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April 29 - May 5, 2011

‘First Merci, then GMA should pay for fertilizer scam’

By David Dizon abs- Megaworld Intl Open House and San Complicated Affairs cbnNEWS.com -- MANILA, Philippines – Senate whistle- Diego North Launch is Sat, April 30 blower Jose “Boy” Barredo “I Love You Po” on Monday said fi rst Ombuds- man Merceditas Gutierrez and then former President Gloria By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Macapagal Arroyo should Publisher & Editor in Chief be held accountable for their Asian Journal, the original and fi rst Asian Journal roles in the P728 million fer- tilizer fund scandal. in California and the USA In an interview on ANC’s “Headstart,” Barredo said the Chapter 14 fertilizer fund scandal, which saw millions of pesos in agri- After drinking his fi fth beer of the night, Monte went to the restroom to take culture funds go to Arroyo’s a leak. On his way back to the VIP room, he heard familiar laughter from one allies in 2004, would not have of the tables near the stage, specifi cally happened without Arroyo’s from a member of their tour group who had orders. gone to the bar the other night. He was with “Malaki po ang panini- the other tour group members. Monte was wala ko na aabot po iyon kay GMA. Unang-una, meron surprised. He thought the group went to akong mga letter-requests ng Tagaytay that evening and did not expect to mga mayor pero na submit see them there. ko na iyon. What I still have Surreptiously, he walked on the other side are the envelopes. These are Megaworld International presents “The Venice.” Italy’s most ro- direct letter-requests to the mantic City springs to life at McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig of the huge room, hoping the group would Metro Manila. For more information, call 858.449.7037 not notice him. About to open the VIP room President,” he told Headstart he had booked, he felt a touch on his shoul- host Karen Davila. SAN DIEGO, 4/29/2011 -- Katrina International destination communi- der. He said that after the scan- Gaffud Benfer, a real estate profes- ties in prime Metro Manila enclaves “Aha, here you are! You thought you dal came out, the Offi ce of sional and a long-time resident of along with its portfolio of residential the Ombudsman did not press Poway in San Diego, CA, an- developments across the country. could hide from us?” charges against any of the nounced the launching of the new The April 30 Open House will Monte was taken aback. It was Joey, his personalities involved until San Diego North satellite offi ce of be held at Sizzler Restaurant, 1325 boisterous friend from New York who had invited him to the bar the other 6 years later. Inaction on the Megaworld International this month. E. Plaza Blvd., National City, CA night. Monte had declined the invitation, afraid his misadventures might reach fertilizer scandal is one of 6 Benfer, who heads the North County 91950 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. satellite offi ce, also added that on According to Benfer, the Open (Continued on page 6) impeachment charges leveled April 30, Saturday, Megaworld In- House provides balikbayans and in- against Gutierrez before the ternational is hosting an open house vestors alike an up close look into Senate. in National City. Manila-based ex- Megaworld’s success and, more im- Barredo, a self-confessed, ecutive Marivic Acosta, Megaworld portantly, an opportunity to invest low-level runner in the scan- International Marketing Director, as a property owner in a world-class dal, told the Senate that he will be showcasing the brand-new, helped facilitate the release upscale yet affordable Megaworld (Continued on page 3) of millions of pesos in fertil- izer funds to Arroyo’s allies COPAO Presents the Ms. Philippine in Central Luzon and Western Visayas. Faire 2011 Candidates The funds, amounting to P728 million, were released in the run-up and even after the 2004 presidential election allegedly to ensure Arroyo’s victory in the polls. Barredo said he haggled with various politicians in the 2 regions about their proposed commissions in the fertilizer funds. Commissions ranged from 25%-40% of the al- locations, with the lowest commission amounting to P3 A GOOD MISSION ACCOMPLISHED DESERVES A GOOD BOODLE FIGHT. In appreciation for the million, he said. Candidates for the Philippine Faire 2011 were presented last April 26, 2011 Once a politician agrees to at the Council of Philippine American Organizations – San Diego. Coronation help of the civilian community and the military in Palawan, Lingkod Timog sponsored a “boodle fi ght”. Boo- of the candidates will be held on May 14, 2011 at the Town and Country Inn dle fi ght, what is it? A military style of eating. Boodle fi ght is a symbol of brotherhood. where food is served his commission, Barredo said at 6:00 p.m. Photo shows the candidates with offi cers of the COPAO. From and spread on top of the banana leaves. The prepared Filipino food usually is steamed rice, chicken and pork the Department of Agriculture l-r: Merly Ferrer, COPAO president; Myra Lopez, Executive VP; Ms. Phil- adobo, squid adobo, hard-boiled egg and the ever present, pancit, should be eaten with bare hands by a group prepares a memorandum of Faire candidates Katrina Gaffud Benfer, Nellie F. Sison, and Lalaine Velasco of people. No plates. No spoon. No fork. Maybe some people will fi nd it unhygienic or uncultured, but some- agreement between the propo- Uvero; Miss PhilFaire candidate Jamie Dianne Hann; Miss Teen candidate times you cannot be too choosy, especially when you want to survive in the middle of nowhere. You just have nent and the DA regional fi eld Marifel Sebastian Lopez; Nedy Lao, chair coronation committee; and Rudy to satiate your starving stomach, or else. See story on page 10, “US-Based Humanitarian Group Returns from offi ce director. D. Liporada, VP for Operations. Photo by Zeny Ply. 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The physician friends, however, are Legal Buzz court places him on probation divided on this issue: whether and orders him to complete a Metamorphosis a person has to undergo all by Atty. Jean Tinsay, Esq. drug program without entering those “required” tests and a judgment of conviction. After Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega by Ernie Delfin procedures simply because you his successful completion of the are now 55 years old or now a www.ctvattys.com court mandated drug program Medicare patient. What , then, Read Atty. Jean Tinsay’s previous articles by visiting and probation, the court dismiss- Read Ernie Delfin’s previous articles by visiting our website at should a normal person, like me, our website at www.asianjournalusa.com es his case. If thereafter, the CIS www.asianjournalusa.com ought to do? To do or not to do seeks to deport this alien based is now a lingering and painful on his drug offense, he can claim Immigration Consequences that his first time drug offense question , unlike whether to stop was deemed “expunged” and The fear of becoming a “Senior drinking coffee or not. Life’s cannot be made a basis of his choice to be healthy --- to pro- of Drug Convictions deportability. long life may be --- is becoming If you are an alien who has a Citizen” and the joy of being a a difficult decision to make. Senior citizens out there, The consequences of an alien’s not only with respect to offenses pending criminal case for a drug how do you cope up with these conviction for a drug offense expunged directly under the offense, it is best not only to grandfather health care challenges? Do related to controlled substances FFOA, but also in the cases of have a good criminal attorney, you continue doing the same can be extremely harsh. Un- offenses expunged under state but also to consult an immigra- Two scores and five years even ¾ of my earthly journey. things over or succumb to the der immigration laws such a rehabilitative laws. In Lujan v. tion attorney who can explain ago, to be sixty years old or The subject of death or the end- many precautionary, subliminal conviction can render the alien Armendariz, a case decided by the consequences of a guilty plea a senior citizen is really old, times, however, are morbid recommendations that we read inadmissible or deportable. the U.S. Court of Appeals for and your conviction for a drug and for us teenagers, then, we topics and often are consciously in the papers or hear on TV’s However, certain aliens who are the Ninth Circuit in 2000, the related offence. If you are an consider being old means that avoided. For the last 25 years about those important tests and convicted for the first time for Ninth Circuit court ruled that alien who has been convicted of you are reaching the gates of of so, I recall writing about it prescription drugs like Azor, simple drug possession may be an expungement under a state a drug related offense, it is best heaven (or hell if you were bad). only once when my father died Lipitor, Spiriva or Viagra? Do able to escape the dire effects of rehabilitative law for a first time to consult an attorney before you Even the Filipino dialects have almost twenty years ago. you enjoy being a senior citizen, their drug offenses. conviction for drug possession file for naturalization or leave the words that connote some degree It seems that the last couple of or do you fear the inevitable, the In 1970, Congress enacted that is similar to the Federal country. This is because if your of respect or bias for the old years, news of passing away of Great Ripper visiting you sooner the Federal First Offender Act First Offender Act will not be conviction is for a drug related people like “Apo Lakay” or “ dear friends, clients and relatives or later? Are you becoming (“FFOA), a limited federal deemed a conviction for immi- offense and you are not eligible Apo Baak” or “Tandang Kiko” comes more frequently now. hypochondriac, always thinking rehabilitation statute that ap- gration purposes and thus cannot for protection under the FFOA or any other name. The oldest Decades ago, we seldom of some pains and aches that can plies exclusively to first time be used as a basis for an alien’s or a similar state rehabilitative people were the undisputed received news of death from grow worse? Do you go to the drug offenders who are guilty inadmissibility or deportability. statute, you may find yourself local historians as well as the relatives and friends. Probably, doctor right away because you only of simple drug possession It should be emphasized that this deportable or inadmissible. living “antiques” of the town or we were so preoccupied with felt some kind of fainting or offenses. Under this law, an ruling only covers cases falling Atty. Jean S. Tinsay is a part- barangay. more “important” things in our shortness of breath due to physi- individual who for the first time in the Ninth Circuit Court. ner in The Law Firm of Chua Now, we the baby boomers own lives, like our education, Tinsay and Vega (CTV) - a full cal exhaustion working in the is found guilty of drug posses- To qualify for FFOA treat- generation started to metamor- careers and then starting a fam- service law firm with offices garden or doing some physical sion in federal court will have ment, the alien’s drug possession phose into that “old” class of ily. There was no time to think in San Francisco, San Diego exercise, like biking or jogging? his drug offense expunged. Such conviction will not be deemed a people! And yes, there is even of other phases of life, like and Manila. The information I hope I hear some parallel or offense shall not be considered conviction for immigration pur- some pounds of denial that we getting old, retirement, Medicare presented in this article is for even contrasting views from fel- a conviction for the purpose of poses if he meets the following are not there yet, as some of and even death. a disqualification or a disability requirements: general information only and is low senior citizens out there! not, nor intended to be, formal us dye our hair and sometimes Going to the doctor these days imposed by law upon convic- (1) the conviction is his first force ourselves to indulge in does not seem to be psychologi- tion of a crime, or for any other legal advice nor the formation of **** drug offense; some “youthful” stuffs, like cally helpful either. With your purpose thereby permitting first (2) he has not previously been an attorney-client relationship. biking or motorcycling or health insurance or Medicare time drug offenders to avoid the accorded first offender treatment; The CTV attorneys will be hold- Being a senior citizen should playing basketball. But when card, you are ordered to have harsh consequences which typi- (3) his conviction is for posses- ing regular free legal clinics at not be a very serious phase of almost anyone start to call you, the “necessary” tests to know cally follows a finding of guilt sion of drugs or an equivalent or the Max’s Restaurant in Vallejo, life as many health care industry “Manong” or “Kuya”, you that you are really healthy and/or in drug cases. If the individual lesser charge (such as possession California. Call or e-mail professional want us to believe . know you are “old”! It’s either to rule out more serious or fatal is an alien, the application of the of paraphernalia); and CTV for an in-person or phone Now that our professional work a blessing or a sad realization ailments like the big C. Is it FFOA provisions will afford him (4) he received relief under a consultation to discuss your and fulfilling careers are no lon- that you are soon a Medicare better to know or not to know? protection against inadmissibility state rehabilitative statute. particular situation and/or how ger the primordial reasons to be patient and nearing your own To be or not to be is the question. or deportability. For example, an alien pleads their services may be retained at waking up early to prove that demise. The insurance and health care The protection against inadmis- guilty to a violation of Section (415) 495-8088; (619) 955-6277; the world needs us, our life’s I am writing this column on industries thrive very well on sibility or deportability applies 11377(a) of the California Health [email protected] priorities and life’s purpose Easter Sunday when the entire peoples’ fears of being afflicted have also changed. Every se- Lenten Services in my church with serious illnesses as people nior citizen defines what activity reaffirmed my own humanness seem to want to live forever. gives meaning and purpose to that all of us one day will die. . Sometimes, I feel that you are the remaining years of his or her I have accepted the fact that I damned if you visit your doc- have crossed way past the half or tors frequently and you are also (Continued on page 19)

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April 29 - May 5, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 BBC documentary features Azkals stir up love for football in the country (From Good News Philippines) put in to master your sport. You Rizal Memorial oval are among -- The Philippine Azkals histori- brought our people together and the programs and projects the Palawan divers, Badjaos cal feat in the AFF Suzuki Cup reminded us once again that, government’s sports funding and its 2-nil victory over the united, we can reclaim our na- agency are helping to put up. A British documentary has He added: “It is a good glimpse of Malaysia and Indonesia. The Mongolia Blue Wolves has set tion’s glory.” “The Philippines-Mongolia highlighted the dangers of aquat- on how some sectors of the Phil- Badjao community dwells on off a Philippine football renais- “We look forward to cheering game was an eye-opener for us ic lifestyles in the Philippines ippine society are not well pro- boats and spends most of their sance. you on toward more triumphs,” that we need a bigger, better featuring compressor divers from tected by the laws of the land. It lives at sea, venturing on land The recent victories of the Aquino said. stadium that can accommodate Palawan and the Badjao commu- is an eye-opener to the reality of only for supplies and emergen- Azkals and the 20,000 roaring Meanwhile, the country’s some 20,000 to 30,000 fans and nity of Sulu Sea. what is happening in the country, cies. They have no nationality fans who filled up the Panaad top sports officials and patrons meet international standards be- “Into the Blue,” an episode and no fixed abode. Stadium in Bacolod City to extolled the Azkals feat, saying cause there were so many people of the BBC documentary series “The documentary was suc- watch the Azkals Mongolia the rebirth of the sport is within outside who were not allowed “Human Planet,” explores the cessful in selectively bringing in match have stirred up the love sight even as they stressed the to watch because the venue was lives of people from around the oceanic ways of life and people’s for football among Filipinos, and need of the private sector to help already jampacked,” he said. world who face and overcome adaptability to the environment,” has brought pride and honor to in the development of the sport. “We should also revive challenges of the sea. said Analyn Salvador-Amores, the country. Sports patron Manny Pangilinan BOFA or the go-for-gold foot- It features a group of compres- an anthropologist from the Uni- Football fever was not ball leagues for the sor divers in the Philippines, versity of Oxford. only in the stadium, as youth,” he said. “I fishermen from the island of She added: “The Badjao sec- football fans also trooped will try to visit the Palawan who risk their lives tion does not tell much, though it to sports bars to watch the president of Coca- deep in the ocean using the most especially with the marginalized shows how man can live in water game. Cola, who is very basic of diving equipments. and the poor. Compressor diving over land with their own notions Some couldn’t help but interested in support- They are considered to be among is a profession that is hazard- of time and space. The Badjao’s feel patriotic, waving Phil- ing the youth through the lowest wage earners in the ous and should not be practiced way of life is a stark contrast to ippine flags while cheer- football. With what is country, with an average of $25 anymore. As novel at it may the rest of the human population ing on the Azkals. happening in football, per week. seem – and interesting not only who dwell on land.” “This is a boost for Phil- it will not be hard to “The documentary is well done to foreigners but to Filipinos as “Into the Blue” also features ippine football. You are an get the support of the in many aspects,” said Dr. Don well – these individuals should mullet fishermen from Brazil, inspiration to us football private sector.” Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, a mari- be protected by the occupational shark callers from Papua New players. Go Philippines!” Philippine Olympic Committee time health expert from Cardiff health laws of the country and be Guinea, big wave surfers from said one Filipino fan. said it’s about time the country president Jose “Peping” Co- University. “From its content to provided better opportunities for Hawaii, whale hunters from President Benigno Aquino III enjoys a football renaissance. juangco Jr., for his part, stressed the way they wove the story and earning money.” Indonesia, and goose barnacle could not also hide his happiness “We should encourage the they will push for the par- the way they shot the scenes, it The documentary also features collectors from Spain. over the Azkals’ feat, consider- development of football, it is ticipation of football in the 26th is technically excellent. It shows the Badjao, an indigenous ethnic Human Planet airs on BBC ing the odds that the Philippine truly a global sport and it fits the Southeast Asian Games slated the beauty and natural resources group from the southern seas of One and BBC iPlayer until team has had with football, Filipino physique and tempera- Nov. 11-25 in Jakarta, Indonesia. of the country.” the Philippines as well as parts March 2011. which is not among the country’s ment,” said Pangilinan, whose The Philippines opted not favorite sports. company Smart, through the to field a team in the last two “They demonstrated hard work. MVP sports foundation, recently stagings of the biennial meet in Megaworld Intl. MSgt Reynaldo Venecia Now Chief, Football does not have that big pledged Phl football P80 million Thailand in 2007 and Laos in a pool of players but they still for a 10-year partnership. 2009, but Cojuangco believes if San Diego North managed to really – how shall I “We could excel in it, with the Philippines participates in the Expeditionary Airfield MARCENT put it? – they inspired so many proper planning, training and Jakarta SEA Games, we could (Continued from page 1) of our countrymen,” he said. support from all sectors, includ- finally win a medal. development. “And I think the inspiration was ing the media,” he added. Men’s football team has never “You are cordially invited to the reciprocated by everybody who Philippine Sports Commission won a medal since the birth of launching of Megaworld Interna- watched both live and on TV.” chairman Richie Garcia said the SEAG – then called the SEA tional’s new satellite office. Marivic He also urged the Azkals to go they would support not just the Peninsular Games – in 1959 Acosta, Managing Director (Mega- for more in pursuit of football national team but the grassroots in Bangkok, Thailand. Its only world International) will make a glory. development as well. medal came in women’s football presentation about Megaworld (de- “I, along with the rest of the “The PSC will surely support when it snatched a bronze in the velopers of world-class properties in Filipino people, congratulate the the program of football develop- early 80s. the Philippines). Please join us at this Philippine Azkals for winning ment in the country, we will try The highest finish by any RP informative event and find out just the first leg of their pre-qualifier to have more venues that can men’s football team in the SEAG how easy and affordable it is to own match versus Mongolia, 2-0,” host events like Bacolod,” said was fourth when the country quality homes.” he said. “I am grateful to you Garcia. hosted the event exactly two The multi-award winning firm is for bringing pride and honor to Garcia said the revival of youth decades ago a megabrand in BPO and real estate Filipinos the world over.” leagues like the BOFA with the in Asia. Its flagship development, He added: “Your two goals help of the private sector and the Follow @asianjournal McKinley Hill, a 50-hectare commu- showcased both Filipino cre- re-modelling of strategic football on Twitter nity in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City ativity and the hard work you fields like the Panaad pitch and combines the European charm of Marine Promoted to Chief - MGYSGT. MSgt Reynaldo Venecia Venice, cafes, high-rise luxury resi- graduated high school in Granger High.in 1986. After graduation dences, and world-class BPO facili- he joined the US Marine Corps. He’has been in the Gulf War, Des- ties. sert Storm, Iraq Operation Freedom, Iraq- Enduring Freedom and McKinley West Village, a French- recently just came back from a tour in Afghanistan. He was a Drill inspired 12.4-hectare luxury subdivi- Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, CA. sion community beside Forbes Park, Now, he is the Chief for Expeditionary Airfield at the 3rd MAW is nearly sold out according to a Sept. MWHS-3 ; Recently, he was promoted to a MGYSGT on April 1st, 2010 report. 2011, the highest rank for the Enlisted Marines. He took the oath The San Diego North team market- with Colonel Milne and was pinned by his wife M. Elizabeth Venecia ing managers include Marissa Aci- and Chief Warrant Officer Renato Tolfo. He will be joining MAR- erto, Pricilla Garovillas, Rosethony CENT, Marine Forces Central Command soon. Gonzales, Laurence Lazaga, Yoland Zamora and Gen Silverio. Pinay supermodel Marcos medals: Only 2 on pages of Vogue, of 33 given in battle GOTCHA By Jarius Bondoc award came only in October NY Daily News (The Philippine Star) -- Posing 1958, when he was senior con- as the most decorated Filipino gressman, 16 years after. soldier of World War II, Ferdi- • Only two of the medals nand Marcos foisted 33 medals were given during the War. The and awards. Bonifacio Gillego, Gold Cross came on July 22, in opposing Marcos’s dictator- 1945, “for gallantry in action at ship, exposed in 1982: Kiangan, Mt. Province, in April • Eleven of the 33 were given 1945.” Supposedly “Colonel in 1963, nearly 20 years after the Marcos, of the 14th Infantry, War, when Marcos was Sen- United States Armed Forces in ate President girding to run for the Philippines-North Luzon President. Ten of the 11 were (USAFIP-NL), with one enlisted given on the same day, Decem- man volunteered to reconnoiter ber 20. Three of the ten unusu- area adjacent to the regimental Danica Flores Magpantay ally were given under only one command post at Panupdupan.” General Order. Marcos spotted well-camou- Ford Supermodel of the World 2011 • One award was given on flaged enemy trucks about a mile titlist Danica Flores Magpantay adds Marcos’s 55th birthday, Sep- away and sent the enlisted man another feather to her cap as she graces the (virtual) pages of American Vogue tember 17, 1972, when he was back to RCP to report. By him- and New York Daily News this week. President, four days before he self Marcos ambushed the Japa- Appearing on Vogue.com’s “First imposed martial law. nese, forcing them to flee after Look: Organic by John Patrick Fall • Eight of the 33 “American 30 minutes of intense fighting. 2011” feature, Danica poses with two and Philippine medals,” as listed • The Distinguished Service other models garbed in “tea-set florals by Marcos’s Office of Media Star came on April 24, 1945. The scattered over sheer dresses, and volu- Affairs, were actually campaign citation read: “For outstanding minous hand-knit cardigans woven by ribbons given to all participants achievement as a guerrilla leader. young designer Amanda Henderson with in the defense of Bataan and in After escaping from the Fort ‘needles the size of broomsticks’.” the resistance. Santiago Kempei Tai, Marcos The Filipina model is also featured • Awards are duplicated for the supported ex-Mayor Vicente on a Feb. 10 story by the New York same action on the same day and Umali, organizer and com- Daily News. Titled “Fashion Week Fall place. manding general of the PQOG... 2011: Asian faces grace the runways this • One is a special award from Despite his illness, he stayed at season, represent shift toward East,” it the Veterans Federation of the the headquarters in Banahaw to mentioned Danica as one of the currently Philippines. guide both the staff and combat prominent Asian models in the interna- Other observations: echelons. He refused the rank of tional fashion scene. • Marcos earned the Medal of ‘general’ offered him by General Meanwhile, Danica was also featured Valor “for extraordinary gallant- Umali and organized his own last Jan. 31 on another US fashion ry and intrepidity at the risk of guerrilla group known as the website, Refinery29, as one of its “10 life above and beyond the call of Maharlika.” Models to Watch This [New York] Fash- duty in a suicidal action against Interviewed by Gillego in ion Week.” Their write-up on Danica overwhelming enemy forces 1982, Marcos’s two superiors in reads, “Taking the crown in Ford Models Supermodel of the World Comp 2011, at the junction of Salian River the 14th Infantry debunked both this Filipino girl’s in good standing to and Abo-Abo River, Bataan, make a splash at the shows.” on or about 22 January 1942.” (Continued on page 14) This highest Philippine military Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 29 - May 5, 2011 Perspectives

For Filipinos, besides the foods seed, coriander, garlic and PUFA (soybean, corn and Contemporary Asian mentioned above, it also includes powder, paprika, pepper, cottonseed oils. Examples are: patis (fish sauce),bagoong rosemary, saffron, sage, Using vegetable oils in cook- in any form, soy sauce, and thyme, & turmeric. ing such as olive or canola oil American Issues snacks (shrimp chips & crack- • When eating at restau- instead of butter. by Dr. Ofelia Dirige ers), canned foods (corned beef, rants, ask that salt not be Buying and preparing foods Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan spam, Vienna sausage, sardines), added to your food or order that help reduce SFA such as Community Services. www.filamwellness.org pickled (atchara) and cured lower sodium options. non-fat or 1% low fat milk; foods (tocino & longanisa). Or trimming fats in meats or The recommended intake of 2. SOLID FATS: SATURAT- chicken when cooking. sodium for teens and adults of ED FAT & TRANS FATTY Using fish high in omega-3 fat- Third of a Series on Dietary Guidelines all ages is less that 2,300 mg/ ACIDS Lechon, roasted pig, prepared ty acids such as salmon, albacore day (1 tsp of table salt or sodium at a town festival. tuna, mackerel, codfish, milkfish chloride= 2,300 mg sodium). Dietary fats are found in plant (bangus), and catfish(hito ). Only less than 15% of the popu- and animal foods. They supply Eating nuts for snacks ( pea- 5 Foods and Drinks You lation meets the recommended calories and essential fatty acids cans should limit consumption of nuts, cashew, almonds) but eat in amount of 2,300 mg/day. The and help in the absorption of fat- foods high in them and replace moderation. Have to Consume Less 1,500 mg intake is recommended soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K). Fat- them with alternatives that are for adults 51 yrs and over or has ty acids can be saturated (SFA), low in fat. This will result in TRANS FATTY ACIDS We continue our series on the ALCOHOL. Eating or drinking high blood pressure, diabetes monounsaturated (MUFA) or reduced intake of SFA, TFA and (TFA) Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- too much of these items replace or chronic kidney disease and polyunsaturated (PUFA). Trans calories. TFAs are non-essential fatty cans that was recently revised in the foods that contain more children. fatty acids (TFA) are unsaturated acids found naturally in some 2010. The guidelines give advice nutrients making it hard to get but are different structurally SATURATED FATS (SFA): foods and are formed during on how to promote health and the nutrients we need and control To lower one’s sodium intake, from the unsaturated fatty acids The recommended total fat intake food processing. For example, reduce the risk of major chronic our intake of calories. Therefore, consider the following recom- found in plants and have differ- for adults 19 years and older is unsaturated liquid oils are diseases through diet and physi- this leads to overweight and mendations: ent health effects. 34% of calories. Less than 10% hydrogenated so they become cal activity. This article focuses obesity. Fats contain a mixture of the should come from SFA. High in- solid and more resistant to spoil- on certain foods and its compo- • Read the nutrient labels different fatty acids. Most fats take of saturated fats is associat- age. Studies show an increased nents that are eaten in excessive 1.SODIUM or SALT for the information on the with a high percent of saturated ed with high levels of cholesterol association between TFAs and amounts that lead to obesity and sodium content of foods. and/or Tran’s fatty acids are and bad cholesterol (LDL- low increased risk for cardiovascular higher risk for chronic diseases Sodium is an essential nutri- Purchase those that are solid at room temperature and density lipoprotein). Consuming disease due to its LDL (bad cho- such as heart disease, cancer, ent but is needed by the body lower in sodium. are called “solid fats”. Examples less than 10% of calories from lesterol) raising effect. There- stroke and diabetes that are in small amounts. The higher • Consume more fresh are butter (milk fat), beef and SFA and replacing them with fore, intake of TFA’s should be major cause of death among your intake is, the higher your foods and fewer processed chicken fat, pork fat (lard), MUFA/PUFA are associated as low as possible. Check the FilAms. blood pressure. As your intake (canned, pickled) foods stick margarine and shortening. with low blood cholesterol levels nutrition labels for the Trans These foods are difficult to becomes less, so does your blood that are high in sodium. Saturated/Trans fatty acids are and therefore will lower risk of fatty acid content. avoid in our society because they pressure. Keeping blood pressure Many food manufacturers components of foods but they are cardiovascular disease. Major are everywhere and you can’t normal reduces one’s risk for are now reducing the salt also food themselves or ingre- sources of saturated fat in the CHOLESTEROL ignore them. They are highly cardiovascular disease, conges- content of many foods. dients in foods (e.g., shortening diet are: regular cheese, pizza, advertised on TV, grocery stores, tive heart failure and kidney • Eat more home-prepared in a cake or hydrogenated oils in grain-based desserts, dairy- Cholesterol has physiological restaurants and the media. Ad- disease. foods where you have fired foods). based desserts (ice cream, frozen and structural functions in the vertisers did a pretty good job of Sodium is primarily consumed more control over sodium. They have been shown to have yogurt, sherbet, milk shakes and body but since it makes more selling their products. After read- as “salt” or “asin”. Americans Use no-salt or salt contain- an effect on cardiovascular risk pudding), chicken & chicken than enough, we do not need to ing this article you will come up consume too much sodium with ing seasonings, and spices and found in abundance in the mixed dishes, and sausage, eat sources of dietary choles- with the question, “If I should the average intake of 3,400 and herbs for seasonings, American diet. franks, bacon, and ribs. terol. It is only found in animal eat less of these foods, what then mg/day. Salt added at the table i.e., basil, bay leaf, anise Solid fats constitute an average In the Filipino diet, grain based foods. The sources of cholesterol can I eat?” You will realize then and in cooking provides only a 19% of the total calories in the desserts include rice cakes or in our diet are: eggs and egg that nutritious foods are hard to small amount of sodium in the American diet so they contribute “kakanin” such as bibingka, mixed dishes, chicken & chicken find and you have to work hard diet. Mostly are from processed significantly to excess calorie in- suman, puto, cuchinta, puto mixed dishes, beef and beef to eat healthy. I thought this is foods that includes yeast breads, take. Major sources of solid fats bumbong, tupig, carioca, and mixed dishes, and all types of really an irony. Watch out for the chicken & chicken mixed dishes, are: grain-based desserts (cakes, guinatan; dairy based desserts beef burgers. Cholesterol can be next issues on, “What then can I pizza, pasta & pasta dishes, cold cookies, pies, sweet rolls, pas- include halo-halo; and sausages reduced by eating less of these Eat?” cuts, condiments, tortillas, bur- tries, & donuts) pizza, regular or include langonisa and hotdog. foods. Here they are, the foods and ritos & tacos, sausage, franks, full fat cheese, sausage, bacon Dietary cholesterol has been drink you should stay away from bacon & ribs, regular cheese, & ribs and fried white potatoes. To reduce SFA, here are some shown to raise the LDL (bad) or eat less of: (SSSRA) SO- grain-based desserts, soups, beef Large intakes of processed meats recommendations: cholesterol in some individuals. DIUM or SALT, SOLID FATS & beef mixed dishes, rice & rice have been found to increase risk Limit the foods high in SFA This effect is further reduced (source of saturated fat and trans mixed dishes, eggs & egg mixed Varieties of bagoong for sale at of colorectal cancer and car- (foods mentioned above) and when SFA intake is low. The fatty acid), SUGARS added in dishes, burgers, salad dressings, a roadside market in the Philip- diovascular disease. To reduce substitute foods rich in MUFA negative effect of cholesterol foods, REFINED GRAINS, and ready-to-eat cereals, and others. pines. intake of solid fats, most Ameri- (canola, olive and safflower oils) is relatively small compared to that of SFA and TFAs. Evidence shows that one egg per day (egg the purpose of today’s column because you have become jit- telling you this? Pay attention); yolk) does not result in increased - to help you give up caffeine. tery from caffeine withdrawal. 13. Yes, at some time you will blood cholesterol levels nor does You read correctly, I am here They probably deserved a good have to worry about paying the it increase the risk of cardiovas- At Large... today to help you live a healthier, yelling-at anyway; credit card companies about that cular disease. The recommenda- happier, less addicted life by 7. Run away after doing all that vacation bill, but by then you tion is to limit intake to less than showing you ways to give up screaming to keep people from should be so relaxed that it won’t 300 mg/day. by Miles Beauchamp that evil drug, that scourge of the screaming back (see #5, above); matter as much; human race, that evil-doer of our 8. Exercise more - much more. SUMMARY bodies, caffeine. This will not only help you keep Sugar, sugar, sugar, sugar Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the Americans that include Fili- Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International your mind off the coffee or soft University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. Ways to just say no to caf- drinks, but you’ll get in better 14. Drink lots of shakes. You pino men, women and children He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. feine shape; can make these any flavor you consume too much sodium and want and (as long as you forget solid fats (major sources of satu- 1. Drink fruit juice; Water can help about chocolate or coffee flavor) rated and trans fatty acids). Men 2. Take ulcer medicine to help they have no caffeine; consume too much cholesterol, Just let the caffeine go! combat all the acid in your stom- 9. Take more showers. This 15. Keep on jogging and exer- which is also found in solid fats. ach from the will not cising more than ever (now you We should follow the recom- mendations above to have a We may need (or at least like) caffeine to help keep fruit juice; actually help are adding #14 above!); dietary pattern that will meet our us going, but the time has come to go caffeine-free 3. Drink the caffeine 16. Tell your friends what you nutrient needs, control caloric milk (not that withdrawal, are doing and what you are going intake and reduce risk for certain The world loves caffeine. which tea is the most flavorful I actually but with all through. They may help. Actu- diseases. This can be achieved People drink caffeine-laden or strongest, we argue about the like the taste the running ally, they probably won’t help at by eating foods lower in sodium beverages everywhere you go, flavors of various cola drinks. of plain old and exercis- all and will drink coffee right in and solid fats. on a pretty much constant basis. What we are actually discussing, milk, but if it ing you are front of you. If so, get some new Whether in coffee, tea, soft of course, is the most flavor- can help one doing now friends. As a matter of fact, get To be continued……. The drinks, medicines and more, we ful way to get caffeine into our poor soul in you will some new friends anyway – you next issues will feature Sugars, consume vast amounts of the systems. These drinks – while the fight, go definitely can’t have too many friends; Refined Grains and Alcohol. stimulant. some may taste good – are pretty for it; need it (and 17. Get new-new friends to We argue about the best kind much simple caffeine-delivery 4. Take those around replace the new friends you just **** of coffee beans and the best systems. cholesterol- you will got because those new friends ways to brew it, we argue about Now there is help to throw lowering certainly couldn’t stand you nagging about KALUSUGAN COMMUNITY SERVICES away the caffeine crutch. That’s medicine to appreciate caffeine all the time; combat the rise in your choles- it – believe me, I know); 18. Ditch all the friends and INVITES YOU TO A FREE terol from all the milk (unless 10. Spend time in a hot tub. become a hermit – sure, caves SEMINAR ON HOW TO BE ASIAN JOURNAL you’re drinking soy milk – my This will help you relax and are hard to come by these days FINANCIALLY SAVVY “ Want to be a Billionaire so The first Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California son loves chocolate soy milk – relaxing is always a good thing. but keep looking, you’ll find one An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most freaking bad?!” because there are no animal fats Okay, sure, you drank the caf- eventually; -Like Bruno Mars? widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! in soy. About saturated fats in feine because you were probably 19. Come to the realization that Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio the soy milk I can’t say. You’re relaxed too much, but hey, relax being awake is far overrated – MAY 5, 2011, THURSDAY, Publisher & Editor Managing Editor on your own there – read the about it; who needs it? Just go with the 5:30-8:00 PM carton); 11. Go on a vacation. It snooze… Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp THE FILAM WELLNESS Associate Publisher Associate Editor 5. Take up running. Go for a doesn’t matter where you go or 20. Don’t even think about CENTER nice long jog every time you feel how much it costs, the important hunting for No-Doz or any other 1419 East 8 th St. National City, Ashley Silverio like drinking something with caf- thing is getting away and relax- caffeine tablets – just let it go. CA 91950 Assistant Editor feine in it. Sure, you won’t have ing in new surroundings; And finally, simply read more SPEAKERS: time to do much of anything 12. Forget about how to pay (especially from really good col- TONY OLAES- In Pursuit of Excellence else, but at least there will not be for the vacation until you return. umnists). Reading helps get the ENTREPRENEUR Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) ARNOLD ALAGAR- CREDIT Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) as much caffeine in your system. The vacation will help you relax mind focused, can be a calming And no whining about needing (see #10, above) and not worry- influence, and is a way to forget UNION Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) WILLIE RACELIS- Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) the caffeine to help you run – ing about paying for it will also about all the other stuff that takes just get over it and do it; help you relax (see #10, above up our time. See? Reading this FINANCIAL ADVISOR 6. Scream at people a lot again – why do I have to keep wasn’t a waste of time after all The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all For more information, call Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date is ev- –it’s a way to energize your life and make it better. (619) 477-3392 or email: ery Friday of the month. 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The BIA sustained Graphics by The Filipino Press tion based on the first marriage the appeal of Francisco and for lack of jurisdiction since remanded the record to give him Francisco was no longer married an opportunity to renew his ap- starts when they try to decide to the fiancée petitioner. The plication for adjustment of status which one. Immigration Judge denied the before the Immigration Judge. 20. Before marriage, a man adjustment application based on We welcome your feedback. yearns for the woman he loves. Af- IMMIGRATION (619) 819-8648 the second marriage because he If you have any immigration ter the marriage the “Y” becomes can only adjust based on his mar- questions, please feel welcome silent. Speak directly with an Attorney riage with his fiancée petitioner to email me at susan@law-usim- 21. I married Miss Right; I just having entered the country on a migration.com or call 619 819 didn’t know her first name was K-1 visa. Francisco appealed to -8648 to arrange for a telephone Always. The Law Offi ces of SUSAN V. PEREZ the Board of Immigration Ap- consultation. 22. It’s not true that married men live longer than single men, it only offer the following services: seems longer. 23. Losing a wife can be hard. In • Work Visas/Green Cards thru Employment my case, it was almost impossible. Miscellany 24. A man was complaining to a • Family Visas friend: I had it all – money, a beau- tiful house, the love of a beautiful BY REY O. ARCILLA person has, you wish you had Student, Trainee, Tourist, Investors, Visas woman, then pow! It was all gone. • MALAYA ordered that instead. What happened?, asked his friend. 7. There was this man who mut- He says: My wife found out. • Reinstatement of Petition ‘A “better” way to control popu- tered a few words in the church 25. Wife: Let’s go out and have lation growth.’ and found himself married. A year some fun tonight. Husband: Ok, • Deportation Defense later he muttered something in his but if you get home before I do, WITH all the brouhaha about the sleep and found himself divorced. leave the hallway lights on. Reproductive Health Bill (or is it 8. A happy marriage is a matter • International Adoption 26. At a cocktail party, one the Responsible Parenthood Bill?), of giving and taking: the husband woman said to another: Aren’t you it occurred to me that perhaps one gives and the wife takes. • Appeals, Motions to Reopen/Reconsider wearing your ring on the wrong of the “better” ways to control 9. Son: How much does it cost to finger? The other replied: Yes, I population growth in this country get married, Dad? Father: I don’t • Battered/Abused Spouse am. I married the wrong man. is for those who are planning to know son, I don’t know… I’m still 27. Man is incomplete until he get married to ponder the follow- paying for it. I-601 Waivers (Hardship) gets married, then he is finished. • ing, courtesy of an internet friend, 10. Son: Is it true Dad? I heard Atty. Susan V. Perez 28. It doesn’t matter how often before they take the deep plunge: that in ancient China, a man a married man changes his job, he • Consular Support in Manila (In case President Noynoy Aquino doesn’t know his wife until he still ends up with the same boss. is entertaining thoughts about marries her. Father: That happens "Se Habla Espanol" 29. A man inserted an ad in the settling down, he may wish to go everywhere, son, everywhere! paper – Wife Wanted. The next over this as well.) 11. Love is one long sweet We also handle ALL PHILIPPINE cases and have an offi ce in Manila to day he received a hundred letters What is marriage, a 30 point dream, and marriage is the alarm service your needs there. and they all said the same thing – answer: clock. You can have mine. 1. Marriage is not a word. It’s a 12. They say that when a man 30. When a man opens the door *Susan Perez is a licensed attorney both in the State of California and sentence (a life sentence). holds a woman’s hand before mar- of his car for his wife, you can be the Philippines. She has eighteen (18) years of combined experience in 2. Marriage is love. Love is riage, it is love; after marriage it is sure of one thing – either the car is blind. Therefore, marriage is an self-defense. both jurisdictions in the areas of Immigration, Family, Appellate, Juvenile new or the wife is. institution for the blind. 13. When a newly married man There, I hope that helps. Dependency, Civil, Criminal, Labor, Contracts, Tax, and Business Law. She is 3. Marriage is an institution in looks happy, we know why. But also admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit of the Court of Appeals, and which a man loses his bachelor’s when a 10-year married man looks *** degree and the woman gets her happy, we wonder why. the District Courts of Southern California and Central District of California. masters. 14. There was this lover who Due to a mental block caused 4. Marriage is a three-ring circus: said that he would go through hell Nagsasalita ng Tagalog asin Bicol. by alternately cleaning up all the engagement ring, wedding ring for her. They got married, and now rubbish accumulated in my laptop and suffeRING. he is going through hell. and being a couch potato during By Appointment only from 9:00 to 5:30, Monday thru Friday. 5. Married life is full of excite- 16. When a man steals your wife, the long holiday, I thought it best ment and frustration: In the first there is no better revenge than to to simply share with my readers year of marriage, the man speaks let him keep her. a couple more of emails received San Diego Office: Manila Office: and the woman listens. In the sec- 17. Eighty percent of married from internet friends: ond year, the woman speaks and men cheat in America, the rest 625 Broadway, Suite 1015 Suite 2502-A East Tower If you ever feel a little bit stupid, the man listens. In the third year, cheat in Europe. just read this and you’ll begin to San Diego CA 92101 Philippine Stock Exchange Centre they both speak and the neighbor 18. After marriage, husband and think you’re a genius: listens. wife become two sides of a coin. Tel. No. (619) 819-8648 Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Question: If you could live for- 6. Getting married is very much They just can’t face each other, but Fax No. (619) 923-9555 Tel. Nos.: (632) 687-2565 / 687-9851 ever, would you and why? like going to a restaurant with they still stay together. Answer: “I would not live Email: [email protected] Fax No.: (632) 687-2565 friends. You order what you want, 19. Marriage is a man and a and when you see what the other woman become one. The trouble (Continued on page 19) Visit our website: www.law-usimmigration.com Page 6 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 29 - May 5, 2011 wives. ‘First Merci, It was a common joke among Mga Tulang Our Life and them that their young girlfriends would express their affection to then GMA their older sugar daddies with Tagalog Times the words, “I love you po”, with should pay for “po” being a Tagalog word of by Romeo Nicolas by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. respect addressed to an older fertilizer scam’ Read Romeo Nicolas’s previous poems by vis- person. iting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Read the series Complicated Affairs by Sim Silverio by book- “It was cheap,” one doctor (Continued from page 1) marking the link www.asianjournalusa.com/complicatedaffairs friend told him. “I just send my “Pagpumirma na sila, I would girlfriend $300 a month, and she be the witness. All those who got is all mine when I go home.” funds, they cannot deny I wasn’t Papaano Nga Ba? He would refuse to admit the there because in the MOAs, I am Complicated Affairs fact that his girlfriend whom he one of the witnesses,” he said. Sa dami ng pangyayari at pagsama ng paligid, supported would go out with Jocjoc’s role Sigalot sa mga bansa, nabubuo ay panganib. other men when he was away. After the MOA signing, he Tayo nga ba’y nahahanda o tayo ay makikinig, “I Love You Po” Monte knew of another Fili- would then submit the papers Sa usapan sa Gobyernong kay kukupad, walang bilis. pino retiree who had abandoned and call her boss, Maritess (Continued from page 1) came in were his opposite. They his family to join his girlfriend in Aytona. Aytona would then call his wife in America, then decid- were like vultures; with their Agriculture Undersecretary Joc- Usad pagong tayo lagi, kahit saan pagusapan, the Philippines. Once he married CORRUPTION lang ang mabilis kahit wala ng paglagyan. ed to go by himself after learning dollars, they would prey on girls the young girl and brought her to elyn “Jocjoc” Bolante to release At lahat ng tumatahak kay P NOY na TUWID NA DAAN, Joey and his group would spend young enough to be their own America, it only took two years the funds. the evening in Tagaytay. His daughters. But the girls were for her to secure her immigration Barredo said he would often Bah! Eh! Tila lahat naliligaw, tila GUTOM, pupuntahan. worst fear happened. hapless, for it was their job to status before abandoning him. deliver both the overpriced liquid “I thought you were in Tagay- please the customers so they Little did Monte know his fertilizer and the commissions Kababayang nanganganib sa bansa na may sigalot, tay?” was all he could say. could make money. Nor could friend Joey would suffer the to the politicians. A Commission Hintay yatang MANGAUBOS bago sila magsikilos. “Don’t change the topic. Why Monte do anything but just sit same fate. For all his braggado- on Audit report earlier showed Samantalang ibang bansa, kay bibilis na HINAHAKOT, are you here?” Joey asked. “I tight and squirm, as the older cio, Joey fell in love with Flor, the government paid P1,500 per Nilikas ang kababayang sa sigalot, natatakot. thought you did not want to men would mash and kiss the the girl from Samar who was bottle for the liquid fertilizer, come here? Nag-solo flight girls’ bodies in the privacy of recruited as a domestic help, yet which only cost P350 per liter at Tayo nama’y HINAYHINAY, DAHAN-DAHAN lamang tayo, ka pala (You went on a solo the VIP room. The girls were the market. was sold to a brothel instead. Hinihintay maka-LIBRE kung situwasyon ay magbago. flight).” looking at Monte like they were She managed to escape but for a “These funds were intended to Before he could explain, Joey asking for help, but they knew it be used for liquid organic fertil- Hinayang sa gagastusin, milyon-milyong nating piso, lack of livelihood opportunities, MANIANA HABIT, heto na, kitang-kita, naku! Diyos ko! opened the door of the VIP room was useless. The girls asked for she found herself doing the same izer but were released before the Monte was about to enter. Joey it since it was their job. It was work of a prostitute in the bar in 2004 elections. I was deployed saw the three girls waiting for what they wanted their custom- Plaridel, Bulacan. January 2004 until election time Situwasyon ng bansang JAPAN, pagmasdan mo kababayan, Monte. ers to do in the first place for “She played hard to get,” Joey and even after because we didn’t Mismong mga HAPON na nga, bansa nila’y INIWANAN. “And you were not satisfied money. And if they refused and later confessed to Monte. “I finish the distribution at once,” Ang tanong ko ngayo’y ito, UTAK natin ay nasaan? with just one! You even got three give up the tips coming to them, asked her for a date outside the he said. Lagi tayong parang PAGONG, sa pagusad, DAHAN-DAHAN. girls!” Joey seemed happily sur- the customers might report them bar, and she agreed. But twice, Among those he named as Papaano nga ba ito, ano ba ang nararapat? prised. “Daig mo pa kami (You to the manager, who would fire she stood me up.” having received fertilizer funds Ang paligid sumasama, nagmamasid lang ang lahat. even beat us). Tahimik ka lang, and replace them with many The rebuff posed a challenge from him are: then Bulacan Kung sakaling kalamidad ay sa atin MAGAGANAP, pero nasa loob pala ang kulo mo other girls willing to do the in- to Joey who learned he could not Rep. Reylina Nicolas, Bulacan Tahasan kong sasabihin, ‘di handa ang PILIPINAS. (You are quiet, but your fire is decent job; after all, money and get the young girl with money Mayor Elpidio Castillo, Bulacan inside).” jobs were scarce. Finally, Monte alone. He showered her with Mayor Ramon Pagdanganan, Monte could not say anything: could no longer stand hearing the Aklan Gov. Florencio Miraflores, OY! GISING NA! Bumangon na! Sobra na ang inyong tulog, gifts and even when he was Ayusin nyo ang DESISYON, ‘wag kilos na TUMATALBOG. he was caught. He could not devilish laughter of the men and already in New York, he sent Kalibo Mayor Reymar Rebaldo, Kabayan nyo’y umiiyak, tulungan at NATATAKOT, tell his friend he pitied the girls the sight of them taking liberty her money just to hear her sweet Capiz Gov. Vicente Bermejo; and instead of sexually touching on the girls’ bodies; he stood up voice say “thank you” and “I then Capiz Rep. Fredinel Castro, Alala na, ‘di silayan ang lahat ng ini-irog. them, he would rather help them and got out of the room. He tried love you” whenever he called. Iloilo Rep. Oscar Garin, Calinog due to their pitiful situation. Joey to go out of the bar when a burly When his wife found about his Mayor Alex Centena, Lambunao REMITTANCES ay BAGSAK na, tagal ko ng inasahan, would never believe him. bouncer stopped him. infidelities, they had a big fight. Mayor Ignacio Ramirez, Maa- Marami ang maghihirap ‘pagkat walang HANAP BUHAY. “I was just curious,” was all “Boss, bayad na ba ang chit All his pent-up frustrations sin Mayor Mariano Malones, Bilihin ay tumataas, mga gamit, bigas, gulay, Monte could say. mo (Is your chit paid for)?” against his wife, who neglected Guimaras Rep. Edgar Espinosa Sa pagtaas na ng LAHAT, PANDAK lang ang‘di nadamay. “That’s alright, huwag ka nang “How much do I owe you?” his wifely duties in favor of and Bacolod Rep. Monico Puent- mahiya (Don’t be embarrassed). “Five thousand pesos.” playing mahjong with friends evella. Hala, hala, kabayan ko, magingat sa TUWID NA DAAN, I understand. We are both men.” Monte gave the cashier the Three politicians, however, and going to the casinos, came Baka ito’y magpatuloy ang hantungan ay LIBINGAN. But Monte knew by the money and handed her an extra up--until both of them uttered the did not get the allocated funds twinkle on Joey’s eyes he was six thousand pesos. because they began to support Bilang PALATANDAAN lang, kamusta na ang inyong TIYAN? inevitable words that were hard Nabubusog na ba kayo sa PANGAKONG, kailan lamang? up to something. Monte was “Make sure to give two thou- to take back: “Let’s divorce!” the opposition candidate. He Hirit ni: convinced Joey would hold his sand each to Lisa, Chiqui and Their children were grown identified the 3 as Negros Occi- discovery against him, possibly Flor,” he told her. “I will call up with families of their own. dental Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr., Romeo S. Nicolas use it as blackmail at a later date. them tomorrow to check if they The couple divided their assets, Negros Occidental Rep. Alfredo 3/19/2011 He rued his decision to go to the got the money.” and Joey went to the Philip- Marañon III and Negros Occi- place but it was too late. He then handed an extra 500 pines to join Flor. But after only dental Rep. Jose Lacson. “Can we join you?” Joey asked pesos to the cashier. a few months, his interest with ‘Meron tayo panlaban’ Monte. Joey knew that with his “This is for you.” her waned. Once he got her for Barredo said he once asked discovery, he could have his way Monte left the bar in a hurry. himself, he lost the challenge to Aytona how they could release with Monte from then on. He was disgusted with the be- win her affection. He realized government funds to politicians “Of course,“ was all Monte havior of his friends and pitied she was too young for him. Her despite an election ban. could say. the girls who worked at the bar. interests were much too different “Ang sabi niya ‘Meron tayo Right away, Joey went to his He boarded a bus bound for Ma- from his. They could not engage panlaban diyan. Meron tayo pals, telling them to go to the nila. As he sat and looked out of in worthwhile conversations like armas. Meron tayo exemption VIP room. the window of the bus, he could those he used to have with his ng Commission on Elections at “This is Monte’s night!” Joey see the poverty of people along ex-wife. With his age, his sexual Bureau of Internal Revenue.’ It told his friends as they entered the way. And he thought of the interest waned as well; as such, exempts the release of the funds. the room he dubbed as “Monte’s three girls who had to sell their each could not satisfy each other. And these are for projects that harem”. “Our friend Monte is bodies to support their families. Finally, Joey realized he missed did not undergo bidding,” he our host!” He realized the injustice of it all. his family so much he could not said. Monte could just sit tight and At that moment, however, this live without them. He left Flor Barredo said Bolante played a remain quiet. Their other com- was the least of his problems. to go back to his ex-wife and big role in the fertilizer scandal panions were looking at him He was worried Joey might tell family, but it was too late. His but admitted that the undersecre- with mischievous grins. They people about his trip to the seedy former wife had found a new tary would not have perpetrated knew Monte had tried to pull off bars of Plaridel; the embarrass- love interest, a younger man who the scandal without the approval his secretive tryst but got caught. ing information might reach his could satisfy her sexually and of a higher authority. “Aba kulang ang babae natin wife and damage, if not destroy, on whom she could shower her “For me, siya ang pumalit sa (Our girls are not enough),” their relationship. money. papel ni (Agriculture) Secretary Joey observed as he and his two He wondered how other men One cold afternoon of Novem- Cito Lorenzo. He would not do companions helped themselves could get away with their rela- ber, Joey felt sad, lonely and that kung walang basbas sa taas. with the three girls already in tionships with women other than miserable. He had nowhere to He is just a subordinate. I believe the room. “Monte, get one for their wives. Having a mistress go as his family were having he’s a bagman and coordinator,” yourself.” was not only a common occur- their Thanksgiving Dinner. His he said. “No, I am okay,” Monte rence among many Filipino men, children, embarrassed and mad He also noted that Lorenzo replied. He could see from the but was in fact a status symbol. at him for shacking up with a knew about the controversy but three girls - Flor, Lisa and Chiqui He knew of men in the Filipino young girl, still had not forgiven purposely distanced himself - they were reluctant to partner community in New York who him. He stood by a railroad track from it. “He knew that he would with the newcomers. They liked had on-going relationships with in a subway station in Queens. be affected so he didn’t want it talking to Monte by himself. He their young girlfriends in Manila. As a train approached, he leaned to pass through him. He gave the seemed to be a good person who Some regularly sent money to forward; in an instant, he was authority to Bolante,” Barredo genuinely pitied and wanted to them, so when they visited the crushed to death. – AJ said. help them in whatever way he country for their yearly vaca- ‘Why plunder?’ could. But his friends who just tions, the girls could be like their (To be continued) Recently, the Office of the Ombudsman included Barredo in (Editor’s Note: To read the pre- the list of personalities charged Now Available: vious and weekly installments of with plunder for the fertilizer this series, visit www.asianjour- fund scandal. nalusa.com. Once there, click the Barredo said the charges came TAWA’T TULA NG MGA “Editorials” heading, then click as a shock since he never got a “Complicated Affairs by Simeon portion of the money and was PILING KATATAWANAN G. Silverio, Jr.” title to see the only paid P10,000 a month as a list of all previous chapters of runner. the series. Click the title of the He also said that he only came chapter you want to read and the forward to testify in the Senate By Joe Cabrera article will appear.) because he was already promised immunity from charges by the Senate. A Collection of Jokes “Disappointed ako sa nang- Follow @asianjournal yari…Tinatanong ko ngayon sa Written in Pilipino Verse on Twitter. abogado ko — bakit di nila ako $10.00 a copy kasuhan ng mas mababa, like Email an accessory? Why plunder? No [email protected] probable cause. Walang basehan to post your ang ginawa nila sa akin,” he said. Call Asian Journal San Diego online classified ad 619-474-0588 via @asianjournal. April 29 - May 5, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 various chapters and individual Each anniversary of the FEU tion was held in our home in Del From Antique to America: alumni have also been relentless Alumni Foundation is an oppor- Cerro, replete with exquisite na- in soliciting, shipping or person- tunity for counting and sharing tive foods, wining, dancing and ally delivering their donations our blessings. This celebration singing. The late Romeo Abella Memoirs of a Filipino American Doctor to their Alma Mater. Dr. Emelie underscores not only our chance of Los Angeles was in the piano H. Ongcapin, erstwhile Dean, to refl ect on our accomplish- all night. The late Dr. Beth Jime- initiated the project of creat- ments in the Alumni Foundation nez, the beautiful, friendly, and FEU Medical Alumnus Class ‘61 ing Professorial Chairs. Several but also to reaffi rm our vision, talented wife of Cesar Jimenez, alumni are actively organizing shared values, commitment, loy- was the leader in the impromptu By Dr. Cesar D. Candari geration when I say that ninety hundreds of thousands of dol- their classmates for their an- alty and sense of duty to intensi- ‘line-dancing.’ percent are nostalgic about the lars worth of equipment and nual meetings and reunions. In fy our efforts towards achieving My wife and I were very glad “The object of education time they spent in the school supplies. Among its substantial a year or two, the endowment our aims and objectives for our and honored that nine members is to prepare the young to and/or university they graduated donations were: a student bus, fund is expected to reach one Alma Mater. of the Board accepted our offer educate themselves throughout from in their chosen profession. an ambulance, a Siemens X-ray million dollars. Dr. Renato Ra- We always have more fun and of a two-night accommodation in their lives.” - ROBERT To me, it was a dream coming machine, an ultrasound machine, mos, Chairman of the Board of enjoyment as we dance for three our home. MAYNARD HUTCHINS true. I call it the best days of my an automatic blood analyzer, a Trustees, Dr. Edmundo Relucio, nights, meet friends and class- Since July 1998, I was ap- life. Those days had given me an Magnascanner, a Gammacord President, and other offi cers and mates and renew old acquain- pointed as the chairman of the In July 2002, I was elected as evergreen impact in my mind, a members are leaving no stones tances---simply a time for the constitution and bylaws commit- Executive Vice President of the dreamer who was ready to em- unturned to resume and increase memories of our college days. tee. Records show that I stayed Far Eastern University-Dr. Ni- brace life with passion. the aid that the Alumni Foun- Let it be said that we each came in this committee for about ten canor Reyes School of Medicine I believe that we gain a lot dation has been extending to to the convention not to further years. I worked closely with Dr. Alumni Foundation (DNRSM more than just an education the Far Eastern University-Dr. our personal interests but for one Romeo Tabillos, Dr. Noli Guini- Alumni Foundation) that was from our medical school and it Nicanor Reyes Medical Founda- common agendum---to express gundo and Dr. Amante Legaspi. established in America in 1971. is imperative that we try to give tion’s Institute of Medicine and our loyalty and support for our Between Noli, Amante and my- I considered this position as a back as much as we can. We the FEU Hospital. Alma Mater. self, we rotated the chairmanship stepping-stone for the Presidency must realize that we are giving The board meets two times I cannot forget when I hosted over the years. With input from and Chairmanship of the Board, back for the future and continued a year for a regular meeting in the regular board of trustees members of the Alumni Founda- which was the usual succes- development of our institution. February or March and an annual meeting in San Diego California tion and members of the Board, sion of leadership in the Alumni Our donations go a long way meeting during the convention on March 14-15, 1997 at the the proposed amendments were Foundation. The Foundation to sustain our alma mater in its and scientifi c seminar that was Embassy Suites Hotel in San Di- deliberated upon and ratifi ed. A is a non-profi t corporation that regular programs and initiatives usually held in July. The annual ego Bay. A Continuing Medical total of approximately 14 amend- assists our beloved alma mater— to support deserving students. It convention used to be held in Education(CME) speaker was a ments were proposed and ratifi ed Far Eastern University- Nica- will help improve the education tandem with the APPA’s meeting world-renowned physician, Dr. in that decade that I had been nor Reyes Medical Foundation and curriculum being offered by until the FEU Alumni Founda- Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, pro- with the committee. It’s interest- (NRMF), located at Fairview, our alma mater. I have volun- tion separated at the behest of fessor and chairman of the De- ing that in every organization I Quezon City, Republic of the teered my time as service to give the jubilarian class. Many of our partment of Family Preventive served, I was always appointed Philippines---to maintain and back, realizing that I am helping alumni did not really stay for the Medicine at the University of as the chairman of the constitu- conduct a medical school and someone gain the valuable asset radiation counter, a Gilson physi- APPA meeting. California in San Diego. It was tion and bylaws committee. to administer donations to the of a quality education in my With the convention meet- at the time when Dr. Daniel Fa- Our reunions had been enjoy- Foundation. There are over 2600 medical school. ologic recorder, a hemodialyzer, electrocardiographs, a treadmill, ings separated from that of the bito was the board chairman. He able and memorable festive FEU alumni physicians practic- The following are excerpts APPA’s, the attendance in the an- was one of the most outstanding events. Since 1992, I had been ing in the United States of Amer- from the historical perspective of audiovisual materials and slide projectors, a new telecommuni- nual reunion and scientifi c semi- alumni whose leadership ability chosen as the master of ceremo- ica. The Foundation became a the Alumni foundation. nar of the Foundation had been was beyond reproach. nies (emcee) of the Grand Ball pre-eminent U.S.-based alumni I missed the fi rst organizational cation system at the FEU Hospi- tal, renovation of the library to excellent and the general meet- The meeting was well attended that highlighted the celebration foundation supporting a Philip- meeting to establish the FEUD- ings were well attended. Our by the Board of Trustees. Part of of Class ’67 Silver Jubilarian. pine Medical School. In the last NR Medical Alumni Foundation provide student carrels, carbon dioxide incubator for microbiol- board meetings, although usually the major agenda was the ground I will never forget the Silver 3 decades of its existence, the in Chicago Illinois, in 1965 . long, were exciting and well at- breaking of the new site for the Jubilarian celebration held at the asset of the Foundation has come It was led lead by Dr. Philip S. ogy, teaching slides in histology, embryology, pathology, radiol- tended as well. Dr. Josephine C. FEU medical school campus and downtown Marriott Hotel in San close to $2 million. Chua and Pete Obregon, among Reyes, the venerable chairman of hospital from Morayta/Espana Francisco that coincided with From the time I started as a others I was then a resident in ogy, medicine, and cardiology, anatomical models, microscopes, the board of FEUDNR Medical to Fairview, Quezon City. The the July 4th Independence Day member of the Medical Alumni Pathology at the Illinois Masonic Foundation, was usually present blueprints showed a hospital and celebration. Dr. Arsenio Martin, Foundation, Dr. Renato Ra- Hospital where the meeting was gastroscope, surgical, EENT and urology instruments, obstetrical as well as the Dean of the medi- medical school that would have the class president, performed mos, Chairman of the Board of held at the Jonas Pavilion . cal school. the distinction of being the only a grandiose jubelee celebration Trustees for about seven years, On October 17, 1971, at a and resuscitation models, infant incubators, electronic calculators The annual convention of the medical school in the Philippines under his leadership. In our has given me the inspiration, second meeting of the alumni in Alumni Foundation is usually to have modern and brand-new succeeding four reunions, I did high energy and enthusiasm to the East Coast, with Mr. Green, for biostatistics, textbooks and reference books, etc. It subsi- held in different cities of North facilities. We continued our dis- the same task of being the emcee be of service to our organiza- Dr. Ylagan and Dr. Nolasco, America. To summarize, the Sil- cussion to maintain and support in the Filipiniana Night and/ tion. I consider him a friend, the following offi cers were dized faculty retreats in the Phil- ippines and scholarship training ver Jubilarians and other jubilee of the vital needs of the medical or in the Grand Ball. Sorry, no highly deserving of my profound elected: Mr. Green, President; celebrants are highlighted as school in the form of funded pro- braggadocio. It was perhaps of respect and inspiration. His Dr. Ylagan, Vice President; Dr. programs in the United States to improve and update teaching by honorees. The CME committee fessional chairs, funded entrance how I spoke to the audience that leadership, compassion, integrity Nolasco, Treasurer; Dr. Van- always prepared superb scientifi c students scholarships, and over captivated their attention which and intelligence are incredibly noy, Secretary; Dr. Celia Roque, the faculty. It sent salary supple- ments to the faculty. Student seminars on updates in medi- 200,000 dollars in undesignated kept the event moving and made commendable. I will never forget Recording Secretary; and Drs. cine and surgery for continuing class funds. me suitable for this part of the when Dr. Ramos, as Chairman Conrado Tojino, Ehner Genibla- achievement awards were started in 1978 and outstanding faculty medical education. To top it all, We also discussed other sup- festive occasion. Emeritus, spoke to the Board of zo and Benjamin Wiesenfeld the alumni were also informed port projects for the medical Trustees on my behalf to elect (father of an American student) awards in 1983. These awards are continuing to the present. In of what transpired at the Board school as well as our preparation (To be Continued) me as Executive Vice President. as Trustees. Incorporation papers of Trustees meeting. The Chair- for the upcoming 18th annual He stated, “Dr. Cesar Candari is were drawn by Mr. Green and on 1979, in order to provide perma- nent funding to help the Institute man of the Board, Dr. Josephine reunion and scientifi c convention To order this book, “From An- the next person to be in the Ex- October 20, 1971, a certifi cate of Reyes, and the Dean of the to be held in Dallas, Texas. tique to America: Memoirs of a ecutive Vice President position incorporation of the FEU-Dr. Ni- and the Hospital, an endowment fund was created. But in 1982 to Medical School would speak to After that meeting at the Filipino American Doctor”, call based upon the standard practice canor Reyes School of Medicine the general members. Embassy Suites, a dinner recep- (619) 474-0588. of succession. No other person Alumni Foundation was issued 1984, the Alumni Foundation’s is over Cesar’s qualifi cations.” by the Secretary of State of the contribution to the acquisition of I did not seek this position, but State of New Jersey. the physical plant of the Institute somehow there was this person Meanwhile, alumni in San and the Hospital from the parent who recognized impartiality with Francisco, Los Angeles, Chica- University made a severe dent in a non-political intuition and a go, Cleveland and St. Louis had the endowment fund. pure, genuine decision of select- taken the initiative of organizing A subsequent restriction in the ing persons for senior positions their own groups. Drs. Ylagan admission of foreign students in the Alumni Medical Founda- and Nolasco traveled throughout into the Institute of Medicine tion. To me, it was a challenge, the United States urging alumni further reduced the Alumni a prestige, and a bigger chance to to form their own chapters and Foundation’s revenues and the be at the highest leadership level affi liate with the national organi- offi cers were forced in 1986 to of our Alma Mater’s organiza- zation. eliminate the equipment fund, tion. The following is an extract suspend the faculty scholarship First of all, it is my ardent from the history of the Founda- program, and reduce the faculty opinion that my Alma Mater can tion written by the late Dr. J. B. salary supplement. Every year be compared to my dear parents Nolasco: since 1982, starting with the who made me to be what I am The Alumni Foundation has graduates of Class 1957, classes now. This statement could be helped the Institute of Medi- celebrating their silver jubilees true to anyone. It is not an exag- cine and the FEU Hospital with made generous donations. The

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Member, State Bar of California & birth 17 years later, that situation fight? Jalen Rose indicated in so For those interested to view Integrated Bar of the Philippines will catch the attention of immi- HOLLYWOOD, CA - On the many words that they are both the WBO World Welterweight Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- gration officials who will likely early afternoon of April 20, 2011 great fighters, and he believed Championship on television, urnalusa.com dig deeper into the case. This is on Wednesday, a special media Manny will be the one to take it Pacquiao vs. Mosley will be when another red flag will come day training in Wild Card Box- against the Three Division World produced and distributed live up. When Melissa and her hus- ing Club in Hollywood which Champion Sugar Shane Mosley. on Showtime PPV beginning at band migrated in 2001, they did began at 2 p.m. for the Eight However, he made no comments 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. in HD where Setting Things Right not put in the name of their niece Division World Champion, busi- in regards to a possible fight with available at a suggested retail in their list of children. The same nessman, entrepreneur, singer Floyd Mayweather. price of $54.95. thing happened in 1997 when and Congressman Emmanuel The World Welterweight SCCPress.com Reporter Live (Simulated Birth Certificate) their eldest daughter migrated “Manny” Dapidran-Pacquiao Championship will be held at the Interview with Regina Ong- Notwithstanding her very good certificate as well as in all her to the U.S.; she did not mention aka “Pacman”. Also notable MGM Grand Garden Arena at Garcia. sports authority and celebrities intentions, something that she school and other records. Need- her “adopted” sister as a sibling. MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Ne- present was five time trainer of vada on May 7, 2011, Saturday. Courtesy Photos By Marissa did in the past continues to haunt less to say, they treat and love Because of these red flags, it is the year,Trainer Freddie Roach; The MGM Grand Garden Arena Acierto | SCCPress.com Melissa. In her desire to help her as their own. very likely that a DNA test will Team Pacquiao; Hall of Fame alleviate her sister’s economic Melissa is now planning to be required and we all know that promoter Bob Arum; Former situation (her sister has 8 chil- apply for citizenship. Somebody it will conclusively show that WBF Feather Weight Champion dren), Melissa convinced her advised her that once she is Melissa and her husband are not of the World Orlando Villaflor; husband to “adopt” her youngest already a citizen, she can petition the child’s biological parents. members of the press and many niece. That was in 1994 and Me- her niece. After all, her adviser Melissa then asks our opinion others. lissa’s niece is now 17 years old. told her, nobody will find out the on what she should do. We told The press day started with a Actually, it was not a legal truth, what with all the records her that they should restore or one-on-one conversation with adoption. What they did was showing that their niece is her correct their niece’s identity. getting to know the Trainer Fred- put their names as their niece’s own biological child. That is the least they owe her, die Roach. SCCPress.com re- biological parents in her birth The first thing that we told we said. We then lined up their porter Regina Ong-Garcia had a certificate. Since then and until Melissa when she came to us for options. live interview and asked Trainer Melissa and her husband im- consultation is never to commit The first option is to correct Freddie Roach what his thoughts migrated to the United States in immigration fraud. Not only is the birth certificate and indicate were of Manny Pacquiao’s future 2001, they were the ones who it illegal and has serious conse- the true biological parents. At in boxing. Freddie Roach said, had been personally attending quences, but it will most likely the same time, they can ask the “Manny will continue to box for to their niece’s needs. She grew be detected or later on discov- court to let her niece retain her over five more years and may up with them as their own. Their ered. When we interviewed Me- name since she has been using it run for president of the Philip- names appear in her baptismal lissa, we learned certain details since birth. That way, the child’s pines.” Regina also inquired birth certificate will and said, “What is your favorite Photo of Manny Pacquiao during a round of questions on the outer indicate her true Filipino food?” Freddie said, “I ringside. parentage and at the don’t really eat much of it but I same time allow her like chicken adobo.” SATURDAY to use the name that Then the Pound for Pound Me- she has always been gastar Manny Pacquiao stepped MAY 7 known by. inside the gym and was huddled The second option towards a huge group of press is to legally adopt mania. Then he walked around the inside of the boxing ring and the niece. Melissa randomly selected media’s in the was quick to tell outside ring to let them asked a us that her niece is question or two. Others were already 17 years fortunate to get a complimentary old. True, we said, photo-op with him too. but she can still be Pacquiao proceeded forward adopted although to his workout activities from Melissa cannot peti- boxing on the ringside alone, tion her anymore. jump rope exercise and different Under Republic Act punching techniques on punch- No. 8552, or the ing bags. After the training was Domestic Adoption over, Manny who is a devout Act of 1998, she Catholic proceeded with his can still adopt her routine prayer of kneeling, and a niece although she moment of silence was asked for is already 17 years the press and other attendees. old. RA 8552 says that a child One freelance media photog- WORLD WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP below 18 can be adopted, as long rapher gave his commentary and as there is an age difference of said, “I noticed he has not even 16 years between the adopter and done his sit-ups and is more the adopted. In fact, under RA relax than normal. So, is Freddie 8552, even if the child was over Roach...” 18 years old (and even if already The freelance media photogra- married), she can still be adopted pher who covers sports boxing “if, prior to the adoption, she has only would like to remain ano- been consistently considered and nymity indicated that he is con- treated by the adopters as their cerned for the fight. He remem- own child since minority.” bers the training they had prior However, as we already said, before and noted that Manny and PM Freddie were diligent and more SATURDAY, MAY 7 • 6 even if Melissa is able to legally active in the training process. In LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW • MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA adopt her niece, she will not be his opinion, the two are not as On Cox Advanced TV Channel 501 able to file an immigrant petition affected and seem not as serious for her. This is because her niece To order, use your Advanced TV remote control as they were before the other To order you must subscribe to Cox Advanced TV with a digital receiver. is already 16 years old or over. previous fight he has been in. Available in HD on Channel 1798 www.cox.com Under U.S. Immigration law, the Therefore, he concluded that the adopted child must have been positive energy of Manny and below 16 years old at the time of Freddie are showing less physi- the adoption. But at least, with cal stamina and output. PRESENTED BY TOP RANK, INC. IN ASSOCIATION WITH MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA. ©2011 Top Rank, Inc. All Rights Reserved. the domestic adoption, the child Former NBA Star from the SHOWTIME and related marks are registered trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc., a CBS Company. will be legally elevated to the ©2011 iN DEMAND L.L.C. All rights reserved. iN DEMAND is a service mark of iN DEMAND L.L.C. Indiana Pacers Jalen Rose visited Card subject to change. Some restrictions apply. status of a legitimate child and Manny and was asked who he FOR FIGHT UPDATES GO TO TOPRANK.COM AND SHO.COM hence confirm her identity as a person. Melissa’s case shows that even the noblest of intentions is not an excuse to violate the law. How- ever, there is always a proper way to right a wrong, though the result may not exactly be what we actually desire.

Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , Jr. is licensed to practice law in both California and the Philippines. He practices immigration law in San Diego and has continu- ously been a trial and appellate attorney in the Philippines since 1989. He travels between San Diego and Manila. His office ad- dress is located at 10717 Camino Ruiz, Suite 131, San Diego, CA 92126. He also has an office in the Philippines at 1240 Apacible Street, Paco, Manila, Philippines 1007, with telephone numbers (632)522-1199 and (632)526- 0326. Please call (858)348- 7475/(858)536-4292 or email him at rkaragdag@attyimmigra- tion.com. He speaks Tagalog fluently. Articles written in this column are not legal advice but are hypotheticals intended as general, non-specific legal infor- mation. Readers must seek legal consultation before taking any legal steps. Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com April 29 - May 5, 2011 US-Based Humanitarian Group Returns from February 2011 Medical Mission in the Philippines

and the Philippine military medi- cal mission was formed when Lt General Juancho Sabban, the Commander of the Philippines Members of the mission relaxing at the Philippine Air Force Bach- Western Command was study- elors Officers Quarters (BOQ), Puerto Princesa. ing in Newport’s US Naval War College and the Heredia’s were his local sponsor. Cecilia Here- dia, CiM formed the group and Courtesy visit to Palawan Governor Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra prior to start of medical camps.

A local Palawan volunteer, courtesy of Shell Philippines, Dr. Andrew Wilner seeing a checking blood samples for ma- Tagbanua child. laria. Shell also distributed mos- quito nets.

LT Phamacy team preparing the Natives of Palawan, Tagbanu- medications and supplies: left to as, line up for registration. right: Villa Halo, Chay Santiago, and Celia Heredia.

A beneficiary of the feeding pro- gram of Lingkod Timog and the More natives partaking the me- Philippine Marines. The Marines Showing the Colors: left to right: Ari Arceo, Joe Nicolas, Dr. An- rienda. drew Wilner and Tony Cercena. cooked the arrozcaldo. their own community leaders and preciative … I can’t wait for the Executive Director Irene Cova- neighbors helping them. Ling- Nurses Zosima Arceo Phojana- next one!” rrubias Sabban coordinates the A Tagbanua mother, and her kod Timog’s previous missions kong and Ari Arceo at the triage Medicine and supplies came activities from the Philippines. two children. helped the Badjaos in Zamboan- section. from Lingkod Timog funds, Past missions involved the entire Follow @asianjournal ga; Basilan and Sulu. In addition corporate donations, and private community –private and gov- on Twitter. to the Tagbanuas in Palawan, mission. Joe Nicolas came with volunteers, such as Dr. Maria ernment agencies, Philippines he Rhode Island- other tribal people it has helped Email his niece, Bernadette Santiago. Petrillo-Bolanos of Portsmouth and US military and police, based humanitarian include Aetas in Zambales and [email protected] Executive Director Irene who responded to a last-minute and Christian and tribal health group “Lingkod Lumads in Davao. to post your Covarrubias Sabban coordinated list and donated surgical sup- care providers. The indigenous Timog” that trans- Photos attached. For more online classified ad plies. people, such as the Badjaos and T the volunteer doctors, dentists via @asianjournal. lates to “Serving the poor in information, to join or to donate, and nurses as well as security Lingkod Timog spokesperson Tagbanuas see not just the US the Southern Philippines” visit www.medicalmission.tv and support personnel. The Armando Heredia pointed out and Manila-based volunteers, but recently returned from its mission team included US and that this joint Lingkod Timog 7th annual medical mission Philippine-based volunteers, in the Philippines. On Feb- local private and public doctors ruary 26 and 27, the group and Philippine military doctors, provided medical, surgical, surgeons and dentists. vision and dental care to The group president Cecilia almost 2,000 tribal Tagba- Heredia, CiM describes the med- nua patients in the island of ical mission: “The Tagbanuas Palawan. There are about arrived from the designated pick 10,000 Tagbanuas in that up points on Philippine Marines island. They are marginal trucks. After registration, they farmers and are seldom were treated in school rooms. Civic groups were around to given medical attention. screen for malaria and to dis- Rhode Islanders Cecilia and tribute mosquito nets. There Armando Heredia led the were family planning and public medical mission. safety lectures, patients were fed, Retired US Army Reserve Ma- and civil registries of birth were jor Zosima Arceo Phojanakong, available.” Cecilia is the music an OR nurse is a second-time teacher of St Philomena School volunteer to the medical mis- in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. sion. She and her nephew, Ari She also raises funds for Faithful Arceo, also a nurse, were busy Companions of Jesus projects in registering patients, helping that help trash dump residents in surgery and in the pharmacy. in Manila, Philippines through For her, it was a fulfilling experi- Broadway musicals with the help ence and she intends to raise of many parents of the school. funds for the mission in New Dr Andrew Wilner of Newport, York City, and to again join next Rhode Island, the group’s medi- year’s mission. cal director, finds the medical Volunteers Joe Nicolas of San mission as the “opportunity to Diego, who served in the US escape from the narrow confines Navy as a hospital corpsman, of subspecialization and face the and Tony Cercena, a national challenges of a broad spectrum director of the Navy League, of familiar (diabetes, hyperten- found their previous Lingkod Ti- sion) and unfamiliar (malaria, mog experience rewarding, and tuberculosis) illnesses. … The enthusiastically joined this year’s Tagbanua were invariably ap- Afraid that the property you plan to buy in the Philippines may not be built? Check out The Ridge at Canyon Woods For tickets, call Risk-free condo units that are already built, no need to wait to occupy the 619.746.3416 place. A 10% down pay- able in easy monthly install- ment moves you in and enables you to use and enjoy your place. Ownership automatically makes you a member of its golf course club, no initial fee to pay! Call (619) 746-3416 for more information.