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President (Photo: Presidential Communications (Government of the ) official Facebook Page) -- In a speech Duterte told . during a bridge’s inaugura- Duterte related that when tion in last May 24, he was still Davao City’s mayor, President Rodrigo Duterte said he asked female soldiers to he believes in women’s compe- leave Paquibato, a district in his tence but stressed that there are hometown under military watch some jobs not appropriate for because of the presence of the them. New People’s Army (NPA), the “I believe in the woman. armed wing of the Communist (L-R) Marawi Sultan Abdul Hamidullah Atar and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. (Photos: www.ndbcnews.com.ph / www.sunstar.com.ph) (Their) competence and capa- Party of the Philippines. bility pero hindi lahat sa buhay Days before this comment, STORY ON PAGE A7 dapat. It’s not appropriate,” TO PAGE A7 Drop in PH economy blamed on slow internet connection Top North Korean general on way to U.S. ahead of summit A senior North Korean offi- White House said. By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent cial was bound for New York for Trump confirmed the gen- high-level talks with US officials eral was on his way in a tweet A member of Congress the 50th spot out of 63 econo- on Tuesday as preparations for and boasted that Washington blamed the steep drop in the mies in the 2018 World Com- a historic nuclear summit be- would have a “great team” for Philippine economy’s competi- petitiveness Yearbook rankings tween and Kim the talks on resolving the old tiveness partly on the country’s of the International Institute for Jong Un gathered pace. foes’ nuclear stand-off, which slow internet connectivity, Management Development. General Kim Yong Chol, he still hopes will take place on which has been rated the slow- “If our average Internet vice chairman of the central June 12 in Singapore. est in Asia. connection speed is slower committee of the Workers’ “Meetings are currently “There’s no question our compared to other countries Party and right hand man to taking place concerning Sum- over-all economic efficiency and yet we have to pay a higher Kim, will meet US Secretary mit, and more. Kim Young has been weighed down by price for it, then that makes of State Mike Pompeo in New General Kim Yong Chol Chol, the Vice Chairman of inadequate yet costly Internet our economy somewhat less York “later this week,” the (Photo: www.dailycaller.com) TO PAGE A7 connectivity,” Makati City Rep. competitive,” Campos, a deputy Luis Campos Jr. said. minority leader, said. Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr. Campos was reacting to the Poor connectivity adversely Death penalty could be re-imposed if limited (Photo: www.facebook.com) Philippines’ nine-notch drop to TO PAGE A7 to indicted high-level drug traffickers Duterte declares he’ll return as Davao city mayor after his term in 2022 By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent Senate President Vicente By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent Sotto III said that a bill seeking What goes around comes said he might just return as leaders heaped praises on his the re-imposition of the death around will apply to President mayor, thereby following the accomplishments as city mayor penalty could get the 13 votes Duterte if he makes good his lead of new found ally, former for 23 years before he became or more that it needs if capital plan, laid bare before his con- president Gloria Macapagal Ar- president. Duterte also served punishment is limited to high- stituents in Davao City, that he royo, who ended up where she as vice-mayor and first district level drug trafficking. was open to returning as mayor started, as Pampanga congress- representative of the city. In an interview on the ANC of the city after his term as woman. The President is particu- news channel, Sotto said he president in 2022. “Sige lang, baka sakali larly proud of the smoking ban would vote for such a bill, and Duterte also expressed mawalan ako ng trabaho, mag- he implemented in Davao and was even willing to help Sen. disdain at the media’s practice balik ako mayor dito,” Duterte eventually adopted in the whole Manny Paquiao, who is the of calling the Malacañang ten- told the crowd in Davao city. country. principal author, to sponsor it. ants as “First Family” and the In effect, Duterte, who at Duterte explained the “I’d rather not use the presidential residence itself as 73 admits to having various smoking ban was a result of his words ‘actively push’ but I’d “Palace.” He said these terms ailments two years into office, having suffered various ailment allow it to be debated on the are passé and not appropriate indicated that extending his such as Barrett’s esophagus and floor,” he told ANC’s Headstart. Senator Vicente Sotto III in a democracy. term beyond 2022 is not in his now hyperhidrosis or excessive Legislation to restore the (Photos: www.change.org) At the inauguration of the plans as some critics suggest. sweating due to smoking during death penalty, a campaign Davao River bridge-widening Duterte discussed post- his younger days. He recalled promise of President Rodrigo under Sotto’s predecessor, Sen. Sotto said arguments that project in Davao City, Duterte retirement plan as Davao’s local TO PAGE A7 Duterte, has not prospered Aquilino Pimentel III. TO PAGE A7 A2 FilAm Star May 31 - June 6, 2018 ph news Solon warns of uprising as tax law imposes additional Jollibee, Dole, PLDT top non-compliant firms list –- labor dept. fuel costs, raising prices of basic goods A total of 3,377 compa- affected workers, Sumifru 2,000 inspectors,” Bello said. nies were found to be engaged Philippines , Corp. with 1,687; Meanwhile, the labor By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent and suspected to be engaged Hinatuan Mining Corporation secretary said that the SM in labor-only contracting with 1,673; KCC Mall De Zam- Malls were not included in the In an I-told-you-so stance tions could have generated an to hastily stop the TRAIN law,” arrangements based on the boanga with 1,598; Brother list as it has already submitted about his earlier vote against additional PHP 117 billion rev- Quirino Rep. Dakila Carlo initial list of non-compliant Industries (Philippines) Inc., a voluntarily regularization the Tax Reform for Accelera- enue per year for the country. Cua said in a radio interview. establishment released by the with1,582; Philippine Airlines program, which targets an tion and Inclusion (TRAIN) He said the problem is Cua said stopping the whole labor department. and PAL Express with 1,483; estimated 10,000 regularized law, Sen. Panfilo Lacson that his proposal would de- TRAIN law would not be ben- Labor Sec. Silvestre Bello Nidec Precision Philippines workers by the end of 2018. warned of a people’s uprising prive “privileged” industry sec- eficial to the people. III said the list was culled from Corporation with 1,400; Peter DOLE Department Order against the skyrocketing prices tors such as eco-zones, power, But he added that it the result of inspections of Paul Phil. Corporation with No. 174 prohibits labor–only of goods brought by this law housing and cooperatives should be proven first that 99,526 establishments from 1,362; Dolefil Upper Val- contracting, which exist when that put food beyond many “where some of my colleagues additional excise on fuel really June 2016 to April 2018. ley Corporations with 1,183; the contractor merely recruits, people’s reach. caused a “huge pressure “We are now providing and the SOLE-Satnfilco with supplies or places workers to “When the stomach for prices to increase.” protests, prepare for Cua echoed the revolution,” said Lacson, government economic noting how a scenario of managers’ claim that such food crisis trig- only 0.4 percent of the gered civil wars in Latin 4.5-percent inflation rate American countries and in April was due to the even in the Philippines in TRAIN law’s effects. He the past. said “the government Lacson said it is Sen. Panfilo Lacson would lose double” if always a different story (Photo:www.obed-dela-cruz.blogspot.com) the reduction of income when the people’s stom- taxes continued but the you the top 20 non-complaint 1,131 affected workers are all perform a job for a principal achs begin complaining. “Let had stakes.” collection of increased ex- companies according to the included in the preliminary list under employment arrange- us not wait for things to go Lacson repeated his pro- cise on fuel and other goods number of workers that need submitted to the Malacanang badly.” posal to remove several VAT stopped. to be regularized, from a list of on May 25. He urged the government exemptions and said he would The TRAIN law, which 3,377 non-compliant estab- “We submitted a list of to do something to arrest the consult with finance officials overhauled the income tax lishments involving 224,852 violators to the President not rise in prices of almost every- for a bill with that objective. system and increased the ceil- workers from various parts of to put them in bad light. It is thing. The Senator said that On suspending the collection ing for tax-exempt salaries, the country,” Bello said. just to emphasize the concern, while he was not encouraging of increased excise on fuel, imposed a new PHP 3 tax for Among the top violators not only of the President but protests, “it’s a fact of life.” the Senator said the prob- every liter of kerosene, PHP include the Jollibee Food Cor- also our department to respect Lacson said he had pre- lem would be how to fill the 2.50 for every liter of diesel poration with 14,960 affected the security of tenure of our dicted the inflationary effect of revenue gap that such a move and bunker fuel, and PHP 1 workers, the Dole Philippines, workers. We are not doing this the TRAIN law in the course of would create. for every kilogram of liquefied Inc., with 10,521, and the to fight management because opposing the measure. The tax “The problem there is rev- petroleum gas (LPG). Philippine Long Distance Tele- we look at business as part- law was passed last year and enue erosion,” he said. “Where Tax rates on kerosene, phone Co. (PLDT) with 8,310. nership between labor and took effect on January 1. “I will you find the revenue to diesel, bunker fuel and LPG Other companies en- management,” Bello said. don’t regret voting against the compensate for it? We need to would be further adjusted to gaged in labor-only contract- Bello reiterated that the measure,” he said. study it so it is holistic.” PHP 4, PHP 4.50 and PHP 2 ing are the Philsaga Mining list was just an initial report Labor Sec. Silvestre Bello III He recalled that he “It is easy to call for the in 2019 and PHP 5, PHP 6 and Corporation with 6,624 af- to the President, considering (Photo:www.hongkongnews.com. advised the Department of suspension of excise on fuel. PHP 3 in 2020. fected workers; General Tuna the labor inspections covered hk) Finance (DoF) last year against That is not only popular, it’s an The TRAIN law also Corporation with 5,216; Sumi only a fraction of more than raising the excise on fuel under easy solution but how will you imposed tax rates of PHP 7 Phils Wiring System Corpo- 900,000 establishments na- the TRAIN law and instead fill the shortfall?” he said. per liter of unleaded premium ration with 4,305; Franklin tionwide. ments designed to circumvent review 143 exemptions to the In the House of Represen- gasoline, naphtha, regular Baker Inc., with 3,400; Philipi- “To date we only have the right of workers to security 12-percent value-added tax tatives, the chair of the power- gasoline and pyrolysis gaso- nas Kyohritsu with 3,161; a 574 labor laws compliance of tenure (VAT). ful ways and means committee line. Furukawa Automotive System officers that will inspect more As of May 11, 2018, a Lacson pointed to Malay- expressed willingness to dis- The effects of the TRAIN Phil. Inc., with 2,863; and the than 900,000 establishments total of 176,286 workers have sia’s six percent VAT with only cuss proposals to suspend the law on consumer prices coin- Magnolia Inc., with 2,248 af- nationwide and I don’t think been regularized through the 14 exemptions and Thailand’s collection of additional excise cided with the steady increase fected workers. that is possible. That’s why we intensified labor enforcement seven percent VAT with just 25 on fuel but not the enforce- of crude oil prices in the world Also, the KCC Property reiterated our concern to the system of the labor depart- exemptions. He said eliminat- ment of the entire TRAIN law. market. Holdings, Inc., with 1,802 President to ask for additional ment. ing many of the VAT exemp- “What we do not want is May 31 - June 6, 2018 FilAm Star A3 ph news More than 25,000 families still out of their houses; PHP 17.2B needed to rebuild Marawi city By Lara Climaco | FilAm Star Correspondent

About 70 percent of inter- 17.2 billion as proposed by the kanyang capacity to undertake nally displaced persons have Bagong Marawi Consortium, the big projects just like the reha- returned to Marawi City, oc- original proponent selected by bilitation of Marawi City,” Del cupying temporary shelters built the national government’s Task Rosario said. by the government. But the first Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) Still, the project could end anniversary of the Marawi siege for the MAA reconstruction. up with any third party that passed with more than 25,000 The final price is being negoti- manages to outbid Bagong families still living in evacua- ated based on specification Marawi Consortium. “It’s open, tion centers or with relatives. changes derived from extensive it is transparent. In fact, it will It will take about 18 months stakeholder consultations done be published in the national before they can begin to rebuild in April. A groundbreaking newspaper, the specifics of the their homes within ground zero ceremony is scheduled for June project. So, anybody in the Phil- of the devastated Islamic city, 21, assuming that a final negoti- ippines can challenge the devel- which sustained damages and ated price is reached with the oper now (in) negotiation (with) losses assessed at PHP 17 bil- original proponent and a Swiss the government,” he added. lion from the five-month long challenge is completed before Whoever ends up as time in more decent surround- among the worst in our his- validating property claims in armed conflict that broke out May 31. the proponent is expected to ings. Both the national govern- tory. And yet, as we have done the absence of legal documen- May 23 last year. The Philippine “Everything depends on complete debris clearing, road ment and the Autonomous in response to every threat our tation was a critical issue. He government expects to spend the progress of the negotiation. expansion, and the installation Region in Muslim Mindanao people have faced, we must also called on Maranaos all over about PHP 75 billion to rebuild We have a timetable but if there of underground pipes and cables (ARMM) are spending for the stand united with our brothers the world to invest in Marawi the structures and social fabric is no final agreement between and a wastewater treatment aid, relief and recovery efforts. and sisters. The price of peace, and Lanao del Sur “sapagkat destroyed by terrorism. The the government and the Bagong facility within 18 months. Foreign donations are also as we have learned throughout napapanahon po na malaki ang dream is that four years from Marawi Consortium, then we With explosives still buried pouring in. For instance, the our history, is constant vigi- pangangailangan or demand now, Marawi will emerge as one have a problem – (there) will in its rubble, MAA is currently a Japan International Coopera- lance. We cannot afford to let kumpara sa supply sa pang- of the nation’s most modern cit- (be) further delay because we restricted zone for its displaced tion Agency is sponsoring 1,500 this happen again, and this re- lokal na ekonomiya sa merka- ies with an investment of about have to haggle on quality and we residents, who are growing of the permanent homes. San quires collective effort towards do.” He added that the ARMM PHP 20 billion to create a new have to haggle on cost,” TFBM restive over their inability to Miguel Foundation is provid- securing our homes, our cities, government fully supports the central business district (CBD). Chair Eduardo del Rosario, a rebuild their homes. TFBM ing for 2,000 homes, while the and our region,” ARMM Gov. passage of the Bangsamoro Now referred to as MAA or retired military general who is only allows military-supervised provincial government of Lanao Mujiv Hataman said in his mes- Basic Law and is prepared for a the most affected area, Marawi’s also the incumbent chair of the visitations to the area. del Sur and ARMM are taking sage on the first anniversary of smooth transition. ground zero spans 250 hectares Housing and Urban Develop- “We have requested and care of 274 and 250 homes, re- the Marawi siege. Marawi City Mayor Majul and encompasses 24 of the ment Coordinating Council, said explained to the residents that spectively. Official development While the governor himself Gandamra has expressed city’s total 96 barangays. This at Malacañang’s May 24 press we need time for the developers assistance is either ongoing or has not joined the press, brief- profuse gratitude on behalf is where the new CBD will rise briefing held in Marawi. to do first the debris clearing. forthcoming from the United ings organized by Malacañang, of his constituents. “Last year with expanded roads, future- The bargaining does not It’s a very tedious task using States, Japan, China, Spain, an ARMM representative who on this very week, on this very proof and centralized wastewa- involve integrity, despite media big equipment, big machiner- Australia, the WB and the Asian joined May 23 emphasized the day, many of us fled our homes ter treatment, and underground reports pointing out that China ies and will be dangerous for Development Bank for various right of community leaders to in fear; in fear and grief. Now utility networks for water, State Construction Engineer- people to also be there while Marawi-related projects. The determine the future of their a year after, we are back here power and telecommunications. ing Corp. (CSCEC) and China the debris clearing is being national budget has allocations public spaces and that cultural with hope and determination to Cluster zoning will be pursued Geo-Engineering Corp. were undertaken. And it will be faster for Marawi to the tune of PHP 5 sensitivities must be factored move forward. We have reason within this envisioned CBD once blacklisted by the World if the developer will work free billion last year and PHP 10 bil- into the rebuilding of Marawi. to feel optimistic because the where public spaces will include Bank (WB) for alleged collu- and unhampered; the sooner lion this year, with an additional Mixed-use urban planning great outpouring of help and river parks around the Agus sion. Del Rosario explained that that will be finished, the sooner PHP 5 billion should revenues and consensus building were love from the nation and beyond River and Lanao Lake, a con- the blacklisting happened in that the residents can also start come in at expected levels. attuned to the culture and tradi- has been overwhelming and vention center for up to 5,000 2009 but has been lifted since building their homes,” Asst. Sec. “In our long struggle for tion of the Maranaos, according outpouring,” he said at Malaca- people, a grand central market 2014, and that WB had resumed Felix Castro, TFBM field office peace, our people have survived to ARMM Regional Planning ñang’s May 23 briefing held in spanning 10,000 square meters awarding projects to the CSCEC manager, said at an earlier press numerous conflicts, and this and Development Office Direc- Marawi. and a multimodal transport by 2016. conference. most recent war finds its place tor Assad Baunto. He added that hub. Up to two hectares will “I can assure you in this The government’s target is be reserved as a memorial site bidding, there will be no collu- to build 6,174 homes this year, but everywhere else there will sion because the bidding has of which 2,650 will be tempo- be modern structures even for yet to come during the Swiss rary shelters and 3,524 perma- school buildings, barangay halls, challenge. And China State Con- nent homes. TFBM plans to madrasas and health centers. struction is the biggest construc- close down all evacuation cen- Currently, the price tag tion company not only in China ters this year so that displaced for this grand plan is PHP but in the world, so malaki ang families can spend their waiting A4 FilAm Star May 31 - June 6, 2018 ph news DPWH: 11,000 jobs available At least 11,000 construction-related jobs are Ride hailing company accused now available on the online portal launched by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday. The portal consolidated of setting unauthorized fare all employment opportunities in the Duterte administration’s flagship “Build, Build, Build” By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent infrastructure program. Public Works Secretary Mark Villar said the Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Party-list Rep. base fare, PHP 10-PHP 14 per kilometer, and a jobs posted on the www.build.gov.ph website Jericho Nograles slammed Grab Philippines surge of up to two times only per kilometer. This were just the initial batch of more than 100,000 for implementing a minimum fare of PHP 80 minimum fare is applied not only on Transport jobs that would be generated by Build, Build, without the appropriate authorization of the Network Vehicles Service (TNVS) providers but DPWH Sec. Mark Villar Build projects. (Photo:www.philnews.ph) Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory also on all regular taxi services. Villar said the jobs were not only in Metro Board (LTFRB). Under the approved fare structure, Nograles Manila, but also in the Visayas and Mindanao. He said he hoped the availability of Build, “Without any public hearing,” Nograles said, related that if a rider takes a 500 meter ride at At the portal launch on Tuesday, Villar said Build, Build jobs that offer “competitive” salaries “Grab Philippines, again unilaterally imposed a two times surge rate, the maximum charge should the portal made it “easier and more convenient” would entice workers and engineers currently new illegal fare condition,” said Nograles. only be PHP 58 [(PHP 40 + (PHP 14 x 2)]. for job seekers to be part of the Build, Build, abroad to come home. (inquirer.net) “Previously, during the April 17 LTFRB hear- But without authority from LTFRB and with- Build program. FACT CHECK: Is there a conflict of interest in Calida family’s security agency? Jose Calida said in a statement that he The Neda contract, worth P6.88 million, resigned as chair and president of his family- was signed in August 2016; NAPC, P2.8 million owned Vigilant Investigative and Security Agency for one year, was signed in September 2016; and Inc. (Visai) before he was appointed as solicitor NPDC, P10.4 million for six months, was signed general on July 1, 2016. in June 2017. A check with the Securities and Exchange Under Section 9 of Republic Act No. 6713, Commission (SEC) showed a letter dated July or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for 13, 2016, informing the commission that Calida Public Officials and Employees, public officials resigned as president and chair of Visai effective should divest themselves of their business hold- June 30, 2016. ings within 60 days from their appointment to The letter was attached to the latest available the government to avoid conflict of interest. general information sheet (GIS) submitted to the According to the latest SEC filing of Visai, SEC on July 14, 2016. the solicitor general remains a stockholder and Calida was replaced (L-R) Grab’s Bryan Cu and Rep. Jericho Nograles by his wife, Milagros, while (Photo: www.quora.com / www. gmanetwork.com) their son Josef became the company’s vice president and corporate secretary. ing, Grab Philippines denied to the Board that out any prior public consent, Grab has placed its His daughter Michelle is the they imposed a PHP 80 minimum fare,” he said. minimum fare at PHP 80. company’s treasurer, while “Now, no less than the Grab app publicly his other son, Mark Jorel, is declares that the company charges the same a board member and stock- minimum fare,” added Nograles. holder. He said this brazen act shows not only disre- Visai’s earlier GIS dated spect to the regulators but proof that Grab Philip- April. 4, 2016, which was pines has no intention (of) follow(ing) Philippine submitted on May 3, 2016, laws,” Nograles added. but updated on Sept. 29, Based on its fare matrix, Grab has admit- 2016, showed that Calida ted that it is charging PHP 80 as minimum fare owned 60 percent of the instead of PHP 40, which is the approved rate company’s shares, while his of the LTFRB, the sole regulator of the country’s wife and their three children public transport sector. each owned 10 percent. “Who is lying now? Earlier, Grab denied that The company’s GIS was Solicitor General Jose Calida (Photo:www.alchetron.com) they are charging PHP 2 per minute extra charge “This is usurp(ing) the powers of the LTFRB updated in September 2016 on their fares,” he added. and this is a violation of our existing laws. Just to notify the SEC of an error “When we showed them their own break- because they now have a virtual monopoly of our in Visai’s registration date in down, they suddenly try to divert the issue by TNVS sector, they can now violate our laws by its latest documents. board member even after his resignation from the claiming that they just wanted to help their driver setting their own fare rates?” Malacañang has defended Calida, saying company. partners.” Nograles said. He told Grab that, instead of spending so there is no conflict of interest in his family’s Visai’s July 13, 2016, GIS was submitted 14 “And when we exposed their jacked up much money to create the illusion that it is con- ownership of a security agency that has bagged days after Calida’s appointment as solicitor gen- minimum fare, Bryan Cu was again (in denial) ducting its business fairly and squarely, it should multimillion-peso contracts with different gov- eral. But the document does not provide informa- but it turns out that they have been charging PHP just abide by the rules set by the LTFRB. ernment agencies. tion that lists down the number and amount of 80 instead of PHP 40 for a very long time now. “Grab would not have a problem if they only Documents on government websites show shares owned by the stockholders. (inquirer.net) That’s high-tech swindling and I guess LTFRB follow the law. If they continue to disregard the that Visai bagged security service contracts from should really allow this company to continue authority of the LTFRB, then they don’t have any the National Economic and Development Author- defrauding the riding public.” legal standing to do business in the land trans- ity (Neda), National Anti-Poverty Commission VISIT Based on the December 27, 2016 order of the port sector,” he said. (NAPC) and National Parks Development Corp. LTFRB, Grab is only allowed to charge PHP 40 (NPDC) after Calida assumed office. WWW.FILAMSTAR.COM we filed a protest regarding that, we had a meeting. The President has strong instructions in the executive PH forces harassed anew in Ayungin Shoal, says lawmaker session. I would tell you more, but because we did it Philippine military forces were harassed anew by The PLAN chopper was so close that sea water splash protest. quietly we’re solving it,” he said. Chinese forces in Ayungin Shoal last May 11, Magdalo entered the rubber boat,” he added. “Yes, there’s still harassment. We disagree that But this explanation did not sit well with Alejano. Rep. Gary Alejano revealed on Wednesday. The Magdalo solon also disclosed that Chinese they are being treated that way, but saan ba tayo “As usual, the Duterte administration gives us The opposition lawmaker mentioned the harass- forces were aboard Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) boat, nanggaling? Nanggaling tayo sa past admin na zero the same general statements that they are discussing ment at a Congressional briefing on the recent devel- with bow number 3368, and the PLAN ship, with bow fishing, nanggaling tayo sa past administration na the matter and will be taking action, but the public is opments in the West Philippine Sea. number 549. walang fishing, na pag nagsu-supply tayo sa Ayungin still being left in the dark,” he noted. “On May 11, during a reprovisioning mission for Ayungin Shoal, which lies 105 nautical miles nagpapatintero tayo…” Cayetano said at the briefing. “If the Duterte administration wants the public our troops in Ayungin, LS507 of the Philippine Navy from Palawan, is being claimed by China. It is, how- The Foreign Affairs chief said other instances to trust its approach in the West Philippine Sea, was challenged and harassed by the Coast Guard and ever, well within the Philippine Exclusive Economic of harassment only involved China telling “us on the certain details meant for public consumption should the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China,” Zone and is also part of the continental shelf. There radio that this is Chinese territory, you are entering it. be released. They cannot blame the public if there he narrated. are Philippine troops also stationed in the area. Sasagot naman tayo (And we will respond): Philippine are doubts and low confidence on their words since “When the Philippine Navy ship launched a Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano territory.” what they are disclosing and what is happening on rubber boat to resupply BRP Sierra Madre, a chopper confirmed the incident and said the Department of “Normal naman ‘yun (It’s normal) because it’s the ground are two different stories,” Alejano added. of PLAN hovered in a close and dangerous distance. Foreign Affairs (DFA) has already filed a diplomatic a disputed area,” he added. “We’re dealing with that, (Pathricia Ann V. Roxas / inquirer.net) FilAm Star Classifieds (650)278-0692 . (415)593-5955 May 31 - June 6, 2018 FilAm Star A5 sports Ancajas retains IBF title by outboxing Sultan By Dong Secuya | Philboxing.com FRESNO, CA – retained his news IBF world super flyweight title by outboxing man- datory challenger Jonas Sultan in the first all-Fil- ipino world title fight in 93 years at the Save Mart Curry, Durant spark Warriors over Rockets to reach NBA finals Center here Saturday night (Sunday morning in Stephen Curry inspired a second-half Durant missed three free throws in a row Manila). Ancajas got the nod of judges Wayne fightback as the reigning champion Golden State early on as Houston gradually pulled into a 24-19 Hedgepeth, Jonathan Davis and Daniel Sandoval Warriors booked their fourth consecutive NBA first quarter lead. with scores of 119-109, 119-109 and 117-111. finals appearance with a 101-92 victory over the A disgusted Warriors coach Steve Kerr told Sultan has been exposed for his lack of skill Houston Rockets on Monday. a courtside television interviewer it was the “one while Ancajas was content in sniping and control- Curry scored 27 points with Kevin Durant of the worst quarters of basketball we’ve ever ling the fight most of the night. Ancajas’s tactical adding 34 as the Warriors advanced to an un- played.” approach to the fight made the skirmish dull and precedent- the mostly Mexican crowd of about 8,000 became ed fourth listless and booed both fighters in many rounds (L-R) Jonas Sultan and Jerwin Ancajas (Photo by Jhay Oh Tamias Photography) NBA Finals and many of the fans head to the exit early. meeting Sultan, tried as he might, could find way to the fight into a street fight but Ancajas, with his in a row penetrate Ancajas’s solid stance. Here and there, highly superior skill, caught Sultan many times against Le- Sultan lands a looping left but Ancajas took them coming in. In the last round, Sultan gave his all Bron James well. but got a lump in his forehead in return courtesy and the The action heated up in the last four rounds of Ancajas’s head and body combinations. Cleveland as Sultan tried to force the issue and to make Cavaliers. The Warriors’ NLEX stands by Kiefer Ravena amid doping ban Western The NLEX Road Warriors are standing by its the statement read. Confer- embattled rookie Kiefer Ravena, who has tested “In the time we’ve worked with Kiefer, we ence finals positive for banned substances World Anti-Dop- have known him to be a man of integrity and game seven ing Agency (WADA) List. honor. He has always abided by the principles of victory in fair play and sportsmanship since he was a young Houston boy, which he has continued to demonstrate handed in his career and as a role model to the youth them a 4-3 through his civic activities.” series win, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Monday and came The Golden State Warriors posing with the Western Championship trophy announced that Ravena failed the drug test after after the (Photo: www.mrt.com) Gilas Pilipinas’ game vs Japan in Fiba Basketball Rockets had World Cup Asian qualifiers last February 25. led by as Traces of Dimethylbutylamine, Methyl- many as 15 hexaneamine, and Higenamine were found in points in the first half. The pressure continued in the second, with Ravena’s system, substances that WADA has clas- The Warriors had looked vulnerable after a Clint Capela outstanding on defence for Houston sified as prohibited. sluggish first half performance that saw them trail with a string of rebounds. Ravena believes he ingested the banned 54-43 at half-time. The Rockets pulled away in the second, with ingredients through a pre-workout drink called But just as they have done throughout the Harden outstanding as the hosts moved 15 points Dust Extreme, which is readily available in the playoffs, the Warriors found an extra gear in the clear with both Durant and Curry struggling from Philippine market. third period, with Curry and Durant suddenly three-point range. “While we as a team, do not condone the finding their range from three-point distance to A miserable first half for Golden State saw use of prohibited substances, we strongly believe come roaring back into the contest. Eric Gordon make it 54-43 on the stroke of half- that Kiefer would not knowingly take any such The Warriors outscored the Rockets by 33-15 time with an aggressive driving layup. substance,” NLEX also said. in the third quarter, surging into a double-digit Yet Golden State flicked the switch after the “Kiefer has passed multiple drug tests lead that they never looked like surrendering. break, and Curry and Durant soon began raining Kiefer Ravena conducted by the PBA since the time he joined Earlier it looked as if Houston were ready down buckets from distance. (Photo: www.badlefthook.com) the league, and has also passed previous tests to snap the Golden State-Cleveland monopoly, A Durant three-pointer tied it up at 61-61 conducted by the SBP and GAB. It was an honest shrugging off the injury absence of Chris Paul to and Curry then struck with a three of his own to In a post on the team’s social media ac- mistake.” make a fast start. give Warriors a 64-61 lead, the first time they had counts, the Road Warriors vouched for Ravena’s The Road Warriors also said they welcome The Rockets swarmed over the vaunted led since a fleeting 9-7 advantage early in the first. character as an athlete with the star guard also SBP’s clarification from Fiba whether Ravena’s Warriors offense to keep the visitors firmly on the Two more quick threes from Curry gave the possibly facing suspension in the PBA during his ban, which will last until August 24, 2019, would back foot. Warriors a nine-point advantage at 72-63, and 18-month ban in Fiba competitions. include his stint in the PBA, where is his play- The Warriors looked nervous from the out- from the NBA champions were too strong as an “We stand by Kiefer—our athlete, teammate, ing only on his first year. (Celest Flores-Colina / set, with a string of early mistakes that included increasingly desperate Houston chased the game. and member of the NLEX family—at this time,” inquirer.net) two turnovers. (AFP) A6 FilAm Star May 31 - June 6, 2018

opinion Beijing was preparing for a ‘worst-case’ scenario People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) of military conflict over the disputed islands. recently organized multiple bombers such as the “It seems that China’s worst-case’ scenario H-6K to conduct take-off and landing training PerryScope is a deliberate attempt to fulfill Xi’s ‘Chinese on islands and reefs in the South China Sea in Dream,’ which is the revival of imperial China — order to improve our ability to ‘reach all terri- or Pax Sinica (Chinese Peace) – that had main- tory, conduct strikes at any time and strike in Sovereignty without security tained Chinese hegemony in Asia during the reign all directions’.” The H-6K strategic bomber is a of the Ming dynasty. ‘The great revival of the top-of-the line nuclear-capable bomber and can Chinese nation is the greatest Chinese Dream,’ Xi reach Manila and all five military bases identi- PERRY DIAZ said before taking office in November 2012.” fied for development under the US-Philippines It is interesting to note that China’s dream of Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement When President country. becoming the dominant power in the entire Indo- (EDCA). Nearly all of the Philippines falls Rodrigo Duterte was But while Putin’s expansionist moves in Asian Pacific region goes back three decades. In within the radius of the H-6K bomber. It was elected in 2016, he Eastern Europe were checkmated by a rein- an article in the Want China Times that appeared also reported that China had installed anti-ship immediately em- vigorated North Atlantic Treaty Organization on June 27, 2013, Admiral Liu Huaqing, the mas- cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems barked on a journey (NATO), a military alliance of 29 countries that termind of China’s modern naval strategy, was on three Philippine-claimed reefs in the Spratly into uncharted terri- includes the U.S., China on the other hand, is quoted as saying in 1982 that it would be neces- archipelago. The report also warned of China’s tory that he referred having some successes. Since the ascent of Xi sary for China to control the First and Second future deployment to the “Big Three” bases in the to as “independent Jinping as China’s undisputed leader, communist Island Chains by 2010 and 2020, respectively. Spratlys. The “Big Three,” the report noted, have foreign policy.” He believed that by adopting the China has succeeded in wriggling out of the de- “The PLA Navy must be ready to challenge US been constructed with reinforced hangars that vaguely defined “independent foreign policy,” his fensive parameters established by the U.S. along domination over the Western Pacific and the In- can accommodate bombers, transport, patrol and country would prosper. But how can a country China’s eastern seaboard, which was to prevent dian Ocean in 2040. If China is able to dominate refueling aircraft. Surmise it to say, they would that is economically underdeveloped, unaligned, the Red Menace from advancing at the end of the Second Island Chain seven years from now, soon be fully operational ready to strike targets unallied, and indefensible, compete in a global- World War II. the East China Sea will become the backyard of within 1,000 nautical miles. ized economy? Chinese Dream the PLA Navy,” he said. With the “Big Three” within reach of the Indeed, globalization has made countries Today, Chinese President Xi Jinping, who In 2014, China began building artificial Philippines’ military bases, the country is at the economically dependent upon each other. This managed to change China’s constitution to allow islands in the South China Sea. These man-made mercy of China. President Duterte, who thought interdependence has made it virtually impos- the president to run for reelection without any islands were built around islets and reefs in the that Xi was his friend and protector, couldn’t do sible for them to go to war against each other. term limit, rules China for as long as he wants. In Spratly archipelago. A total of seven artificial is- anything. In fact, Duterte bragged that on his re- But there are still a few nations – rogue regimes effect, he has made himself president-for-life and lands have been built. Today, all of these artificial cent trip to Beijing that Xi had provided him with – who do not go along or get along with the rest nobody would dare challenge him. islands have been militarized. Airfields were built a personal assurance that Beijing would not allow of the international community. To name some, Indeed, Xi has been in pursuit of “Chinese to accommodate long-range Chinese bombers him to be removed from office. In a speech last Iran and North Korea are a “pain in the neck” to Dream,” a China that would rule the whole of and harbors were built to allow Chinese warships May 15, Duterte said: “The assurances of Xi are the rest of the civilized world. Asia and the Pacific. In fact, China began pro- to dock. American spy planes have reported very encouraging: we will not allow you to be tak- But of greater threat to world peace are a moting “Asia for the Asians” about a decade ago missiles and radar sites. Barracks for troops have en out from your office and we will not allow the few world powers that are still pursuing imperi- in the hope of drawing the Asian countries into been installed. Philippines to go to the dogs.” However, we need alistic ambitions to economically, politically, and China’s orbit and dislodging the as “In all directions…” to be reminded what Xi told Duterte in Beijing militarily dominate smaller and weaker coun- the preeminent Pacific power. Now, China has undisputed presence in not too long. Duterte told Xi that the Philippines tries. And just like the predators in the animal In my article, “Xi Jinping’s Pax Sinica” the South China Sea with bombers and missiles intended to drill oil in the Recto Bank, which is kingdom, they prey on countries that don’t have (November 3, 2013), I wrote: “Last October 31, deployed in the artificial islands, most of which within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone the ability to defend their people and protect 2013, China’s state-run Global Times published are just 100 to 150 miles from Palawan province (EEZ), because it’s ours. Xi’s response was blunt: their sovereign territory from the world’s bullies. an article, saying that escalating tensions between of the Philippines. “We’re friends, we don’t want to quarrel with you, Top among these bullies are Russia, the largest China and Japan over territorial claims to the In a press statement released by China’s we want to maintain the presence of warm country on earth, and China, the most populous Senkaku Islands could ignite a war. It said that air force last May 18, it said: “A division of the TO PAGE A7 Street Talk As I See It The art of the lie Our fallen heroes need to be remembered GREG B. MACABENTA on Memorial Day, every day

On CNN, the before he entered politics. An article in Politico ELPIDIO R. ESTIOKO other day, one of recounted: the hosts suggested “Those who have followed Trump’s career While spend- the holiday, instead of the traditional statements that a good sequel say his lying isn’t just a tactic, but an ingrained ing the weekend, as of our key officials in government. for President Donald habit. New York tabloid writers who covered usual with my wife Here’s what former President Barack Obama Trump’s book, The Trump as a mogul on the rise in the 1980s and Delia going to places, said via Twitter: “We can never truly repay Art of the Deal, ‘90s found him categorically different from the meeting with friends, the debt we owe our fallen heroes. But we can should be entitled, other self-promoting celebrities in just how often, dining, and convers- remember them, honor their sacrifice, and affirm The Art of the Lie. and pointlessly, he would lie to them. In his own ing with relatives, in our own lives those enduring ideals of justice, Trump’s lies have been so frequent that autobiography, Trump used the phrase ‘truth- we didn’t forget to pause for a minute to honor equality, and opportunity for which generations of Americans have given that last full measure of the US media have actually been counting and ful hyperbole,’ a term coined by his ghostwriter our fallen heroes and offered prayers on Memo- devotion.” fact-checking them. One scorecard compiled by referring to the flagrant truth-stretching that rial Day. In fact, we resolved to remember them Memorial Day was originally known, accord- PolitiFact placed Trump’s “true” statements at Trump employed, over and over, to help close every day because they are special to us and to the ing to author Leada Gore, in one of her articles, only 5%, with 27% rated “mostly true” and “half- sales. Trump apparently loved the wording, and whole country. Maybe we can do that too! as Decoration Day and dates back to the years true” and 68% rated as “mostly false,” “false” and went on to adopt it as his own.” Memorial Day was last Monday, May 28, following the Civil War. At the time, groups would “pants on fire” (echoing the kiddie taunt, “Liar, Needless to say, Trump’s lies have become 2018. It was set aside by the government to honor military personnel who did the ultimate sacrifice decorate the graves of Confederate and Union liar, pants on fire!). more serious in terms of their consequences as for their country. It is a day for remembering soldiers, a practice still acknowledged with people The Washington Post once ran the headline, president of the most powerful and, conceivably, those who died in battle or as a result of wounds often visiting cemeteries to decorate veteran In 466 days, President Trump has made 3,001 the most influential country in the world. Imagine sustained in battle. graves. false or misleading claims. That count was made global leaders dealing with a habitual liar on eco- On memorial day, a friend of mine from While the official birthdate of Memorial Day one year and three months into his presidency. nomic, military and socio-political issues. How Facebook sent a photo of Angel Flight, the plane was commemorated since May 5, 1866, in 1868, Trump has since been in office nearly a year and a can they tell which statements Trump makes are that brings home our fallen… actually it’s a song in May 30 was set aside as a nationwide Decoration half and his lies keep piling up. true, which are exaggerations (or truthful hyper- honor of those who have fallen and for those who Day, with the date selected because it didn’t corre- It seems almost naïve to state the obvious: boles) and which are outright lies? have served…which put me in tears. To all the spond to the anniversary of any particular battle. Lying is bad. As kids, our parents must have told To be safe, they could regard Trump like the brothers and sisters who have given the ultimate It remained on May 30 when Congress in 1968 us the tale of the boy who cried wolf, to drive boy who cried wolf and disbelieve anything he sacrifice… this song whose lyrics were written by passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which home the point that lying, like crime, does not says. But what happens if there really is a wolf at Radney Foster is for you. “… We do what we do established Memorial Day as the late Monday pay. bay? because we heard the call. Some gave a little, but in May to create a three-day holiday for federal Of course, we may have resigned ourselves Whether we like it or not, the world has to he gave it all… Between heaven and earth, you’re employees. to the harsh fact that all politicians lie – thus, not live with the reality of a Trump presidency, along with the lies that he has tainted it with. The ques- never alone on the Angel Flight. Come on brother The United States, last weekend, celebrated surprisingly, Trump lies, too. But, according to I’m taking you home… Come on brother I’m tak- Memorial Day, with many Americans viewing it reports, Trump was already habitually lying even tion is: how does one deal with a person like him? I think one should first try to fathom the ing you home,” part of the song we always cherish. as the official beginning of summer, marked by motivations behind Trump’s statements. Simply The song is in honor of all those who have picnics, BBQs, and relaxing with friends and fam- attributing Trump’s frequent distortion of the served and especially to those who have Fallen to ily. But Memorial Day is a very important holiday truth to “an ingrained habit” – something that he protect our freedoms. Additionally, in honor to established to give us a time to honor and remem- habitually or even subconsciously does - would be those aircrew of Angel Flights bringing home our ber the men and women who have served in the to grossly underestimate him. Heroes… armed forces of the United States of America. The Opinions expressed by our writers and So in addition to our picnics and BBQs, Would we regard Adolf Hitler or his propa- Others call the Angel Flight as “the name contributors do not in any way reflect the people attended a parade and some events even ganda chief, Joseph Goebbels, or Vladimir Lenin used by a number of groups whose members pro- opinion of the management of Fortune News concluded with a memorial service. Residents in the same way? That, too, would be to grossly vide free air transportation for passengers in need Media Inc. took some time out from BBQ sessions or relaxing underestimate their evil intent. of medical treatment far from home and perform Fortune News Media Inc. with friends and family and took advantage of The axiom, “A lie repeated often enough is other missions of community service”. Publisher what their town or city has offered by joining the taken for the truth,” has been variously attributed According to CNN, “Memorial Day, for politi- parade. Harvey Barkin to Hitler, Goebbels and Lenin - but I think it can cians, is a no-brainer. You express thanks to those Editor-in-Chief who have served and condolences for those who In fact, residents decorated the graves of be aptly attributed to Trump. have been lost. That’s it. That’s the statement”. fallen soldiers on Memorial Day with flags and Edwina Aniag While Trump may have an ingrained or even In the case of President Donald Trump, he elaborated on the red, white and blue. They even Vice President for Marketing and Operations subconscious tendency to distort facts it should did it differently. Here’s his tweet on Memorial brought that tradition home and decorated their Gary De Guzman also be recognized that he lies willfully – and Day: “Happy Memorial Day! Those who died house and lawn with the stars and stripes! An- Vice President for Community Relations skillfully - to achieve a specific objective. Like Hit- for our great country would be very happy and other tradition, those who have a flag pole raised Anchet Manosca ler, Goebbels and Lenin, Trump believes that a lie proud at how well our country is doing today. Best their flag at half-mast from dawn until noon local Creative and Production Manager repeated often enough can be taken for the truth. economy in decades, lowest unemployment num- time in reverence to our dead heroes. And as recent events have shown, when Atty. Crispin Lozano bers for Blacks and Hispanics EVER (& women Also, many participated in the National Mo- Trump decides to lie, he does so with remarkable Dr. Philip Chua / Rodel Rodis in 18years), rebuilding our Military and so much ment of Remembrance established by Congress. Ben Lou / Perry Diaz single-mindedness and consistency. And he con- more. Nice!” Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m., local Federico Espiritu / Elpidio Estioko verts it into a mantra, saying it over and over and Happy Memorial Day! Those who died for time, on Memorial Day, paused for one minute Columnists over again. Frankly, this is a trait that an advertis- our great country would be very happy and proud in an act of national unity. The time 3 p.m. was Macon Ramos-Araneta ing man like me can appreciate. Single-minded- at how well our country is doing today. Best chosen because it is the time when most Ameri- Corina Oliquino / Lara Climaco ness, consistency and repetitiveness are, after all, economy in decades, lowest unemployment num- cans are enjoying their freedoms on the national Daniel Llanto essential qualities of effective advertising. Correspondents bers for Blacks and Hispanics EVER (& women holiday. Even when Trump is confronted with facts in 18years), rebuilding our Military and so much Finally, Americans thanked a veteran on Ann Gauna that expose his lies, he persists in repeating and Marketing Associate more. Nice! Memorial Day as a gesture of remembering and pressing his blatant falsehood, apparently believ- — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) honoring our fallen soldiers. People thanked them Jho Bule ing that if he outshouts and out-repeats the other May 28, 2018 for all they have done to protect our country and Photographer side, his falsehood will be the one taken for the Compared to last year’s Memorial Day cel- our freedoms. Glenda Bule truth. ebration, President Trump at Arlington National I would like to remember and honor some Event Coordinator Sadly, Trump has proven this to be true, at Cemetery, he remembered and honored… “Our relatives who gave their lives for the sake of least with his voter base and Republican party brave warriors who gave their lives in defense of freedom: Sgt. Ising Estioko (Ret. US Army), Sgt. FilAm Star is published weekly mates. They have either repeated his lies or re- our country. Words can’t measure their courage… Jose Estioko (Ret. Philippine Army), Gen. Sergio by Fortune News Media Inc. inforced them with their own distortions or they www.filamstar.com every day we can prove their sacrifices and the Estioko (Cubao, Quezon city), Col. Gabriel Estioko have abetted the falsehoods by their silence. sacrifices of their families who are left behind. We (Nueva Ecija), and Col. Isidoro Estioko (Cubao, Headquarters: Even more unfortunate is the fact that there honor you and pledge to you… and because of you Q.C.), among others. 1028 Mission St., 2/F, are those in media, like the hosts of Fox News, that we are safe and live with peace… our heroes… Let’s remember them all and the rest of the San Francisco, CA 94103; who echo his lies until they begin to have the ring your legacy will endure forever…” Fallen on Memorial Day… every day! Tel. (650) 278-0692 or (415) 593-5955 of truth. You can see the sudden twist of his state- (For feedbacks, comments… please email the Email: [email protected] TO PAGE B6 ment, reciting his achievement at the expense of author @ [email protected]). May 31 - June 6, 2018 FilAm Star A7 ‘MARTIAL LAW FOREVER’ namin. We need to get all the 80 percent of the DUTERTE BELIEVES In the same report, Every Woman, a wom- ... FROM PAGE firearms, so that we will remove the possibility of ... FROM PAGE A1 en’s advocacy group, said that the President’s these (being used) for lawlessness and criminali- statements and the way he acts and interacts with The people of Mindanao are comfortable ties,” according to the AFP chief of staff. activists and women’s rights advocate launched women on his Cabinet show ‘Philippine machis- with martial law because they feel safer with Activists marked the first anniversary of on May 20, the #BabaeAko movement in a bid mo’s most disgusting aspects.’ fewer guns being brandished about. Gen. Carlito Duterte’s martial law with a protest march in Ma- to counter the President’s ‘demeaning attitude In the same speech in Davao, Duterte hinted Galvez Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of nila. The rally was led by Sandugo – Movement of toward women.’ at the campaign, “Sabi ko nga, ayaw ko ng babae the Philippines (AFP), made this bold statement Moro and Indigenous People for Self-Determina- In a report by , social (na Ombudsman). Nandiyan naman – ‘Kami a day after the first anniversary of the Marawi tion, which describes itself as a broad and loose media users, including former social welfare sec- ay mga babae.’ Mga babae nga kayo, so anong siege, which also marked one year of martial rule alliance of Moro and indigenous peoples from all retary Judy Taguiwalo, writer Inday Varona and problema.” in Mindanao that activists find condemnable. across the Philippines. They were joined by leftist activist Mae Paner, posted videos of themselves Duterte also said women should be “prim “So nakikita natin in Mindanao, martial law group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan. lambasting the President for his anti-women and proper,” citing his personal reservations on is being appreciated. Ang iba nga sabi nga nila, “Unfortunately, no comprehensive study statements and promising to fight back against deploying female soldiers and police because ‘gusto naming martial law forever na dito sa Min- can be made to provide independent data on the sexism. women are not used to combat, unlike men. danao,’ iyon ang sinasabi nga nila… Dahil kasi real numbers of casualties of civilians because The movement was launched days after “Ang mga babae, sundalo pati pulis, ayaw ko nakikita nila na ang martial law is being imple- of martial law. Every information is still con- Duterte said that he does not want a woman to ‘yan sa bukid. Unlike men kami, maliit pa lang, mented against lawless elements. Kung ikaw ay trolled by the military. And for the AFP, it seems be the next Chief Justice, sparking outrage from suntukan, bakbakan, barilan. And we grew up peace-loving people, mas favorable at comfort- all Muslims killed during the war belong to the different groups and individuals. with a sort of a mindset na sometimes prone to able ka sa martial law,” Galvez said at a press ISIS-inspired Maute Group in order to evade ac- “Someone whose integrity is admired by violence. Itong mga babae, prim and proper man briefing organized by Malacañang in Marawi City countability (for) the civilian lives lost during the people. Of course, it could not be (a) politician, ‘yan, isang tingin lang sa nanay niyan, wala na last May 24. bombings,” Sandugo said in its statement. especially not a woman” Duterte told The Philip- tunaw na ‘yan. Tapos gawin mong pulis, ipaaway During the first quarter, about 6,000 loose “The Bangsamoro are angry (about) what has pine Star. mo doon. Naku,” Duterte told Rappler. firearms have been collected by the military happened to the Meranaws. It is likely that more because they are able to search the houses of Moro will be encouraged to launch a war against DROP IN PH National Telecommunications Commission people suspected to be harboring illegal materiel, the government to seek justice to their tragedy. ... FROM PAGE A1 (NTC) empowered to regulate both the quality Galvez reported. This was especially effective in Another jihad may be brewing,” it warned. and the cost of Internet connection by tagging it a Jolo, he added. The capital of Sulu province, Jolo At a forum held last May 18 at the University affects businesses, consumers and government basic service. is a stronghold of Islamic militants where fighting of the Philippines in Diliman, Abdul Hamidullah agencies that have become increasingly reliant At present, the 23-year-old Philippine Public erupted between the AFP and the Moro National Atar, a sultan of Marawi and executive officer of a on the internet to perform daily transactions, the Telecommunications Policy Law treats internet Liberation Front in February 1974. Largely a non-government organization called Reconcilia- lawmaker said. access as a “value-added service” rather than a Muslim community, Jolo is also beset by clan tory Initiatives for Development Opportunities or Campos is counting on the entry of new basic service. Thus, suppliers are relatively free to feuding that often turns bloody as firearms are all RIDO, also gave an alternative view on the Ma- players to drive real competition in the supply of provide the service on their own terms. over the place. ranaos’ martial law experience. Himself an inter- faster internet connection speeds at lower prices. The Philippines’ 5.5 Mbps average internet Col. Romeo Brawner Jr., deputy commander nally displaced person forced to move to Iligan, Malacañang has hinted that President connection speed is the slowest among 15 Asia of the AFP’s Joint Task Force Ranao, also report- Atar narrated the events that led to the Marawi Duterte is likely to declare the liberalization of Pacific countries, according to Akamai Tech- ed during the May 24 briefing that 42 members siege and the community leaders’ pain over the the telecommunications sector and announce the nologies Inc.’s State of the Internet Connectivity of the Maute-ISIS group have now joined the gov- bombing that ensued. Since Maranaos are sprung entry of new players when he delivers his State of Report. ernment’s re-integration program. Twenty-seven from one family, they could have come up with a the Nation Address on July 23. Worldwide, South Korea has the fastest aver- of the Maute-ISIS surrenderees were presented to win-win solution that would have prevented the Campos has been batting for the re-classifi- age connection speed at 28.6 Mbps, while Para- President Rodrigo Duterte during the latter’s visit massive destruction of Marawi, he said. cation of internet access as a “basic telecommu- guay has the slowest at 1.4 Mbps. to Marawi last May 11. “The problem of violent extremism could nications service” so that regulators may compel Mbps is short for megabits per second – a “This is a very good indication that, really, not (be) solve(d) solely by militarization but it suppliers to provide rising connection speeds measure of network transmission or data transfer our security situation in the area is improving needs a comprehensive and holistic approach to under pain of stiff punitive fines. speed. A megabit is equal to one million bits. because even the members of the Maute-Isis are address the issue, both political and institutional Under House Bill 5337, Campos wants the now thinking of surrendering,” Brawner said. intervention, for us to live peacefully that is free While noting the waning influence of the from fear and terror,” Atar said as he presented TOP NORTH KOREAN He sat next to Trump’s daughter Ivanka, who Maute-ISIS group and the snowballing effect of pictures of death and devastation in Marawi. ... FROM PAGE A1 is also a White House aide, during February’s its surrender on other terrorists such as the Bang- The Marawi sultan, who has spent 12 years closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics in samoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and the Abu in conflict resolution work, warned that with North Korea, heading now to New York. Solid South Korea, an event that was seen as a turning Sayyaf Group, Galvez maintained that martial law Moro political leaders turned passive because of response to my letter, thank you!” Trump wrote. point in the nuclear crisis. is still needed in Mindanao to recover more loose martial law, resentment over the battle of Marawi Trump will also meet Japan’s Prime Minis- He also accompanied Kim Jong Un on both firearms. — which he said also destroyed 37 mosques -- ter Shinzo Abe in Washington on June 7, White of his recent trips to China to meet President Xi “Kung 6,000 lang ang nakuha namin, that’s and the planned construction of another military House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said. Jinping, and held talks with Pompeo when he only, I believe 10 percent pa lang ang nakukuha camp will simmer among Moro youth. “Since the President’s May 24 letter to North travelled to Pyongyang. Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the North Koreans Yawning gap GAMING INDUSTRY Safety has also become a concern after a lone have been engaging,” she said. General Kim is a notorious figure in South ... FROM PAGE A8 gunman opened fire and torched Resorts World “The United States continues to actively pre- Korea, where he is blamed for masterminding the Manila last June 2017. Operator Travellers In- pare for President Trump’s expected summit with 2010 sinking of the navy corvette the Cheonan, “We have the potential to become the leader ternational Hotel Group Inc. took a hit to profits leader Kim in Singapore.” which killed 46 sailors, an attack for which North not only in the region but I think even the rest following the resort’s temporary closure after the A spokesman for the North Korean mis- Korea denies responsibility. of the world,” says Quiogue, who points out that deadly incident. sion to the United Nations said he was unable to From 2009 to 2016 he was also director of European companies are already settling into the Though the junket system and proxy betting confirm that the general was on his way to New North Korea’s General Reconnaissance Bureau, country for business. have attracted foreign gamblers, they have also York but added that “preparation for the summit the unit tasked with cyber warfare and intelli- “If we can make [the Internet] better or been scrutinized as channels for money launder- is proceeding at the highest level.” gence gathering. cheaper, maybe more will set up shop here,” she ing. Gaming suffered from bad publicity after a The North Korean envoy landed at Beijing During that period North Korea ramped up adds. cyberheist in Bangladesh worth $80 million was airport on Tuesday and was to meet with Chinese its hacking programs, including a hugely costly Overcoming challenges with ‘dynamic found to have involved Philippine casinos. officials before travelling on to the United States penetration of Sony Pictures. regulation’ The Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) on Wednesday, according to South Korea’s Yon- His journey to the US caps a frenetic few Compared to other markets such as Singa- now encompasses casinos “including internet hap news agency. days of meetings between North Korean and pore and Japan, regulations in the Philippines or ship-based” ones in an amendment signed by The trip is part of a flurry of diplomacy be- American officials. have allowed the country to stay ahead of the Duterte last 2017. This will require cash transac- fore the on-again, off-again summit. Japanese broadcaster NHK showed foot- game, she says. tions of more than P5 million to be reported to Truce village age of Kim Chang Son, Kim Jong Un’s de facto “The criticism with Singapore is that they’re the Anti-Money Laundering Council. Trump briefly cancelled the talks last week, chief of staff, arriving in Singapore on Monday, so strict with their sector regulations because Quiogue believes that the Philippine’s “dy- citing “open hostility” from the North, but since escorted by three bodyguards. that’s how Singapore is. And then there are coun- namic regulations” will continue to be a strength then both sides have dialed down the rhetoric and An AFP photographer saw Kim entering tries like Vietnam where you don’t really have a amid various political and regulatory trends in the process appears to be back on track. Singapore’s luxury Fullerton hotel Tuesday and set of rules — not a secret but not really transpar- the country and abroad. On Sunday, US negotiators, headed by leaving some 30 minutes later in a three-vehicle ent,” she notes. “Believe it or not, the industry wants to be Washington’s ambassador to the Philippines convoy. “So the Philippines, we have rules but the regulated. They want to have rules because it Sung Kim, began meeting North Korean coun- If the June 12 date stands, officials have regulator, Pagcor has shown that they’re open to makes them feel safer. For them to thrive, they terparts in the truce village of Panmunjom that only a fortnight to finalize details such as where adjusting and being flexible based on either the also want clear rules and regulations in the coun- divides the two Koreas. in Singapore the talks will take place and how operators, the consumers and the stakeholders. I try where they’re doing business,” she explains. “They plan to have additional meetings this internationally sanctioned North Korean officials think that’s very very good.” Japan was a constant topic at the conference week,” Sanders said. will travel there. Pagcor is set to privatize its casinos, which since it legalized casinos in 2016. Stakehold- “Separately, Joe Hagin, White House Deputy The key task is to settle the agenda. The main according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez ers eye a premium Asian market when it opens Chief of Staff, and the US pre-advance team are stumbling block is likely to be the concept of “de- III would allow it to focus on its regulatory func- resorts. However, Quiogue believes the Philip- in Singapore coordinating the logistics of the nuclearization” -- both sides say they want it, but tion. pines can keep its head start in the industry if it expected summit.” there is a yawning gap between their definitions. However, some investors have become wary continues to remain open to trends, whether it’s Chung Sung-yoon, an analyst at the Korea Washington wants North Korea to quickly with sudden pronouncements such as the casino creating new laws or developing outside of Metro Institute for National Unification, said Kim Yong give up all its nuclear weapons in a verifiable way license moratorium. Manila. Chol would be the most senior North Korean on in return for sanctions and economic relief. “I think there’s still a lot of political uncer- “I think they anticipate Japan’s first casino to US soil since Vice Marshal Jo Myong Rok met But analysts believe North Korea will be tainty,” Quiogue says. “That’s what our clients be operational in 2024, ’25, so I think before that then president Bill Clinton in 2000. unwilling to cede its nuclear deterrent unless it is usually ask, like what is stopping the administra- there’s still an opportunity for the Philippines to The general has played a front-seat role dur- given security guarantees that the US will not try tion from just declaring tomorrow that something be first in online gaming and integrated resorts,” ing recent rounds of diplomacy aimed at ending to topple the regime. (AFP) will suddenly be illegal?” she says. (Nina V. Guno / inquirer.net) the nuclear stalemate on the Korean peninsula.

DEATH PENALTY Sotto said he was amenable to reviving dis- PERRYSCOPE term and long-term consequences” over the ... FROM PAGE A1 cussions on a death penalty bill but only if it were ... FROM PAGE A6 growing militarization in the region. However, limited to high-level drug crimes. the U.S. did not say what the “consequences” the death penalty is anti-poor or will not deter Drug traffickers, he said, could still do dam- relationship, but if you force the issue, we’ll go to would be. crime were “correct,” except for high-level drug age because they operate even when they are war.” Duterte should then have realized that Xi If there is one big loser in China’s territorial trafficking. detained. was not a friend; Xi is just another expansionist expansion in the South China Sea, it is the United “High level trafficking, they’re in jail and they “We have to inhibit them from doing the leader who would crush anyone – foe or friend -- States. With China creating a “strategic triangle” still operate and they can do everything they want same crime again and that’s precisely the reason who would stand against China’s advances in the in the South China Sea, any ship navigating because of money. There is no drug lord (so) poor why I would support the death penalty for high- South China Sea. through the waterway would be within strike (he) can avail of the best lawyers if they want,” he level drug trafficking,” he said. In essence, Duterte seemed to have placed range from China’s bases in the Spratlys and San- said. Pacquiao has filed three separate bills the Philippines under China’s vassalage, short sha Island in the Paracels, which China grabbed In a news forum, Sotto said there was no seeking the death penalty for drug trafficking, of territorial submission. Indeed, the Philip- from Vietnam in 1974. need to impose death penalty on a driver caught kidnapping, and aggravated rape. Several other pines has, by Xi’s personal declaration, become The second loser is the Philippines. With the with three sticks of marijuana or a driver if the senators also filed capital punishment proposals a Chinese protectorate. And Duterte couldn’t be Chinese Dragon breathing fire over Manila and truck he was driving yielded a ton of shabu. for different crimes but discussions on these were happier. the country’s defense forces, Beijing could make “You will enforce the death penalty on the not given priority. It is very sad because Duterte disregarded any demand from Duterte. Short of ceding the driver when he was just the driver and not the op- The House of Representatives last year ap- the United Nations-backed arbitral ruling that country, Duterte could only hope and pray that erator? He wasn’t the head of the organization,” proved on third and final reading a bill re-impos- favored Manila, just a few days after Duterte was Xi would not annex the Philippines – or Luzon at said Sotto, who is the author of the Comprehen- ing capital punishment but only for drug-related sworn in as president in 2013. China immedi- least – as Chinese possession. sive Drug Law. offenses. ately rejected the landmark decision. Duterte put What Duterte is now left with is a sovereign the award in deep freeze in exchange for warmer country without security. But as a wise man DUTERTE DECLARES senatorial candidates. ties with China including large amounts of funds once said, “If you cannot defend and secure the ... FROM PAGE A1 “(I am) near, very near the end of the road. for his ambitious infrastructure program. independence of your country, then you are not So, I’d like to thank you again for supporting me, Uncle Sam loses big sovereign.” If not, what are we then? how he once forced 11 men to eat cigarettes for for helping me. Most of you are really my sup- And what did Uncle Sam do? All the U.S. ([email protected]) refusing to follow the smoking ban. porters,” the President added. could do was send a warning to Beijing of “near- Duterte apologized for being late and told the He also encouraged those who want to take audience that his shirt and pants were soaked: positions in national government to apply as long causes stomach contents to back up into the office.’ See me at my office. Go to my office,” he “That’s excessive sweating… Something to do as they are qualified and he would be happy to esophagus, and Buerger disease, a constriction added. with a procedure that I underwent many years appoint them if there is vacancy. But he warned of the blood vessels caused by accumulation of The president stressed that government ago.” them against corruption, saying he will be “unfor- nicotine, Duterte also has a slipped disc due to a officials are not above ordinary . “It’s The President likewise cited the prevailing giving” when faced with it. motorcycle accident 10 years ago. not that I am trying to be corny about it. But I liquor ban in the city that shortened the operating He said he wants to do something right be- On his dislike for the popular terms used by think that at this time, this is a democracy. It’s hours of bars and restaurants. fore he dies – to gladden his parents. media to describe Malacañang and its tenants, a republican form of government. 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(GGR) was over P170 billion. INQUIRER.net it provides mostly slot machines During the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia to the Philippines. It also distributes casino man- held in Macau from May 15 to 17, eyes were on agement systems in Philippine IRs. the Philippines following a moratorium on land- Even with a significant domestic market, based resorts and developments in online gaming Quiogue says junket operators cannot be dis- licensing. G2E is the largest gaming industry counted. They attract VIP gamblers to play in trade exhibition and conference in Asia. Manila through offering free luxury travel and ac- Here’s a look at where the Philippine gaming commodations. Like a bank, they also lend money industry may be headed amid a tough adminis- and collect debts to players. tration and more competition in Asia. Though the junket system is banned in More integrated resorts outside Metro Ma- Singapore, Macau and the Philippines have been nila open to this arrangement. In the Philippines, While the culture of gambling and casinos these junkets mostly consist of Koreans and a isn’t new to the Philippines, integrated resorts growing number of Chinese, says Huang. (IRs) are a recent development that the Filipino For South Koreans, gambling is illegal within public has embraced, has brought in tourism, and and outside their borders, save for one casino, has raised gaming industry revenues. Kangwon Land. Macau is the only part of China An IR is a property which features a ca- where casinos are legal. sino, hotel, convention facilities, entertainment, “Potentially warming relationships between shopping and fine dining, among others. The Duterte and Xi Jinping [result to] potentially Philippines currently has four integrated resorts, more Chinese [coming to the Philippines],” with the first, Resorts World Manila, launched Huang explains. in 2009. Solaire, City of Dreams and Okada Other factors in making the Philippines a comprise Entertainment City, Manila’s gaming competitive market is proxy betting, which allows hub; Resorts World is set to relocate to the area. an agent to make bets on behalf of a person out- Only Solaire is Filipino-owned, counting Enrique side the casino. Since Macau made proxy betting Razon’s Bloomberry Resorts Corporation as its illegal, Southeast Asian countries have cashed in operator. on the practice. Entertainment City alone raked in over P109 Opportunities in online gaming billion or 72 percent of gross gaming revenues in Just after taking office in June 2016, Duterte 2017, according to Pagcor data. declared, “Online gaming must stop,” stating that “The connectivity with the airport has done he did not want gambling to “proliferate” across a lot to boost that area,” notes Margaret Huang, a the country. But the numbers were too large to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst in an INQUIRER. ignore, with online gaming revenues at P55 bil- net interview. Meanwhile, the local market has lion that year. By December 2016, Pagcor was been attracted by non-gaming entertainment. issuing a new license called the Philippine Online However, Pagcor announced last February Gaming Operation (POGO). that processing of new casino licenses would “You better tax them than fight them,” Du- cease, as per Duterte’s order to avoid overcrowd- terte would say in the 2017 Philippine Develop- ing in the industry. Those who have applied for ment Forum. Last February, Pagcor chair Andrea licenses prior to the moratorium will still be Domingo estimated P6 billion in state revenue processed. from the online Pogo scheme. During the conference’s Asian Markets According to Pagcor, only foreign nationals Forum, Atty. Marie Antonette Quiogue, senior abroad can participate in online gaming. associate at the Romulo law firm, shared that a Online gaming stands to contribute more handful of IRs outside of Metro Manila is set to than just to the GGR. Quiogue points out that rise in popular tourist destinations: three in Cebu in terms of labor, “I think we will handle more and two in Clark. highly technical and highly skilled support ser- A Boracay casino from Macau’s Galaxy En- vices because a lot of Filipinos are talented in that tertainment Group Ltd. currently has a provision- regard.” al license, with its future on the island unclear. A higher demand for office space rental is Quiogue believes the resort could still also a benefit. Leechiu Property Consultants become a reality in the country if the operator (LPC) said in 2017 that online gaming accounted shows a willingness to comply with laws. “I mean for office space demand just second to the busi- look at Entertainment City. It’s an example that if ness process outsourcing (BPO) sector. you have responsible operators and stakeholders TO PAGE A7 May 31 - June 6, 2018 FilAm Star A9 world news Trump, Abe say ‘imperative’ to dismantle N. Korean weapons China approves 13 new Ivanka Trump trademarks in 3 months Japan, which has by far the hardest line compared to neighbors China and South Korea, SHANGHAI — Ivanka Trump’s brand con- took office. Two of them cover clothing, including has been left uneasy by the pace of events, and by tinues to win foreign trademarks in China and the lingerie and baby clothes, were filed on Feb. 8, what it sees as an unwarranted softening toward Philippines, adding to questions about conflicts of 2017 and registered in June and November. The an untrustworthy Pyongyang. interest at the White House, The Associated Press third, filed on Mar. 1, 2017, covers clothing and Abe and Trump spoke by telephone a day has found. footwear and was registered in July. after American and North Korean officials met at On Sunday, China granted the First Daugh- Companies register for trademarks for a a border truce village to prepare for the summit. ter’s company final approval for its 13th trade- variety of reasons. They can be a sign of corpo- During a telephone call, the pair “discussed mark in the last three months, trademark office rate ambition, but in many countries, like China, recent developments in North Korea and con- records show. Over the same period, the Chinese where trademark squatting is rampant, compa- firmed they would meet again to continue close government has granted Ivanka Trump’s compa- nies also file defensively, to block copycats from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President coordination in advance of the expected meeting ny provisional approval for another eight trade- Donald Trump between the United States and North Korea,” a marks, which can be finalized if no objections are (Photo:www.abcnews.go.com) White House statement read. raised during a three-month comment period. President Donald Trump and Japanese “The president and prime minister affirmed Taken together, the trademarks could allow Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed Monday that the shared imperative of achieving the complete her brand to market a lifetime’s worth of prod- it is “imperative” to completely dismantle North and permanent dismantlement of North Korea’s ucts in China, from baby blankets to coffins, and Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and a host of things in between, including perfume, program, the White House said. ballistic missile programs.” make-up, bowls, mirrors, furniture, books, coffee, The US and Japanese leaders will meet Washington wants North Korea to quickly chocolate and honey. ahead of a much anticipated summit with North give up all its nuclear weapons in a verifiable way Ivanka Trump stepped back from manage- Korea’s Kim Jong Un back on schedule for June in return for sanctions and economic relief. ment of her brand and placed its assets in a 12 in Singapore just days after Trump announced Pyongyang has a different view of denuclear- family-run trust, but she continues to profit from he was canceling it. ization and remains deeply worried that aban- the business. The American president said the summit doning its deterrent would leave the country Noah Bookbinder, the executive director of could go ahead as planned following a more ap- -- and its leader -- vulnerable, especially while the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Wash- peasing statement from Pyongyang and produc- United States maintains a robust military pres- ington, said on Twitter that the recent approv- tive talks with North Korean officials. ence in South Korea. (AFP) als create “more conflicts of interest and more potential for using the White House for self-en- richment.” His government watchdog group was EU proposes ban on plastic straws, cutlery, balloon sticks, cotton buds behind one of several lawsuits against President Ivanka Trump Donald Trump for violations of the emoluments (Photo:www.thehill.com) The European Union proposed Monday be offered incentives to develop less polluting clause of the constitution, which bars officials a bloc-wide ban on single-use plastics such as alternatives. from accepting gifts from foreign states unless grabbing legal rights to a brand’s name. Trade- straws, cutlery and cotton buds while urging the For example, it calls for producers of plastic they are approved by Congress. marks are classified by category and may include collection of most plastic drinks bottles by 2025. fishing gear to cover the cost of waste collection As Ivanka Trump and her father have built items that a company does not intend to market. The set of proposals are part of a growing from port reception facilities. their global brands, largely through licensing Some trademark lawyers also advise clients to EU drive to rid the environment of plastic waste Under the plan, member countries must deals, they have pursued trademarks in dozens of register trademarks for merchandise that is which has begun showing up in the food chain. collect 90 percent of single-use plastic drinks countries. Those global trademarks have drawn manufactured in China, even if it’s not sold there. “Plastic waste is undeniably a big issue and bottles by 2025, through deposit refund schemes, the attention of ethics lawyers because they are Ivanka Trump does not have a large retail Europeans need to act together to tackle this for example. granted by foreign governments and can confer presence in China, but customs records show that problem,” EU First Vice President Frans Tim- The plan calls for producers to clearly label enormous value. Concerns about political influ- the bulk of her company’s US imports are shipped mermans said. products and inform consumers how the waste ence have been especially sharp in China, where from China. “Today’s proposals will reduce single-use should be disposed of. the courts and bureaucracy are designed to reflect The brand’s secretive Chinese supply chains plastics on our supermarket shelves through a The European Commission, the EU’s execu- the will of the ruling Communist Party. have been the subject of some controversy. A year range of measures,” Timmermans added. tive arm, said businesses will benefit from one Chinese officials have emphasized that all ago Monday, three men working for China Labor The proposals call for banning banning set of rules for an EU market of around 500 mil- trademark applications are handled in accor- Watch, a New York-based non-profit, were ar- plastic cotton buds, cutlery, plates, straws, drink lion people. dance with the law. rested while investigating labor abuses at Ivanka stirrers and balloon sticks, but it did not set a It said it will encourage EU companies to More approvals are likely to come. Online Trump suppliers in China. After thirty days in de- deadline. develop economies of scale and become more records from China’s trademark office indicate tention, they were released on bail, but continue These items must all be made from sustain- competitive in the “booming” global market for that Ivanka Trump’s company last applied for to live under police surveillance. able materials instead, according to the plan sustainable products. trademarks — 17 of them — on Mar. 28, 2017, the Li Qiang, the group’s founder, said Monday which must be approved by the 28 EU member The proposals, plus one in January for all day before she took on a formal role at the White that he hopes bail will be lifted soon and that the countries and the European Parliament. plastic packaging in Europe to be recyclable by House. Those records on Monday showed at least case will not go to trial. Member states must reduce the use of plas- 2030, follows China’s decision to ban imports of 25 Ivanka Trump trademarks pending review, 36 Police in Ganzhou, the southeastern Chinese tic food containers and drinks cups, by promot- foreign waste products for recycling. active marks and eight with provisional approval. city where the men were detained, could not be ing alternatives for sale or ensuring they are not The EU currently exports half of its collected The World Intellectual Property Organiza- reached for comment. The Chinese law firm that offered free. and sorted plastics, 85 percent of which goes to tion’s global brand database also shows that her handles Ivanka Trump’s intellectual property in Under the plan, producers must contrib- China. (inquirer.net) company, Ivanka Trump Marks LLC, won three China also did not immediately respond to re- ute to the costs of waste management and will trademarks in the Philippines after her father quests for comment. (Erika Kinetz / inquirer.net) A10 FilAm Star May 31 - June 6, 2018 May 31 - June 6, 2018 FilAm Star B1 starliner of collective nation building officially opened. During the Consul General Ben- PH Ambassador to the U.S. leads grand launch of among the youth under the reception for the Ambas- surto, for his part, said: “If ambit of the SCE movement. sador, JR Calanoc, CEO of this present generation of Spark*Connect*Empower Movement Panalo Solutions, presented Filipinos does not exert effort SAN FRANCISCO -- His among the second, third and Ambassador Romualdez, To mark this grand the SCE website which went to inculcate or share their Excellency Jose Manuel Ro- fourth generation Filipino- in his keynote speech, praised launch, several flagship live during the grand launch. culture with their sons and mualdez, Philippine Ambas- Americans, connecting them the SCE movement declar- projects were also inaugu- The SCE’s battle cry, the SCE daughters, why would those sador to the United States with each other through vari- ing that “this is the way to rated on said day. Earlier in theme song, composed and sons and daughters of yours along with Consul General ous networking platforms and go” with respect to cultural the afternoon, the Spark447, produced by Filipino art- fall in love with what is Fili- Henry Bensurto, Jr, led the ultimately empowering them diplomacy and encouraged which aims at providing ist and singer-song writer pino? This is the challenge formal grand launching of to organize various activities other Foreign Service Posts Fil-Am start-up companies Dandin Ranillo, was also before us.” the Spark*Connect*Empower and programs that contribute to emulate this program of SF a co-working space at the presented to the public. (SCE) movement of the Phil- to nation building. PCG. The Ambassador also 4th floor of the building, was Several organizations, ippine Consulate General in discussed the importance

Group photo of all the participants at the launching of Ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo above shows Consul General Henry Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez giving the welcome speech during Spark*Connect*Empower Movement held at the Philippine Consulate Bensurto (left) and Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez (right) doing the the launching ceremony honors of cutting the ribbon San Francisco at the Kalayaan companies and individuals, Hall of the Philippine Center who share in the vision of Building. the SCE have pledged their full support and commit- In attendance were over ment to the objectives of the 100 guests from various movement. These groups and Filipino community organi- individuals, realizing the im- zations and the media who portance of being united and also took the opportunity to bringing together their col- meet the Ambassador who lective projects and programs has traveled to San Francisco towards instilling love of for the first time in his official country and pride of heritage capacity. among Filipinos all over the world, have partnered with The SCE movement aims the Philippine Consulate Gen- to bring together various eral in San Francisco to affirm Filipino-American organiza- Remil Medina (right) of Fortune News Media receiving a copy of the MOA from Consul General Henry Bensurto Jr. (left). Witnessing the signing is their commitment. Among tions and individuals towards Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez (middle) them are PLDT, Philippine sparking love of country Fortune News Media President Remil Medina (middle) posing with Consul General Henry Bensurto Jr. (left) and Ambassador Jose Manuel Romual- Airlines, The Filipino Chan- dez (second from left) after the signing of the MOA. Also pictured above nel, National Federation of are Edwina Aniag (second from right), Vice President of Marketing and Filipino American Associa- Operations and Gary De Guzman (right), Vice President of tions (NaFFAA), One World Community Relations of FilamStar Newspaper. Institute, Mama Sita’s. B2 FilAm Star May 31 - June 6, 2018

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The Colma Scholarship Awards presentation taken last May 9 at the Colma Community Center. Photo above shows some of the recipients with Happy 7th birthday to Princess Welcome to the U.S., Pau Galino! Maureen O’Connor (2nd from left) and Rommel Medina (left) Gianne We hope you enjoyed your stay

Obanenians of Northern California celebrated their Annual Obando Fertility Dance Festival held last Saturday, May 19, in Our Lady of Angels in Burlingame. Bottom photo shows Manuel Oblea and family along with Father Michael Mahoney.

Care Indeed was officially welcomed by the Campbell Chamber of Com- merce during its monthly luncheon held at the Villa Ragusa on May 16. Photo shows Winnie Reyes, Care Indeed’s PR & Marketing Manager, and Education & student advocates Daly City Mayor Juslyn Manalo Kristine Facelo, Campbell office’s Branch Administrator, with Campbell and San Mateo Deputy Superintendent of Schools Gary Waddell Mayor Paul Resnikoff who delivered the keynote speech. May 31 - June 6, 2018 FilAm Star B3 community PG&E responds to Cal Fire announcement and speed of fire response; We want to work together awareness Since 2014, provided $11.4 to share information, provide SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— million to local Fire Safe Coun- resources and help our custom- Pacific Gas and Electric Com- cils (FSCs) for fuel reduction ers and communities prepare U.S. Bank recognizes young artists in San Francisco during pany (PG&E) recently issued the projects in communities; and for and stay safe during extreme following statement in response Provided $1.7 million to lo- weather events. This challenge Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to the release of information cal FSCs for 28 highly program- requires us all to come together May is Asian American by the California Department mable remote-sensing cameras in order to be successful. We and Pacific Islander Heritage of Forestry and Fire Protection for critical fire lookout towers. need to look at the full range of Month. This year, we celebrated (CAL FIRE) regarding some PG&E meets or exceeds solutions. These should include the occasion in San Francisco of the October 2017 Northern regulatory requirements for pole utility practices as well as: with an integrated marketing California wildfires. integrity management, using a - Forest management to campaign, including sponsor- The safety of our customers, comprehensive database to man- reduce fuel; ship of the Asian Pacific Fund’s their families and the com- age multiple patrol and inspec- - Better management of “Growing Up Asian in America” munities we serve is our most tion schedules of our more than building in the wildland urban art contest. important job. The loss of life, two million poles. interface; Community Development homes and businesses in these Years of drought, extreme - Fire-resistant building Regional Manager Michelle extraordinary wildfires is simply heat and 129 million dead trees codes; Brega served as a judge for heartbreaking, and we remain have created a “new normal” for - Defensible space practices; the contest and presented the focused on helping communities our state, and we must continue and awards on May 5, 2018, on be- recover and rebuild. to adapt to meet these chal- - Insurance coverage for half of U.S. Bank. “It meant a lot We look forward to the op- lenges. those homeowners and business- that we made the commitment,” portunity to carefully review the Extreme weather is increas- es located in elevated fire areas. she says. “I’m thrilled the bank CAL FIRE reports to understand ing the number of large wildfires In addition, we strongly sponsored the event. Emma Li of San Francisco the agency’s perspectives. and the length of the wildfire believe this must include ad- “I was misty-eyed the entire Based on the information season in California. According dressing California’s unsustain- ceremony as I juggled both we have so far, we believe our to CAL FIRE, in 2017 alone, CAL able policies regarding wildfire the themes of the day and the overall programs met our state’s FIRE confronted 7,117 wildfires, liability. California is one of the emotions that it evoked,” she high standards. only states in the country where compared to an average of 4,835 continues. “The youth voices Under PG&E’s industry- during the preceding five years. the courts have applied inverse were moving, powerful and leading Vegetation Manage- Five of the 20 most destructive condemnation liability to events optimistic. They spoke on com- ment Program, we inspect and wildfires in the state’s history associated with investor-owned plex themes and shared deeply monitor every PG&E overhead burned between October and utility equipment. This means personal stories. electric transmission and distri- December 2017. PG&E could be liable for prop- One of the contest win- bution line each year, with some In the case of these North- erty damages and attorneys’ fees ners, Emma Li, was moved by locations patrolled multiple ern California wildfires, we saw even if we followed established times. We also prune or remove an unprecedented confluence inspection and safety rules. the gender inequities she sees approximately 1.4 million trees of weather-related conditions, Liability regardless of neg- in the world, from kids’ mov- annually. including: years of drought re- ligence undermines the financial ies to Congress. Her artwork, Following Governor sulting in millions of dead trees, health of the state’s utilities, titled “Women of the Future,” Brown’s January 2014 Drought a record-setting wet winter that discourages investment in symbolized her hope for what’s State of Emergency Proclama- spurred the growth of vegetation California and has the potential to come. tion and the California Public that then became abundant fuel to materially impact the ability “We still have a long way Michelle Brega of San Francisco Utilities Commission’s Resolu- after record-setting heat during of utilities to access the capital to go for women to reach par- tion ESRB-4, PG&E has added the summer months, very low markets to fund utility opera- ity with men, even in the US,” enhanced measures to address humidity and very high winds. tions and California’s bold clean Emma said in her acceptance on Mars, more women winning areas particularly affected The state, first responders energy vision. speech. “It is reflected even in Nobel prizes and all people of by drought and bark beetles and California’s utilities are all Extreme weather events popular kids’ movies! In The all genders having equal op- incluIncreased foot and aerial in agreement that we must work driven by climate change are Smurfs, male smurfs outnum- portunities,” she continued. patrols along power lines in high together to prevent and respond causing unprecedented wildfires ber the girl 100 to 1. At school, “Finally, the glass ceiling will be fire-risk areas; to wildfires and enhance climate and creating a “new normal” for I discovered that women have shattered!” Removed approximately and infrastructure resiliency. our state. We are committed to a much lower average salary The winners inspired 236,000 dead or dying trees in Following last year’s fires, advocating with legislative lead- than men. There has been no Michelle and reminded her of 2016 and 140,000 dead or dying we are bolstering wildfire pre- ers and policymakers across the woman president, and less than her own childhood, growing up trees in 2017; these tree remov- vention and emergency response state on comprehensive legisla- one-fourth of the US congress Asian in Maryland. “I did not als were in addition to approxi- efforts, putting in place new and tive solutions for all Californians, are women! In addition, in US feel as confident or supported Picture by Emma Li mately 30,000 trees removed enhanced safety measures, and as we collectively seek to meet universities, only 24 percent of as these children do today. I am per year prior to the drought; doing more over the long term the challenge of climate change, full professors are women. overjoyed that they’ll carry their Launched daily aerial fire to harden our electric system to and position the California “I have a dream that communities into the future support all of our youth in their detection patrols during high fire help reduce wildfire risks and to economy for success. someday there will be a female with such passion and opti- commitment to make commu- season to improve fire spotting keep our customers safe. president, a woman astronaut mism, and hope all of us will nity possible.” B4 FilAm Star May 31 - June 6, 2018 legal & law ‘Sesame Street’ creators sue over lewd puppet murder mystery Promotion for a new raunchy puppet crime social media reactions conflating the new adult Naturalization denial based on lack of good comedy has the group behind the beloved chil- puppet film with the educational program aimed dren’s TV series “Sesame Street” in Oscar-the- at teaching young kids colors, numbers and the moral character Grouch mode -- and they’re suing on claims the alphabet. film “tarnishes” the educational show’s brand. A cheeky statement from STX widely cir- ATTY. CRISPIN CADAY LOZANO The movie “The Happytime Murders” -- star- culated on US media -- attributed to a lawyer ring Melissa McCarthy, who partners with Most denials of naturalization application is based on good a puppet detective to solve a string of grisly moral character grounds. In general, a noncitizen is statutorily murders -- are promoting their film slated barred from establishing good moral character if, during the time for for an August release under the tagline, which good moral character must be shown (five years generally) she “NO SESAME. ALL STREET.” is convicted of or admitted committing a single CIMT. INA § 101(f) “We were surprised and disappointed (3), 8 USC § 1101(f)(3). If the conviction comes within the petty of- that Sesame Street, a show dedicated to fense or youthful offender exception to the inadmissibility ground, educating young children, is being ex- however, the person is not statutorily barred. ploited to market this R-rated film,” the An applicant shall be found to lack good moral character if dur- nonprofit Sesame Workshop said in a ing the statutory period the applicant: statement, referring to the film’s restricted (i) Committed one or more crimes involving moral turpitude, maturity rating. (ii) Committed two or more offenses for which the applicant was In the suit filed against production convicted and the aggregate sentence actually imposed was five years or more; company STX Entertainment in Manhat- (iii) Violated any law relating to a controlled substance, provided that the violation was not a tan federal court, the Sesame Workshop single offense for simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana; organization says a just-released trailer’s (iv) Admits committing any criminal act for which there was never a formal charge, indict- implied association with the children’s Melissa McCarthy (left) and a puppet detective (right) ment, arrest, or conviction, whether committed in the United States or any other country; show is “irreparably harming Sesame and (Photo: www.globalnews.ca) (v) Is or was confined to a penal institution for an aggregate of 180 days pursuant to a convic- its goodwill and brand.” tion; “Scenes from the movie shown in the trailer puppet named Fred, Esq. -- said that “while we’re (vi) Has given false testimony to obtain any benefit from the Act, if the testimony was made depict repeated foul language by humans and disappointed that ‘Sesame Street’ does not share under oath or affirmation and with an intent to obtain an immigration benefit; puppets; drug use by humans and puppets; pup- in the fun, we are confident in our legal position.” (vii) Is or was involved in prostitution or commercialized vice; pet prostitutes offering sexual favors to a human; “We look forward to introducing adult mov- (viii) Is or was involved in the smuggling of a person or persons into the United States; gun and other types of violence; and puppet iegoers to our adorably unapologetic characters (ix) Has practiced or is practicing polygamy; sex that culminates in scene where a puppet is this summer.” (x) Committed two or more gambling offenses for which the applicant was convicted; depicted copiously ejaculating for an extended The Sesame Workshop is suing for undis- (xi) Earns his or her income principally from illegal gambling activities; or period,” the lawsuit reads. closed damages and an order to force alternative (xii) Is or was a habitual drunkard. The group said they contacted the film’s dis- marketing of the movie. Note: This is not a legal advice. You should seek the advice of an immigration attorney re- tributor asking they remove the “Sesame” name The American childhood staple “Sesame garding your specific circumstances. Our office help applicants for naturalization find solutions from the movie’s trailer as well as marketing Street” -- which premiered in 1969 to high to their problems. material but that STX “declined.” viewership and glowing reviews -- features a cast SUCCESS STORIES The trailer is showing in select cinemas and of Jim Henson’s Muppets including the bright 1. On April 18, 2018, we received a grant of waiver from Immigration Court for a husband is available online for those over the age of 18. yellow Big Bird and the furry red monster Elmo, and wife client who made a misrepresentation of their marital status but has no criminal records, Court documents include screenshots of known for his falsetto voice. (AFP) has long residence and strong family ties in the U.S. 2. On April 12, 2018, the Immigration Judge in San Francisco approved a waiver of misrep- The $699 Trust resentation in applying for a visa for our client who has been in the U.S. for 26 years, no criminal By: Atty. Robert L. Ferris record and strong family ties in the U.S. 3. On April 3, 2018, we received an approval from USCIS for a U visa for a client who was a I recently got a call from a woman who said: victim of crime. * I just need a ‘simple trust to give my house to my children when 4.For the month ending March 31, 2018, we received approvals for four naturalization ap- I die plications. * I see some attorneys who prepare trusts for just $699 5. For the week ending March 31, 2018, we received approvals of six Adjustment of Status, Stop and think about that for a minute, and ask yourself, how much two Application to Remove Condition on Residence and two Renewal of Green Card approvals. time will an attorney devote to the preparation of my trust for just $699. 6. On March 9, 2018, we received an approval from USCIS for adjustment of status for a Most attorneys in the Bay Area charge more than $300 per hour. And even client who was abused by her spouse. The I-601 waiver was approved based on extreme hard- a “simple trust” that is properly prepared, requires the attorney to take the ship. following steps: 7. On February 15, 2018, we received a grant from Immigration Judge for a waiver of misrep- STEP ONE: The attorney should help you determine what assets should resentation for a client who has been in the U.S. for long period of time. go into your trust. For example, should you put your bank accounts, retirement accounts, vehicles, 8. For the week ending February 9, 2018, we received approvals of one I-485, one N-400, jewelry, etc. into the trust. The answer is not the same for every situation. Generally, it is not a good one I-90 and one I-751. idea to put bank accounts into a trust because it adds an extra layer of complexity and serves no useful 9. On January 12, 2018, we received an approval of immigrant visa at the U.S. Consulate purpose. However, in certain situations it does make sense. If a retirement account or IRA is included Manila for an alien who applied for I-601-A as one who entered as a seaman. as an asset of the trust there could be serious tax consequences. The attorney preparing your trust 10. On January 10, 2018, we received an approval form USCIS of a self petition for abused should take the time to discuss this with you, and help you determine which assets to put in your trust, spouse based on same sex marriage. and which assets can be better handled with other probate avoidance devices. 11. On January 3, 2018, we received an approval from the Immigration Court for a waiver of STEP TWO: You know who you want to give your property to when you die, but what if something misrepresentation for a client who was charged with misrepresentation in marriage; happens to that person, who will the alternate beneficiary be. For example, you want your house to go 12. On December 15, 2017, we received an approval from USCIS for an adjustment of status equally to your two sons and daughter. Unfortunately, your daughter does not survive you, what hap- for same sex marriage for an applicant who entered without inspection but has Sec. 245 (i). pens to your daughter’s share? Should it go to her two children age 9 and 13? That could be a problem 13. On November 16, 2017, we received an approval from Immigration Court for a waiver of because the children cannot pay their share of the mortgage, property taxes, insurance or repairs to misrepresentation for entering as single daughter of U.S. citizen but actually married. the house. Nor can children sell their share of the house because minors cannot enter into a binding If you have immigration problems the Law Offices of Crispin C. Lozano can help you find a contract. A court would need to appoint a guardian to sell the property on their behalf. If your son or solution before your problem gets worse which could lead to deportation and family separation. daughter is receiving government benefits like MediCal, SSD, or SSI. , etc. and they receive property Crispin Caday Lozano, Esq. is an active member of the State Bar of California, the American from your trust, they could lose those benefits. These are just two examples of issues that should be Immigration Lawyers Association and San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. He specializes addressed in a properly prepared trust, but that is unlikely to happen if the attorney preparing your in immigration law and personal injury. For free consultation email or call ([email protected] / trust never takes the time to discuss them with you. 1-877-456-9266) STEP THREE: Determine who the trustee will be. Do you want two trustees (“co-trustees”), if so, can they act independently or must they both agree? If the trustee does not survive you who should the alternate trustee be? What if the trustee you want lives far away or in another country, will that be ok? These issues should be discussed and addressed by the attorney preparing your trust. U.S. backs Dutch, Australian findings against Russia in MH17 probe STEP FOUR: Prepare the trust, prepare the pour-over will, get a copy of the deed to your prop- The United States said Friday it stood with tary brigade in Kursk. erty with the legal description from the county recorder’s office, prepare a new deed transferring the the Netherlands and Australia after they blamed Most of the dead were Dutch, but there were property into the trust, send a draft of the trust and will to the client for their review so they can check Russia for the 2014 shooting down of flight MH17 17 nationalities, including Australians, on board. for errors or changes prior to signing the documents, after the final draft of the trust and the will are over war-torn eastern Ukraine. The BUK missile launcher “was brought into prepared meet with the client to sign the trust, witness the will and notarize the signatures on the new Australia and the Netherlands are moving sovereign Ukrainian territory from Russia, was deed, record the new deed at the county recorder’s office, after the deed is recorded send the recorded toward taking fired from terri- deed to the client for their records, retain office copies of the trust, the will and deed in case the client’s legal action to tory controlled copies get lost or destroyed. “hold Russia by Russia and Steps one through four are necessary to properly prepare even a “simple trust” . Is a competent responsible” Russia-led attorney going to do all of that for just $699? Or are they just going to give you a questionnaire and for its role in forces in east- put everything but the kitchen sink in your trust. And if you already have a $699 trust I suggest you the shootdown ern Ukraine, take a look at it and see if you can understand what it says. If you don’t understand it, how are your that killed all and was then children going to understand it when you’re gone. The trust is not for you, it’s for your family, and 298 people on returned to only after you are gone will your family find out if the trust was properly prepared. board. Russian terri- “We tory,” Nauert strongly sup- said. port the deci- Russia sions by the has denied any Netherlands responsibility, and Australia with Foreign to call Russia Remains of the Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 Minister Sergei to account,” (Photo: www.news.com.au) Lavrov saying State Depart- the Nether- ment spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a lands had provided “no facts” to support the find- statement. ings and was merely speculating “to achieve their “It is time for Russia to acknowledge its role own political goals.” in the shooting down of MH17 and to cease its Nauert said Russia’s involvement in Ukraine callous disinformation campaign.” since 2014 has led to more than 10,300 conflict- A top Dutch investigator said his team had related deaths. concluded that the plane was shot down by a “It is more than time for Russia to end this Russian-made BUK missile from a Russian mili- violence,” she said. (AFP)

Answers from LAST WEEK’S Krosword May 31 - June 6, 2018 FilAm Star B5 health & More evidence found that feeling lonely is bad for heart health New United States research has found that ment visits compared with patients reporting low heart failure patients who feel lonely are more likely perceived social isolation. lifestyle to require hospitalization than patients who feel less The study’s senior author Lila Rutten com- socially isolated. mented that the study is one of the first to research Researchers from the Mayo Clinic, John Hop- thoroughly the link between heart failure patients, kins University, and Olmsted County Public Health prognosis and perceptions of social isolation. Health@Heart Services surveyed 2,003 patients who had been diag- However, it is not the first to show a link be- nosed with heart failure, a condition which occurs tween loneliness and a higher risk of negative health when the heart is too weak to effectively pump blood outcomes. Plant-based diet throughout the body. A large-scale study published earlier this year The survey asked participants by the University of Helsinki found PHILIP S. CHUA, MD, FACS, FPCS to respond to four statements: that contrary to popular belief “I feel left out,” “I feel that loneliness does not contrib- While cardiovascular mortality rates the past decades have gone down, people barely know me,” “I ute to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has remained the leading causer of death in feel isolated from others,” cardiovascular disease, the United States. Several clinical studies have shown that there is a strong and “I feel that people however the risk of death association between dietary patterns and the incidence of CVD, and that are around me but not after a heart attack or people eating predominantly plant-based foods have lower rates of heart with me” and indicate stroke is around 30 disease compared to those on animal-based foods. This does not even how often they felt this percent higher for those include the beneficial anti-cancer effect of plant-based foods and the higher way. feeling lonely. risk for cancer of meat-eaters. Scores could range Research from the What is plant-based diet? from 4 to 20, with a higher University of Toronto also The definition varies as there are different forms: 1. Vegetables, fruits, score indicating greater per- found that for older adults and cereal, yogurt, beans, fish, and poultry; 2. Elimination of refined sugars, ceived social isolation. seniors, having more or closer re- white flour, and animal oils; 3. Minimal animal products; 4. Seafood, with The results showed that only lationships with family members can and without, dairy; 5. Eggs and dairy; 6. No animal products at all (vegan), just ‘plants.’ But the common around 6 percent of participants decrease the risk of mortality, although among them is absence of red meat. The major concern and rationale here is that red meat consumption is reported high perceived social isolation surprisingly having close friendships or a linked to cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Those diets, some with multivitamin supplements, have been and 19 percent had moderate perceived social larger group of friends did not have the same proven safe and healthy, practiced for centuries in Asia and rural Europe. isolation. effect. Is eating minimal red meat safe? However, it was the patients with high per- A 2017 meta-analysis by Brigham University While eating red meat only once a week is obviously not a plant-based diet, it could be safe among ceived social isolation who had the greatest risk looked at 70 studies involving around 3.4 million some people, depending on their genetic make-up, metabolism, and lifestyle, especially those who do of death, 3.5 times higher than those who had low participants to find that social isolation could be just regimented exercise daily. Since science still does not know who among us (based on our genes) could perceived social isolation. as important as a risk factor for mortality as obesity, safely smoke, eat red meat ad libitum, drink alcohol daily, or not exercise at all, and still not get sick, the Patients with a high level of social isolation also while a 2015 study suggested that loneliness has prudent health strategy is to minimize or eliminate red meat and high carbohydrate diets, and concen- had a 68 percent increased risk of hospitalization a negative effect on health due to social isolation trate on proteins. This might sound against what we learned in the kindergarten and beyond, but clinical and a 57 percent increased risk of emergency depart- causing a weakened immune system, which makes a evidence today shows the adverse effects of eating carbohydrates (rice, bread, sweets, etc.) and saturated ment visits. person who lives alone more vulnerable to illness. fats (red meats), especially processed meats. All soft drinks are toxic to our body, especially to children. Those reporting moderate perceived social iso- The results of the new research were published Someday, science would be able to categorize us humans, based on our genetic composition as to who lation on the other hand did not have an increased in the Journal of the American Heart Association. could eat, drink, or use what, and “are immune to their bad (unhealthy) effects, and who would develop major diseases (cardiovascular, metabolic, Alzheimer’s, or cancer) doing the same. That future would be risk of death, hospitalizations, or emergency depart- (inquirer.net) most welcome. What are the clinical evidences? Quitting smoking can improve lung health, but cutting down not enough — study “Randomized controlled trials and epidemiological studies indicate that plant-based diets, particu- larly vegan diets, are associated with significant improvement in CVD events, lowering risk factors such New United States research has found that quit- The researchers also looked at light smokers, as diabetes and hypertension and decreasing symptomatic and scintigraphic myocardial ischemia and ting smoking can improve lung health, even in those a group who they say are rarely included in clinical coronary artery disease, as published recently in the Journal American College of Cardiology. were previously heavy smokers, but cutting down is trials and so less is known about their lung health Any other studies supporting plant-based diet? not enough to preserve lung function. outcomes. Light smokers were defined as having The data above are supported by many recent landmark reports, including Song et al.’s large pro- Carried out by researchers at various universi- a less than a 10 pack-years smoking history, with spective cohort study of US Nurses and other health professionals, which shows “higher intake of animal ties across the United States, the study gathered data pack-years calculated by multiplying the number of protein (including processed red meat, unprocessed red meat, dairy, poultry, and eggs) was positively from 3,140 participants who were taking part in the cigarette packs smoked a day times the number of associated with mortality, whereas the inverse was true for high intake of plant protein. In another Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults years a person smoked. recent meta-analysis, Kwok et al. found similar results with vegetarians experiencing a 29% lower risk of (CARDIA) study. The team then compared the consistent light coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality relative to nonvegetarians. These findings suggest the importance The participants had an average age of 25 when smokers (who had a 6.4 pack-year history) with of protein source and support recommendations to increase plant protein intake, which in turn calls for they enrolled in the study, and data was collected smokers who had quit (who had a 9.8 pack-year education of physicians, patients, and the public about the largely unrecognized protein content of plants over a 30-year period, with participants completing history). (e.g., peanuts and beef having the same protein content, 26 g per 100 g).” spirometry tests to assess lung function and chest They found that despite having smoked more What are some actual clinical proofs? CT scans 15, 20 and 25 years after enrolling. cigarettes during their life, the heavier smokers who Here are some actual reports from the medical literature that are mind-opening and truly convincing: “The CARDIA dataset gave us a unique oppor- had quit preserved more lung function and had a “The 16-week randomized controlled trial showed that participants who ate a diet of vegetables, tunity to learn about the impact of different levels lower risk of developing emphysema than the light grains, legumes, and fruits significantly improved their overall metabolic condition, say Hana Kahleova, of smoking on lung health and lung disease risk,” smokers. MD, PhD, of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington, DC, and colleagues. “Our said lead author Amanda Mathew at Northwestern “We were surprised to find that those who quit study suggests the potential of a low-fat plant-based diet in diabetes prevention, addressing both core University Feinberg School of Medicine. “Partici- had lower disease risk than the group we identified pathophysiologic mechanisms — insulin resistance and diminished beta-cell function — at the same time. pants were asked about their smoking each year, as stable, low-rate smokers, even though those who The prevalence of diabetes is 46% to 74% lower in people who eat a plant-based diet compared with meat which minimized recall bias and allowed us to model quit had a greater lifetime exposure to cigarettes,” lovers in the general population.” changes in smoking habits over time.” said Dr. Mathew. “There is no safe threshold of “Diets rich in plant- vs animal-based monounsaturated fatty acids show significantly lower rates of The team found that compared to those who smoking on lung health. Cutting down can be a great total and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, particularly when the plant-based fatty acids replace never smoked, those in the group who had been first step, but quitting for good is the most effective other notoriously unhealthy fats, including saturated or trans fats, as well as refined carbohydrates.” consistent heavy smokers experienced the greatest way to reduce lung disease risk.” “In the study of more than 63,000 women in the Nurses’ Health Study and nearly 30,000 men in decline in lung function. The findings can be found published online in the Health Professionals Follow-Up, an average of 22 years of follow-up showed that a higher intake of In addition, this group were also 26 times more the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical monounsaturated fatty acids from plants was associated with a 16% lower risk for death from any cause. A likely to develop emphysema and nearly eight times Care Medicine. (inquirer.net) higher intake of monounsaturated fatty acids from animals was meanwhile associated with a 21% higher more likely to develop obstructive lung disease. risk for death from any cause.” “In overweight adults with no history of diabetes, a low-fat, plant-based vegan diet can reduce vis- ceral fat and significantly improve both pancreatic beta-cell function and insulin resistance, potentially decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to researchers.” What is the societal cost-benefit from this diet? HOROSCOPE The benefit to society in general of a healthier diet implemented by the people at large is a massive http://www.starlightastrology.com reduction of disease and healthcare-related expenditures, such as for medical consultation, medications, hospitalization, rehabilitation, especially for high blood pressure, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, chronic kidney diseases, stroke, heart failure, and heart attack, which is the case currently almost 60 percent of Medicare Aries Libra beneficiaries. Example: if plant-based diet is adopted, the incidence of hypertension would be reduced (Mar. 21- April 20) (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) to 25 percent of the present rate and save about 30 percent (billions of dollars) of the Medicare budget Help elders with their concerns. Make changes You may find that you are a little lucky and reduced sick calls and man power deficit in the work force, besides avoidance of personal and family in your domestic scene. You can sell your ideas this week. Partnerships will be favorable and to those who have the money to back them. contracts can be signed. Take matters in health problems. You can make changes that will enhance your hand when it comes to dealing with clients or So, what is the healthy strategy? appearance. colleagues. Joint ventures might prove to be Turning off the faucet of unhealthy foods that are poison to our body to prevent diseases and maxi- Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. unfavorable. mize longevity makes more sense than mopping up the floor later of major illnesses and premature deaths. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. A rational and practical approach is to eat mostly plant foods and push ourselves away from the din- Taurus ing table less than full, as our mothers and grandmothers (with wisdom and foresight, before the informa- (Apr. 21- may 21) Scorpio tional age of the internet and the world wide web) have been telling us for centuries. Don’t bother trying to make someone you (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) [email protected] visit philipSchua.com live with see your point of view. Seminars will You may have difficulties with someone provide you with knowledge and amusement. close to you. Discord could be unnerving. You Answers to this week’s Krosword Don’t let an incident at work play on your mind. are best not to discuss your personal life with on NEXT WEEK’S issue Your emotional state could leave you vulnerable others. Don’t make accusations unless you are KrosWord and confused. completely sure that you are correct. (Source: Classic Pilipino Krosword, as edited by Ramon S. Lorenzo) Your lucky day this week will be Friday. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. PAHALANG Gemini Sagittarius (May 22-June 21) (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) 1 Huwad o artipisyal na Self-deception regarding your own worth may You need to do more research before you tandang lead you down the wrong path. Think before make your final decision. Emotional upset at 1 4 Mabulok: Ingles you act. Chronic health problems are likely work will set you back. You should socialize 2 5 United Kingdom to surface if you are keeping your problems with clients or upper echelons of your industry if 3 7 Simbolo ng Alabamium locked up inside. If you work in conjunction with possible. Acceptance is the key. 4 8 Pinaghalo-halo Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. someone else you may find they’re trying to 6 14 Monacco: daglat steal your thunder. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. Capricorn 7 15 Kabo (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) 16 Old Latin Cancer Your practical approach to life may charm 8 17 Corn sa Tagalog (June 22-July 22) someone who has been observing you. Try 9 18 Sarap (kapampangan) Start sending out those resumes. Too much to concentrate on research and acquiring 24 Simbolo ng Neon too fast will be the attitude surrounding your information that will be of value in your chosen 25 Farmer sa Tagalog home environment. It will do you some good. field. Your outgoing charm and obvious talent 28 Urungan Finish overdue paperwork and catch up on letter will be admired. Don’t put all your cash in one 29 Tower defense place. writing and reading. 31 Maghihintay sa pangako Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. 32 Simbolo ng Tin Leo Aquarius 33 Lalaking tupa (July 23-Aug 22) (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) 35 Langhap Be prepared for an active but rewarding day. You need to get out and have some fun to 37 Bayaning pintor Be sure to take care of the needs of youngsters. reduce tension. Get involved in groups that will Your ideas are right on the mark and your work help you meet established individuals. You will commendable. Don’t be shy to promote your be highly entertaining when in contact with your own interests. lover. You can’t make things better if you don’t Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. know what to fix. Your lucky day this week will be Friday. PABABA Virgo 1 Bansa sa Africa 9 Anarchy online (sinaunang Tagalog) (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Pisces 2 Pangatnig 10 Mister: daglat 23 Nais Get domestic chores out of the way early. Take (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) 3 Lumaklak 11 Associated Press 26 Ikaw whatever time you can to get to know each other Don’t let children hold you back from doing 4 Namayapang Speaker of the 12 School of Medicine 27 Andres Narvasa things you enjoy. Restrictions may be difficult for all over again. Call siblings or old friends to House na taga Palawan 13 Kapatid ni Kristine 30 Antas sa karate catch up on recent news. Expect some flak. you to live with. Try not to be overly generous. 32 Anak na lalaki: Ingles Don’t use emotional blackmail on someone you 6 Uri ng quartz na nangan- 19 Young Guru Academy Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. 34 Mountain: ikli love. ganinag at binubuo ng 20 Porma Your lucky day this week will be Monday maliliit na kristalina 21 Tuyo: Waray 35 Alabama: daglat 8 Sangguniang Kabataan 22 Kuskusin ang isang bagay 36 Mutual Understanding B6 FilAm Star May 31 - June 6, 2018 entertainment Kwai app, which has 750 million Solenn Heussaff calls on cinemas to keep ‘Citizen Jake’ KZ to release all-original album in China users in China alone. In hopes of maximizing the preparations because of ‘Singer Aspirants will be required to secrets connected to his political exposure she got from her stint in 2018,’” she said. upload videos showcasing their family. the music show “Singer 2018” in The soul-R&B singer wowed talent—singing, dancing, etc—and “I hope the cinemas keep China, KZ Tandingan said she’s Chinese fans with her fiery ren- append them with the hashtag Citizen Jake longer in the planning to record and release a dition of Adele’s hit “Rolling in #SuperKStar. theaters and wish for Pinoys to new album in the said country. the Deep,” which showcased her The social media tilt isn’t watch it,” Heussaff tweeted. “It’s going to be an all- rapping skills. seeking a specific type of art- “There is some sad reality original album. And if we could KZ said the main reason she ist, and it’s open to people of all to it that all you can do is laugh include a Mandarin track, that entered “Singer 2018” was to ages. Contestants will be judged at some parts. Such a great film. would be better because the expand her market to China. based on their technical skills and Congrats to the cast!” people will appreciate my efforts “That was our goal … Win- popularity ranking. The grand Heussaff threw her support more,” she told reporters at the ning the show didn’t cross our winner (could be one or more) for Atom Araullo, who plays the recent launch of the online talent minds; we knew that would be a will be signed with both Kwai and title character in his film debut, contest “Super K Star!,” in which tall order. I’m just thankful for the Cornerstone, and will be given a chance to perform in China. and Max Collins, who portrays she will serve as one of the celeb- opportunity, because not many “I’m looking for … [people] Jake’s girlfriend Mandy. rity mentors. foreign artists manage to get in,” “Super K” is organized by her she said. “I hope what I accom- who are passionate and willing She also praised Gabby to listen and improve themselves Eigenmann, Jake’s brother and management company, Corner- plished could also help other stone Entertainment, and the local artists looking for a break I will evaluate my mentees to a congressman in the movie, on Chinese social media app/short abroad.” see what … we could work on,” his performance. “You were so video-sharing platform Kwai, KZ, who’s more than willing related KZ, who will be joined by good I wanted to hit you lol,” which will help promote KZ and to join another singing competi- fellow Kwai ambassadors Kyla, she said. her music in China. tion if it meant being able to Jay-R, Markki Stroem, Claudia The film is Mike de Leon’s The 26-year-old music artist represent the Philippines on the Barretto, Jayda Avanzado and foray back into directing after related that she would buckle world stage once more, added: Kyle Echarri. an 18-year hiatus. De Leon is down to work after her major solo “I’m always open to things that “This isn’t going to be a behind critically acclaimed films concert, “Supreme,” on June 22 will help me grow as an artist.” one-way mentoring. By teaching “Batch ’81” and “Sister Stella L.” at SM Mall of Asia Arena. “For “Super K” intends to discover the contestants, we also hope to Solenn Heussaff “Citizen Jake” premiered in now, we’re focusing on my show. new stars through a series of learn from them,” she said. (Allan (Photo: www.hotbirthdays.com) March at University of the Phil- Actually, we had to postpone our screenings and challenges via the policarpio / inquirer.net) Solenn Heussaff is the latest crime drama that follows jour- ippines Cine Adarna and had its voice to add a rave review to the nalist-blogger Jake Herrera’s nationwide release last May 23. STREET TALK to destroy with lies anyone who in retaking both houses of Con- It is currently showing in select indie film “Citizen Jake” direct- quest for truth on corruption ... FROM PAGE A6 appears to threaten his hold on gress, Trump will be abandoned ed by Mike de Leon. in the government, only to dig theaters on its second week. the presidency, most of all Bob the way rats desert a sinking ship. “Citizen Jake” is a noirish too close to home and unlock (Nina V. Guno / inquirer.net) Why does Trump lie? Mueller, the Special Counsel cur- But if the Republicans According to a New York rently investigating allegations of remain in power, the US and the Times report, as a young man, at collusion with the Russians. world can look forward to two Look: Sharon Cuneta undergoes 2nd surgery to remove lipoma the height of the Vietnam war, Trump’s mantra? No collu- more years – maybe more – of sion. No collusion. No collusion. Trump’s “alternative facts,” to use Megastar Sharon Cuneta feel okay. I love you po. Send- easy and cool.” Trump dodged the draft five times, once ostensibly because of Those who sniff at Trump’s the words of Trump counselor has just undergone another sur- ing prayers always for you. Also Recovery and rest are defi- intellect, should realize that he Kelly Ann Conway. gery to remove her lipoma. This hugs! He’ll never set you aside.” nitely in order for the Megastar, bone spurs in his heels and four other times, ostensibly, because is very sharp in the things that Trump, in commenting on is the second time Cuneta went “Oh my! Mama please have as she is set to perform in her of schooling. In order words, he count. He has demonstrated his on-again, off-again summit through an operation to remove lied for reasons of self-preserva- considerable skill in exploiting with North Korea’s Kim Jung Un, the benign tumor, the first one tion. He didn’t want to get killed the self-interest of his base and may have given a glimpse into the performed last month. Back in Vietnam – forget about patrio- the instinct for self-preservation way his mind works. then, Cuneta shared that she tism and service to the flag. of his party mates. “Everybody plays games,” he had a lipoma on the back of her As a businessman, he lied to In the case of his voter base, quipped. neck, a bump that her “yaya” grow his enterprises. In 1984, he Trump is the quintessential For Trump the Art of Lying and assistant had first noticed also lied his way into the Forbes snake oil salesman, appealing to is a game, one that he will cheat until it eventually grew. list of 400 wealthiest, but this was their concerns and anxieties and and lie to win. Yesterday Cuneta took to part of growing his business. telling them the things they want Years from now, when Don- her Instagram to inform her As a presidential candidate, to hear. In the case of the GOP, ald Trump is finally sent for by it’s a choice between abandoning our Maker, the inscription on his loyal followers about her second he lied to enhance his credentials Trump and risk losing his voter tombstone could read: “Here lies lipoma surgery. “Hi. This is just and beat his opponents. He also refused to release his income tax base, or tolerating his shyster Donald J. Trump.” a photo of my right hand after ways for political survival. And that may be the one my I.V. had been removed,” returns and he paid off potential sources of bad news like porn The coming mid-term elec- thing true said about him – un- wrote Cuneta, showing a picture tions, where control of the Senate less grave diggers get there first. of her hand dressed with a cot- actress Stormy Daniels to keep his credentials clean. and the House hangs in the bal- (gregmacabenta@hotmail. ton ball. “I just got home after As president, Trump has ance, may prove to the GOP the com) my second lipoma surgery.” been lying for survival. He has wisdom or folly of hanging on to Cuneta added, “Much big- demonstrated every intention Trump. If the Democrats succeed ger than the first. I still have a drain attached which they will remove tomorrow. Please say a prayer for me. Love you guys. God bless us all! Goodnight and Sharon Cuneta’s hand sweet dreams.” (Photo: www.philnews.ph) An outpouring of well- wishes and prayers came from Cuneta’s fans who, although a good rest. Get well soon! We concert in just two days’ time. concerned, believe she’ll bounce Sharonians will definitely pray Her “Sharon: 40th Mega Philip- right back and recover quickly. for you and your health,” wrote pine Tour,” which will be held “I hope it didn’t hurt you one Leeanne (@gens_lee_love_ in the SMX Convention Center that much and it’ll heal too fast mega) to Cuneta. in this Friday, June 1, cos I don’t want you to feel the Some also told her to take will have balladeer Basil Val- pain,” wrote a certain Mexxy (@ it easy and avoid stress. “Avoid dez and Martin Nievera as her megadaughters_mexxy). “Sakit too much stress po!” wrote a special guests. (Cody Cepeda / sa puso. And I hope po the kids certain Maricar (@maricar_ inquirer.net) are at your side to make you ciruela). “Just take everyday life May 31 - June 6, 2018 FilAm Star B7 entertainment Alden Richards is Victor Magtanggol Look: Karla Estrada shares family snapshot with Daniel, Rommel Padilla Karla Estrada recently got Phenomenal Kapuso star and Pambansang Bae Alden Rich- to spend some family bonding ards is all set to make his big comeback on primetime TV as he time with son Daniel and the headlines GMA Network’s upcoming drama series – Victor Mag- actor’s father, Rommel Padilla. tanggol. Estrada captured a piece During his interview on 24 Oras, Alden shared what his role is of the family moment with a all about. “Si Victor Magtanggol ay isang simpleng tao na nabig- snapshot which she shared on yan ng isang extraordinaryong misyon sa buhay na masusukat ang Instagram. She wrote, “Happy lahat sa buhay niya: pagsubok sa pamilya, pagsubok bilang Sunday everyone! Good lunch kapatid, pagsubok bilang kaibigan, lahat.” and great planning today. Alden didn’t think twice accepting the project since he More blessings to all of us!” has been dreaming of doing something like this. “Natuwa Despite the tumultuous ako at naexcite kasi yung puso ng character naramdaman times of their past relation- ko agad nung binasa ko pa lang yung first week ng script,” ship, Karla and Rommel he said. maintained good rela- Since the project is close to his heart, Alden is very tions. They consider each involved in the story and is happy to collaborate with the other friends. creative team to make it relatable to viewers. Rommel previously “Yung mensahe na idedeliver nung project na ito sa claimed to have married manonood is kailangan napapanahon, mapupulutan ng Estrada despite being ispirasyon at kumbaga ay magiging aspirational.” also married to one He also revealed that the program Victor Mag- Anabelle Antonio from tanggol is full of drama, action and adventure which Angeles, Pampanga. mirrors the lives of every Filipino. Rommel said his status “Nang binigay kasi sa akin ang Victor Magtang- as a Muslim allowed him (L-R) Daniel, Karla and Rommel gol at then diniscribe ang character niya, ang lakas ng to have multiple wives. (Photo:www.entertainment.inquirer.net) koneksyon sa mga Pilipino. So yung mga Pilipino na Rommel was also present at may prinsipyo, yung pag inatasan mong gawin ang Daniel’s Great Gatsby-themed birthday bash held last May 4. (Alfred Bayle / inquirer.net) isang bagay ay paninindigan nila. Gusto natin kapag pinanoood ng mga Kapuso natin si Victor Magtang- Alden Richards gol, makikita nila ang mga sarilli nila.” (Photo courtesy of GMA PinoyTv) Jolina Magdangal, Mark Escueta welcome baby girl Vika Anaya Jolina Magdangal and sya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maraming to all those who prayed. The The British-Norwegian Rivermaya’s Mark Escueta salamat sa lahat ng dasal. Ang stitches are painful but I’ll take boy band A1 is set to return to A1 reunion in PH show welcomed their second child, sakit ng tahi pero pipilitin ko it as best I can. All the pain the Philippines this year for a a baby girl was worth one-night concert on Oct. 11 named Vika it after I at the Kia Theatre—this time, Anaya. saw Pele’s with all four original mem- The reaction to bers. TV host Vika.) After leaving the pop and actress Mag- group in 2002 due to “per- made the dangal sonal reasons,” Paul Marazzi joyous underwent has decided to rejoin former announce- a scheduled bandmates, , Mark ment on Caesarean Read and Christian Inge- her Insta- section just brigtsen, for the group’s 20th gram page as she did anniversary “Reunion” tour in with her for first- Southeast Asia—one of their first photo born Pele. Boy band A1 biggest markets. post of Escueta (Photo:www.dailymail.co.uk) “I was lucky enough to baby Vika. (left photo) Vika Anaya (right photo) Jolina and Mark said in an see amazing places and meet “I have so many fond 5555. Only the (Photo:www.gmanetwork.com) Instagram some very kind and wonder- memories of my time there and A1, which previously held lower half post hours ful people. I can’t think of feel so privileged to be able to a two-night concert in the of Vika’s before the anywhere better to continue visit once again,” the singer country as a trio in 2016, is face is seen, as well as her tiny kayanin. Sobrang worth it ang procedure that it was both ex- this journey once again than added. behind such hits as “Like a hands, with a butterfly clip lahat ng sakit dahil sa na- citing and nerve-wracking for in Southeast Asia. And what Tickets to the show— Rose,” “Caught in the Middle,” placed on her pink left shirt- kita kong reaction ni Pele kay the family, even for the second better company than my old mounted by Concert Repub- “Heaven by Your Side” and sleeve. Vika,” she wrote. time around. (Nina V. Guno / friends, Mark, Ben and Chris- lic—goes on sale on June 1 at “Everytime.” (Allan Policarpio “Andito na (She’s here! Thank you inquirer.net) tian,” Paul said in a statement. TicketNet outlets; call 911- / inquirer.net) B8 FilAm Star May 31 - June 6, 2018