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Silverio, Jr. pines overtaking Thailand observing at every EDSA unity comes exactly a month Publisher & Editor as Southeast Asia’s growth People Power Revolution after the clash in Mamasapano San Diego Asian Journal, The Original and First Asian Journal In America engine. anniversary, but this year, the town between elite cops and Bloomberg Business cited so-called “unity walk” of the rebels forces, that threatened the Philippines as pulling Armed Forces of the Philip- Chapter 16 to create fi ssures between the ahead of the Thai nation with pines and Philippine National AFP and the PNP over coordi- its “greater focus on manu- Police has taken a different nation issues. facturing, a young population meaning, said their offi cers. “We are here to give importance to the and a president committed to On Wednesday, February hardship and sacrifi ces of our comrades in the AFP and PNP during the EDSA stable growth.” 25, some 600 members of Revolution,” said Captain Marin Bello, Bloomberg writers Rina the AFP and the PNP walked one of the participants. Chandran and Sharon Chen with linked arms to the People Bello added, “This is also to show also referred to govern- Power Monument in EDSA – our people that whatever challenges or adversity that may come to our ment reports of a 6.9 percent the fi rst offi cial activity that organizations, there will always be unity growth in the last quarter of marked the 29th anniversary (Continued on page 6) 2014 which was the third suc- resident Lino Majeras’s campaign against graft and corruption encountered a stum- cessive year of beyond-6-per- bling block from an unlikely source: the Fantasy Land’s Supreme Court. cent growth for the country’s Forbes ranks PHL one of ‘Best The Chief Justice and majority of the members of the court were appointees of the previous president to whom economy, and which placed it Pthey were fi ercely loyal. It was obvious they were appointed not because of their qualifi cations but because they were Foreign Retirement Havens’ loyal enough to exonerate the ex-president from all charges that came before them. At ahead of neighbouring Thai- fi rst, the appointment of the Chief Justice was questioned, for it violated the Constitution's land. Good News Pilipinas | is untaxed, and permanent provisions of when such appointment could be conducted. It was called a “midnight ap- Bloomberg charted the MANILA, 2/26/2015 -- The residency can be had on a pointment.” But by having a majority of the members of the court on his side, the Chief Philippines’ growth in fi ve ar- Philippines is one of the “20 minimal showing of retire- Justice was comforted knowing that rules could be broken, and laws could be interpreted eas: the Gross Domestic Prod- Best Foreign Retirement ment income. differently. It was a blatant disregard to logic and an insult to the intelligence of the people. uct, manufacturing, exports, Havens for 2015,” consider- “Popular locations include But the law is the law. What the majority of the members of the Supreme Court ruled held consumption, and its working ing factors such as taxes and Tagaytay, a suburb of Manila, true. population demographic. the cost of living, according to the capital, that is elevated President Majeras could not do anything but accept defeat. Lick his wounds and move Steady GDP expansion US business magazine Forbes. and therefore cooler and Subic on. He may have lost a battle, but he intended to win the war. Then came a series of rulings The comparative GDP In a recent article, Forbes Bay, with an infrastructure by the Court favoring the ex-president’s causes. It seemed President Majeras was unable to chart based on government said the country was best for from the old US Navy base,” prosecute the ex-president, for there was always the Supreme Court to intervene and rule in data and a Bloomberg survey US retirees since “the princi- Forbes said on its website. her favor. Eventually, Majeras had enough. He openly criticized the chief justice right be- indicates the nearly parallel pal appeal of the Philippines It also mentioned the ease fore his face during a meeting commemorating the Constitution’s proclamation anniversary. growth rates for the Philip- is a low cost of living in a of return to the US with non- The supporters of the ex-president criticized him for it, stressing the Supreme Court was pines and Thailand in 2006, tropical environment full of stop fl ights between Manila a body independent from the executive branch. Majeras had no right to criticize the chief but the parallelism ends there. English speakers and outdoor and the US averaging 15 justice, they chorused. But before they knew it, his allies launched a coup in Congress. The Filipino nation has beauty.” hours. They impeached the chief justice for ignoring the law and consistently ruling in favor of the steadily climbed the charts It further noted how for- Aside from Philippines, other coun- well over Thailand, except in eign income in the country (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 2) 2010 – the year the current president took over the reins of government. Balikbayan for good? Some OFWs The rise of Filipino-made pure chocolate Bloomberg contextualizes the growth disparity referring by Shadz Loresco, to the Thai economy falter- now going beyond remittances Rappler.com Rappler.com | MANILA, to come to the Philippines ing in the midst of military 2/26/2015 – Balikbayan is a coups, political instability, whether for a visit or to stay Every chocolate bar is term often used to desrcibe and fl oods. It then highlights for good," said Commission unique. Especially if that is anyone who "comes home" to the results of President Beni- on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) handcrafted single-origin the Philippines, whether tem- gno Aquino’s efforts to boost Chairperson Imelda Nicolas chocolate made from the fi n- porarily or permanently. The investors’ confi dence in the Lewis. est of Philippine cacao. Like government is, however, look- country, and efforts to stop The CFO is hosting the wine sources, this tropical ing at something that might corruption. ongoing 3rd annual Global fruit bears the distinct fl avor just become a trend: "Are Summit of Filipinos in the Rising Manufacturing Output of the land where it originates, The comparative industrial production balikbayans now returning to Diaspora in Manila. its terroir. chart shows the Philippines maintain- the motherland for good?" ing its lead over Thailand in the last 22 As of 2012, said the CFO, The trees, of Criollo, "This is a trend that con- 10.5 million Filipinos reside months, based on a Philippine govern- Forastero, and their hybrid The pods are harvested; the tinues to increase, and that's overseas. Of that population, liquor, which is then refi ned ment quarterly report and a Thai govern- Trinitario varieties, grow beans are roasted, cracked, ment monthly report. good news. We have always 47% are permanent migrants, with sugar and more cocoa mostly in the southern parts of and ground into chocolate butter. Bloomberg credits the lead to rising encouraged overseas Filipinos (Continued on page 7) the country. (Continued on page 7) (Continued on page 10)

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suspend the plan to accept requests for Builders target Deferred Action for Parental Account- Our Life & Times Legal Buzz ability (DAPA) until further notice. Original DACA Still Available. A Monthly Forum hosted by and for the Fili- single, female Eligible individuals may still avail of pino American Community of San Diego by Atty. Lilli A. Baculi the existing DACA policy based on the baby boomers Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega guidelines established in 2012. by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. California Association of Realtors www.ctvattys.com To recap, an individual is eligible | 2/27/2015 -- A study conducted by Read Atty. Baculi’s previous articles by visiting our under DACA eligibility if the following homebuilder Del Webb of single, baby website at www.asianjournalusa.com requirements are met: He/she (i) were Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012; website at www.asianjournalusa.com boomer women found that 74 percent of respondents are as happy, or happier, (ii) came to the United States before than they were at age 35 and nearly half 16th birthday; (iii) has continuously (45 percent) believe their best years New Regulations to Allow Cer- resided in the United States since June Pilot Project are yet to come. Of the 76 million 15, 2007, up to the present time; (iv) was physically present in the United (Continued from page 1) sensed they were on the wrong side of baby boomers, recent U.S. Census data shows that as many as 28 million (or 37 tain H-4 Spouses Employment; States on June 15, 2012, and at the time the cause. Some quietly resigned their of making your request for consider- ex-president. post; others opted for early retirement. percent) are single females. The chief justice defended himself in ation of deferred action with USCIS; (v) In the end, the Court was The study finds that the single, female Young Individuals Can Still public. He delivered a scathing speech entered without inspection before June composed of new members appointed Boomer demographic is incredibly criticizing the president, vowing to fight 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration by President Majeras. The Court started confident. According to the 2015 Del and defend himself. But his pleas fell Avail of Existing DACA status expired as of June 15, 2012; (vi) to deliver sound judgment, not clouded Webb Baby Boomer Survey, not only do on deaf ears. The people were clearly is currently in school, have graduated by loyalty to corrupt parties such as the 80 percent of respondents rank having By: Lilli Berbano Baculi, Esq. Eligibility Requirements. DHS on the president’s side, believing they or obtained a certificate of comple- ex-president. self-confidence as “very important,” but amended the regulations to allow certain should support the impeachment of tion from high school, have obtained a With such a scenario, it became easy 76 percent are more empowered now On February 24, 2015, the Director of individuals to accept employment in the his foe. President Majeras initiated his general education development (GED) for the Justice Department to bring err- than they were at age 35. In fact, more the United States Citizenship and Im- United States as follows: move at the time when he was riding certificate, or are an honorably dis- ing government officials before the court than one-in-five (22 percent) say they migration Services (USCIS) announced • Certain H-4 dependent spouses the crest of his popularity. A survey charged veteran of the Coast Guard or and win convictions. The ex-president also feel more attractive than they were that effective May 26, 2015 the Depart- of H-1B non-immigrants who are the revealed he was the most liked among Armed Forces of the United States; and and her husband, who committed his at 35. ment of Homeland Security is extending principal beneficiaries of an approved the country’s government officials. The (vii) has not been convicted of a felony, own crimes while his wife was in power, Such confidence may be attributed to eligibility for employment authorization form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien least liked? The chief justice. significant misdemeanor, three or more were convicted. Much of their stolen the fact that 54 percent of single, female to certain H-4 dependent spouses of Worker; OR And so ensued the impeachment trial other misdemeanors, and do not other- wealth was confiscated, although it was boomers are as active or more active H-1B non-immigrants who are seeking • Certain H-4 dependent spouses of in the Senate. It was aired live on televi- wise pose a threat to national security or believed it barely scratched the surface today than they were at 35. The 2015 employment-based lawful permanent H-1B non-immigrants who have been sion and most senators, who acted as public safety. of the loot taken from government cof- Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey shows resident status. granted H-1B status under AC21, per- judges, sensed they would go against the Beware of Scams. Those who might fers. After all, the ex-president had ruled that four-in-five (81 percent) of single, This move fits squarely within the im- mitting H-1B non-immigrants seeking wish of the people if they cleared the ac- be eligible for any immigration benefit for ten years, long enough to enrich female boomers rank being physically migration executive actions announced lawful permanent residence to work and cused. Besides, the evidence presented or program should consult with an expe- herself and generations of her progeny healthy as “very important,” and 68 by President Obama in November 2014. remain in the United States beyond the was clear and strong. Nobody in his rienced, licensed immigration attorney to live in opulent luxury. percent of respondents rank a healthy six-year limit on their H-1B status. right mind would not accept a decision to obtain an in-depth consultation about At least the people were content lifestyle as their first priority, after time USCIS will begin accepting applica- other than guilty. After a long trial, the the law, what the law requires, and how knowing the corrupt couple were impris- with family and friends. tions on May 26, 2015. Once USCIS Senate ruled in favor of the prosecution. to proceed. In addition, people should oned the rest of their lives. In the end approves an application for employ- But before he could be removed from be wary of online tools that offer im- they played martyr to their family by and subsequent generations. despite his being a mediocre lawyer ment authorization, the applicant H-4 his post, the chief justice ignominiously migration help or notarios who are not refusing to reveal the location of their Moreover, the successful conviction who had not accomplished much in life, dependent spouse may begin working in resigned. licensed to practice law. stolen loot. They would rather die in of the couple and other corrupt officials, because Majeras' own father, the mar- the United States. The other members of the majority thanks to the integrity of the new mem- The Department of Homeland Secu- prison, thereby assuring the money they tyred Senator, claimed he was the most Atty. Lilli Berbano Baculi is an associ- that ruled in favor of the ex-president bers of the Supreme Court, discouraged rity expects this change will reduce the stole would remain with their children honest person he had ever met. Though ate attorney with Chua Tinsay & Vega, A others from following their footsteps. economic burdens and personal stresses honest, Nolasco lacked the courage and Professional Legal Corporation (CTV) - Stealing in the government H-1B non-immigrants and their families determination to rid the government of a full service law firm with offices in San were no longer easy; the new culture may experience during the transition Fantasy Land of graft and corruption, Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento and of “crime does not pay” prevailed, and from nonimmigrant to lawful permanent President Majeras thought. - AJ (To be Philippines. The information presented many were forced to follow the rules. resident status, and facilitate their inte- continued) in this article is for general informa- But President Lino Majeras’ victory gration into American society. tion only and is not, nor intended to be, was not without a casualty. The enemies In Other News: DAPA/ Expanded formal legal advice nor the formation of of the president, those who had commit- DACA Update. On February 17, 2015, ROOM FOR RENT an attorney-client relationship. Call or ted crimes and were afraid they would DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson announced e-mail CTV for an in-person or phone be prosecuted next, started training their Quiet Neighbor- that pursuant to the preliminary injunc- consultation to discuss your particular criticisms against Pablo Nolasco, the tion issued by a Federal Judge, the hood in National situation and/or how their services may chief prosecutor. Department will not accept requests City. No smoking. be retained at (619) 955-6277; (415) “What was he doing all these months for Deferred Action for Child Arrivals 495-8088; (916) 509-7280; lbaculi@ he had been in office?” they asked. No drugs. (DACA) under the expanded version ctvattys.com. Visit our website at www. "He was sleeping on the job and doing as announced by President Obama in chuatinsayvega.com. nothing," they lamented. The corrupt 619.746.3416 November 2014. As well, DHS will also members of the press, the ones in the payroll of politicians, echoed the same sentiment. They claimed Nolasco lived up to the expectations of many, that he could not deliver on the job. Even President Majeras started feeling the heat. He too started to doubt the or email: capability of Nolasco to spearhead his [email protected] campaign against graft and corruption. He had appointed Nolasco to the post February 27-March 6, 2015 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 Global Filipino PHL Senator Grace Poe, Sec. Mely Nico- Who are the 3 Filipinas on Forbes' Power Women list? ABS CBN News | MANILA, las named 2015 STARBlazer & TOP HATs 2/26/2015 - Three businesswomen from the Philippines were included in Forbes Awardees by PhilAm BID’s Edna Concepcion magazine's list of 50 most powerful businesswomen in Asia. Teresita Sy Coson, vice chairman of SM Investments and chairman of BDO Unibank, was included in Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen list for the fourth time in a row. Sy-Coson, daughter of the Philippines' richest man Henry Sy, was cited for her vision for the family company. "Under her lead SMIC became the largest listed company on the Philippine Stock Exchange by market cap," Forbes noted. The 2015 Forbes Asia Power Busi- Zenaida Rustia-Tantoco Helen Yuchengco Dee nesswomen list includes 50 women SM Investments vice chairman Teres- from various industries in the region, in- ita Sy-Coson speaks during the Asian cluding venture capitalism, construction, Financial Forum in Hong Kong. Photo "With more than 700 sales outlets Central Department Store Group CEO malls, telecommunications and retail. from AFF website in 69 malls nationwide, including the Yuwadee Chirathivat. Helen Yuchengco Dee, chairman of upscale Rustan’s department stores, On the cover of the Forbes Asia issue Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., also The Yuchengo family ranks 23rd on Tantoco is poised to build further on is newcomer to the list Noni Purnomo, Edna Consing Concepcion, Chairperson of the Phil Am BID (Philippine American made it to the Forbes list. She was cited the Forbes Asia rich list for the Philip- what her parents founded 60-plus years the president director of Blue Bird Business Improvement and Development) Organization, congratulates Senator Grace for leading the Yuchengco group of pines, with an estimated net worth of ago," Forbes said. Group Holding, the largest taxi com- Poe of the Philippines and Secretary Imelda "Mely" Nicolas, Commission on Filipinos companies which includes RCBC, non- $685 million. Among the top businesswomen on pany in Indonesia. Overseas, for their Selection as Award Recipients at the STARBlazer and TOP HATs life insurance firm Malayan Insuance Zenaida Rustia-Tantoco, chairman and Forbes Asia's Power Women list are Businesswomen from China and Hong "Give Back" Awards Gala on the 10th of October 2015 in San Diego, CA. Photo of Sena- and construction firm EEI. CEO of SSI Group and Rustan's Com- Singapore’s Temasek executive director Kong once again dominated the list with tor Grace Poe and Edna Consing Concepcion taken at the Senate Session Hall of the Yuchengco-Dee, the eldest of 8 chil- mercial, is the third Filipina in Forbes and CEO Ho Ching, MGM China co- 14, followed by India with six, Thailand Senate of the Philippines on the 23rd of February 2015. Photo of Mely Nicolas taken at dren of tycoon Alfonso Yuchengco, was Asia's Power Businesswoman list. SSI, chairman Pansy Ho, Huawei Technolo- with five and Singapore with four. South St. Theresa's College, Manila Homecoming last 21st of February. — with Grace Poe. quoted by Forbes as saying she is "more which listed on the Philippine Stock gies chairman Sun Yafang, Australia's Korea, Australia, the Philippines and conservative than her risk-taking father, Exchange last year, is the specialty retail Hancock Prospecting executive Indonesia each have three, while Japan Native Son? now 92." arm of Rustan's group. chairman Gina Rinehart and Thailand's and Vietnam each have two. The Global Filipino.com Growing up, I didn’t know I wasn’t Launch Of 10th Ambassadors, Consuls General and Tourism Directors Tour Filipino. As the child of Christian missionaries Los Angeles, 20 February 2015 – The Filipinos based in North America to 10th ACGTDT. 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One the official launch at the Rizal Hall of Optional tours to Bohol, Boracay and (Curious side note: for me, the most the Consulate. Palawan are offered at additional cost. Sofitel Philippine Plaza (Manila) Tel # 415-397-0303 (Continued on page 8) exotic creature in second grade was a (Continued on page 8) The ACGTDT is organized to enable Below are options with rates for the Radisson Blu Hotel & Shangri-La Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 27-March 6, 2015 Health and Wellness 11 Health Benefi ts of Cherries Contemporary Asian by Care2 Healthy Living daily for seven days before their race. The group who drank the cherry juice Cherries are delicious, beautiful, and group experienced less muscle pain after American Issues in season now! National Cherry Day the race than those who drank another by Dr. Ofelia Dirige is on July 16th in the UK. Eat this su- fruit drink. Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan perfruit before its short growing season “My heart that was rapt away by the Community Services. www.fi lamwellness.org comes to an end. wild cherry blossoms — will it return to When you eat cherries, you enjoy my body when they scatter?” - Koto- much more than just their amazing taste. michi They’re packed with antioxidants and 9. Good for the Heart offer many health benefi ts, including Cherries are very high in potassium, Heidi Sarmiento: A faithful and dedicated help with insomnia, joint pain and belly which helps regulate heart rate and fat. Cherries could be just what the doc- blood pressure and reduces the risk of tor ordered. hypertension. The phytosterols in cher- nutritionist and fi tness instructor Here are 11 good reasons to start eat- ries help reduce bad cholesterol levels. ing this powerfood today! Tart cherries reduced belly fat in a cherry juice daily slows down the aging 10. Helps with osteoarthritis relief The Health Beneﬁ ts of Cherries study. Researchers found rats that were process, according to Scientists from the The pain and discomfort of swollen 1. Protection from Diabetes fed whole tart cherry powder, in a high Michigan State University. Cherry juice joints were reduced when tart cherry Sweet cherries have a lower glycemic fat diet, didn’t gain as much weight or is also recommended as an alternative juice was consumed twice a day for index of 22, lower than apricots (57), build up as much body fat as rats that treatment for other skin conditions. three weeks in a study of twenty women grapes (46), peaches (42), blueberries didn’t. 7. Lowers Risk of Gout Attacks ages 40 to 70 with infl ammatory os- (40) or plums (39). This makes them a 4. Helps Ward of Alzheimer’s Eating cherries lowers risk of gout at- teoarthritis. better choice of a fruit snack compared The Alzheimer’s Association includes tacks by 35 percent in a study with 633 11. Helps to Prevent Colon Cancer with many other fruits, especially for cherries as one of the memory boosting gout patients, done by by Yuqing Zhang, Substances in tart cherries can reduce diabetics. foods because they are rich in antioxi- professor of medicine and public health the formation of the carcinogenic chemi- 2. Helps You Sleep Better dants. at Boston University. Gout patients cals that develop from the charring Tossing and turning at night? Cherry 5. Reduces Risk of Stroke who consumed cherries over a two-day of hamburger. Researchers added tart juice to the rescue! Drink cherry juice period had a 35 percent lower risk of cherries to ground beef patties. “The fat 30 minutes after waking and 30 minutes Tart cherries provide cardiovascular gout attacks, compared to those who did contents of the cherry patties were, as before your evening meal. In a study, benefi ts. The anthocyanins, which are not eat the cherries. “Our fi ndings indi- expected, lower than that of the control participants boosted their melatonin the pigments giving Â tart cherries its cate that consuming cherries or cherry patties, whereas the moisture contents intake by following this routine. Cher- red color, may activate PPAR which reg- extract lowers the risk of gout attack, were greater. Cherry tissue will not only ries are a good source of melatonin. ulates genes involved in fat and glucose the gout fl are risk continued to decrease slow down the oxidation deterioration They have also been found to help with metabolism and thus, reduce risk factors with increasing cherry consumption, up of meat lipids, but will also substantially by Dr. Ofelia Dirige nutritionist for Operation Samahan and I jet lag. for high cholesterol, blood pressure to three servings over two days.” said reduce the formation of heterocyclic decided to contact the Filipino nutri- Note: there is a higher level of mela- and diabetes. – Research University of Zhang. aromatic amines.” – J. Ian Gray, PhD, One of the most faithful staff members tionists in San Diego so we can work tonin in tart cherries compared to sweet Michigan Health System. 8. Reduces Muscle Pain Professor of Food Science at Michigan who has helped Kalusugan Community together. I then contacted Heidi after cherries. 6. Slows the Aging of Skin A cup and a half of tart cherries or State. Services through the years since its 10-12 years of silence and invited her to “There’s no diet list I’ll follow that Cherries have the highest antioxidant one cup of tart cherry juice can reduce Now you have many good reasons (11 beginning in 1992 is Heidi Sarmiento. one of the project’s luncheon. This was would rule out a cherry.” – Edgar A. level of any fruit. Antioxidants help the muscle infl ammation and soreness to be exact!) reasons to eat cherries. I I knew her fi rst as a graduate student the start of her involvement again with Guest body fi ght the free radicals that make studies suggest. A group of marathon eat cherries every day when they’re in working for a Master’s degree in Public KCS and I introduced her to Operation 3. Decreases Belly Fat us look old. Drinking one glass of tart runners drank tart cherry juice twice season. Health, major in Maternal and Child Samahan (OS). She has been working Health at San Diego State University with me since then and OS’s Project (SDSU). While a student she volun- STRIVE beginning 2014 to 2015 help- Deconstructing mental illness 7 Health Benefi ts of Pistachios teered to help in KCS’s projects such as ing Asian restaurant owners prepare NUTR-FIT that worked with elementary healthy dishes for the public. Below is through ultradian rhythms Health Diaries | 7/15/2011 and middle school students to reduce the account of the wonderful things she their risk of heart disease. has done through the years. ScienceDaily.com fl uenced by rhythms much shorter than Originally from Western Asia, but Heidi did not stop getting just one 24 hours, which are known as ultradian known for thousands of years through- Master’s degree but also worked for a A SEASONED NUTRITIONIST/ Might living a structured life with rhythms and follow a four-hour cycle. out the Mediterranean, the pistachio Master of Science degree in Nutrition FITNESS INSTRUCTOR regularly established meal times and Most prominently observed in infants has been cultivated commercially in the (MS) at SDSU’s Environmental and early bedtimes lead to a better life and before they are able to sleep through the English speaking world in Australia, Nutritional Science Department. She Heidi Sarmiento has over 20 plus perhaps even prevent the onset of men- night, ultradian rhythms may explain New Mexico and in California where continued to work with KCS and led years as a fi tness professional teaching tal illness? That's what's suggested in a why, on average, we eat three meals a it was introduced in 1854 as a garden the physical activity sessions during health, fi tness, nutrition, and martial arts study led by Kai-Florian Storch, PhD, of day that are relatively evenly spaced tree. The pistachio is one of two nuts Pistachios have been shown to reduce Kalusugan’s workshops specifi cally at various gyms, martial arts studios, the Douglas Mental Health University across our daily wake period. mentioned in the Bible and these days LDL ("bad") cholesterol and increase the Parenting and Youth workshops and Colleges. She is part of the Exer- Institute and McGill University, which These four-hour ultradian rhythms are another delicious, nutritious nut to snack the good HDL cholesterol after only a conducted many years ago. She has cise Science and Health Faculty at USD, has been published in the online journal activated by dopamine, a key chemical on and benefi t from. short period of regular consumption. continued to do this for more than 20 Mesa College, Cuyamaca College, and eLife. substance in the brain. When dopamine Here are seven health benefi ts of High in antioxidants such as vitamins A years until today. Torah High School. She holds both Our daily sleep-wake cycle is gov- levels are out of kilter -- as is suggested pistachios that may make you want to and E, they fi ght infl ammation, protect- Not only did she dedicate herself to Masters Degrees in Nutrition (MS) and erned by an internal 24-hour timer, to be the case with people suffering include them in your diet on a regular ing blood vessels and reducing risk of KCS’s mission, but she also involved Public Health (MPH), and an under- the circadian clock. However, there is from bipolar disease and schizophrenia basis. heart disease. Even a moderate intake of her parents, Sonny and Erlinda Sarmien- graduate degree in Nutrition (BS) all evidence that daily activity is also in- (Continued on page 15) Heart Health pistachios has been shown to increase to to participate in the activities of KCS from SDSU. levels of lutein, an antioxidant well but recruited them to serve as members She is a second degree black belt known for protecting against oxidized of the Board of Directors for many in Taekwondo, blue belt in Hapkido, LDL, reducing heart disease. years. Erlinda is a nurse and contrib- former competitive boxer, and trains Diabetes Help uted her expertise in helping improve in Filipino Martial Arts (Arnis) under Eating pistachios may help to prevent the health to the community by taking Master Jo Abueg and currently under Type 2 diabetes. 60 percent of the blood pressures of attendees during our Guro Mario Mendones Gajo. She recommended daily value of the mineral seminars. She and Heidi contributed de- is also a State Certifi ed Martial Arts phosphorous is contained in just one cup licious recipes to our cookbook, “Global Referee and a personal trainer at Body of pistachios. As well as breaking down Filipino Cuisine: Healthy Recipes.” By Discipline, a boxing gym in Lemon proteins into amino acids, phosphorous Sonny, her dedicated father and commu- Grove California. She recently received aids glucose tolerance. nity leader passed away in 2014. the Teacher of the Year Award from Healthy Blood I lost track of Heidi after those early Cuyamaca College in January 2015, and Pistachios are an incredibly rich parenting classes because she started her had received this award back in 2003 for source of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is es- career and had formed a family. During teaching college health classes. She has sential to make hemoglobin, the protein those years, she has raised together with been involved with Kalusugan Com- responsible for carrying oxygen through her husband three children that are now munity Services since its inception in the blood stream to cells, and is also grown-ups. Her recent husband (Dr. 1992 as the Secretary and now serves shown to increase the amount of oxygen James Wilson) just passed away a few as an outreach worker for Operation carried. weeks ago. She has succeeded in her Samahan’s Project Strive. Nervous System career as a nutritionist and fi tness as you She had been the fi tness director/ The vitamin B6 so abundant in pis- can read in her account below. I admire Black Belt Instructor of Southwestern tachios has wide-ranging effects on the her dedication to family, career, and Association of Martial Arts (SWAMA) nervous system. 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February 27-March 6, 2015 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 California Communities First 2015 detection of new invasive mosquito Open Enrollment 2015: re-enrollment snapshot Millions of consumers with coverage families want, need and appreciate.” Marketplace consumers are more ac- San Diego County News Center | SAN in 2014 actively selected a Marketplace With more insurance plans on the tive, engaged, and eager to shop for the DIEGO, 2/25/2015 -- County offi cials plan or were automatically re-enrolled market, consumers were urged to update coverage that's right for them." urged people to empty standing water through the HealthCare.gov platform their 2015 application, shop, and select These numbers will fl uctuate over the inside and outside their homes to keep for coverage in 2015. The re-enrollment the plan that best met their budget and course of the year based on consumers mosquitoes from breeding. snapshot looks at overall plan selections health needs. Consumers who did not changing or canceling plans or having The newly discovered mosquito was by enrollment status in the 37 states take action ahead of the December 15 a change in status such as new job or found in an offi ce in Chula Vista, near using the HealthCare.gov platform, deadline were automatically re-enrolled marriage. HHS will produce a more de- the areas where Aedes mosquitoes were including details of how many consum- into their current plan or, if that plan no tailed report that looks at plan selections fi rst found in October, at Naval Base ers were automatically re-enrolled and longer existed, a similar plan from the across the Federally Facilitated Market- San Diego and a residence. the number of consumers who actively same issuer. If a consumer realized after place and State-Based Marketplaces in The Aedes aegypti mosquito, also selected the same plan or a different they were automatically re-enrolled that March. In addition, the re-enrollment known as the yellow fever mosquito, plan. a better plan for their family was avail- snapshot only looks at plan selections can carry serious diseases. However, “These numbers tell a powerful story able, they were given the fl exibility to and automatic re-enrollment. It does not those diseases — including yellow of a strong open enrollment and of change plans at any time before the end detail the number of consumers who fever, dengue fever and chikungunya engaged and satisfi ed consumers,” HHS of Open Enrollment. paid their premiums to effectuate their — are not native to San Diego County Secretary Sylvia Burwell said. “More “More than half of the 4.17 million enrollment. and are rarely seen here unless travel- mosquitoes prefer to feed between dusk the Aedes mosquito. new consumers joined the HealthCare. people who re-enrolled in coverage Defi nitions and details on the data are ers contract them elsewhere and return and dawn. Offi cials said the public should re- gov Marketplace for 2015 than were during Open Enrollment came back included in the glossary. home. There hasn’t been an outbreak of It likes to live in urban areas — feed- member to follow the general “Prevent, covered through re-enrollment. More and actively selected a plan and more Total Plan Selections yellow fever in the U.S. in more than ing and laying eggs not only outside, but Protect, Report” mosquito-fi ghting consumers actively selected a plan on than half of those consumers selected a There were more new consumers who 100 years. inside people’s homes in almost any- message they’ve used for the County’s HealthCare.gov than were automati- new plan,” said Andy Slavitt, Principal joined the Marketplace than consumers Despite that, environmental and public thing that can contain water, including “Fight the Bite” West Nile virus preven- cally re-enrolled. These are signs of a Deputy Administrator of CMS. "Based with 2014 coverage who re-enrolled for health offi cials are working to keep the plant saucers, cups and fl owerpots. tion campaign. vibrant Marketplace where customers on my experience looking at enroll- 2015. Of the approximate 8.84 mil- mosquito from becoming established It is small and black with white Prevent Mosquito Breeding: Dump are actively engaged in choosing their ment trends with employer-sponsored lion consumers who selected a plan or here because it can transmit those and stripes. out or remove any backyard or indoor health coverage – and of a product that coverage and Medicare, it is clear that were automatically re-enrolled through other diseases. With the new discovery, “The main thing people should re- item that can hold water, such as plant the HealthCare.gov platform between the County has found a total of nine member is to look for and eliminate any saucers, rain gutters, buckets, garbage that can transmit disease. Wear long November 15, 2014 and February 22, adult mosquitoes and two larvae sources standing water that these mosquitoes cans, toys, old tires, and wheelbarrows. sleeves and pants when outdoors. Use 2015, 53 percent were new consum- since October. Former tax pre- could use as a breeding source,” said Mosquito fi sh, available for free, may insect repellent containing DEET, pica- ers. Marketplace consumers who had The Aedes mosquito is fairly easy to County Environmental Health Direc- be used to control mosquito breeding in ridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535 2014 coverage and who re-enrolled in identify. That’s because it differs from tor Elizabeth Pozzebon. “And again, backyard water sources such as unused when outside. Make sure screens on parer with offi ces 2015 accounted for about 4.17 mil- most native San Diego County mosqui- that includes inside your home. These swimming pools, ponds, fountains and windows and doors are in good condi- lion active plan selections or automatic toes in several important ways: mosquitoes will breed indoors.” horse troughs. tion and secured to keep insects out. in Long Beach and re-enrollments – 47 percent of the total It usually feeds during the day and County vector control teams have Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites: Report Green Swimming Pools and plan selections. is an aggressive biter. Most native been putting up and monitoring traps for Protect yourself from mosquito bites Mosquitoes Biting During the Day Bellﬂ ower pleads Of those consumers who re-enrolled Indoors: Report incidents of neglected for 2015 coverage, more consum- swimming pools or areas of standing ers actively selected a plan than were water that could be mosquito breeding guilty to fi ling automatically re-enrolled. Of the ap- areas — and mosquitoes biting indoors proximate 8.84 million total, 25 percent during daylight hours — to the Vector false returns returned to actively select a 2015 plan Control Program at (858) 694-2888Call: and 22 percent were automatically re- (858) 694-2888Call: (858) 694-2888 LOS ANGELES – A former self- employed income tax preparer pleaded enrolled into the same plan or a similar Call: (858) 694-2888Call: (858) 694- plan with the same issuer. 2888Call: (858) 694-2888 or vector@ guilty this morning to fi ling false federal income tax returns on behalf of clients Table 1: Plan Selections by Enroll- sdcounty.ca.gov. ment Status (in millions) For more information about County that understated the clients’ tax liabili- ties by several thousand dollars. New Consumers 4.67; 2014 Con- Vector Control, go to the program’s sumers Actively Renewing Coverage website. Susan E. Amezcua, of Bellfl ower, former operator of Four Seasons Income 2.21; 2014 Consumers Automatically Tax Services with offi ces out of Long Re-Enrolled 1.96; Total 8.84 Phl Consulate Beach and Bellfl ower, pleaded guilty to Automatic Re-Enrollment a two-count information which charges Beginning on December 16, approxi- her with aiding and assisting in the mately 2.83 million consumers were General moves preparation of false tax returns. automatically re-enrolled into their According to the plea agreement same 2014 plan or a plan with similar to new LA spot fi led in the case, in the calendar years benefi ts from their same insurer. Since 2009 and 2010, Amezcua prepared, or then, about 200,000 who were automati- March 2 supervised the preparation of, thou- cally re-enrolled subsequently canceled sands of federal income tax returns their 2015 coverage and about 90,000 had their coverage terminated due to Los Angeles, 23 February 2015 – The for clients of Four Seasons Income lack of required documentation of their Philippine Consulate General is pleased Tax Services which were usually fi led eligibility. These 290,000 individuals to announce that it will move to its new electronically with the IRS resulting in are not included in the top-line 8.84 location at 3435 Wilshire Blvd, Suite an attempted loss to the government of million number of plan selections. Of 550, Los Angeles, CA 90010. In this over $1,000,000. In the preparation or the remaining 2.54 million potential connection, the Philippine Consulate supervision of the preparation of these re-enrollees, an additional 580,000 con- General will be closed on 27 February returns, Amezcua claimed fraudu- sumers came back to the Marketplace 2015 and re-open on 02 March 2015 at lent itemized deductions and credits, after being automatically re-enrolled and the new location. including false employee, hobby, and selected plans, either deciding to stay in The change of location, that is four cell phone expenses. As a result of the the plan into which they were automati- blocks from its present location, is part fraudulent information provided to the cally re-enrolled or choosing a new plan. of a wider effort of the Consulate to IRS, the returns substantially understat- These consumers are counted as part deliver better client experience and to ed the amount of taxes that the defen- of Table 3 within active plan selections enhance the image and representation of dant’s clients owed. For instance, a below. Of the total 2.83 million who the Philippines in Southern California. client may have an accurate tax liability were automatically re-enrolled, about Parking with validation is available at of $10,000 but a return prepared by Four the Equitable Bank Building. 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operations when the former chief was on with, really identify the enemies of the suspended status. poor and help jab at them and knock Never mind that the Senate hear- them out; his legacy will catapult him As the Bamboos ings was designed towards making the higher than his being a boxer, politi- Take It From Philippine armed units blame each other cian, actor, singer, basketball player, or for the carnage, veering away from whatever. Sway the questions like why were there US Otherwise, he will just be a great My Barber operatives in the mission or is the US boxer folk hero for he cannot really by Rudy D. Liporada really involved in the mission granted enact laws, act, sing, or play basketball. by Benjamin Maynigo Read Rudy Liporada’s previous articles by visiting our web- that Marwan was in the terror list of the And never a Martin Luther King. site at www.asianjournalusa.com. Purchase at Amazon.com US. Never mind that the conclusion of I am not joking. the hearings was BS Aquino was not Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- appraised properly of the situation so he journalusa.com is not at fault. Also, forget for the moment that MRT Pacquiao, a Martin Luther King? fares have increased presumably to have AB 556 AS THE BAMBOOS SWAY by Rudy himself to evolve as a traditional politi- the trains repaired when there are budget (Continued from page 6) ABCD: Alphaland–BSP Contro- D. Liporada cian or Trapo. allocations for such repairs. Forget for This ten year window is often necessary The question is a joke. I sincerely hope not. the moment that electric rates will be in such cases, which are complex, fact- versial Deal Hopefully, just for now. Nonetheless, for now, tagged as a increased or that gas prices will soar intensive, and cover misconduct occur- The Boy Scouts of the Philippines What? It was 15-85 split when BSP Please don’t get me wrong. national folk hero where his scheduled again in spite of gas prices going down ring over an extended period of time. (BSP) - Alphaland deal is basically a retained ownership of the land, and the I like Manny Pacquiao. I will even fi ghts render the whole Philippine per barrel. Joint Venture Agreement involving a same sharing but lose ownership? bet measly hundreds of dollars on him archipelago crime free as everyone is Did anyone also notice that Marine “As a city councilmember and board real estate owner and a developer. BSP Under its charter, the National Execu- against Floyd Mayweather in their glued to any T.V., Pacquiao is actually Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton pleaded not member of local nonprofi ts in Ventura contributes the land while Alphaland tive Board has the power “to dispose in upcoming bout at Las Vegas come May a distraction from Filipino maladies. It guilty to killing Jennifer Laude in spite County, I saw the enormous positive will handle all the Construction, Finan- any manner a part or the whole property 2, 2014. is like the global Filipinos are hav- of allegedly confi ding to Marine Lance impact that charities have on our com- cial and Marketing costs. BSP retains of the corporation with the CONSENT However, Purefoods top offi cial, Rene ing a transient ischemic attack (TIA), Corporal Jairn Michael Rose, who went munities,” said Assemblymember Jacqui ownership of the land. IN WRITING and pursuant to an af- Pardo’s remark likening Manny Pac- also called a mini-stroke, whenever his out with Pemberton that night, that he Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks). “AB 556 will BSPs contribution was initially valued fi rmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of quiao to Martin Luther King is so funny bouts are on. TIA is a temporary loss of said “I think I killed a he/she”? help keep bad behavior by a few from at P600 million while alleged cost of the the members of the National Council.” that I could not even laugh. normal neurological function caused by And where is the DAP-PDAP issue undermining the confi dence that Cali- total project is P5 billion. With this valu- Remember, this is not just by VOICE The remark came after Daniel Orton, a transient interruption of blood fl ow going? Janet Napoles seems to be in fornians have in the more than 70,000 ation, the split became 15-85. or SILENCE. It should be expressed in an NBA import of Purefoods, frustrated to the brain where the interruption is the back-burner. So is Budget Secretary active nonprofi t organizations doing Why 15-85? The standard is from low writing. that his team lost to KIA, Pacquiao’s Manny Pacquiao. Florencio Abad. great work in California. I commend 20-80 to high of 30-70. As my barber Questions: Was the CONSENT IN team, where the boxer, politician, singer, When Mayweather announced that We are not saying that forgetting Attorney General Kamala Harris for her says, “naLUGI sa MaLUGI property WRITING obtained from at least two- actor scored his fi rst league point, said their 5 year long awaited fi ght is on these issues, even for mili-seconds, are work on this issue and look forward to ang BSP.” thirds (2/3) members of the National “That’s the joke. That’s part of the joke for May 2, 2015 the news fl ooded the Pacquiao’s fault. working with her on AB 556.” BSP’s land was used as a collateral Council? Did the CONSENT IN WRIT- I was talking about. Professional boxer, headlines and audio and visual wires. We are saying that he could not be In late 2014, a comprehensive report to secure the mortgage of P1.7 billion ING include that of the Secretary of yeah, okay. Congressman, alright. All over the globe, especially in the compared to Martin Luther King. Far on California’s non-profi t sector, Causes incurred by Alphaland. Didn’t Ongpin Education, Culture, and Sports? How Professional basketball player, no. It’s a archipelago, Filipinos chattered, root- from it. Though, hopefully not if he Count, was issued by the California As- and Oreta say that Alphaland would about the President of the Girl Scouts of joke. Seriously, it’s a joke.” ing for the Pambansang Kamao. Many really, as he always says, “I know how sociation of Nonprofi ts (CalNonprofi ts), absorb all the fi nancial risks? Suppose the Philippines? For the offensive remark, PBA com- were sure, many were cautious, many the poor feels because I came for the a “chamber of commerce” represent- Alphaland fails to pay. The land will be The BSP land was reclassifi ed from missioner Chito Salud slapped the predicted that, at long last, Mayweather poor.” If he does take on the cause of the ing 9,200 nonprofi ts. According to the foreclosed and BSP will end up with industrial to commercial (FAR 8) and erring import a stiff fi ne of P250,000.00 will have his taste of Manny’s fi st to poor by not being a traditional politician report, California’s charitable orga- nothing. later on FAR 12. Its original fl oor area ($5,660.00). He was also expelled from silence his arrogance. after his boxing career, then he could nizations contribute 15 percent — or Oreta asserts that it gave a corporate of 10,000 sq. meters became 80,000 the team with Pardo saying “What This, like the telenobelas and tattle become the Martin Luther King of the one-sixth — of California’s Gross State guarantee amounting to P600 million. sq. meters and increased to 120,000 sq. he did was like going to the US and T.V. ala-Vice Ganda interviews and Philippines. At best, he could be a Nel- Product. Why only P600 million? The land could meters. What did BSP get from it? Still degrading Martin Luther King. He dis- entertainment shows, watered down, son Mandela who was a former boxer “California nonprofi ts are trusted be worth more by then. If Alphaland’s the same – 15-85 split. honored ‘Pambansang Kamao’ who is even for mili-seconds, what should be though not of Pacquiao’s status but who institutions,” said Jan Masaoka, CEO corporate guarantee is so strong, why The Project (Alpha Makati Place), is a friend to most of our players. So even more important issues that Filipinos was a great revered champion of the of CalNonprofi ts. “We support legisla- not guarantee the P1.7 billion directly pre-selling and collecting P500,000 as our locals got mad at Orton.” should focus on for the betterment of anti-apartheid movement. tion like AB 556 that closes gaps in the instead of risking BSP’s land? down payment. What is BSP getting? Pardo, as a basketball expert, defi - their lives. For now, I will take advantage of law that no legitimate charity needs to Under its charter, the power to mort- ZERO. nitely has not mastered his similes and Before the announcement of the Pacquiao’s skill and hope he knocks out exploit to fulfi ll its mission. We ap- gage BSP property is supposed to be Alphaland is renting monthly from metaphors. For his information or, per- fi ght, the Manila Times front page was that Floyd Mayweather so I could win preciate that Attorney General Harris with the National Executive Board. Did BSP starting from January 2014 to haps, reminder, revered Martin Luther fl ooded with the Senate hearings on the almost triple my bet. and Assemblymember Irwin support the mortgage approval include that of the present. In a place where rental King was an American Baptist minister, Mamapasano carnage on the Fallen 44 Oh! And my daughter just remarked: the non-profi t sector’s role in California the Secretary of Education, Culture, and payments are usually made in advance, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the Philippine National Police-Special Ac- “Dad why are paying so much attention as an economic driver, an innovation Sports who is a member of the NEB? Alphaland paid the rents on January 23, African-American Civil Rights Move- tion Force (PNP-SAP). On the fi ght an- to that fi ght? Those boxers are not going leader, and a champion for hope and How about the President of the Girl 2015 – one day after the January Senate ment. He is best known for his role in nouncement, Pacquiao and Mayweather to make you a millionaire. You are help- opportunity, always looking toward a Scouts of the Philippines? I am curious. hearing and one year from start of oc- the advancement of civil rights based on hugged the front page, almost burying ing heap up their millions.” better future.” Later on, the Joint Venture Agreement cupancy. his Christian beliefs. the Senate hearings. Sorry, I got distracted. Legislative text available here. was amended to authorize the sale of How can a deal like this happen? Let Coming from the poor, with his It was like, even for a split second, Where was I again? View the Attorney General’s report on BSP’s land to Alphaland for P600 mil- us look at the players. The entities in- natural boxing talent catapulting him never mind if Senator Franklin Dril- Oh! Yes. If Pacquiao could somehow charitable solicitation campaigns con- lion. Remember, this is the same land volved are BSP, Alphaland, Makati City to pesos billionaire row, Pacquiao has lon exonerates President BS Aquino evolve to really identify the roots of why ducted by commercial fundraisers here. that was used to secure a P1.7 billion Council and Noble Care. The personali- the potential to evolve into an activist, from responsibility on the Mamapasano he was poor given the prevailing sys- Read CalNonprofi ts’ Causes Count loan. It should have been worth more. ties are Bobby Ongpin, Babes Oreta, humanitarian, and leader of the Philip- carnage because former PNP Chief Alan tems in the Philippines; if he could use report here. What did BSP do with the proceeds of Gerry Limlingan, Atty. Avisado, Ernesto pine Civil Rights Movement. However, Purisima has accepted total responsibil- his stature to really fi ght for the rights of Assemblymember Irwin’s Website: the sale? It invested back to the project. Mercado, and VP Jojo Binay. the way I see it, riding on his past as ity. Never mind that it was BS Aquino the poor to which he says he identifi es www.asmdc.org/irwin What did it get? The same – 15-85 split. (Continued on page 8) poor, he appears to just now leveraging who placed Purisima in charge of the

baking soda, lecithin, salt, artifi cial and Mesa College. She also has done fl avoring, sodium sulfi te. numerous Women’s Self Defense Work- So now let’s translate all those ingre- Heidi Sarmiento AFP, PNP (Continued from page 4) shops for the Alpha Ki Omega Sorority (Continued from page 1) At Large... dients: and USD, The Black Student Resource Niacin: A white crystalline acid, for over 10 years under the direction of Center, and Torah High School. between AFP and PNP.” by Miles Beauchamp, PhD C5H4NCOOH, that is a component of her Grandmaster Instructor and former In her spare time she enjoys hiking, On the eve of the EDSA anniversary, the vitamin B complex found in meat, husband the late Grandmaster James cooking, running with her 2 dogs, a mini PNP Spokesperson Chief Superinten- wheat germ, dairy products, and yeast A. Wilson who passed away recently doberman pinscher named T-Dogg and dent Generoso Cerbo Jr cited the special and is used to treat and prevent pellagra. February 8, 2015. She continues her in- Chihuahua Mix Pharoah, and spend- signifi cance of this year’s unity march, Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the Also called nicotinic acid. structors’ legacy by teaching Taekwon- ing time with her children, Elijah (20), in the light of recent events affecting the Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International Reduced iron: metallic iron obtained do, Martial Arts, and Women’s Self Aaron (18), and Arianna (16). AFP and the PNP. University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. through deoxidation of an oxide of iron Defense at the University of San Diego *** “We will see a more symbolic unity He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. by exposure to a current of hydrogen or ANNOUNCEMENT march of the AFP and PNP on Wednes- other reducing agent. Kalusugan Community Services day. It goes to show that despite issues Baking soda: A white crystalline on the Mamasapano incident, we can Thiamine mononitrate: A vitamin of compound, NaHCO3, with a slightly has recently sold the Filipino American the vitamin B complex, found in meat, Wellness Center and will be moving to a show that in the name of public service alkaline taste, used in making effer- to our people the AFP and the PNP Purely Decadent Food yeast, and the bran coat of grains, and vescent salts and beverages, artifi cial new location. The new owner would al- necessary for carbohydrate metabolism low us to use the Center for small group remain united. We are one, to render mineral water, pharmaceuticals, and fi re good services to our people to ensure Of course it’s not healthy – A great decadent food: and normal neural activity. Also called extinguishers. Also called bicarbonate of meetings. vitamin B1 (New Location to be announced.) the security of our nation,” Cerbo said but it tastes so good! soda, sodium bicarbonate. in a news briefi ng in Camp Crame on Moon Pie Ribofl avin: An orange-yellow crystal- Lecithin: Any of a group of phospho- line compound that is the principal MOVING OUT SALE Tuesday. We’ve all heard that saying, “If it lipids found in egg yolks and the plasma Both AFP and PNP personnel have ex- Have you ever eaten a moon pie? I growth-promoting factor in the vitamin membrane of plant and animal cells, February 28, SAT, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM tastes good it’s probably unhealthy and B complex, naturally occurring in milk, FILAM WELLNESS CENTER (FWC) pressed dismay over each other follow- hope so because then you know what used as an emulsifi er in a wide range of ing the Mamasapano incident, where 65 fattening.” That’s not always true, of a perfectly decadent food really tastes leafy vegetables, fresh meat, and egg 1419 E. 8th St., National City, 91950 course, but it’s sure correct a lot of the commercial products, including foods, people were killed – 44 Special Action like. Moon Pies consist of enriched yolks. Also called lactofl avin, vitamin cosmetics, paints, and plastics. Also Furnitures, Offi ce & kitchen supplies, time. B2. art work, and much more! Force troopers, 18 Moro Islamic Libera- wheat fl our (niacin, reduced iron, thia- called phosphatidylcholine. tion Front fi ghters, and 3 civilians. Unfortunately, there’s nothing quite mine mononitrate, ribofl avin, folic acid), Folic acid: A yellowish-orange com- MOVING OUT PARTY & like purely decadent food – food with Salt: A colorless or white crystalline The PNP is blaming the AFP for not corn syrup, sugar, vegetable shorten- pound of the vitamin B complex group, solid, chiefl y sodium chloride, used ex- CELEBRATION OF DR. RIZ A. OADES essentially no redeeming value whatso- occurring in green plants, fresh fruit, 80TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY sending timely help to beleaguered SAF ing (contains partially hydrogenated tensively in ground or granulated form troopers while and AFP has taken the ever except that it tastes so darn good. soybean oil, and/or cottonseed oil and/or liver, and yeast. Also called folacin, March 28, SAT, 5:00-7:00 PM, FWC What decadent food do you enjoy? as a food seasoning and preservative. PNP SAF to task for failing to coordi- coconut oil and/or palm kernel oil and/ folate, vitamin Bc. Also called common salt, table salt. Caviar? Cake? Pie? Donuts? Cook- Corn syrup: A syrup prepared from nate with local military forces. (READ: or palm oil), soy fl our, dutched cocoa Artifi cial fl avoring: A chemical Mamasapano: What ifs and what could ies? Ice cream? Chips? Yeah, me too. (processed with alkali), cocoa, gelatin, cornstarch, used in industry and in nu- Eight substance added to food usually to simu- (Continued from page 16) have beens) merous food products as a sweetener late a natural fl avor. Artifi cial fl avors Sugar: A sweet crystalline or pow- “Walang Rape sa Bontok,” one of The AFP and PNP leadership, how- are used when they are cheaper than the winning entries in the fi rst Cine ever, have insisted that they have no rift. dered substance, white when pure, con- natural fl avors, or easier to produce. For ASIAN JOURNAL sisting of sucrose obtained mainly from Totoo Philippine Documentary Festival Soldiers walked from Camp Agui- instance, for artifi cial fruit fl avors like produced by GMA News TV, was listed naldo’s Gate 2 to the MRT Santolan The ﬁ rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California sugar cane and sugar beets and used in grape, you can synthesize them in a lab many foods, drinks, and medicines to as a fi nalist in the Film/Documentaries Station, where they met PNP personel, An award-winning newspaper & San Diego’s most and they're the same each time, and not linked arms with them, and marched to widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! improve their taste. Also called table category. The documentary by Carla dependent on the harvest or the grow- Samantha Ocampo tells the story of two the People Power Monument to illus- sugar. Any of a class of water-soluble ing conditions of the grapes. Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. crystalline carbohydrates, including Filipinas, both victims of sexual abuse, trate the spirit of the EDSA revolution. Usually artifi cial fl avors mimic the who yearn for a utopia where women After the activity, President Beni- Publisher & Editor-in-Chief sucrose and lactose, having a charac- one or two most signifi cant compounds teristically sweet taste and classifi ed as can live without being sexually violated. gno Aquino III led the wreath-laying Genevieve Tagudin Silverio of the natural fl avor. The result is some- ceremony in the presence of other top monosaccharides, disaccharides, and thing which is almost, but not quite, the Associate Publisher & Managing Editor trisaccharides Further, GMA News TV’s “May Pag- national leaders, including Vice Presi- original fl avor of whatever you're trying asa” station ID, a collection of stories dent Jejomar Binay, Senate President Miles Beauchamp Vegetable shortening: a solid fat made to imitate. The extreme is some candies from hydrogenated vegetable oil of hope that aims to show the power of Franklin Drilon, Speaker Feliciano Associate Editor or gums which are, say "berry fl avored" the human heart to see light in the midst Belmonte Jr, Metro Manila mayors, AFP Hydrogenation: a chemical process without getting specifi c about what ber- Ashley Silverio that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsatu- of darkness, was chosen as one of the Chief General Gregorio Catapang Jr, Assistant Editor ries, exactly, they're supposed to taste fi nalists in the Station/Image Promotion and PNP Offi cer-in-Charge Leonardo rated oil; "food producers use hydro- like. (Source: Everything2) genation to keep fat from becoming category. Espina. – Rappler.com In Pursuit of Excellence Sodium sulfi te: A white crystalline or All fi nalists will proceed to a second rancid" powdered compound, Na2SO3, used in Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) Soy fl our: meal made from soybeans round of judging by award-winning Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) preserving foods, silvering mirrors, de- industry experts from around the globe. Cocoa: A powder made from cacao veloping photographs, and making dyes. Forbes Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) seeds after they have been fermented, Winners will be presented at the 2015 (Continued from page 1) Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) As you can see, even a simple thing Television and Film Awards Ceremony roasted, shelled, ground, and freed of like a Moon Pie has a whole lot of tries on the list include Australia, Belize, most of their fat. scheduled on April 14 in Las Vegas. 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Carleon, AsianBuzz.tk | MA- They are followed by Kazakhstan, NILA, 2/26/2015 – With the economic Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, growth expected to rise to 6.3 percent Turkey, South Korea, Poland, Mexico, this year, the Philippines is ranked as the Ireland and Singapore.-- 022602 Source: world’s second fastest growing economy Bloomberg by Bloomberg; only behind China. The Philippines is one of the four Asian countries in the top five fol- Balikbayan (Continued from page 1) lowed by Kenya at third spot. India and Indonesia followed closely at 4th and 40% are temporary migrants, 5th place. while 13% are "irregular" or Coming off a 6.9% growth in the undocumented migrants. last quarter of 2014, the International Permanent balikbayan Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted early Jo Anne Coruña, 31, returned from this year a 6.3% economic growth for the Untied States 7 years of study. 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Cinco. The limited distribution coverage perience of more than two decades, the is due to her insistence that the choco- work has just begun. Much is still left to The rise lates be stored and handled according to do to revive the historical and cultural (Continued from page 1) specifications. significance of the Spanish-era-famous Conching – the final step necessary for She and her husband acquire the best Criollo and the interest in Jose Rizal’s the chocolate to lose some of the cacao’s ingredients from like-minded suppliers, “Tsokolate eh!” story. bitter and harsh qualities – takes several whom they treat as partners. The couple hours to develop its flavor, and result in promotes the origin on the label, calling Finding connoisseurs the final smooth and creamy mass that is one of their bars 70% South Cotabato molded into bulk bars. dark chocolate, for example. Connoisseurs are absolutely the This is artisan single-origin chocolate They are also hands-on in the creation market,” said Lyss Bärtl, the social making where every bar reflects the pas- of their barks, bars, pralines, and season- entrepreneur behind the famous “single sion and mastery of craft of its maker. al products, alongside two employees, at bean virgin chocolate” shop in Europe, Of the local chocolate confectionery the Risa Chocolate Kitchen. BLYSS. industry’s 3% retail value growth for Starting as an avenue for Cinco’s cre- In the country for a two-week visit, 2013, as forecasted by Euromonitor ative culinary inclination in 2008, Risa Bärtl met with industry representatives International, nothing yet can be said of derives its name from the Spanish word to share how chocolate lovers can be- the niche market. sonrisa (smile) and Italian word risata come connoisseurs, harvesting from her But few Filipinos have been doing (laughter). years of manufacturing and marketing it in the last 5 years, garnering their The company’s total gross sales have Arriba Nacional cacao, which originates respective cult followings via word of been constantly increasing by at least in Ecuador. mouth and strategic product placement. 20% plus year-on-year, although there She said connoisseurs do not have was a decline in 2014 when they started to be rich and experts, but are rather Theo & Philo Artisan Chocolates: experimenting with their business discerning people. They know what Growing 5-fold strategy. they like, and they are not dependent on Cinco, who had spent 14 years of ubiquitous brands in the market. Theo & Philo Artisan chocolate bars, brand management in various fast mov- They want to know somebody has for example, can be found in an art gal- ing consumer goods companies, said worked hard for a single bar or bean, lery, a T-shirt shop, and a ukulele store. that it is the role of chocolate makers she added. Owner Philo Chua said he wants them like her to help customers change their in cafés and specialty outlets rather than lifestyle of eating candy and compound Fusing passion and enterprise in supermarkets. into tasting excellent and real chocolate. Curiosity in gourmet-quality single- Before the actual foundation of an origin chocolates, then a newfound Kablon Farms: From tableas to individual’s success is laid, one has to baking ingredient for Chua, had got chocolates spend years in obscurity — studying, him studying the history and process of designing, gathering resources. chocolate making. He would then leave Although Kablon Farms’ first com- Expect a lot of trials and errors, his work in the United States and go mercial hit was the pure tablea in the setbacks, and a steep learning curve in home, setting up a business in 2010 that ‘90s, it only ventured into selling choco- between, Chua said. started to not only use, but also promote lates in 2014. Chua sold his first bar 3 years after he Philippine cacao from bean to bar. Cacao features in the 60-hectare, came back in 2007. Flash forward to 2015, sales have family-owned plantation in South Cota- Cinco was quick to admit that entre- grown 5-fold compared to sales in the bato, but Ernesto Pantua Jr, director for preneurship is not an easy feat. But she first year. The company has grown to 9 operations, said he used to have no clue continues to do it, crafting chocolate employees. on how their beans fared in the world with unadulterated passion and the de- Yet catering to a very specific market market. sire to enrich her customers’ lives. means that the artisan chocolate store is Until he made an announcement on By selling their “lifework,” artisan known only to a small number of con- Clay Gordon’s "The Chocolate Life," chocolate makers seek to educate sumers who do not mind spending more a community of chocolate lovers and Filipino consumers about the true and who give his bars and bonbons to experts the world over: “I’m willing to taste, health benefits, and value of pure balikbayans and foreigner friends. send at least 5 kilograms of dried beans chocolate. Hint: chocolate does not In the next 3 to 5 years, Chua said he to the chosen chocolatier anywhere in make people fat – sugar and milk in the is inclined to believe that the industry the world.” concoction do. will still be driven mainly by sales Responses came from Africa, Aus- The endeavor is at times bittersweet. coming from compound chocolates and tralia, and Northern America. Pantua But there are days it bursts with flavors cocoa powder, which are cheaper. decided to pick Dr. Thomas Avery of as interesting as the spicy, fruity, floral, But change-makers are now “hungry South Australia, who said in a letter that and earthy notes of Philippine cacao. to find local products” of the highest the beans’ preparation was “practically Patience, perseverance, and a lot quality. perfect” and fermentation was “immacu- of Internet time can do wonders. And late.” chocolate. Risa Chocolate: Constantly evolving Since then, he was hooked and has “Chocolate will “make you feel good leveraged the farm’s fermented cacao of – whether you like it or not,” Pantua South of Manila, Risa Chocolate is the 3 varieties. said. – Rappler.com making the rounds within the vicinity of The local response to the end products A freelance business writer, Shadz BF Almanza and weekly across Metro has been positive as reflected by the Loresco follows stories on entrepre- Manila. Kitayama Meatshop in Makati, 10% annual market growth, 90% of neurs, technology, and finance. Her one of the best local beef sellers in the whom are from Southern Mindanao, background includes 5 years of writing metro, also carries the company’s con- and the rest from Metro Manila with a and editing for online business-to-busi- stantly evolving product line-up. minuscule from Hong Kong. ness (B2B) marketing and reputation “I always say I get in the way of our Yet to Pantua, the agricultural management. business sometimes,” said owner Pam engineer with tropical tree growing ex- Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 27-March 6, 2015 Arts & Culture Light & Everything Is Awesome! Merlin Entertainments announces new 4D Film based on the Lego® Movie™ from Warner Bros. 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clubs in the nation. I toyed with the idea Museum of Making Music presents of joining the club – crashing it, actually, since I wasn’t Filipino and I expected (Continued fromABCD page 6) to meet resistance from the members – Bobby Ongpin of Alphaland could not "The Banjo: A New Day for an Old In- but I was hustling to graduate and didn’t put this deal together alone. He hired Babes have much spare time. Plus, I knew Oreta as an employee and partner to help strument" explores the surprising Chicago (Man with Refl ection) October 1973. Lois Lambert Gallery from experience that many Fil-Am kids him do it. The latter admitted paying him a in Southern California hadn’t even been salary and shares of stocks that is turning out story behind the cultural renaissance By Zena Sultana Babao The life that counts must hopeful be to the Philippines. Maybe I was having a to be worth over P500 million. Babes could In darkest night make melody not do it alone either. They both needed self-indulgent identity crisis. I disap- somebody who could deliver both BSP and As we walk through life, we fi nd out Must wait the down on bended knee proved of the group’s members, who I of "America's Instrument" the Makati City Council. enriched by a new and faceted vision that it’s not that easy – even impossible This is the life that counts. felt didn’t know enough or care enough For BSP, Ernesto Mercado and Atty Exhibit illustrates surge in in- – to please others all the time. Naturally, The life that counts must aim to rise about the Philippines (I’m sure I was Avisado would be good prospects. But Oreta fl uence through concert series of this instrument that has traversed so no matter what we do, some people will Above the earth to sunlit skies wrong about that). At the same time that did not know them personally and they do many cultural, geographic and musical always see and say something against Must fi x its gaze on Paradise I passed judgment, I was also intimidat- not have the clout and following to deliver and multi-media display at the boundaries," Grant said. "The banjo is us. That’s human nature! This is the life that counts. ed by them. They were “real” Filipinos. BSP with its National Executive Board Museum of Making Music. inspiring, innovative and truly versatile, But there is one person that we have The life that counts must helpful be What was I? and National Council. For the Makati City and richly deserves its recent popularity Council, Ernesto Mercado did not have to please all the time. Who? The poem The cares and needs of others see CARLSBAD, 2/19/2015 -- It's the explosion." “The Man on the Glass” by Peter Dale Must seek the slaves of sin to free suffi cient political support to take the lead. The exhibit juxtaposes the banjo Place where I was born Gerry Limlingan is not connected with BSP muse of GRAMMY-winning artists, an Wimbrow Sr. , which was fi rst published This is the life that counts. edgy anchor of modern punk bands, the within myriad cultural stories in the his- and only works for VP Binay. tory of making music. From the modern in 1934 and is still very popular today, The life that counts is linked with God And, years later, that question hasn’t This leaves only VP Jojo Binay. First, dueling partner of guitars, mandolins tells us who and explains why. And turns not from the cross – the rod fully gone away. Maybe writing this col- he is a close friend of Oreta and known to and fi ddles, a catalyst for social change, instrument� precursors that made their But walks with joy where Jesus trod umn will allow me to fl esh the subject Ongpin. Second, he is the National President and the centerpiece of a cultural renais- way from West Africa to the Caribbean When you get what you want in your This is the life that counts. out a bit. Either way, there is one thing of the BSP and got his people that initially sance juggernaut. It's the banjo, and it's to the American South, bringing with struggle for self that isn’t the least bit ambiguous: I am included Ernesto Mercado, Atty Avisado and everywhere: A symbol of hope amid them songs of both hope and hardship, And the world makes you king for a day very proud of my bond with the Philip- many of his fraternity brothers elected to the hardship, resolve amid political unrest, to the innovative, amplifi ed and hybrid- Just go to the mirror and look at yourself pines. I love the country, the people, and National Executive Board. Third, he controls ized versions leading the charge through the Makati City Council and the Makati and simple joy amid celebration. Its And see what that man has to say. Native son? the culture, and am eternally grateful image, at times tarnished by woe, has American folk, bluegrass, pop, and funk (Continued from page 3) government bureaucracy. Fourth, he has his tunes, the banjo emerges as a captivat- that I was born and spent the early part loyal assistant and "fi nancial wizard" Gerry been polished throughout history by its For it isn’t your mother, or father, or wife painful memory was the day my teacher of my youth there. And it will always complex artistry and its dignifi ed part in ing component to widely varied music exploded in laughter when, during a Limlingan. styles, accompanied by its signature Whose judgment upon you must pass be part of me, even if you can’t see it on Ernesto Mercado has personal knowledge social change and cultural pride. The fellow whose verdict counts most in school meal, I ate a hot dog in a manner my pale face. of the deal and the surrounding circum- Defying stereotypes and preconcep- sound and provocative history. your life I would soon fi nd out was unconven- stances. He is now acting as a whistleblower. tions, the banjo is explored in "The The 11-concert series commences Is the one staring back from the glass. tional – I took tiny bites going left to Paul M. Johnson is a marketing writer He was Binay’s Vice Mayor, BSP Senior Banjo: A New Day for an Old Instru- with indie-folk group Victoria Ghost right along the front of the hot dog, like living in Joplin, Missouri. After growing Vice President and the signing front man. ment," a special exhibit at the Museum (spotlighting the daughter and son of He’s the fellow to please – never mind I was nibbling an ear of corn, rather than up in the Philippines and Los Angeles, He is pointing to VP Binay as the actual of Making Music debuting March 29, Glen Campbell) and proceeds through and logical dealmaker. He accuses Binay of the rest eating it end to end. What did I know? Paul lived in the San Francisco Bay 2014 and running through October October with performances by such For he is with you, clear to the end What was a hot dog? If someone had receiving a substantial amount of money that divergent artists as Tony Trischka, Otis Area and Phoenix before moving to the was used for his 2010 national campaign 2014. And you’ve passed your most diffi cult, told me to eat the hot dog the same way U.S. Midwest in 2010. He last visited the The exhibit features banjo artifacts Taylor, Alison Brown, David Lindley, as lumpia, I would have been set. Oreta owns Noble Care. The latter Bob Carlin and Cheick Hamala Diabaté dangerous test Philippines in 2012. He is married with received all the 8.9 million shares worth and replicas dating back to the earliest If the man in the glass is your friend. two children. over P500 million that Ongpin gave to Oreta banjo-like instruments, modern banjo (playing the ngoni). August 29th and Combination of the old and the new admittedly as supposed compensation. He hybrids and innovations, an interac- 30th the Museum will will host a local You may fool the whole world down the But, as conventional wisdom tells did not deliver the deal alone. According to tive workbench, provided by the San banjo player celebration with banjo pathway of years us, children adapt. And I adapted. As I Mercado, he had the help of VP Binay and Diego-based Deering Banjo Company, jams, a banjo circle, workshops, and And get pats in the back as you pass got older, the Philippines never seemed Launch company. They most likely shared but this demonstrating the intricacies of banjo more. But your fi nal reward will be heartaches very far from me, as my family visited time the split could be different. Admission and ticket prices for "The (Continued from page 3) Boy Scouts should watch out. “Laging construction, and illustrated, descriptive and tears various Filipino friends in the area and Fax # 415-362-0164 panels delineating the instrument's ori- Banjo: Anew Day for an Old Instru- If you‘ve cheated the man in the glass. my mother regularly cooked pancit and Handa” (Be Prepared) for Scout Reforms. ment," as well as the banjo concert Email: [email protected] This could be your chance to “do a good turn gins and evolution. An 11- performance adobo. 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People don't always enter therapy with College is just a click away! Ingrid Phillips was thinking about personal growth as their primary goal, moving back home to Michigan when but they almost always leave believ- she took a drive along state Route 78 ing they're a better human being. In and saw a freeway sign noting that several years of helping people improve MiraCosta College was just up the road. their self-awareness, self-efficacy and Her life hasn’t been the same since. self-esteem, here are nine commonali- Phillips, who had lost her home, ties I notice become more evident as my her job and her marriage, drove to the clients grow: Oceanside Campus not really sure what she was looking for. What she found 1. You notice and verbalize (with was a supportive faculty and staff who composure) when you're wrong. encouraged the struggling single mom expenses. There are literally billions It's far easier to get defensive and to go to college. They encouraged her of dollars available from a variety of deny responsibility, or become over- to take advantage of counseling and sources, including the federal and state whelmed with shame for our act of other programs that MiraCosta College government, colleges/universities and imperfection or ignorance. Being able to offered. And they encouraged her to ap- private organizations. acknowledge when we're in the wrong ply for every scholarship for which she “Even if a student thinks they may not takes humility, self-compassion and qualified. qualify, or they have not qualified in the courage. Just a few years later, Phillips earned past, they should still apply. They may 2. You're aware of your biases. an associate of arts degree and is now qualify for a fee waiver or get selected We all have innate biases and can increase the amount of time between I'm a white, able-bodied, heterosexual, do what I perceive will make the world a full-time student at California State for a scholarship that they were not prejudices. It's impossible not to: we're feeling a particular emotion and reacting educated, employed, English-speaking, a better place — such as educating oth- University, San Marcos, majoring in expecting,” said Cotter. socialized into a stereotyping world. So to it. We gain a sense of spaciousness fully-cognitive, physically and emotion- ers, or empowering and amplifying the sociology with a minor in communica- Another form of free educational as- what's important is learning to cultivate with regard to how we observe our ally healthy Canadian of child-bearing voices of those whose perspectives are tions. She would eventually like to get sistance students can take advantage of an active awareness of these biases and emotions — rather than clinging to age living in a safe neighborhood. Other dismissed due to oppression. Ignoring her master’s degree in counseling. Per- is scholarships. prejudices, and examine how they might our feelings immediately and react- than being born female, I'm pretty freak- that privilege and oppression exist is a haps more impressive, she has secured So far, 375 scholarships, totaling more influence our decisions and actions. Ask ing instinctively, we learn how to first ing privileged. I know this. I acknowl- passive way of reinforcing it. Knowing $30,000 in scholarships since 2010. than $250,000 have been given out to yourself where you might be practic- observe, and then react more carefully edge that many things in life come more how and when to stand behind those “Ingrid has overcome a lot of chal- MiraCosta students this academic year. ing discrimination (subtly or unsubtly), and productively. easily to me than someone who's bear- whom society tells us to dismiss often lenges and a lot of hardships and has “We don’t ever leave money out on and how you can begin to counter these ing multiple levels of oppression. comes alongside self-betterment. never let any of that stop her,” said Di- the table,” said Danielewicz. “We work ingrained behaviors. 5. You knowingly allow yourself to be Sure, I sometimes use my privilege in 4. You've created a space between ane Danielewicz, MiraCosta College’s extremely hard and always find a stu- 3. You acknowledge your privilege vulnerable and allow difficult feelings ways that don't actively help our society. feeling and reacting. Financial Aid/Scholarship specialist. dent who qualifies for scholarships that and use it wisely. in. But I also try to take advantage of it, to Through practicing mindfulness, we “She’s an exceptional person.” are currently out there.” Perfectionism tells us to stay in a box It’s not clear where Phillips would Numerous MiraCosta College Foun- where we feel comfortable, certain and rank on the all-time list of scholarships dation scholarships, from $500-$2,500 in control. It tells us to manipulate our for MiraCosta College students, but a piece, are still available, including the environments so we never feel vulner- County Offers Free Tax Preparation Help everyone says it would be at or near Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary Nursing, able, needy or uncertain. It keeps us safe Supervisor Greg Cox, County Board preparation service is offered through the top. Among the awards are scholar- Genentech Biotechnology (BTEC), Through April 15, the County will be from our fears of failing, embarrassing of Supervisors. “The tax service is free a partnership among the United Way ships from P.E.O. International (Women Friends of Dance and Harry Phillips helping low-income families and indi- ourselves or getting rejected. And sadly, thanks to 2-1-1 San Diego and our other of San Diego County, the IRS, AARP, Helping Women Reach for the Stars), Social Science Transfer. viduals file their income tax returns and many of us miss out on a lot of life partners and volunteers, which means local colleges and universities and other the Osher Foundation, J. Arthur & Pau- “Students often tell me that receiving increase the amount they get back. because of this. So if you've felt uncom- that people will be able to keep more of organizations. The IRS estimates that line Drielsma, Mort & Agatha Winski, a scholarship not only helps them finan- More than 500 volunteers will help fortable feelings lately, and acknowl- their hard-earned money.” between 20 and 25 percent of eligible AARP and four branches of American cially, but encourages them to do well prepare and file taxes electronically at edged them, you're growing in the right This filing season, you could have individuals do not claim their EITC each Association of University Women. in school because they want to work about 75 sites across the region, includ- direction, even if your perfectionistic your taxes prepared for you, prepare year. “A lot of people think to themselves, hard and make their donor proud,” said ing one at the Westfield Mission Valley impulses are telling you otherwise. them yourself with assistance from a Individuals and families who worked ‘No, I can’t get a scholarship.’ But you Danielewicz. Mall. However, you have to be low 6. You're compassionate to yourself volunteer or do them on your own by in 2014 and earned less than $53,000 can,” Phillips said. “There’s money out For the Scholarship and Financial Aid income to qualify for the free service. and others. visiting www.MyFreeTaxes.com. could qualify for as much as $6,242 in there in every field. People are looking Office, one of the biggest hurdles staff The tax preparation services are part Judgment is at the heart of hate. It To receive free services, all you have EITC tax credit. Residents must file a to help you.” see students struggle with is filling out of the annual Earned Income Tax Credit is what fuels unhealthy relationships to do is call 2-1-1 to make an appoint- tax return to be eligible. In 2013-2014, MiraCosta’s Financial the application or writing the personal (EITC) campaign, which the County with ourselves and others. If you've ment at a site near you. Last year, EITC campaign volunteers Aid Office awarded more than $17.9 statement. Health and Human Services Agency learned or are learning how to be more “The EITC program makes a real dif- filed nearly 49,000 federal and state million of fee waivers, grants, scholar- Thankfully, plenty of resources are (HHSA) and its partner organizations compassionate, not just to others but ference in the lives of our low-income returns, bringing about $10.4 million in ships, work-study and loans to students available to help students through the launched in 2003. The goal is to help also to yourself, you're moving closer to residents,” said HHSA Director Nick EITC dollars to local working families like Philllips. financial aid application process and residents take advantage of EITC, the enlightenment. Macchione. “By allowing them to hold and individuals. So far this academic year, the Finan- with writing personal statements. For federal government’s largest assis- 7. You know when, who, and how to on to more of their income, this program The EITC Campaign is part of Live cial Aid Office has received more than example, students can attend free work- tance program to support low-income ask for help. is supporting them to get out of poverty, Well San Diego, the County’s ongo- 16,300 applications, but there are still shops with hands-on assistance to com- families. Clients often emphasize how they and helping our region to thrive.” ing initiative to improve the health and hundreds of students who qualify for plete the applications and students can “This is the perfect opportunity for want to "be independent" and "not rely ETIC is a federal program established quality of life of local residents and help financial aid who have not filled out a also visit the Writing Center to get help low-income working residents to claim on anyone." And yet they've come to in 1975. In San Diego County, the them to become self-sufficient. FAFSA application. with writing their personal statement. their Earned Income Tax Credit,” said therapy, which in itself is a (usually “The most important thing a student To meet the Cal Grant and priority wise) act of asking for help. Knowing should know is that if they don’t apply processing deadline students to submit when to reach out isn't a sign of weak- for financial aid and fill out the forms, the free FAFSA application by March ness, it's a sign of courage and resource- they won’t get any aid,” said Financial 2. For more information, visit the Mira- fulness. Aid secretary Alison Cotter. “Some Costa College Financial Aid website or 8. You know when to quit and when to students will not apply for FAFSA or call 760.795.6711. persevere. scholarships because of beliefs includ- Have questions? Today, February 24 I once did a Vipassana retreat that ing, ‘I (or my parents) make too much and 25, Financial Aid Director Michael involved 10 days of no talking, reading, money, only students with good grades Dear will hold a live chat on the official writing, music, exercise or eye contact get scholarships or the form is too hard MiraCosta College Facebook page, 1-3 — and very little sleeping. Had it not to fill out.’ These and more are the p.m. Students can post financial aid been for my ego, I would have left after common misconceptions we hear all the questions for Dear to answer. day five — day two, even. For the most time.” The MiraCosta College scholarship part, I didn't find the practice serving Financial aid, first and foremost, application deadline is March 8. To view and was not enjoying myself. Looking is money that can help students pay the list of available scholarships, visit (Continued on page 13) for college and other school-related www.miracosta.edu/scholarships.

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03/30/2015 Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 27-March 6, 2015 Spiritual Life his apostles to realize that before they can fully enjoy God’s presence, they, True Intimacy like him, must suffer and die. It means Lower Your that before they can go up to the “moun- Human relationships easily become tain” again, they must first go down to possessive. Our hearts so much desire to be loved that we are inclined to cling to Balintataw the valley (the real world) and face life, suffering and death. No guts to face the the person who offers us love, affection, by Virginia H. Ferrer Nets world, no glory to enjoy heaven. friendship, care, or support. Once we by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez A man and his young son went on a have seen or felt a hint of love, we want Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our web- Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- camping trip to the mountains. They more of it. That explains why lovers so site at www.asianjournalusa.com often bicker with each other. Lovers' ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com hired an experienced guide, who brought them into the heart of a great quarrels are quarrels between people March 1st: Second Sunday of Lent forest, and the beauty spots in the moun- who want more of each other than they tains that they themselves would never are able or willing to give. Sana’y Madama Mo Rin have found. The old guide was forever It is very hard for love not to become pointing out beauty and wonders that the possessive because our hearts look Marami pang oras na kailangan kong pag-isipan From Glory to Sacrifice mere passer-by would never notice. The for perfect love and no human being young son was fascinated by the ability is capable of that. Only God can offer at mapagwari ng maayos ang mga bagay-bagay Joke of the Week: A man rushes into also divine; 2. he teaches them that he is of the guide to see so much in the sur- perfect love. Therefore, the art of loving isa-isahin ko ang mga pangyayaring nagdaan a Dentist's office accompanied with his the Messiah who fulfills what the proph- roundings. One day the young lad was includes the art of giving one another wife. The man pleaded to the dentist, ets had foretold; 3. he does not want so impressed that he exclaimed, “I’ll space. When we invade one another's nang kung sa sakali ay wala akong makalimutan. “Doc, I'm in one big of a hurry! I have them to be scandalized by his approach- bet you can see God out here.” The old space and do not allow the other to be two team partners sitting out in my car ing suffering and death on the Cross. guide smiled and replied, “Son, as life his or her own free person, we cause waiting for us to go play golf. I can’t Reflections: Mountains have a goes on it’s getting hard for me to see great suffering in our relationships. Marami nang pagtitiis naganap sa aking buhay wait for anesthetic to work and lose my religious significance for the ancient as anything but God out here.” But when we give another space to precious time. So doc, forget about the well as for the modern man. Mountains Quotation of the Week: “In short, the move and share our gifts, true intimacy kakayanin ko pa kaya ang ito ay madagdagan anesthetic and just pull the tooth and be enable human beings to be in touch with Man Christ Jesus has the decisive place becomes possible. 'di dapat tumigil dahil malayo na ang nilakbay done with it.” The dentist pondered to the divine power and to be in commu- in man’s ageless relationship with God. For further reflection ... himself, “This sure is a strange strong nion with God. The early Israelites did He is what God means by ‘Man’. He is “And this is my prayer: that your love para aking mabago itong malungkot kong buhay. patient asking to have his tooth pulled not only wish to be in contact with God, what man means by God’.” J. S. Whale. may abound more and more in knowl- without using anything to kill the pain they wanted to be like God, so they built edge and depth of insight, and that you for the love of game.” So the dentist the Tower of Babel. Some mountains may be able to discern what is best...” - Ano nga bang talaga 'tong tinatawag na pag-ibig asks him, “Which tooth it is to pull?” are sacred sites for pilgrims. The Irish Ephesians 1: 9, 10 (NIV) sana'y maipadama mo sa 'kin, nais kong mabatid The man turned to his wife and said, Catholics have Croaghpatrick in County Bloomberg _____ “Open your mouth, Honey, and show Mayo to honor St. Patrick. St. Benedict (Continued from page 1) Daily Meditation. 2/21/2015. Henry sana'y mamalas ko rin ang ligayang nakakasabik foreign investments in the Philippine him your aching tooth.” established his monastery at Monte Nouwen Society. Text excerpts taken sana ay maramdaman ko rin nang ako'y matahimik Scriptures: First Reading: Genesis Cassino. St. Bruno founded his hermit- manufacturing industries, while quoting from Bread for the Journey, by Henri 22: 1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18. The child born age at La Grande Chartreuse in the the Bank of Thailand as admitting that J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFran- the nation’s manufacturing capability of Abraham’s union with Sarah was the French Alps. Switzerland has a sacred cisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Marahil ay dapat lang na ako muna'y magpahinga promised heir and through him Abraham site at Einsiedeln. The Catalans honor was severely hampered by the record Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, was to be the father of nations. To- the Blessed Virgin Mary at Monserrat floods of 2011, comparatively smaller Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. pagtuunan ibang bagay na mayroon ding halaga Research and Development investments, day’s passage shows whether Abraham and the Austrians have their Marian Inc. ang malaking tanong ay saan nga ba ako pupunta believes that God can be trusted to keep shrine at Mariazelli. There is also Mount and outdated electronics technology. The World Economic Forum’s Global bahala na siguro sa akin yaring mga paa. his promise. Earlier, when Sarah was Carmel in the Holy Land. For their part, steady private spending in the Philip- past menopausal, Abraham’s solution the Filipinos have Antipolo. There is Competitiveness Index is also cited as showing Thailand’s fall from 33 in pines in the last 3 years, while the Thai was Hagar, the maidservant, who gave also Mt. Banahaw, a famous site for consumption registered inconsistencies. birth to Ishmael. Abraham and Sarah pilgrims during Holy Week. Some Fili- 2007 to 67 in 2014, while the Philippine Ano bang talaga ang sinasabi mong pagmamahal standing climbed. The continued rise of remittances and did not wait for God’s solution to their pinos associate Mt. Makiling and Mt. wages in the Philippines are noted as na sa aki'y nagpapahirap nang ganuon na lamang problem; they took the matters in their Arayat with some extra-terrestrial and Surging Exports fuelling the domestic consumption. own hands. Now, God wants Abraham enchanted power. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Thailand’s uneven private consump- sana'y ipadama mo sa akin ng tunay na tunay to trust him instead of relying on his has Christ of Corcovado. The mountain The Bloomberg chart shows Philip- pine exports rising to 12 percent in tion is ascribed to government’s slower ng itong buhay ko ay magkaroon ng kaganapan. (Abraham’s) own power. The test: is fascinates man not only because of its spending and political uncertainty. Abraham willing to sacrifice his only height and beauty, but also because it 2014. Export items such as electronics and apparel were credited for the surge son, Isaac, the promised heir? Second makes man touch the face of God. Young Workforce Demographic Reading: Romans: 8: 31-34: Abraham, Today’s gospel manifests the divinity in shipments. Meanwhile, Thailand’s exports are Bloomberg’s chart of the United ©2015 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. trusting in God, did not withhold his of Jesus, God’s beloved Son. The three Nations Population Fund’s data on the only son from him. St. Paul draw- apostles witnessed the face of God in shown in the red. The fall has been About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Retired Filipino Language recorded for a second straight year, hap- working age demographic of the Philip- Teacher who once taught at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. ing from the exemplary obedience of Jesus. It is no wonder that Peter, speak- pines and Thailand shows the former Abraham to offer his own son con- ing in ecstasy and in behalf of the two pening for the first time in two decades of the nation’s industrial production once again ahead in the numbers game. cluded that God did not also spare apostles, James and John, proposed to In 2014, the 10-24 years old demo- Virginia H. Ferrer’s book, “Balintataw”, a collection of her his own Son from death for our sake. stay forever on top of the mountain. history. The bleak standing of Thailand is contextualized in investors’ search for graphic showed the Philippines at about poems in the San Diego Asian Journal, is now available. “The father (Abraham) of believers is Who would want to leave God’s pres- 31 percent, with Thailand trailing at 20 To order, call 619.474.0588 conformed to the likeness of the Father ence where there is eternal peace and less expensive, more politically welcom- ing economies. percent. (God).”Gospel: Mark 9: 2-10. Jesus, the beauty? Why exchange God’s eternal The average fertility rate also had percent. land as having Southeast Asia’s most Beloved Son, took the three apostles up presence with the uncertain moments of Consumption Patterns the Filipinos ahead, with an estimated Chandran and Chen close off the rapid reduction in terms of working age to the mountain, because: 1. he is show- temporary earthly existence at the foot 3.1 percent compared to the Thai 1.4 published data with a note on Thai- population. ing them that he is not just human, but of the mountain? However, Jesus wants The Bloomberg chart shows the February 27-March 6, 2015 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11

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JobStreet.com's 2015 study, conducted tion technology (IT) and have extensive For supervisors or those with 5 or from October 1 to December 31, 2014, for commer- by Benjamin Maynigo technical know-how are the highest paid more years of experience, the highest was based on actual salaries posted by employees in the country, according to paid are again those specializing in IT/ employers on the online job site. the latest salary report of JobStreet.com. computer-software with average earn- Basic salaries cited in the report did cial charitable JobStreet said its Annual Salary ings of P67,478 per month. not include leave credits, medical ben- Report 2015 revealed that employees The IT/computer network/database efits, insurance, and other incentives. fundraisers Future Crimes in IT-software and IT-network, system, admin specialization again came in and database administration are the best second with average monthly salaries of JobStreet.com said that for this year's SACRAMENTO - Today, Attorney paid, and consistently ranked in the top P52,319. report, the focus was shifted to special- General Kamala D. Harris and Assem- two spots across all position levels. Supervisors specializing in cus- izations to make the process of jobseek- blymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand For junior executives or those with 1 tomer care get a noticeably high salary ing easier for specialists. Oaks) unveiled legislation aimed at to 4 years of experience, IT/computer- upgrade of more than P10,000 from "We want to keep the talents and the maintaining consumer confidence in software jobs pay the highest with aver- customer care junior executives. jobseekers informed of the going rate charitable giving. The bill would close age earnings of P37,784 per month. In the managerial levels, IT specialists for their talent," Philip Gioca, country a loophole in disclosure requirements Those specializing in IT/computer still maintained the top 2 spots with IT/ manager of JobsStreet.com Philippines, for paid commercial fundraising cam- network/database admin are paid an computer-software specialists getting told ABS-CBNnews.com at the sidelines paigns and include for-profit fundraising average monthly salary of P33,029. paid P100,838 a month and IT/computer of the Annual Salary Report launch held firms and other third parties who engage Junior lawyers, meanwhile, ranked network/database admin specialists in Makati on Thursday. in misconduct in the Attorney General’s third with average earnings of P27,033 receiving monthly paychecks at an aver- Gioca added that the study will also 10-year statute of limitations. per month. age of P81,274. give employees information on offering “Californians should have complete Rounding out the list of top 10 highest IT/computer-software specialists are competitive salaries to applicants. confidence that the donation they make paid junior executives are those spe- usually hired by computer-software "We want to tell employees that these to a charitable organization will go cializing in actuarial science/statistics firms, business process outsourcing are the salaries now of the spectrum toward the cause they support, and (P27,032); engineering electronics/com- (BPO), call centers, and banking or of jobs in the country, so that they will feel secure knowing their gift won’t be munication (P26,379); public relations/ financial services. have a conscious effort to make sure that diverted to the pockets of a third-party, communications (P25,153); techni- IT/computer network/database admin their salaries are at par," he said. for-profit fundraiser,” said Attorney am reposting and publish- vulnerable than ever. cal and helpdesk support (P25,078); specialists are typically employed in General Harris. “I thank Assem- Samsung, for example, recently came blymember Irwin for standing with me ing excerpts of the recent under public scrutiny when it was to increase transparency and empower blog of Peter Diamandis. demonetizing firearms. The first 3D ly, don’t repeat passwords across mul- Californians with the information they disclosed that their new TV’s voice printed gun was designed by a student I command system is recording every tiple accounts. Be careful with down- need to donate wisely.” He is the author of Bold: How at the University of Texas and printed Nine signs conversation and sending the data to a loading a password manager, as some (Continued from page 9) Assembly Bill 556 closes a loophole to Go Big, Create Wealth and in 2013. Called “the Liberator”, the gun are fraudulent. Marc suggests not using in existing charitable giving transpar- third party to parse and analyze. Head- can be printed overnight for pennies. back, I know it was the fear of being Impact the World ... – the lines announced, “your TV is spying on a single sign-on like Facebook, because ency requirements that currently allows Rather than purchasing guns or the if it is cracked, you are wide open. perceived as a "quitter" that kept me book that discussed exponen- you in the privacy of your living room.” there. Oftentimes, we let our ego drive third parties to solicit funds from donors licenses needed to operate them, any- Download: With downloading, free without disclosing whether a portion of tial technologies. body with access to a 3D printer and the is the most expensive. Be very cautious our behavior and the outcome is destruc- 6D’s Applied to Crime tive. Knowing when to go into Child's their gift will be diverted to a paid com- Here he writes about the downside of Internet can “print” them for free. of programs offered for free and only pany by establishing their operations as exponential technology: digital crime. Democratization: Vulnerable de- Pose, to close your computer for the We don’t often think about crime download from official sites. “fundraising counsel” instead of “com- More specifically, he quotes from Marc mocratizing communication platforms Administrative Privilege: Don’t log day, or to end a relationship are all signs advancing exponentially, but the Future of healthy boundaries and emotional mercial fundraisers.” Attorney General Goodman’s book Future Crimes. Good- like Twitter, where millions voice their on to your computer as the administra- Harris’ office recently released a report man is a Futurist for the FBI, a 10-year Crimes also benefit from the 6D’s opinions and share news, can give enor- intelligence. framework: Digitization, Deceptive to tor. Logging on as a user means that if a summarizing the results of charitable veteran with Interpol and a faculty mous influence to cyber criminals and big change is being made, it will prompt Disruptive, Dematerialization, Demon- 9. You've realized the more you know, solicitation campaigns conducted by member of Singularity University. terrorists. In 2013, the Associated Press’ you with your login. This is a good commercial fundraisers in 2013, which His goal is to educate, and help protect etization, and Democratization. Twitter was hacked by a Syrian terrorist the less you know, and you're OK with it. Here are some examples. preventative measure to protect against reveals the alarming extent to which us against the growing risk of cyber organization. They posted a fake tweet malware. Zen teacher Shunryu Suzuki says, Digitization: Between 2011 and 2013, "In the beginner's mind there are many charitable donations are often diverted crime in this digital age. about an attack at the White House that Turn Off: Shut down your computer to for-profit companies. Silk Road digitized the black market and had injured the president. In 3 minutes, possibilities; in the expert's mind there did $1.2 billion of business as a platform while you’re asleep and you cut the time For-profit third party fundraisers *** the trading algorithms that monitor news that you can be attacked in by one-third. are few." Those of us who believe we for illegal substances and services, know everything have not much room played a role in a recent charity enforce- Criminals are exponential entrepre- agencies had cut the market cap by $360 Also turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when ment case, People v. Help Hospitalized neurs too… among other things. Most impressive, billion. Other terrorist organizations for possibility and knowledge. This is they were transacting in the anonymous, you can: the more ports that are open, Veterans, where a charitable fraud Exponential technologies allow for often use social media to recruit new the more vulnerable you are. why the idea of enlightenment is such a decentralized, untraceable cryptocur- paradox: the closer toward this elusive scheme included directing nearly three- exponential crimes. members and execute sophisticated at- Encryption: Use programs like Fil- quarters of the gross revenue made to Historically, one person could only rency Bitcoin. tacks at scale. concept we move, the more elusive we Deceptive to Disruptive: A decade evault to completely encrypt your com- for-profit fundraising campaigns in rob one person at any given time. Protecting Yourself: The “UP- puter. Also use a VPN (virtual private realize it truly is. Yet being able to rest ago, stories of cyber-attacks and cyber- in the discomfort of uncertainty is where which the charity’s “fundraising coun- Today one person can rob millions in an DATE” Protocol network) if you can. Have a password sel” was not required to disclose in their instant. theft was a rare occurrence. Today it’s Marc’s book is filled with super-high growth becomes truly evident. in the news every day. The US Navy on your phone to encrypt data behind direct mail pieces that a paid profes- Just this week a joint taskforce from quality advice to help you protect your- the security wall. sional fundraiser was profiting from INTERPOL, Europol and Kaspersky sees 11,000 cyber-attacks every hour, or selves from attack. Some of these "signs" might reso- more than 30 every single second. More Marc also offered 2 additional warn- each donation. Lab reported that a group of cyber- Here are the top items for you to re- ings: nate for you. Some might show you than 600,000 Facebook accounts are where you could be more intentional in In addition, because of a gap in the criminals dubbed “Carbanak” has stolen member, using the acronym UPDATE. Be careful using the cloud. Always Government Code’s statute of limita- upwards of $1 billion from banks all compromised every day. Update: Update your software auto- your practice of self-inquiry. Regard- Dematerialization: It used to take note which country the servers are lo- tions for charitable misconduct lawsuits, over the world. matically so that you are protected. 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If approved please Conditions of this bid. it and fax back the correctionIfNO. approved CP-15-0879-08 if any please or call sign and fax back to DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled ussign for yourand faxapproval. back The to (619) 474-0373 or Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of ad(619) is tentatively 474-0373 scheduled or Advertisement for Bids acknowledge via Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In to be published in the email compliance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the bid package. acknowledgeNotice is hereby given via that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive sealed bids for the furnishingemail of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services to: Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the AJ-CA_02.27.2015 issue of ______FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW RELOCATABLE CLASSROOMS AT INNOVATION MIDDLE SCHOOL form of either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier’s check in favor of the San Diego Unified ______the Asian Journal if we School District, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder receiveA mandatory your approval site visit onis scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on MARCH 5, 2015 in front of the main office of Innovation Middle School, 5095 will execute the contract as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District. time.Arvinels At $4 Avenue, per line San Diego, CA 92117. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS. (No.CC-15-0830-57) The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. No 9.5 Allx 4 bids x 10 must lines, be received it costs at or before 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2015, at the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department, 2351 Cardinal bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding bidding, please Lane, Bldg. M, San Diego, CA 92123, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. call 858-522-5825. $______.00 to be paid Under Public Contract Code 3400, the District has made a finding that the following particular materials, products, things, or services are upondesignated your receipt by specific of brandthe or trade name in order to match other products in use on the particular public improvement either completed PRE-QUALIFICATIONS - Beginning January 1, 2014, San Diego Unified will only accept bids from prequalified contractors on all projects invoiceor in the and course tear of completion:sheet. of $1 million or over, regardless of the value of the prime and/or subcontractors’ work on the project. Prequalification will be required of all general contractors and certain subcontractors performing MEP trade work: A, B and C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, Thank you. • Specification Section 283111 Digital Addressable Fire Alarm and Voice Evacuation System C-43 and/or C-46 licenses. Get your prequalification package started now by going online to https://prequal.sandi.net or emailing Glenda Burbery, Construction Contracts Assistant, at [email protected] to request a pre-qualification questionnaire. For more information, and FaxThe # project estimate is between $750,000 and $850,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District a list of prequalified contractors, go to: www.sandi.net/Page/56337. requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: B. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Arthur S. Hanby, Jr., CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, A.P.P All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, plans, specifica- Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer tions and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are available in three formats, hard copy, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Dept. IfCD, approved or online from please Plan Well. Hard copy bid documents are available at American Reprographics Company (ARC), 1200 4th Avenue (4th and B Street), San Diego, CA 92101, phone number 619-232-8440, for a refundable payment of Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per set; NO. CP-15-0880-08 signCD’s and are availablefax back for ato non-refundable charge of $50. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL (619)DISTRICT. 474-0373 If the payment or for Bid and Contract Documents is refundable, refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and decided to update their information and acknowledgeContract Documents, via including all addendums, are returned intact and in good order to ARC within ten (10) days of the issuance of the select a plan. Final Bid Tabulation. Online documents are available for download free of charge on PlanWell through ARC. Go to www.crplanwell.com, Deconstructing Open Enrollment click onemail Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? 714-424-8525). All bids shall be submitted on bid forms furnished by the District (Continued from page 5) Automatic Re-Enrollment: A consumer in the bid package beginning February 24, 2015. Bid packages will not be faxed. (Continued from page 4) was automatically re-enrolled into their 1.96 million consumers continued their ______To: Judi Stark -- the four-hour rhythms can stretch as coverage in the plan they were automati- 2014 plan or a plan with similar benefits SENATE BILL (SB) 854 REQUIREMENTS: Effective July 1, 2014, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal, or from their same issuer if they were awarded a contract for a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial long as 48 hours. cally re-enrolled into for 2015 without From: returning to the Marketplace. enrolled in a Marketplace plan in 2014 Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code A novel hypothesis §1771.1(a)]. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. GEN SILVERIO With this study, conducted on geneti- Table 2: Automatic Re-Enrollment (in and did not select a plan ahead of the cally modified mice, Dr. Storch and his millions) December 15 deadline. If the consumer Prime contractors must add the DIR Registration Number for each of their listed subcontractors to the Subcontractors List AND submit team demonstrate that sleep abnormali- Consumers Automatically Re-Enrolled realized after the deadline that there was a certificate of registration for their own firm and those of their listed subcontractors upon request by the District. Failure of the bidding Herewith is proof of ties, which in the past have been associ- Initially 2.83; 2014 Consumers Who a better plan for their family or needed to prime contractor to list their subcontractors DIR Registration Number on the Subcontractors List at time of bid will result in rejection of your classified ad for ated with circadian rhythm disruption, Canceled 2015 Coverage or Terminated update their information, the consumer their bid as non-responsive. publication in the Asian could make that change before February result instead from an imbalance of (0.29); 2014 Automatic Re-Enrollment Refer to the following DIR Website for further information: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html Journal. Please proofread an ultradian rhythm generator (oscil- Consumers; Who Actively Returned to 15 and would at that point be considered as having actively selected a plan. it and fax back the lator) that is based on dopamine. The the Marketplace (0.58); Total Consum- PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects and must be followed per Article 17 of the General correction if any or call team's findings also offer a very specific ers Automatically Re-Enrolled 1.96 Crosswalk Plan: Some consumers’ Conditions of this bid. explanation for the two-day cycling Active Plan Selection 2014 plans were no longer active for us for your approval. The between mania and depression observed Of the approximately 2.21 million 2015 but the insurer offered a plan with DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled ad is tentatively scheduled in certain bipolar cases: it is a result of 2014 consumers who actively returned similar benefits. Based on the informa- Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of to be published in the tion provided by the insurance compa- Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In the dopamine oscillator running on a to select a plan for 2015, about 1.20 compliance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the bid package. 48-hour cycle. million or 54 percent chose a new plan nies, consumers were “crosswalked” and AJ-CA_02.27.2015 issue of automatically re-enrolled into that similar Groundbreaking for their 2015 coverage. Consumers who Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the the Asian Journal if we plan. No consumer was automatically form of either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier’s check in favor of the San Diego Unified This work is groundbreaking not only selected a new plan may have chosen a receive your approval on because of its discovery of a novel dop- different plan from their existing insur- re-enrolled into a plan with a different School District, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder amine-based rhythm generator, but also ance company or changed insurance carrier. will execute the contract as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District. time. At $4 per line Effectuated Enrollment: To have their 9.5 x 4 x 10 lines, it costs because of its links to psychopathology. companies. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. No This new data suggests that when the Table 3: Active Plan Selection (in coverage effectuated, consumers need bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding bidding, please ultradian arousal oscillator goes awry, millions) to pay their first month’s health plan call 858-522-5831. $______.00 to be paid sleep becomes disturbed and mania will Consumers who actively selected premium. This release does not include upon your receipt of the effectuated enrollment. PRE-QUALIFICATIONS - Beginning January 1, 2014, San Diego Unified will only accept bids from prequalified contractors on all projects be induced in bipolar patients; oscillator same 2014 plan 1.01; Consumers who invoice and tear sheet. imbalance may likely also be associated actively selected a new plan 1.20; Total New consumers: A consumer is consid- of $1 million or over, regardless of the value of the prime and/or subcontractors’ work on the project. Prequalification will be required of all ered to be new if the consumer selected general contractors and certain subcontractors performing MEP trade work: A, B and C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, Thank you. with schizophrenic episodes in schizo- Active Plan Selections 2.21 C-43 and/or C-46 licenses. Get your prequalification package started now by going online to https://prequal.sandi.net or emailing Glenda phrenic subjects. The findings have Glossary a plan during 2015 Open Enrollment and Burbery, Construction Contracts Assistant, at [email protected] to request a pre-qualification questionnaire. For more information, and potentially strong implications for the Active Plan Selection: A consumer is did not have active 2014 Marketplace a list of prequalified contractors, go to: www.sandi.net/Page/56337. Fax # treatment of bipolar disease and other considered to have actively selected a coverage as of November 1, 2014. mental illnesses linked to dopamine plan, if they are a consumer with cover- Plan Selections: Plan selections are a SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT preliminary total of those who have sub- Arthur S. Hanby, Jr., CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, A.P.P dysregulation. age in 2014 who came back, updated Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Journal Reference: their application and selected a plan. The mitted an application and selected a plan that best fits their needs. Overall total of Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Dept. Ian D Blum, Lei Zhu, Luc Moquin, consumer could have actively selected NO. CC-15-0830-57 If approved please Maia V Kokoeva, Alain Gratton, Bruno their 2014 plan, decided to choose a plan selections include those consumers Giros, Kai-Florian Storch. A highly new plan from their existing insurer or who were automatically re-enrolled. sign and fax back to tunable dopaminergic oscillator gener- selected a new plan from a different Generally, references to the Market- the FFM platform in 2015. Those states Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, ma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Caro- (619) 474-0373 or ates ultradian rhythms of behavioral insurer. A consumer could have actively place in this report refer to 35 states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, lina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, acknowledge via arousal. eLife, 2014; 3 DOI: 10.7554/ selected a plan prior to the December that are states that used the HealthCare. Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Il- New Jersey, Nevada, New Mexico, North Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, email eLife.05105 15 deadline or could have come back gov platform in both 2014 and 2015 and linois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklaho- and Wyoming. Oregon and Nevada, which are new to after being automatically re-enrolled and ______Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 27-March 6, 2015 Entertainment PALA starts construction of $5 million renovation Eight GMA Finalists in 2015 La Jolla Music New York Festivals Society presents tion of shelter, after his family was left homeless when a fire razed their home Gil Shaham, and more than a hundred other houses in Malabon City. Late-night documentary program violin, 2.27.15 Front Row, in turn, made it as a final- Tacos, Ahi Tuna Carnitas, Ahi Tuna ist in the Best Public Affairs Program Poke, Oyster Shooters, Dungeness Crab category for its feature on the neurode- Cakes, Coconut Shrimp, a selection of generative disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sliders, Wings and Specialty Burgers, Sclerosis (ALS). Titled “ALS,” the Fish and Chips, Beer or Chicken Satay, documentary took viewers beyond the Egg Rolls, Lettuce Wraps, Fried Frog viral Ice Bucket Challenge and showed Legs and additional bar appetizers. Luis the real story behind the disease in the Rey’s will also feature a wide variety eyes of the patients and their families. of local craft beers from San Diego and Katipunan, GMA Network’s first Mexico, craft cocktails and Tequila. Kapuso Mo segment,“From Saudi historical mini-series, earned a finalist Luis Rey’s guests also will enjoy live with Love,” shortlisted status for its premiere episode “Teresa” bands performing on stage during week- under the Best Camerawork category. end evenings and holidays. Eight entries from GMA Network Produced by GMA News and Public were named as finalists - the most Affairs, Katipunan shed light on the PALA, CA February 18, 2015. Pala Saturday, May 23 with Queen Nation About Pala Casino Spa & Resort number of finalists among all local TV real Andres Bonifacio and the men and Casino Spa & Resort has started a $5 and Zeppelin USA followed on Friday, networks - in the highly esteemed 2015 women who started the revolution. million construction project that will add May 29 with Creedence Clearwater Pala Casino Spa & Resort includes a New York Festivals World’s Best TV Meanwhile, nominated in the Biogra- new venues to the property and renovate Revisited. Las Vegas-style casino with 2,000 slot and Films competition. phy/Profiles category was GMA News several existing restaurants. It also will machines, 87 table games and 13 poker Top-rating weekend news magazine TV’s weekend documentary program add a permanent outdoor stage to Pala’s “Chef Luciano’s new CAVE menu tables; a 507-room hotel; a 10,000- program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Reel Time featuring “Dungkoy,” a ten- popular Starlight Theatre. All elements will offer many of the authentic Ital- square-foot, full-service spa and salon was shortlisted in the Human Interest year-old boy from Calauan, Laguna, are slated to be completed and open to ian dishes for which Mama’s was that features 14 treatment rooms; a category for its episode “From Saudi who was abandoned by his parents and the public just ahead of the Memorial well- known, but will add many, new, state-of-the-art fitness center; swimming with Love.” A heartwarming story about was left alone to take care of his para- Day week end. Specific opening dates Mediterranean specialties as well,” said pool with 12 private poolside cabanas, gratitude that crosses borders, defies lyzed grandmother. will be announced. Bill Bembenek, Pala’s chief executive and dual-temperature outdoor whirlpool language barriers, religion and ethnic- Travel documentary program officer. CAVE’s menu will include hot tub. Pala also offers 11 restaurants ity, the episode featured Saudi journalist Motorcycle Diaries’ “Karapatan ng SAN DIEGO, CA — La Jolla Music The cornerstone will be CAVE, a new “small bites” of Beef Tartare, Tuna and 40,000 square feet of meeting and Rawan Radwan’s search for her former Bata” episode, also on GMA News TV, Society continues its Celebrity Recital 6,000-square-foot, full-service dining Crudo, Lamb Carpaccio, Chicken Liver convention space. Pala Casino Spa & Pinay nanny. was named as a finalist in the Human Series with violinist Gil Shaham at experience, bar, lounge, underground Cognac Pate, Bruschetta and Char- Resort is an AAA Four-Diamond Award Chosen as one of the finalists in the Concerns category. The episode showed MCASD Sherwood Auditorium on wine cave and entertainment complex. cuterie selections of Cured Meats and winner for 12 consecutive years. Its Community Portraits category was how poverty denies countless Filipino Friday, February 27 at 8 pm. One of CAVE will build on the success of Cheeses. Appetizers will include Chef state-of-the-art Pala Spa was named the afternoon program Reporter’s Notebook children their basic rights through the America’s foremost violinists, Gil Sha- Mama’s Cucina Italiana, the restaurant Luciano’s family recipes for Octopus, one of the Top 10 spas in California, one for its “Burak at Pangarap” episode. It eyes of several less fortunate children in ham last performed for La Jolla Music it will replace. Mama’s popular Italian Mussels, Clams, Escargot, Quail and of the Top 10 in the casino industry and centered on the story of twelve-year-old the country. Society at SummerFest 2011. Junjun, one of the 78,000 children in A favorite with San Diego audiences, Chef Luciano Cibelli and his entire Foie Gras. Cave will also offer fresh one of the Top 100 in North America (Continued on page 6) staff will remain to ensure the quality pasta dishes and salads while entrées for 2014 by Spas of America. Pala Spa Metro Manila facing severe depriva- often appearing as a concerto soloist, of CAVE’s “Mediterranean cuisine with will include Carbonara with Pancetta, also was named the number one spa this program showcases a different side an Italian flair.” CAVE also will offer Chef’s Daily Ravioli, Pappardelle on the West Coast and one of the top of Mr. Shaham’s mastery. After 30 years an extensive wine list from Napa Valley, with Wild Boar Ragu, Muscovy Duck, 100 spas in the United States for 2013 of privately studying J.S. Bach’s unac- Sonoma, France, Italy, and Australia, a Luciano’s Daily Risotto, Prime Filet or by Spas of America. Previously, Pala companied Sonatas and Partitas for Solo wide variety of wines by the glass and a Rib-Eye Steaks and daily selections of Spa was named the 2009 Best Casino Violin, Mr. Shaham has decided to bring creative selection of large format bottles. fresh fish, Shrimp and Lobster. Spa by Spas of America; the 2009 Best his interpretations out into the open to The CAVE lounge also will provide an In conjunction with the opening of Casino Spa by the Southern California share with American audiences. imaginative menu of craft cocktails. CAVE, Pala also will unveil Luis Rey’s, Gaming Guide and in 2012 received a He will perform three of the suite of a new indoor-outdoor entertainment spaAward and was selected by Spas of six works written over a period of 17 The subterranean wine cave will be venue with a patio lounge and bar. Luis America as one of the top 100 spas in years in the early part of the 18th cen- one of a kind and will provide a unique, Rey’s will bring the scenic, mountain the United States. In 2011, Pala Casino tury. They weren’t published until more elegant setting for wine enthusiasts to views that are unique to Pala into a Spa & Resort was voted Best Casino in than 50 years after the composer’s death enjoy their favorite selection. Atop the comfortable, casual patio bar with live San Diego by the public in the 10News. but have since been considered a staple wine cave Pala will build a permanent, entertainment. Its menu will offer a com annual A-List poll sponsored by of any violinist’s repertoire. outdoor concert stage which will host a blend of appetizers from around the U.S. KGTV-TV 10 News in San Diego. For diverse schedule of head line entertain- and Mexico to include Pala’s famous more information, visit HYPERLINK ers in the Starlight Theatre. The spring/ Street Tacos, Carne Asada Nachos, “http://www.palacasino.com/” http:// Follow @asianjournal on summer concert series will kick-off Taquitos, Empanadas, Grilled Halibut www.palacasino.com. Twitter Motorcycle Diaries “Karapatan ng Bata” finalist for documentary