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PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 haWaii filiPino ChRoniCle august 10, 2013 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor lossie…Gil…Henriette… Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. These storm systems have Smart Development is Publisher & Managing Editor become household names for Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Key to Tourism Growth Hawaii residents these past few weeks. Since we are in Associate Editors s tourism in the Philippines continues to reach F Dennis Galolo the midst of hurricane season, Edwin Quinabo new heights, the government is making badly- which lasts from June to November, now needed improvements to the country’s crum- Creative Designer would be a good time to check your emer- Junggoi Peralta bling infrastructure. Visitors lured to the gency supply list. If you need suggestions on how and what Design Consultant archipelago by the government’s “It’s More Fun to prepare, I encourage you to attend the 3rd Annual Emer- A Randall Shiroma in the Philippines” slogan have all too often gency Preparedness Fair which is scheduled for Saturday, found that getting to their destinations is downright arduous. Photography September 7, 2013 from 9 am to 1 pm at Ewa Makai Middle Tim Llena Unlike other Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines School. This free event is open to all Oahu residents. Let’s Administrative Assistant lacks direct flights and easy connections to nearby islands, prepare now because when disaster strikes, there will not Shalimar Pagulayan meaning that visitors’ finals destination are still a two-hour be enough time to ensure that the resources you and your Columnists boat ride away. family need to survive are available. Carlota Hufana Ader Thankfully, the government is hearing the complaints. On a happier note, our cover story for this month is on Sen. Will Espero In 2012, President Aquino’s administration earmarked a big the Philippines’ booming tourism industry. The Philippines Grace F. Fong, Ed.D chunk of the infrastructure budget to enhance the roads, air- is an ideal destination for adventure travelers, considering Emil Guillermo Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. ports, seaports and other facilities near popular tourist des- its year-round sunshine, picturesque beaches and friendly Ron Menor tinations. On the flip side, not everyone appreciates the people. To better sell the Philippines to the world, the gov- J.P. Orias ernment has launched the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” Pacita Saludes tourism boom despite increased employment and income Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. opportunities. Some say tourism has increased noise levels, slogan. The efforts so far have been successful as visitor ar- Charlie Sonido, M.D. harmed the environment and strained the area’s carrying ca- rivals continue to climb. While other tourism destinations Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. pacity. can make similar claims of fun, it is the Filipino’s reputation Felino S. Tubera Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. Nevertheless, infrastructure improvements are crucial for hospitality, first-rate service and mabuhay for its visitors for the long-term health of tourism in the Philippines. The that make all the difference in the world. We hope you will Contributing Writers key is to strike a balance between well-planned develop- enjoy reading the cover story which was written by Carlota Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. Hufana Ader beginning on page 4. Incidentally, Carlota was Clement Bautista ment and protecting the environment. With respect to among the lucky participants in the 8th Annual Eighth Am- Teresita Bernales, Ed.D tourism, the availability of a master plan to guide develop- Jorge Camara, M.D. bassadors/Consuls General Tourism Directors Tour held ment is essential. The master plan should serve as the foun- Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. July 9-15, 2013. She enjoyed the sights and sounds of Linda Dela Cruz dation for good land use planning, zoning and land use Puerto Princesa and toured Palawan’s natural wonders, in- Fiedes Doctor regulations. It should lay out the government’s social, en- Danny De Gracia, II, MA cluding the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National vironmental and economic objectives that would best serve Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand Park. She experienced first-hand what many visitors have Amelia Jacang, M.D. the interests of the people. It should also identify where fu- come to realize—that it truly is more fun in the Philippines! Caroline Julian ture growth should occur, evaluate the adequacy of existing Maita Milallos In other news, the Maui County Council passed on sec- Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. infrastructure, protect the Philippines’ natural environment ond and final reading Bill 52 (2013) which renames Waihee Glenn Wakai from incompatible development and maintain agricultural Ball Park to the Richard “Pablo” Caldito Park. The bill now Amado Yoro lands. goes before the mayor for his signature. Caldito holds the Philippine Correspondent Greg Garcia Rather than rely on the national government, municipal- distinction as the first Filipino-American to be elected to a ities and cities in the provinces need to come up with their county office in the U.S. For more on the life of the late Big Island Distributor Grace Larson own tourism master plans and align it with the national gov- Richard “Pablo” Caldito, please turn to page 11. Ditas Udani ernment’s tourism development direction. If done properly, That’s all for now. Once again, we’d like to thank our Maui Distributor the Philippines will be able to capitalize on the benefits of readers and advertisers for their faithful support. It’s truly Cecile Piros sustainable tourism for the benefit of future generations. a blessing to partner with them in our mission to serve Molokai Distributor Hawaii’s vibrant and dynamic Filipino community. Please Maria Watanabe feel free to share with us any story ideas, suggestions or Advertising/Marketing Director U.S. Congress Must concerns you may have. Send your email to: filipinochron- Chona A. Montesines-Sonido [email protected]. Account Executives Right Where the Until next time… aloha and mabuhay! Carlota Hufana Ader J.P. Orias
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The www.efilipinochronicle.com (continued on page 3) MeMber, Society of ProfeSSional Department to oversee how Southern states regulate voting JournaliStS august 10, 2013 haWaii filiPino ChRoniCle 3 OPINION Same Sex U.S. Fiancée Visa Petitions Now Okay - censed lawyers who advertise ipino-American woman who But Beware of Scammers heavily and charge clients un- styled herself as a "Bonded But these same sex A few days ago, Napoli- concionable fees. Immigration Law Consultant" NO LIMITATION spousal benefits are condi- tano issued another official di- Many TV lawyers who ad- By Ted Laguatan - operated offices in different tional on the marriage being r e c t i v e t o t h e U . S . vertise heavily are not even of- parts of the U.S. In 2008, fed- ast month, the legal in the country or state Immigration and Citizenship ficially certified by the State eral authorities raided her of- U.S. Supreme where it took place. Currently, Services (USCIS) - stating that Bar as Specialists or Experts fices and seized her files. Court decided there are 15 countries includ- I-129 Fiancee Visa petitions in Immigration Law - but According to the charges, she that the Defense ing the U.S. where same sex bu U.S citizens in same sex re- charge even as much as 15 acquired millions of dollars, of Marriage Act marriage is considered legal: lationships willl now be times more than Certfied Ex- victimizing hundreds of un- L (DOMA) is un- Belgium, Netherlands, South processed by her agency - a pert-Specialists. Who do you suspecting undocumented im- constitutional. Essentially, Africa, Norway, Uruguay, Ar- tremendous benefit for those think pays for their costly ad- migrants charging them from DOMA was a federal law that gentina, Spain, Canada, coming from countries like the vertisements? $6000 to $7000 each - giving defines a legal marriage as that France, New Zealand, Iceland, Philippines where same sex The State Bar can verify if them the false promise that between a man and a woman. Portugal, Sweden, Brazil. marriage is not considered a lawyer is a certified Immi- they would eventually get Being unconstitutional meant But for countries where legal. gration Law Specialist-Expert. their immigrant visas if they that laws in various states al- same sex marriage is not legal Currently, the processing California State Bar tele- have an approved Alien Labor lowing same sex marriages are like the Philippines, many ask time for fiancée visa petitions phones: Northern California Certification from the Depart- now considered legal. about other alternatives for is 5-8 months. The couple 415-538-2000 , Southern Cal- ment of Labor. The victims This development has far their boyfriends or girlfriends must marry within 90 days ifornia 213-765-1000. were mostly Filipinos. reaching ramifications. For all to come to the U.S. One way after arrival after which the fi- To be fair, lawyers not On July 30, 2013, Sine- practical and theoretical pur- is to marry in a country men- ancée may adjust status to se- State Bar certified as Expert- neng-Smith was convicted of poses, same sex spouses are tioned above. But this in- cure her immigrant visa. Specialists in Immigration several counts of immigration, now legally considered like volves securing visas, hotel As in other immigration Law are not prohibited from tax and mail fraud. She can be opposite sex spouses. and travel expenses, lengthy law matters, certain complex practicing Immigration law. sentenced for longer than 20 U.S. Homeland Security travel times and other hassles. issues and details are in- But for quality legal services, years. Secretary Janet Napolitano In my column article volved. The services of com- consider that to be a certified Unsuspecting hardwork- immediately issued a directive three weeks ago, I conjec- petent and honest immigration Expert-Specialist, the lawyer ing innocent undocumented indicating that same sex tured that utilizing fiancée (or lawyers can be very valuable. must hurdle rigorous tests and immigrants with limited re- spouses will now have the fiancé) visa petitions could But please, be careful of must have had extensive expe- sources eager to legalize - same U.S. immigration law be a viable option. I figured crooks and scammers. I con- rience in practically all kinds often fall victims to greedy benefits as opposite sex that a reasonable person like sistently warn immigrant com- of immigration law cases. scammers. spouses. For example: Immi- Secretary Napolitano and munities and individuals It's a good idea to consult grant visas can now be filed by other equally reasonable peo- about: 1) Non-licensed indi- with two or three lawyers be- Note: atty. ted laguatan is honored by the California State Bar as U.S. citizens for their same ple involved in determining viduals practicing law or fore deciding on which one to one of less than 29 U.S. lawyers offi- sex spouses; Those entering immigration policy - would doing illegal things. 2) Li- retain. This is money well cially certified continuously for almost 25 years now as Expert-Specialists in the U.S. on non-immigrant not object to fiancée visa pe- censed lawyers who file frivo- spent. A competent honest Immigration Law. He also does human working visas or investors' titions in same sex relation- lous asylum claims which lawyer can really help and rights, complex litigation and accident save the client a lot of caused injuries and wongful death visas can also now include ships - as it is consistent with provide temporary employ- cases. For communications (San Fran- their same sex spouses as their the spirit of the law. I figured ment authorization but which headaches and money. cisco area): 455 Hickey Blvd. Ste. 516, correctly. eventually subject applicants From 1990 to 2008, Eve- Daly City, Ca 94015 Tel 650-991-1186 dependents. Fax 650-991-1186 Email: laguatan- to removal proceedings. 3) Li- lyn Sineneng-Smith, a Fil- [email protected] EDITORIALS (from page 2, U.S....) quirements, changing or lim- act has stopped more than outcome of this measure. iting voting hours to make it 1,000 discriminatory voting difficult for certain types of changes from taking into ef- What now? workers to get out to vote. fect in the last 25 years. The fact is that we do not The possibilities are endless Supreme Court Justice live in a post-racial society. when a "preclearance" feature Ruth Bader Ginsburg who Minorities tend to vote for to the Act is no longer in voted against the majority Democrats and discrimina- force. As it stands, the wrote in her opinion that "be- tory changes to election laws Supreme Court did not specif- tween 1982 and 2006, the could alter elections in favor ically strike down "preclear- Justice Department blocked of Republicans, swaying not ance" itself, but stated until a over 700 voting changes just municipal and state elec- formula for which preclear- based on a determination that tions, but big national races. ance is clarified by the U.S. the changes were discrimina- Without that section of the Congress, it could not be tory." She noted that as recent Voting Rights Act of 1965, used. as 2010, the FBI wired up we could foresee Republican- Justice Ginsburg said the some Alabama state lawmak- majority state legislatures de- real test will come when Re- ers in a corruption investiga- signing voting laws in publican legislatures and city tion. Lawmakers took big devious new ways to suppress and county governments campaign contributions in re- minority votes such as fewer around the country begin to turn for pro-gambling votes polling machines in heavily pass new voter restriction and were worried about how minority neighborhoods, re- laws. Until now, states and lo- minorities could affect the quiring extra voter-ID re- (continued on page 5) 4 haWaii filiPino ChRoniCle august 10, 2013 COVER STORY Why It’s More Fun in the Philippines— Land of 7,107 Islands
By Carlota Ader and HFC Staff SUBTERRANEAN RIVER Palawan he Philippines’ 7,107 islands offer a little bit of something for every traveler. Whether it’s adventurous outdoor activities like snorkeling T and hiking, shopping sprees at mega malls or simply enjoying the amenities offered at posh beachside resorts — you can be sure that the Philippines has it all… and at very affordable prices.
Surrounded by the waters • Colorful cultural events of the Pacific Ocean and the and festivals in every China Sea, the Philippines is province. the perfect destination to un- • Good weather year round. wind and get away from it all. Visitors to this country of over Visitor Arrivals On Upswing 7,000 islands will not leave Tourist arrivals to the particularly since the Euro- sell the Philippines as a visitor has assured the Filipino people disappointed, especially with Philippines totaled 1.65 mil- pean Union (EU) last month destination using the internet, that the government is taking so many things to do and lion during the first four allowed Philippine Airlines images and words. Hundreds the necessary steps to upgrade places to see. months of 2013, up 10.6 per- (PAL) to resume flying to the have responded with clever the country’s infrastructure. Consider the following ad- cent from the same period in EU’s 28 member states. The and creative images and The bulk of the government’s ditional reasons for visiting 2012, according to statistics EU lifted the ban on PAL, cit- videos shared via social infrastructure projects in 2012 the Philippines: from the Philippines’ Depart- ing the Philippine govern- media—all themed why “It’s were geared towards improv- • Everything in the Philip- ment of Tourism (DOT). The ment’s efforts to improve air More Fun in the Philippines.” ing tourism roads, airports and pines cost less than in Eu- government expects tourism safety. The move is expected “The world is now starting seaports. The government also rope or America. arrivals to reach 5.5 million in to help the Philippines reach to see that ‘It’s More Fun in earmarked much of its 182.2 • The warm hospitality of 2013, which is 1 million more its target of 10 million foreign the Philippines’ is not just a billion pesos infrastructure the Filipino people, who than the 4.5 million targeted in visitors by 2016. bunch of words on a streamer. program in 2012 to build air- are among the most ac- 2012. Travel agencies welcomed It’s a competitive argument for ports, roads and bridges. commodating and happi- South Korea tops the list the news, especially since Eu- choosing the Philippines as The Public Works and est in the world. for most visitors, followed by ropeans are preferred travel- one of the world’s top tourist Highways department ear- • Beautiful white sand the U.S., Japan and China. ers. According to the destinations,” Jimenez says. marked 8.1 billion pesos for beaches, volcanoes, water- Philippine officials hope to see Philippine Travel Agencies the construction of access falls, lakes and caves. more arrivals from Europe, Association (PTAA), Euro- Tourism Overload? roads to airports for 2012—an pean tourists, along with those Questions have been amount that’s over four times from China and India, tend to raised as to whether the Philip- the 1.8 billion pesos budgeted stay the longest and spend pines is prepared to meet the for in 2011. Additional funds more while in the Philippines. demands of increased visitors. have also been programmed A typical European tourist To do so, steps must be taken for the construction of access spends $80 a day and stays in to upgrade the country’s anti- roads to ports leading to vari- the country for eight days on quated airports, potholed ous tourist destinations. The average. roads, spotty power supply Transportation and Communi- To further boost arrivals, and crumbling facilities to en- cations Department allocated the Department of Tourism tice more tourists. 12 billion pesos for the devel- (DOT) led by Secretary A good example would be opment of new international Ramon Jimenez launched the at Caticlan Airport in the airports, with private sector “It’s More Fun in the Philip- Western Visayan province of money expected to boost in- pines” campaign in early Aklan, where a longer runway frastructure development. 2012. The slogan became an would allow visitors aboard Along with infrastructure instant hit, launching on CNN larger international carriers to upgrades, the DOT is also col- and airing in Asia, Europe and head straight to Caticlan, in- laborating with other depart- the U.S. It also debuted at the stead of first landing in Manila ments to implement new 2012 International Travel and taking a connecting flight. policies to improve the Bourse in Berlin, which was Caticlan Airport is one of two tourism industry. Two such attended by thousands of gateways to Boracay, one of policies are relaxing visa re- travel buyers. the Philippines’ best-known quirements for foreign visitors The marketing campaign tourist destinations. and offering more affordable encourages Filipinos to help DOT Secretary Jimenez (continued on page 5) august 10, 2013 haWaii filiPino ChRoniCle 5 COVER STORY
(from page 4, WHY ...) has to offer,” says Annie PAMBATO REEF travel packages. Cuevas, director, Philippine Palawan Department of Tourism. Further Tourism Promotion This year’s tour included a The Philippine govern- 5-6 night stay at the Edsa ment actively promotes Shangri-la Hotel with daily tourism via numerous trade buffet breakfast; a historic shows and other high profile wreath-laying ceremony at events. One of the most recent Rizal Park; a visit to Mala- was the Eighth Ambassa- cañang Palace with lunch, a dors/Consuls General Tourism courtesy call and photo oppor- Directors Tour held July 9-15, tunity with President Benigno 2013. The tour was a joint S. Aquino III; dinners with project of all Philippine em- cultural shows and special en- an audience and photo op with awarded Palawan as Overall ders of Nature. The under- bassies and consulates general tertainment; and a choice of the president of the Philip- Top Island and Top Island in ground river features a spec- in the U.S. and Canada as well special day tours and immer- pines, visit Malacañang Palace Asia for 2013. The awards tacular limestone landscape as the Philippines’ Department sion programs. and tour the museum,” Cuevas were given at the magazine’s that contains an 8.2 km long of Tourism and Department of After the basic tour, some says. “Those opportunities are World’s Best Awards held in underground river and is one Foreign Affairs. participants returned home to not available in any other tour New York City on July 18, of the most important biodi- In addition to promoting the U.S., Canada or Guam, in the Philippines. They also 2013. Palawan bested other versity conservation areas of tourism, officials hope to pro- while others chose to continue get to meet and make friends top destinations like Maui and the Philippines. The area also mote business investments and with optional post-tours to with participants from differ- Kauai in Hawaii, Santorini in represents significant habitat to instill a stronger sense of fun-filled destinations like Ca- ent states.” Greece, Prince Edward Island for biodiversity conservation. nationalism and love of coun- marines Sur, Boracay, in Canada, Bali in Indonesia, It contains a full mountain to try among participants that Palawan, Cebu/Bohol, Davao, Palawan Dreaming Sicily in Italy, Koh Samui in the sea ecosystem and protects motivates them to become Laoag/Vigan and Batangas. One of the Philippines’ top Thailand; and Galapagos in forests, which are among the champions for Philippine ini- Rates for the basic tour started visitor hotspots is the island of Ecuador in getting the much most significant in Asia. The tiatives in the areas of tourism, from $1,501, which includes Palawan, which is blessed coveted award. river is a source of pride and a trade, investments and cultural roundtrip airfare, hotel accom- with rich natural resources and Palawan’s crown jewel is key element in the identity of development. modation for five days and highly diverse flora and fauna the Puerto Princesa Subter- the people of Puerto Princesa “We want to encourage four nights at Edsa Shangri-la found in both land and sea, un- ranean River National Park in particular, and of the Philip- more people, both Filipino- Hotel, land tours, hosted din- like any of those found in the which has been nominated as pines as a whole. Americans and non-Filipinos ner and lunch receptions, rest of the country. one of the New Seven Won- (continued on page 7) to see the beauty of the Philip- among others. Travel & pines and the different tourist “They get to experience a Leisure maga- destinations that our country well-prepared itinerary, have zine recently
(from page 3, U.S) EDITORIALS the answer, getting rid of the pre- calities operating under "preclear- sumption that only Southern states ance" restrictions were reined in by are prone to discriminatory election fear of Justice Department lawsuits. practices. That uniformity may make Supreme Court Chief Justice John the language of that section of the Act Roberts wrote in his majority opinion more digest-able politically and avoid justifying the ruling that the preclear- any impression that certain states or (continued on page
the elimination of some visa Q: should filipino- Reform Bill categories that negatively im- americans support the bill By Dr. Belinda Aquino pact Filipino-Americans. The or oppose it? approved bill eliminates the A: My thinking on this is ith Congress so-called “sibling category” that, Filipino-Americans enjoying a which was present in the old should support it, but with a five-week re- 7-tiered visa classification sys- big BUT to continue “bird- cess until tem under the then-Immigra- dogging” it as the saying September 9, tion and Naturalization goes, with the end in view of W immigration Service (now Department of getting it to be a more ade- advocates are Homeland Security). This quate law to address the needs using the break to press their means that the “family reuni- of not just Filipino-Ameri- case for meaningful reform. fication” goal, which was to cans, but all those affected. They vow to meet with leaders be the touchstone for many As I’ve already mentioned, in the Republican-led House proposed immigration re- no one law fits all sizes and of Representatives who have forms, would be diminished shapes. It is possible to accept decided against taking up the because U.S. citizens or per- it in principle but let’s be vig- Senate’s immigration reform manent residents can no orous in pursuing a more eq- bill as a whole, preferring in- longer send for their siblings uitable and satisfactory stead to tackle it in pieces. in the Philippines to become legislation for the benefit of Immigration supporters on Philippine matters, was difficulties and legalize their future American permanent most of the constituencies in- remain hopeful that the House asked her thoughts on the Sen- status in the end. residents and eventually U.S. volved. will vote on a series of immi- ate’s immigration reform and Another positive is that it citizens. As pointed out by the gration bills in the coming its impact on Filipino-Ameri- increases the number of H1B National Alliance for Filipino Q: What are the effects months and even convene a cans. Her responses have been visas from 65,000 to 110,000 Concerns (NAFCON), the on the Philippines of raising conference committee with the edited for space. which would give an opportu- Senate bill “ignores the reality the limit for h-1B visas for Senate by year’s end or some- nity for highly qualified Fil- for many families, where sib- temporary workers to the time in early 2014. There are Q: does the immigration ipino-Americans who are in lings go abroad to earn money u.s.? also signs that House leader- reform bill passed by the jobs currently that are below to support other siblings.” A: While I am positive ship, in wanting to rebuild the u.s. senate do enough for their capabilities or who are In effect there will only be about the raising of limit for GOP’s relationship with filipino-americans? Why or underpaid, underemployed or two family-based categories, H-1B visas, I am also a bit Latino voters, are willing to why not? even unemployed. Filipino- which limit such visas to un- ambivalent because it will ex- looking for solutions to the A: Yes and no. Yes, in the Americans are a highly edu- married adult children, mar- acerbate the brain-drain phe- most contentious of immigra- sense that it opens a window cated bunch but are unable to ried adult children under age nomenon that has already tion problems, particularly a for a quarter of a million ille- have correspondingly com- 31 and unmarried adult chil- diminished the pool of Fil- proposed pathway to citizen- gal Filipinos in the U.S. who mensurate employment be- dren of lawful permanent res- ipino talent over time. There ship for the 11 million undoc- are jokingly called TNTs or cause of a lack of appropriate idents. While visas will no will be another mad-rush for umented immigrants in the “tago nang tago” (always hid- visas. Giving them such visas longer be available to siblings highly trained and qualified U.S. ing). If these TNTs have been in the future will enable them of U.S. citizens, attorney and Filipino professionals to the In the meantime, Chroni- hiding in the shadows for to compete in the marketplace, immigration expert Reuben U.S.—similar what happened cle columnist Dr. Belinda many years, they can wait a to give full rein to their talents Seguritan states: "The child or in the 1960s when the Immi- Aquino, a respected authority little longer to resolve their and enrich American society spouse of a lawful permanent gration Law was liberalized in general. resident will be considered to admit not just family mem- Another positive is the ‘immediate relative’ and thus bers but also Third Preference opening up of more so-called exempted from numerical ones like doctors, nurses, den- “non-immigrant visas” or W- limit.” Seguritan adds that also tists, medical technologists, Visas, which will allow for- exempted from this numerical accountants, engineers, eign workers, in this case limit are the “derivatives” of lawyers, business profession- Philippine-originated workers, employment-based immi- als, computer experts, and to provide labor jobs for a pe- grants, outstanding aliens such other highly-skilled Filipinos riod of three years. We have as professors and researchers, to emigrate to the US to fill usually excess labor in the multinational executives, much-needed jobs. Philippines as seen by the Ph.D. holders, certain doctors, This severe drain of talent number of Filipinos leaving etc. plus the inability of the the country in search of for- So there are both pros and Philippine economy to per- eign jobs, especially in the cons to the recently passed im- form better has left the Philip- Middle East and other parts of migration bill by the U.S. Sen- pines still a Third World Asia and even Africa. Spouses ate. As with all comprehensive country, despite recent claims and minor children may ac- laws, no one group, ethnicity to the contrary. Philippine in- company the principal, who or constituency will get every- stitutions should explore qualifies under the W-Visa, thing they wish for. You gain ways to stem the tide of an- and will be authorized to work some, you lose some. There is other massive brain drain depending on the unemploy- no perfect bill. Any legislative should the current U.S. immi- ment situation. attempt will try to reach as gration bill become a law The Senate does have broad a spectrum as possible, pending decision of the U.S. some limitations. Foremost is but never the entire one. House of Representatives. august 10, 2013 haWaii filiPino ChRoniCle 7 IMMIGRATION GUIDE First Immigration Decision Approving Visa Petition for Same Sex Spouse
Issued though the petitioner and ben- While the appeal was pending, established that his marriage is I&N Dec. 158 (BIA 2013). eficiary had a valid marriage the Supreme Court ruled that bona fide. The Board re- By Atty. Emmanuel The Board, which reviews under the laws of Vermont, he § 3 of DOMA is unconstitu- manded the record to the Di- Samonte Tipon denials of visa petitions, said would not consider the issue tional. The Board held: The rector for such determination. hree weeks after that Section 3 of DOMA, Pub. whether the beneficiary would Windsor ruling removed § 3 of RULING APPLIES TO t h e U . S . L. No. 104 199, 110 Stat. be a spouse under the Act ab- DOMA as an impediment to OTHER IMMIGRATION Supreme Court 2419, 2419 (1996), is no sent the requirements of sec- the recognition of lawful PROVISIONS ruled on June longer an impediment to the tion 3 of the Defense of same-sex marriages and This ruling applies to var- 26, 2013 that § 3 recognition of lawful same- Marriage Act (DOMA). spouses if the marriage is valid ious provisions of INA, in- T of the Defense sex marriages and spouses Section 3 of DOMA, under the laws of the State cluding, but not limited to, §§ of Marriage Act under the Immigration and Pub. L. No. 104-199, 110 Stat. where it was celebrated. The 101(a)(15)(K) (fiancé and fi- (DOMA) providing that "mar- Nationality Act (INA). 2419, 2419 (1996) (“DOMA”) validity of a marriage under ancée visas), 203 and 204 (im- riage" means only a union be- The National Benefits sets forth the meaning of the State law is generally gov- migrant visa petitions), 207 tween a man and a woman is Center Director had denied a word “marriage” in 1 U.S.C. § erned by the law of the place and 208 (refugee and asylee unconstitutional because it vi- Petition for Alien Relative (I- 7 (Supp. II 1996): "In deter- of celebration of the marriage. derivative status), 212 (inad- olates the constitutional guar- 130) by a U.S. citizen, Serge mining the meaning of any Act See Matter of Lovo, 23 I&N missibility and waivers of in- antees of equal protection and V. Polajenko, on behalf of the of Congress, or of any ruling, Dec. at 748. admissibility), 237 due process, United States v. alien beneficiary Oleg B. Ze- regulation, or interpretation of An alien spouse of a U.S. (removability and waivers of Windsor, 133 S. Ct. 2675, leniak, as his spouse. Both the various administrative bu- citizen may acquire lawful removability), 240A (cancella- 2695-96 (2013), the Board of parties are male. The peti- reaus and agencies of the permanent resident status in tion of removal), and 245 (ad- Immigration Appeals on July tioner appealed to the Board United States, the word “mar- the U.S. under INA § justment of status). [8 U.S.C. 17, 2013 issued the first offi- which remanded the record to riage” means only a legal 201(b)(2)(A)(i) [8 U.S.C. § §§ 1101(a)(15)(K), 1153, cial ruling holding that a the Director to determine union between one man and 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) (2012)]. To 1154, 1157, 1158, 1182, 1227, spousal visa petition by per- whether the petitioner’s mar- one woman as husband and determine whether a marriage 1229b, and 1255 (2012)]. sons of the same sex may be riage is valid under State law wife, and the word “spouse” is valid for immigration pur- approved if the marriage is and whether the marriage refers only to a person of the poses, petitioner must estab- (atty. tiPon has a Master of valid under the laws of the qualifies under the Immigra- opposite sex who is a husband lish that a legally valid Laws degree from Yale Law School State where it was celebrated tion and Nationality Act. or a wife." marriage exists and that the and a Bachelor of Laws degree and if it is in good faith. Mat- The Director denied the The petitioner appealed beneficiary qualifies as a from the University of the Philip- ter of Oleg B. Zeleniak, 26 petition again, finding that al- the Director’s second denial. spouse under INA, which in- pines. Office: 800 Bethel St., Suite cludes the requirement that the 402, Honolulu, HI 96813. Tel. (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: filam- COVER STORY (from page 5, WHY...) marriage must be bona fide. 8 [email protected]. Websites: C.F.R. § 204.2(a) (2013). www.MilitaryandCriminalLaw.co Realizing that the vitality CARAMOAN ISLAND of its tourism industry is de- Since the Director had deter- m, and www.ImmigrationService- camarines Sur sUSA.com. Listen to the most witty, pendent upon a clean and mined that the petitioner’s marriage is valid under the interesting, and informative radio green environment, the local program in Hawaii on KNDI at government has taken steps to laws of Vermont, where it was 1270, AM dial every Thursday at protect the island’s natural celebrated, the remaining in- 7:30 a.m., rebroadcast at beauty. In 1992, Palawan im- quiry is whether the petitioner www.iluko.com. plemented the Oplan Linis Program (Clean and Green Campaign) to promote clean- liness, beautification and san- itation via partnerships between government and the Tourism’s Benefits nationwide. private sector. The program More and more Filipinos Aside from increased rev- earned its capital Puerto are recognizing the benefits of enues, the booming tourism Princesa the coveted label as a booming tourism industry. has positively impacted Fil- the cleanest and greenest city According to DOT Secretary ipinos from all walks of life. in the Philippines. Jimenez, tourism accounted “For every P1,000 spent In addition, Palawan’s for about 7 percent of the total by a visitor, we are able to cre- coral reefs have been desig- Philippine economy in 2012. ate jobs,” Labit says. “For nated as marine sanctuaries and That number is expected to every job created, a child can strict regulations have been im- grow as officials anticipate in- be sent to school. For every posed on quarrying, mining creases in domestic tourists as child who goes to school, we and other illegal activities that well as incoming foreign are able to build a more re- harm the environment. tourists. By 2016, tourism is sponsible community. And it’s “With these laws in place, estimated to account for 11 not just economic benefits. our people have become more percent of the economy. And Tourism has changed the vigilant in protecting our nat- by the end of President mindset of the people. They ural resources,” says Puerto Aquino’s term, Jimenez says have become more responsi- Princesa City tourism officer tourism could account for 18 ble and creative.” Becky V. Labit. to 20 percent of employment 8 haWaii filiPino ChRoniCle august 10, 2013 SOCIETY PAGE
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(from page 10, HAWAII ...) been exposed to blood through DOH and community clinics ill,” Pham says. “The earlier needle use, blood transfusion, statewide that offer free screen- people know they have hepa- non-sterile equipment or tat- ings. Call the Aloha United titis, the better the outcome.” tooing should be tested for Way at 211 or go online to The Centers for Disease both hepatitis B and C. www.hepfreehawaii.org to find Control and Prevention rec- For residents with little to the free screening location ommends that anyone who has no insurance, there are many nearest you. 12 haWaii filiPino ChRoniCle august 10, 2013 FEATURE Time to Take Filipino Food good entrepreneurs, everyone Mainstream should have an education. It is good to see Filipino GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS NOW IS OUR TIME entrepreneurial abilities flour- by Joey Concepcion ishing in other countries. It have noticed Master in Business Adminis- gives a sense of patriotic pride that food trucks tration at San Francisco State, that Filipino brands can make have been flourish- used to be a manager of a it anywhere. One of these is ing here in the San restaurant while his partner the Manila Bay, owned by two I Francisco bay area Gil studied cooking from Le Filipina siblings, which we while we were Cordon Bleu Culinary Acad- found in Alaska that we fea- driving to attend our non- deal emy. They are good friends tured last week. It is about roadshow to meet investors who love Filipino food, and time we show our wares in the which was organized by May- were colleagues during high mainstream markets and cities Evan and Gil with their Señor Sisig fusion food truck bank for five Filipino compa- school. They really comple- of the world. We see a lot of nies. I was happy to see for the ment and do well in the busi- Every day is a challenge Even the Filipino channels has authentic Chinese, Thai and first time a Filipino food truck ness since Evan does the for them. They are always featured the humble and stead- Vietnamese cuisines, as well serving the mainstream San management while Gil cooks. grateful for each single day fast Evan and Gil. And for as Mediterranean food places Francisco people. They believe that adobo is that they have room for im- three consistent years, Señor in key cities around the world. I am always proud to see not the only Filipino dish that proving Señor Sisig. They al- Sisig has been awarded as San I know we have a great op- our Philippine products and should be well known abroad. ways believe in their Francisco’s Weekly Best Food portunity to market our best services conquer the interna- Being creative, the two started uniqueness and they recognize Truck. The two continue to de- tasting Filipino dishes in a way tional stage. Seeing one of the their first business, Señor that every area where their liver high quality in what they or in a place conducive to the two Señor Sisig fusion food Sisig. This is a great manifes- trucks visit is special. As Evan do, and they are eyeing to local market in those cities of trucks coincidentally in the tation that Filipinos are indeed says, “We learn every day.” open a restaurant of Señor foreign countries with the same street of San Francisco gives ingenious in designing possi- They work hand-in-hand on Sisig in the future. local and happy Filipino ambi- me a special sense of delight. ble business opportunities. their business and it is good to The two are always inter- ence. While Jollibee, Max’s, Recognizing this special fu- Exploring the road less know that they love what they ested to share the story of their Red Ribbon, and Chowking are sion food truck, I am going to travelled with their spirit to be do. Truly, their passion is the sisig. Someday, they want to seen in areas where there are share its story. successful, Evan and Gil intro- fuel of the fusion food truck. come to our country to inspire huge Filipino communities, the They are Evan Kidera and duce the recipe of Gil’s family Around the world, Señor people, especially our entrepre- challenge is how to make the Gil Payumo who give the from Pampanga – sisig. They Sisig starts to leave a mark neurs. Evan believes that edu- Filipino cuisines capture the wonderful lift of a Filipino have been offering different since its journey four years cation is very important. For local mainstream the way the dish in the modern streets of appetizing versions of sisig in ago. As expected, it has re- him, education is where it all Japanese, Thais, Vietnamese San Francisco since 2009. taco, burrito, fries, nachos, ceived several recognitions in starts. He says that with educa- and Chinese have done. Evan, who finished his rice, bread, and salad. TV channels and other media. tion, anything is possible. To be (www.philstar.com) PHILIPPINE NEWS
court’s 1994 preliminary in- The CA said census since CA: Fort Bonifacio is Part of Makati junction in favor of Taguig’s 1970 of the seven military by Edu Punay military camp. tion of Makati. claim. barangays indicated that they Tuesday, August 6, 2013 The Court of Appeals It reversed a 2008 decision It ordered Taguig to imme- were under the jurisdiction of (CA) has declared as constitu- of the Pasig regional trial court diately cease and desist from Makati. ANILA, Philip- tional Presidential Proclama- declaring the seven military exercising jurisdiction within Residents have been voting pines - Makati has tion No. 2475 of President barangays and Inner Fort the disputed area and return it in the national and local elec- Mwon its appeal Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 and barangays, including the high- to Makati. tions as Makati voters, the CA against Taguig’s claim over the Proclamation No. 518 of Pres- end Bonifacio Global City, The CA said the presiden- added. entire Fort Bonifacio, includ- ident Corazon Aquino in 1990 within the jurisdiction of tial proclamations did not alter Proximity-wise, Makati’s ing the commercially devel- declaring the 729-hectare Fort Taguig. boundaries but confirmed that claim is more credible than that oped areas within the former Bonifacio within the jurisdic- The CA lifted the Pasig Fort Bonifacio is under the ju- of Taguig’s, the CA said. risdiction of Makati. The CA took into consider- “In fine, by upholding the ation the delay on the part of validity of Proclamations 2475 Taguig in filing the complaint. and 518, the claim of Makati Proclamation 2475 was is- over the disputed area be- sued in 1986 and Proclamation comes undisputed, hence, nec- 518 in 1990, but Taguig only essarily, the claim of Taguig filed the complaint in 1993 must fail,” read the CA deci- when the proposed cityhood of sion. Makati was being debated in “We believe that contrary Congress. to the findings of the lower Makati and former senator court as between pieces of ev- Joker Arroyo welcomed yester- idence presented, Taguig was day the CA decision. not able to prove this greater Makati government weight of evidence to merit a spokesman Joey Salgado said favorable decision.” (continued on page 13) august 10, 2013 haWaii filiPino ChRoniCle 13 LEGAL NOTES Ease Visa Rules to Avert Physician whom were originally from anywhere from three to eight The IMG can try to get a Shortage India, the Philippines and Mex- years. Furthermore, the IMG waiver from an interested fed- ing and graying of the popula- ico. must obtain a license from the eral government agency or a tion, studies project a shortage To become a U.S. physi- state medical board of his em- state health department or of 125,000 doctors by year cian, an IMG faces a lengthy ploying hospital. But before an agency under a program which By Reuben S. Seguritan 2025. Meanwhile, almost half and complicated process that is IMG can join a residency pro- allows 30 waivers to be issued ore and more of the country’s physicians are fraught with uncertainty. Aside gram, unless he is a lawful per- to IMGs annually. This is Americans are at least 50 years of age. Since from having to pass the U.S. manent resident or a U.S. called the Conrad 30 program getting older the education and training of a Medical Licensing Examina- citizen he must be in a visa cat- and it has come to be the and requiring physician takes more than ten tions and be certified by the egory that allows employment source of 90% of waivers ob- more care. It is years, higher medical school Educational Commission for or training. tained by IMGs. M estimated that enrolment will not be enough Foreign Medical Graduates, The immigration aspect of To be granted a waiver, the by year 2030, one in every five to ensure an adequate supply of the IMG must complete a grad- IMG recruitment carries with it IMG generally would be re- Americans will be at least 65 doctors. uate medical education (GME) a long history of restrictive reg- quired to work at an under- years old and by year 2020, The U.S. has relied on in- program in the U.S. ulations. Immigration policy served geographic area and in a four out of every ten patient ternational medical graduates The IMG must be was initially favorable to mi- primary care specialty. Even visits will be by baby boomers. (IMGs) to help meet its health- “matched” to his desired pro- gration of IMG’s but things then, given the limitation on the The U.S. population is also ex- care needs. At present, over a gram, which could be very later changed and immigration number of waivers under the pected to grow by more than quarter of the nation’s physi- competitive depending on the rules were adopted that ham- Conrad 30 program, unless the 50 million by year 2025. cians are IMGs who come field of medical specialty. Res- pered the recruitment of many number of waivers is increased In the midst of this grow- from127 countries, most of idency programs usually take talented IMGs. Perhaps, herein or the home residence require- lies the key to meeting the ment is altogether eliminated, PHILIPPINENEWS looming shortage of doctors. thousands of IMGs wishing to For instance, the J-1 visa practice permanently after their Davao City Bans Mining Activities for exchange visitors, which is GME will continue to face un- used widely used by IMGs to certainty and deal with the pos- by Edith Regalado Natural Resources and the to block any mining company Thursday, August 8, 2013 join residency programs, re- sibility of gong back to their Mines and Geosciences Bureau from exploring the city’s natural quires the IMG to depart the home countries after years of AVAO CITY, Philip- (MGB) that no mining activities resources. U.S. for two years upon the valuable U.S. training. pines – The city coun- shall be allowed in Davao City. The younger Duterte said completion of his GME, or The immigration reform Dcil passed a resolution Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has he would even join street pro- obtain a waiver of the require- bill now pending in the Senate on Tuesday effectively banning stood firm in his stand that no testers should mining firms get ment. contains several provisions that mining activities here, particu- mining activities, especially by their way into the hinterlands of Compliance with the 2-year would end the current restric- larly in the hinterlands of foreign companies, shall be al- Barangays Lumiad, Mapula, home residence rule is needed tions and make it easier for Paquibato district. lowed in any part of Davao Salapawan and Tapak, all in the before the IMG can apply for IMGs to become lawful per- Davao City has a total land City. Paquibato district. permanent residence or change manent residents. Hopefully, area of 244,000 square meters – Duterte vowed that he The ban came as two large or adjust his status to another they will be passed. considered the largest for a city would never allow any mining mining companies, Alberto Min- work-authorized non-immi- in the world – and has a largely exploration in the city in an ef- ing Corp. and Pensons Mining grant status such as H-1B. The ReuBen s. seguRitan has agriculture-based economy. fort to protect the environment. Corp., recently sought the ap- home residence requirement ap- been practicing law for over 30 years. For further information, you With the resolution, the city Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte proval of the city council to ex- plies even if the IMG is eligible councilors conveyed the mes- echoed his father’s stand plore at least 17,000 hectares in may call him at (212) 695 5281 or for an immigrant visa through log on to his website at www.segu- sage to the central offices of the against mining, saying he, too, four barangays in the Paquibato marriage to a U.S. citizen. ritan.com Department of Environment and would do anything in his power district. (www.philstar.com)
(from page 12, CA...) proclamation no. 518, which plebiscite as required under the Cembo, South Cembo, East Post Proper Southside). Makati’s claims on these areas supported Makati’s position Constitution. Rembo, West Rembo, Associate Justice Marlene have historical and legal basis. relative to the disputed areas as The case arose from a dis- Comembo, Pembo and Pitogo Gonzales-Sison wrote the deci- “We have always maintained constitutional and valid, con- pute between Makati and as well as the Inner Fort sion. Associate Justices Hakim that they are part of Makati and trary to Taguig’s position that Taguig over the military barangays (Barangay Post Abdulwahid and Edwin Soron- we are glad that the CA has up- they are unconstitutional.” barangays, comprising of Proper Northside and Barangay gon concurred. (www.philstar.com) held our jurisdiction,” he said. However, Taguig City Ad- Bonifacio Global City, a ministrator Joel Montales said thriving business and commer- the CA ruling was erroneous. cial hub, is part of the “Inner “The disputed land is Fort” area, he added. Taguig’s,” he said. “The CA Arroyo said the CA could decision, with due respect, is not have made it any clearer erroneous. We will fight to when Taguig was ordered to make sure that the disputed immediately cease and desist land remains with Taguig. We from exercising jurisdiction are confident that we will ulti- within the disputed area and re- mately win this fight.” turn it to Makati. Makati has accused Taguig “The appellate court also of claiming the whole of the declared that President Marcos’ Fort Bonifacio commercial de- proclamation no. 2475 and velopment without a presiden- President Cory Aquino’s tial proclamation and a 14 haWaii filiPino ChRoniCle august 10, 2013 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Aramid Dagiti Mannurat Nga Ilokano
Tinawen a maurnong kaipasangan iti komonidad, padasda. panagiinnadal dagiti agkalik- dagiti gapuanan ken aramid dagiti nagduduma a kalidad Mabasa ditoy nau- agum a makasurat. Mabasa dagiti Mannurat. Masapul a pay a kaibatugan. Adu met rnosda ti rikriknaenda babaen ditoy a nabukel iti maaramidda dagiti naisan- dagiti agkameng ti kinaman- ti daniw. Umasideg manen ti padas,rikna ken kapanuno- DAYASADAS grat a gandat: Agiinnadalda nurat ngem bassit dagiti LABOR DAY nga isu ti tan. By Pacita Saludes nga agsurat, agilibro kadagiti agessem. Saan ngamin a ALEM. Inked- sinuratda ket agsuratda padapada ti pagduyosan ti TI KABIBIAGKO deng ni Fr. kadagiti pakaseknan ni Fil- tao. Nupay no kasta adda Bagnos a ipino. Agiinnadalda nga ag- met pangiinnadal a makatu- ni Florencio Dagupion suroten ti pag- surat, agilibroda kadagiti long. Maiburayda dagiti ka- taengan dagiti sinuratda. . .dagiti kabibiag, panunotan ken rikriknaenda. Iti uppat a pulon a tawen a kaaddak Hawai’i M kasasaad…naaramidan ken Maidasarda met dagiti agina. Agsubli iti lagipko iti damok nga idadap-aw Julio 30, 1972 idi diak malipatan nga aldaw GAPU KENKA Tapno kadennak ti amak immun-una nga immay. ni Josie Degamo Takamoto Diak magawidan napalaus a ragragsakko Naragsak ti biagko no addaka Iti kaaddam ti biagko rumegregtaak Natungpal met la dagiti ar-arapaapko Iti sibayko addaka a makitkita Awanen sidunget ken sikor toy biag Agdindinamag pintasna, nabaknang a Paraiso Sika ti salun-atko, mangpapigsa Intednaka ti Dios Apo a liwliwak Tapno rugiak met ti mangged kas kadagiti adu. Aniaman a dawel innak masagaba. Kabaybayko kadagiti amin a pa- panak. Pebrero 18, 1974 met idi sumrekak nga agtrabaho Ti pannakaulilak sikat mangsupa- Ditoy kunada a City and County of Honolulu pak Sapay to dinak gamden a liputan Kas truck driver, sign marker, deliverer Ti narigat, malmalday a kasasaad Panagtalekko kenka dimo koma Maintenance, nagbalinak a matalek a mangidaulo. Uray aniat rigat a sumangbay guliban Addaka kaniak a mangsaranay. Iparipirip koma ti Dios Nailangitan Diak mabilang iti adu a tawen panagsakripisio A sikan ti kabinnuligko inggat pa- Makatgedak laeng kuarta ke maserbiak Annakko Naragsak ti aldawko no addakat nungpalan. Mairagpinko met makipagserbi iti adu a gunglo sibayko Gapu kenka nasilawan ti lubongko Pagkakaduaan dagiti kakailian nga Ilokano. Uray kasanot rigat ti panagbiagko Biagko limmangto gaput dungngo Addaka a pagsanggirak pagtalkak Ar-ararawkot napalabas a tiempo Naunday ti duapulo ket dua a tawen a panagobrak Kadagiti agtataruptop nga obrak. Dika koma paayen ti panagtalekko. Kadagiti adu a nakaikumitak a trabaho Disiembre 30, 1996, inkeddengko a panagretiro Tapno ti panaglakayko innak met makainana a husto.
Julio 10, 1941 ti pannakakitak umona a lawag Idiay Morong, Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Filipinas Iti panaglanglangoyko iti adu a rigat, ragsak Gin-awa ken adu a Garit ti biag Dayta ti itultuloyko inggat madanon Ti rabii ti biag. MAINLAND NEWS Halo-halo Called New York City's New 'Obsession' by Camille Diola Wednesday, July 31, 2013
ANILA, Philip- pines - The Filipino Mdessert of mixed fruits, beans, evaporated milk and shaved ice has been called by the The Atlantic's online Discovered through recent magazine as New York City's media attention to the city's "latest foodie craze" and a le- restaurants offering Filipino gitimate "obsession." (continued on page 15) august 10, 2013 haWaii filiPino ChRoniCle 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR CLASSIFIED ADS CONGRESS OF VISAYAN ORGANIzATION (COVO) GLOBAL NAGUILIANDERS ALLIANCE NETWORK Valbin Corporation is currently seeking TS/SCI 27TH ANNUAL STATEWIDE CONVENTION ● August REUNION & DINNER DANCE ● SATURDAY ● October TAGALOG LINGUISTS who are also fluent in 10-11, 2013 ● Naniloa Volcano Resort, Hilo Big Island ● Contact: 26, 2013, 6 PM ● Ala Moana Hotel ● Contact: Eddie Baladad Maguindanao and/or Maranao. 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Call (808)395-5476 SATURDAY ● August 3, 2013 ● Kauai ● Contact: Liza Mercedes Sonico, 258-9573 or 842-7149 Trinidad, 808-482-0267 BUSINESS DIRECTORY GLOBAL NEWS 'Al-Qaida Affiliates in Phl, Other Countries erations "have signifi- Remain a Threat' cantly diminished the op- erating space available to by Edith Lederer| AP Jen Psaki said Tuesday that affiliates" while in the Thursday, August 8, 2013 despite the recent embassy Philippines, peace talks NITED NATIONS — Al- closures, the administration have reduced the influ- Qaida's senior leadership has believes "the leadership of ence of al-Qaida affiliates, a diminished ability to direct the al-Qaida core has been U it said. global terror operations but the threat weakened, decimated." "However, the diversification of from loosely linked affiliates and indi- "But we remain concerned about al-Qaida affiliates has not reduced the viduals radicalized by its "infectious the threat from affiliates," Psaki said. threat that they pose, to civilians, na- ideas" is becoming more sophisticated, The U.N. experts said the waning tional governments or selected targets U.N. experts said Wednesday. influence of al-Qaida's leaders is evi- in the international community," the In a report to the Security Council, dent in al-Zawahri's unsuccessful at- experts said. "These attacks are largely the panel monitoring U.N. sanctions tempts to mediate internal conflicts contained within the operating areas of against al-Qaida pointed to the grow- between al-Qaida and Jabhat al-Nusra, each affiliate." ing sophistication and reach of terrorist an affiliate of al-Qaida in Iraq that has The experts said al-Qaida affili- propaganda on the Internet. It also been fighting against the Syrian gov- ates can train recruits, innovate in pointed to recent attacks in Boston, ernment. Al-Zawahri, who replaced planning for attacks, and carry out op- London and Paris that highlight the Osama bin Laden, also was unable to erations. "persistent challenge" of terrorist acts end infighting within Somalia's al- The Pakistan-based militant group committed by individuals or small Shabab militants. Lashkar-e-Taiba continues to provide groups and the emergence of a strong "A degraded senior leadership advanced terrorist training, including al-Qaida presence in Syria's civil war. based in the Afghanistan-Pakistan bor- on improvised explosive devices, they "Individuals and cells associated der region continues to issue state- said, while Al-Qaida in the Islamic with al-Qaida and its affiliates continue ments, but demonstrates little ability to Maghreb has developed significant to innovate with regard to targets, tac- direct operations through centralized expertise in kidnapping for ransom. tics and technology," the report said. command and control," the experts Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula against those trying to promote networking among "While the threat posed by al- said. remains a major source of technologi- al-Qaida affiliates, which can "increase the threat Qaida as a global terrorist organization Nonetheless, the experts said, "its cal innovation and, along with al- by transferring skills and knowledge as well as has declined, the threat posed by its af- rhetoric and its calls for attacks con- Shabab, continues to support creating new networks or strengthening existing filiates and its infectious ideas per- tinue to mobilize violent radicals, re- high-quality digital propaganda oper- ones." (www.philstar.com) sists," it said. gardless of where they are based." ations, the experts The report was written before the As a result, they said "al-Qaida af- said. Obama administration's decision to filiates pursue autonomous agendas The experts close 19 U.S. embassies and con- even as they draw on al-Qaida brand- stressed that al- sulates in 16 countries in the Middle ing." Qaida's "rhetoric and East and Africa, triggered by an inter- The 31-page report by the U.N. its calls for attacks cepted secret message between al- experts provides a lengthy discussion continue to mobilize Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahri and his of al-Qaida affiliates, saying some violent radicals, re- deputy in Yemen about plans for a have gained traction by taking advan- gardless of where major terror attack. tage of local conflicts in countries like they are based." But the U.N. experts' assessment Syria and Yemen while others are los- They called for largely coincides with the Obama ad- ing influence because of military oper- intensified efforts to ministration's stance on al-Qaida. ations or political dialogue. implement a U.N. U.S. State Department spokesman In Mali and Somalia, military op- travel ban, especially MAINLAND NEWS (from page 14, HALO-HALO...) thony Bourdain who called it cuisine, the halo-halo is said to of seducing your taste buds as "ugly beautiful" referring to be "threatening to eclipse the with style and delicacy, it the messy, colorful appear- cronut as the (US) summer's obliterates them with muscle ance. best sweet treat." and force," the Filipino-Amer- "It makes no god**n sense "Halo-halo ... would be ican writer Alexander Abad- at all. I love it," Bourdain said, more like the physical behe- Santos writes. referring to the halo-halo in moths that are Rafael Nadal The dessert also caught his television show "Parts Un- and Serena Williams—instead the eye of celebrity chef An- known". (www.philstar.com) AUGUST 10, 2013