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Delfi n dula and other offi cials of month the bureau over the alleged kidnapping and extortion of REDWOOD My column for this week is a transcript of my speech delivered before the UCI Sage Scholars of the an undocumented Japanese CITY, CA, February University of California, Irvine (UCI) on February 7, 2012, about LEADERSHIP. woman last year. 10, 2012 – “Where there Prosecutor General Claro are Filipinos, there are heroes, Thank you for the kind and it’s time to honor them.” introduction, Melissa. With this campaign line, Thank you for this rare fi rm belief and an internation- privilege to speak before al network of regional teams the SAGE Scholars of the in place to make it happen, the University of California, Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Baya- Geny Lopez, Jr. Irvine. My speaking be- ning Pilipino Awards is going fore you tonight is indeed initiative to reach out to Filipinos all global this year, the fi rst time over the world and recognize their a great honor that came since its inception in 1994. totally unexpected as a “It is a huge and momentous (Continued on page 23) priceless gift, especially considering my personal Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Magtanggol Gatdula and peculiar background. I (PDI) still vividly remember my Ex-Envoy Arrested early years in the USA, be- MANILA, Philippines - Former tives of the Southern Metro Manila- ambassador Francisco “Paqui” Criminal Investigation and Detection fore all of your were born, Arellano created a three-man Ortigas III was arrested yesterday by Group (CIDG) armed with a warrant when I was a controller of a panel of state prosecutors the police on a complaint of con- of arrest issued by Pasig Metropoli- big hospital in Los Angeles, A bouyant belief in the American Dream. The irrepressible Ernie to immediately conduct the cubinage fi led by Madrigal heiress tan Trial Court Branch 72 Judge Joy when I went to the com- Delfi n multitasks with his grandaughter as he holds a book on Rizal investigation on the formal Susana Bayot, his wife of 43 years. Nerves Casihan-Dumlao. pany’s Speech Pathologist, in one hand and spins the globe with the other complaint fi led recently by the Ortigas, 67, was arrested by opera- The former ambassador to Mexico and asked: “Dr. Jones, I victim, Noriyo Ohara. had just come from a meeting with always wanted to improve myself to be able to succeed in this country, how do I get rid The panel composed of As- his lawyers at the Tektite Towers of my accent? And the wise doctor said, Ernie that is very easy to do, JUST GO BACK at the family-developed Ortigas sistant Prosecutors Juan Pedro business district in Pasig City when HOME TO THE PHILIPPINES!” …. But I never went back home to stay , except a Navera, Hazel Decena-Valdez policemen led by Chief Inspector dozen or more vacation trips to the land of my birth. For you to appreciate more with and Irwin Maraya were di- Bernouly Abalos picked him up. what I will share you tonight, with your indulgence, please allow me to briefl y tell you rected to determine if there is Abalos said Ortigas and his about myself and the million miles journey that I have travelled the last half a century of probable cause to fi le charges lawyers Alfred Molo and Elizabeth my life, up to this conference hall where we are gathered now by your kind invitation. of kidnapping and serious il- Loriega voluntarily went with them I was born in a farming village where there was no electricity until I was in the elemen- legal detention against Gat- to work on posting bail of P10,000 tary grades when one of the most visionary presidents of the USA, Pres. John F. Kennedy for his temporary liberty. dula, dismissed NBI-Security (Continued on page 10) Management Division chief Susana Bayot; “Paqui” (inset) (Continued on page 16) Mario Garcia, his executive offi cer Jose Odelon Cabillan, their assets Chona Elen Es- Tourist Arrivals from the UK Exceeds Anti-Mining In Antique Province, Philippines (Part 2) plana and Virgelito Gutierrez; A Scourge and a Travesty This is indeed a tragedy. tation of responsible mining? and Gatdula’s special assistant 100,000 for the First Time in History How can we mitigate environ- Do mining fi rms even bother Raul Dimaano. BY: CESAR D. CANDARI, MD, Garcia and Esplana would experienced across Europe, the Philippines mental hazards brought about caring about protecting the For the fi rst time in history, tour- FCAP EMERIITUS also undergo preliminary ism arrivals from the United Kingdom Department of Tourism (PDOT) London environment and people? My tirelessly implements innovative promo- Once upon a time, Mila- answer, sad to say, is a re- investigation for grave coer- reached gros Tamboung of Barangay cion, falsifi cation and robbery, 104,466 in tional projects sounding NO! and marketing San Roque, Libertad, Antique, while Cabillan and Gutierrez 2011, 7.78% The rich people of the Phil- campaigns to drive would look at the bloom- ippines, Cojuangco and Ang were also facing falsifi cation higher than the tourists to the ing forest canopy of Mount and robbery charges, respec- registered visi- (San Miguel Stallwarts) made country. Pinupo in appreciation for money on mining, and they tively. tors of 96,925 In 2011, PDOT the sustenance it provided to The DOJ cited the “interest in 2010. London assisted made a lot of it. The mining and organized no her village. Today, Milagros foray bodes especially well of service and pursuant to the Arrivals from is saddened with the mining provisions of existing laws” the United less than three for the country, says Mark dozen individual activities that many political by mining in our country? Are Mobius, who oversees about as basis for the start of the Kingdom familiarization, forces are trying carry to out, preliminary investigation. contributed to there any assurances for mini- $50 billion as executive chair- press and fi lming trips for TV personali- despite the inevitable cata- mizing such hazards during man of Franklin Templeton a record-breaking 3.917 million foreign ties, journalists and photographers. The strophic economic and envi- mining? Can the government (Continued on page 17) visitors to the Philippines in 2011. ronmental harm. 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Aurora Vega-Buzon Esq. one has children and omitting their A false claim to United States reaches 12,000 consumers, travel trade and names in applications for immigrant citizenship is a ground for inad- (Continued from page 1) media subscribers. Law Offi ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega or non-immigrant visas; etc. missibility, and is a permanent bar PDOT London fostered stronger relation- www.ctvattys.com A misrepresentation is material if to admission to the United States, results speak for itself. TV celebrities like ships with the travel trade by implementing Carol McGiffi n of Loose Women, Camilla Read Atty. Aurora Vega’s previous articles by visiting disclosure of the truth would have under present laws. This means that more joint-promotional activities in 2011 our website at www.asianjournalusa.com led to an investigation that might an alien found to have made a false Andersen of Travel Channel and Profes- than in recent years. The offi ce conducted have uncovered facts warranting claim to United States citizenship sor Brian Cox experienced the numerous staff training for Audley Travel, Black To- denial of a visa. “Material misrep- is forever barred from immigrating attractions of the country and raved about it mato, Kenwood Travel, Kuoni and Luxury Visa Fraud and False Claim to resentation” is determined on a case to the United States. What’s more online, on magazines, and on their respec- Holidays. Further sales calls and meetings by case basis, and the issue of mate- – it is also a ground for deport- tive shows with entire episodes devoted to were also held with over two dozen opera- United States Citizenship riality relates to the person’s state of ability. Unlike visa frauds, there the Philippines. tors throughout the year at trade events like mind. In certain cases, as in Abel’s is NO waiver available for false PDOT London also embarked on multi- the PATA Exchange and Taste of PATA. By: Aurora Vega-Buzon petition fi led by her husband was case, a waiver of inadmissibility is claims to citizenship. Alien appli- platform advertising campaigns to raise Many operators were also invited to the approved, but Marcela’s adjustment available as a relief to cure his visa cants, as well as green card holders/ awareness for the destination in the UK: country for special events such as the Phil- Twenty years ago, Abel who was application was denied. USCIS fraud committed twenty years ago. permanent residents, should be the most prominent are the 50 London taxi ippine Travel Exchange and Dive Seafari, 20 years old, entered the United investigation revealed that in the I-9 False Claim to United States very careful in their representations cabs and four Route-master buses carrying resulting in the inclusion of the destination States using his cousin’s passport (the second form Marcela fi lled-up), Citizenship. Falsely claiming U.S. about their citizenship in any forms, the Philippines tourism banner. Numer- in their brochures. which has a United States visa. They Marcela checked the box for “U.S. citizenship is where a person falsely including private employment ap- ous competitions were also run on TV and Trade and consumer shows proved looked alike and were the same age. Citizen or National.” represents or has falsely represented plications. broadsheets like the ‘Holiday of a Lifetime’ very effective for PDOT London with the He overstayed his tourist stay but Abel’s misrepresentation twenty himself/herself to be a United States Atty. Aurora Vega-Buzon is a aired over Travel Channel, with 300 30- country garnering massive exposure. The went home after one year. Ten years years ago constituted visa fraud. citizen to obtain a benefi t under the partner in Chua Tinsay & Vega, second spots for a month. Philippines is usually nominated as the des- later, Abel re-entered the United Marcela’s misrepresentation is more Immigration Act or any other federal A Professional Legal Corporation The offi ce also focused on strengthening tination of choice by attendees at various States on a student visa, now using serious – a false claim to United or state law. Examples of falsely (CTV) - a full service law fi rm with its core activity markets. Diving public- events like the London Dive Show, Dive his real name. He later married his States citizenship. claiming U.S. citizenship include: offi ces in San Francisco, San Diego ity for the Philippines was at an all-time Birmingham, Destinations Holiday and classmate, a United States citizen. Visa Fraud. A United States visa is representing to an employer that and Philippines. The information high with the destination almost a constant Travel Show and the World Travel Market, They submitted a spouse petition a document, obtained at any United one is authorized to work in the presented in this article is for general feature on Dive, Diver and Sport Diver to name a few. At these shows, huge quanti- and Abel’s adjustment application States embassy or consulate, grant- United States by stating that one is information only and is not, nor in- magazines every month. Almost all UK ties of promotional DVDs, destination for permanent residence. During the ing a non-U.S. traveler permission to a United States citizen; marking off tended to be, formal legal advice nor diving operators that specialise in Asia fl yers, maps and brochures, all produced by interview, and thinking that it hap- apply for admission into the United an I-9 Employment Form that states the formation of an attorney-client report that the Philippines is in their top the offi ce, are distributed. pened so long ago, Abel disclosed States at a port of entry. A United “U.S. Citizen” after 2009 (I-9 forms relationship. Call or e-mail CTV for fi ve selling destinations. This sustained drive of PDOT London having entered the United States States visa authorizes the border of- prior to August 7, 2009 states “U.S. an in-person or phone consultation Another integral part of PDOT London’s to implement the most effective marketing using his cousin’s passport and fi cial to grant the alien holder entry Citizen or National and there is case to discuss your particular situation projects is its internet marketing strategy, program, especially with the new tourism identity. into the United States, but does law holding that checking this box is and/or how their services may be with its social media accounts generating brand campaign --- “It’s More Fun in the Five years ago, Marcela entered not guarantee entry into the United not necessarily a false claim to U.S. retained at (415) 495-8088; (619) massive interest. Members of the Tour- Philippines,” will hopefully see tourism the United States on a valid one States. citizenship); and replying “U.S.” 955-6277; [email protected] ism Philippines UK Facebook Fan Page arrivals in 2012 even higher. year tourist visa and was given three An alien who, by fraud or will- exceeded 7,500 last year and video views months of authorized stay. It was fully misrepresenting a material before Thanksgiving at the start of fact, seeks to procure or has sought the holiday season, and her aunt told to procure of has procured a visa, her she can get her a part-time job at other documentation or entry into the big discount store in New York the U.S. or other benefi t provided where she (aunt) worked. Marcela under the Immigration and Nation- fi lled out an application form and ality Act (INA), is inadmissible. upon her aunt’s direction put “U.S.” This “misrepresentation of material in the box asking for her citizenship. fact” is visa fraud. Other forms or After the holidays, the store decided types of visa fraud include: the sale to hire Marcela permanently and was or transfer of otherwise legitimate again asked to fi ll up some forms visas, misrepresentation of reasons – this time, the immigration form for traveling, or forgery or altera- I-9. Marcela also started dating a tion of a visa. Common visa frauds handsome co-worker and within the are lying in visa applications, or in year, they got married. The spouse answering questions at the port of 1.800.210.1019

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February 17-23, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 17-23, 2012 The barangay concept was the brainchild of a detective in the met- Betrayal Of Public, Este, Marital Trust Fantasy ropolitan city, Pablo Fernando, who picked up the idea during a study Posted by Say No to Greed, Face- is known not to have worked from Justice has done to his wife and tour in Australia. He proposed divid- book on 2/11/2012 the time she had this romantic liai- family which constitutes the highest ing the city into districts, with a ba- son with the Chief Justice nor does form of immoral act - BETRAYAL Land rangay chairman and his kagawads Chief Justice Renato Corona wants she have any known business of her OF MARITAL TRUST. by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. (councilmen) ruling over the do- to project the image that he is a own and yet, EVA is luxuriously Real name of CJ Corona's girl- main, enforcing the implementation loving husband to his wife, Cristina. living in the United States, together friend - Eva Auria; She hails from Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website of the city ordinances and serving The fact is, the Chief Justice has not with her two (2) illegitimate children Rosario, Batangas; She graduated at www.asianjournalusa.com as liaisons to the city government. only betrayed the public trust but with the good Chief Justice. from Assumption College (not from At fi rst the offi cials were appointed most importantly, has betrayed his Maryknoll College) She has two (2) Fantasy Land, Chapter 21 and given small allowances during marital vow. sons with CJ Corona who are now Christmas time. Eventually they If the Chief Justice is man enough, in their teens; She is residing now in were elected and given salaries. The He should admit the fact that he has the United States. CJ Corona's wife, A Can of Worms elections of barangay offi cials had a long-standing romantic relation- Cristina, knows about the elicit re- become hotly-contested just like ship with a gentle lady named EVA lationship of her husband with Eva. By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. and employees were way beyond the elections of the offi cials in the with whom the Chief Justice has To know more about the details on Publisher & Editor the normal standards. The excuses higher echelons of the government. two (2) illegitimate sons. EVA also Eva, a simple investigation of Eva's Asian Journal San Diego for such trips were purportedly to This was because there were a lot hails from Batangas and had her background in Rosario Batangas and The Original and First Asian Jour- conduct study tours on how to im- of moneys to be made. Unknown to education from Assumption Col- Assumption College would elicit nal in America prove the operation of the company. the public, there was always a tacit lege just like his wife Cristina who the necessary informations. Eva And the bonuses! They were so huge agreement with the mayor for the also graduated earlier from the same has plenty of properties in the US. Chapter 21 they were practically double, if not offi cials to get a percentage of the school. They keep secret the exact address. There was a small item in the triple the salaries of the offi cials and public projects being done in their For Chief Justice Renato C. Co- The bagman of CJ Corona (who newspaper that caught the attention employees which were already way district, in the same manner that rona not to mention his children with facilitates the transfer of funds from of President Lino Majeras. It was above those of the private fi rms. the practice was being done in the EVA as if they do not exist at all, is Corona to Eva is "Abet" who is a about a government–owned corpora- Clearly, the offi cials and employees municipal, provincial and national the highest form of ignominy and relative by affi nity of Eva, being tion that was generous in providing were fl eecing the corporations’ fi - level. immorality that he can commit not married to a stepsister of Eva. (The housing for its employees. It was nances dry. In due time, the corpo- “Bale wala ang suweldo namin only against his legitimate wife and wife of Abet has the same mother clearly a press release from the cor- ration would go bankrupt, with its (Our salary is nothing),” one ba- family but against his oath as the as Eva but different Fathers). The poration, boasting of its generosity blood sucked away by the people rangay offi cial boasted. “We get so highest magistrate of the land. The SALN of CJ Corona does not biggest delivery to Eva involves the in taking care of its people. working in and running it. much from our ‘cuts’ in the projects An inquiry into his relationship indicate any such properties. bribe money given by the Aguirres The item intrigued President Ma- President Lino Majeras and his that it is worth spending thousands, with EVA and his illegitimate chil- And the reason for the frequent of Banco Filipino. jeras. He remembered that just a few staff went one step farther and if not millions, of pesos for our elec- dren in connection with the on-going trips of CJ Corona to the United If the bank accounts of CJ Corona days ago, a report passed his desk studied the operations of the other tion campaigns.” impeachment trial becomes ex- States, the latest of which was late and his wife are opened, it will not about the huge losses being incurred government-owned fi rms. They were Because of the discovery, Presi- tremely necessary in the light of the last year, was to visit EVA and his be a surprise to see a running bal- by the said corporation. How come it shocked to discover the same corrupt dent Majeras ordered the elimination properties given by the Chief Justice children with her. That CJ Corona ance of not less than P200M. The had a liberal housing program for its policies being practiced there. It was of the corrupt practices. He had the to them. EVA, who has previously could afford to support the kind of bribe from the owner of the previ- workers? Majeras became curious. as if somebody opened wide the law books reviewed and checked if undergone a heart bypass operation, luxurious lifestyle of EVA and her ously closed alone was a whopping He asked his executive secretary to government’s fi nancial vaults and there were any existing laws being children in the U.S. is certainly for P200M. And most money went to give him back the report to study threw away the keys. Everyone was violated. He found the laws wanting, the Chief Justice to explain consider- Eva through the Assistance of Abet. it further. Together with his staff, helping themselves with the govern- and proposed new laws that would became profi table and started truly ing his small salary. The sons of Corona carry the name they perused over it. They found out ment money at the expense of the curb the loopholes for his allies in serving the public, the very purpose A simple investigation on the iden- of the mother. But CJ Corona has that reason for the huge losses was public who owned them. Congress and the Senate to pass. they were organized for. AJ tity and circumstances of EVA can openly recognized Ate Eva's sons the fact it had been generous to its At fi rst he thought only the elec- The effects on the operations of Editor’s note: As you may have easily be done by a simple inquisi- as his. A simple search at the NSO employees. Moreover, the fi rm had tive offi cials were corrupt: the the government fi rms and the agen- noticed, my articles had not been tion in Batangas as well as from the using "Renato C. Corona" would a lot of other frivolous expenses. senators, congressmen, governors, cies directly under the offi ce of the published for the past several classmates, relatives and friends of readily reveal this. For a time, when For instance, the employees and mayors and councilors. They were president were drastic. The entities weeks. This was because I went EVA and of CJ Corona. Eva was still in the Philippines, the board of directors could avail the ones who were approving the were forced to operate within their to the Philippines to cover some I know these facts because EVA Renato and Eva lived as husband of housing, car and other loans that budgets for themselves and others, means. If they consistently incurred events, conduct interviews and do is a relative of mine and it pains me and wife. In fact, all our relatives in were so cheap they were way below and they were susceptible to bribery losses, they were required to cut researches as part of my duties as immensely to see the Chief Justice Rosario, Batangas and in the United the prevailing interest rates offered and overpricing of government down on expenses, like for instance editor and publisher of this paper. I professing his love for Cristina on States, knew the long-standing by the banks. All the members of the fi nanced projects. Even the projects eliminating several positions. Huge will try my best to write and publish nationwide television when he has relationship. We all thought that board as well as department heads fi nanced not by the government but bonuses were banned, representation the continuation of this series in the confessed to my relative that he Renato was already separated from had cars provided for them by the also by other entities like the foun- expenses were scrutinized. The offi - following weeks. - SGS loves her far more than his wife. In Cristina. Some of Renato's relatives company for free, with gasoline dations and foreign countries were cials, especially the appointed ones, (To read the previous and weekly fact, the Chief Justice made EVA in Tanuan, Batangas where he hailed expenses way above the normal use also overpriced, with the excess found serving in the board un-lucra- installments of this series, visit believe that he was already separated from, know about this relation- also paid for by the fi rm. The repre- funds going to the pockets of the ap- tive. They quit and looked for other www.asianjournalusa.com. Once from his wife Cristina. This probably ship. Some friends of Renato have sentation expenses were so liberal proving parties despite the stringent endeavors to enrich themselves. there, click the “Editorials” head- explains why for the longest time, seen the 2 sons and have been their that practically all the lunches and fi scal procedures imposed by the They found nothing and eventually ing, then click “Fantasy Land by the Chief Justice has not reported ninongs. All our relatives thought dinners of the offi cials were subsi- donors and fi nanciers. had to work honestly to survive. Simeon G. Silverio, Jr.” title to see in his SALN the fact of Cristina's really that Renato will never deny dized by the corporation under the It was even reported to him that The true public servants, those with the list of all previous chapters of the working in government and the his relationship with Ate Eva. Sana guise of “promotional expenses to the corruption had gone down to the integrity eventually took over the series. Click the title of the chapter fact that Cristina has not signed the hindi nya gagawin iyon kasi kawawa generate business for the company”. level of the barangays, the lowest realms of the corporations and other you want to read and the article will SALNs as his wife. sya at ang mga bata. Even trips abroad by the offi cials branch of government in the country. agencies. The corporations also appear.) Betrayal of public trust? This is a small matter than what the Chief By: PedestrianObserverGB February 17-23, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 San Diego News March 2 Town Hall Harnesses Autos, Televisions, Pilot Pedestrian Ready Lane Coming to Otay Mesa Construction to Begin Febru- of age must possess an RFID-enabled CBP offi cers need real-time access to the Collective Voice of Youth Laptops And More card to use the lane. a traveler’s information to make a rapid ary 5, Lane Opening February “This pilot will allow us to test the and thorough admissibility decision. to Address Current Issues and Up For Bid 23 best ways to leverage existing technol- By receiving the information in ad- ogy to shorten processing times for vance after the traveler scans their own Create Community Change County Public Auction Set SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and travelers crossing the border on foot,” document at the kiosk, the CBP offi cer for February 18 Border Protection offi cials will open a said Chris Maston, director of Field can focus on the individual instead, How can a community success- shared resources between those in pilot pedestrian Ready Lane at the Otay Operations in San Diego. “At CBP, improving offi cer safety and allowing fully address the issues that affect attendance. WHAT: Several autos, televisions, Mesa port of entry on February 23. we are committed to continuing to fi nd for faster processing. youth and create structures for safe- Hollins said, “Students in laptops, furniture and many more Similar to the existing vehicle Ready ways to make our border safer and A slightly different expedited pedes- ty, opportunity, and deeper connec- our community have fi ve key areas items will be up for bid during an Lanes, any traveler with an approved more effi cient.” trian processing system using approved tion between generations and among of concern: education, employment, auction hosted by the County of San document that has Radio Frequency CBP is installing three new kiosks at Western Hemisphere Initiative travel cultural groups? The answer lies safety, health, and recreation. Our Diego Health and Human Services Identifi cation (RFID) technology can the Otay Mesa border crossing for the documents is already in place and be- in listening to the collective voice hope is that this town hall launches Agency, Public Administrator/Public use the lane for a faster border cross- pedestrian Ready Lane. Travelers eli- ing tested in El Paso, Texas at the Paso of the next generation and building a network that connects teens to Guardian (PA/PG). ing. gible to use the pedestrian Ready Lane del Norte pedestrian crossing. The partnerships that provide accessible resources and creates understanding Media is invited to preview auc- The pedestrian Ready Lane will oper- will approach the facility from the left, results from the pilot in El Paso and the and relevant solutions. between groups to prevent future tion items during the week before ate from 4 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday in a separate line from general travelers pilot at Otay Mesa will help CBP deter- “Silence is Worse than Violence: violence.” the auction. Photos of items for sale through Friday and from 8 a.m. until 10 with non-Ready Lane documents. mine if the systems merit widespread A Youth Town Hall Meeting” opens The meeting will also feature a are available on the PA/PG website p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Docu- When a traveler approaches the kiosk and national usage. an important conversation in south- presentation by Kevin Powell, a na- at www.papg.org. Please call the ments that may be used in the Ready they will scan their document, allowing Vehicle Ready Lanes have proven eastern San Diego between young tionally recognized activist, writer, number above to make arrange- Lane are: the U.S. passport card, Trust- it to be read electronically before they effective at improving throughput by people, adults, community leaders speaker, and entrepreneur who ments. ed Traveler cards (SENTRI/ FAST/ approach the inspection booth. This 20-25 percent which translates into and service providers on Friday, understands the issues of growing WHEN: Saturday, February 18, Global Entry) and the newer versions allows the CBP offi cer to receive the shorter overall crossing times, benefi t- March 2, at 6 p.m. at the Joe & Vi up in an under-invested community 2011, 8:00 a.m.—Viewing of items of the legal permanent resident and traveler’s information in advance, ing travelers. Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Avenue. from his own childhood. Powell has (Continued on page 17) laser visa/border crossing cards issued allowing for faster processing while (Continued on page 23) The need for this community focused his work on the importance after 2008. All travelers over 16 years enhancing overall security. conversation was sparked by several of fostering youth voice, leadership recent incidents in southeastern San and organizing, as well as providing Diego involving young people from solutions for strengthening commu- San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy Selects Public Ser- various cultural, ethnic, and neigh- nities by meaningfully engaging the borhood groups. next generation. vice Announcement to Highlight Emotion of Saving Species “The teenagers of this community The town hall is open to all The newly launched San Diego Zoo to joy when the animals are reintroduced. rowing owls - seven chicks and the parents York, Chicago, and other key US markets. want to feel safe. They want to know southeastern San Diego adults and Global Wildlife Conservancy has a new Through this depiction, the video addresses - busying themselves at the opening to The company also opened an offi ce in Sao their role in building the future, and youth, youth-serving agencies, tool in its effort to highlight the cause the concern of which species will be left their burrow. Paulo, Brazil in mid-2011. to understand and create oppor- community organizations, political of saving endangered species: a short for future generations. About Poptent: The San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife tunities for positive change,” said leaders, business leaders, and educa- video that can service as a public service “It is a privilege not only to work with Poptent (www.poptentmedia.com) is Conservancy is dedicated to bringing Sherehe Hollins, program manager tors. It is being co-sponsored by announcement. The video (http://bit.ly/ the Wildlife Conservancy but to really get a crowdsourced video production company endangered species back from the brink of for Civic & Cultural Engagement the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood yjA6Bq), created by Selim Mete, was se- something out there that conveys the im- for Fortune 500 brands and agencies, pro- extinction. The work of the Conservancy at the Jacobs Center for Neighbor- Innovation, San Diego City Council lected from an online process that invited portance of preserving wildlife for future ducing commercials and other video assets includes onsite wildlife conservation ef- hood Innovation. “So, a group of President Anthony Young, the Jackie video producers from around the world to generations,” said Selim Mete. “While I through a powerful social network of more forts at the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo young leaders decided to come Robinson Family YMCA, the Boys create a segment that inspires conserva- was super excited to get word that the spot than 40,000 videographers in over 140 Safari Park, San Diego Zoo Institute for together across cultural groups to & Girls Club of Greater San Diego, tion. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Con- was selected, this goes beyond traditional countries. Poptent’s marketing and social Conservation Research, and international voice their concerns about the grow- the Elementary Institute of Science, servancy partnered with Poptent, a global video work toward building awareness in networking professionals work with clients fi eld programs in more than 35 coun- ing atmosphere of hostility, and to and CHOICES Inc. video production company that produces the bigger picture of the need for preserva- to develop high quality commercials and tries. In addition, San Diego Zoo Global address these issues in a way that is The Jacobs Center for Neighbor- crowdsourced videos through a social net- tion.” other video assets at a fraction of the cost manages the Anne and Kenneth Griffi n not problem-based, but solutions- hood Innovation has been working work of more than 40,000 videographers More information about the San Diego of traditional methods for both online and Reptile Conservation Center, the Frozen based.” in the southeastern San Diego neigh- in over 140 countries, to develop the video. Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy can be offl ine use. Brands who “Poptent” their ZooTM and Native Seed Gene Bank, the The town hall will lay the founda- borhoods since 1997 to support resi- The selected video highlights the important found on its website, www.sandiegozoo- videos get the benefi t of reviewing numer- Keauhou and Maui Hawaii Endangered tion for a plan that actively engages dents in owning and driving change relationship between children and wildlife. global.org. In addition to information ous video executions, then choosing the Bird Conservation Centers, San Clemente youth in leadership development and in their community. A major focus “The concept of wildlife conservation about the Conservancy’s wildlife conserva- perfect videos for their needs. Poptent cre- Loggerhead Shrike Breeding Facility, Co- civic and cultural participation to of their work has been cultivating is a complex one,” said Debra Erickson, tion work, the website features a live web ators benefi t through the industry network- cha Cashu Biological Research Station, the address needs and take ownership of the collective voice of the com- San Diego Zoo Global’s director of com- camera in a California condor nest. The ing and other resources available to them Desert Tortoise Conservation Center, and the solutions. munity across generations, cultural munications. “The video submitted by dynamic content available online at www. at Poptent, and by having their work seen, a 900-acre biodiversity reserve adjacent A panel of multicultural residents groups, and neighborhoods. Mr. Mete delivered a strong, emotional sandiegozooglobal.org gives visitors to the reviewed and potentially purchased by to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The between the ages of 14-19 will To learn more about the town message concisely in a short video, perfect site access to content used by conserva- leading brands and ad agencies. Founded important conservation and science work discuss some of the most pressing hall, contact Sherehe Hollins at the for a public service announcement.” tion researchers to better understand the in 2007, Poptent’s principal offi ces are in of these entities is supported in part by The issues and challenges they face in Jacobs Center for Neighborhood In- The video selected was one of over wildlife they study, including a comical Southern California and suburban Phila- Foundation of the Zoological Society of Southeastern San Diego and share novation, 619-527-6161, ext. 262. 70 submitted online through Poptent. It time-lapse video of a family of nine bur- delphia, with regional sales offi ces in New San Diego. possible solutions for overcom- ### is hoped that broadcasting this video will ing these challenges. The goal is to help raise the profi le of Wildlife Conser- foster specifi c outcomes that require vancy efforts to bring endangered species involvement, commitment, and back from the brink of extinction. Missing a print edition “The San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy has an important global mis- of the Asian Journal? sion, and we are very pleased that Poptent Southwestern was able to facilitate development of a Read the compelling video segment refl ecting the College Police importance of conservation,” said Neil digital edition at Perry, Poptent president. Connect with “A The winning video depicts a child www.asianjournalusa.com/ playing with his toy animals. The animals Child Is Missing” digital begin to disappear, one by one, from his Alert Program play set. 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2 Tbsps light soy sauce Her choice of olive oil was excellent Pastries, cakes live. 1-2 red tomatoes as it is high in monounsaturated fat. Angel Food cake; fruit Contemporary Asian for garnish The low sodium is due to the use of Ice Cream REMINDER light soy sauce (green label). She also Sherbets and ice milk American Issues Preparation: increased vegetable intake by adding The book, “Global Filipino Cui- by Dr. Ofelia Dirige • Combine olive oil, garlic red tomatoes as garnish. You may THE GLOBAL FILIPINO CUI- sine: Healthy Recipes- A revised and and onions in a pan. also add vegetables to some of the SINE contains many ideas on how to expanded version of 100 modifi ed Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan • Add chicken; cook until meat or fi sh dishes that you cook to lower fat, cholesterol, salt and sugar recipes” will be released on Febru- Community Services. www.fi lamwellness.org brown. increase your vegetable intake. not only during cooking but also to ary 28, 2012, Tuesday, from 5:00- consider this while shopping at the 8:00 PM at Villa Manila Restaurant, supermarket and dining out. The 500 East 8th St., National City, CA wisest recommendation is to choose 91950. The authors, chefs, advocates, Healthy Cooking Is Part foods that are lower in the food items and contributors will be there to greet mentioned (fat, salt, cholesterol, and you and sign the book including their sugar) and use substitutes such as recipes. Of Healthy Eating sugar sweeteners, egg substitutes, Donation will be $20 for dinner low fat and low salt foods, and fruits that will include the healthy dishes ilipino Americans take Adobo” recipe that was modifi ed by packed in their own juice instead of in the cookbook contributed by Villa Amy Domingo, NUTRI-FIT Coordi- sugar. New information about the Manila such as Chicken Tinola, Fresh pride in good-tasting food, nator that is found in the book. Dietary Guidelines 2010 and the Lumpia with Sweet Sour Sauce and yet many continue to pre- “Choose My Plate” concept that Villa Manila Salad. Advocates will F replaced the Food Guide Pyramid are prepare Chicken Lumpia with sweet pare the dishes in the traditional According to Claudio, Joves and methods that are very high in fat, Ruiz, adobo, which is the national also found in great detail in the book. sour sauce, Modifi ed Leche Plan, dish of the Philippines and the best Many news discoveries are coming and Brown Rice. The book costs ap- cholesterol, salt and sugar. known Filipino dish, is a product of out every day so we should be alert proximately $20. Call KCS at (619) Spanish infl uence. In Spanish cuisine, to the changes that occur in our food 477-3392 to reserve your ticket. Kalusugan Community Services be- adobo refers to a pickling sauce and the environment in which we lieves in “holistic eating” or consum- made with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, ing, shopping, cooking and dining thyme, bay leaf, oregano, paprika and on healthy food at home and in the salt. Filipinos selected their favorite outside environment. Just as “holistic fl avors—vinegar, garlic and bay leaf care” is defi ned as comprehensive or along with peppercorns, and more • Add liquid and dry ingredi- total care that considers the whole recently, soy sauce, and used it for ents and stir The list below shows some alter- person (mind, body and spirit) or a stewing sauce for chicken and/or • Bring to a boil; simmer until natives that are lower in fat, salt, considers the physical, mental, social, pork and gave it the Spanish name, chicken is done. cholesterol and sugar that you can fi nancial, and spiritual needs of a per- adobo. There are many regional or • Continue to boil the sauce substitute for the ingredients that are son, so KCS also promotes holistic individual variations of adobo and in the uncovered pan until volume is higher in the four items mentioned. eating. this is just one of them but they all reduced INSTEAD OF……. taste delicious especially when eaten To half and the sauce is thick. USE…… Healthy eating starts with healthy with rice. • Garnish adobo with fresh ======shopping and then healthy cook- red tomatoes if desired Whole milk ing. This article will concentrate on ADOBONG MANOK Skim or 1% milk healthy cooking as part of healthy (MARINATED CHICKEN STEW) Nutrition Information: Cheese, cream cheese, sour cream eating. In KCS’s revised book, _____ Calories: 214 Lower fat versions; low fat yogurt “GLOBAL FILIPINO CUISINE: Total Fat: 5 g Mayonnaise or salad dressing HEALTHY RECIPES”, the authors, Yield: 4 servings Diet Exchanges per serving: Nonfat or light mayonnaise or salad Dr. Dirige, Oades, Cudal and Clau- Serving size: 3 oz chicken, boneless, Protein: 28 g dressing dio, featured 100 modifi ed Filipino skinless Cholesterol: 66 mg 3 meat, lean Butter and margarine recipes from Filipino-American _____ Carbohydrates: 12 g Vegetable oil: canola, olive, soybean, (FilAm) chefs, FilAm Sodium: 367 mg ½ fat peanut restaurant owners, Healthy Eating Ingredients: ½ vegetable, non-starchy Regular bouillon or broth Campaign Advocates, and dietitians 1Tbsp olive oil As seen from the nutrient Low fat versions from the FilAm Dietetic Association. analysis, it is low in calories, fat, White rice or white bread These recipes were modifi ed in fat, ¼ cup vinegar cholesterol and salt. The allowance Brown rice or whole wheat bread cholesterol, salt and sugar. 2 whole fresh garlic, minced for salt each day is 2300 mg so that Meat (beef or pork) 1 Tbsp black ground pepper 367mg is only 16% of total recom- Lean meat, tofu, beans Modifying Filipino dishes to obtain 2 whole onions, chopped mendation. It was low in fat and Patis the authentic taste takes practice 1Tbsp bay leaves cholesterol because she used only a Dilute with water or vinegar and some effort. But after you have 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, no small amount of fat (1 Tbsp) for sau- Bagoong done it, the steps becomes easier and skin, cut into pieces téing, used chicken breast and thigh Strain and wash under water; squeeze easier. An example is the “Chicken Amy Domingo, NUTRI-FIT Coordinator 1 tsp paprika (not wings) and removed the skin. before use.

Minh City. A group of 16 students The Walk This Way program was safekids.org/wtw. achievements in Vietnam have led from Grade 4 and Grade 5 were created by Safe Kids Worldwide and Safe Kids Worldwide and the Asia to regional expansion in Cambo- selected to participate in photogra- FedEx in the United States in 1999. Injury Prevention Foundation dia and Thailand. AIP Foundation At Large... phy training and pedestrian safety The program has worked with more Safe Kids Worldwide is a global owns and operates Protec Helmets, education. After completing two than a million students and thou- network of organizations whose mis- the world’s fi rst ‘helmet business training courses, eight students sands of schools in Brazil, Canada, sion is to prevent accidental child- for social progress,’ a commercial by Miles Beauchamp, PhD were invited to join a research fi eld China, India, Korea, Philippines and hood injury, a leading killer of chil- operation wherein all profi ts are put trip and take pictures. Each student the United States. Walk This Way is dren fourteen and under. More than back into AIP Foundation’s commu- submitted at least 10 450 coalitions nity programs. The helmet operation Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the photos for display in in nineteen designs and produces high quality, Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International the exhibition with countries affordable ‘tropical’ helmets, also University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. bring to- used in its signature Helmets for He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. summaries regarding what type of improve- gether health Kids program. ments are necessary to and safety ensure a safer commu- experts, PHOTOVOICE FedEx and Safe Kids Vietnam nity for children and educators, pedestrians. During corporations, The PHOTOVOICE method has Promoting Pedestrian Safety the exhibition, FedEx foundations, been successfully adopted as a tool and AIP Foundation govern- for community needs assessment, FedEx Express, the world’s largest phy as a medium to promote social representatives also gave prizes for a multifaceted program that includes ments and volunteers to educate and research and advocacy. It is a meth- express transportation company and change and improve quality of life in the “Three Best Traffi c Safety Pho- education, safety task forces that protect families. The organization is odology which uses photography to the Asia Injury Prevention (AIP) the community. It has been success- tos” and “Three Best Traffi c Safety make environmental improve- dedicated to the prevention of unin- reveal everyday social and political Foundation/Safe Kids Vietnam fully implemented as part of the Safe Photos Comments.” ments to areas where children walk, tentional injuries such as road traffi c realities that infl uence people’s lives. recently organized a ‘PHOTO- Kids program in seven major world research and law enforcement --all injuries, falls, burns, drowning and It aims to reach, inform, and orga- VOICE’ photography exhibition to cities: Sao Paolo, Brazil; Toronto, A child’s point of view working to promote child pedestrian poisoning. nize community members, enabling promote pedestrian safety from the Canada; Shanghai, China; Mumbai, safety. The Asia Injury Prevention them to prioritize their concerns and point of view of children. More than India; Seoul, South Korea; and Ma- “FedEx is pleased to be supporting FedEx, the exclusive corporate Foundation (AIP Foundation) is a discuss problems and solutions, and 100 photos taken by eight students nila, Philippines. the PHOTOVOICE project as part of sponsor of the Safe Kids Walk nonprofi t organization dedicated to to promote policy changes focused at Nguyen Minh Quang Primary In Vietnam, the PHOTOVOICE the Walk This Way program. It is an This Way program, provides safety combating the epidemic levels of on social well-being. School were chosen to be showcased project was launched in Octo- opportunity for children to express expertise and assists in the collec- road traffi c crash fatalities in the Reference: www.PHOTOVOICE. in the exhibit. ber 2010 at Nguyen Minh Quang themselves and communicate their tion of research data to document the developing world. Its milestone com PHOTOVOICE uses photogra- Primary School, District 9, Ho Chi opinions about the environment problems faced by child pedestrians. using photography and words,” With FedEx fi nancial assistance, said Mr. Nguyen Duy Binh, Senior Safe Kids Worldwide also helps fund ASIAN JOURNAL Country Manager Indochina, Chief pedestrian safety task forces in high- The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California Representative of FedEx Vietnam. risk areas. FedEx volunteers conduct An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most widely “Each picture gives a child’s point classroom education, escort children circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! of view on the issue of traffi c and to and from school on International pedestrian safety. Together with the Walk to School Day and serve on Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio Traffi c Safety Park located in Dong school-based pedestrian safety com- Publisher & Editor Managing Editor Nai and the E-learning program for mittees. Every year, more than 2,000 Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp schools of which FedEx is also a FedEx volunteers in 200 communi- Associate Publisher Associate Editor proud sponsor, we believe that this ties around the world work with Safe Ashley Silverio PHOTOVOICE exhibition will do Kids to keep children safe. For more information visit: www.usa. Assistant Editor much to educate primary school students and the community about Asian Journal San Diego In Pursuit of Excellence pedestrian safety,” added Mr, Binh. Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) “We are delighted that AIP Foun- Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) dation/Safe Kids Vietnam and FedEx Digital Edition Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) have launched PHOTOVOICE in 897,921 reads Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) Vietnam where there is such a strong need for traffi c and pedestrian safety on scribd.com/ asianjournal The Asian Journal is published weekly and distrib- education. We believe this project uted in all Asian communties in San Diego County. will help to educate children about Publication date is every Friday of the month. Adver- pedestrian and road traffi c safety”, Follow @asianjournal tising deadline is Thursday prior to publication date at said Mirjam Sidik, Executive Direc- on Twitter. 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or information, tor of the AIP Foundation/Safe Kids Facebook at call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available www.facebook.com/ for $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not Vietnam. “Looking at the results of the PHOTOVOICE project in seven asianjournal or responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and photo- asianjournal.sandiego graphs but welcomes submissions. Entire content is other countries, I am confi dent that © 2012 copyrighted material by Asian Journal. Materi- this program will be a great success Email als in this publication may not be reproduced without in implementing change and starting [email protected] specifi c permission from the publisher. dialogue on global road safety.” to subscribe to About Safe Kids Walk This Way our e-blast.

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Most were The Manila Bible Seminary Asia, and thanks to Japan Airlines, these passengers Income Taxpayers typically extravagant with food and are now linked nonstop to Asia,” -- Thella F. Bowens, booze, matched with endless chatters At the Valentine’s Day party, I had President/CEO of the San Diego County Regional San Diego, CA – Free tax preparation global resources; anticipate and address the among friends. However, last weekend’s the privilege of meeting the president Airport Authority. services are available to lower-income Logan educational, cultural, business and recre- Valentine’s Day celebration was quite of the Manila Bible Seminary (MBS), Heights residents today from 1:00 p.m. ational interests of the public; and develop to 7:00 p.m. at the Logan Heights Branch and provide welcoming environments. Learn Library, 567 South 28th Street, San Diego, about other events at the San Diego Public CA 92113. Library’s Central Library and 35 branches, During today’s event, taxpayers can pre- fi nd links to numerous additional resources, pare and fi le their own taxes for free, with the or search for materials in the Library’s online help of volunteers, using TurboTax® Free- catalog. - Nonstop services to Boston, San city with an economy made up large- dom Edition software, which helps people About CCIA: The Computer & Commu- Diego and Helsinki to be inaugu- ly of international trade, tourism and identify and claim all of the tax credits and nications Industry Association (CCIA) is an rated with 787-8 Dreamliner- defense sectors. Furthermore, it is deductions they deserve. This event is part of international nonprofi t membership organiza- - Targeting network expansion to home to many research centers and a statewide free tax prep tour sponsored by tion dedicated to innovation and enhancing give customers more options and higher educational institutions, and the Computer & Communications Industry society's access to information and communi- greater convenience- enjoys a healthy traffi c of travel- Association (CCIA) and the Intuit Financial cations. CCIA promotes open markets, open ers going through each year, with Freedom Foundation, and is being held with systems, open networks and full, fair and TOKYO February 15, 2012: Japan substantial demand to/from Asia. the support of the San Diego Public Library. open competition in the computer, telecom- Airlines (JAL) announced today as San Diego is situated 200km south “Providing free tax assistance is a vital munications and Internet industries. part of its Mid-Term Management of Los Angeles and adjacent to the service for our community,” said Branch About the Intuit Financial Freedom Foun- Plan for fi scal years 2012 to 2016, Mexican Border near the city of Manager Eileen Labrador. “And through a dation: The Intuit Financial Freedom Foun- that it will launch new nonstop Tijuana where several Japanese partnership with the Computer and Commu- dation directs programs that help to empower services from Tokyo (Narita) to San companies operate factories. JAL’s nications Association using Intuit Tax Free- disadvantaged, lower-income individuals, Diego in December 2012 and to new direct service will eliminate dom Project’s Free File offering, Turbo Tax small businesses, and the nonprofi t organiza- Helsinki in March 2013, utilizing the the need for transit at U.S gateways, Freedom Edition, the Logan Heights Branch tions that serve them. By donating Intuit's a surprise to me and one that gave new Jeannie Hoffman, who came to the US strategic Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner offer customers the superior comfort Library will be able to provide this benefi cial tax preparation, fi nancial management and meaning to the occasion. I was invited to be a part of the Dinner for a Cause. aircraft on both routes, in addition to of the 787 Dreamliner, and also cut service to many for the third year.” accounting software and online services, the to a “Dinner for a Cause”, a fund-raising I was told MBS is a school dedicated the inaugural service between Tokyo down more than two hours in travel Taxpayers are eligible to prepare and fi le Foundation promotes fi nancial literacy and event organized by Kenneth Vallester, a to the task of training students to know (Narita) and Boston which will com- time. their taxes for free today if they had an ad- independence, helping people and organiza- young 4th year high school student from the foundation of their faith and gain mence April 22 this year*. The latest addition to JAL’s U.S justed gross income (AGI) of $31,000 or less tions master their fi nances and bridge the Mountlake Terrace High School. the skills to share that faith in the local First to Link San Diego with Asia network is part of the transpacifi c in 2011, are eligible for the Earned Income digital divide.www.intuitempowers.com churches. Currently, it is home to about JL066/065 will be the fi rst nonstop joint business agreement between Tax Credit, or were on active military duty How It All Started 120 students, 60 male and 60 female. fl ights linking San Diego with Japan JAL and its oneworld alliance and earned $57,000 or less AGI. Thanks to The school believes that every Christian and Asia, and will be operated with partner, American Airlines (AA), committed employee volunteers from Intuit, City Of Oceanside Kenneth could have spent a night par- needs to be prepared to serve no matter the 787 Dreamliner fi tted with which is scheduled to codeshare on a California-based company and maker of tying with his friends or on a date with a what vocation a person might choose. Executive Class and Economy Class this route. Together with fellow al- TurboTax, today’s event is expected to serve MLK Scholarship special girl near to his heart to celebrate The school’s curriculum centers on what cabins. JAL will begin serving the liance partner British Airways, who more than 100 people. Valentine’s Day. But rather than do what a Christian worker needs to know and eighth most populous U.S city, also offers direct fl ights between London “By giving people the tools to prepare their Applications Now typical youngsters would have done on should be able to do. the city with the largest Asian com- and San Diego, JAL’ new route taxes themselves and fi le for free online, we this special occasion, he preferred to Manila Bible Seminary currently has munity currently without a direct is expected to further strengthen are helping Logan Heights families become spend hours organizing the “Dinner for a a faculty of 26 members since starting fl ight to Asia, with four fl ights a oneworld’s position in the market, more fi nancially literate, which is a big step Available Cause” event. As early as the fi rst week with a faculty of four in 1926. Many of week from December 2012 and daily enabling it to offer customers in the MBS students and graduates have from March 2013 to/from Narita. California’s second largest city even toward better money management,” said Applications for the 2012 City of of January, he already had a list of guests become instrumental in the spread of With approximately 1.4 million greater convenience and benefi ts. CCIA representative Brittany Jibby. “And by Oceanside – Martin Luther King, whom he can invite to the $25.00-a-plate the Gospel of Christ throughout the residents, San Diego is a thriving making more working Americans aware of Jr. Scholarship Program are now dinner. Considering the number of those Philippines and foreign lands including their eligibility for the EITC, which can be available at local high schools and who attended the event, I would say India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, the worth as much as $5,700 based on income at the Oceanside Public Library. Kenneth’s efforts did not go to waste. United States and the Marianas Islands. presented this to the FACC Board of and family size, we can maximize their tax Any graduating senior who lives in It all started as a class project where the guests signing the card and wishing Some are now professors of MBS, while Elders and later on to the congregation. refunds and put urgently needed cash back in Oceanside and will attend college they were required to come up with a him well for his project. others hold important positions in vari- Kenneth’s proposal was immediately ap- their pockets.” after graduation is eligible to apply, project that can positively impact a com- Dinner was served promptly after the ous Christian organizations. proved and what followed next was the The Intuit Financial Freedom Founda- regardless what high school the munity. Most of his classmates made short program. It started with tossed In his visit, Kenneth saw several areas reality of his dream to help improve the tion donates TurboTax® Freedom Edition student attends. The scholarship easy choices – one demonstrated how to salad and dinner rolls followed by of the school that needed improvement MBS computer laboratory. software through its Tax Freedom Project, as program has no racial, ethnic, gender make lumpia, (eggroll, a Filipino deli), the main entrée of baked salmon with and he saw how FACC has been instru- As of this writing, MBS already has well as through IRS Free File (www.freefi le. or other arbitrary criteria; residency another showed the class how to cut hair. cubed potatoes and blanched asparagus. mental in developing the MBS commu- wireless internet connectivity in the of- irs.gov) and 22 state Free File programs. Tur- in Oceanside is the only requirement But Kenneth wanted to do something Coffee and red chiffon cake completed nity. There was some construction going fi ce. Kenneth donated one Dell Vostro boTax® Freedom Edition software empowers for application. more meaningful and challenging. the evening’s dinner. Young boys and on to improve the dormitory facilities 1500 notebook. After the Valentine’s taxpayers by helping them understand—in Students may contact the scholar- He remembered his trip to the Philip- girls, Kenneth’s classmates, helped in which were separate for boys and girls. “Dinner for a Cause,” he will be buying simple language—many of the complexities ship coordinator at their high school pines last year. Again, he did not spend serving the dinner. Watching them serve Some of the rooms were named after the at least 3 or more wireless computers. of their own taxes and fi nances. for information about the program it the way most tourists would have the guests like professional waiters was FACC members who provided support in By using the available computers to visit and application forms. The deadline done such as frequenting beaches like simply awesome. the renovations. The Dinner for a Cause WEb Connector (www.webconnector.net), for submission of applications this Boracay or going out till the wee hours Dancing followed after the dinner. an online benefi ts calculator that helps deter- year is April 18. of the morning drinking with his friends. Music was provided by Danny Inclan, mine eligibility for California public benefi t These were not Kenneth’s idea of fun, The Graduation Project Kenneth’s much awaited event fi nally Rose Inclan, and Reuel Lubag. Alyssa The scholarship program awarded took place. The social hall was deco- programs, attendees will be able to identify $27,000 to fourteen students from simply because he does not drink nor Jean and Jorge Alcantara were the eve- Kenneth also saw that most of the rated with roses and red heart shaped other programs that can help improve their fi ve different high schools in 2011 even smoke. Indeed, he is an excellent ning’s hosts. computers being used in the computer balloons. Hundreds of lighted candles family’s fi nances, including: California Alter- and has awarded over $500,000 model for young teens! It was an evening well worth the laboratory are outdated and some were illuminated the room and provided the native Rates for Energy, California Lifeline since the fi rst scholarships were Instead, he spent a lot of time at the $25.00 which everyone knew went to no longer functioning. It inspired him romantic atmosphere that completed the Program, Low Cost Auto Insurance, and Cal awarded in 1993. All funds for Manila Bible Seminary (MBS), a Bible a good cause! To Kenneth, may other to fi nd ways to improve the computer Valentine’s Day celebration. Fresh. This online resource is hosted by the the program come from commu- College which is closely associated with young boys and girls follow your exam- laboratory by raising funds to buy new A short program preceded the sit down Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation and is a nity donations; no public monies the Filipino American Christian Church ple. You just showed us that no matter computers. His parents were very sup- dinner. Pastor Jim McElroy welcomed part of former First Lady Maria Shriver’s WE are used for the scholarships. The (FACC) in Edmonds, Washington how impossible a task may seem, it can portive of his project for the school. His the guests and praised Kenneth for a job Connect campaign to connect Californians to 2012 recipients will be introduced (FACC’s pastor, Jim McElroy, and wife, be achieved if done with a joyful heart. dad even assured him that if he could well done. Pastor Jim, together with the programs and resources that can put money to donors at the annual Scholarship Karla, used to be members of the MBS Your unselfi sh commitment to help oth- not fi nd Good Samaritans to donate church elder, Sendy Jimenez, presented a in their pockets. Garden Reception on June 1, 2012. faculty. FACC is celebrating its 16th ers is the best legacy that you can leave computers, Kenneth could donate the symbolic check to Kenneth for $1,500 to Interested taxpayers are encouraged to This is the only fundraising event for Anniversary on March 18, 2012. For behind for others to follow. three notebooks they have at home. That purchase more computers. Kenneth also call 1-866-577-1231 to learn more about this the program. Call 760.435.3393 for additional information, log-in at www. could surely have completed his school’s received a huge Valentine’s card in rec- event or make an appointment. more information about the scholar- faccwa.org). During Kenneth’s brief graduation requirement. ognition of his contribution to MBS with About the San Diego Public Library: San ship program. stay in the Philippines, MBS grew even Diego Public Library, which is the larg- closer to his heart. Towards the end of Upon his return to the United States, it est library system in the region, serves a his trip, he thought how wonderful it did not take long for Kenneth to formal- population of more than 1.3 million people. could be to do something good for the ize the project for his graduation require- Its mission is to respond to the information Follow @asianjournal school. And this gave birth to his plan ment. He immediately decided to launch needs of San Diego's diverse communities; on Twitter of organizing a benefi t dinner which can an MBS fund drive. He wrote a proposal ensure equal access to local, national and help MBS meet its objectives of bringing for the purchase of some computers and February 17-23, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 “Sila ang pari, Sila ang hari” Neil Berg’s 102 Years of Broadway An Evening of BIRDS EYE VIEW by Babes Ro- tunity for many to hear two brilliant of impeachment. brings fi ve of Broadway’s fi nest sing- BOBBY McFERRIN mualdez minds — one a seasoned legislator Naturally, opinion is divided even Thirty years ago, I had a rare op- and politician, the other a relatively among experts, with constitutionalist ers to the Historic Balboa Theatre February 22, 2012 portunity of interviewing Senator younger man - debating the fi ner Fr. Joaquin Bernas saying the Senate Ninoy Aquino in Tokyo while he was points of law, the articles of impeach- and the SC are equal, and that the Ten-time Grammy Award traveling in exile. I was then a news ment, and whether the substance of latter can intervene if there is abuse of winning vocalist BOBBY reporter for Channel 9 when I bumped the complaint should be based on the discretion. There are those however into the senator at the shopping arcade contents of the pleading, not just the who are convinced that the impeach- McFERRIN in a special of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. He title. No doubt the Ilocano legislator ment court is imbued with the unique invited me for coffee in his suite that - who fi nished Law from the Ateneo power to decide on the accountability evening where he was having a meet- and was at the top 10 of the 1978 Bar and culpability of offi cials who are, ing with Doy Laurel, Lorenzo Tañada exams — is emerging as the shining so to speak, more equal than oth- Sr., and Ernie Maceda. I distinctly star of the prosecution team, effec- ers because the only way they could remember asking him, “Why do you tively arguing that any offi cial who be relieved from offi ce is through want to go back at this time when violates public trust must be made the process of impeachment - with you know Secretary Enrile is going to accountable, strongly cementing his the Senate being the only entity that have you arrested?” argument that for the longest time, could conduct the trial. Even in the I will never forget his classic Ninoy the Supreme Court has been lording United States, the courts refused to answer: “Sila ang pari, sila ang hari. it over (and presumably getting away intervene in cases dealing with the Tell them they can start cleaning their with so many things because they impeachment of judges because the guns. I am going home.” have relatively been shielded from US Constitution has granted such The world — and our country’s public scrutiny) when he said: “Sila power to the legislative branch. history — has indeed turned around lang ang laging hari.” Many Filipinos now more than ever many times since then. Today, Ni- The arguments of Fariñas — deliv- appreciate the crucial role senators noy’s son Noynoy is president, facing ered in the vernacular and in layman’s play in maintaining the balance of what is perhaps the biggest test of his terms — certainly resonated among power. In this instance, they have in ~ Thursday, February 23, 2012 at unmasked Bohmer, the Phantom, while playing administration thus far - the impeach- many Filipinos who feel that no one fact become the court of last resort. 7:30PM! opposite each other in the Phantom of the Opera. ment trial of Chief Justice Renato should be above the law — not a The days of kings and dictators are They fell in love and are now married! 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Subic Coal Plant Getting Permits by Stealth? by Fr. Shay Cullen, PREDA Wherever there is a coal-fi red power plant, people get sick and die and the environment is damaged beyond repair. Coal is the dirtiest and most toxic form of power generation. The people of Zambales, Bataan and Olongapo City vehemently oppose the proposed coal plant to be built on scenic Subic Bay and are asking what dirty coal deals have been made between the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and "The Power Company", made up of Aboitiz Power Corporation, RP Energy, and the Taiwan Cogenera- tion Corporation (TCC) and the higher Philippine government offi cials who have allowed this to go forward? The toxic fumes of the electricity- generating coal plant will cause many diseases especially among the children and the elderly. Despite the campaign of President Aquino for a transparent, clean nation, environment and good government, a dirty deal from the past administration is still going ahead in the SBMA and will bring shame and hurt to the President. The three main provisions of the origi- nal Memorandum of Understanding set up under the corrupt Arroyo Administra- tion have not been honored or imple- mented by the proponents of the coal plant. The agreement started out as a

(Continued on page 23) Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 17-23, 2012 ing others. It is about courageously Holocaust, you will learn about the to consider as you continue your garet Thatcher. Or some movies casting off fear, doubt and limiting destruction of human lives led by a education and prepare your own ca- like “The Bucket List”, starring Jack The Metamorphosis beliefs and giving people a sense misguided leader, yet you also will reer or profession in this great land Nicholson and Morgan Freeman of hope, optimism and accomplish- read that the heroism of other lead- of opportunity. I pray that 10, 20 or are good movies that touch on the ment. It is about bringing light into ers sprung from such tragedies. (I 30 years from now, you too become finer essence or meaning of life. by Ernie Delfin a world of uncertainty and inspiring am just curious, how many of you a leader who can provide a good role Another one is “The Way” starring Read Ernie Delfin’s previous articles by others to do the same. This is what have visited that historic museum models for others to follow. Michael Douglas about a doctor’s visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa. we call passion, the fire within. Pas- in West Los Angeles, just about an Last night, I just made up this journey to find the meaning of his com sion is a heartfelt energy that flows hour from Irvine?) acronym: L E A D E R: life. The Good Book says that “For through us, not from us. It fills our There are political leaders, aka L = LOVE WHATEVER YOU where your treasure is where your hearts when we allow it to and it politicians, like George Washington, DO… LEARN as much as you can heart will be!” Each one of us has inspires others when we share it. It Abraham Lincoln, Harry Truman, about that field or endeavor. If you that hidden “treasure” but it is us, is like sunlight flowing through a John F. Kennedy of yesteryears. want to be a doctor, go find dozens us alone, who must find and discover “Becoming A Leader : The doorway that we have just opened. There are also military leaders, like of doctors that you can learn from, it. Once you found it, nurture and It was always there. It just needed Patton, Cromwell or McArthur. nor from rappers or basketball develop it to its fullest potential Heart And Soul Of Leadership” to be accepted and embraced. Under There are also religious leader, like players or musicians. Be an intern Then, treasure it forever for your I the right conditions, this “flow” ap- Jesus Christ, Mohammad, Luther in a company…. While learning believe a long time ago that there pears effortless, easy and graceful. or the Pope. In every phase of our new things however, be always are only the two most important success in this land of opportunity It is doing what it is meant to do. It lives, you will meet and read about open as your first “love” may just factors that determine your success where real work and determination is reminding us that we are meant leaders in business, politics, religion, a stepping stone of another greater in life are: GOOD BOOKS that (Continued from page 1) are justly rewarded. to be purposeful. We are meant to education, organizations, or even love. For instance, although I was a you read, and the PEOPLE YOU After ten years in Ameri- be positive. We are meant to be pas- in IT or even in entertainment and licensed CPA, it didn’t give me the ASSOCIATE with more frequently. was assassinated in Dallas in sionate. We feel this when we listen music. IT, business or entertain you fulfillment that I dreamt for myself, And these things will not happen that fateful Friday of Novem- ca, I also involved myself in a few chosen organizations outside work to and accept our calling in life. find leaders. so I left the accounting industry by accident but by critical choices ber 22nd, 1963. My family and church. In the l980s, I was also We feel it as inspiration when we As a long time student and now a and became an entrepreneur and throughout your life. was neither very poor nor very active in the Jaycees, the Junior open the door of resistance and let it businessman, I am always reading engaged in marketing which I think SOONER OR LATER, you too very rich, but we worked very Chamber of Commerce or Jaycees, in. Inspiration springs forth when the biographies of many men and suited my personality more than a become successful in whatever you hard from sunrise to sunset for short, and our CPA Society. I we allow ourselves to be “in-spirit,” women who made a difference in boring accounting job. However, do, and without even asking for it, in our desire to have a better eventually joined the Rotary Inter- aligned with our true essence. Stop our world. Lately, although I am not that background in accounting and you will be asked to lead others… life. My parents believed as national, where I have been very and think about it: When you feel an IT person, I am fascinated by finance also gave me extra points and that is the reward of all your active the last l5 years. (Ask more truly passionate and inspired about the lives of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, ahead from my competitors in the efforts, perseverance and determi- we did at a very young age someone or something, what frame Face book founder, Mark Zuck- real estate and mortgage industry for nation to become the ‘Salt of the that only good education can about Rotary from your friends who are members of the Rotaract Club of mind are you in? What are you erberg . Irvine is also the seat of over 25 years. Earth’ to be a person of substance improve the life that we were of UCI, that I founded about 4 years willing to do? What kind of effort so many visionary leaders, like the E = EXCEL IN SOMETHING that is recognized by your peers for born into. I was the first ago, when I was the Youth Director are you willing to put forth? How Chairman of the Irvine Company, THAT YOU WANT TO BE A whatever you really are. Life is person in the whole village of the Newport Irvine Rotary Club fearful are you? Chances are, you Donald Bren, who had the vision of LEADER.. Exceed the expectations a gift from your God (or Allah, or to finish college by going to that still meets at your University feel motivated to do whatever it donating the land where your univer- of your boss. There is a saying in whatever name you call him) but school at night and working Club every Thursday noon. To takes, without fear or doubt, to turn sity now stands with one condition business “Under promise and Over what you do with your life is your your vision into reality. You grow in during the day time. Eventu- know more about Rotary, go to to make it a campus of UCI, a very deliver. But don’t just do activi- gift to God. So don’t waste it.. make confidence. You believe you can do wise and strategic investment that ties ONLY for money but also other it worthwhile and useful to enhance ally I became a CPA and my www.rotary.org, or simply contact or email me anytime.) it. You are committed from the heart contributed greatly to the success of things for the greater good in the the quality of life of your fellow hu- former professor in Advanced With that condensed background, and soul. (Paraphrase from the writ- the Irvine Company. Our county community. Give back to your com- man beings. Accounting recruited me to let me proceed to my assigned topic ings of John J. Murphy) is full of many visionary compa- munity, as much as you can along Last but not the least, I would like work in his accounting and about “BECOMING A LEADER: nies like Disneyland and research the way. to leave you a challenge or some management firm in Los THE HEART AND SOUL OF *** and development corporations like A= ACCUMULATE RELEVANT kind of self-evaluation quiz dif- Angeles. That was in the mid LEADERSHIP” Many leaders have contributed Allergan, Baxter that make the EXPERIENCES THAT WILL ferentiating the characteristics of 1970s, when your parents Who is a leader? Mr. Webster greatly to make our world a better economy of our county more vibrant PROPEL YOU TO YOUR DREAM. a LEADER VS. MANAGER, defines a leader as “one who com- place to live like Abraham Lincoln, and diversified as opposed to Las Accumulate also personal contacts which you can apply not only to were probably in high school Mahatma Gandhi , Mother Teresa or Vegas or Detroit. along the way… You never know yourself but also on your own or college too. mands or leads or guides others” or “one who has influence or power.” Nelson Mandela but there are also Millions of young people when you needed them. That’s why professors or bosses at work or in Unlike many of you, I worked ex- some leaders that made the opposite, in the world can just dream to be I strongly recommend you to consid- any organization that you belong to. tra hard to prove not only to myself For just a few moments, let me like Hitler, Napoleon and Emperor where you are today. You are indeed er to join Rotaract (while in college) It goes this way: in school but also to my professor who took Hirohito who was implicated in the very lucky and a winner in so many and when you can afford to join, chance of hiring me that he did not now invite to close your eyes to visualize more profoundly this bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 ways. But if you are not seriously Rotary International, where you will A LEADER CREATES. A MAN- make a mistake of bringing me to that led to World War II. taking that as a great advantage to know your fellow Rotarians by first AGER COPIES. America. And above all, to make scenery: Light a match in a dark room There are thousands of books make a difference in your world, name basis. (For example: Dr. Arun A LEADER GIVES CREDIT. A my poor parents proud of me and about leaders and on leadership. where you soon become its leaders, Ganhi, the grandson of Mahatma MANAGER GIVES BLAME. for my brothers and sisters to have and watch as the light instantly overcomes the darkness. Observe Just google leaders or leadership and you will not become an effective Gandhi.. (who autographed his book A LEADER INCITES DESIRE. A a role model. you will read countless of personali- leader and may not have a very for us when we went to hear him MANAGER INCITES FEAR. After a year in California, I the power and grace of that single, solitary flame dancing with life. ties or articles about them. When meaningful or fulfilling career in the speak in Palm Springs last Novem- A LEADER VALUES PEOPLE. A enrolled at the Cal State University- you read history, you are standing future. So, my challenge to you, is ber)… or Bill Gates who gave RI MANAGER VALUES PROCE- Los Angeles, which was only about Now light several candles or kindle a fire and experience the added on the shoulders of the authors and please do not squander your God’s $255 M dollars for poverty allevia- DURES . A LEADER EX- 15 minutes away from my work can learn much. You will read also blessings as I hope that in the future tion and malaria and polio eradica- PECTS INNOVATION. A MAN- at that time, for my MBA. That warmth and comfort extending from that first, vulnerable flame through about different kinds of leaders and you can also share your success in tion in the world. Rotary Interna- AGER EXPECTS CONFORMITY. helped me significantly to be ac- styles of leadership. For instance, leading others to a better future. tional, founded in 1905, is now in A LEADER PREFERS JUDGE- culturated faster in America which others. This is the heart and soul of leadership - the essence of inspir- when you visit a museum, like the Your university also has many over 200 countries with 535 Rotary MENT. A MANAGER PRE- also contributed greatly to my own Museum of Tolerance about the leaders. In most of its depart- Districts (one is Orange County) and FERS RULES. ments are successful leaders in has over 1.25 million members. As A LEADER EXPANDS LIB- their respective fields, especially young adults, you have opportuni- ERTY. A MANAGER EX- in sciences, research and medicine. ties to become full Peace Scholars PANDS POWER. The UCI College of Law that just or exchange students in one country A LEADER EMPLOYS PEO- started in 2009 and now is gain- for several months or several years. PLE. A MANAGER EMPLOYS ing a national reputation with If you are interested, explore those OBJECTS. A LEADERS the hiring of its first dean, Erwin possibilities. Again, you can get WELCOMES CRITICISM. A Chemerinksy (who spoke before those informations in our www. MANAGER WELCOMES PRAISE. our Rotary Club of Newport Irvine rotary.org website or contact me. A LEADER PROMOTES OTH- when he was just arrived in Orange D - DISCIPLINE YOURSELF… ERS. A MANAGER PROMOTES County) Also, a Rotarian friend of DELIVER YOUR BEST IN WHAT- HIMSELF. mine, Dr. Raj Desai, the first Chief EVER YOU DO… Discriminate A LEADER MAKES MIS- Hematologist of the UCI Medical the kinds of friends you hang with, TAKES. A MANAGER MAKES Center many years ago, told us the TV shows you watch. There is a EXCUSES. A LEADER SEES stories that he witnessed happening saying that says “Tell me who your OPPORTUNITY. A MANAGER in OC 50 years ago. He has shared friends are, and I will tell you who SEES PROBLEMS. with us that he was one of the first you are!” Also discover and nur- A LEADER CORRECTS HIM- Indian nationals who came to the ture your strengths and follow where SELF. A MANAGER CORRECTS United States as a full scholar. His your passion is. Practice your skills. OTHERS. journey started in a huge ship, called Even a great basketball player, like A LEADER ACQUIRES WIS- the Queen Mary, that is now docked Kobe Bryant, who lives in Orange DOM. A MANAGER ACQUIRES as a hotel-conference room in Long Coast, by the way, practices his KNOWLEDGE. Beach. Dr. Desai is almost 90 years craft regularly with discipline. old now, but still enjoying his life in Do not just become like these A LEADER DEVELOPS a beautiful and expensive house in relaxed rubber bands (while throw- PRIDE. A MANAGER DEVEL- Balboa Bay that serves as his “back- ing them a handful of rubbers to the OPS EGO. yard”. Those are very fascinating audience) that are totally useless A MANAGER WANTS RE- stories, from which one learns a lot, until they are stretched and just SPONSIBILITY. A LEADER without much research and read- have the right tension to hold some- WANTS RIGHTS. ing. Every factual information or thing of value…. Be a DIFFERENT knowledge that you get from others in a positive manner, from the guys A LEADER SEEKS A JOB. A will give you some extra-yards- ad- or girls next door. MANAGER SEEKS A POSITION. vantage over your competitors in Be that leader likened to the goose the real life. in front of a flock of Canadian geese A LEADER SEES THROUGH Even in your own family, you can flying in formation in their seasonal MIRRORS. A MANAGER SEES find your kind of a leader who can migration to warmer places. HIS OWN IMAGE. be your role model or inspiration to E- ENERGIZE YOURSELF A LEADER HAS FAULTS. A become the best you can be. Even at .. AND BECOME LIKE AN MANAGER IS PERFECT. my age, I still find some leaders, my EAGLE… “LEADERS ARE LIKE own role models to become a better EAGLES, THEY DON’T FLOCK PEOPLE LOVE TO BE LED. person. Even in my church, there YOU FIND THEM ONE AT A PEOPLE HATE TO BE MANIP- are great leaders (as there are also TIME…. The trait of an eagle will ULATED not so good leaders in my diction- make you stand out anywhere.. when LEADING IS EXTREMELY ary) In our Rotary organization, I you are looking for a job or even in DIFFICULT. MANIPULATING IS am in awe learning what other lead- the community of your peers. At- EASY. ers do in their lives, always thinking tend and listen to as many speakers YOU MAKE YOURSELF A how they can make a difference in who are accomplished and leaders in LEADER. the lives of others. Collectively, their own right. Many of them come ANYONE CAN MAKE YOU A these leaders have somewhat to your university as invited guest MANIPULATOR. influence me also to become a more speakers. Several times, I have and my all-time favorite… effective leader and a better human come to UCI Bren Hall to listen to YOU LEAD PEOPLE! being. great speakers, like the Dalai Lama YOU MANAGE THINGS! You can do that too, my dear and Sir Richard Branson, founder friends… You do not look very far of Virgin Airlines and many others. NOW, TAKE A DEEP BREATH, to find somewhat worth emulating Listening to others who have done THEN who can provide you some proven great accomplishment can inspire HONESTLY ANSWER TO THE formula to become more successful, you to become more successful GUY IN THE MIRROR, ARE YOU to become a winner in the field that person too. A LEADER OR JUST A MAN- you so choose to belong, and in the R = READ BOOKS and find AGER? process to become a leader in your your own ROLE MODELS…. ___ own right. Watch movies that can only entertain *** you but learn much. Gandhi is just Email writer: ernie.delfin@gmail. Now, let me briefly describe and one example.. 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appropriate to themselves what God alone listened quietly. When the man had fi nished possesses: his power. Simply, humans want his test, Buddha asked him, “If a man Lower Your to be adored as gods. In other words, this is declines to accept a gift from another, to idolatry or idol worship. (Please take note whom does the gift go?” The man replied, Balintataw that Catholics do not “worship” statues “The gift goes back to the giver.” “You Nets and images as they only reserve this kind have just given me verbal abuse,” said by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez of worship to God alone.) The Hadith, a Buddha, “I refuse to accept your gift. A man who slanders a virtuous person is like compilation of Islamic traditions, strictly Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- a man who spits at the sky. The spit doesn’t prohibits iconic representations of God and at www.asianjournalusa.com ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com his prophets, such as Jesus and Mohammed soil the sky: it returns to soil the face of the (pbuh), because such practice, according to one who spat.” Feb. 19: 7th Sun. in Ord. Time Islam, encourages idolatry. FEBRUARY 22 IS ASH WEDNESDAY From the 16th century, Persian and That starts the season of Lent until Holy Ottoman arts represented The Prophet Mo- Thursday, exclusive. “You’ve got dirt on Away from God and Community hammed (pbuh) in miniatures, though his your face.” This season reminds us all Ngayon (1) face was either veiled or merely emanated that we’ve got dirt, we are sinners. Let us Joke of the Week: For the umpteenth Gospel: Mark 2: 1-12. “He is blasphem- radiance. All Muslims manifest a great turn away from sin and be faithful to the time Mrs. Young came to her pastor to tell ing.” The scribes’ accusation of Jesus as love and respect for the Prophet Moham- Gospel. Ngayon ang pakiramdam ko ay puno ng pagkainis him, “I’m so scared! Joe says he’s going blaspheming for forgiving the sins of the med (pbuh). When speaking or writing P.S. BLESSED WISHES AND CON- to kill me if I continue to come to your paralytic refl ects more their doubt about his about him, his name is always preceded GRATULATIONS TO DEREK AND dahil sa malakas ang ulan at panaho'y masungit church.” “Yes, yes, my child,” replied the identity. “Who but God alone can forgive by the title “The Prophet” and followed CATHY EMBALSADO ON THEIR 1ST subalit dapat lamang pala ako'y magpasalamat pastor, more than tired of hearing this over sins?” Later on, Mark will point out that by a phrase, Peace be upon him (pbuh). WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. They are sapagkat damo'y nadidilig ng libre, walang bayad. and over, “I will continue to pray for you, the scribes are the ones guilty of blasphemy The Prophet’s relics, such as his grave, his dedicated volunteer musicians at Paradise have faith and the Lord will watch over for not having recognized the Holy Spirit sword, and clothing are deeply venerated Village Sunday Mass. Marriage is like a you.” “Oh, yes, he has kept me safe thus in Jesus. They had said, “He has an unclean by many Muslims, in almost the same way good wine. A good wine gets better as it Ngayo'y malungkot ako dahil sa ako'y walang pera far, only …” “Only what, my that Catholics venerate the relics of mellows in years. Here’s a quote from an child?” “Well, now he says if their saints. unknown author to guide you through the at wala akong mapuntahan dahil walang panggasta I keep coming to your church, Freedom of the press is relative. years: “Love is the condition in which the subalit aking naiisip mabuti na rin ito he’s going to KILL YOU!” Together with their intention of happiness of another person is essential to nang ang kaunti kong kabuhayan ay natitipid ko. “Well, now,” said the pastor, informing the public, while at the your own.” It simply means that if your “perhaps it’s time to check out same time resisting attempts to limit other half is happy, you will be happy as that little church on the other their freedom, the news media must well. Ngayo'y marami akong reklamo sa aking katawan side of town.” also observe religious sensitivity. Scriptures: First Reading: Religious sensitivity demands respect Quotation of the Week: “Human bakit ba iba ako sa maganda kong kaibigan Isaiah 43: 18-19, 21-22, 24-25. for what other faith traditions consider nature will fi nd itself only when it fully subalit naisip ko dapat ako'y magpasalamat The exile in Babylon by which sacred and venerable even though realizes that to be human it has to cease to may buhay pa ako ngayon at malakas na malakas. Yahweh had punished his they are different from one’s own. For be beastly or brutal.” Mahatma Gandhi. people for their sins, crimes and most Muslims, it is blasphemous and offenses was about to end. This reprehensible to depict The Prophet Ngayon ako ay may tampo sa aking mga magulang passage from Second Isaiah pre- Mohammed (pbuh). However, the way pares the Israelites for the new some Muslim countries react violently dahil mga gusto ko nuo'y 'di nila naibigay blessing Yahweh is about to be- to this lack of religious sensitivity on subalit ang nanaig sa akin ay ang pagmamahal stow upon them: He will forgive the part of some news media in the Daily Meditation: God’s dahil sa kanila binigyan nila ako ng buhay. their failures. Second Reading: past is equally unacceptable. Chapter 2 Corinthians 1: 18-22. False 3, verse 172 of the Holy Qur’an Unconditional Love rumors were being spread about states, “Of those who answered the Paul: he is inconsistent. When Ngayo'y umiiyak ako dahil sa ako'y natinik call of Allah and the messenger, even Sunday February 5, 2012 nitong halaman kong rosas na nasa aking paligid he changed his plan to visit after being wounded, those who do Corinth, the Christians in that city thought spirit.” right and refrain from wrong have a great What can we say about God’s love? We subalit ano kaya ngayon ang aking madarama that he is unreliable. Though as a man, he Refl ections: Blasphemy is one of the reward.” Again, Chapter 5, verse 32 says, might be unstable, yet the doctrine that most serious crimes mentioned in the can say that God’s love is unconditional. kung tinik na lamang at walang bulaklak na kasama. “If anyone slew a person – unless it be for God does not say, “I love you, if ...” There he preaches is always consistent. Though Sacred Scriptures. It is considered as an murder or spreading mischief in the land – God’s people are unfaithful as had been abusive or irreverent speech about God are no ifs in God’s heart. God’s love for us it would be as if he slew the whole people. does not depend on what we do or say, on explained in the fi rst reading, yet Paul is because either he is not the kind of Su- And if anyone saved a life, it would be as always faithful. This faithfulness of God is preme Being humans think he is or humans our looks or intelligence, on our success if he saved the life of the whole person.” I or popularity. God’s love for us existed fully realized in his Son, Jesus Christ, who want to be gods themselves. Blasphemy believe that for all Muslims of good will, ©2012 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. is always and forever a “yes” to his Father. is prohibited because humans claim to before we were born and will exist after violence violates Allah’s will, because the we have died. God’s love is from eternity Holy Qur’an’s central message is peace, About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Filipino Language Teacher at to eternity and is not bound to any time- Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. love and unity among people that Islam related events or circumstances. Does that Prayer to the Holy Spirit Prayer to St. Jude hopes to deliver to all. mean that God does not care what we do In today’s gospel, Jesus shows us or say? No, because God’s love wouldn’t THE FIAT OF THE ETERNAL FATHER what religious sensitivity is all about. Es- be real if God didn’t care. To love without say every morning Holy Spirit, You who made me see O Holy St Jude! trangement from the community because of My Beloved Father, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven .Be Thou everything and showed me the way Apostle and Martyr, condition does not mean to love without one’s physical condition is the worst kind concern. God desires to enter into relation- my Father. Be always my Eternal Father. Do not leave my soul . Do not to reach my ideals, You, who gave great in virtue and rich in miracles, of punishment, coming in second to inabili- ship with us and wants us to love God in abandon me . Do not leave me out of Your sight, my Father,for I am Your me the divine gift to forgive and for- near kinsman of Jesus Christ, ty to performing religious duties, which can return. child, whom You have created to please You, to adore You, to honor You, get the wrong that is done to me and faithful intercessor for all who be infl icted on any human being. Adding living my days as You have given me the license to live it. (I offer up this You who are in all instances of my invoke you, insult to injury, the paralytic stayed outside Let’s dare to enter into an intimate Fiat through Mary, to Jesus, to You, Eternal Father] life with me, I want to thank You for special patron in time of need; the synagogue and could not worship God. relationship with God without fear, trust- everything and confi rm once more to you I have recourse from the Conversely, unable to worship, he could ing that we will receive love and always “Day after day, my children, say that in your mind. That will be the way you will say your that I never want to be separated depth of my heart, not also participate in communal events. more love. FIAT to your Father. And I your Father will open My arms like this (and He stretched out his Sensitive to the religious and communal arms) and I everyday will gather you in My arms and I will hold you and I will rock you as from You no matter how great the and humbly beg you, your BELOVED MOTHER (Blessed Mother) rocks each baby in her arms. For yes, you are needs of the paralytic, Jesus cured him not Text excerpts taken from Bread for the material desire may be. I want to be to whom God has given such great only of his physical deformity, but also of My children. Remember the FIAT of each day as you live. As you do this from the beginning with You and my beloved ones in power, Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 of the day, I promise you, My children, I guarantee you I will cover you in My arms. I will send his spiritual illness: his broken relation- HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from you My angel s with St. Michael to protect you and all the saints of your baptisms and of your Your perpetual glory. Thank You for to come to my assistance; ship with God. He restored fi rst the man’s devotions to be with you during the day to guide you and assist you. I promise you, you will favors granted. Amen. help me now in my urgent need The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and broken relationship with God by saying, 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and feel the power of My great LOVE for you that I will send you day in and day out. But you have Mention your request while making and grant my earnest petition. “Your sins are forgiven.” Then he restored Doubleday & Co. Inc. to offer me - everyday - as you get up in the morning - that FIAT.” -- Mary’s Call, 12400 Olive the request, please promise to pub- I will never forget thy graces and him back to the community, “Rise, take up • Kansas City, MO 64146. 816-942-9783 • Fax 816-942-4313 • [email protected] lish the prayer or circulate the favor. favors you obtain for me your mat and walk.” These two kinds of This prayer should be said for 3 and I will do my utmost to spread relationship are inseparable: a person can- consecutive days and after the devotion to you.Amen. not truly say he loves his neighbor without 3rd day, expect your prayer to be honestly loving God and confess sincerely answered. St. Jude, pray for us and all who he loves God without affectionately loving his neighbor. honor thee and invoke thy aid. A foolish man heard that Buddha From: David Family (Say 3 Our Father's, 3 Hail Mary’s, taught that you should never return evil for and 3 Glory Be’s after this.) evil. One day the man met Buddha, and decided to fi nd out if he practiced what From: David Family he taught others to do. The man began to verbally abuse the teacher and call him all kinds of names. All the while, Buddha

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Watcher “Dati na siyang bastos at conquer television’s afternoon Also trending were “Baliwag U,” by Ogie Cruz mayabang,”dagdag pa ni Cristy Fermin. block kicked off with a big bang as a term popularized by Anne, and the Read Ogie Cruz’s previous articles by visiting our website Pero kita namin sa show ng “Juicy” mentions on the much-anticipated “Sine Mo ‘To” segment wherein the at www.asianjournalusa.com kung paano siya pinagtanggol ni Gladys pilot of “It’s Showtime” flooded the hosts perform in a comical skit and Reyes pero iba rin ang katwiran ni Ms. micro-blogging site Twitter yester- audience members win cash prizes Fermin.Kapag marami na ang nagr- day (Feb 6). for participating. ereklamo sa isang tulad ni Vice Ganda, The open- The mad- Patungkol kay Vice Ganda: ibig sabihin may problema raw ito.Sa ing dance and lang people katunayan pa nga raw maraming sumulat song number also saw “Dati Na Siyang Bastos at na reporters sa nasabing insidente na of hosts Vhong the return pang-iisnab ayon kay Cristy Fermin. Navarro, of the clas- Mayabang”-Cristy Fermin- Anne Curtis, sic talent MARAMING FANS NI ANNE CUR- Billy Craw- search By Ogie Cruz Manay Ethel.Kaya raw takang taka si Vice ford, ‘Kuya’ portion and Ganda bakit nagkaroon ng ganong intriga. TIS ANG GALIT KAY LEA SALONGA Sarah Geronimo !!! Minsan napanood namin sa news show Kim Atienza, the “Arte Kamakailan naging usapan ang Hindi naman raw lahat ng Press ay Karylle, Vice Ganda, Teddy Cor- Mo!” hosted by Anne at Vhong ginawang pang-iisnab ni Vice Ganda kilala niya para kanyang mabati, marahil ng channel 5 na nagsalita ang international singer na hindi raw siya manonood ng single song that they get their hands or puz, Jugs Jugueta, Jhong Hilario, where the remaining contestant ad- ng mga Press People sa kanyang show yung ibang Press lang ang nagrereklamo Ryan Bang, Coleen Garcia, and vanced to Kuya Kim’s “Rock Clock” sa “ Its Showtime” sa channel 2.Pero na nadaanan niya na hindi niya nabati. isang concert na out of tune ang isang fancy themselves as a singer and thinks they can make a career out of it,”mismong Eric ‘Eruption’ Tai elicited delight round and could win as much as pinabulaanan niya ang mga bagay na ito Ayon naman kay Cristy Fermin, para and thrill among Filipino netizens, P500,000. sa pamamagitan ng patatanggol sa kanya raw araw ang feeling ni Vice Ganda sa pahayag ni Lea Salonga. Malaki kasi ang pagpapahalaga ni Ms. prompting the hashtag ‘#ItsShow- ni Gladys Reyes sa “Juicy”. sarili niya,na siya lang ang dinadaanan. time’ to top the trending topics on (Continued on page 16) Wala raw matandaan na ganong insi- Dapat raw maging isa siyang planeta na Salonga sa profession bilang singer, kaya dente na nangyari sa naturang show ayon siyang umiikot sa araw para makilala niya ayaw niya sa mga singers na nawawala sa tono.Isa raw malaking insulto ‘yun para kay Vice Ganda.Before daw mag-start ang ibang Press. twitter?Duwag o matapang? Coward or Alcasid through text kay Mo Twister at ang “Its Showtime”, na-acknowledge pa Ayon pa kay Ate Cristy, nadinig niya sa kanya.Pero alam n’yo ba hanggang ngayon marami pa rin ang nagmumura sa brave?,” last tweet ng International Singer humingi rin ng apology ang huli dahil sa niya ang mga ito , then nang matapos ang sinabi ni Vice Ganda ng ganito “Paano ba Lea Salonga. mga sunod-sunod na masasakit na tweets show kinamayan pa at nai-hug pa niya si masasabi na hindi mag-iisnab?Pakakainin kanya sa twitter dahil sa intrigang ‘yun, kaya nga naglabas siya ng ganito sa kan- niya sa naturang singer. yang twitter account na ganito.. MASASAMANG TWEET NI MO “What kind of person would cuss some- TWISTER KAY OGIE ALCASID SARAH GERONIMO MAGIGING one out on twitter?Anong klaseng tao ang !!!Nung nakaraang valentines concert DARING NA RAW NGAYON !!!Ma- mga namumu- ra sa iba sa nina Ogie Alcasid at Regine Velazquez giging daring na raw ngayon si Sarah sa Smart Araneta, nai-spoof ni Ogie ang Geronimo sa kanyang bagong show sa video noon ni Mo Twister na kumalat sa channel 2, lalo na sa kanyang pananamit at more skin daw ang ipapakita niya. Anne Curtis internet last year about sa abortion issue with Rhian Ramos. Maging sa gagawin daw niyang Talagang ginaya pa ni Ogie ang pagig- movie,puedeng puede na rin daw ang singer.Siempre ang nasa isip namin ang ing slang pa sa English ni Mo at ayos mga kissing scene.23 yrs old na siya katatapos pa lang na concert na ginawa nito,pati ang pag-iyak na nakarating siguro napapanahon na para baguhin ang ni Anne Curtis sa Smart Araneta ang naman sa kaalamanan ni Mo.Nagalit si conservative image pero how true itong pinariringgan niya.Doon nagsimulang Mo dahil ginawang katatawanan ang nababalitaan namin na hanggang ngayon nagalit ang mga fans ni Anne Curtis kay ginawang pag-iyak nito noon sa video. bantay na bantay pa rin siya ng kanyang Lea Salonga. Mabuti pa raw siya at buhay pa ang ina,tatay at P.A. kahit saan siya pumunta. Siempre dumepensa naman ni Lea, na anak niya.Nakakatawa pala ang mga Kahit raw sa Gym nakabantay ang tatlo, hindi si Anne ang kanyang pinariring- namamatayan ng anak pero siguro kung totoo ba ito? gan kundi yung mga singer na off key anak niya ang namatay tiyak hindi raw Maging ang kinikita niya sa mga singer.Para kay Lea, hindi naman singer si niya gagawing katatawanan ito.Ayon movies,teleserye ,concert at commercials Anne kundi isang entertainer na mismong ito sa nilalaman ng tweet ni Mo kay nakaintriga pa rin sa kanyang ina ang inamin naman ng host ng “Its Showtime”. Ogie . lahat, at takenote may commission pa “The thing about Anne, Im glad for her, Ayon sa depensa ng manager ni ang nanay niya?Kahit sa manliligaw sa ‘Im not a singer.Im an Entertainer’. Ogie Alcasid narito ang kanilang sagot kanya kailangan, nakabantay pa rin ang “So , I can’t get angry at her.And she “ It was done in spirit of comedy, no magulang niya at may approval.Ganon does’nt represent herself as a singer.What intention to offend anybody”. raw kahigpit ang magulang niya. Simula I get angry at is when somebody who Ayon na rin sa huli naming na kaya ito ng pagrerebelde?Nagtatanong lang kami. Lea Salonga clearly has no voice to speak of….Every Vice Ganda balita,humingi na rin ng apology si Ogie

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Techfrom My Barber IT Gathered by Benjamin Maynigo by their proprietary player. “Our NEWSLETTER Lazen, 10, a classroom assignment player really is the most unique one turned into a scientifi c fi nding: a by Benjamin Maynigo 1. From the Virtual Press in the space; it allows you to watch a. A military robot that does it new molecule, and her fi rst mention Offi ce (VPO) 3D with anaglyph glasses, Pas- all in a scientifi c journal. sive glasses, or on any glasses-free iRobot 710 Warrior (credit: iRo- Lazen randomly arranged a unique 3DTV Ventures LLC is Proud to device. I don’t believe any player is combination of oxygen, nitrogen and Announce the Full Release of Its 3D bot) as effective or user friendly as ours, With the offi cial launch of carbon atoms. Internet Portal Website 3DTV.COM and we are really only in the fi rst Responding to a request by the Tequi-la vs. Techie Life (Part II) LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2012 / the iRobot Warrior, a large wheeled inning of 3D. We are continuing to robot with a hefty mechanical arm, teacher, Kenneth Boehr, Humboldt er. Once downloaded, I read the chosen PRNewswire/ -- 3DTV.COM is the develop our player, and other fea- State University chemistry professor As I promised my barber, I will be fi rst 3D Portal that is devoted solely military robots just got signifi cantly specifi c in describing my techie life. documents wherever I am offl ine. It is tures including a mobile website and larger and more adaptable. Robert Zoellner, a computational very convenient and makes me very to fi lling the needs of the online apps, so that we remain fresh, ahead chemist, searched Chemical Ab- My iPad 2 is virtually a permanent 3D video community, the fastest The robot can climb stairs and companion. I access it when I wake up productive. of the curve and continue to be the cover rough terrain, and perform stracts. There are also web sites that I like growing market in the Video space. leader in this industry.” The result:a molecule with in the morning and throughout the day Founded by Brad Beckerman,Wayne tasks ranging from the delicate until I sleep at night when I plug it for to access without having to go online 3DTV.com was originally (opening car doors) to the destruc- the same formula but a different every time. These are sites that contain Naphtal, and John Davimos in April launched in Beta on December 1, arrangement of atoms than La- recharging. of 2011, 3DTV.COM is a free mem- tive (smashing car windows) with When I turn it on, it shows my home materials that I like to read offl ine and 2011 to an overwhelming positive its two-meter-long mechanical arm, zen’s. But Lazen’s molecule was store for easy retrieval. This is the rea- bership site that features a patented response from the internet com- unique: it had the potential to store screen that contains those applications 2D to 3D conversion process which and could be weaponized — in one that I fi nd most useful and those that son I have the app called iSaveWeb Pro. munity. The success of the Beta test test it launched a rocket that trailed energy, with the same combination This app copies all the contents of a web converts 2D pictures and videos to has allowed the company to move of atoms as nitroglycerin, a power- make my life more productive. 3D in real time, as well as allow- explosives behind it to clear mines Prominent are the clock, the calendar site I choose to save. to a full release and forward with or other obstacles. ful explosive. Zoellner submitted a For education purposes, I also have ing members to upload native 3D their plans for the future. Again from research paper to the January issue and reminders. The Notes, Notability, content. Members are provided Two prototypes of the robots were AudioNote and 7notesHD Premium are in my device an app called TED. This Naphtal, “Even though our initial sent to explore damaged buildings of Computational and Theoretical gives me access to numerous lectures, with their own private channels to fi nancial raise was last April, this Chemistry. Both Lazen and Boehr apps that allow me to take down notes store their content, but may elect at the site of the Fukushima Daiichi by either writing, typing, recording and speeches and works in video format of has really been a three year process. power plant after the nuclear ac- are listed as co-authors. famous, learned, wise and reputable at any time to make their content Brad had the vision several years Ref.: Robert W. Zoellner, Clara L. organizing the same. or channel public to the 3D com- cident last year. I have immediate access to my emails, personalities worldwide. ago that 3D was the future and Lazen, Kenneth M. Boehr, A com- Some special contents such as the munity. 3DTV.com was developed bought the most valuable branded putational study of novel nitratoxy- Facebook, and Twitter through the apps to be the leading social network- b. 10-year-old student discov- specially downloaded for my iPad 2. Holy Bible, the New Mass, Old Testa- URL in the space. Since that time ers molecule that can store energy carbon, nitritocarbonyl, and nitrate ment, Historic Classics, Quotes, 1001 ing community in the 3D industry, we have been developing a plan to compounds and their potential as Such apps automatically bring me the allowing sharing, embedding, and Prof. Robert Zoellner, with a built-in MAC browser Safari. Mercury Mottos, Weird Laws, Quotia and others market this property, and the release model of the molecule created by high energy materials, Computation- that enrich my knowledge on different commenting, as well as posting of the site is only step one.” al and Theoretical Chemistry,] is a new browser for the iOS that I have pictures and videos on other major ten year-old Clara Lazen (credit: but seldom use. I also have the option facets of life are also stored for easy Humboldt State University) retrieval in my iPad 2. social networking sites. According to use either iPad’s Spotlight search or to Naphtal this is all made possible 2. From the KURZWEIL For Kansas City, Mo. student Clara my favorite search engine Google that I For entertainment, I have games like downloaded. Solitaire, Angry Birds, Scrabble Free, My library of music and videos are Sudoku, Sudoku Guru. I also have ac- also instantly available just by tapping cess to movies and TV shows through New Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Cars Helps Consumers Avoid the apps in my home screen. The soft- my HBOGo, Netfl ix, and my Sling ware named Photos is the destination Media which allows me to control my “New Car Smell” As Major Source of Indoor Air Pollution for the still pictures and videos that have home TV channels wherever I am in been taken through my iPad 2 Cameras. the world provided that I have Internet Best Picks: Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, Honda CR-Z Worst Picks: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Chrysler 200, Kia Soul The Camera Zoom is used for what it is access. Honda Rated as Top Manu- tor at the Ecology Center. “Since birth defects, impaired learning, liver cles today have eliminated hazardous named after. Yahoo’s IntoNow application allows these chemicals are not regulated, toxicity, and cancer. Automobiles are fl ame retardants and PVC. Today, The collection of music and videos me to update friends as to what movies facturer; PVC Reduction consumers have no way of knowing particularly harsh environments for 17% of new vehicles have PVC- were downloaded either from iTunes, or TV shows I am currently watching. Efforts Hailed the dangers they face. Our testing is plastics, as extreme air temperatures free interiors and 60% are produced YouTube, or from my MacBook Pro Since MacBook Pro is the reposi- intended to expose those dangers and of 192 F and dash temperatures up without BFRs. by syncing them with my iPad 2. My tory of most of my documents, photos, (Ann Arbor, MI) - Today the encourage manufacturers to use safer to 248 F can increase the concentra- Top ranking cars in this year’s MacBook Pro also has a Windows 7 music, audio fi les, videos, applications Ecology Center released its fourth alternatives.” tion of Volatile Organic Compounds release are: 1) Honda Civic 2) Toyota Operating System and a Virtual PC and other fi les in different formats consumer guide to toxic chemicals in Chemicals of primary concern in- (VOC’s) and break other chemicals Prius and 3) Honda CR-Z. Worst application. They allow me to make use because of its powerful capacity, I want cars at HealthyStuff.org, fi nding the clude: bromine (associated with bro- down into more toxic substances. ranking: 1) Mitsubishi Outlander of Windows-based applications as well. to be able to access it and control it Honda Civic at the top of this year’s minated fl ame retardants); chlorine “Automobiles function as chemi- Sport 2) Chrysler 200 SC and 3) Kia It also has a CD/DVD drive that allows through my iPad 2 wherever I am. This list, and the Mitsubishi Outlander (indicating the presence of polyvinyl cal reactors, creating one of the most Soul. The Civic achieved its ranking me to convert and transfer CD/DVD is because the latter, being hand-held, Sport at the bottom. Over 200 of the chloride, or PVC and plasticizers); hazardous environments we spend by being free of bromine-based fl ame contents (documents, photos, music portable and mobile, is with me most if most popular 2011- and 2012-model lead; and heavy metals. Such chemi- time in,” added Gearhart. retardants in all interior components; and videos) to the internal hard drive not all the time. vehicles were tested for chemicals cals have been linked to a wide range The good news is overall vehicle that can then be synced with my iPad 2 LogMeIn makes me capable of doing that off-gas from parts such as the of health problems such as allergies, ratings are improving. The best vehi- (Continued on page 16) through iTunes. that. Because of this app my MacBook steering wheel, dashboard, armrests Either FaceTime or Skype allows me Pro is virtually with me all the time. and seats. These chemicals contrib- to communicate with anybody anywhere Air Display also lets me use iPad 2 as a ute to “new car smell” and a variety either by voice, video or just by chat for separate monitor. of acute and long-term health con- free if the other parties are also using There are now more than 500,000 cerns. Since the average American similar applications. Both apps are in apps available for download. There are spends more than 1.5 hours in a car my home screen too. more being developed everyday. Be every day, toxic chemical exposure A special app called Whistle even you barber, lawyer, doctor, farmer, old, inside vehicles can be a major source gives me a separate telephone number, young or any human being, you cannot of indoor air pollution. which I can use to call and be called. avoid being exposed to or experiencing “Research shows that vehicle It is provided for free and can be used a techie life. interiors contain a unique cocktail to call anybody in the United States Have a Tequi-la if you must. But a of hundreds of toxic chemicals that and Canada. Right now, I have it for Techie Life you should have. Either you off-gas in small, confi ned spaces,” emergency use. have IT or you just don’t have it! said Jeff Gearhart, Research Direc- I also have several apps to access all the major news organizations such as the Washington Post, USA Today, CNN, ABC News, MSNC, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, NPR News, TIME Mobile, BBC News, Huff Post, Pulse News, Net NewsWire, Nightly News, Newsweek, New Yorker and The New York Times. I put them into 2 separate folders named News and Newsstand. Flipboard is one of my favorite apps in my iPad 2. In one app, it gives me access to my social media accounts such as Twitter and Facebook, to News, Technology, Lifestyle, Details, Google Reader, Sports, Travel and all other accounts that I identifi ed as my interests.

For productivity, I made sure I have Keynote, Pages and Numbers. Keynote is for creating and developing presenta- tions. Pages is for creating documents not unlike Word. Numbers is for creat- ing spreadsheets like Excel. I also have Calculator, Pocket Math, Portable Math, and BizExpense apps, which facilitate my computation requirements in both business and ordinary activities. The Teleprompt+ is an app that con- verts my iPad 2 into a teleprompter. It is a cool, exciting and useful tool to aid in delivering a speech or lecture. It also gives you running access to the lyrics of a song that you are singing. I have the iBook, Kindle, and B & N Readers. This means that I can access eBooks created for the Mac, Kindle and Barnes & Noble. In fact, I also have the software to convert documents to the eBook format for the said readers. This is why I have a library of iBooks, Kindle eBooks, Google Books, and B & N eBooks which are all accessible in my iPad 2 either offl ine or online. I use Google Docs to store docu- ments and various fi les. I upload them online so I can access them in my iPad 2 anywhere I am, wherever I have Internet access. The app of my choice to download and retrieve any of the documents that I uploaded in Google Docs is GoodRead- February 17-23, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 Health and Wellness 13 Healing Powers of Lemons Top 3 Germiest Trouble Sleeping? It May Affect Your Memory Later On If you’re not getting fresh lemons allergic symptoms. Places in the determine a cause-effect relationship or into your diet, you may want to Brain and Nervous System Disor- ScienceDaily (Feb. 14, 2012) — The disease begin. The average time a person the direction of this relationship. We reconsider after reading the many ders: Containing the potent phytonu- Home amount and quality of sleep you get at spent in bed during the need longer-term studies, fol- health benefi ts of lemons, lemon trient tangeretin in the peel, lemons night may affect your memory later in life, study was about eight lowing individuals’ sleep over juice, pith (the white part), or zest have been proven to be effective according to research that was recently hours, but the years, to determine whether (skin). for brain disorders like Parkinson’s Keeping our homes clean is a nev- released and will be presented at the average sleep disrupted sleep leads to Here are 13 amazing healing pow- disease. er-ending task, so knowing where to American Academy of Neurology’s 64th time was 6.5 amyloid plaques, or ers of lemons: Eye Disorders: Rutin, found in focus our efforts can come in mighty Annual Meeting in New Orleans April 21 hours due whether brain changes Bowel-Cleansing: The bitter taste lemons, has been shown in research helpful. Of course we know germs to April 28, 2012. to short in early Alzheimer’s of lemon gives these fruit the ability to improve the symptoms of eye can linger in toilets or on dishes con- “Disrupted sleep appears awaken- to increase peristalsis–a pumping- disorders, including diabetic retin- taining raw meat, we might overlook to be associated with the ings in motion in the bowels–which helps opathy. a few other common spots bacteria build-up of amyloid plaques, the night. to eliminate waste from Anti-Viral: In addition to being ef- and viruses like to hang out. A quick a hallmark marker of Alzheim- The the bowels and improve fec- tive against cold and wipe-down with diluted vinegar er’s disease, in the brains study regularity. Add the juice fl u viruses, terpene will clean up these offending spots of people without memory found that of one lemon to warm limonoids found quickly and easily. problems,” said study author people water and drink fi rst thing in lemons have Yo-El Ju, MD, with Wash- who in the morning. proven anti-viral ington University School of Medicine in woke Cancer: Lemons contain effects on other St. Louis and a member of the American up more 22 anti-cancer com- types of viruses. Academy of Neurology. “Further research than fi ve pounds, including Diabetes: In is needed to determine why this is hap- times per hour limonene—a addition to improv- pening and whether sleep changes may were more likely to naturally- ing eye problems predict cognitive decline.” have amyloid plaque occurring oil linked with diabetes, Researchers tested the sleep patterns build-up compared that slows lemons contain hes- 1. Sponges and rags. of 100 people between the ages of 45 to people who or halts the peretin which lowers When we wipe dishes or counter- and 80 who were free of dementia. didn’t wake up as disease lead to changes in sleep,” Ju growth of can- blood sugar levels tops with soiled rags, we’re simply Half of the group had a family history of much. The study also found those people said. “Our study lays the groundwork for cer tumors in (when they are high). transferring bacteria from one place Alzheimer’s disease. A device was placed who slept “less effi ciently” were more investigating whether manipulating sleep animals. Lem- Gall and Kidney to another. To make sure you’re on the participants for two weeks to likely to have the markers of early stage is a possible strategy in the prevention or ons also contain Stones: The citric acid actually ridding your kitchen of measure sleep. Sleep diaries and question- Alzheimer’s disease than those who slept slowing of Alzheimer disease.” a substance called found in lemon juice bacteria, wash sponges and rags with naires were also analyzed by researchers. more effi ciently. In other words, those The study was supported by the Ellison fl avonol glyco- helps to dissolve gall- soap and hot water between uses or After the study, it was discovered that who spent less than 85 percent of their Foundation and the National Institutes of sides which stop stones, calcium deposits, and kidney replace these items often. Dropping 25 percent of the participants had evidence time in bed actually sleeping were more Health. cell division in cancer cells. stones. a sponge in boiling water or heating of amyloid plaques, which can appear likely to have the markers than those who “Disrupted sleep appears to be associ- Colds and Flu: Lemons are rich in Anti-Aging: The vitamin C found it (while wet) in the microwave for years before the symptoms of Alzheimer’s spent more than 85 percent of their time in ated with the build-up of amyloid plaques, vitamin C and fl avonoids that work in lemons helps to neutralize free four minutes will kill most disease- disease begin. The average time a person bed actually sleeping. a hallmark marker of Alzheimer’s disease, in conjunction for a serious punch radicals linked to aging and most causing germs. The sponge will be spent in bed during the study was about “The association between disrupted in the brains of people without memory against infection. types of disease. hot, so be careful when removing it eight hours, but the average sleep time sleep and amyloid plaques is intrigu- problems,” said study author Yo-El Ju, Liver: Fresh lemon juice added to http://mytechnologyworld9.blog- from the microwave. was 6.5 hours due to short awakenings in ing, but the information from this study MD, with Washington University School a large glass of water in the morning spot.in/2012/02/13-healing-powers- Another great option? Make your the night. can’t determine a cause-effect relation- of Medicine in St. Louis and a member is a great liver detoxifi er. of-lemons.html own quick-wipes: Store multiple The study found that people who woke ship or the direction of this relationship. of the American Academy of Neurology. Nutrition: Lemons contain vitamin squares of cotton cloth (think cut up up more than fi ve times per hour were We need longer-term studies, following “Further research is needed to determine C, citric acid, fl avonoids, B-complex old T-shirts or pajamas) in a con- more likely to have amyloid plaque build- individuals’ sleep over years, to determine why this is happening and whether sleep vitamins, calcium, copper, iron, tainer fi lled with a mixture of 1 cup up compared to people who didn’t wake whether disrupted sleep leads to amyloid changes may predict cognitive decline.” magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, water, 1 ounce liquid castile soap up as much. 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Anto- antimony-based flame retardants nia Legarda of concubinage. Both Problema sa MILF in the seating and center console; Ortigas and Legarda have denied the chromium treated leather on several allegations. Tama ba ang ngayo’y naririnig at nababasa Naku Diyos ko! Ano ba ‘tong nangyayari sa bayan ko, components; and over 400 ppm lead “Judge Dumlao signed the warrant Ang isang Obispo’y nakuhang magpatawad na Sa dinami ng problema itong isa ay DELUBYO. in seating materials. The full list of on Tuesday and we were furnished a Kay Noynoy na walang nagawang pagkakasala top 10 best and worst cars is found copy. We served the warrant (of ar- Gayong sila ang nasangkot sa kontrobersiya? Mantakin mong ating bansa ay gusto pang maikambyo, below:__ rest) at his office. Our only function Maging SUB-STATE ang Mindanao, Naku grabe! ‘to’y INSULTO. “We’re pleased to be recognized is to account for a person with war- Mabait din naman itong si Pangulong Noynoy by HealthyStuff.org for our efforts. rant of arrest,” Abalos explained. Sa kabila nang lahat ay nagpakahinahon Over the past decade, Honda has Abalos said Ortigas was booked, Paano na ang BAYANING nagbuhos ng mga buhay, taken a number of steps to reduce or photographed and fingerprinted at Iginagalang pa rin bilang ka-relihiyon Makita lang itong bansa na mayroong KALAYAAN. remove chemicals of concern from the CIDG office in Pasig City as part Ang mga Obispong sa kanya ay humahamon. Dahil lamang sa RELIHIYONG ngayo’y kalat sating bayan. our vehicles. We voluntarily report of police procedure. Following his arrest, Ortigas is- Ay nais pang magsarili na SUB-STATE, kahangalan. these efforts in our annual North Sila ba’y mayroon pang sapat na katinuan American Environmental Report,” sued a statement to the media. Hamon kay Noynoy bumaba sa panunungkulan stated Marcos Frommer, Manager “He doesn’t like to be interviewed Noong ang kutong lupa ang nasa Malacañang Palibhasay nadiktahan nitong bansa sa paligid, of Corporate Affairs & Communica- by the media, that is his policy since Tagapagtanggol sila pagka’t nakikinabang? Kaya itong mga TANGA naniwalang pa-TAGILID. tions at American Honda. the beginning,” Loriega explained. Anyone looking to buy a new car Ortigas said in his statement: “I Nuon pa man dulot nila’y problema na walang patid, can visit www.HealthyStuff.org am saddened by having to endure Hindi naman masama na sila ay tumanggap Paano na kung MINDANAO, kanila na, naku LINTIK!. and search by model, comparison the course of events, which continue Ng biyaya kung ibabahagi sa mahirap shop between different models, and to turn a private matter between me Datap’wa’t kung ito’y gagamiting pampasarap cross reference with fuel economy and my wife Susana Ortigas into a Malisya’y nar’yan, sa kahihiya’y mabibilad. Kahit anong paliwanag ng sikat na ABOGADO, standards to find both a healthy and public spectacle. DAGA lang ang makikinig at hindi ang mga tao. fuel-efficient vehicle. A widget and Ortigas said his arrest “was so Saan kaya naman nila pinagdadadala Mangarap ka ng mangarap, hanggang diyan ka lang, APO, mobile phone application are also obviously designed to ensure my Abuloy sa simbahan, walang tuos ang kwenta available. Visitors to the site are public humiliation. Thus it would Malabo mong MALOLOKO kaming dugong PILIPINO. encouraged to contact car manufac- be only logical for me to expect my Ang nakikinabang ay kamag-anak ng kura turers and ask them to subscribe to detractors, who include a cabal of Bakit ‘di suriin pondo ng bawa’t parokya? LUZVIMINDA, kabuuan nitong bansang PILIPINAS, voluntary third party eco labels, such individuals out to please my wife, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, may damdamin, mayrong UTAK. as the TUV Toxproof and Oko-Tex will continue to exhaust all means in Isipin na lang sila’y walang binubuwisan Standard 100, and reduce their use of their attempts to malign my person. Sapagka’t sa ating batas ‘yan ang pinagtibay Sa sino mang magsusulong mag-SUB-STATE itong PINAS, toxic chemicals in vehicles. A num- “And those vicious attacks against Nguni’t ang bayarin sa kanila ay ang mamahal Matakot ka kababayan, may sapi ka ni SATANAS. ber of leading automakers, including me manifest how these people are Upa sa binyag, kumpil, kasal, libing ng patay. evidently devoid of the basic ethics Ford (TUV) and Volvo (Oko Tex), have already adopted these standards or morals found in cultured, educat- Mahalin mo itong bansang kay daming nagbuwis-buhay, for some of their vehicles. ed individuals of a civilized society,” Ang serbisyo nila’y mayroon ding kaurian At ugat ng kasaysayang suma puso at isipan. Other Findings: he said. May para sa mahirap, iba ang sa mayaman Mabuo lang itong bansa, kahit kalat, IISA LANG, Most improved automakers in “Allow me to reiterate, as far as Pag aranya’y sindi, may kaya ang ‘kinakasal terms of the average ratings for their I’m concerned, that this is a purely Subali’t kapag dukha, di man lang pagmisahan. Sa mithiing KALAYAAN ng bayaning nagsipanaw. vehicles are VW (+42%), Mitsubishi private matter, which refined and (+38%) and Ford (+30%). These civilized individuals avoid elucidat- H’wag namang maghugas-kamay at magmalinis Tigilan na ang pagusad nitong planong walang saysay, represent improvement from the ing on. Thus, it is my fervent hope Pagka’t ang ginagawa’y kita ng mapagmasid 2009/2010 models to the 2011/2012 that the public will understand my Pagtuunan ang panahong mapagbuti itong buhay.. models. preference to keep silent on the Tigilan na’t itikom, matatabil na bibig Tigilan rin ang putukan, pandurukot at pagpatay, Two automaker had overall declin- matter. Upang maiwasan ang usaping maligalig. Iigting lang yaong galit ng KRISTIYANONG kinalaban. ing average scores from 2009/2010 “But my silence should not be mis- to 2011/2012: Diamler AG (-29%) construed as my waiving my right Sa halip na atupagin ang pakikialam and Volvo (-13%). to clear my name at the appropriate Sa pagpapatakbo ng ating pamahalaan Tandaan mo kababayan kung ikaw ma’y NATURUAN, On a fleet-wide basis PVC use is time.” Suyuin ang kotolikong nagngaglilipatan LASON ito sa isipang sana’y di na nagtatagal. declining. Zero percent of pre-2006 Molo added Ortigas was “sur- Sa ibang relihiyong ang namumuno’y banal. Dati-rati naman tayong pangunawa’y pantay-pantay, vehicles had PVC-free interiors, prised” by his arrest but is “deter- versus 17% (34) of the 2011/2012 mined to fight this all way to the Tayo’y mga PILIPINO, tandaan mo kababayan. vehicle models which had PVC- end.” Ika-19 ng Hulyo, 2011 free interiors. Flexible PVC often Ortigas is a scion of the Ortigas Di mo dapat na dadalhin, ugali ng ibang bansa, contains hazardous plasticizers, clan, which owns large tracts of land or “softeners,” called phthalates, in the east of Metro Manila. Ortigas “Extrimist” na kung pumatay pati ulo nawawala. which off-gas during vehicle use & Co. is the developer of Greenhills their support for the new show, in- Pilipino ay hindi ganyan, may lawak ang pangunawa, and are deposited on dust particles Shopping Center in San Juan City. – It’s Showtime cluding Erik Santos, Jovit Baldivino, Sukul langit man ang galit, gawa pa rin yaong tama. and windshields, where they cause Aie Balagtas See Bugoy Drilon, Marcelito Pomoy, “fogging.” In recent years, automak- Ejay Falcon, Empress Schuck, Gab ers have begun replacing PVC with Batikos ni: (Continued from page 13) Valenciano. 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Liporada “We want to go home to Zambia,” counting, law, and teaching worked the County’s Live Well, San Diego! Do you feel anything? Carlos, my third son, age 10 then, with me in the graveyard shift, was initiaive, a 10-year campaign to What do you mean babe? “Dad, you said that, our life would had said. no comfort to me. improve health in the region. When you do me. be better here in America,” said “We can’t” I said. “We have to The assembly work reminded me The personal property estate sales Of course! You ‘re my babe! Danny, my eldest. He was 14. make our life here in America now.” of the diametrical relationship of are held quarterly. For additional workers and capitalists, the move- You being there “We just arrived, son. Things will Apples and cakes and chocolates information about items available Under me ment in the Philippines, and the for sale and auction dates, please call be better,” I said. and milk and toys, specially toys, Helpless Although we did not have to fi nally comforted the children and, international proletarian struggle. (858) 694-3500. queue for anything and could have soon, Zulu and Jelita became just The revolutionary fervor rekindled Accepting whatever all the apples and milk and sugar part of their happy memory banks. in my soul. Mercy or cruelty and bread and whatever we want in Our Zambian money bank savings, Nonetheless, I landed a much It doesn’t really matter! America, my children missed our however, became depleted and I better job as claims adjuster for DOJ starts probe .. Me! Running like a wolf . three bedroom fl at in Zambia. They had no job yet after three months in California’s workers’ injury com- Through the forest missed their playmates like Zulu and America. Cynthia readily became pensation systems. This involved processing of the medical fees and Smelling blood Jelita. They missed being dubbed as a nurse at one of the hospitals but (Continued from page 1) Hunting for my prey Chy-nee-see which commanded an she did not earn enough for us to be compensation of workers with work aura of respect from their classmates on our own. Although my brother- related injuries. I felt like I was Arellano explained that the Excited, longing, halfcraze mad and special considerations from their in-law was generous, they had serving the proletariat while being department is not violating an Surviving, living, celebrating life, Zambian teachers. problems of their own and we were paid with my children afforded over outstanding temporary re- The moon is up! Cynthia missed being addressed becoming his family’s burden. bare subsistence. The luxury placed straining order (TRO) issued Bow and give praise to her majesty! “Madam” by our Zambian cook, We decided to sell our house in me back on my petty burgis bearings Tonight she is full! and satisfi ed status. by the Manila Regional Trial gardener, and laundrywoman who the Philippines and used the sale as Court (RTC) last Jan. 30 in In my salutation I howl! we had only paid $1.00 each a down payment for another in Ven- Content with our livelihood with a house, cars, and vacation capabili- favor of Gatdula enjoining the Giving, breathing, wanting month – they even curtsy when they tura County, California. Taking the In blood and lust had to greet her. I missed being ad- plunge and me without yet a regular ties to boot, my venting revolved DOJ from conducting a pre- dressed Big Bwana. work, we got behind in electricity, on founding a community ethnic liminary investigation on the For you babe We became FOBs – Fresh off the water, and telephone bills – so long newspaper and stringing for the Ven- Ohara case based on the fi nd- Always here Boat – awed and fumbling with the as we kept the mortgage payments. tura Times, the county’s mainstream ings and recommendations Always touching, sharing, caring, wanting knobs for the desired combination The Mormon bishop issued checks newspaper. I wrote on community of the fact-fi nding committee To be near you organization activities and ventured of heated showers; doing our own before our city services would be cut headed by Justice Undersecre- Ever near you laundry, puzzled with the numerous off because we had become devoted on political criticisms against the lo- cal and national governments. After tary Francisco Baraan III. Always loving, living, forever dial settings on the washer and dryer members of the Church of Jesus He explained that the TRO does Howling in pain and lust machines; and confused with TV Christ of Latter Day Saints, attend- all, the US is still a highly demo- cratic country where freedom of the not cover the preliminary inves- Ever for you babe remote controls. ing church every Sunday and with tigation stemming from Ohara’s My brother-in-law generously me becoming a scout master for the press exists as long as one does not I bleed for love! show the fangs of the extremes of complaint since the court order squeezed the six of us in one of the boys of the church which included was based on the fact-fi nding panel rooms of their three-bedroom-house, my horde. whatever one democratically writes about. I questioned the necessity report. mercifully demoting two of his sons I fi nally bit a job in an assem- “The basis of this preliminary ©2009 Michael R. Tagudin to share their sister’s room till we bly plant because no management of the Iraq war. “Al-Qaeda is in Afghanistan, why go for Saddam investigation is the formal complaint found a place of our own – indefi - needing company or teaching entity of Ohara. It is our duty to act on nitely. recognized my Philippine college Hussein?” Since we did not fi nd weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, that. The TRO covers the result of Our movements then were pleas- degree or government or Zambian fact-fi nding probe. Those are two ©2012 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights reserved. antly at the mercy of Cynthia’s teaching credentials. Tears streaked “Why have we not yet brought home About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin Educated as an the troops?’ different things,” he explained. engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles employee sister-in-law. down my cheeks as I twiddled on Gatdula’s lawyer Abraham Espejo micro chip parts I had to assemble hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about Introduced to relatives and friends, assailed the order to conduct the the human condition. He is donating the proceeds from the we felt the burning measurement of on the lines, working alongside preliminary investigation that vio- book “Crushed Violets” to the “Coalition to Abolish Slavery their eyes from head to foot. those without degrees or have barely lates the existing TRO issued by the & Traffi cking (CAST)”, a non-profi t that provides public awareness and advocacy efforts against human traffi cking in Manila court. the City of Angels. To learn more, visit www.castla.org. To “That is a glaring evidence that she help, call the CAST 24 hour hotline 888.KEY.2.FRE(EDOM) (Justice Secretary Leila de Lima) or 888.539.2373. Contact [email protected] for more LAW OFFICES OF is out to persecute Director Gat- information about ordering the book “Crushed Violets.” dula. There is a still existing TRO preventing the DOJ from conducting E.B. ALEJO and yet here she is ordering a probe. They have no respect for the rule of Missing a print edition of the Asian law,” he said. “20+ Years Experience” Espejo said they would question Been living in San Diego since 1977 the DOJ’s action on the Ohara case Journal? Read the digital edition at before the Manila RTC. *Member, California State Bar In his petition for certiorari and www.asianjournalusa.com/digital Licensed to practice before the US Federal District Court prohibition fi led with the Manila Southern California and California Supreme Court RTC, Gatdula also sought to declare *Author,”How to Apply for the US Tourist Visa” as listed by null and void the DOJ’s fact-fi nding worldwide bookseller Amazon.com Bookstores committee’s proceedings and recom- mendations in connection with the *Former San Diego Regional Coordinator for U.S. Immi- Ohara case. gration Amnesty for Catholic Community Services, Catholic Named respondents in his petition Diocese of San Diego were Secretary De Lima, Baraan, Assistant Secretary Zabedin Asis *Legal Advisor, Los Chabacanos of Cavite City and Quezon City Prosecutor Donald Association, Inc., San Diego, California Lee. Gatdula also asked Judge Felixber- *Juris Doctor law degree, University of San Diego (1985), to Olalia, presiding judge of Manila Diploma; Oxford Institute on International and RTC Branch 8, to declare Depart- Comparative Law (USD), Oxford, England (1984); ment Order Nos. 1007, s. 2011 and Bachelor Degree, University of Southern California (1983); 047, s. 2012 as null and void for be- Montgomery High School, San Diego (1979) ing unconstitutional and restrain the respondents from transmitting any *Born in the Philippines (Cavite) report to other government agencies, including the Offi ce of the Ombuds- For your convenience, walk-ins accepted man. especially between 2:00pm – 8:00pm He also prayed for the court to Business days Monday to Friday consider all evidence, whether docu- mentary or testimonial evidence, IMMIGRATION LAW • DIVORCE • WILLS & TRUSTS • CRIMINAL DEFENSE • BUSINESS as inadmissible in any proceedings LAW • CREDIT/DEBT DISPUTES and PROBLEMS • WAGE & HOUR VIOLATIONS • before the court. 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Charismatic Renewal done to you?” Six months after, in January 1978, After much praying for the right But I was intensely praying for him Filipiniana a ‘Catholic Life in the Spirit Semi- decision regarding my professional to mellow down too. nar’ (CLSS) was conducted for us. and job load, I quit those side jobs, Indeed, goodness, love, and pa- At the highlight of that CLSS, ‘the including teaching at NDDC after tience had overfl owed to them. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit’, Bishop losing my voice due to a perennial Lord pointed out to me the things Miracles of The Divine Mercy: My Journey of Faith Arliss with the SPC nuns prayed- laryngitis. wrong in the past: my negative at- 5th of a Series by Mercy Lotilla-Asencio over us. Thank God, the Holy Spirit titude with my husband, hence, the really descended for all! For me, that God’s Action After Surrendering confl ict in our relationships. Where A Spiritual Autobiography laden relationship that he verbalized night, a peaceful sleep was unmarred My Life To Him I took him for granted and saw only by Mercy Lotilla-Asencio his frustrations, “If life is just like by traumatic attacks of fear! his weakness and faults, this time, I this, we might as well separate.” I I surrendered my time to the Lord focused on his strengths and virtues, (author) could only cry, “No, we must fi nd a Bathing in the Streams of Living that 1978 as I began to concentrate in and I affi rmed his goodness. As a re- solution!” Water! my Music Studio and small business sult, his endearing ways came back, My own life is replete with Godly And I began to cry out to God for of retailing musical instruments. In rekindling the love gone cold into miracles. Twice in my life I almost help. The more miserable I was, the When I woke up the next morn- no time God manifested His pleasure fl aming intimacy again with each died. Before reaching age one (1935) more intense was my longing for a ing, I greeted God, I love You, Lord! with my decisions. That week, He other. This new found Godly love in Sibalom, Antique, my mother told God I could relate to: Where are You, Lo, and behold! The Lord enveloped blessed us with big Yamaha organ and its results later on convinced me that a severe diarrhea brought me Lord, in all these? me with His tremendous Love! A sales. I was fl abbergasted! The sup- this lawyer-husband of mine to stop to the border of death, and my I did not know then, that there was love so intense, so joyful, a stirring plying company’s dictated margin criticizing the Charismatic Renewal eyes were just a fl ickering light that an option to live a Spirit-fi lled life. inside me I could hardly contain! of profi t was equivalent to one year and eventually attracted him to seek would extinguish any moment then. I was longing for something; yet, I My heart was just full to the brim! I of my college teaching salary! The spiritual renewal too. Mama Angelina prayed: “Lord God, could not discern or understand what exclaimed, Wow, Lord, how sweet enrollment in my Music Studio also Refl ecting on this later, I under- I surrender the life of this baby to I needed to do. I was living a life of is Your Love! I am bathing in the multiplied. God affi rmed my deci- stood why Jesus does not allow you. Whatever is Your will for her, defeat, failure, and frustration. streams of Your Living Water! It sion! divorce. He knows that when a let it be done.” And I live! seemed like I stepped into ‘Jordan Such manifestation of God is quite couple makes Him the center-focus Almost a ‘Jordan’ Time and the water parted!’ I experienced signifi cant for me. Answered prayers World War II Years of their home, love will fl ourish, God! What a New Year gift from the gave me a special feeling of being strengthening it to embrace will- In that period of spiritual immatu- Lord! cared for, and of being loved by the ingly life’s crosses. He gives fi delity During World War II (1942 to Cabatuan, Iloilo. Out of our union rity, I was looking for a real God, a Lord. They added block after block 1945), my faith grew for amidst great rewards of spiritual, material were born our beloved: God of the saints that I used to read The Holy Spirit Began His Work to build my faith. consolations in the form of harmony, the ravages and destruction of the Mary Anne, Ma.Theresa, Clement, about during my high school and in Me The Lord became the center-focus cruelty of man against man, my fam- success, fulfi llment and joyful and Rosemary, Ma.Cecilia, Ma.Pauline college years; someone I could relate of all my activities, my recreation, peaceful old age. ily experienced the miracles of God Jackie and Vincent. to as the saints did. I tried joining The Scripture tells us that when and my monetary and business deci- manifested in so many ways. One Hence, when couples with mar- un-renewed religious organizations, the Holy Spirit comes, we become sions. riage problems come to me for help, example, one time after the people The Exodus to Mindanao but He was not convincingly there. children of God, new creatures, shouted “Hapon!” (the Japs were I recommend to them to go back There was no one to guide my un- with a new life. How true it is! My A Revolutionized Prayer Life to the source of love –God who is coming!) we all got ready to go with In the hustle-bustle of family life, yielding, faithless heart. Was that the former spiritual activities took a our balutan (prepared clothes or food Love, and that love will overfl ow to gone was that perspective of pursu- unproductivity of a Church, which new meaning and value. The Mass Experiencing a deepening union their family and to others. packages) but my mother would not ing my fi rst love-God. And the tra- was in it unrenewed, static, apathetic, became very meaningful; the Gospel with God in prayer was a very excit- budge anymore. She got her Bible vailing of my spirit had begun. Like and unalive during that time? Or was alive; Holy Communion, a heart- ing discovery! Prayer became a bask- A Happy Family and said she was preparing for death. a journey from the Biblical Egypt to God allowing that ‘Jordan’ time, sub- stirring experience of love and ing in the joy of His presence! The We chose not to go too, and instead Canaan, the moving from Manila jecting me to adverse circumstances worship, the Words of God in the prayer of repentance, of silence, of joined her prayers. I realized just on time that our (1960) to Mindanao -fi rst to so that when my surrender comes, it Scripture opened new avenues of adoration, of love, of peace, of praise growing teenaged children were feel- That day, the Japanese soldiers Cotabato City, then to Milbuk of would be full blast? How I travailed life, of service, of healing, of caring. and thanksgiving, and of contempla- were not able to cross the swollen ing so constricted by our parenting North Cotabato (1965), and fi nally before the entrance! The spiritual and corporal Works of tion of Jesus’ life and Passion in the tyranny and their unexpressed rebel- river because it rained very hard. So to General Santos City, in 1970, It must have been almost a ‘Canaan Mercy took fl esh! Rosary became a celebration in being they did not reach our barrio. lion were just waiting to explode. was a desert-like experience both journey‘ for I was undergoing satanic My Christ-focused life was begin- with God. The very longings of my After that spiritual conversion, our Thanks to my guiding parents, from the spiritual and the temporal assault in myriads of ways: attacks ning to produce amazing results. heart – that deeper love-relationship the lessons of the many miracles understanding love for them over- standpoint. Coping with the concerns on my thought life, discouragement, As the Lord touched my spirit to with Him which I have searched fl owed. The nagging and sermon- that happened in the Lotilla family of a family of seven children, the full sleepless anxieties, fear, and psycho- begin His inner healing process, fear, for all my life was now unfolding. (Antonio, Crisostomo, Grace, Mercy, izing were changed to friendly chats, time teaching-business career, the logical and spiritual turmoil. I was anxieties, resentments, hatred, unfor- Alleluiah! That was never attained and the virtues we hoped emulated Humberto and Precious) during my fi nancial discontentment, the worri- ignorant of the devices of Satan. (2 giveness, unbelief and other garbage before, and I found out that my spiri- childhood and early adult life were became internalized through a gentle some cash strapped meagerly funded Cor. 2: 11) of my psyche began to disappear, tual struggle then was a mere striving osmosis. Our family became a happy explained to us as they happened. business, the pervading problems although not overnight. of my limited human power devoid They taught us, how good God is! one. When they came home from of daily living, and the seemingly The Desire for a God The infi lling of the Holy Spirit of my empowering of the Holy college, the house was full of joyful lost relationship with the God of my created a hunger for God’s Word. Spirit. Wow! I said to myself. “So The Crossroad of Decision noise of laughter, and the house childhood dissipated the fl ickering Yet, in all these circumstances and Meditation time on His words made we ordinary mortals can experience often reverberated with the music faith left in my spirit. Where is the situation, I was longing for a God I God’s love fl ow, oftentimes bringing God in the same way as saints or From an early age, I learned to love of piano, organ and singing from God of my youth? Why is He so dis- could embrace, I could truly love; me into memory lane – a fl ashback contemplatives do! What a beautiful the whole family. Hence, after the Lord from the example of my tant now? Why are my spiritual life One in whom I could truly feel love of my past life telling me, those discovery! Thanks to the Charismatic devoted parents, Vincente and Christmas 1985, when our second so dry and my prayers unanswered? I and care. And so upon reading the hurting or diffi cult events were part Renewal for introducing the Holy daughter Ma.Theresa, a graduate Angelina Lotilla and from the wondered. article of the Charismatic Duquense of God’s loving embrace, the crosses Spirit to us! exposure to active Parish life in An- in Music from UST, Magna Cum (USA) weekend experience of a that unknowingly stuck me to Christ. Months after, this style of praying Laud (excuse the mother’s pride!) tique. Eventually, I sought to deepen Fear group of Catholic professors and My faith was growing. Oh, I was on would face the test. Our 7-year-old that relationship with the Lord, who was bidding us goodbye to become a college students in 1965, I prayed fi re with the Spirit! Vincent, our youngest, was para- religious nun, she was crying. became number one in my life. Added to that anxiety-laden life fervently: God, I need to experience lyzed. I was pleading to the Lord to After fi nishing my Bachelor in Mu- “Hija, why? What is it that you fi nd was the fear of being uprooted any- You just as these people experienced The Decision to to Make Jesus heal him. painful to give up?” I asked. sic degree in UST, (major in voice time by the warring Christians and You… Please send your instruments. Number One On the 3rd day, he just jumped and minor in piano) at age 21, the “We have become a happy family, Muslims in Mindanao. My troubled Several years later, in this same out of bed saying, “Papa, Mama, I Mama. I will miss this joyful togeth- crossroad of decision stood before sleep was intermingled with traumat- condition of thirsting for God, in As I was growing in my new can walk, I can run now!” God had me. Would I take the rugged and erness.” ic attacks of fear, of being unable to mid 1977, the Catholic Charismatic relationship with the Lord, He gave healed him! “Go and answer the call of God. thorny road to a convent as a reli- cope with fi nancial, health, business Renewal opened the fl oodgates of me the grace to sort out my life and I was fi lled with praise and thanks- gious nun, or the other common road Your happiness will be ours too.” problems, resulting to irritability, God’s grace and mercy to start and its priorities. I was touched by an giving to the Lord, for His compas- Thanks to God, she said her but equally diffi cult -- family life? which badly affected my relation- bring renewal to me and eight other insight from Charles Singson’s state- sionate love for His people! Eventually, in December 1957, Perpetual Vows in 1995. This happy ship with my husband Johnny, and people as we began a small Prayer ment: “God works more easily to It was in this prayer context nun is now the head of the Music and the Lord respecting my personal- children, and employees. Johnny Group in Our Lady of Peace and form a God-like character in a person also when I began to discover that ity and my desire for a family, He Culture Dept. of Quezon City’s St. and I were growing cold and aloof Good Voyage Parish in General San- when her heart is pliable, has inner God speaks to us in the silence of Paul. covenanted me to my fi ance, the to each other, slowly drifting apart. tos City. The Lord heard my cry! depth, and is not crowded with many adoration. One of these experiences lawyer-musician Johnny Asencio of There was a time in this confl ict- ‘Canaan’ At Last: My New other priorities.” proved to me the Lord’s concern The Open Doors I realized at that point that my own for the poor. 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February 17-23, 2012 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 19 religion, particularly worrying.” De- spite Pope Benedict XVI’s appeal, New combat on January 20, the Pope announced Food for Thought Lifestyle that although Churches will be choppers ar- exempt, other associations linked Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- to the Church, such as hospitals rive in Clark journalusa.com by Joe Son and charities, will not be, and will What is a grandparent? Read Joe Son’s past articles on www.asianjournalusa.com “The government should By Alexis Romero (The Philippine not force Americans to Star) Updated February 16, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (14) If you are not a grandparent smart. act as if pregnancy were you will still love this. If you They have to answer questions like President of US bishops un- a disease to be avoided MANILA, Philippines - Four new are it shows how precious at all costs.” -- Cardinal combat utility helicopters acquired ‘Why isn’t God married?’ and ‘How the babies are and what we come dogs chase cats?’ leashes his wrath on Obama Timothy Dolan from two foreign firms have arrived in the country, the military said mean to them. administration yesterday. When they read to us, they don’t Armed Forces deputy chief for WHAT IS A GRANDPARENT? skip. They don’t mind if we ask for take out plans and programs Maj. Gen. Roy (Taken from papers written by a the same story over again. (In relation to my previous article, therefore have to reimburse their health Deveraturda said the helicopters ar- class of 8-year-olds) dated 2/10/2012, Manny Cabildo employees. insurance rived at Clark Airbase in Pampanga. Everybody should try to have a sent in this clippings from Vatican The only concession made by the and the “We can use these for transport- Grandparents are a lady and a man grandmother, especially if you don’t (Herald Malaysia) by e-mail for Ministry is that employers have been govern- ing troops, air evacuation of the who have no little children of their have television because they are the publication in the Asian Journal, given until August 2013 to adjust to ment wounded or disaster response,” own. They like other people’s. only grownups who like to spend San Diego as an update on the the law. This pushes their obligation respects Deveraturda told reporters in Camp time with us. protest of Catholic heirarchy against to get in line with the law forward to their Aguinaldo in Quezon City. the administration.) the next elections. In a statement, the prin- Air Force spokesman Lt. Col. Health Minister Kathleen Sebelius ciples. Miguel Okol said the helicopters President of US bishops unleash- said, “I believe that this solut ion It also were purchased from Augusta PZL es his wrath on Obama adminis- is a good balance between show- respects Swidnik of Italy and Poland. tration ing respect for religious freedom the Okol said four more combat utility and increasing access to important choices helicopters from Augusta PZL Swid- Published on: February 11, 2012 at Cardinal Timothy Dolan preventive health care services.” of Quak- nik are expected to arrive in the last 13:21 PM It is not just Catholics protesting. ers and quarter of the year. VATICAN (Herald Malaysia): The 60 Protestant and Orthodox Jewish Christian Scientists. The eight helicopters are worth head of the US Catholic Church has representatives have written a letter The Obama administration has not P2.8 billion. unleashed thunder on the “bible” to Obama, asking him not to force shown the same respect, however, Okol said the “Sokol” (Polish of the financial community against all private insurance companies to for the beliefs of Catholics and oth- for “falcon”) helicopter is an ideal the White House. “The government provide cover for contraception and ers who do not see pregnancy as a air asset since it can be fitted with should not force Americans to act sterilisation. “It is certainly not just disease.” The newly elected cardinal, equipment depending on its mission. as if pregnancy were a disease to be Catholics who are so deeply opposed Dolan, condemns “the erosion of He said the helicopters are night- avoided at all costs.” to having to pay health insurance our primary freedom.” The Catholic vision goggle-capable and equipped A grandfather is a man, & a grand- Cardinal Timothy Dolan put pen policies that cover abortion contra- Church does not want to be forced with an SN 350 Autopilot. mother is a lady! to paper and in a harsh statement ception expenses,” they wrote. “We to pay for contraception. “Religious Each Sokol helicopter can accom- They know we should have snack published in the Wall Street Jour- believe that the federal government freed om in the United States is at modate 10 passengers and reach Grandparents don’t have to do time before bed time, and they say nal, asserted the right of the US is obliged by the First Amendment risk,” Fr John Flynn, a Legionary a maximum range of 402 nautical anything except be there when we prayers with us and kiss us even Episcopate to protest against the to meet the beliefs of all types of of Christ, commented to Zenit news miles in a single flight with airspeed come to see them. They are so old when we’ve acted bad. pro-contraception healthcare plan religious organisations half way, agency. The federal government of of 140.5 knots. they shouldn’t play hard or run. It presented by the Obama administra- whether these are Catholic or not.” the United States’ decision to put The Air Force has 40 operational is good if they drive us to the shops A 6-YEAR-OLD WAS ASKED tion. Obama is engaged in a tough Even one of America’s most pressure on Churches to reimburse utility helicopters in its inventory. and give us money. WHERE HIS GRANDMA battle to get re-elected in next No- “liberal” cardinals, the Emeri- contraception expenses has attracted Some P3.4-billion worth of mili- LIVED. ‘’OH,’’ HE SAID, ‘’SHE vember’s elections. The day before tus Archbishop of Los Angeles, a wave of criticism.” Cardinal Dolan tary modernization projects will be When they take us for walks, they LIVES AT THE AIRPORT, AND Dolan’s “thunder” came crashing Roger Mahony, has taken a hard line spoke categorically, “President completed this year. The projects slow down past things like pretty WHEN WE WANT HER, WE JUST down via the Wall Street Journal, against Obama. “I cannot imagine Obama is basically telling us we include the delivery of eight combat leaves and caterpillars. GO GET HER. THEN WHEN William McGurn recalled that in a more a direct, head-on attack have a year to work out how we are utility helicopters, three multi- WE’RE DONE HAVING HER 2008, Barack Obama had obtained against the freedom of conscie nce. going to violate our consciences.” purpose attack craft, equipment for They show us and talk to us about VISIT, WE TAKE HER BACK TO the majority vote among Catholics. Personally I do not believe there is He pointed out that the law means coast watch stations, and 33 multi- the colors of the flowers and also THE AIRPORT.’’ But now many Catholics who once any fundamental principle that is that sterilisation and contraceptives purpose rocket launchers for the why we shouldn’t step on ‘cracks.’ supported Obama are “scandalised” more important than this, just as the that induce abortion will necessar- Presidential Security Group. GRANDPA IS THE SMART- by the Department’s decision. Presidential and Congress election ily be included in health care plans. They don’t say, ‘Hurry up.’ EST MAN ON EARTH! HE Among them are people such as campaigns begin.” The Washington The new national healthcare law TEACHES ME GOOD THINGS, the rector of the University of Notre Post also condemned the Obama ad- approved by Washington’s Con- Usually grandmothers are fat but BUT I DON’T GET TO SEE HIM Dame, Fr John Jenkins, who has ministration’s decision, saying that gress, leaves it up to the Health and not too fat to tie your shoes. ENOUGH TO GET AS SMART AS been strongly criticised for inviting the President “pretended to give in ROOM FOR RENT. Quiet Neigh- Human Services Department (HHS) HIM! the President to make a speech and to making a compromise, by giving to decide which institutions will be They wear glasses and funny for awarding him a degree honoris employers one more year to work exempted from having to pay for the borhood in National City. underwear. It’ funny when they bend over; you causa. In an article published on the out how to get in line with the new contraceptive care expenses of their hear gas leaks, and they blame their Wall Street Journal, McGurn pointed law. It is an unproductive game that employees, covered by their respec- No smoking. No drugs. They can take their teeth and gums dog. out the paradox of the fact that “the does nothing to solve the bottom line tive health insurance plans. out. decision was imposed by a Catholic problem which is asking religiously It was Pope Benedict XVI who set Send this to other grandparents, health and human services minis- affiliated institutions to spend their 619.746.3416 the way for the US Church’s bioethi- Grandparents don’t have to be almost grandparents, or heck, send it ter, Kathleen Sebelius, who works money on something that goes cal & #8220;crusade.” “It is crucial to everyone. It will make their day. alongside Catholic Vice-President, against the principles of their faith.” that the entire Catholic community Joe Biden.” The leader of US bish- Furthermore, “requiring an employer of the United States be aware of the ops pointed the finger at the White with religious affiliations to spend serious threats posed to the Church’s House, using a tone that left no room their own money on something that public moral testimony by a radical You’re Invited… for interpretation. “The Catholic violates their religious principles Church defends the religious free- secularisation that is expressing does not constitute a satisfactory itself more and more through politics dom of everyone, including the free- agreement.” -- Vatican Insider and culture.” The Pope finds “certain dom of conscience” – the President Joe C.Son, bigdadsd619@yahoo. “Learning Conversational Filipino attempts to limit America’s most of US.bishops wrote in the American com, San Diego, CA financial paper. 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Light & issued by the government officials With some mine areas close to the vine Mercy of Antique to Mayor Jesry Palmares sea, damage to valuable marine of Passi City in Iloilo, the President resources is a constant threat. Shadows (Continued from page 1) of Archlegan Mines Corp. (AMC)? The exploration permit (EP) covers (Continued from page 18) Investments’ Emerging Mar- AROUND FIVE MILLION by Zena Sultana Babao kets Group: “We believe in the barangays of San Roque and HECTARES IN THE PHILIP- Pajo in Libertad, and barangays trembled with fear. And I heard a commodities, whether nickel, PINES ARE POTENTIAL MINING Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at booming voice of the Lord: “My Luhod-Bayang, Duyong,Tingib and AREAS OPEN TO LOCAL AND www.asianjournalusa.com iron ore or coal. Mag-aba in the neighboring town FOREIGN INVESTORS. If only child, do not be afraid, for I your That’s where the Philippines’ God am with you!” of Pandan. It was endorsed by the the DNR and other departments in potential is.” However, Mr. Mo- regional MGB to its central office the Philippine government that are bius seems not to care about how on June 30 for approval of the bu- overlooking the mining industry in 1981: A Year of Stupendous Sun- these mining applications in places Dance While the shine and Great Storms reau. Not only that, another Mining our country can be trusted. But nay! like Panay and Guimaras Islands company---JC Hartman Mines Inc. Thus the elites with their dominance will affect environmentally critical That was a year of awards, of towards exploitative behavior Music’s Playing areas inhabited by indigenous cannot be controlled. Now, the achievements, of honors for the people. It seems the quest for By Zena Sultana Babao * * * entire family. Topping it all was the mining approval in Libertad and profit is greater than the care Pandan can only be aborted if our When God solves your prob- success of our family concert to cel- for his fellow man. lems, you have faith in His abilities. ebrate my parents’ 63rd wedding an- government officials can be cured How can we Filipinos fight from their pathological greed for tephen Coonts, New When God doesn’t solve your prob- niversary in Antique, and then later these individuals high in the lems, He has faith in your abilities. in Iloilo and General Santos City. more spondulicks than is needed. York Times bestsell- government monarchy? It Who are we to blame? Those * * * Then by April, my eldest airline really depends on leadership ing author, wrote: “The Question: “Can there be any- pilot brother died of cancer. On June, people we have elected to lead S and governance of our country. us are the ones we must fault. greatest triumph of the mind thing worse than losing your sight?” I underwent hysterectomy surgery. Everyone is corrupt, as our Answer: “Yes, losing your vision.” On September 20, the greatest storm They are shallow because they in the history of man is the so-called leaders are little more have become enslaved by gross * * * struck my immediate family. Our than thieves, liars, crooks, passing of ideas across the Worrying does not take away youngest son Vincent died (with materialism, by the glitter of gold abyss of time.” Jim Rohn, a plunderers, scam, opportun- and its equivalents. For whatever tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away another boy) in a vehicular accident ists, smugglers and tax cheats. top motivational speaker, also today’s peace. of the Rotary’s ‘Father and Sons View from Buruanga, Aklan reason, they think that only the While proponents of mining material goods on this earth can wrote: “Ideas are life-chang- * * * Camping’. That death of a beloved operations, including Libertad Ladies, your fragility and sen- son, a pruning for me, manifested the (JCHMI) with Mayor Palmares and satisfy them and they must therefore ing. The ideas you grab hold Mayor Norberto Raymundo and others as incorporators---are also grab as much as they can while they sitivity could be both your weakness fruit of the Spirit in me. (Gal.5: 22- Mayor Jonathan Tan of Pandan, utter of today, and act upon, can and your strength. Use them to your 26). I was not in anguish at all, but in interested in San Roque and four are able to. some nonsense about giving short other barangays of Libertad (the site It’s a never-ending controversy be- make all the difference in the advantage. a total surrender to God’s will. The term employment to the residents * * * result would have been a nervous of Tudor Mineral Exploration Corp.) tween the mining industry claiming fulfillment of your dreams.” and supporting responsible mining, for expansion of their mining proj- economic benefits and the citizens Why can’t things ever shake breakdown had God not renewed me we all know these are just sound out easy? Life gives and life takes. in His Spirit! It was a strong proof to ects. A Hong Kong national, Chan who oppose the mine, pointing out In my journey through life, I have bites meant to cover their motiva- Ka Che Ong, is the chairman of the its lasting major environmental and gleaned some ideas/observations that We simply never know nor can pre- my family and to many people on the tions and justify their behavior. dict what will happen. Put up with value of renewal in the Spirit. corporation. It is the extraction and health hazards. I enjoy sharing. Live, love, laugh – During the Arroyo administra- processing of metallic and nonmetal- The interest of mining firms to and dance while the music’s playing! what life brings, do the best with the I believe nothing comes by ac- tion we were witness to the political hand you’re dealt, and hope! cident, but are allowed by God for a lic minerals including gold, copper, venture into Antique remains as a backing and financial support of the chromite, manganese, iron, marble, conflagration in the region. I am * * * * * * purpose. And that child’s death had mining industry, despite the com- If you are going to change its own purpose. In fact, a strong silica and limestone that attract these absolutely happy of the popular sup- Dreams are journeys that take munities in the Philippines broadly individuals with one and only pur- ports from the Antiquenos and the us from familiar shores, strengthen- your life, give it a sense of urgency, conversion for Johnny and my family opposing these transnational mining of impetus. Take the opportunity to followed after that. pose…to quench their own glorious residents of nearby provinces who ing our hearts and empowering our corporations (TNCs). Since 1995, quest for the big moolah. have overwhelmingly expressed the souls. dance while the music is still play- the private banks and other financial ing. The Lord made Me Whole bad effects of large-scale mining. I * * * institutions have grown every year I am extremely concerned about hope we shall be victorious in our If you have never felt ground * * * and become large-scale operations, War – the easiest thing to start The Lord continued to purify my the mine’s familiar catastrophic “No Mining in the Northwest Panay under with despair and grief, you proliferating all over the country. impacts on the environment and the Peninsula” campaign. have not really lived. and the hardest thing to end. whole being. He started with my These mining TNCs intend to cover * * * spiritual healing, the healing of my serious health vulnerability it creates * * * the whole archipelago with their on the residents. Contamination OUR KABABAYANS IN PAN- Trying to get success is not The great thing in this world mind, intellect and emotions, the mining projects and plunder the is not so much where we are, but in healing of painful memories; then, from the leakage of chemicals are DAN UNDER THE LEADERSHIP easy. Holding on to success is even country’s mineral resources in order tremendous health risks. The deg- OF MIMI ORTIGA RECENTLY more difficult. Hold on! what direction we are moving. Time He healed my body too with surger- to rake in billions in profit. traveling is the greatest pleasure! ies of benign tumors (despite my radation of land and water resources ORGANIZED A PROTEST RALLY * * * And who is there to protect us? may last for decades. The fragility in the capital of the province, San Most of the shadows in this * * * doctor’s prognosis and the fact that I Surely not the government, which Everything changes, grows. come from a cancer–prone family). of the ecosystem makes the environ- Jose de Buenavista. An appeal to life are caused by basking in our has supported these intensified ment hazardous that we pray for the the Honorable Governor Exequiel own light. It’s the way of life, the way things He showed me in dreams what He operations. Mayor Tan even claims are meant to be. was doing to form and to transform tide of public and political opinion Javier to reconsider his support of * * * that minerals and natural resources to turn and be against the continu- mining in Libertad/Pandan was Your greatest blessings are * * * me that I maybe whole. Then He are God’s gifts; this is a poor attempt Recognition of another’s tal- began to open doors for me to greater ation of the mining venture in the delivered. on the other side of your struggles. to justify his supporting the utter area. Your greatest triumphs are on the ent is a talent in itself. Doing the spiritual possibilities and learning. destruction of communities. Fortu- right thing is an end in itself. The Holy Spirit opened for me a I am one of the sons of Pandan. other side of failure. nately, those affected by the mining I am aware of the mining indus- This is my home region, and as we * * * * * * vast avenue of spiritual knowledge I have remained valiant and steadfast There is no such thing as “the never knew before through Scripture, tries in the Philippines that had Antiquenos of indigenous origin Prayer is not a spare wheel in their struggle against them, and been cited for human rights abuses would claim, we are all Pandan- that we do when in trouble. It is a real truth and nothing but the truth.” inspired books, teaching sessions at such opposition continues to widen. Why? Perspective differs depending growth seminars, witnessing by re- in local communities, especially to anons, born to the place and grew up steering wheel that directs our right Mining in Northwest Panay, indigenous people. Extra-judicial in it. We are children of the great path through life. on the speaker as well as the viewer. newed Christians, and even through albeit protected under various acts of One person’s truth is another per- His inner locution messages with killings of protestors and corruption outdoors where our mountains are * * * government mandates, is a scourge in the local, provincial and national endless and forested, where Pandan Do you know why a car’s son’s fallacy. me in my prayer and Bible reflection and a travesty of the rights of the * * * time. I learned from great healers government are well-known. These boasts of its eco-tourist attractions, windshield is so large and the residents. “judicial killings” of those who op- like the Malumpati Health Spring rearview mirror so small? Because How you look to other people and writers like Agnes Sanford of do not count nearly so much as how America that God is an active and pose rampant deforestation and min- and Tourist Resort and the Bugang the past is not as important as the FRAGILITY OF ECOSYSTEM ing concessions had been tolerated River, which won the national award future, so look ahead and move on. you look to yourself, and to your powerful reality, that He works own personal integrity. Honesty through us and not for us. And in by corrupt politicos. of “Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran” * * * The Northwestern Visayas Pen- as the cleanest inland body of water Friendship is like a book. It transcends artifice. order for us to really benefit from His insula Park (NWPP)---declared as a * * * ever-flowing graces and blessings, It is notoriously known that min- in the Philippines. Every tourist takes a few seconds to burn, but Natural Park per Presidential Procla- ing companies have a very poor will be amazed and impressed by years to write. The older we get, the faster we need to learn His ways. God’s mation No. 186 issued on April 15, time seems to pass. We each have water of life can rush through us for record with regard to environmental the river’s blue, clear, and tranquil * * * 2002---by law must not be disturbed protection and clean up. There are water that illuminates its purity. For All things in life are tempo- to find our dimensions, and be very a healing or for answered prayers, by the current mining exploration in sure that what we are doing is really if our pipeline between God’s Spirit some 800 abandoned mines in the heaven’s sake, let no one poison our rary. If going well, enjoy it, for they the area. According to the Depart- Philippines which are not cleaned up land and our waters! won’t last forever. If going wrong, what we want. and our spirit is intact. And how do ment of Natural Resources, the don’t worry about it. They won’t last * * * our pipelines get connected? When Park is home to diverse and en- long either. In our mad rush through life, we have faith in Him! Everyday, I demic wildlife, including the Tarictic Sign the Petition to Place the CASE Act in the November Ballot * * * let’s not forget the lovely, valuable would ask the Lord to help me learn Hornbill, the Negros Bleeding Heart Often when we lose hope and moments. The spontaneous mo- to trust Him and to adapt my earthly Pigeon, and the Serpent Eagle. This think it’s the end, God smiles from ments are always the best! tabernacles to His Laws of Love protected peninsula covers the towns above and says, “Relax, my child, * * * and Faith, so that I would be able to of Libertad and Pandan in Antique it’s just a bend along your way, and Life is like ice. Enjoy it be- experience His promised abundant and the towns of Nabas, Malay, and not the end!” fore it melts! Buruanga in Aklan. (Continued on page 22) In spite of this law, mining contin- ues, and there are still applications Follow @asianjournal for mining permits being filed even on Twitter in core protection zones.

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ScienceDaily (June 28, 2011) — own a mobile phone. and joy -- similar to that of a lovable Long-Term Relationships, partner and sexual That panicked feeling we get when “Honestly I’m surprised this new pet. the family pet goes missing is the wasn’t 100 percent,” Swilley said. “It’s sort of similar to when Say Researchers violence confi rms same when we misplace our mobile “People share other devices like people had those Tamagotchi pets ScienceDaily (Mar. 17, 2009) — of the studies included both long- phone, says a Kansas State Univer- computers, but cellphones are an in- as children; cellphones are just the Romance does not have to fi zzle out and short-term relationships in which need for Extreme sity marketing professor. Moreover, teresting thing because we each have adult version of that,” Swilley said. in long-term relation- it was possible to those feelings of loss and hopeless- our own. That individual ownership “People don’t turn them off, are ships and progress distinguish the Makeover ness without our digital companion is a really big deal for people.” constantly playing with them, and into a companion- two samples. are natural. Swilley found that a majority want to show off the neat things the ship/friendship-type The review Tomeo responds to disturbing “The cellphone’s no longer just a of the participants said they are phone can do.” love, a new study found that those cellphone; it’s become the way we attached to their phone because of The concept for looking at con- has found. Roman- who reported fi ndings and points to the root communicate and a sumer attitudes toward tic love can last a greater romantic causes part of our life,” said their phone stemmed lifetime and lead to love were more Esther Swilley, who from the time Swil- happier, healthier satisfi ed in both SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December researches technol- ley was employed at relationships. the short- and 15, 2011) – Research released yester- ogy and marketing. BellSouth Corporation, “Many believe that romantic love long-term relationships. Compan- day reveals that about 20 percent of This reliance on now a subsidiary of is the same as passionate love,” said ion-like love was only moderately women are raped in their lifetime and, cellphones and other AT&T Inc. lead researcher Bianca P. Acevedo, associated with satisfaction in both in most cases, the attacker is someone mobile technology “Every employee PhD, then at Stony Brook University short- and long-term relationships. the woman knows, according to a new in daily life is an was given a BlackBer- (currently at University of California, And those who reported greater survey on sexual violence from the interest of Swilley’s, ry. Some of us weren’t Santa Barbara). “It isn’t. Romantic passionate love in their relationships Centers for Disease Control and Preven- and a phenomenon interested in having a love has the intensity, engagement were more satisfi ed in the short term tion (CDC). This fi rst ever study by she hopes to explain. pager, so the phones and sexual chemistry that passion- compared to the long term. the CDC fi nds that nearly one in fi ve One long-term just sat there for some ate love has, minus the obsessive Couples who reported more sat- women has been raped in her lifetime, study has Swil- time,” Swilley said. component. Passionate or obsessive isfaction in their relationships also one in four has experienced serious ley looking at the “But when I left three love includes feelings of uncertainty reported being happier and having physical violence from an intimate attitudes people years later, I almost and anxiety. This kind of love helps higher self-esteem. partner at some point in her life and one have toward their cried because I had drive the shorter relationships but not Feeling that a partner is “there for in six has been a victim of stalking. Men mobile phone and to give up my Black- the longer ones.” you” makes for a good relationship, have been victimized as well: About one how these attitudes Berry. It had become These fi ndings appear in the March Acevedo said, and facilitates feelings in seven reports an intimate partner has are infl uenced by a user’s relation- its functionality as an entertain- a part of me and I was attached to issue of Review of General Psychol- of romantic love. On the other hand, been physically violent and one in 19 ship with their device. That attach- ment device rather than as a tool it. It was the way I communicated. ogy, published by the American “feelings of insecurity are generally has been the victim of stalking. More ment, called mobile affi nity, depends that can communicate anytime and Today when I look at people now Psychological Association. associated with lower satisfaction, than a fourth of all male rape victims on whether an owner views their anywhere. So it comes to no surprise with their cellphones I see the same Acevedo and co-researcher Arthur and in some cases may spark confl ict were fi rst abused at age 10 or young- cellphone or smartphone as a device to Swilley that games are the most attachment.” Aron, PhD, reviewed 25 studies with in the relationship. This can manifest er. “This study is another example of that’s more fun than it is functional downloaded application for cell- Swilley’s future mobile-related 6,070 individuals in short- and long- into obsessive love,” she said. how the culture is impacting women, or vice versa. Gaining insight into phones, according to app stores. studies include looking at: term relationships to fi nd out whether This discovery may change peo- men and society as a whole,” said this relationship could enable retail- What is surprising to her is that Mobile coupon use and which sites romantic love is associated with ple’s expectations of what they want Teresa Tomeo, bestselling author and ers to better understand the con- study participants indicated their the majority of consumers use to get more satisfaction. To determine this, in long-term relationships. According syndicated radio host. “It’s time that we sumer mindset and could even make mobile phone allowed for little to no these coupons. they classifi ed the relationships in to the authors, companionship love, radically examine the infusion of nega- it possible to market to consumers self-expression. This is odd because How a user reacts when he or she each of the studies as romantic, pas- which is what many couples see as tive images in TV, in music and other individually based on their interests while mobile phone owners have is making an online purchase on sionate (romantic with obsession) or the natural progression of a success- media which corrupt the image of wom- and beliefs. said their phone is a part of them- their phone and receive an incoming friendship-like love and categorized ful relationship, may be an unneces- en and the dignity of the human person. To fi nd and collect this data, Swil- selves, it’s not a way they express call. them as long- or short-term. sary compromise. “Couples should It’s not enough to be shocked by the re- ley uses a hotbed of information: themselves, Swilley said. A future What it takes to make a functional The researchers looked at 17 short- strive for love with all the trim- sults of the latest alarming study. What a college campus. She observes study looking at what makes mobile and appealing website that is only term relationship studies, which mings,” Acevedo said. “And couples are we going to do to change the culture how Kansas State students use and technology aesthetically pleasing visited via cellphones, including included 18- to 23-year-old college who’ve been together a long time for the next generation?” The infor- respond to their phone, as well as may eventually answer this, how- how the design will look and how students who were single, dating or and wish to get back their romantic mation drawing response from various surveying students in her marketing ever. it is standardized for various screen married, with the average relation- edge should know it is an attainable agencies and organizations comes from course. With the adoption of more smart- sizes. ship lasting less than four years. goal that, like most good things in the ongoing National Intimate Partner According to her data pool, the phones and the introduction of apps, Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/ They also looked at 10 long-term life, requires energy and devotion.” and Sexual Violence Survey; these 2010 majority of participants are between Swilley has noticed that for many releases/2011/06/110628113139.htm relationship studies comprising -- http://www.sciencedaily.com/ results are from interviews with 9,086 ages 19-24, with 52 percent being owners, their phone’s entertainment middle-aged couples who were typi- releases/2009/03/090317153039.htm (Continued on page 23) male. More importantly, 99 percent factor has become a source of pride cally married 10 years or more. Two

was aghast, but realized he was jok- Tidbits from this book your How did Amalia Fuentes get her Now Available: ing. She hit him on the shoulder. He inquiring mind wants to know: last name? knew the ice was broken. – Chapter Get all the answers in this book, 2 : Movie Star How many children does Tessie “Balik Tanaw: Books by Asian Journal San Diego Agana have? The Filipino Movie Stars (Continued from page 1) Who are the two movie star cousins of Yesteryears”! Tula ng of Robert Arevalo? Complicated Whose autograph of a famous come- Promised dian Perla Bautista sought that led her “Betel Nuts & Other Stories” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Entertaining and easy-to-read short stories inspired by a Betel Nuts & Other Stories mga Piling to become a movie star? Filipino’s experience in growing up in the Philippines. SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Affairs Excerpts from the book What physical attributes did Bernard One day, however, theLand duckling went inside an opening under the house. Borobot waited for it to come out but it did not. He kept waiting even when Bonnie have that made him a top it got dark, but there was no sign of the duckling. When his father came by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. home that evening, he told him about his missing duckling. His dad took a flashlight and pointed it toward the opening. He inserted a long stick inside Katatawanan sprinter in college? and tried toby stir it. SimeonThey could hear some G.squealing Silverio, but no quacking. Finally, Jr. his dad told him the bad news: “The rats have eaten your duckling.” Borobot Who is the other movie star brother cried and cried for a very long time. – from Chapter 2 – Childhood Tales The colorful and incredible story If there is a person that can aptly be called “the son of a bitch”, which in By Joe Cabrera of Robert Campos? Pilipino,The is synonymous inspirational to the phrase, “the son of a whore” and (“anak ngdiffi puta”), it cult of a Filipino American’s compli- would be Tikboy. Tikboy was one of Eric’s playmates on Platerias Street where Who was the Manila couturier that Ericjourney lived with his family ofon the twosecond floor Filipino of his father’s printing cousinsbusiness Excerpts from the book in Manila in 1957. Tikboy’s mother, Purita, worked as a prostitute in a brothel cated affairs. marryingacross the street from Eric’s U.S. house. – fromNavy Chapter 6 - Justpersonnel Like Any Mother for Mayrong isang tao, ito’y “impresa- was instrumental in making Charlie From where he sat, he could tell Juanita had just bathed. Her hair was still damp Davao a movie star? and the fragrant scent of her cheap bath soap wafted through the air. She hardly no- migrationticed him as she was minding andher own business. fi nancial While he pretended topurposes. be concen- rio” trating on his reading, he would occasionally take a sneak peak at her, feasting his Who was the top actor Myrna Del- Aseyes aon allpiece of her seductive beauty.of Forthe a hot-blooded Filipino-American fourteen-year-old, she was not Na ang hanap buhay, maglabas ng just an object of curiosity. – from Chapter 9 – Fragrant Scent of Bath Soap And All “Philippine Homecoming & Other Memories”

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. gado had an affair with that produced An entertaining and easy-to-read account of a Filipino experience,By the time they reached this Platerias Street, story everything alsowas quiet. Thereapplies was to American’s homecoming to the Philippines and the SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. floor show hardly a soul in sight; it was ten minutes past midnight. Narding frantically ran a love child? interesting memories it triggered. Philippine Homecoming inside the brothel in search of Clarita, but he was told the Chinese took her just ten minutes before.the He ran lives outside towards of P. Paterno all Street. people. Finding no speed- Minsa’y nag-advertise, ng bihirang ing taxi, he ran back towards Carriedo Street, turned right towards Rizal Avenue, Excerpts from the book Who was the legendary actor who Seeing the PhilippinesETEL for the first time after many yearsUTS would give any former hoping the taxi holding Clarita had broken down. Finally, a loud, agonizing cry was B N heard all over in that quiet neighborhood of Quiapo. – from Chapter 11 – True Love resident a “culture shock.” The roads, which looked to be wider before, appeared akto narrow. The buildings and the streets, which were dilapidated and dirty before, gave Dolphy his first break in the Everyone wasExcerpts looking up at the top offrom an electric post,the where book sparks of looked more dilapidated and dirty now. – Chapter 2 – Balikbayan Culture Shock Na naiba naman, diyan sa ordi- light shone bright against the dark of the night. When the firemen trained the All of a sudden, the small kids& from before were now grown up. Their movies? spotlight to the top of the post, they saw faces had changed, yet somehow looked familiar. Some of his relatives “Youa body of a man must lying on a wood join across the U.S. Navy so we who lived in a compound beside them had already died. Gone forever dur- the post. It was Fred, the drunkard pimp. ing a span of just ten years were his maternal grandmother, three uncles, nario canWithout live anybody abroad,”noticing, he woke from Isabel often told her two aunties and two cousins. – Chapter 3 – Like A Video Tape Experience deep slumber and this time, success- OTheir vehicleTHER moved towards theS manTORIES and again they asked: “Boss, May isang dumating, nag-prisinta fully climbed the top of the post. He alam mo ba ang bahay ni Maning Bakla (Boss, do you know the resi- boyfriendwas electrocuted while Lando celebrating his as they walked in the dence of Maning, the homosexual?)?” The man looked serious and glumly To order a copy, send $13.95 (mailing cost included) to Asian feat. – from Chapter 15 – A Day In The said: “Yes, I am Maning, what do you want?” They were embarrassed park,Life Of The weaving People Of Platerias Streetdreams for their future as they were sure that Maning did not appreciate the unsavory nick- name. – Chapter 6 – Maning Bakla And the Duty Free Shops In Manila Journal San Diego. 550 East 8th Street, Suite 6, National City, There was a full moon above, and they could see its reflections on the water as together. He would just shrug his the waves slapped on the sand. They could feel the cool breeze kiss their face, the “the warmson water wetof their a feet. whore” On that cold December (“anak evening in Maryland ng Beach puta”), Re- CA 91950 Tel. (619) 474-0588 shoulders in response. – from Chapter sort in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines, they wanted to freeze time and enjoy every it wouldmoment of their be stay – ChapterTikboy. 10 – Nasugbu MarketTikboy Place And The was IUD BBQ one Manila Mayor Antonio Villegas proved to be an innovative mayor; for 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat example, he introduced the free elementary and high school education in of Eric’sthe city, the playmatesfirst of its kind in the country. on He wasPlaterias also a poet in the ver-Street nacular; at every opportunity, he would recite or talk in the form of a poem Simeon G. Silverio Jr. For more information, e-mail [email protected] wherehe himself Eric composed. Inlived answer to his critics,with he once said:his “Marami family ang nagtatanong kung bakit ako tumutula, bakit, ang tula ba ay masama (Many are asking why I am reciting a poem, why, is a poem bad)?” Chapter 17 To order copies through the Internet, go to amazon.com, go to on the– When “Gatpuno”second Villegas warmedfl oor his “Salumpuwit” of his at Maharnilad father’s “Promised Land” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Their playmates from the barrio were cautious and made a sign of PROMISED LAND, the inspirational and difficult journey of two printingthe cross when business passing ant hills, which in they Manila would call “nuno sain punso 1957.”. “books”, go to “advance search” and type name of author, SIMEON Filipino cousins marrying U.S. Navy personnel for migration They would reverently say, “Makikiraan, po (Please allow us to pass!)!” and financial purposes. As a piece of the Filipino-American SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Chapter 31 - Nuno Sa Punso And Other Weird Provincial Experiences experience, this story also applies to the lives of all people. Promised Land Tikboy’sThe boys, usuallymother, five at a time, would Purita, line up and march worked without their pants as a PHILIPPINE SILVERIO, and follow instructions. towards the rice fields at the back of the house. They would pass by a guava Excerpts from the book “You must join the U.S. Navy so we can live abroad,” Isabel of- prostitutetree, pull out several in leaves a brothel and wash across the street ten told her boyfriend Lando as they walked in the park, weav- them in the artesian well. Once in the ing dreams for their future together. He would just shrug his shoul- field, the quack doctor would hammer froma stake Eric’s into the ground house. made of a – from Chapter OMECOMING’S ders in response. – from Chapter 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat H branch of a guava tree with the other To order by mail, fi ll out The clash of two cultures, Filipino and Mexican, had taken its toll. He 6 - Justend bent towardsLike the boy. Any – Chapter Mother grew weary of the enchiladas, tacos, burritos and other Mexican dishes 34 - Circumcision: Why Do Some she prepared repeatedly. He longed for the Filipino dishes from his na- Boys Walk Bow-Legged During CHERISHED MEMORIES Mail Order Form tive land that he would always eat as a child. Teresa would not let him Summertime In The Province? cook his favorite adobo and tuyo (dried fish) due to their stinking up the house. When he brought her to the Philippines, Teresa refused to stay and sleep in their house in the barrio. “It is hot and there are liz- (Check quantities in space before book title) ards on the ceiling,” she complained. – from Chapter 3 - Trophy Wife “Let me make this clear with you again,” Ditas once told Romy when Philippine he accosted her while tipsy from drinking with friends nearby. “I will never marry you even if you are the last man on earth.” The friends laughed hard and Romy retreated in shame. The next day he left town Excerpts from the book: ____ Promised Land by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. and she didn’t hear from him until she received a letter from the United States Naval Base in San Diego from her jilted suitor, now a mem- ber of the U.S. Navy. – from Chapter 5 - The Last Man On Earth How did you know Richard?” she

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Homecoming’s One evening, when Romy and his friends were drinking in the house, Ditas asked. Danny was fast to the draw. “I ____ Betel Nuts and Other Stories by Simeon G. Sil- showed Andy the photo of Isabel. “Check her out, Andy,” she told him. “She’s looking for a boyfriend here in America.” “No way,” Andy replied. “I know what she’s up to. She will just marry and leave me once she gets her green card.” produced his shows there,” he lied. verio, Jr. “But she’s very pretty,” Romy told his friend. “With your looks, you can never have a wife as beautiful as her.” – from Chapter 8 – Pretty Girl’s Photo Cherished He could see Menchie, the movie baga “Is this your first time riding an PROMISED airplane?” her seatmate, a wom- star, was impressed. “And I can also Ang mga ibon daw, kanyang na- an in her fifties, asked Isabel. ____ Philippine Homecoming’s Cherished Memories “How did you know?” “Because produce your show,” he continued the you’re holding your bag tightly Memories gagaya and you look scared. And also, – by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. that huge envelope in plastic bag charade. She was pleased. “Do you contains the x-ray film carried Kay daling gawin niya, ang sabi sa by first time immigrants.” Isabel AND sheepishly smiled. – from Chap- L think people will pay just to watch ter 12 – Land of Milk and Honey kanya ____ Complicated Affairs by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. me? “Why, are we going to charge Marami na ko nyan, alis ka na muna them?” he asked instead. Menchie Magre-reklamo pa, itong tao sana An entertaining and easy-to-read ______Total number of books Nguni’t itong boss, medyo napika pa Times $13.95 each (mailing cost included) account of a Filipino American’s Kaya’t itong tao, kagyat umalis na homecoming“Complicated to Affairs” the By SimeonPhilippines G. Silverio, Jr. and “Betel Nuts The colorful and incredible story of a Filipino American’s complicated affairs. Sa bintana’ng daan, lumipad pag- Excerpts from the book: Complicated Affairs SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. the interestingHow did you know Richard?” memoriesshe asked. Danny was fast to itthe draw.trig- “I produced his shows there,” he lied. He could see Menchie, the movie star, was ______Total Cost impressed. “And I can also produce your show,” he continued the charade. She daka was pleased. “Do you think peoplegered. will pay just to watch me? “Why, are we going to & Other charge them?” he asked instead. Menchie was aghast, but realized he was joking. HEEEEHAAWWWW!!! She hit him on the shoulder. He knew the ice was broken. – Chapter 2 : Movie Star “So how are you doing?” Danny was pleased to hear from Juanita. “I am okay, how about you?” “So-so,” he replied. “I’ve missed you,” his playboy persona took Fill out form below and send it together with check pay- over again. “Really?” she asked. “I have something to tell you.” “What? “ Danny was rejuvenated.Excerpts He had not dated from for a while andthe was eager book to do so. He saw an opportunity with Juanita. “I just gave birth to a baby girl.” “Congratulations,” ment payable to: Asian Journal San Diego, 550 East 8th Stories” Danny said. “Are you sexy again?” He was hoping to renew their relationship Balik Tanaw: but was unsure about it since she was with her husband. Juanita did not answer his question; instead, she said, “And it’s yours.” – Chapter 3 :Another Child Street, # 6, National City, CA 91950 Seeing“This is Mindy,”the Diaz introducedPhilippines a pretty twenty-five year old girl tofor him when the he arrived at the dock. “She’s Digna’s sister.” Mindy shyly extended her right hand COMPLICATED by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. which Danny shook. He noticed that Digna was teasing her sister, as though there fi rst timewas a pre-arranged after plan between many Diaz and the two girlsyears unbeknownst to him.would Later on, during the course of the fishing trip, he discovered the plan: Digna wanted The Filipino Danny to hook up with her sister. “Marry my sister,” Digna told him as they ate give anylunch aboard former the boat in the middle resident of the bay. “So she can migrate a “culture to America.” AFFAIRS Full Name: ______She knew Danny was a divorced American citizen. – Chapter 5: Gone Fishin’ Entertaining and easy-to-read Danny called up his friend Pepito and asked for ideas on how to best help shock.”Kate. Pepito The was the brother roads, of his comedian friend,which Elvis, one of the toplooked enter- tainers in the Philippines at that time. “Jackpot ka, pare (You’ve got a jackpot, Simeon G. Silverio Jr. short stories inspired by a Filipino’s friend),” Pepito told Danny. “She is a gold mine.” “What do you mean?” “We Movie Stars to be canwider set her up with richbefore, Chinese men playing appearedat the casinos and charge them nar- experience in growing up in the at least 50,000 pesos to spend the night with her. I am sure many of them Address: ______row. Thewould be willingbuildings to spend that much just toand be with a beautifulthe white streets, girl like Kate. We will get our commission afterwards.” – Chapter 8 : Leading Lady Philippines. After Danny gave him her name, the clerk spent a few minutes in the com- whichputer. were “That’s it,” the clerkdilapidated said afterwards. “She has pension dueand her, and youdirty of Yesteryears are entitled to it!” Danny was surprised. He didn’t expect this bounty. “How much do you think you will get?” the clerk asked him. Danny was hesitant to give him City: ______before,an amount. looked He was happy to get $100more a dilapidated month. That would go a long way espe- Excerpts from the book cially if one was living in the Philippines. and dirty“One hundred now. dollars,” he answered. – Chapter 2 – Ba- by Dr. Romy Protacio “That’s way too low, make it higher.” likbayan“Three hundred?” Culture “Way too low.” “Five Shock hundred?” “Still very low.” “How much?” State: ______Zip: ______he finally asked. “Try fourteen hundred If there is a person that can aptly be dollars.” He could not believe what called “the son of a bitch”, which in he heard. – Chapter 9 : Windfall Lives and Loves of the Filipino Pilipino, is synonymous to the phrase, Movie Stars of Yesteryears Page 22 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 17-23, 2012 Laughing Matter Valentines Day, Yet Again  Fr.. Shay Cullen, PREDA genuine and pure that he took his un- SAVE THE DATE!! Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- swerving and uncompromising stand for journalusa.com It is Valentine’s day yet again and it is justice and right and he died for them. RIZ A. OADES time to think about the meaning of life He showed us the great love of friend- and love. The media and most of society ship and that there is no greater love than MEMORIAL Jesus Saves will be absorbed with the romantic to lay down one’s life for one’s friend. emotions of human attraction and their That’s what he did in the end. He called connotations and sexual innuendoes. his disciples and helpers “friends”, not CHARITY GOLF They are not in themselves the essence servants. In fact, that love of unselfi sh Jesus and Satan competed on the When electricity was back, Satan of a loving relationship. They are the service extended not only to his friends computer. lost everything he had done. chemistry of human encounter, while and family but to the nation and the They started typing. But Jesus started printing all His they are important and to be properly world. He showed us that leadership is They did reports, e-mails, attach- fi les. valued, disciplined and hopefully guided based on humility and self-sacrifi ce. He ments and downloads. Satan shouted: YOU CHEATED! by respect. got down on his knees and washed the But before the time was Jesus just smiled because He did Mostly, they can spin out of control feet of his band of brothers. Had there up, Brownout came! what Satan didn’t know. and dominate one’s life and lead to un- been a band of sisters there, he would Satan cursed. happy consequences. Teenage pregnan- have done it too. Jesus sighed. HE SAVES. :) Amen. ♥ cies frequently end in neglected, battered A truly caring leader is a servant, not and abandoned children. So much for red a dominating tyrant ruling by force, hearts, roses, and brief and frequently threats or anger. His personality radiated parting showed His full handsome meaningless sexual encounters. Human compassion, concern, care and cure. His Miracles of Di- face! At that intimate moment, I fulfi llment and purpose of life is not friendship was open to all who came thought I would ask from Jesus my found in the mere physical exertions of calling, who trusted him and had faith vine Mercy heart’s desire. But before I could procreation. in his integrity and honesty. The love he think, He said (all in thoughts) in a We need to examine deeper, more taught was one of self-sacrifi ce and not jesting manner, “I know what you enduring relationships that will give us self-satisfaction. In his life and friend- (Continued from page 20) will ask Me! You desire that your life. (John 10:10). children will marry real Christian Indeed, that key factor – faith men and woman!” brought so many spiritual and mate- “Ah, yes, Lord! Will you grant it?” rial blessings in our life. Hand in He did not say yes, nor no, but all hand with my spiritual growth was I could remember was His laughing our business’ growth too. Because face with His white set of perfect the Lord had planted us in business, teeth as He was kidding me. The mu- it became a training ground for my nicipal bell jolted me as it rang the PLAY FOR FUN, GOLF FOR A CAUSE faith to grow. He would allow tri- 9:30 PM time cutting the vision. als, and then out of it the answered I mentioned this encounter with prayers would promote my faith. In the Lord in a Cotabato City seminar. APRIL 28, 2012, SATURDAY my unpublished book, I cited the cir- Years later, I was surprised when a cumstances of those faith-fostering lady from Cotabato City asked me 6:30 AM check-in; happenings. regarding the result of that encounter with the Lord. “Have your children Shotgun start 7:30 AM An Encounter With The Lord married real Christian men?” “Yes, in fact, our Ma.Theresa not EASTLAKE COUNTRY CLUB Sometime in the 1980s, I asked in only ‘married’ a real Christian man, 2375 Clubhouse Drive, Chula Vista, CA prayer, “Lord, how can I be closer to but Christ Himself!” I explained that you?” she became a religious nun! “Meditate on My Passion” was His At this period of time, August Cast All Your Cares Upon Me (oil on canvas) by Joey Velasco SPONSORED BY KALUSUGAN answer. These words reverberated 2003, all my 4 other girls (except the more full human experiences like mar- ship, there was no place for superiority or AND inside me. It was confi rmed by many youngest who is still single) married FORE ORGANIZED GOLF (FOG) incidents that week. read good Christian men, and Clem- ried love, love of family and children, punishment, just giving respect and being The following Friday, in Marbel ent, our only son – a real Christian friendship and above all, the commitment open and available to all irrespective of where we had a store, a sudden woman! to serve others for no reward. race, color, age, gender, belief or religion, CALLING FOR SPONSORS, DONORS, PLAYERS, brown out at 7:30 PM occurred, and Jesus granted my heart’s desire in An examination of conscience and a rich or poor. He was there for all who VOLUNTEERS. in the darkness I meditated on bed my encounter with Him! review of our behavior towards others wanted to know him and be his friend on the Passion of our Lord – the Sor- Receiving An Award: A Prophetic and ourselves is healthy and rewarding. and join his mission to change the world. rowful Mystery of the Holy Rosary. Dream We should ask if we are really caring for Genuine love of the poor, integrity CONTACT Meditate on His Passion During the Martial Law Years others or mostly satisfying ourselves. Too and honesty, and doing what is just and Willie Racelis In each mystery, I contemplated (1973-1985) of the Marcos ad- much unhappiness comes from broken true is what’s lacking in our political, (619) 405-2603 on the Sorrowful Passion of Jesus ministration in the Philippines, the homes, abandoned friendships, betrayal, economic, moral and religious leaders. for 15 minutes and the Hail Mary economy was at its worst. Many selfi shness and an egotistical life. That is why there is so much corruption email: in the beads became intermissions. businesses closed down. Our Music The greatest challenge is to strive and evil, poverty and injustice. [email protected] I began to feel the sorrows of Jesus and Appliance business ebbed so towards the greatest love of all, the Many may present themselves as being or on each mystery, which culminated low too. In 1983’s very discourag- unselfi sh life of service that puts the care religious, but in fact they don’t follow Nori Gamboa on the 5th mystery –The Crucifi xion. ing days, I prayed, “Lord, shall we and needs of others before ourselves. Christ. They may perform rituals and When I repeated His words, “Father, survive these hard times?” It’s not easy but worth trying. Jesus of rites but do not have the commitment to (760) 274-4817 why have You forsaken Me?” I had Dream Nazareth showed us the way towards the bring about community transformation email: a vision of Jesus looking upwards in That night, I dreamt that I was the highest form of love by his own life and and make this a happier and more just [email protected] great pain and loneliness! My heart honoree in a large ornate place. As I example. world. It’s a diffi cult challenge but one felt His forlorn state. I wept bitter gazed upon an offi ce-table-size beau- Of all great personalities in history, worth striving for.  tears for my rejected and lonely God tifully decorated cake, I saw a small he stands out above all because of his His ideal of love is not impossible for – my Jesus! My Redeemer! statue of myself ornately dressed in ideal of love and because he offered it to ordinary people to imitate. Hundreds of The Laughing Christ pink. As I looked about the surround- human kind as a way to save themselves thousands of good people do live similar Then after a while, the vision ings, I saw a large crucifi x standing from evil, misery and unhappiness. He heroic lives and many have died for just changed into a new scene. I saw the at the back of the cake where my showed and taught it by example by causes serving the people as he did. Val- happy, loving Jesus seated in front statue was. I remarked: The success loving his friends, the poor, the wretched entines Day ought to celebrate more than of a small table opposite me. His of my entrepreneurship is due to Him of the earth, the sick and the hungry and romantic nonsense but genuine friendship shoulder-length hair combed without – my Lord Jesus! The dream faded. above all, the oppressed that hungered and commitment to a just cause. END Now Available: for justice and truth. His love was so TAWA’T TULA NG MGA PILING KATATAWANAN

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Asian Journal (as shown in the manner of how they Construction for the pedestrian collective efforts in serving their First Asian Weekly Newspaper in Southern California & San Diego’s Most Widely Circulated Asian-Filipino Newspaper less fortunate Filipino brothers and choose their leaders and their accep- 550 East 8th Street, Suite 6, National City CA 91950 • Tel. (619) 474-0588 • Fax (619) 474-0373Ready Lane kiosks at Otay Mesa will tance thereof); (6) Promote Filipino begin February 5, but will be limited sisters wherever they may be. We are truly excited by this develop- values and culture and Filipino to overnight hours only to limit the heritage. impact on travelers. ment,” said Fr. Nilo Tanalega, SJ who heads Ugnayan at Tulong para Deadline of submission of nomina- City of San Diego CBP continues to strongly encourage tions is on March 15, 2012. Re- Consolidated Plan Advisory Board Meeting travelers to obtain RFID-enabled travel sa Maralitang Pamilya (UGAT) Foundation (translated literally as gional winners will be announced FY 2013 CDBG Entitlement Proposed Funding Recommendations documents to expedite their entry to the late May 2012 after a period of tight U.S. and to help make the border cross- Relations and Assistance for Poor Families). UGAT, a non-profi t or- screenings and validation. The ing process more effi cient. Travelers winners will be fl own to Manila, The City of San Diego is expecting a 21% reduction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- who have one of the RFID-enabled ganization based in the Philippines, ment (HUD) for the FY 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement which is estimated oversees the screening of nomina- Philippines for the national awarding to be $10,703,022. In addition, to the CDBG Entitlement funds, the Redevelopment Agency’s Repayment of secure travel documents may use both ceremony to be held in June 2012. the new pedestrian and the existing tions and selection of winners. $3,842,200 to the program will be used to fund eligible projects and programs approved for CDBG funding. This “My father would be smiling right For nomination forms and more represents an estimated total of $14,545,222 of CDBG funding available for the FY 2013 allocation process. vehicle Ready Lanes. information, visit www.globalbayan- For more information, please visit now,” said Raffy Lopez, COO of ABS-CBN Global which oversees ingpilipino.com. Notice is hereby given that a Consolidated Plan Advisory Board meeting has been scheduled to discuss and www.GetYouHome.gov or www.CBP. About ABS-CBN Global make funding recommendations for FY 2013 CDBG applications. 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It was created over please call the City Clerk’s office at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting at (619) 533-4000 (voice) or and use theFrom: new kiosks on a date to be 15 years ago to be in service to all announced. and UGAT, have expanded their (619) 236-7012 (TDD/TTY). GEN SILVERIO long-running partnership to search Filipinos. Its global fl agship product is The Filipino Channel (TFC). For Asian Journal San Diego around the world for ordinary folks Public comments will be accepted during the meeting. In addition, written comments will be accepted at the Herewith is proof of doing extraordinary work in the more information, visit www.abs- CDBG Program office (1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1400, San Diego, CA 92101) or by email (cdbg@sandiego. your classified ad for cbnglobal.com. gov) through February 23, 2012. All updates will be posted on the CDBG website (http://www.sandiego.gov/ service of the Filipino people. 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CallAJ-CA_02.17.2012 Asian Journal 619.474.0588 which was named after him, began issue of SBMA, the Aboitiz Power Corporation, the Asian Journal if we after he learned of a Filipina maid in Herewith is proof of Hong Kong who got run over by a RP Energy, and the Taiwan Cogenera- receive your approval on your classified ad for car in pursuit of saving a child. The tion Corporation (TCC), call them "The time.publication At $4 per in linethe Asian Power Company". The government Wanted Immediately Caregiver,PUBLICATION Live-In DATES: Looking for Full-Time / award gives recognition to Filipinos 1.5x4x10Journal. Please lines, proofread it costs (now as organizations) who in the was to have a role as partner to monitor it and fax back the compliance with safety and health stan- Adult/Dev.FEB 10, 2012 Disabled Facility in Escondido.$180 60 face of challenges and diffi culties FEB 17, 2012 $180 Live-In Caregiver$______.00correction if toany forbe or paid call manage to rise and emerge as role dards, but that has been eliminated. Experience Not Necessary; Willing to Learn. uponus for your your receipt approval. of theThe models of service in their communi- The government is just a lessor of the Board and Careinvoicead is tentatively andFacility tear scheduled sheet. ties. public land for a measly give-away pit- Thankto be publishedyou. in the “We have honored so many Filipi- tance, no more than US$3.50 a sq meter Permanent Part-Time Support Staff at Day nos, but taking the search to a world- to be paid over 50 years. This is grossly TOTAL $360 in Vista.AJ-CA_02.10.2012Fax # issue of wide level posed major logistical detrimental to the public interest, it is Program in Escondido. 8:30-2:30 pm, worth vastly more than that and it smells REF: CBDG 2013 HUD - BOBBI JONES the Asian Journal if we requirements. We are so enthused Call Nataliereceive your at approval on by the energy and commitment of of a corrupt sweetheart deal. The present Monday-Friday. time. At $4 per line TFC teams in all regions in taking SBMA board must rescind it. BILLING INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE SEND INVOICE AND PAID RECEIPT. CARD ON FILE The people will get nothing from the 4.5x4x10 lines, it costs part in the project. It shows their Contact Liz 858.748.8018 760.696.6595.If approved please involvement and love for the Fili- profi ts or the lease but will, in effect, sign180 and fax back to pino communities that they serve,” pay for the plant which will damage $______.00 to be paid them and their environment. The rich upon(619) your 474-0373 receipt of the said Chit Guerrero, vice president for ABS-CBN Corporation’s Special families will get richer and the poor will invoice and tear sheet. get very sick. ______Thank you. Projects which works directly with TAX MANAGER/FT/ El Cajon, 92020; UGAT in Manila for this project. Another provision of the Memoran- Gawad Geny Lopez Jr Global dum of Understanding agreement was Fax # Prepare & fi le annual returns; Bayaning Pilipino has kicked off that "The Company" would assist local this month. The search is open to all communities off-set any damage to manage client portfolios; Filipino organizations in the U.S., the environment and reduce the health Canada, Asia-Pacifi c (covering risk with “state of the art” technology. supervise staff. Singapore and Hong Kong), Europe But no written commitment as to what If approved please (covering Italy and U.K.), Middle would have been signed. Such health Mail resume to: Wade, Howard & sign and fax back to East, Australia and Japan. The cri- problems has been clearly forecast and (619) 474-0373 teria are as follows: (1) Measurable acknowledged. A third provision agreed Associates/PO Box 530429 impact: scope and number of benefi - upon was that low-cost electricity would ______ciaries with known effective results; be supplied to the local communities San Diego, CA 92153. (2) Highlight the value of unity/ and the SBMA. None of these will hap- PAGKAKAISA (effective elimina- pen. The plant will sell all its power to tion of selosan (jealousy), inggitan the national grid. (envy), siraan (negative criticism), As soon as the "The Company" got etc. or has effectively dealt with the Environmental Compliance Certifi - Anybody who knows these either through interventions cate (ECC) issued by higher authorities or through innovative methods); (3) under strange and questionable circum- stances, "The Company" failed to sign any binding contract with the SBMA. the whereabouts of They failed to show any evidence CDC Study .. of meeting the strict ECC standards. Inexplicably, they mysteriously got the Richard Schaeffer (Continued from page 21) fi nal permit fi rst. The SBMA offi cials issued a Permit to Operate (PTO) before women and 7,421 men. Researchers also the other necessary permits were issued. alias "Richie" please discovered that for nearly 70 percent of The requirements for a PTO apparently women who were victims of some type were waivered. 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"The Company" must not agree more, “As devastating as this start again and follow the requirements study is to see on paper, there is a root to qualify for an ECC for a 600 MW. problem to the sexual pervasiveness and The ECC for a 300MW plant is null and violence which is rampant in our culture void since they will build a 600 MW – a culture which has been desensitized plant, a project with double the hazards by a toxic saturation of graphic and to health and the environment. negative images which freely promote The proponents of the coal plants are sex and violence which is available trying to push for "Clean coal", "Green 24/7 on TV, radio and the internet. Our coal, Safe coal", There is no such thing families are under siege.” In her new as clean coal and don't believe the book EXTREME MAKEOVER, avail- profi t-hungry companies that tell you ROOM FOR RENT. able now from Ignatius Press, Tomeo there is. All over the world, they are into reports on the impact of media on coal plants for the money, big profi ts Quiet Neighborhood in National City. today’s culture and talks about ways that and all to be paid for by the tax payers. women, children and families can make Perhaps the government offi cials an “extreme media makeover” to rid behind this coal plant are the saintly No smoking. No drugs. 619.746.3416 themselves of the messages and toxic exceptions and will never take a single images that bombard them daily, and dollar in exchange for a signature. If instead embrace the truth about their hu- they are indeed true and honest people Wanted: Feature Writers, Advertising man dignity. -- Catholic Newswire of integrity with the best interests of Sales Representatives (No experience the Filipino people at heart, they will join the protesting people and oppose necessary, full time or part time) Follow @asianjournal the project and allow the alternative on Twitter renewable energy projects to go ahead Call 619.746.3416 instead. END Page 24 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 17-23, 2012 In the News Panlilio-owned Blvd Holdings National Geo Channel set to air “Inside Malacanang” Good News Pilipinas | MANILA, “We also had to convince the Presidential us with a deeper acquires Cavite, Cebu resorts 2/13/2012 -- The National Geographic Security Group (PSG) that we needed to insight on the Pal- Channel (NGC) will soon broadcast the fi lm their training sessions and operations.” ace – not just the By Zinnia B. Dela Peña, Philippine of a 353,810-square meter (SQM) land in documentary about the Presidential Palace, Manicad and her team had to justify their physical structure, Star. MANILA, Philippines - Stockhold- Moalboal, Cebu for P707.62 million. “Inside Malacañang.” every move, especially if it involved the but its meaning to ers of Boulevard Holdings have approved In addition, shareholders gave their us, as Filipinos.” a proposal to acquire resort developer Cala consent to the planned acquisition of a In making “Inside Paniman for P100 million. beachfront with an area of around 729 sqm Malacañang,” In a disclosure to the stock exchange, in Boracay Island for $1.31 million. Manicad said, she Boulevard Holdings said the purchase They likewise approved a plan to raise was inspired by the amount will be payable in seven years. P300 million through a private placement to NGC docus “Inside Cala Paniman is currently developing a facilitate the entry of other investors. the Vatican,” 21-hectare seaside subdivision in Creta- The Panlilio family, the majority owner “Inside: The Obama White House,” “Air Force One” and “Restrepo: Outpost Afghanistan.” These “nontraditional” stories encour- aged Manicad to “push the limits” of local Philippines overtakes docu-making. “It’s diffi cult to make docus, especially if it’s about a heavy topic,” she India as top BPO pro- MARNIE Manicad (left) interviews President Aquino, along with admitted. “In doing narrative feature fi lms, four of his closest aides for the docu.Photo courtesy of JR and Ari- you can adjust on the set. But with docus, vider in the world anne Rodriguez you need complete grasp of the subject, because you can’t make excuses once you Good News Pilipinas, 2/13/2012 -- The Philippines is now the number one call center Directed by fi lmmaker Marnie Manicad, four people who are closest to the Presi- start shooting.” agent provider in the entire world, outnumbering the documentary gives viewers a peek into dent – the group commander of the PSG, Things are made more arduous by the erstwhile leader India, an offi cial from the De- the country’s most tightly guarded address the personal security aide, the food tester very high journalistic and fi lmmaking partment of Transportation and Communications – the offi cial residence and workplace of and the presidential photographer. standards set by NGC, whose editors went President Benigno Aquino III. She was stunned to discover that there over every line of the script with a fi ne- toothed comb. “For this docu, I had a 16-page voi- ceover script,” Manicad related. “But grande in Ternate, Cavite inside the Puerto of Boulevard Holdings, is keen on reviving with the added research annotations and Azul leisure estate. Puero Azul, which was once dubbed as references, it reached over 84 pages. NGC Boulevard Holdings said it intends to “Asia’s Paradise Resort” and the “World’s is that strict when it comes to facts and forge partnerships with local and foreign Golfting Capital”. details.” NGC doesn’t accept popular online sources such as Wikipedia for the kind of information she needed. “You should only (DOTC) revealed on Friday. rely on books, actual reports and fi rst-hand DOTC Undersecretary Rene Limcaoco said interviews,” the fi lmmaker said. “The that based on details provided to them by the script had to be cleared by NGC Singa- business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, pore, Hong Kong and Washington DC the Philippines had 350,000 call center agents in before we could record the fi nal narration, 2011 compared to the 300,000 of India. done by veteran actor Joonee Gamboa.” The end result is that the BPO-Information Technology industry is now emerging as the It’s a landmark docu. It will not just second biggest contributor to the local economy, give viewers an unprecedented, all-access following the remittance infl ows from overseas pass to the Palace; it will also be shown on Filipino workers. Limcaoco said that the BPO in- National Geographic channels all over the entities to develop the property. Under the plan, Boulevard Holdings said dustry almost netted $9 billion in export revenues Manicad didn’t go into the project actually was a person assigned to taste the globe in the fi rst quarter of this year. Boulevard Holdings is the owner and it would build 11,563 residential units over in 2011, or equivalent to 4.8 percent of the gross blindly; she was fully aware of the chal- President’s meals beforehand. She admit- “It’s unbelievable. I only used to dream domestic product (GDP). He said that if the trend operator of Friday’s Boracay Island beach a period of up to 25 years starting with 350 lenges. Securing all the necessary permits ted, “I thought the food tester was an urban about making docus. Now, not only did I continues and the income from the BPO industry resort in Aklan, Crown One Land Inc. and units of apartment residences. The resort and gaining the insiders’ trust were only legend.” fi nish one; as a bonus, it will be aired on continues to grow, the $11-billion target could be Friday’s Puerto Galera. component also involves the development the beginning. Making the docu yielded other discover- NGC,” Manicad said. achieved by the time President Benigno Aquino Shareholders likewise approved the ac- of hotels, golf courses, country club, marina, “We got access to the most secluded ies as well. “I learned more about the his- (Story courtesy of the Philippine Daily 3rd ends his term in 2016. Limcaoco added that quisition by resort unit Friday Holdings Inc. theme park, sports and recreation facilities. parts of the Palace,” Manicad recounted. tory and evolution of the place. It provided Inquirer) the BPO industry could even equal the amount of remittances being sent by overseas Filipinos.