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No EJK says rating seen as ‘wake-up call’ national police By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent

Critics of President Rodrigo ing but the truth on the allegations of Duterte are having a field day gloating corruption, ill-gotten wealth, and drug over a huge 18-point drop in his net smuggling facilitation leveled against satisfaction rating, saying this only him and members of his family.” shows that corruption and extra-judi- The quarterly Social Weather cial killings have started to erode the Stations (SWS) survey placed the net President’s once immense popularity. satisfaction rating of the President at PH NEWS | A4 The multi-sector group Tindig, 48 points in September, down from which spearheaded the national day of +66 in June. protest last month, said the big decline Senators from the majority and 3 FilAm Star in Duterte’s ratings is but an indication minority blocs agreed that the drop in writers awarded that the “honeymoon is over.” In a the ratings of President Duterte was a statement, Tindig said this is expected “wake up call” for the government to of a government “focused on killing the seriously address corruption, poverty, poor and balkanizing our democratic and police impunity. institutions.” Senate Minority Leader Franklin The group whose convenor include Drilon said the President’s ratings de- former Sen. Rene Saguisag reiter- cline was “self-inflicted,” arising from ated its call for the President to sign a unresolved issues on corruption and waiver to allow a probe into his bank extra-judicial killings of suspected COMMUNITY | B1 (L-R) Former Senator Rene Saguisag and President Rodrigo Duterte accounts as the people “expect noth- (Photo: www.news.abs-cbn.com) TO PAGE A7 DACA compromise ‘far beyond reasonable’ Alleged IS supporter to be extradited to U.S. Bongbong says Marcos boasts PH ‘a breeding ground for terrorists’ family willing to return By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent ‘ill-gotten wealth’ ceedings for the Filipino doctor who By Macon Araneta was a person of interest in a thwarted FilAm Star Correspondent terrorist plot to launch attacks on New LEGAL AND LAW | B4 York’s subway and Times Square in Former Sen. Ferdinand “Bong- 2016. bong” Marcos Jr. said those object- “It only means that we have to be- Weinstein proposed sex ing the move to return some of their gin the extradition proceedings being to Heather Graham wealth are “not working for the requested,” said Aguirre without giving national interest.” a time frame. “They’re not working for the good “We have a process to follow and of the country. They’re working for the this has been done many times in the good of their party. That is the differ- Filipino Doctor Russell Salic past,” he added. ence between Duterte and his opposi- (Photo: www.nydailynews.com) The U.S. Department of Justice tion,” stressed Marcos, who said his Following a request from the said Russell Salic, 37, an orthopedic family is now willing to settle the issue United States, Justice Sec. Vitaliano surgeon in Cagayan de Oro City, was of their ill-gotten wealth. ENTERTAINMENT | B8 Aguirre said the Philippine govern- arrested in the Philippines last April (T-B) Ex-Sen. Marcos and Ex-Pres. Ramos (Photos: www.rappler.com / www.ibtimes.ph) TO PAGE A7 ment will start the extradition pro- TO PAGE A7 8 Customs officials, 2 police generals, head of energy commission Trump’s imminent withdrawal from the dismissed for grave misconduct, corruption Iran deal will endanger the world By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent is dangerous. This action will endanger Malacañang also ordered the final the world. It will dismissal of suspended ERC Chairman erode American and CEO Jose Vicente Salazar for grave credibility with both misconduct and corruption in the pro- allies and enemies, curement system of the agency. and will destabilize In a 23-page decision, the Office the Middle East by of the President ruled that Salazar is worsening relations guilty of simple misconduct for renew- with Iran. ing seven electric power purchase Moreover, agreements between FDC Utilities Trump will throw Inc. Misamis and various distribution the dirty work of (L-R) Joel Pagdilao, Edgardo Tinio. and Jose Vicente Salazar utilities and for appointing officers and (Photos www.newsinfo.inquirer.net) withdrawing to personnel without the concurrence and Congress. As if confirming that the gov- President Duterte dismissed Police approval of the commissioners. President Donald Trump The “(de-)cer- ernment under President Duterte Director Joel Pagdilao and Police The suspended ERC official was (Photo: www.eaworldview.com) tification process” is riddled with bad eggs, two police Chief Supt. Edgardo Tinio for their also found guilty of grave misconduct has nothing to do generals, the head of the Energy supposed failure to curb the prolifera- with respect to the agency’s audio- President Trump is about to take with the 2014 “Iran Regulatory Commission (ERC) and tion of illegal drugs in their respective visual presentation project, wherein action that will withdraw the United Nuclear Deal,” more formally known eight officials of the Bureau of Customs areas. Pagdilao is the former chief of anomalies in procurement were bared States from the “Iran Nuclear Deal”. as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of (BoC) have been dismissed altogether the National Capital Region Police Of- by the late ERC Director Francisco On October 15, Trump will reportedly Action (JCPOA). Trump’s incipient for such offenses as grave misconduct fice, while Tinio is former chief of the Jose Villa Jr. in his suicide letters. “decertify” American participation in withdrawal action rather stems from and corruption. Quezon City Police District. TO PAGE A7 this historical agreement. This action TO PAGE A7 A2 FilAm Star October 12 - 18, 2017 October 12 - 18, 2017 FilAm Star A3 ph news Militant group rejects Duterte-approved OFW Bank Lifestyle check on Duterte’s son and son-in-law By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent recommended by Sen. Gordon MANILA – Pro-OFW mili- by the state itself,” Migrante • four LBP-designated di- tant group Migrante Interna- International noted. rectors or officers as members By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent tional has rejected the newly- Furthermore, Migrante said • one representative each approved OFW Bank by the that to address the problem of from the Department of Labor The Senate Blue Ribbon show likewise that there are no members of the First Family Duterte administration. “forced” migration, the Duterte and Employment (DOLE), the Committee, chaired by Sen. holy cows exempted from our being linked to this sordid af- In a statement released on government’s “economic poli- Overseas Workers Welfare Richard Gordon, recommended processes,” stressed Gordon in fair,” pointed out Gordon in his October 10, Migrante Interna- cies should focus on developing Administration (OWWA), and a lifestyle check on members the draft report. committee report. tional said the approval of Exec- national economy by advancing the private sector representing of President Rodrigo Duterte’s “Implicating persons on The Blue Ribbon Com- utive Order No. 44 will further local industries, agriculture and overseas Filipinos as members family -- his son, Davao City mere hearsay was rigorously mittee also recommended institutionalize the decades- basic services. It should depart According to the EO, Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, and avoided. But, your committee the filing of criminal charges long labor export program that from neo-liberal policies which members representing DOLE, son-in-law Manases Carpio, did not hesitate to summon against all officers of the Bureau continues to exploit OFWs’ focus on increasing dependence OWWA and overseas Filipinos both implicated in smuggling when a connection or impli- of Customs Command Center. cheap labor and remittances in on OFW remittances. Only then shall be appointed by the gov- activities through the so-called cation was made of certain Gordon, however, did not rec- accordance to neo-liberal poli- can OFWs look forward to a fu- ernment. Davao Group. personalities, based on personal ommend charges against Carpio cies and dictates. ture in which they will not have The approval of the OFW In a 52-page draft com- knowledge, even if the supposed and Duterte. The group says the creation to leave their families behind Bank is one of Duterte’s election mittee report, Gordon noted personal knowledge was deter- A portion of the draft com- of the OFB or the Overseas just to survive.” promises to OFWs. Earlier, the “Personalities who, due to their mined later to be a mistaken mittee report noted that “no Filipino Worker Bank is in Executive Order No. 44 administration also created a close relationships to persons one,” further stated Gordon. evidence was established to tune with the Duterte admin- On September 28, Duterte one-stop shop for OFWs, an possessing high authority, are Because of this, he said the connect the two to the smug- istration’s goal of “manag- signed Executive Order No. 44, agency that caters to all of their held to higher standards of Blue Ribbon Committee decided gling of drugs or other contra- ing migration” as a “tool for an order approving the acquisi- needs. accountability to the people to request the NBI to include band through our Bureau of development”, a neo-liberal tion of the Philippine Postal The approval of the OFW precisely because of such close both personalities in the life- Customs.” prescription that does not in Savings Bank by the Land Bank Bank has taken a year to accom- relationships. There are many style checks being conducted. Furthermore, the draft any way address the root causes of the Philippines into a “bank plish. On October 2016, Duterte examples that we are aware Gordon was referring to committee report has also rec- of forced migration nor even that will deliver micro-finance made his first pronouncement where rumors of close relation- the presidential son and Carpio, ommended a lifestyle check on attempt to curb it in the policy- and micro-insurance products regarding the idea on his official ships abound, regardless of the husband of presidential daugh- Taguba and Abellera as well 12 level. and services for the overseas three-day visit in Japan. administration in power.” ter, Davao City Mayor Sara others allegedly involved in the “Its main objective is to Filipino workers.” “I’m thinking really seri- The draft report also said: Duterte. delivery of the highly controver- manage OFW remittances to “Overseas-based Filipinos, ously now na magkaroon kayo “Perhaps this is an opportunity, Amid allegations of in- sial PHP 6.4 billion shipment of enable a more fast-tracked, suf- who contribute to the country’s ng sariling bangko ninyo,” Du- in aid of legislation, to shed volvement in widespread smug- shabu from China. ficient and concentrated system foreign exchange income, cur- terte declared to the members light into this area. In this ad- gling at the Bureau Customs, “It is also recommended to of profiting from overseas rency stability, employment, of the Filipino community in ministration, a similar pattern the Vice-mayor and Carpio our law enforcement agencies, OFWs’ hard-earned incomes,” and over-all economic growth Tokyo last year, after his arrival has emerged, with certain mem- appeared before Gordon’s as well as the Bureau of Internal Migrante International said. through their remittances for a three-day official visit. bers of the First Family being committee and denied links to Revenue, through the Secre- “Instead of providing a should be given provision of pri- “Maybe iyong postal bank linked to this sordid affair.” the Davao Group and even its tary of Finance, and ultimately comprehensive and genuine ority support for their growing ng gobyerno. Wala namang su- “Therefore, the committee existence. through the President of the economic program that deci- financial needs,” the EO read. musulat ngayon,” he told GMA decided to invite the personali- Like the President, the two Philippines, that the following sively deviates from a policy “There is a need to estab- News. ties being mentioned, namely, also rejected the challenge of be further investigated, that of labor export and focuses on lish a policy bank dedicated to Duterte is referring to the Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV to their cases be more extensively creating domestic jobs to end provide financial products and Philippine Postal Savings Bank Duterte, and Atty. Manases sign a waiver to the bank se- pursued, and that they be (tak- the cycle of forced migration, services tailored to the require- (PostBank), a state-owned thrift Carpio and request the NBI crecy laws to open to the public en) to court, if warranted, for Duterte’s economic compulsion ments of overseas Filipinos, and bank servicing areas where to include both personalities their bank accounts where pro- their participation in the smug- is to keep exporting Filipinos to focused on delivering quality banking services are not yet in the lifestyle checks being ceeds from alleged smuggling gling of the 604 kilos of shabu maintain or, especially, to in- and efficient foreign remittance available. conducted.” were stashed. into the country—especially crease, concentrate and manage services,” it added. Meanwhile, on September Although Duterte and “There are many examples looking into lifestyle checks of remittances,” the group added. According to GMA News, 2016, Labor Secretary Silvestre Carpio were summoned “on the that we are aware when rumors the persons mentioned…,” the Migrante also argues that the Overseas Filipino Workers Bello III, in his visit to Hong basis of mere hearsay,” the com- of abuse of close relationships draft report stated. the EO’s vision to encourage Bank will be managed and di- Kong, said that the government mittee “sought to accommodate abound, regardless of the Gordon also sought the OFWs to microfinance is plain rected by a nine-member Board is planning to use the PHP the importuning of Sen. Antonio administration in power. In this identification of “Tita Nanie,” “braggadocio.” of Directors composed of the 20-billion resourced by the Trillanes.” administration, a similar pat- Jojo Bacud, “Jack”, and Noel.” “Encouraging OFWs to following: Overseas Welfare Administra- The Committee wanted to tern has emerged, with certain TO PAGE A7 embark on “micro-financing” • LBP President as chair- tion (OWWA) from the contri- will only bury them in greater person bution of OFWs to buy a bank debt to big banks and financial • LBP-designated OFB and name it OFW Bank. institutions, this time facilitated president as vice-chairperson A4 FilAm Star October 12 - 18, 2017 ph news Homicide cases under investigation not extra-judicial killings – national police

By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent

MANILA -- According to separate criminal charges hindi namin nile-label ‘yan na the Philippine National Police against arrested suspects EJK. As per EO, di ‘yan nagka- (PNP), the proper term for the involved in solved slay cases qualify na EJK,” Dela Rosa killings during police opera- under investigation by police explained. tions under the government’s units,” the report said. He is referring to Admin- ongoing drug war is “homicides In addition, PNP’s Direc- istrative Order No. 35 which under investigation.” torate for Investigation and De- defines extra-judicial killings as “There are no extra-judicial tective Management (DIDM)’s “where the victim was a mem- killings in the country because record indicates a total of 6,129 ber of, or affiliated with an or- there is no death penalty, which resolved cases out of the 15,911 ganization, to include political, is tantamount to judicial kill- homicide cases investigated by environmental, labor, or similar ing,” Inspector General Alfegar the PNP. causes; or an advocate of the Triambulo of the Internal Af- “Citing data generated from said cause; or a media practi- fairs Service (IAS) said. the Crime Incident Reporting tioner apparently mistaken or “Pag gumawa ka ng kri- and Analysis System (CIRAS) identified to be so.” men, huhulihin ka ng pulis. of DIDM, Castillo explained the “Yes, nagfe-flare up ako. Lilitisin ng korte. Pag mapatu- 5,731 non-drug-related homi- Nasasaktan ako sa paulit-ulit na nayan, mapaparusahan. Walang cides stemmed from various pagtanong at pagdiin. Hindi ako PNP Director General Ronald Dela Rosa napaparusahan (ng death motives and circumstances such plastic, normal akong tao. Min- (Photo: www.topnewsphil.com) penalty) kaya walang judicial as arguments and misunder- san napipikon din ako,” Dela killing. Kung walang judicial standing, personal grudge, land Rosa told ABS-CBN News. In a report by The Phil- tence of culture of impunity.” acts of terrorism must also be killing, walang extra-judicial dispute, love triangle, family Not one but zero EJK ippine Star, Malacañang on The Commission has also coupled with strong drive to killing,” said Triambulo. dispute or “Rido”, atrocities by In another report by ABS- October 7, backed PNP’s claim urged the government to “ex- hold perpetrators to account. Triambulo said the PNP- threat groups, business rivalry, CBN News, on September 6, the that there had been no case of haust all the necessary mea- Peace, order, and security of the IAS is currently investigating road rage, unpaid debt, indis- PNP has claimed that there is extra-judicial killings under sures to strengthen the criminal country can only be obtained if 2,000 cases of killings during criminate firing, and revenge,” no case of extra-judicial killing Duterte’s drug war. justice system and hold to ac- the wheels of justice are rein- police operations, which they the report read. under Duterte’s administration “Administrative Order count the perpetrators of these forced to prosecute individuals/ labeled as homicide under Triambulo’s statement fol- after it earlier called a single 35 has not been repealed or violations.” organizations responsible for investigation. lows Foreign Affairs Secretary case as one. revoked; thus, the definition of “Now that thousands of these crimes. Only by bringing In a separate data released Alan Peter Cayetano’s earlier PNP Chief Supt. Dionardo EJK remains the same,” Abella deaths related to the ongoing the perpetrators to court can af- by the Philippine National Po- claim in an Al Jazeera interview Carlos has retracted his earlier said. campaign against illegal drugs firm the rule of law and restore lice, they say that there are only that all the 3,800 killings dur- statement that there is only one “Having said that, we wish have been documented and yet trust in the institutions of soci- 398 (6.49 percent) drug-related ing police operations are being case of extrajudicial killing from to emphasize that one death is no one has been prosecuted, it ety,” the statement added. slay cases. This is according investigated by proper authori- July 2016 to September 2017 – one too many. Regardless of clearly speaks of how the Philip- to their latest Homicide Cases ties. the slaying of journalist Larry this definition, these deaths are pine government failed to fulfill Nationwide Data from the Triambulo also added that Que in Catanduanes. being addressed to ensure the its obligation to conduct investi- Directorate for Investigation they have also started looking According to the report, accountability of perpetrators, gations, prosecute, and convict and Detective Management into the records of police inves- Carlos, in his message to report- even as it calls upon witnesses those responsible for violating (DIDM). tigators to see if they have been ers, later said that Que’s case and individuals who can pro- human rights. This accurately “Out of these 6,129 diligent in solving cases. is not yet a confirmed case of vide valuable evidence that will shows that impunity persists resolved cases, 5,731 (93.51 In a report by ABS-CBN extra-judicial killing. lead to speedy resolution of in our society. The government percent) were found to be non- News, PNP chief Director Gen. Carlos also assuage the cases,” Abella added. must create an environment drug related homicides from Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, has fears of Filipinos over the latest Act not deny conducive to the protection of July 1, 2016 to September 15, backed PNP-IAS’ definition of SWS survey which reveals that The Commission on Hu- human rights, and tolerance of 2017,” Senior Superintendent extra-judicial killings based 73 percent of Filipinos still man Rights on October 9 urged impunity is a violation in itself,” Adelio Benjamin Castillo, Chief from an administrative order worry that they or someone the government “to act on the the CHR statement said. of DIDM’s Case Monitoring from the previous administra- they know will be a victim of appalling number of extra-judi- “The Commission reminds Division told ABS-CBN News. tion. extra-judicial killings. cial killing cases in the country, the government that waging a “The PNP has filed 3,475 “Killing ‘yan, but my God, ‘One death is too many’ and instead of denying the exis- war against illegal drugs and FilAm Star Classifieds (650)278-0692 . 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Call to advertise visit our website 1-415-593-5955 x141 www.filamstar.com (Photo by Jhay Tamias) A6 FilAm Star October 12 - 18, 2017 opinion Street Talk I wrote at the time: PerryScope “If you grew up in the streets and had to deal May angal, circa 2017? with a bully you may recall having been told this to your face: ‘May angal?’Literally: Any complaints? If Digong’s misogynistic streak GREG B. MACABENTA the bully was much bigger than you, and especially if he had other toughies backing him up, you simply PERRY DIAZ I wrote a piece entitled swallowed your pride, meekly shook your head, and vivid recollection of young women who had suffered May Angal? (meaning, Any took whatever abuse was heaped on you. from rape, detention and torture. Complaints) back in April, “Your only recourse was to weep in self-pity and If there is one thing With Duterte threatening to impose martial 2010 when the Filipino complain to the heavens about your fate. If you were law nationwide, the specter of human rights abuses that President Rodrigo people felt they had had the type with some measure of braggadocio, you told is creating jitters around the country. Although he “Digong” Duterte is con- enough of the abuses of the your friends that you didn’t have the heart to embar- sistent in doing, it’s his claims that his martial law would be different from government of President rass the bully or you didn’t want to dignify his lack of disrespect for women. It Marcos’ martial law, there is just no way that he Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. manners. But deep inside you, you felt really puny, doesn’t matter whether it’s could prevent – or control – elements of the military At the time, people were impotent, and helpless. And ashamed of yourself for his wife – or wives – or the and police from abusive behaviors. Heck, they would looking for relief, for a re- not fighting back. two highest female con- probably take Duterte’s “three rapes” joke seriously deemer, a savior, someone “In this country, which has deteriorated into stitutional officers of the and do it. who would take over the Ship of State and set it on an one governed, not by laws but by people wielding raw land; a woman is fair game Three women even keel. Someone who would love the country more power, we are being bullied and told to our faces: May for Digong’s chauvinistic misadventures. “Three” seems to have some magical spell that than personal interests and ambitions. Someone with angal??? Indeed, attacking, insulting, cursing, and mak- boosts Duterte’s macho image. And yes, there are the competence, vision and nobility of character to “We make a lot of noises, organize marches, sign ing fun of women has become his signature trade- three women – Sen. Leila de Lima, Chief Justice chart a progressive course for the Philippines. petitions, hold up placards, write letters to the media, mark ever since he won the presidency 15 months Maria Lourdes Sereno, and Ombudsman Conchita Arroyo was eventually replaced by Benigno threaten to go to court, and curse the bullies to high ago, beating Grace Poe whom he accused of being an Carpio Morales -- that are very much part of his Aquino III as President. And he turned out to be a heavens. But after so much sound and fury, the bullies American citizen. Poe lost the election. presidency but who have given him constant vertigo complete disappointment, laying claim to personal in government still get away with their abuses. In fact, But no sooner had Duterte taken his oath of and the feeling that there is fire burning under his honesty and integrity and hardly anything else by way in a literal sense, they get away with murder. office had he launched an attack against Sen. Leila seat. And it is not going away any time soon. On the of competence or strength of character or leader- “The question is: deep inside us, how do we de Lima whom he accused of having an illicit affair contrary, it is getting worse! The burning sensation ship qualities. But then, even the claims of having feel? Do we feel puny, weak, impotent, helpless, and with her married driver. De Lima fired back, saying is torturing him to a point that he believes that it is clean hands became questionable in the wake of the ashamed of ourselves? But can’t do much more? So that Duterte was abusing and misusing his execu- truly happening. congressional pork barrel and the presidential pork far, that seems to be the case.” tive power by issuing such a “foul” tirade. De Lima Indeed, paranoia is creeping into his psyche. barrel scandals. Well, that is still the case in 2017. May angal??? is now in detention on drug charges, which she He thinks that the “Yellows,” the Liberal Party, Jose And so our people turned to the polls once more Young men – teenagers – are shot in cold blood believed were trumped up. Many call her a “political Ma. Sison and his Communist Party of the Philip- in the hope of electing that elusive leader, the one by the police ostensibly for “resisting arrest” or on prisoner.” Coming to her defense, Sen. Risa Hon- pines (CPP), New People’s Army (NPA), the Catholic who would lead the Philippines to the promised land. suspicion of involvement in the drug trade. The num- tiveros said Duterte’s tirades against de Lima had Church, the U.S. State Department, the Central Intel- And this time it was President Rodrigo Duterte. After ber of deaths has spiraled since the beginning of the established a “consistent and disturbing pattern,” ligence Agency (CIA), and some Philippine generals a year of his presidency, how has he performed? Duterte administration. Those who protest and those which is prejudicial to women. “As a woman, I take are secretly plotting to oust him. How have his administration and the bureaucracy who demand justice are branded drug lord sympathiz- deep offense at President Rodrigo Duterte’s latest He calls his critics “buang” (Visayan for crazy) performed? How have Congress and the Courts per- ers who also deserve to be killed. remarks against fellow Senator Leila de Lima. They while some of his critics call him “Bal,” short for formed? May Angal??? are misogynistic,” Hontiveros said. “baliw” (Filipino for insane). Among those he calls People desperate to support a “messiah” and The authorities claim to be investigating the Duterte’s misogynistic streak has been evident “buang” was Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV who had who believed in the macho promises of Duterte have allegations of extra-judicial killings and the Senate as far back when he was mayor of Davao City. Dur- accused him of keeping P2 billion in various bank continued to cling to the belief that this president is Committee on Human Rights has been conducting ing the 2016 presidential campaign, he told the story accounts. Duterte also called Trillanes “half a man The One. They have been willing to forgive his bluster, extensive hearings on the allegations, but the wit- of a 36-year old Australian missionary, Jacqueline with only one testicle” and a “womanizer” and chal- his double-talk, his vulgar language and even his nesses who have stepped forward and have admitted Hamill, who was gang-raped and killed by inmates lenged him to a duel. questionable personal life. They have also been willing personal involvement in the killings are told that they are lying and, therefore, there is no reason to believe during a jail siege in Davao City in 1989. Last September 11, Trillanes announced he to close their eyes to the brazen abuse of police power them. Case dismissed. Duterte said that he was so angry with the signed a waiver for 12 bank accounts being linked to and the killings that have resulted in its wake. And May angal??? inmates who killed Hamill and other hostages and him, and challenged Duterte to do the same. Duterte every little bureaucratic achievement – like being able But allegations of involvement by Senator Leila fired at them with his Uzi submachine gun, empty- refused to sign the waivers that the Anti-Money to release a paper license in only a few hours (just wait for the plastic one, in maybe a few months) – is de Lima in the drug trade, based on the “testimony” of ing the magazine. Duterte said he saw Hamill’s body Laundering Council (AMLC) uses to access the bank cheered as the fulfillment of the promise of redemp- jailed drug lords (who have been promised clemency after his security forces stormed the jail. “I looked at accounts. tion. And when such promises as untangling the traf- as reward for perjury) are taken at face value and the her face – son of a bitch – what a waste. What came In cooperation with the AMLC, the Office of fic mess remain unfulfilled, Duterte’s supporters have senator is arrested and jailed. to mind was, they raped her, they lined up,” he said. the Ombudsman has started looking into the wealth been quick to attribute the fault to everyone else but May angal??? “I was angry because she was raped, that’s one thing of the Duterte family. Overall Deputy Ombudsman their redeemer. September 11, the birth date of deposed dictator … but she was so beautiful, the mayor should have Arthur Carandang said that the family’s transac- The Duterte government has also succeeded in Ferdinand Marcos has been declared an official holi- tions “amount to hundreds of millions of pesos from been first. What a waste.” harnessing social media to intimidate the opposition day by Duterte ostensibly because Ilocanos consider different banks between 2006 and 2016.” However, Although Duterte finally apologized for his and in controlling its “co-equal” branch, the Legisla- Marcos a hero. In fact, Duterte allowed Marcos to be he said that it was hard to determine how much the remarks about the Hamill rape joke, his treatment ture. The Legislative branch, particularly the House of buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Cemetery of of women continues to cast a dark cloud over his deposits were in total, since the money went in and Representatives, has become no more than a kennel Heroes). presidency. In a speech he gave to soldiers fighting out of the accounts. of puppy dogs, doing the bidding of their master. And May angal??? the terrorists in Marawi City, Duterte threatened to Impeachment the Duterte government and his kennel-like Congress Supreme Court Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno imprison soldiers who commit violations. Then he Meanwhile Ombudsman Carpio Morales has in- have used the threat of impeachment against dissent- is being threatened with impeachment for being a joked, “If you had raped three, I will admit it, that’s hibited from the case because her nephew, Manases ers who are otherwise protected by the Constitution, pain-in-the-neck as far as the Duterte administration on me.” Sad to say, whether it was intended to lift “Mans” Carpio is the husband of Duterte’s daughter, such as the members of the Supreme Court. is concerned. Meanwhile, the justices of the Court of the morale of the troops, it smacked of sexism and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. Mans’ father Lucas Only recently, members of Congress, like the Appeals had better zip their big mouths if they don’t disregard for human rights. Carpio Jr. is the brother of Carpio Morales. Mafia, decided to show the Commission on Human want their offices to be abolished by Congress. During a recent interview with CNN, Phelim In retaliation to the Ombudsman’s investigation Rights – as well as the entire country – who’s The May angal??? Kine, deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch, into the Duterte family’s wealth, Duterte threatened Capo di Tutti Capi by voting to reduce the CHR’s China is a friend of the Duterte administration, deplored Duterte’s latest remark, telling CNN it ref- to file impeachment charges against Carpio Morales. annual budget to less than the price of a prime steak despite encroaching on territory claimed by the Phil- erenced the crime of rape as an acceptable practice He said that “selective justice” and the “use of falsi- dinner – unless the chairman, Chito Gascon resigns. ippines and despite the judgment of an international for men with guns and power, this time in remarks fied documents” would form part of the impeach- The ass-licking media pundits and the social tribunal, because China is providing funds for the dressed up as a sickening attempt at humor. “Du- ment case. On her part, Carpio Morales was defiant, media storm troopers have weighed in on the issue construction of bridges and other infrastructure (not terte’s pro-rape comments only confirm some of the saying, “I can stand my ground because I have noth- by (a) arguing that the CHR is not protected by the to mention sending huge shipments of drugs to the worst fears of human rights activists that the Duterte ing to hide.” When she was asked if she was scared, Constitution and that Congress, which has the power country). government will not just turn a blind eye to pos- she said “No, never!” As to whether Duterte would of the purse, has the authority to decide what morsels May angal??? sible military abuses in Mindanao, but may actively push for the impeachment against Carpio-Morales, it to allocate to anyone it pleases or is displeased by, (b) The list could go on and on and we invite the encourage them,” Kine said. remains to be seen. Chito Gascon, the chairman may be gay or a pedophile readers to send their contributions to it, But here’s Sex slaves But it’s a different scenario for the impeach- and is incompetent because he insists on protecting one that I think really shows how powerful the mem- Indeed, rape is the most common crime com- ment case against Chief Justice Sereno. The House the human rights of victims of extra-judicial killings, bers of the Duterte Congress believe they are: mitted by soldiers in time of war. In ancient times, of Representatives’ committee on justice, on a 25-2 (c) the CHR needs to be overhauled anyway because Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas of Ilocos Norte is planning women are considered “trophies” – or sex slaves vote, found sufficient grounds to the impeachment it has been unfairly accusing the Duterte government to file a bill that would make his fellow legislators -- by the victorious armies. During World War II, complaint. The committee would now proceed to of extra-judicial killings (when, in truth and in fact, immune from criminal liability for “minor traffic the Japanese Imperial Army maintained brothels in determine if there was probable cause. After that, it they are simply killings by persons in authority based violations.” occupied territories for the “recreational” use of the goes to the Senate for trial. on mere suspicion – so what’s wrong with that?) and “Halimbawa eh nakasagasa. Nasugatan ‘yung Japanese troops. The sex slaves were called “comfort If Duterte succeeds in prosecuting – nay, per- (d) the CHR and those who protest these killings are tao. ‘Pag nagpakilalang congressman yan, eh ‘di ‘tsaka women,” of which some of them are still alive today. secuting – De Lima and impeaching Carpio Morales either drug lords or sympathizers or “yellows” which na huhulihin,” explained Fariñas. (For example, his During the dark days of Marcos’ martial rule, and Sereno from office, it would mark the death of is supposed to mean the scum of the earth. car hits a person, and the person is injured. If he widespread human rights abuses such as murder, democracy as we have known it, and bring the coun- This is why I have resurrected the brazen chal- introduces himself as a congressman, then arrest him rape, and torture were committed against those who try back to the dark days of despotic rule by a few lenge of those in power during the Arroyo administra- later.) opposed the government. Today, people still have oligarchic families. ([email protected]) tion – May Angal??? Any complaints???? Here is what May angal??? ([email protected]) to himself, “How on earth would someone build a church in the middle of all the noise and partying As I See It that goes on day after day. I could hear the loud noise blasting from the large speakers situated at The Opinions expressed by our writers and LV mass shooting: We were lucky, spared, and… safe the concert ground by the band practicing. And contributors do not in any way reflect the again, I thought, with all the noise around, how opinion of the management of Fortune News ELPIDIO R. ESTIOKO so she needs rest. Had we joined them, we should can someone feel the solemnity inside the church. Media Inc. (Part 2 of a series) have experienced the same and won’t know what Anyway, I walked to the church and as I walked Fortune News Media Inc. One week past and will happen to Del who is sickly. Thank God… in, I noticed the double doors and when I was Publisher the shock waves of the blessing again on our part! inside, I couldn’t hear a bit of the noise outside. Harvey Barkin bloodiest mass shooting After eating their buffet dinner at Excalibur Again, I said to myself, whoever built the church Editor-in-Chief in Las Vegas, Nevada on Hotel at about 9:25 p.m., Eufrosina Tigno, UCHS did a masterful job to isolate the prayerful from Sunday night, October 1, ’65 from San Diego with the whole Tigno clan, the sinful”. Edwina Aniag Vice President for Marketing and Operations 2017 still reverberates in were locked/detained at Excalibur Hotel up to After the picnic, they planned to head home our minds. The ripple ef- 5:30 a.m. following a lockdown due to the mass but his cousin Manny Idos, UCHS ’65, invited Gary De Guzman fect is still there and the shooting that occurred. The whole Tigno clan them to stay at his time-share for the night… In Vice President for Community Relations some 500 alumni and was told not to leave the hotel up to 5:30 a.m., the afternoon after the picnic, the group of Calle Anchet Manosca their guests from three high schools in Urdaneta an almost 8-hour ordeal with fear that the active Garcians -- the Tignos and Calacsans -- headed Creative and Production Manager City, Pangasinan who attended the 2-day multi- shooter’s bullets might cross their way. Through- to Sunrise Medical Center to visit Gus Beltran, Atty. Crispin Lozano high school reunion in Las Vegas still talk about it out the agonizing moment, she was with her rela- UCHS ’63, who planned to attend the reunion but Dr. Philip Chua / Rodel Rodis and a lot of their stories kept on reminding us of tives Tito and wife; Cely and husband with their unfortunately, got hospitalized. Never know- Ben Lou / Perry Diaz their horrifying experiences. daughter; Romy and wife. Also with her were Lito ing that hours later, the hospital would be the Federico Espiritu / Elpidio Estioko David Sumera, UCHS ’65, who was with his Calacsan and wife; Pep de Gala and wife; Nida destination of hundreds of injured from the mass Columnists family and Manuel Martinez, UCHS ’71 and his Benito and a friend. shooting. Macon Ramos-Araneta family said, “We were on the strip when this was Titled, Stricken with Awe: Las Vegas After- Narrating also her unforgettable experience Corina Oliquino / Lara Climaco Daniel Llanto happening two blocks away from the hotel go- math, Simeon Calacsan, Jr., UCHS ‘70 from San titled Last Vegas Nightmare, Lolita Bravo, UCHS Correspondents ing home… all of a sudden people were running Diego who attended the reunion in Vegas with his ’75, who attended the reunion with husband towards us running for their lives scared, some wife Cynthia said, “My presence in Las Vegas that Rio, also UCHS ’75 said, “I am one of the alumni Ann Gauna Marketing Associate are bleeding running without shoes and shouting bloody Sunday was thought-provoking, realizing that attended the Urdaneta Multi High School ‘run and hide’… we were instructed by the police later that my wife and I walked on the very park- Reunion, Batch ‘75. Sunday night at about 9:30 Jho Bule to stay away from the strip and we were able to ing lot of the church where hundreds of concert p.m., I decided to go to the lobby of the Tropicana Photographer find a safe place… we’re locked down till 6:00 goers took refuge during that mass shooting where we were checked-in with my sister Gilda Glenda Bule a.m.… we missed our flight but they were able to and walked through the hallways of the hospital Bravo –Pascua, UCHS ‘7 and her husband Con- Event Coordinator accommodate us the next flight… thank God it’s where they would soon be taken”. stantino Pascua. over! That was an experience… my prayers goes Checking out from Tropicana Hotel that Sun- Right around 10:00 p.m. while I was play- FilAm Star is published weekly by Fortune News Media Inc. out for all the families and the victims…” day morning before going to the reunion’s picnic ing at the Casino, I saw a group of people whom www.filamstar.com We should have experienced the same situ- site at Paradise Park, they attended mass at the I thought at first were just having fun. So, I ation David suffered had we joined him in the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church situated behind continued playing, then all of a sudden everybody Headquarters: strip. Earlier when we were taking our dinner at Tropicana Hotel… The church parking lot was full started to panic. I heard people shouting “shoot- 1028 Mission St., 2/F, Tropicana at about 6:30 p.m., he invited us to so Simeon dropped her off in front and drove to ers, shooters! Get out of here… Run”. 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He said the government “bet- people start measuring their expectations usually an American legislative act, House Resolution inspection of Iran’s non-nuclear military facili- ter take a second look at their policies and the after the honeymoon period, or after a year in 1191—The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act ties. The JCPOA is based on the Nuclear Non- way they enforce their policies.” office.” of 2015. This act was forced on President Obama Proliferation Treaty (NPT), to which the United Sen. Francis Pangilinan said the decline in “Despite this, public satisfaction remains by an overwhelming vote in the GOP-led Con- States, Iran and approximately every other nation the popularity rating of Duterte was expected as ‘good’ and public trust remains ‘very good.’ It is gress. He reluctantly signed this Act to avoid the in the world are signatories (but not Israel, Paki- the administration had been embroiled in cor- worth noting that surveys are snapshots of the embarrassment of a veto override, which would stan, India, North Korea, and South Sudan). ruption scandals such as smuggling of PHP 6.4 public mood at a given time and the SWS survey definitely have occurred. It is possible that he Under the NPT the International Atomic billion worth of shabu from China; the alleged was conducted between September 23-27, just anticipated that Hilary Clinton would be elected Energy Agency (IAEA) is charged with inspecting involvement of the “Davao group,” including the two days after the National Day of Protest – the President, thus making the possibility of decertifi- Iran’s (and every other nation’s) NUCLEAR facili- President’s son Paolo Duterte, in smuggling; and bold (Duterte) initiative allowing citizens to cation unlikely. ties, or facilities that will contain fissile material the extra-judicial killings of minors by abusive freely vent their grievances about the excesses There is no factual justification for Trump’s within 180 days. Under the JCPOA the IAEA policemen. and shortcomings of the government – and some “decertification.” The JCPOA was a clearly drawn can only inspect non-nuclear facilities if they are Sen. Antonio Trillanes, one of the President’s sentiments may have spilled over,” Abella added. agreement in which economic sanctions against suspected of harboring nuclear activities. fiercest critics, said: “It’s very encouraging to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the Executive Iran would be withdrawn in return for Iran’s U.S. United Nations Ambassador, Nikki know that the Filipino people are beginning to branch should not become complacent. “I encour- curtailment of its nuclear energy program. It has Haley, met with the IAEA officials on August 23 see the light.” age the President and his administration to view worked remarkably well. Every governmental to review Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA pro- “They are now seeing Duterte for who he these survey results as a constructive challenge to body both in the United States and among the visions. At that time, she was unable to identify really is: a lying, rude, amoral, corrupt and op- do more for the Filipino people,” he said. other five nations who were party to the treaty— a single military site for IAEA inspection. In fact, pressive former mayor who is totally incompe- “Corruption, poverty, and police impunity Great Britain, France, Germany, Russian and Iranian officials have allowed inspection of every tent about governance at the national level,” the are three important issues in particular which de- China—has repeatedly declared that Iran has identified site. The charge that they have not is former Navy captain said. serve more attention from the executive branch,” adhered scrupulously to their responsibilities false. Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV said Gatchalian said. under the JCPOA. However, Trump appears not After Trump’s decertification the responsi- the drop in President Duterte’s approval and Sen. Panfilo Lacson said the drop in the to care that Iran is in compliance, because the bility for re-imposition of sanctions against Iran trust ratings “should serve as wake-up call for the ratings of the President was “bound to happen Congressional Act gives him a free hand to ignore would then fall to the U.S. Congress. It would Philippine National Police (PNP) to rethink its sooner or later.” Iran’s compliance. have to decide whether to do this within sixty strategy for the drug war and address the killings “The excitement and adulation that a new H.R. 1191 requires the President to certify days. The chances that Congress would do this in our communities.” leader gets after getting his fresh mandate that the JCPOA is in the United States’ “national are very great given the overwhelming vote for PNP Chief Ronald de la Rosa, for his part, normally dissipate the moment the people start interest.” This certification has nothing to do H.R. 1191. In this way, President Trump can claim said at a news conference: “We will do our best seeing some predictability in his brand of leader- with the JCPOA itself. The perfidious nature of that he has not personally actually withdrawn to improve and will do our best to satisfy the ship,” said Lacson, a former PNP chief. H.R. 1191 is that it allows the President to utterly from the JCPOA. Americans who are concerned public.” ignore the JCPOA’s provisions. The Congres- about this need to contact their Congressional sional act allows him to justify decertification by representatives. ALLEGED IS SUPPORTER Permitis, Adonis Antipisto Mendez, and Julito citing issues that have nothing to do with Iran’s Nevertheless, Iran will not see it this way. ... FROM PAGE A1 Permitis Janubas over the incident in April 2016. nuclear program. These consist of Iran’s testing Iran’s President Rouhani and Foreign Minister Two other people, identified as Jaymart of conventional missiles, Iran’s human rights Zarif have already announced that this Con- and the U.S. requested his extradition. Capangpangan and Salvador Janubas, were also record, and a host of things that Iran detractors gressional action would be an abrogation of the A statement released by the U.S. embassy in abducted by the armed men and beheaded six such as Bush-era neoconservatives and Israeli JCPOA—as indeed it is. (NAM) Manila said Salic transferred money to the other days later. suspects for the operation, saying he could safely The complainants said they were brought BONGBONG SAYS “And if the government is saying that we’re do this from the Philippines without attracting to Butig, Lanao del Sur, where they were held by ... FROM PAGE A1 hiding something, we will help you find it and you attention. members of the Maute group. can have it.That’s why it is a quitclaim,” he added. Multiple locations including New York’s They accused Salic of being the mastermind He assured that his family is willing to help According to Marcos, his family signed a subway, Times Square, and some concert venues of the group behind the abduction. the government look for their alleged hidden quitclaim agreement with then Presidential were identified as targets in the plot that was Before the abduction, the group claimed to wealth and would voluntarily give it back. Commission on Good Government Chairperson foiled by an undercover FBI agent, U.S. authori- have seen Salic talking to the couple Cayamora The former Senator also clarified that the Magtanggol Gunigundo in the 1990s but this was ties announced last October 6. and Farhana Maute, who have been charged with Marcoses are not demanding to get any immunity later rejected by ex-president Fidel Ramos. U.S. court documents released Friday rebellion in connection with the Marawi City from suit in exchange for returning some of their Ramos served as chief of the Philippine showed that Salic transferred $423 in May 2016 siege. wealth to the government. Constabulary under the late dictator Ferdinand to the other suspects for the operation. Armed Forces Chief Gen. Eduardo Año said “No, no. It’s a settlement. We’re talking Marcos from 1972 to 1986. He later defected The agent posed as an Islamic State group that Salic was in the custody of the country’s about settlement,” said Marcos as he debunked and prompted the series of events that led to the (IS, formerly known as ISIS or the Islamic State National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). allegations that they were asking for immunity.. People Power uprising that ousted the strongman in Syria and Iraq) supporter and communicated NBI Chief in Iligan City Abdul Jamal Di- “I did not commit a sin. I didn’t do anything in 1986. with Salic and his two alleged accomplices: Ab- maporo said U.S. authorities coordinated with wrong. I did not commit any crime. What we’re . dulrahman El Bahnasawy, a 19-year-old Cana- the NBI in January to look for Salic. He went into saying is we’re settling the case,” he added. However, he clarified that “nothing substan- dian who purchased bomb-making materials, and hiding first before finally surrendering to au- Marcos was sought for his comment on Pres- tial” yet has been discussed by Duterte and the Talha Haroon, a 19-year-old American citizen thorities in April amid the military crackdown on ident Rodrigo Duterte’s earlier pronouncement Marcoses. living in Pakistan. alleged supporters of ISIS in Marawi. that the Marcos family is willing to return some Duterte earlier commented that if he were El Bahnasawy told the undercover FBI agent Año said Salic sent funds to other nations of their wealth to the Philippine government. the Marcoses, he would only return ill-gotten that Salic was a trusted ISIS supporter who had for the “IS terrorist network. “He is providing The former lawmaker said his family has wealth to the government in exchange for im- provided funding to help the group on prior occa- financial support to several extremists or suspi- long identified which properties belonged to them munity. sions, according to the Justice Department. cious terrorists in the Middle East, in the U.S., even before his father, the late dictator Ferdinand But politicians and human rights groups A complaint signed by the agent quoted mes- Malaysia. He was very active on social media, Marcos, became president in 1965. have slammed this, saying the Marcoses must sages sent by Salic to others involved in the plot websites that groups related to ISIS have been “I am not privy to that conversation. All I first admit their sins during the Martial Law, a in which he described terror laws in the Philip- using,” Año said. know is that, I have expressed the same position period marred by corruption, killings, torture, pines as “not strict” in comparison to countries “He was involved in terror activities by pro- that the family has held since 1986 – that we disappearances, and media oppression. such as Australia and the UK. viding funds and donations to suspected terror- have identified whatever belongs to the family, Others say the Marcoses must return all of “Terrorists from all over the world usually ists in the Middle East, U.S., and Malaysia from the provenance of those assets, those properties, the wealth they stole from the Filipino people. come here as a breeding ground for terrorists... 2014 up to 2016 He has been under watch and whatever they might be,” he said. hahahaha... But no worry here in Philippines. surveillance for his suspicious activities in coordi- They don’t care bout IS... Only in west,” added nation with allied foreign intelligence agencies,” 8 CUSTOMS OFFICIALS revenues. “Government should be getting what Salic. he added. ... FROM PAGE A1 is due to the government. I am not satisfied with Aguirre said they would study options on Salic, who is from neighboring Marantao what is coming out. I want to see the correct valu- how to process Salic, since he also faces criminal town, shares the surname of former Marawi City At BoC, newly designated Customs Com- ation,” Lapeña stressed. charges here for kidnapping and murder. He said Mayor Pre Salic, among the alleged supporters of missioner Isidro Lapeña relieved eight district On the sacked police generals, Presidential Russell Salic was also under investigation over a the Maute-ISIS group responsible for the siege in collectors for their failure to meet collection spokesman Ernesto Abella said Pagdilao and local case. Marawi. But Ano stressed they are not related. targets and 30 section chiefs for benchmarking or Tinio are administratively liable for serious Salic and two others have been charged with Armed militants flying the black IS flag have setting a fixed value for different types of ship- neglect of duty and serious irregularity in the involvement in the plan to carry out the attacks been besieging the southern city of Marawi since ments. Lapeña said the collectors were placed in performance of duty. in the name of the Islamic State group during the May, leaving more than 950 people dead. the “freezer,” a term referring to a transfer to the “Evidence shows that both generals deliber- Muslim holy month of Ramadan in 2016. The fighting, which is still raging despite bureau’s Compliance Monitoring Unit. ately refused, without cause, to perform their du- The charges were filed against him by five Ili- artillery and air strikes and U.S. military assis- The eight district collectors are Elvira Cruz, ties as police officers resulting in the proliferation gan City residents identified as Gabriel Tomatao tance, has left the once-thriving city in ruins with Port of Cebu; Romeo Allan Rosales, Port of San of the drug trade in their areas of jurisdiction. Permitis, Alfredo Sarsalejo Cano-os, Esperanza thousands of civilians displaced. Fernando in La Union; Julius Premediles, Port of Thus, the President’s decision,” he added. Limay in Bataan; Carmelita Talusan, Port of Sub- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Direc- AS I SEE IT something from our room but she thought it was ic; Tomas Alcid, Port of Aparri; Divina Garrido, tor General Ronaldo dela Rosa said the dismissal ... FROM PAGE A6 just construction people using the jack hammer. acting district collector and operations officer for went through due process, citing an investigation She never thought that those were gun shots”. the Port of Legaspi; Jose Naig, officer-in-charge done by the National Police Commission. The of people heading to the exit. I was so scared The following morning, Lolita called her and operations officer of the Port of Iloilo; and process supposedly took all of one year. because I thought the shooters were at the lobby classmates and found out that they were not Halleck Valdez of the Port of Zamboanga. Asked if criminal charges would be filed of Tropicana and was just behind us. We were allowed to leave MGM and Excalibur not until This brings the number of district collectors against them, Abella said: “We cannot speculate like” headless chickens” running to save our lives around 4:30am, Monday. “This was my worst transferred to the CMU to 10. Late last month, on what are the next steps of the President.” but not sure what is really going on… I saw my nightmare ever!!! But thanks God was with us Lapeña relieved Manila International Container Aside from Pagdilao and Tinio, the President brother-in-law… we were both scared, my knees during those times and saved us from any danger. Port District Collector Vincent Philip Maronilla also tagged retired Police Deputy Director Gen. shaking, not sure what to do... We came across We may not be at the concert but the panic cre- and Port of Manila District Collector Ma. Rhea Marcelo Garbo Jr., retired Police General and people who are still running, screaming, crying ated at Tropicana was unimaginable,” Lolita said. Gregorio. newly elected Daanbantayan town Mayor Vicente and finally heard from somebody that lots of It was a blessing for a group of Class ’69 Lapeña explained that benchmarking results Loot and Western Visayas Regional Director people were shot at the concert. I started calling alumni who were on their way to the concert but when a Customs officer or employee gives a fix Chief Supt. Bernardo Diaz. my classmates, one of them went to MGM and have to return to a classmate’s house because price for duties and taxes for all types of ship- All five denied having ties with drug lords others were at Excalibur. I called my sister who someone forgot her cell phone. ment, regardless of content or value. and believe that Duterte was given the wrong decided to stay in our Room on the 19th floor All said, all the almost 500 alumni and their He said this would result in the giving of information. of Tropicana to lock her room and not to let guests attending the 2-day multi high school “tara” (grease money) and the government losing anybody in… We turned on the news and that is reunion were safe! Thank God they are! when we found out what really happened. After (For feedbacks, comments… please email the ASEAN THINK TANK of Amro economists to the Philippines last month, watching the news, my sister said that she heard author @ [email protected]). ... FROM PAGE A8 the think tank called on the government to introduce “reforms to improve the country’s business climate anti-inflammatory; onion, lowers blood pressure, HEALTH@HEART well as “complemented with the timely implementa- and stimulate investments across sectors,” citing cholesterol and blood sugar; watercress is a tonic ... FROM PAGE B5 tion of the comprehensive tax reform program in that doing so would “crowd-in private investments that detoxifies; potato, anti-viral and anti-inflamma- order to mobilize the revenue for greater infrastruc- and create more employment opportunities for the tory; lemonade to minimize kidney stone formation; have been investigated by the US-FDA, studied, ture spending,” according to Amro. country’s young, large, and growing labor force, in honey, antiseptic and expectorant; pepper, decon- tested, and proven safe, effective, with minimal side The Duterte administration early this year turn raising the economy’s productive capacity.” gestant and immune-system enhancer; and, green effects and potential complications. unveiled the “Build, Build, Build” program aimed at Also, “capacity for disaster preparedness and leafy vegetables, anti-oxidant like most of the above, There are many fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, ushering in “the golden age of infrastructure” after resilience would also have to be further strength- and also anti-cancer, etc. spices, and herbs that we eat daily, which have years of neglect. ened given the country’s high exposure to natural One caveat: There is no one single drug on medicinal values in them. These are the “herbals” Under “Build, Build, Build,” the government disasters,” Amro said. earth that is a cure-all for every illness known to that are good and safe. And much less expensive too. would rollout 75 flagship, “game-changing” infra- Last week, the World Bank also slashed its man, and taking an untested drug or substance with For example: drinking water, for system cleans- structure projects, with about half targeted to be growth projections for the Philippines for both 2017 unknown side-effects and complications is down- ing and detoxifying; apple, anti-viral and lowers finished within President Duterte’s term, alongside and 2018 due to “slower than expected” implemen- right dangerous in the long term, and potentially cholesterol; mustard, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial; plans to spend a total of up to P9 trillion on hard tation of public infrastructure projects so far. (Ben fatal. salt, anti-bacterial and preservative; corn, induces and modern infrastructure until 2022. O. De Vera / inquirer.net) Visit philipSchua.com Email: scalpelpen@ urination; garlic, circulatory stimulant and low- Following last month’s annual consultation visit ers blood pressure; wheat, anti-aging; cucumber, gmail.com on a Draft report,” Sara said in a statement. “Because he knows what he’s saying is not true. LIFESTYLE CHECK smuggled deliveries in exchange for hefty grease money. “If indeed the recommendation of a lifestyle check The election is over, somebody already won, he has to ... FROM PAGE A3 He told the Senate hearings that he paid Abellera Jr. on Atty. Manases finds its way into the final committee wait for the election in 2022,” she added. sometime last January in Davao City PHP 5 million report. My opinion is, it is an unreasonable recom- Nonetheless, Sara said that she welcomed the Tita Nanie was the one who introduced Customs “enrollment fee” so he could seek protection from the mendation mainly because it is based on tsismis of Mr. probe of the Office of the Ombudsman on her family’s broker and fixer Mark Ruben Taguba to the Davao Davao city vice-mayor. Taguba and from the ‘lies’ of Trillanes,” she added. wealth in response to Trillanes’ complaint against the Group, allegedly led by the Davao City Vice-mayor. As of posting, the draft committee report is still for However, she urged the staunch critic of the Presi- President. Jack, meanwhile, is the alleged middleman approval among members of the Blue Ribbon commit- dent not to “fish” evidence from their family to justify “Be that as it may, I’d like to reiterate that I wel- During the hearing, Davao City Councilor Nilo tee. his allegations. come the investigation by the Ombudsman since this “Small” Abellera Jr confirmed meeting Taguba and Jack Meanwhile, Sara said that a supposedly proposed “Trillanes is a paid troll. He is fishing for infor- will allow us to answer accusations and I also welcome a at a restaurant in Davao City. He also admitted his close lifestyle check on her husband would be illogical since mation with his lies and accusations. If indeed he is lifestyle check on my husband so that the issue is put to ties with Duterte but denied involvement in smuggling. the allegations against him were only based on hearsay. correct, bakit siya kukuha ng ebidensiya sa amin?” Sara rest,” Sara said. Taguba said the Davao Group facilitated “I think it is premature to discuss anything based said. A8 FilAm Star October 12 - 18, 2017 business & LBC brings holiday cheers to overseas Filipinos as BOC suspends Tariff Act tech news on balikbayan boxes Commissioner Isidro Lapena simplify clearance procedures issued a memorandum last and adopt clear and transparent Itama po natin! September 28, 2017 suspending customs rules, consistent with the implementation of the Cus- international standards. LBC, BEN LOU toms Modernization Tariff Act the largest and leading forward- (CMTA) until March 31, 2018. ing company in the Philippines, The CMTA carried with welcomed the development Q: What do payday loans, or any other unsecured LBC’s customers abroad it certain provisions which set saying many Overseas Filipinos you think will be debts, call Debt Aid Consulting. We who are now busy filling up parameters for Balikbayan ship- are still unaccustomed to the the effect if Phil- have free Credit Repair while and af- Balikbayan boxes to send to ments and who was qualified to CMTA and that the suspension ippine President ter your program. We do not use call their loved ones here in the send them so they can avail of will give them time to focus, Duterte abandons centers which keeps your information country will now be able to do tax exemptions. It was enacted, instead, on sending joy and relationships with safe. We have a new program that so without worrying about the not just to prevent revenue loss gifts to loved ones this Holiday the US? reconstruct debts for half of what you rules and regulations imposed which comes when balikbayan Season. A: For one, would pay our competitors. We also by the Bureau of Customs last boxes are shipped abusively that will be the end of the call cen- provide legal assistance that keeps August 1, 2017 This is after BOC or inadvertently, but also to ters in the Philippines. How realistic collectors away. We take Federal can that be though. Can a one term Credit Unions, Military Debts, Payday president change the direction of a loans and high interest personal loans Asean think tank cuts 2017, 2018 growth forecasts for PH country in 6 years? Let’s take Pnoy in our program too. This is exclu- Think tank Asean+3 Mac- 2016, the pace of economic gram owing to, among others, for example. He made a lot of prom- sively available for Debt Aid Consult- roeconomic Research Office expansion moderated to 6.4 absorptive capacity constraints ises to clean up the country during ing clients. None of our competitors (Amro) has cut its 2017 and percent in the first half of 2017 of the government and pri- his term. All that happened was he provide this program. You are well 2018 growth forecasts for the as fixed investment decelerated. vate sector participants could threw a bunch of people in prison and protected. Philippines partly on the back Private consumption growth dampen investment activity and after his term were set free. If accom- We only provide Federal Trade of slower investment and con- also slowed but nonetheless undermine growth prospects. A plishments became the question, they Commission compliant programs. sumption in the first half, while remained robust, supported delay in infrastructure projects would be very little. To be absolutely Debt relief companies who charge non flagging risks if the government by gains in employment and execution also risks having blunt, poverty in the country, I feel, refundable upfront fees are in viola- cannot deliver on its ambitious sustained remittance inflows,” the additional revenues from became more severe than it ever was. tion of the ban. Go with Debt Aid infrastructure plan. Amro noted. the comprehensive tax reform “The Philippine economy is “Government disburse- program being diverted to other If he is serious about bringing in Consulting! expected to grow by 6.6 percent ment was weak in the first expenditure items with little China, that may bring new businesses Do not fall for marketing gim- this year before quickening to quarter, but improved in the growth potential,” Amro said. to the Philippines but not necessarily micks saying that they have the right 6.8 percent in 2018 as public second quarter to guide public “On the other hand, as the bring new employment for the Filipi- program for you. Most marketing sector infrastructure spend- spending higher. The trade infrastructure program gains nos who are looking for new employ- companies only have one program ing gains pace while domestic deficit eased in the first half traction, it may lead to a widen- ment. and will enroll you in that program consumption and exports of 2017 as exports outpaced ing of the current account defi- It will really be hard to say what whether it fits you or not. So beware! remain buoyant. To support imports for the first time since cit in the medium term, which China or Russia will bring to the table Ben Lou at your service! I have the infrastructure program and the first quarter of 2015. Both could in turn put strong depre- but this will be a endeavor for the over 30 years of real financial experi- enhance growth potential, mo- private consumption and ciation pressures on the peso. Philippines and not limit our re- ence. If you would like sound finan- bilizing sufficient revenue via exports are expected to remain Likewise, brisk fiscal spending sources from one country. These two cial advice, call us at Debt Aid Con- tax reforms is essential,” Amro buoyant going forward, while adding to an already buoyant countries are also super power na- sulting. We do not use call centers lead economist Sumio Ishikawa hurdles to budget execution are domestic demand, rapid credit tions so it may bring an abundance of like Financial Rescue. No one has said in a statement Tuesday. also gradually being overcome,” growth, and rising inflation new businesses. Only time will tell. the right to put your information at In May, Amro’s projection Amro added. could give rise to overheating Ang ating lesson, Lawakan ang risk. Say no to LLC corporations in was 6.8-percent gross domestic The think tank said the pressures in the near term, isip para makanibang ang bansang Canada! Debt Aid Consulting is the product (GDP) expansion this Philippine economy “continues although this risk may diminish year and 7-percent growth for to have sound macro funda- over the medium term as the Filipinas. first and only Filipino debt restructur- next year. mentals, which should make it economy’s productive capacity At Debt Aid Consulting, we pride ing company incorporated in the US Amro’s updated forecast less vulnerable to shocks” even improves,” it added. ourselves with providing only Federal and Canada. for 2017 was still within the as it warned that delays in the “Overall, the ‘Build, Build, Trade Commission compliant pro- Now serving the Caribbean Is- government’s 6.5-7.5 percent Duterte administration’s “Build, Build’ program should be grams. Our programs are here to help lands! target, but the new 2018 projec- Build, Build” infrastructure implemented with a view to- you get out of debt sooner than later Tawag na po sa 1-888-341-5234 at tion was below the 7-8 percent program pose risks. boosting growth while keeping and we do not send your information tutulungan po namin kayo. target range for next year. “Failure to accelerate infra- the current account and fiscal outside of the country. Itama po natin ang mali! “After the boost from structure investments through deficits at moderate levels,” as If you need help in getting out of elections‑related spending in the ‘Build, Build, Build’ pro- TO PAGE A7 October 12 - 18, 2017 FilAm Star A9 world news Las Vegas killer was high Trump loses a key ally as Republican roller, Valium user: CNN senator bites back Donald Trump has of- it’s a situation of trying to con- certify the Iran nuclear pact and ten lambasted potential allies tain him,” the 65-year-old said. leave it up to Congress whether from his own party but now a “He concerns me,” the sena- to reimpose punitive sanctions, Republican has punched back, tor added. “He would have to Corker will play a crucial role in alleging that the president’s concern anyone who cares about what happens next. reckless behavior poses a danger our nation.” “Corker may be the most to America. Wrong fight? important partner in that dance. Senator Bob Corker’s ex- In his nine months in office, This is so dumb,” tweeted Ilan traordinary weekend rebuke, in Trump has openly criticized Goldenberg, a former senior which he tweeted his dismay that several in his party, including State Department official. “the White House has become senators like John McCain who Trump also needs Corker, an adult day care center,” was a refused to back his Obamacare who has served as an ally behind shot heard round the Washing- repeal effort. the scenes, if he does not want ton world. He has also feuded with his legislative agenda derailed in Was Corker patriotically congressional leaders such as the Senate, where Republicans sounding the alarm about a pres- top Republican Senator Mitch hold a slim majority. ident who could put the country McConnell for failing to get the The party has a tax reform “on the path to World War III,” as he told Sunday’s edition of The New York Times? Or, having announced that Stephen Paddock he will not seek re-election next (Photo: www.themindunleashed.com) year, is he merely a lame duck Las Vegas mass killer Ste- to come off as arrogant and said. lawmaker relishing the opportu- phen Paddock was a compulsive sarcastic during the deposition, In spite of his wealth, he nity to throw off the shackles of player of video poker who took according to CNN. carried his own drinks into the party unity? the anxiety drug Valium, CNN When he gambled he rarely high rollers’ area because he Either way, one of the most reported on Monday. drank alcohol, his testimony didn’t want to tip the waitresses respected establishment sena- The report gave new details said, because “at the stakes I too much. tors -- one from Trump country about the background of the play, you want to have all your Paddock stated in the court in Tennessee, no less -- has gone 64-year-old who, on October wits about you, or as much wit as deposition that he had no mental public with grievances many are 1, gunned down 58 people and I have.” health problems, no history of sharing in private. wounded almost 500 for reasons Sweat pants, flip-flops addiction and no criminal re- Like Trump, Corker is a which investigators still have not Paddock, who police say cord, although he was prescribed businessman turned elected been able to fathom. committed the worst mass Valium “for anxiousness” by a official. He is also the chairman Paddock said in a 2013 shooting in recent US history, physician to whom he had “good of the influential Senate Foreign Senator Bob Corker (Photo: www.freedomworks.org) court deposition that he was “the owned numerous properties and access.” Relations Committee, a powerful biggest video poker player in the had no known associations with In the deposition he also voice on foreign policy. health bill over the line. plan that provides substantial world,” according to CNN, which political, radical or hate groups. provided some biographical Corker fired the first shots The president branded tax breaks for the wealthy, but obtained a copy of the 97-page In his court statement, information, saying he grew last week when he said Secretary Senator Lindsey Graham “pub- Corker has signalled he will op- document. he said he won “from $100 to up in California, attended high of State Rex Tillerson, Defense licity seeking” for criticizing him pose the legislation if it adds to The deposition has been $1,350” each time he pushed the school in the Sun Valley section Secretary Jim Mattis and White over his response to racially- the US deficit. turned over to the FBI, the news button on a gambling machine, of Los Angeles, and college at House Chief of Staff John Kelly charged violence this summer in Corker has 15 months left in network said. wagering perhaps a million dol- what would become Cal State “are those people that help sepa- Charlottesville. his term, and his remarks imply It was part of a civil lawsuit lars a night, CNN said. Northridge. rate our country from chaos.” He attacked Senator Jeff he is prepared to assume the role against the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Paddock stated that for him, Paddock worked for a time A furious Trump took to Flake as “weak on crime” and of Trump’s chief critic within the where he slipped and fell on a that wasn’t a lot of money. as an Internal Revenue Service Twitter to demean Corker, al- border protection. Republican Party during that walkway in 2011. He said he split his time be- agent, then began to invest in leging the senator had “begged” And Trump chided House period. “Nobody played as much tween California, Nevada, Texas real estate, CNN reported. him for a 2018 endorsement and Speaker Paul Ryan for failing to He also made it clear Sun- and as long as I did,” Paddock and Florida, travelling at one There was no discussion of that he “didn’t have the guts” to reach a deal on raising the debt day that most Senate Republi- said, adding that in 2006 he point “maybe upwards of three guns in the court deposition, ex- run for re-election. ceiling, forcing the president cans share his view about the gambled on average “14 hours a weeks out of a month.” cept for Paddock’s confirmation Corker hit back, telling the negotiate with Democrats. volatility of the president. day, 365 days a year.” As a high-roller, he often that he had a concealed weapons Times that he felt Trump posed But few have spoken out so “Look, except for a few “I’ll gamble all night,” he lived at the casinos where rooms license in Texas. a sharp risk to US national bluntly against the president as people, the vast majority of our said, in what CNN called the first were provided free “95 percent Paddock, who described security, particularly over his has Corker -- and the president’s caucus understands what we’re account of his life in his own of the time,” and where he wan- himself as “happy-go-lucky,” lost comments about North Korea. response has confounded some dealing with here,” Corker told words. “I sleep during the day.” dered about in black Nike sweat his lawsuit against the Cosmo- “I know for a fact that every experts. the Times. (AFP) Paddock at times seemed pants and flip-flops, Paddock politan Hotel, CNN said. (AFP) single day at the White House, With Trump poised to de- A10 FilAm Star October 12 - 18, 2017 October 12 - 18, 2017 FilAm Star B1 community 31 years of unparalleled service 3 FilAm Star writers win in Northern California in 6th Plaridel Awards The pioneer in door-to- SAN FRANCISCO – FilAm door delivery service to the Star columnists Perry Diaz, Philippines in the Bay Area will Elpidio Estioko and Lovel celebrate its 31st anniversary. Aniag each bagged awards for Established in 1986 by Mr. excellence in Filipino-American Mon V. Singh, Mon Cargo has journalism last October 5 at the always been consistent with his newly refurbished Kalayaan prime objective to reach out to Hall at the Philippine Consul- the needs of his fellow Filipino ate. US immigrant with excellent Diaz won Best Commen- service, MON CARGO sticks tary and Best International to its credo to maintain an Reporting. Aniag took one of outstanding track record of be- the Best Tourism Features Story ing the most honest, competent awards. Elpidio got a merit and steadfast enterprise of its award for Best News Story. kind. Diaz joined FilAm Star two In line with its goal, the years ago. He was a computer management and staff of MON analyst when he first arrived in CARGO as well are known to the U.S. in 1970. He worked for celebration out of their hard same time), and you will have Organizers and winners of the recently concluded Plaridel Awards be responsive, empathetic, ac- the California Department of (Photo by Gary De Guzman) commodating and very polite work in America by means of your 6thbox shipped for free. in dealing to its valued custom- shipment of balikbayan boxes Mon Cargo offers the ers. 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(L-R) Elpidio Estioko, Perry Diaz, and Lovell Aniag hands and reaches its destina- Gintong Pamana Awards gave long-running column in FilAm tion to your family members, Rehabilitation during George relatives and friends in the Diaz a Pluma Award in Journal- Star. He has more than 20 Deukmejan’s governorship ism. The next year, he received years’ experience teaching in Philippines on time, intact, until 1991. He was appointed the Adamsonian award from the Philippines and the U.S. He seeing that original sealed as by President George H.W. Bush this alma mater. Diaz oper- is a Milpitas City Council mem- guaranteed by proof of deliv- to the Architecture and Trans- ates a care home facility for the ber and an academic instruc- ery. Since then, Mon Cargo has portation Barriers Compliance elderly. tor at the San Jose Job Corps. remained true to its slogan: Board and worked there until Aniag is the niece of FilAm He was also a journalist in the “Hanggang doon mula dito, 1996. 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St. Luke’s Medical Center of the Philippines recently hosted their presentation of Medical Tourism at Westin Hotel in San Francisco, California, headed by Dr. Edgardo Cortez, CEO & President of St. Luke’s. Guests included Com- missioner Ray Satorre, Mr. Roger Oriel of Asian Journal, Mr. Josh Quimson and Mr. Alex Dulay of BDO.

Discovery Bay Golf Tournament was recently hosted by John Warren. In photo, John Warren (second from left); Commissioner Ray Satorre and wife, Rachel; Bradly Roxas.

Inaugural meeting of the Filipino American Elected and Appointed Officials. took the first step toward empower- ment of our community. The energy was heartfelt and the ideas were compelling. Photo shows Mayor Glenn Syl- vester, Vice Mayor Juslyn Manalo, Rey Buenaventura, Ray Satorre, Fel Amistad, and other prominent officials.

Zenna Ira was declared as the champion at the St. Andrews Catholic Church Sensational Singing Contest Child Star Cat- egory last September 29, 2017 where the theme is a religious song. Zenna was also a singer and performer for a Benefit Concert for Disaster Relief by Vibo Music School last Septem- ber 30, 2017. She is an active church cantor, and a member of the Vibo Music International and Gleeshiner Choir. October 12 - 18, 2017 FilAm Star B3 community Volunteer Senior Peer Counselors PG&E urges customers to schedule free appliance fall training - Free and carbon monoxide monitor checks awareness SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— ber of appliances and where · From September 2016 The Senior Peer Coun- tional support and guidance. As cool fall temperatures settle each appliance is located within to August 2017, PG&E received seling Program is offered at With peer counseling, those into Northern and Central Cali- the home. 15,231 calls resulting from car- no cost by Peninsula Family people who are hesitant to al- fornia, Pacific Gas and Electric Free PG&E Safety Checks bon monoxide alarms Service in San Mateo County low a counselor or therapist to Company (PG&E) encourages Avoid Preventable Injuries and · During that time, to adults age 55 and older. The “listen” to them are more com- customers to schedule free gas Deaths PG&E’s GSRs made an addi- Senior Peer Counseling Pro- fortable meeting with a peer appliance safety checks with According to the fed- tional 9,027 checks to detectors gram matches trained volun- counselor who shares a similar the company, and to make sure eral Center for Disease Control while at customers’ homes for teers (you!) with peers to offer background and experiences. carbon monoxide detectors are (CDC), 2,244 people died from other purposes. supportive listening. Senior Training starts on October installed near sleeping areas carbon monoxide poison- · GSRs also conducted Peer Counseling is a one-on- 17 through November 15th from and are working properly. Every ing from 2010 to 2015 in the 93,390 winter gas safety checks one service provided by trained 9am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday year, there are 400 preventable United States. In 2015, nearly and pilot relights from October volunteers who offer confiden- and Wednesday at the Silicon deaths in the U.S. caused by 400 Americans died from CO to December last year. tial emotional support, and Valley Community Foundation, carbon monoxide poisoning, poisoning, with 36 percent oc- Home Heating Safety Tips empathy to older adults facing 1300 South El Camino Real, with about a third of those oc- curring during winter months. · Make sure carbon mon- of combustion can vent safely challenges such as loneliness, Suite 100, San Mateo. 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Senior Peer Counsel- Mental Health Challenges of schedule a free inspection and carbon monoxide detec- sleeping and common areas. es have proper ventilation. ing develops a special bond of Mature Adults, Diverse Needs through the company’s cus- tors checked now before the Replace batteries in carbon As part of customers’ gas trust between two people who of Older Adults, Listening Skills tomer service helpline at (800) cold months come and gas use monoxide detectors at least service, PG&E representatives share similar age, experience and other related aging issues. 743-5000. increases. Often, homeowners twice a year and check expira- are available to inspect gas ap- values, wisdom and culture. A film “Being Mortal” will also Our Gas Service Represen- don’t know that the detectors tion dates – most carbon mon- pliances and make sure they are Aging isn’t always pleasant be shown. tatives (GSRs) will test carbon have expiration dates. With the oxide detectors have a shelf life working safely. Click here for more winter and easy and many older adults Counseling is offered in monoxide detector batteries increased use of gas appliances of only five to seven years. heating safety and savings tips. lack knowledge of the services English, Tagalog, Spanish, Can- and expiration dates, relight during cold months, now’s the Never use products inside If you detect carbon mon- available in the community. Be- tonese, Mandarin, and to the furnace pilots, and check gas time to make sure they’re oper- the home that generate danger- oxide in your home, you should sides offering a supportive ear LGBTQ community. For addi- stoves, fireplaces and water ating properly,” said Senior Vice ous levels of carbon monoxide, get out immediately and call these volunteers offer linkage tional information; Call Ofelia heaters at no cost to the cus- President of Gas Operations such as generators, outdoor 911. 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Service anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 help prevent hazardous situa- stay warm, make sure the flue 5000. Why volunteer? You can More than six decades ago, minutes depending on the num- tions: is open so that the byproducts make a positive difference in Peninsula Family Service, a the lives of others. You will private nonprofit organization learn the facts and challenges headquartered in San Mateo, Governor signs bill by Senator Hill requiring commercial bus drivers and passengers to buckle up in vehicles equipped with safety belts of aging and the many things California, was created to today by said Senator Hill, D-San Mateo the bus during the crash. that occur in this process - what strengthen and maintain local Senator and Santa Clara Counties, of Seat belts are required for to do or how you can help. Our families. Over the years, our Jerry Senate Bill 20. all new buses under a rule by graduates report that they have original staff of two has grown Hill that California is the first state the National Highway Traf- personally benefited from what to 150 employees who support requires to follow the National Trans- fic Safety Administration that they have learned and that participants in four Bay Area the driver portation Safety Board’s 2015 took effect in November 2016. they are able to use their new Counties: San Benito, Santa and pas- recommendation that all states However, neither the rule nor knowledge to relate not only to Clara, Santa Cruz, and San sengers enact laws requiring seat belts California law had required the clients, but to their families and Mateo. Together with the help in com- on commercial buses to be worn safety devices to be worn, a gap friends as well. of our board, advisors, donors, mercial by passengers as well as drivers. addressed by SB 20. Listening is one important volunteers and partners, we buses The NTSB underscored the The legislation makes and simple aspect of the coun- serve nearly 10,000 individuals equipped recommendation in its report failure to buckle up in a com- seling program. Volunteers are who need our help overcoming California Governor Jerry Brown with seat on the January 2016 bus crash mercial bus an infraction that’s not licensed, like those that the barriers standing between (Photo: www.sfhac.org) belts to in San Jose that killed two punishable by a fine of up to have degrees and experience in themselves and a life of oppor- wear the passengers. The vehicle was $20 on the first offense and a social work. They are allies and tunity, financial stability, and SACRAMENTO – Gover- safety equipped with seat belts, but fine of as much as $50 for sub- guides to those who need emo- wellness. nor Brown signed legislation devices. the people who lost their lives sequent offenses “This is commonsense were not wearing the safety SB 20 takes effect on Janu- legislation that will save lives,” devices and were ejected from ary 1. B4 FilAm Star October 12 - 18, 2017 legal & law Your admission to a crime involving moral turpitude and controlled substance violation may cause denial of visa at the Consulate

ATTY. CRISPIN CADAY LOZANO statements of prior conduct to a consular officer client. Before going to court and Board of Immigration Appeals deci- at a visa interview do not constitute admissions 8. On August 10, 2017, we received a grant your visa interview sions. Specifically, consular officers must abide by for determining a foreign national’s admissibility. from the Immigration Court on a Motion to Ter- with the Consul at the following provisions regarding admissions: Please note that the Consulate may have proof of minate Removal Proceedings for a client whose the U.S. Embassy, . The crime committed by the applicant must your past history of drug use by checking on your criminal case we have dismissed in criminal you should be aware appear to constitute moral turpitude based on physical examination result. If this happen your court. that mere admis- the statute. It is not necessary for the applicant to best situation is to tell the consul that you have 9. On July 18, 2017, we received an approval sion of committing admit that the crime involves moral turpitude; already been doing drug rehabilitation. of green card at the U.S. Embassy Manila for the a crime involving . Before the actual questioning, the consular Note: This is not a legal advice. family of a client who was granted a waiver of Moral Turpitude officer must give the applicant an adequate defini- SUCCESS STORIES misrepresentation. His wife and children were and admitting Con- tion of the crime, including all of the essential 1. On October 2, 2017, we received an ap- approved after the court granted the waiver. trolled Substance elements. The consular officer must explain the proval of adjustment of status from USCIS for 10. On June 28, 2017, we received a with- violation may lead definition to the applicant in terms he or she a client who entered without inspection but has drawal of inadmissibility and removability to visa denial. This is because there is a question- understands; making certain the explanation Sec. 245(i). charges from the Customs and Border Enforce- naire in the Form DS 260 Application for Im- conforms carefully to the law of the jurisdiction 2. For the week ending September 15, 2017, ment for a client who was charged with drug case migrant Visa asking “Have you ever committed a where the offense is alleged to have been commit- we received three Immigrant Visa Approvals in while he was entering San Francisco Airport from crime? and “Have you ever been a drug abuser or ted; U.S. Embassy Manila for three applicants who the Philippines. The case was withdrawn after we addict? . The consular officer must give the ap- entered as seaman under the Provisional Waiver have expunged the drug case in Criminal Court. Under INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i) a foreign na- plicant a full explanation of the purpose of the Program. If you have immigration problems the Law tional is inadmissible to the U.S. if he or she has questioning. The applicant must then be placed 3. For the week ending September 8, 2017, Offices of Crispin C. Lozano can help you find a been convicted of, or admitted to, committing a under oath and the proceedings must be recorded we received four N-400 Naturalization approvals. solution before your problem gets worse which crime involving moral turpitude, or a controlled verbatim; 4. On August 31, 2017 we received an approv- could lead to deportation and family separation. substance violation. In this regard it is important . 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Thus, informal proval of I-601A provisional waiver for a Mexican Russia threatens U.S. media with legal crackdown Russia on Monday threatened US media reject much-needed funding from abroad, while operating in the country with new legal restric- others have closed down. tions after Kremlin-controlled broadcaster RT A government source was quoted by Russia’s complained of persecution by Washington. state news agency RIA Novosti as confirming the The Russian justice ministry sent letters to “a existence of the letters. number of US media operating in Russia” warn- The source said US media received “an of- ing them of the “unacceptability of breaching ficial letter informing them of upcoming changes Russian law,” its press service said in a statement in Russian legislation about the broadening of the quoted by Interfax news agency. list of NGOs that can be named ‘foreign agents.’” It said the letter was “a tit-for-tat measure in The source said the letters had gone out to response to the persecution of Russian media in media including the Voice of America multimedia the United States.” broadcaster and Radio Free Europe/Radio Lib- Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which is erty and its regional websites, one of which spe- US-funded, reported it received a letter warning cialises in news from Moscow-annexed Crimea. its activities could fall under a controversial law The source stressed that “these actions that forces NGOs to register as “foreign agents”. concern only American media, and this is an (Photo:www.cdn.defenseone.com) This law, passed in 2012, has not so far been exceptional measure in response to the possible used against media. assignment of ‘foreign agent’ status to RT in the action. It obliges groups with so-called “political” US.” RT, which broadcasts in English and other a deadline of October 17 to register under FARA, activities and international funding to call them- The warnings come after the Kremlin on languages, said last month that the US Justice a law written in 1938 to blunt Nazi propaganda, selves “foreign agents”, a term that recalls Stalin- Friday criticised “unprecedented pressure” on Department had asked it to register as a “foreign which specifically exempts news organisations. era repression and Cold War espionage. Russia’s RT state-controlled broadcaster in the agent.” (AFP) The rules have seen some organizations United States and warned of possible reciprocal According to RT, the channel has been given Trump’s migration demands throw Dreamer deal into doubt President Donald Trump has cast serious doubt on the future of 690,000 US residents brought illegally to the country as children by presenting Congress with a list of hardline immi- gration demands as a quid-pro-quo for protecting the so-called “Dreamers.” A month after appearing to reaching an understanding with his Congressional opponents, Trump’s White House late Sunday served Demo- crats with an ultimatum if they want to shield the youngsters from deportation. The White House said Congress it must fund President Donald Trump a controversial border wall, help speed deporta- (Photo: www.npr.org) tions and dramatically increase the corps of im- migration officials -- throwing sand in the gears promised would be paid for by Mexico, which has of the proposed deal. said it will not do so. Trump and top Democrats had appeared in Trump also wants to dramatically ramp up September to have agreed to grant hundreds of the number of officials involved in enforcement, thousands of so-called “Dreamers” -- many whom hiring an additional 10,000 Immigrations and know no other country but the United States -- a Customs Enforcement officers and 1,000 attor- form of amnesty and tackle the president’s other neys, 370 immigration judges and 300 federal immigration priorities separately. prosecutors. Democratic lawmakers Nancy Pelosi and Critics fear the rush to hire more personnel Chuck Schumer, whose September Oval Office could mean a lapse in background checks and the meeting with Trump raised the right’s hackles, politicization of the force. declared the new demands dead on arrival. Trump also hopes to prevent immigrants “We told the president at our meeting that from sponsoring extended family members to we were open to reasonable border security mea- move to the US, limiting such green cards to sures alongside the DREAM Act, but this list goes spouses and children, as well as to close “loop- so far beyond what is reasonable,” the pair said in holes” that prevent the deportation of children a joint statement. who enter the country illegally. But the demands place Democrats in a bind, The list includes financially targeting ignoring Trump could result in 690,000 people “sanctuary cities” that have resisted the Trump being deported, yet while acquiescing would save administration’s efforts to crack down on illegal them it could split the party. immigrants. Trump had been under political pressure “The administration proposes blocking from his right flank, who wholeheartedly em- sanctuary cities from receiving certain grants or braced his anti-migrant views and were up in cooperative agreements administered or awarded arms about the prospect of a lasting amnesty by the Departments of Justice and Homeland for the Dreamers, who had been shielded from Security,” it said. deportation under Trump’s predecessor Barack Other proposals include cracking down on Obama. people who overstay visas, restricting asylum White House critics pointed to Stephen and expanding criteria that would make someone Miller, a Trump aide who has embraced the far inadmissible to the US. right, as a catalyst of the president’s about-face. “These findings outline reforms that must be “The White House ‘principles’ amount to included as part of any legislation addressing the nothing more than Trump senior adviser Stephen status of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Miller’s Dreamer deportation outline,” said the (DACA) recipients,” Trump wrote in a letter to American Civil Liberties Union. Congress accompanying the list, using the official “Miller’s wish list of anti-immigrant policies name for the Obama-era program protecting the is designed to scuttle progress for Dreamers and Dreamers. is afoul with unconstitutional ‘reforms.’” Trump has made toughening immigration Although the demands are were well in keep- regulations a central part of his first year in office, ing with Trump’s go-big-or-go-home negotiating also issuing several versions of a controversial style, Schumer and Pelosi also hinted at Trump’s travel ban that has been criticized for targeting staff undercutting him. Muslim-majority countries and subject to numer- “The list includes the wall, which was explic- ous legal challenges. itly ruled out of the negotiations. If the president The latest version, unveiled last month, bans was serious about protecting the Dreamers, his citizens of Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Soma- staff has not made a good faith effort to do so.” lia, Syria and Yemen from entering the US. Wish list Also suspended are certain Venezuelan gov- The White House list is topped by “border ernment officials and their families, due to what security,” a category that includes building a mas- the US called poor security and a lack of coopera- sive wall on the southern US border that Trump tion with American authorities. (AFP) October 12 - 18, 2017 FilAm Star B5 health & Health@Heart Herbals, supplements risks, danger warning lifestyle

PHILIP S. CHUA, of dollars in marketing and promotion, they are Watch: Surgical sealant closes MD, FACS, FPCS raking in billions of dollars a year, by peddling For thousands of their products, under the guise of the label “food wounds in seconds years, China has been supplement,” in order to escape the strict scrutiny Scientists developed an elastic gel which seals wounds within seconds for both external and inter- known to be the capital and investigation by the US Food and Drug nal injuries. of herbal medicine. Administration or similar governmental agencies Researchers from The University of Sydney Other countries, like the in other countries, for safety, efficacy, proper dos- partnered with their counterparts in Harvard and Philippines, have their age, contraindication, side effects, etc. Reckless, profit-driven ventures North Eastern University in the United States to own local regional ver- develop the gel. sion of treating diseases Most herbal products today have not been scientifically investigated the same way all west- According to a statement from The University and health conditions of Sydney, the gel was labeled “MeTro” which stands ern drugs on the market have been studied and using herbal products. Today, we still hear an for methacryloyl-substituted tropoelastin. Made tested. So, we do not really know which are safe abundance of anecdotal testimonials about the of protein, the substance allows for natural tissue and efficacious, and what side-effects they may efficacy of these natural “medications” from healing without leaving any marks or residue, unlike have. Not all herbal medicines are dangerous but indigenous foods, plants, minerals, some of them staples and stitches. MeTro would also limit the from regular food we eat every day. a few have been shown to cause kidney failure, need for surgery when it comes to addressing cuts, Efficacy and safety liver failure, cancer, clot blockages in the kidney punctures and similar injuries. (Photo:www.adhesys-medical.com) Folk remedies are our earthly natural gifts, veins, seizures, etc. Some of them have caused Using MeTro should be relatively easy. Simply with light. The substance will then get to work and and traditional plant and herbs are still man’s deaths. apply the substance to the wound then activate it start the healing process. It would be like applying sources for about 85% of the world’s developing Sometime ago, a Chinese herb known as Aristolochia fangchi or A. fangchi was linked sealant to a leaky roof. nations, studied and refined for years in scientific “The beauty of the MeTro formulation is that, laboratories until governmental agency’s (FDA in to kidney failure and urinary cancer. This herb is used in Chinese medicine to treat asthma. A. as soon as it comes in contact with tissue surfaces, case of the USA) strict efficacy and safety stan- it solidifies into a gel-like phase without running fangchi is also an ingredient in a Belgian weight- dards are met. Some of the problems with herbals away,” said assistant professor Nasim Annabi from loss formulation, where the linkage was discov- drugs include lack of stringent product testing Northeastern University. ered. This was not the first time where herbal and quality control, contamination with adulter- The team’s study was also published on the ants and bacteria, and resultant serious complica- medicines have caused severe, if not fatal, compli- journal Science Translational Medicine under the tions, acute (instant) or chronic (long term, years) cations. Other herbals to stay away from, to men- title “Engineering a highly elastic human protein– and in some cases, deaths. tion a few, are pokeroot, comfrey, and liferoot, based sealant for surgical applications”. There is no question that many plants, which have been reported to cause liver damage. This technology will be commercialized by a fungi, flowers, roots, leaves, fruits have chemi- Ginseng can affect hormonal balance and Gingko company called Elastagen Pty Ltd. (Alfred Bayle / cal substances in them that are beneficial to the Biloba, excessive bleeding during surgery, among (Photo:www.theengineer.co.uk) inquirer.net)) human body, not only as a source of nutrition but some people. A warning has been sounded by the as herbal items with medicinal values. Modern United Nations health agency regarding the use/ science has harnessed some of them, reconfigured misuse/oversuse of herbal medications. Children with reading difficulties should be their molecular structures and properties, and Late discovery of toxicity screened for hearing problems, says study transformed them into medicine. Penicillin is one Most of the herbals and so-called food of the multitudes of drugs that have their origin supplement sold over the counter have not under- Parents of children having difficulties learning However, the two groups of children, with dyslexia from these natural elements. gone proper and adequate testing like what are to read may want to consider screening for hearing or with repeated ear infections, had different types of problems, according to a new report from scientists in literacy difficulties. Children with dyslexia had difficul- Tainted reputation required by the USA FDA for proprietary medica- the United Kingdom. ties involving the ability to manipulate speech sounds The quest for alternative medicine, driven by tions. It is most unfortunate for the public that these substances do not need US FDA approval A study from Coventry University found that 25 (phonology) and the knowledge of grammatical word culture, tradition, or economics, has been tainted percent of children with reading difficulties also had structure, whereas those with repeated ear infections prior to marketing. As such, manufacturing and today by the incursion of some pharmaceutical mild or moderate hearing impairment, of which parents mainly had problems with phonology-related tasks, in- or manufacturing companies, which have flooded marketing firms are able to make the usual attrac- and teachers were unaware. dicating subtle difficulties with the perception of spoken the market with a hundreds of “herbal medica- tive bu false claims that the product is effective The scientists studied 195 children, aged eight to language. As a result, the authors suggest that teachers tions and juices,” each with the preposterous for various illnesses. The gullible and ill-informed 10 years old, including 36 with dyslexia and 29 with a should be made aware if youngsters have a history of claim or insinuation that their products are useful people fall victims to these fraudulent claims history of repeated ear infections. They used a series repeated ear infections so that the possibility of hearing or good for all diseases, from acne to athlete’s in their search for the “fountain of health and of tests to evaluate the children’s reading and writing loss can be considered. foot, from high blood pressure to diabetes, from longevity.” This unregulated business is a trillion- skills, as well as how they used the structures of words The academics point out that even mild to moder- based on their sounds and meanings, both in speech ate hearing loss can hinder learning, particularly in impotence to ageing, from arthritis to cancer, etc. dollar industry around the globe. It is one thing and in literacy. a noisy classroom with lots of distractions. Standard They obviously aim to deceive the unsuspecting to take a substance and discover after days or months that it is not effective; it is another to find They found that nine out of the 36 dyslexic chil- hearing tests on newborns may, therefore, not be suf- public into believing their product is a cure for dren had some form of hearing loss that was previously ficient to identify problems. “Later onset deafness can out months or years later that the substance is any and all diseases known to man. And since unknown to parents. Plus, around a third of children occur at any age and GPs can arrange for a child to this particular business is today a multi-billion toxic, or causes cancer. By then, it is too late. who had repeated ear infections had problems with have a hearing test at any age if a parent or teacher has dollars industry, it goes without saying that there Alternative Medicine could be a wonderful reading and writing. “Children who have suffered re- concerns,” the authors conclude. (inquirer.net) are millions upon millions of ignorant consumers natural option, but with today’s sophisticated peated ear infections and associated hearing problems that are being victimized daily by these unscrupu- medical science, it is most prudent for all of us to have fluctuating access to different speech sounds pre- lous entrepreneurs. use only those herbal products and drugs that cisely at the age when this information is crucial in the While these companies are spending millions TO PAGE A7 early stages of learning to read,” explains report author Dr. Helen Breadmore. HOROSCOPE http://www.starlightastrology.com

Aries Libra (Mar. 21- April 20) (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Get out and enjoy some entertainment. Social Don’t expect anyone else to pay your bills for events held in your home will be successful and you. Don’t agree to make any of those cosmetic entertaining for all. Face any emotional problems alterations you’ve been considering. Your head-on to avoid situations getting out of hand. pursuits may end up being fruit less. Be careful Uncertainties regarding relatives will make not to take on other people’s problems. You may situations uncomfortable if you attend a family find yourself in a financial bind. function. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. Scorpio Taurus (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) (Apr. 21- may 21) This is a great day to beautify your living Try to be honest when dealing with your mate. quarters or to entertain at home. Curb any Opportunities will come through behind the jealous fits if your partner has been flirting with Answers to LAST WEEK’S Krosword scenes activities. Changes in your domestic someone else. Any attractions toward clients scene are apparent. Use your added discipline to will be one sided and must be put right out get what you want. of your head. The home environment will be Your lucky day this week will be Monday. unpredictable this week. Gemini Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

(May 22-June 21) Sagittarius KrosWord Be sure to keep communication open with (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) (Source: Classic Pilipino Krosword, as edited by Ramon S. Lorenzo) those you live with. Get involved in the activities You should visit a friend or relative who hasn’t of children. They will teach you far more than been well. Alienation may be the result of a PAHALANG you expect. You can become obsessed with misunderstanding. A little volleyball or other 1 Alituntunin detail and must be sure to divide your time outdoor sports should be on your agenda. Social 6 Tining ng dumi appropriately. Don’t jump the gun; you may find events will be favorable. yourself getting angry at the wrong person. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. 11 Sampung porsiyento Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. ng kabuuan Capricorn 12 Uri ng isda na hawig Cancer (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) sa martiniko (June 22-July 22) Misunderstandings at work could easily lead 13 Abutin Your emotional reaction will be dependent to your demise. Electrical problems may be an 14 Kabuuan upon your partner’s responsiveness. issue. Travel for business purposes may bring 15 Unang bilang Involvement in fitness clubs will be conducive to the highest returns. Don’t let your personal 16 Bating Espanyol engaging roman tic connections. If boredom has partner hold you back or slow you down. 18 Maalwan set in, find new and unique directions that offer Your lucky day this week will be Friday. interesting friendships. They will not have the 19 Yari patience to wait for you to complete things that Aquarius 21 Hinablot they’ve asked you to do. (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) 23 Sisidlang luad Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. Your social activity should be conducive 25 Bahagi ng sapatos to finding love. You will do extremely well if 28 Hindi luma Leo you get involved in competitive activities this 32 Bagwis (July 23-Aug 22) week. Don’t prejudge. You may get drawn into a 33 Palayaw ni Gabby Tempers may flare if you haven’t been personal situation that will not be to your liking. 35 Higgit completely honest about your intentions or your Someone may be trying to pull the wool over 36 Ginagawang langis whereabouts. Small business ventures can earn your eyes. you extra cash. Romantic opportunities are Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. 38 Dahong malangis evident if you get involved in large groups or 40 Malaysian leader Ibrahim organizations. You need time to put your house Pisces 41 Deposito in order and sort out what you are going to do (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) 42 Mahabag about your personal direction. You’ll look guilty if you don’t lay your cards on 43 Uri ng punongkahoy Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. the table. Emotional disputes will only end in PABABA sorrow. You can look around for the right place 1 Bara 10 Distrito sa Manila Virgo and enlist some of your friends to help you 30 Overcoat (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) move. Be sure you get accurate information. 2 Bintang 17 Lingon 31 Lugar sa Japan You will have original ideas for ways to make Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. 3 Kita 20 Labi ng sunog extra money. You should put in some extra 4 Lait 22 Ukab 34 Laruang tumatalbog hours developing that creative idea you have. 5 Sama sa bahay 24 Mambabatas na Edgardo 37 Daw The personal problems you may be having are 6 Taas ng temperatura 25 Pananabik sa pagkain 39 Pantukoy Kastila interfering with your productivity. You need to 7 Suyo 26 Dating aktres na Alegre keep busy doing things that you both enjoy. 8 Tibay 27 Ibang tao bukod sa sarili Your lucky day this week will be Friday. Answers to this week’s Krosword 9 Bayan sa Cavite 29 Kaibigang babae on NEXT WEEK’S issue B6 FilAm Star October 12 - 18, 2017 entertainment Award-winning films in competition featured in San Francisco’s Roxie Theater to celebrate 24th Filipino International Cine Festival, October 20-22

FILM SCREENING SCHEDULE ippine Eagle; a young police officer is determined to investigate Friday, October 20, 2017 the mysterious disappearance of farmers in a film that poses 7:00 p.m. OPENING FILM: IMBISIBOL [invisible] questions about the perilous times we live in. (Solar Films, Sinag Maynila, In Tagalog Q&A follows screening, Actor in attendance and Japanese with English subtitles, 135 min, 2015) 9:00 p.m. ORO [gold] (Feliz Film Production, In Tagalog Actors: Ces Quesada, Allen Dizon, Bernardo Bernardo, JM de with English subtitles, 92 min, 2016) Guzman, Mailes Kanapi; Actors: Irma Adlawan, Joem Bascon, Mercedes Cabral, Sue Director: Lawrence Fajardo Prado, Sandino Martin; Screenplay: Herlyn Gail Alegre, John Paul Bedia Director, screenplay Alvin Yapan A little-known story of undocumented Filipino workers in Based on a 2014 murder of four miners in a small mining town Japan is brought to which shows the peril of going off to for in Caramoan, Camarines Sur by armed members of an envi eign lands to provide for their families back home. ronmental group, the film shows the devastating effect of a Q&A follows screening, Filmmaker, producer and other staff in legacy of corruption when even the issue of environment can attendance be used as front to further political and economic interests. The longest-running fes- “Promoting Cultural Literacy 10:00 p.m. DAUGHTERS OF THE THREE-TAILED Sunday, October 22, 2017 tival of films from the Philip- through Film” by Prof. Nick Deo- BANNER (Reckless Natarajan Pictures, Monoxide Works, 1:30 p.m. AREA (B.G. Productions International, In Ka pines and the Filipino diaspora, campo at the Multi-Purpose Build- HydeOut Entertainment, Kayan Productions, In Tausug and pampangan and Tagalog with English subtitles, 106 min, 2016) FACINE bestows the Gintong Ani ing, Room 140, Ocean Campus, Bisaya with English subtitles, 76 min, 2016) Actors: Ai Ai de las Alas, Allen Dizon, Sue Prado, Sarah Pagca Award(Lifetime Achievement) City College of San Francisco. Actors: Fe GingGing Hyde, Evelyn Vargas, Sue Prado, Mon liwagan, Ireen Cervantes; on Filipino filmmaker, historian The annual festival, the lon- Confiado, Felix Roco, Maria Victoria Beltran, Renz Virtudazo Director: Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio Nick Deocampo; Pre- and post- gest-running event in the US, has Macheca, Haidie Sangkab, Jess Mendoza, Sahara Ali Story: Ferdinand Lapuz; festival events include Lecture been the premier showcase of new Director, Screenplay: Gutierrez Mangansakan II Screenplay: Robby Tantingco on Secret History of Philippine works and Filipino film classics in Two parallel stories of Moro women in contemporary times: Set in a community outside of Angeles City called Area, actu Cinema by Andrew Leavold (Oct the United States for the past 24 One, a matriarch plans to marry off her most eligible daughter ally a neighborhood of brothels, which cater to low-income 18), Short Films Competition (Oct years. It is organized by FACINE, a after the last male member of the family dies; the other, a habitues of sex parlors who cannot afford the luxurious life in 19);Trainors Training Workshop not-for-profit media arts organiza- young mother works in a hotel after falling victim to an illegal the city, an aging woman tries to break away from her destitute by Prof. Deocampo (Oct 23) tion based in San Francisco that recruiter, many miles away from her family who believes she is life searching for her long-lost son. San Francisco, September aims to advance the interests of working in Kuwait. 3:45 p.m. HINULID (The Sorrows of Sita) (QCinema, 18, 2017 – FACINE/24, the 24th cinemas from the Philippines and Q&A follows screening, Actress, producer in attendance Cine Rinconada Production, In Bikol and Tagalog with English annual filipino international cine the Filipino diaspora. Saturday, October 21, 2017 subtitles, 137 min, 2016) festival opens with Lawrence This year’s festival highlights 1:30 p.m. KRISTO (Eichef Media/Eichef Films, Epiphany Actors: Nora Aunor, Jess Mendoza, Raffi Banzuela, Jesus Vol Fajardo’s IMBISIBOL [invisible], include juried competition among Creatives, Perry William Films Production, In Tagalog with ante, Delia Enverga; a powerful drama on undocu- 9 feature-length and 14 short films, English subtitles, 92 min, 2017) Director, Screenplay: Kristian Sendon Cordero mented Filipino workers in Japan a lecture on Philippine film history on October 20, Friday at 7 pm and a Trainors Training workshop Actors: Kristoffer King, Angela Cortez, Julio Diaz; A mother, in grief over the death of her only son in a fraternity and will close with the popular, aimed at educators, constitute Director: HF Yambao; hazing incident, returns to her hometown carrying her son’s critically-acclaimed film on the FACINE’s three-year celebration of Screenplay: Honeylyn Joy Alipio ashes, grappling with the idea of loss and transcendence, tragic, fabulous life of a transgen- the Centenary of Filipino Cinema, A father works as a “kristo”, the cockfighting arena barker, believing that her broken life can still be restored to some joy der Filipina, Jun Robles Lana’s 2017-2019. Community partners goes to great lengths to protect his livelihood, his family and ous moments. DIE BEAUTIFUL on October 22, include SF Philippine Consulate, save his own life. Q&A follows screening, Director/writer in attendance Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Philippine Studies Dept, CCSF, Q&A follows screening, Director in attendance 6:30 p.m. CLOSING FILM: DIE BEAUTIFUL (Regal The festival organized by the PAWA, FAAE, Arkipelago Books, 3:45 p.m. MAESTRA [teacher] (Dr. Carl Balita Prodic Films, IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, In Tagalog with Filipino Arts & Cinema Inter- Isomer Media, My Favorite Bite, tions, English subtitles, 120 min, 2016) national and sponsored by the Fort McKinley, International Spotlight Artists Center, In Tagalog with English subtitles, 100 Actors: Paolo Ballesteros, Christian Bables, Joel Torre, Gladys Filipino Advocates for Justice Southeast Asian Film Festival. min, 2017) Reyes; (FAJ), Film Development Council A wide array of new works Actors: Ana Luna, Angeli Bayani, Gloria Sevilla; Director: Jun Robles Lana of the Philippines, The Filipino by filmmakers from the Philip- Director: Lemuel Lorca; Screenplay: Rody Vera; Story: Jun Lana Channel (TFC) and inquirer.net, pines and the Filipino diaspora on Screenplay: Archie del Mundo Her most fervent dream was to be crowned queen; sadly, when opens on October 18 with a lecture varying subjects and genre will be Three teachers, each one at different stages of their career, that happens, Trisha, a Filipina transgender dies on stage. In on the Secret History of Philippine presented in different programs. demonstrate their commitment and dedication to a noble her wake, friends make good her request to stay beautiful, Cinema by Andrew Leavold at the For more information and full profession. transformed into “celebrities’ while looking back to how their Bayanihan Community Center, program schedule, please see web- 6:15 p.m. BIRDSHOT (Pelikula Red, Tuko Film Produc friend faced adversities living as transgender in Philippine 1010 Mission St., SF followed by site: www.facine.org. For further tions, Buchi Boy Films, TBA Studios, In Tagalog with English society. Short Film competition on October information, email: mtumbocon@ subtitles, 116 min, 2016) 9:00 p.m. CLOSING & AWARDING CEREMONIES 19 at the San Francisco Philippine gmail.com or text: 415-410-9566 Actors: Mary Joy Apostol, Ku Aquino, John Arcilla, Arnold Featuring: CINE TALA [movie chronicles] a documentary on Consulate, and the Main Competi- or tickets purchase, check website: Reyes; the Centenary of Filipino Cinema, 30 min, 2017, tribute to tion on October 20-22 at the Roxie www.facine.org or www.roxie.com, Director: Mikhail Red filmmaker/producer, Don Jose Nepomuceno, the Father of Theater, 3117 – 16th Street, San festival passes and group rates Screenplay: Mikhail Red, Rae Red Philippine Cinema – Directed and writtern by Prof. Nick Deo Francisco. The festival closes with available. A young girl living with her father, a caretaker of a land sur campo the Trainors Training Workshop, rounding a sanctuary, accidentally shoots an endangered Phil October 12 - 18, 2017 FilAm Star B7 entertainment Philippine multi-media stars Piolo Pascual #KuwentuhangEx and Toni Gonzaga reunite in an off-the-wall Staying friends with your ex’s exes love story, “Last Night” Sometimes, the best kind financial support to her siblings International Film Festival, of friendships are the ones you in the province. Brussels International Inde- DALY CITY, Calif. (Oct. 4, ko pa, Direk Joyce Bernal; ang there is darkness, there’s light. least expect. But what if that Lovi is Alex. She is a work- pendent Film Festival as well 2017) – The Philippines’ forever artista ko pa, Toni and Piolo. There will always be love”. friendship is with your ex-boy- aholic with a sunny disposition as in numerous Philippine Film heartthrob Piolo Pascual and friend’s ex-girlfriend? Can you and everything she does is on Festivals and after doing drama the multi-talented Toni Gonza- really be friends with women schedule. She works in a cable soaps like Someone To Watch ga reunite in Star Cinema’s lat- who have dated your ex-lover? est movie, “Last Night,” which GMA Network marks will screen in theaters across another milestone as it brings the U.S. and Canada starting to light an extraordinary story this Friday, October 6, via TFC about three women who formed at the Movies. an unlikely but strong friend- Pascual plays Mark, a ship after discovering that in businessman who has lost the different times in their lives, will to live. Gonzaga is Carmina, they were romantically linked a bright-eyed, idealistic young with the same guy. woman who has given up on This primetime series, life. Their paths cross during filled with intriguing characters, the lowest points of their lives. funny dialogues and interesting Believing they are on the last plotlines, is headlined by three night of their lives, they make a beautiful, talented and versatile pact that starts as a friendship Kapuso leading ladies: Rhian and eventually blossoms into Ramos, Max Collins and Lovi love. Poe. Gonzaga describes Carmina Rhian is Zoe. She is a hap- (L-R) Rhian Ramos, Lovi Poe, and Max Collins as a “very hopeful and curious” py-go-lucky and flirty swimwear (Photo courtesy of GMA Pinoy TV) person until she reaches her designer. A social media dar- ‘breaking point’. “Sometimes ling, she comes from a wealthy you feel you always have it family and lives in an upscale network and dreams of host- Over Me, Niño, Pahiram ng together. But, in reality, you are condo. Zoe lacks parental love ing her own travel show. She is Sandali, Munting Heredera, really broken on the inside,” she What more can you ask for? (It Piolo Pascual (left) and that is why she becomes desper- family-oriented and works hard Little Star, Gumapang Ka Sa explains. is such a great honor that the Toni Gonzaga (right) are char- ate for love and attention. to contribute to her family’s Lusak, Direk Maryo is truly one Pascual identifies with the script I wrote from scratch was ismatic actors and the perfect Max is Darcy. She is finances. of the country’s best directors humanness of Mark; he under- produced by Star Cinema with match in “Last Night” – a strong-willed and practical. A And to helm this upcoming when it comes to relationship stands how Mark was at the end N2 and Spring Films; and it is peculiar love story that balances personal trainer who always program is no less than multi- stories. of his rope and opted for his last directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal, the eccentric and the sober in a speaks her mind, Darcy likes to awarded and esteemed film Catch Rhian, Max and Lovi resort to end all his worries. and stars Toni and Piolo. What life-affirming story that will take do things herself and hates rely- and TV director Maryo J. Delos soon on GMA Pinoy TV. “Last Night,” directed by more can you ask for?) you by surprise. ing on others. She lives alone Reyes. So, can YOU really be Bb. Joyce Bernal, is the reunion “Last Night” director Bb. Are Carmina and Mark re- in a small apartment and gives Having won in the Berlin friends with your ex’s exes? project of Pascual and Gonzaga Joyce Bernal (center) explores ally set out for the last night of after their 2014 blockbuster hit a different genre: night ro- their lives? Will love be enough “Starting Over Again” and it mance – a somber, but hopeful for them to hope and live again? Ellen Adarna, John Lloyd Cruz conquer Casablanca explores a different movie genre love story - in her latest movie Find out in Star Cinema’s Ellen Adarna and John Lloyd Cruz went on an tagged as night romance – a starring Piolo Pascual (left) and unconventional and quirky love adventure out of the country and landed at one of tale of a dark, but hopeful, love Toni Gonzaga (right). story, “Last Night,” which opens the beaches of Casablanca, Morocco. story. The film may be “dark”, this Friday, October 6, in the Since Sunday, the two celebrities have been The unconventional but Gonzaga says it also sends U.S. and Canada. updating their Instagram accounts with photos of screenplay is written by up and a message of hope and love. Go to www.tfc-usa.com/ similar sceneries, particularly that of the beach. coming actress Bela Padilla. “Mare-realize mo na ang sarap lastnight and www.tfc-ca.com/ Here is an image shared through Cruz’s sup- This is the fourth screenplay she magmahal, ang sarap mabuhay, lastnight for more information posed Instagram account: has written, and the first to be at ang sarap ma-experience ng and to find a theater near you, In another shot shared by Adarna in her IG, (L-R) John Lloyd Cruz and Ellen Adarna (Photo: www.pep,ph) produced by Star Cinema. “This buhay (It will make you realize or visit TFC US or TFC Canada she stands playfully behind Cruz, seeking some is really one for the books for how good it feels to love, to live, on Facebook. Connect with attention: “Ayaw mo kong pansinin ha. (You’re to take an indefinite leave of absence to attend me,” Padilla gushes. “Ang laking and to live life to its fullest.)”, fellow global Kapamilyas and not paying attention to me, huh.) Toink!“ to personal matters. John Lloyd will be taking a honor na iyong script na sinulat she beams. follow @KapamilyaTFC and @ Prior to the posts, Cruz announced his hiatus break outside the country and will return to ABS- mo from scratch, ang nag- Padilla echoes Gonzaga’s KapamilyaGlobalPR on Twitter from showbiz for an indefinite amount of time. A CBN after his leave of absence.” Alfred Bayle / produce pa Star Cinema, N2, sentiments and added, “you and Instagram. statement from his mother company said, “ABS- inquirer.net) at Spring Films; and director want to give people hope; when CBN and John Lloyd Cruz have agreed for him B8 FilAm Star October 12 - 18, 2017 entertainment Judy Ann Santos, Angelica Panganiban meet Hollywood actor Steven Seagal Celebrities made an unlikely encounter when they saw Steven Seagal in Bonifacio Global City. Judy Ann Santos, Angelica Panganiban and Joross Gamboa were some of the local personali- ties who were starstuck after get- ting a picture with the Hollywood actor. Also in the picture was former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Sing- son, who hosted Seagal when he visited the country in 2016. “Parang joke yung nasa isang restaurant kami ni Steven Seagal (It’s like a joke that we’re in the same restaurant as Steven Seagal)!”wrote Juday. Both topbill the upcoming comedy “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Judy Ann Santos (5th from left) and Angelica Panganiban (standing 2nd from right) poses with Hollywood actor Steven Seagal (seated in black)(Photo: www.news. Reyes” to be directed by Jun abs-cbn.com) Robles Lana. Angelica said that she and the cast were bonding and having a Manila Bulletin. workshop in the restaurant when they saw the actor. His career has spanned ’80s and ’90s action Based on Judy Ann’s Instagram story, the group movies such as “Under Siege,” “Hard to Kill” and was celebrating the director’s birthday. “Out for Justice.” Since then, his work has been Seagal, 65, has made unannounced trips to the focused on direct-to-video movies. (Nina V. Guno / Philippines, visiting during the Marcos administra- inquirer.net) tion and the Arroyo administration, according to the Julia’s birthday greeting to Joshua: ‘I’m so glad I found my way to you’ She started off by acknowledging Garcia’s con- stant presence in her life. Since she is also among the celebrities who endure bashings, she is just thankful that Garcia has been there by her side through it all. “In the midst of all the judgments, the unkind words thrown at me, in the midst of all the hate and those who doubted me and my heart. There was you,” Barretto wrote. She gave the credit back to Garcia for bring- ing out the best in her. Even without admitting, her words seem to confirm that there is obviously some- thing blooming between them. “You believed in me. You understood me. You embraced my soul. You saw the good in me and continue to bring out the best in me. You bravely and proudly call me your lucky charm despite the others who think otherwise. You protected me, cared for me and loved me for all that I am. You make me a better person baba, and I am so glad to have found my way to you. You are the real lucky charm. Today (and ev- Julia Barretto (left) and Joshua Garcia (right) eryday), you deserve to be celebrated because there is (Photo: www.twitter.com) absolutely no one like you. Thank you for being you. Happy birthday,” she wrote. Netizens then reacted in awe of Barretto’s greet- Have Kapamilya young stars Julia Barretto and ings for Garcia. Joshua Garcia already taken their partnership to the Even Barretto’s father, comedian-turned-director next level? Dennis Padilla thinks that the two might after all be a Their obvious sweetness is overflowing on or off- couple now. camera. But while they have often said that they are Padilla has always told the entertainment press special to each other, neither has confirmed anything in past interviews that her daughter has already yet and people can only judge from afar. introduced Garcia to him. He is also comfortable in Another sweet gesture by Barretto has brought saying that he already approves of Garcia. fans kilig overload. The young star has recently made Barretto and Garcia were among the stunners at a touching video of her sweet moments with Garcia, the recently concluded Star Magic Ball. (Clarizel Aba- as she gave a heartfelt message to her “baba” who just nilla / inquirer.net) celebrated his 20th birthday. Harvey Weinstein asked Heather Graham for sex in exchange for movie role Another Hollywood celebrity has come forward in light of the sexual harassment allegations thrown at movie producer Harvey Weinstein. Writing a revealing piece for Variety, Heather Graham revealed that Wein- stein asked her to have sex with him in exchange for being included in his movie in the early 2000s. “‘I want to put you in one of my mov- ies,’ he said and offered to let me choose which one I liked best. Later in the con- versation, he mentioned that he had an agreement with his wife. He could sleep with whomever he wanted when he was out of town. I walked out of the meeting feeling uneasy,” Graham wrote. Not giving up, Weinstein invited the actress again in his hotel suite. Due to her previous experience with the movie mo- gul, she confided to a fellow actress friend and offered to chauffeur her in the meet- ing. Thinking twice, she called Graham to inform him she couldn’t make it. “I made up an excuse—I had an early morning and would have to postpone. Harvey told me that my actress friend was already at his hotel and that both of them would be very disappointed if I didn’t show. I knew he was lying, so I politely and apologetically reiterated that I could no longer come by,” she said. Because of her rejection, Weinstein instead dropped her as an initial choice for the role. She never starred in any of his films since. She added that because of the New York Times article that featured Ashley Judd speaking about her encounter, she admitted that she felt ashamed for not sharing her story awhile back. “If I have Heather Graham spoken a decade ago, would I have saved (Photo: www.zntent.com) countless women from the same experi- eight women testifying how Weinstein harassed them ence I had or worse?” in exchange for job offers by the movie mogul and “I hope that dialogue covers the gray areas where how he quietly settled legal suits against those who we ask ourselves, ‘Did what I think happen just hap- filed charges. pen?’ and that we are no longer shamed into feeling Following the exposé, Weinstein has faced a that we should grow a thicker skin, or that our story backlash, getting fired from his own company and his ‘isn’t good enough to count,’” Graham commented. name being removed from several television shows Her story follows a similar narrative from the and future movie projects he produced. 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