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Warriors move on to face Rockets in West WEEKLY ISSUE 70 CITIES IN 11 STATES ONLINE SPORTS NEWS | A5 Vol. IX Issue 474 1028 Mission Street, 2/F, San Francisco, CA 94103 Email: [email protected] Tel. (415) 593-5955 or (650) 278-0692 May 10 - 16, 2018 White House, some PH solons oppose China installing missiles Malacañang says China missiles deployed in Spratly By Macon Araneta in disputed seas do not target PH FilAm Star Correspondent By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent Malacañang’s reaction to the expressions of concern over the recent Chinese deploy- ment of missiles in the Spratly islands is one of nonchalance supposedly because Beijing said it would not use these against the Philippines and that China is a better source of assistance than America. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the improving ties between the Philippines and U.S. Press Sec. Sarah Sanders China is assurance enough that China will not use (Photo: www.newsx.com) its missiles against the Philippines. This echoed President Duterte’s earlier remarks when security The White House warned that China would experts warned that China’s installation of mis- face “consequences” for their leaders militarizing siles in the Spratly islands threatens the Philip- the illegally-reclaimed islands in the West Philip- pines’ international access in the disputed South pine Sea (WPS). China Sea. The installation of Chinese missiles were Duterte said China has not asked for any- reported on Fiery Reef, Subi Reef and Mischief thing in return for its assistance to the Philip- Reef in the Spratly archipelago that Manila claims pines as he allayed concerns of some groups over as its territory. Beijing’s reported deployment of missiles on the “We’re well aware of China’s militarization disputed areas. of the South China Sea,” said U.S. Press Secretary “To this day, ni papel o lapis, walang hiningi Sarah Sanders. ang China pati Russia,” Duterte said. According “We’ve raised concerns directly with the Chi- to him, one word was enough to persuade China nese about this and there will be near-term (L-R) Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and DFA Sec. Alan Peter Cayetano (Photo: www.philippinenewsnow.com) TO PAGE A7 TO PAGE A7 PLDT challenges Duterte’s executive 6 out of 10 Pinoys oppose charter change to Federalism order vs. contracting employees By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent the 1987 Philippine Constitution, according to the By Lara Climaco | FilAm Star Correspondent latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia Research Incorporated. Telco giant PLDT is challenging the govern- The survey, which was conducted from ment’s crackdown on labor-only contracting in March 23 to 28, found that opposition to charter what could be a test case for corporate social change increased by 20 percentage points from responsibility in the Philippines over a practice 44 percent in July 2016. that is widely described as “pernicious” yet has Of the 64 percent who oppose the shift to persisted for years. Federalism, 32 percent have expressed open- PLDT is not the only big fish being forced ness to altering the Constitution sometime in the by the Department of Labor and Employment future but not at the present, while the other 32 (DOLE) to regularize workers hired through percent said that charter change should not be (L-R) President Rodrigo Duterte and third-party contractors. Fastfood chains Jollibee done now or in the future. PLDT Chairman Manny Pangilinan and Burger King have likewise been served with MANILA – Majority of Filipinos or 64 per- According to Pulse Asia, this result is due (Photo: www.pinoynewsonline.info) TO PAGE A7 cent of them oppose charter change or amending TO PAGE A7 Aussie nun to be deported fights back Anger, dismay, support: how the world sees U.S. withdrawal from Iran deal By William Casis US President Donald Trump’s decision to Rouhani FilAm Star Correspondent withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal prompted Uranium enrichment to resume? furious reaction in Tehran, regret in Europe and “I have instructed the Iranian Atomic Energy Australian missionary Patricia Fox is not cheers from Israel and Saudi Arabia. Organization to take the necessary measures for leaving the country without a fight after she asked The following is a selection of reactions from future actions so that, if necessary, we can resume the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to dismiss the around the globe to Trump’s biggest foreign industrial enrichment without limit.”-- Rouhani deportation proceedings against her. policy move since taking office: Stay the course Fox stressed that she had joined rallies as ‘Psychological warfare’ “Stay true to your commitments as we will (L-R) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and part of her tasks as a missionary and not as a part “This decision was an act of psychological stay true to ours and together with the rest of the US President Donald Trump of political activities. warfare against Iran.”-- Iranian President Hassan TO PAGE A7 (Photo: www.timesofislamabad.com) “Therefore, they are not political activities per se but also religious activities within the evangelization and missionary works of religious U.S. open to mediating diplomatic row between PH, Kuwait persons,” she said in a 26-page counter-affidavit By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent which she submitted to the BI. She also filed a supplemental motion for Washington would be open to help the “If we can be helpful, I’m sure my colleagues reconsideration to ask the BI to reinstate her Philippines settle its diplomatic row with Kuwait in Washington would consider any such request. canceled missionary visa, arguing that the order but no such proposal has been made, said United So, we will see,” he added. violates her right to due process and prevented States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim. Kim said he expects the two countries will be her from exercising her right to free expression. “We’re always willing to be helpful to resolve able to resolve their diplomatic row. The BI has scheduled the 71-year-old Fox’s delicate, difficult situation between friends and “My sense is that the two countries are work- deportation on May 25 after President Rodrigo partners but I don’t want to assume speculations, ing very hard to resolve the difficult situation,” he Duterte accused her of political activism that or hypotheticals because no one has approached also said. Former Ambassador Jose “Jun” Lozada TO PAGE A7 us about it,” Kim said. TO PAGE A7 (Photo: www.scoopnest.com) Junjun Binay judgment Marcos victims list out Gary V. successful INDEX STEALING FREE reversed for funds release bypass surgery Business & Tech News ................................. A8 NEWSPAPER IS STILL A CRIME ! Community Awareness ................................. 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A2, A3, A4 Sports News ...................................................A5 Star Access ....................................................B2 PH NEWS | A2 PH NEWS | A3 ENTERTAINMENT | B8 Starliner ..........................................................B1 World News ....................................................A9 AB 2612, PLESCIA CRIME A2 FilAm Star May 10 - 16, 2018 ph news Teo resigns as Tourism secretary Dismissal of ex-Makati mayor Junjun Tourism Secretary Wanda resignation. nothing wrong and that all Tulfo-Teo resigned Monday Topacio said Teo’s “deci- the dealings of the DOT “went afternoon, her lawyer said sion to leave her position was through all legal processes, Binay upended by Court of Appeals Tuesday. made after a long and deliberate were above-board and done “Yesterday, before the start reflection and soul-searching in good faith, and with total By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent of the latest Cabinet meeting in with respect to the events that absence of malice.” Malacañang Palace, Tourism have transpired the past few “Secretary Teo also Disgraced former Makati Romulo Pena, the councilor that payment of services contracted Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo ten- weeks.” says that she is honored and mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” obtained the highest number of during his prior term,” the CA dered her resignation from the Teo’s resignation came privileged to have served as Binay could stage a comeback votes. added. Department of Tourism (DOT),” amid the controversy of P60- Secretary of Tourism under the after the Court of Appeals (CA) In effect, the condona- The CA added: “Clearly, her lawyer Ferdinand Topacio million in DOT advertising Duterte Administration, where reversed his dismissal in 2015 tion doctrine extinguishes the these pertained to acts which said in a statement. money being placed on the she has done her level best to by the Office of the Ombudsman administrative liability of a re- transpired before Binay, Jr., was “Her letter was personally program of her brothers on discharge her duty to promote for his alleged involvement in elected official for an act com- subsequently elected and con- handed by her to Executive government-owned People’s tourism both domestically and the grossly overpriced city hall mitted in his previous term. tinued in public office on May Secretary Salvador Medialdea Television Network Inc. (PTNI). internationally,” Topacio said. annex building. The Ombuds- In November 2015, the 14, 2013. It is uncontroverted