APRIL 11, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 1

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HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 11, 2009 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor elcome to another edition of Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Getting Ready the Hawaii Filipino Chron- icle! We hope you enjoy a Publisher & Managing Editor For Beautiful Music Chona A. Montesines-Sonido wonderful Easter with your awaii audiences will be treated to an another per- W family and loved ones. Associate Editors formance by the UST Singers, an award-winning Speaking of wonderful, Dennis Galolo choir from the Philippines. The group has been to our cover story for this issue, written by Edwin Quinabo Hawaii in 2001, 2004 and 2006. Each return visit J.P. Orias, is about a return visit by the Creative Designer H by this premier choral group is highly antici- Junggoi Peralta world-renowned University of Santo Tomas Singers. The pated. And for good reason. The UST Singers has 35-member choir is truly one of the good things about the Design Consultant been captivating audiences worldwide for the past 15 years Philippines and another thing that we all can take pride in. Randall Shiroma with beautiful renditions of its broad repertoire, which in- We look forward to hearing them perform! Photographer cludes Gospel, Filipino songs, Spanish folk songs (sung in We can also take pride in two Filipino senior volunteers Tim Llena Castilian, Gallego and Basque), Latin American songs and who were among several honorees at the 43rd Annual Administrative Assistant Broadway songs. Along the way, the UST Singers has won Mayor’s Senior Recognition Program. Also, several Filipino Shalimar Pagulayan 45 top prizes from choral competitions around the world. entrepreneurs were recognized by the Small Business Ad- Columnists That a choir from a Third World country in Asia has per- ministration for their business achievements—which is no Carlota Ader formed at such a high level for so long a time is truly noth- Michelle Alarcon, Esq. small feat, considering Hawaii’s flat economy. Congratula- Carlo Cadiz, M.D. ing short of remarkable. Credit must be given, obviously, to tions to both the senior volunteers and the small business Sen. Will Espero the singers for their dedication, and to the choir’s supporters owners! Both of their respective stories can be found on Grace F. Fong, Ed.D and financial sponsors. The lion’s share of their success Mayor Mufi Hannemann pages 8 and 10. Governor Linda Lingle however, goes to conductor Fidel G. Calalang, Jr. who has The City & County of Honolulu is continuing its ef- Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. had to organize and coach new groups all over again as choir forts to plan for the fixed rail project. City transportation Rosemarie Mendoza members graduate and disperse. He has met the unrelenting J.P. Orias officials have held Transit Oriented Development work- Pacita Saludes challenges time and again, and continues to produce an ex- shops in Waipahu over the past two years, which gave res- Charlie Sonido, M.D. cellent ensemble. idents the opportunity to participate in the planning of their Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. If you have not yet heard the UST Singers in concert, we Felino S. Tubera community. The City has further expanded its efforts to in- Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. encourage you to make plans to see them in performance clude more neighborhoods in Leeward Oahu, particularly and to enjoy their beautiful music. Kapolei. We encourage our readers in Leeward Oahu to at- Contributing Writers tend these workshops. Please read more on page 8. Calvin Alonzo, O.D. We hope you will enjoy reading these and other Rowena Ballesteros Clement Bautista Proposed Cell Phone Ban columns in this issue, including Legislative Connection, Linda Dela Cruz Family Corner, Legal Notes and Philippine Language. Constante A. Domingo Makes Good Sense In closing, we again thank you for supporting the Danny De Gracia Amelia Jacang, M.D. sing a cell phone while driving would be illegal, Hawaii Filipino Chronicle! Until next time… Aloha and Caroline Julian under a bill currently making its way through the Mabuhay! Albert Lanier Ashley Monfort City Council. If passed, Honolulu would join six Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. other states and the District of Columbia that Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. U have already banned talking on a hand-held cel- Glenn Wakai lular phone while driving. The bill also bans the Philippine Correspondent Guil Franco use of music players, video games and other hand-held elec- tronic devices while behind a steering wheel. Big Island Distributor Elmer Acasio There are of course, exceptions. For example, mo- Ditas Udani torists are allowed to call 911 in the event of an emer- Maui Distributor gency and to use a hands-free device like a Bluetooth Cecile Piros

earpiece. The bill also exempts emergency personnel and Molokai Distributor drivers who use two-way radios on the job. Maria Watanabe

Officials with the National Safety Council say that Advertising/Marketing Director driving while talking on a cell phone puts drivers at a four Chona A. Montesines-Sonido

times greater risk of a crash. While nationwide studies Account Executives support such a ban, most people don’t need cold, hard sta- Carlota Ader tistics to convince them that cell phones and driving don’t J.P. Orias mix. We have all seen our fellow drivers so absorbed in The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. cell phone conversations that their ability to concentrate It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- was severely impaired, thereby jeopardizing the safety of tributed at various outlets around Oahu and the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- vehicle occupants, other motorists and pedestrians. ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- lication date. Subscriptions are available at The inconvenience of a missed call or having to pull $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor is- over to use a cell phone is a small price to pay for the sake lands, continental U.S. $80, foreign country $90. Copyright 2006. 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APRIL 11, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 MAYOR’S COLUMN Revitalizing Neighborhoods, and Youth deemed eligible under the Workforce Invest- Creating Jobs for Our Youth ment Act will be enrolled into the program on a first-come more pedestrian-friendly. The first-served basis. Applications plans will become the founda- must be returned complete with By Mayor Mufi Hannemann tion for specific zoning regula- original signature and attached tions and financial incentives. copies of eligibility documents, e are committed Zoning regulations will address and must be returned to and re- to revitalizing parking standards, new density ceived by the Youth Services our neighbor- provisions, open space and af- Center, Oahu WorkLinks Cen- hoods, using rail fordable housing. Financial in- ters, and Kailua Satellite City w transit as the cat- centives could include Hall no later than April 6, 2009, alyst, and we public-private partnerships, real 4:00 PM. will continue to ensure that the property tax credits and infra- For questions regarding ap- Filipino community and all structure financing. plications, please call Ms. other stakeholders are involved In another neighborhood, Head end of Kalakaua Avenue. to 5 a.m. beginning April 20. Donna Fautanu at 832-7818. with Transit-Oriented Develop- we recently activated new traf- We’re very committed to ensur- The comfort station behind the Locations for picking up ment planning. fic signals at the intersection of ing that our parks remain clean, Police sub-station will remain and dropping off applications I’m very pleased with the Gulick Avenue and Beckley safe and welcoming to every- open until 2 a.m., four hours are: first neighborhood TOD plan, Street in Kalihi, near Kalihi one. This extra effort will re- longer than before. Youth Services Center/WIA focused on the two rail stations Waena Elementary School. In- quire the collaboration of Our Summer Youth Em- Youth Program, 1505 Dilling- planned for Waipahu. Stake- stalling these new signals is part several city departments, but no ployment Program for disadvan- ham Blvd. Suite 206, Honolulu, holders are proud of these two of our comprehensive effort to additional funding. We’re also taged youth and young adults Hawaii 96817, and; Oahu areas, and their recommenda- improve traffic and pedestrian making sure the community is will employ 650 people this WorkLinks One Stop Centers, tions for each station are quite safety across our island. Com- involved, and we are consulting summer, from June 15 to July 1505 Dillingham Blvd. Suite different, responding to unique bined with public education and and briefing Waikiki stakehold- 24. Applications are available 110, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817; opportunities and challenges of police enforcement, these sig- ers as we move forward. through April 3 at the Youth 830 Punchbowl Street Room the Leoku Station and the nals should help make our Areas of Kapiolani Park, Services Center, Kailua Satellite 112, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813; Mokuola Station. streets safer for everyone. Mauka of Kalakaua Avenue, will City Hall; and at Oahu 94-275 Mokuola Street Suite This plan, and those for We have also launched a be closed from midnight to 5 WorkLinks Centers at locations 300, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797; other neighborhoods such as new effort to clean and renovate a.m. daily, beginning April 20. listed below. Applications can 85-670 Farrington Hwy. Room east Kapolei, will help create public park grounds and facili- This includes the tennis courts. also be downloaded from: 6, Waianae, Hawaii 96792; and economically vibrant commu- ties in Waikiki, including Kapi- Areas makai of Kalakaua Av- http://www.honolulu.gov/dcs/sp 54-010 Kukuna Road Hauula, nities that are healthier and olani Park and the Diamond enue will be closed from 2 a.m. ecialprojects/youthservices.htm. Hawaii 96717. NEWS FEATURE ization is comprised of some Malunggay Eyed vs Poverty 15 farmer associations. “We have already seen to the plant- ANILA, Philip- “A vast number of the ucts and we can protect the in- ing of malunggay in some 500 pines - Proving country’s rural folk are poor. dustry we are creating,” Ilaga hectares nationwide,” he said. that it is indeed a The growing market for said. He said the demand for super vegetable, malunggay products can allow Eufroceles Udarbe, presi- malunggay products is grow- M Malacañang has them the employment and in- dent of the Moringa Growers ing for both pharmaceutical tapped “malung- come opportunities they need Federation of the Philippines, purposes, food and biofuel pro- gay” (moringa) in the fight to rise from poverty,” he said. meanwhile said that his organ- duction. (www.philstar.com) against poverty and climate Director Alicia Ilaga of the change. Department of Agriculture The government has (DA) Biotechnology Unit sought the cooperation of agreed and reiterated her malunggay farmers in helping agency’s commitment to assist alleviate poverty and save the “malunggay” or moringa malunggay farmers throughout environment because the veg- the incidence of floods that are the country. etable can improve air quality, brought on by more frequent “Our first commitment is reduce the incidence of floods and more powerful typhoons,” to help you identify agricul- and lessen hunger and malnu- Panganiban said during the in- tural lands suitable for malung- trition. duction of the newly elected gay commercial plantation,” National Anti-Poverty officers of the Moringa Grow- she said. Commission (NAPC) chief ers Federation of the Philip- She said the DA will also Secretary Domingo Pangani- pines. develop better technologies ban also pledged to increase Much of the flooding now and shed facilities for the mas- support services for farmers seen in various parts of the sive production of malunggay under the government’s country can be attributed to planting materials. malunggay development pro- massive and widespread defor- Ilaga said the DA is devel- gram. estation, he said. oping new technologies that He said malunggay farm- Panganiban said the propa- will allow the production of ers are in a position to mitigate gation of malunggay in the 27,000 plantlets from a single the effects of climate change country’s poorest provinces seed. and increase employment op- could also increase employ- “Last but not least, we will portunities for the poor. ment opportunities for the poor develop the standards for “Malunggay trees can im- and reduce hunger and malnu- malunggay so we can maintain prove air quality and reduce trition. the quality of malunggay prod- 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 11, 2009 COVER STORY

t is beyond Conductor Fidel G. Calalang, Jr.’s dreams that the During the course of its15 the Filipino Centennial Cele- University of Santo Tomas (UST) Singers would be declared years in the international choral bration. The choir was recog- music scene, the UST Singers nized by Mayor Mufi Choir of the World at Llangollen, win three grand prizes in dif- has embarked on 13 concert Hannemann who declared Oc- I ferent years in other countries, bag seven first prizes in various tours bringing them to over 25 tober 25, 2006 as “UST categories and complete 15 concert tours around Europe, the different countries worldwide. Singers Day” in Hawaii. At the same time, the choir has Local Filipinos who have U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia in 17 years since it started. achieved both national and in- heard the UST Singers in con- ternational recognition as one of cert have been impressed. They were the official val Europe tour last year cov- select group of students and the top choirs in the world. “I really, really enjoyed artists of the World Expo in ered Spain, Germany, France, alumni representing the differ- The choir’s most recent trip their Filipino songs,” says Germany and Spain. They have Belgium and Italy. ent colleges and faculties of the was last July 2007 in Taiwan, Aaron Aparigoso, a teacher at sung for Pope John Paul II, The UST Singers was Pontifical and Royal University where it participated in the 8th Manana Elementary and direc- Pope Benedict XVI, the King founded in 1992. The group is of Santo Tomas – the oldest uni- Taipei Philharmonic Festival to- tor of Na Keiki o Manana. “I and Queen of Spain and even the school’s premiere mixed versity in Asia, under the baton gether with choirs, vocal groups wanted to hear more of them. Luciano Pavarotti. Their Festi- choral ensemble composed of a of Prof. Fidel G. Calalang Jr. and conductors from Russia, The choral arrangements were Hungary and China. This is an absolutely wonderful and annual musical gathering which showed a lot of soul.” is sponsored and arranged by Bobby Reyes, a retired the Taipei Philharmonic Foun- professional entertainer and dation for Culture and educa- current member of the group tion. The choir performed in “The Sounds of Aloha,” was different cities around Taiwan equally impressed. He notes and at the historic National that the group is well-disci- Concert Hall in Taipei. plined by conductor Calalang, whom he describes as “very Aloha UST Singers smooth.” While on their way to Mex- “It’s the best choir that I ico as guest performers at the have seen that came from the Pueblo International Choir Philippines and I have seen a Competition, the UST Singers lot,” he says. will stopover in Hawaii for sev- This year, the UST Singers eral performances. It will be the will perform a very special col- group’s fourth visit to and the lection of songs from its Octo- third major concert in islands ber 2008 farewell concert in within a span of nine years. Manila. Its most recent tour was in “Beyond Dreams” will be October 2006 when it invited at Farrington Auditorium at by the UST Alumni Associa- 6:30 pm on Friday, May 8, tion of Hawaii to take part in 2009. As performed at the APRIL 11, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY

Erwin M. Lacsa, Roberto different repertoire of love Gabriel B. Tagalog, Jessie and folk songs. Doctors-On- Louie N. Singh and Anthony Stage will perform on both G. Villanueva. concerts. Tickets are avail- The UST Singers will also able at Hawaii Filipino Chron- perform “Mothers’ Day Sere- icle Office, Dr. Charlie Y. nade” during a dinner show at Sonido, MD Office or call the FilCom Center on May 10. (808) 678-8930, (808) 671- This performance will have a 3911 or (808) 387-8297.

farewell performance accord- were of Spanish, Cuban, Abeleda, Belinda Leigh V. ing to Maria Orosa, it had min- French, Russian, American, Alano, Jeanra S. Bometivo, Eu- imal scores, thus enabling the Lithuanian, African origin. nice A. Escrupulo, Florencia singers to focus and concen- Conducting with an econ- Marlia Kustandi, Irene V. trate on phrasing, accents, nu- omy of movement while Quiso, Ma. Pilar Charlene V. ances, tonal color, expression demonstrating total command Ramos, and Maria Viola L. Vil- and dynamics. and authority, Calalang accom- lena In the opening sacred songs panied the choir on the piano Altos: Maria Alethea Ys- which include a spiritual, the after the spiritual, and the abel B Adriano, Karen 26-member mixed choir con- singers, every so often, would Stephanie M. Arriola, Mylah veyed remarkable qualities that engage in hand-clapping, fin- Ann T. Combo, Maria Lucia M. characterize the whole perform- ger-snapping and feet-stomp- Lapido, Maria Melina G Mari- ance. There was cohesiveness ing in perfect unison. ano and Jaimie Rose O. Mojica. throughout — in very long, sus- The native songs, e.g., Tenors: tained pianissimo lines resem- Magtanim Ay Di Biro, Dan- Ronald Allan bling the faintest whisper dansoy, Talusaling Polka, Ikaw G. Bautista, receding ever-so-slowly and Kasi — all arranged by Enrico L. dying out, or gradually reaching Calalang — sounded fresh and Gomez, Juan thunderous fortissimos which, vibrant. The modern numbers, Alfonso A. ending in abrupt, arresting stops especially the Broadway med- Mendoza, — at the wave of the conduc- ley, were infused with that git- Marc Andrei B. tor’s hand — would leave the up-and-go, infectious spirit. Reyes and audience breathless. Admirably, the songs were sty- Jemeson M. Calalang’s conversance listically distinguished from Tiburan. with so many types of songs, each other, and the soloists, ju- Basses: the widest latitude implying diciously chosen, were out- Vernie Fernan considerable study and re- standing, particularly baritone P. Abando, search, is evident. Ranging Noel Azcona. Noel P. Az- from Renaissance to contempo- Joining conductor Fidel G. cona, Joshua rary — sacred, folk, a spiritual, Calalang, Jr. in this year’s tour Jenaro M. a madrigal, Broadway tunes, are: Badilla, Marlo motets, ballads — the selections Sopronos: Mary Anne P. Balantucas, 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 11, 2009 GOVERNOR’S COLUMN

news for Hawai‘i’s workers. The Department of Business, Utilizing Stimulus Funds Economic Development and tions would further weaken our ment is a comprehensive Determining which state and Tourism estimates that for every economy. process – as it should be. Nev- county road projects would be $1 million in stimulus money At the same time we have ertheless, we have been able to funded by the ARRA required invested, 12.9 jobs are created been working to close the budget move forward efficiently in uti- an unprecedented level of coor- or preserved. This translates gap, we have also been focused lizing stimulus funds because of dination between the Federal into 3,170 jobs statewide in the By Gov. Linda Lingle on ensuring that funds from the our ongoing focus on areas like Highways Administration, state construction industry and other American Recovery and Rein- infrastructure and clean energy, DOT, four county mayors and related sectors that will be gen- mproving vestment Act are used as effec- as well as our close collabora- their transportation directors, erated by federally funded Hawai‘i’s econ- tively as possible in order to tion with Senator Inouye and and the O‘ahu Metropolitan transportation projects. omy continues to create jobs for Hawai‘i residents his staff to help facilitate the Planning Organization. Our HI-Way to Recovery be a top focus for and boost our economy. flow of funds to Hawai‘i. On O‘ahu, residents can ex- website, at www.hawaii.gov/re- I my Administra- The White House has cre- Recently, the state Depart- pect work to start soon on the covery, is dedicated to showing tion. With the lat- ated a system of accountability ment of Transportation (DOT) replacement of the South you how your hard-earned est projections for the distribution of federal announced the first shovel- Punalu‘u Bridge on Kame- money is being spent to stimu- from the Council on Revenues stimulus funds to states. Presi- ready projects in Hawai‘i to be hameha Highway and the in- late Hawai‘i’s economy and reducing the state’s revenue dent Obama and his Adminis- started using funds from the stallation of an Explosive create jobs, including this in- forecast even further, we realize tration decided the best way to American Recovery and Rein- Detection System at Honolulu vestment in transportation in- we will have to make more ensure that stimulus funds are vestment Act (ARRA). Hawai‘i International Airport, both of frastructure, as well as in other tough decisions to balance the put to the best possible use, and received $246 million in federal which are state projects, as well important areas like clean en- state budget. My cabinet and I for the intended purpose of stimulus funds to improve as county projects that will per- ergy, broadband, health care continue to work collabora- stimulating the economy and transportation infrastructure form traffic congestion and and education. Please visit this tively with legislators and union creating jobs, was to use the na- statewide, augmenting the $1.8 safety improvements along website often for the latest in- leaders to close the projected tion’s governors as conduits for billion capital improvement Harding, 5th and 11th Avenues; formation regarding funding re- shortfall. Though it won’t be the funds and to hold them ac- project plan we unveiled in De- Waipio Point Access Road im- ceived and new projects as they easy, we remain committed to countable for how these funds cember 2008 provements; and Kalaeloa are announced. In addition, balancing the budget without are used. (www.hawaii.gov/cip), and fur- Boulevard widening and recon- please feel free to send my of- raising taxes or laying off state Meeting the requirements ther supporting our Airports and struction. fice your ideas and suggestions employees, as either of these ac- put forth by the federal govern- Highways Modernization Plans. These projects are good at [email protected]. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS RP Secretary of National Defense Attends the current administration, the Town Hall Meeting on-going war on terrorism and By Danny de Gracia II / hall meeting on April 5, 2009 his deep appreciation for the older generation of World War Wednesday , April 8, 2009 at the Philippine Consulate. Despite an on-going II veterans who were present in ilberto Cojuangco hostage crisis which continued the audience. Teodoro Jr., the Philip- to demand his attention while Teodoro said that the ad- G pines’ Secretary of in Hawaii, Teodoro was upbeat ministration must not negotiate National Defense spoke before and positive as he discussed with terrorists. He compared a crowded audience of local the Philippine government’s concessions with hostage tak- expatriates, immigrants, veter- handling of the situation. He ers to “desertion of post” for ans, and various military and also addressed the crowd about soldiers and said that pulling civilian dignitaries at a town domestic challenges that face back military forces would only expose the Philippines to more attacks and more inci- dents of terror. Last week, Philippine Sen- Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro with Hawaii’s Filipino War Veterans ator Richard Gordon and present, military spending is for the presidency of the Teodoro were at odds over the less than six percent of the total Philippines, Teodoro remarked, handling of the hostage crisis, budget, but that the Armed “I have an administration and a during which Sen. Gordon had Forces and police are essential president to serve right now. If broadcasted a list of demands in maintaining stability and se- I am to be the president, so be enumerated by Abu Sayaf in- curity. it, but if not, I will be a good surgents. When asked by the Chron- soldier.” “As the sole totally demo- icle what measures would be State Rep. Corinne Ching, cratic government in Southeast taken to modernize the mili- who was present at the meet- Asia, there is a responsibility to tary, Teodoro said, “Ours is pri- ing, remarked, “Filipinos and ensure not only that our coun- marily an internal conflict at Americans have stood side-by- try is free, but also stable and this time, not an external. We side during the toughest of that we advocate the same do not need weapon systems times and hopefully will con- ideals of democracy and free- such as fighters, interceptors tinue to do so in the interest of dom in our area of the world and other external, offensive peace and prosperity around and that we can partner with weapons. What I need is low the world. Our shared values the United States,” Teodoro tech weapons, men and trans- and the Filipino-American al- said. port systems to move them liance that helped win World The Secretary promised to such as cargo planes. I also War II are just as strong today continue to work to modernize need attack aircraft.” as they were in 1942. We must and strengthen the Philippine When asked by town hall always remember this friend- Armed Forces. He stated that at members about his aspirations ship.” APRIL 11, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 LEGISLATIVE CONNECTION Caring for Our Kupuna Transportation. For a copy, call (support groups, geriatricians, may need, such as homemaker lating, advocacy, and para-pro- the Senior Helpline at 768-7700 adult day care, case manage- services, therapists, home med- fessional counseling. or see www.elderlyaffairs.com. ment, respite services); housing ical equipment, and hospice options (nursing homes, as- care; how to arrange for home Caring for an Older Adult Hawaii Association of Case sisted living facilities, residen- health care; options for paying www.journeyworks.com Managers (HACM) tial care homes); end of life for services needed; adapting This comprehensive guide- By Senator Will Espero www.EldercareHawaii.com issues (hospice, bereavement); the home for safety; preventing book is quick and easy to read, awaii has long Want to know what housing and general aging information home fires and preparing for and covers many of the issues been recognized options seniors have? The (Alzheimer's disease, fall pre- emergencies; self care including that caregivers face. Topics in- across the country HACM's guidebook, "Residen- vention, healthy aging). diet, exercise, and preventing clude: Are You a Caregiver?; as one of the best, tial Options for Hawaii's Sen- infections; and health. Getting Started; Creating a Care places to live for iors" is informative. Topics Child & Family Services (CFS) Plan; Daily Care; Home Safety; H include What to Consider, Mak- Contact: 681-3500 Catholic Charities Managing Medications; Doctor senior citizens. Our Pacific-Asian ing the Decision, Helpful Re- Child and Family Services Contact: 595-0077; Visits; Long Distance Caregiv- culture venerates our elderly. sources, and Residential offers a wide range of services www.CatholicChari- ing and Support; When Care is We let gramma or grampa live Options (retirement communi- for the elderly: Ohana Care tiesHawaii.org Refused or Resisted; If the Per- with us when they can't or ties, care homes, assisted living, (assisting families caring for Catholic Charities provides son You Care for is Depressed; shouldn't live on their own any- nursing homes, and hospice). their elderly); Reach(outreach many services to the elderly: Memory Loss and Confusion; more, we visit often, we call to prevent or intervene in eld- Housing Assistance: coun- When Independent Living is no daily to check on them, we push Hawaii Family Caregiver erly abuse and neglect); Share seling on affordable housing Longer an Option; Planning for for programs to take care of Coalition (HFCC) (services for senior housing options; assistance with infor- the Future; Balancing Caregiv- them, and we have an abun- Contact: Hawaii Family residents in Honolulu); Case mation, referrals, and applica- ing and the rest of Your Life; dance of care homes if we can't Caregiver Coalition, Management (supportive tions to permanent affordable Respite Care; the Rewards of render the services they need. [email protected], counseling and education, links housing units; referrals for so- Caring; and Resources. Recently at the Legislature, 586-0100 to community resources); cial and financial services; These are just some of the many organizations that provide The HFCC provides train- Caregiver Respite (clearing- group homes and shared hous- resources available to the pub- services for senior citizens ing and education, counseling, house for respite aides to assist ing projects for seniors. lic. If you need assistance or came to educate lawmakers, and respite services to help family caregivers); Health Transportation Services: more information, feel free to staff, and the public about the caregivers become well-in- Maintenance (senior fitness door-to-door transportation for contact my office. resources available for our formed and better able to care and fall prevention classes); seniors. SENATOR ESPERO is Chair of kupuna. I'd like to share some for their loved ones and them- and Adult Chore Services (in- Respite Care: information home chore services to dis- the Senate Public Safety and Military of these with you in the event selves. Their advocacy, educa- and referral to respite and other Affairs Committee, and member of the you or your family or friends tion, and outreach efforts abled seniors). services. Health Committee; Transportation, In- may have a need they can fill. promote awareness and best CFS's handbook, "In the Services: in-home and ternational and Intergovernmental Af- The Elderly Affairs Divi- practices for caregivers and Comfort of Your Home" dis- community-based services in- fairs Committee; and Commerce and cusses home health care. The cluding housekeeping, shop- Consumer Protection Committee. He sion of the City and County of their families. Their Speakers' can be reached by phone at 586-6360, Honolulu has a resources pam- Bureau provides public educa- book explains the different type ping, escort, letter writing and fax at 586-6360, or e-mail at senes- phlet on an array of services for tion to improve the quality of of services an elderly person reading, interpreting and trans- [email protected]. our seniors. Service categories life for seniors and their care- include: Education; Respite; givers. Topics include Finan- Support Groups; Case Manage- cial Issues (social security, ment; Home Delivered and Medicare, Medicaid, long-term Group Dining Meals; Individ- care insurance); legal issues ual Assistance; Health Promo- (advance health care directives, tion; Housing; Legal power of attorney, guardian- Assistance: Senior Centers; and ships); community resources 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 11, 2009 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS neurial spirit while persevering SBA to Honor Filipino Entrepreneurs during these tough economic times. They are the cornerstone By Danny de Gracia II / to our economy and our commu- of innovation and advancement Wednesday , April 8, 2009 nities,” says Governor Linda in our economy. We owe them Lingle. “This year’s honorees a debt of gratitude for their tire- espite the limited op- represent the many small busi- less efforts.” portunities and finan- nesses throughout our state that “This is a shining example D cial hardships of a overcome challenges and seize of the hard work, American in- cooling economy, Hawaii’s Fil- opportunities to remain prosper- novation and entrepreneurial ipino entrepreneurs, small busi- ous, create jobs for our residents skills put forth by Filipino ness owners and advocates will and provide innovative solutions Americans,” says Sarah Hunt, come out shining this year at the that strengthen their industries host of the television show Bet- Small Business Administration’s and make life better for all the ter Government. “As the econ- 2009 Awards Luncheon on April people of Hawaii.” omy continues to sour, these 24, 2009 at the Hilton Hawaiian Representative Gene Ward, individuals represent the light at Village. The 2009 SBA Small Business Award Winners for the State of Hawaii who co-founded the House the end of the tunnel.” The annual event recognizes Small Business Caucus, told Reservations for attending individuals who best illustrate will be honored for providing an Women’s Business Association this year’s Filipino awardees the SBA awards ceremony on the important contributions of essential service for the Hawaii and other organizations. “Salamat Po!” and commented, April 24th can be made by call- small business to the local econ- State Department of Human Kauai Chamber of Com- “(These winners) have demon- ing (808) 526-1001 or by regis- omy and local quality of life. Services. Her company, which merce President Randy Fran- strated a tremendous entrepre- tering online at www.hwbc.org. Three of the awardees are was established in 1999, assists cisco will be honored for his entrepreneurs of Filipino ances- Medicaid clients who are at innovative and energetic ap- try, including: Agnes Reyes of nursing home care levels but are proaches to promoting local City to Hold Rail Station Case Management Profession- cared for at home or residential businesses. He has a weekly als, Inc; Jean Jeremiah of facilities. Reyes is a registered radio program, a monthly col- Community Workshops SCORE of Hawaii; and Randy nurse. Her case management and umn in the Garden Island News Francisco, president of the Kauai consultation team is comprised and a “Chamber Juice” column Chamber of Commerce of both nurses and licensed so- in the Kauai Business Report. “I’m very proud of this cial workers. Many in the community are year’s winners,” says former Jean Jeremiah of SCORE proud of the accomplishments of governor Ben Cayetano. “Their Hawaii will be honored for her these Filipino business leaders. being selected for a such a pres- outstanding efforts in supporting Others were impressed that their tigious award speaks much local businesses both in her ca- businesses thrived despite the Birds-eye view of the about their business skills. I’m pacity as an administrator but challenges of a bad economy. Mokuola Station pleased to offer my warmest also her personal devotion to the “These outstanding small down’ sections where the ele- congratulations and best community through involve- business owners, small business he City & County of vated portions of the stations wishes.” ment in the Filipino Chamber of exporters, young entrepreneurs, Honolulu will hold a se- meet the ground level. Some of Agnes Reyes of Case Man- Commerce, the Oahu Filipino family-owned small business T ries of workshops this the categories include color, agement Professionals, Inc. Community Council, the Philip- and financial services advocates spring and summer to educate landscaping, entryway design, which is based in Ewa Beach, pine Consulate, the Filipino provide invaluable contributions residents from Kapolei to Waipahu about rail stations to exterior and interior wall fin- be built along the transit route ishes, seating areas, and plaques and to seek public input on the and monuments for the station. appearance of the seven stations Hannemann noted that in their area. more than a dozen local archi- The first of three commu- tecture firms are working on rail nity workshops for planned rail stations. A design guidebook stations in Waipahu will be held has been developed by Dan on Tuesday, April 14 from 6:30 Chun, a noted local architect pm to 9 pm at Waipahu Inter- and past president of the Hon- mediate. olulu chapter of the American The two Waipahu stations Institute of Architects. will be located at West Loch at Similar community-based the intersection of Farrington workshops will be held later Highway and Leoku Street, and this spring for rail transit sta- at the Waipahu Transit Center at tions planned for the West Oahu the intersection of Farrington area (East Kapolei, UH West Highway and Mokuola Street. Oahu and Hoopili area) and at Two other Waipahu workshops Leeward Community College. are scheduled for later this sum- All meetings will be from 6:30 mer. pm to 9 pm. “We encourage residents to The initial 6.5-mile seg- attend these workshops and ment of the transit route will run contribute to the look and feel from Kapolei to Pearl High- of the transit stations on aspects lands near Leeward Community such as colors, landscaping and College. The City is scheduled material finishes,” says Mayor to break ground for the rail proj- Mufi Hannemann. “The com- ect at the end of 2009 and begin munities will be among the pri- service for the first leg of the mary users of these stations, so transit route in 2013. we encourage residents’ feed- For more information on back on how the transit stop de- the community workshops, sign can best reflect their area.” contact the project office at The areas of the station to 566-2299 or at infor@hon- be discussed are the ‘touch olulutransit.org. APRIL 11, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 SOCIETY PAGE 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 11, 2009 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Mayor Honors Outstanding Senior Volunteers wo Filipino senior citizen volun- unable to do household cleaning, chores and teers were among the 79 honorees yard work as well as supporting their efforts T at the 43rd Annual Mayor’s Senior to remain as independent and active as pos- Recognition Program, held April 2, 2009 sible. If that isn’t enough, he is also the Sen- at the Hawaii Convention Center before a ior Center’s Building and Grounds capacity audience of family, friends, and maintenance and beautification person. well-wishers. Garcia was nominated by the State Ex- Victorio Macatumbas, 82, received the ecutive Office on Aging Sage Plus Pro- Gold Akamai Living Award, while Anto- gram. His skills and knowledge of nio Garcia, 76, was given the Bronze Aka- Veteran’s benefits supports the “Endearing mai Living Award. Both volunteers were Section,” a special project at the Veterans among the many seniors who have helped Administration. others to cope with life’s difficulties or as- Garcia also volunteers as an AARP sist organizations that deliver health care, Tax Aide. He assists individuals find ways recreational or social services. to ensure that they obtain the best benefits “Honolulu is truly blessed to have so when preparing their tax returns correctly. many senior volunteers who serve un- He also helps the Hawaii Food Bank as part selfishly to help those in need,” says Mayor of the “Odd Fellows Organization.” Those Mufi Hannemann, who personally thanked who know him say the volunteer spirit is each honoree for their service. “We deeply part and parcel of his character. appreciate all the ways they help from their The theme of this year’s awards cere- hearts.” mony was “Healthy Living by Sharing Macatumbas was nominated by Kokua Aloha,” which recognizes that volunteering Kalihi Valley’s Elderly Services Program. benefits one’s health and well-being, while He volunteers Monday through Friday and providing valuable service to the community. is also available evenings and on week- The 43rd Mayor’s Senior Recognition ends. He is the primary resource in keep- Program was organized by the Honolulu ing seniors informed about programs Committee on Aging and the Elderly Af- available to them and follows through on fairs Division, City and County of Hon- what needs to be done to get needed health olulu. The Hawaii Medical Service and social services. Association and First Hawaiian Bank were Macatumbas helps frail seniors who are the principal sponsors. PHILIPPINE NEWS Villar: Garbage Problem Now An Environmental Disaster By Aurea Calica / Tuesday, April 7, 2009 ANILA, Philippines – Sen. Manuel Villar Jr. said yesterday M the country’s garbage problem was becoming an environmental disaster due to the government’s lack of long-term and permanent solution to waste disposal, particularly in Metro Manila. Studies show that Metro Manila pro- duces at least 8,000 tons of solid waste per for a dump endangers the lives of people day, of which only 6,000 end up in dumps. in nearby communities on top of elimi- The rest are dumped illegally on private nating their sources of livelihood, Villar land and even in rivers, creeks or at times said in a statement. openly burned. “Our country, which has among the “The rate at which we produce waste highest solid waste generation per capita or garbage is really a cause for alarm. in the developing world, still has no ac- Garbage dumps and even sanitary land- ceptable and sustainable waste disposal fills eventually get filled up. We may soon facility. This should be prioritized on a run out of sites for these facilities, which national level, especially as the effects of are heavily protested by residents and for global warming and climate change be- good reason too – these cause environ- come more apparent,” Villar said. mental damage and pose hazards to peo- Villar also urged homeowners segre- ple’s health,” Villar said. gate their garbage since almost 75 per- The operation of open dumps is pro- cent of the garbage are generated from hibited under Republic Act 9003, or the households. Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Villar said nearly 45 percent of waste If not properly planned, built and generated by households was organic but managed, landfills and dumps are prone due to the lack of composting facilities, to landslides, flash floods, erosion and these could not be processed into useful other environmental hazards. Moreover, products such as organic fertilizers. the removal of forest cover to make room (www.philstar.com) APRIL 11, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS Supreme Court Chief to Filipinos: New Malls to Create Fight Government Corruption 6,000 Jobs

By Edu Punay/ all developer and op- Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Bishop Lito Cabacungan Tangonan led UMC Manila erator SM Prime ANILA, Philippines Episcopal Area’s launch of the M Holdings will open – As the nation enters moral force at the Central three new malls in the Philip- M the Holy Week, Chief United Methodist Church in pines this year and expand two Justice Reynato Puno yesterday Manila. existing ones. reiterated his call for a moral “We see the moral force as Despite the global eco- force and asked Filipinos to prophets of our time – people nomic crisis, SM Prime will work together to combat wide- who feel the urge to expose and open new malls in Camarines spread corruption in govern- denounce the debilitating ills in Sur, Cavite and Las Piñas City. ment. our society, especially those It will also expand SM malls in Some Supreme Court jus- generated by the structural sys- North Edsa and Pangasinan. tices who support Puno in this By the end of 2009, SM tem that promotes, breeds and An interior of an SM Mall initiative are expected to name spawns corruption,” read the Prime will have 36 malls na- before Thursday members of an UMC-MEA’s handout on its tionwide and three malls in in Marikina, Baliwag and Ros- advisory council that would area-wide moral force move- China, with an estimated gross ales. The company also ex- push for the movement toward Chief Justice Reynato Puno ment. floor area of 4.9 million square panded The Annex in SM City moral transformation in govern- our socio-economic develop- Puno said yesterday’s activ- meters, according to SMIC ex- North Edsa—making it the ment. ment. We can arrest this social ity in Manila wasn’t the first ecutives. third-biggest mall in the Speaking at the launching decadence through a moral launch of a moral force move- Locally, the malls will cre- world—and The Atrium in SM of the moral force movement of force,” said Puno. ment. ate at least 6,000 jobs in sales, Megamall. the Manila Episcopal Area Other religious groups, in- The Chief Justice earlier cashiers, product promotions, The expansion plan is part (MEA) of the United Methodist cluding the Catholic Bishops’ called for a moral force move- waiters, maintenance work and of the company’s thrust of Church (UMC) in the Philip- Conference of the Philippines ment nationwide to arrest cor- other positions. The company’s opening smaller malls in more pines of which he is a member, (CBCP), the Philippine Council ruption in the country while mall expansion program this geographic locations nation- Puno lamented how the country of Evangelical Churches, the maintaining an apolitical stance, year is even faster than the 9 wide and creating more jobs for is now perceived in the world as National Council of Churches saying a council should be percent expansion it imple- the Filipino people. a “moral pariah.” in the Philippines, the Philip- formed to spearhead the cam- mented last year when it added SMIC also owns the He said Filipinos have wit- pine Bible Society and the Ecu- paign. 353,000 square meters to its “Makro” warehouse club chain nessed moral decadence and menical Bishops Forum, Members of the moral force total selling space. — which currently has 14 leprosy, referring to corruption expressed solidarity with the council would include credible Last year, SM malls opened stores. (Good News Pilipinas) in government that he likened to Methodist Church in Manila at leaders from “business, church the corruption in England at the its launch. groups, youth and the media.” time when John Wesley “They are part of the moral The core group would “set founded their church in the force movement,” Puno said of parameters for the moral force 1700s. the Catholic hierarchy, adding movement with the purpose of “We are cast as a moral that there were CBCP represen- making the people aware of pariah. What a tragic social tatives during the launch. what’s been happening and to landscape for the only Christian “However, I expect the do something about it.” country in Southeast Asia,” he CBCP will have its own brand Puno earlier vowed that the said. of moral force movement,” he movement would not be anti- “Corruption in the country added, referring to a similar ac- administration or pro-opposi- has been deforming all its insti- tivity at which Catholic leaders tion but rather “a tutions, undermining our stabil- would launch their own moral positive-neutral constructive” ity and security and preventing force initiative. force. (www.philstar.com) GLOBAL NEWS Philippine Embassy in Hanoi Warns of Illegal Recruiters he Philippine Embassy tims to fend for themselves. fected Vietnam’s labor market. in Hanoi issued a warn- The victims were duped Some 100 to 150 overseas Fil- T ing against unauthorized into paying a US$100 “service ipino workers were reported to recruiters, particularly those fee” and between P20,000 and have lost their jobs late last based in Vietnam, who promise P30,000 for air fare—which is year. jobs in the country. above the air fare offered by The majority of Filipino According to the Embassy, Cebu Pacific and Philippine OFWs in Vietnam work in exec- a certain Filipino based in Ho Airlines which range from utive and managerial positions in Chi Minh City has recruited US$200 to US$400. construction, engineering, ac- workers from the Philippines The Embassy advises Fil- countancy, banking and invest- for employment. Upon arrival ipinos who wish to work in ment, education, garment/textile in HCMC, with no valid job Vietnam to go through the industry, hotel and restaurant contracts, work visa, and work proper channels and obtain management, food and beverage permit, the victims learn that proper documentation such as a industry, marketing, furniture in- there are no employers. valid contract, work visa and dustry, medicine and foreign in- The illegal recruiters make work permit, which are a must vestment projects. These a profit by selling overpriced for foreign workers in Vietnam. Filipinos are hired through pro- plane tickets, then leaving vic- The global recession has af- fessional channels. (DFA) 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 11, 2009 FAMILY CORNER Protecting Children from Violence fects a child’s ability to learn. he wants or to explain his feel- It creates fear and a sense of ings when frustrated or angry. powerlessness. These emotions Help him to find ways to solve negatively affect a child’s out- problems without hurting others look on life and feelings of or himself. When he behaves well-being, both of which are aggressively, stop him and By Grace F. Fong, Ed.D. very important elements of a show him more acceptable child’s readiness to learn. ways to act and speak. Remem- rotecting our chil- Some children grow up in a ber that children, especially dren from vio- safe home but live in an unsafe very young ones, learn by lence is of neighborhood. These children watching and imitating. They increasing concern also suffer the negative effects are filled with conflict and vio- worthless and incapable of need adults, especially their par- P as incidents of vi- that violence has on learning. lent behaviors. Very young chil- learning. ents, to serve as role models to olence in our com- Babies may have a harder time dren can't distinguish between • Affect children’s ability to learn how to behave. They need munity are reported with learning to trust when their reality and “make-believe.” To form close attachments— your guidance to learn to act in greater frequency. It is impor- parents and caregivers are fear- them, everything is real. They healthy relationships with nonviolent ways. tant to recognize that violence ful of trusting others. As they may copy behaviors without others. They often don’t It’s impossible to completely is learned. Children watch, lis- grow, these young children may knowing that they may hurt know whom to trust or be- prevent exposure to violence, ten, and imitate. They experi- have fewer opportunities to themselves or others. As they lieve; they can’t tell who however, you can show your ment with new ideas; it's how venture out and explore their grow older, they often idolize are the “good guys” and the child what to do when he sees or they learn. If violence is what surroundings, talk to new peo- their favorite TV characters, “bad guys.” They may act experiences violence. Teach him they see and hear, violence is ple, or try new things. These wanting to look, act, and talk aggressively, act tough, or to react in nonviolent ways. Help what they learn. If they ob- limitations can slow down their like whomever they consider withdraw, making it hard to him be an example to others. serve others in their environ- development. “cool.” form friendships. Discuss what to do if someone ment acting violently toward Children are also exposed to Continuous exposure to vi- • Disturb psychological func- acts or speaks violently. Plan and others, they easily imitate these violence through the media, olence can have many effects, tioning. Some children find practice how to play and speak kinds of negative behaviors such as comics, books, movies, some more serious than others. comfort by reverting to be- nonviolently. Everything you do and attitudes. They copy the videos, video and computer The effects depend on how se- haviors from earlier years: to encourage nonviolence in his same facial expressions, body games, music, and TV. Pictures vere the violence is and how thumb sucking, clinging to life will help reduce the violence posture, and tone of voice. of violent scenes on posters, ads, often it is experienced. Some their parents, or expressing in our community. Starting with Children naturally think about, book covers, and magazine common effects of exposure to fear of being alone. These each of us and our families, we remember, and try out what- pages along with aggressive violence include: difficulty behaviors represent a time can choose to: ever they see and hear. music and angry songs seem to sleeping and waking up; fear of in their lives when things • Avoid violent language and Children are exposed to say that violent behavior is ac- sleeping alone; nightmares and were easier. Children may behavior many forms of violence in ceptable. Children who are con- daydreams; confusion about experience anxiety, extreme • Limit exposure to violence many ways. They may see peo- tinually exposed to violence in feelings; and problems in worry, and helplessness. on TV or in other media ple acting violently in every- this manner can become desen- school, work, and home life. Others may react with emo- • Treat others with kindness day situations: driving sitized to it and less able to dis- Children who live in a danger- tional numbness—seeming and respect aggressively, making cruel re- tinguish between acceptable and ous environment often worry not to be affected at all. • Respond to others with marks about or yelling at an- destructive or hurtful behavior. about their safety, feel afraid or Some may come to believe calm and logic, even during other person. They may TV’s effect on children is espe- stressed, are unable to concen- that violence is natural and conflicts experience it in their homes: cially subtle. The images on TV trate or are forgetful, and may appropriate. They may have • Be calm when driving, dis- yelling, screaming, swearing, slowly shape the way they think even feel responsible for the vi- trouble controlling their ciplining children, or wait- hitting, angry words and body and feel about themselves and olence around them. own anger or frustrations, ing in lines language, hurtful actions. Vio- others. Many TV shows, even To deal with their fears, and react in violent ways. • Take control of our lence in the home greatly af- cartoons and children’s shows, children often develop defense thoughts and attitudes: “Let mechanisms that interfere with To protect children from vi- it go” and not “get even.” their development and learning. olence, we need to build a non- Repeated exposure to family or violent community, creating a This article is adapted from community violence can: nonviolent environment for the Family Resource Kit, pro- • Limit development of cog- each child, one at a time. It duced by the University of nitive abilities—reasoning, starts with creating a home life Hawaii Center on the Family. analytical, and language that teaches your child positive skills. When children feel behaviors and attitudes. Teach GRACE FONG is a professor in guilty about the violence him to use his words in an ac- Family Resources in the Department of around them, they feel ceptable way to ask for things Family and Consumer Sciences. APRIL 11, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES

ness may also be shown as E-2 Visa for Investors qualifying investments. als from a state with a treaty funds or assets placed at the control of the treaty investor. The business enterprise with the U.S., they can apply disposal of the business with It is possible that the source of must be bona fide or a real and for E2 visa to establish and op- the objective of making a profit funds may be from a gift or a active commercial undertaking erate this business in the U.S. and subject to a risk of loss in- loan to the E-2 applicant as and must meet the legal re- Applicants in this category cident to the business opera- long as it is attributable to quirements for doing business By Reuben S. Seguritan must have extensive documen- tions. him/her and that it is invested in the U.S. It is not just specu- tation detailing the business While there is no specific in the business enterprise to be lative or a “paper organiza- viable option for plan, the amount of invest- dollar amount specified by im- set up in the U.S. tion” just incorporated without non-immigrants ment, the nature of the capital, migration regulations, the in- The capital invested must be business activity. seeking to come to the jobs to be created by the vestment must represent a irrevocably committed to the en- The maximum validity of the U.S. to invest enterprise, and how the pro- significant proportion of the terprise, meaning that the mere E-2 treaty investor visa de- A and operate a busi- posed enterprise will benefit total value of the business en- intent to invest in or holding the pends on reciprocity with the ness enterprise is the U.S. terprise or it must be sufficient money in a bank account with- alien’s country although it is the E-2 visa. The applicant must seek to establish a profitable and vi- out commitment to the business usually five years. The initial As a basic requirement, the to enter the U.S. to develop able business. In the past, will not suffice to meet the in- period of admission is not E-2 visa applicant must be a and direct the operations of some U.S. consulates have ac- vestment requirement. more than two years. national of a country with a the enterprise in which he/she cepted investments in the To show commitment, the Immediate family mem- treaty of commerce or naviga- has invested. He/she must amount of about $50,000.00 or applicant may show, for in- bers, including spouse and un- tion with the U.S. have the ability to do so by more. stance, contracts for purchase married children under 21 of For this purpose, it is not showing ownership of at least One of the issues affecting and sale of a property or busi- the principal E-2 treaty investor the place of incorporation of 50% of the business or have E-2 is how to document invest- ness in the name of the enter- holder, may be admitted in the the business that determines el- operational control in the ments. The source of the funds prise or an escrow for the U.S. on a derivative status. igibility but the nationality of company. need not be outside the U.S. purchase conditioned on the the individual owners of the The capital investment nor is it required that the approval of the E-2. REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been business applying for the E-2 Payments for purchases, practicing law for over 30 years. For needs to be substantial. In- source must be from a treaty further information, you may call him visa. If more than 50% of the vestments as defined by the state. However, the capital leases or rents of equipment at (212) 695 5281 or log on to his web- business is owned by individu- regulations must pertain to must be in the possession or or machinery for the busi- site at www.seguritan.com MAINLAND NEWS Western Union Foundation Awards First Scholarships Under the Family Scholarship Program Pilot NGLEWOOD, Colo., award our first family scholar- profit educational exchange or- Jan. 27, 2009 – The West- ships to these hard-working, ganization. Scholarship appli- E ern Union Foundation young women from the Filipino cants can determine eligibility today announced the first award community,” said Luella Chavez and initiate an online application recipients of the Family Scholar- D’Angelo, president, Western through the Western Union Foun- ship Pilot Program for migrant Union Foundation. “Education is dation website at workers and their families. The a universal need and has the abil- foundation.westernunion.com. pilot phase of the program was ity to create opportunity and im- focused on awarding scholarships prove lives. This family About the Western Union From left: Randy Acocelli, regional vice president for Western Union; to families within the Guatemalan scholarship will help improve the Foundation Vance Peterson, vice president for university advancement for California and Filipino diaspora in the Los lives of these two sisters, lessen- Through the donations of State University, Northridge; Carla Mae Ubalde, scholarship recipient and a nursing student at Cal State Northridge (with scarf around neck); Angeles, California, area and is ing their financial burden and pro- The Western Union Company, Carmela Mae Ubalde, scholarship recipient and an information systems now expanding to include the viding them with the opportunity its employees and Agents, the major at Cal State Northridge; Diana Zuniga with Western Union; and Mexican diaspora as well. to achieve their educational Western Union Foundation Martin Del Secco, country development manager for Western Union. Filipina immigrant sisters, goals.” helps to fund programs that cre- pany (NYSE:WU) is a leader in money orders. It operates Carla Mae and Carmela Mae The Family Scholarship Pro- ate economic opportunity global money transfer services. through a combined network of Ubalde, both received scholar- gram is a component of Western around the world. Embracing Together with its Vigo and Or- more than 365,000 Agent loca- ships to help continue their col- Union’s Our World, Our Fam- the truly global nature of its cor- landi Valuta branded money tions in over 200 countries and lege education at California State ilySM signature program, a five porate sponsor, the Western transfer services, Western territories. Famous for its pio- University in Northridge. Carla is year, $50 million commitment Union Foundation has granted Union provides consumers with neering telegraph services, the studying to be a nurse, while designed to provide communities over $52 million to more than fast, reliable and convenient original Western Union dates Carmela is majoring in computer with the skills, knowledge and re- 1,750 nongovernmental organi- ways to send and receive money back to 1851. For more infor- science. Both girls volunteer in sources essential to breaking the zations (NGOs) in 75 countries. around the world, as well as mation, visit www.Wester- their local community, in addition cycle of poverty. The program is Its signature giving program, send payments and purchase nUnion.com. (www.philstar.com) to attending school and working framed around four areas: Our Western Union’s Our World, at various jobs to help pay tuition World Gives; Our World Learns; Our Familysm, is a $50 million, and other educational expenses. Our World Strives and Our World five-year commitment reaching “We are so grateful to the Western Speaks, with each area given people at every rung of the eco- Union Foundation for caring equal attention towards helping nomic ladder. Through Our about young people.You’ve families stay connected, over- World, Our Family, the Western helped us make our family come barriers and realize their Union Foundation is helping proud,” said Carla Mae and dreams. migrants and their families stay Carmela enthusiastically. “These The Western Union Founda- connected, overcome barriers scholarships will help make both tion Family Scholarship Program and realize their dreams. of our lives a little easier and we is independently managed by the truly appreciate your gift.” Institute of International Educa- About Western Union “We are pleased to be able to tion (IIE), an international non- The Western Union Com- 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE APRIL 11, 2009 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE ILOKO Aktibo Met Dagitoy a Gunglo Filipino Iti Bukodda nga Ikub 8 - Nida Salvado -Jerry Tabbay 9 - Mariessa Agmata Maikadua a Bise Presidente Paul's Church Episcopal & Hawaii. 10 - Francisco Domingo, Jessie -Roger Tapat Philippine Independent Church President-Thannie Agarpao Luga, Ramon Dela Cruz Sekretaria-Connie Lubera - Honolulu. 1st Vice-President-Ed Salvado 11 - Enrique Curameng Katulongan a sekretaria 1st Vice-President-Victor 12 - Romeo Ganiron -Mildred Tenoso ni Amado Yoro President - Dwayne M. Bueno Dadiz 13 - Elizer De Jesus Tesorera-Letty Tesoro o kaano man, 1st Vice President Rec. Secretary-Madelyn Gas- 14 - Erna Ganitano Tesorera-Ofelia Baoec saanto latta nga -Franklin Borromeo con 15 - O P E N Auditor-Juan Arcena agsarday ti kinaak- 2nd Vice President Asst. Secretary - Marylou 16 - OP E N Auditor-Mila Tabuso tibo dagiti kakail- -William Cudal Rivera 17 - Willie Rasay-Purok 2, Alex Auditor-Flora Rayray ian ken/wenno Recording Secretary Corr. Secretary-Evangeline Rarogal-Purok 3 N pada nga Ilokano - Estrella Ramos Dadiz 18 - Purita Tagaca PRO-Ursula Tactay iti Hawaii. Corresponding Secretary Asst. Corr. Secretary-Rose 19 - Babyjane Pacleb PRO-Venefrida Pacleb Ngamin, malaksid iti nasayaat - Elma Pacleb Pablico 20 - Emilio Ganitano PRO-Sherwin Gasmen a panagtitinnulongda a mangi- Treasurer- Angie Borromeo Treasurer-Connie Pacada 21 - Luzviminda Birks gannuat kadagiti proyekto para Assistant Treasurer- Emee Asst. Treasurer-Johnny Fiesta 22 - Maryann Mateo Sarhento De Armas iti pagsayaatan dagiti masnop a Ganir Auditor-Nenita Baliza 23 - Tessie Pascua -Vicente Jaramillo grupoda, adda pay makuna a Auditor- Faye Cudal Asst. Auditor - Claire Del 24 - Rick Agnes -Rodcliff Quiton team work, panagserbi ken Business Managers Rosario -Benjamin Tapat panangtaliaw iti ili wenno lugar - Orlando Ganir PRO-Nerly Mateo Board of Advisers -Guillermo Tenoso a naggapuan. - Tanie Agarpao PRO-Leonides Bolibol -Orlando Agpaoa -Inereno Tacla Ipaneknek dagitoy a gun- Sgt @ Arms-Monico Agpaoa -Venus Agpaoa -Joe Tapat glo nga adda dagiti bukodda Board of Advisers Sgt @ Arms-Manny Baliza -Lino Badua -Emibic Tolete nga aramiden ken isayangkat. Maggie Domingo Sgt @ Arms-Renato Gascon -Bethuel Curameng -Edward Lucero -Founding Pres. Sgt @ Arms-Doy Pacada Honorary Adviser Baro nga opisiales ti Ilocos Dr. Arnold Villafuerte Sgt @ Arms-Tex Pascua -Mayor Edito Balintona Board of Directors Nortenians of America [INA] - Past Pres. Sgt @ Arms-Primo Rasay -Prudencio Taclas Ni Dwayne Mariano Larry Ramirez Sgt @ Arms-Diony Rivera Legal Adviser -Lito Alcantra Bueno ti baro a presidente ti - Immed. Past Pres. Oahu Dist. Representative -Atty. Alex Sonson -Andy Baoec Ilocos Nortenians of America Dr. Danilo Ablan -Cora Agarpao -Frank Tagata kas resulta ti eleksion nga inan- - Honorary Adviser Oahu Dist. Representative =====0000======gay ti Ilocos Nortenians of -Linda Bounlangsy Advisers America [INA] idi Enero 18, Kameng iti OFCC ti INA. Oahu Dist. Representative Sto. Domingo Ilocos Sur -Steve Tapat, Sr. 2009, babaen ti panangi- -Gertrudes Daguro Organization of Hawaii -Hermie Tesoro pakaammo ni Franklin Bor- Dagiti kabarbaro Oahu Dist. Representative "Wen, Manong, saan pay -Delfin Rivera romeo nga opisiales ti Sarrat -Daisy Jacalne unay a nabayag a nabangon ti -Benjamin Rayray Aktibo ni Bueno iti komu- Association of Hawaii Oahu Dist. Representative Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur Or- -Prmitivo Tabalan nidad a Filipino iti Hawaii. Ag- Kastoy man ti indanon ni -Celerina Manipon ganization of Hawaii - Hawaii -Hermie Somera dama pay a presidente ti United Thannie Agarpao, baro a presi- Oahu Dist. Representative Chapter [SDISOOH]," kinuna -Milagros Tenoso Laoagueneos of Hawaii, Aloha dente tiSarrat Association of -Anita Pascua ni Rexie Tuzon, agdama a pres- Saguibsib, Namnama Ti Aba- Hawaii. Nagpaay nga installing Big Island-Gilbert Agpaoa idente. "Nabangon idi 2004 ket Agpaay dagitoy nga opisial, gatan Iti Karayan, nagpresi- officer ni Sarrat Mayor Edito Kauai-Federico Ramos ni Mr. Prudencio Taclas ti im- direktor iti 2008-2010 dente iti Sarrat Association of Balintona iti naangay a pask- Lanai-Emelie Ganotisi muna a nagpresidente ket apa- Hawaii, United Filipino Coun- enda idi Pebrero 28, 2009 idiay Maui-Michelle Macadangdang man a naggibus ti takemna, siak =====0000======cil of Hawaii. Aktibo iti St. Empress Restaurant - Honolulu, met ti nabotosan a mangidaulo Barangay Representatives kadagiti kakailiak," innayon ni Ti mayawismi kadaytoy a BRGY. 1 - Thomas Garcia Rexie. gunglo dagiti kaprobinsiaan a 2 - O P E N ITI PANNAKISARSARI- taga Sto. Domingo, isu ti 3 - Arnulfo Agpaoa TAMI ken ni Rexie, naam- panagkamengda iti Ilocos 4 - OP E N muanmi dagiti agdama nga Surian Assn of Hawaii [ISAH]; 5 - O P E N opisiales: yawismi pay iti panagka- 6 - O P E N Presidente-Rexie Tuzon mengda iti Oahu Filipino Com- 7 - Lawrence Aguilar Umuna a Bise Presidente munity Council [OFCC]. APRIL 11, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 15 CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS DIRECTORY MOBILE DJ, BAND, PHOTOGRAPHER AND DISHWASHER/PREP COOK POSITION, VIDEO KARAOKE, HULA, SOUNDS Monday-Saturday *am -3pm. Duties: Wash dishes, cook rice, cut meat, cut AVAILABLE call 808-382-9495 vegetables VARIOUS OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT Starting $7.00 cash paid weekly. Call Lendy at 845-4564 Located in Waipahu. Call 678-8930 for details. NON-MEDICAL CAREGIVERS WANTED I NEED HELP In-house training program for non-certified candidates. CNA & HHA welcomed. Elder care/domestic, in exchange for room in my Part time and full time positions available. Ewa home.Must be reliable /female. 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