes but the Bellabeat tracking system also by Randy O'Bannon, Ph.D. | Washing- who led the research. The ISTC is a the learning task. (Credit: John Russell / delivers information on the child’s ton, DC | LifeNews.com | 3/20/14 9:55 division of the Prairie Research Institute Vanderbilt University) weekly development and offers the AM at the University of Illinois. In a new study published in the Jour- mom a chance to log each kick. A Pro-lifers have told people without fail "You can get only 50 to 55 percent nal of Neuroscience, Vanderbilt calendar helps a mom track her prenatal that “abortion stops a beating heart,” but fuel from the distillation of petroleum however, by fractionating the crude oil psychologists show that it is possible to appointments and reminds her to take perhaps no technology made that clearer crude oil," Sharma said. "But since this into different petroleum products and learn through the application of a mild her folic acid supplements. (Tips about than the fetal heartbeat stethoscope, plastic is made from petroleum in the testing the diesel fractions to see if they electrical current to the brain, and that singing and talking to the baby are also allowing mothers and dads to hear first place, we can recover almost 80 complied with national standards for this effect can be enhanced or depressed included.) the “whoosh-whoosh” of their unborn percent fuel from it through distillation." ultra-low-sulfur diesel and biodiesel depending on the direction of the cur- Using an elastic headband that secured smartphone child’s pumping circulatory system. Americans throw away about 100 bil- fuels. rent. two electrodes conducted by saline-soaked As noted one of the features is the That is, until maybe now. lion plastic shopping bags each year, ac- "A mixture of two distillate frac- The medial-frontal cortex is believed sponges to the cheek and the crown of the ability to connect and share this data For years, the fetal heartbeat stetho- cording to the Worldwatch Institute. The tions, providing an equivalent of U.S. to be the part of the brain responsible head, the researchers applied 20 minutes of via social media. As meaningful as this scope was a specialized piece of medical U.S. Environmental Protection Agency diesel #2, met all of the specifications" for the instinctive “Oops!” response we transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) might be to the expectant mother and fa- to each subject. equipment largely used within the reports that only about 13 percent are required of other diesel fuels in use have when we make a mistake. ther, this new phone app has the chance In tDCS, a very mild direct current (flows confines of a pregnant woman’s Ob- recycled. The rest of the bags end up in today -- after addition of an antioxidant, Previous studies have shown that a to influence public perceptions of the only in one direction, instead of alternating Gyn. As a mom shared the experience landfills or escape to the wild, blow- Sharma said. voltage spike originates from this area unborn child even more widely. between directions) travels from the anodal with other members of her family, her ing across the landscape and entering "This diesel mixture had an equivalent of the brain milliseconds after a person This will make it harder than ever electrode, through the skin, muscle, bones friends, or her co-workers of the wonder waterways. energy content, a higher cetane number makes a mistake. and brain, and out through the corresponding of the “whoosh,” her accounts were to dismiss the unborn child as just a Plastic bags make up a sizeable por- (a measure of the combustion quality of Robert Reinhart, a Ph.D. candidate, cathodal electrode to complete the circuit. largely second hand. “clump of tissue.” tion of the plastic debris in giant ocean diesel requiring compression ignition) and Geoffrey Woodman, assistant professor “It’s one of the safest ways to noninvasively ultrasound4d12 The device has been licensed by the garbage patches that are killing wildlife and better lubricity than ultra-low-sulfur of psychology, wanted to test the idea that stimulate the brain,” Reinhart said. Now, though, thanks to a new smart- FDA, but no one is suggesting that this and littering beaches. Plastic bags "have diesel," he said. this activity influences learning because it The current is so gentle (1.5 mA) that sub- phone “appcessory” featured in the app take the place of regular visits to been detected as far north and south as The researchers were able to blend allows the brain to learn from our mistakes. jects reported only a few seconds of tingling March 6, 2014 issue of Laptop Maga- a woman’s obstetrician. Women will the poles," the researchers wrote. up to 30 percent of their plastic-derived Reinhart and Woodman set out to test or itching (on the scalp at the stimulation zine, a woman can hook a microphone need to learn how to distinguish the "Over a period of time, this material diesel into regular diesel, "and found no several hypotheses, including: site) at the beginning of each stimulation and amplifier up to her iPhone, hold the baby’s heartbeat from the rush of their starts breaking into tiny pieces, and is compatibility problems with biodiesel," It is possible to control the brain’s electro- session. own blood flow. However there is little ingested along with plankton by aquatic physiological response to mistakes. In each of three sessions, subjects were microphone next to her belly, and listen Sharma said. Its effect could be intentionally regulated randomly given either an anodal (current to her baby’s heartbeat whenever and doubt that this will prove a fascinating animals," Sharma said. Fish, birds, "It's perfect," he said. "We can just up or down depending on the direction of traveling from the electrode on the crown of wherever she wants. and attractive accessory to many young ocean mammals and other creatures use it as a drop-in fuel in the ultra-low- an electrical current applied to it. This bi- the head to the one on the cheek), cathodal And she can share that amazing expe- mothers of the smart-phone generation. have been found with a lot of plastic sulfur diesel without the need for any directionality had been observed before in (current traveling from cheek to crown) or a rience with anyone she wants! More than that, though, it may end up particles in their guts. changes." animal studies, but not in humans. sham condition that replicated the physi- The new Bellabeat Tracking Sys- being another valuable pro-life educa- Whole shopping bags also threaten Brajendra K. Sharma, Bryan R. Additionally, the researchers set out to see cal tingling sensation under the electrodes tem sells for $129 and can be used by tional tool making the broader public wildlife, Sharma said. how long the effect lasted and whether the without affecting the brain. The subjects phones with either an iOS or an Android more aware than ever before of the "Turtles, for example, think that the (Continued on page 15) results could be generalized to other tasks. (Continued on page 15) operating system. The BabyWatch com- humanity of the unborn child. plastic grocery bags are jellyfish and Stimulating the brain panion app not only enables the mother LifeNews.com Note: Randall they try to eat them," he said. Other to hear the heartbeat, but also allows her O’Bannon, Ph.D., is the director of creatures become entangled in the bags. to see a colorful, moving display of her education and research for the National Previous studies have used pyrolysis baby’s vital signs. Right to Life Committee. This column to convert plastic bags into crude oil. There’s no pocket ultrasound yet, originally appeared at NRL News Today. Sharma's team took the research further, Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 28-April 3, 2014 Lifestyle Rep. Vargas Pushes “A Fierce Green Fire” Screening at UN Food execs Light & (Continued from page 1) For Philippines Chula Vista Public Library April 5 that she authorized local officials to dump “at least four sacks of rice and Shadows Charitable Giving two sacks of used clothing” after they spoiled and rotted in the municipal hall’s Assistance Act storage center. The items were found at by Zena Sultana Babao the San Jose garbage site, 6 kilometers WASHINGTON, DC (March 24, north of here. Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at 2014) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA- “It was a minimal thing compared to www.asianjournalusa.com 51) issued the following statement after the volume that we received.” Petilla supporting H.R. 3771, the bipartisan had said, even as she called “malicious” Philippines Charitable Giving Assis- reports by her political opponents to tance Act, of which he is an original the press that truckloads of relief items An Unfathomable Destiny cosponsor. This legislation would composed of rice, canned goods and incentivize American assistance to the biscuits were disposed of. Philippines’ relief efforts by allowing Political detractors By Zena Sultana Babao In all of God’s physical creation, He donations made before March 1, 2014 to Her admission, however, did not stop made only mankind in the image and be deducted on 2013 taxes. her critics and political detractors from Three thousand years ago, King David likeness of Himself. He gave only man- “As the Philippines continues to making hay out of the recent contro- considered the apparent insignificance kind dominion or rule over the creation. rebuild in the aftermath of Typhoon versy. of human beings when compared to the Mankind is unique within the creation Haiyan, it is clear that our work to help The reports have prompted several vastness of the night sky. As a shep- of God. And God has planned for us an this community is not over,” said Rep. members of the Senate and the House of herd, David had spent many nights out- unfathomable destiny! Vargas. “I am proud to have cospon- Representatives to call for an investiga- doors gazing at the star-studded expanse The apostle Paul said of God’s mar- sored the Philippines Charitable Giving Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mark all of us make our homes and businesses tion amid a public outcry for greater overhead. velous plan, “This message was kept Assistance Act as it will encourage Kitchell’s powerful documentary, “A more energy efficient.” transparency in the distribution of relief His thoughts are recorded in Psalm secret for centuries and generations past, Americans to continue aiding efforts to Fierce Green Fire: the Battle for a Liv- “A Fierce Green Fire” chronicles the items. 8:3-5: “When I consider Your heavens, but not it has been revealed to his own restore the devastated areas and care for ing Planet,” detailing five decades of the largest movement of the past five de- Asked if she would support a citizen the work of Your fingers, the moon and holy people.” (Colossians 1:26) the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.” environmental movement, will be fea- cades, connecting all of the major parts participatory audit (CPA), Petilla said: the stars, which You have set in place, Throughout the ages the overwhelm- Vargas represents California’s 51st tured at the Chula Vista Public Library’s of environmentalism. The film focuses “Why, can’t the COA (Commission on what is man that You are mindful of ing majority of people have failed to Congressional District which includes Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street, on on activism – people fighting to save Audit) do its job anymore?” The CPA is him, and the son of man that You care grasp the amazing future God has in the southern portion of San Diego Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. Narrated by their homes, their lives, the future, and actually an undertaking of the COA un- for him? You made him lower than the store for those who develop a proper County, all of Imperial County and Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Ashley succeeding against all odds. It unfolds der its present chair, Grace Pulido-Tan. heavenly beings and crowned him with relationship with Him. As the apostle California’s entire US/Mexico border. Judd, Isabel Allende and Van Jones, the in five acts, each with a central story and Petilla has served in various capaci- glory and honor.” Paul put it: “No eye has seen, no ear Vargas is currently serving his first term film has won acclaim at dozens of fes- character. The stories include the Sierra ties as Leyte governor, House member David wondered why, considering the has heard, and no mind has prepared for in Congress. He represented the 40th tivals around the world. Kitchell’s new Club’s battle to halt dams in the Grand and mayor for the past 19 years. Her magnificent and vast universe, God is those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians California State Senate District from release is the first big-picture explora- Canyon, the Love Canal residents’ son, Carlos Jericho, is secretary of the so concerned with human beings and 2:9) 2010-2012, the 79th California State As- tion of the environmental movement – struggle against 20,000 tons of toxic Department of Energy. their future. He realized that, within The Scriptures tell us that our destiny sembly District from 2000 – 2006 and grassroots and global activism spanning chemicals, the Greenpeace campaigns Eye of the storm the larger scope of the vast heavens, we can exceed everything we could imagine served on the San Diego City Council fifty years, from conservation to climate to save whales and baby harp seals, the The controversial 75-year-old can appear to be insignificant. Yet he in our wildest dreams! from 1993 – 2000. change. The film screening will be part fight to save the Amazon rainforest, and matriarch of the Petilla-Loreto politi- perceived that, in the plan of the great A prophetic passage gives us our first of the City of Chula Vista’s Earth Day/ the 25-year effort to address the volatile cal dynasty found herself in the eye of Creator God, no part of God’s physical clue to our fantastic future. Speaking Earth Month celebrations, and is free issue of climate change. Vivid archival another storm when she admitted that creations even begins to compare with of the resurrection of the dead, it tells to the public. The showing at the Chula film footage and insightful interviews she authorized the disposal of the relief His purpose for human beings. us that a time is coming when “many of Celebrating Vista Library is the only one scheduled shed light on the movement. The film items after it was found “unfit for human Understanding that only God can re- those who sleep in the dust of the earth in San Diego County this year. offers a deeper view of environmental- consumption,” by the municipal health veal His purpose for creating us, David shall awake, some to everlasting life, (Continued from page 6) “The library is pleased to host a ism as civilizational change, bringing officer, Dr. Ofelia Soliva. continued his reflection on the destiny and some to shame and everlasting con- screening of this award-winning industrial society into sustainable bal- Last week, Social Welfare Secretary of man: “For you have made him a little Free Haupia Cake and Pacific American tempt.” It adds: “Those who are wise documentary,” says Principal Librarian ance with nature. Dinky Soliman revealed that Petilla lower than the angels, and you have Academy’s Healthy Native Hawaiian shall shine like the brightness of the sky, Stephanie Loney. “It both celebrates For further information, call the Chula might have had a role in the relief items crowned him with glory and honor. You and Pacific Islander Combo Plates. and those who lead many to righteous- Earth Month and encourages Chula Vista Public Library at (619) 691-5069, ending up in the dump. have made him to have dominion over Media representatives, government ness, like the stars forever and ever.” Vista residents to discover the SDG&E or visit the website at www.chulav- Petilla accused the Romualdez clan, the works of your hands; you have put officials, community leaders, other (Daniel 12:2-3) Energy Lounges at the library with a istalibrary.com or the film’s site: www. her family’s political rivals, of sowing all things under his feet, all sheep and restaurant owners, and the public are This is just a hint of the amazing wide variety of books and tools to help afiercegreenfire.com/. intrigue and confusion in a time of di- oxen – even the beasts of the field, the future God has planned for us – to live encouraged to come to attend this press conference that details the accomplish- saster. “There is never a right thing that birds of the air, and the fish of the sea forever, shining in glory like the stars! I could do. They are always attacking that pass through the paths of the seas.” The Scripture reveals that our only ments of STRIVE San Diego. Informa- tion on health and nutrition, experiences decisions on what to eat” said Gayle for the project. She currently works for me. I thought we all learned our lessons (Psalm 8:5-8) hope for eternal life is being resurrected from Yolanda,” she said. David was reflecting on the domin- from the dead in a transformed body just of participating restaurants and staff will Sayyadeth, the owner of Finest Thai the SD Department of Health and Hu- be provided as well as food samples restaurant. man Services. The Inquirer tried to contact Tacloban ion God gave mankind at creation, to as Jesus was. The Bible also makes it City Mayor Alfred Romualdez on rule over all the earth. He realized that clear that being resurrected to immor- from the participating restaurants will be About Operation Samahan, Inc. Kalusugan Community Services available for tasting. Operation Samahan has served San (KCS) is hosting a Filipino forum with Thursday for comment, but the calls God has granted people the capacity to tality comes only through the gracious were never returned. manage a significant part of His creation mercy of God: “For the wages of sin STRIVE San Diego, a project of Diego County since 1973 and aims to a “Coffee Chat with Assembly Member Operation Samahan, Inc. was one of promote better health and living condi- Dr. Shirley Weber” on March 29, Satur- Another UN official said the mayor – our planet and its wonders. But he is death, but the gift of God is eternal could be guilty of negligence for allow- knew that much more was to come. life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans fifteen community-based organiza- tions for all persons in the community, day from 10:00 AM to 12 noon at KCS’s tions chosen nationwide by the Centers especially among indigent, low-income, Filipino American Wellness Center ing the relief items to spoil in her care. David’s words in Psalm 8 explain 6:23) Failure of custody the more that was to come. Indeed, as God has ordained everyone to share for Disease Control and Prevention uninsured, and underserved individu- located at 1419 East 8th Street, National (CDC) Division of Community Health als and families. Operation Samahan City, CA 91950. Dr. Weber will be giv- “What is obvious is that there was a David gazed at the celestial grandeur Jesus to the world, not only in what failure of custody somewhere,” the of- overhead, he may well have recalled we say but in what we do. When we to carry out a high-impact, population- provides high-quality, affordable, and ing an update of what is happening in wide project. Funded through Racial culturally accessible medical and dental Sacramento and will be listening to the ficial of the Rome-based WFP said. God’s amazing proclamation given believe in Christ, we are changed from “Our job is to ensure that we use through Moses that “the sun, the moon, the inside out. Our entire life becomes and Ethnic Approaches to Community care, health promotion, and social concerns of the community regarding Health (REACH), the national initia- services. public issues. This is open to the public, adequately the limited resources that and the stars, all the host of heaven … a testimony of what He has done. Each we have to ensure that assistance is the Lord God has given to all the people day holds opportunities to influence tive aims to eliminate racial and ethnic For more information contact: Myleen so please bring your family, friends and gaps in health, including obesity, type 2 Abuan or Grace Dadios at (619) 477- neighbors. A light snack will be served. provided to the most vulnerable, with under the whole heaven as heritage. people around us, knowing that our the right quantity at the earliest possible (Deuteronomy 4:19) daily actions and words are declaring diabetes, and heart disease. 4451 x1019 or via Email: gdadios@ RSVP to LaShea Collins at LaSheacol- “I would like this project to have operationsamahan.org [email protected] by March 26 or for time,” he said. This is astounding to contemplate! Christ to the world. The official said the sacks of rice These verses reveal that man was creat- An unfathomable destiny in God’s more funds to help more restaurants do Mary Grace Sadile, MPH, is a con- more information and RSVP, call Dr. more nutrition analysis… I know a lot sultant for Strive San Diego conducting Ofelia Dirige at (619) 477-3392 or email thrown at the San Jose dump could ed to share dominion with God over the Kingdom is the gift He has in store for have been part of the WFP inventory, entire created universe. Yet this is only those who turn from the way of sin and of people want to [eat healthy] more but assessments and evaluation, marketing, [email protected]. Many thanks. sometimes it’s hard for them to make and publishing articles and newsletters pointing out that his agency bought all one aspect of an even greater reality. obey God from the heart. the local rice stocks of the Department of Social Welfare and Development on Nov. 9, a day after Yolanda struck, to “ensure an early mega-response to a mega-disaster.” “People are starving and they are throwing, wasting resources,” said Joselita Mutia-Poticano, spokeswoman of the COA regional office in Candahug village here. The state audit agency has been tasked with auditing donated relief items. Early morning But residents of Barangay (village) San Jose said they saw the municipal truck dumping rotten relief items at least three times since Nov. 8. These were done early morning when they were still asleep, they said. “Most of the time, I am here at the garbage site, and I can assure you, the truck had been dumping relief items here,” said Marlo Nacario, a 19-year-old scavenger. 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DG, like Solar PV systems, typi- the security gate, they hugged and the life fi lled with just enough good things faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the small and insignifi cant. Meteorological- They are: be a Companion, Cooperate, Com- cally have very high up-front costs, and mother said: to sustain them". Then turning toward sky and tell me what you see." Watson ly, I suspect that we will have a beautiful mit to your vows, Communicate always and capacity based incentives cover only a "I love you and I wish you enough." me, she shared the following, reciting it replied, "I see millions and millions of day tomorrow. What does it tell you?" be a Comedian. This is how I start my talk small portion of that cost. The daughter replied, "Mom, our life from memory, stars." "What does that tell you?" 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Then I (coincident or non-coincident), and may and the daughter left. the sun more. reminded them of the fi ve C’s of a diamond. be expanded to cover net excess genera- The mother walked over to the win- I wish you enough happiness to keep a talk to the new classes on a particular talk They are: Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat and Cost. tion. This is signifi cantly more incen- dow where I sat. Standing there, I could your spirit alive. or subject. In one of my talks I tell the story Then I tell them the fi ve C’s of a successful tive than would be provided by exported see she wanted and needed to cry. I wish you enough pain so that the Father & Son USN of my brother, Mario. I was selected to be marriage. We were the only Filipino Senior energy valued at the utility avoided cost I tried not to intrude on her privacy smallest joys in life appear much bigger. a Rector and I became the class Rector of couple in our community where our average rate, which may be as little as half of the but she welcomed me in by asking, I wish you enough gain to satisfy your (Continued from page 1) class is either 25 couples in St. Charles or Class number 62. Being the Rector is like retail rate. "Did you ever say good-bye to someone wanting. were there with my members being recognized and given a kind of respon- 50 couples at the Mission in Oceanside. knowing it would be forever?" "Yes, I I wish you enough loss to appreciate and we met Mr. Johnny Uy in sibility that is unique in every way. You are Twenty fi ve per cent of our class is Filipino the leader and every new member looks up couples and so we became a role model for have," I replied. "Forgive me for asking all that you possess. person. That was one mo- to you the same way I looked up to our Rec- them. We were involved in this ministry for but why is this a forever good-bye?" I wish you enough hellos to get you ment in my life where I was tor when I went through. more than thirteen years and attended several Re ection "I am old and she lives so far away. I through the fi nal good-bye." I know that I gained many perspectives conventions all over the country. have challenges ahead and the real- She then began to cry and walked so proud to be a Filipino. during that week-end and also touched many A turkey and a garden Toastmasters is the kind of club that helps Direction for ity is the next trip back will be for my away. lives, especially the ones that I personally In 2008 we began building a fenced-in people like us who speak another language, funeral," she said. They say it takes a minute to fi nd a recruited into the movement. I would like vegetable garden at the Ramil Family retreat speak better English. It also taught me how When you were saying good-bye, I special person. An hour to appreciate to mention two individuals because I am place in Lotus, California. This property was Our Times to write and deliver a speech the proper way. heard you say, "I wish you enough." them. A day to love them. And an entire particularly close to these two. They are bought by our family several years ago. It I learned that writing a speech is like writing Don Lacerna and Vic Bocaya. I also tried is a four bedroom, two bath house on eleven Whispers from the Cross May I ask what that means?" life to forget them. a letter. One must have an introduction, a to improve the ways we train our rollistas. acres of mostly oak trees and has a creek She began to smile. "That's a wish Please Share this with your friends. body and an ending or conclusion. In the September 18, 2008 It was suggested by one of our leaders, Mr. and an old wooden shack near it. This same that has been handed down from other It has the potential to inspire a lot of introduction is where you acknowledge the Carlos Balmaceda, that we form a Toastmas- creek also runs through the next town of generations. My parents used to say it people. person that introduced you and also where Today I looked out again into the ters Club within the movement. This we did Coloma where gold was discovered in 1849. you tell your audience what you are going to everyone." She paused a moment and Be Blessed Of Divine Light. and we were joined by a new cursillista, Mr. That is why we have the tools necessary for world where many had fallen away. I to tell them. This is also where you should Pat Ambrosio. The three of us founded the panning gold. saw the lights from the apostles and as I have an attention getter where you want the Fil-Am Toastmasters Club No. 9493 in June This particular summer we wanted to get watched, more and more lights began to audience to listen to you. You can start with “The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and of 1993 and I was elected charter President. rid of the shack and get the place ready for be apparent. I thought to myself, “This a clean joke, an interesting anecdote or a especially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustina Our initial members were all cursillistas the coming wedding of Ram and Analise. It thought provoking question. You must then must be the renewal.” One of the effects and we helped them become better speakers would be the fi rst time for Lotus to be used use a connecting phrase to go into your sub- of this was that it became more and and presenters or better rollistas. Before long as a venue for a wedding and reception. CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY ject which should have at least three main more diffi cult for fallen-aways to deny we accepted non-cursillistas and our club be- Louie was our fearless leader as we gathered topics or thoughts. In the summary is where their condition. Each time they faced came one the clubs in the area with the most around the shack. Using a backhoe, Louie Using the rosary beads, recite one Our Father, one you tell your audience what you just told an apostle who authentically possessed members. About ten years ago at our church dug a hole the size of a car which we used a Hail Mary, and one I Believe in God. them and then always end your speech with at Good Shepherd in Mira Mesa, I heard a fi re pit. We started tearing down the walls, Christ, in other words, one who was not a bang. A good example is when President couple make a plea during mass. They were carefully sorting out the usable lumber and part of the ring of defi ance, they were On the Our Father beads say this prayer, which Kennedy ended his speech with the famous, from the Engaged Encounter Community burning any that was not. The good lumber compelled to notice the reality of their “Ask not what your country can do for you. was given by Our Lord to St. Faustina (1905-1938). of our diocese. They needed new members we used to make vegetable plots in our new own condition. Being in the presence Ask what you can do for your country.” and I agreed for them to come to our house garden. I brought several kinds of seeds, of those who possessed this light had Cursillo movement Eternal Father, I o er You the Body and Blood, Soul so Tessie and I could learn more about their mostly Filipino vegetables from San Diego In September of 1988 I also joined the the effect of forcing them to look in the and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord apostolate. I neglected to tell Tessie so she and planted it to start the seedlings. Cursillo movement of San Diego. I know mirror, so to speak. Another effect of was surprised when this couple knocked Soon I discovered that something was Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of that my being a cursillista changed my these increased numbers of apostles in at our door. Needless to say we agreed to scratching and eating my seedlings. I was the whole world. outlook on life for the better. The three days the world was to give greater courage be a part of their community. We attended alone in the garden when I spotted a single that we spent at La Quinta de Guadalupe in to those serving. In some areas, as I several workshops and soon we passed the turkey entering through the back where the On the Hail Mary beads say: Imperial Beach will forever be a part of my test and we were declared senior couple fence was not yet completely installed. I got watched, one light shone brightly, then, life. There are really no words to describe presenters. We hold a retreat for a newly hold of my pellet rifl e and knew that I had suddenly, around that person many, how I felt during that particular week-end. I For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy engaged couple which is a requirement of to hit it around the head otherwise the pellet many lights began to be seen. I saw this know I really tried my best and did all that on us and on the whole world. our diocese before a couple can get married would just bounce off its thick feathers. I again and again in different places. Tru- was expected of me. There were 38 of us in a Catholic Church. took a good aim and slowly squeezed the ly, it makes me think that the Spirit is and our class number was also Number 38. In conclusion say three times: We wrote our own talks which is basically trigger. At age 70 I shot my fi rst wild turkey. All of us were able to convince our wives doing marvelous and miraculous things the story of our life. We shared with the I dressed it and in no time we had it roasting and they too became cursillistas. Class in this time. -- Anne in Direction for Our couples our ups and downs and how we in the oven. Another wild animal that fre- Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Number 39 also had 39 members. One Times www.directionforouttimes.com handled our own problems. My particular quents our place are wild deer. Sometimes have mercy on us and on the whole world. asked why one too many and the answer is talk regarding our own marriage is like the they spend the night under the house. We maybe someone in our class had two wives. one I heard from the Pastor who presided leave them alone as they stay away from our I became very active and I accepted many at my nephew’ wedding. We attended the vegetables. - AJ leadership roles in the movement. 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Stimulating or inhibiting learning 20-minute stimulation did transfer to other Thinking Cap When anodal current was applied, the tasks and lasted about fi ve hours. City of San Diego EEG brain-activity spike was almost twice The implications of the fi ndings extend (Continued from page 9) as large on average and was signifi cantly beyond the potential to improve learning. Notice of Fiscal Year 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 Annual Action Plan higher in a majority of the individuals tested The process may also have clinical benefi ts were unable to tell the difference between (about 75 percent of all subjects across four the three conditions. in the treatment of conditions like schizo- Under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of San Diego (City) experiments). This was refl ected in their phrenia and ADHD, which are associated The learning task behavior; they made fewer errors and learned invites any interested parties to participate in the preparation of the FY 2015-FY 2019 Consolidated Plan (Con After 20 minutes of stimulation, subjects with performance-monitoring defi cits, the Plan) and Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Action Plan (AAP). from their mistakes more quickly than they researchers suggest. were given a learning task that involved fi g- did after the sham stimulus. uring out by trial and error which buttons on When cathodal current was applied, the The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires local jurisdictions to prepare a Con a game controller corresponded to specifi c researchers observed the opposite result: Plan in order to receive federal entitlement program funds. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan must address the colors displayed on a monitor. 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