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ALL THINGS CONSIDERED HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS FEATURE watering down Filipino Chamber oF motherhood – Quirky remarks to CommerCe bestows her Compassionate a good laugh annual awards proFession
PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle may 10, 2014 may 10, 2014 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle 3 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. loha and mahalo for reading this latest issue of the Hawaii Publisher & Managing Editor It’s Filipino Fiesta Time! Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Filipino Chronicle. First off, verybody loves a fiesta. For Oahu’s Filipino I’d like to wish all of you a Associate Editors community, there is only one that matters—the very Happy Mother’s Day! I Dennis Galolo annual Filipino Fiesta. Now in its 22nd year, A Edwin Quinabo hope that you’ve planned Oahu’s oldest running and most popular event Contributing Editor something special for your mom to show that celebrates the Filipino Culture has a new Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. E your love and appreciation for her. In line home, at least for now. Organizers are holding Creative Designer with Mother’s Day, contributing writer Dr. Lilia Santiago Junggoi Peralta this year’s Fiesta on Saturday, May 10th, on the grounds of shares a poignant piece entitled “Motherhood—Her Com- the Honolulu municipal center. The public is already famil- Photography passionate Profession.” We hope that you will enjoy reading Tim Llena iar with the municipal center grounds which hosts several her article on page 11 which is bound to remind you of sim- Administrative Assistant large-scale events, including the City’s annual Electric ilar sacrifices that your own mom has made for you over Shalimar Pagulayan Light Parade, Honolulu 5K Run, Hawaii Book & Music the years. Columnists Festival and various ethnic and children’s events. This issue’s cover story was written by Associate Editor Carlota Hufana Ader With its new location, there is really no excuse for Fil- Dennis Galolo, who reminds us that it’s time once again for Grace F. Fong, Ed.D Emil Guillermo ipinos not to attend the event, particularly those who com- the annual Filipino Fiesta—Hawaii’s signature event which Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. plain about having to drive into bustling Waikiki, which is celebrates and promotes the rich Filipino culture (see page Ron Menor something many locals are loathe to do. The municipal cen- 4). Now in its 22nd year, the Fiesta is still going strong and J.P. Orias Pacita Saludes ter is centrally-located, convenient and accessible by major continues to get better each and every year. This year’s Fi- Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. City bus routes. Not to mention the ample parking along esta will once again have a Community Health Fair offering Charlie Sonido, M.D. many free medical services for attendees. Please also note Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. streets and in various parking structures throughout the Felino S. Tubera Downtown area, if you don’t mind walking 2-3 blocks. And the Filipino Fiesta’s change in venue from Kapiolani Park Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. why not? We could all do with a bit more exercise. to the grounds of Honolulu Hale. On a more somber note, we are saddened by the recent Contributing Writers Admittedly, there will be less elbow room for the esti- passings of several dear friends and members of the Filipino Clement Bautista mated 10,000 attendees, but at least it will be nice and cozy. Teresita Bernales, Ed.D Another drawback of holding it at the municipal center was community—Tony Sagayadoro, a long time community Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. leader and health advocate; Helen-Nagtalon Miller, a retired Linda Dela Cruz the cancellation of the annual parade, a festive event that state educator and civil rights activist; and last, but not least, Fiedes Doctor many Filipinos—participants and non-participants alike— Danny De Gracia, II, MA Remigia Pulanco Quinabo, the mom of the Chronicle’s very looked forward to. The parade was axed due to costs that Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand own Associate Editor Edwin Quinabo. They will be truly Amelia Jacang, M.D. were estimated at over $10,000. Organizers will put their missed. We send our heartfelt condolences to their respec- Caroline Julian heads together after the Fiesta and evaluate the results, be- Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. tive families and pray for the Lord’s comfort and peace. fore deciding whether to return to venerable Kapiolani Park Deborah T. Manog In closing, we hope that you will take time to read this Maita Milallos or back to Honolulu Hale. If it is Honolulu Hale, organizers Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. special issue, which also contains our Health Supplement and Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. should strongly consider re-instating the parade, use Aala a number of useful health-related articles for you and your Jay Valdez, Psy.D. Park as a staging area and run the route through Chinatown family. Please contact us at: [email protected] if Glenn Wakai to Honolulu Hale. A parade is indeed doable, despite the Amado Yoro you have any story ideas, tips or concerns regarding Hawaii’s costs, particularly if there is enough support by the Filipino Philippine Correspondent dynamic and vibrant Filipino community. Our sincerest Greg Garcia community. As the old saying goes, if there’s a will, there’s thanks to all of you for reading and faithfully supporting the Big Island Distributor a way. Hawaii Filipino Chronicle—the state’s #1 Filipino newspa- Grace Larson So walk, run, bike, carpool or better yet, ride the Bus to Ditas Udani per! the Filipino Fiesta, a free event which has never failed to Maui Distributor Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! Cecile Piros provide a fun experience for the entire family. As always, Molokai Distributor there will be traditional Filipino food, games, exhibits and Maria Watanabe live entertainment. Hope to see you there! Advertising/Marketing Director Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Account Executives rate is even higher in Hawaii, where 27 percent of high Carlota Hufana Ader Supporting Healthy J.P. Orias school students are currently overweight and obese. With favorite local snacks like li hing mui, shave ice, kakimochi The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published School Snacks weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. and spam musubi, it’s easy to see why. It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- tributed at various outlets around Oahu and tarting July 1st, all public schools that receive Groups like the American Heart Association believe the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- federal funding will no longer be allowed to sell that prevention is the key. Taking steps now to reduce the lication date. Subscriptions are available at $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor is- unhealthy junk food in cafeterias, vending ma- obesity rates for children will prevent the development of lands, continental U.S. $80, foreign country $90. Copyright 2006-2014. The Hawaii Fil- chines or at bake sale fundraisers during school cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other chronic illnesses ipino Chronicle Inc. is located at 94-356 later in life. Interestingly enough, a recent study by Cornell Waipahu Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. Tele- hours, under a new mandate from the USDA. phone (808) 678-8930 Facsimile (808) 678- S Schools will be required to replace the junk University researchers suggests that children’s diets can be 1829. E-mail [email protected]. Website: www.thefilipinochronicle.com. food with nutritious items like fruits, vegeta- improved and childhood obesity consequently reduced by Opinions expressed by the columnists and contributors do not necessarily reflect those bles, dairy, protein-rich foods, whole grain-rich foods, milk simply ensuring that healthier snacks are available. of the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle manage- ment. Reproduction of the contents in whole and 100 percent fruit and vegetable juice. The USDA is also While the new guidelines are good for our children, the or in part is prohibited without written per- mission from the management. All rights re- moving towards banning junk food advertising in schools. responsibility of educating children on what is and isn’t ap- served. Printed in the U.S.A. The federal Smart Snacks in Schools rule is the govern- propriate to eat ultimately falls on parents. The bottom line www.thefilipinochronicle.com www.efilipinochronicle.com ment’s attempt to address the very real and expensive obe- is that when it comes to making healthy choices, parents sity epidemic in America. Fat-filled lunch choices in school should remember that no government program or rule can
MeMber, Society of ProfeSSional have undeniably played a role in America’s world-worst 21 ever replace their role to love, nurture and teach their chil- JournaliStS percent obesity rate among children 12-19 years old. The dren accordingly. 4 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle may 10, 2014 COVER STORY Beloved Filipino Fiesta Finds New Home By Dennis Galolo
he 22nd version of the longest running event featuring Filipino ethnic pride and culture in T Hawaii has found a new home.
After an over two-decade options, proximity to bus offers more space than the run at Kapiolani Park, organ- routes, ability to do commer- Honolulu Civic Center izers of the annual Filipino Fi- cial transactions, and an ami- grounds, Fiesta organizers are esta have moved the event to cable relationship with City still expecting about 10,000 at- the Honolulu Civic Center officials who have provided fi- tendees—the same number as grounds. The event is sched- nancial assistance to FilCom last year’s event. Cortez says uled for Saturday, May 10, for various events in the form that organizers will meet fol- 2014, from 10 am to 7 pm. of County Product Enrichment lowing the event to evaluate Sponsored by the Filipino Program (CPEP) grants. the outcome and determine Community Center (FilCom), Cortez admits several lo- whether to return to Kapiolani the Fiesta will conclude the gistical challenges involved Park for 2015 or hold it a sec- week-long Flores de Mayo with holding the Fiesta on the ond time at the civic center. Filipino Festival and will fea- grounds of Honolulu Hale, ture a full display of Filipino foremost of which is reconfig- No Parade This Year culture in Hawaii. The day- uring the layout of booths for In years past, the Filipino One of the Fiesta’s tradi- han Clinic Without Walls’ long Fiesta, which is themed participants according to the Fiesta was accompanied by an tions is the Santacruzan—a Community Health Fair in- Isang Puso, Isang Diwa— space provided and spatial elaborate, colorful parade with parade that traditionally fea- clude a small army compris- “One Heart, One Spirit”—is placement of trees, water floats designed by civic tures a town’s most beautiful ing of 25 physicians, 25 free and open to the public. pipes, sidewalks, sculptures groups, community organiza- young ladies and their escorts medical assistants and practi- Randy Cortez, committee and buildings within the area. tions and businesses. Partici- in a flower-decked procession tioners and 10 lay persons. chair for the Fiesta, says that “This year, we also had to pants included marchers from that commemorates the find- From 10 am to 5 pm, there on-going construction at the consider additional rentals the Royal Hawaiian Band, ing of the Holy Cross by the will be 12 booths offering Kapiolani Park Bandstand pre- such as an elevated platform Knights of Columbus, Sinulog Reina Elena (St. Helena, free curbside consultation and cluded the event from being for the stage. Normally, we Dancers and students from mother of Constantine the medical services for blood held there. Organizers opted wouldn’t have to worry about various high schools. The pa- Great). pressure, cholesterol, den- instead to hold the Fiesta at the the stage since it’s already rade typically began at Fort Last year’s Santacruzan tistry, diabetes and diabetic Honolulu Civic Center built into the Kapiolani Park DeRussy and ended at Kapi- Pageant and Parade began at eye exams, first aid assis- grounds for several reasons, Bandstand,” he says. olani Park. the Hawaii Plantation Village, tance, healthy diets, mammo- including available parking Although Kapiolani Park However, as a cost-cutting then proceeded to the FilCom grams, optometry, measure, organizers made the Center, where a cultural pro- osteoporosis screening, phys- difficult decision to eliminate gram of songs, dances and Fil- ical therapy, podiatry, radiol- the parade for this year. ipiniana fashion show was ogy information and varicose “There will be no parade held. veins. due to the significant expenses The 2014 Santacruzan will According to volunteer we would incur as a result of be on full display after 5 pm. physician Dr. Charlie Sonido, street closures which consti- Touted as a “mini-parade,” its the advantages of having a tutes a bulk of the expenses, route will be within the vicin- health fair at a marquee event along with assistance from ity of the Honolulu Municipal like the Filipino Fiesta is that HPD, coning and float subsi- Grounds and accompanied by it increases an awareness dies,” Cortez says. music and entertainment. San- about the different types of As far as most people can tacruzan queens will include medical assistance and options remember, 2014 will be the Ms. Hawaii Filipina 2013 Ms. available to people from all first Fiesta without a parade. Erika Ordonez. This event is walks of life, including the There was initial dismay by free to attend. medically-uninsured and oth- some people in the Filipino ers who are reluctant to see a community over not having Health Fair physician due to inconven- the parade but they were more Although the beloved pa- ience and other reasons. understanding when informed rade has been axed, Fiesta or- Sonido is expecting the of the significant costs in- ganizers have continued the Health Fair’s physicians and volved, which Cortez says tradition of including a health medical professions to treat would be in excess of $10,000. fair for participants. several hundred patients. Volunteer medical profes- “Because of the new Santacruzan Parade sionals for this year’s Bayani- (continued on page 5) may 10, 2014 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle 5 COVER STORY
22Nd ANNuAl FilipiNo FiestA 2Nd Flores de MAyo FestivAl “Isang Puso, Isang Diwa” – One Heart, One Spirit May 10, 2014 Honolulu Municipal Grounds Filipino Fiesta 2014 Program
9:45 emcees: brandon Dela cruz and amy cabatu opening remarks by the filcom center 9:50 invocation national anthems (Singing) Star Spangled banner – ira Klein cadiz Hawaii – Stephen John cu Philippines – Pike Velasco 10:00 royal Hawaiian band (live orchestra) 10:50 erika ordonez (Dancing) 11:00 unique Style breakers (breakdancing) 11:15 Precious calaro (Singing) (from page 4, BELOVED ...) ing in the time spent by its • Honolulu Municipal Park- 11:25 banda Kawayan (bamboo orchestra) venue and the effectiveness of medical volunteers. Generous ing Structure 11:45 annmercil romaguera (Singing) its promotions, it’s quite pos- sponsors have stepped forward • Kekuanaoa Building at the 12:00 *Mayor’s appearance (11:30 to 12:30) sible that less people will to help offset costs. The list in- of Punchbowl Street and 12:10 Pulahan Mandirgma filipino Martial arts Group 12:30 the Dynamic trio (Singing) come to the fair this year,” he cludes the Philippine Medical 465 South King Street 12:50 consuelo foundation Presentation (typhoon Haiyan fundraiser) says. “If I were to venture a Association of Hawaii • Iolani Palace at 364 South 1:00 emcees: angel lewis and eric barsatan guess, it would be in the (PMAH), Hawaii Filipino King Street 1:05 the Playground Dance Studio – SMDc Starlife (Dancing) neighborhood of 1,000 peo- Healthcare, Clinical Laborato- • Kalanimoku Building at 1:10 Katrina lopez (Singing) ple, compared to last year’s ries of Hawaii, Waipahu Ther- the corner of Beretania 1:35 Julius Mina (Singing) estimate of 2,000 people who apy Center, Eye Center of Street and 1151 Punch- 1:45 Greg Gabaylo (live Hypnotist Show) were served. This number Hawaii, Hawaii Diagnostic bowl Street 2:45 Kulintronica (traditional and Modern Kulintang Music) does not count those who vis- Radiology Services, Sleep • Kinau Hale Building at 3:10 Katrina fernandez (Singing) 3:20 Waipahu High School fil-am club (traditional Philippine bamboo Dance) ited the various booths to Center Hawaii and Breast 1250 Punchbowl Street 3:25 tekniqlingz (Modern Philippine bamboo Dance) browse the types of services and Beretania Street Care Center of Hawaii. 3:35 Happy Dance Happy Hour with the tunog Kalye crew (Dancing) that were available to them.” 4:20 GMa Pinoy tV featuring benjamin alves and Steven Silva (Singing) The cost of sponsoring a Available Parking Street parking is also 5:50 Santacruzan (Procession) health fair of this magnitude, For Fiesta attendees, park- available along South King 7:00 Vacations Hawaii las Vegas ticket Giveaway and closing remarks Sonido estimates, reaches as ing is available at the follow- and Punchbowl streets. Fiesta Program line up subject to change high as $10,000, when factor- ing locations: (continued on page 7) * Flexible scheduling 6 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle may 10, 2014 OPINION
let us Honor And Celebrate our Moms growing independence. Moth- the first person to call relatives ers can sense this and gradually even Beyond Mother's day with the news that her son or retreat when we are able to daughter is engaged to get mar- stand on our own. By Edwin Quinabo Some universal attributes ried. She is the person to bring So in a way, Mother’s Day other’s Day is we share of our mother include out photographs and share sto- is a time that we give thanks to traditionally her warmth and gentleness to ries of her grandchildren. She her for all that she’s done and a one of the smooth over any situation, her is the first person to fix any time to remember the good as biggest days of instinctual protective nature to grievances that may jeopardize well as the bad times, and a the year for se- guard us from others and our- family unity. time to let her know that she is M lect businesses, selves, her unbreakable bond On the flipside, our mother not forgotten and will never be. i n c l u d i n g that remains iron-clad through- is also the first person we turn In a perfect world, it would restaurants, retail stores and out our entire lives. to when tragedy befalls us dur- be wonderful to celebrate floral shops. But like Christmas But ultimately it is the spe- ing a divorce, job loss or death. Mother’s Day, every day. Con- and other commercial-driven cific memories of our mother Her wisdom and hug renew our sidering the sacrifices she’s holidays, the true meaning of that transcends life itself and She is the first one we call spirit. Her kiss on our cheek made all our lives, perhaps the Mother’s Day reflects gratitude runs strong even after the frailty, to share great news because we washes away our bucket of best thing we can do to make for someone who plays a sig- aging and death. We may re- know how happy she gets over tears. her feel special, particularly nificant part of our daily lives, member way back when she re- our accomplishments. In many Despite the unconditional during old age, is to pay her someone who is an anchor to assured us that everything ways, our triumphs seem to be- love our mother has given us regular visits, to call her fre- hold us steady during rough would be fine on our first day of come hers also, as she passes all our lives, at times, particu- quently and most importantly, waters. kindergarten or preschool. She on the good news repeatedly to larly during old age, she is to allow her to play the role as What our mothers mean to calmed our fears and replaced family, co-workers and sometimes forgotten as we im- mother to the very end, no mat- us personally varies from per- them with excitement. friends—basically to everyone merse ourselves in our own ter how independent we have son to person, or even among She held our hand tightly else she knows. families and daily responsibil- become. sibling to sibling. There are during our first dental appoint- She is the first person to ities. It doesn't mean at this Mothers—we honor your both universal and uniquely ment. The excruciating pain we place a lei over our heads dur- stage that we love our mother role in leading our families and specific memories we have of felt was softened by her quiet, ing our high school and college any less, but it’s a reality that’s give you thanks for making our our mother. calming voice. graduation ceremonies. She is possibly rooted in our own communities and society better. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS City to Implement New Rules For Drivers’ Licenses o comply with State ments for supporting evidence “Similar requirements for ceptable documents, visit: Department of Trans- to accompany applications for supporting documents have al- http://www1.honolulu.gov/csd By Romy Cachola Tportation rules, all City a driver’s license in Hawaii ready been in effect for obtain- /vehicle/dlrequirements.htm. driver’s license offices will im- are now the same as when ap- ing a State ID card, says Sheri The new regulations are plement new regulations gov- plying for a state ID card. Kajiwara, Customer Services part of a broader implementa- erning the issuance of drivers’ To satisfy requirements Department director. “We highly tion by the U.S. Department of licenses effective May 1, 2014. for documenting the appli- recommend that those seeking a Homeland Security of the Real New fee changes for state cant’s legal name, date of ber, those seeking to obtain a Hawaii driver’s license take the ID Act of 2005, which requires identification cards also took birth, legal presence in the Hawaii driver’s license will time to understand the document all states to comply with strict effect on May 1st. Require- U.S. and social security num- also be required to present two requirements, before going rules before issuing a driver li- forms of proof of principal down to a driver’s license of- cense or state identification residence in Hawaii. These in- fice.” card. clude bank, or agency-issued Names shown on all certi- The fee for both state IDs documents mailed to a resi- fied or original documents and driver licenses is set at $5 dent’s principal residence, must be identical. In the event per year. State ID cards cost such as utility bills (electric, names do not match, which $40 and are issued with an water, sewer or cable TV), ve- may result from a name eight-year term of validity, re- hicle registration or title, cur- change due to marriage, the gardless of the age of the appli- rent driver license, voter marriage certificate, or other cant. Driver’s licenses are registration, property tax as- government-issued document issued for different periods de- sessment form, student identi- proving the name change must pending on age groups. Dupli- fication card and medical be submitted with the applica- cate cards incur a $6 charge for insurance cards, among others. tion. For detailed list of ac- all. Caldwell Launches Bike Initiative onolulu Mayor Kirk administration’s priority for 2015 budget to improve biking Caldwell has pro- bicycling for 2014. infrastructure, most notably Hclaimed May 2014 as The City is embracing bi- with a protected bike lane on Bike Month in the City & cycling like never before and South King Street, from the County of Honolulu. The des- it’s just the beginning. The Alapai Transit Center to Uni- ignation is significant consid- mayor has proposed $1.4 mil- versity Avenue. Bike lanes or e r i n g t h e C a l d w e l l lion in the Fiscal Year 2014- (continued on page 7) may 10, 2014 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle 7 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED Watering down Quirky remarks to a Good laugh paired vision caused by allergy arranged them in this order: to unwholesomeviews. Imag- 1. [ FYI - IIB - BABTBW ] time playfully making lei rib- asks: "What's next? You are ine seeing more than 500 2. [ Q&A - KISS - TWFNO bons: "Look, no wonder, this married to your computer (s), rolling monsters covered with ] artless mosaic of ADS. We will By Felino Tubera issue is so thick, it is loaded will they make that legal, 3. [ DIY - SBS - CUYM ] with heavy influences from the too?" I say, hold on a second, cry for the loss of the costume 4. [TWHE - DNSR ] f we start the 100 most influential people of be careful about what you say. dress of theBus we knew. Will 5. [ LITS - S - LGO ] morning with a the world. Can you name one That kind of marriage is un- someone compose a song "Cry To satisfy my friend's cu- good laugh, it's woman of influence, who you defined. No such thing. No sex for me Honolulu?" Adios O riosity, my acronymous mes- very likely that think, is included in the list?" in that, too. If, in your mind Smiles From The CityBus Rid- sages spelled out mean: I the rest of the My wife, seemingly not even I'm married to a computer, it's ers. 1. [ For Your Information - whole day will be half-paying attention to my sacrilegious because I'm en- By the way, bus riders are Ignorance Is Bliss - But A a delightful day to live by. Of- question, quips: "why would a gaged to not just one com- abuzz with the birth of an Inde- Blessing To Be Wise ] tentimes, quirky remarks be- woman I know be listed under puter, but with several pendent Party in Hawaii. Over- 2. [Question&Answer - tween my wife and myself, the influence?" As I burst with different ones. That would be heard from passengers: "If you Keep It Short Sweetheart - generate spontaneous laughter laughter, I tell her: "Never a polygamous relationship. lose 2 or 3 times in an election, Time Waits For No One ] that sweeten our days. Quirky mind, mama mia, you are such Would you, or could you, as you lose faith in the workings 3. [Do It Yourself - Slow But "events" happen for many nor- a woman who makes my day! my wife, file for divorce on of the two-party system. You Sure -Clean Up Your mal reasons. So it pays to no- What a difference a day makes this ground? And could com- begin to rely on your independ- Mess] tice. Here's a sampling: when we don't differentiate in- puters do it, too? Oh, honey, ent thinking, sort-of-thing." 4. [The Walls Have Ears - D Picking up my latest sub- fluential from influence. Yes, this is weird thinking. No "So, is that so! Desperate Not Spread Rumors ] scriber's copy of Time maga- there are circles of influence, amount of artifice or saccha- people struggle to look for to 5. [ Life Is Too Short - Smile zine, I notice that it is thick and gardens of square deals, but be- rine could sweeten swallowing grab the last straw." - Life Goes On ] heavy. It is the 2014 May 5 / yond the reach of the influen- such nonsense. "Awee! Expect the un-ex- May 12 special double issue. It tial, there are nooks of If Bill 69 ( to allow adver- pected. Politics is the favorite Gentlemen and ladies, features 4 front covers, each influence-peddling in our tising on the outside of city breeding place for quizzy children and senior citizens, with the label - The 100 Most midst. buses ) becomes law for Hon- ideas, if not characters of the the above "quotes" are not, re- Influential People - and their The state of Hawaii legal- olulu, that will be the end of queer kind.'" peat, NOT advertisements. pictures and descriptive write- izes same-sex marriage: my gratifying laughter for me and "Amen, to that." In my household, these are ups. I tell my wife who is wife raises her eyebrows to the my wife. The eyesore-causing My refrigerator's outside SLOGAN-CLICHES meant watching TV and at the same shape of a question mark and ads will worsen my already im- cover is loaded with a lot of to humor myself and my wife, stick-on advertisements: serv- and will never appear at my (from page 6, CALDWELL...) HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS ices, phone numbers and mes- behest on outdoor billboards, sharrows are being created on at the mauka entrance of the and operate the initiative. sages. An overly curious close nor ever appear as advertise- both sides of Waialae Avenue, Frank Fasi Municipal Building As part of Bike Month fes- friend of the family noticed ments on any BUS. from Saint Louis Drive to 17th Honolulu’s new bike in- tivities, the Hawaii Bicycling that some of these posted All right! Talk the talk. Avenue, as Kaimuki’s main frastructure will help accom- League will host a variety of stick-ons simply carry Walk the walk. Ride the ride. thoroughfare is being resur- modate the 1,700 bikes that events, including Bike to ACRONYMS wants to know Or do we all want to be on the faced. In late April, Ala Wai will be available for use at 180 Work Day on May 16th when what they mean since the full same boat? Canal’s bicycle and walking bikeshare stations in urban Mayor Caldwell and thou- intended message is not Let's hear some quirky re- path was reopened after being Honolulu by late 2015. The sands of people around Oahu spelled out. For my own pur- mark on that. closed since 2006. City has teamed with State of- are expected to strap on their poses, I have Intentionally GBUA! The City’s first Fixit stand, ficials, bicycling advocates, helmets and hit the streets. On which has an air pump, bike local businesses and commu- May 18, the City will sponsor stand and several tools for nity organizations to support its annual Bike to the Zoo Day. bike maintenance and minor Bikeshare Hawaii, a non- A complete list of Bike Month repairs, was recently installed profit formed to implement activities can be found at www.hbl.org/biketowork. COVER STORY (from page 5, BELOVED...) “There will be fun, food, organizers are encouraging at- activities. In addition to Fil- entertainment and something tendees to utilize City bus ipinos, the event continues to for all, no matter your age service which has several attract visitors and those from group, or whether you are an routes running through Down- other ethnic groups. immigrant or local born,” Arre town Honolulu to the Hon- Toy Arre, FilCom’s for- says. “We hope that you will olulu municipal grounds. mer president and chief exec- come and be a part of the “Parking shouldn’t pose a utive officer, invites everyone biggest event in Hawaii for the big problem compared to the to the Fiesta. Filipino community.” limited parking we have expe- rienced at Kapiolani Park the past few years,” Cortez says. ADVERTISE NOW AND SEE HOW THE FACE OF BUSINESS BRoAD APPEAL IS CHANGING! Organizers credit the Fi- No matter how small your ad, it gets our readers attention! esta’s longevity to its broad- CALL 678-8930 OR GO TO OUR WEBSITES @ based appeal and diverse www.thefilipinochronicle.com 8 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle may 10, 2014 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Filipino Chamber of Commerce Bestows Annual Awards by Belinda A. Aquino, Ph.D. Maria Andrea Jurado, a senior at Waipahu High School, who he 2014 Filipino Entre- has been admitted to Columbia preneur and Scholar- University with a planned dou- From L-R: Acting Consul Gen. Roberto Bernardo, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, State Sen. Donovan ship Awards Annual ble major in history and bio- dela Cruz, State Rep. Romy Cachola, FCCH president Maria Etrata, Fred Ching, Lolita Ching (awardee), T U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, Vanessa Kop, event chair, State Senators David Ige, Clarence Nishihara, Dinner, sponsored by the Fil- chemistry. She has a grade Michelle Kidani, State Rep/Vice Speaker John Mizuno, Nancy Walch and Bernadette Fajardo. Photo by ipino Chamber of Commerce point average (GPA) of 4.12 contemporary Photo of Hawaii (FCCH), was held at and is class valedictorian, rank- of Portland and plans to with various institutions, no- The top awardee, Maria the Dole Cannery Ballroom on ing No. 1 out of 497 graduating major in biology and pre- tably the Aloha Medical Mis- Andrea Jurado, is the daughter April 26. Three sets of awards seniors. med. sion, having joined medical of Andrew and Mary Grace were given to the Entrepreneur Other scholarship missions to the Philippines, Jurado. Alea Amano’s parents of the Year chosen from among awardees who received $3,000 Another scholarship award Cambodia, Indonesia and are Rickey and Imelda five nominees, Young Entre- each include: of $3,000 was given by Cecilia Bangladesh. She also serves as Amano. Mikayla Domingo is preneur of the Year, and seven • Alea Amano of Kaiser High Villafuerte and the FCCH Foun- a commissioned officer with the daughter of Lori Domingo scholarship grantees, with the School—4.0 GPA and num- dation to Sean T. Fitzgerald of the rank of lieutenant colonel and Emeterio Domingo, Jr. top student awardee receiving ber 1 rank out of 289 sen- Mililani High School. He has a in the U.S. Army Reserve, and Zachary Recolan is the son of $5,000 from the Renato & iors. She has been admitted 3.92 GPA, ranks 18 out of 604 has been deployed for active James and Maile Recolan. Maria A.F. Etrata Foundation. to the University of Hawaii and has been admitted to Van- duty as a critical case nurse Sherlynn Garces’s parents are Its co-chair, Maria Etrata, is and plans to major in nurs- derbilt University where he with Operation Enduring Free- John and Juanita Garces. also FCCH’s current president. ing. plans to major in engineering. dom and Operation Iraqi Free- Nicolas Young is the son of Lolita Echauz Ching, • Mikayla Domingo of Villafuerte was president dom. She has received several Allen and Anita Young. And owner and manager of Quality Moanalua High School— of FCCH in 1988 who initiated military citations and decora- Sean Fitzgerald’s parents are Case Management Agency 4.0 GPA and number 1 the Entrepreneur Awards and tions, as well as meritorious Russell and Leilani Fitzgerald. since 1999, won the Entrepre- rank out of 459. She has the Young Entrepreneur Spe- and humanitarian awards. neur of the Year Award. She been admitted to Oregon cial Recognition. Patrick Tantoco comes Event Sponsors was chosen from a field of five State University and plans from the ranks of young and An event of this magni- nominees, which included to major in engineering The Awardees promising entrepreneurs who tude needed several commit- Francis Pascual, founder and management. Lolita Ching has degrees have demonstrated excellence ted sponsors. The Diamond majority owner of Affiliated • Zachary Recolan of Camp- in nursing from the Chinese in the field of business. He Sponsor was the Renato & Construction, LLC; Dr. Marina bell High School—4.1 General Hospital and Arellano was recognized as one of Maria A.F. Etrata Foundation. Badua, owner of Marina A. GPA and number 1 rank University in the Philippines, Hawaii Business Magazine’s 5 Platinum Sponsors were Badua, Inc.; Fred and Bella out of 585. He has been ad- and also earned a Master’s de- Star Wealth Managers in Feb- Home & Community Services Dapar, owners of Nayong Fil- mitted to Marist College gree in nursing from UH- ruary 2014. The prestigious of Hawaii, Inc., also headed ipino Restaurant; and Joel and plans to major in com- Manoa. Her company started award is given to deserving in- by Maria Etrata, and First Navasca, owner of Pure Water puter science. with two employees, but now dividuals who are actively em- Hawaiian Bank. Technology Hawaii Inc., • Sherlynn Garces of Camp- has five full-time and one part- ployed as a “credentialed Gold Sponsors were Ma- Tiano’s Food Group Inc., and bell High School—3.9 time staff, and nine profes- professional” in the financial rina Badua M.D., Inc., and Ad- Playground Dance Studio, Inc. GPA and number 23 rank s i o n a l c a s e m a n a g e r s , services industry for a mini- vantage Health Care Provider, A Special Recognition as out of 585. She has been including seven registered mum of five years. Inc., under Nancy Atmospera- Young Entrepreneur of the admitted to Saint Mary’s nurses and two Master-pre- Tantoco is a volunteer Walch. Ruby Sponsors were Year was bestowed on Patrick College and plans to major pared social workers. with Big Brothers and Big Sis- Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, Tantoco, who has owned Tan- in nursing. In addition to her profes- ters of Hawaii which helps LLP, Mercedes-Benz of Hon- toco Financial and Insurance, • Nicholas Cole Kaiolohia sional duties as a nursing spe- disadvantaged and underpriv- olulu and Primary Care Services, Inc. since 2009. Young of Kamehameha- cialist and head of her ileged children. He also partic- Providers of Hawaii. The top scholarship prize Kapalama High School— company for the past 30 years, ipated in FCCH’s 2014 Trade Silver Sponsors were CW of $5,000 from the Etrata 4.02 GPA. He has been Ching has extensive commu- Mission to the Philippines Associates, CPAs and House Foundation was awarded to admitted to the University nity and volunteer services headed by Honolulu Mayor of Finance, Inc. Premiere Kirk Caldwell, Philippine Sponsors were Aloha Rehabil- Consul General Julius Torres itation Services, Pure Water and FCCH President Maria Tech Hawaii and Affiliated Etrata. FCCH president-elect Construction, LLC. Paul Alimbuyao was also a The annual golf tourna- part of the delegation. ment under the auspices of The student scholarship FCCH raised the money that awardees—all seven of funded the scholarship them—were chosen after an awards. The event chairperson initial and final screening of was Vanessa Tan Kop, who is more than 50 applications currently FCCH’s auditor. coming from various high Rosemarie Mendoza served as schools in Hawaii. The names scholarship awards chairper- of their proud parents are son. Both have been active worth mentioning as well. FCCH members over the years. (continued on page 9) may 10, 2014 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle 9 CANDID PERSPECTIVES Colonial Mentality returns With New u.s.-philippines Bases Agreement past that began with the Span- In the U.S, Joseph Gerson compared to the diplomats on ical damage to the Philippines ish-American War. of the American Friends Serv- parade and their militarism. is great. The triumph of kicking By Emil Guillermo I remember the anti-impe- ice Committee in New England Members of the Bayan group out the bases was a hopeful rial fervor in the U.S. against and an Asia specialist issued see the U.S. not as protectors sign of the country’s maturity t was quite a show. Marcos and that the willing- this statement: but as merely replacing China as a democracy. But this new The Philippines ness of letting the Philippines “Today, the U.S. is deepen- as the Philippines’ “bully.” deal is like a step back towards gets a visit from be was so strong during the ing and expanding military al- The Enhanced Defense to colonialism. President Obama 80s. It was the fuel that eventu- liances and building new Cooperation Agreement No wonder the deal was I and the world was ally brought on the EDSA rev- military bases to encircle China (EDCA) is surely a far cry somewhat shrouded by the c o n c e r n e d olution and People Power. with a ‘great wall in reverse,’ to from EDSA. If the interest of Ukraine. Or by the bigotry of about….the Ukraine. But an important part was- ‘manage’ China’s rise. New the U.S. is to defend the Philip- NBA basketball owner Donald Or at the Malaysia Media n’t just Marcos. It was the kick- military bases are being estab- pines, what happens when the Sterling. Conference prior to Obama’s ing out of the last symbol of lished in South Korea, Japan, U.S. (with its $8-9 billion in- It’s embarrassing for all in- arrival in Manila, the talk was American colonialism—the the Philippines and Australia, vestments in China) must go up volved. And it casts a different all about Los Angeles Clippers bases. More than 30 years later, while the U.S. hopes to retain against a Chinese incursion in light on folks who were consid- owner Donald Sterling. Noth- a generation says, come back. bases in Afghanistan. The U.S. the Philippines? ered heroes a generation ago. ing like putting the Philippines I found it astonishing. The is increasing access to military Philippine legislators are The “militants”? These were in its place. But maybe it was bases agreement renewed for a installations and increasing right to ask if America would the same freedom fighters who intentional. Does anyone really 10 year period? It’s an ac- military cooperation with Sin- risk all that for Filipinos? This were once hailed as People want to cheer the matter of the knowledgment that the Philip- gapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, is where we as Filipinos in Power champions. bases agreement being re- pines can’t do it alone, can’t New Zealand and India. With America and throughout the But now we know where newed? stand up on its two feet, can’t this increasing militarization world are rightfully split. People Power has led the It seems we have come full put on democracy’s “big come arms races and the grow- China is a daunting foe for Philippines—back to the pater- circle. When I began covering boy/big girl pants.” ing dangers of miscalculations the Philippines. Realistically, nal comforts of old. the Philippines during the Mar- For the Philippines, it’s an and war.” having the security of Uncle cos period, the U.S. and the embarrassment. But for the Oddly, protestors in Manila Sam may help some sleep at emil guillermo, an award-win- ning journalist and winner of an Amer- Philippines were partners in U.S., it’s an opportunity—not were few and described by the night. But whose interests are ican Book Award, was an editorial crime. But it was merely the just for not-so-faux colonial- press as “militants.” “Mili- ultimately protected? board member of the Honolulu Adver- modernization of a colonial ism, but for real militarism. tants”? They were harmless Meanwhile, the psycholog- tiser.
HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS (from page 8, FILIPINO...) Board of Judges sociates accounting firm, was the The task of choosing the winners final judge and finance auditor. fell on the Board of Judges. They met on Scholarship judges were Dr. Be- several occasions for hours at a time, en- linda A. Aquino, Dr. Lyla Berg and gaging in contentious discussions, sift- Dr. Emmanuel Kintu. The tabulator ing through voluminous papers and was Luz Peirson, a certified public ac- applying rigorous criteria in order to countant. choose the “best and the brightest” from select groups and individuals all vying dr. aQuino is currently professor emeritus at the University of Hawaii-Manoa where she for the coveted awards. was professor of political science and Asian Judges for the Entrepreneur Awards studies, and founding Director of the Center for were Roland Casamina, Cheryl Cudia- Philippine Studies at the Center for Pacific and mat and Dustin Verity. Carlton L. Asian Studies before retiring. Williams, managing partner of CW As- 10 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle may 10, 2014 PHILIPPINE NEWS USP4GG Leaders Attend Dinner in the Philippines for Pres. obama by HFC Staff everal Filipino- Americans and Soverseas Filipinos in the U.S., Common- wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam were repre- sented at a State Dinner for President Barack Obama held April 28, From left: Atty. Loida Nicolas Lewis, Dr. Celia Lamkin, Sec- 2014 at Malacanang retary Imelda Nicolas of the Commission of Filipinos Over- seas ( CFO), Office of the President of the Philippines Palace. Those invited were US Pinoys for those who had been affected. You bring Good Governance (USP4GG) National that same strength and solidarity to our Chairperson Loida Nicolas Lewis, alliance. Spokesperson and Legal Counsel Ted “We are honored and proud to call Laguatan, President Rodel Rodis, Mari- you an ally and a friend. Through our anas chapter chair for CNMI and Guam Treaty Alliance, the United States has Dr. Celia Lamkin and USP4GG member an ironclad commitment to defend you, from New Jersey Vonz Santos. Rodis was your security and your independence.” unable to attend the event. Lewis says that Obama’s visit All cabinet secretaries, Philippine comes at a crucial time, considering the Vice President Jejomar Binay, former Philippines’ on-going dispute with president Fidel Ramos, ambassadors, sen- China. ators, business executives and diplomats “President Obama’s visit signifies were among the 300-plus attendees at the the importance of strengthening our al- event. liance with the U.S. in all aspects—po- The program started with a welcom- litical, economic, business, and ing speech of President Aquino followed territorial integrity,” she says. “It will by President Obama, with toasts from give pause to China’s aggressive actions both presidents and guests. Aquino says against the Philippines vis-a-vis its Obama’s visit reaffirms the strong bonds bogus claim of ‘nine-dash line’ owner- between the U.S. and the Philippines. ship of the West Philippine Sea, Spratly “As a friend and partner of the Fil- Islands and Scarborough Shoal.” ipino people, you have demonstrated an Laguatan describes Obama as an unwavering commitment to the growth “intelligent, non-egotistical president” and development of our nation,” Aquino whose visit sent a strong message to says. “Through this brief visit, I am con- China. fident that you have witnessed firsthand “His message to China was: ‘We re- how such values, our shared beliefs and spect and even support your aspirations principles can transform a society—as it to be a great country and have a better has ours.” life for your people but you don't have President Obama says that Ameri- to intimidate and coerce your neighbors cans have been impressed with the re- in order to accomplish these noble ob- silience of the Filipino people. jectives,’” Laguatan says. “‘Play by the “After (Super Typhoon) Yolanda, rules and also respect their legitimate Americans grieved with you,” Obama aspiration. Let conflicts be resolved says. “But we were also inspired by your peacefully and through proper av- resilience and determination to care for enues.’” may 10, 2014 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle 11 FEATURE Motherhood-Her Compassionate coddling, feeding, putting to my father’s meager salary Profession them to sleep when they were as a contractual carpenter. As by Lilia Quindoza Santiago, Ph.D. infants and helping them with a small businesswoman, she schoolwork when they were a taught us to never shun good er name is Buena as a nurse during day and bit older. decent work, like vending pan which means “good” night shifts at several hospitals And she did the caring and de sal in the streets of Baguio Hin Spanish. But she in Virginia. babysitting with a lot of which she did early in the has a longer name, Buenaven- My mother also took care gusto—the Ilokano kind. She morning so we could have turada, which she hated and of my other siblings’ children, called each of ger granddaugh- baon or additional money for never used. She turned 86 on including my younger sister ters basang (short for bal- school later in the day. May 3rd, just a week before Becca’s three kids and my two asang, which means “maiden” Motherhood is a profes- Mother’s Day, so it’s only fit- brothers who also have three in Ilokano) and her grandsons sion and for my mother ting that I write about her. children each. balong (short for barok or Buena, this was her calling. My mother always said Sometimes she would talk Dr. Lilia Santiago with her mom, “young man”). She cooked, So to her, and to all good she never had a job her entire with a little resentment about Buena did laundry, cleaned house and mothers, I pay my deepest re- life. Now I wonder whether why she never had a “profes- one professes to and believes tended to small plots of egg- spects. I have not really been that statement is true. She was sion,” the way her children are in. To me, she engaged in the plants and tomatoes, while good at this because I shuttle my father’s caregiver after he all professionals. My two sis- most compassionate profes- also caring for my father who between home and school, re- suffered a stroke at the age of ters are nurses, my youngest sion ever—caring for and nur- had fits of epilepsy and high search and writing. I’ve been 53. He lived for the next 30 brother is a banker and my turing other people. My father blood pressure. a teacher all my life and I be- years under her care. My eld- other brother is a computer would not have had lived be- Of course, her greatest lieve teaching is also a com- est sister, who petitioned her to technician for the Army and yond age 53 without her care. achievement is sending all of passionate profession. But I come to the U.S. with my fa- Navy. My nephews and nieces would her children, including two salute my own mother, who ther, had three kids—all girls. I could never explain to not have been successful in nieces, to school. She was an practiced motherhood—the My mother took care of all of her that a profession is one’s their own careers and chosen enterprising sari-sari store most compassionate of all them while my sister worked calling, the practice of what fields without grandma Buena owner whose earnings added professions. MAINLAND NEWS Hirono, Gabbard Announce $1 million to Fight Coffee Pest .S. Sen. Mazie K. tant agriculture crop and ex- Hawaii Island is home to impact on the quality and Hirono, U.S. Rep. port for our state. We produce more than 700 small coffee quantity of coffee crop yields. UTulsi Gabbard and some of the world’s best farms. In 2011, Hawaii’s cof- As a direct result of the coffee the United States Department beans so it is crucial that we fee farmers produced over 8 berry borer, many farmers ex- of Agriculture (USDA) have provide the resources our million pounds of coffee, val- pressed concerns that their announced $1 million in fed- farmers need. Over the past ued at more than $30 million. yields were in jeopardy. The eral funds to help combat the year, there has been encour- The borer is an insect native Agricultural Research Service coffee berry borer that has aging progress as stakehold- to Central Africa that lives, commenced an integrated ravaged Hawaii’s coffee ers from the federal, state and feeds and reproduces in both pest management program in farms for nearly the past four county levels work with farm- immature and mature coffee 2013 to study and develop a years. ers,” Hirono says. berries. This damage can management plan for the cof- The funds will be distrib- traditional chemical and bio- According to Gabbard, have a significant negative fee berry borer. uted through the Integrated logical controls. Males mate the coffee berry borer has de- Pest Management (IMP) Pro- inside the berry with females stroyed more than $9 million gram at USDA. Hawaii will but never emerge. Only worth of Hawaii’s world- receive $700,000 with the re- mated females emerge to fly renowned Kona and Ka‘u maining $300,000 going to to a new berry and bore into coffee since 2010, leaving Puerto Rico. The IMP Pro- it to lay eggs and start the many small businesses and gram is a scientifically-based cycle anew. Only when out- families in our rural commu- approach to fighting invasive side the coffee berry are adult nities devastated. Coffee species. females vulnerable to preda- farms are a major economic The tiny coffee berry tors or chemical controls. pillar in rural communities borer causes damage by bor- Hirono wrote to U.S. and a majority are family- ing and depositing eggs into Agriculture Secretary Tom owned and operated. the coffee berry. Entomolo- Vilsack earlier this year and “This $700,000 award to gists are looking at ways to urged him to continued fund- further fund the Coffee Plant stop the insect from eating ing to fight the coffee berry Health Initiative program in into coffee beans, which re- borer. She says that USDA of- Hawaii will help researchers duces the income for coffee ficials recognize the threat of combat this and other new in- growers and lowers the qual- this highly destructive inva- vasive pests, and will also ity of coffee crops in Hawaii sive species to Hawaii’s farms help to restore our farmers’ and around the world. and economy. ability to grow and market Because the insect spends “I’ve met with farmers world-class coffee, which is most of its life inside the cof- whose crops are being im- the only domestically-grown fee berry, researchers say it is pacted by this alien pest coffee our country has to difficult to eliminate using species. Coffee is an impor- offer,” Gabbard says. 12 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle may 10, 2014 FOOD & LEISURE HUNTING FOR AN EASTER EGGS BENEDICT TURo-TURo by Claude Tayag
he time-honored fact, it’s so darn good it has be- chorizo topped with both a tradition of come one of my favorite pick- tomato salsa and Hollandaise hunting color- me-up dishes to jumpstart any sauce. fully painted Sunday of the year. Well, that Across the Atlantic, on the hardboiled eggs is, next to my all-time faves other hand, the cured meat is T during Easter tocilog and longsilog, the substituted with smoked actually predates Pinoy breakfast set of sinangag salmon and chives called Eggs Christianity. The egg is a uni- or fried garlic rice, fried egg Atlantic/Royale/Montreal, versal symbol of new life, fer- and cured meats like Pam- which is quite popular in the Tocino Benedict with salted egg, anyone? This Pinoy makeover of tility and rebirth, and it is panga’s sweet pork tocino, beef United Kingdom and Canada the American classic Eggs Benedict uses our very own pandesal, to- celebrated to signal the start of tapa and longganisa. as well. Irish Benedict has cino, salted duck egg and calamansi. Have some extra-hot pandesal springtime. But in the Christian Though Eggs Benedict’s corned beef in it. handy for mopping up the egg yolk and the rich and creamy hol- landaise sauce. world, the Easter egg is sym- origin is rather contentious, its The hollandaise sauce has bolic of the resurrection of universal appeal nevertheless also been substituted with a as well. and discards the whites, I’m Jesus Christ, and this tradition has inspired countless variants cheesy sauce called Eggs Mor- With all these variants, using the whole egg so nothing celebrates the end of the depri- like Eggs Florentine, which has nay, which is basically a what is there to stop us Pinoys goes to waste. Its consistency vations of Lent. Christians spinach in place of the ham, béchamel sauce (aka a white from creating our own version, may not be as thick, but it will would traditionally abstain while Portobello Benedict uses sauce made with a roux of but- using not only what is readily taste just as great! Garnish it from eating eggs and meat dur- Portobello mushrooms for a ter and flour cooked in milk) available to us, but something with atchara or a tomato/ ing this cuaresma, and Easter vegetarian treat. Eggs Black- combined with any two of closer to our panlasa or the cilantro/ onion salsa, or even a was the first chance to break stone has crisp bacon with a grated Gruyère, Parmesan, comfort-food taste buds we are grilled eggplant salad. the fasting and abstinence. tomato slice, while Eggs Oscar Emmental and white Cheddar. most familiar with? But why stop there? It’s no wonder one of the has asparagus and crabmeat, Eggs Provençal usesBéarnaise Here’s my take on Eggs There’s the Ilocano poki-poki more popular Easter Sunday and on the US east coast Eggs sauce (made of clarified but- Benedict, inspired by our dish of scrambled eggs with breakfast/ brunch dishes is the Chesapeake with crab cakes is teremulsified in egg yolks, tocilog using the Pinoy’s iconic eggplant and onions, not to egg and meat-based Eggs quite common. white wine vinegar and herbs) bread hot pandesal and adding mention Vigan longganisa in Benedict. It is a classic Ameri- The American southern while the Russian Easter Bene- salted duck egg yolk to the hol- place of the tocino. The play- can dish that consists of two states have Country Benedict dict has béchamel sauce fla- landaise sauce. This version ing field is level and wide halves of hot buttered English using their biscuit, sausage pat- vored with lemon juice and doesn’t need to be cooked in a open for this open-faced sand- muffin topped with ham, ties, gravy and eggsfried to mustard, and is topped with double boiler. Instead, a blender wich. The list of ingredients is crispy, streaky bacon or lean, choice instead of the poached caviar — Beluga, no less. All is used to mix two-minute soft- limited only by one’s imagina- Canadian-style bacon, poached eggs. Further south of the bor- the above-mentioned variants boiled eggs with the other ingre- tion. Happy Easter hunting eggs, and a heavenly rich and der, the Mexicans have Huevos not only show its popularity but dients. While the classic and may the best eggs win! creamy Hollandaise sauce. In Benedictos with avocado and its flexibility and adaptability hollandaise uses only the yolks (www,philstar.com) reCipe: POACHED EGGS (2 eggs per serving). To poach eggs, fill a small saucepan with 2” inches of water. Bring water to a simmer, and then add 1 tbsp. of white vinegar. This will make the egg whites cook TOCINO (500 grams of uncooked tocino will make 4 servings. Pampanga’s faster and prevent it from spreading. Crack Best has fatless tocino). Place tocino into a 1 of the eggs into a small bowl, careful not to nonstick pan and add 1/4 cup water. Cover break the yolk. Gently lower the edge of the and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Remove bowl into the water, allowing some water to cover and loosen meat pieces to form a sin- flow into the bowl. Then tilt the bowl down- gle layer. Add 2 tbsps. cooking oil and con- wards to let the egg slide out into the water. tinue simmering until liquid has evaporated, Repeat with the other egg. Cook each one turning the pieces often. Keep cooking until for 2 minutes. Yolks should still be soft in cen- a dark-brown caramelized coating on the ter. Remove eggs from water with a slotted meat is formed. spoon and set on a plate lined with paper towel to absorb water. Set aside.
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE (to make 4 servings). Using a small saucepan, put PANDESAL (1 large pandesal per serving, add more on the side). Slice pan- about 2” deep water and bring to a boil. Slide to pan 4 eggs carefully, one at a desal in halves crosswise and spread softened butter on the cut sides. Place in a time with a slotted spoon. Boil for 2 minutes. heated nonstick pan with the buttered sides Transfer to a bowl with cold water. When down and toast until light golden brown. Turn cool, break eggs and place its contents into and keep warm until needed. To assemble: a blender. Add the juice of 4-6 calamansi (to Place 2 toasted pandesal on a plate and top make 2 tbsps. juice) and 1/4 tsp. salt and each one with tocino slices, followed by one blend on medium speed for 20 seconds. Turn poached egg each. Pour hollandaise sauce down speed to low setting, and then slowly and add freshly ground black pepper, chives add in 8 tbsps. of warm melted butter. Con- or cilantro as desired. Garnish with atchara tinue blending for another 30 seconds, then or a tomato/ cilantro/ onion salsa. Serve im- add 1 salted duck egg that has been peeled mediately. Have some extra warm pandesal and mashed. Taste for saltiness and acidity and add more salt or calamansi juice ready to mop up the extra egg yolk and hollandaise. accordingly. may 10, 2014 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle 13 LEGAL NOTES inadmissibility Waived despite Fake In one case, the Adminis- doctor. She needed to avoid philippine passport trative Appeals Office (AAO) stress and was already being willful misrepresentation of a tive if the waiver were denied. sustained the appeal of a green treated for depression and material fact, procures a visa, Only spouses or parents card applicant from the Philip- anxiety. other documentation or admis- pines whose waiver application She showed that if she By Reuben S. Seguritan who are U.S. citizens or lawful sion to the U.S. or other immi- permanent residents are con- was denied. The applicant had were to be deported to the ecause of the gration benefit. sidered as qualifying relatives. used a fraudulent passport in Philippines, her home country, stringent re- Technically, fraud and ma- Children, even though they are entering the United States. she would need a new doctor. quirements for terial misrepresentation are dif- U.S. citizens, may not be qual- She applied for adjustment The husband also would not be getting a U.S. ferent. Material ifying relatives. on the basis of her U.S. citizen able to afford to pay for med- visa, some appli- misrepresentation requires a Extreme hardship has no husband’s immigrant petition ical care in the Philippines on B but was found inadmissible for his current salary. In fact, if the cants have re- willful misrepresentation that definite meaning but depends sorted to extreme measures is relevant to the alien’s eligi- on the facts and circumstances procuring admission to the wife were forced to leave, the such as using a false name or bility for a visa. Fraud requires of each case. Many factors are U.S. through fraud or misrep- husband would not be able to assuming the name of another an intent on the part of the alien considered in determining resentation. The USCIS adju- afford basic monthly expenses person. They carry this mis- to deceive a consular or immi- whether an alien has estab- dications officer believed that with just his salary. representation out by using a gration officer, and the officer lished extreme hardship to a she was unable to demonstrate There was also evidence fake visa or passport. must believe and act upon the qualifying relative. extreme hardship to her quali- showing that the husband Assuming that their mis- false representation. These factors include the fying spouse. would suffer extreme hardship representation is not detected In terms of practical effect, qualifying relative’s presence The AAO disagreed and if he relocated to the Philip- at the port of entry, eventually however, there is no difference and ties in the U.S.; family ties found that extreme hardship to pines with the applicant, such their misdeeds will still catch between the two. An alien outside the U.S; conditions in the qualifying spouse was es- as losing his current employ- up with them. When they found to have committed fraud the country where the qualify- tablished. ment of many years and expe- apply for a green card, be it on or material misrepresentation ing relative would relocate; fi- The applicant presented riencing serious allergies as he the basis of a family-based or faces a lifetime bar from being nancial impact of his or her medical records and sworn had in his past visits to the employment-based petition, admitted in the U.S. departure from the country; statements indicating that for country. they will be considered inad- The law provides for a dis- and significant health condi- many years she and the quali- missible due to fraud or mis- cretionary waiver of this type tions particularly when tied to fying spouse had been strug- reuben s. seguritan has been practicing law for over 30 representation. gling with infertility and that of inadmissibility. The alien an unavailability of suitable years. For further information, you The Immigration and Na- would need to show that his re- medical care in the country to the applicant would need to may call him at (212) 695 5281 or tionality Act makes inadmissi- moval would cause extreme which the qualifying relative undergo in vitro fertilization log on to his website at www.segu- ble any alien who, by fraud or hardship to a qualifying rela- would relocate. under the care of her current ritan.com MAINLAND NEWS Biden: Immigration Crucial to American Innovation IAMI — Vice Pres- on a path to citizenship," issues and then joined Rep. ident Joe Biden ex- Biden said. "These people are Joe Garcia, D-Fla., at his new Mtoled immigration already Americans." campaign office. as crucial to American innova- When someone in the Biden, whose wife is a tion yesterday at a college crowd shouted "Stop deporta- longtime community college graduation ceremony in South tions!" he replied, "We'll do professor, praised the Miami Florida. that, too, kid, but let me finish Dade students for pursuing The Miami Dade College my speech." their education, quoting the graduates from two campuses Biden also applauded the late novelist Gabriel Garcia and their families, 2,000 Florida Legislature for passing Marquez in encouraging them Vice President Joe Biden, center, smiles after arriving for a gradua- strong, cheered as a proces- a bill Friday to allow students to continue pursuing their per- tion ceremony at the Miami Dade College in Miami, Saturday, May 3,2014. Biden said a "constant, substantial stream of immigrants" is sion of 39 flags from their living in the country illegally to sonal and professional goals. important to the American economy, urging citizenship for immi- home countries, entered the pay in-state tuition at the public (www.philstar.com) grants living in the U.S. illegally. (aP Photo/Javier Galeano) gym and opened the program. colleges and universities. Biden acknowledged that he Florida is the latest of 20 states was addressing many immi- to enact such a measure, and its grants and the children and passage marks a significant grandchildren of immigrants, shift in the immigration debate many from South America and in Florida away from a focus the Caribbean. on immigration enforcement. Biden said a "constant, "More than half of you substantial stream of immi- speak a language other than grants" is important to the English at home, but you American economy, urging speak the language of Amer- citizenship for immigrants liv- ica," Biden said. ing in the US illegally. After the ceremony, Biden "That's why we have to act met privately with local to bring 11 million people out Caribbean-American business of the shadows and put them leaders to discuss immigration 14 hawaii Filipino ChroniCle may 10, 2014 CLASSIFIED ADS COMMUNITY CALENDAROF EVENTS WANted- HArd WorkiNG lABorerin an ANNuAl FilipiNo FiestA ANd pArAde ● sANtANiANs AssoCiAtioN oF Hi-usA up and coming Seafood company. Great hours sAturdAy ● May 10, 2014 ● Honolulu Municipal Grounds near iNstAllAtioN oF oFFiCers ANd BoArd oF especially with the holidays nearing. 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