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PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE AUGUST 8, 2015 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor awaii dodged another bullet as Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Hurricane Guillermo passed The Need For Publisher & Managing Editor harmlessly north of the islands. Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Responsible Pet But let’s not drop our guard down just yet, knowing that Associate Editors H Dennis Galolo Ownership these storms are unpredictable Edwin Quinabo and that weather experts predict this year to wning a pet is a privilege that comes with many Contributing Editor be a busier than normal hurricane season. Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. fringe benefits such as loyalty, friendship and de- Let’s prepare now by stocking up on supplies while we still votion. At the same time, responsible pet owners Creative Designer can. As the old saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Junggoi Peralta need to meet certain obligations that go beyond Speaking of being safe, the Hawaiian Humane Society last simply providing food and shelter. At the very top month offered a $10 microchip special for dogs and cats. When Photography O Tim Llena of the list is spaying and/or neutering your dog or used properly, these microchips, which normally cost $15, can cat. Studies have shown that neutered pets are calmer, healthier Administrative Assistant help to reunite you with your pet if he or she ever runs away or Shalimar Pagulayan and less likely to be aggressive. Neutering also prevents un- escapes from your yard. We hope that our cover story for this wanted pets that may end up in shelters or in less than ideal con- Columnists issue “Wanted: Responsible Dog and Cat Owners” will encour- Carlota Hufana Ader ditions where they may grow up to be poorly socialized or age Filipinos to be more involved when it comes to the health Emil Guillermo aggressive. Nearly as important is microchipping your pet—or and care of their pets. Interested? If so, please turn to page 4 Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. at the very least putting a current identification tag on their col- Ron Menor for more on responsible pet ownership. J.P. Orias lar. Doing so will increase the chances of a happy reunion with This issue also marks the resumption of a column that ap- Pacita Saludes your pet. peared in past issues of the Chronicle—“Sociocscope” by Ray- Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Most Filipino families have yet to fully embrace the Western mund Ll. Liongson, PhD. His column will touch on topics of Charlie Sonido, M.D. concept of pet ownership. In Third World countries like the Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. interest for Filipino youth. On page 12, he mentions the impor- Felino S. Tubera Philippines where families typically struggle to make a living, tance of youth civic engagement, which happens to be the Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. dogs and cats do not enjoy a status as beloved family members theme of UNESCO’s International Youth Day, designated for Contributing Writers like in most U.S. households. Rather, dogs are considered more August 12. Dr. Liongson writes that the more experienced gen- like commodities and tools that guard one’s house and property. Clement Bautista eration plays a key role in helping today’s youth become the Teresita Bernales, Ed.D Sadly, cats are often further down the ladder when it comes to leaders of tomorrow. We hope you will enjoy reading his col- Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. importance. The mindset is slowly changing, thanks to the ef- umn. Julia Crowley forts of groups like the Philippine Animal Welfare Society Linda Dela Cruz If you’re into films, our exclusive Q&A interview on page Fiedes Doctor (PAWS) which advocates for more responsible pet ownership. 8 with up-and-coming filmmaker and former Miss Hawaii Fil- Danny De Gracia, II, MA Earlier this year, GMA TV launched “Love U Pet”—a new TV ipina 2001 Maribel Apuya is sure to interest you. Her short film Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand show for the nation’s estimated 10 million pets and their owners. Amelia Jacang, M.D. “A Sakada Story” will screen at the ‘Ohina Short Film Show- Caroline Julian The popular show is co-hosted by “Pinoy Dog Whisperer” case on August 14-15, 2015 at Honolulu Museum of Arts’ Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. Lestre Zapanta and deejay/pet lover Jaime Fournier. Doris Duke Theatre alongside other films produced by local Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. Deborah T. Manog In Hawaii, Filipinos need to be more active participants in Hawaii talent. Apuya’s film is a personal narrative-driven doc- their pets’ well-being. In addition to spaying, neutering and mi- Maita Milallos umentary about a sakada named Cipriano Erice who expresses Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. crochipping, more Filipino pet owners should provide regular his life story from a personal point-of-view. Turn to page 8 for Seneca Moraleda-Puguan visits to the veterinarian’s office for vaccinations and annual more on Apuya and “A Sakada Story.” Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. exams, daily exercise and grooming services particularly if their Jay Valdez, Psy.D. That’s all for now. Please take some time to read the other Glenn Wakai dog is the type that sheds a lot. Too many dogs in Filipino fam- informative columns and news stories that we have for you in Amado Yoro ilies are “back yard dogs” that don’t spend enough time with this issue. And as always, we are ever grateful for your continued Philippine Correspondent their human pack, or are chained up all day as guard dogs. support. If you have a story idea, suggestion or concern to share, Greg Garcia So take your dog out for a walk and pay more attention to please email it to our staff at: [email protected]. Big Island Distributor them. You are bound to reap a number of proven health benefits, Grace Larson Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! Ditas Udani including improvements to your physical, mental and emotional Maui Distributor well-being, as well as your overall quality of life. You’ll be glad Cecile Piros you did! Molokai Distributor energy efficiency. So far, 13 of the nation’s biggest companies, Maria Watanabe including UPS, Walmart and General Motors have committed Advertising/Marketing Director President’s Power themselves to cutting emissions and deploying more clean en- Chona A. Montesines-Sonido ergy. Account Executives Carlota Hufana Ader Plan Makes Sense Those closest to the president say the Clean Power Plan is J.P. Orias
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We don’t have the a Kind of Funny Story,” a whatever defense they can other life ruined. Can Gonzalez t was the yo-yo problem in the Santa Cruz mur- young adult novel by Ned muster. The next court appear- be helped or is he beyond that? that did it for me. der. But age protected Gonza- Vizzini about a mental health ance is September 21st. Let’s hope his lawyers give You may have lez for as long as it could. For ward. Vizzini took his own life Authorities are hell bent on him the defense he deserves. heard about this the crimes he is alleged to have after suffering from mental ill- bringing Gonzalez to justice. Punishment will come if mer- case jarring the committed, being a juvenile ness in December of 2013 They have no doubt they have ited. But what is the best that I was no longer a shield. He when he was 32. their man-child: the guy who is can happen? There’s no death Filipino commu- nity on the mainland. It in- could now be identified. The caption of the image alleged to have lured young penalty involved. Under any volves a suspect arrested for Gonzalez, like Guillermo, read: “You were my cup of tea. Madyson into his apartment; circumstances does Gonzalez the murder/kidnapping of 8- is part of our Spanish hangover. Now I drink coffee.” Other re- who is said to have tied, vio- go free? year old Madyson Middleton in A part of me hoped he was ports tell of another image: On lated, killed and disposed her Right now, we just need to Santa Cruz, California. Latino. Then came the descrip- the day of the attack last Sun- body in a recycling dumpster. understand. That Gonzalez is At first, the face of the per- tion of his mother, reported to day, there’s a video of Tears But what about Gonzalez’s Filipino could be helpful to us son arrested was electronically be a home health care worker For Fear’s song “Mad World.” mental state? Was he mentally as a community. Do we pay shaded to protect him. It was who had raised him alone and These are the bits that are ill? The traces in social media enough attention to signs be- like a veil and last shred of had family and relatives in the emerging of Gonzalez, who suggest someone not well. It fore us in our own circles of cover to protect a sense of in- Philippines. will be tried as an adult for doesn’t forgive him. But could family and friends? nocence. The suspect was That made my jaw drop. murder, kidnapping, forcible an insanity defense be raised by It’s too late for Madyson Adrian Jerry Gonzalez, 15. You hope against hope, but rape, lewd acts with a child his defense team? and Gonzalez, but maybe not As a reporter who minds reading that and seeing his face younger than 14, and rape by The first time I heard of the for another person or teenager the Filipino beat, you are never let me know this was our story. instrument. Since there is no story and saw Madyson’s pic- who may see life as reeling on sure if a particular story should He was one of us. death penalty for juveniles, ture, I was concerned as a par- a string, dangling from a yo-yo. concern you. In journalism, the The suspicious clue was al- Gonzalez’s life will be spared ent. I’ve had kids that age. As a ethnicity of a suspect is usually ways the yo-yo. As you may if found guilty. It will be prison coach, I’ve been responsible for EMil guillErMo served on not reported unless it’s ger- know, a Filipino-American for the rest of his life. others’ kids. I remember seeing the editorial board of the Honolulu mane. named Pedro Flores from Vin- Last week, Gonzalez, in girls like Madyson, described as Advertiser. An award winning jour- But in the ethnic-oriented tar, Ilocos Norte near my fa- full view and no longer seen as the girl on a scooter. I could see nalist, he was the first Filipino to host a national news program when ther’s town of Laoag took the the innocent teenage boy, en- media, it’s always germane. her as “Peppermint Patty.” he hosted NPR’s “All Things Con- Until you can determine there’s yo-yo to America with him and tered no plea. He was given his I suspected her abductor to sidered.” He lives in Northern Cal- no Filipino blood present. started a factory in Santa Bar- court-appointed attorneys and be some adult predator. Not ifornia. After years trying to figure bara, California. That’s when out ethnicity, you develop a Duncan bought him out. sense. Like when the murder of Prior to the ID of Gonza- fashion designer Gianni Ver- lez, he was described as the kid sace occurred in 1997. The sus- who was always seen practic- pect was Andrew Cunanan, ing his yo-yo skills. “Prodi- born in San Diego, California gious” described a New York to a Filipino from Cavite who Times story. He was “never served in the Navy. without” his yo-yo. Other sto- Cunanan was Filipino. I ries identified him similarly. mentioned it in my columns at How many young kids the time. I even cried foul, es- play with a yo-yo anymore? It pecially when Cunanan made could mean just one thing. And the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” then Gonzalez confirmed it. list. He was an alleged serial He, of course had been on In- killer on the loose. My com- stagram. He posted under the plaint? The FBI insisted on moniker, @AwkwardYoYoer. identifying Cunanan as On July 20, three days be- “white”—not Filipino. fore the attack on young Mid- LETTERS
ENjOyED ‘LETTER TO My UNbORN CHILD’
The article by Seneca Moraleda-Puguan in your July 11, 2015 issue was well-written and reflects daily life. I am from Hilo and a transplant from the Philippines since 1958. I am now retired. I enjoy writing and reading your issues.
catalina cabasa Pepeekeo, Hawaii 4 Hawaii filiPiNo cHroNiclE august 8, 2015 COVER STORY Wanted: Responsible Dog and Cat Owners By Dennis Galolo ntil one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”—Anatole France, French “U novelist (1844-1924) Pet lovers everywhere transport Thor from Germany fiscal year. Communications know the joy that a wagging to California and another $200 and events coordinator Susan tail or soft meow can bring into from California to Hawaii. Tam says the Humane Society their lives. Such was the case Thor has since adjusted also receives about 5,000 re- with Whitmore Village resident and loving life in paradise with ports of lost, missing or run- Crystal Draper and Thor—her his family. away pets each year. About half black Labrador retriever/Aus- “We’re very happy with of them are reunited with their tralian shepherd mix. him,” says Draper. “He goes families. A friend had alerted everywhere with us and my “Pets can’t speak for them- Draper, who was stationed in kids spoil him.” selves and tell us where they Germany with her Army hus- Thor is one of the luckier live,” says Tam. “But with band and two children, about a animals who found a loving, proper pet identification, in- For Pearl City resident $40 for a male cat, $50 for a fe- dog who was locked up all day forever home. The less fortu- cluding microchips, we are Athena Robello, “fixing” her male cat, $125 for a male dog and rarely shown love. She de- nate ones remain neglected or able to find a lost pet’s owner four dogs and three cats was and $150 for a female dog. The cided then and there that this worse yet, end up abandoned and create happy “reunions”. an absolute must. certificates are valid for three neglected dog would have to be and roaming the streets. Ac- Last month, the Humane “Overall, it’s better for months after the date of issue. hers. cording to statistics from the Society offered a $10 special their health,” says Robello. Pet owners who are EBT card- “I decided in my heart to U.S. Humane Society, 6-8 mil- for pet microchips. About “When they go into heat, they holders can purchase a certifi- love this dog even before I got lion dogs and cats are brought 2,700 dogs and cats benefited won’t try to break out of the cate for a flat rate of $20. a chance to see him,” says to shelters each year. Although from July’s “Microchip Mad- yard or run away. It also A major advantage of Draper, who is part-Filipino 3-4 million are adopted by peo- ness.” For the time being, mi- calmed them down and they PDP’s mobile spay/neuter and originally from Maui. ple, nearly 3 million end up crochips for pets are available all became more loving.” clinic “The Big Fix” is that it When her husband was re- being euthanized each year. daily at the Humane Society Robello says all seven of can travel around Oahu and assigned to Schofield Barracks, For Oahu, about 9,200 from 12 noon to 4 pm at a cost her pets—whom she rescued into rural neighborhoods Draper bought Thor from his dogs and 13,800 cats were of $15. from off the streets—are also where pet owners lack access original family and dug even brought to the Hawaiian Hu- Tam says it’s more impor- microchipped. to affordable veterinary care deeper to bring him to Hawaii. mane Society for various rea- tant for cats to have mi- “A lot of animals that end and related services. These It ended up costing $500 to sons during the 2013-2014 crochips, since they tend to up on the street once belonged people, says PDP President escape more frequently than to families. It’s not their fault Alicia Maluafiti, tend to be at- dogs. they ended up that way,” Ro- risk and underserved families bello says. “That’s why it’s who can least afford to pay for Why Spay or Neuter? very important for pet owners the services. Officials say pet overpop- to spay or neuter their animals. “We’ve found that most ulation on Oahu can be effec- They are a part of your family communities have a parks and tively reduced if more people and need to be treated that recreation area that is visible, would spay (for female pets) way.” accessible and known by the or neuter (for males) their ani- neighborhood,” Maluafiti mals. ‘The Big Fix’ says. “By bringing the Big Fix “The spaying or neutering In June, the City awarded to City parks and beaches, we of pets contributes to im- a contract for the management can spay and neuter pets of proved health of animals, may of its affordable spay and many of the homeless families reduce aggressive or undesir- neuter program to Poi Dogs & as well as communities of cats able behaviors, contributes to Popoki (PDP)—a local non- and dogs that are not owned improved population control profit animal welfare organi- by people but fed by caring and a reduced burden for local zation. and compassionate individu- animal shelters,” says Sheri To help offset the cost of als.” Kajiwara, director of the De- spay and neutering, pet owners Demand for “The Big partment of Customer Serv- can purchase certificates or Fix” is on the rise, with PDP ices, the department vouchers from satellite City holding about 10-12 clinics a responsible for managing the halls or online at month around Oahu. Each City’s affordable spay and www.poidogsandpopoki.org. clinic is staffed by a licensed neuter program. The costs for certificates are (continued on page 5) august 8, 2015 Hawaii filiPiNo cHroNiclE 5 COVER STORY
Popcorn & Spanky (black cat) Malia (brown brindle dog) bailey (white spotted dog) Sophia Pawren (pomeranian) Girlie (chihuahua)
(from page 4, WANTED: ....) veterinarian, veterinary techni- tionally,” says Cariaga. “My chologically,” she says. “It's crochipped, while the other is saying it was “the right thing cian, veterinary assistant and children are now adults so our devastating to see such beau- soon to be “fixed.” to do.” She also regularly administrative staff. Weekends pet is the baby in our house- tiful, innocent and loving ani- Elliott agrees that pet brings him to a nearby dog are usually the busiest time. hold.” mals suffering at the hands of overpopulation is a problem park for exercise and socializ- In June, Kapolei resident neglectful and ignorant pet along the Leeward Coast and ing with other dogs. Brigida Cariaga brought her Needless Suffering owners. Let’s all work to- that pet owners need to be Originally from Banga, female puppy, a 7-month old According to Jojo gether to educate our society more responsible. Aklan in the Visayas region of mixed Lhasa Apso-Shih Tzu- Yokoyama, stray dogs and beginning with one commu- “I see stray, skinny, sickly, the Philippines, Koppel says Terrier to the Big Fix mobile cats are a “huge problem” nity at a time.” starving and dehydrated ani- that for most Filipino families, clinic, which was parked at along the Waianae Coast. She Yoko’s cat is already mals every day—sometimes dogs are used to guard the Central Oahu Regional Park. found her 8-month-old Chi- spayed, while her dog is dead,” she says. “It’s heart house. Her dog, which was given by huahua mix dog on the side of scheduled for the procedure in breaking to know that people “If you visit Filipino com- her cousin’s friend in Kalihi the road and took her in. Yoko late October. are either ignorant or just plain munities like Waipahu or Valley, was spayed and mi- also adopted an 8-year-old fe- Makaha Valley cat owner selfish about spaying and neu- Kalihi, you’ll see that a lot of crochipped. Cariaga was male cat whom she found Dawn Elliott adopted her two tering. It's not okay for inno- homes have guard dogs that happy with the work done by abandoned in a parking lot in kittens after finding them cent animals to suffer.” are kept outside instead of an The Big Fix. Waipahu. abandoned on the beach and in indoor dog,” Koppel says. “Pets give humans uncon- “I have witnessed over the bushes. Both were so sick Filipinos and Their Pets “It’s that way also in the ditional love so as owners, we and over again the pain and that she wasn’t sure if they Hawaii Kai resident Jessie Philippines where dogs are must be responsible for their suffering of these animals would survive—but they did. Ricaforte Koppel had her 12- used to protect your house and care, both physically and emo- both physically as well as psy- One is already spayed and mi- year-old Labrador neutered, (continued on page 6) 6 Hawaii filiPiNo cHroNiclE august 8, 2015 CITY HIGHLIGHTS Emergency Preparedness Fair, Relief For Waipahu High School many guests who attended the dents to become future lead- school’s first Annual Science ers in various fields of en- Scholars Program Symposium deavor. I am proud of the By Councilmember held July 10th at the campus accomplishments of these Ron Menor library. About 40 juniors and young people from Waipahu. ark your cal- seniors participated in a five- On another note, Coun- endars for the week summer Molecular Bio- cilmember Joey Manahan and 5th Annual logical Research Program I presented an honorary cer- Get Ready graduate-level scientific re- tificate on August 1st to Ewa Beach search course taught by Seafood City Supermarket in M E m e rg e n c y Michael Sana, the school’s Waipahu on the occasion of its Preparedness science department chair. The first anniversary. Located at Fair, which is scheduled for students used long-distance the Waipahu Town Center Saturday, September 5, 2015 learning tools to collaborate Shopping Center, Seafood at Ewa Makai Middle School Councilmember Menor and Waipahu High School student presenter with Rutgers University scien- City is a full-service super- from 9 am to 1 pm. Kaitlynn bitonio at the school’s Science Scholars Program tists on graduate-level scien- market chain that offers a wide Symposium held on july 10th. The event is organized by tific research. The scientists selection of Filipino and Asian the Ewa Beach Emergency and area legislators to address repaired in June. reviewed student data and pro- goods that are not readily Preparedness Committee (Ewa complaints of dust and noise As part of its dust mitiga- vided immediate feedback. available at most U.S. grocery EPC), a group of hard-working from the construction of Hon- tion plan, contractor Kiewit Mr. Sana secured funding stores. Many of my con- volunteers whose efforts have olulu’s rail project. has been watering the ground for the summer course, which stituents from Waipahu and better prepared Ewa and Ewa I toured the school on May and will install a 12-foot high paid for students’ tuition and Ewa enjoy shopping at the Beach residents for any emer- 27th to see how the noise and dust fence. HART assured the materials. Waipahu was the store. gency, including natural and dust are impacting the cam- school that it is committed to only Hawaii school to partic- Lastly, if you need assis- manmade disasters. I presented pus. I met with the group on quickly responding to any ipate in this national program, tance, please contact me at an honorary certificate to the June 4th and July 9th, when concerns and holds bi-weekly along with 74 other schools 768-5009 or via email at: Ewa EPC at the Council’s July HART reported the comple- as well as monthly meetings from New Jersey, Maryland, [email protected]. For 8th meeting for its efforts to tion of several tasks, including with school administrators Texas and California. I com- more on my Council activi- equip residents with the skills the cleaning of bleachers, foot- and Principal Hayashi. mend Waipahu High School ties, go online to: www.face- needed to be safe and calm in ball press box and the pedes- Speaking of Waipahu for the outstanding job it has book.com/RonMenorHawaii. any emergency. trian overpass. The tennis High School, I was among the done in preparing our stu- Mabuhay! At Waipahu High School, courts were pressure washed where a large percentage of and sealed, and the tennis HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS students are of Filipino ances- court bleachers were also pres- try, I have worked with Prin- sure washed. In mid-July, the cipal Keith Hayashi, State school’s gymnasium floor was Arre Joins Aloha Pacific Credit Department of Education of- refinished. Aside from clean- ficials, the Honolulu Author- ing requests by school admin- Union Board of Directors eminiano “Toy” Arre, ity For Rapid Transportation istrators, broken waterlines and chief operating officer of and finance director under former Filipino Com- (HART) and Kiewit officials and the scoreboard were also the Filipino Community Cen- former Mayor Frank Fasi Gmunity Center (Fil- ter in Waipahu. He oversaw from 1973 to 1980 and for a Com) CEO and president, has budgeting, management, and second term from 1985 to joined the Board of Directors cultural and educational pro- 1991. Before moving to of Aloha Pacific Federal Credit grams at FilCom for more than Manila, Arre worked as stu- Union (FCU). eight years before retiring in dent housing director at UH- Founded in 1936, Aloha 2012. Manoa from 1991 to 1999. Pacific FCU is the third largest From 1999 to 2004, he He is also on the execu- credit union in Hawaii with served as financial adviser to tive council of AARP more than $750 million in as- Manila Mayor Jose L. Atienza Hawaii—a nonprofit, nonpar- sets. Jr. tisan membership organiza- Arre, who has a master’s Arre also held a number of tion that works to influence degree in economics from the budget and finance positions positive change and improve University of Hawaii-Manoa, within City government. He the lives of those 50 and over most recently was the president was deputy finance director in Hawaii.
COVER STORY (from page 5, WANTED:...) Domingo, Ilocos Sur in the property—rather than a com- and even- tempered. Philippines, encourages more panion to take to the beach or “He won’t bark unless you Filipino pet owners to take a for a walk. We were not come to the front door,” she greater interest in the care and brought up to think of dogs as says. “He protects me but is well-being of their animals. playful pets.” very gentle. He’s definitely a She knew of several Filipino Koppel describes her 80- member of my family.” neighbors who never brought lb. pure breed Labrador named Waikiki resident Cherry their dogs to the vets or took “Shaquille” as loyal, smart Rivera, who hails from Santo (continued on page 7) august 8, 2015 Hawaii filiPiNo cHroNiclE 7 IMMIGRATION GUIDE dinates to issue detainers with- What to Do If Immigration out probable cause. Morales v. Chadbourne, No. 14-1425, immigration status. 07/17/15, 1st Circuit. Agents Detain You Although A.M. was de- http://cases.justia.com/fed- while playing with her children leging that by issuing the de- tained by ACI officials, and not eral/appellate-courts/ca1/14- for criminal charges relating to tainer, E.D. violated her Fourth by the ICE agent himself, a law 1425/14-1425-2015-07-17.pdf alleged misrepresentations in a Amendment right to be free enforcement officer is “respon- ?ts=1437163207 By Atty. Emmanuel state benefits application, trans- from unreasonable seizures and sible for the natural conse- Samonte Tipon ported to a police station where her Fifth Amendment right to quences of his actions.” The atty. tiPoN has a Master of hat should you a police officer asked where be free from discrimination on natural consequence of the Laws degree from Yale Law do if Immigra- she was born and whether she the basis of race, ethnicity, and agent issuing the detainer was School and a Bachelor of Laws tion and Cus- was “legal”. After responding national origin, and that D.R. that A.M. would be detained degree from the University of the Philippines. He specializes in im- t o m s that she was born in Guatemala and B.C. knew or were deliber- for up to 48 hours. Immigration migration law and criminal de- Enforcement and was a USC, she was trans- ately indifferent to the fact that officers are permitted by the fense. Office: 900 Fort Street, W (ICE) agents ported to a correctional institu- their subordinates routinely is- regulations “to ask questions of Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96813. detain you tion (ACI) and booked into sued ICE detainers without anyone as long as the immigra- Tel. (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: fil- without probable cause, espe- custody. ICE faxed an immi- probable cause. Defendants tion officer does not restrain the [email protected]. Websites: www.MilitaryandCriminalLaw.co cially if you are a naturalized gration detainer to the institu- moved to dismiss and for sum- freedom of an individual.” But m. He is from Laoag City and U.S. citizen? Here is a case of tion, incorrectly identifying mary judgment on the ground the ICE agent “never met or Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. He served a courageous female citizen A.M. as an alien and was being of qualified immunity. even talked” to A.M. before is- as an Immigration Officer. He is who sued the agents. investigated to determine her The Court of Appeals af- suing the detainer against her. co-author of “Immigration Law A.M., a USC, was born in removability. The detainer was firmed the district court’s denial The court noted that the agent Service, 1st ed.,” an 8-volume practice guide for immigration of- Guatemala, immigrated to the issued by E.D. who was super- of the defendants’ motion to dis- did not make any argument that ficers and lawyers. This article is a U.S., and naturalized. On two vised by D.R., the Resident miss and their qualified immu- probable cause existed. As to general overview of the subject occasions, she was detained by Agent in charge of the Rhode nity claim. The court held that the Fifth Amendment issue, the matter discussed and is not in- government officials pursuant Island Field Office, and B.C., the “Fourth Amendment applies district court had found that the tended as legal advice. No war- to an immigration detainer, the Field Office Director of the to all seizures of the person, in- ICE detainer was issued solely ranty is made by the writer or which is a request from ICE to Boston Field Office. cluding seizures that involve because A.M. was born in a publisher as to its completeness or correctness at the time of publica- another law enforcement That same day a state court only a brief detention short of foreign country. The court said tion. No attorney-client relation- agency to detain a non-citizen ordered A.M. released on per- traditional arrest." The 48 hours that A.M. had sufficiently al- ship is established between the up to 48 hours so that ICE may sonal recognizance. Instead of of imprisonment – which is leged that the agent’s supervi- writer and readers relying upon investigate whether the non-cit- being released, A.M. was re- what the detainer requests – is sors, through their action or and/or acting pursuant to the con- izen is subject to deportation. 8 booked into ACI custody, strip an arrest. The Fourth Amend- inaction, permitted their subor- tents of this article.) CFR 287.7(a), (d). searched, and kept in jail for 24 ment requires In July 2004, A.M. was ar- hours more based solely on the probable cause for rested on charges that were ul- ICE detainer. ACI employees the immigration timately dismissed. Even disregarded her plea that she detention that a though she was a U.S. citizen, was a U.S. citizen. ICE agents detainer requests. ICE issued a detainer against took A.M. to an ICE office, con- Thus, an immigra- A.M. indicating she was a non- firmed she was a USC and re- tion officer would citizen subject to removal. She leased her, telling her “it could need probable was detained overnight and she happen again in the future.” cause to arrest and missed a flight to Guatemala A.M. filed a civil damage detain individuals and lost the $3,000 air fare. In action against E.D., D.R., and for the purpose of May 2009, A.M. was arrested B.C. and other defendants, al- investigating their
COVER STORY (from page 6, WANTED:...) Iglesias, who calls New York home, de- them on walks. cided against spaying or neutering her “It’s not gross neglect but I think two Chihuahuas. more culture and a lack of education,” “We were not against it but we says Rivera who owns a Shih Tzu-Corgi thought there could be an emotional side mixed she named Sophia Pawren. effect on them,” she says. “It’s up to the In the Philippines, most of the local owner anyway.” dogs are commonly referred to as Askal Rivera says her dog’s veterinarian which literally means “street dogs” or did not participate in the Humane Soci- communally-owned dogs that roam the ety’s certificate program, so she spent neighborhood to fend for themselves. upwards of $400 to spay and microchip These dogs, Rivera says, are less loved Sophia Pawren—a cost she says was and cared after than imported Labradors well worth it. and other breeds owned by wealthier “When I got my dog, I made a con- families. scious decision to take care of her,” “I think when some Filipinos here Rivera says. “Things like grooming is have a pet dog, they tend to treat them important, which a lot of Filipinos don’t more like an Askal instead of a personal realize. Pets are family too. Animals give member of the family,” Rivera says. us unconditional love and companion- “Their dogs are usually outside chained, ship and fill a void in so many people’s fed human food and not groomed.” lives. It’s up to us to give them the best Former Oahu resident Lynnette M. life possible.” 8 Hawaii filiPiNo cHroNiclE august 8, 2015 Q & A ‘Sakada Story’ to Debut at Upcoming Film Festival By Dennis Galolo I also wanted to reconnect with my culture and home. I’ve short film by lived in New York City for the Miss Hawaii Fil- past 10 years where I studied ipina 2001 will theater, storytelling and the arts. make its debut at I wanted to produce my own A the ‘Ohina Short work and what better way to do Film Festival so than to start than with my from August 14-15, 2015 at the culture and Hawaii? So I cre- Honolulu Museum of Arts’ ated “A Sakada Story”—a film Doris Duke Theatre. about a Filipino plantation la- “A Sakada Story” will be borer and sakada, just like my shown on August 14 at 7:30 pm grandfather. The film focuses on and August 15 at 1 pm. The his personal experiences, strug- Maribel Apuya with sakada Cipriano Erice (middle) film highlights the life story of gles, aspirations and dreams. and short film supervising producer Chandler Griffin Cipriano Erice, who immi- grated to Hawaii in 1946 to Q: Did producing this film af- but after a few weeks, he mother studied work on the Waialua Sugar fect you personally in any way? opened up and spoke candidly Medical Technology. She now few years, I didn’t find it excit- Plantation. “A Sakada Story” A: I began to understand about his hard life in the Philip- operates a care home in ing anymore, so I added politi- was directed and produced by the hardships that the sakadas pines—how his family could Hawaii, while my father is a cal science as a second major, Maribel Apuya, a graduate of endured in the Philippines and not afford to send him to school real estate developer. My older since I aspired to attend law Waipahu High School and the in Hawaii. Life in the Philip- as a child, immigrating to brother got his MBA at HPU school. I interned for State Rep- University of Hawaii-Manoa. pines was very hard. Many Hawaii to work at the Waialua and my younger sister recently resentative Ken Ito, who was The ‘Ohina Short Film sakadas like my grandfather Sugar plantation and eventu- got her MBA from San Jose then Chair of the House Educa- Festival features the best in came from Ilocos Norte where ally sending all of his children State. My parents pushed us to tion committee. I loved English short films produced by local the people relied on farming to college for an education he get an education so we could and theater as well so I took a Hawaii talent. Tickets may be and where there were no real never had. His life story is have a better life. number of writing and acting purchased online at: www.hon- opportunities for jobs. Families compelling and would resonate classes but I couldn’t think of olulumuseum.org or by calling would work hard to send one with Filipinos who also came Q: Were you born and raised what to do with an English or 532-6097. child to school so that child to Hawaii to work hard and in Hawaii? Theater major, which is ironic “A Sakada Story” and other could rise out of poverty and build a better life. That’s why I A: I was born and raised in because now I’m an actress, Filipino-themed short films will hopefully help the whole fam- chose him as the subject for “A Quezon City where I went to a writer and filmmaker. debut on August 11, 2015 in ily as well. Sakada Story”. private school until my family New York City at the Philippine The sakadas immigrated to Every year, I watch films at immigrated to the U.S. in 1991. Q: You were Miss Oahu Filip- Consulate General as part of Hawaii between 1906-1946 the TriBeca Film Festival in We moved around a lot in the ina 2001 and Miss Hawaii Fil- Sinehan sa Summer 2015. through difficult times such as New York City, where I have beginning from Michigan to ipina 2001. How did you get Apuya is also working on the Great Depression and World seen the best documentaries. I California, but eventually set- involved in beauty pageants? two additional short documen- War II. They learned that life was always moved by personal, tled in Hawaii to take care of A: I took modeling classes taries—one featuring another was also hard in Hawaii, doing narrative-driven documentaries, my grandmother. from Vogue International when sakada and the other a woman, backbreaking work for sugar where they follow a real-life I attended Waipahu Inter- I was 18 years old. Vogue Inter- culminating into “The Sakada and pineapple plantations, as- character and tell their personal mediate and Waipahu High national hosted pageants and I Series.” The former beauty similating into American cul- story. I took the same approach School. I was a rebellious entered myself in one of them, pageant winner took time from ture, learning to speak English with “A Sakada Story”. teenager, probably as a way to which almost gave my mother a her busy schedule for an exclu- and facing discrimination as im- cope with having to move heart attack. She just wasn’t sive interview with the Hawaii migrants in a new land. They Q: Tell us more about your around so much and assimilat- quite the “stage mom.” As a Filipino Chronicle. Her re- stuck it out, which I think is family. ing into American culture. junior at UH-Manoa, I saw a sponses were edited for space beautiful and inspiring. A: My parents are from Ilo- However, I graduated magna flyer about the Miss Oahu Fil- and clarity. cos Norte, Philippines. My dad cum laude from Waipahu High ipina Scholarship pageant, Q: Why is the film centered is from Badoc and my mother is School and continued on to which piqued my interest since Q: What was the inspiration around Cipriano Erice? Are from Santa Cruz. They didn’t UH-Manoa, where I was a the reigning Miss Oahu Filipina behind this short film? you related to him? have much growing up. Like Presidential Scholar, National was a friend whom I went to A: I wanted to gain a deeper A: I’m not related to Tata many in Ilocos, they grew up Science Foundation Scholar high school with. I think that understanding of my culture and Erice, but he has adopted me as working in the fields as farmers. and an active student senator. prompted me to enter. family. My grandfather from his daughter since the film. My mother would often go with my dad’s side worked on a When I started this project, I my grandmother to sell wood Q: Why did you choose to dou- Q: How did this help in your sugar plantation and I wanted to sought out the few remaining and other things at the market, ble major in computer science personal growth? tell a story about his immigrat- sakadas on Oahu. I met Tata getting up at dawn and heading and political science? A: For starters, I learned to ing to the U.S. for a better life. Erice at the McDonald’s in back home at dusk. A: I was in college during believe in myself. Pageants can He passed away a long time ago Haleiwa where a lot of the old My parents worked very the time of the Silicon Valley be very hard. I competed so I couldn’t do a documentary timers from the Waialua plan- hard to rise out of difficult sit- boom, when computer technol- against taller, more voluptuous on him but I was lucky enough tation come for breakfast. He uations. My father studied law ogy was all the rage. It seemed women. But in the end, it’s re- to meet someone from his gen- wouldn’t speak to me at first and eventually became a exciting, so I decided to major ally about showing the judges eration. because I was a total stranger lawyer in the Philippines. My in computer science. But after a (continued on page 10) august 8, 2015 Hawaii filiPiNo cHroNiclE 9 PICTORIALS Ballet Philippines Reception july 23, 2015, 5:30 PM Philippine Consulate General
Photos by Dennis Galolo
Consul General Gina jamoralin (seated, right) and Vice Consul joyleen Es- pinosa-Santos (standing, far left) pose for a group photo with members of ballet Philippines and invited guests
Eleni Kaufusi from the Consulate General of Australia and Philippine Consulate staff Tessie Canilao ballet Philippines dancers pose for a group photo ▲ ballet Philippines’ artistic director Paul Morales with Consul General jamoralin
FilCom Center executive director Don- nie juan and Hernando Tan from the Congress of Visayan Organizations Deputy Consul bobby bernardo and (COVO) UH Asia Pacific Dance Festival wife janora Director Tim Slaughter and Lucia Aranda
Maricelle Redona, Miss Oahu Hyun-Oh Kim from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Pamela ballet Philippines' male dancers sample the deli- Filipina 2015 1st Runner-Up, Taylor-Tongg, Laurelle Rzeszewski from the Consulate General of New cious Hawaiian food catered by the Consulate dances the hula for the audi- Zealand, East-West Center adjunct arts specialist William Feltz and Ronnie ence Tongg 10 Hawaii filiPiNo cHroNiclE august 8, 2015 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Office of Elections Launches Online Residents who are ineligi- SFCA Celebrates Voter Registration ble to use the online system can he Office of Elections to update their voter informa- still register to vote via a paper 50th Anniversary application and submit it to and Offices of the City tion and request a permanent he State Foundation There will also be pottery, their City & County Clerk’s T& County Clerks re- absentee ballot. on Culture and the puppetry, kapa and weaving Office. cently announced that residents The online system ensures Arts (SFCA) will demonstrations until 3 pm. To register to vote online or T are now able to register to vote that only persons who provide mark its historic 50th an- Food booths will also be to obtain a Voter Registration online. verifiable identification are niversary with a family cele- open along with the art gal- and Permanent Absentee Ap- The process is open only to able to register online. All on- bration, a new art exhibition leries on the second floor of plication, go to www.elec- residents with a valid Hawaii line submissions will go and several other events on the historic building located tions.hawaii.gov or call (808) driver’s license or State ID. through the same verification August 8, 2015 to promote at the intersection of Hotel 453-VOTE (8683). The service also allows voters process as paper applications. the unique culture and art of and Richards streets. Hawaii. On September 5, 2015 a Fundraiser for Honolulu’s Homeless The celebration is set for new exhibit entitled “Hawaii: portraits and other artwork do- Many of Honolulu’s home- the grounds of the Hawaii Change and Continuity” will Youth nated by local artists, along with less youth have been disowned State Art Museum and will open at the Hawaii State Art ocal non-profit group donations from local businesses. by their families for a variety of include live entertainment, Museum. The exhibition will Rainbow Family 808 is Honolulu is the 11th largest reasons. Some are runaways cultural demonstrations, art be curated by Tom Klobe and Lorganizing “Art by De city in the U.S. but does not who have been physically and classes and food vendors. feature selected artworks for A Brighter Future”—a have a 24/7 youth shelter. Youth sexually abused. Their fundrais- Starting at 10 am and from the SFCA’s Art in Pub- fundraiser for Honolulu’s Outreach of the Waikiki Health ing efforts help provide Youth lasting throughout the day, a lic Places Collection. homeless youth at The ARTS at Center is the only a drop-in cen- Outreach with weekly deliveries line-up of Taiko drummers, T h e e n t e r t a i n m e n t , Mark’s Garage on August 8, ter which is open only four days of fresh vegetables, fruit, dairy Okinawan dancers, steel gui- demonstrations and museum 2015 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. a week. The facility provides and other necessities. tar players and slack key mu- are free and open to the pub- The event includes a reception homeless youth with food, laun- For ticket information, call sicians will perform on stage. lic. and silent auction of original oil dry and shower facilities. 779-9078.
Q & A (from page 8, ‘SAKADA....) occasionally to the neighbor is- school ambition to go to acting that time comes around. A: The sakadas paved the the real you. The best thing that lands and connected with the school. I found myself being foundation for what is now a came from those experiences Filipino communities there. I too serious at 23 and wanted to Q: How often do you return to strong Filipino community in was being connected with the also had a homecoming in the experience life. And also deep Hawaii? Will you eventually Hawaii and helped to build the Filipino community and im- Philippines and met then Pres- inside, I realized that I was liv- return here to raise a family? diverse Hawaii we have today. mersed in Filipino culture. ident Gloria Macapagal-Ar- ing too much of my life to ful- A: I come home every year Because of their sacrifices, we When I was at Waipahu In- royo. Some of my best friends fill obligations to family, around Christmas and New now enjoy better social and eco- termediate, being Filipino was- are my fellow Miss Filipina culture and tradition, so I Year’s. In the past during transi- nomic opportunities. The n’t so cool. Local kids can be sisters. We get together every wanted to break free of that. tory times, I would stay for a sakadas are a dying a genera- really tough on immigrant kids, year during the Christmas hol- I love New York City. I’ve few months. This year, I stayed tion; they carry within them in- calling them derogatory names, idays. One year, we created a met many talented, brilliant for six months to work on “A trinsic Filipino values of hard which can be a really trauma- scholarship fund and raised and open-minded people who Sakada Story”. I will likely work, determination, close tizing experience. As a teen, I $2,000 to help two at-risk believe in living their dreams. spend the rest of the Fall in community and dedication to remember my survival instincts youths pay for college. I have a strong group of Hawaii as well as I continue to family that I truly find inspiring. kicking in and assimilating into friends here who support my film two more short documen- being American very quickly. Q: How did you end up living artistic aspirations. But it can taries—one featuring another Q: Why should the Filipino For that reason, I disconnected and working in New York also be tough. I worked in fi- sakada and the other, a woman, community come out and see with being Filipino as a young City? What is life like for a nancial services for years and culminating into The Sakada “A Sakada Story?” adult. When I became Miss Filipina in the Big Apple? every company expected a Series. A: At the moment, there’s Hawaii Filipina, I regained a A: I came here to attend strong work ethic. As a Filip- I’m not sure I can leave nothing like “A Sakada Story”. connection with my culture and acting school at the famed ina, I have strong family val- New York City completely The film’s personal narrative the experience gave me an op- Neighborhood Playhouse ues but it can be a tough place given my line of work. But I approach is unique and com- portunity to represent my her- School of the Theater, a two- to raise a family. I don’t have would love to spend more time pelling. Imagine following a itage in a very positive way. year acting conservatory. After one yet, but I think about bal- at home as I grow older. I real-life sakada and experienc- During my reign, I traveled college, I gave up my law ance and how I will do it when would absolutely love to raise ing his life story from a per- a family in Hawaii someday sonal point-of-view. The film when that time comes. goes beyond the Filipino cul- ture and captures the universal Q: Is there someone in your story of fulfilling one’s dream life now? and working hard for the op- A: There’s no significant portunity for a better life. other in my life at the moment. Part of my goal as a writer I’ve dated but haven’t found the and filmmaker is to add to the one I’d be comfortable spending sparse body of film work relat- the rest of my life with. My par- ing to Filipino culture in ents have been hassling me Hawaii. The cast and the musi- about getting married. They cians are all local and we made truly want grandkids. every effort to capture the Fil- ipino American experience Q: What do today’s Filipinos within the context of local owe to these sakadas? Hawaii culture. august 8, 2015 Hawaii filiPiNo cHroNiclE 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS PNoy Endorses Mar for President by Louis Bacani Roxas's work as interior and Liberal Party. Friday, July 31, 2015 local government secretary, ANILA, Philip- particularly in times of disas- 'You can't put a good man pines - (UP- ters such as the Bohol earth- down' MDATED) President quake, Typhoon Yolanda and In his SONA, Aquino de- Benigno Aquino III on Friday the Zamboanga siege in 2013. scribed Roxas as a "good officially anointed Interior "In my experience, I man" whom the "enemies of and Local Government Secre- know that, whatever orders the Daang Matuwid" have tary Manuel Roxas II as the are given Mar, he will not tried but failed to bring down. presidential candidate of the leave until the situation is sta- "Because you count, be- Liberal Party. ble," Aquino said. "I know cause your words matter, they Roxas was endorsed at the that everything is in good have continued to do their best historic Club Filipino in San hands and that he does not to put you down. Through President benigno Aquino III formally anoints Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, his fellow Liberal Party members, Juan City during an event need to wait for orders, just to their constant attacks on your at Club Filipino in San juan City on Friday, july 31, 2015. rtVM/official dubbed as "A Gathering of ensure that all needs are met." character, your critics them- Gazette Friends" attended by leaders Aquino urged Filipinos to selves have proven that they Asia and Social Weather Sta- Poe, who had 21 percent. of political parties, representa- support Roxas in the 2016 are afraid of your integrity, tions (SWS) surveys on vot- Recognizing that Roxas's tives from civil society and or- elections, saying the latter skill, and ability to do the job," ers' preference for president. survey ratings remain low, ganizations, and national and will "fully break the system Aquino told Roxas. In the Pulse Asia survey Aquino said on Friday that the local government officials. of patronage" and will not "It's only because they released on June 18, Roxas Liberal Party needs to do In his speech, Aquino lead the country back to cor- have nothing to boast of that only got 10-percent support work harder to make their vouched for the competence ruption and poverty. they're trying to bring you from Filipinos and tied with standard-bearer more popular. of Roxas, saying he is capable "Let us examine what down. Mar, you are proving: Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada "If his numbers are low at of continuing the "Daang candidates have done; the You can’t put a good man presidential candidates in this point in time, it only Matuwid." longer their experience, the down," the president added. fourth place. means that we need to do even "Dun na po tayo sa sigu- better, because it is in their As he again reminded the Sen. Grace Poe topped the more to make him known to radong itutuloy ang 'Daang experience that we will see nation to continue treading the survey with 30 percent, finally all," Aquino said. Matuwid.' At ang paniwala ko evidence of their being true straight path after 2016, surpassing Binay who had 22 Roxas has long been con- po ang taong ito, walang iba and excellent partners along Aquino also urged Roxas to percent. Davao City Mayor sidered as the presumptive kundi si Mar Roxas," the pres- the Straight Path," Aquino trust Filipinos that they will Rodrigo Duterte ranked third standard-bearer of the Liberal ident said. said. support him. with 15 percent. Party for the 2016 polls since Aquino said he is sure "It is clear who, of all the "Just as my mother and fa- In the SWS survey re- he was Aquino's running mate Roxas "owes no debt of grati- choices, deserves to be our ther had faith, so too should leased also on June 18, in 2010. tude to any other" and "has no next leader," he added. you have faith that our coun- Roxas's score went up from 15 He initially declared his interest other than country be- Aquino endorsed Roxas trymen know who truly puts percent to 21 percent but he intention to run for president fore self." days after his final State of country before self," Aquino still trailed behind Binay, 34 in 2010 but he decided to give Aquino kept showering the Nation Address (SONA) said. percent; and Poe, 42 percent. way for Aquino's candidacy. praises on Roxas, citing his wherein he lavished praises In another survey that re- Roxas eventually lost the past accomplishments such as on the latter. Low ratings vealed 16 politicians who vice presidential race to bringing the business process While Aquino has officially While his ratings have im- were considered by voters for Binay, then the Makati mayor, outsourcing industry to the chosen Roxas as his preferred suc- proved, Roxas is still behind vice president, Roxas ranked by just about 700,000 votes. Philippines. cessor, he still did not name the his rival, Vice President Jejo- second with 12 percent behind (www.philstar.com) The president also cited vice presidential candidate of the mar Binay, in the latest Pulse New Military Chief Should Ensure legal obligations throughout Rights Reforms the Philippine archipelago.” uman Rights Watch Iriberri should ensure (HRW) called on the prompt, transparent and im- (continued on page
Veterans with Family Mazie Hirono, who proposed a number of bills on the issue, able to receive the citizenship Unfortunately, the benefits executive director of Asian said that the move was long and benefits they were prom- the veterans received did not Americans Advancing Justice, overdue. “Many Filipino vet- By Reuben S. Seguritan ised. include their children. They pointed out, “Until now, the erans have waited decades to he Obama admin- Immigrant rights activists had to petition their children inhumanely long visa backlog be reunited with their children istration recently staunchly advocated for Fil- under the general family im- has separated them from their – today’s action is the right announced that ipino World War II veterans migration process for them to children and denied them the thing to do for these brave Filipino World who have been unjustly de- come to the U.S. opportunity to live together in people who served our coun- T War II veterans nied benefits for many years. Because of the problem on the United States. We’re grate- try.” She went on to say, “We will soon be able Since the midseventies, we visa backlog, the wait period ful the Obama Administration made a promise to these indi- to bring their families to the have also written position pa- for a visa number to become is taking action so our veter- viduals, and expediting reuni- United States. After years of pers and articles, including a available under the family- ans can be reunited with their fication with their children waiting, the new policy, which law journal article, arguing based preferences can take children and receive the love through parole brings us one is part of the President’s exec- and advocating for the rights years. The backlog means and care they need during significant step closer to that utive actions, will allow fam- of Filipino World War II vet- decades of waiting for appli- their golden years.” promise.” ily members of the veterans to erans and their children. cants under the Philippine F1 According to the White The new policy is part of enter the country under a pa- Finally, in the 1990s, category (unmarried sons and House, the program will allow the President’s executive ac- role status and finally reunite around 26,000 Filipinos daughters of U.S. citizens) and certain family members of the tions aimed at modernizing them in the U.S. World War II veterans re- F3 category (married sons and veterans to seek parole so they and streamlining the legal im- Immigrant advocates be- ceived citizenship. According daughters of U.S. citizens). can come to the U.S. Parole migration system. lieve that the new policy does to the White House, about Many are concerned that with status will be granted on a justice to Filipino World War 6,000 of them are still alive the old age of the veterans, case-to-case basis. They will rEubEN s. sEguritaN has II veterans who served and and living in the U.S. The vet- they might not live to see the be able to live and work in the been practicing law for over 30 years. For further information, you fought under the American erans are now elderly and day their families can legally U.S. and will be allowed to may call him at (212) 695 5281 or flag. After the war, it took 50 need their families to care of join them in the U.S. adjust to permanent residence. log on to his website at www.segu- years before the veterans were them. Mee Moua, president and Lawmakers, such as Sen. ritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS Palace Laments Binay's 'Politics of Hate, Despair' by Louis Bacani lowing his resignation from ministration incompetent, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 the Cabinet in June. He sev- lazy, slow and insensitive to ANILA, Philip- ered his ties with the adminis- the needs of Filipinos. pines - Malacañang tration after failing to get the Binay claims that Aquino's Mon Wednesday hit president's endorsement for Daang Matuwid has not im- back at Vice President Jejomar the 2016 elections. proved the state of the country Binay who continued to attack In his various public since there is still massive President Benigno Aquino III speeches including his poverty, hunger and unem- and his administration. TSONA, Binay called the ad- ployment. (www.philstar.com) In a press briefing, Presi- dential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda again criticized the "true" State of the Nation Ad- dress (TSONA) delivered by Vice President jejomar binay delivers his ‘True State of the Nation Binay on Monday, calling the Address’ at Cavite State University in Indang, Cavite on Monday. be- hind him is a mural of the SAF 44. eDD GuMban speech a joke. "Sadly, the Vice President you'd be afraid of. We're this as dictatorial. By any has been hitting everyone like telling Vice President Binay stretch of the imagination, a shotgun, His TSONA (True we're gonna solve all those how can you even say that this Sona) was ‘charot,’” Lacierda problems," he said. is dictatorial? We're laying said. The Palace official also re- down the transformation of Lacierda added that sponded to Binay's reported governance," Lacierda said. Binay's TSONA can be best statements labeling Aquino as He said Binay must be summarized as "politics of de- "dictatorial" and "hard- sourgraping that is why he spair." headed." keeps on lambasting the ad- Lacierda said the adminis- Lacierda said Aquino's ministration. tration recognizes the prob- "Daang Matuwid" has planted "It's unfortunate that he lems raised by Binay in his reforms in the government calls him matigas-ulo only be- speech and is working to ad- that, if continued after 2016, cause his advice was not dress the issues. would benefit future genera- taken. And maybe he's just "This is politics of hate at tions. sourgraping," Lacierda said. its crudest. He mentioned in "Unfortunately, Vice Pres- Binay has been attacking his TSONA all the things that ident Binay has considered the Aquino government fol- 14 Hawaii filiPiNo cHroNiclE august 8, 2015 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Dagiti Aw-awid Iti Ilokos Adda Met Iti adda pay la a mangegko a dulin a baso a paginuman. Hawaii Ket Kaili maiparaipus latta dagitoy a ba- No maisar-ong ken maau- likas, iti taraudi ti sao. Banag a mianka iti balay ti agsangaili, maysa a napeklan nga Ilokano, asangko iti Hawaii(34na) ngem napateg pay la ti panagdayaw no dadduma, ited pay ti kuar- tubo iti Tapao, Sinait, Ilocos naregta latta nga umay iti sim- kadagiti inauna ken nataengan. toda para kenka. Iruarda ti Sur, ken maysa nga ama, ka- baan. Manmanon ti mangar-aramid maiduldulin nga ules ken pun- ILOKO meng iti komunidad, ken lim- Iti sabali a bangir, kadagiti itoy, ngem saan pay a napukaw gan, ken tualia, ken dagiti kab- By Amado I. Yoro masat met iti desente a trabaho dadduma nga agtawenen iti 18 a namimpinsan. Adda pay la bukas a sabon. aidisso kadagiti ken pagsapulan, ken reputa- agpangato, puera delos buenos, ramut ken anagna iti biag ken Kaaduanna metten dagiti dagiti Filipino sion, kangrunaanna a lider iti saan a ti simbaan iti yanda iti biang dagiti kadaraan. agpiknik iit parke. kaaduanna wenno dagiti simbaan, ibatayko laeng ti Domingo, ketdi addada iti sa- Iti sabali a bangir, aglalo dagiti disposable untensils a kadaraan aglalo ni sawek iti bukodko a panirigan. bali a lugar, piknikan, barkada, dagiti local born, makasugkar maaramat kas iti paper plates, Ilokano dagiti outing, dadduma.. ken nasken a sanguen ti ugali cups, ken dadduma. N galad, ugali, ken A. Panagugis/Sign-of-the- Kabayatan iti panagluglu- no ti ubing ket bumirngas lattan Iti pannangan, saan a sursuro ken kannawidan nga Cross: ganko iti Bus, mapan ken iti nagan ti natataengan, kas iti nasken a lawlawen ti lamisaan. intugotda it Hawaii? Saan nga uso amin a Fil- agawid, iti trabahok, wenno panangawag ti nagan ti nataen- Pumidotka iti kayatmo a Naaringan kadin a ipino ti agugis wenno agparin- ania man nga aldaw a malabsak gan. kanen, pumaknika, mabalinmo namimpinsan dagiti Ilokano iti tumeng iti simbaan. Ngem iti ti simbaan, diak makideman manen ti agsubli. Saan nga ag- ugali iti Lumaud? Sungbat: biang dagiti katoliko ken Agli- dagiti babbaket, ubbing agtu- D. Panangidiaya iti tugaw. balin nga overcrowded ti Mabalin a wen, mabalin met a payano, Independente, tubo, nga agsing-of-the cross, Maragsakanak a makakita, lamisaan, banag a nasimsim- saan. aramidda daytoy ta ipagarup banag a nakaimula kadagiti aglalo iti uneg ti Bus, a saan la beng ken naur-urnos ti parte Dakdakkel a Saan ti sung- ken patienda a kinadayaw ken puso ken pammatida dayta a a dagiti kadaraan, ket idiayada ken punsion. bat dagiti nagannak a nangitu- wagas a panagraem nga ag- galad a Filipino. met ti tugawda iti nataengan, Paliiw: kaadduanna metten got ken mangil-ilala pay laeng dayaw ken agkararag ken ni babai, ken baldado. Puera delos ti mangar-aramid kadagitoy a kadagiti kaugalian iti Amianan. Apo Dios. B. Panagmano buenos, adda met latta dagiti blaikbayan no agbakasionda iti Ania koma dagitoy nga Maragsakanak a makakita Manmanon, ngem adda agintuturog ken saan nga agkir- ilida. Saan ngaminen a nasken a ugali wenno galad nga insang- kadagitoy nga aramid. Ubbing pay met la dagiti agtutubo, ub- in iti tugawna. pakaringgoran ti aginnaw petda ditoy Hawaii. man agtutubo ken nataengan, bing ken inaud-udi nga agmano kadagiti plato ken lunglongan. Nupay saanko a masag- nayanakda man ditoy ken saan, kadagiti bukod ti ima nga E. Adda pay met la "Ladies Nalpas ti kaan; nalpas ti innaw. gaysa nga inaganan ken daka- aramidenda. (Sabali a pammati idennes iti mugingda. Banag a First" iti linia iti man pun- Saan a mulistia ti agidalimanek. maten ditoy, adda dagiti ti sabali a wagas). Ngem na- panagraem ken panagdayaw iti sion, party, simbaan, pan- Adu pay dagiti kannaw- mabalinko a saritaen kas padas, dayaw ken itangsit dagiti natataeng ngem ti sabali. nagna iti dalan. idantayo a napateg unay. Ket paliiw ken paneknekko ditoy. agaramid iti kastoy. Iti simbaan dakamatenminto manen kadag- Ipakaunak, saanak nga au- a papapananmi a sangapamilia C. Panagusar iti balikas nga F. Panagsangaili/Hospitality iti sumaganad nga isyu. torisado a mangkeddeng ti ki- iti dinominggo, nagasatak ta Apo, Tata, Nana, manong, Adda met latta daytoy ket Manen, kas paset ti kultura ken napateg wenno saan a saan la a ti pamiliak ti agaramid Manang saan a mapukaw iti kina- tradision a Filipino, iti nasuro- kinapateg dagitoy, ngem kas iti kastoy. Nayanak ti bal- Iti paliiw ken padasko, managsangaili ni Ilokano. ken a 100 a tawen dagiti Fil- Nalaing latta nga agisagana iti ipino iti Hawaii, agtultuloy a adu a makan, taraon, ken me- maigamgamer, maipulpuligos, rienda iti balay a ken mailaglaga dagiti galad, masarungkaran. Saan a ugali, sursuro, historia man ken maikkat iti pagsasao a: Feel at leyenda, kadagiti sabali a puli Home, ipabpabalay, ken ipak- (interracial) babaen iti pannaki- pakosinam, kunada. asawa iti sabali a puli (inter- Idasarndaka iti naimas a marriages) ken panagputot masida. Idasardaka iti naidul- (reproduction) ken panagadal. PHILIPPINE NEWS SolGen Backs Petition vs Torre de Manila
Construction Torre de Manila signifi- by Edu Punay cantly alters the physical in- Friday, July 31, 2015 tegrity of the Rizal monument, Hilbay told the ANILA, Philip- Supreme Court (SC) in a 10- pines - Solicitor page position paper. MGeneral Florin “The construction of the Hilbay agrees with the Torre de Manila impairs the Knights of Rizal that the Rizal monument’s physical construction of the 46-story integrity, in violation of R.A. Torre de Manila violated Re- No. 10066 in relation to the public Act No. 10066, the Constitution’s conservation- National Cultural Heritage ist and protectionist poli- Act of 2009. (continued on page 15) august 8, 2015 Hawaii filiPiNo cHroNiclE 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CLASSIFIED ADS CONGRESS OF VISAYAN ORGANIZATION (COVO) MRS. ILOCOS SURIAN CORONATION AND DINNER GOAT FOR SALE ALL SIZES ANNUAL CONVENTION | August 18, 2015 | DAyTIME PROGRAM | October 24, 2015 | Hilton Hawaiian Village Contact #808371-5069 SESSION WILL bE HELD AT THE KING KAUMU'ALI'I ELEM. Hotel & SPA | Theme: Keeping Ilocano Tradition alive...... SCHOOL CAFETERIA (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), EVENING Four finalists representing Cabugao, San juan Lapog, Sto CAREGIVERS NEEDED bANQUET AT THE KAUAI bEACH RESORT HOTEL | 6:00 PM Domingo and Vigan will be competing for the MRS ISAH Looking for live-in caregivers to take care of | Contact: Firmo Dayao. 206-5301 | Contact: May Mizuno at 741- 2015 crown. Part of the proceed will be used for the ISAH 6 to 8 elderly dementia patients. Willing to 4503 Medical and Homecoming Mission December 2015 to the re-locate to California. We can train if you participating town of Ilocos Sur. Donation for the event is do not have experience. We are located in FILIPINO WOMEN'S CIVIC CLUB MARIA CLARA $75.00 | Contact Loida Yamamoto @679-9540; Danny Villaruz Alameda, California. Please call: (510) BALL | September 12, 2015 | POMAKAI bALLROOMS, DOLE @778-0233 522.3812 Maricel Tinio (Administrator). CANNERy | 6:00 PM | Contact: Bernadette Fajardo @ 342-8090 or Cecilia Villafuerte @ 371-8538 FILIPINO BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION'S CASHIER, PREP./COOK KIMONO BALL AND FILIPINO BUSINESS WOMAN 8.50 TRAINING /9.00 STARTING THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER'S BAYANIHAN OF THE YEAR AWARD | November 14, 2015 | ALA Kaneohe area/ Town area GALA FUNDRAISER | September 18, 2015 | SHERATON MOANA HOTEL, HIbISCUS ROOM | Contact: Nancy A. Walch Call 2351311/9471311 WAIKIKI HOTEL | 5:30 PM | Interested in volunteering and for @778-3882 details, please contact Exec. Director Donnie Juan at 808-680-0451. MAINLAND NEWS BUSINESS DIRECTORY Obama Announces Historic Clean Power Plan resident Barack Obama and Environmental Protection PAgency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy recently released the Clean Power Plan, a historic step in the Obama administration’s fight against climate change. The Clean Power Plan estab- lishes the first-ever national stan- dards to limit carbon pollution from power plants. The plan sets flexible and achievable standards to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 32 per- cent from 2005 levels by 2030, 9 percent more ambitious than the proposal. The plan establishes ambi- tious goals but gives states and re- port in his effort to implement it.” stepping up our commitment to re- gions the flexibility on how to meet Schatz says that the plan will newable energy and greater energy them. create jobs, encourage the develop- efficiency.” Supporters say Obama’s Clean ment of clean energy, and reduce the According to the Center for Power Plan shows that U.S. contin- cost of energy bills. Rural Affairs, energy efficiency in- ues to lead the world in addressing The announcement of the gov- vestments benefit ratepayers, espe- the threat of climate change and to ernment’s efforts to establish limits cially in low-income households and ensure a safer, healthier planet for on carbon pollution also drew sup- rural communities. Also, the Na- future generations. port from the Center for Rural Af- tional Renewable Energy Labora- U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz praised fairs—a private, non-profit tory has forecasted the president’s plan, calling it a mile- organization that works to that an 80 megawatt stone in the fight against climate strengthen small businesses, family wind farm can gen- change. farms and ranches, and rural com- erate nearly 400 “The Clean Power Plan takes di- munities. jobs, $4.8 million in rect action to reverse climate change “We applaud the Obama admin- land lease payments by regulating and reducing harmful istration for taking this step,” says and $6.3 million in carbon pollution from power Energy and Climate Associate Lau- new tax revenues plants,” Schatz says. “The plan es- ren Kolojejchick-Kotch. “The Clean for schools and tablishes ambitious goals but gives Power Plan will provide a signifi- services like local states and regions flexibility on how cant opportunity to reduce Amer- fire and police to meet them. I pledge my full sup- ica’s dependence on fossil fuels by forces.
PHILIPPINE NEWS (from page 14, SOLGEN...) 10066 states that the power of cies,” read the position paper. compliance with the floor-area the appropriate cultural agen- The city government of ratio limit, he added. cies to issue a CDO extends to Manila is liable for the con- The National Commission situations in which the physi- struction of the condominium, for Culture and the Arts cal integrity of the national Hilbay said. (NCCA) had the authority to cultural treasure or important The city government of issue a cease and desist order cultural property is found to be Manila violated Ordinance (CDO) against the construc- in danger of destruction or sig- No. 8119 for issuing zoning tion of the condominium, nificant alteration from its and building permits despite Hilbay said. original state,” he said. the Torre de Manila’s non- “Section 25 of R.A. No. (www.philstar.com) AUGUST 8, 2015