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WEEKLY ISSUE 70 CITIES IN 11 STATES ONLINE Vol. IX Issue 424 1028 Mission Street, 2/F, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel. (415) 593-5955 or (650) 278-0692 [email protected] May 25 - 31, 2017 Despite China’s threat of war, Malacanang says there was ‘no bullying’ By Daniel llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent

In an apparent bid to calm the there would be war between the Phil- nationalistic outrage triggered by ippines and China if the former tried a supposed war threat from China to explore for oil in a stretch of the that President Duterte took in stride, South China Sea that both countries newly-designated Foreign Affairs Sec. claim. Alan Peter Cayetano and Philippine Not a few observers were Ambassador to China Chito Sta. Ro- enraged by the supposed Chinese mana suggested that President Rodri- leader’s threat, which came when go Duterte may have erred or spoke the Philippines is supposed to push out of context when he recounted the Beijing to comply with the Permanent warning uttered in a meeting with the Court of Arbitration’s decision award- Chinese leader. ing the disputed territories to the Cayetano said there were no Philippines last year. such threats or bullying in talks last In his speech at the 33rd national week between leaders of China and convention of the Philippine Coast the Philippines which were only frank Guard Auxiliary in Davao City, Du- and friendly. In a speech on May terte recalled his meeting with Xi: “I (L-R) DFA Sec. Alan Cayetano, Justice Antonio Carpio, and Philippine Ambassador to China Chito Sta. Romana 22, Duterte said that Xi warned him TO PAGE A7 (Photos: www.beyonddeadlines.com / www.sc.judiciary.gov.ph / www. dwiz882am.com) Duterte to undertake first official visit to Russia Senators react to government’s rejection

MANILA, May 21 -- Presi- indication of our strong com- of EU development aid dent Rodrigo Duterte is slated to mon desire to enhance and By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent conduct an official visit to Russia strengthen bilateral relations,” from May 23 to 26 upon the Natividad said, noting that the The Philippine government should invitation of Russian President bilateral ties between the two ensure that poor communities will not Vladimir Putin. countries is still at a “nascent suffer after it decided to reject devel- In a pre-departure brief- stage” despite celebrating 40 opment aid from the European Union ing in Malacañang on May 19, years of bilateral ties last year. (EU), said senators on Thursday. Department of Foreign Affairs “The relations can be best While it is the prerogative of any (DFA) Assistant Sec. Maria described as cordial, albeit, state to refuse to accept help from its Cleofe Natividad said Duterte’s modest in scope and depth. friends abroad and the international upcoming visit to Russia is ex- Thus, we consider this visit as a community, Senator Francis “Kiko” pected to mark a new chapter in landmark that will send a strong Pangilinan said the government should the bilateral relations between message of the Philippines’ com- guarantee that all existing and ongoing the Philippines and Russia. mitment to seek new partner European Union aid programs benefit (L-R) Pres. Rodrigo Duterte and Pres. Vladimir Putin “We also see this visit as an TO PAGE A7 TO PAGE A7 EU Ambassador Franz Jessen (Photo: www.takeoharada.com) (Photo: www.vovworld.vn) Dutertenomics powers PH ahead of Vietnam, Indonesia Richest & poorest in PH senate according to SALN By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent By Lara Climaco | FilAm Star Correspondent

Despite its slowdown, the Phil- nounced its Q1 data. Ernesto Pernia said in a statement. ippine economy outperformed both Philippine GDP grew by 6.8 per- “Also, the changing of the guards Vietnam and Indonesia, and emerged cent and 6.6 percent during the first of the administration and reorientation second only to China with the 6.4 per- and fourth quarters of 2016, respec- of programs typically take some time cent growth in gross domestic product tively. to settle, and this slowed government (GDP) during the first quarter of this “Our first quarter performance spending for the quarter. Note, how- year, the National Economic and De- bodes well for the economy as it is ever that this was better than during velopment Authority (NEDA) reported broadly in line with this year’s gov- the previous administration where last week. ernment target of 6.5-7.5 percent. government consumption spending The Chinese economy grew by 6.9 It is, however, lower than desiredly and public construction contracted percent during the first quarter, while expected, and this may be explained by about 15 percent and 37 percent, Vietnam reported GDP growth at 5.1 by the base effects. That is, growth last respectively,” he added. percent and Thailand, at 3.3 percent, year was high due to election spending, The services sector continues to according to the government planning the impact of which has already dis- drive the Philippine economy as it (L-R) Sen. Cynthia Villar, Sen. Manny Pacquiao, and Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV (Photo: www.abante.com.ph) agency. It noted India had not yet an- sipated,” Socio-economic Planning Sec. TO PAGE A7 TO PAGE A7 A2 FilAm Star May 25 - 31, 2017 ph news Journalist group slams state media for ‘fake news’ Congress warns PAL, Cebu Pacific By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent

Members of the working “Our concern over the use of “fake.” vs. costly fares, delayed flights press are up in arms against the PNA to legitimize fake news also “Worse, these were reported By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent government-run Philippine News stems from the possible implica- not once but twice, with slight Agency (PNA) for purveying fake tions this poses on the profession- rewriting in the second version, stories” that they personally ex- news to make it appear that no al reputations and yes, the safety as witness below, in an apparent perienced, such as costly airfares, extra-judicial killings ever takes of our many upright colleagues (to our mind) attempt at slightly especially for same day purchase place in the Philippines as an who work for the venerable news shifting the focus from that of the and flight bookings, and flights offshoot of President Rodrigo agency and continue, despite the first article, which was so obvi- delayed from two hours to as Duterte’s war on illegal drugs. challenges they face, to keep it ously – we are sorry but there is long as five to six hours, without The National Union of reputable and worthy of people’s no other term applicable – fake passengers being compensated Journalists of the Philippines trust,” the NUJP said in the letter from the get-go,” they said. with even snacks or water for the (NUJP) wondered sarcastically of protest to PCOO’s Andanar NUJP then cited the data- inconvenience they bore. if it has become a mandate of the who had a tiff with reporters a base of UPR recommendations “Riding an airplane is meant Presidential Communications number of times. prepared by the non-governmen- to be convenient and time ef- Operations Office (PCOO), which ficient. Recent developments, supervises the PNA, to dispense however, show that air travel is fake news and spread falsehood not how it was envisioned to be. to make the Duterte administra- Today, it has become a reality tion look good. (L-R) Rep. Vicente Veloso and House Majority Leader Rodolfo Farinas for everyone, everyone who can NUJP told PCOO Sec. Martin (Photos: www.newsflash.org / www.congress.gov.ph) handle the possibility of inconve- Andanar: “We do understand the House Majority Leader Ro- trict, Leyte) and Victoria Isabel nience; everyone who can face the need for PNA and other state- dolfo Fariñas (1st District, Ilocos Noel (Party-list, AN WARAY). risk of long delays; and everyone affiliated media outfits to project Norte) warned on May 22 Philip- The committee called for an who can afford the high price of as strongly as possible the gov- pines Airlines (PAL) and Cebu inquiry, in aid of legislation, on tickets,” Sarmiento said. ernment’s side on current issues Pacific Airlines that Congress will what they call as “excessive and Sarmiento reminded anew and controversies. But does this review their franchises if they do opportunistic” airfares collected the airline companies that before include peddling falsehoods?” not address complaints of costly by major airlines, particularly the anything else, a public transport The media organization was airfare and delayed flight. PAL and Cebu Pacific. is first and foremost a public pertaining to two articles that the “Tell your corporate bosses The costly airline fares issue service, and a business venture PNA uploaded on its website. The that I will review your franchise. was compounded by numerous second. first one was titled “95 na- We can amend your franchise complaints from lawmakers and He urged the Civil Avia- tions in 3rd UPR convinced no anytime. You make a killing, and their constituents about long tion Authority of the Philippines EJKs in PHL,” published on May we are at your mercy. You are delayed flights. (CAAP), Manila International Air- 15. The second, published on taking advantage of the riding Veloso said the Civil port Authority (MIAA), Mactan- May 20, was titled “PHL’s human public,” said Fariñas. Aeronautics Board (CAB) has Cebu International Airport rights situation commended at DILG Assist. Sec. Epimaco Densing Fariñas reminded PAL and abandoned its duty to regulate Authority (MCIAA), Civil Aviation UPR.” (Photo: www.politics.com.ph) Cebu Pacific that their franchise airline pricing intended to benefit Authority of the Philippines The two questioned articles as public utility is not a right, but the people. (CAAP), and CAB to address were based on the statements a privilege granted to them by Veloso, a former Court of the real reason behind the flight of Department of Interior and In its protest letter, NUJP tal organization UPR Info in their the Filipino people through their Appeals (CA) associate justice, delays. Local Government Assistant Sec. questioned how the statements of website, which runs counter to representatives in the House. reminded CAB Executive Director The committee members Epimaco Densing during a press DILG’s Densing were “reported so Densing’s statements regarding Fariñas and other lawmak- Carmelo Arcilla that the official expressed disappointment with conference on May 15 in connec- uncritically.” the positions of the countries as ers aired the warning during the might be violating the provisions Arcilla’s response that the indus- tion with the Universal Periodic “While we do not question reported by PNA. recent hearing of the committee in the Anti-Graft and Corrupt try was already deregulated. They Review (UPR), a mechanism your editorial prerogatives and do The media group also ex- on transportation chaired by Cat- Practices Act if he insists on his also rejected the statement of of the United Nations Human understand that you face certain pressed concerns as the first PNA anduanes Rep. Cesar Sarmiento. views and continues to neglect his the airline firms’ representatives Rights Council aimed at improv- limitations as a government-run story had already been picked up The committee summoned mandate under Republic Act 776 that various reasons affect their ing the human rights situation on news service, we do wonder how by fake news sites to smear earlier representatives of concerned gov- which reorganized the CAB and pricing. the home grounds of each of the Mr. Densing’s comments, which reports of mainstream media ernment agencies and the private the Civil Aeronautics Administra- They reminded Arcilla that 193 members of the UN. apparently run counter to all outfits regarding the results of the airline firms to explain the root tion. a mere EO cannot tramp on a In the first version of the other accounts of the positions recent UPR of the Philippines. cause of the unreasonable prices Arcilla told the committee law, such as RA 776, which gave article, the PNA reported that 95 the participant-countries to the NUJP also said it expected of airline tickets and the peren- that since the issuance of Execu- specific mandate to the agency to countries in the UPR were con- UPR actually registered, could the news agency to answer their nial problem of flight delays, tive Order (EO) 219 during the regulate and consider all market vinced that there were no extra- have been reported so uncriti- inquiries regarding the matter. which have long inconvenienced Ramos administration, the airline forces, which refers to both the judicial killings in the country. cally,” the group said. “As a media organization and as the public. industry was already deregulated. airline companies (supply) and The second version, on the other NUJP also noted the slight citizens of this Republic, we de- The hearing was based on Biron said there seems to be commuting public (demand), hand, said the 95 countries in the rewriting of the second article as mand and expect an answer from House Resolution 267 filed by a cartel running the whole airline before entering into agreements UPR instead praised the Philip- an attempt to slightly shift the a news agency funded by our Rep. Ferjenel Biron, M. D. (4th industry. with airlines on ticket price mat- pines for its improved human focus from the first article, which taxes and which we, therefore, District, Iloilo) and HR 723 filed The authors of HRs 267 and ters. rights situation. the media group described as technically own,” the group said. by Reps. Vicente Veloso (3rd Dis- 273 detailed their share of “horror May 25 - 31, 2017 FilAm Star A3 ph news Du30 declares martial law in South President Duterte declared there were also problems in mopping up operations to clear martial law in Mindanao on other parts of the island. Marawi from remnants of the Tuesday night after fighting With the declaration of Maute [group] in order to pro- raged in Marawi City between martial law, there could be war- tect our citizens,” Westmincom government forces and mili- rantless arrests and the suspen- said in a statement. tants linked to the Islamic State sion of the privilege of the writ Earlier, Col. Jo-ar Herrera, (IS) group. of habeas corpus. spokesperson for the Army’s 1st Mr. Duterte made the dec- Lorenzana said the declara- Infantry Division, said the gun laration from Moscow, where tion would also allow security battle started when govern- he was on a four-day official forces to control movements ment security forces raided an visit. in Mindanao, helping them go apartment in Barangay Basak Presidential spokesperson after criminals. in Marawi hours earlier. The Ernesto Abella said the declara- He said state forces were in apartment was adjacent to the tion took effect at 10 p.m. on control and expected to contain headquarters of the Lanao del Tuesday. the situation. Sur provincial police office and He said the declaration was Abella said as much. was reportedly used by Hapilon good for 60 days. “The government is in full and several Maute group mem- “[Deputy Executive Sec- control of the situation and is bers as a rendezvous site. retary Menardo] Guevarra has fully aware that the Maute/[IS] President Duterte had clarified that this is possible and similar groups have the earlier blamed the Maute group (Photo: www.cnnphilippines.com) on the grounds of existence of capability, though limited, to for a night market bombing in rebellion because of what is disturb the peace. These have Davao City that killed 15 people happening in Mindanao based shown no hesitation in causing in September last year. tured or killed. more than 200,000. Ramadan backed by armored personnel on Article 7, Section 18 of the havoc, taking innocent lives and Hapilon’s Abu Sayyaf fac- “We are also acting on could start on Friday or Satur- carriers, also battled Maute Constitution. This is good for destroying property,” he said. tion has pledged allegiance to reports of armed men occupy- day, depending on the sighting group members, who wore 60 days,” Abella said. Abella said Mr. Duterte IS in hopes of getting financial ing the hospital and some other of the full moon. khaki uniforms and black Foreign Secretary Alan met with his advisers before assistance from the Middle buildings,” he said, adding that Senior Supt. Oscar Nantes, masks along the streets leading Peter Cayetano said Mr. Duterte declaring martial law in Mind- Eastern terror group. the operation was initiated by a provincial police director, to the Amai PakPak provincial decided to cut short his visit to anao. A series of clashes between joint military-police team. “We said clashes also took place in hospital. Russia before he could embark The clashes between the Maute group and the mili- have enough troops and law Barangay Caloocan and in other At one point, a Maute on any of the activities on his government security forces tary near the town of Piagapo, enforcers on the ground as well areas of Marawi. member hoisted an IS flag in an schedule. and dozens of suspected local Lanao del Sur, last month all the appropriate equipment Two bomber planes took area fronting the hospital. Mr. Duterte is returning terrorists—including a group left at least 37 militants dead, to support our troops.” turns pounding the positions “Maute group members to Manila to submit a report to led by Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon including a Malaysian and three Speaking from Moscow of the militants starting at 3:30 mingle with civilians. It’s scary,” Congress within 48 hours of the Hapilon—erupted around 2 Indonesians, according to the earlier, Lorenzana said more p.m., Nantes said. Macatoon Sam, a resident, declaration of martial law, as p.m. military. troops would be sent to rein- “We can hear automatic posted on social media. required by the Constitution. The fighting dragged on “The military operation force the city, where at least gunshots from our current loca- Sam said Maute members Mr. Duterte’s meeting with for hours, wounding at least focused on the alleged presence three buildings were seen burn- tion,” he told the Inquirer by also stood in the middle of the Russian President Vladimir Pu- one soldier and triggering mass of Isnilon Hapilon with 15 fully ing and electricity was cut off on phone. road as if waiting for soldiers tin and Prime Minister Dmitry evacuations as explosions rever- armed Maute group members, Tuesday night. Sporadic gunfire could also to come as people sought cover Medvedev will be postponed, berated in the city, the military who occupied an apartment “At this point in time , it’s be heard in the city’s downtown from bullets. but a phone call between Mr. said. as their rendezvous in Marawi hard to go out on the street, we district, according to Zia Alonto “Let’s pray for Marawi, let’s Duterte and Putin is being The military’s Western City,” Herrera said. don’t know who the enemy is. Adiong, a member of the 24- pray for the people,” another planned, Cayetano said. Mindanao Command (West- In Manila, Brig. Gen. We are blacked out and the fires seat Regional Assembly of the resident, Layok Macatoono, Defense Secretary Delfin mincom) said on Tuesday night Restituto Padilla, Armed Forces are continuing,” local broad- Autonomous Region in Muslim posted on his social media Lorenzana, also traveling with the situation in Marawi City spokesperson, said “sporadic caster Ayubkhan Saripada said. Mindanao. account. (Leila B. Salaverria, Mr. Duterte, said the whole of was “under control of the city firefights” continued into Tues- The fighting took place as He said a large number of Edwin Fernandez, Julie Alipala, Mindanao was placed under officials.” day evening, and that troops a large pre-Ramadan gathering residents had already fled their Richel Umel / inquirer.net) martial law even if the clashes “Our soldiers and po- were under orders to press the of Muslims ended in Marawi, a homes. were only in Marawi because licemen continue to conduct assault until Hapilon was cap- predominantly Muslim city of Nantes said policemen,

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filamstar_qp.indd 1 2/27/17 11:12 AM A4 FilAm Star May 25 - 31, 2017 ph news Former coup leader joins fellow military CBCP denies backing ban on rosaries men in Duterte’s government on vehicle dashboards By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent the CBCP found the prohibition mirror. of rosaries and other religious It surfaced recently with Metro Manila Develop- items from the dashboard and the passage of the Republic Act ment Authority (MMDA) chair- rearview mirror a “non-issue.” 10913 or the Anti-Distracted man, retired Brig. Gen. Danilo Filipino motorists, espe- Driving Law, which has banned Lim, was the latest addition to cially Catholics, have a habit of the use of cellphones while the list of the growing number hanging rosaries from rearview driving. of retired generals under the mirrors or small religious figu- Mejia said they were even Duterte administration. rines on the dashboard of their assured that religious items Lim, a member of the vehicles. would not be totally prohibited Philippine Military Academy These are believed to be and would be allowed if the line “Makatarungan” Class of 1978 protection against accidents on of sight was not obstructed. and a graduate of the US West the road, with some motorists “We are being assured that Point Academy, replaced touching the religious items as there is no total prohibition of Thomas Orbos, who will re- a form of prayer before begin- religious items as long as these main as the MMDA’s general ning a journey. do not impede the line of sight. manager. Mejia stressed that they But the problem is how to He served as deputy cus- understood that the govern- determine this,” he said. toms commissioner for intel- ligence under former President Fr. Marvin Mejia ment just wanted to implement The CBCP secretary (Photo: www.filipino.cri.cn) the 2014 joint administrative general personally believed the Noynoy Aquino. However, he order of the LTFRB and the joint order should be reviewed quit from his post a day after MANILA — The Catholic Land Transportation Office. to address concerns on road Aquino assailed the customs Bishops Conference of the Phil- The order states that there safety. bureau for alleged incompe- ippines has denied giving its should be no objects on the “From their end, they tence in his State of the Nation approval to the ban on rosaries dashboard that may obstruct called to consult us because address in July 2013. and small religious figurines on the line of sight, which would there were some misinterpreta- Lim participated in the the dashboards of vehicles. include rosaries traditionally tions. We just listened and un- botched coup d’etat against Although Fr. Marvin placed by Filipino Catholic derstood them,” he said. (Julie the late President Presidents Mejia, the CBCP secretary motorists on their rearview M. Aurelio / inquirer.net) Corazon Aquino and former general, admitted that they President and now Pampanga Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim were consulted by the Land Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Transportation Franchising Lim, then a Scout Ranger Duterte government. Nicanor Faeldon as Bureau of and Regulatory Board, they did captain, led the 1989 coup Duterte’s most recent ap- Customs Commissioner, Jose not agree to the proposal dur- against Aquino, which came pointee is Interior and Local Jorge Corpuz as Philippine ing the discussion. close to toppling her. He was Government Sec. Eduardo Charity Sweepstakes Office “There was no talk if we subsequently involved in Año, who will take the post in chairman, Alexander Balutan approve of it. Who are we? attempts to bring down the Ar- June once he retires as Armed as PCSO general manager, What was clear was there was a royo administration. Forces Chief of Staff on Du- Emmanuel Bautista as Office consultation,” he said. He was detained on coup terte’s orders. of the President undersecre- Mejia made the remarks charges in Camp Crame from The other former military tary, Jason Aquino as National in reaction to the statement of 2006 to 2010, but was rein- and police officials Duterte Food Authority administra- LTFRB spokesperson Aileen stated years later. named to serve in his Cabinet tor, Ricardo Jalad as National Lizada who claimed that she He ran for senator but lost are National Security Adviser Disaster Risk Reduction and consulted the CBCP on remov- in 2010 under the banner of Hermogenes Esperon, Defense Management Council executive ing rosaries and other religious then Pres. Noynoy Aquimo’s Sec. Delfin Lorenzana, Envi- director and Edgar Galvante to items from the dashboard of Liberal Party. ronment Sec. Roy Cimatu, and the Land Transportation Office. vehicles. A native of Solano, Nueva National Irrigation Administra- In an article published on Vizcaya, Lim is the 13th former tion Chief Ricardo Visaya. GMA News Online, Lizada said (Photo: www.cbcpnews.com) soldier or policeman in the Duterte also appointed FilAm Star Classifieds (650)278-0692 . (415)593-5955

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He first sparred for and the teams trying to stay Australia, worked the mitts with Roach, however, is confi- four rounds against two Fili- out of the dreaded seventh and Roach at the Elorde Gym near dent Pacquiao will prevail ow- pinos last Saturday under the eighth spots. SM Mall of Asia. ing to his speed, experience and watch of assistant trainer Buboy San Miguel Beer’s loss to While Roach was pleased ring ability. Fernandez. (inquirer.net) Barangay Ginebra on Sunday night dropped the Beermen into a three-way tie for the lead, with the Gin Kings also putting themselves well in the mix in the race for one of two twice-to- beat privileges in the first round of the playoffs. Also with 7-2 records like San Miguel are Meralco and Star, which will slug it out Wednesday at 7 p.m. with the winner putting a foot inside the top two. Ginebra’s LA Tenorio driving passed a couple of San Miguel defenders Ginebra returns to action (Photo: www.news.abs-cbn.com) on Friday and will try to act as executioner of Blackwater at would have a great advantage in or Shine arrested a slide and Alonte Sports Center in Biñan, the event of a three-team tie for stayed in the middle of the Laguna, before the Gin Kings No. 1 mainly because of a 107- pack, and the Elasto Painters, play the Bolts two nights later 99 win over the Beermen on to remain there for sure, must and close out against Mahindra Sunday night to weigh heavily beat GlobalPort and then TNT on June 2. in the tiebreak. KaTropa to advance to a level Having three games left “Now we have a chance,” playing field in the quarterfi- (L-R) Coach Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao could work as an advantage for Ginebra coach Tim Cone said nals. (Photo: www.dafabetsports.com) the Kings, with the trio tied at after their 107-99 win over San Tournament format calls the top having just two each Miguel. for Nos. 1 and 2 to clash with with Meralco and Star to cross While there’s a spirited Nos. 8 and 7, respectively, in paths and the Beermen having battle for 1-2, several teams are the quarterfinals. (Musong R. Stallion holds off Global formidable Alaska and the Elite clinging to dear life just to make Castillo / inquirer.net) Matthew Nierras struck lead with a tidy finish past said the Stallion goalscorer. to contend with. the playoffs. three minutes into stoppage Roland Sadia, after picking up a Global was left to rue a time as Stallion Laguna picked through ball from Pika Minegi- missed chance to pick up three up its first point in the Philip- shi inside the box. points although the Cebu side pines Football League by sal- But just like its match stayed third with four points. Zverev joins Top 10 of men’s tennis after Rome win vaging a 1-1 draw with power- against Home United in the “We have to go on,” said Germany’s Alexander It was just a fourth career pion. house Global Cebu on Saturday AFC Cup, where it conceded a Global coach Marjo Allado. “We Zverev broke into the Top 10 of title and third this year for Argentine Juan Martin del at Biñan Football Stadium. late goal for a 2-2 draw, Global have to learn from our mis- the latest ATP rankings released Zverev who moves up seven Potro moves up four places to Nierras, the former La Salle couldn’t finish off Stallion. Balot takes.” on Monday a day after stunning places to ten ahead of the 30th after reaching the Rome standout and son of Stallion Doctora dispossessed Paul Global could have taken world number two Novak Djok- French Open at Roland Garros quarter-finals. (inquirer.net) coach Ernie Nierras, canceled Mulders at midfield to spark a the lead in the 51st minute, but ovic to win the Rome Masters. from May 28 to June 7. out Global midfielder Shu Sa- quick counterattack finished off Sadia denied Mulders from The 20-year-old Zverev The top ten remains saki’s 84th-minute goal as both by Nierras. the spot, after Sekou Sylla was claimed his maiden Masters unchanged with Britain’s Andy clubs got a share of the spoils in “We didn’t deserve to lose fouled inside the area. (Cedelf 1000 title on Sunday with a Murray world number one the high-tempo clash. the game, considering the way Tupas / inquirer.net) straight sets win over four-time ahead of Serb Djokovic, the Sasaki gave Global the we fought for the whole match,” Rome champion Djokovic. reigning Roland Garros cham- A6 FilAm Star May 25 - 31, 2017 opinion PerryScope Street Talk Did Xi take Trump for a ride? Should loyalty to country end where loyalty to party begins? PERRY DIAZ Another thing that’s not going to happen GREG B. Paul Ryan said he was too busy attending to issues affecting the welfare of Americans to con- When President is Korean reunification. If reunification were MACABENTA Donald Trump met his going to happen, it would be under a democratic cern himself with that. An obvious cop-out. Chinese counterpart Xi government and China wouldn’t allow that to “My loyalty to my Senate majority leader Sen. Mitch Mc- Jinping at his luxurious happen. party ends where my Connell of Kentucky and other key Republicans resort Mar-a-Lago in Indeed, a divided Korea -- with North Korea loyalty to my country have also resisted calls by the Democrats for an Palm Beach, Florida last possessing nuclear weapons -- would serve as begins.” independent counsel or a special prosecutor to April 6, he was hoping a security buffer between China and the U.S. This is one of the conduct an impartial investigation, thus taking that Xi would accept his forces stationed just south of the demilitarized most quotable quotes responsibility out of the hands of the Republican- invitation to stay at the zone (DMZ). But if the North Korean communist attributed to the late dominated Senate. posh resort. Well, Xi government collapses and the Korean Peninsula President Manuel L. An exception has been maverick Republican politely declined and instead stayed at a nearby is reunified under the South Korea government, Quezon and there is every Senator John McCain of Arizona who has publicly hotel. But other than that, their summit was China will lose a strategic advantage over the reason to believe that he stood by this credo. “called for the creation of a special congressional deemed a “success.” Trump got something of western part of the Sea of Japan; thus, giving Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of most committee, such as the select committee that geopolitical value that he thought would solve his South Korea and Japan full control of the Sea of politicians – not just in the Philippines but in the investigated the Iran-Contra scandal during the North Korea dilemma. And Xi got something of Japan. This would allow South Korea and Japan United States, as well. Reagan era.” great economic value that he coveted so much. to block the Korea Strait – which connects the In fact, among Philippine politicians, there On Twitter, McCain posted: “Removal of But how do you measure who got more? It’s like Sea of Japan and the East China Sea (ECS) – if is a significant variation on the Quezonian motto, Director Comey only confirms need for select comparing apples and oranges, right? hostility with China erupts. which is: “My loyalty to my party and my country (committee) to investigate.” After the recent Trump-Xi summit at Mar-a- It’s important to note that ECS is a hotly ends where my loyalty to my self-interests be- Political observers say that it is too early to Lago in Florida, Trump’s hard-line stance against disputed region between China and Japan. The gins.” tell how this political drama will play out. They China melted like a marshmallow over a fire. dispute is about ownership of the Senkaku In the first place, in Philippine politics, the have pointed to some similarities between the After two days of negotiations, Trump declared Islands, a group of eight uninhabited isles and concept of a “political party” with implications Trump-Russia affair and the Watergate scandal that China was not a “currency manipulator” islets administered by Japan but contested by of ideology, socio-political and economic phi- that forced the resignation of President Richard and decided to maintain the status quo on trade China. The sea’s strategic value is important to losophy and policies of governance, is only given Nixon, describing the apparent efforts of Trump issues. That’s a 180-degree turnaround from his China because it connects to the SCS through lip service. Politicians unabashedly subscribe to and his camp to impede the investigation as position during the presidential campaign. the Taiwan Strait. To the east of the ECS is the the Golden Rule, namely, “He who has the gold reminiscent of the cover-up that marked the When Xi went back home, he ordered ship- Ryukyu archipelago, which is Japanese territory makes the rules.” Watergate case. The firing of FBI Director Comey ments of coal from North Korea to be turned and to the west is China. Translation: Whichever party the president – which Trump eventually claimed to have been back. Trump was ebullient when he got the news. Arbitral tribunal (who holds the national purse strings) belongs to his initiative - has also been compared to the He said that China took a “big step” in easing ten- This brings us back to the SCS, which China is where the wise politician should also belong. Saturday Night Massacre that saw the firing of sions between the two countries. He described claims by virtue of the “nine-dash line,” an At least, in the US, there is a marked differ- special prosecutor Archibald Cox on orders of his relationship with Xi as one with “good chem- arbitrary line that demarcates 80% of the South ence in philosophy and ideology between the Re- Nixon in October 1973. istry” and praised Xi for banning North Korean China Sea. But last July, the Permanent Court publicans and the Democrats, the two dominant But they also point out that it took over two coal. of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, Netherlands, parties. But while both claim to place patriotism years, from the arrest of the Watergate burglars But what has that to do with the North Korea issued a ruling in the Republic of the Philippines above partisan politics, this is often observed in in June 1972 to the resignation of Nixon on “nuclear” problem? North Korea continues her vs. People’s Republic of China that invalidates the the breach. August 9, 1974, for the scandal to reach its climax nuclear program including developing interconti- “nine-dash line,” thus rendering China’s claim At present, loyalty to country is being se- and denouement. Nixon even won by a landslide nental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that could reach null and void. Beijing immediately rejected the verely tested among the Republicans. This has to in the November 1972 elections. the U.S. Since the Trump-Xi summit, North Ko- PCA’s ruling. do with allegations of collusion between the Rus- Some commentators have wondered aloud rea had attempted to launch ballistic missiles but Meanwhile, the newly elected President Ro- sians and President Donald Trump’s presidential if there are patriotic Republicans who will shed failed when the missiles exploded in flight. The drigo Duterte of the Philippines, who was sworn campaign team, as well as Trump’s penchant for party loyalty for the sake of the country, the way following day that South Korea elected Moon Jae- into office just 12 days prior to the PCA tribunal double-talk, outright lies and using the presiden- leaders of their own party called on Nixon to In as president, North Korea launched another award, had a different idea. Instead of pursuing cy for personal business interests. resign as the Watergate investigation progressed missile test. It was successful. This led Moon to the PCA’s award, he “temporarily” set it aside. One would have expected a deafening public inexorably towards his impeachment. comment that war with North Korea was a “high During an event at the Libingan ng mga Bayani outcry over the reports – largely confirmed by US They recall how three Republican leaders, possibility.” (Heroes’ Cemetery), Duterte told Chinese Ambas- intelligence agencies – of Russian meddling in former presidential candidate Sen. Barry Gold- “Nuclear card” sador Zhao Jinhua that he does not want to go to the last presidential elections. But America is cur- water, House Minority Leader John Rhodes and Meanwhile, the situation in the South China war with China. Duterte then proposed that both rently divided between Liberals and Democrats, Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott called on Sea (SCS) has drastically changed: China put the Philippines and China should just have a “soft on one hand, and Republicans and hardcore Nixon on August 7, 1974 to suggest to him that militarization of the region in high gear. In an landing everywhere.” After Duterte’s decision to Trump loyalists, on the other hand. he should resign in the face of certain findings of attempt to please – or appease – China, Trump set the tribunal award temporarily, China show- It is said that the Trump loyalists would guilt. isn’t doing anything. He even turned down ered the Philippines with financial loans. have made a pact with the devil to make sure Laurence H. Tribe, professor of Consti- three requests from the Pacific Fleet to conduct Rude awakening Hillary Clinton would lose. And now, they are tutional Law at Harvard, insisting that Trump freedom of navigation operations (FONOPs) Last May 15, Duterte met with Chinese Presi- standing by their man, whatever the media or the should be impeached, asserted in a recent opin- with 12 miles of China’s militarized islands in dent Xi Jinping during the “One Belt, One Road” Federal Bureau of Investigation may say about ion piece, “It will require serious commitment to the Spratlys. And in an act of arrogance, China’s summit in Beijing. Duterte told Xi, “We intend to him. constitutional principle, and courageous willing- ambassador to the U.S. demanded that Trump drill oil there, if it’s yours, well, that’s your view, Trump’s recent firing of FBI Director James ness to put devotion to the national interest above remove the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Com- but my view is I can drill the oil, if there is some Comey, who was on top of the investigation of the self-interest and party loyalty, for a Congress of mand, Admiral Harry Harris Jr., who has been a inside the bowels of the earth, because it is ours.” “Russia connection,” has made matters much, the president’s own party to initiate an impeach- strong proponent of FONOP. But what report- Xi responded, saying: “Well, if you force this, much worse for the president. This situation ment inquiry. It would be a terrible shame if only edly irked China was when Harris called China we’ll be forced to tell you the truth. We will go to has left the loyalists, as well as the Republicans, the mounting prospect of being voted out of office “aggressive,” saying the country does not “seem war. We will fight you.” conflicted. in November 2018 would sufficiently concentrate to respect the international agreements they’ve It must have been a rude awakening for The Trump core remains blindly loyal to him the minds of representatives and senators today. signed.” He was referring to the Permanent Duterte who had called Xi a “great president.” but anxious about being seen as abetting Russia’s “But whether it is devotion to principle or Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling that rejected “China loves the Philippines and the Filipino anti-American manipulations, and about being hunger for political survival that puts the pros- China’s “nine-dash line” claim, which covered people,” Duterte once said of his new friend and perceived as unpatriotic. pect of impeachment and removal on the table, 80% of the SCS. idol. Who would go to war with a friend? Clearly, The Republicans are caught between bearing the crucial thing is that the prospect now be taken Evidently, Xi has put Trump on ice by play- things have changed, which begs the question: down on the Russians but, in the process, possi- seriously, that the machinery of removal be re- ing the North Korea “nuclear card.” In other Why the direct and undiplomatic verbal assault bly implicating Trump, or looking the other way, activated, and that the need to use it become the words, North Korea can now pursue her nuclear on Duterte? leaving it to the Democrats to crucify Trump but, focus of political discourse going into 2018.” program, knowing that Trump wouldn’t do Xi knows that Duterte is weak – very weak – in the process, risk losing in the 2018 mid-term The reality is that the FBI investigation anything to stop her for as long as Xi pursues the who by his own admission said “We cannot stop elections. being conducted is a long, painstaking process “denuclearization” of the Korean Peninsula. But China from doing its thing. What do you want me It’s a lose-lose proposition. that will frustrate those who are calling for the for North Korea watchers, denuclearization is not to do? Declare war against China? I can, but we’ll So far, most Republicans are playing the impeachment of Trump, sooner rather than later. going to happen because China wouldn’t allow lose all our military and policemen tomorrow!” If part of the three monkeys: Hear no evil, see no The Democrats may, in fact, want the tur- it to happen. If China wanted it to happen, she Xi uses Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” tactics, he knows evil, speak no evil. Asked on national TV what he moil to continue up to the mid-term elections could have done it long time ago. TO PAGE A7 thought of Trump’s actuations, House Speaker TO PAGE A7 DACA—and theoretically removing hundreds of thousands of Dreamers from jobs—would cost As I See It American employers at least $3.4 billion in terms of turnover and hiring expenses and reduce social The Opinions expressed by our writers and Up to when will the DREAMers be in limbo? security and Medicare tax contributions by $24.6 contributors do not in any way reflect the billion. opinion of the management of Fortune News ELPIDIO R. ESTIOKO wonderful jobs. And they’re in never-never land The DREAM Act, by the way, is an American Media Inc. because they don’t know what’s going to happen,” legislative proposal for a multi-phase process Fortune News Media Inc. Residents may he explained. for illegal immigrants in the United States that Publisher want to hear a thor- White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer one would first grant conditional residency and, upon Harvey Barkin ough discussion on the time said the president’s first immigration prior- meeting these conditions will qualify them… for Editor-in-Chief Development, Relief, ity is to deal with those who are in the country permanent residency. The beneficiaries to this act and Education for Alien illegally and have a criminal record. With this, are being referred to as the DREAMERS… young Edwina Aniag Minors Act (DREAM the Dreamers… are not included! But, he added, children who came to the US with illegal parents. Vice President for Marketing and Operations ACT) as a roadway “Then we’re going to continue to work through The bill was first introduced in the Senate on Gary De Guzman toward citizenship. The the entire number of folks that are here illegally.” August 1, 2001 by Dick Durbin and Orrin Hatch Vice President for Community Relations DREAMERS themselves This might be the problem that might hit many of and has since been reintroduced several times Anchet Manosca are anxious to hear that the Dreamers and the DACA applicants. with various versions but has failed to pass up to Creative and Production Manager too! The problem is, it has been hanging in the As a temporary relief, there’s a bipartisan now. The DREAMers are somewhat worried that Atty. Crispin Lozano congressional floor since 2001 without any guar- effort in both houses to address the uncertainty it might be put to oblivion again and will never Dr. Philip Chua / Rodel Rodis antee it will even be calendared for discussion on with legislation—the Ban Removal of Individuals see a light of day. It has been 16 years now since Ben Lou / Perry Diaz the floor this year. Even the corrective measure who Dream and Grow Our Economy, or BRIDGE it was first introduced in the Senate and Congress Federico Espiritu / Elpidio Estioko Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Act—that would protect DACA beneficiaries until has been reviewing, revising, and initiating more Columnists program, which was issued by former President more comprehensive immigration reform is ar- versions, engaging in discussions… until now. Macon Ramos-Araneta Barrack Obama as a spin-off of the DREAM Act, rived at. For the DREAMers to qualify, the act pro- Corina Oliquino is being impacted by the present administration. There’s a strong business case for keeping Daniel Llanto vides for a conditional resident status, and they Correspondents In fact, President Donald Trump’s first 100 days Dreamers in the U.S. as the BRIDGE bill’s name must have proof that they entered the United keep Dreamers in immigration limbo, according suggests, according to recent studies. 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Some have meanwhile, estimated in December that ending TO PAGE B3 May 25 - 31, 2017 FilAm Star A7 DESPITE CHINA’S context of encouraging dialogue on the issue. Cay- DUTERTE TO UNDERTAKE Moscow State Institute of International Relations or ... FROM PAGE A1 etano would not disclose more details of the Beijing ... FROM PAGE A1 the MGIMO. meeting between Duterte and Xi Jinping, but said “In that event, we expect the President to ar- said it is ours and I will drill the oil. And I tell them, they had the kind of relationship in which they could ships and strengthen relations with non-traditional ticulate his administration’s commitment to pursue do not do it because it is ours. But I have the arbitral openly discuss preventing maritime conflict. partners such as Russia,” Natividad said. an independent foreign policy that is anchored fore- ruling. But they said that if you force the issue, we “The context was not threatening each other… In his visit, President Duterte is scheduled most on national interest considerations,” Natividad will go to war.” that we will go to war. The context is how do we to have a bilateral meeting with Russian Prime said. Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon called stabilize the region and how do we prevent conflict,” Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Russian President “MGIMO, being an elite institution for diplo- on government to “elevate” the threat to the United Cayetano stressed. “I will not contradict the presi- Vladimir Putin, which will be held on the 24th and matic training and international relations will like- Nations. Drilon said the government should not dent’s words. I am just telling you…my interpreta- the 25th of May, the first and second day of the of- wise anticipate that the President will share his ideas take the threat lightly as it is “a gross violation” of tion: there was no bullying or pushing around, it was ficial visit. on how to achieve peace and security, especially in the UN Charter. “We should stand up to China. not a threat,” Cayetano added. “There, he will be discussing important issues the Asia Pacific region,” she added. We should not allow our country to be bullied and For his part, Ambassador Sta. Romana denied and areas of cooperation and economic partnership Natividad also said President Duterte will be threatened,” he added. any bullying by China over the South China Sea fol- with Prime Minister Medvedev and with President bringing with him an “impressive business delega- Sen. Panfilo Lacson also said that China’s lowing a threat to go to war as disclosed by President Putin on the cooperation in political, military and tion” to the Philippine – Russia Business Forum, supposed threat should be brought to the United Duterte. Sta. Romana, who joined the first Bilateral defense,” she said. as she noted that bilateral trade between the two Nations. Consultation Mechanism (BCM) between Manila According to Natividad, several bilateral agree- countries could still improve. Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice and Beijing last week, said there was no threat from ments are expected to be signed during the Presi- “The forum would be an opportune time to Antonio Carpio also said the Philippines can bring the Chinese side during the talks. dent’s visit to Russia. share with the Russian companies the benefits of do- the supposed threat before the UN General Assem- Since taking the supposed Chinese threat “These agreements are those related to defense, ing business in the Philippines and the very positive bly or the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. meekly indicates that the Philippines is willing to let security, legal assistance, trade and investment, investment climate, especially in such areas such as He warned that the Philippines “cannot simply do China have its way in the South China Sea, Mala- peaceful use of nuclear energy and culture,” she said. infrastructure, energy, transportation, tourism and nothing, or worse, acquiesce to China’s action, for canang declared that the country is not giving up its These include defense cooperation, military others,” Natividad said. inaction is the opposite of protecting the Philippine right on the territory and would pursue its claim via and technical cooperation, the treaty on mutual legal President Duterte is also scheduled to meet the Exclusive Economic Zone.” peaceful means. assistance in criminal matters; treaty on extradi- Filipino community in Russia on the second day of Carpio said the government should file another “We are very clear that we are not giving up tion; an MOU on cooperation in the field of security his visit. international arbitration case over the alleged our claim of sovereignty and sovereign rights over between respective national security councils. “We have around 5,000 Filipinos in Russia and Chinese threat, and also lodge a complaint with the certain islands in the South China Sea, at the same It will be recalled that President Duterte met we heard that they are very strong supporters of the United Nations. time, these matters are pursued in the context of with Russian President Putin in November last year President,” Natividad said. But Secretary Cayetano played down the sup- maintaining peace and prosperity in the region,” at the sidelines of the APEC Summit meeting in “We believe that the President’s visit will be the posed threat, saying the remark was said in the Palace spokesperson Ernesto Abella said. Lima, Peru. start of a strong and enduring partnership between The President also met with Russian Prime the Philippines and Russia that is multi-dimension- DUTERTENOMICS POWERS aggressive expenditure program on infrastructure, Minister Dmitry Medvedev in September last year al, mutually beneficial and will be in keeping with ... FROM PAGE A1 human capital formation and social protection,” during the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos. the principles of sovereignty, non-interference and Finance Sec. Carlos Dominguez III was quoted in a Meanwhile, Natividad said President Duterte is equality,” she said. (PND) grew by 6.8 percent during the first quarter. Output separate statement. expected to deliver a policy speech at the prestigious in the agriculture sector also increased by 4.9 per- The Department of Finance is lobbying strongly cent, marking a comeback from several quarters of with Congress to legislate its proposed Comprehen- decline. Growth in industry was recorded at 6.1 per- sive Tax Reform Program (CTRP), which calls for RICHEST & POOREST Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV is the poorest with cent, with construction and utilities slowing down the lowering of personal income tax rates, an expan- PHP 6,506,672.13, replacing Sen. Francis Escud- sion of VAT coverage and higher taxes on vehicles ... FROM PAGE A1 and mining output declining during the period in re- ero from 2015. and fuel products. It is hoping that the House of view. These sectors tempered the notable expansion World boxing champion Sen. Manny Trillanes, the staunchest critic of President in manufacturing, NEDA said. Earlier, it reported Representatives will pass the bill before it adjourns Pacquiao follows Sen. Cynthia Villar as million- Rodrigo Duterte, has total assets of PHP 16.012 double-digit growth rates in the production of food next month. aire-members of the Senate while Sen. Antonio million and total liabilities of PHP 9.506 million. and beverages, petroleum products and fabricated The CTRP is critical to the Duterte administra- tion’s ambitious infrastructure program. Without Trillanes is the poorest, based on their respective His net worth in 2016 was higher by more than metal for March, along with a sustained momentum half-a-million pesos from his PHP 5.9 million net in the manufacturing of transport equipment. the higher tax take expected from it, the government statements of assets, liabilities and net worth would exceed its programmed fiscal deficit which (SALN) for 2016. worth in 2015. Noting robust export growth—22.3 percent in In his 2016 SALN, Trillanes declared assets the export of goods, the fastest since the third quar- could trigger a credit rating downgrade and raise Pacquiao came in second to Villar, who amounting to PHP 8,915,800 – a combination of ter of 2010, and 14.3 percent for services exports, debt servicing costs. remains the richest senator. Villar, wife of former lot, cash in band and in bank, jewelries, invest- Pernia is optimistic about the country’s prospects. “It is important to ensure that government Senate President Manny Villar, remains the ments and a vehicle. He registered his liabilities “We are off to a good start. We aim to gain spending for both consumption and investment wealthiest among the 24 senators. a strong footing in the succeeding quarters as we remains within the fiscal program, which is critical The former Senate leader was also named by amounting to PHP 9,506,127.87, and a total of just move forward with plans and programs included in to sustain the growth momentum,” Pernia said. Forbes as among the wealthiest Filipinos. over PHP 6.5M net worth. the Philippine Development Plan,” he said. Other internal risk factors to contend with are The family of Villar has been into real estate Escudero, a lawyer and son of former Ag- The Durterte administration is anchoring the the lingering dry spell brought on by El Niño and business for decades. they also engage in retail. riculture Sec. and Rep. Sonny Escudero, is the country’s economic transformation on a massive in- unchecked inflation. Meanwhile, global headwinds The senator’s wealth increased to PHP 3.606 second poorest with PHP 6.602 million net worth frastructure program that earmarks public spending include market volatility from continuing U.S. billion as of December 31, 2016 from the PHP 3.5 last year, still higher than his PHP 5.8 million net at 5.3 percent of GDP this year and up to 7.4 percent interest rate normalization, geopolitical tensions in billion in 2015. worth in 2015. He had no liabilities in 2016. various regions and the possible rise of protectionist of GDP by 2022. This translates to PHP 8.4 trillion Villar’s real properties are worth PHP 4.6 mil- Based on his 2015 SALN, Escudero was the sentiments especially in Western countries, Pernia in infrastructure spending until 2022. lion, including a property in BF Resort Village in poorest when his net worth dropped from PHP 6. said. “GDP expansion in the year’s first three months Las Piñas City with acquisition cost was PHP 2.9 049 million in 2014 to PHP 5.847 million last year NEDA aims to finish 2017 with the Philippines illustrates that growth remains steady and could million, the largest of her real estate properties. with no liabilities. turning up as the fastest-growing economy among gain momentum for the rest of the year, partly as a She listed two items under “personal proper- His SALN declaration for that year did not result of this administration’s ‘Dutertenomics’ strat- the ASEAN-5. This means outperforming Indonesia, include the assets and liabilities of his wife, actress Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. ties”: “investments in shares of stocks” and “other egy to stimulate economic activity and achieve finan- real and personal properties,” making up 99.87 Heart Evangelista whose family owns a chain of cial inclusion for all Filipinos in the long haul via an percent of her net worth. restaurants. SENATORS REACT Pacquiao, one of the highest paid athletes in The third poorest senator was neophyte Sen. Leila de Lima who declared PHP 6.617 million ... FROM PAGE A1 of Philippine territories. the world, has a net worth of PHP 3.072 billion. He declared a total asset of PHP 3.422 billion but assets. He issued the pronouncement after the gov- The Senator, detained at the PNP Custodial ting the people in the local communities do not ernment announced that it will no longer accept had liabilities worth PHP 350,595,647. The neophyte Senator was named the richest Center over drug charges, has a total assets of PHP suffer when the aid is pulled out. development aid from the European Union (EU). 9.8 million and liabilities of PHP 3.182 million. The Liberal Party senator said the adminis- The move will result in the loss of around 250 congressman when he left the House of Repre- sentatives. He was elected as Saranggani rep- Landing on the fourth and fifth spot richest tration must then provide these ongoing projects million Euros or PHP 13.9 billion worth of grants senators were Sen. Sonny Angara with a networth with sufficient government funding. mostly allocated to Muslim communities. resentative in 2013. He has a net worth of PHP 3,268,200,088.00 for 2015, almost double of the of PHP 123,949,722 and Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri He cited the statement of EU Ambassador “The administration’s refusal to receive aid PHP 1.688 billion he recorded in 2014. with a net worth of PHP 121,768,713.77. Both Franz Jessen that the Philippine government’s seems like a contradictory move to its proposal to Based on his latest SALN, a great bulk of came from prominent political clans. decision to deny aid from the EU would mean the raise taxes. If we are refusing aid because we are Pacquiao’s earnings came from international box- Angara is the son of former Senate President loss of about 250 million Euros ($278.73 million) self-sufficient, why are we then planning to bur- ing fights and endorsements while his liabilities Ed Angara, one of the founders of ACCRA law worth of grants mostly allocated to Muslim com- den our countrymen with more taxes that might were due to “various loans.” His biggest assets in firm, the most influential in the 1970s and 1980s. munities, among the country’s poorest. raise prices of goods even higher,” he added. his SALN are “cash, jewelry, and other personal The wealth of Zubiri, son of sugar haciendero, “Just now, Socio-economic Planning Sec. Akbayan Sen. Risa Hontiveros said she has properties.” former Bukidnon Rep. Joe Zubiri, came from his Ernesto Pernia said he is not taking as policy the four basic questions for the government. She Pacquiao’s assets include 100 pieces of real shares in Bukidnon Power Corp. He also owns five decision of the Philippines to reject foreign aid asked which of the EU aid packages had unfair properties with an aggregate value of PHP 1.6 agricultural properties, three of which are located from the European Union,” said Pangilinan. conditionalities. “Can the government provide the billion, mostly residential, commercial, and agri- in Bukidnon and the other two in Calatagan, Nevertheless, he said the EU’s expression public a list?” asked Hontiveros. cultural properties in General Santos and Digos Batangas. of concern over the war on drugs, including the She also asked what exactly were the unjust cities, and in different municipalities in Sarangani After Zubiri is Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, son incarceration of Sen. Leila De Lima, should not conditionalities in the said grants and/or aid that province. His most expensive property is located of “Plastics King” William Gatchalian, with a cause the Philippines to back out of its relation- could interfere with our national affairs. She ques- in Lagao, General Santos City, acquired in 2015 for worth of PHP 92,141, 701.14. ship with EU. tioned how can the said conditionalities possibly PHP 400 million. Gatchalian is followed by Sen. Grace Poe with Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto interfere in our domestic affairs. The other properties of the boxer-turned poli- a PHP 88,480,811.91 net worth. said the financial aid coming from the EU benefits “What audit mechanism was used by the tician are a house and lot at Hancock Park, Beverly The wealth of Poe, daughter of the late King mostly poor communities. government in rejecting the said aid,” she further Boulevard in Los Angeles, USA, worth PHP 115 of Philippine movies Fernando Poe Jr. and veteran “The administration’s decision not to receive asked. million and a commercial property on Mercado actress Susan Roces, was reduced by half a million aid from EU may be consistent with having an She also inquired from the Duterte govern- St., Dadiangas Heights, General Santos City worth pesos after she ran in the May 2016 presidential independent foreign policy specially if there are ment if the billions of dollars in loans acquired PHP 121 million. election. strings attached to that aid,” Recto said. from China are free from any conditionalities. She In 2016, Pacquiao acquired two lots at Laban- From PHP 89 million in 2015, Poe’s net worth “However, on the downside, we forego finan- said that in the spirit of fairness and transparency, gal and Lagao, General Santos City. Thirty-four of declined to PHP 88,480,811.91 last year. cial assistance that is used to help the poor,” he the government should divulge all the details his real properties do not have a year of acquisi- She declared total assets of PHP 124.349 added. regarding the Chinese loans. tion indicated in the SALN. million in 2016 but she also had total liabilities Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said the rejection of “Since the government said that it is their He also declared PHP 1.3 billion cash on- of PHP 35.865 million, including a loan from her the EU aid is another reckless and whimsical deci- policy to reject all aid and loans from countries hand and in-bank, jewelry, and other personal mother, amounting to PHP 17.760 million. sion by the Duterte administration. with unjust conditionalities, I therefore ask, are properties. He also registered PHP 250.2 million Next to Poe are Sen. Franklin Drilon: PHP Instead of being arrogant and hateful, as Chinese loans without any conditionalities? Are liabilities from different banks. 82,482,955; Sen. JV Ejercito: PHP 79,130,483.36; they not loans (with strings attached)? “ said President of a developing country, he said Duterte The third richest senator is Sen. Ralph Recto, Sen. Richard Gordon: PHP 66,928,851.46; Sen. Hontiveros. ought to be grateful that there are donor-countries husband of former actress and now Batangas Rep. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III: PHP 63,800,450; Sen. “Are they not tied to Chinese companies, that are concerned about the plight Filipinos and Vilma Santos. He declared a net worth of PHP Nancy Binay: PHP 60,483,437; Sen. Loren Legar- are willing to help. contractors, supplies, technical experts and 522,610,452.59. da: PHP 40,911,192.90; Sen. Panfilo Lacson: PHP Sen. Joel Villanueva said the EU could have manpower? Were Chinese loans given with the The bulk of his assets comes from personal 38,703,615; Sen. Bam Aquino: PHP 33,860,702; provided “significant support” in health and condition that the Philippines will not enforce properties, specifically his “cash in bank and Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano: PHP 24,132,490; Sen. education, especially in Mindanao. “It could have against China the UN-supported arbitral decision financial institution,” which is worth PHP 295.9 Joel Villanueva: PHP 21,519,770; Sen. Gregorio complemented our current social expenditure,” of the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal? Can the million, and “investments in stocks” worth PHP Honasan: PHP 21,279,749.74f; Sen. Aquilino Pi- he said. government provide the public the loan contracts 143.1 million. He also declared four real properties mentel III: PHP 17,734,400; Sen. Risa Hontiveros: Sen. JV Ejercito said, “I am an ally of the and other documents to ascertain that they, too, in Metro Manila and Lipa City — all residential — PHP 16,332,952.70 and Sen. Francis Pangilinan: administration but in my personal opinion, will not interfere with our national affairs? Are worth a total of PHP 73.8 million. PHP 9,288,108.84. there is no need for this. We are one world and Chinese loans in accordance with the principles when something happens, display of humanity on promoting responsible sovereign lending and PERRYSCOPE SCS. is evident when one is in need, say for example, borrowing by the United Nations Conference on When Xi warned Duterte, “We will go to a calamity or a disaster. We do not have to burn Trade and Development (UNCTAD)? Hontiveros ... FROM PAGE A6 war,” he knew exactly what Duterte would do: bridges,” Ejercito said in a text message. further queried. Withdraw. And if Duterte has the cojones to As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Hontiveros said that unless the government that not only Duterte is weak; U.S. President proceed drilling for oil, what would Xi do? Would Economic Affairs, Sen. Win Gatchalian said he can provide the public more information about Donald Trump is weak, too. And this raises the he ask Trump to rein in Duterte just like when believes the loss of PHP 13 billion in foreign aid the supposed unfairness of EU aid, its decision ap- question: Would Trump honor the U.S.-Philip- Trump asked Xi to rein in North Korea’s “su- from the EU is a price the Philippines can afford pears to be a retaliation for the criticisms that the pines Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) if Duterte preme leader,” Kim Jong-un? to pay in pursuit of truly independent foreign and regional bloc aired on the human rights situation invoked it? If no, then the Philippines would be Indeed, any way it’s played out, Xi wins. He economic policies. in the country. helplessly at the mercy of China. And for as long keeps North Korea nuclear-armed and the South However, he noted that this decision does not “To answer all these questions, I call on as Xi keeps promising Trump that he’s working to China Sea in his possession. Which makes one mean that the country is forsaking the economic the government to walk the talk and conduct a denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, Trump would wonder: Did Xi take Trump for a ride when they ties built over the years with the EU. comprehensive debt audit as called for by Sen- remain neutral in the territorial disputes in the met at Mar-a-Lago? ([email protected]) He said the Philippines will always be willing ate Resolution 253 and the debt audit provision to build meaningful trade relations with any State we’ve managed to include in the 2017 General or regional organization that is willing to deal in Appropriations Act. There is a strong need to STREET TALK loyalty to country that will drive the efforts of good faith, as peers and equals. scrutinize all the loan agreements the Philippines ... FROM PAGE A6 the Democrats to lay bare the sins, as well as the As this developed, Sen. Bam Aquino called on has entered into, if they are legitimate and not incompetence, of Donald Trump. the government to be transparent and clear on its riddled with questionable processes, contractual in 2018, with the hope that this will result in the Just like the Republicans, it may be loyalty independent foreign policy direction, especially in obligations, purposes and use. These include the dismantling of the Republican control of the Sen- to party and the power that party dominance dealings with other countries in terms of aids and recently acquired loans from China,” Hontiveros ate and the House of Representatives. brings. loans, and its position regarding the militarization emphasized. In that context, it may not necessarily be ([email protected]) A8 FilAm Star May 25 - 31, 2017 business & Apple patented a ‘pizza box’ tech news that prevents sogginess Amidst all the bestselling, Itama po natin! high-profile innovations, tech companies still occasionally BEN LOU boyfriend. 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May 25 - 31, 2017 FilAm Star A9 world news UN vows to tighten sanctions on North Korea Bomb wounds 20 at Bangkok military hospital—police The UN Security Council North’s missiles have been A small bomb struck a ing suspects behind two other been silenced by a military with on Monday vowed to push all liquid-fueled, meaning they Bangkok military hospital on small blasts in recent weeks, but sweeping security powers. countries to tighten sanc- have to be time-consumingly Monday wounding more than have given conflicting informa- Until Monday’s blast politi- tions against North Korea as filled with propellant before 20 people, police said, three tion over the devices and likely cal violence that defined much it prepared for a closed-door launch. years to the day since the army suspects. of the last decade had subsided, meeting called in response to Solid fuel missiles can be seized power of the politically Thailand remains starkly with militant elements among the latest missile launch. fired far more rapidly, dra- unstable kingdom. divided since the May 22, 2014 pro-democracy groups arrested In a unanimous state- matically shortening the time “From the initial report it coup, but dissent has broadly or in hiding. (inquirer.net) ment backed by China, available for any attempt was a bomb… there are more Pyongyang’s ally, the council to intervene and prevent a than 20 people injured,” Deputy strongly condemned the launch. National Police Chief General test-firing on Sunday and North Korean leader Srivara Rangsibrahmanakul instructed the UN sanctions Kim Jong-Un said “with told reporters. committee to redouble efforts pride” that the Pukguksong-2 “It was likely to be in a to implement a raft of tough was a “very accurate” missile package,” Srivara said, adding measures adopted last year. and a “successful strategic that “battery and wires” were The council also agreed weapon,” KCNA said, adding found at the scene. to “take further significant he “approved the deployment Local media said the device measures including sanc- of this weapon system for detonated in the hospital phar- tions” to force North Korea action.” macy, sparking panic and send- to change course and end its The launch “completely ing smoke into the corridors but “highly destabilizing behav- verified” the reliability and caused only minor injuries. ior”. accuracy of the device, and Police said the hospital was The US-drafted state- US Ambassador Nikki Haley its late-stage warhead guid- not evacuated while medical ment was agreed on the eve (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) ance system, KCNA said, emergency staff at the Erawan Rescue Centre said 24 people of the emergency meeting (500 kilometers) before landing adding the test results were were injured. (Photo: www.chiangraitimes.com) requested by the United States, in the Sea of Japan, according “perfect.” Police are already hunt- Japan and South Korea to dis- to South Korea’s armed forces. The test-firing came just cuss a course of action on North UN urges halt to tests one week after the North Korea. The launch was the latest in launched a Hwasong-12 inter- The United States has for a series this year as Pyongyang mediate-range missile, which Concert protesting Trump border weeks been negotiating a new steps up its efforts to develop an according to Pyongyang was Security Council sanctions intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a “heavy” wall will be in Mexico only resolution with China, but US capable of hitting the United nuclear warhead.” A concert next month It will now take place only criminals and drug traffickers Ambassador Nikki Haley said States. After that launch, the protesting US President Donald in Tijuana, a city on the Mexi- were flooding over the southern last week that no final draft text “These actions threaten council met to discuss tighten- Trump’s plan to build a border can side of the border about 32 US border. He also insisted that had been clinched. regional and international secu- ing sanctions but there was no wall will be on the Mexican side kilometers (20 miles) south of Mexico would pay for the new “This is the same movie rity,” UN spokesman Stephane concrete action. only after US authorities nixed San Diego, California. wall. that keeps playing. He con- Dujarric told reporters. During last week’s closed- plans for a cross-border event, “Now there’s even more Mexico has so far steadfast- tinues to test. We’ve got to do “We call on the DPRK to door meeting, China insisted organizers said Monday. reason for this event to go ly refused, and Trump has yet action,” Haley told MSNBC stop further testing and allow that there be no mention of a The free June 3 event fea- forward,” rights group Amnesty to secure any of the billions of television. space to explore the resumption resolution in remarks read by turing the Dresden Symphony International, which supported dollars in congressional fund- “You know, some say, oh, of meaningful dialogue.” the council president at the end Orchestra “will now take place the concert, said in a statement ing needed to start his flagship but sanctions haven’t worked. The United States says it of the meeting, diplomats said. exclusively on the Mexican side in Spanish. project. (AFP) First of all, when the entire in- is willing to enter into talks North Korea has carried of the border,” the group said in “American musicians and ternational community speaks with North Korea if it halts its out two atomic tests and dozens a statement. artists are invited to participate with one voice, it does work,” nuclear and missile tests. of missile launches since the be- “’Tear Down This Wall!’ is in this June 3 event on their she countered. Sunday’s missile test came ginning of last year in its quest possible and necessary at dif- own initiative along the border Call to advertise “It lets them know that as US President Donald Trump to develop a missile capable of ferent sites around the world. with Mexico.” they are on an island and we’re was on his first trip abroad, delivering a nuclear warhead to 1-650-278-0692 The list of walls to address is Rindt was a young man all against them and that they visiting Saudi Arabia, Israel and the continental United States. unfortunately very long,” or- in 1987 when Ronald Reagan need to correct their behavior.” the Vatican. The Security Council ad- chestra director Markus Rindt urged the then-Soviet Union to North Korea on Sunday The latest missile tested opted two sanctions resolutions told AFP. “Tear down this wall” in Berlin launched the Pukguksong-2, uses solid fuel that allows for last year to ramp up pressure He said US authorities -- the quote that inspired his which was described by Wash- immediate firing, the state-run on Pyongyang and deny leader denied permission to hold the project. visit our website ington as medium-range mis- Korean Central News Agency Kim the hard currency needed crowdfunded event on their side Trump made a border wall sile, from Pukchang in South said. to fund his military programs. www.filamstar.com of the border, citing security with Mexico one of his leading Phyongan province. So far almost all the (AFP) It traveled about 310 miles concerns. campaign themes, claiming A10 FilAm Star May 25 - 31, 2017 May 25 - 31, 2017 FilAm Star B1 california & Sweet Surprise: McDonald’s unveils a change to its Vanilla Soft Serve beyond Removal of an artificial flavor from vanilla soft serve which already had no artificial colors or preservatives – positively changed Vanilla Cone, McCafé Shakes and McFlurry Marian, Dingdong & Kuh at the 31st OAK BROOK, Ill. — (May 22, 2017) — McDonald’s USA announced that its vanilla soft serve Vallejo Pista sa Nayon on June 3 – featured in its popular vanilla cone, McCafé Shakes and McFlurry desserts – is made with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. The introduction of the soft serve began in Fall of 2016 and VALLEJO – The 31st Annual including “Encantadia” and who are celebrating 25 years per- has nearly completed its transition to all 14,000+ restaurants nationwide. A popular destination for Vallejo Pista sa Nayon, will take “MariMar”, to name a few. His forming EthnoShamanicTrance place on the beautiful Vallejo most recent primetime TV series, Fusyon Music; Parangal Philip- cold, sweet treats, this change impacts 60% of the desserts McDonald’s serves. Waterfront Park on June 3. “Alyas Robinhood”, was well- pine Dance Troupe; the classic In addition, the chocolate and strawberry McCafé shake syrup has no high fructose corn syrup Headliners this year are two of received by viewers. On the side, Filipino guitar music of Raffy and the whipped topping served on all three flavors of shakes is the top stars in the Philippines the Kapuso Primetime King heads Lata; local Hip Hop sensations made with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. “This summer we have a sweet surprise,” said Darci Forrest, senior director of menu innovation at McDonald’s. “We’ve been raising the bar at McDonald’s on serving delicious food that our customers can feel good about eating. Soft serve now joins other changes we have made, such as removing artificial preservatives from McNuggets, committing to cage-free eggs by 2025 and only serving chicken made from chicken not treated with anti- biotics important to human medicine*. This, combined with the fact that 100 percent of the milk used in our soft serve is U.S. Kuh Ledesma sourced, makes this classic treat even more enjoyable during the hot summer months.” his own charitable organization, Dingdong Dantes Marian Rivera Desserts have been a favorite at McDonald’s for nearly 60 the YesPinoy Foundation. years. Last summer alone, McDonald’s customers enjoyed 68 Kuh Ledesma’s music career million cones. This summer, guests can continue to enjoy their classic cone, but also celebrate the – Dingdong Dantes and Marian spans 30 years of performances Jaron Domingo and Chris Cash; return of a fan favorite from 2012 — the Rolo McFlurry. For a Rivera. Also on the program will which include more than 300 and martial arts demonstrations limited time, the company is making summer more delicious be the multi-talented megastar, concerts, numerous awards in by the Chinese School of Mar- with the rich combination of chewy caramel and smooth milk Kuh Ledesma. The day long the Philippine music scene, and tial Arts and the Kajukenbo Self chocolate pieces to its iconic vanilla soft serve. The Rolo Mc- festival will start with a parade 18 albums in the local record- Defense Institute. Flurry will be available nationwide for a limited time from May in Downtown Vallejo starting at ing industry. Currently, Kuh Coming back for its eighth 9 a.m. Throughout the day there marks her importance in the local year is the Vallejo Goodwill 24 to Sept. 11. will be entertainment, the 8th music scene via rare, talked- Filipino Martial Art Tourna- “We are proud to partner with McDonald’s to bring our Annual Vallejo Goodwill Filipino about shows and a co-hosting ment. Dozens of martial artists of dairy products from thousands of dairy farmers across the U.S. Martial Art Tournament, food, spot in the Sunday variety show, all ages and genders will vie for to their millions of customers daily,” said Barb O’Brien, presi- vendors, and activities for the “A.S.A.P. Mania.” trophies to see who is the “fastest dent of Dairy Management Inc. entire family. Not all the entertainment stick in the West.” Arnis, Escrima Over the past two years, McDonald’s has made a series of Marian Rivera and Ding- will be coming from overseas. and Kali are traditional Filipino changes to its menu, including the launch of All Day Breakfast dong Dantes, come courtesy of Bay Area legendary Latin Rock martial arts utilizing sticks and and updated Chicken McNuggets, a new premium salad blend GMA Pinoy TV & GMA Live TV. band “Dakila” will also be on bladed weapons. Competitors and using real butter on its English Muffins, bagels and biscuits, They are two of the hottest stars the main stage. The original SF will be using padded sticks. The among other significant changes. The updated soft serve is part in the Philippines and happen Dakila band started in 1972 with tournament directors want to of McDonald’s food journey and another way the company is to be husband and wife. Mar- a five year recording contract with showcase the Filipino Martial ian Rivera starred in a number Epic/Columbia Records only to Arts with the public through this helping customers feel good about the food they’re enjoying. of GMA’s landmark programs disband after two years. Their event. Competition will begin at *Farmers still use ionophores, a class of antibiotics that are not such as “MariMar”, “Dyesebel”, self-titled LP can be found on 10 a.m. On-site registration will prescribed to people, to help keep chickens healthy. and “Darna”. She went on to play display at the Wing Luke Museum open at 9 a.m. About McDonald’s USA leading roles in primetime soaps, Exhibit for Asian America in Emcee for the entire day will McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to more which led her to be known as the Seattle, Washington as well as the be Pacific Vibe radio show host, than 25 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. restaurants are Kapuso Primetime Queen. Cur- Oakland Museum for one of the George DaPlumma with a special independently owned and operated by businessmen and women. Customers can now log online for rently, Marian is a mainstay of first Filipino-Americans to record appearance by KPIX 5 & Bay Area free at approximately 11,500 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald’s U.S. restaurants. For more “Sunday PinaSaya” and is a nar- on a major label. This diverse Nightbeat’s Veronica De La Cruz. information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and Facebook www. rator for “Tadhana”, a TV show legendary band was recently put Come out and enjoy Vallejo’s facebook.com/mcdonalds. that chronicles the extraordinary back together by one if its original largest Free one day festival on lives of OFWs. Whereas, Ding- members, David Bustamante. the waterfront. dong is one of GMA Network’s Dakila music is diversified Bay For more information, please most coveted leading men. He is a Area rocklatinjazzpopfunkapino. visit the festival website at www. part of many iconic GMA shows, Other acts include Mahal, vallejopistasanayon.com. B2 FilAm Star May 25 - 31, 2017 Scholarship recipients also get kudos from city officials The Daly City-Colma Chamber of Commerce (DCCCC) held their annual Access to Higher Education scholarship awards cer- emony last May 18. Thirty seven area high school students filled the first few rows of the Daly City Council Chambers. Each applicant was presented with a scholarship grant award for $1,000. Funding for the DCCCC Educational Foundation program is generated through proceeds from the popular Crab Feed event in March while the scholarships are sponsored through the generos- ity of a number of local businesses and individuals. Among them were: Kaiser Permanente, Lucky Chances Casino, Westlake Village Apartment, Duggan’s Mortuary and Ser- ramonte Center. Chamber President and CEO Georgette Sarles hosted the Bishop McGrath presided over centennial Chrystal Lee handing out a schol- event. arship award to one of the recipients In her welcome remarks Sarles asked the scholarship recipi- celebration of Our Lady of Fatima ents to embrace the challenges ahead. She reminded them that the 10 invites for him to be your time is limited, so don‘t with St. Elizabeth, 9 out of 10 waste it living someone else‘s he responded… Let’s pray the life. Don‘ t be trapped by dogma rosary for world peace!” which is living with the results The celebration coincided of other people ‘s thinking. Don‘t with the canonization of the let the noise of others opinions two youngest saints of the drown out your own inner voice Catholic Church by the Pope (Quote from Steve Jobs, founder Francis -- Francisco Marto and of Apple). Jacinta Marto, two of the three Along with each of the children whom Mother Mary scholarship grants, the gradu- Awardees and County Officials pose before the camera appeared on May 13, 1917. The ates received certificates of third child, who became a nun achievement from Congress- Lucia Santos, a cousin of the woman Jackie Speier; State Senator Scott Wiener; Assem- Jacinta and Francisco, is on blyman Phil Ting; San Mateo her way also as a saint. County Board of Supervisors The celebration is about David Canepa, City of Daly City, the 100th anniversary of the Town of Colma and the DCCCC. day (May 13) the Virgin Mary On behalf of Lucky Chances, is said to have appeared to its owners and entire staff, Hu- three shepherd children. On man Resources Specialist Chrys- of neighboring parishes last the 13th of each month from tal Lee presented the scholar- Saturday, May 13, 2017. May to Oct 1917, the Virgin ships to 13 graduating students. “I’m very delightful to Mary is said to have appeared (Photos by Alison Wilson) be here today in the spirit of to Lucia Santos, 10, and to her Thanksgiving… I will baptize cousins Jacinta, 7, and Fran- you with the holy water as cisco Marto, 9, in the fields a reminder of our baptism near Fatima. with God in our daily lives…” The Pope canonized the Bishop McGrath said in his two Marto children during a opening remarks before start- Mass at the Fatima shrine on ing the holy mass. May 13. Fr. Justin Le, for his part Bishop McGrath, in his said, “We are celebrating Prayer of the Faithful, con- the 100 years of our Lady of fident of the intercession Fatima apparitions in Portugal of Mother Mary, lift up our Milpitas, CA – In celebra- in 1917 as a reminder that she prayers to God for the church U.S. Ilocano National Association Inc. tion of the 100-year apparition comes to our life each day, so “that it may see in Mary a Grand Coronation Dinner & Ball will of Our Lady of Fatima, Bishop let’s open our doors for her. model of its faith, and the grat- be held on June 17, 2017 at the Hilton Patrick J. McGrath, JCD, Today is a special day also itude of its hope in the glory SF Airport Bayfront 600 South Airport Blvd. Burlingame, CA 94010. Mrs. presided over the centennial because bishop McGrath is it is to receive…” (Story and Bernadette Jacobs will be crowned celebration at St. Elizabeth with us… I would like to tell photos by Elpidio Estioko) Mrs. Ilocandia 2017-2019. Photo L to R, Catholic Church with Pastor you that even if he is so busy Vic Barba, Co-Chairman of the Board of Director of U.S. Ilocano National Justin Le, Assistant Pastor Jo- with the rest of the parishes, Photo shows Mikaela Joy Mariano - Reyna DeLa Paz, Karissa Siopongco - Reyna Esperanza, and Caden Siopongco- escort at the recently concluded Barrio Association Inc. and Mrs. Bernadette seph Page, and 12 other priests he is always with us and of Fiesta Flores De Mayo celebration. Jacobs.- May 25 - 31, 2017 FilAm Star B3 community The San Mateo Youth Commission needs you awareness The San Every year the Youth Commission forms new Mateo County committees to work on specific projects selected Kim requests analysis of new fees for ride-sharing companies: Youth Commis- by the Commission members. Those Committees sion is looking usually fall into to the following five subject areas: As ride sharing spikes, new revenue needed to for passionate Teen Stress and Happiness, Immigrant Youth, young people Adolescent Needs, Legislative, and Environmen- between the tal Protection. deal with traffic gridlock, upgrades to transit ages of 13 and Apply by FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017. Please note San Francisco, CA – The sharp increase in in San Francisco. That number is likely even 20 to join a you must complete the application in one session, ride-sharing vehicles on the streets of San Fran- higher today. Even if only one-quarter of those strong, ener- you will not be able to save your progress as you cisco has prompted San Francisco Supervisor drivers work on any given day, that’s more than getic group of go. There are four sections, the generic County Jane Kim to look for ways to ensure the city has 10,000 more cars on our streets. This increase in youth dedicated of San Mateo Boards & Commissions questions, the resources needed to deal with heavier traffic. vehicles has been identified by SFMTA as a major to making who seven essay questions, an additional request for Today, Kim is requesting that the City ana- contributor to the fact that San Francisco now has want to make your personal information, and verification that lyze whether San Francisco could impose a ride- the third worst traffic congestion in the nation. a difference in you are able to meet the commitments of the sharing fee similar to the one recently instituted Massachusetts recently implemented a our community. Currently, there is only 1 out of Youth Commission. To see all of the questions at in Massachusetts. $0.20 per ride tax on ride-share trips – Kim 25 members on the commission who reside in once before completing the application, you can “The increase in Uber and Lyft cars on our today asked the City Attorney’s office to research north San Mateo County. Please apply and make view them here: http://bit.ly/2otdvfc streets has been a boon to their investors but a if a similar fee in San Francisco could be imple- your voices heard! Please review their website for more infor- bane to other drivers,” said Kim. “With heavier mented to help fund congestion relief effort or The San Mateo County Youth Commission mation: http://www.smchealth.org/smcyc congestion on our roads, we need to look at how upgrades to mass transit. is an officially appointed 25 member youth-led If you have any questions about this applica- we can better manage traffic and encourage more “Ride service is the way of life for many San advisory body to the San Mateo County Board tion, please contact Adam Wilson, awilson@yli. transit use. A very modest fee on ride sharing Franciscans and we need to adopt to this new of Supervisors. You can improve the lives of all org. could provide the needed revenue to make sure reality. A fee or tax similar to what was passed in young people throughout San Mateo County, of- Please feel free to forward this to any youth we’re dealing with congestion before our roads Massachusetts could help us generate the revenue fer youth perspective on important issues facing in our community (13-20 yrs. old) that may be become parking lots.” needed to make sure our infrastructure is keeping our community, and work directly with the Board interested in joining the Youth Commission. According to a report from the San Fran- pace with how our residents are traveling in our of Supervisors and County departments as a Again, the deadline to apply is June 2nd. Please cisco Treasurer’s Office released last year, there city.” leader and voice for youth in the county. note you must complete the application in one are up to 45,000 ride-service drivers operating The Youth Commission meets from 6:15-8:15 session, you will not be able to save your prog- PM on the third Thursday of each month in San ress as you go. Here is the link again to apply: Mateo and 6:15-8:15 PM on the fourth Thursday English: bit.ly/APPLY_SMCYC or Spanish bit.ly/ Filipino Women Against Modern Day Slavery of each month in Redwood City. Attendance at SMCYC2017ESP these meetings is *mandatory*. The article written by Alex Tizon regarding more Eudocia’s until comprehensive and funda- the story of Eudocia Pulido and her forced migra- mental socio-economic and political changes are tion and exploitation as a modern day slave in the made to address the root causes of the country’s United States highlights the current conditions of poverty. Deadline to submit nominations for AARP Asian American & Filipino women. Eudocia Pulido story cannot be Members of GABRIELA USA continue to understood outside of the context of the Philip- take action and call for an end to the exploitative Pacific Islander Community Hero Awards extended to June 2 pine society and history rooted in U.S. imperial- system in the Philippines and denounce the The AARP Asian American and Pacific Is- ism and neoliberal economic policies that have Philippine government for its neglect of its own lander Community Hero Awards acknowledge the caused the systemic suffering of many underpaid people within the country and lack of protection extraordinary staff and volunteers of nonprofit domestic helpers like Lola. of OFWs abroad. In addition, we uplift the voices organizations that serve AAPIs age 50-plus. The The Philippines is one of the largest labor of Filipino migrant women to tell their own sto- deadline to submit nominations is extended to exporters in the world with 6,000 Filipinos—60% ries. GABRIELA USA seeks to empower migrant June 2, 2017. women—leaving the country every single day to women to know and understand their rights, to For complete information and to submit a AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, non- work, because of rampant poverty, joblessness, fight back against oppression and exploitation, nomination, visit AARP’s Asian American and partisan organization dedicated to empowering and landlessness. Lured to apply for positions and to participate in the movement for national Pacific Islander Facebook page at www.facebook. Americans 50 and older to choose how they live that do not exist, promised legal status and democracy in the Philippines. If you are moved com/AARPAAPI. Eligible nominees include any as they age. With nearly 38 million members and wages, and instead becoming undocumented, by Lola’s story we encourage you to join a chapter non-senior management employee or volunteer offices in every state, the District of Columbia, drowning in debt, and isolated in a foreign of GABRIELA USA and join the fight against of a non-profit organization that serves Asian Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP country -- thousands of OFWs end up working in feudal-patriarchy and the systems of power that Americans and Pacific Islanders age 50-plus. works to strengthen communities and advocate virtual slavery. Recruiters and employment agen- allow women like Lola to be forced into exploita- Nominees can be any age and ethnicity. The for what matters most to families with a focus on cies take advantage of their workers, by charging tion. awards are open to the public and there is no health security, financial stability and personal exorbitant fees and loans and threatening their charge for entry. fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in workers with deportation or physical violence Ten finalists will be chosen from the submit- the marketplace by sparking new solutions and to the workers and their families. Living in fear ted nominees by a committee comprised of AARP allowing carefully chosen, high-quality prod- and with no place to go, many OFWs endure the staff and featured on a Facebook photo album for ucts and services to carry the AARP name. As a discrimination, abuse, and exploitation in order open voting in June. Users can “like” or “share” trusted source for news and information, AARP to survive. the finalist to cast their vote. Three heroes will be produces the world’s largest circulation publica- It is important that we do not whitewash the announced in July, and they and their organiza- tions, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To writer’s parents’ and family’s crimes of slavery, tions will each receive a $1,000 cash prize. learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP imprisonment, and trafficking. Alex Tizon’s ac- About AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media. count of Eudocia Pulido’s story does not exoner- ate him from his family’s complicity in the abuse and exploitation of another human being. And we also must recognize this particular experience is California Earthquake Authority-sponsored auction, coordinated by iHeartMedia, not an isolated one, and stems from the Philip- pines’ feudal patriarchal and imperialist struc- surpasses $1 million raised to benefit American Red Cross in California ture. The commodification and exploitation of generations of Filipina women continues to be an SACRAMENTO - The sixth inherent effect of the ever worsening conditions- annual Get Prepared, Califor- -conditions which will persist and generate many nia! Auction, sponsored by the California Earthquake Author- ity (CEA) and coordinated by AS I SEE IT apply for work permits, and gap in applications is “absolute- iHeartMedia, raised more than ... FROM PAGE A6 increase their opportunities for ly” the result of apprehensions $171,000 this year for American economic and social incorpora- regarding the Trump admin- Red Cross disaster-preparedness they have attended an institu- tion. istration’s plans to restrict im- and relief efforts in California. tion of higher learning or served I know some kababayans migration and possibly remove Total funds raised by the Get Pre- in the United States military already submitted their papers, undocumented people from the pared, California! Auction now for at least two years and if dis- while others have already country. exceed $1,060,000. charged, have received an hon- prepared their necessary papers Alarmed by the relatively The auction ran from April orable discharge; pass another and have their lawyers ready low numbers of undocumented 3 to April 30 and was promoted series of background checks; to put their applications in students applying for next on 57 iHeartMedia radio stations and continue to demonstrate order, so they can avail of the year’s California Dream Act statewide. Items for bidding in- good moral character program. They, however, are grants, California legislative and cluded celebrity meet-and-greets, If these requirements are buying their time because of the education leaders are urging concert and sports packages, not fulfilled, the conditional apprehensions they are facing students not to fear that filling access to VIP events, and other resident will lose their legal sta- under the present administra- out the college aid forms could once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. tus and be subject to deporta- tion. They want to be sure they trigger their deportation. “This auction raises funds tion… and will have to wake up will not commit mistakes in the Assembly member Rob to help support important work Following a Miley Cyrus performance in front of a sold-out for a failed opportunity to be a process. Bonta (D-Oakland), who chairs done by the Red Cross,” said CEA crowd at KIIS-FM’s Wango Tango, the California Earthquake citizen under this Act. Some immigrant fami- the Asian Pacific Islander Leg- CEO Glenn Pomeroy. “It also Authority and iHeartMedia presented a check to the American Proponents and support- lies, due to the confusion of islative Caucus, urged undocu- helps CEA and the Red Cross Red Cross for $171,250, bringing the six-year total raised by the ers of the proposed legislation the present administration on mented students to “remain fo- raise awareness among Califor- Get Prepared, California! Auction to $1,060,355. Back, from left to argue that it will not create an how to handle the immigration cused on your goal despite some nians about the risk of damaging right: Michael Preacher, iHeartMedia; Jon Myers, American Red amnesty program... Critics, on problem, are somehow skipping of the anxiety we know you may earthquakes, and share steps Cross Los Angeles Region; Connie Nakano, California Earthquake the other hand, contend that it or just delaying their chance for feel. Stay out of the shadows. people can take to be better pre- Authority; Chris Nance, California Earthquake Authority; and would reward undocumented state-funded California Dream Apply for the Dream Act. You pared for the next big quake.” Jesse Lozano, KIIS-FM. Front, from left to right: Jason Lozano individuals and encourage Act grants that pay costs to at- have so much to contribute to Proceeds of the 2017 Get Pre- and Barrett Nance. more of it, inviting fraud and tend college. our state and our nation. We pared, California! Auction were more than 27,000 volunteers in California who shielding gang members from This year, even though the support you. We embrace you. presented to the Red Cross this weekend on stage provide disaster-relief support and disaster-pre- deportation. application period was much And you inspire us.” at KIIS-FM’s Wango Tango in Los Angeles, an an- paredness trainings. DACA, unlike the DREAM longer, stretching five months “There’s a big fear of the nual daylong concert that draws sell-out crowds To learn more about the auction and earth- Act, however, has no proviso from October 1 until March 2, unknown and the worst of all to see numerous marquee performers, including quake preparedness, visit GetPreparedCalifornia. towards legalization and citi- enrollment is still low. As of this possible actions: fear of families some of the celebrities highlighted in the auction. org. zenship. The program provides week, just 18,714 “Dreamer” being torn apart and not be- Auction proceeds have benefited 32 Red About CEA an opportunity for a portion of grant applications in all have ing able to go to school,” said Cross chapters throughout California. The money The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) the undocumented immigrant been filed: 8,179 new applica- Heather Hodgson, a counselor raised is enough for the Red Cross to distribute is a not-for-profit, privately funded, publicly population to remain in the tions and 10,535 renewals. at Compton High School. 200,000 blankets at shelters or buy 400,000 managed organization that provides residential country without fear of depor- Lupita Cortez Alcalá, executive For feedbacks, comments, “comfort kits” full of toiletries and personal items earthquake insurance and encourages Califor- tation. It also allows them to director of the California Stu- etc. please email the author at to help people affected by disasters. nians to reduce their risk of earthquake loss. dent aid Commission said the [email protected]). “The CEA has been instrumental in helping Learn more at EarthquakeAuthority.com. the Red Cross help communities become better About the American Red Cross prepared for disaster,” said Jarrett Barrios, CEO The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and of the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region. provides emotional support to victims of disas- “The funds raised by the auction will go toward ters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; Call to advertise visit our website disaster relief in order to assist those affected by teaches lifesaving skills; provides international emergencies with comfort and care items, like humanitarian aid; and supports military mem- 1-650-278-0692 www.filamstar.com blankets, cots, food and water.” bers and their families. The Red Cross is a chari- The not-for-profit CEA, the country’s leading table organization, not a government agency, and provider of residential earthquake insurance, depends on volunteers and the generosity of the visit our website Call to advertise joined forces with the Red Cross in 2012 to help American public to perform its mission. For more more Californians prepare to survive and recover information, visit www.redcross.org or contact www.filamstar.com 1-650-278-0692 from damaging earthquakes. The Red Cross has your local chapter. B4 FilAm Star May 25 - 31, 2017 legal & law Provisional waiver now covers family based O.J. Simpson could be paroled in July O.J. Simpson could be released from prison country, with reactions largely split along racial this year after spending nearly a decade behind lines. and employment based preferences bars. Simpson was subsequently found liable for The former NFL star will be up for parole in the deaths in a 1997 civil suit and was ordered ATTY. CRISPIN CADAY LOZANO July, the Nevada Department of Corrections said to pay damages to the victims’ families totaling Monday, although a date for the hearing has not $33.5 million. (AFP) The Depart- A. If you have been deported, removed or ex- yet been set. ment of Homeland cluded from the United States, you must first file Simpson was sentenced to 33 years in prison Security issued the I-212 waiver and receive conditional approval in 2008 for a casino robbery and kidnapping in a memorandum before proceeding with the I-601A application. Las Vegas that involved two sports memorabilia on July 29, 2016, Approval of I-601A waiver does not eliminate dealers. expanding eligibil- any other grounds of inadmissibility the appli- The disgraced ex-footballer was nabbed in ity for a provisional cant may have accrued in the United States. The the case after being acquitted in 1994 of the mur- waiver of the 3 I-601A waives only the unlawful presence that is der of his ex-wife Nicole Brown-Simpson and her and 10 year bar for subject to the 3 and 10 year bar. friend Ron Goldman in what was described as the unlawful presence Note: This is not a legal advice. The Law “trial of the century.” which takes effect Office of Crispin C. Lozano has successfully re- Simpson in 2013 was granted parole on some on August 29, 2016. ceived approvals for many Provisional Waiver of the charges related to the robbery and kidnap- Q. What has been expanded? cases ping but still faced at least four more years in A. The provisional waiver of unlawful pres- SUCCESS STORIES prison on four concurrent sentences. ence was expanded to cover all individuals who 1. On April 28, 2017, we received an approv- If granted parole, Simpson could be released are eligible to apply for green card in the employ- al of N-400 for a client who was under Removal as early as October, according to local media ment and family based preferences. Originally, Proceedings before. reports. only immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are 2. On April 21, 2017, we received an ap- One of the most famous American football covered by the provisional waiver. Under the proval of I-601A Provisional Waiver for a client players of his generation during a glittering 1970s new rule, all individuals are covered for as long who was denied I-601A before from a previous career, Simpson, who is black, has always vehe- as they have an approved immigrant petition lawyer. mently denied killing his ex-wife and Goldman, that has a current priority date and the applicant 3. On March 22, 2017, we received an Im- both of whom were white. can show extreme hardship to his or her U.S. migrant Visa approval for a child of Permanent He was acquitted after a sensational trial citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident spouse or Resident who is already 25 years of age but clas- in Los Angeles that attracted non-stop media parents. sified as minor under CSPA. coverage. The verdict ignited passions across the OJ Simpson Q. What is the purpose of provisional 4. On March 8, 2017, we received an ap- (Photo: www.dailymail.co.uk) waiver? proval of Provisional Waiver from USCIS for a A. The purpose is to allow those who are seaman client. qualified to apply for green card but could not 5. On March 2, 2017 we received an approval Jury selection underway for adjust status in the U.S. because they are subject of Dismissal of Criminal Case for a client who is to the 3 and 10 year bar for unlawful presence in in Removal Proceedings. the U.S. Unlawful presence means the nonim- 6. On February 23, 2017, we received an ap- Cosby sex assault trial migrant visa of the alien has expired or the alien proval of Naturalization of a client whose spouse A US judge kicked off jury selection Monday But the scale of that challenge -- as well as entered the U.S. without inspection. Once a had a prior misrepresentation. for Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial in a process finding jurors willing to be sequestered during provisional waiver is approved, the applicant can 7. On January 7, 2017, we received an ap- fraught with challenges in finding a panel without the estimated two-week trial in Norristown, 20 travel to his or her country of birth and have his proval of Provisional Waiver for a client who en- pre-conceived notions about the megastar turned miles northwest of Philadelphia -- was laid bare green card process at a U.S. Consulate there. tered as crewman but has two autistic children. pariah’s guilt or innocence. Monday. Q. Who benefits from this provisional 8. On December 28, 2016, we received an More than 50 women have publicly accused “Have you heard, read or seen anything waiver? approval of adjustment of status for a client who the pioneering black entertainer of being a sexual about the facts of this case?” Judge Steven O’Neill A. The following individual may benefit from entered without inspection but has Sec. 245(i). predator stretching back four decades. They have asked the first group of 100 jury candidates. More this provisional waiver rule: 9. On December 21, 2016, we received an than 80 raised their cards. • Seaman or Crewman (jump ships), who do approval of I-601A waiver for a seaman to qualify “Has anyone here formed an opinion about not have Section 245(i) eligibility; to apply for green card the guilt or innocence in this case?” he asked • Those who entered the U.S. without in- 10. On December 19, 2016, we received an again. Thirty-four indicated they had. Fourteen spection (EWI), but do not have Section 245(i) approval of petition by a Dental office for green said they had preconceived notions that would eligibility or a close family member who is on card. prevent them from deciding the case fairly. active duty or US veteran; 11. On December 15, 2016, we received an • K-1 fiancée visa entrants, but did not marry approval of adjustment of status for a client who Fall from grace the US citizen who petitioned them. entered without inspection with Sec. 245(i). Around two-thirds -- 67 -- also indicated it Q. What is the procedure to avail of this new 12. We have more success stories at our would be an extraordinary and undue hardship rule? website at www.crispinlozanolaw.com to be away from home and sequestered for two A. All individuals who have an approved If you have immigration problems the Law weeks or more. I-130 or I-140 petition that is currently being Offices of Crispin C. Lozano can help you find a Jury selection is expected to last all week. processed under Visa Bulletin Chart A by the solution before your problem gets worse which Bill Cosby The criminal trial marks a brutal fall from Department of State may file a Form I-601A with could lead to deportation and family separation. (Photo: www.deadline.com) grace for the once treasured father figure who proof of extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen or Crispin Caday Lozano, Esq. is an active smashed through racial barriers and delighted Lawful Permanent Resident parents or spouse. member of the State Bar of California, the Ameri- audiences with his gentle, self-deprecating hu- Once approved, the applicant may travel to his or can Immigration Lawyers Association and San made remarkably similar allegations that he fed mor. her country of nationality and process his or her Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. He special- them sedatives and alcohol that made them un- The vast majority of the alleged abuse visa at the U.S. Consulate there. izes in immigration law and personal injury. For able to resist his advances. happened too long ago to prosecute, making Q. What is not covered by the provisional free consultation email or call ([email protected]/ The avalanche of allegations in recent years the Pennsylvania case the only criminal charge waiver rule? 1-877-456-9266) have seen celebrity pals and millions more malign brought against Cosby so far. the legend who attained his greatest fame for his He is accused of plying Andrea Constand role as a lovable obstetrician and family man in with pills and wine, and then assaulting her at his Applying for Citizenship: the hit 1980s television sitcom “The Cosby Show.” Philadelphia home in 2004. At the time Constand The actor, who will go on trial on June 5 ac- worked for the Temple University basketball cused of drugging and assaulting one woman at team. I should have done it sooner his home 13 years ago, sat quietly in the Allegh- Cosby says he gave her a pill but insists their I’ve always thought of myself as hardworking. better jobs after becoming citizens. Then, last year, eny County Courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh, relations were consensual. Every time I do something, I try to do it the best I when the conversation about immigrants in our politi- on Monday seated in front of his potential jurors. In a radio interview broadcast last week, Cos- possibly can – including being a mother to my three cal discourse began to get ugly, I decided it was time Dressed in a pale yellow shirt, colorful pat- by said he did not expect to testify, and suggested beautiful children. But as a single mother living in for me to do it. terned tie and a tan checkered jacket, he leaned racism could have played a role in the scandal. Lima, Peru, providing food, clothes and opportunities Even though I knew it was the right decision to back in his chair and rubbed his chin at times, but Legally blind, according to his lawyers, he for my kids to learn and grow was a daily challenge. apply for citizenship, I had two big concerns. First, mostly stared straight ahead in the wood-paneled arrived at court Monday wearing dark glasses and No matter how hard I worked, I just couldn’t make I knew pulling together the extra money to file the court room. walking with a cane past a throng of reporters, ends meet. For so long, I wanted nothing more than application would be difficult. I was really worried my The 79-year-old actor faces up to 10 years in photographers and cameras. a chance to give them a better life than they had in broken English wouldn’t be enough for me to pass the prison if found guilty. He posted bail of $1 million Cosby played Cliff Huxtable, the affable fa- Lima. interview. I didn’t know what questions they would in the case in December 2015. ther of an upper middle class black family in New In 2007, I finally got that chance after my ask during the interview and was afraid that I would Cosby’s lawyers succeeded in having jury York, in “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992. mother, who was a U.S. citizen, petitioned for me to get the money together for the application fee just to join her in the U.S. My children – who were 2, 5 and be rejected because I couldn’t answer the interview selection determined 300 miles (480 kilometers) It was one of the most popular TV series of 7 years old at the time – and I made the journey from questions well enough. Luckily, I heard about citizen- from the Pennsylvania town where the trial is all time and jettisoned the actor into a life of fame our home in Peru to Maryland. I knew it was the best ship classes being offered by a local organization scheduled to begin, arguing it would be difficult and millions, following a humble childhood. thing for my children, but it was still hard to leave my called Community Ministries of Rockville and decided to find an unbiased panel in Norristown. His wife Camille has stood by his side. (AFP) hometown, especially my family and friends. Even to sign up. with all the nervousness of living in what seemed During the first class, volunteers went through like a whole new world, I remember being surprised the entire application process with an attorney from and excited at how things started looking up for us the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center 58,000 Haitians facing deportation almost immediately. Within only a few weeks, I got (APALRC) named Linda Vuong. By the time the a job helping elderly patients at a nursing home and session ended, I was completely overwhelmed by my kids started at a good school. I will also always the amount of information we needed to know and get U.S. extension remember how warmly the people in our community convinced I would not pass the citizenship test. I re- More than 58,000 Haitians who stayed in Before the extension expires in January, welcomed us. I had just left everything and everyone I member feeling so hopeless. Thankfully, Linda stayed the United States with a special protected status Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly will knew thousands of miles away, so feeling welcome in with me after class and counseled me one-on-one. since a catastrophic 2010 earthquake will be decide whether to grant another one or terminate my new community made me feel a little less alone. I confessed all my fears to Linda: about the ap- allowed to stay another six months, the Depart- it, his department said in a statement. capitola Above: The author, Giannina Diaz Coello plication fee, my English abilities and learning all the ment of Homeland Security said Monday. “I believe there are indications that Haiti Then my excitement turned to anxiety as reality information for the interview. From the moment we The Haitians were facing orders to return –- if its recovery from the 2010 earthquake started to set in. Despite how optimistic I was when met, she was so supportive. She promised to help me home from July 23 if the department did not re- continues at pace -- may not warrant further TPS we first arrived, we barely scraped by. My job payed fill out my application and investigate if my income minimum wage and I saw firsthand how expensive level qualified me for an application fee waiver, (It new their so-called Temporary Protected Status, extension past January 2018,” Kelly said in the it was to live a short drive away from the nation’s did!). Linda regularly checked up on me once my granted after a magnitude 7 earthquake destroyed statement. capital. I hardly earned enough to pay for rent, food, application was filed. When I passed the civics test on much of the capital Port-au-Prince on January 12, “TPS as enacted in law is inherently tem- clothes and transportation. In some ways, it still felt my first try, I called her immediately. I was so relieved 2010. porary in nature, and beneficiaries should plan like our life in Peru. I started to question if we should and I wanted her to know that I couldn’t have done it Activists had been hoping for a longer exten- accordingly that this status may finally end after have come to the United States at all. without her words of encouragement. sion -- as much as 18 months -- and warned that the extension announced today.” But I reminded myself about why I came to Thanks to APALRC, I officially became a U.S. six months is not long enough for destitute Haiti Haitian Women of Miami, an advocacy the U.S. in the first place – to give my kids a better citizen in December 2016. Now, they’re helping me to prepare for an influx of more than 50,000 group, said it was disappointed that the extension future. Seeing them get a good education gave me the complete citizenship applications for all three of my people. was only six months rather than 18. strength to keep working hard. I was happy when I children. The quake killed tens of thousands and “As we have stated numerous times, Haiti finally landed a job as a stocker at Target because it Looking back at my experience, I realize I should displaced more than one million people. Since is in no position to safely absorb an additional paid much better than my job at the nursing home, not have been worried about applying. If anything, I which made it easier to support my family. But I was should have applied sooner! It’s incredible to think then the country has struggled against hurricane 50,000 persons, nor to make up for the remit- also a little sad because I had to work the night shift, about the opportunities that are available to me now disasters, political turmoil and a sweeping chol- tances that would be curtailed,” it said in a state- which meant my children and I were on different that I’m a citizen – like access to better paying jobs, era epidemic to rebuild and shore up its economy. ment. schedules. For nine years they would either come the ability to vote and to travel freely to and from the Having TPS allowed the Haitians to remain “Haitian immigrants will continue to live in home from school while I was getting ready for work, United States. It’s a really uncertain time for a lot of in the United States past the expiration of their fear and will be further pushed in the shadows,” or I would come home from work while they were immigrants. For me, being a citizen is a huge comfort visas and work legally. it added. getting ready for school. They were growing up and I – I know that no one can take these opportunities DHS officials said there are around 58,700 As part of a general crackdown on illegal couldn’t even watch it happen. away from me. I feel secure knowing I can always call Haitians living in the US under temporary pro- immigration, the government has been deporting I knew I needed a new job so I could have more America my home. And I’m grateful that my children tected status. Haitians who do not have temporary protected time with my children, but I also knew my options as will soon be able to feel the same way too. Many do not have up-to-date Haitian travel status, raising protests from pro-immigrant a green card holder were limited. That’s why I started For more information on how to become a documents, which has posed a problem to ending groups. (AFP) to think about applying for citizenship. I knew many U.S. citizen, visit the New Americans Campaign at immigrants like myself who were able to quality for newamericanscampaign.org. (NAM) their status. May 25 - 31, 2017 FilAm Star B5 health & How to tell if your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s Health@Heart lifestyle Over the weekend, we attended the 85th birth- find out if the patient has other problems—a stroke, Facts about coconut water day celebration of a well-loved matriarch whom we’ve or tumor, which can explain the signs, symptoms and PHILIP S. CHUA, been seeing in our clinic for the last 20 years. behavioral changes. any significant value. Unless contaminated by She told her guests that she’s writing her journal In Alzheimer’s, the nerve cells deteriorate or die; MD, FACS, FPCS a handler, fresh coconut water is sterile, free of every day because she might develop Alzheimer’s or they may undergo changes that can make them Coconut water microbes. disease in a few years. We assured the family that her lose their normal functioning. With worsening of the signs and symptoms are still acceptable for her age. disease, the brain tissue shrinks significantly, impair- (buko juice) is a popular While this has been marketed as “natural When one’s memory starts to fail—forgetting ing memory, speech, comprehension and judgment. drink in Asia and South energy drink or sport drink,” claiming it has where keys, or eyeglasses were placed; or having to Ordinary tasks such as paying the bills, using America. The top ten significant electrolyte content, this is not true. think a few seconds longer to remember the person food utensils, taking a bath or dressing up may be a countries on the list of The potassium, magnesium, calcium and sodium one saw only a day before; or having difficulty recall- challenge already. world-leading coconut in unprocessed coconut water per 100 ml are ing the names of acquaintances not seen for quite One study showed that difficulty in balancing the producers according insignificant and not balanced. The health benefit some time—these are still part growing older and not checkbook is one of the early signs of Alzheimer’s. In to volume are: Indone- claims, that it is antiviral, that it lowers choles- necessarily suggestive of Alzheimer’s disease. much later stages, failure to recognize familiar faces sia, Philippines, India, terol and regulates blood sugar, are false, and the At most, we can call them “senior moments,” and family members, walking and balancing prob- Brazil, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, US Food and Drug Administration has warned when the memory falters. But there may be other lems, incontinence and loss of language are evident. Mexico, Thailand, and Malaysia. The Philippines producers against misleading marketing. more distinct signs and abnormal behavior of people Prohibited from driving export more than $1 billion worth of coconuts to Various firms have faced class action lawsuits afflicted with this disease that can affect one in eight Patients with suspected or diagnosed Alzheim- the United States alone. over false advertisements that coconut water was seniors, 65 years and older, although younger people er’s should be prohibited from driving. One patient What actually is coconut water? may also be affected. who snuck out driving the car out of the garage “super-hydrating,” nutrient-packed,” and “mega- Family and friends must be alert in detecting almost ran over his grandchild who was playing in Coconut water is the clear liquid inside co- electrolyte” source. The suit was settled with a early warning indicators in the memory and speech of front of the house. conuts which, in early development, “serves as a US$10 Million award in April 2012. their loved ones. The course of the disease varies from one patient suspension for the endosperm of the coconut dur- Was coconut water used as IV fluids? In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, long-term to another. It can rapidly progress in some, who may ing its nuclear phase” of growth. The endosperm During World War II, coconut water was memories usually remain intact, but it’s the short- last only a few years after diagnosis, while for others, matures into “cellular phase and deposits into used as intravenous fluids for rehydration when term memories that can be problematic. the deterioration can be very gradual, taking up to the rink of the coconut meat.” The coconut water medical fluids was not available during emergen- It may still be easy to remember one’s elemen- 20 years or longer before the patient reaches the end and the soft meat of young coconut is a delicacy, cies. It is actually not similar in composition as tary teachers, but difficult to recall what one had stage of the disease. popular among locals and tourists in those tropi- our plasma. Intravenous coconut water is not discussed with them. The average lifespan after diagnosis of Alzheim- cal countries and others where coconuts thrive. accepted as within safe standard of care today Confused er’s is three to nine years. They are sold fresh on the street by vendors with and must not be performed at all as it would be The person afflicted with Alzheimer’s would Alzheimer’s disease is still uncharted territory, machetes who cut a hole at the top for drinking, malpractice. Drinking it occasionally is the safer keep on asking questions you already answered or and tried-and-tested effective treatments are not yet with or without a straw. They are also available way to take coconut water. may have problems with speech, trying to grasp even available. But there are some pills the doctor may bottled, soft-packed, and canned, usually con- commonly used words. prescribe which may help slow down the process and Is excessive consumption safe? In later stages, behavioral changes show. The af- allow the patient to remain functional. sumed chilled. No, drinking a large amount of coconut fected person may look confused even while perform- Physical activity and other supportive therapy What are the other coconut products? water is unsafe. As a matter of fact, coconut water ing simple tasks. should be encouraged. Exercise helps preserve Besides its water and meat, other coconuts is used in southern districts of Tamil Nadu, India, A senior member of the board of directors muscle strength and maintain coordination of the products include copra, coconut oil and coconut for senicide of the elderly, a traditional accepted of a healthcare company, who was attending the muscles. It can help calm down the person with Al- milk (gata) for cooking and for cosmetics, palm practice performed by family members called company’s business meeting, was spotted by hotel zheimer’s who’s exhibiting restlessness and anxiety. sugar, flower syrup, butter, desiccated coconut, thalaikoothal, an involuntary euthanasia for those employees at 2 a.m., listlessly walking in the lobby of The family should also watch out for depression in powdered sugar, jelly, cream, kefir (probiotic), incapacitated and seriously ill, where “the elderly the hotel where all the employees were staying. He their loved ones with Alzheimer’s, and take antisui- flour, vinegar, nata de coco fruit jelly, etc. Indeed, is made to drink an excessive amount of coconut was asking where the other employees were, and was cidal precautions if necessary. coconut is a versatile fruit, nut, and seed, all in water, eventually resulting in fever and death.” upset that they “were late.” A diet consisting of fruits, vegetables and food one. Besides pulmonary (excess water in the lungs, He asked where the toilet was, and had prob- with high antioxidant content must be maintained. Can it reverse Alzheimer’s? as in drowning) due to fluid overload, the exact lems finding his way back to the lobby. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be The popular claim that coconut oil products mechanism causing the demise is not clear. A referral to a neurologist physically and mentally draining. The caregiver can As the disease progresses, mood swings, strange easily develop burnout and the so-called Alzheimer’s can reverse Alzheimer’s disease is baseless and Are coconut food products healthy for us? behavior, profound lapses in judgment, and careless- caregiver syndrome, which may include anger, irrita- unfounded. There is no scientific evidence to this Olive oil is preferred over coconut oil for ness with one’s hygiene become more prominent. bility and mood swings, headaches, dizziness or body effect. The same is true with the other medicinal cooking and overall use. The virgin variety of A patient, who always came for followups wear- pain, difficulty in sleeping, easy fatigability or exhaus- claims for other illnesses, like depression, diabe- each is considered better than their regular form. ing impeccable clothes, arrived in what one usually tion, and becoming sickly. tes, obesity, high blood pressure, allergies, As a While olive oil is universally recommended as wears when cleaning house. His hair was uncombed. When the caregiver shows these symptoms, matter of fact, there is a controversy that coconut a healthy oil, there is a lot of controversy about He also had other hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s. it’s time to get additional help. And when it reaches oil and products can be detrimental to the con- coconut oil because of its high saturated fat We usually refer our suspected Alzheimer’s some stage of the disease when caregiving of the sumer’s blood cholesterol/lipids levels and car- content (albeit from non-meat source). The use patient to the neurologist or brain specialist in our Alzheimer’s patient at home may no longer be advis- diovascular health, if consumed regularly. Fresh of virgin coconut oil in cosmetics (skin moistur- group. Before requesting for more sophisticated tests, able, there are a few facilities locally which can take uncontaminated coconut water is deemed accept- izer and hair conditioner-shiner, lip balms, etc.) the neurologist does a thorough history check, getting care of Alzheimer’s patients. The monthly cost may able and safe. Scientifically, the use of coconut oil has been proven beneficial, but not as a food or the information from the patient’s relative, aside be a problem for many families, however, and they for hair, skin, and lips, as conditioner-moisturizer as a cooking ingredient for DAILY consumption. from that obtained from the patient. may have no choice but take care of their loved ones has been proven to be of good cosmetic value. Advocates, including some physicians, think The signs, symptoms and changes in behav- themselves. ior are noted. Then the neurologist proceeds with Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can What are the nutritional values of differently. While the controversy lingers, oc- a mental status test and other screening tests that really be the utmost test of patience and love. We coconut water? casional indulgences and in moderation are safe. can assess the patient’s mental skills and short-term hope medical research can finally have that scientific Coconut water is 95 percent water and 100 For many, the great unique appetizing taste of memory. breakthrough in easing the anguish, misery and pain ml provides only 19 calories, 4 percent carbohy- coconut milk (gata) in main courses (red meat/ Brain scans like computerized tomography or of both Alzheimer’s patients and the ones caring for drates, under 1 percent protein and fat. It does chicken/vegetables) and in desserts is hard to magnetic resonance imaging may be requested to them. (Rafael Castillo / inquirer.net) not contain any vitamin or dietary minerals of resist. I confess, I am one of them. Visit philipSchua.com Email: scalpelpen@ gmail.com HOROSCOPE http://www.starlightastrology.com

Aries Libra (Mar. 21- April 20) (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Don’t exaggerate. Keep your thoughts to Don’t count on correspondence to clear up major yourself for the time being. Don’t play on your problems. A lack of support and negativity have partner’s emotions. Communication must be been the main problems. You will accomplish the open, precise, and honest. most through or. Travel and communications will Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. not run as smoothly as you had hoped. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. Taurus (Apr. 21- may 21) Scorpio You may not be too pleased with the actions (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) of those you live with. Try to be honest when Don’t be too eager to spend what’s left dealing with your mate. Don’t spend too much on over; more unexpected expenses are evident. products that promise amazing cosmetic results. Partnerships could be tense. Don’t push your luck. Answers to LAST WEEK’S Krosword Be sure to sidestep those who are eccentric or You may exaggerate your emotional situation. Don’t unpredictable. be too shy to promote your own interests. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

Gemini Sagittarius KrosWord (May 22-June 21) (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) (Source: Classic Pilipino Krosword, as edited by Ramon S. Lorenzo) You may find that your family responsibilities This may not be the time to lend or borrow. are piling up. Empty promises are evident; You may want to take a trip; however, before you PAHALANG therefore, get it in writing, to be safe. Promotions do, make sure that your car is serviced properly. will be yours if you have acted professionally Your competitive nature will enable you to win 1 Ugali in times of crisis. Think twice before eating any contest you enter. Good friends will give you 5 Ganito spicy foods; you may have problems with your honest answers. 11 Beriberi stomach. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. 13 Poot Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. 14 Idampot Capricorn 15 Maraming ginagawa Cancer (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) 16 Dulo ng taga (June 22-July 22) Your honesty will not only win you points but 17 Drayber Don’t let the erratic behavior of someone also respect. Unexpected bills may set you back. you live with interfere with your professional There may be opportunities to attend social 18 Ina ng Manunubos performance. Your trendy style and unique way functions that are linked to work. You can make 20 Susan Africa of doing things will entice new acquaintances. excellent purchases this week. 22 Paboritong grupo ni You will be misinterpreted if you get involved in Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. Cory other people’s problems. Don’t overload your 25 Saka plate. Aquarius 28 Pamangaw Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) 31 Puwegas Obstacles may stand in your way where career 34 Tuwid Leo and success are concerned. Your partner may be (July 23-Aug 22) somewhat irritable this week. Opportunities for new 36 Sabi nila You’ll be an emotional basket case this week. and exciting relationships will be yours if you get 37 Panulat Don’t take any comments too seriously. Don’t out and join groups. Don’t make any rash decisions 38 Bungisngis put all your cash in one place. You can gain that may affect friendships. 39 Salig distinction; however, it may be for the wrong Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. 40 Luto sa mantika reasons. Look into ways to better yourself 41 Uri ng hayop through improving your dietary habits and daily Pisces routines. (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your lucky day this week will be Monday. You can get phenomenal returns if you present PABABA your ideas to those who can back your interests. Virgo Empty promises and a lack of cash may put a 1 Alipusta 12 Tulad ng 20 pahalang 29 Liham (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) damper on your plans. Opportunities will come 2 Suwapang 17 Tapal 30 Lalawigan sa timog Good friends will give you honest answers. through behind the scenes activities. You can come 3 Kahit ano 19 Simbolo ng Indium 32 Pasensiya This is not the best time to take a risk, to gamble into money; however, perhaps not under the best 4 Buga ng bulkan 21 Garlic sa Tagalog 33 Simot or spend money you really can’t afford to part circumstances. 6 Pagdurugo 23 Positibong tugon 35 Tindig with. Compromising could be on the agenda this Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. 7 Nakumpleto 24 Moral o espiritwal na 37 Paolo Bediones week. Your health may suffer if you don’t control 8 Kasalungat ng amo patnubay your present situation. 9 Daambakal 26 Bukod Your lucky day this week will be Friday. Answers to this week’s 10 Itusok 27 Pocket sa Tagalog Krosword on NEXT WEEK’S issue B6 FilAm Star May 25 - 31, 2017 entertainment Look: Gretchen Barretto’s outfit delights Stefano Gabanna American Dream takes a After Marian Rivera and Heart Evangelista, it’s Gretchen beating in Cannes movies Barretto’s turn to catch the at- Elvis Presley’s car has bro- “Mobile Homes”, the tale of a many Trump voters,” she said, tention of “Dolce and Gabanna” ken down and a cowboy’s career young mother and son who live adding she has “a lot of com- co-founder Stefano Gabbana. is over. In the days of Donald between motels on the Cana- passion” for rural and rustbelt On Instagram, Gabbana Trump, movies showing at the dian border and unoccupied Americans who feel their iden- reposted a previous clip of the Cannes festival are taking a houses that they break into to tity is slipping away from them. actress wearing a ravishing long, hard look at the American sleep. Cry for help green-and-white dress by the Dream. The idea of America as a Zhao’s America is far away luxury brand. Barretto had Filmmakers from France land of opportunity is stripped from what she called the “white visited the San Agustin Church, to China — as well as at home bare. The eight-year-old boy in picket fence” ideal, but she Manila Hotel and Solaire — are finding fertile ground in a the film, named Bone, is never rejects the idea that her film Resort, turning heads with her country whose politics is itself a at school; his education consists shows a country without hope. outfit while there. daily drama. of his mother, played by British One of her characters, she “It’s a beautiful Wednesday In “Promised Land”, a actress Imogen Poots, teaching points out, is a cowboy friend of afternoon bonding date with Gretchen Barretto (Photo: www.preview.ph) documentary almost as brash him to flee diners without pay- Brady’s who has been paralyzed brother JJ over yummy Bib- and bold as the US president, ing the bill. after his own riding accident ingka, Palabok and a good cup her 23rd anniversary with her has a daughter, Dominique award-winning filmmaker In “The Rider”, director — yet insists he will one day of coffee,” Barretto wrote. partner, business tycoon Tony Cojuangco. (Gianna Francesca Eugene Jarecki takes a road trip Chloe Zhao also paints a picture return to the saddle. Barreto recently celebrated Boy Cojuangco. The couple Catolico / inquirer.net) around America in a gleaming of insecurity as she follows “What I love about America 1963 Rolls-Royce once owned aspiring rodeo stars in Trump- is not necessarily the American by the king of rock ‘n’ roll. voting South Dakota. dream but the fact that there’s Zack Snyder exits ‘Justice League’ For Jarecki, who saw the Brady — played by real-life so much spirit of fighting to film premiere to strong reviews cowboy Brady Jandreau — is a continue to dream once the at the world’s biggest film talented bucking bronco rider dreams are broken,” Zhao said. after daughter’s death festival this weekend, there is who faces giving up his dreams Jarecki too, while describ- LOS ANGELES — The The Snyders are corner- ing and directing “Batgirl” for no better metaphor for America for a job at a supermarket ing Trump as “a monster at the recent death of director Zack stone players in Warner Bros. Warner Bros., has been working than Elvis’ demise from global Snyder’s daughter has driven production of DC Comics films. with Snyder on “Justice League” sex icon to a tubby Las Vegas the prominent filmmaker to He directed both “Batman v Su- for over a month. In addition to performer who died on the step away from finishing the perman: Dawn of Justice” and post-production work, Whedon toilet. ensemble superhero movie “Man of Steel” and is serving will also shoot some additional “America had become a “Justice League.” as a producer on the addi- scenes for the film. fat Elvis,” the leftwing US di- A source close to produc- rector told AFP. “We had been tion who was not authorized to beautiful once, and we rose to speak publicly said Monday that a height too young too fast.” director Joss Whedon would Part music documentary take over completing the film, and part blistering indict- which should still hit its Nov. 17 ment of the state of the nation, release. “Promised Land” was shot Snyder and his wife and during the 2016 presidential producing partner Deborah campaign. Snyder told The Hollywood It sees a series of inter- (Photo: www.youtube.com) Reporter they will be using the viewees reflect on America’s time away to focus on their fam- problems, from working-class ily and seven children. residents in Presley’s Mississip- checkout after suffering a near- helm”, said there was reason for The Reporter story stated pi hometown to Public Enemy fatal accident. At home is a hope. Snyder’s 20-year-old daugh- rap star Chuck D and actors father who drinks and gambles, “Trump is a cry for help by ter, Autumn, killed herself Alec Baldwin, Ashton Kutcher frittering away cash that could America,” he told AFP. and Ethan Hawke. otherwise be used to support “It’s only been a hundred in March. Coroner’s spokes- Zack Snyder man Ed Winter said Autumn (Photo: www.comicbookmovie.com) Trump looms large over his mentally-disabled sister. days and this guy has been torn Snyder’s March 12 death is the film, which intersperses Zhao calls herself “as liber- apart by the press, by everyday being investigated as a possible footage of the then-candidate al as a person can get” but said people showing up at town hall suicide due to an overdose of tional films in the DC Universe, Warner Bros. Pictures with performances from musi- she wanted to use a personal meetings, by protests of hun- prescription medications. The including last year’s “Suicide president Toby Emmerich told cians crammed into the car as it story to show a different side of dreds of thousands to millions official cause of death has been Squad” and the upcoming the Reporter that the additional trundles around the country. a US heartland demonised for of people. The courts have stood deferred pending toxicology “Wonder Woman.” scenes will adhere to the style The symbolism is lost on backing Trump. up to Trump. results. “Justice League” is a and template set by Snyder. no one when the handsome “Brady and a lot of young “That’s the fabric of the Snyder told the magazine critical entry in the slate of DC Snyder said he knows fans Rolls breaks down on the road. cowboys did not vote for American dream,” he said. that at first he tried to throw films, bringing together major will be worried about the film Humanizing Trump coun- Trump, but their parents did,” (inquirer.net) himself back into work, but in superheroes like Ben Affleck’s without him at the helm. try the Beijing-born director told the past two months realized he Batman, Henry Cavill’s Su- But, he added, “In the end, Jarecki has spent years in- AFP. “Some of the most hard- needed to be with his family — perman, Gal Gadot’s Wonder it’s just a movie. It’s a great terviewing people warning that working, generous people I’ve visit our website especially as additional photog- Woman, Ezra Miller’s The Flash movie. But it’s just a movie.” America was broken, but he is met in my whole life didn’t www.filamstar.com raphy shoots in London loomed and Jason Momoa’s Aquaman. (Gianna Francesca Catolico / not the only director at Cannes really want to vote for him, but on the horizon. Whedon, who directed the inquirer.net) to tackle life on the margins. did. “They are all having a hard Marvel Comics ensemble films French filmmaker Vladimir “My calling is to step onto Call to advertise time. I’m having a hard time,” “The Avengers” and its sequel de Fontenay was inspired by the other side and humanise Snyder said. “Age of Ultron,” and is writ- his own US road trips to make and portray the struggles of 1-650-278-0692 May 25 - 31, 2017 FilAm Star B7 entertainment ‘Third Golden Age’ of PH cinema Breaking New: Blast rocks Ariana Grande showcase at MoMA concert; fatalities reported LONDON, United King- The much-heralded and simple description,” because which won the Golden Leop- dom — British police said early debated “Third Golden Age” of of its “dizzying array of dis- ard in Locarno in 2014, will be Tuesday there were “a number Philippine cinema will be show- tinct cinematic statements shown at MoMA. of confirmed fatalities” after cased at Museum of Modern [that make it] an exceptionally Mendoza, for his part, reports of at least one explosion Art (MoMA) in New York, with unique, vibrant movement.” will present three films which during a concert of American a series of film screenings from Included in the retro- likewise made waves in festivals pop singer Ariana Grande in the June 1 to 25. spective are 18 films made by abroad: “Serbis” (2008), “Thy city of Manchester. It’s certainly not the first 13 directors—including two Womb” (2012) and “Ma’ Rosa” Ambulances were seen time for Filipino films to be documentaries, Ditsi Carolino’s (2016). rushing to the Manchester shown at MoMA since different “Bunso” (2004) and Ramona Also, singled out by the Arena venue and police added local movies have had inter- Diaz’s “Motherland” (2017). site were Raya Martin (for his in a statement that people mittent screenings through Among the 16 feature “experimentation with storytell- should avoid the area. the years. Next month, how- films in the lineup are works by ing”) and Erik Matti (for his The deaths followed televi- ever, the venerable American two of the most awarded and “riveting thrillers”). sion footage of people leaving cultural institution will “present admired leaders of the current Two of Martin’s solo the arena, which had been host- a survey of Philippine movies filmmaking scene, Lav Diaz and films—“Independencia” (2009) Arianna Grande ing a concert by the American (Photo: www.blondieandthebeat.com) and “How to Disappear Com- singer Ariana Grande, in a state pletely” (2013)—will be shown of alarm. reports of an explosion emerged quirer.net) at the MoMA. On the other The first unconfirmed shortly after 2145 GMT. (in- hand, Matti will screen “On the Job” (2013). Completing the list are Jed Madela: Kidlat Tahimik’s “BalikBayan Box #1: Memories of Overdevel- opment Redux VI” (1979-2017), My friendship with Darren Espanto is on the rocks Adolfo Alix Jr. and Martin’s tal (PEP). “Manila” (2009), Isabel San- Amid a fractured friend- doval’s “Aparisyon” (2012), Ato ship, Madela pledged to protect Bautista’s “Gemini” (2014) and Espanto from bashers and gos- “Expressway” (2016), Marlon sips. He said, “In all honesty, Rivera’s “Babae sa Septic Tank” ngayon, hindi kami masyadong (Photo: www.moma.org) (2011), Pepe Diokno’s “Engk- okay (now, we are not that wentro” (2009) and Hannah okay). We just say ‘hi, hello,’ Espia’s “Transit” (2013). unlike before. I try to protect from 2000 to the present”— Brillante Ma Mendoza. Marc Justine Alvarez the kid. Kung iba-bash ninyo acknowledging and celebrating Diaz, who won the Golden and Jasmine Curtis-Smith in ako, okay lang. Pero kapag siya a period dubbed as the Third Lion in Venice for “Ang Ba- “Transit” na or ‘yung ibang kaibigan ko, Golden Age. baeng Humayo” last year, is Marc Justine Alvarez mas lalo akong nasasaktan (If (The First Golden Age sup- commended by the MoMA site and Jasmine Curtis-Smith in you would bash me, it’s okay. posedly unfolded in the 1950s, for his “minimalist tales ren- “Transit” But if [you bash] him or any of while the Second Golden Age dered at epic lengths.” MoMA’s website hails the my friends, the more I will be spanned the 1970s and early Meanwhile, Mendoza, who chosen filmmakers as artists hurt).” ’80s, according to the MoMA won best director in Cannes for who “push cinematic boundar- Madela hopes that he and website.) “Kinatay” in 2009 and whose ies and [tackle] subjects as var- Espanto will bring back their The MoMA describes the “Ma’ Rosa” won best actress ied as colonial legacy, martial friendship that was smeared by ongoing “wave of sustained for Jaclyn Jose in Cannes last law, drugs, crime, corruption, gossips. “Kapag maraming tao creativity” as “unusual in its year, is lauded by the site for his fertility and migration.” (When there are many people diversity of genre and style, “gritty realist portrayals of the Founded in 1929 and around), we are kind of awk- audacious formal experimen- margins of society.” located in Midtown Manhat- ward. Wala ng harutan, wala tation, and multiplicity of Diaz’s “Norte, Hangganan tan, MoMA is “a place that fuels (L-R) Darren Esparto and Jed Madela ng lokohan (No more playful personal, social and political ng Kasaysayan,” which pre- creativity, ignites minds and (Photo: www.allfordarrenespanto.blogspot.com) moments). It’s pretty sad but perspectives.” miered in Cannes’ Un Certain provides inspiration.” (Bayani that’s how the industry works,” Because of malice other “I’ve always been a kuya to Powered by digital tech- Regard section in 2013, and San Diego Jr. / inquirer.net) Madela said. people have put on their friend- Darren ever since he started. nology, this gilded era “defies “Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon,” “I’m a very private per- ship, Jed Madela revealed that Ngayon na (now that) he is al- son, and I try to protect and he is no longer so close with ready finding his spot in the in- value my privacy, especially my Darren Espanto as before. dustry, I can’t help but be very friends. For them to get bashed The veteran singer said proud of him. And for these Look: Kapamilya stars shine at just because I’m their friend is that since last year when issues people to come to the limelight very painful for me.” (Gianna linking him to the pop star and bash and give meaning, Francesca Catolico / inquirer. Star Magic’s 25th anniversary emerged, he and Espanto have nakakasakit ng damdamin (it net) never had the chance to bond hurts my feelings),” he told Kapamilya stars shone Bea Alonzo, Toni Gonzaga, die Garcia (then executive vice with each other. Philippine Entertainment Por- brightly at the recently con- Jolina Magdangal, Kathryn rresident and general manager cluded 25th anniversary show Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Liza for ABS-CBN) and Johnny Ma- of Star Magic, ABS-CBN’s talent Soberano, Enrique Gil, Maja nahan (then program director) management center, at the Salvador, Kim Chiu, Gerald gave birth to the idea of creating Heart Evangelista celebrates Smart Araneta Coliseum last Anderson, Angelica Pangani- a stable of stars exclusively for Sunday, May 21. ban and Enchong Dee, among the network. 19th year in showbiz Taking the festivities to others. Previously known as Talent the network’s Sunday noon- The ASAP celebration is a Center, its first major project For 19 years since her act- is looking forward to com- time variety show, ASAP, Star two-part special which will con- was the hit afternoon youth- ing debut, Heart Evangelista memorating her two-decade Magic celebrated with over one tinue to air until next Sunday, oriented show “Ang TV” back in has had nothing but a “happy journey in showbiz next year. hundred of the country’s biggest May 28. the early 1990s.(Gianna Franc- heart,” even as a list of projects She expounded, “I’ll be do- and brightest stars, headed by: Star Magic was launched in esca Catolico / inquirer.net) and endorsements are lined up ing some exciting projects as Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales, 1992. It all began when Fred- for her. we approach next year, and I The actress-host thanked thank you in advance for being her supporters through a there for me. It really means the heartwarming Instagram post world to me.” on Sunday. “Oh, how time flies! Currently, Evangelista is If you noticed, I’ve been post- starring in the GMA 7 real- ing affirmations and spreading ity show “Follow Your Heart” positivity in my feed because and in “Mulawin vs Ravena,” I want us all together to walk a sequel to the 2004 hit series towards my 20th [year] with “Mulawin.” grateful and happy hearts,” In addition to her acting Heart Evagelista Evangelista reminisced. She gigs, she also paints branded (Photo: www.alchetron.com) ended her caption with the bags and holds exhibits show- hashtag #HappyHeart19. casing her canvas artworks. Her career is flourishing (Gianna Francesca Catolico / year after year and Evangelista inquirer.net)

The sold-out Smart Araneta Coliseum (Photo: www.pilipinaspopcorn.com)

The stars of Star Magic (Photo: www.starmometer.com) B8 FilAm Star May 25 - 31, 2017 entertainment GMA Public Affairs gives voice to OFWs GMA Network’s ‘Celebrity Bluff’ levels up in Tadhana hosted by Marian Rivera with bigger and amazingly fun new season The Filipinos’ favourite boy band One Up with their Andrea Torres and Rochelle Every day, thousands of all-original Pinoy comedy kilig performances. Pangilinan; and Jennylyn Filipinos go abroad to seek game show is back! Celebrity Bluff features Mercado and Sheena Halili. greener pastures and provide Beginning June 3 in the three pairs of celebrity Kapuso love teams Joyce a better life for their loved Middle East and North Africa, contestants as they attempt Ching and Kristoffer Mar- ones back home. Their sacri- and June 4 in North America to outsmart one another by tin and Mulawin vs. Ravena fice and endurance to face the and Asia Pacific, Celebrity answering questions to be stars Bea Binene and Derrick unknown for the sake of their Bluff makes a big comeback able to advance to the jackpot Monasterio and Bianca Umali families, as well as helping the with wholesome fun and round, where the winning and Miguel Tanfelix join Ce- country’s economy through exceptional entertainment for team could take home half a lebrity Bluff’s fun-filled initial their remittance, have earned the whole family. million pesos. episodes. them the title, “Bagong This multi-awarded For its newest season, the Celebrity Bluff is under Bayani”. Kapuso game show returns to program offers back-to-back the helm of Director Rico On May 28 via GMA Filipino homes with award- star-studded pilot episodes Gutierrez. Pinoy TV, GMA Public Affairs winning comedienne and with Pambansang Bae Alden Catch Celebrity Bluff be- Marian Rivera-Dantes to host “Tadhana” actress Eugene Domingo as Richards and comedian Brod ginning June 3 in the Middle proudly presents “Tadhan­­a”, a (Photo courtesy of GMA) weekly drama anthology fea- host and esteemed actor, and Pete as bluffers. East and North Africa, and turing the colorful, romantic, Kapuso Network. she shares. ace TV host Edu Manzano as All set to vie for the grand June 4 in North America and heroic, and inspiring stories of She adds that Tadhana This is also why her new special bluffer. prize are Ika-6 Na Utos stars Asia Pacific on GMA Pinoy OFWs. Hosting the program will be very different from her TV project is teaching Marian Eugene is looking for- Sunshine Dizon and Ryza TV. previous projects: “First time to value her family even more. ward to once again spread Cenon; real-life best friends ko ito as story teller at happy “[Importante] ang maging good vibes and laughter to the ako kasi may matututunan close sa family kasi mahirap viewers. ako sa bawat istorya.” pala ‘pag malayo ka na sa “I am excited for the Every week, Tadhana will kanila,” she adds. show to start again. I’m so feature a story of an OFW, For its pilot episode, in love with my work. I’m so showing his struggles and Tadhana presents the story inspired with making people sacrifices to fit in a world that of Elvie, a former OFW who happy, and I have accepted is unknown to him and his worked in Saudi Arabia. Play- the fact na ‘fact na fact ‘ na readiness to face separation ing Elvie is Kapuso star Kris my mission here in my life is and to battle sadness across Bernal while veteran actress to make people smile and feel tumultuous seas, snow-cov- Miss Cherie Gil portrays Han- good about everything.” ered cities, and barren deserts nah, Elvie’s employer. Edu, on the other hand, in the hope of giving his loved Elvie was reluctant to said he is thrilled to work with ones a better future. work abroad. It didn’t help the Kapuso comedienne since Aside from showing that her experience while he is amazed by how she flaw- these difficulties, Tadhana working in Saudi Arabia was lessly delivers comedy in her will also present the other nightmarish. Elvie was under own ways. face of an OFW — a person an abusive employer who took “Ako, personally this is a who, through his resilience, advantage of her, even putting new thing for me. This is my has been able to rise above her life in danger. first time to really work with Marian Rivera-Dantes the situation and succeed. Watch how Elvie was Uge. Bilib ako sa kanya eh. (Photo courtesy of GMA) Each episode aims to inspire able to escape an abusive Sinasabi nga nung marami viewers to never give up and employment and turn her life sa ating mga pinakatanyag, is Kapuso Primetime Queen continue reaching for their around in the pilot episode of pinakasikat na humorists or Marian Rivera. dreams. Tadhana, starting May 28 via comedians, it’s hard to make “Every Saturday, iba’t Marian knows how dif- GMA’s flagship international people laugh than to make ibang story ang mapapanood ficult it is to be away from channel, GMA Pinoy TV. them cry. So, I’m looking nila — mga kuwento ng ating her loved ones. “Bilang anak, forward to working with Ms. mga kababayan na nagtra- nakalulungkot ‘yung lumalaki Eugene Domingo.” baho at nakipagsapalaran sa ka na nasa abroad yung nanay Also joining the fun every ibang bansa,” reveals Marian mo, buti andiyan ang lola ko Saturday night are comedian Eugene Domingo of her latest program with the para alagaan at gabayan ako,” Boobay as bluffer; and Kapuso (Photo courtesy of GMA)