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OCtOBer 18, 2014 haWaii FilipinO ChrOniCle 1 ♦ OCTOBER 18, 2014 ♦ OPINION HOMEGROWN LEGAL NOTES ex Jesuit GOvernOr, "a Man GMO CrOps: atty. Gen. repOrts FOr Others" WhO helps COMpetinG On BeneFits tO saMe- undOCuMented iMMiGrants ClaiMs sex Married COuples PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 haWaii FilipinO ChrOniCle OCtOBer 18, 2014 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor ere we go again! As of press Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. time, Tropical Storm Ana The Unpredictable Publisher & Managing Editor was less than 600 miles Chona A. Montesines-Sonido away from Hilo and ex- Gubernatorial Race Associate Editors pected to strengthen into a H Dennis Galolo redicting the outcome of any election is a tough hurricane with winds be- Edwin Quinabo enough task. It is even more so for this year’s gu- tween 75 mph to 90 mph. As usual, many Contributing Editor bernatorial election, where seasoned politicians residents began preparing for Ana’s ar- Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. Mufi Hannemann, Duke Aiona and David Ige are rival. Some probably still have leftover bottled water and vying for the top executive seat in state government. Creative Designer P other supplies from Hurricanes Iselle and Julio which Junggoi Peralta Hannemann, the Independent Party candidate, con- skirted our state in early August. If not, we hope that you tinues to enjoy a loyal following among Filipino voters. His Photography have prepared ahead of time for this storm. Stay safe and Tim Llena close ties with the Filipino community over the years and fre- dry! Administrative Assistant quent appearances at parties and community functions make Speaking of storms, we can expect activity to pick up Shalimar Pagulayan him a favorite among Filipino voters but winning the guberna- as we head towards the November 4th General Election, Columnists torial race outright will be tough task for the former mayor of which is less than three weeks away. In the Chronicle’s Carlota Hufana Ader Honolulu. Emil Guillermo Aiona, the Republican candidate, has done surprisingly well never-ending attempt to educate our readers on the elections Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. and the major candidates, we have focused this issue’s cover Ron Menor among Filipino voters. His conservative background and deep J.P. Orias spiritual beliefs make him appealing particularly to church- story on the top candidates for governor of Hawaii—Duke Pacita Saludes going Filipinos. And it certainly doesn’t hurt to have the en- Aiona, Mufi Hannemann and David Ige. Unfortunately, Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. dorsement of world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. Of the Ige’s campaign did not respond to the questionnaire that was Charlie Sonido, M.D. emailed to them. Nevertheless, we hope that you will learn Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. three gubernatorial candidates, Ige the Democrat is perhaps the Felino S. Tubera least popular among Filipino voters. Those Filipinos who are more about these candidates who talk about their vision for Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. most likely to vote for Ige are union members and long time Hawaii. If you want to find out more, please turn to page 4. Contributing Writers Democrats. Also, look for the results of the Chronicle’s General Elec- Clement Bautista Despite Ige’s unpopularity among Filipino voters, a Civil tion Poll in our next issue! Teresita Bernales, Ed.D Beat poll taken in late September shows the former state senator For our Ilocano-speaking readers, the city of Vigan in Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. holding a slim 43 to 39 lead over Aiona. Hannemann was third Ilocos Sur is among the 14 finalists competing to be named Julia Crowley Linda Dela Cruz with 8 percent of the vote, Libertarian Jeff Davis got 2 percent as one of the new Seven Wonder Cities of the World. The Fiedes Doctor and 8 percent of respondents were undecided. A more recent Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu is appealing to Danny De Gracia, II, MA poll taken by the Democratic Governors Association show Ige the Filipino community to vote for Vigan online and is hop- Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand Amelia Jacang, M.D. with a double digit 45 to 33 percent lead over Aiona, with Han- ing for a good response, especially since well over 80 per- Caroline Julian nemann garnering 10 percent of the vote and 10 percent unde- cent of Hawaii’s Filipinos are Ilocanos. Voting ends Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. cided. Deborah T. Manog December 7th. See page 6 for more details on how and Maita Milallos Hannemann’s influence in this election is huge but it re- where to vote for the Heritage City of Vigan. Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. mains to be seen whether his presence on the ballot will hurt That’s all for now. I’d like to encourage you to take a Seneca Moraleda-Puguan Democrats or Republicans more when the final votes are tallied. few moments to read through this issue and our many useful Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. What Democrats certainly don’t want to see is a repeat of the Jay Valdez, Psy.D. and informative columns. And as ever, we are thankful to Glenn Wakai 2010 election for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional district, when Ed our readers and advertisers for their faithful support of the Amado Yoro Case split the Democratic vote, allowing Republican Charles Chronicle. It’s truly a blessing to partner with them in our Philippine Correspondent Djou to win. With such a close margin separating the leading Greg Garcia mission to serve Hawaii’s vibrant and dynamic Filipino candidates and a relatively small number of undecided voters, Big Island Distributor community. Please feel free to share with us any story ideas, this year’s gubernatorial election is simply too close to call. Grace Larson suggestions or concerns you may have. Send your email to: Ditas Udani [email protected]. Maui Distributor Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! Cecile Piros Molokai Distributor Again, U.S. Military Maria Watanabe Advertising/Marketing Director Intervention Is Not Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Account Executives Carlota Hufana Ader A Solution In Iraq J.P. Orias istory apparently is conveniently being ignored once This concept of changing people through education and co- The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. again with the U.S.’s latest decision to approve air- operation over might and coercion is basic enough, yet never fully It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- pursued. In the meantime, the Saudis and oil giants, not only ben- tributed at various outlets around Oahu and strikes in Iraq, and if need be, Syria, to stop the rad- the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- ical group ISIS from gaining power. efit from Iraq’s constant warring and instability by having one of ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- lication date. 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How many more deaths, how many more billions www.efilipinochronicle.com poured into arms or air-strikes will it take for the world commu- in the region is producing more violent and far reaching Islamic MeMber, Society of ProfeSSional nity to realize ideas, radical or moderate, cannot be wiped out by radicals. JournaliStS military means? (continued on page 3) OCtOBer 18, 2014 haWaii FilipinO ChrOniCle 3 OPINION Ex Jesuit Governor, "A Man for Others" Who Helps Undocumented Immigrants women whose talents and a year there. In search for the NO LIMITATION skills in various fields have deeper meaning of life, he en- by Ted Laguatan contributed so much to a better tered the Sacred Heart Novi- life for all - came from the tiate seminary to become a hile Wash- ranks of undocumened immi- Jesuit priest. As a scholastic, he i n g t o n grants.