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H AWAII’ S O NLY W EEKLY F ILIPINO - A MERICAN N EWSPAPER COVO HOLDS VISAYAN CENTURY AWARDS GALA By Serafin COLMENARES s part of its year-long celebration of the Visayan Centennial anniversary in Hawaii, the Congress of Visayan Organiza- tions (COVO) held the Visayan Century Awards Gala on Sun- A day, July 19, 2009 at the Hale Koa hotel.

Among the estimated 250 honorees The 12 posthumous awardees were: were honored guests, including City Man- Juan Dionisio Sr. (Oahu), Antonio Ypil aging Director Kirk Caldwell, representing (Oahu), Inocenta Arrogante (Oahu), Ri- the Mayor, and Consul Paul Raymund cardo Labez (Kauai), Zachary Labez Cortes, acting head of post of the Philippine (Kauai), Guadalupe Bulatao (Kauai), Flo- Consulate, and about 50 Visayans from the rentino Hera (Lanai), Paterno Pencerga neighbor islands. (Maui), Pedro Razo (Maui), Agapito and There were three award categories: Catalina Diama (Big Island), Alfred Pa- posthumous, organizational and individual. dayao (Big Island), and Jesus Del Mar (Big The statewide awards were given to indi- Island). The awardees were honored in a viduals (deceased and living) and organi- PowerPoint presentation and awards given zations that have worked towards the to their respective family members and unification of the Visayan community, pro- representatives. moted Visayan culture and traditions, and The three organizational awardees assisted in the growth and development of were: the Balaan Catalina Society (founded (from left) City Managing Director Kirk Caldwell, Jun Colmenares, Emme Tomimbang, Allan Vil- the Visayan and the larger Filipino commu- in 1930), represented by president Leilani laflor, COVO President Margarita Hopkins, Philippine Consul Paul Raymund Cortes and Awards Chair George Carpenter pose for a group photo at the Visayan Century Awards Gala. nity in Hawaii. (continued on page 4) Philippine Student Garners California Senate OK’s Fil-Am Bronze at International Math History Month Legislation Olympiad nology and the Mathematical Society of the By HFC Staff conducted the armela Antoinette Lao, selection process. n July 13, the California State Senate a high school student The IMO is the pre- unanimously approved legislation to at the St. Jude Oofficially recognize the accomplish- C miere world champi- Catholic School in , onship mathematics ments of Filipino-Americans. Senate Con- won the bronze medal at the competition for high current Resolution 48, authored by Sen. 50th International Mathe- school students no older Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo), matical Olympiad (IMO) than 20 years and who declares October as Filipino American His- which was held last month in have not started post-sec- tory Month. Bremen, Germany. ondary schooling. The Today, California is home to over half A total of 565 partici- first IMO was held in 1959 of the Filipino population in the U.S. pants from 104 countries Carmela Antoinette Lao in Romania with 7 partici- “It is imperative that we continue ef- participated in this year’s pating countries. The forts to promote the accomplishments of competition. Philippines started to participate in 1988. Filipino Americans,” says Sen. Yee, whose Associate Professor Ian June Garces Apart from the competition, the stu- (continued on page 4) Sen. Leland Yee from Ateneo de Manila University and As- dents visited various sites around Bremen sociate Professor Julius Basilla from the such as the Climate House in Bremer- HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. STANDARD University of the Philippines-Diliman ad- haven, which depicts climate conditions U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID vised the four-member Philippine Team. around the world and how climate change HONOLULU, HI The four students were selected from will affect the present conditions, and the PERMIT NO. 9661 among 2,000 applicants who competed in Migration Museum which exhibits migra- several elimination rounds to qualify for the tion from the 19th century to the present. IMO. The Department of Science and Tech- (DFA) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 2 EDITORIAL AUGUST 1, 2009 Beyond Drug Price Cuts mid continuing criticism over the delay, President Arroyo finally signed an executive order reducing the prices of several types of drugs. A Cheaper medicine proponents are still waiting for more price reduc- tions, noting that the compulsory price reduction list covered only five types of drugs. The President, who appears to prefer a voluntary price reduction by pharmaceutical companies, may expand the coverage of her EO when she returns from Washington, where there is a strong lobby by American multinational companies. The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines has promised to abide by the Cheaper Medicine Act but prefers free market competition and opposes price controls. The government will have to strike a balance between the needs of the business community and those of mil- lions of who cannot afford decent health care, and who welcome a reduction in medicine prices, regardless of how this is made possible. The long-term approach to the problem of costly medicine is the de- velopment of a local pharmaceutical industry. In developing countries, this can be possible only with government support. As multinational pharma- ceutical giants point out, it takes more than a decade and hundreds of mil- lions of dollars to develop a single drug, from the start of research up to its approval for mass marketing. But developing countries can initially focus on the local production of drugs for common afflictions such as hyperten- sion, diabetes and diarrhea, which are no longer covered by international patents. India has done this and has become a drug exporter, with the Philippines among its markets. At the same time, the government can provide support for ground- breaking research in pharmaceuticals, particularly those using indigenous plants. Researchers can take tips from folk medicine, which has worked for ages in rural areas. No vaccine for dengue? Eat camote tops. Amoebia- sis? Munch on unripe guava or steep some leaves and drink the infusion. Duhat and bitter gourd or ampalaya are eaten by diabetics. Certain wild dicinal properties of these plants can be scientifically established. From plants are used for colds, fever and urinary problems. And malunggay or drugs for common afflictions, the local pharmaceutical industry can move moringa, long eaten by new mothers for lactation, is now gaining popu- on to more complicated treatments such as vaccines for various types of larity for many other health-related uses. With proper research, the me- flu. This industry is waiting for the necessary boost. (www.philstar.com)

Communication Technology, and the amendment of the Public Service The Final Stretch Law. The President particularly needs to push Congress on tax reforms, he has one more year to go, President Arroyo said in her final State which would allay concerns in financial circles that she might sacrifice fis- of the Nation Address. In fact she has a much shorter period left to cal discipline as the general elections approach. She also needs to prod S push her legislative agenda, and there’s still a lot on the plate. By the Congress to pass the proposed budget for 2010, but first she must tell the end of November, when all certificates of candidacy would have been filed, Department of Budget and Management to submit it to the House. Budget politicians would be busy preparing for the 2010 elections. deliberations take months in both chambers, even without the distraction As the joint opening session showed, the President continues to enjoy posed by repeated attempts to change the Constitution. the support of the House of Representatives, from which many legislative The President can emphasize the urgency of her legislative agenda measures including appropriations emanate. She must use that support to by reminding her allies that she is not the only one being judged by the ensure that Congress works as hard as she does to pass her priority bills, public in this crucial year. This is also the third and final session of the 14th which she enumerated in her SONA. Congress, and voters will be reviewing the performance of their legislative These are the extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Pro- representatives. Lawmakers who have spent the past two years sleeping gram for five years, the amendment of the charter of the Bangko Sentral or traveling on the job still have a few more months to make up for their ng Pilipinas, funding to put more policemen on the streets, the Philippine waste of the people’s money. In this final stretch, the focus must be on Transport Security Act, the creation of a Department of Information and work, and more work. (www.philstar.com)

HAWAII-PHILIPPINE NEWS EDITION Contributing Writers Advertising/Marketing Director Columnists Calvin Alonzo, O.D., Rowena Ballesteros, Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Charlie Y. SONIDO, M.D. Carlota Ader Clement Bautista, Linda Dela Cruz, Fiedes Doctor, Publisher and Executive Editor Carlo Cadiz, M.D. Gregory Bren Garcia, Danny de Gracia II, Amelia Account Executives Sen. Will Espero Jacang, M.D., Caroline Julian, Paul Melvin Palalay, Carlota Ader Chona A. Grace F. Fong, Ed.D. M.D., Glenn Wakai J. P. Orias Mayor Mufi Hannemann MONTESINES-SONIDO Governor Linda Lingle Creative Designer Big Island Distributor Publisher and Managing Editor Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Junggoi Peralta Rosemarie Mendoza Elmer Acasio Dennis GALOLO J. P. Orias Philippine Correspondent Ditas Udani Edwin QUINABO Pacita Saludes Guil Franco Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Maui Distributor Associate Editors Charlie Sonido, M.D. Photographer Cecile Piros Emmanuel S. Tipon,Esq. Tim Llena Felino S. Tubera Randall SHIROMA Molokai Distributor Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. Administrative Assistant Design Consultant Shalimar Pagulayan Maria Watanabe

The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published weekly by the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. It is mailed directly to subscribers and distributed at various outlets around Oahu and the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertising deadlines are three weeks prior to publication date. Subscriptions are available at $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor islands, continental U.S. $85, foreign country $95. Copyright 2007. The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. is located at 94-356 Waipahu Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone: (808) 678-8930. Facsimile: (808) 678-1829. E-mail: [email protected]. Opinions expressed by the columnists and contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle management. Reproduction of the contents in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission from the management. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 1, 2009 MAYOR’S COLUMN 3 Friendships Shine at Honolulu Hale

ceived. I am very proud that Laoag ther defines the project’s engi- and Vigan, the provincial capitals neering and design features, and of and Ilocos Sur, are we expect a decision from the FTA among Honolulu’s official sister soon. cities. The report independently AROUND I would like to especially confirms that our costs and project thank my good friend Ted Saribay schedule are sound. It validates THE ISLAND for escorting Governor Savellano that the City has been open and to Honolulu Hale during his recent transparent; all of the information Mayor Mufi visit, and for introducing me to so we have provided to the public is by many of their old friends from being confirmed and found to be HANNEMANN Cabugao. accurate in this latest federal re- Our trade mission, organized port. Overall, the report is a clean ur ties to the by the Hawaii Filipino Chamber of bill of health for the project and will continue to grow stronger Commerce, will visit Manila and be a valuable resource as we pre- Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann with visiting Ilocos Sur Governor O through our warm relation- to help entrepreneurs from pare for preliminary engineering. Deogracias Victor Savellano ships with friends and colleagues both countries develop ideas and The report evaluates the proj- about our city. Honolulu has been of play in the areas of quantity and here and in the Philippines. I was learn about business opportuni- ect from August 2008 to June named one of 93 “Playful City access, according to KaBoom! very proud to recently welcome Ilo- ties. I can’t thank the Chamber 2009, and found that the current USA” communities by KaBOOM!, Quantity relates to the number of cos Sur Governor Deogracias Vic- enough for all the hard work its cost estimate is reasonable and a national nonprofit group dedi- usable, open spaces; quality in- tor Savellano to Honolulu Hale and members have done on this and acceptable at this stage for the rail cated to bringing play back into volves subjective factors that en- to organize a special luncheon for so many other important projects. project. The report concludes that children’s lives. courage repeated use and make he and his delegation, just weeks In other news, I’m pleased to the project’s budget is appropriate I’m very proud of Honolulu’s playspaces engaging, exciting, in- after a similar visit by Ilocos Norte announce that an oversight report at this phase, with the oversight parks and public spaces, and of teresting and fun; access entails Governor Michael Marcos Keon. from the Federal Transit Adminis- consultant’s estimate less than a our island’s natural beauty, which the ability to get to a playspace, Both governors graciously in- tration shows that our rail transit few percent different from the we are committed to nurturing. (such as roads or trails) and a lack vited me to visit the region again project is qualified to enter prelimi- City’s total estimated cost, includ- When the economy was better, we of barriers to the playspace (such when I participate in a trade mis- nary engineering and the federal ing contingencies. carefully set aside funding to build as traffic or locked gates). sion to the Philippines this No- New Starts program. This is a major The report also found that the or replace play equipment around KaBOOM! Noted that Hon- vember, and I am looking forward milestone for the project and a sig- project has a strong likelihood of the island as part of an initiative to olulu is working to provide clean, to the opportunity. I was very im- nificant step toward obtaining more beginning full service on the 20- improve play spaces. safe and fun playspaces for all pressed with the region when I vis- than $1 billion in federal funding. mile East Kapolei to Ala Moana Each of the 2009 Playful City ages. “Honolulu took a stand and ited in 2005, and my staff and I will The City has applied to begin Center route in 2019. USA communities demonstrated determined that the future of their always remember with great fond- preliminary engineering, which fur- There’s more good news creative commitments to the cause community—their children—de- ness the area’s natural beauty, serve a commitment to the cause and the warm hospitality we re- HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS of play,” the group said. Punahou Teen to Represent Hawaii in Miss Teen USA Pageant

steenusa.com. This marks the first time the Miss Teen USA pageant will be streamed online to a world- wide audience. Moser, 17, is the reigning 2009 Miss Hawaii Teen USA. She is the recipient of the 2008 Young Women Womanhood Recognition Award and is a graduate of semi- nary class for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She also volunteers at Lunalilo Adult Day Care and is actively in- volved in numerous church and community projects. She will be attending Brigham Young Univer- sity in Provo, Utah, where she re- ceived a full cultural scholarship. Moser is the granddaughter of sugar plantation pioneers who ASHLEY SAGISI MOSER, a migrated to Hawaii in the early 2009 Punahou graduate and 1900s and only child of Kendall daughter of local media personal- and Sandra Moser of Hawaii Kai. ity Sandra Sagisi, will be among Miss USA 2008 Crystle Stew- the contestants vying for the cov- art and Seth Goldman of NBC Mo- eted Miss Teen USA crown on July bile’s “Entertainment Buzz” will 31, 2009. co-host the pageant, which in- Miss Teen USA officials say clude performances by performing the pageant will be webcasted live artist Leah Renee and the hit from Paradise Island in the Ba- band Honor Society, fresh from its hamas at 8 p.m. Eastern time (2 recent tour as the opening act for p.m. Hawaii time) on www.mis- the Jonas Brothers. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 4 AUGUST 1, 2009 HEADLINE NEWS (CONT.) (cont. from page 1; COVO...) Cabanig; the United Visayan was a hit, singing two popular but grew up in Davao on Min- Villaflor has worked for Easter To get an idea of the magni- Community of Hawaii (founded in numbers. Kristian Lei, also a Ce- danao. Seals Hawaii since 1978. As a so- tude of the Century Awards, Col- 1948), represented by president buana, was very impressive with Colmenares currently serves cial worker, he served in several menares says that the next time it Angie Vendiola; and the Santo her vocal renditions. And the duet as executive director of the Office capacities with its early interven- will perhaps be given once again Niño Club of Maui (founded in of Consul Cortes and Kristian of Language Access, State De- tion program, including as pro- is the Year 2109—one hundred 1962), represented by president Lei—singing My Prayer—gave a partment of Labor and Industrial gram supervisor. But more years from now. Vergel Lonzaga. rousing finale to the evening en- Relations. He was appointed to recently he has worked as infor- “It was the first time since we There were 10 nominees for tertainment. the position in April 2007 by Gov. mation specialist. are celebrating the Visayan cen- the individual (living) awards: Ben Dancing, which was initiated Linda Lingle. His office is a com- While unsure of the total tennial only once in a century and Acohido (Oahu), Bernaldo Bicoy by an Ati-Atihan reprise per- pliance agency that ensures state number of Visayans on Kauai, Vil- it falls this year,” he says. “Obvi- (Oahu), Serafin Colmenares Jr. formed by Cultural Society and state-funded agencies pro- laflor says that many Visayan fam- ously, this event takes place only (Oahu), Emme Tomimbang dancers in their colorful cos- vide language access services to ilies have integrated into the local once in a century.” (Oahu), Raymond and Bessie tumes, as well as a generous limited English proficient individu- community. Many locals, in fact, The purpose of the awards Obra (Oahu), Allan Villaflor number of door prizes, added vi- als in accordance with the require- can claim Visayan ancestry. The was to recognize individuals (liv- (Kauai), Consorcia Estenzo brancy and color to an already ments of Hawaii’s language Kauai Visayan Club (KVC) has en- ing and dead) and organizations (Kauai), Laurence Sotto (Maui), successful and memorable cele- access law. couraged the Visayan community that contributed to the growth and Edith Mirafuentes (Lanai) and bration of the Visayan Centennial For Kauai resident Allan Vil- to be a vibrant and contributing development of the Visayan cul- Concepcion del Mar Higa (Big Is- in Hawaii. laflor, being named a winner part of the local community, in- ture and community in Hawaii land). caught him by surprise. He was cluding continuing several cus- during the past century (1909- After introducing the 10 nom- CONGRATULATIONS TO chosen for his community work toms and cultural practices unique 2009). inees and presenting them certifi- AWARDEES with the Visayan community on to the Visayans. KVC is comprised Nominees were required to cates of nomination on stage, the For Colmenares, receiving Kauai, as well as the community at of those who have immigrated to be of Visayan origin and docu- judges announced Tomimbang, the award was both humbling and large. the Hawaii in the last few decades ment accomplishments or activi- Colmenares and Villaflor as the awarding. He was selected based “I wasn’t expecting to be a fi- as well as a few individuals who ties that promoted unity among three winners. on his involvement with COVO, nalist,” he says. “I was elated just are local born and proud to be of Visayans in Hawaii, preserved In between the award pre- having served as its president or being nominated by the Kauai Visayan ancestry. Visayan culture and traditions in sentations, the audience was four years and executive director Visayan Club, but to have been Hawaii and uplifted the Visayan SIGNIFICANCE OF CENTURY treated to an impressive list of en- for the past six years. Col- selected was a complete sur- and large Filipino community in tertainers, including Na Hoku menares has also initiated various prise.” AWARDS Hawaii. Hanohano Award winners Brother projects benefiting the Visayan Noland and his brother Tony Con- community and actively partici- (cont. from page 1; California...) the year of 1763 as the date of civil right. In addition to authoring jugacion, who reminisced about pated in other community affairs. district includes one of the largest the first permanent Filipino settle- several bills regarding language their Visayan roots and boyhood “There may be others more Filipino communities outside of ment in the U.S. at St. Malo access, Yee has consistently days, while providing samples of deserving of the recognition, es- the Philippines. “For far too long Parish, Louisiana. fought for the Filipino community their musical talents. pecially since I have been in the role of Filipinos in our national In 2007, Yee successfully and helped recognize the ac- Priscilla Kuulei Jeffry, a vol- Hawaii for only 20 years,” says history has been ignored. passed Senate Joint Resolution complishments of Filipino Ameri- unteer at the Filipino Community Colmenares, whose family is from Through SCR 48, we help ensure 5, urging Congress to pass the cans. Center, gave a wonderful hula Negros and . He was born in that our children learn about this Filipino Veterans Equity Act and SCA 48 will next be consid- number. Philippine Consul Cortes Bacolod City, important history.” to fully restore benefits stripped ered by the State Assembly. The earli- from Filipino WWII veterans by The 2008 Hawaii State Leg- est docu- the 1946 Rescission Act. islature was the first governing mented proof of Yee has been a staunch sup- body in the U.S. to officially es- Filipino pres- porter of Filipino veterans’ rights. tablish a Filipino-American His- ence in the In 2004, he led efforts to prevent tory Month with the unanimous continental Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger from approval of House Bill 3342 HD1. U.S. was on eliminating the California Veterans The bill was signed into law by October 18, Cash Benefit Program from the Gov. Linda Lingle on April 15, 1587, when the State budget. Yee successfully 2008. first “Luzones fought to make sure the Veterans The bill was introduced by Indios” set foot Program was reauthorized in the Rep. Joey Manahan and co-in- in Morro Bay, budget approved by the California troduced by Reps. Della Au Be- California. Legislature. He also authored leg- latti, Lyla Berg, Rida Cabanilla, However, the islation to add the role of Filipinos Jerry Chang, Sharon Har, Robert Filipino Ameri- in WWII to the high school social Herkes, Jon Riki Karamatsu, can National studies curriculum. Marilyn Lee, Michael Magaoay, Historical Soci- This year, Yee is authoring John Mizuno, Alex Sonson and ety recognizes SB 242 to protect language as a Glenn Wakai. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS HPD to Receive $5 Million in Stimulus Funds THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPART- them as safe as possible, says U.S. Rep. MENT (HPD) will receive $ $5.2 million in Neil Abercrombie. “The grants will be ad- federal stimulus funds to pay the salary ministered by the Department of Justice and benefits for 21 additional police offi- through the COPS Hiring Recovery Pro- cers for three years. gram. Justice Department programs The funding is part of the American have provided major financial support for Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Honolulu law enforcement over the past The grants will be awarded to 1,046 law few years, including funds to update and enforcement agencies around the coun- expand HPD’s Crime Lab.” try and require that the police depart- The Recovery Act includes $4 billion ments receiving the three year grants in Department of Justice grant funding to retain the grant-funded positions for a enhance state, local, and tribal law en- fourth year. forcement efforts, including the hiring of “The goal of the Recovery Act is to new police officers, to combat violence help rebuild our economy by building against women, and to fight internet communities, and that includes making crimes against children. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 1, 2009 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS 5 City Council Honors Police Officer by Dennis GALOLO raised in Hilo. However, his family “Personally, I am a firm be- roots are in Ilocos Norte. Early on, liever in partnerships between the HONOLULU POLICE OFFI- it seemed he was destined for a community and the police, espe- CER Fabian Mata was recently career in law enforcement. cially when it comes to fighting recognized by the City Council for “During my high school crime,” says Romy Cachola, the his selfless service and dedication years, I had already made up my councilmember who represents in making several Oahu neighbor- mind to become a police officer,” the Kalihi district. hoods better, safer and cleaner he says. In the early 1990s, Cachola places to live. After graduating, he returned received a call from a constituent Mata is the point man for HPD to Oahu and attended Honolulu who complained that his next door District 5’s Neighborhood Security Community College, where he neighbor was running a drug Watch and Citizens Patrol pro- studied pre-law. After he gradu- house on Stanley Street. He gram—a partnership between the ated from the police academy, helped the constituent form a citi- community and police that through Mata was assigned to District 6 in zens patrol group with area resi- the years has proven to be an ef- Waikiki, an area that he described dents and, with HPD’s help, the fective crime deterrent. The pro- as “quite interesting” and a “great group walked around their neigh- gram trains residents to look out for area to be trained and to learn.” borhood every week. Their vigi- Officer Fabian Mata (Top row, 2nd from left) meets with Councilmember each other and to serve as the In 2006, he was assigned to lance and constant presence Romy Cachola (top row, middle) and members of the Kalihi Kai Citizens eyes and ears of the community, District 5 and soon after asked to helped to stem the tide of crime. Patrol (from front) Wilma Ibay, Nancy Rosales, Roger Marzan, Rudy Ibay and Randy Rigonan. thus assisting the police. serve as the Community Policing “Thanks to their efforts and The area under Officer Mata’s Officer. Since taking on his new with HPD’s assistance, that drug trained in reporting crimes and confidence and a feeling of em- watch—known simply as “the role, he has helped train several house was raided,” Cachola says. other suspicious activity in their powerment. Kalihi District”—encompasses new citizens patrol groups, in- “After that, crime in their neighbor- neighborhoods,” he says. “The re- “It’s rewarding to watch the roughly 36 square miles from Ala cluding the Kalihi Kai Patrol, hood dropped so low that the pa- sult is a better, safer and cleaner members grow and believe in Kapuna on the west end to Pali which patrols an area of Kalihi trol temporarily disbanded.” place for all to live.” themselves,” he says. “It’s also en- Highway on the east. The district bounded by Waiakamilo Drive, With several dozen patrols in For Mata, the satisfaction joyable to connect with these has a population of some 147,000 Dillingham Boulevard, and Mc- District 5, it is impossible for Mata comes from seeing residents who groups and build a long lasting residents and is home to several Neil Street. Members of the pa- to accompany each one on their once cowered in fear to gain self rapport.” low-income neighborhoods and trol were on-hand at the honorary respective walks. Still, he makes the state’s largest public housing certificate presentation to vouch an extra effort to keep open lines projects. for Mata’s good work. The suc- of communication. In fact, he has State DOE Offers According to a Star Bulletin cess of the Kalihi Kai Patrol has made numerous sacrifices to ac- report in January of this year, encouraged nearby residents to company the patrols on their walks Free English Courses overall crime in Honolulu declined form their own and/or join their and to promptly respond to their NEED TO BRUSH UP on your • Aiea High School by 22 percent during the first half citizens patrol group. concerns. command of the English lan- August 10-13, 2009 of 2008. That same article credits Councilmember Cachola guage? If so, you may want to 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. neighborhood watch groups as PARTNERING UP commended Mata for his excellent consider enrolling in the 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. playing a key role for the drop in Whenever ordinary citizens work and commitment in oversee- Moanalua/Aiea Community Tel. 483-7306 crime. team up with law enforcement of- ing HPD District 5’s Neighborhood School For Adults, which is offer- ficials, good things are bound to Security Watch/ Citizens Patrol POLICE WORK ing tuition-free English classes at • Moanalua High School happen, says a veteran City coun- Program. several locations for those over (main office) Mata was born on Oahu and cilmember. “They (members) are well- the age of 18. August 10-13, 2009 Classes begin on Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. August 24, 2009. Please note the August 14, 2009 Fil-Am Comic to Perform at following registration dates, times 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and places: Tel. 837-8466 Pipeline Cafe • Hickam Air Force Base August 10-13, 2009 The State Department of Edu- 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. cation is sponsoring the classes, Tel. 449-1895 which will be held two days each week and last 2.5 hours per day.

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As and dining package, which offers a two-hour couple’s spa treatment gaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Mac- tional travelers. well, entertain yourself with com- casual sophistication in a natural to awaken your senses and soothe tan, Cebu. (www.philstar.com) BUSINESS FEATURE Entrepreneur Creates Treats for Man’s Best Friend by Caroline JULIAN who has a background in nutrition, launched their home-based com- for the original concept of the busi- pany. They began by selling their OAHU PET LOVERS don’t ness. But success required a total treats at the local swap meet. have to travel far to find healthy team effort. With Erick’s culinary Within a few months, their products food for their four legged pals. They arts background, Nanako’s experi- were picked up by Longs Drug can purchase such treats from lo- ence with animals and her stores, pet stores and veterinary cally-owned Waggin’ Bakery. mother’s background in nutrition, clinics. Businessowners Erick Cabral they were able to create something The treats are free of salt, and his wife Nanako have been tasty and beneficial for man’s best sugar and preservatives for dogs hand-making healthy and whole- friend. with dietary restrictions. And the some doggie treats for the past “The recipes we created are treats are not limited to dogs with nine years. for all dogs,” says Erick, 28, who allergies; it’s open for every canine. The idea of creating treats for was raised in Wahiawa and is a Over the years, they experi- canines with digestive problems graduate of Leilehua High School. mented with new flavors created came while Nanako was working at “After acknowledging customers’ by both Nanako and her mother. Waggin’ bakery owners Erick Cabral and his wife Nanako a pet hospital where she saw many concerns for pet allergies, we have “With 20-plus flavors, we be- pets suffering from food allergies. since improved recipes to account lieve that there should be at least out of the pine apple flavor, making keep what you make. The gratifi- At that time, there was a scarcity of for those with allergies.” one they would like,” Erick says. it the most popular. cation comes when you are in a items on the market for such pets. With a recipe in hand that sat- However, according to Erick, With success came the oppor- store and you see someone take Erick credits his mother-in-law, isfied pooches, Erick and Nanako dogs seem to take the biggest bite tunity to expand from working in your product from the shelf and their kitchen at home to owning purchase it without hesitation.” their own bakery. For Erick, whose Erick and Nanako have ex- family is from Ilocos Norte and panded their business to include in the Philippines, a big clothes for pooches, which they part of Waggin’ Bakery’s success have tried on their Tibetan came from face-to-face meetings Spaniel. They started by making with customers and clients. the clothes themselves and are “Our marketing relationship now working with a clothing man- with our customers is very per- ufacturer. sonal,” Erick says. “We have al- From treats to clothes, their ways interacted personally with products range from $2.99 - customers at expos and community $7.99. While Waggin’ Bakery fairs.” products can be found at various Owning their own business outlets, Erick and Nanako will be has its ups and downs, but the cou- available to meet the public at the ple would not have it any other way. upcoming Made in Hawaii Festi- “We decided to work for our- val, scheduled for August 21-23, selves after being employed by 2009 at the Blaisdell Exhibition other companies,” he says. “You Hall. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 1, 2009 7 IMMIGRATION GUIDE One Small Mistake by Lawyer, One Giant Leap by FilAm to Deportation filing fee was unsigned? rejecting petitioner's application 8 CFR § 1245.10(b)(4) requiring Court because of an unsigned check, the application to be filed "with THE LAW INS did not demonstrate "flexibil- the required fee". Did they over- signed check was not acceptable The Code of Federal Regula- ity" in enabling petitioner to avail look it? and requesting a signed check. tions (CFR) provides that an appli- of § 245(i). Blanco v. Holder, No. This new 9th Circuit doctrine by Atty. Emmanuel Counsel signed the check and re- cation shall be regarded as 05-72159 (9th Cir. 07/15/09). of "flexibility" could open the Samonte TIPON submitted it with the petition. INS properly filed when stamped to However, 6 days later the 1st floodgates to litigation. Unfortu- received it on September 4, 2001. show the time and date of actual Circuit Court of Appeals upheld nate petitioners who were victims ne small step by man, Petitioner's wife was natural- receipt, if it is signed and executed the rejection of an AOS applica- of INS inflexibility could be filing One giant leap by ized in March 2002. She renewed and the required filing fee is at- tion, even though filed on time, motions to reopen or reconsider, “Omankind." her petition for him. Petitioner, as tached. An application or petition because it was accompanied with not only with respect to filing – Neil Armstrong landing on the the spouse of a citizen, applied which is not properly signed or is an unsigned money order for the deadlines but also on other is- moon July 20, 1969 for adjustment of status (AOS) submitted with the wrong filing fee filing fee, since it was not "ap- sues like humanitarian reinstate- under INA § 245(i), 8 USC § shall be rejected as improperly provable when filed" as provided ment, clerical errors, Horizontal racists "bilib na 1255(i), aka "mini amnesty" law. It filed. 8 CFR § 103.2(a)(7). by 8 CFR § 1245.10(a)(3). The concealment, etc. Oh, "flexibility," bilib" that big American law firms provided for AOS of aliens tradi- alien re-filed the application with how many motions to reopen or are better than their kababayan tionally ineligible to adjust status DECISION a signed money order but it was reconsider will be filed in thy attorneys. They should read this (entered without inspection, alien The 9th Circuit Court of Ap- received by the INS after the April name! What will be the standard case about the decade of ordeal crewmen, and aliens who ac- peals said that a check that is not 30, 2001 deadline. The court con- in determining "flexibility"? Will in deportation proceedings of a cepted unauthorized employ- signed can result in payment of cluded that the application was flexibility become a lost horizon in FilAm, thanks to the mistake of his ment) if they filed on or before the correct fee if the bank decides not properly filed because it had immigration law? American lawyer. Unlike the moon April 30, 2001. to honor it. An unsigned check not been accepted for filing be- walkers who had the right stuff, his INS denied the AOS, stating may be deposited by the recipient fore April 30, 2001. McCreath v. lawyer did not have the right stuff. that petitioner was ineligible be- by endorsing on the reverse side Holder, No. 08-2276 (1st Cir. (ATTY. TIPON is from Laoag City, Philip- No Filipino attorney appears to cause the visa petition on his be- of the check the payee's signa- 07/21/09). pines. He holds a Master of Laws degree have committed the same mis- half was not properly filed on or ture and guaranteeing to the bank from Yale Law School and a Bachelor of take. before April 30, 2001. COMMENT Laws degree from U.P. He is admitted to the signature of the maker of the practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court, INS placed petitioner in re- check. Banks may and some- The 9th Circuit made a big other U.S. Courts, and Philippine courts. He FELIX’S ORDEAL moval proceedings. He conceded times do accept unsigned checks. leap in treating leniently the well- handles cases throughout the U.S. and the Felix, a FilAm, entered the removability. The Immigration The court cited an Internal known law firm's failure to sign Philippines. He specializes in immigration U.S. on January 24, 1997, as a Judge found petitioner ineligible Revenue Service Manual stating the check. Since there is no INS law and criminal defense. Office: 905 Umi nonimmigrant crewman author- to adjust his status. On appeal, St., Suite 201, Honolulu, HI 96819. Tel. that remittances and tax returns regulation on unsigned checks, it (808) 847-1601. E-mail: ized to remain for one month. He the BIA agreed, holding that peti- containing unsigned checks can invoked regulations on unsigned [email protected]. Website: www.Im- overstayed. Four years later, he tioner was ineligible to adjust his be submitted for processing and checks by other agencies like the migrationServicesUSA.com. Listen to his married a lawful permanent resi- status because "he did not submit a case of a patent application with IRS and the Patent Office. On the very interesting, useful, and humorous pro- dent. a properly filed application on or an unsigned check which was other hand the 1st Circuit cited gram "Immigration X Files" on KNDI On April 27, 2001, peti- before April 30, 2001, the 'sunset Hawaii radio 1270 AM on the dial every considered filed on the date the INS regulations requiring the ap- Friday 7:30-8:00 a.m. This article is for tioner's wife submitted Form I- date' of that provision," since the Patent Office received it. plication to be "properly filed". general information only. It is not legal ad- 130, Petition for Alien Relative on unsigned check made the filing The court concluded that by Why did not the two courts look at vice. It may not be cited as an authority.) his behalf through an LA law firm, defective. Petitioner sought re- which issued a $110 check view in the Court of Appeals. payable to INS (now USCIS) for the filing fee. The check was un- ISSUE signed. May an alien's otherwise INS received the petition on complete and timely application for April 29, 2001. Four months later, adjustment of status be rejected INS returned the petition to peti- as untimely because his lawyer's tioner's counsel, stating an un- check with the correct amount of HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 8 PHILIPPINE NEWS AUGUST 1, 2009

TERRORISM HIGH ON 28 Congressmen with GMA in US Trip AGENDA Mrs. Arroyo said that combat- by Jose KATIGBAK / ing regional terrorism will dominate Thursday, July 30, 2009 abroad. her talks with Obama in the White Yap dismissed the opposi- House. MANILA, Philippines - AT LEAST tion’s continuing speculation about She said the meeting comes 28 MEMBERS OF THE Arroyo’s political future as “mind- “at a pivotal time for US relations in HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- less games because there is a con- Asia” and she will also use it to dis- TIVES led by Speaker Prospero stitutional injunction for her to step cuss the economic crisis and cli- Nograles have joined President down in 2010.” mate change. Arroyo on her US trip upon her in- “That is the law and she will Still, she said peace and se- vitation. subscribe to that,” he said. curity will top the agenda, “particu- The President and her en- “As far as I am concerned she larly in the light of the recent tourage left yesterday afternoon has said there will be elections Jakarta bombings.” on Philippine Airlines flight 116 and she will step down. She can’t Suicide bombers blew them- bound for Vancouver, Canada. say it any clearer than that,” Yap selves up in two hotels in the In- From Vancouver, the presidential told The STAR on Tuesday. donesian capital on July 17, killing party will take a charter flight to Yap said he will meet his US seven people and wounding more Washington, where she is to meet President Arroyo is escorted by AFP chief Gen. Victor Ibrado during departure counterpart, Agriculture Secretary than 50. US President Barack Obama. honors at the NAIA Terminal 2 for her flight to the US Wednesday Tom Vilsack, and seek US fund- Mrs. Arroyo said she will dis- Included in Mrs. Arroyo’s en- ing for a $120-million facility in the cuss US military training of Filipino tourage are her congressman son their wives. Matugas is traveling actually going to accelerate be- Philippines to assist the Interna- soldiers in the south, where Ameri- Diosdado of , with his daughter. cause she will be pushing to finish tional Rice Research Institute can troops have been providing in- Deputy Speaker Amelita Villarosa, Villarosa, Romualdez, Arenas, a lot of her projects,” Yap said in (IRRI) and the Philippine Rice Re- telligence and humanitarian and Representatives , Mandanas, and a few oth- Washington. search Institute (PhilRice) in ac- support to efforts to eradicate the Suarez of , Martin Ro- ers are constant companions of “The fact that President celerating the field testing of al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group. mualdez of , Aurelio Gonza- Mrs. Arroyo in her travels abroad. Obama sought out the Philippines “climate-ready seeds” adaptable Separately, the government les Jr. and Anna York Bondoc of House sources told The STAR for this historic opportunity is a tes- to climate change. has been trying to restart talks with ; Vincent Crisologo and that at least 20 other members of tament to the strong and deep ties “Climate change is wreaking the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Mary Ann Susano of Quezon City; the chamber were tagging along between our two nations,” Mrs. Ar- havoc on our planting schedule. “Just as important, the US has Antonio Alvarez of , Mon- with the presidential party. royo said in her pre-departure We need seeds that don’t need been a key ally in advancing soft ico Puentevella of Bacolod City, Members of the official family speech. too much water and seeds that power by helping build schools, Edgar Chatto of , Del de Guz- who joined the trip were Foreign Af- Filipino and American officials have short gestation periods,” he roads and bridges and building up man of Marikina, Felix Alfelor of fairs Secretary , expect security and terrorism to be said. our economy through US develop- Camarines Sur, and Bienvenido Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, at the top of the Arroyo-Obama There was also need for a re- ment assistance,” Mrs. Arroyo said. Abante Jr. of Manila. Executive Secretary Eduardo Er- agenda. Other issues could in- mote sensing and geographic in- The President pointed out Also in her delegation are mita, Trade Secretary Peter Favila, clude greater market access for formation system. that the US plays an essential role Rep. Nerissa Soon-Ruiz and Press Secretary Cerge Remonde each other’s products, climate He said he would not take up in the Philippines’ economic, diplo- Ramon Durano IV of Cebu, Hermi- and acting Justice Secretary Agnes change, Myanmar and regional the specific issue of rice with Vil- matic and national security. lando Mandanas of , Devanadera. security issues. sack because “we have govern- “We plan to ensure that these Francisco Matugas of Surigao del Asked at a news conference ment-to-government transactions objectives remain front and center Norte, Cecilia Suarez Luna of , IN HIGH SPIRITS if there are any discussions be- in place, we are getting from the and on track between our two na- Zenaida Angping of Manila, Alvin President Arroyo is pumped tween the US and the Philippines open market and our rice produc- tions,” she said. Sandoval of Malabon-Navotas, up for her first ever meeting with about taking prisoners from Guan- tion is growing.” Rachel Arenas of , and Mr. Obama, Agriculture Secretary tanamo, Press Secretary Robert But he said he will ask Vil- REMINDER FOR OBAMA newly proclaimed party-list Repre- Arthur Yap said. Gibbs told reporters “it’s not in my sack if the US could expand the But her meeting with Obama sentatives Rodante Marcoleta, She has a clear vision of what guidance, but we’ll certainly give GSM 102 program and include won’t be without controversy. A Daryl Grace Abayon, Catalina Leo- she wants to accomplish before you a readout as to whether or not more commodities “as it’s a good group of senior opposition leaders nen-Pizarro, Godofredo Arquiza the end of her term in 2010 and that comes up” as part of the Ar- lifeline for us.” published yesterday an open letter and Agapito Guanlao. she will enter into talks with royo-Obama talks. The 102 program promotes to Obama, urging him to be “mind- The party-list lawmakers have Obama steeled by the fact that The US government has sales of US farm goods to devel- ful of Ms. Arroyo’s legacy of cor- barely warmed their seats but are “the ship of state remains funda- been trying to farm out to friends oping countries by assuring ruption, extra-judicial killings, already traveling. Marcoleta, for in- mentally strong,” Yap said. and allies some of the terrorism lenders they will get paid even if enforced disappearances, torture, stance, just took his oath of office He said that if opponents suspects it holds at Guantanamo a borrower defaults. bribery, election cheating, among on Tuesday night. think Mrs. Arroyo will just coast to naval base as part of Obama’s The Philippines used $75 others.” Several members of the dele- the end of her term, they are mis- pledge to close the prison camp at million in GSM credit guarantees Human rights groups have gation, including Sandoval, Arquiza taken. the base by the end of the year to last year to buy US rice. criticized the Arroyo administration and Guanlao, are bringing along “The way I see it, things are repair America’s tarnished image This year the Philippines’ rice for human rights violations in its imports are expected to drop to fight against communist and Mus- 1.5 million metric tons from 2.3 lim insurgencies – charges the gov- million MT in 2008 because of ernment denies. higher production and more Press Secretary Cerge Re- stocks, Yap said. monde called the letter “black prop- “Even if you add the private aganda,” but said the President imports this year of 200,000 MT was willing to address the issues. that will put national imports at “The real audience of that let- only 1.7 million MT and yet we ter was not really Barrack Obama have added 1.8 million new but the Filipino public, otherwise, if mouths to feed,” he said. that was intended for Barrack The government has a rice Obama, that should have been for- stockpile of more than a month mally communicated, not in a paid and the country’s national inven- full-page newspaper ad,” Remonde tory is close to 90 days, he said. said. Normally the government “Therefore, it is clear that let- stockpile does not go over 40 days ter is another attempt at besmirch- and at this time last year the stock- ing and black propaganda against pile was 28 days, Yap added. her,” he added. (www.philstar.com)

ERRATA In the last issue's cover story "The Plight of Public Education in the Philippines," we incorrectly identified the yearly budget for the Philippines' Department of of Education. It should be $3.48 billion (Php167 billion). We apologize for the error. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 1, 2009 PHILIPPINE NEWS 9 Seven New National Artists Named Paolo ROMERO by / projects. pine art, such as Toribio Herrera, (PETA), a pioneer- Friday, July 31, 2009 The search is conducted by Ireneo Miranda and Constancio ing theater group. MANILA, Philippines - PRESI- the National Commission for Cul- Bernardo. She was high DENT ARROYO HAS ture and the Arts and the Cultural “Alcuaz’s works are included school valedicto- NAMED the country’s National Center of the Philippines. The in the collection of some 20 mu- rian at the St. Artists for 2009 that included NCCA and CCP submit a list of seums and major cultural institu- Theresa’s College noted fashion designer Jose recommendees to the Office of tions in the world today including in Quezon City. “Pitoy” Moreno, and comic book the President for signing. the Museum of Contemporary Art She graduated AB- artist and director Carlo J. Ca- Conde, born on Oct. 9, in Barcelona, the Museum of BSE - summa cum paras, Malacañang announced 1915, was a Filipino actor, direc- Contemporary Art in Madrid, the laude at St. Paul’s yesterday. tor and producer. He made his Gulvenkian Foundation Museum College in 1962 Named to the Order of Na- first film, Mahiwagang Biyolin in of London, the Museum of Mod- and was included in tional Artist were Manuel Urbano, 1935, and later got contract with ern Art of Warsaw, the Museum the first select a.k.a. Manuel Conde, for the Film LVN Pictures, where he made of Modern Art of Krakow, and the group of Ten Out- (Top photos, from left: Conde, Alcuaz, Moreno; and Broadcast Category (posthu- scores of films, both as an actor Philips Cultural Museum of the standing Students. Bottom, from left: Mañosa, Alvarez and Caparas) mous); Lazaro Francisco for Lit- and director. He died on Aug. 11, Netherlands,” the website said. She holds a Master erature (posthumous); Federico 1985. “In his 55 year career Fed- of Arts degree in Theater and the cause of ‘Philippine Architec- Aguilar-Alcuaz for Visual Arts, Francisco was born on Feb. erico Aguilar Alcuaz has exhibited took special Communications ture for Filipinos,’ bringing local Painting, Sculpture and Mixed 22, 1898 in Orani, . He in leading galleries in Spain, the Arts Studies in the State Univer- architecture to new heights, both Media; Cecilia Guidote-Alvarez was known and cited for his vari- Philippines, Portugal, Poland, the sity of New York in Albany, on a nationally and internationally.” for Theater; Francisco “Bobby” ous novels, including Singsing na United States and Germany,” it Fulbright-Hays and John D. Caparas, born Magno Jose J. Mañosa for Architecture; Caparas Pangkasal, Bayang Nagpati- said. Rockefeller III Fund Scholarship Caparas, is a director, producer, for Visual Arts and Film; and wakal, Sa Paanan ng Krus, Ilaw In the September 2007 at the Dallas Theatre Center. She writer and a comics strip artist Moreno for Fashion Design. sa Hilaga, Binhi at Bunga, Cesar, Sotheby’s auction in Singapore then proceeded to Trinity College who created Filipino superhero Mrs. Arroyo signed a procla- Sugat ng Alaala, Ama, and Mag- and, most recently, at the in Texas where she finished an characters such as Panday, mation for each, declaring them anda Pa Ang Daigdig. Most of his Christie’s auction in Hong Kong M.A. with honors. Bakekang, Pieta and Totoy Bato. as national artists. novels were published in the Li- on Nov. 25, 2007, Alcuaz’s “Tres To date, Alvarez is the Mrs. Arroyo recently awarded The title is given to a Filipino wayway magazine. Marias” sold at HK$ 271,000 or youngest Ramon Magsaysay Caparas the Presidential Medal of who has made significant contri- According to his website, Al- P1.49 million or nine times above awardee. She is married to for- Merit for his contributions to butions to the development of cuaz was born on June 6, 1932 the minimum estimate, while “Still mer senator Heherson Alvarez, Philippine culture. Philippine arts, namely, Music, in Manila and the sixth of 11 chil- Life with Landscape” sold at HK$ who is currently presidential ad- Moreno, on the other hand, is Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Liter- dren. Among his professors at 112,500 or P618,750, which is viser for global warming and cli- an internationally-renowned fash- ature, Film, Broadcast Arts, Fash- the University of the Philippines five times its minimum estimate. mate change. ion designer dubbed as “The ion Design and Architecture, and where he took up Fine Arts were Alvarez was born in Nov. 13, Mañosa is founder of the ar- Fashion Czar Of Asia.” Because of Allied Arts. National Artist Fernando Amor- 1943 and is currently executive chitectural firm Francisco Mañosa his designs, the international fash- Members of the Order are solo (painting) and National Artist director of the NCCA. She & Partners. ion world was introduced to luxuri- given stipends and other bene- Guillermo Tolentino (sculpture) founded the Philippine Educa- According to the firm’s web- ous Philippine fibers like “jusi” and fits, including grants for artistic as well as other pillars of Philip- tional Theater Association site, Mañosa “has championed “piña.” (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 10 PHILIPPINE NEWS AUGUST 1, 2009 DOH Warns vs Fake Flu Vaccines by Shiela CRISOSTOMO / Thursday, July 30, 2009 numbers and expiry dates,” she maceutical products including said. Vaxigrip. MANILA, Philippines - FOLLOW- Tacandong maintained that Health Secretary Francisco ING THE SEIZURE OF P4 refusal of the source or seller to Duque III reiterated yesterday that MILLION worth of fake flu vac- give such information “should give there are still no vaccines for In- cines by the National Bureau of In- rise to suspicion and must be re- fluenza A(H1N1). Such vaccines vestigation (NBI), the Bureau of ported immediately to BFAD.” are expected to be out in the mar- Food and Drugs (BFAD) yesterday “All consumers are advised to ket before November. asked drugstores to buy their vac- purchase this vaccine and other “What is available now are cine supplies from legitimate phar- drugs and medicine only from out- vaccines for seasonal flu. There is vation. under observation rose to 50. maceutical firms. lets duly licensed by BFAD and to still no vaccine for A(H1N1),” This figure does not include Yesterday, an employee at In an advisory, BFAD director demand receipts as well,” she Duque added. Since the A(H1N1) those who are under self-medica- the provincial capitol of Agusan del Nazarita Tacandong warned “all noted. pandemic broke out a few months tion and who do not know whether Norte tested positive for A(H1N1) drug store owners and/or their The NBI had confiscated ago, various flu vaccines have their fever is due to the A(H1N1) based on his throat swab test from pharmacists to exercise extra dili- counterfeit Vaxigrip anti-flu vac- flooded the market, mostly without virus. the Research Institute for Tropical gence in buying this vaccine and cines from a house-establishment clarifying that there is no vaccine Two schools in Butuan City, Medicine (RITM). any other drugs and medicine.” in San Pedro, and ar- for the A(H1N1) virus. the Agusan National High School Of the 50 patients under ob- “They should buy only from rested a former medical represen- Meanwhile, the re- and Rainbow of Little Angels servation for A(H1N1) flu, 28 were sources duly licensed by BFAD tative of a pharmaceutical firm. gion now has the highest number School, recently suspended female and 22 were male with and always demand sales in- The vaccines reportedly con- of confirmed Influenza A(H1N1) classes due to confirmed A(H1N1) ages ranging from three months to voices or receipts from their tained only distilled water. The raid cases in Mindanao, with 22 con- cases. 77 years. Most are within the age sources indicating therein the stemmed from the complaint of firmed cases. Caraga Center for Heath De- group 11 to 20 years, according to name of the drugs and medicine Sanofi Pasteur which manufac- Fifty patients with flu-like velopment records showed that health department records. purchased and their respective lot tures and distributes various phar- symptoms are also under obser- since May the number of persons (www.philstar.com)

Still, the justice stressed that with families of victims of killings Filipino-American Activist Affirms the appeals court has to be sure it influenced me to believe that peo- would issue protection without ple in position are behind my ab- Abduction Charges that threaten her life, liberty and proper basis so he asked Roxas duction,” a teary-eyed Roxas security as alleged in her petition,” why she believed the respondents admitted upon questioning Justice Edu PUNAY by / her ordeal, including results of she argued. were behind her abduction. Tijam. Friday, July 31, 2009 medical examination that showed And assuming without con- She told the CA division that She believes that killings of MANILA, Philippines - FILIPINO- injuries she incurred when she ceding that Roxas was abducted, earlier activities she attended in leftists are a “policy of the govern- AMERICAN ACTIVIST Melissa was allegedly tortured during six she still has to prove that the re- the country as member of militant ment.” Roxas appeared before the Court days of abduction. spondents were behind it, added group Bayan, which she considers Also during the hearing that of Appeals yesterday and affirmed Division chair and Associate the government counsel. as “missions,” had influenced her ended at 4 p.m., the 31-year-old allegations in her petition seeking Justice Noel Tijam thanked Roxas In her petition for issuance of to believe that such kind of abduc- Roxas said under oath that she is a to protect her and her relatives for flying back to the country and protector order under rules of am- tions are normally perpetrated by political activist - but not a member here following her reported abduc- appearing before the appeals paro filed on June 3, Roxas also the military. of the New People’s Army (NPA): “I tion and torture allegedly in the court. named as respondents Defense “Yes, my exposure to the pro- never spoke to any member of the hands of the military last May in La But lawyers of the Office of Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Armed gram of Bayan and experiences NPA.” (www.philstar.com) Paz town in . the Solicitor General representing Forces Chief of Staff Victor Ibrado, Roxas, who was earlier com- military officials she accused of Police chief Dir. Gen. Jesus Ver- pelled by the former special 16th perpetrating her abduction and tor- soza, Army commanding general Roxas Fears Re-enacted division of the Appeals Court to re- ture were quick to question the pe- Lt. Gen. Delfin Bangit, PNP-Re- turn to the country from the US tition of Roxas, who wants to be gion III Regional Director Chief Budget for 2010 and attend hearing of her petition, protected from the military under a Supt. Leon Nilo de la Cruz, Army Aurea CALICA recalled her ordeal in the hands of private sanctuary for her plan to 7th Infantry Division chief Maj. by / on a three-week break in Novem- Friday, July 31, 2009 alleged military personnel for the return to the country to pursue her Gen. Ralph Villanueva, Tarlac Po- ber. By that time, lawmakers admit third time this week. activism. lice director Sr. Supt. Rudy MANILA, Philippines - SEN. politicians will already be busy She claimed that she was ab- Not a trial court Gamido Lacadin and certain Dex, MANUEL ROXAS II SAID campaigning for the 2010 elec- ducted on May 19 at around 1:30 Assistant Solicitor General RC and Rose, who were believed MALACAÑANG might deliber- tions. p.m. in Sitio Bagong Sikat, Amparo Tang said during hearing to be members of the Armed ately delay the submission of its But Zubiri said the budget Barangay Kapanikian, La Paz, in the afternoon that petitioner Forces. proposed budget program for was very important because it Tarlac by some 15 suspected mil- does not have any proof linking re- Tijam, however, clarified that 2010 to force the re-enactment of could serve as economic stimulus itary personnel along with two oth- spondents, which include Presi- the CA is not a trial court and this year’s budget from which for the country. ers, Juanito Carabeo and John dent Arroyo, to the alleged would not dwell on the guilt of par- some P300 billion in “rough sav- Zubiri said this was the rea- Edward Handoc. abduction. ties. He said they would only de- ings” could be drawn and used for son why Sen. , Her lawyer Rex Fernandez “The petition has no cause of termine if Roxas deserves the dubious purposes. chairman of the Senate finance submitted to the Appeals Court di- action. Petitioner failed to estab- relief she is seeking under the am- Roxas stressed a re-enacted committee, was willing to conduct vision pieces of evidence to prove lish specific acts of respondents paro rules. budget is “dangerous” during elec- marathon hearings to finish the tion season. He said that from the budget. P1.4-trillion budget this year, some “We’re planning to start the P225 billion may be tapped for hearings hopefully in August. The questionable uses. problem is Malacañang has not Senate Majority Leader Juan yet submitted the national budget. Miguel Zubiri and Senate Minority We are entering the election sea- Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. have son and I believe the Comelec also called on the Palace to sub- (Commission on Elections) has mit its budget proposal as soon as agreed already that the national possible so the Senate could hold conventions for political parties hearings on the measure simulta- would start in October,” Zubiri said. neously with the House of Repre- But Budget Secretary Rolando sentatives. Andaya Jr. assured lawmakers that Zubiri and Pimentel said with there would be no re-enacted the election season and the filing budget for next year and said the of the certificates of candidacy by Development Budget Coordinating November, the passage of impor- Council (DBCC) would be able to tant measures might be sacrificed. meet the Aug. 27 deadline for the Zubiri said Congress only has submission of the budget proposal. two months of session and will go (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 1, 2009 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS Her Regime Is Over - Mar about their plans to go ahead with Cha-cha, by Aurea CALICA / through a constituent assembly even without Thursday, July 30, 2009 the Senate’s participation. MANILA, Philippines - WHETHER SHE Roxas described Mrs. Arroyo as a presi- SAYS GOODBYE OR NOT, President Ar- dent detached from her people, citing as ex- royo’s term ends in 2010 and the elections will ample her dilly-dallying in implementing the push through, because the Filipino people will Cheaper Medicines Law. In the executive order not allow her to extend her stay in power, Sen. that she signed reducing by half the prices of Manuel Roxas II said yesterday. essential medicines, Roxas said the President “It is not up to her,” Roxas told The STAR only included five of the 21 drugs most needed during a visit yesterday. “Her regime is over.” by the public. He said Mrs. Arroyo’s US trip will send the He said he was not bothered by the clearest signal that “elections will push tirades against her by the President and even through” next year despite last-ditch efforts by considered it an indication that “I’m the only her allies in Congress to amend the Constitu- real threat” because she could not deal with tion and allow her to extend her term. him. “(US President Barack) Obama is there to Roxas called on Mrs. Arroyo to reject any tell her not to monkey around with the Consti- lobbying from Obama and the US pharmaceu- tution,” Roxas said. tical companies against the Cheaper Medi- Even if the President tries to stay beyond cines Law, for which he said he fought for 10 2010, it would not happen “because we’re not years. going to allow her,” he added. “It seems that all this noise about the med- Roxas, who is seen as the standard icines is really timed for the SONA. Why the bearer of the Liberal Party, said Monday’s big deal, this is the law?” Roxas asked. State of the Nation Address (SONA) was the Roxas added he could not understand President’s last and there was no way her al- why the President complained about the Sen- lies would be able to push Charter change ate version of the Cheaper Medicines Law (Cha-cha). when she had the veto power and could have “Let them dance. They will dance by them- used her allies in the House and the Senate to selves,” Roxas said, referring to pro-adminis- push for the measure she wanted. tration members of the House of “(She is like) I wish I have this, I wish I Representatives who are pushing for Cha-cha. have that. She’s not engaged,” Roxas said. Roxas said some congressmen told him (www.philstar.com) Erap to GMA: Be Ready to Face Criminal Raps Jose Rodel CLAPANO by / speaker Jose de Venecia. Friday, July 31, 2009 “The day Arroyo delivered her State of the MANILA, Philippines - FORMER PRESI- Nation Address (SONA) is best described as DENT ADVISED the Day of Lies, especially considering her fan- PRESIDENT ARROYO, her Cabinet mem- tastic claim that the economy improved under bers and her cronies to prepare for the various her watch despite the global economic slow- criminal charges that would be filed against down,” Estrada said. them after Arroyo’s term ends in June 2010. Estrada said the truth, which was hidden Estrada gave the unsolicited advise in re- by the unbelievable macroeconomic numbers action to Mrs. Arroyo’s potshot aimed at him, cited by Arroyo during her SONA, is that the that those who have gone to jail had no right to Philippine economy contracted by 3.8 percent criticize her administration for alleged corrup- last year, adding that the P2.44 trillion in debt tion. incurred by Arroyo from 2001 to 2005 alone is He said that not all who went to jail – like more than the accumulated debts totaling the late Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and P1.46 trillion during his term and those of Pres- South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson idents Fidel Ramos and . Mandela – were guilty of the crime they were “Mrs. Arroyo had no right to say thank you charged with. to Filipinos for allowing her to lead the govern- “When I was removed unconstitutionally, ment because she did not get her mandate le- they conspired, yet they were able to prove gitimately. She grabbed power in 2001 and nothing – that I stole even one centavo from the stole the elections in 2004 from FPJ (Fernando people. In fact, in all of the six years the Poe Jr.). So, she was an illegitimate president trumped up charges against me were heard, who, during her SONA, was just trying to get not a single contract tainted by anomaly sur- some semblance of acceptance from the peo- faced,” Estrada said. ple. She had stolen the presidency not once Estrada said Mrs. Arroyo and the people but twice, and even admitted to cheating in surrounding her should prepare for the charges 2004 by saying ‘I am sorry’ at the height of the that would be filed against her for alleged graft ‘Hello, Garci’ scandal,” Estrada said. and corruption that includes the cancelled gov- Estrada said Arroyo was so insecure ernment contract on the national broadband about her hold on power that she asked then network (NBN) with the Chinese firm ZTE Corp. Justice Secretary Hernando Perez to offer him that involved $190 million in kickbacks and to go into voluntary exile so that the trumped bribes that reportedly went to the pockets of of- up charges against him would not be filed. ficials of the Arroyo administration. He said the thousands of people who had He said once Arroyo steps down from of- rallied against Arroyo during the SONA mani- fice and loses her immunity from suits, she fest the overwhelming disgust of the people to- would be confronted by testimonies of NBN- ward her after nearly half of the population ZTE whistleblowers Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada and became poorer and a third of Filipino families Joey de Venecia, son of former House experience hunger. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 12 GLOBAL NEWS AUGUST 1, 2009 Filipino Youth Win World Bank Competition by Christina MENDEZ / Eight other essays, videos youth-led solutions?” This year’s Thursday, July 30, 2009 and a photograph were among the competition was sponsored by the MANILA, Philippines - Three best submitted to the World Bank, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Af- Filipino youth won the World making the Philippines the country fairs, the Korean Ministry of Strat- Bank’s 2009 International Essay with the most number of top en- egy and Finance and the World Competition with their essay, tries, along with Indonesia. Bank. video and photograph entries, The other essays that were First place went to Sophie besting more than 2,000 submis- shortlisted were written by Denise Bathhurst of Australia for the sions from over 150 countries, 90 Margaret Matias, Maria Angela essay category, second place percent of which come from de- Abad, Paul John Gesta, Reah went to Cahyadi Widianto of In- veloping countries. Gonzales, Jan Michael Jose, Vin- donesia for his video “All of MEs” Victor Marco Emmanuel Fer- cenzo Molejon, David Michael and third place went to Rudolf Third placer Jernalyn Gayon’s riols from the University of the San Juan and Luthfi Raditya Bastian Tampubolon of Indonesia winning entry Philippines –Visayas won third Soekartawi, an Indonesian living for his winning photograph. place with his video “Losing in the Philippines. The World Bank is focusing not recognized or documented ple to redo their lifestyles and prod shores, losing more,” and Jerna- Ma. Krizia Ledesma was also on the youth because in 2007, the sufficiently, and youths face diffi- stakeholders to make a concrete lyn Gayon from the Western Min- a finalist with her photo showing number of people worldwide aged culties being heard and engaging plan of action. A well-thought danao State University, children lining up for water with 12-24 reached 1.3 billion, the more directly in civic life,” a World framework, strong research armor Zamboanga City won third place their pails and buckets, as well as largest in history. Nearly half the Bank document on the essay and a concerted effort among dif- for her photograph on how people Jason Paul Laxamana with his people of the world today are competition said. ferent youth-led initiatives are key can sponsor a scholar every video “Cool Me Up, Please!” under 25 years old. Nine out of The Philippine entries were a steps to strengthen the youth’s in- month by collecting plastic bottles. The Essay Competition is an ten of these young people live in valuable indication of how the Fil- fluence in society,” Miguel Antonio Miguel Antonio Garcia from the annual, worldwide contest target- developing countries. More im- ipino youth feel about climate Garcia wrote. University of San Carlos, Cebu ing youth aged between 18 to 25 portant, the majority of the devel- change. Cebu’s Garcia showed Meanwhile, Sen. Manuel Vil- City was chosen as a finalist in the years and managed by the World oping world’s poor are children that he was not only aware of cli- lar lauded the three winners, say- essay category with his entry, Bank Office in Paris. This year’s and youth. mate change’s impact on his ing that they are “truly a testament “Stepping Up To The Challenge: topic was “How does climate “Youths are key agents of province, he believes that organ- to Filipino talent” and prove that The Cebuano Youth in the Climate change affect you? How do you change, but too often the nature ized youth can be a corporate the Filipino youth are aware of so- Change Crisis.” tackle climate change through and impact of their projects are watchdog if they know how to cial concerns and environment is- measure companies’ emissions sues such as climate change. and report these to the media. “They will do well as future ‘green Tomas Concepcion Art on “The Youth can serve as an entrepreneurs’,” he added. Display in Stockholm effective force in encouraging peo- (www.philstar.com) FILIPINO VISUAL ARTIST London, San Francisco, Los An- TOMAS CONCEPCION re- geles and Manila. His works are cently opened an exhibit entitled included in the private collections “Homage to Alexander the Great” of top dignitaries the world over. at Agueli Gallery in Mariatorget, Monuments that bear his notable Stockholm. sculptures include Pope John Concepcion was born in Paul II which is on display in Marawi City. At age 17, he left for Guam, Pope Paul VI in the Vati- the U.S. and studied at San Fran- can, Walking Christ in Israel, cisco State University where he Padre Bayl in Texas and Father majored in painting and theater Junipero Serra in Los Angeles. In design. He has been a long-time Manila, his statue of Ninoy resident of Italy and is known for Aquino is at the People’s Park on his eloquent bronzes and paint- EDSA. Tomas Concepcion ings. The “Alexander the Great ex- His artwork has been on dis- hibit” was held in cooperation Stockholm headed by Ambassa- play at exhibits in Rome, Paris, with the Philippine Embassy in dor Maria Zeneida Angara Philippine Business Collinson. A private showing was held before the exhibit’s opening Chamber Established and attended by members of the Group (PBG) a non-profit, non- diplomatic corps in Stockholm, in Vietnam government, non-political organ- personal friends of Concepcion ization comprised of 38 and of the Embassy. LAURA Q. DEL ROSARIO, Philippine business corporations. Guests were impressed by Philippine Ambassador to Viet- PBG will assist in promoting Concepcion’s art mastery and his nam, says a consortium of Fil- trade and investment between message of freedom and democ- ipino-owned businesses has the Philippines and Vietnam. In racy. Concepcion’s visual works been recently formed in the 2008, bilateral trade between of arts included bronze sculp- Southeast Asian country of Viet- both countries reached US$2.2 tures, oil paintings and charcoal nam. billion. sketches. (DFA) The Philippine Business Ambassador Del Rosario proposed the idea of a chamber of commerce during her first visit to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in 2007. At that time, the total num- ber of Filipino companies in Viet- nam was 25 and continues to grow. The increasing number of Philippine businesses in Vietnam highlights the importance of hav- ing a collective voice in pursuing common business interests. PBG chapters are expected to be established in the near fu- ture in Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi and in Danang. (DFA) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 1, 2009 LEGAL NOTES 13 Shortcut to Green Card For Doctors a green card application will be physician from the labor certifica- applies to physicians seeking ad- and teachers. processed relatively fast. tion requirement. Physicians mission under EB-2 or EB-3 pref- The inadmissibility does not Last June 17, the United who work in medically under- erence category who will be also apply to a physician who was States Citizenship and Immigra- served areas qualify for the involved in patient care and has fully and permanently licensed to tion Services (USCIS) issued a waiver. 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It does 5281 or log on to his website at www.segu- worldwide except India and China, the other hand, exempts the The inadmissibility ground not apply to medical researchers ritan.com MAINLAND NEWS NBA’s Miami Heat Coach Visits Fil-Am Vets Complain of Philippine for Hoops Clinics Delays in Equity Benefits MEMBERS OF THE AMERI- for decades.” ERIK SPOELSTRA, THE FIL- Heat’s general manager, elevated CAN COALITION FOR FIL- “Equity delayed is equity de- IPINO-AMERICAN COACH of him to head coaching position to IPINO VETERANS, INC. nied,” writes ACFV National Presi- the Miami Heat, is in the Philip- become the youngest mentor in (ACFV) are complaining of an ag- dent Patrick Ganio in the letter. pines to conduct a series of cage the NBA among active coaches onizingly slow approval process “Regrettably, more than a dozen clinics for out-of-school youth today. Spoelstra has coached fu- and delays in equity payments to have died in the United States with- players, as well as interested pro- ture Hall of Famers Shaquille the few remaining Filipino veterans out receiving their final recognition. fessional basketball players and O’Neal and Dwyane Wade, who served in the U.S. Army dur- In the letter, Ganio recounts coaches in Manila and Zam- among others. ing World War II. the story of an unnamed ACFV boanga. Wicks played for the New ACFV leaders cited a July 17, leader in Orange County, California Joining Spoelstra is former York Liberty in the WNBA from 2009 report from the Department who was buried on July 6, 2009. WNBA All-Star Sue Wicks and 1997-2002. She won the Naismith of Veteran Affairs which showed According to Ganio, only eight Miami Heat assistant coach David Award as well as the National that out of 34,140 application out of an estimated 500 applicants Fizdale. Aside from imparting their Player of the Year Award from the claims for the Filipino Veterans Eq- from ACFV’s Chapter in Hawaii basketball knowledge to the Fil- U.S. Basketball Writers Associa- uity benefit, only 3,621—10 per- have received their checks. ipinos, the three will meet with of- tion in 1988. cent—were approved during the ACFV members have re- ficials of various schools’ athletic Fizdale was also a journey- last five months ending in June. quested a meeting with President Coach Erik Spoelstra associations and professional man coach in the NBA. He spent The Virginia-based veterans Obama to discuss ways to expe- groups. ing on game preparation and other several years in the NBA as an as- group sent a letter to President dite the process. They also hope Spoelstra was a diligent stu- details on the team’s game. He sistant coach of the Golden State Barack Obama in hopes of bring- that Obama’s upcoming meeting dent of legendary NBA coach Pat was also the head coach of the Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks. ing more attention to the situation, with Philippine President Gloria Riley. He spent most of his early team in the 2005-2007 NBA Sum- He was hired by Spoelstra to help which it says is “truly unkind to Macapagal-Arroyo will positively years with the Heat developing mer League. in players’ development, scouting sickly veterans who have waited address their concerns. the skills and fundamentals of But his biggest break came in and game preparation. (Good News younger players, while also work- April last year when Riley, also the Pilipinas) Fil-Am Youths Gather in LA to Discuss National Issues FILIPINO YOUTH FROM ALL Those in attendance began and intervention. OVER THE U.S. gathered in planning the next steps to advo- Organizers say the event Historic Filipinotown in Los Ange- cate for their respective communi- was a success. Immigrant and les for “National Filipino-American ties’ concerns and to build a broad U.S.-born Filipino youth were Youth Consultation” from July 24- movement towards fundamental able to begin addressing various 26, 2009. change. Issues discussed in- concerns through workshops, The three-day event helped cluded the implications of U.S. panels sessions, cultural ses- to build mechanisms of coordina- wars of aggression, the economic sions, and group discussions to tion on national issues and to crisis and its affects on working outline concrete steps in formu- bridge the divide amongst the Fil- class Filipino-Americans, the fight lating a new progressive and ipino Diaspora in addressing for relevant education in high united Filipino American move- Philippine and international con- school and college curriculum, ment in the U.S. cerns. and the need for youth and stu- The event was sponsored by The event’s theme was dents to be involved in effecting Bagwis (Chicago), Committee on “Daluyong: Surging to Confront policy. Pilipino Issues (Chicago), Ug- the Crisis of Our Times.” Daluyong Participants were encour- nayan ng mga Anak ng Bayan is a Tagalog word that describes a aged to share their experiences (New York/ New Jersey), and Ka- “sudden powerful forward move- with youth organizing and to re- bataang maka-Bayan (Los Ange- ment…to swell with great force, late local struggles with the anti- les), under the auspices of the and to increase suddenly and war movement and international Alliance for Just and Lasting powerfully.” struggles against imperialist war Peace in the Philippines. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 14 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE AUGUST 1, 2009 Ket Nalpasen ti UFCH Kombension: Maysa Manen a Balligi Ken Paset ti Luncheon Speaker, annabo ti iti agtutubo iti ania man nga ak- Pakasaritaan maysa a sakada nga immay idi tibidad ken programa. Tarabayen agtaginayon ti pateg ken balor ti Celina Jean Macadangdang 1928 manipud iti Napo Badoc, ken palugodan ida a mangipakat kultura, tradision a Filipino. Hayashi, Miss Hawaii Filipina Pinili, Ilocos Norte. Ti balikas a iti kabaelanda kas baro a lider. [Ti ILOKO Saluduantayo dagiti nangis- 2009, 2nd runner up Shawny 'unity' [panagkaykaysa] ti bugas ti agdama a liderato, napaliiw a dua agana itoy a kombension. Mayata- Acoba [Miss Big Island Filipina], mensahe ni Agaran. Filipino youth wenno tallo la dagiti opisial ti by Amado I. YORO day laeng a mabigbigda latta iti adu ken Mrs Hawaii Filipina Jema involvement in the the hope that UFCH ti below 40; mabalin met a nga anus, regta, puyat ken ayat, Geronimo.Adda met ni Ashley more younger leaders take part in lima wenno innem ti below 50, en, nalpasen! Kas Sinangal daytoy a komben- Ringor Ponce, Miss Molokai. ken the shaping and bringing the bet- kaaduanna no saankami a mariro naipasaten ti pakasari- sion ti nasinsin-aw ken nawada a dadduma pay. ter Filipino future through partici- iti below wenno above 60.] W taan ti UFCH, babaen iti sirmata ti masakbayan, kas iti Ket paset ti agenda iti Hulio pation in all aspect of life. tinawen a panagtitipon dagiti nad- panangigubet a mangawis ken 25, 26, 2009 a kombension a Resulta ti eleksion: umaduma a lider, kameng ken mangguyugoy kadagiti agtutubo a maangay iti Mitchell Pauole Cen- KARABIYANNA, DITOY A Eddie Agas, Sr. mangsupsuporta ti kangrunaan makipartisipar kadagiti masungad ter, Kaunakakai, Molokai.Rehistra- RABII ti nakakitaanmi iti talaga a nailayon a presidente ken masasao nga umbrella organ- a gannuat ken proyekto a mang- sion dagiti delegado. Imbokasion kasla manen piesta iti nakaad-adu Carlota Hufana Ader, ization dagiti Filipino iti Hawaii, im- pasantak ken mangpasayaat ti nga indalan ni Yolanda Reyes, id- a malak-am, adda agkuna a kap- bise presidente bungana manen ti maysa a masakbayan ti sumaruno a hen- into a ni Teresita Piza ti nangidaulo pukan a karne ti kalding ken ugsa. Lynne Gutierrez, pagteng iti naurnos a erasion a Filipino. iti pannakanta dagiti dua a Na- Kas itay aldaw ti pangngaldaw, nailayon a sekretaria panagkombension. Nupay saan a Naangay daytoy a komben- tional Anthem. Kimmablaaw ni adda lagdaw, adda kuros a min- Ben Cabreros, kas kadagidi immun-una a tawen ti sion babaen iti panangisagana ken Benny Piros, Molokai Filipino com- nanggaan, tesorero kinaadu ti delegado, ta dadduma panangsangaili ti Molokai Filipino munity Council/Convention Adda kinnantaan, adda nag- Bernadette Fajardo, pay idi ket sumurok-kumurang a Community Council nga ipangu- Chair/Coordinator. Opisial a linuk- tinikling ket nagtinikling pay da auditor duagasut no idilig kadaytoy kaudi- luan ni Benny Piros ken dagiti tan ni UFCH president Eddie Agas, Eddie Agas ken Mayor Tavares. anan a kombension a pinadasmi padana nga opisial ken kamka- Sr. ti kombension. Babaen ti sinuratmi a Board of Governors: manen ti nagsubli kalpasan iti meng iti nadumaduma a komite. Naanamongan dagiti paglinte- Bukanegan, nagbukanegan da Amado I. Yoro (Oahu) innem a tawen. Itoy a dagup a Dagiti naayat a volunteers tapno gan iti kombension. Nadutokan Jesse Pascual ken Philip Alcain. Abe Iloreta (Kauai) nakurkurang pay ngem limapulo, saan a barengbareng ti pannaka- dagiti sumanganad: Parliamentar- Daytoy ti napaliiwmi: Ryan Piros (Maui) adda saludsod nga immapay, trato ken pannakaipagna dagiti ian: Former Rep. Jun Abinsay. Nagkasala ken nagdueto da Maui apay ngata? Mabalin a gapu ngata programa iti dua nga aldaw, Hulio Timekeeper: Jerry Clemente, Mar- Mayor Charmaine Tavares ken Dagiti dadduma a ti ekonomia, mabalin pay iti 25 ken 26, 2009. shals: Philip Alcain, Jesse Pascual, Maui County Council Chairman Board of Governor hold-over da: pananglakay-panagbaket dagiti Kas naipasigud, "Masapul a Moses Luczon, Nasario Ragonton, Danny Mateo daytoy a rabii. Kasta Edwin Ranan (Big Island) siguden a maisangsangal ditoy, maituloy latta, daytoy ti kapatgan a Abe Iloreta. unay ti singedda. [Adda nagkuna: Ireneo Soriano (Kauai) ken mabalin ngata payen a gapu iti tradision iti biag ti UFCH," Nayam-ammo dagiti opisial ti adda ngata met la kastoy a sin- Jean Sumagit (Lanai) liderato, banag a mabannogda nagkaykaysaan ti hunta daytoy a UFCH Officers & Board of Gover- ninged dagiti mayor ken Council Cleo Bala Casino[Oahu) metten. Adda pay nagkuna a ma- gannuat. nors, Island Council Presidents Chair kadagiti sabali a siudad Philip Alcain (Oahu) balin a 'mapukpukawen' ti interes Adda nangibagi kadagiti nad- Naaprobaran dagiti report. wenno county iti Hawaii?] Moses Luczon (Molokai) ti tao a makipartisipar ket nasken umaduma nga isla, kasta met a Adda pay Panel Discussion kadag- (Malagipmi: ni Maui Mayor Da Tavares ken Mateo ti na- koma a ibirokan ti sabali a wagas a nakatabuno dagiti kabaruanan a iti pakaseknan nga isyu ti salun-at Hannibal Tavares ti nagkuna, "I magsapata kadakuada amin. panangidaulo ken panangikameng kameng ti Miss Hawaii Filipina ken ti Akak Bill/Hawaii culture. believe that the Filipino has a Po- kadagiti annak nga agtutubo tapno Royal Court nga idauluan ni Miss Hon. Rep. Gilbert Agaran, litical Power," isu idi ti sangaili ti "Let's roll our sleeves. UFCH Convention 1981-1982 iti Agkaykaysatayo koma nga agtitin- Mitchell Puole Center met laeng. nulong," kinuna ni Eddie Agas, Sr., Kapigsa idi da Appo Claro Capili, idi awatenna manen ti maikadua THE PHILIPPINES WILL Tourism, Manila will be one of its Acoba, ken dadduma iti adminis- daras a panagpresidente. SOON BE A DESTINATION for key ports of call. trasionna) "Saanko a maaramid amin ti Costa Cruises, Europe’s premier Kabigatanna, naituloy manen aramid iti UFCH, sika ken siak, cruise company. The company re- ti kombension iti pannakasurot ti agtitipkeltayo a mangidalan ti cently has announced the launch agenda. Nayam-ammo dagiti pa- nalinlinteg a turong ti UFCH. Baro of its new ship that will include the pili iti puesto a pagtarayanda. a pangrugian ti sabali a limapulo a Philippines in its route. Naikkanda ti gundaway a tawen. No nabileg man ti UFCH Costa Cruises debuted the nagsarita iti ababa a mensaheda. itan kalpasan ti 50 years, namna- Costa Classica. According to the Ni Don Alvarez ti kakaisuna a maentayo a nasaysayaat koma Philippines’ Department of nakatabuno itoy a kombension pay iti masakbayantayo" kadagiti amin a pasado a presi- Naiwaragawag n a ti Maui ti dente ti UFCH. 2010 Convention Site nga is- Ni Hon Danny Mateo, County aganaan ti Maui Filipino Commu- Council Chairman, County of nity Council nga ipanguluan ni Maui, ti naisangayan a sangaili Herman Andaya. ken nagsarita. Bigbigenna met ti KALPASAN ti kombension, kinabileg ti UFCH ken dagiti gan- kaduami da Alcain, Abinsay, datna a mangtagiben iti kultura Cabreros, Villaruz iti lugan a mi- ken tradision. Kas maysa met nga naneho ni Moses Tuczon ken annabo wenno sagibo ti Ilokano a nawatiwat ti kalsada a sinurotmi a tubo ti Laoag City ti apona, nam- nagturong iti Kaulapapa Lookout, namaenna met ti agnanayon a ti nalatak a lugar a nagserbian ni pigsa, tunos ken anep dagiti Fr. Damien kadagiti kukutel. mangidadaulo ti UFCH. 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