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THE pilot of the Polish plane that world crashed in Russia killing President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others refused to listen to advice to divert to news another airport Bin Laden is not in Pakistan Crashed plane pilot WASHINGTON - Paki- good Taliban and bad Taliban. ignored orders stan’s Prime Minister Yousuf I always believe that militants Raza Gilani said that Osama are the militants. They just MOSCOW - The pilot of approached the airport in tinue to guide the plane and bin Laden was not in his want to destabilize the sys- the Polish plane that crashed worsening weather, Anatoly observe it. We warned about country. tem. Our people have let it be in Russia killing President Muravyev, one of the air traffic the bad weather but the crew His statement goes known that they would not Lech Kaczynski and 95 others controllers who handled the moved to landing without against the perception of allow a handful of extremist refused to listen to advice to plane, told the Komsomolska- permission,’ Mr Muravyev said, many in the US intelligence bigots and terrorists to repre- divert to another airport, air ya Pravda daily. adding that the crew had also community who suspect that sent our peaceful way of life traffic controllers said on Tues- ‘At the start, the Tu-154 not given air traffic controllers the Al-Qaeda chief has holed and inclusive culture,’ he said. day. came into land steadily, with- crucial information. himself up in Pakistan’s law- Pakistan had been the Controllers who were the out swerving. But then we had Kaczynski and all the 95 less areas bordering Afghani- main international backer of last people to talk to the Pol- doubts that it could land nor- other people killed on the stan. the Taliban’s hardline 1996- ish presidential jet as it ap- mally,’ he said. ‘The head of the plane were heading to a me- PM Gilani said he had lit- 2001 rule in Afghanistan, proached Severny military air- air traffic control team three morial service at Katyn, near tle information on bin Laden’s but US officials have recently port outside the Russian city times told the crew to divert to Smolensk, for 22,000 Polish whereabouts, but pointed to Osama bin Laden welcomed what they see of Smolensk Saturday also said a different airport but the crew officers and troops killed by Pakistan’s assaults since last ziristan. “I am not in favor of as a shift to a more aggres- the plane had not followed did not listen. Soviet forces in World War II 70 year on extremists in regions the negotiations with Taliban sive stance against extremist standard procedures. ‘When the crew refused to years ago. such as Swat and South Wa- because at times we talk about groups. The Russian-made Tu-154 listen, all we could do was con- Dutch prostitutes to register Polands acting president takes

THE HAGUE - Prostitute right course of action in the Netherlands should be Politicians belonging to cellery of the president, is at least 21 years old and carry the national conservative Law an unpolitical official who a pass with their photo and a and Justice Party [PiS] of Lech works a lot, not a politi- special registration number, Kaczyński, the Polish president cian who was lucky enough says a law amendment filed in who died in a plane crash on to wangle a good post. The parliament on Thursday. the weekend, have criticized nomination of Stanisław People of 21 are better acting president Bronislaw Koziej to chief of the BBN [Na- able than people of 18 to make Komorowski of the liberal-con- tional Security Bureau] is a bow a well-considered decision servative Civic Platform party to the opposition, because about whether or not to work for already having nominated Koziej was deputy defense as a prostitute,’ caretaker jus- successors to the chiefs of se- minister in the PIS govern- tice minister Hirsch Ballin, who curity and the chancellery of ment. The two posts have to be submitted the amendment, the presidency, who also died filled because the state must said in a statement. ‘They are in the crash. continue to function. And both better able to deal and negoti- ‘The new law aims to a national register and to have The daily Gazeta Wybor- can be relieved from office at ate with clients. They are more make a contribution to the an entry interview on the risks cza has no sympathy with any time.” likely to have some further fight against force, abuse and of the job and alternatives, said Michałowski, who has been such complaints: “Jacek education and thus be less human trafficking’ in the sex the statement. nominated to lead the chan- economically dependent on trade, ‘given the risk that pros- Registered prostitutes will prostitution work. titutes between the ages of 18 receive a pass with a profile Prostitution has been legal and 21 would disappear into photograph and registration in the Netherlands since 2000, the criminal underworld’. It had number, which will enable cli- Shuttle vans used for human but Mr Ballin said the new mea- been decided to counter that ents to control that they are us- sures sought to ‘draw a clearer risk with ‘strong controls and ing the services of a legal prac- smuggling line between legal and illegal penalties for illegal prostitutes, titioner. Under the current law, their handlers and clients’. only brothel owners and other prostitution’. ‘The law is aimed PHOENIX — With sweeps The amendment, yet to be prostitute handlers require au- at regulating the prostitution on both sides of the border adopted by parliament, will thorization. trade, not to obstruct the legal Thursday, American and Mexi- compel prostitutes to enroll on part of it,’ said the statement. can authorities delivered what they called their most serious blow toward dismantling hu- man smuggling organizations South Korea finds bodies of that have brought thousands of illegal immigrants to the 32 crews in a submerged warship United States. The investigation, which Twelve sailors remain unac- used 800 law enforcement offi- counted for after the 1,200-ton cers, the largest deployment in vessel exploded three weeks a human smuggling investiga- ago near the North Korea bor- tion, focused on what the au- der thorities said were suspicious Immigration officials made an arrest during a raid Thursday at a shut- South Korea lifted part of companies running shuttle tle business in Tucson. a warship from the sea ,three vans that provide a crucial link migration enforcement. charge would succeed. weeks after it exploded and in the transportation chain This week, the Arizona Smugglers would guide sank with dozens of sailors that brings illegal immigrants Legislature moved closer to people, typically on foot, across trapped inside. Salvage work- from the border to cities across adopting what is widely be- the border. A car or sport util- ers found dead bodies of 32 the United States. lieved to be the most stringent ity vehicle would pick them crew members in the vessel. While some 47 people immigration enforcement bill up and take them to Tucson, Fifty-eight crew members were arrested Thursday, includ- among the states, giving local where in “very quick handoffs,” were rescued shortly after the ing some in Mexico in what police agencies broad powers an immigration official said, 1,200-ton Cheonan exploded ies identified as the Cheonan including that the ship might officials called exceptional co- to check people’s legal status. the immigrants would board on 26 of March during a rou- crew, according to the joint have been struck by a North operation with officers there, For nearly a decade, fed- the shuttle vans to Phoenix. tine patrol near the border chiefs of staff in Seoul. Divers Korean torpedo or a mine left only about 17 were illegal im- eral immigration authorities From there, after having paid with North Korea. So far 34 had retrieved two bodies dur- over from the 1950-53 Korean migrants being smuggled, and have been stymied by a fleet fees of several thousand dollars bodies have been recovered, ing an underwater hunt. War. some of them will be granted of shuttle vans, similar to those — $75,000 in the case of some while 12 sailors remain unac- The stern was to be moved South Korea has asked permission to remain in the that carry people to airports Chinese immigrants — to be counted for. to a naval base to investigate the US, Australia, Britain and United States to serve as wit- and the like, that they say have taken into the United States, A huge naval crane hoisted the cause of the explosion Sweden to send experts for a nesses in the case, The an- operated under a veil of legiti- they would transfer to private the stern portion of the ship – while the remaining two-thirds joint investigation. A team of nouncement of the arrests, macy. cars and head to destinations where most of the missing sail- of the ship is to be salvaged eight US investigators, led by which focused on four shuttle When stopped, even if across the United States. ors are believed to be trapped sooner, military officials said. Rear Admiral Thomas Eccles, van businesses in Tucson and the passengers were found to Agents on Thursday morn- – a day after divers succeeded The cause of the blast has arrived in South Korea earlier one in Phoenix, comes at a be illegal immigrants, drivers ing searched the offices of Ser- in tying the wreckage with not been determined. South this week, according to South time when the federal govern- would profess not to know the gio’s Shuttle on a busy street chains. Rescuers boarded Korean officials have said they Korea’s defense ministry. ment has been under fire over legal status of their passengers, lined with mechanic shops, the stern and found 32 bod- will look into all possibilities its role and performance in im- and prosecutors doubted a bodegas and small businesses. NOW WITH TAGALOG NEWS...ATIN ITO! page 7

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20 april 2010 www.kabayantimes.org Year 4, Issue 14 ADDIO ZIO RAIMONDO ICELANDIC ERUPTION PER NOI ERI COME UN PADRE Con queste parole i figli adottivi Raimond AFFECTS EUROPE’S e Gianmarco si sono rivolti sabato 17 durante il funerale di Raimondo Vianello, Causes biggest al grande mattatore della televisione che insieme alla moglie Sandra ha adottato AIRSPACE airport lockdown la famiglia Filippina che da anni vive in casa con loro. since World War II di Claudio Gatti

Giovedi 15 alle 6.50 si è spento all’ospedale San Raf- faele Raimondo Vianello, ricoverato nella struttura dal 4 dello stesso mese, il grande attore è stato amorevol- mente assistito dalla moglie Sandra Mondaini, com- pagna di lavoro e di vita da quasi cinquanta anni, oltre che dai figli di Rosalie ed Edgar, i Filippini adottati da anni assieme ai loro figli Raimond e Gianmarco. Dopo la morte di Raimondo, Sandra sotto choc è stata ri- accompagnata alla Residenza Acquarius a Milano 2, dove all’ultimo piano di uno stabile immerso nel verde The first volcanic erup- cier in Iceland last April 14 , è stata aiutata dalla nipote di Vianello, Virginia. Appresa tion started last March producing plumes of steam la notizia della scomparsa di Vianello, molti sono stati i 20, that occurred in Fim- rising up to 5,000 feet over telegrammi di cordoglio e manifestazioni di affetto che mvörðuháls between the the glacier. The eruption has sono arrivate alla vedova. Il Presidente della Repubbli- glaciers of Eyjafjallajökull created a large hole in the ca, Giorgio Napolitano, ha inviato a Sandra Mondaini and Mýrdalsjökull. The cur- glacier, as well as a fissure un messaggio dove, si legge nel sito del Quirinale, rent eruption appears to be that is forming under the esprime la sua vicinanza ricordando il popolare attore much more powerful. The glacier, that reached 2 kilo- che “tanto ha dato al teatro, al cinema e alla TV italiana”. first signs of the eruption meters (1 mi) long. Air traffic Il Presidente della Rai, Paolo Garimberti ha dichiarato were seen between 23:00 is prohibited in a large area che con la morte di Vianello: “Scompare uno dei pion- and midnight. around the eruption zone. ieri della televisione italiana, un professionista raffinato, People in the area have According to the UK Air elegante e mai volgare. Un artista, un vero gentiluomo, been evacuated because Traffic Control Service NATS che ha contribuito a rendere più lieve e gradevole il of massive flooding due to had earlier predicted that of ash and spreading it higher airspace. Servizio Pubblico”. Secondo Fabio Fazio: “è stato un meltwater from the glacier. the ash coming from an throughout the region. Aviation experts say the Continue to page 4 The first evacuations began active volcano in Iceland The Eyjafjallajökull vol- volcanic plume has caused at about 2.00 local time. Air could disrupt flights com- cano, continued to have the worst travel disruption traffic was prohibited in a ing out of and into the UK. “sporadic eruptions”; spew- in Europe . large area around the erup- NATS decided to cancel ing dark ash clouds which Over hundred thou- tion zone. all flights coming out of have been moving south sands of passengers have Police have closed the northern Scotland’s Aber- and east of the area, caus- been left stranded around roads into the area and a deen Airport .The move was ing mass flight cancellations the world, unable to travel state of emergency has made after the Met Office all over Europe. It spanned to and from various points been declared. The eruption advised NATS that volcanic from the UK to Russia over in Europe. The continent’s could be seen as far as Vest- ash could damaged a jet’s fears that the soot may dan- air-traffic control center pre- mannaeyjar. The lava flow engines. Passengers were ger planes - such as causing dicted 17,000 flights which was viscous and thick. warned about the disrup- engines to fail in-flight or have been cancelled on Fri- The air carrier Icelandair tions of flights and passen- severely reducing the pilot’s day alone. has diverted flights which gers were advised to check visibility. In the last three The cancellations cost a were destined for Iceland the website before they days, ash plume was rising loss to the airlines of about prevented aircraft of flying leave for the airport for any to about 30,000 feet (9,144 US$200 million daily, the In- into volcanic ash. Notices disruption information. meters) with intensifying ternational Air Transport As- were sent to airlines to pro- Aviation experts have volcanic activity media re- sociation reports. A global hibit them of flying within warned that air traffic across ports said. It is possible for association of air traffic con- 120 nautical miles of the western Europe might con- planes to fly over the ash trol companies comment- volcano. tinue to be affected by the cloud although it is up to in- ed that ash clouds would The second eruption oc- Icelandic volcano, which dividual countries to decide probably continue to affect curred in Eyjafjallajökull gla- has been billowing clouds whether they should open Continue to page 4 20 april 2010 • www.kabayantimes.org kabayan times international 4

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page Are you what they say you are? ADDIO ZIO RAIMONDO PER NOI ERI...From page 3 esempio di straordinaria classe preghiera”. Sin dai primi minuti pre divertenti. Tu facevi parte “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ed eleganza, con una dote uni- erano presenti in Chiesa per- della mia famiglia, eravamo - Philippians 4:13 ca, che ho sempre detto sonalità del mondo della politi- una famiglia, la nostra famiglia, dall’inizio della mia carriera di ca, dello spettacolo e della tele- l’ultimo ricordo che ho è il tuo The power of the Word! are. Look at how we methodi- ent of our words . Let’s begin invidiare e di guardare come a visione; il Sindaco di Milano “bravo” prima di morire, no non Someone said, “Be careful with cally convince ourselves over to train ourselves to speak only un modello: il fatto che la sua Letizia Moratti ha riconosciuto so cosa volevi dirmi, forse è per the way you use words as it the years of the many “I can’t of words that will edify us and ironia derivava per gran parte in Vianello: “un personaggio il bene che ti ho voluto in ques- may just hold true in your life”. or if only” careless words that everyone else. Let’s begin to in- dalla consapevolezza costante che rimarrà sempre nel nostro ti anni. Pensando al futuro di- Some of us were brought up in automatically come out of our crease our “Word Power Vocab- di sé”. Fiorello ha commentato: cuore e nelle nostre case per la vento triste, perchè tu non ci an unkind, uncaring environ- mouths. Of course, we can’t ulary” and apply it on our day “Il mio primo pensiero va a sua capacità di ironia, simpatia sarai, zio”. Poi è stata la volta del ment where we got used to help but be the very words we to day living. Words like “why Sandra a cui mando un affettu- e garbo, e il legame con San- maggiore, Gianmarco il quale hearing words like, “ napaka say we are. not, I can and I will” should be oso abbraccio”. Per Maurizio dra, ha costituito un esempio ha ricordato il sorriso dello “zio” laking tanga mo naman!”, or What then can we do to our natural response starting Costanzo: “Vianello è stata la della famiglia italiana”, il Minis- anche se, negli ultimi mesi: “ti “ Buti pa ang posporo, may reverse our fallen situation? now! And most especially, be- prima persona che ho con- tro della Difesa Ignazio La Rus- ho visto preoccupato, non per ulo!” Many times, these unkind, We take the Lord on His Word lieve the Scriptures.. “I can do osciuto 50 anni fa in televisio- sa che, fuori dalla Chiesa ha te, ma per noi. Ti preoccupavi careless words even come from that we are worthy of His love all things through Christ who ne, 50 anni di vita e di amicizia detto: “Credo che la sua legger- se fossimo stati male quando our very loving and caring fam- and not to believe the devil strengthens me...” Kabayan, che scompaiono. Mi diede ezza d’animo, la sua capacità di te ne saresti andato”, per poi ily. The sad part is we don’t just on his taunting that we are we are that important to our l’esclusiva del suo matrimonio essere serio senza prendersi concludere con: “Raimondo ci hear these words, we believe unworthy. You see, the battle Creator and it is tantamount to con Sandra nel ‘62 e quando mi mai sul serio, non lo dimen- hai insegnato il rispetto e them and why not? If we get for our soul has been forever blasphemy if we deny Him this sono sposato è stato il mio ticherà mai nessuno. Queste l’educazione. La vita con lui era to hear of them over and over raging and if we want to be on truth. Let us act as children of compare d’anello”. Il malore qualità accanto alla sua mitez- sempre bella, noi lo chiamava- again, we begin to take the the winning side, we have got Our Father God Almighty and della moglie dell’attore scom- za d’animo”, il Sottosegretario mo zio Raimondo ma lui ci ha words for their meaning. We to believe every Word our God begin to live a victorious life by parso, aveva messo in forse Daniela Santanchè, il Prefetto amato con l’amore che ha un take them personally and over has bestowed on us. First and applying these powerful words l’apertura programmata per di Milano Gian Valerio Lombar- padre verso i figli. Ci ha inseg- time, the words becomes us. foremost is that we are worthy! today! Man fully alive is God venerdì 16, della camera ar- di, Vladimir Luxuria, il Presiden- nato tantissime cose. Adesso ci Look at how everything Jesus was crucified and died glorified! dente situata nello studio 4 di te del Consiglio Silvio Berlus- manca anche la sua capacità di began. “In the beginning was on the cross for our transgres- (William V. Young is the Pres- Mediaset a Cologno Monzese, coni è arrivato poco prima portare conforto, di tirare su il the Word, and the Word was sions. He loved us that much ident of both WV Young & Asso- la storica sede della famosa dell’inizio della cerimonia morale a tutti, di rallegrare le with God, and the Word was that He gave his life that who- ciates Srl and WV Young Wealth “Casa Vianello”, dalle 10 alle 20 come amico personale della persone che gli stavano a fian- God. He was with God in the soever believes His WORDS will & Wellness Planners, companies a rendere omaggio al feretro di coppia. I massimi dirigenti di co”. Nella sua omelia funebre beginning... The Word became not perish but have everlasting dedicated to servicing the in- Raimondo Vianello si sono al- Mediaset come il Presidente Monsignor Faccendini dopo la flesh and made his dwelling life. Why then would we even vestment and financial planning ternate undicimila persone, tra Fedele Confalonieri, Giorgio lettura del Vangelo secondo among us”. (John 1:1-2 &14) dare doubt His Words? needs of the migrant Filipino autorità, colleghi, maestranze, Gori , il responsabile Matteo, ha ricordato Raimondo Let’s stop here and understand Let us be conscious of the workers in Europe. For business e semplici cittadini, il flusso è dell’informazione Mauro Crip- con parole semplici: “La morte what “ and the Word became power that each word we say or investment counselling, call stato per un momento inter- pa, il Direttore delle Risorse Ar- di Raimondo Vianello ha com- flesh and made his dwelling will have a profound effect in our Wind cell # 3388069102 or rotto, quando Rosalie ed Ed- tistiche di Mediaset Giorgio mosso tutti … sono stato col- among us,” could mean to us. our being ... as well as the be- e-mail to williamyoung@wvy- gard hanno voluto sostare in Restelli, l’ex Consigliere Rai Car- pito dall’affetto da cui è stato We become what they say we ing of those who is the recipi- oung.com) preghiera per cinque minuti lo Rognoni, il fondatore della universalmente conquistato … accanto alla bara di Raimodo, Casa di Produzione Televisiva era come se fosse entrato ada- posta sotto un maxischermo Magnolia Giorgio Gori, Tra i gio adagio nelle case di tutti e Icelandic eruption affects Europe...From page 3 che proiettava le scene e le gag personaggi dello spettacolo appartenesse a pieno titolo alla più famose e divertenti erano presenti: Pippo Baudo vita di tutti. Mi sono chiesto il flights for some time.” The Qantas canceled all flights to that the eruption was slow- dell’indimenticabile comico. che ha anche aperto e chiuso la perché di tutto questo affetto; skies are totally empty over Europe and passengers were ing down finally. Icelandic Sabato 17 alle ore 9.50 il corteo funzione funebre, Giancarlo la risposta è semplice, perché ci northern Europe,” said Euro- being offered refunds or seats officials urged local residents funebre è arrivato davanti alla Magalli che si è detto preoccu- ha fatto ridere, tutti, da più di control’s deputy head, Bryan on the next available flight. The with respiratory problems to Chiesa di Dio Padre a Milano 2, pato per lo stato di salute di cinquant’anni e non è semplice Flynn. The agency said more airline said it was not known refrain from going outdoors con il feretro di Vianello, e Sandra perché ”ieri al telefono far ridere continuando a farlo than half of Europe’s aver- when flights would resume. and encouraged the use of un’auto blu dalla quale è sceso Sandra ha pianto, lei che non per tutti questi anni, occorre age 28,000 daily flights were Cathay Pacific was already can- protective goggles and masks prima Edgard che ha aperto la ha mai versato lacrime nella avere classe e qualità non co- cancelled. In a special report, celing some Europe-bound to those who do go out. carrozzina sulla quale Sandra è malattia e nell’immobilità. Ora muni, eleganza garbo, ironia different countries have been flights leaving from Hong Kong Even countries as far away inchiodata oramai da cinque piange perché si sente sola”. La non volgare, mai sopra le righe, affected by this event. on Sunday. as Japan were affected by the anni, e insieme a Rosalie e alla moglie dello scomparso Mike autoironia, nonché capacità di The Belgian and Swiss All of Germany’s sixteen ash clouds. Tokyo’s Narita nipote di Vianello Virginia, han- Bongiorno Daniela Zuccoli, stemperare le polemiche con governments extended their airports with international Airport’s spokeman says that no aiutato la vedova a sedervisi Maurizio Pistocchi conduttore un sorriso. Credo che si sia pre- ban until Saturday evening. flights have been shut down many travellers bound for Eu- sopra, mentre i due figli adotti- di Pressing insieme a Vianello, sentato così a Gesù”, poi ha Italian aviation authorities including the busy Frankfurt rope spent the nights in the vi Raimond e Gianmarco le Gerri Scotti, Rita Pavone, Alba rivelato che il comico milanese, were closing airspace in airport. Icelandic airports are departure lounge due to can- sistemavano il vestito, il per- Parietti, Marco Columbro, Ele- aveva detto al suo Parroco Don northern Italy on Saturday open despite being in such cellation of flights. corso si è snodato tra due ali di noire Casalegno, Carmen Rus- Walter “ma c’è davvero qualcu- until 1800 GMT. Spain’s Iberia close proximity to the billow- The UK’s National Air Traf- folla commossa, che non ha so e il marito Ezio Paolo Turci, no ad aspettarmi? Allora mi airline was canceling most ing volcano, as the winds are fic Service (NATS), says that potuto entrare nella Chiesa che Lele Mora, Luana Colussi; altri devo preparare bene” e don of its European flights and blowing ash clouds away from its restrictions on airspace in conteneva solo cinquecento colleghi oltre alle maestranze Walter gli aveva risposto “tu hai would resume until further the vicinity. the country would remain persone, davanti e dietro la di Mediaset e i vari amici e col- fatto ridere tutti e Gesù ti acco- notice. The Icelandic Met Office’s in effect until further notice. Chiesa erano stati sistemati laboratori. La cerimonia è iniz- glierà con un sorriso”. Poi lo At least 45 flights be- Matthew Roberts reported Travel bans for Northern Ire- due megaschermi per la folla di iata alle 11.20, è stata celebrata sguardo dell’Officiante si è tween Europe and Asia were that the volcano hasn’t been land and Scotland have been cinquemila “amici” accorsi per da Monsignor Carlo Faccendi- spostato su Sandra, immobile canceled Saturday. Australia’s expending as much ash, and Continue to page 10 stringersi di fianco a Sandra e ni, Vicario Episcopale della Dio- protesa verso la bara che non salutare così Raimondo, alle cesi di Milano. Le letture sono smette di accarezzare, protetta tuto separare questa coppia appartenevi a tutta l’Italia e qui dobbiamo dire tutti, Viva Rai- 10.50 è iniziata una diretta del affidate alla voce ferma, nonos- amorevolmente dallo scudo inossidabile. L’abbraccio di Dio a ricordati ci sono rappresent- mondo, ripetete con me Viva “suo” Canaled 5 che ha permes- tante l’emozione e il dolore, dei dei suoi familiari, dei “figli adot- è più sicuro del nostro. È bello anti sia di Mediaset che della Raimondo”. Al termine delle so ad altre migliaia di persone due “figli adottivi” di Raimon- tivi” Filippini e dall’amico Silvio pensare a Raimondo abbrac- Rai, non c’è stata differenza. Tu parole di Baudo tutti si sono al- di poter assistere a tutta la ceri- do: inizia il più piccolo che nel Berlusconi, che le accarezzava ciato a Gesù”. La cerimonia fu- hai regalato sorrisi per sem- zati in piedi ad applaudire e monia funebre, iniziata alle nome, Raimond, perpetuerà il teneramente il viso e i capelli, e nebre è stata conclusa da Pip- pre”; quindi rivolgendosi a San- anche fuori dalla chiesa le mi- 11.20. Molte le corone e i mazzi ricordo del suo grande “zio”, e ha concluso che: “ quella di po Baudo che ha preso poi la dra Mondaini l’ha esortata: ‘Tu gliaia di persone che hanno di fiori che sono stati sistemati che poi leggerà una lettera Sandra e Raimondo è stata parola esordendo con: “Sono Sandra devi parlare con Rai- seguito la cerimonia sui maxis- davanti alla Chiesa di Dio scritta a Vianello: “Ti conosco un’unione fondata sul rispetto un po’ preoccupato perché mondo perché lui ti sente, Rai- chermo hanno fatto un grande Padre,ci sono quelle del Presi- da 13 anni e gli ultimi giorni e il dialogo costante, la loro sono sicuro che dall’alto Rai- mondo è nel Paradiso degli Ar- applauso. E sempre tra gli ap- dente della Camera Gianfranco senza di te sono stati vuoti. Per generosità si è spinta nell’aver mondo penserà, chissà che tisti. E quando mangi, perché plausi il feretro di Raimondo Fini, del Presidente della Rai me eri come un padre anche se accolto e “adottato” la coppia di scemenze adesso dice questo mi dicono che non vuoi mangi- Vianello ha lasciato la chiesa Paolo Garimberti,.All’ingresso ti chiamavo zio, io per te ero Filippini Rosalie ed Edgard e i qua’. Hai sempre preso in giro are ma invece devi mangiare, alle 12.19, per raggiungere della Chiesa un manifesto con come un figlio. Guardavamo le loro figli Raimond e Gianmarco tutti perché volevi bene alle devi dire, Raimondo io sto Roma dove è stato sepolto nel- la scritta “Lutto per la morte di partite insieme e i tuoi com- come se facessero parte della persone. Hai avuto un rapporto mangiando, perché lui è vicino la tomba di famiglia al cimitero Raimondo Vianello-Una menti sui giocatori erano sem- famiglia. Solo la morte ha po- speciale con tutti e per questo a te, vicino a noi. Per questo monumentale del Verano.

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Italy’s ‘push-back’ policy to prevent illegal immigration around has resulted in a significant drop in arrivals italy Italy’s illegal immigration No new non-seasonal foreign jumped down after accord workers, no regularization with Libya for illegals, says Maroni Italy’s ‘push-back’ policy to arrivals and we’ve saved count- people crossing the sea from prevent illegal immigration has less lives. It’s an unprecedent- the North African coast. But No new non-seasonal for- home those already here resulted in a significant drop in ed and concrete achievement since the accord went into eign workers will be allowed with their families. arrivals since it was launched which is the result of Berlusco- force, boats intercepted in in- to come to Italy, Minister of Mr. Maroni also men- last May, Interior Minister Ro- ni’s diplomacy and the agree- ternational waters are forcibly Home Affairs Roberto Maroni tioned that from 1st January berto Maroni has said. ment he struck with Libya.” escorted back to Libya. The has said. It is the second time to 4th April this year, only 170 “The Italian model of fight- Maroni said. ‘push-back’ policy has been that Mr. Maroni is rejecting irregular immigrants arrived ing illegal immigration has pro- Under the controversial ini- severely criticized by the cen- the possibility of allowing in the country, compared to duced exceptional results and tiative, migrants are rescued in ter-left opposition in Italy, the non-seasonal foreign workers 4,573 in the same period of we think it should be copied international waters and taken Catholic Church, humanitarian to come to Italy. last year. by other European countries. back to Libya where humani- organizations and the United Mr. Maroni told the Parlia- He also announced that In the first three months of this tarian organizations can vet Nations refugee agency UN- mentary Schengen Commit- they intend to open new year we’ve had a 96% drop in their asylum claims. Before the HCR, who say Libya does not tee that there isno need to Identification and Expulsion arrivals compared to 2009,” he accord went into effect, Italy have a system in place to deal publish a new Quota Agree- Centres in Regions such as said. We’ve had 28,000 fewer brought ashore thousands of with asylum claims. ment (the document open- Veneto, Toscana, Campania ing Italy’s borders to foreign and Marche, and to increase workers which also estab- who have lost their jobs,” Mr. the capacities of the centers lishes the highest number of Maroni said. by at least 1000. Mr. Maroni Italian court rejects foreign workers allowed to The minister said that since has also affirmed that the come to the country). the crisis has affected both Government will not regu- gay marriage bid “He said that the govern- Italian and foreign workers, it larize irregular immigrants in ment aims to help Italian citi- would be wrong to allow en- the country. zens and non-EU foreigners tries of new workers and send ROME – Italy’s constitution- al court has rejected bids to have gay marriages recognized in two Italian cities. Couples in How to apply for civil invalidity the northern cities of Venice and Trento had sought to have their city halls ordered to post benefit formal marriage announce- ments for homosexual unions, Recognition of civil invalid- as they do for heterosexual ity status guarantees to all dis- marriages. abled people who can’t work The court didn’t officially and lack means of survival, the explain its ruling Wednesday, right to financial support from but Italian news reports said the State and social assistance. the judges maintained that it is Apart from the right to up to lawmakers, not judges, to some kind of gay union in re- Vatican, which wields power- receive financial support, rec- recognize gay marriage. cent years. But the measures ful influence in Italian politics. ognition of civil invalidity sta- Lawmakers have proposed have gone nowhere in the face Church teaching holds that ho- tus allows one access to some various kinds of legislation for of stiff opposition from the mosexual activity is sinful. non-financial support such as physiotherapy, caregivers, prosthesis, thermal services, ply for authorization from INPS invalidity. exemption from paying for to access their system and cer- If it’s not possible to go some medicines, free lab ex- tify the patient’s medical sta- for the medical visit on the as- Judge in Google case receives ams, and specialist medical tus. The doctor will be assigned signed date, one can request visits. a PIN to be used to access the for another appointment. threats on Facebook All who have any type of in- system. However, if the applicant fails validity can apply so that their After filling in the online to turn up for the medical ap- The Milan judge who con- invalidity can be ascertained. medical certificate, the doctor pointment, then this is consid- victed three Google executives Article 20 of Legislative De- will be issued a receipt with the ered as having given up the for allowing the posting of a cree of 1st July 2009, converted number of the medical certifi- application. video showing the bullying into Law by amendments to cate to be handed over to the It is possible to request for of an autistic teenager has re- Law number 3 of August 2009, applicant. The receipt must the medical visit at home if one ceived hundreds of threaten- titled “Fighting against civil later on be attached to the ap- can’t go to the hospital. One ing and insulting messages via invalidity fraud” changed the plication for recognition of civil must request for the medical Facebook since the verdict was procedure to be followed in invalidity status. visit at home at least five days first announced on Feb. 24. submitting the application for The application for recog- before the day of the appoint- Judge Oscar Magi revealed recognition of civil invalidity nition of civil invalidity status ment in the hospital. The ap- the existence of the hatemail status. must be submitted within 30 plication must be submitted on his Facebook profile. The The new rule introduced days from the date the medical telematically by one’s personal judge’s 111-page explanation a simple and clear procedure certificate is issued. doctor authorized to do so. for his conviction of the execu- to be followed in applying for The application can be The president of the medi- tives was released on Monday. recognition of civil invalidity submitted telematically by reg- cal commission will decide Hundreds of offensive status and in obtaining such a istering on the website of INPS whether the medical visit at messages had been sent to his status within a very short time. or through Benevolent institu- home is really necessary or not. Facebook account, Magi told From 1st January 2010, in tions (patronati) or other as- the blogger. Most of the critical order to ascertain the inva- sociations authorised to assist After the medical visit, the messages originated outside lidity status (civil, blindness, the disabled. commission will vote and the of Italy, but the most threaten- deafness, handicap, disability), Once the application has decision made by the majority ing ones came from accounts the Medical Commission from been filled in and submitted, will be implemented. The com- inside the country, while a Judge Oscar Magi the Local Health Offices (ASL) one can follow the state of the mission can as well ask for re- number of approving messag- have been joined by a doctor application by logging on to examination of the application es appeared to have been sent the company did not ben- The exact text of the threat- from INPS. The final decision the website of INPS. and a new medical visit. from Spain, the judge said. efit financially from the vid- ening messages has not been on whether to recognize the After filling in the online INPS will then send two Magi said Italian law did eos posted on Google Video reported and Magi’s page was invalidity status still remains application form, the system reports, one containing all the not give him an alternative to at the time of the offense was inaccessible as of Thursday af- with INPS. will issue a receipt with all the sensitive personal data and a prison sentence in the event disproved in court, Magi said. ternoon. Magi, who achieved The application must ex- following information: the the other, the final decision on the Google executives were The threatening messages on international celebrity last clusively be submitted tele- branch of INPS where the ap- whether financial support is to found guilty -- one of the as- Facebook appeared to vindi- November when he convicted matically to INPS. plication was submitted, the be given or not. pects most criticized by those cate Magi’s writing in the rul- 23 Americans for the illegal The personal doctor plays date, type of medical visit re- If the final decision ap- sending him Facebook mes- ing published Monday that the abduction and “rendition” of a key role in the submission of quired and the application proves being given financial sages -- but he insisted he had Internet should not be allowed an Egyptian cleric, said he did the application. He is in fact the protocol number. support, then the applicant imposed “the minimum of to become “a limitless prairie not intend to report the threat- one to fill in the online medical The applicant will then be must type in all the necessary minimum” sentences. where everything is permitted ening messages to the Milan certificate. In order to do so, notified of the date of the med- information required by INPS Google’s argument that and nothing can be forbidden.” prosecutor’s office. the doctor must first of all ap- ical visit to ascertain the type of in order to provide the support. DFA: Almost 30,000 of 590,000 Overseas Pinoys have cast their ballots The first week of overseas with almost 30,000 Filipinos electoral precincts in 93 Philip- absentee voting (OAV) in Phil- casting their ballots. pine embassies and consulates ippine embassies and consul- The Department of Foreign general around the world. ates general around the world Affairs (DFA) said yesterday The DFA-Overseas Absen- had a good turnout of voters, the OAV started last April 10 in tee Voting Secretariat reported that 29,383 registered voters have cast their ballots during the first week of voting. The embassies and consul- ates general with the highest number of voters are in Hong Kong (5,389), Riyadh (2,639), Jeddah (1,464), Singapore (1,256), Los Angeles (1,288), New York (1,085), San Francisco (1,074), London (965), Wash- ington D.C. (723), and Kuwait (694). In terms of region, the Asia- Pacific has the most number of voters with 10,505 ballots cast, followed by the Middle East and Africa with 8,708 votes, the Americas with 6,312 ballots, and Europe with 3,858 votes. “The first week of OAV went well and without major hitch- es,” said DFA Undersecretary Rafael Seguis. A total of 589,830 overseas Filipinos are registered for the overseas absentee voting. Overseas voters will have the opportunity to elect the next president, vice president, 12 senators, and one party-list representative. They have one month, or until May 10, to cast their vote. There are three modes of voting in the OAV exercise – au- tomated voting using precinct count optical scan (PCOS) ma- chines in Hong Kong and Sin- gapore; personal voting; and postal voting in other embas- sies and consulate generals. kabayan times international 20 april 2010 • www.kabayantimes.org 7

Tinanggal sa listahan ng mga akusado sina Datu Zaldy “Puti” Ampatuan at Datu Akmad “Tato” Ampatuan Sr. atinbalitang ito! ‘pinas Rebelyon, murder vs Ampatuans Imbestigasyon sa Meralco MANILA - Tuloy ang pag- ang na kakita sila ng “prob- of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) may Go-signal na mula sa sasampa ng Department of able cause” sa naganap na ka at pinsan nito na si acting Vice Justice ng 57 bilang ng kasong rumal-dumal na krimen noong Gov. Akmad Ampatuan, mga pagpatay, pagdukot, pag sira Nob. 23, 2009 na iki nasawi ng akusado sa karumal-dumal na Malacañang ng ari-arian at pag nanakaw ilang kamag-anak, abugado at ‘Maguindanao massacre.’ laban kina Ma guindanao Gov- taga-suporta ni gubernatorial Sa desisyong inilabas ni May ‘go signal’ na mula sa ernor Datu Andal Ampatuan Sr. bet Datu Esmael “Toto” Mangu DOJ Sec. Alberto Agra noong Malacañang ang pag-iimbesti- at sa anak niyang si Datu Un- dadatu, kasama din sa na sawi Sabado, tinanggap nito ang ga sa pinakahuling electric bill say Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. ay ilang mama maha yag na depensa ng mga Ampatuan ng Manila Electric Company kaugnay ng naganap na mad- sumama sa kanila. na wala sina Zaldy at Akmad sa (Meralco) na doble ang itinaas ugong pamamaslang noong Sa kabilang banda, tinang- Maguindanao nang maganap mula sa mga nakaraang singil. nakaraan taon sa 57 kataong gal naman sa modified resolu- ang masaker noong Nobyem- Sa panayam ng himpilang kinabibilangan ng pamilya ng tion ng DOJ ang mga akusa- bre 23, kung saan 57 katao, Radyo ng Bayan, sinabi ni dep- kanilang kalaban sa pulitika dong sina Zaldy Ampatuan kabilang ang may 30 mama- uty presidential spokesman at mamamahayag sa Ma guin at Datu Akmad Ampatuan Sr. mahayag, ang pinaslang. Gary Olivar na bagama’t isang danao noong naka raang taon. sapagkat sila ay nakapagpakita Sa panayam kahapon independent body ang Energy Ito ang inihayag ka hapon ng matibay na ebidensya na kay Gloria Teodoro, asawa ng Regulatory Commission (ERC) ni Acting Justice Secretary Al- magpapatunay na wala silang napaslang na reporter na si ay naniniwala sila na dapat ay berto Agra. kinalaman sa krimen. Andy Teodoro, lalo pang nang- imbestigahan agad ng komi- Tinanggal naman sa listah- Ngunit sinabi ni Agra na hina ang kanyang kalooban at syon ang Meralco kung may lang basis na maliwanag na tatakan ng “Paid Under Pro- an ng mga akusado sina Datu hindi pa lubusang abswelto sa pamilya ng iba pang mga bikti- nasisilip na hindi tama sa April mahigit pa sa justifiable ang test” ang kanilang mga billing Zaldy “Puti” Ampatuan at Datu kaso si Zaldy Ampatuan sapag- ma sa naging desisyon ng DOJ. billing nito, lalo na’t inirerekla- pagtaas sa generating capac- statements sa pagbabayad Akmad “Tato” Ampatuan Sr. kat isinusulong pa rin ng DOJ “Hindi katanggap-tanggap mo ng mga konsumer na halos ity cost, na higit pa d’yan ang bilang pagtutol sa hindi dahil ang mga ebidensiyang ang kasong rebelyon laban sa amin ang nangyayari; lalo doble ang itinaas sa pinakahul- hinihinging dagdag singil ng makatarungang pagtataas sa prinisinta sa preliminary in- sa kanya at sa iba pang mga pang lalakas ang mga Ampat- ing singil sa kuryente. Meralco, e nasa ERC na po ‘yan. presyo ng mga kuryente ng vestigation ay napatuna yang Ampa tuan. uan,” sambit pa nito. Dagdag pa ni Olivar, umaa- Sila po ay may kapangyarihan mga ito. wala sila sa bahay ni Andal Sr. Koneksyong Bago pa man ang desisyon sa sila na gagawin ng ERC ang na gumawa ng imbestigasyon, Ayon kay Anakpawis par- nang planuhin ang krimen Villar-Ampatuan lumakas ng DOJ, malakas na umano trabaho nito alang-alang sa sila po ay isang independent tylist Rep. Joel Maglunsod, noong Nob yembre 22 at wala Samantala, lumakas lalo ang “ugong” sa Mindanao at kapakanan ng bayan at ng hig- body, inaasahan lang po natin “double black eye” umano ang rin sila nang sumunod na araw ang hinala ng mga taga-Min- “nasisilip” ng mga residente it na nakakarami. na everybody will do their job,” nararanasan ng publiko ngay- sa pinangyarihan ng krimen. danao na si Nacionalista Party doon na si Villar ang “manok” “If they see cause, kung paalala ni Olivar. on dahil bukod sa pagtaas ng Sa isang resolusyong pin- standard bearer, Manny Villar, ng Malacañang sa darating na meron po silang nakikitang Mula sa Kamara, hinikayat kuryente, tumaas din ang pre- irmahan ni Agra noong Abril ang “manok” ng Malacañang halalan. “Kung totoo na ipinag- dahilan para imbestigahan ng isang kongresista ang syo ng mga pangunahing bili- 16, 2010, ibinasura ng DOJ ang ngayong halalan bunsod nang mamalaki pa ng mga Ampatu- ang Meralco o may nakita si- mga kostumer ng Meralco na hin sa kasalukuyan. magkahiwalay na petition for pag-abswelto ng Department an na suportado nila si Villar, review ng mga abugado ng of Justice kay Gov. Zaldy Am- hindi siya dapat manalo,” diin mga Ampa tuan sa kadahilan- patuan ng Autonomous Region pa ni Gng. Teodoro. Programang 100% health insurance coverage Tiniyak nina Liberal Party roon ng access sa PhilHealth,” (LP) presidential bet Sen. Be- ani Roxas sa kanyang interview nigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III at sa dzMM nitong nakaraang vice-presidential candidate Sabado. Dadagdagan din uma- Sen. Mar Roxas na magkaka- no nila ang mga benepisyong roon na ng 100% health in- nakukuha mula sa Philippine surance coverage ang lahat Health Insurance Corp. (Phil- ng Filipino sa loob ng tatlong Health). taon o pagdating ng 2013 para Dismayado si Roxas na pwede nang magpagamot ang kahit may Republic Act No. mga mahihirap at matatanda 7875 o National Health Insur- nang hindi namumrublema sa ance Act of 1995 ay wala pa bayarin sa ospital. ring kalidad ang serbisyong Gagawing prayoridad ng Noynoy Aquino pangkalusugan sa bansa dahil Aquino-Roxas administration mga pulitiko ang nagdedesi- ang programang universal ayon kay Roxas. syon kung sinu-sino lang ang health care bukod sa pagpapa- “May programa kami na makikinabang sa PhilHealth. husay ng edukasyon, paggan- tinatawag na universal health Idinagdag nito na wala da ng ekonomiya at paglikha care na ibig sabihin, lahat ng pang 40% ng Pinoy ang may- ng mas maraming trabaho, kababayan natin ay magkaka- roong PhilHealth.

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Do one thing at a time. Itís life better to concentrate on one task at a time, rather than style multitask. Chicken Carbonara Soup REFLECTIONS This tender and moist The Big Rocks ham is so easy to make in your crock-pot. Top with cit- An expert on the subject of his hand and said, “The point is, you are able to focus well you rus fruit, cloves, brown sugar time management was speak- no matter how full your sched- get more done in less time, and and ginger ale--delicious. ing to a group of business ule is, if you try really hard if you push yourself too hard students. He stood in front you can always fit some more for too long you may end up Ingredients: of these high-powered over- things into it!” getting sick, which will hinder 8 slices cooked bacon, achievers, pulled out a one- “No,” the speaker replied, your work. chopped gallon, wide-mouthed Mason “that is not the point. The truth 6. Find out where all your 2 eggs jar, and set it on a table in front this illustration teaches us is time goes by keeping track of 1 cup spaghetti of him. Then he produced this: If you donít put the big your time for a week, writing broken into smaller about a dozen fist-sized rocks rocks in first, youíll never get down what you do each hour. pieces and cooked and carefully placed them, one them in at all.” Doing so can reveal some un- according to package at a time, into the jar. When the What are the “big rocks” in comfortable yet useful truths directions jar was filled to the top and no your life? Are you putting them about where youíre frittering 4 tablespoons extra more rocks would fit inside, he in first? away your time. virgin olive oil asked, “Is this jar full?” Dear Lord, keep us from 7. Schedule time for emails. 1 cup diced cooked Everyone in the class said, having our lives so full of good If you have a desk job, itís easy chicken breast cook for a few minutes. Slow- “Yes.” things that we don’t have time to get sucked into checking 1/2 cup frozen peas, Preparation: ly add heavy cream stirring. Then he said, “Really?” He for the best. and replying to emails con- thawed and drained In medium skillet cook ba- Slowly add chicken stock reached under the table and stantly. If this is a problem, 3 green onions, thinly con over medium heat until stirring again. Heat for an- pulled out a bucket of gravel. 11 Tips on Managing then set yourself specific times sliced crisp. Remove and drain well other five minutes under low Then he dumped some gravel Your Time to read and reply to email. 3/4 cup heavy whipping on a paper towel. In a large heat careful not to boil. Add in and shook the jar, causing 8. Delegate whenever cream bowl beat two eggs until cheese, spaghetti mixture, pieces of gravel to work them- 1. Use the big-rocks-first possible. The more tasks you 1 1/2 cups low sodium frothy. Cook spaghetti until al bacon, garlic, parsley and selves down into the spaces technique of scheduling your can pass on to other people, chicken stock dente and drain. pepper mixing all ingredi- between the big rocks. Then he three most important tasks the easier itíll be to cope with 3 oz Parmesan cheese, Pour into bowl of eggs and ents heating until cheese has asked the group once more, “Is into your day and letting every- your own workload. This might shaved immediately begin tossing, the melted. the jar full?” thing else flow around them. mean training someone else to 1 teaspoon minced garlic heat will cook the eggs. Toss Make sure to add both By this time the class was 2. Keep a notepad in your take over some of your tasks at 1 tablespoon fresh with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent spaghetti and bacon at the onto him. “Probably not,” one pocket or purse to jot down re- work, or getting your children chopped parsley sticking. In a large sauce pan very end of recipe. of them answered. minders or ideas as they come to help out with house chores. 2 teaspoons ground heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil. “Good!” he replied. He to you. 9. Learn to say no when pepper Add chicken, peas, onions and Number of Servings: 4 reached under the table and 3. Make checklists to keep necessary. Consider your goals brought out a bucket of sand. track of important tasks that and schedule before agreeing He started dumping the sand need to be done, or to break to take on additional work. in and it went into all the spac- down a larger project into 10. Establish routines and H1N1 pandemic is not over es left between the rocks and organized and manageable stick to them as much as pos- the gravel. Once more he asked chunks. sible. While crises will arise, GENEVA - Experts who the question, “Is this jar full?” 4. Do one thing at a time. youíll be much more produc- planned the global drive “No!” the class shouted. Itís better to concentrate on tive if you can establish rou- against swine flu on Wednes- Once again he said, “Good!” one task at a time, rather than tines most of the time. day warned that the pandemic Then he grabbed a pitcher of multitask. Every time you 11. Take a break when was not yet over and rejected water and began to pour it in switch between different tasks needed. Too much stress can charges they had been unduly until the jar was filled to the you have to refocus, and youíre derail your attempts at get- influenced by the drug com- brim. likely to get distracted. ting organized. When you panies. Their comments came Then he looked up at the 5. Get enough sleep. Cram- need a short break, take one. at the end of the first meeting class and asked, “What is the ming more into your day by A couple of minutes of quiet of an external review set up point of this illustration?î” cutting out sleep can be huge- communion with the Lord will by World Health Organization One eager beaver raised ly counter-productive. When enhance your productivity. to probe the much criticized international response to the new A(H1N1) influenza virus Icelandic eruption affects Europe...From page 4 over the past year. John Mackenzie, the head wave in the southern hemi- was waiting to see the course lifted, although NATS stressed American Airlines, an- Luxembourg, Netherlands, Po- of the panel advising the WHO sphere. of A(H1N1) in the south’s tra- that this does not necessarily nounced 56 of its flights can- land, Slovakia, Slovenia, Swe- on flu and pandemic alerts, The Australian professor ditional autumn and winter mean flights to and from the celled going in and out of Eu- den, Switzerland, Ukraine, UK. told the probe that the alert of infectious diseases, who is flu seasons over the coming area will actually resume. rope. US-based airlines make should not be wound down chairman of the WHO’s Emer- months. Ryanair, meanwhile, can- 337 flights between Europe Partial closures: before an expected second gency Committee, said he celled all its northern Europe and the US daily, of those, 280 Belarus: No flights between flights until 13.00 of Monday. were cancelled as reported. 7,000-11,000m (23,000-36,000 British Airways called off all of List of countries that Air- ft) its flights from London airports. space closed: Croatia: (North-western air- UK ferry operators saw a Austria, Belgium, Bosnia- space closed) jump in bookings as stranded Hercegovina, Czech Republic, France (northern airspace, air travellers sought other ways Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ger- including Paris, closed until to cross the English Channel. many, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Monday) Italy (northern airspace closed until Monday) Lithuania (air traffic control leaving decision to fly to indi- vidual companies) Norway (limited flights in north) Serbia

Flights operating: Spain, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey Meanwhile, in Italy, after a week of closure, it was re- opened last Monday but only for two hours. News report says volcanic ashes have once again forced the closure of northern Italian airports. The airports were closed until Tuesday morning, according to reports. ENAC officials could not im- mediately be reached for com- ment.

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entertainment Charice first performed on Oprah back in May 2008 as part of “World’s Smartest Kids.” Madonna’s new African academy Gretchen Madonna laid the first returns to TV brick of her new girls’ acad- It will be false modesty if emy near Malawi’s capital says her life last Tuesday, in which she en- is “just okay.” couraged Malawian girls to The singer-actress has a lot if she is conscious more than without compromising results. “dare to dream,” according to of reasons to be thankful for ever of her looks and health? Flawless almost to the point the inscription on the brick. these days and she can’t help Acknowledged as one of the that her skin can make mere The pop star said it has but express how blessed she is. most beautiful faces in Philip- mortals want to cry, Gretchen long been her dream to Take note, however, that when pine movies, Gretchen has to points out that she will be build a girls’ school. She said Gretchen says so, she not only live up to this expectation if sticking by her latest endorse- she hopes the girls attend- refers to financial blessings but only to continue inspiring her ment because of its edge over ing the academy will go on also to her revitalized acting fans, teasing her critics and the rest. to become doctors, lawyers career, her happy family life empowering her disciples. When someone suggested and future leaders of their and her more positive outlook Fortunately, Gretchen does that maybe it was the talent fee country. in life. not keep the secrets in achiev- that convinced her to endorse The $15-M Raising Ma- Gretchen recently returned ing the beautiful life to herself. the brand, Gretchen truthfully, lawi Academy for Girls is to the TV screen in one of her She recently revealed that to but ever so tactfully, replied, scheduled to open in 2011, finest performances in a spe- maintain her youthful glow, “Hindi naman lahat ng bagay and will assist 500 orphaned U.S. pop star Madonna loads her trowel with cement prior to laying cial episode of Maalaala Mo she has been using select nadadaan sa talent fee. I don’t children. a symbolic brick at the commencement of the construction of her US $15m Raising Malawi Academy for Girls near Lilongwe Kaya. She is also working on beauty products such as Gluta- need to endorse something I At the same event, Ma- her much-anticipated teles- max for six months now. don’t believe in.” donna also launched a tele- fering secondary school schol- nect with kids from the other erye, , with co-stars Although she can certainly Looking at her brand new communications and fund- arships and by supporting parts of the world,” the sing- and . afford more expensive soaps, Jaguar, the girl speaks the raising initiative that aims schools in developing coun- er said. “This will promote So, can we blame La Greta Gretchen opts to be practical truth. PHNO to provide education to chil- tries in accessing the Internet. peace throughout the world.” dren around the world by of- “Kids will be able to con- (PHNO-AP) Pinoy TV Kapuso stars WOW Mel Gibson and Oksana North California

Grigorieva split It had the elements of an enchanting evening – soul- Mel Gibson and girlfriend sic writing for Oksana, the mag ful musical performances and Oksana Grigorieva have split, reported. the hippest dance moves from according to a new report. The split will no doubt GMA Network’s brightest ros- A source said that the ac- come as a surprise to fans of ter of stars, plus a showcase of tor and the Russian singer, who the star, as Mel was gushing Filipiniana haute couture from welcomed a daughter together about both mom and his new California-based Filipino de- - Lucia - back in October 2009, daughter in an interview with signers – all rolled in one mega “just drifted apart.” Access Hollywood ‘s Shaun event to celebrate life. “They’re both working Robinson in January. Performances from Phil- hard on their careers and try- “She luckily looks more like ippine R&B royalty Jay-R and ing to raise a sweet baby to- her mother than me and is an , award-winning actor gether,” the source close to the angel and the mother, turns , Bad Boy of the Jay-R and Kyla Dennis Trillo pair added. “They’re still friends out she’s a wonderful mother,” Dance Floor , top and they’ll both raise Lucia to- Mel told Shaun. model/TV host/runway coach gether.” Mel even opened up about Mel Gibson & Oksana Grigorieva extraordinaire Wilma Doesnt, Among their work obliga- why the two weren’t heading WBA Super Flyweight cham- tions are a new film for Mel Vacation,” which is currently down the aisle. pion Nonito Donaire, Jr., and - “How I Spent My Summer shooting in Mexico -- and mu- StarStruck V Ultimate Male Sur- vivor ; and fashion creations from designers Rina Palma and Crisanta Malig truly Richard Gomez still at it rocked the Santa Clara Conven- tion Center in GMA Pinoy TV’s despite election disqualification concert-cum-fashion show dubbed “Celebrate Life.” A recent survey conducted Greenhills, San Juan and not in GMA Pinoy TV is the flag- ship international channel of by the DevCon Research Group Can Adien, Ormoc as indicated Celebrate LIfe Sta Clara Concert Finale Inc., an independent research in his certificate of candidacy. GMA Network, the leading company composed of Univer- Gomez claims the disquali- Philippine broadcast station. Floor, and cast in GMA Pinoy Feeling Is Gone,” “Emotions,” sity of the -trained fication against him is a form of The full house affair gath- TV’s “Diva” as Smith Fernandez, among others, while Jay-R researchers and statisticians, “harassment” by Codilla. ered around 2,000 guests, Mark Herras strut his stuff and sang his way into the crowd’s has actor and disqualified con- Codilla has denied the al- who all enjoyed the fantastic proved that the dance floor hearts with a medley of his hits gressional candidate Richard legation. production numbers, fabu- is his playground. Meanwhile like “Ngayong Naririto,” “Kung Gomez leading over rival Win- The Commission on Elec- lous fashion, and endless fun the crowd went gaga over Mahal Mo Sya,” and “Bakit Pa nie Codilla. tions disqualified Gomez from prepared by GMA Pinoy TV as award-winning movie actor Ba.” The soulful duo, then, set Gomez garnered 59.3 per- running last February 17. a treat for the successful com- and “Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak’s” the evening in romantic mode cent in the survey while his Gomez’ lawyers are appeal- pletion of its launch rollout in Dennis Trillo, particularly when when they performed “Say opponent, Winnie Codilla, gar- ing the case. Northern California . he came down the stage and That You Love Me.” nered only 32.5 percent. Lucy Torres-Gomez, wife of Fresh from his recent vic- serenaded some ladies in the “And who would ever for- According to DevCon, the actor, is positive that her tory as the Ultimate Male Sur- crowd. get the stand-out presence 1,000 respondents participat- husband’s appeal to reverse vivor in GMA Pinoy TV’s “Star- Not be outdone, boxing of Wilma Doesnt? She was el- ed in the survey, which had a the motion for disqualification Struck V,” Steven Silva, himself sensation Nonito “The Flash” egant and glamorous when three percent margin of error. Richard Gomez served by the Comelec will be from Sacramento , California , Donaire, Jr. proved there is she sashayed in the ramp, and Gomez, who is running un- granted. opened the show with a med- more to him than his boxing she was very wacky and funny der the Liberal Party, has kept of “non-establishment of resi- “We are appealing the de- ley of today’s pop hits, much gloves as he crooned the eve- during the show. I’m glad GMA on, and continued on the cam- dency.” cision and we are confident to the delight of the screaming ning away like a true champ. Pinoy TV organized this event. I paign trail even after having Election law requires a can- with the evidence we had pre- fans. He simply showed that aside hope there’ll be another show been disqualified by the Com- didate to be a resident of an sented,” she said. “It was sort of a homecom- from the boxing ring, he also like this in the future as it truly elec a few months ago. area for a year before running In 2001, Gomez ran as a ing performance for me. I’m has what it takes to conquer makes us proud to be Filipinos,” “Tuloy pa rin ito,” he was for an electoral post. party-list representative for glad to be part of Celebrate the stage. Mary Love, a California-based quoted in interviews. Juntilla accused Gomez the anti-drug group Mamama- Life, especially that I performed R&B sensations Jay-R and nurse said. Call for Gomez’ disquali- of not being a real resident of yan Ayaw sa Droga (MAD). The in front of the Filipino commu- Kyla of GMA Pinoy TV’s “Party Aside from bringing home fication arose after a former Ormoc. group was later disqualified for nity here in Northern California Pilipinas,” meanwhile, delivered memories of one enchanted barangay chairman in Ormoc, Although Gomez has re- allegedly being funded by the ,” said Steven, whose family was their wares as expected as they evening, some lucky guests Buenaventura Juntilla, filed a futed Juntilla’s accusation, the government. present during the concert. belted out some of their hits. brought home treats from the petition asking Comelec to dis- latter insists that Gomez has Gomez also ran for senator “”’ resident Kyla hit the right notes with games and booths of GMA Pi- qualify Gomez on the grounds been and still is residing in East in 2007 but lost. Ultimate Bad Boy of the Dance “Hanggang Ngayon,” “If The noy TV. kabayan times international 20 april 2010 • www.kabayantimes.org 13 sportsworld of ROACH: PACMAN

“I don’t feel he will win the congressional race.” WON’T WIN IN - Freddie Roach

MANILA - Freddie Roach Pacquiao, the world’s quiao retiring any time soon,” has a funny feeling about No. 1 fighter, is vying for the said Roach, a statement that ’s foray into lone congressional seat in Sa- runs counter with the Filipino politics. rangani province on May 10, boxer’s hint at retirement in ELECTIONS “I don’t feel he will win the 2010 against businessman the near future owing to pres- between Floyd Mayweather or Meanwhile, the Los Ange- the paper’s front page on elec- congressional race because Roy Chiongbian, who comes sure from his wife Jinkee and Shane Mosley. les Times is sending Bill Dwyre, tion day. they don’t want him to be con- from an influential political mother Dionisia. Arum is even coming to the its top sports columnist, to Aside from Dwyre, also gressman because they (Filipi- clan. Hall of Fame promoter Bob country in the final days head- General Santos City to cover coming over and aching to no voters) feel like we do - they Roach even went further in Arum is lining up a September ing into the elections not only Pacquiao’s campaign trail. cover Pacquiao’s sorties are want him to remain a fighter,” assessing what is on the hori- or November ring return for to provide morale support but Dwyre will do just one sto- representatives from the major said Roach as quoted by box- zon for his favorite fighter. Pacquiao possibly against the to discuss the proposed fight ry for the Times but it will be so US television networks. ingscene. “I don’t see Manny Pac- winner of the May 1 showdown late this year. huge that it will come out on (PHNO-BULLETIN) Edwin Valero commits suicide Roma stays on top by win after arrest for wife’s murder over Lazio

Edwin Valero, the suspend- WBC lightweight champion in Roma showed it was a ed WBC lightweight champion, February. He was arrested last great team in coming from has killed himself in jail just month on charges of harassing behind to beat Lazio in the hours after being arrested on his wife and threatening hospi- Roman derby and retain a suspicion of his wife’s murder, tal staff treating her for a punc- one-point Serie A lead over according to police. tured lung and broken ribs. He Inter with four games to go, The Venezuelan knockout then went into drug and alco- two-goal hero Mirko Vucinic artist was actually considered hol rehabilitation. said. as a strong candidate to be Police found three stab Lazio squandered a half- Filipino boxing superstar and wounds on Viera’s body, but time lead and a second half pound-for-pound king Manny investigators who searched penalty as Roma went back Pacquiao’s next opponent be- the hotel rooms had yet to find to the top of Serie A with a fore arrangements on a possi- the weapon used in the killing, 2-1 win in the Derby della ble bout with unbeaten Ameri- Flores said. Capitale. can Floyd Mayweather Jr. failed Valero was a household Mirko Vucinic was the to materialize. He has in fact Edwin Valero name in Venezuela and had a hero with a 10-minute brace Mirko Vucinic was the hero with a 10-minute brace early in the sec- flown to the Philippines to at- The boxer had been arrest- huge image of President Hugo early in the second period ond period tend Pacquiao’s 30th birthday ed yesterday after police found Chavez tattooed on his chest, after Tommaso Rocchi had a great performance and they’re capable of. They took celebration in General Santos the body of his 24-year-old along with the country’s yel- given the Biancocelesti an showed we are a great team”. it well but I would have been City in Mindanao in 2008. wife, Jennifer Viera, in a hotel in low, blue and red flag. His all- early lead. Coach Claudio Ranieri ex- in for it if we’d lost”. Venezuela’s federal police the Venezuelan city of Valencia. action style and 27-0 record, “Inter beat Juve Friday so plained why he took the mas- With Milan losing to chief, Wilmer Flores, said Valero Flores said Valero left the hotel all by knockouts, earned him we were under pressure for sive risk of bringing off Roman- Sampdoria and dropping six used his own clothes to hang room around dawn yesterday a reputation as an explosive two days,” the Montenegro born stars Francesco Totti and points behind Inter, the scu- himself in his cell early today. and allegedly told the hotel’s crowd-pleaser. Venezuelans striker said. Daniele De Rossi at half-time, detto battle has narrowed to Valero still showed signs of life security personnel that he had called him “Inca”, alluding to an “It wasn’t easy because with Roma a goal down. Roma vs Inter, pundits say. when they took him down, but killed her. Indian warrior, while elsewhere we’re not used to being on “They’re Romans and Roma appear to have a they were unable to save him Valero, with a record of he was called “Dinamita”, or dy- top”. they feel the derby too much. slightly easier run-in. and he died about 1:30 a.m. 27-0, was suspended as the namite. “But I think we put in They weren’t doing the things Italian Long Course Nationals: LeBron James lead Cavs over Distance freestylers put up Bulls for 2-0 lead LeBron James lifted the and 13 rebounds to lead the ranked times Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112- eighth-seeded Bulls, who will RICCIONE, Italy - The first Consiglio in 16:30.21. Martina 24.22, in the men’s 50 fly. Ste- 102 win over the Chicago Bulls host the next two games in night of swimming at the Ital- De Memme placed third in fano Maur Pizzamiglio touched in Game 2 of their National Chicago. Game 3 is scheduled ian Long Course Nationals 16:30.62. third overall in 24.48. Silvia Di Basketball Association playoff for April 22. produced some world-ranked Filippo Magnini pocketed Pietro earned the women’s series by scoring 15 of his 40 James spent the first 3:26 times in the distance freestyle the men’s 200 free title in 50 free crown in 25.79. Silvia points in the final eight min- of the fourth on the bench get- events. 1:48.18 to move up to 12th in Copetta (26.01) and Erika Fer- utes. ting rest. When he returned to Samuel Pizzetti earned the the world rankings this year. raioli (26.24) took second and The game was tied through the court, the Cavs were cling- fastest time in the world this Gianluca Maglia placed second third. three quarters at Cleveland’s ing to an 85-82 lead over the year in the men’s 800 free with in 1:48.38, within the top 15 Damiano Lestingi over- Quicken Loans Arena, where Bulls, who were giving top- a 7:51.42, beating the previous in the world, while Marco Be- took Sebastiano Ranfagni in the Cavaliers went 35-6 dur- seeded Cleveland all it could world best by more than a sec- lotti completed the podium in the men’s 200 fly, 1:58.04 to ing the regular season. The handle and were intent on eve- ning the best-of-seven series. ond. Canada’s Ryan Cochrane 1:48.61. 1:58.36. Mattia Aversa touched Cavaliers then outscored the LeBron James scored 40 points (7:53.90) owned that previous Elena Gemo grabbed the third in 1:59.51. Alessia Polieri eighth-seeded Bulls 35-25 in With the Cavs up three mark. Federico Colbertaldo women’s 100 back crown in earned the women’s 400 IM the fourth quarter to claim a bounds and eight assists, said points, James then pulled up touched second in 7:54.20, 1:02.03, while Arianna Barbieri title in 4:48.56. Francesca Ace- 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven in a televised interview. “We for his 3-pointer over Noah, while Andrea Busato finished touched second in 1:02.40. Eli- to finished second in 4:50.33, opening-round series. know what the long-term goal who had criticized Cleveland’s third in 7:58.12. sa Apostoli wound up third in while Susanna Negri earned Cleveland had the league’s is.” superstar for dancing on the Giorgia Consiglio took 1:02.81. Michela Guzzetti won third in 4:50.45. best record at 61-21 this sea- Antawn Jamison scored 14 court in a game earlier this home the women’s 1500 free the women’s 50 breast in 32.19. Federico Turrini (2:01.57), son and the Cavaliers will points for the Cavaliers, who season. James, though, gave a title in 16:24.60 becoming the Sara Damiani (32.27) and Mar- Luca Angelo Dioli (2:02.63) and get home-court advantage have won their past seven first- little shoulder shake after his third fastest in the world in tina Carraro (32.45) rounded Davide Cova (2:03.49) finished throughout the playoffs as round playoff games by at least basket and then capped his the early goings of this event out the top three. atop the podium during the they seek their first NBA title. 10 points. Mo Williams and Ja- personal outburst with a jump- this year. Alessia Filippi fin- Mattia Nalesso touched men’s 200 IM. “It’s all or nothing for us,” mario Moon added 12 apiece. er over Kirk Hinrich just before ished a surprising second to out Paolo Facchinelli, 24.19 to James, who added eight re- Joakim Noah had 25 points the 24-second clock expired. kabayan times international 20 april 2010 • www.kabayantimes.org 15 We are looking for interested ADVERTISING AGENTS from MILAN, ROME, FLORENCE & other big cities in Italy kabayan For more details and application pls call: +39-02-8360196 / 3278898840 or send your resumè at [email protected] post