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H AWAII’ S O NLY W EEKLY F ILIPINO - A MERICAN N EWSPAPER LAUGHTER TO LEGACY, "CORKY" FUND ESTABLISHED AT UH MANOA By Jeannie PINPIN ONOLULU - Local cartoonist "Corky" was fondly remembered dur- ing a recent gift signing ceremony that marked the establishment of H the Corky Trinidad Endowment Fund in the Center for Philippine Studies. This fund was established as a collaborative effort by the Friends of Corky, Hon olulu Star-Bulletin, Society of Professional Journalists of Honolulu, Pamana Dancers, and the Filipino Community Center, which together raised $42,916. The group plans to keep fundraising to build this endowment further.

The purpose of this fund is to provide son, Lorenzo Trinidad. "It's good to know assistance to students, scholars and re- that Corky will still be around in this way, searchers at the University of Hawai‘i at still helping out the next generation." Mānoa in the fields of journalism, mass communications, fine arts, performing arts, LAUGHTER TO LEGACY, "CORKY" ethnic minorities, international studies, FUND ESTABLISHED media studies and human rights who have Francisco “Corky” Flores Trinidad Jr., an academic focus or interest in Philippine was born May 26, 1939 in Manila, Philip- studies, society and culture. pines. He was the first Asian editorial car- "The endowment marks another ac- toonist to be syndicated in the United complishment for Corky’s legacy, but this (L-R) Adrienne LaFrance, Board Secretary, Society of Professional Journalists; Belinda Aquino, States, appearing in publications as di- retired Director, Center for Philippine Studies; Virginia Hinshaw, Chancellor, UH Manoa; Hana is one that will help students' pursuits in (continued on page 4) Trinidad, president of Pamana Dancers and widow of Corky and Donna Vuchinich, President & journalism or other interests," said Corky’s CEO, UH Foundation Poll Spending Expected to OFWs Get Closer to Home By Paolo ROMERO Boost Economic Growth ANILA, - Overseas Fil- ipino Workers (OFWs), regional mi- Mgrants and their families now have more opportunities to call their loved ones for free. Thanks to the latest Abot Tanaw hub at the recently launched Global Pinoy Center (GPC) at the SM City Fairview. Abot Tanaw is a social network media provider that offers free video conferencing and voice call serv- ices to OFWs, regional migrants and their families through service hubs across the Philippines and one hub in Hong Kong. It is also the provider of communication services for the newly-opened GPC at the SM City Fairview. Using these service hubs, relatives of OFWs and regional migrants can avail of Arnel Pineda and Abot Tanaw’s Doris Jimenez By Lawrence AGCAOILI the May 10 presidential and congressional (continued on page 4) at SM City Fairview ANILA, Philippines - Investment bank elections would boost gross domestic prod- Barclays Capital said election spend- uct (GDP) growth particularly in the first FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. STANDARD Ming is expected to boost economic quarter of the year. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID growth in the Philippines during the quarters “Based on the experience of previous HONOLULU, HI before and after the May 10 elections. ballots, these elections are likely to provide PERMIT NO. 9661 In a research note on the Philippines a lift to the economy,” Sofat stressed. entitled “Elections to Boost Growth,” Bar- The investment bank pointed out that clays Capital economist Prakriti Sofat said (continued on page 4) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 27, 2010 2 EDITORIAL Long Journey cannot be reached without all sectors pitching in, as the people did in February 1986. Today emocracy, said to be the best among im- democratic institutions remain fragile and need perfect systems, is governance of, for, strengthening. Economic growth cannot be sus- D and by the people. In a functioning tained at levels sufficient enough to make a democracy, elections manifest the power of the dent in poverty. Political instability is chronic. people. When democratic institutions break In the past two decades, the nation has down and even the electoral system is under- fallen way behind its Asian neighbors in most mined, the power of the people can be mani- human development indicators. But the trend is fested in other ways. Filipinos showed how, not irreversible. With effective national leader- during four days of dramatic events that ship, and with citizens who refuse to wallow in stunned the world in February 1986. despair and are willing to contribute to nation- The nation once again relives those four building, the promise of the original people days that inspired similar movements for free- power revolt can still be realized. Making the dom around the world. The glory of people right choices in the May elections is crucial. So power, in the eyes of some Filipinos, has been is guarding the vote. diminished by the events of the past 24 years. Twenty-four years ago today, Filipinos Participants in the 1986 revolt now grouse that launched a revolution to achieve what seemed the country has too much freedom without re- to be an impossible goal: the end of despotic sponsibility. EDSA II aggravated the disap- rule. Filipinos must make the fruit of that revo- pointment, as its principal beneficiary failed to lution, the restoration of democracy, work to live up to expectations. create a better nation. Making the elections in But it is better to see the 1986 uprising as just the start of a tortuous May reflect the true will of the people, quickly and peacefully, will be a journey to a better Philippines. The journey is long, and the destination significant step in attaining that goal. (www.philstar.com)

ident enjoy a similar privilege? But the SC decided to step in, and Hanging On scrapped the Comelec rule. The other day, the SC reversed its own ruling, but affected officials f appointive officials seeking elective posts in May have any deli- still have reason to hope. Late last year the SC did the unprecedented cadeza, they would not even need a court ruling deeming them re- and reversed its own “final and executory” ruling, recorded in its entry of I signed after filing their certificates of candidacy. Instead appointive judgment, in the case of the creation of 16 cities. The reversal raised the officials, including Cabinet members, have said they intend to appeal the prospect of perpetual litigation in this country, without hope of ever clos- latest Supreme Court ruling, which said the officials concerned are ing any case. deemed resigned upon filing their COCs. Appointive officials can avoid aggravating what some quarters have By the time the SC hands down its final ruling on this case, the offi- described as judicial instability by abiding by the latest SC ruling on their cials concerned would have managed to hang on to their posts until the resignations instead of appealing the decision. But that is probably too last second, before the official start of the campaign period for local much to expect of public officials in this administration. (www.philstar.com) races. The officials can always toss the blame to the Supreme Court, which originally overturned last year a long-standing rule of the Commission on Elections. Before the SC stepped in, the Comelec had wanted to en- force its rule, which deemed all appointive officials resigned from gov- ernment positions after filing their COCs. That was a reasonable requirement, meant to prevent appointive officials from using their posi- tions in government — especially in the Cabinet and in revenue-gener- ating agencies — in their campaign. Local government executives and lawmakers are not covered by the rule, but then they are elected and must serve for a particular period, and are entitled to enjoy the equity of the incumbent. Why should government officials appointed by the pres-

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SOCIAL SECURITY UPDATE

by Jane YAMAMOTO-BURIGSAY

Chubby Checker Corky Trinidad's friends and family gathered together to celebrate the endowment created to honor his legacy (cont. from page 1; Laughter ... ) into his office. During his career he Fund” can be sent to the UH Foun- won many awards, and in 2005 he dation, 2444 Dole St., Bachman Announces verse as the New York Times and was inducted into the Society of Hall 105, Honolulu, HI 96822. Gifts International Herald Tribune in Professional Journalists’ Hawai‘i can also be made online at New “Twist” Paris to the Punch of London and Journalism Hall of Fame. www.uhf.hawaii.edu/CorkyTrinidad Philippines Daily Herald. "It is my hope that through this Endowment. In 1969 he joined the Honolulu scholarship more Filipino students For more information about in Medicare Law Star-Bulletin. For nearly four will study and gain empowerment the Corky Trinidad Fund, please decades, he penned daily and f you’ve been thinking about law. Check it out at www.so- to become full active citizens of contact Teresita Bernales, Organ- often twice-daily cartoon panels, applying for extra help with cialsecurity.gov.” Hawai‘i," said Edward J. Shultz, In- izer, Friends of Corky, at and in addition, syndicated the I your Medicare prescription There are income and re- terim Dean of the School of Pacific [email protected] or call 256- comic strips “Zeus!” and “Aloha drug costs, then now’s the time source limits a person needs to and Asian Studies where the Cen- 8747 or Harriet Cintron, Gift Officer, Eden”. He also taught cartooning at to get on the dance floor and hop meet to qualify for the extra help. ter for Philippine Studies is located. UH Foundation, at Harriet.Cin- the University of Hawai‘i, and al- to it. But the new Medicare law eases Tax-deductible donations with [email protected] or call 956- ways welcomed young cartoonists Chubby Checker, the those requirements in two ways: the notation “For Corky Trinidad 3594. Grammy Award winning rock 1 The cash value of life insur- (cont. from page 1; Poll Spending ...) and roll legend most known for ance no longer counts as a elections. level Development Budget Coordi- his hit, “The Twist,” has teamed resource; and sequential GDP growth were About 50 million voters are ex- nation Committee (DBCC). up with Michael J. Astrue, Com- 2 Assistance people receive posted two quarters before and pected to troop to 75,000 precints The growth this year would be missioner of Social Security, to from others to pay for after the 2004 synchronized presi- all over the country of May 10 fuelled by election-related spend- tell people about a new “twist” in household expenses, such dential, congressional, and local wherein the country would hold its ing and strong private consumption the law. The change in the law as food, rent, mortgage, or elections as well as the 2007 na- first ever automated elections. supported by overseas Filipino makes it easier for people with utilities, no longer counts as tional and local midterm elections. “The hope is that an auto- workers’ remittances as deploy- Medicare to qualify for extra help income. “As evident, both in the 2004 mated process will make the elec- ment remained healthy through with their prescription drug costs. A bonus “twist” is that the and 2007 elections, growth accel- tions cleaner, but the system’s 2009. “The changes in the application you file for extra help erated in the quarter preceding the novelty means that a successful On the other hand, Barclays Medicare law will allow hundreds can now start the application polls. This was on account of elec- outcome remains uncertain. We Capital sees inflation kicking up to of thousands of Americans who process for Medicare Savings tion-related spending, with the do- think that some reversion to man- six percent this year from 3.2 per- are struggling to pay their pre- Programs as well — state pro- mestic demand getting a boost, ual ballot-counting is likely and this cent last year. This would exceed scription drug costs to get extra grams that provide help with particularly investment and private may result in delays,” Prakriti said. the BSP’s inflation target of 3.5 per- help during these tough eco- other Medicare costs. These consumption,” the economist According to her, delays would cent to 5.5 percent for 2010. nomic times,” said Commis- programs help pay Medicare added. have an immediate negative for the Despite the increase, the in- sioner Astrue. “I am thrilled that Part B (medical insurance) pre- Sofat pointed out that GDP asset prices but would rebound vestment bank said the BSP’s Chubby Checker has volun- miums. For some people, the growth likewise strengthened dur- after the president-elect is officially Monetary Board would likely start teered to help us spread this im- Medicare Savings Programs ing the 2001 Senatorial elections announced. tweaking its key policy rates start- portant message through a new also pay Medicare Part A (hospi- by the growth was over-shadowed Barclays Capital sees the ing the third quarter of the year. television, radio, and Internet tal insurance) premiums, if any, by the global recession experi- country’s GDP expanding by 4.3 Monetary authorities slashed the spot as well as pamphlets and and Part A and B deductibles enced in 2000 and 2001. percent this year from 0.9 pecent rates by 200 basis points between posters.” and co-payments. Likewise, she added that elec- last year. The investment bank’s December 2008 and July 2009 that “Listen up, America! For 50 To learn more about the tions also have mixed impact on growth outlook was more optimistic brought the overnight borrowing years, people of all ages and extra help program and to view the stock market as the Philippine than the growth target of 2.6 per- rate to a record low of four percent backgrounds have danced the the new television spot featuring Stock Exchange (PSE) index cent to 3.6 percent set by economic and the overnight lending rate to Twist,” Chubby Checker said. Chubby Checker, visit Social Se- gained after the 2001 and 2007 managers through the Cabinet- six percent. (www.philstar.com) elections but weakened after the “Now it’s important everyone curity online at www.socialsecu- (cont. from page 1; OFWs ...) importance of being able to com- 2004 polls. The peso also strength- learn about this new twist in the rity.gov/extrahelp. free high-tech video and voice calls municate with loved ones back ened during the 2001 and 2007 without having to invest money and home. Abot Tanaw service hubs are effort in making the same calls located in leading SM Malls nation- through telephone or the Internet. wide, including SMX SM Mall of During the launch, the Abot Tanaw Asia, SM North EDSA, SM Cebu, service hub was graced by several SM San Fernando Pampanga, and OFWs who have brought honor to SM Davao, servicing regional mi- the Filipino people — Arnel Pineda grants and OFWs. There’s also an of Journey; Amanda Van Colley, Abot Tanaw service hub located at Survivor Philippines: PalauSole Ninoy Aquino International Airport Survivor; and Ruben Amit, 2009 Terminal 1 while another interna- Women’s World 10-ball champion. tional hub is located above the The three exemplified the hard work Philippine Consul in Hong Kong at and dedication of Filipinos working the 15th floor of the United Center abroad and all of them testify to the Building. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 27, 2010 OPINION 5

yet, we continue to see issues sur- est and transparent elections. A Failure of Democracy rounding the upcoming elections There can be no better commemo- and, sadly, even past elections. ration of EDSA I than this. ROSES & THORNS Philippines? Martial Law elections are best de- We can learn from the heroes Rizal believed that the destiny scribed as mock elections. They of the past who struggled for inde- by Alejandro ROCES of the Filipino people was in the were a mockery of the democratic pendence and freedom, not only hands of the Filipinos. His words at process. A failure of elections or from men like Mabini and Rizal, but n the opening chapter of his the end of the 19th century remain subversion of the election process also from the heroes and patriots of book, The Philippine Revolu- relevant: “Our misfortunes are our reminds us of that era. The first EDSA I, the Filipino people. What I tion, Apolinario Mabini wrote: own fault, let us blame nobody else step in proving we are no longer a would the heroes of the past think “By political revolution I understand for them…as long as the Filipino camote republic is holding fair, hon- of today? (www.philstar.com) a people’s movement aimed at pro- people do not have sufficient vigor ducing a violent change in the or- to proclaim head held high and ganization of the three public chest bared, their right to a life of powers: the executive, the legisla- their own in human society, and to tive and the judicial. If the move- guarantee it with their sacrifices, ment is slow, gradual or with their very blood…why give progressive, it is called evolution. I our past national heroes, than from them independence? With or with- say people’s movement because I our current crop of so-called lead- out Spain they would be the same, consider it essential that the pro- ers. In a moment that passed with and perhaps, perhaps worse. What posed change answer a need felt little mention, Noli mi Tangere cele- is the use of independence if the by the citizens in general. Any agi- brated the anniversary of its publi- slaves of today will be the tyrants tation promoted by a particular cation on February 21. We of tomorrow? And no doubt they class for the benefit of its special in- wonder, what Jose Rizal would will, because whoever submits to terest does not deserve the name say about the state of the Philip- tyranny loves it!” (of political revolution or evolution).” pines today? What would he think The tragedy of EDSA was that People Power was a move- about the Marcos dictatorship and we needed one in the first place. It ment that had the general acclaim years that came after? He was a meant that our social and govern- and participation of the nation; it doctor; what would you think of ment structures had fallen apart. represented the will of the Filipinos. our nation’s health and well- Elections during Martial Law were And it succeeded in breaking the being? Above all else, Jose Rizal either suspended or subverted: power of the oligarchs; but only for was a believer in education. What They were a sham. People Power four days. In the end, a conjugal would he say about the state of was at its core when the Filipinos dictatorship was removed, but the our education system? Jose peacefully came together to retake cronies remained. This is what the Rizal’s worst fear was that the the power of guiding the future of EDSA celebrations have become: slaves of yesterday (the Filipinos) the nation. They demanded the re- Commemorating not the triumph of would become the tyrants of today. turn of democracy — of their right People Power, but the perpetuation Martial Law was nothing but an era to vote. of the existing oligarchy after the of colonization by our own country- This year is an election year, a EDSA Revolution. men. Twenty-four years after EDSA time when Filipinos are supposed We have more to learn from I, what would Rizal think of the to be heard and understood. And HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 6 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS FEBRUARY 27, 2010 Filipino Program Offers More $6000 Scholarships WITH THE ADDITIONAL S1, from the Igarta Arts Center, one are exacted in the Aida Ramiscal- tration in Filipino) is the only under- the Foreign Service Institute. For 000 SCHOLARSHIP DONA- $1000 from Aida Ramiscal-Martin Martin and Filipino Program schol- graduate degree of this kind in the this reason, the Program is seek- TION offered by Dr. Aida Ramis- and one $1000 scholarship from arship, however, in these two, United States and the only one ex- ing partnership for teacher certifi- cal-Martin to the BA in Philippine the UH Filipino and Philippine Lit- applicants need not be born and isting outside of the Philippines. In- cation in the Filipino language and Language and Literature with con- erature Program. The Igarta schol- raised in Hawaii or have come to creasingly, there is a need to is continuously seeking donations centration in Filipino last year, the arships require applicants be the islands before age seven. develop more teachers of Filipino for its scholarship fund to encour- UH Filipino Program will be offer- Filipino Americans who have been Since the BA scholarship has in the United States, since Filipino age students to major or minor in ing five $1000 scholarships and born and raised in Hawaii or mi- begun in 2003, there were already is considered a world language Filipino, the national language of two $500 Teresita V. Ramos schol- grated to the US at age 7 or less seven recipients most of whom are and is being taught at more than 70 the Philippines. Donations to the arships for students minoring in Fil- (proof required); have declared duly employed now. The others high schools in California. Also fund are tax deductible. For in- ipino language and culture for Fall Philippine language and literature are still continuing with their second there are more than 40 universities formation on how to donate, you 2010. All scholarships will total with concentration in Filipino as majors or graduating this semes- and colleges offering Filipino in the may call or email Dr. Ruth Ma- $6000. major or second major course, and ter. US Mainland. Apart from this, this banglo, coordinator of the UH Fil- The scholarship offerings in- had a grade point average of 3 or The BA in Philippine Lan- language is also being taught in the ipino Program at 956-6970 or at clude three $1000 scholarships higher. The same requirements guage and Literature (with concen- Defense Language Institute and [email protected]

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Always delete unsolicited e- FOOD AND LEISURE tion is worth far more than the amount of money, energy, and mails from banks, credit unions, in- CORRECTION A Sweet Treat for Photo caption for this photo was incorrectly placed. Corrected caption: Any Celebration (L-R) Board Of Governors Dr. Arnold Villafuerte, Dr. Elizabeth Abinsay, Dr. Gabino Baloy, Dr.Cielo Guillermo, Dr. Anthony Guerrero during the PMAH MANILA, Philippines - GLAD, Pavlova With dinner installation WITH THE HELP OF CHEF Seasonal Berries peaks form. JAMES ANTOLIN, vice presi- 2. Mix the white wine vinegar with dent of the Pastry Alliance of the Ingredients: cornstarch and 50g caster Philippines, helps you celebrate 3 pcs - egg whites sugar. Fold into the egg white any occasion with a sweet treat. 1/2 cups - granulated sugar mixture. The pavlova can be easily be pre- 1 tsp - white wine vinegar 3. Shape into a nest of about 5cm pared with the aid of Glad Cook 1 tsp - cornstarch in a sheet tray lined with Glad ‘n’ Bake — a versatile cooking 1/4cup - caster sugar Cook n’ Bake paper. partner you can use not just for 1 1/4 cups - whipping cream 4. Bake at 150oC/300oF for 1 baking but also for other cooking 1/2cup - kiwi hour. Turn the oven off and methods. Thanks to its non-stick 1/2 cup - strawberries leave the meringue to dry out coating, it actually performs bet- 1/2 cup - blueberries and cool. ter than a wax paper since it 5. Whip cream until stiff peak doesn’t leave a waxy after-taste. Procedure: form. 1. Whip egg whites until soft 6. Fill shell with whipped cream peaks. Gradually add the no earlier than one hour be- 125g caster sugar and con- fore service. Garnish with tinue whipping until stiff fresh fruits. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 27, 2010 IMMIGRATION GUIDE 7 Fondling a Young Woman's Breast -- Is It Sexual Abuse? Unfortunately, immigration guilty and will impose a sentence. law does not define "sexual However, other judges will ques- abuse". Consequently, the various tion the accused to determine the Circuits Court of Appeals have underlying facts and whether the provided their own definition which accused understands the conse- by Atty. Emmanuel are not binding on the other cir- quences of his plea. Samonte TIPON cuits. The First Circuit has held "Qui tacet consentire videtur" that the term "abuse" means "to is an old Latin legal maxim mean- nolo contendere to an aggravated ernor. I have a colleague who ob- re you telling us that use wrongly or improperly" and ing "He who does not speak when felony that the alien "will" be de- tained a pardon for another Fil- fondling the breasts of that "sexual abuse" includes "sex- he ought to admits the allegation." ported if convicted based on the ipino in deportation proceedings “Aan 11-year old woman is ual assault." U.S. v. Londono- For instance, a husband ar- plea. An attorney's advice that the for a firearms violation and saved not sexual abuse?" exclaimed the Quintero, 289 F.3d 147 (1st Cir. rives late at night walking tipsily, client "could" or "might" be de- him. The question is whether the agitated lady judge of the U.S. 2002). But the Ninth Circuit which and the wife asks if he has been ported would be inaccurate and governor, a woman, will be sym- Court of Appeals. covers Hawaii and most of the drinking. He shrugs his shoulders misleading and thus deficient. Mis- pathetic to sexual abusers of mi- "Yes, your honor. It may be Western States has not said so. It and speaks in a slurred and unun- leading a client about the immi- nors? Governors are sexual assault but it is not sexual said that in determining what is derstable manner. Is that not the gration consequences of a apprehensive that if they pardon a abuse," responded the lawyer (not "sexual abuse" one must employ equivalent of pleading nolo con- conviction renders counsel's per- convict, he or she might commit Filipino, not Americano). He was "the ordinary, contemporary and tendere? formance "objectively unreason- another offense. The governor will representing a Filipino charged common meaning of the words able under contemporary be blamed. She would lose her bid with fondling the breasts of an 11- that Congress used. U.S. v. STATUTE TOO BROAD standards for attorney compe- to become U.S. senator. Remem- year old girl and then preventing Baron-Medina, 187 F.3d 1144 (9th The lawyer argued that the tence." U.S. v. Kwan, 407 F.3d ber Willie Horton who was serving her from escaping when he was Cir. 1999). The court defined Hawaii statute was too broad. 1005 (9th Cir. 2005). If the client a life sentence for murder and was working as a convenience store "abuse" as "misuse;" "to treat so When a statute is too broad, it suffers prejudice as a result of the furloughed under a law espoused clerk in Waikiki Beach in Hawaii in as to injure, hurt, or damage;" "to might be unconstitutional as viola- misleading advice, then counsel is by Governor Michael Dukakis and 1992. The Filipino's story is all commit indecent assault." U.S. v. tive of due process on the theory ineffective. Post conviction relief he later committed assault and over the papers in Hawaii. See Pallares-Galan, 359 F.3d 1088 that people must know specifically ought to be sought by the client rape? Dukakis lost the presidency Honolulu Advertiser, 02/07/ 2010. (9th Cir. 2004). the prohibited conduct before they that suffered. to George H.W. Bush who ham- He is said to be a church leader in If you were the judge, can be held liable for violating it. There is a general reluctance mered Dukakis on television over Honolulu's Kalihi district. He has a would you treat as "sexual as- The lady judge read aloud the among lawyers, especially in this issue. family and children. He has re- sault" the fondling a young statute (see above). "What is Hawaii which has a small legal woman's breast? community, to raise ineffective as- portedly been in the Federal De- broad about that?" she asked (Atty. Tipon has a Master of Laws degree tention Center since 2007. "If your honor will read the sistance of counsel because of from Yale Law School and a Bachelor of Was the lawyer making a dis- WAS THE ACCUSED statute," the lawyer said. fear that the lawyer accused of in- Laws degree from the University of the tinction without a difference? SLEEPING? "She just read it," quipped the effectiveness will go after you. But Philippines. He is based in Hawaii where he specializes in immigration law and criminal The lawyer also contended third judge. they will only go after you if you are also ineffective. A lawyer has defense. Tel. (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: filam- SEXUAL ABUSE VS SEXUAL that the accused did not commit "Why did he plead nolo con- [email protected]. Website: www.Immigra- an obligation to use every avail- ASSAULT the act "knowingly," which is an el- tendere, if the statute was too tionServicesUSA.com. He is from Laoag broad? Why did he not raise it dur- able legal means to defend a City and Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. He served The Filipino was charged, in ement of sexual assault. ing the trial?," asked another client. There is only a handful of as an Immigration Officer. He is co-author addition to kidnapping for prevent- "Was he sleeping when he judge. lawyers I know of in Hawaii and of “Immigration Law Service, 1st ed.” an 8- ing the girl from escaping, with touched the woman's breast?" volume practice guide for immigration offi- "I don't know," replied the California who have the guts to sexual assault in the third degree asked the second judge sarcasti- cers and lawyers. Listen to the most lawyer who was not the lawyer charge other attorneys with being in violation of Hawaii Revised cally. interesting and humorous Hawaii radio pro- during the criminal trial. ineffective. I know some of these gram on KNDI AM 1270 every Tuesday and Statutes § 707-732(1)(b) which "No, but there was no evi- courageous souls. Friday at 7:00 AM. This article is a general provides: (1) A person commits dence that he acted "knowingly," INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE overview of the subject matter discussed and the offense of sexual assault in replied the lawyer. is not intended as legal advice. No warranty OF COUNSEL GUBERNATORIAL PARDON the third degree if: . . .(b) The per- "But did he not plead nolo is made by the writer or publisher as to its The Filipino should consider son knowingly subjects to sexual contendere (no contest)?" asked "Are you claiming ineffective completeness or correctness at the time of asking for a pardon from the gov- publication.) contact another person who is the judge. "Yes," replied the assistance of counsel?" asked the less than fourteen years old or lawyer. judge. causes such a person to have "By pleading nolo con- "No," replied the lawyer. sexual contact with the other per- tendere, did he not admit all the el- That should have been the son." He pleaded nolo con- ements of the offense which were cue for the lawyer to raise the tendere (no contest). alleged in the complaint -- "know- issue of ineffective assistance of Immigration law provides that ingly and unlawfully fondled the counsel during the criminal trial. conviction for an "aggravated breasts of an 11-year old woman?" Was the Filipino warned that felony" which includes "sexual "No," insisted the lawyer, ar- if he pleaded "nolo contendere" to abuse of a minor" is a deportable guing that there should have been the sexual assault, and it is treated offense. INA § 101(a)(43)(A). The some evidence. as an "aggravated felony" he "will" Filipino was ordered deported When a person pleads nolo be deported? under this provision and is ap- contendere, most judges generally A lawyer must warn an alien pealing his deportation. Because take it as equivalent to pleading client before pleading guilty or the 1996 amendments to the Im- migration and Nationality Act elim- inated all discretion as to deportation of non-citizens con- victed of aggravated felonies, an alien's plea of guilty to an aggra- vated felony means virtually auto- matic, unavoidable deportation. U.S. v. Kwan, 407 F.3d 1005 (9th Cir. 2005). Hawaii law uses the term "sexual assault". Immigration law uses the term "sexual abuse". The lawyer argued that "sexual as- sault" is not the same as "sexual abuse". HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 8 SOCIETY PAGE FEBRUARY 27, 2010

► The Lagat family during a breakfast reception in Waikiki: (L-R) Ben, Ofelia, by Shalimar LEYBAG-PAGULAYAN Christian and Christopher

► (L-R) Tina Aglibot and Rica Radona at a dinner reception in Waikiki

► ▲ Members of the UST Titans Fraternity get together at a dinner reception in Kaneohe: Leo Gonzales, visiting from (L-R) Drs. Marco Valencia, Charlemagne Aguinaldo, Richard Kua, Nestor Herana, Ray San Diego is having fun Romero, Gavino Vinzons and Charlie Sonido dancing to the music with Anastacia Sonido during a dinner reception in Kaneohe

► The Yadao Family: (L-R) Ian James, Kathleen May, Jay-Anne, Jaime and Gloria during a family get-together in Waikiki during the holidays

▲ (L-R) Nicole Fajardo, Elvie Gabriel and Carlota Fajardo ► taking a rest from a Waikiki stroll Cousins having fun together at a breakfast reception in Waikiki. (Standing L-R) Christa Lei Sonido and Maia Mendigorin (Seated L-R) Nikka Sonido and Gezelle Siruno

◄ (L-R) Larry Acera visiting from the Philippines with Nellie and Andy Somera during a dinner event in Waikiki

► Buddy Aquino, Lauren Chance and Aida Aquino during a dinner reception in Waikiki

◄ The Siruno Family: (L-R) Frelyn, Gemma and Gerrick at a breakfast party during the holidays HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 27, 2010 FOOD & LEISURE 9 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 27, 2010 PHILIPPINE NEWS Crop Damage Due to Drought Hits P3.7 Billion lands in La Union are cultivated for vegetable by Marianne GO / production. Thursday, February 25, 2010 Some lands also have tobacco plants, MANILA, Philippines - CROP DAMAGE which are now ready for harvest. CAUSED BY THE CONTINUING EL “Out of those areas planted with vegeta- NIÑO phenomenon has reached P3.77 billion bles, 20 percent is expected to be damaged. as of Feb. 17, the Department of Agriculture The flow of water is slowing although those (DA) said. who have luckily planted earlier are about to DA Undersecretary Joel Rudinas said corn harvest,” Lomboy said. damage has reached P2 billion, while palay Fishponds are also affected by the (paddy rice) damage has reached P1.7 billion. drought. Damage to high-value commercial crops “If water level is low, there is a lack of oxy- (HVCC), on the other hand, reached P1.3 mil- gen and water temperature becomes hotter, lion. and that would kill the fish,” Lomboy said. Data from the DA showed that as of the Fish breeders are also alerted for a pos- first half of the month, Luzon and the Visayas sible occurrence of red tide. have borne the brunt of El Niño. Rudinas said, however, that some areas POULTRY INDUSTRY AMONG are still experiencing good farming conditions HARDEST HIT even as other areas are badly affected. A joint study by the Department of Agri- Corn damage affects the production of an- culture (DA), the Bureau of Animal Industry imal feeds. Most hog and poultry raisers use (BAI) and the Embassy of Israel showed that corn as a major component in mixing animal the poultry industry is expected to be one of feed. Higher corn price raises the cost of feed. the hardest hit by the drought. Lower palay production this year, on the Fowl may suffer from excessive heat other hand, would force the government to im- stress during the dry season because, lacking port more rice. sweat glands, they do not perspire. Intense heat is drying up farmlands, reser- Fowl convulse and die when exposed to voirs and waterways all over the country. extreme heat. The province of Isabela, the hardest hit by “The most obvious sign of heat stress is drought, was recently placed under a state of panting. Severe panting takes a lot of energy calamity after suffering more than P1 billion in and ultimately results in death because of agricultural losses. heat exhaustion,” the study said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical Temperatures above 18 to 24 degrees and Astronomical Services Administration (Pa- Celsius will also affect the growth and feeding gasa) said the onset of the rainy season will be habits of fowl, as well as their egg production. a month late because of the ongoing drought. The size of the egg and the shell quality will The rainy season usually begins in the also suffer. Moreover, the hatching rate of second half of May. chicks will also be affected. Pagasa administrator Prisco Nilo said the The report advises the adoption of heat El Niño already reached its peak in December management practices such as providing ad- 2009 to early January this year. However, most equate drinking water, avoiding overcrowding climate models show the drought will continue of poultry houses, and keeping the ground until June. below poultry houses manure-free. “A gradual decrease in sea surface tem- “Manure will restrict the airflow and pro- perature in the central eastern equatorial Pa- duce additional heat through the natural de- cific is expected during the months of caying process... More water is consumed by April-May-June, but still within the El Niño birds during hot weather in order to prevent threshold. With this condition, a delayed dehydration. Cool drinking water stimulates onset of the rainy season associated with the both feed and water intake,” the study said. southwest monsoon is likely and may only Also, painting the poultry house roof with commence in the second half of June,” Nilo reflective paint, particularly non-insulated said. houses, will reduce radiation. Hanging shade nets and curtains on the RICE AND CORN PRODUCTION IN sides of the poultry house will also reduce LA UNION DOWN heat. Planting shade trees like acacia, ma- The provincial agriculture office of La hogany, and gmelina will also reduce radiated Union said the El Niño phenomenon has heat. started to affect the production of rice and corn Sprinklers and fans may also be installed in the province. in poultry houses. Ceilings may also be lined Provincial agriculturist Avelino Lomboy with insulators such as urethan foam and ex- said around 1,500 hectares of land intended for panded polystryrone. rice and corn have not been used this season because of the dry spell. DRYLAND FARMING He also said the drought has already de- Former agriculture secretary William Dar stroyed hectares of rice and corn in the towns is proposing the creation of a Philippine Dry- of Bangar, Balaoan and portions of southern La land Research Institute (PhilDRI), an organi- Union. zation that will help mitigate the effects of El “We recently visited farms in the northern Niño in the agricultural sector. towns of La Union particularly near the Ambu- “PhilDRI will be the country’s first line of rayan River. With no rainfall for the next two defense against drought and climate change. weeks, damage to rice and corn is unimagin- Likewise, PhilDRI will substantially contribute able.” Lomboy said. to poverty alleviation by generating and mo- Farmers in irrigated areas concentrate on bilizing science and technology to improve vegetable farming at the moment because the livelihoods of poor communities in the vegetables do not need as much water as rice drylands,” Dar said in a statement. or corn. Around 4,700 hectares of agricultural (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 27, 2010 PHILIPPINE NEWS 11 GMA Signs Law Giving Free Legal Assistance to Poor Clients by Paolo ROMERO / Thursday, February 25, 2010 MANILA, Philippines - PRESI- DENT ARROYO HAS SIGNED GMA Wants RP Restored to INTO LAW the Free Legal Assis- tance Act of 2010, which grants Category 1 Status Under US lawyers tax deductions for giving legal services to poor clients. years since the FAA downgraded opportunity losses from countries Mrs. Arroyo signed last Tues- FAA the Philippines from Category 1 to such as the US, South Korea and day Republic Act 9999, authored Category 2 because the country Japan. Marvin SY by Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid. by / “either lacks laws or regulations In the case of the FAA down- Thursday, February 25, 2010 The law grants lawyers up to necessary to oversee air carriers in grade, Durano noted that Philip- Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid 10 percent deduction from their an- MANILA, Philippines - PRESI- accordance with minimum interna- pine Airlines was one of the most nual taxable income to encourage dered are within the legal services DENT ARROYO HAS OR- tional standards, or that its civil avi- affected because it has brought in them to render free legal services. as defined by the SC, and that the DERED the Civil Aviation ation authority – equivalent to the two Boeing 777-300ER aircrafts “Provided that the actual free DOJ and PAO could not give the Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) FAA – is deficient in one or more and cannot use them for the North legal services herein contemplated services to be provided by the pri- to immediately find ways to bring areas, such as technical expertise, American routes. shall be exclusive of the minimum vate counsel. the Philippines back to Category 1 trained personnel, record-keeping As for the ICAO’s rating, Du- 60-hour mandatory legal aid serv- Lapid thanked Mrs. Arroyo for status with the United States Fed- or inspection procedures.” rano said that Japan and Korea ices rendered to indigent litigants enacting his proposal into law, and eral Aviation Authority (FAA). In order to achieve Category have used this to deny Philippine as required under the Rule on said the law would preclude the Tourism Secretary Joseph 1 status, the civil aviation authority carriers additional frequencies, Mandatory Legal Aid Service for wrongful conviction of suspects just “Ace” Durano said that the Presi- must comply with the standards which they have been requesting. Practicing Lawyers, under BAR because they are poor and cannot dent made it clear during last Tues- set by the International Civil Avia- The rebound in the Matter No. 2012, issued by the afford the services of lawyers. day’s Cabinet meeting in Palawan tion Organization (ICAO). economies of the US, Japan and Supreme Court,” the law states. He said as a politician in that the CAAP should resolve the Durano noted that the ICAO Korea from the global financial cri- Lawyers and firms availing of Pampanga, he had witnessed the FAA downgrade of the Philippines has also classified the Philippines sis is expected to result in more the tax deductions may apply for wrongful conviction of a poor liti- aviation safety rating immediately as having significant security risks. traveling by its residents to desti- certification from the Supreme gant who became his inspiration in order to maximize the opportuni- Both issues have far reaches nations such as the Philippines, Court, Department of Justice (DOJ) to push for the passage of the ties coming from North America. as far as the country’s tourism sec- which offers warm weather all and Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Free Legal Assistance Act. It has been more than two tor is concerned, particularly the year round. (www.philstar.com) that the free services to be ren- (www.philstar.com) High Domestic Liquidity to Keep Interest Rates Low due to the decline in the net foreign assets by Lawrence AGCAOILI / of the BSP. Thursday, February 25, 2010 M3 is the amount of money circulating MANILA, Philippines - NEW YORK- in the domestic economy. At a time when BASED GLOBAL SOURCE PART- the economy is booming and money supply NERS said the country’s high domestic is expanding rapidly, the central bank would liquidity would help keep interest rates low. normally step in to mop-up the excess liq- Global Source said interest rates would uidity in the financial system to ensure that remain low as the central bank’s Monetary inflation would not surge. Board (MB) is likely to keep its policy rates The easing in the expansion of liquidity unchanged until after the May 10 national was traced to the deceleration in the growth and local elections. of the net foreign assets (NFA) to 26.5 per- “High domestic liquidity will also help cent in December from 32 percent in No- keep interest rates low, considering as well vember. The NFA reached P2.44 trillion in that further monetary tightening is not ex- December 2009 or P512 billion more than pected until after the elections,” it pointed the end-December 2008 level of P1.93 tril- out. lion. The BSP slashed its key policy rates by The BSP also reported that net domes- 200 basis points between December 2008 tic assets (NDA) retreated by 4.5 percent to and July of 2009. It has kept its overnight P2.614 trillion from P2.738 trillion due borrowing rate at a record low of four per- largely to the improvement in credits ex- cent and its overnight lending rate at six per- tended to the private sector with the contin- cent to help support economic growth. ued recovery in banks’ lending activity. Monetary authorities believe there is no Liquidity growth is one of the important urgency or pressure for monetary authori- vehicles considered in determining the cen- ties to raise its policy rates amid the global tral bank’s monetary policy. The BSP’s Mon- economic rebound. However, it has started etary Board has kept its key policy rates unwinding its liquidity enhancing measures steady at record lows after reducing as part of the implementation of an exit overnight borrowing and lending rates by strategy. 200 basis points since December 2008 until Latest data released by the central July last year. bank showed that domestic liquidity or M3 Global Source added that the govern- rose at a slower pace of 8.3 percent to ment’s strong cash position would help fend P3.971 trillion as of end-December from off any attempt by banks to raise key inter- P3.668 trillion as of end-December 2008 est rates. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 12 PHILIPPINE NEWS FEBRUARY 27, 2010 Meanwhile, Sen. Loren Legarda, vice presidential bet of 'Cheaper Medicine Act Reduced Drug Prices' the Nacionalista Party, said Roxas is misleading the public about his by Aurea CALICA / Wednesday, February 24, 2010 to price ceilings gave little space, if methylergometrine maleate to the claims on having principally au- any, for lobbying from multina- Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial thored the Cheaper Medicine Law. MANILA, Philippines - LIBERAL tional drug firms. Hospital in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Legarda, who arrived yester- PARTY VICE PRESIDEN- He pointed out that sufficient that when used led to the death of day in Davao City, chided Roxas TIAL CANDIDATE Sen. price regulation safeguards were a patient and forced doctors to for credit-grabbing when in fact it Manuel “Mar” Roxas II insisted written into the law to ensure that make four others undergo emer- was Roxas who “proposed yesterday that the Cheaper Med- the DOH and the President do not gency surgery. amendments in the Senate com- icine Law made the reduction of abuse the powers vested on them. Roxas said that while he was mittee report in such a way that its drug prices mandatory and pro- “The Senate and the House pushing hard for President Arroyo original intention to ease con- vided measures against corruption stood firm against the lobbying of to use her powers to pressure sumers of the rising cost of medi- of the regulatory process. Biron for the drug regulatory board pharmaceutical companies to cine was not fulfilled.” Roxas said Congress’ deci- because we saw it would make it lower their prices through a list of Roxas countered that his rival sion to reject the lobbying by Iloilo easier to manipulate drug prices in essential medicine to be placed in the May 10 vice presidential Rep. Ferjenel Biron for a new the name of regulation,” he ex- under the maximum retail price race was only spreading lies about Sen. Mar Roxas Drug Price Regulatory Board re- plained in Filipino. (MRP) provision of the Cheaper his legislative track record to prop moved a layer of bureaucracy that, Roxas said Biron’s concern Biron and his family, was engaged Medicine Law, his critics like Biron up her sagging pre-election survey like other agencies involved in about bringing down the prices of in supplying cheap but substan- and his fellow members of the ratings. market and price regulation, would expensive medicine could all be a dard medicine to government pharmaceutical industry subjected “My rival started with a lie have been exposed to corruption show since the congressman’s in- agencies as shown by records of him to an intense black propa- about me allegedly watering down and political pressure. terest is to put in place a new the DOH. ganda campaign. the cheaper medicine law when in He said giving the Depart- agency to regulate the drug indus- Pharmawealth was sus- “Under an Aquino-Roxas ad- fact it was my rival who wanted the ment of Health (DOH) and the Of- try that could be influenced by pended by the DOH from getting ministration, my first and most im- big pharmaceutical companies to fice of the President the politicians. supply contracts with government portant task is to do something to be given a role in determining responsibility to determine what He said that Philippine Phar- hospitals after the firm was found further lower prices of essential prices of essential medicine,” essential drugs must be subjected mawealth Inc., which is owned by guilty of selling 500 ampules of medicine,” Roxas said. Roxas said. (www.philstar.com)

specifically in moving forward the Spain Donates P20 Million to Sorsogon peace process with the Commu- nist Party of the Philippines/New by Jose Rodel CLAPANO / Wednesday, February 24, 2010 government’s peace-building ef- Office of the Presidential Adviser work this past few months People’s Army/National Demo- fort to achieve peace in the re- on the Peace Process (OPAPP), through frank and open dialogue cratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF). MANILA, Philippines - THE gion. the primary government agency between OPAPP, the local gov- The project was funded by SPANISH GOVERNMENT Spanish Ambassador to the tasked to coordinate the national ernment academy and the em- the Spanish government through HAS DONATED P20 million to Philippines Luis Arias-Romero peace agenda of the government, bassy of Spain.” its Agencia Espanola de Coop- the Philippines to support its pilot said Spain is fully committed to and the Local Government Acad- “In this way, a comprehen- eracion Interncional para el De- project dubbed the Sorsogon Ini- the peaceful resolution of the emy (LGA), the training arm of sive intervention is achieved of sarrollo (AECID) under the third tiative aimed at eradicating insur- long-drawn armed conflict in the the Department of the Interior and importance to both the Philippine phase of its Program on Strength- gency. Philippines. Local Government (DILG) held at and Spanish governments which ening the Local Governments in The “Sorsogon Initiative” will “You can count on Spain,” Oakwood Premier in Ortigas, is none other than the resolution the Philippines with the Local allow the people in the community Romero said after signing the Pasig City. of conflicts and the peace-build- Government Academy (LGA)- to implement by themselves in- memorandum of agreement for He said the implementation ing in the Philippines,” Romero DILG. frastructure projects as part of the the Sorsogon Initiative with the of the project was a “result of hard said. Under the MOA, the OPAPP Romero stressed the impor- was tasked to supervise the im- tance of peace, saying that “with- plementation of “Sorsogon Initia- out peace and stability there are tive.” no possibilities for development in The OPAPP will also monitor any region.” and evaluate the project as well Aside from Romero, those as provide administrative support who signed the MOA includes for its successful and efficient im- Presidential Adviser on the Peace plementation. Process Annabelle Abaya and But the National Democratic DILG Secretary Ronaldo Puno, Front of the Philippines on Sun- who was represented by DILF day assailed the “brute force” and Undersecretary Melchor Rosales, “cheap psy-war tactics” that the former Labor Secretary Nieves Philippine government is al- Confesor, chairperson of the gov- legedly employing to supposedly ernment peace panel negotiating cover up the Arroyo administra- with the communist rebels; tion’s continuing human rights vi- Marivel Sacendoncillo, LGA exec- olations in its counter-insurgency utive director; Sorsogon Gov. efforts against the communists. Sally Lee; Loida Nicolas-Lewis, of Fidel Agcaoili, chairman of the Sorsogon Alliance for Peace the NDFP Human Rights Com- and Development; Sorsogon mittee, scored the OPAPP and Archbishop Arturo Bastes; Jesus Armed Forces of the Philippines Molina, coordinator general of the Civil Relations Office for issuing La Agencia Espanola de Coop- statements on the alleged suc- eracion International para el De- cesses of the GRP in its counter- sarrollo (AECID); and Danilo insurgency program purportedly Encinas, head, technical commit- named, Oplan Bantay Laya, say- tee of the GRP negotiating panel ing such posturing of the govern- for talks with the communist ment is only rendering “serious” rebels. peace talks with the revolutionary Pilot areas for the project are movement impossible. Barangay Sta. Ana in the munici- Agcaoili specifically criticized pality of Gubat and in the whole the OPAPP for continuously town of Barcelona, all in Sorso- “harping” about its pseudo-peace gon. talks on the community level as Abaya said the “Sorsogon part of its so-called Social Inte- Initiative” is part of the national gration Program (SIP). peace agenda of the government, (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 27, 2010 LEGAL NOTES 13 New Report Shows A Very Long Wait 324,864; F2B (adult sons and vision under the Child Status Pro- for Green Card daughters of permanent resi- tection Act. Many Filipinos have clude immediate relatives a per county limit of immigrant dents) – 517,898; F3 (married taken advantage of this law by opt- (spouse, minor unmarried children visas issued. There is also a limit sons and daughters of U.S. citi- ing to remain under F-2B in order and parents of U.S. citizens) who on each preference category. zens) -553,280; and F4 (brothers to avoid the longer wait under F1. are exempted from the numerical During the fiscal year 2010 which and sisters of U.S. citizens) Mexico also ranks first in the limitation. runs from October 1, 2009 1,727,897. F2A, F2B and F4 while the Philip- Not included in the figures through September 30, 2010, The numbers of registrants pines ranks first in the F-3 prefer- are applicants for adjustment of visas issued are no more than under the employment-based ence. by Reuben S. status. They also do not include 226,000 in the family-sponsored preferences (EB) are: EB1 (prior- In the employment-based cat- those who failed to respond within preferences and approximately ity workers) - 3,601; EB2 (ad- egories, the Philippines ranks first SEGURITAN a year to the visa application let- 150,000 in the employment-based vanced degree with 47,470 followed by India – ter of the National Visa Center no- preferences. The per country limit professionals/persons of excep- 24,365; China – 13,649; South ccording to a recent report tifying them of the availability of is approximately 26,260. tional ability) – 6,296; EB3 (skilled Korea – 7,725 and Mexico – released by the U.S. Depart- visa numbers within a reasonable The top five countries with workers) – 103, 448; EB3 (other 4,728. As mentioned above, these A ment of State, the number of time. These cases are considered the highest number of waiting list workers) 16,311; EB4 (special im- figures do not include the number family-based applicants on the inactive. registrants are as follows: Mexico migrants) 529 and EB5 (employ- of adjustment of status applicants. waiting list for immigrant visa num- The above figures indicate – 1,178,761; Philippines - ment creation) – 325. The report notes that 90% of all bers as of November 2009 was that the wait for obtaining perma- 482,694; China – 197,559; India – Of the F1 registrants, Mexico employment-based preference im- 3,369,455 while the number of nent resident status is going to be 194,954; and Vietnam - 184,692 ranks first with 63,628 followed by migrants are currently being employment-based applicants long in most of the visa prefer- The number of registrants the Philippines with 35,789. The processed as adjustment of status was 130,509. ences. In some categories, the under the family-based prefer- numbers may increase because cases at the USCIS offices. These figures include the wait for applicants form the Philip- of the automatic conversion of ences (F) are broken down as fol- REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been prac- principal applicants or petition pines, India, China and Mexico lows: F-1 (unmarried sons and pending F2B into F1 upon the nat- ticing law for over 30 years. For further in- beneficiaries as well as their will be decades. daughters of U.S. citizens) - uralization of the petitioner. The formation, you may call him at (212) 695 spouses and children entitled to U.S. immigration laws set an 245,516; F2A (spouses and chil- automatic conversion may be 5281 or log on to his website at www.segu- derivative status. They do not in- annual worldwide limit as well as dren of permanent residents) - avoided by availing of opt-out pro- ritan.com MAINLAND NEWS Immigration Reform: The $4 Trillion Opportunity Comprehensive Immigration Reform Would Grow economic health of our nation would have a catastrophic im- “In good economic times and the U.S. Economy and push the underground econ- pact on the economy, shrinking bad, the hard-line anti-immigrant omy deeper into the shadows. GDP by $2.6 trillion over 10 lobby has worked to stop Washington, DC – AS POLICY- Comprehensive immigration A new report called “Raising years. progress on bipartisan immigra- MAKERS WRESTLE WITH reform would grow the economy the Floor for American Workers: The conservative CATO In- tion reform and lash out at immi- PRESIDENT’S BUDGET, by ensuring that all workers and The Economic Benefits of Com- stitute also found that a compre- grants no matter the price tag. there is a $4.1 trillion choice in employers pay their fair share of prehensive Immigration Reform,” hensive approach would benefit Polls show that independents, Re- Washington that some in Con- taxes and play by the same by the Immigration Policy Center the economy, while policies to publicans and Democrats support gress want to keep under wraps: rules. Reform would raise the and the Center for American tighten “enforcement” alone comprehensive immigration reform wage floor for all workers and Progress shows that a policy of would harm the economy. In and are frustrated that Congress Comprehensive Immigra- end the underground economy comprehensive immigration re- fact, CATO found that the differ- still hasn’t solved the problem. tion Reform = $1.5 trillion in- where unscrupulous employers form would grow U.S. GDP by ence between what U.S. house- Congress has a $4 trillion choice crease in GDP over 10 years take advantage of their workers 0.84 percent over 10 years, or a holds would gain or lose due to to make: pass comprehensive im- and undercut honest employers cumulative $1.5 trillion. The re- the best and worst immigration migration reform and grow the Mass Deportation = $2.6 who do the right thing. port also finds that deporting 4 policies they analyzed would be economy by $1.5 trillion – or enact trillion loss in GDP over 10 The anti-immigrant lobby’s million workers and their de- $260 billion each year. the anti-immigrant lobby’s im- years unrealistic agenda of mass de- pendents—just over half of the Frank Sharry, Executive Di- practical mass deportation portation would decimate the undocumented workforce— rector of America’s Voice, said: agenda at any cost.” Pinay to Compete in McDonald's

Singing Tilt ography, stage presence and vocal technique. The final compe- Evelyn MACAIRAN by / tition will be judged by a profes- Wednesday, February 24, 2010 sional panel of international MANILA, Philippines - BESTING judges from the vocal and music OVER 1.6 MILLION MCDON- industry, including co-president of ALD’S RESTAURANT EM- Sony/ATV Music Jody Gerson PLOYEES FROM 51 and entertainment attorney and COUNTRIES, the Philippines’ agent Ken Hertz of Golding Hertz Chenee Capuyan from Davao del and Lichtenstein LLP. Sur made it to the finals in the The grand prize winner will Chenee Capuyan third Voice of McDonald’s singing take home $25,000 while the sec- competition. To be held at the Mc- ing, Chenee, along with 11 other ond and third prize winners will Donald’s Convention in April, Ch- hopefuls from China, Indonesia, receive $10,000 and $5,000 ac- enee will be joined by 11 other Japan, Korea, France, The cordingly. All other finalists will re- hopefuls competing to become Netherlands, Spain, Costa Rica, ceive $1,500 and as an added the 2010 Voice of McDonald’s Peru and the US have been bonus to all 12 finalists, will also grand prize winner. Voice of Mc- awarded a trip to Orlando, Florida receive $500 for their restaurant Donald’s is a worldwide contest to and will perform in two rounds of and a $1,000 donation in their discover, recognize and reward final competition on a massive names for their local Ronald Mc- the most talented singers in the concert stage complete with a live Donald House Charities. McDonald’s family. orchestra before an audience of For details, log on to After several rounds of tough over 15,000. Experts will assist www.mcdonald’s.com/voice. competition and on-line-poll vot- each on hair and makeup, chore- (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 14 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Nupay saan unay a nadlaw ti GH kadagiti lima a napalabas a Ania Dagiti Garit Ti Ayat a tawen iti kumunidad kas reklamo NABALANGATAN DAGITI dagiti mangob-obserbar ti kada tig- Nakaisagmakam MUSA TI BULAN DAGITI nay dagiti mangiturtruay wenno PUSO kangatuan nga opisyales a man- gapu ti wanwanawananda a saan biag dagiti naparsua. Ti kano man- Naragsak ti rabii a pannaka- gur-urnos kadagiti organisasion ti a natunos a panagkadua ken aginngangato alisto kano a man- balangat dagiti MUSA wenno Filipino a saan a mapapati dayta ta panaglantip. abtuog. reyna dagiti Ilokano iti daytoy a maitultuloy babaen ti panangiwar- tawen a naaramid iti OHANA das ti dati a masursurot a pagan- SABLI A GARIT TI AYAT DANIW NI AYAT HONOLULU HOTEL. nurutan ti GH. Saan a keddeng DAYASADAS Iti sabali a bangir saan laeng a Naiyanak ti tao nga agayat Ni Josie D. Takamoto, Ni Do- dagiti agbatbatay ken sumalsali- ti ayat nga agtaud iti puso nga Tawid dayta a naikanatad lores Tabion ken ti Miss Teen nong ti lawag ti GH tapno agbal- by Pacita C. SALUDES ipaay ti lalaki wenno babai. Ti ayat Ditoy lubong agkarayam rikna Valentines AKA a ni laigida kadagiti sabsabali a rusat. kadagiti paggugusto nga aramid, ti Kasta ti amin a nabiag Lindsey Nicole Ramolete. Agbiag ti GH a mangitultuloy ti ulan Dagiti Puso di maliklikan ayat a marikna a pakikadua kadag- An-annuen ti agkedked no Dagitoy ti nangted garbo ti nagkaysa a rusatna nga agsurat, a lagipen dagiti nagduduma iti pada a tattao. Panagayat kadag- naipalad palagip ken Ayat ti tawen 2010. agadal ken mangadal kadagiti B a GARIT a parnuay ni Ayat. iti kaarruba ken amin a No inted ti Dios naikudi a barsak Naipatayab met dagiti kankanta kamkameng, mangurnos kadagiti Adu dagiti mangiwarwarsin ti ayat kalanglangen a parnuay met laeng Awiten, anusan, arakupen a di ag- ken daniw ni Ayat. Naiparang met gapuanan dagiti kamkameng gapu kadagiti adu a padas a dida ti nasimbeng a rikna tapno taktak ti ababa a Drama a napauluan ti babaen ti pannakailibro dagiti kayaten a maulit. Adu met ti maitungpal tay bilin ti Apo nga ay- Aturen, palangpawen, balkuten "GAPU KEN AYAT" nga inwardas aramid ken gapuananda kasta met naragsak ken nagballaigi a nagapit atem ti padam a tao a kas ti pana- kararag ken inurnos ti dati nga agi- ti pannakataginayon ti kultura, arte, ti nasam-it a bunga ti ayat. Adu gayatmo iti bagim. Pudno dayta ta Kinatangsit, kinaparammag di parparang ti Komedia ken Drama maurnos dagiti gapuanan iti kada met dagiti naliday ken no ta la bagim ti ammom a ipakat a mangrayray-aw ti pabuya ti sangapulo a tawen. nagsagsagaba a nagbalin a dak- nasayaat awan met ti panangilala Pagkarkarit a sanikua impasublat GUMIL HAWAII ken Annak ti Manarimaan a maur-urnos sanggasat. Adda pay dagiti mang- ken panangipateg dagiti sabali. ni gasat Kailokuan. Dagitoy dagiti na- dagiti naararamidan ken pas- padpadto no adda met la nasayaat No naayatka ti padam a tao, Naited laeng a pangsubok ti gakem. Trelly Paulino, Fely Cristo- pasamak ti GH kabayatan ti uppat a pagbanagan dagiti planoda sumubli met ti ayat nga ipaaymo. Nailangitan bal, Gloria Raquedan, Andrea a pulo a tawenna. Maaramid dag- maipanggep ken ayat. No managtulongka, namnamaem No pagkaritmo saplitan inka Mendoza, Rosendo Raquedan, itoy iti disso a nakapasamakanna, Nupay no kasta kaaduanna nga adu met ti tumulong kenka. maablatan Ibis Tabion, Lilia del Rosario, Car- dagiti tattao a a nakaimatang, ken met dagiti mangnamnama nga ag- Kas tay kunada a no nauyawka, Dika agumsi wenno mangtagtag- olina Jacobe, Roland Pascua ken adu nga ulo ken ramramay a nang- bukar ti law-ang ti biagna gapu ken adu met ti nanguyaw kenka. No ibaba Bernard Collo. ganagan ti naurnos ken natalubo Ayat. Dagiti dadduma agduadu- kano no addaanka, saan kano a Di agingngangato ta naiyanak ti Nasayaat unay a lagipen ti nga itatan-ayna a saan a may- ada gapu ta adu dagiti rumsua a pagkarit ta impabulod la ti langit parsua agpapada ALDAW DAGITI PUSO nupay ku- maysa laeng ti maitantan-ok lapped ti sangsangalenda nga kenka. Adu dagiti pagsasao a Ti langit ammona ti maikanatad a nada iti dadduma a ti Ayat wenno mangitantan-ok ti nabukar ayat. Agdanag dagiti dadduma kadaanan a pudno a maiyaplikar ti pangsagatna. nangpasipnget ti lubongda ta a pakasaritaan. Padaanan dagiti imbilangda a naulpit ti AYAT. Adu nasam-sam-it, nalinlinis a pan- GLOBAL NEWS met dagiti agragsak gapu ta ti ayat nakaabel dagiti aramiden ti GH a ti namaglawag ti lubongda ken segseggaan ti komunidad, nangpasaranta ti biagda. "HAPPY VALENTINE'S ken maikatallopulo ket siam nga Immigration Bans Entry of 3 GUMIL HAWAII anibersario ti GUMIL HAWAII". Foreigners for Rape of OFW by Evelyn MACAIRAN / fine of 50,000 dinars for violating Wednesday, February 24, 2010 the Emirate’s employment and MANILA, Philippines - THE BU- labor laws,” Balato added, quoting REAU OF IMMIGRATION an embassy report. HAS BARRED THREE ARAB The victim claimed that Khad- NATIONALS from entering the dour raped her last Oct. 22 while country for the rape of an over- his wife was at work. When he fell seas Filipino worker in the United asleep, the victim managed to es- Arab Emirates (UAE) last year. cape and sought the help of the In a statement, BI Commis- police. sioner Marcelino Libanan said BI Commissioner Marcelino Libanan The Abu Dhabi police then Ibrahim Dahi Khaddour; his Syrian agency to work as a household assisted the victim in filing her wife, Thanaa; and UAE national helper in Khaddour’s home. complaint with the public prosecu- Mohamed Ba Shuaiba have been BI spokesman Floro Balato Jr. tor, then turned her over to the included in the agency’s blacklist said Khaddour was convicted last Philippine embassy. in response to a request made by Jan. 3 by a criminal court in Abu The victim testified at a court the Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi that reportedly found him hearing last Dec. 27 and six days Dhabi. guilty of raping the Filipina. later, the court convicted Khad- According to reports, the Fil- “The court also ordered both dour and sentenced him to a year ipina was hired by Shuaiba’s Khaddour and Shuaiba to pay a in prison. 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SARILING GAWA YOUTH COUNCIL'S 30TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CAMP Open to all high school students statewide March 19-21, 2010 ● Camp Erdman ● For details, please call Geordan Arenal at (707) 246-4058 or email: [email protected]; Evanita Bil- lon at (808) 699-4386 or email: [email protected]

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2010 FILIPINO FIESTAÊS „LAKBAY KULTURA‰ / SATURDAY May 8, 2010 ● Kapiolani Park ● 8 am - 5 pm ● For more information and reservations (parade, booth and food vendors), please call the FilCom Center at 680-0451 GLOBAL NEWS Fil-Am Wins Bronze in Vancouver Winter Olympics J.R. CELSKI, A YOUNG FIL- Championships in Quebec, J.R. RENTAL IPINO-AMERICAN WON his Celski was at it again, earning a first-ever Olympic medal, a bronze gold in the 500 meters and another in 1500 meter speed skating event with the 3,000 meter relay team. in the ongoing Vancouver Winter That set things up for the 2010 Olympics in Canada. Winter Olympics Trials in Mar- Celski born in Monterey, Cali- quette, Mich. While Celski qualified fornia is the youngest of three for the 1,000 meters and 1,500 me- brothers. His father is Robert Cel- ters, he was injured in a crash dur- ski served in the U.S. Army and his ing the semifinals of the 500 mom is a Filipina named Sue. meters. A right skate slashed into J.R. when he was young was things to come. his left leg. an ace at in-line skating. His speed At the 2009 World Champi- Could J.R. Celski be the next and tactics earned him many plau- onships in Vienna, Celski skated to great short track hero from the USA? dits in the youth in-line circuit. But it gold in the 3,000 meters and also With the foundation set, and re- was in 2002 that he watched his earned another a member of the newed sense of confidence, you’d idol Apolo Ohno compete at the 5,000 meter relay team. He also better believe that when he hits the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake cruised to bronze medals in the ice, this rising star with a lion-sized City. 1,000 and 1,500 meters. heart is on the prowl and will be hun- As Celski watched Apolo At the 2009 World Junior gry for more. (www.asianjournalusa.com) grace the turns, salvage a silver in the 1,000 and skate to gold in the 1,500 meters, it was clear to J.R. that his future lay in short track. Even though he missed the minimum-age requirment for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin by just over a fortnight, a bronze medal in the 500 meters at the 2006 World Junior Champi- onships in Romania was a sign of HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 16 FEBRUARY 27, 2010