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PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  sePtemBer 6, 2014 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor ou’ve probably by now noticed Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. the increase in traffic ever since Preparing for the Worst Publisher & Managing Editor classes at the University of awaii’s isolation makes it an ideal visitor destina- Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Hawaii-Manoa and private tion for those wanting to get away from it all. The schools have resumed. We hope Associate Editors Hawaiian archipelago is roughly 2,400 miles to Y Dennis Galolo that you’ve adjusted your travel the closest landmass, making us the most isolated Edwin Quinabo time accordingly to beat the traffic crunch. population center on earth. We are really all by Contributing Editor H Although sitting in traffic can certainly try Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. our lonesome in the vast Pacific Ocean. This same one’s patience, please drive with aloha during the morning and isolation makes Hawaii particularly vulnerable to external Creative Designer afternoon commutes. You may end up a few minutes late to forces such as terrorism, natural disasters, fuel shortages, labor Junggoi Peralta your destination, but remember that ultimately, it’s more im- strikes, widespread power outages, financial collapse and even portant to arrive alive! Photography computer network or telecommunication failures that threaten Tim Llena Speaking of important, in case you didn’t know it, Sep- our way of life and very survival. Nearly everything that we de- Administrative Assistant tember is National Preparedness Month—an important annual pend on is either shipped or flown in. With 85 percent of the Shalimar Pagulayan reminder for all Americans to be prepared for all types of food we consumed imported through a single port (Honolulu Columnists emergencies and disasters. Being adequately prepared can Harbor), any destruction caused by a natural disaster will have Carlota Hufana Ader make all the difference when an emergency hits a community. Emil Guillermo dire consequences on our food consumption. In recognition of National Preparedness Month, our cover Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. At the start of hurricane season, civil defense officials send Ron Menor story for this first issue of September focuses on the 4th An- out word to the public to prepare. It is up to each of us to heed J.P. Orias nual Get Ready Ewa Beach Emergency Preparedness Fair, a Pacita Saludes the warnings and make sure that we have enough supplies of free event which will be held on September 6, 2014 at Ewa Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. essential items to last for several days. It is tempting to dismiss Makai Middle School from 9 am to 1 pm. Those who attend Charlie Sonido, M.D. these warnings since we have been fortunate that recent storms Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. will learn the importance of making an emergency plan, build- have not struck our islands as expected. Still, the prudent course Felino S. Tubera ing an emergency kit and keeping informed of what measures Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. of action is to have an emergency supplies kit available to ride to take before, during and after an emergency. Please turn to out any event. In fact, disaster preparedness is your personal Contributing Writers page 4 to read more about the beginnings of this annual event duty. If you have a family, you are responsible for caring for Clement Bautista and how it has grown over the past several years. them. Preparing for a disaster is simply part of providing for Teresita Bernales, Ed.D One event of note that I’d like to bring to your attention is Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. and protecting your family. Not to prepare would be like failing a fundraiser for Hoʻōla Nā Pua (A New Life For Our Chil- Linda Dela Cruz to provide a warm coat for your child on a cold winter day. It is Fiedes Doctor dren), a local non-profit group that helps to rebuild the lives also our civic duty to be prepared. Part of being a good citizen Danny De Gracia, II, MA of young sex trafficking victims. Most people unknowingly Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand is not being dependent on the government, especially after a dis- think of sex trafficking as a crime that happens overseas and Amelia Jacang, M.D. aster since emergency services will be stretched extremely thin Caroline Julian far from Hawaii’s shores. They don’t realize that this problem in the aftermath of a disaster. This where civic groups like the Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. has reared its ugly head on the local scene, victimizing Deborah T. Manog Ewa Emergency Preparedness Committee have played a key Hawaii’s underaged girls. Hoʻōla Nā Pua’s fundraiser is sched- Maita Milallos role in helping the entire community more effectively prepare Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. uled for October 4th at the Pacific Club from 6 pm to 10 pm. for emergencies and related disasters. This year marks the fourth Seneca Moraleda-Puguan If you’re free that evening, consider dropping by and showing emergency preparedness fair that the group has sponsored for Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. your support for this very worthwhile organization. Jay Valdez, Psy.D. the benefit of Ewa residents. That’s all for now. I encourage you to take some time to Glenn Wakai It would certainly be in our best interests to comply with Amado Yoro read through this issue and our many useful and informative advisories and other severe weather warnings issued by state Philippine Correspondent columns like Legal Guide (page 7), Ask a Doctor (page 11) and county civil defense officials. Even if they were to err, at Greg Garcia and Legal Notes (page 13). As always, we encourage you to least they are doing so on the side of caution. As the public, we Big Island Distributor contact us at: [email protected] if you have any Grace Larson should also do likewise—prepare for the worst but also hope story ideas, tips or concerns regarding Hawaii’s dynamic and Ditas Udani for the best. vibrant Filipino community. Our sincerest thanks to all of you Maui Distributor Cecile Piros for reading and faithfully supporting the Hawaii Filipino Molokai Distributor Tobacco Sales Ban at Chronicle! Maria Watanabe Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! Advertising/Marketing Director CVS is Right Decision Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Account Executives VS Caremark, the second-largest drugstore chain in Carlota Hufana Ader the U.S. behind Walgreens, has made the dramatic pharmacists counseling patients. That goal conflicted with racks J.P. Orias decision to no longer sell cigarettes, cigars and other of cigarettes, cigars and chewing-tobacco in plain view. The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. tobacco products at its more than 7,600 stores na- But where does the company draw the line when it comes It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- tributed at various outlets around Oahu and tionwide by October 1, 2014. Company officials to protecting its customers’ health? In addition to cigarettes, will the neighbor islands. 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Printed in the U.S.A. walk-in medical clinics and by 2017, hopes to operate about ices such as walk-in clinics and prescription drug coverage. www.thefilipinochronicle.com 1,500 total clinics where customers can get relatively simple Kudos to CVS for its willingness to set a higher standard in www.efilipinochronicle.com services like blood pressure tests and flu vaccines. CVS sees its healthcare and for rebranding itself as not just a store but as a future in making its in-store clinics a convenient health-care al- healthcare company. It’s not there yet, but it’s certainly on the MeMber, Society of ProfeSSional ternative to long waits at the doctor's office, along with CVS right track. JournaliStS sePtemBer 6, 2014  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  3 CANDID PERSPECTIVES Pacquiao’s Stalled Until He Fights Mayweather backed for president in the session with the champ, he Philippines. oldly predicted the outcome of He hadn’t decided. Or did- the November fight: “In Jesus n’t want to say. name, victory is mine.” By Emil Guillermo OK, back to boxing. None of this “I am the Even after avenging the greatest” stuff, which must be ast week at loss to Timothy Bradley, Pac- deemed as lacking in humility. AT&T Park in quiao’s comeback seems Normally, when I write San Francisco, stalled until he can get to May- about Pacquiao I plead with him Manny Pacquiao weather. to save his brain power for the L had a play day I got Pacquiao in the cor- pursuits that he says he wants with the San ner and asked him point blank after boxing, like being a politi- Francisco Giants. He took bat- about that. cal force in the Philippines. ting practice with the team. He wants to fight May- I asked his trainer Freddie Mugged a bit with Lou Seal the weather but simply says, “It’s Roach if it’s time to quit. mascot. He even threw out the Trainer Freddie Roach and Cong. Manny Pacquiao up to him now, if he wants to.” “We haven’t even come | Photo by eMil Guerrero MeDia first pitch—but not as he did Talking with Pacquiao in close to that yet,” Roach told back in 2009 to another emerg- I couldn’t help but think time, but maybe at some point English is often difficult. Like me. “But when I see a decline ing star, the part-Filipino Amer- back to that time in 2009, in the future. many Filipinos where English in his assets, then I will think ican pitcher, Tim Lincecum. when Manny was still climb- Or maybe not ever. I recall is not their first language, he like you. But we’re not close But then, the fight Manny ing up the championship ranks acquaintances at University of talks with his eyebrows in a yet. He works harder than he was promoting wasn’t exactly and just about to explode. Hawaii scoffed at the idea. kind of yes/no code. So I did when I first met him.” the fight we all want to see. At the same time, a man They were too realistic, I was know he’s a bad interview like He’s definitely working On Nov. 22, Pacquiao will named Obama gave us so the dreamer. I’d be bad in French if Le hard to promote a fight against fight another “Fighter X,” much hope as he ascended Now five years later, I’m Monde asked me to comment someone not name May- some boxer not named Floyd from his humble beginnings in ready to say, I was wrong. on Israel and Gaza. weather. Mayweather, and still expect a Honolulu to the presidency, In a world where not even So I give Manny a pass. emil guillermo, an award-win- multi-million dollar payday. albeit via Chicago. Obama can be the Obama we The most assured thing he ning journalist and winner of an Amer- This time it will be a fellow That both were dominat- want (just look at the state of said all day sounded scripted. ican Book Award, was an editorial named Chris Algieri from ing their realms at the same the world and the response of Before a smallish crowd that board member of the Honolulu Adver- New York. Taller than Pac- time made it impossible not to the president), Manny Pac- paid $125 a ticket for a special tiser. quiao. Masters degree, even. compare Pacquiao to Obama. quiao is not ex- Smart enough to get a rela- The charismatic sense, the actly the tively big pay day for exposing pride and the hope that both champion we had his brains to the vicious punch represented. And what a coin- envisioned. of the Pacman. cidence, the boxer like Obama Forget the To make sure you want to was also a politician who was politics. I know see that, Pacquiao is out on the always ready to fight for us. that as a Philip- road starting the promotion It didn’t take much of a pine congress- three months in advance of the leap to think that Pacquiao man, he’s more Nov.22 fight. could actually fight for our figure head than It’s a fight looking for sense of hope and change and anything. As a some hype when it can barely possibly be the Philippines’ warmup to the muster a pulse. At least for Obama. big question, I now. Maybe not right at that asked him who he HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS City Announces Winter Hours for Hanauma Bay ity officials have announced that the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve will Cshift to a winter hour schedule, closing nightly at 6 pm beginning Wednesday, Septem- ber 3, 2014. During the winter season, Hanauma Bay will be opened from 6 am to 6 pm daily except Tuesday. The site is closed to visitors every Tuesday throughout the year. The 101-acre Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve averages approximately 3,000 vis- itors daily. It is known for its abundance of marine life such as green sea turtles, trumpet fish, yellow tangs, parrotfish, surgeonfish and living coral. The bay’s wide variety of species and crystal clear, calm waters provide ideal conditions for snor- keling and swimming. 4  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  sePtemBer 6, 2014 COVER STORY Ready in a PincH—a coMMUnity’S FigHt to PRePaRe FoR tHe WoRSt By HFC Staff n March 2011, a powerful windstorm hit areas in Leeward Oahu and the North Shore. The high winds toppled over trees and utility poles, causing a power outage for tens of thousands residents and I businesses.

Among the hardest hit to maintain the health and wel- gether to discuss ways of bet- communities was Ewa Beach, fare of their patients. I urge ter preparing Ewa residents for where the main arterial, Fort your prompt and immediate future disasters. The idea of an Weaver Road, was nearly im- attention to this matter.” emergency preparedness fair passable. Of the 22 utility HECO and union leaders was thus conceived. poles that were knocked down were urged to set aside their “Volunteers from that by the heavy winds and rains, respective positions during the meeting formed the Commit- 15 of them were along Fort emergency situation and at- tee for Preparedness, which Weaver Road. To make mat- tend to the public’s safety. became the Ewa Emergency ters worse, an on-going strike HECO crews, including non- Preparedness Committee by Hawaiian Electric Com- union members, restored (EPC),” Boucher says. pany workers complicated any power a few days later, but The Ewa EPC serves as a efforts to restore power. lessons had been learned, par- resource for the community so Then-State Rep. Kymberly ticularly for Ewa residents. that residents can be easily Pine appealed to Gov. Aber- It became painfully clear equipped with the knowledge crombie for assistance and to that Ewa and Ewa Beach, a and skills to be safe and calm paredness Month. part of the fair from the begin- declare a state of emergency. community of about 80,000 in an emergency. The 4th Annual Get Ready ning in 2011,” Harlor says. “The power outage has af- residents, was ill-prepared in The first such emergency Ewa Beach Emergency Pre- Major sponsors include fected traffic signals which the event of large scale disas- preparedness fair, dubbed the paredness Fair is scheduled for D.R. Horton, HECO, Target, impact the ability of emer- ters. A tsunami warning result- 1st Annual Get Ready Ewa Saturday, September 6, 2014 Pali Momi Medical Center, gency medical personnel, po- ing from the 9.0 magnitude Beach Fair, was held a few at Ewa Makai Middle School and Queen’s Medical Center, lice, fire, civil defense and earthquake off Japan in the months later in September from 9 am to 1 pm. The event Carmel Partners, Gentry other emergency services,” same month also added to the 2011. The event attracted over is free and open to the public. Homes, Haseko Homes and Pine wrote in a letter to the sense of urgency. 1,000 residents from across It is meant to educate residents many others. governor. “We are also con- Ewa resident and commu- Oahu and featured approxi- on preparing families and pets cerned that hospitals and care nity volunteer Rodney mately 30 vendors. It focused for emergencies, including Now Vs. Then facilities may not be able to Boucher recalls Pine’s efforts on tsunami and hurricane pre- natural and manmade disas- Now more than ever, run the equipment necessary to bring affected parties to- paredness, how to create a ters, even school lockdowns. Boucher says the Ewa com- family plan, supply kits, evac- The fair will feature a scaled munity is much better uations, health emergencies down emergency shelter unit equipped to deal with emer- and insurance. for people to walk through and gencies, thanks to these annual give away more than $10,000 fairs. 2014 Emergency Prepared- worth of preparedness items. “These fairs are well-at- ness Fair “The Fair is an excellent tended and the community Ever since the first fair, or- opportunity for community members leave with more pre- ganizers have expanded its members to discuss their pre- paredness information than outreach and scope in on- paredness issues and con- they might have had previ- going efforts to better prepare cerns,” Boucher says. ously,” Boucher says. “From the community. Experts from There are also similar these fairs, the Ewa community the Honolulu Department of Community Preparedness has been recognized by the Na- Emergency Management Fairs on September 13th in tional Oceanic & Atmospheric (DEM), State Civil Defense, Manoa and September 27th in Administration (NOAA) as an FEMA, American Red Cross, Kailua. Tsunami Ready and Storm the scientific community, pri- Ewa EPC chair Donald Ready Community.” vate businesses and dozens of Harlor says the annual event Free emergency prepared- community organizations host would not be possible without ness training is continually pro- informational booths, semi- the assistance of several gen- vided to Ewa residents by nars and hands-on training erous sponsors. DEM’S Community Emer- sessions for attendees. “We have been fortunate to gency Response Team (CERT), The fairs have typically find businesses that believe in American Red Cross and been scheduled for September preparedness and in helping Hawaii Heart First. The Hawaii to coincide with National Pre- local communities to have been (continued on page 5) sePtemBer 6, 2014  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  5 COVER STORY

(from page 4, READY ...) • Procuring Ewa. prepare but we do find that Hazards Awareness Resilience grant fund- • Organizing CERT Teams there are those who think that Program (HHARP) is also ing and en- in Neighborhoods & there will others who will take being incorporated into the list the Schools to make Ewa EPC care of them, like the govern- Ewa Preparedness Outreach. s u p p o r t an action committee, ment, Red Cross or FEMA,” “The goal is to bring these from cor- working with HFD, HPD, Harlor says. types of training opportunities porate and DEM and the American “I think preparedness is a to West Oahu by 2015,” p r i v a t e Red Cross. way of life and you have to Boucher says. businesses According to Harlor, the think and plan as you do an in- The Ewa EPC has also to acquire number one obstacle that pre- surance policy. Like insurance ▲ Ewa Beach Emergency Fair September 2011 embarked on the following fu- E m e r - vents people from being ade- you constantly review to insure ture projects: gency Shelter-In-Place External Defibrillator quately prepared for you have adequate supplies.” • Working with schools and Kits for schools in the (AED) for schools. emergencies is a false sense of To contact the Ewa EPC, the Hawaii Heart Founda- event of a emergency • Expanding Community security. call 682-0111 or email them at: tion to get students and lock-down situation or Emergency Response “At our training seminars, [email protected] staff CPR/AED trained disaster and Automated Team (CERT) Training in we encourage the individual to om.

Emergency Preparedness Tips message delivered rather than a phone standing what emergencies are likely in call. your area and specific ways to respond to any people are concerned about • Baby supplies (e.g., bottles, formula, • Subscribe to an emergency alert system. each one. You should also understand the the possibility of a public health baby food, and diapers) Check with your local health department ways you can get information about po- Memergency such as a natural dis- • Games and activities for children or emergency management agency to see tential threats, such as through text alerts, aster, act of terrorism, or disease outbreak. • Pet supplies (see expanded list below) if there is one offered for your area. Post emergency sirens in your community, or You can take steps now to help you prepare emergency telephone numbers by home other methods. for an emergency and cope if an emergency Once you’ve gathered your supplies, phones or save them in your cell phone In addition to understanding how you happens. To help you prepare, consider the pack the items in easy-to-carry containers, (fire, police, ambulance, etc.). will be informed of potential threats, you following tips to protect yourself and your clearly label the containers, and store them • Teach children how and when to call 911 need to understand the difference between loved ones: where they are easily accessible. In a dis- for help. various weather alerts: 1. get a Kit aster situation, you may need access to your • Check your emergency supplies through- • A watch gives advance notice that con- If a disaster strikes your community, emergency supply kit quickly - whether out the year to replace batteries, food and ditions are favorable for dangerous you might not have access to food, water, or you are sheltering at home or evacuating. water as needed. weather. If a severe storm watch or other electricity for some time. Take steps now to Make sure to check expiration dates on type of watch is issued for your area, be put together an emergency supply kit so that food, water, and batteries throughout the 3. Be informed alert for changing weather conditions. you will be prepared in case something hap- year. It’s important that you and your fam- • A warning requires immediate action and pens. You should have emergency kits for ily know what to do before, during, and is only used when severe weather is your home, office, school, and vehicle. You 2. make a Plan after an emergency. This means under- about to strike. never know where you will be during an Families can cope with disasters by emergency. preparing in advance and working together An emergency supply kit is a collection as a team. If something were to happen, of basic items that you might need during an how would you contact one another, how emergency. Assemble the following items to would you get to a safe place, and what create kits to use at your home, office, school would you do in different emergency situ- and/or in a vehicle: ations? Planning what to do before a disas- • Water—one gallon per person, per day ter strikes provides the best protection for • Food—nonperishable, easy-to-prepare you and your family. items Because you and your family may not • Flashlight be together when a disaster hits, it’s impor- • Battery powered or hand crank radio tant to create a communication plan to help (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) you and your loved ones connect and get • Extra batteries help. Complete a contact card for each fam- • First aid kit ily member. Have them keep these cards • Medications (7-day supply), other medical handy in a wallet, purse or backpack. supplies, and medical paper work (e.g., Because different disasters may require medication list and pertinent medical in- you to go to different places, make sure you formation) identify a meeting place in your neighbor- • Multipurpose tool (e.g., Swiss army knife) hood, a meeting place just outside your • Sanitation and personal hygiene items neighborhood, and a meeting place out of • Copies of personal documents (e.g., proof town. Review these plans with all members of address, deed/lease to home, passports, of your family and don’t forget to consider birth certificates, and insurance policies) what you would do with your pets who may • Cell phone with chargers not be allowed in emergency shelters. • Family and emergency contact informa- tion More Tips: • Extra cash • Identify an out-of-town contact, such as • Emergency blanket a friend or relative, who family members • Map(s) of the area can call to let them know they are safe. • Extra set of car keys and house keys It may be easier to make a long-distance • Manual can opener phone call than to call across town, be- You may also need additional supplies cause phone lines can be jammed. An to meet the needs of all family members, out-of-town contact may be in a better such as children, pets, and those with special position to communicate among sepa- medical requirements. Suggested items to rated family members. help meet additional needs are: • Teach your family members how to text. • Medical supplies (e.g., hearing aids with It may seem like second nature to some extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, sy- of us, but not everyone texts. During an ringes, or a cane) emergency it’s often easier to get a text 6  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  sePtemBer 6, 2014 OPINION

ical system, which the United through no small share of the Summer of our discontent States does not currently have." bruising times. It has protected by Lee H. Hamilton By early August, an NBC- for us, always had achieving Simply put, Americans our freedom, given hundreds of Wall St. Journal poll was re- the American dream as a real have no confidence that our millions of Americans by birth espite these last porting that a full possibility.” Now, he notes, “A system can resolve the chal- and Americans by choice an few months of three-quarters of those sur- large bloc of the electorate no lenges before us. They don’t opportunity to pursue the lives hot and lazy veyed lacked confidence that longer believes any of that.” expect miracles, but they do they wanted, and allowed us to days, it’s been the next generation would be Why not? Partly, it’s the expect political leaders to make speak freely, associate with the hard not to notice better off — the most pes- economy: growth has been progress, and they haven’t been people we choose, and openly D sluggish, we’re not generating seeing much. follow the religious and spiri- a cold political simistic results in the history of wind blowing through the the poll. Regardless of income, enough good jobs, and the ben- I can understand why so tual lives we want. country. The magazine Foreign ethnicity, religion, or gender, efits of the recovery have many people would be pes- There is no shortage of Affairs captured it with its lat- Americans don’t think much of flowed more to some than to the simistic, yet I don’t find myself challenges facing the system est cover, a mockup of a travel our future. many. The growing awareness sharing their fatalism. That’s — from the influence of money poster featuring a crumbling This is a ground-shaking of a lopsided society — one in because political moments are on elections to the encrusted U.S. Capitol with the tagline, turnabout. Since well before I which a rising tide fails to lift all just that: moments. Over the rules that hamstring capable “See America: Land of Decay began my political career in the boats — has put many people in long reach of our history, public officials to the scorched- and Dysfunction.” early 1960s, the keystone of a surly mood. That problem of we’ve learned time and again earth political culture that Americans are clearly un- our politics was an unflagging income inequality is joined to a that when our political leaders reigns in Washington these easy. I know it anecdotally, be- optimism that as Americans we host of others — from climate do focus on our challenges, days. But I am convinced that cause at virtually every public could face head-on the task of change to crumbling infrastruc- speak to one another directly, they are no match for an gathering I’ve addressed over improving our own and others’ ture to a world in which the and are determined to find a so- aroused and determined public the last few months someone lives and deliver on our respon- forces of chaos and turmoil ap- lution to our problems, they that recognizes we are all in has spoken up with his or her sibility to future generations. pear to be expanding. can overcome their differences this together, that we can adapt worry that our nation is in de- As Chris Cilizza wrote recently Yet I think Foreign Affairs and make progress. to changing circumstances, and cline. And the polls bear it out. in The Washington Post, “So has nailed the biggest factor: Our Constitution has been that we should not give up on In June, a Washington Post ar- much of every politician's pat- the perceived dysfunction of in effect for 225 years. The sys- the system. ticle, “Is the American Dream ter — Democrat or Republican our political system. As politi- tem it created, with its checks Dead?” noted a string of polls — is built on the idea that cal scientist Francis Fukuyama and balances, and its carefully LEE HAMILTON is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana America has always overcome writes in the lead essay, dealing constructed equilibrium be- showing majorities of Ameri- University. He was a member of cans believe their children will hard challenges, always made with our problems “requires a tween constraining and en- the U.S. House of Representatives be worse off than they were. things better for our kids than healthy, well-functioning polit- abling government, has seen us for 34 years. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS City Recognized for Commitment to Sustainable Waste Disposal he City and County of Honolulu was named Tthe winner of the Gold Excellence Award in the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) cate- gory for H-POWER by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). The award was presented at SWANA’s annual conference in Grapevine, Texas. vides unique and innovative says Lori Kahikina, director of “Converting opala to en- contributions to the WTE field the Department of Environ- ergy, eliminating the need for by having both refuse-derived mental Services. one million barrels of im- fuel and mass burn technolo- SWANA’s Excellence ported oil every year, and gen- gies on the same site, allows Awards Program recognizes erating revenue through for comprehensive and strate- outstanding solid waste pro- energy sales to HECO make gic management of the is- grams and facilities that ad- H-POWER is a vital part of land’s wastes. Additionally, vance the practice of the city’s sustainable future,” H-POWER produces up to 73 environmentally and econom- says Mayor Kirk Caldwell. megawatts of net renewable ically sound solid waste man- “This technology is bringing baseload power, reducing re- agement through their us closer to eliminating the liance on imported fossil fuels. commitment to utilizing effec- need for an everyday landfill “H-POWER is a critical tive technologies and on Oahu, with the third boiler component of the City’s solid processes in system design making it possible for us to waste management plan and and operations, advancing burn sludge and car parts that allows for nearly complete di- worker and community health in the past were sent to the version of all municipal solid and safety, and implementing landfill.” waste from Oahu’s only mu- successful public education H-POWER, which pro- nicipal solid waste landfill,” and outreach programs. sePtemBer 6, 2014  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  7 LEGAL GUIDE Parental Responsibility for child’s Wrongful act from the act of his 2-year old whether or not, upon just prin- child in starting a fire while ciples, the infant could be held statute provided that “The fa- playing with matches, since the liable, would permit of gross ther and mother of unmarried Justification for Parental child’s acts was not a “tortious” injustice. . . They [the statutes] By Atty. Emmanuel minor children shall jointly and Liability act for which the child itself are in derogation of the com- Samonte Tipon severally be liable in damages A challenge to the constitu- would have been liable. How- mon law, and, therefore, sub- for tortious acts committed by tionality of the statute was re- ever, in 1903, the Hawaii ject to a strict construction.” n August 25, their children, and shall be jected by a federal court on the Supreme Court held in Victoria twin 7 year old jointly and severally entitled to ground that the statute provided v. Palama, 15 Hawaii 127, that atty. tiPon has a Master of Laws degree from Yale Law School children were re- prosecute and defend all actions a remedy for tort victims or pro- the father of a boy between and a Bachelor of Laws degree portedly playing in which the children or their in- vided an incentive to parents to seven and eight years of age from the University of the Philip- with a cigarette dividual property may be con- exercise greater supervision was liable in damages for an pines. He is originally from Laoag O City and Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. lighter when cerned.” The modern version of over their children. Bryan v, Ki- injury caused by the negligent they started a fire in the this statute is found in Section tamura, 529 F. Supp. 394. firing of a loaded gun, on the Atty. Tipon specializes in immigra- tion law and criminal defense. He Makakilo area in Honolulu. The Hawaii Supreme Court ground that the infant himself 577-3 of the Hawaii Revised served as an immigration officer Fortunately no homes were Statutes. explained that the basis for the could have been held liable. and co-authored “Immigration Law burned but the forest behind What is a “tort”? Accord- vicarious liability under the In 1916 the Hawaii Service, 1st ed.,” an 8-volume prac- the homes continues to burn a ing to the legal dictionary, the statute which makes parents re- Supreme Court in Rathburn v. tice guide for immigration officers week later. Their father ap- term “tort” (derived from the sponsible for the torts of their Kaio, 23 Hawaii 541 sought to and lawyers. His radio program airs Thursdays at 7:30 am on KNDI temper the literal interpretation peared on television looking French for “wrong”) “is a civil minor children is negligence or 1270 AM. He can be reached via contrite and apologetic. wrong or wrongful act, whether other fault of one actually at of the statute, saying: “A mail at: 800 Bethel St., Suite 402, We have received a number intentional or accidental, from fault. The statute did not insti- statute which imposes upon a Honolulu, HI 96813, by telephone of calls on the potential civil li- which injury occurs to another. tute a system of liability without father liability to respond in at (808) 225-2645 or by e-mail: fil- ability of the parents for the mis- Torts include all negligence fault, but only broadened fault damages for every tort com- [email protected]. For more on Atty. Tipon, go online to: www.Mil- conduct of their children. cases as well as intentional liability to make liable those mitted by his child irrespective itaryandCriminalLaw.com. This ar- If parents can vicariously wrongs which result in harm. who might properly be held re- of the age of the infant or the ticle is a general overview of the claim an honor like “Parents of Therefore tort law is one of the sponsible. As a matter of public circumstances under which the subject matter discussed and is not the Year” for the achievements major areas of law (along with policy, parents ought to be vic- act or omission occurred, and intended as legal advice. of their children, should they contract, real property and ariously responsible for torts of not be held vicariously respon- criminal law) and results in their unmarried minor children, sible for the tortious acts of more civil litigation than any and the principle of respondeat their children? other category. Some inten- superior which originated in State law governs parental tional torts may also be crimes, cases of master and servant has responsibility for children’s such as assault, battery, wrong- been extended to impose vicar- misconduct. For a link to the ful death, fraud, conversion (a ious liability in other situations. Parental Responsibility Laws euphemism for theft) and tres- Fortune v. Wong, 68 Hawaii 1, in all 50 States, see pass on property and form the 702 P.2d 299. http://www.mwl-law.com/wp- basis for a lawsuit for damages In 1891, the Hawaii content/uploads/2013/03/pare by the injured party. Defama- Supreme Court in Day v. Day, ntal-responsibility-in-all-50- tion, including intentionally 8 Hawaii 715, held that the fa- states.pdf. telling harmful untruths about ther of an infant was not re- Hawaii is a pioneer in legis- another-either by print or sponsible under circumstances lation on parental responsibility. broadcast (libel) or orally (slan- where the infant itself would As early as 1846, when Hawaii der)-is a tort.” not be liable. In that case a fa- was still a kingdom ruled by http://dictionary.law.com/De- ther was not held liable for King Kamehameha, a Hawaii fault.aspx?selected=2137 damages allegedly resulting HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Hoʻōla Nā Pua to Hold Fundraising age females rescued from sexual exploitation. Gala The fundraiser’s theme is “It Matters to oʻōla Nā Pua (A New Life For Our That One” and will be emceed by Dawn Children), a local non-profit organiza- O'Brien and auctioneer Joe Teipel. There will Htion committed to the restoration of un- be a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, derage female victims of sex trafficking, will and prize drawings. Guests will also enjoy live hold its inaugural fundraising gala at the Pacific music by popular local artists Ben Vegas and Club on October 4, 2014 from 6 pm to 10 pm. Maila Gibson. Hoʻōla Nā Pua’s mission is to provide a Tickets are available for purchase at long-term treatment facility for girls who have www.hoolanapua.org for $150 per person or fallen victim to sexual exploitation and to pre- $1,500 for a table of 10. For information about vent others from being led down the same path. gala sponsorship opportunities, please call 445- Currently, Hoʻōla Nā Pua is the only organiza- 3131. To find out more about Hoʻōla Nā Pua tion in Hawaii that works toward building a and the issue of sex trafficking, go online to: long-term licensed residential facility for under- www.hoolanapua.org. 8  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  sePtemBer 6, 2014 SUMMER TRAVEL Summer European Adventures: Tips and Costs by Glenn Wakai length of your stay, and cover a lot of ground on foot. h e f a c a d e s o f We stayed in Rome for Vegas captured three days. With the use of the imagination of their cheap and efficient sub- my 15-year old way system we hit all the fa- daughter, Cierra. mous sites: Coliseum, Forum, T She went to Cae- Sistine Chapel, Pantheon, sar’s Palace to see Trevi Fountain, Castel San- the Forum Shops and Coli- t'Angelo, Spanish Steps, and seum. We looked across the Piazza Navona. Many of the ▲ Cierra and Miki Wakai are happy to be in front of street to see a replica of the sites are free. However, I the Coliseum in Rome. Eiffel Tower at the Paris highly recommend purchasing Casino. The reproductions tickets on-line for tours of the ◄ Cierra and Glenn Wakai rejoice in front of Big were intriguing, but she and C o l i s e u m a n d S i s t i n e Ben in London my wife Miki really wanted to Chapel/St. Peter’s Basilica. see the real monuments. So Buying it on site will mean a overnight train to Paris. This Just as there were gelato Channel. When we emerged, this summer all of us went in two hour wait. 14 hour journey included a shops on every block of we were in Great Britain. on our European adventure. Rome is full of surprises. stop in Milan. The “Harry Pot- Rome, there are bakeries on We loved the retro black Traveling far beyond Sin While shopping on Via del ter” experience was the high- every block in Paris. We had taxis and the red double City will set you back $2,000 Corso we stumbled upon nu- light of the trip for me. A one buttery croissants and bro- decker buses. London’s trans- for airfare. Hotels and meals merous cathedrals. They way train fare will run about chette every morning, and af- portation system heavily uti- are more expensive than in the didn’t look like much from the $300, compared to a 2 hour, ternoon, and evening. No rice, lizes the Underground U.S., but not outrageous. Our edifice, but a walk through the $200 plane ride. We had a but lots of bread in Paris. (subway). It is very conven- family decided what sites to doors often revealed sheer small cabin with three bunks When we weren’t eating ient, but a bit pricier than the see during our 12 day journey, magnificence. The opulence and a tiny sink. They provide we manage to find the Louvre. rest of Europe’s subways. If and we made all of our of these places of worship, in the linens, towel, and even a There is no need to purchase you are going to use the Un- arrangements on the internet. some cases, were more impos- toiletry bag with a toothbrush tickets on-line. Access into the derground for multiple jour- Our voyage started in ing than what was seen in the and socks. It was a comfort- world’s most famous museum neys, I highly suggest buying Rome. It took 27 hours and Vatican. able and fun way to travel! In was pretty smooth. Once you an Oyster card for about $10 two layovers (San Francisco One note of caution. There the morning, the dining car get inside you will be elbow to and recharging it. Buying sin- and London) to get to this an- are plenty of gypsies preying provides passengers with elbow with others gazing at the gle fares for $6 can quickly cient city. If you like ice on unsuspecting visitors. Dur- croissants and coffee or juice. surprisingly small masterpiece add up, versus about $2 per cream, there is a gelato shop ing one subway ride we wit- The benefit of traveling by by Dae Vinci – the Mona Lisa. fare with an Oyster card. on every block. To balance out nessed a man almost having train is that you see the coun- The Eiffel Tower is ever It’s worth a trip to the the calorie intake, bring your his pocket picked. He loudly tryside and disembark in the present. It can be seen from Tower of London where the most comfortable shoes be- berated the two individuals, heart of the city, versus a 30 nearly every rooftop in the British monarchy resided from cause this is a pedestrian who quickly disappeared at minute ride from the Paris air- city. Throngs of couples and 1078 to 1547. In its later cen- friendly city. You can divide the next stop. port into the city. crowds gather around her, but turies it became a prison - the city up, depending on the We left Rome on an We stayed at had a cute she really shows her beauty at often the final stop for crimi- hotel two blocks from the Eif- night. The tower lights up in nals before they faced public fel Tower. Hotels in Europe full glory and at the top of the executions. Ironically, are tiny, by American stan- hour flashing lights make her Britain’s most notorious dards. The hotel elevator could sparkle. There is no denying scoundrels were imprisoned only fit one person and a piece the romantic feel of Paris. Be just a short distance from the of luggage. We hiked the four sure to bring a lock for the Monarchy’s Crown Jewels. flights of stairs. Love Lock Bridge, near the Lines to the Tower of London On the first day of our Notre Dame Cathedral. are short and there is no need three days in Paris, we went to One challenge for tourists to buy tickets in advanced. Versailles. It’s a 20 minute in Paris is a lack of money ex- Beefeaters in their red/black train ride, which costs $10 per change outlets. If you want to regalia are the tour guides and person. This stunning palace turn your dollars into Euros, provide plenty of laughs. built in 1664, draws thousands you will need to go to vendors If you want to see the cur- of visitors each day. Even if around the Champ Elysees rent Queen’s residence, Buck- you pre-purchase your tickets, (High end shopping area in ingham Palace is on the other be prepared to stand in line for Paris). At the end of the street end of town. At 11:00 every an hour. (In August, it was a is the Arc de Triomphe, an day, the pageantry of the blistering 90 degrees.) You arch built to commemorate monarchy is kept alive could spend three days explor- Napoleon's victories. through the changing of the ing the Hall of Mirrors, Gar- After three days in the guard ceremony. Throngs of den, and the assortment of City of Love, we parted ways spectators line the street for salons, built by Louis XIV. We and headed north on the Eu- this free spectacle. Make sure decided an afternoon was rostar. The 2 hour train ride to get there at least 15 minutes enough. took us under the English (continued on page 10) sePtemBer 6, 2014  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  9 PICTORIALS USTAAH WelcomeS NeW coNSUl GeNerAl embers of the University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association of Hawaii (USTAAH) recently held a welcome reception for the new Consul General MGina Jamoralin who is an alumna of the University of Santo Tomas. During the well-attended reception, Consul General Jamoralin discussed her priorities for Hawaii and the 10th Ambassadors, Consuls General and Tourism Directors Tour to the Philippines next summer. 10  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  sePtemBer 6, 2014 PHILIPPINE NEWS Kanor to Karding: Pagasa Censors Name of Cyclone

ANILA, Philippines - “Mang Kanor” is believed to be There’s something about a the man in a sex video that went viral Mbrewing tropical cyclone a few years ago. that is worrying weathermen – its “We don’t want to use the name name. anymore because it may create nega- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geo- tive thoughts,” Paciente said. physical and Astronomical Services Netizens reacted with amusement Administration (PAGASA) announced – and amazement – to PAGASA’s it has changed the local codename for naming the coming weather distur- an approaching tropical cyclone to bance Kanor. Normally, only the Karding from Kanor. names of deadly and destructive ty- Rene Paciente, PAGASA senior phoons are stricken off the list. weather forecaster, said they decided Kanor replaced the name Katring, last Tuesday to drop Kanor after getting a destructive cyclone that hit the coun- negative feedback from the public. try in 2010. (www.philstar.com)

SUMMeR tRaVeL (from page 8, SUMMER EUROPEAN....)

early to get the best photo spots. A short distance away are Big Ben and the fa- mous Gothic church, Westminster Abbey. Children may be interested in visit- ing the Sherlock Holmes Museum on 221b Baker Street. The site is filled with memorabilia from the famous fictional British detective. show. Be prepared to pay $20 and a one hour wait for a self- guided tour of the four story apartment. A short distance away is another children’s favorite, where Harry Potter teleports to other worlds. His “Platform African cuisine. We found a number of 9 ¾” is in an actual functioning train sta- winners around Covent Gardens. This tion called Kings Cross. You will likely area is full of shops - selling the latest wait an hour with fellow Potterheads fa- fashions, to one-of-a kind vintage items. natics, for a free opportunity to take a Don’t expect many cold drinks. picture next to his shopping cart. Throughout Europe, drinks are served The night life in London is vibrant. at room temperature. If you ask for ice They have a slew of great shows in the you will likely get one single cube. West End, similar to Vegas – Wicked, Our action packed trip came to a Phantom, Le Mies, Jersey Boys, Mama quick end, but provided a lifetime of Mia, Miss Saigon, Lion King, etc. The memories. The internet has made the cost is similar to Vegas as well, in the world smaller. It provides us with easy ac- $120 range and up. You can find a bunch cess to the sights and sounds of the world, of half-price ticket outlets around but that experience found on a computer Leicester Square. If you want a truly is flat and dull. Traveling brings history unique theatrical experience, I recom- and culture alive. It allows you to engage mend seeing the a ballet in the Royal all your senses in a different reality and Opera House. You will be hard pressed broadens your perspectives. to find a more superb venue on earth. Search for your special place on the Many reviews state that the food in globe and share its richness with others. London is terrible. I am not a big Fish and Chips fan, but if you embrace other glenn WaKai is a State Senator (Kalihi- cuisine, you will find outstanding restau- Salt Lake-Foster Village) and former televi- rants serving Indian, Mediterranean, and sion reporter. sePtemBer 6, 2014  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  11 ASK A DOCTOR WHeN WorrieS Become WorriSome: SiGNS of KeiKi ANxieTy DiSorDer by Dr. Cathy Bell anxiety disorder, which can dif- cessant hand-washing. to match the successes of his or fer depending on a child’s de- These children constantly her peers. orries, we all velopmental level. worry, seek reassurance and got them. And will check in with parents nu- The Next Step so do our keiki. Preschool merous times, asking many So what do you do? It’s But how do we Some preschoolers are questions about what’s going to important to not downplay con- know when more worry-prone and tend to happen and when. Even when cerns or belittle a child with W those questions are answered, heightened anxiety. That only their worries be very cautious in unfamiliar are normal, or a symptom of situations. They may fear eter- it only alleviates the anxiety for makes the anxiety go under- something worse? nal separation when away from a short time, and the worries ground and smolder for years Anxiety disorders are com- a caregiver. Some worry when come back, oftentimes with re- until it breaks through, be- mon, affecting nearly one out they feel all eyes are on them. newed tenacity. comes visible to others, and is of every five people. They are These children freeze when so- more difficult to treat. Early de- often heritable and frequently cially interacting with unfamil- beled as “overly sensitive,” High School tection, evaluation and inter- go undetected for a long time. iar people, refusing to talk to “needy” or “difficult.” Teens are expected to vention can decrease anxiety When untreated, anxiety in them. They may resist drop-off know how to socialize with and alleviate unnecessary dis- young children may lead to at preschool and protest when Elementary/Middle School peers, engage fluently in a con- tress in a child by providing ef- other health problems includ- a caregiver tries to leave them. During elementary school, versation, and manage their fective coping skills. Contact ing depression, substance Some of these children can ex- general worries, social anxiety, worries independently. Social your pediatrician if you have abuse, physical symptoms and press their fears; others may separation anxiety and selec- pressures increase, and anxiety concerns about your child’s unmanageable anxiety. Family only complain of stomachaches tive mutism (the child chooses that a teen may have been able anxiety. It can change lives – members who are struggling to or headaches, lash out, act de- not to speak) may worsen or to manage as a child often be- both theirs and yours. support a child with anxiety fiantly, have a tantrum, or get become evident for the first comes unmanageable. can often feel overwhelmed by aggressive. time. On top of that, fears about Unhealthy anxiety may dr. cathy Bell is a child psy- the challenge. Detection at this time is natural disasters emerge. A lead to refusing to go to school, chiatrist based at Kaiser Perma- But the good news is that difficult, as the child often child may show perfectionistic defiant behavior, panic attacks, nente’s Waipio Medical Office. She was born on Oahu and attended anxiety is treatable, especially doesn’t have the language or tendencies, such as constantly complaints about physical pains, failing grades, avoidance medical school at the University of when parents and health care self-reflection skills to express erasing school work until there Hawaii, John A. Burns School of providers intervene early. So troublesome worry. As a result, are holes in the paper, or obses- of social activities and ulti- Medicine, where she also com- it’s important to know some of anxiety at this age often goes sive and compulsive behaviors, mately depression or substance pleted her residency. Dr. Bell the signs and symptoms of an undetected, and the child is la- such as fear of germs and in- abuse, if the teen feels unable joined Kaiser Permanente in 2010. PHILIPPINE NEWS Washington SyCip: I Want Grace Poe to Seek Presidency by Leila B. Salaverria trust and for him to consider President. information bill, which was al- against electoral fraud, recall- Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 me as somebody who can “I told him I have no ready passed in the Senate but ing the fate of her father who probably give more by serving plans. Right now, I’m barely is still floundering in the ran and lost to Gloria Maca- ANILA, Philip- in higher office,” Poe said over a year in office and I have House of Representatives. pagal-Arroyo in 2004. pines–A man who when asked in the Senate about yet a lot to prove. But again, She has also spoken out (www.philstar.com) Mknows how to SyCip’s statement. it’s an honor especially com- count, one of the earliest sup- She said she “really ad- ing from him,” she said. porters of Fernando Poe Jr. mires” SyCip, 93. Poe said she did not want when he ran for President in “He’s a captain of the in- to make a big deal about the 2004 but was believed to have dustry. More importantly, he matter, when asked by the In- lost in the counting, is inter- inspires many also because of quirer about SyCip’s question ested in seeing his daughter his contributions and posi- to her. Sen. Grace Poe run for the tivism,” she added. Though she has not de- same office. The senator also said clared any plan to run for Pres- Washington SyCip, SyCip had connections to her ident in 2016, Poe has been founder of accounting firm grandfather. ranking second in surveys on SGV & Co., on Tuesday asked Her grandfather, Fernando voters’ preference for the Poe at the Asian Forum on Cor- Poe Sr., was one of SGV’s first country’s next Chief Execu- porate Social Responsibility in clients, she said. And SyCip tive. a hotel in Makati City about her had been quick to support her She ranks behind Vice running for President. father’s bid for the presidency President Jejomar Binay, who Poe, however, told SyCip in 2004. has early on announced his that she still had no intention of “Washington SyCip was plan to run for higher office. seeking higher office. But she one of the first supporters of Poe was the top-ranked was nevertheless grateful to FPJ when he ran for President, candidate during the 2013 sen- have his trust. so maybe he has a soft spot. atorial election. It was the first “Of course, especially That’s all,” she said. time she ran for public office. coming from Washington Still, she was not con- Poe has been known for SyCip, it’s an honor to have his vinced about running for championing the freedom of 12  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  sePtemBer 6, 2014 PHILIPPINE NEWS Philippines Up 7 Notches in Global Competitiveness factors grouped into 12 pillars. the protection of property has been made since 2010," the The countries at the bot- Index For the Philippines, the re- rights (63rd). report said. tom of the list included An- by Louis Bacani port showed that the trends The Philippines also made Security also remains an gola, Mauritania, Yemen, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 across most of the 12 pillars are significant strides in terms of issue (89th), in particular in Chad and Guinea. positive and in some cases technological adoption, rising terms of costs that the threat of ANILA, Philip- "truly remarkable." eight notches to 69th, place. terrorism imposes on busi- Palace: Philippines more pines - The Philip- Good governance, techno- "The country is one of the nesses (110th). open for business Mpines moved seven logical adoption best digitally connected devel- Malacañang said the notches higher in the World In the institutions pillar, the oping Asian nations, close be- Southeast Asia Philippines' higher competi- Economic Forum's (WEF) key marker of governance, the hind Malaysia (60th) and Despite its gains in some tive ranking proves that it is Global Competitiveness Index Philippines is now ranked 67th, Thailand (65th)," the WEF re- pillars, the Philippines contin- "indeed more open for busi- 2014-2015. leapfrogging by 50 places since ported. ued to fall behind its more de- ness than ever before." In the report released on 2010. Despite the pork barrel veloped neighbors in "[I]n our region, for exam- Wednesday, the Philippines scam and the Disbursement Poor infrastructure, labor Southeast Asia. ple, the Philippines is consid- ranked 52nd out of 144 Acceleration Program contro- market, security Singapore (2nd) was the ered one of the brightest spots, economies this year, up from versy, the WEF said the efforts The Philippines, however, most competitive in the re- and is the second fastest grow- its 59th spot among 148 coun- made against corruption are still lags in infrastructure, gion, followed by Malaysia ing economy among major tries in 2013. now starting to bear fruit. which remains "poor" at 91st (20th), Thailand (31st) and In- Asian countries for the second The WEF report noted that "The recent success of the place. The country is ranked donesia (34th). Behind the quarter, tied with Malaysia," the country's gain of 33 places government in tackling some 108th in airport infrastructure Philippines were Vietnam Presidential Spokesperson since 2010 is the largest over of the most pressing structural and 101st in seaport infrastruc- (68th), Laos (93rd), Cambodia Edwin Lacierda said in a state- the period among all countries issues provides evidence that ture. (95th), and Myanmar (134th). ment. studied. bold reforms can yield positive The situation is just as wor- For the sixth straight year, "This has been made pos- "The results suggest that the results relatively quickly," the risome in the labor market, the Switzerland remained the sible by the Filipino people reforms of the past four years report said. WEF report said, as the country most competitive in the world, who, imbued with a positive, have bolstered the country's In terms of ethics and cor- suffers from "rigidities and in- followed by Singapore, the can-do attitude, are going economic fundamentals," said ruption, the country moved efficiencies." United States, Finland, Ger- from strength to strength in the report, which measured from 135th in 2010 to 81st this "The Philippines ranks a many, Japan, Hong Kong, the terms of governance and the measure productivity and com- year. It also improved in gov- mediocre 91st in this dimen- Netherlands, the United King- economy," he added. petitiveness based on over 100 ernment efficiency (69th) and sion and almost no progress dom and Sweden. (www.philstar.com) Football Helps Cebu Kids Cope with ‘Yolanda’ Trauma by Alexis Romero Fortunately, Regine and and goal amid loud cheers from Santa Fe Mayor Jose Es- Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 other children in this fourth- their guardians and their class- gana believes football would ANTA FE, Cebu – It has class town in Bantayan Island mates. make the young typhoon sur- been 10 months since are slowly recovering from the The Azkals who conducted vivors that they are not alone. Styphoon “Yolanda” nightmare, thanks to their the training were Eduard Saca- “They found new friends, a struck this town but 10-year- cheerful disposition, donors pano, Jeffrey Christiaens, new type of activity. They will old Regine Ilustrisimo still gets and a sport that could catapult Young "Yolanda" survivors of Joshua Beloya, Roel Jener, see that they were not aban- scared whenever it rains. them to international promi- Santa Fe, Cebu learn football ba- Nestor Margase, Joshua Be- doned and there are people sics from the Philippine Azkals “Whenever she (Regine) nence years from now. loya, and Joaquin Cañas. Also who are ready to help,” Esgana hears the sound of raindrops, a “I am happy and excited be- A football clinic led by present was Marielle Benitez said. strong thunder or wind, her fear cause a football clinic was held members of regional football of Malditas, the female coun- Esgana said he dreams of returns,” said her 38-year-old here. I am proud that my daugh- powerhouse Philippine Azkals terpart of the Azkals. seeing these children rising mother Jingle Ilustrisimo. ter was part of it,” Jingle said. was held last Monday in a gym The event was organized from the trials to become the “She would ask me ‘mom “It (football) can help them made damp by intermittent by British Insurer Pru Life UK stars of the Philippine Azkals. what is that?’ I would tell her with their feelings. It can help rains. and its charitable arm Prudence “This sport is providing not to worry because it is not as them forget their trauma. They More than 40 children Foundation. what Bisayas call paglaum or intense as ‘Yolanda,’” she can spend the time honing their were taught football concepts “Football is an upcoming hope. This activity can em- added. talents and skills,” she added. like flicking, dribbling, passing sport in the Philippines. Foot- power them,” the mayor said. ball is a British thing and we Such hope can be seen in thought of giving resources to Arnele Batiancila, 11, and his expand football in the Philip- best friend Steven Somosot, pines,” said Pru Life UK Pres- 12, whose houses were dam- ident and Chief Executive aged during the height of the Officer Antonio de Rosas. typhoon. “To get really good talent, “It was fun because we you have to really scour the won,” Batiancila said in an in- country. Maybe here in Ban- terview after the training. tayan (Island), where we are When asked whether he doing CSR (corporate social believes he will make it big as responsibility) work, there a football player someday, So- might be potential for some to mosot said: “Dalawa kami become members of the na- (Both of us will).” tional team,” he added. (www.philstar.com) sePtemBer 6, 2014  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  13 LEGAL NOTES does obama Have authority to Stop however, regulations allow the while obtaining legal status. deportation? DHS to grant travel authoriza- And most recently, qualified President’s intention to use his migration and Customs En- tion as well as work permits young undocumented immi- executive power to unilaterally forcement (ICE) Director John for a specified period of time. grants who were brought in provide a solution on immigra- Morton issued a memo in- The DHS granted deferred the U.S. as kids benefited By Reuben S. Seguritan tion, Senator Jeff Session (R- structing ICE agents and offi- action to certain categories of from President Obama’s De- s House Republi- Alabama) stated that the cers to avoid deportation of individuals in the past such as ferred Action for Childhood cans closed its President cannot do this and “low priority” or non-criminal battered individuals under the Arrivals (DACA) program. doors to any possi- that a large-scale “administra- aliens and prioritize deporta- Violence Against Women Act House Republicans will ble compromise tive amnesty” would prompt tion of aliens who have been and potential U visa benefici- without doubt oppose efforts A on immigration confrontation with Congress. charged or convicted of crimes aries before regulations were similar to the DACA program reform, the Presi- While it is true that the and those who pose a threat to put in place. and accuse the President of dent announced in a press con- President cannot grant legal public safety. Nurses, who had not overreaching his executive au- ference recently that he will act status to the undocumented, It called on enforcement passed their licensure exam, thority. Presently, the Obama on his own to address the issue. the President by virtue of his officers to regularly exercise were also beneficiaries of de- administration is studying Presidential action, ac- office has executive authority their discretion to prioritize ferred action. In 1977, I was measures which would pro- cording to sources from the to grant the undocumented the use of the agency’s limited the lawyer of the National Al- vide similar relief granted to White House, would include temporary reprieve from de- resources. However, reports liance for Fair Licensure of DACA recipients to a broader measures that would provide portation as part of his “pros- show that the memo has been Foreign Nurse Graduates population of undocumented temporary relief to a signifi- ecutorial discretion.” widely ignored by enforce- which obtained for these immigrants. cant number of the 11 million The executive branch is ment officers. nurses, who were under de- While it may seem that undocumented in the country. charged with the implementa- Deferred Action is a form portation threat, “deferred vol- House Republicans have suc- The measures would presum- tion of immigration laws and of prosecutorial discretion untary departure status” and ceeded in impeding the pass- ably allow them to remain in has the duty to exercise “prose- where the DHS may grant this halted their deportation ing of any kind of the U.S. without fear of depor- cutorial discretion” in its en- temporary relief from deporta- and allowed them to work and immigration bill in the Con- tation and provide them with forcement. “Prosecutorial tion when it determines that be reinstated to H-1 status. gress, they simply cannot stop work permits. discretion” is the authority of an enforcement is not warranted Widows or widowers of the President from exercising House Republicans have enforcement agency or officer for that particular time. U.S. citizens who were mar- his constitutional authority to accused the President of over- to decide whether to enforce the This authority springs ried less than two years at the deal with immigration. stepping his authority with his law against an individual. from the Immigration and Na- time of death of their U.S. cit- executive orders. They even The Department of Home- tionality Act (INA) which sets izen spouse and who were re- reuBen s. seguritan has approved a lawsuit against the land Security (DHS) has is- forth its overall authority for siding in the U.S. at that time been practicing law for over 30 years. For further information, you President for abuse of authority sued several internal memos immigration enforcement. were also granted deferred ac- may call him at (212) 695 5281 or in the implementation of the which deal with prosecutorial Beneficiaries of deferred ac- tion in June 2009 to allow log on to his website at www.segu- Affordable Care Act. As to the discretion. In June 2011, Im- tion do not attain legal status; them to remain in the country ritan.com MAINLAND NEWS the upload feature is working Care Act, about 1 million im- Problems Abound with Health Law for most consumers. migrants originally received Of the 8 million people notices asking for proof they Immigration Papers Amy Jones of the Southeast who signed up for private cov- are here legally and nearly Asian Mutual Assistance As- erage through the Affordable (continued on page 15) IAMI (AP) — Human Services officials re- sociations Coalition Inc. in More than 200,000 leased information Tuesday Philadelphia. Mimmigrants who showing that 239,000 of the “People do not know what bought insurance through original 300,000 were still re- they say or that they’re impor- President Barack Obama’s ceiving final notices. tant. Many have been putting health care initiative could Immigration advocates them aside or throwing them lose their coverage this month say the notices in only two away,” Jones said. Her agency, if they don’t submit proof this languages don’t take into ac- which has helped 450 immi- week they are legally in the count the wide variety of im- grants sign up for health insur- country, but language barriers migrant languages. They say ance under the new law, is and computer glitches are hin- many who received the letters calling enrollees to see if they dering efforts to alert them. already have filed the docu- received a letter and help them The government mailed ments either by mail or via keep their coverage. letters in English and Spanish computer, but the paperwork Early on, some health- last month notifying about was not processed. And they care.gov enrollment coun- 300,000 people that if immi- fear most who haven’t re- selors said they did not input gration and citizenship docu- sponded don’t understand the immigration or citizenship in- ments aren’t submitted by gravity of the situation or formation to the glitch- Friday, their coverage under think they have already com- plagued federal website so the Affordable Care Act will plied. they could complete the appli- end Sept. 30. A line at the bottom of the cations. Later, they sent in the However, few seem to be letter advises the recipients to documents when the upload responding. U.S. Health and call a phone number if they feature was working. Federal need the notice translated, said health officials said Tuesday 14  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  sePtemBer 6, 2014 FOOD & LEISURE The Making of the Filipino (culinary)

Quilt Molo soup, and, of course, much like papaitan. The taste is chicken inasal. And that was very close to the one we had in TURO-TURO exactly what we had on our Vigan, but more subtle and by Claude Tayag first visit with Sarsa. Believe cleaner. Its platter of Ilocos’ you me, they were as good as Best is a winner — delectable he phenomenal any to be had in those twin chunks of crispy bagnet and rise in popularity southern belles, perhaps even garlicky Vigan longganisa. So of the Ilocano better. They are chef JP “Jayps” was the Ilocos empanada, bagnet, Pam- Anglo’s take on these Ilonggo pinakbetand poki poki, a pango sisig, or comfort staples. He defines his grilled eggplant/ tomato/ onion T Ilonggo chicken style of cooking as modern, open omelet. inasal on the national culinary mixing all the home flavors At long last, if you’re han- Sarsa chef JP “Jayps” Anglo’s take on the Ilonggo soul dish KBL scene is a good illustration of and local ingredients with (kadios, baboy at langka). text and photos by clauDe tayaG kering for that GI (Genuine Ilo- how the best — or at least the Asian and Western techniques cano) taste within the most popular — of a regional he’s learned in culinary schools Ilonggo/Negrense origins. gies, ends up rolled like fried metropolis, one doesn’t have to cuisine actually takes part in in Manila and Australia, as ev- On our second visit, we lumpia. Chef Jayps’ cooking is take a long journey up north. weaving the quilt that makes ident in his Bacolod restau- tried the soulful Bacon Belly down-home good, unpreten- As for the desserts, you can up Filipino cuisine as a cohe- rants, Mu Shu and Mai Po Kadios, pigeon peas stewed tious, made not to impress but close your eyes and point at sive whole. And, once you Restaurant. with a salt-cured pork belly, to satisfy, and best of all, rea- any of the cakes displayed in have your foot in the door, one Sarsa has a minimalist, mixed with green jackfruit and sonably priced. the chiller. We had a super is likely to be curious enough well-lighted space that can sit flavored with batuan, the chef’s mango-choco torte with freshly to try the rest of the cuisine. 90 people, always packed with take on the Ilonggo’s revered Ilocos’ Best, ‘Wen Manang’ brewed coffee and hand- Is it coincidence that the families andbarkadas, making dishkadios, baboy at langka The very first time we pulledbalikutsa (hardened DOT’s “It’s More Fun in the the atmosphere jolly with (a.k.a. KBL). The Twice- stepped into Victorino’s sugar stick), and brought home Philippines” logo has the laughter ringing loud in its din- cooked Pork Belly is served Restaurant, my darleng Mary a cheesecake, sans rival and Philippine map woven like our ing area. It has a very limited with a creamy sauce made with Ann declared it her kind of boxful of the best ever tightly knit banig (mat), with its menu, but well-chosen dishes coconut milk, ginamos, garlic place. The 1949 house-turned- caramelized yema. There’s multi-colored mosaic repre- from his hometown Bacolod, and chili. The everyday tortang restaurant has bright dining plenty more of Heny’s bottled senting the different as well as from his local trav- talong (eggplant omelet) is spaces, a shiny wooden floor food items and Ilocos products regions/cultures that make up els. The presence of ginamos made special with crispy sar- combined with old-world de- to bring home. our nation? (Visayan shrimp paste), batuan dines and kesong puti, and his signed tiles, an elegant wooden Sarsa Kitchen+Bar is that (sour fruit endemic only in the take on Bacolod’s panaras staircase that leads to more Ala Eh, Btanagas Adobo & Din- kind of restaurant. It lures us Visayas), and atsuete (annatto (a.k.a. empanadas or seating, and super-clean rest- uguan Longganisa, Ga with Iloilo and Bacolod’s or Mexican achiote) in a lot of turnovers), filled with tauge rooms. Its well-trained and Myrna Segismundo is the iconic dishes like batchoy, the dishes bespeak the chef’s (bean sprouts) and other veg- well-dressed staff is more than long-time chef and managing enough for her. “I am damn director of Restaurant 9501, sure Heny had a hand in put- the exclusive dining place of ting this together,” she de- ABS-CBN. She is the latest clared. “This is so her: elegant, addition to the list of chefs classy and always very neat. If who have finally opened their the Ilocano food turns out to be own restaurant. If you know good at all, it is just a bonus to her humor and wit, you will me.” instantly know this is her joint Heny, of course, is Heny the moment you step inside Sison, pastry chef par excel- Caferinderia. The walls of this lence who also runs a culinary small eatery have two shades school. Admittedly, it was of orange, one very bright and Heny’s to-die-for caramelized one very pale. Its logo is a yemas that lured us to drive all slanted and upside-down bati- the way to Quezon City from bot or ice cream parlor chair. Pampanga. Victorino’s is a Postcards and photos of food homey restaurant specializing are on tables and doors. It is an in Ilocano and other Filipino eclectic mix of old and mod- cuisine, owned by DV Savel- ern. We were there on its sec- lano, a politician from Vigan, ond-week run and smiled at Ilocos Sur, and his sister Quee- the writing on the chalkboard: nie Paras. They partnered with “Soft Opening. Testing 1 2 3. their friend Heny to do a Be kind.” Only Myrna could dessert and deli corner within think of that, as well as its the restaurant. name, Caferinderia 9502, a It so happens that the Ilo- play on the words “café” and cano dishes we tried on two “karinderia.” It is her latest visits were as good and tradi- venture that also includes pri- tional as any in Vigan. We both vate dining at her home in enjoyed the sinanglaw, a beef New Manila, Quezon City. intestine sour soup with bile, (www.philstar.com) sePtemBer 6, 2014  haWaii FiliPino chronicle  15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CLASSIFIED ADS indUction oF oFFiceRS oF ciRcULo FiLiPino WoMen'S ciVic cLUB oF HaWaii, MiSS FoR SaLe: VaLLey oF tHe teMPLe HoLy kaPaMPangan ● SatURday ● September 12, 2014 ● MaRia cLaRa and MR. BaRong conteStS ● cRoSS Section B 3 plots $2,500 each. Halekoa Hotel | 6:00 PM ● For more information, contact Arturo SUnday ● September 13, 2014 ● Prince Hotel | 6:00 PM ● Call Kanani @ 699-5154 Luna @ 233-8498 For details, contact Bernadette Fajardo at 342-8090 HeLP Wanted: HoUSecLeaneR 5HRS GLOBAL NEWS once/Week oR 3 HRS tWice/Week. Mon and/oR tHURS 3 Cleaning References. 373-3382 Pinay Nurse Returns to Phl with MERS HeLP Wanted: engLiSH SPeaking ANILA, Philippines - A Aug. 31. As a precautionary measure, coUnteR HeLP. aPPLy in PeRSon. cHaR HUng SUt we also contacted her,” Ona said. Filipina nurse who re- 64 N Pauahi St., Honolulu, Hi 96817 Mturned to the country last The DOH brought CB and her Between 8am -2pm. Close Tues week from Saudi Arabia has tested eight family members to the Lung positive for thr Middle East Respira- Center of the Philippines in Quezon BUSINESS DIRECTORY tory Syndrome-Corona Virus City for medical tests and isolation. (MERS-CoV), the Department of The nurse and her two grandchil- Health said yesterday. dren developed fever last Tuesday. Health Secretary Enrique Ona The throat swab samples collected said the 37-year-old nurse, identified from them were examined and they as “AP,” tested positive for MERS- all tested negative for the virus, the CoV in Dammam on Aug. 25. DOH said. The nurse arrived in the country The DOH said it is monitoring all on Aug. 29 on Saudi Airlines flight a hospital in Dammam. passengers of Saudi Airlines and of SV870. She did not wait for the re- According to Ona, AP took the Cebu Pacific who boarded the planes sults of her laboratory tests. same flight with another Filipina with the two nurses. She is currently confined at the nurse “CB” of San Jose del Monte, Ona urged the co-passengers of Southern Philippines Medical Center Bulacan, who was also tested for the two nurses to report to the DOH in Davao City for confirmatory tests. MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia before or its accredited hospitals so they Leopoldo Vega, the hospital’s ex- they returned home. could be examined. ecutive director, said the nurse and But unlike AP, the tests con- “We have activated our task force her husband are being monitored for ducted on CB yielded negative re- to locate the passengers. We appeal to the virus. sults. them to cooperate with the DOH to Despite this, Ona maintained that “She tested negative but they protect themselves and their families. the Philippines remains MERS-CoV took the same flight. We found out We are ready to do all the necessary free as she got infected abroad. that upon their arrival in the Philip- precautions to prevent MERS-CoV He said the nurse and the DOH pines, AP slept in CB’s house in Bu- from spreading here,” he said. is considering publication of the names of the were informed that she tested positive lacan before taking Cebu Pacific The DOH got hold of the passen- passengers if efforts to contact them fail. for MERS-CoV by her supervisor in flight SJ997 for General Santos on gers’ manifest of the two airlines and (www.philstar.com)

MainLand neWS (from page 13, PROBLEMS....) 700,000 have been verified. already sent in the documents. again. He re-sent them, but to sort through them, but mitted the requested docu- Under the health care law, im- “They had their certified Jones’ agency called the didn’t give a timeframe. ments but have not received migrants who are in the coun- mail receipt with them to prove helpline Friday and was unable In other cases, health- confirmation by the deadline try illegally are not eligible for that they sent it,” Tucci said. to confirm whether the govern- care.gov used information will remain covered while their the program or to receive in- However, even those who ment had received them. With- from consumers and checked application is being processed, surance subsidies. uploaded the documents by out confirmation, he worries he it against databases with other said Wakana. Florida and Texas have the computer to www.health- may lose coverage. government agencies like the He says only those who largest numbers of immigrants care.gov must still call the Federal health officials in- Department of Homeland Se- don’t submit documents are at whose immigration and citi- government’s helpline to see if dicated consumers like Bas- curity, where the information risk of losing coverage. Those zenship information on file they were received. tola are receiving multiple isn’t updated as quickly or who lose coverage may be li- with the government conflicts Federal health officials on requests because staffers are may contain errors, especially able for paying back at least with what they wrote on their Tuesday disputed much of still processing the documents. for naturalized citizens, advo- part of any subsidy they re- health insurance applications. what the advocates alleged, The officials said they’re cates said. ceived, up to a cap. (www.asian- Nearly 100,000 in Florida saying they checked their working as quickly as possible Consumers who have sub- journal.com) received letters from the feds, records in August and only yet two of the largest health ad- sent letters to consumers who vocacy groups in South Florida they hadn’t yet heard from de- said they’ve gotten very few spite multiple attempts. Con- phone calls seeking help. sumers can call the helpline Vicki Tucci, an attorney for a real time update to verify with Legal Aid in West Palm if the documents had been re- Beach, said she’s heard from ceived, said Health and fewer than 20 clients, despite Human Services spokesman meeting with thousands during Benjamin Wakana. open enrollment. A few Bhagawat Bastola sent in thought the letter was a scam his documents when he first and ignored it, she said. applied for health coverage. Perhaps most frustrating, Nevertheless, the 24-year-old she said all but one of the letter from Nepal recently received recipients she spoke with had two letters asking for them SEPTEMBER 6, 2014