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Santa Cruzan Amazing Grace Flores de Mayo By Ellen Tordesillas The name is derived from he great Grace said her Flores, the Spanish word prayer was to make for “flowers”. Also known thing her win comfort- as “Flores de María” about ably, not the stress- (“Flowers of Mary”) or T last Monday’s filled number 11 “Álay” (Filipino for “offer- election is that, or 12. “God must ing”), the term refers to the have answered my party as a whole. prayers,” she said in topped the sena- her usual down-to- In the Tagalog region, this torial elections. earth way. custom and celebration What’s admirable started after the proclama- It must be ego-shat- about Grace cam- tion of the dogma of the tering for the three paign was how she Inmaculada Concepción re-electionists – Loren wisely used her (Immaculate Conception) Legarda, Chiz Escude- formidable politi- in 1854 and after the pub- Photo by Dave San Pedro ro, and Alan Cayetano cal asset – her fa- lication circa 1867 of Mari- The Filipino Family Fraternity (FFF) along with friends, –whose desire for the ther, the late FPJ ano Sevilla’s translation supporters and the community gathered at St. Paul’s number one slot is not – to project herself- of the devotional “Flores Catholic Church in Sacramento, CA to celebrate the May a secret to the public. unassuming,honest, de María”(“Flowers of Festival, the Santa Cruzan Flores de Mayo. Other pluses about competent. Mary”), also known by its Grace’s not -so- secret weapon, mom Susan Monday’s polls are the Add to that the longer title “Mariquit na mga Deboto kay María Month of May are Of- Roces. re-election of Antonio support of her Bulaklak na sa Pagni-nilay- Santísima” (“Beauti- fered by Devotees to Trillanes IV and Aquilino people. mother, movie queen Susan nilay sa Buong Buwan nang ful Flowers that in the Mary Most Holy”). “Koko” Pimentel III. The re-election of Pimen- Roces. After Susan’s TV en- Mayo ay Inihahandog nang Meditations in the Whole Trillanes because despite tel is made more meaningful dorsement those of the Igle- limited TV ads due to lim- by the non-inclusion of Juan sia ni Cristo and even Kris ited resources, he was able Miguel Zubiri, who stole Aquino were just icing on to make it to number nine, from him five years of his the cake. Roxas blames judge for escape an improvement over his first term. Grace admitted that most number 11 ranking in the of the votes for her were of armed men in Revilla house 2007 elections. Grace winning a slot in the “vindication votes” -from His in this elec- By Cecille Suerte Felipe Magic 12 was expected es- people who felt that what tion proved that his 2007 pecially with her impressive was stolen from her father win, when he was under , - surge in the last three weeks in 2004 should be given to detention, was no fluke. Interior Secretary Manuel of the campaign. It was her her. If the 2007 votes for him Roxas II blamed yesterday going over , were “acts of protest” the failure of a judge in who had led since the very In a morning ANC TV inter- against Arroyo, last Mon- to immediately issue beginning that stunned even view, social scientist Randy day’s votes were for his a search warrant for the es- those who voted for her. In David remarked that FPJ willingness to take on cape of armed men suppos- fact , in Pulse Asia’s May must be smiling from he is even the powerful and his edly seeking refuge in the 10-11 survey, although she now. Grace shared the joke strong stand on issues that compound of Sen. Ramon was ranked 2-7, she was still among FPJ’s friends that by he thinks work against Revilla Jr. behind Legarda, Chiz Escu- now, “tumatagay na yun.” the interest of the Filipino dero and Alan Cayetano. In an interview after the flag- raising ceremony at Camp Crame, Roxas said six men were arrested last week near Second prediction of the passion Revilla’s compound in Ba- By Mark 9:30-37 coor, Cavite for illegal pos- deeply frustrated at the session of firearms, but that Jesus and His dis- hardheadedness of the the others escaped. ciples left from disciples. Here He is, tell- “The judge must answer Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II there and began a ing them of His forthcom- why many witnesses, in- journey through ing passion, death, and cluding media, saw the Police filed charges of tary that Galilee, but He did resurrection, and what do armed men with high pow- violation of the gun ban the team was deployed not wish anyone to they talk about? They are ered automatic firearms,” he and usurpation of author- to the area on the request know about it. He discussing among them- said. ity against the alleged NBI of Revilla, who had com- was teaching His selves on the way who is “Some of the firearms were confidential agents. plained of rampant vote disciples and tell- the greatest. seen inside the vehicles. buying 200 to 300 meters ing them, “The Son of Man the Twelve, and said to Patiently He corrects They were supposed to be Renato Garbo III, head of from the family com- is to be handed over to men them, “If anyone wishes to them, and tells them a lesson NBI agents. Actually, they the NBI district office in pound. and they will kill Him, and be first, he shall be the last which, after many centu- are not organic to the NBI.” Cavite, told Justice Secre- three days after His death of all and the servant of all.” ries, many of His followers He will rise.” But they did Taking a child He placed it and Church leaders have not not understand the saying, in their midst, and putting been able to grasp: and they were afraid to His arms around it He said Bayanihan of Sacramento USA question Him. to them, “Whoever receives “If anyone wishes to be one child such as this in 9th Anniversary Celebration They came to Capernaum My name, receives Me; and first, he shall be the last of all and the servant June 9, 2013 at 5:00 pm and, once inside the house, whoever receives Me, re- He began to ask them, ceives not Me but the One of all.” Asian Pearl Restaurant “What were you argu- who sent Me.” 6821 Stockton Boulevard #165 ing about on the way?” To be great is to serve the lit- Sacramento, CA But they remained silent. 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By Delon Porcalla By Pia Lee-Brago was within the EEZ of Tai- anila, MANILA, Philippines wan and not in Philippine Philip- - With the Philippines’ waters. pines and ’s “overlap- But on Monday, TECO M ping” exclusive econom- said Taiwan and the Phil- - With tensions ic zones (EEZ), the fatal ippines share overlapping escalating over shooting of a Taiwanese EEZ. maritime claims, fishermen off Batanes Chen said yesterday that last May 9 could be said the Philippines’ EEZ reach- President Aqui- to have taken place in dis- es up to central Taiwan and no yesterday puted waters, according that a negotiation to correct vowed that the to Taipei officials. the matter is timely. country would “Yesterday I showed you The Taipei Economic another map. Actually the repel any threat & Cultural Office in the Philippine EEZ is up to cen- to its territo- Philippines (TECO) pre- tral Taiwan. I think prob- rial integrity and Members of the Philippine Navy recite their pledge during their 115th sented a map made by ably the two sides have to sovereignty. anniversary celebration in Cavite’s Fort San Felipe yesterday.(INSET) Taiwan Fisheries Agency talk. The Philippines and President Aquino chats with Vice President at the Philip- purportedly showing the A map sent to The STAR by the Taiwan have claims, that is pine Navy ceremonies. overlapping EEZ. Taipei Economic and Cultural why the spirit of UNCLOS “In the agenda of our Office in the Philippines sup- good governance, our mes- to curb illegal smuggling The event was highlight- David Chen, assistant to provides that if you have Taiwan’s representative posedly shows the exclusive disputes you have to discuss sage to the world is clear: transactions, illegal drugs ed by the inauguration of a economic zones (EEZ) of the what is ours is ours, and and trafficking-in-persons,” museum, which was built to in Manila, said on Mon- Philippines (purple line) and it and reach an agreement,” we will repel any and all Aquino said. showcase the Navy’s rich day that Taiwan could Taiwan (green line). Chen told The STAR. attempts to claim what is Headlines ( Article MRec history and culture. prove that the location of “As I explained to you, ours, and defend ourselves ), pagematch: 1, section- Among those who attend- the shooting of the fisher- tanes,” Chen told reporters. Taiwan is willing to have against any form of aggres- match: 1 ed the ceremony were Vice man happened in disput- “We are entitled to claim negotiation with the Phil- sion, especially within our He expressed confidence President Jejomar Binay, ed waters. EEZ and we operate within ippine side and actually I backyard,” Aquino said at that the Navy can bet- Defense Secretary Voltaire “We have the prelimi- our EEZ,” he added. think really now is the time the 115th anniversary cel- ter perform its duties with Gazmin, Armed Forces nary report and our team The Taiwan investigating and this incident provides an ebration of the Philippine the signing of the Revised chief of staff Gen. Emman- is to present that to their team said on Saturday in a opportunity to settle the is- Navy at Fort San Felipe in Armed Forces of the Phil- uel Bautista, Navy flag counterparts. We have press briefing that a video sue peacefully,” Chen said. Cavite. ippines Modernization Act, officer in command Vice the evidence that this recording of the May 9 inci- “You have your EEZ all the He challenged the Navy to which extends the program Admiral Jose Luis Alano, happened in overlapping dent by the crew of Taiwan- way to central Taiwan. That rise to the challenges of the for another 15 years. Army Lt. Gen. Noel Cob- EEZ. It happened 39 nau- ese fishing vessel Guang Ta is why this is the truth, this times not only in fulfilling alles, Air Force Command- tical miles away from Ba- Hsin 28, showed the vessel is your claim.” its mandate as guardian of Awarding ceremony ing General Lauro Catalino the seas, but also as protec- The President led the award- de la Cruz, Philippine Na- tor of the sovereignty of the ing ceremony for those who tional Police chief Direc- Aquino bares AFP buildup vs ‘bullies in Philippines. contributed to the Navy’s tor General Alan Purisima, “The challenge to protect mission accomplishments and Rear Admiral Rodolfo our backyard’ our sovereignty and integri- during yesterday’s anniver- Isorena. Agence -Presse ty as a nation has been con- sary celebration. Also in attendance were tinuing. There remain the Among the recipients Foreign Affairs Secretary President Aquino on internal and external threats, were US Ambassador Har- , Trans- Tuesday announced a and the risks brought by ca- ry Thomas Jr. and Cabinet portation Secretary Joseph $1.8-billion military up- lamities that endanger the Secretary Jose Rene Almen- Emilio Abaya, Energy grade to help defend the lives and livelihood of our dras. Secretary Jericho Petilla, country’s maritime ter- countrymen,” the President The event had for its theme Metropolitan Manila De- ritory against “bullies,” said. “Navy: An Adventure of velopment Authority chair- amid an ever-worsening Aquino said he expected Honorable Service to our man Francis Tolentino, and dispute with . the Navy to defend the Maritime Nation.” members of the diplomatic country’s territory and up- The President was accord- corps. In thinly veiled com- hold its sovereignty against ed military honors upon his The Navy has conducted a ments referring to China, “We have a clear message modernization program that all enemies, whether foreign arrival at the Commodore series of pre-anniversary ac- Aquino vowed during a to the world: The Philip- gives priority to upgrading or domestic. Posadas Wharf Headquar- tivities for this year’s found- speech to mark the Phil- pines is for , and the Navy, which is one of ters in Fort San Felipe in ing anniversary, among ippine Navy’s 115th an- we have the capability to the weakest in Southeast “We want the Filipino to Cavite. them a football competition niversary that the Armed resist bullies entering our Asia. China announced in feel secure and safe, wher- It was the first time that the among the youth of Mind- Forces would be given backyard,” Aquino told na- March its defense budget ever he may be in any part Navy’s anniversary celebra- anao and advocacy biking the resources necessary val chiefs. for 2013 would be about of the world. That is why tion was held in Fort San for safe and fair elections. to protect Philippine sov- Aquino detailed a P75-bil- $115 billion. we expect security forces Felipe. ereignty. lion ($1.82 billion) military Continued on page 4 “We Have Moved” Law Office of Michael P. 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4 Philippine News philippinefiesta.net (916) 708-3462 (916) 835-1450 May 21- June 21, 2013 Philippine Fiesta Aquino bares AFP buildup vs ‘bullies in our backyard’ Synergy From page 3 The President said by 2017 the Philippines would acquire two new Cheating in frigates, two he- licopters capable Election of antisubmarine By Gabriel Ortigoza warfare, three fast vessels for coastal uffrage is a by person other than the Voting by person other patrols and eight registered voters, and nega- than the registered voters amphibious assault constitutional tive vote buying. is identifying who among vehicles. right of every Registration of non-reg- the voters in the list has not S istered voters is organizing voted yet and presenting an qualified citizen to “We will also im- group of people, some of impersonator to vote in be- prove our com- GETTING READY Marine soldiers stand in front of a logistics vote which simply support ship during ceremonies welcoming President Aquino (ar- them underage or non-resi- half of the bonafide voter. munications, in- means that this dents, from different LGUs Negative vote buying is telligence and riving in helicopter, inset) at Tuesday’s 115th anniversary of the right is protected by Philippine Navy in Cavite City. and hauling them to target identifying voters who will surveillance sys- law. precincts to register and to vote for opponent candi- tems,” he said. cast votes comes election date, gathering them in a Aquino said the govern- taken what the Philippines It is very close to Mischief time. ment had already spent P28 and Vietnam say are increas- Reef, which the Philippines Registered voters in the group and paying them billion on military modern- ingly aggressive actions to controlled until China built Philippines are expected not to vote or ization over the past three assert its claims. structures on it in the mid- to exercise suffrage every by smearing years, including on two re- In the latest incident, the 1990s. three years for local elec- their index furbished Hamilton-class Philippines said Tuesday that tion and every six years finger with cutters acquired from the three Chinese vessels—a The Philippines says China for national election. indelible ink US coast guard. warship and two maritime has also since last year oc- Local election includes the night be- The first, renamed BRP surveillance vessels—had cupied a shoal 230 kilome- all political posts under fore Election , entered established a presence near ters (140 miles) from the Local Government Units Day to make service as the Navy’s new the Filipino-claimed Second main Philippine island of (LGU) included in the sure the mark flagship in 2011. The- sec Thomas Shoal, also known Luzon. 1987 Philippine Constitu- stays which ond is due to be delivered in as Ayungin. Even with the extra spend- tion such as governor, vice will disquali- August. ing announced by Aquino on governor, city mayor, mu- fy them from The Philippines had also “We (have) filed with the Tuesday, China’s military nicipal mayor, barangay voting should announced this year that it Chinese embassy in Manila budget would still dwarf chairman. Local election they wish to would acquire for its coast our protest on the provoca- Philippines’. also includes political post Disenfranchisement of vote. I believed this is the guard 10 new patrol boats tive and illegal presence of China announced in March for congressional district qualified voters is dis- latest trend and the most ef- from Japan. Chinese government ships its defense budget for 2013 representative; national couraging voters who are fective way of cheating. The increasingly bitter ter- around Ayungin Shoal,” would be about $115 bil- election covers political believed to be supporting foreign affairs department ritorial dispute with China lion. political opponent to regis- As an ambassador of good is over competing claims spokesman Raul Hernandez post for the president and The Philippines is also ter or excluding them from to parts of the West Philip- said. facing intense diplomatic senators of the republic. governance, please vote for pine Sea (South China Sea), “The intrusions and the pressure from Taiwan after Everyone is hopeful voter’s list. a candidate who is sincere which is believed to sit activities… in our (waters) the Filipino coastguard shot and fervently praying for to serve and nothing in above vast amounts of oil is part of the Chinese pro- dead a Taiwanese fishermen transparent, peaceful, and Vote buying is as old as mind but to serve his coun- and gas. It is home to rich jection of their claim which this month in waters near honest election but cheat- election itself. It is a process trymen and has program of fishing grounds. we believe is excessive and the South China Sea. ing always come up every where a candidate or his rep- government which will up- China insists it has sover- in violation of international time there is election. resentatives gives money, lift the lives of the people eign rights to most of the law.” The Philippines insists the Here are some of the goods or services to a voter and always bear in mind West Philippine Sea, includ- Second Thomas Shoal is a Taiwanese fishing vessel means of cheating in in exchange of a vote. your future, the future of ing waters approaching the tiny group of islets and reefs was illegally in Filipino wa- election: Registration of Waylaying of voters is your children, and please, coast of the Philippines and near the Spratly Islands ters. However, Taiwan de- non-qualified voters, dis- done in connivance with vote according to your con- other Southeast Asian coun- chain, about 200 kilometers nies this and has suspended enfranchisement of quali- election officer where vot- science; don’t be deceived tries. (120 miles) north of Pala- important trade ties in a bid fied voters, vote buying, er’s name is deleted from by money China has in recent years wan. to punish the Philippines. waylaying voters, voting the list. ([email protected]).

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By Perry Diaz State Department for the The question is: How government. Instead of intro- cover-up that they believe come the House Republi- ducing and passing legislation here is a was bigger than the Water- cans are so obsessed with to create jobs and stimulate new virulent gate cover-up. Clearly, Mc- repealing “Obamacare,” the economy, it is becoming disease that Cain and his gang are still which among other ben- a “do-nothing” and obstruc- T suffering from BS. But this efits has provided health tionist Congress. infected a group of time, Hillary Clinton is in the care insurance to 30 mil- Ultimately, the American people in Washing- crosshairs. Why? people suffer. The people ton, DC. So far, the need to act to put a stop to Centers for Disease It became appar- all the BS that’s going on in ent that what the Congress. They should – nay, Control and Preven- Republicans are must! — purge Congress of tion (CDCP) cannot doing is twofold. extremists who are blinded isolate the organism Sens. McCain, Graham, and Ayotte One, impeach by their radical ideological that’s causing the Ambassador to the United Benghazi attack. These are Obama; two, de- beliefs. Nations Susan Rice. They the same emails that they stroy Hillary Clin- The upcoming mid-term mysterious disease. ton as a viable attacked Rice’s Benghazi sent to Congress last Feb- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton elections in 2014 could bring It’s so mysterious “talking points,” accusing ruary. The following lists presidential can- about a change to the way our that it makes a lot of her of withholding infor- some of the reactions from didate in 2016. This is their lion uninsured Ameri- representatives work in Con- people wonder when mation to cover up the real publications and media pro- game plan to take the White cans? Is it because the gress. It’s time to elect people story. They demanded an fessionals: House in 2016. health care industry is who promote the people’s – not if – they would investigation and vowed to “There is no evidence of a And just when the Benghazi one of the biggest – if not best interests, not the lackeys be infected by the block Rice’s confirmation in grand conspiracy to invent a investigations were beginning the biggest – donors to of oligarchs and plutocrats disease. But for some the Senate should President Benghazi cover story in the to simmer down for lack of Republican campaigns? who have for so long influ- strange reason, the Barack Obama appoint her email dump.” (Source: Ste- merit and public support, two Or is it because they enced Congress with their as Secretary of State. Well, ven Dennis) new scandals were exposed hate Obama so much Super PACs. disease is confined Rice did not give them that “The internal debate did involving the Internal Rev- inside the Washing- chance; she withdrew from not include political interfer- enue Service (IRS) and the ton DC beltway. being considered for an ap- ence from the White House, Department of Justice (DOJ). pointment. according to the e-mails.” Once again, the Republicans The disease started after The virulent strain of the (Source: The Washington are back in action attacking the terrorist attack on the Post) the Obama administration. U.S. diplomatic mission in Congressional hearings are Benghazi, Libya on Sep- “Her [Rice] crime scheduled. It’s witch-hunting tember 11, 2012. Clinical was simply to lean season again. manifestations of the dis- on a document ease — called “Benghazi that was produced Repeal Obamacare Syndrome” or BS for short in a chaotic atmo- Last May 16, the House of — include losing the abil- sphere by bureau- Representatives voted – for Obamacare-supporters ity to rationalize, indulging crats working with the 37th time! – to repeal the that they’d do everything At the end of the day, it can be in conspiracy theories, and imperfect informa- Patient Protection and Af- they could to block – or said that democracy fails only suffering from paranoiac tion and perhaps fordable Care Act or “Obam- sabotage — his program when the people allow it to outbursts. However, the Rep. Darrell Issa some turf to pro- acare.” However, the bill of government? Or both? fail. The power of the ballot CDCP failed to isolate any Benghazi Syndrome spread tect.” (Source: Bloomberg is expected to die – also for box is ours to use to preserve organism, virus or bacteria to the House of Represen- View) the 37th time – in the Dem- People power our democratic ideals. Yes, that causes BS. But what tatives. Rep. Darrell Issa, “But it’s not just that ocrat-led Senate. And even As a result, Congress has it’s time to use the ballot box baffles the CDCP is that BS Chairman of the House Republicans were wrong if the Senate passed the bill, become dysfunctional to clean up Congress. afflicts only Republicans in Oversight and Government (mostly). They also un- who would think that Obama and has lost sight of its ([email protected]) Congress! Reform Committee, and fairly maligned Susan Rice would sign it to law? true purpose and role in Attempts to determine four other House committee and owe her an apology.” what Republicans eat that chairmen conducted their (Source: Jeffrey Goldberg) Philippine Fiesta is different from Demo- own investigations. Former “This is probably another 9970 Winkle Circle, Elk Grove, CA 95757 crats failed. 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Date:______6 Stateside May 21- June 21, 2013 Philippine Fiesta China lays claim to Okinawa as territory Seas of troubles dispute with Japan escalates Taiwan and China share the same maritime claims, but have very China questions Japan’s sovereignty over Ryukyu islands, heightening different interests tension over existing Senkakus islands dispute ea-of-TroublesIN Okinawa (formerly THE convoluted the Ryukyu) chain, dramas in the seas By Justin McCurry S and says they were around China, Taiwan is unclaimed by any hina is attempting to often cast as a bit player, power until it “dis- open a new front in the optional extra to the covered” them in its territorial dispute lengthy lists of contending 1884. (China’s C parties to the many territo- with Japan by questioning People’s Daily has Tokyo’s sovereignty over rial disputes. But the fatal raised doubts as to the island of Okinawa, home shooting on May 9th of whether even this to 25,000 US troops. a 65-year-old Taiwanese interpretation of fisherman by the Philip- reliably bellicose Global history would give Japan The two countries are al- pine coastguard has shifted Times, a Communist Party sovereignty, questioning its ready pushing rival claims Taiwan to centre stage. The paper, dutifully recalled that claim to all the Ryukyus, the to the Senkakus, a chain of killing provoked a crisis in Taiwan is in China’s eyes a modern-day Okinawa pre- uninhabited islands in the its relations with an impor- province-in-waiting, deserv- fecture). East China Sea that are con- tant economic partner that ing of its protection. The So Taiwan was among the trolled by Tokyo. The dis- happens also to be a treaty paper quoted Zhuang Guotu fiercest opponents of the ally of America—the ulti- pute over the islands, known Hirakubozaki lighthouse, Ishigaki, Okinawa. of Xiamen University, just Japanese government’s “na- as the Diaoyu in China, has mate guarantor of Taiwan’s over the strait from Taiwan: tionalisation” last year of hit bilateral trade and sent “The way they treat the aggressiveness and mak- own defence. In the bigger “China has reiterated over three of the islands by buy- diplomatic relations to their past will determine the way ing provocations over the picture, its involvement time that Taiwan is an inte- ing them from their private lowest point for decades. Japan walks toward the fu- Diaoyu issue. Therefore it in such disputes inevita- gral part of China. Now is a owner. Last September the began its attempt ture. On what choice Japan is necessary to revisit the bly draws attention to the good opportunity to show Taiwanese coastguard fought to broaden the territorial dis- will make, its Asian neigh- Ryukyu issue.” island’s unsettled inter- that China will not tolerate a rather silly water-cannon pute earlier this month when bours and the international China’s foreign ministry national status, and to the the shooting of our fisher- battle with Japan’s near the the communist party news- community will wait and dismissed Japanese pro- future of its relations with men, whether they are from islands. But last month, to paper, the People’s Daily, see.” tests over the article. China. the mainland or Taiwan, and China’s fury, Taiwan cut ran an article in which two On Wednesday Hashimoto Hua Chunying, a min- that our government is de- a deal with Japan, allow- Chinese academics chal- attempted to clarify his re- istry spokeswoman, told Because China bars Taiwan termined to protect the life ing both countries’ fleets to lenged Japan’s sovereignty marks, saying he had not reporters that China “does from international treaties, of its people.” fish in the waters round the over the Ryukyu chain of sought to justify the use of not accept Japan’s repre- Taiwan cannot ratify the Taiwan’s president, Ma islands. It was a reminder islands, which includes Oki- so-called comfort women, sentations or protests”. United Nations Conven- Ying-jeou, has presided over that, for all its ardent nation- nawa. but was questioning why She said the article re- tion on the Law of the Sea a big improvement in rela- alism, Taiwan has close ties Luo Yuan, a two-star gen- Japan had been singled out flected renewed interest (UNCLOS). But it follows tions with China, through to Japan—which occupied it eral in the People’s Libera- for criticism given that other in the islands in the light the convention’s principles. increased trade and tourism. for 50 years—and also that tion Army, raised the ter- countries had, he said, oper- of Japan’s provocative ac- The shooting took place But that has not brought it pursues its own interests, ritorial stakes again this ated similar schemes. tions over the Senkakus. 164 nautical miles (about much sympathy in Taiwan not those of the Chinese week, saying the Ryukyus Japan’s government 300km) south-east of Tai- for any kind of Chinese se- “motherland”. had started paying tribute to Okinawa, an island of more effectively nationalised wan, where the “exclusive curity umbrella, let alone My country, which is thee? China in 1372, half a mil- than 1 million people, hosts three of the disputed is- economic zone” it would unification. And in another Just as it has long toler- lennium before they were more than half the 47,000 lets after buying them be entitled to under UN- dispute—over the five, Jap- ated Taiwan’s control of tiny seized by Japan. US troops stationed in Ja- from their private owners CLOS overlaps with that anese-controlled islands in islands just off the mainland, “Let’s for now not dis- pan. last year, sparking violent of the Philippines. the East China Sea known so China probably welcomes cuss whether [the Ryukyus] Washington and Tokyo protests across China and Taiwan’s fishing fleet has as the Senkaku islands in Taiwan’s bizarre claim to the belong to China, they were have agreed to reduce Wash- forcing the temporary a reputation as voracious, Japanese and the Diaoyu in South China Sea. Taiwan’s certainly China’s tributary ington’s military footprint closure of Japanese busi- and in this incident the Chinese—Taiwan has in- government has long dis- state,” Luo said in an in- on Okinawa, but the island nesses in the country. Philippines said its coast- curred China’s wrath. carded most of the fictions terview with China News is seen as key to the US’s Okinawa, scene of one guard was acting against In China’s view, the un- that used to sustain its claim Service. “I am not saying ability to respond quickly of the bloodiest battles of illegal fishing; it opened inhabited islands are a his- to legitimacy over all of all former tributary states to maritime provocations by the Pacific war, was con- fire to disable the engine torical part of what was the China: parliamentary seats belong to China, but we can the increasingly robust Chi- trolled by the US until it of a Taiwanese vessel after Taiwan prefecture of Fujian for mainland constituencies, say with certainty that the nese navy, as well as a crisis was returned to Japan on it tried to ram a Philippine province (and, from 1887- government bodies planning Ryukyus do not belong to on the Korean peninsula. 15 May 1972. cutter. Taiwanese officials 95, the province of Taiwan). for the reconquest, and so Japan,” he added, in com- In their People’s Daily arti- said the dead man was un- Taiwan and the islands it on. That Taiwan and China ments translated by the cle, Li Guoqiang and Zhang The continued presence armed, and his boat was controlled were snatched make the same territorial South China Morning Post. Haipeng, prominent aca- of US troops and military riddled with bullet holes. from the declining Qing claims is a last vestige of a The potential for more demics at the government- hardware is a constant The public, whipped up by empire in 1895 as war booty shared “one China” outlook. diplomatic clashes over run Chinese Academy of source of tension with the a tub-thumping press, was by an ascendant Japan. Chi- Yet its handling of the row territory comes amid fresh Social Sciences, said Japan’s civilian population, who outraged. 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This is the wife based on the outcome, Filipinos are really that I haven’t heard much about. And it has France-Presse pointed it out last week. The of , one of the biggest stupid. to do with those whom the supposedly “un- elections also produced a “rogues’ gallery” crooks and at least one of the more devi- intelligent” masses rejected. of winners. Those rogues are: ous dictators in the world, and she’s get- Someone even came up with a faux Time There’s the son of the one-time guardian of ting that reception? magazine cover making that argument. fascist rule in the country, the veteran trapo One, Imelda Marcos, who won 88 per- The fact that we are not surprised at In an ironic twist, a few who embrace the now also known for a new literary genre cent of the votes in her husband’s turf in all about this, and about the victories of stupidity claim believed the spoof was for we could probably call ‘extremely creative Ilocos Norte—she herself is from — the people included in AFP’s “rogues’ real. memoir writing.’ (“I was ambushed. … No, retaining her seat in the House. She and her gallery,” is itself pretty revealing. We Then there’s columnist that was a hoax. … Just kidding, I was re- husband are well-known plunderers and do have a “damaged culture,” to borrow who argued that, “In the present system no ally ambushed.”) oppressors. James Fallows’ term. A great deal of that matter how hard we try, the numbers are His son will not be joining the Senate against an intelligent vote. … It is inevi- because enough people apparently were not Two, , who won as mayor damage is shown by the fact that do not impressed with Jackie Enrile’s ‘I didn’t kill of Manila against Alfredo Lim. Erap was have a strong sense of nation, we have table that the huge majority of unintelligent voting will always overwhelm a small in- anyone and I really wanted to be a mission- variously impeached, overthrown by Peo- only a strong sense of region. Or of prov- telligent vote. So it is not about making ary’ narrative. ple Power, tried and convicted of corrup- ince: Bicolanos are the only ones I know clueless voters more intelligent to achieve And Filipinos won’t have to read or hear tion, but later pardoned by his successor whose identity is regional rather than pro- better elections alone. It is also about re- about Senator Migz “This-time-I-didn’t- who lived in constant fear of an uprising. vincial. All others are Ilocano, Kapam- structuring our politics and governance so cheat’ Zubiri. That’s apparently because Of course Erap was pitted against an oppo- pangan, Ilonggo, Cebuano, Davaoeño, that the selection of leaders does not de- enough people didn’t buy into the former nent who had earned the nickname “Dirty Chabacano. The Ilocanos in Hawaii do pend on money and popularity.” non-senator’s ‘Believe me, I didn’t know Harry” for ignoring such niceties as due not particularly like to call themselves my votes were stolen” tale. process and human rights. Poor Manila, Filipinos, they like to call themselves Ilo- Carmen Pedrosa’s statements about “re- Then there are the other signs of cracks, Nick Joaquin’s noble city. canos. structuring our politics” and the need to even small ones, in the elite political ma- Three, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who neutralize the role played by “money and chine on the local level. Why can’t we cel- also won 88 percent of the votes in her We do not have a strong sense of nation, popularity” in elections certainly make ebrate the victory of who just district in . Obviously, it didn’t and so we do not have a strong sense of sense. won a congressional seat in Camarines Sur bother her constituents that she is detained national interest. Elections bring that out That’s not just a problem in the Philip- by beating the powerful Villafuerte clan? in a military hospital for electoral fraud and furiously: Imelda is an adopted Ilocano pines. You can hear that complaint in most But the biggest win is this: Filipinos yet corruption. Not quite incidentally, she and (her husband was so), they will vote for electoral democracies, even in older, pre- again were able to engage in this crazy ex- Erap are the two presidents who didn’t mind her. Gloria is an adopted Kapampangan sumably more established, ones like the ercise. For there was a time when elections demeaning their former position by run- (her father was so; she herself grew up in United States where the fight to reform the were a far more dangerous political activity ning for minor ones afterward. Of course it Manila), they will vote for her. However way elections are financed has been raging in the Philippines. for decades. This year marks the 35th anniversary of could always be said that Arroyo was just a they reek of rape and pillage, however one of the dirtiest elections in Philippine stunted president and Erap an aborted one, they epitomize greed and selfishness, But in a country that very recently had a disastrous encounter with dictatorship, history. but that’s another story. however they are the face of tyranny and what she said can easily be twisted around The year was 1978. The dictator Ferdi- Four, Ryan Luna, who ran for mayor of oppression. As the Americans say about by forces with a much narrower view of nand Marcos was in power and thought that Bangued, and who had been in hiding since their favorite tyrants overseas, they might elections and who probably don’t even be- he should prove to the world that the people last month after being indicted for murder; be SOBs, but they’re our SOBs. lieve in democracy. really love him. So he called for elections five, , who ran unopposed Which itself owes to self-interest. We for a new legislature. for mayor of Davao City, known for trying do not mind that they are crooks and mur- You can almost hear some of these forces to rid his favorite city of crime by ridding it derers so long as they’ve oppressed oth- declaring: “Well, clearly, the people are Big mistake. of suspects, including minors; six, Ronald ers, not us. The most dramatic case of that stupid and unintelligent. So it’s time for A broad opposition coalition, led by the Singson, son of Chavit, who ran for repre- of course is Marcos. He stole the country those of us who are not stupid and unintel- likes of Ninoy Aquino and Nene Pimentel, sentative in Ilocos Sur, whose claim to fame blind, but he at least gave back part of the ligent to take charge.” took him on. They waged a spirited, cou- was being jailed in Hong Kong for cocaine loot to the Ilocanos in roads and bridges. Yes, some of the big winners aren’t ex- rageous campaign, winning the support of possession; seven, Clara Reyes, who ran for He screwed the nation but he was kind actly paragons of democratic governance. Filipinos who had grown tired of the re- Palawan governor, wife of Joel, the main to the people who deemed him their apo, gime. suspect in the killing of environmentalist their lord and protector. This country’s As an Associated Press report said, “From Gerry Ortega; eight, Jose Rodriguez, who sense of corruption already being loose, Imelda Marcos to , famil- The dictator hit back by cheating his way ran for mayor of San Marcelino, who is on it becomes looser still when applied to iar names of political clans and celebrities to victory. The cheating was so massive trial for raping a 12-year old; nine, Cipriano people who did well by their home and dominated the ballots in the Philippines’ and so brazen it stunned even Marcos’s key Violago, who ran for mayor of San Rafael, hearth, which is their province. Who the congressional and local elections Monday, ally, the United States. making them a contest of popularity first Journalist Raymond Bonner recalls in who went underground after being indicted hell cares about the rest of the country? “Waltzing With a Dictator” how the US for killing a cop. While at that, it becomes looser still and reform second.” It would have been great to see Risa Hon- Embassy in Manila reported how the Mar- Last but certainly not least, the Ampatu- when the official takes on a Robin Hood tiveros and Teddy Casiño on the list of win- coses used flying voters and “printed and ans who have won various seats in Magu- persona, stealing from the rich to give ners and to have them inject more progres- marked one million fake ballots for use indanao. Reshal Ampatuan, wife of Andal, to the poor. That is what Erap has suc- sive ideas and discussions into the Senate. in the process as necessary” to assure an won another term as mayor of Datu Unsay; ceeded in doing, which is why he remains (It would also be fascinating given that they “overwhelming” victory. Bai Dong Ampatuan, wife of Zaldy, won as a threat in national politics. And that is belong to rival segments of Philippine pro- mayor of Datu Hoffer; Bai Sahara won as what Jojo Binay is, which is why the un- gressive politics. But that’s another story.) But cheating wasn’t enough. mayor of Shariff Aguak; Benzar Ampatuan ceasing charges of corruption against him After the elections, Marcos went after those won as mayor of Mamasapano; Bai San- are bouncing off him like bullets off Su- But the results aren’t as “unintelligent” as who defied him by throwing his opponents dria Sinsuat-Ampatuan won as mayor of perman. Which is also why he is a threat some would think. in prison. Shariff Saydona Mustapha; and Zamzamin to national politics. There’s a famous editorial cartoon by the Ampatuan won as chief executive of Rajah As to the Ampatuans winning in Magu- As columnist Rina Jimenez-David pointed legendary Herblock that brilliantly summed Buayan. indanao, and winning big, I leave that to out, the number of women in the Senate just up Marcos’s twisted view of elections. It Enough to make you wonder if there Mindanao experts to explain. It is to me at doubled – a big deal in a political culture shows Marcos standing next to one of his would be any witnesses left to testify least unintelligible at the level of heart or notorious for narrowminded machismo. generals. They’re both angry as they watch against Zaldy and Andal in their trial. conscience, even if it is not beyond figur- The top-notcher Grace Poe has quickly a military van hauling off protesters. Outside looking in, this has got to be most ing out at the level of head or cold calcu- come across as intelligent, thoughtful and “Ingrates!” Marcos roars. “You let them perplexing and disturbing behavior among lation. It’s just monstrous. It’s just sick. eloquent. She clearly has no delusions about vote and the next thing they want their bal- a people, something only masochists do. why she won. She knows it’s because of her lots counted.” Filipinos have come a long way since Indeed, shortly before Election Day, a It’s just one very dark side in our psyche. ties to a revered cultural icon and was quick to acknowledge the hard work ahead to re- those dark days. And it’s time for an impor- ally earn the people’s trust and respect. tant reminder. 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By Perry Diaz weak party and doesn’t to Number Three Spot from the Liberals (, Teofisto he day before Elec- have star powers of second spot. What is intriguing is Guingona III, and ); tion Day, the oppo- its own. There are no that the LP coalition’s guest candi- two Lakas ( and Bong heavyweights that the dates took the top three spots, two Revilla); one Nacionalista (Pia Tsition United Na- party could field against of who are Independents. Cayetano); one Nationalist Peo- tionalist Alliance (UNA) Binay. Surprisingly, of the three Liber- ple’s Coalition (); and proclaimed Vice President is probably the only als handpicked by P-Noy – Paolo one Independent (Sergio Osme- Jejomar “Jojo” Binay as presidentiable from the Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, Jamby na). Except for the three Liberals, LP’s ranks. But Roxas Madrigal, and the other five reelectionists would its candidate for President said that he was not Jr. – only , P-Noy’s most likely run as guest candidates in 2016. Now that’s what interested in running cousin, won. A political neophyte of either the Liberal Party coali- you call preemptory move for president in 2016. tion or a Binay-led against anyone who might However, he might run UNA. if the LP could build a be toying with the idea of Vice President Jejomar Binay formidable organization It is very likely running for president. feet above the water. It’s medio- capable of defeating the that Osmena and cre performance forced Hughes popular Binay. P-Noy’s personal Sotto – who both At UNA’s final rally – “miting de to abandon the project.” And like charisma is the only one that can have made prais- avance” – in Tondo, Manila, last the Spruce Goose, Gloria’s LKC match Binay’s star power. Unfor- ing post-election May 10, Binay was introduced as broke apart by its sheer size. And tunately, P-Noy can no longer run remarks about Bi- “the next President of the Philip- like Gloria’s LKC, Binay’s UNA for office. nay — would run pines.” The candidates took turns broke apart in the 2013 mid-term If Roxas were really firm in his under UNA while in addressing him as “President elections with only three of his decision not to seek the presi- Cayetano could Binay.” For some reason, it seems candidates winning while nine dency, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escu- possibly run under that everybody in the opposition is Team PNoy candidates won. dero could jump into the Liberal Marcos’ Naciona- jumping into Binay’s bandwagon Party. Placing third behind Grace lista Party or on the long before the 2016 presidential The question is: Would UNA sur- Poe and Sen. Loren Legarda in Liberal Party’s co- election began. Indeed, as UNA vive and become a viable oppo- the just concluded mid-term elec- Sen. Chiz Escudero alition slate. Lapid campaign manager Toby Tiangco sition coalition in the 2016 elec- tions, Chiz – who is an Indepen- and Revilla – who said, “Binay is still the man to beat tions? While it may be too early to dent – would be the LP’s best bet with only his last name to his are allies of Gloria — would most for the presidency in 2016.” If so, tell, one thing is certain: it will not to field against Binay. He played credit, Bam couldn’t have won on likely run under Binay’s UNA or what’s Binay game plan? be the same as the one that partici- his cards right when he stuck with his own account. With that kind of Marcos’ coalition as guest candi- In my article, “Unholy Na- pated in the 2013 mid-term elec- the LP Coalition as a guest candi- performance at the polls, it makes dates. tional Alliance” (April 18, 2012), tions. In 2016, there will be a new date and distanced himself from one wonder if the LP could attract How about the presidentiables? I wrote: “And this brings to the set of senatorial wannabes. But Binay’s UNA who had put him on winnable candidates in 2016? With Binay already declaring his fore the nagging question: Why because of UNA’s anemic perfor- their slate as a common candidate. In the past several months, there intention to run for president and did Binay form UNA while the mance in the 2013 elections, these But he was removed together with were talks about a possible entry Roxas or Escudero running under impeachment trial was ongoing? wannabes might gravitate around the two other common candidates, of into politics. How- the Liberal Party coalition and He could have waited until July the Liberal Party (LP) hoping that Grace Poe and Loren Legarda, ever, nobody could pinpoint what Marcos forming a third party, the 2012 after a verdict [on Corona] P-Noy and the LP standard bearer from the UNA slate when the three office she would be running for? 2016 presidential elections might would have been passed. With six – whoever he or she might be? — didn’t appear in UNA campaign Governor? Representative? Sena- turn out to be a battle royale among of the senator-judges running for would include them on the admin- rallies because Team PNoy forced tor? How about re-election in 2013, five of whom istration slate. them to abandon UNA. Vice President? might end up on UNA’s ‘Magic Heck, she paid 12’ senatorial line-up, the timing Kingmaker Big surprise more taxes than of the unification effort is riddled any of the Chinoy in suspicion. I think [former Sena- Many believe that because of It is interesting to note that from taipans last year. tor Ernesto] Maceda opened a can P-Noy’s popularity, he’d have the start of the campaign season That would endear of worms when he said ‘a vote to a strong hand in filling the LP’s until Election Day, Loren held the her to the poor acquit Corona is a vote of support 2016 senatorial slate – including Number One spot in all the sur- masa. Indeed, a for Binay in 2016.’ And I’m sure the presidential and Mar-Kris or Chiz- that P-Noy has the political savvy vice presidential can- Kris tandem might to decipher Binay’s game plan. didates — with his just do the trick “But in Binay’s attempt to unify own “people.” The to craft a Liberal all the diverse political parties un- problem though is Party victory over der his umbrella, he may be cre- that he’d be a “lame a Binay-Jinggoy ating a political machine similar duck” by then. How- tandem or “Bing- to the Lakas-Kampi-CMD (LKC) ever, if he earns tons goy.” Kris Aquino merger prior to the 2010 presiden- of political capital the country’s powerful dynasties. tial elections.” and amasses invalu- Battle royale But in politics, strange things able goodwill with happen. What if the Liberals and Spruce Goose the people in the Of the 12 senators whose terms Nacionalistas joined forces in next three years of end in 2016, is 2016 like they did in 2013? Can it Former President Gloria Macapa- his presidency, his retiring and Miram Defensor San- be within the realms of probabil- gal Arroyo’s creation of the larg- endorsement in 2016 tiago might not run for reelection ity – or absurdity — for Bongbong est political party since the time might translate to a President Benigno Aquino III due to her pending appointment to Marcos and Kris Aquino to team of Ferdinand Marcos turned out to virtual “command the International Criminal Court up? Hmm… be like Howard Hughes’ “Spruce vote.” If that were the case, he veys. But on Election Day, Grace while Bongbong is expected to Goose.” On it’s maiden test flight would become the ultimate king- Poe – who is Independent — run for president and Jinggoy Es- Like they say, “Anything goes in on November 2, 1947 with Hughes maker. sprinted to the Number One spot trada is expected to run for vice politics.” Indeed. piloting it himself, the humongous But P-Noy’s problem is that the and Loren slid down to Number president. That leaves eight prob- airplane flew for only a mile at 70 Liberal Party is perceived as a Two spot while Chiz moved down able reelectionists in 2016: three ([email protected]) Heritage philippinefiesta.net (916) 708-3462 (916) 835-1450 May 21- June 21, 2013 Philippine Fiesta 9 Why Taiwan refused Philippines’ apology for slain fisherman as insincere Taiwan recalled its top diplomat in Manila and announced that it was no longer accepting applications for Filipino workers, after the Philippine Coast Guard killed a fisherman last week.

the case as an incident and not hurt bilat- By Ralph Jennings eral relations in general,” says Alexander Huang, professor of strategic studies at he Philippines offered Tamkang University in Taiwan. a high-level apology Taiwan had pressed for an apology since Wednesday in an attempt the 65-year-old man was shot Thursday T on a boat in the overlapping waters of the to salvage relations with Tai- Luzon Strait, a body of water between the wan after its coast guard killed two sides. a fisherman, but Taipei rejected But Philippine President Aquino, consid- the bid and announced a series ered strong on foreign policy, also did not want to appear weak at home, especially as of economic sanctions includ- his coalition ran for 241 open parliament ing suspension of economically seats earlier in the week – winning most critical migrant labor. of them. Some say too strong of an apol- ogy would be read as conceding part of the Philippine media said President Benigno Luzon Strait to Taiwan. Aquino III had expressed “deep regret” Mr. Aquino’s Taiwan counterpart Ma over the shooting on Thursday, according Ying-jeou also wants to be seen as stron- to local media and Taiwanese officials. ger on foreign policy as critics at home say But Taiwan rejected the apology as lack- he has let the island grow too dependent ing sincerity. economically on political rival China al- Commander Huang I-che watches ships from the deck of a Taiwanese Kidd-class destroyer dur- though China still curbs Taiwanese diplo- Taiwan followed up by announcing ing exercises off of the southern city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Wednesday. The Philippine President macy. Taiwan wants international respect Wednesday that it would suspend eco- Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday apologized to Taiwan for the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fish- and political mileage for foreign policy nomic dialogue with the Philippines and erman by Philippine coast guard personnel, after Taiwan rejected an earlier Philippine apology achievements. recommend citizens avoid traveling there. and started retaliating diplomatically. (Wally Santana/AP) Last month Mr. Ma’s government pushed Earlier in the day it had suspended migrant made up 9 percent of the Philippine econo- its emerging income source, tourism, as Japan after 17 years to sign an agreement labor and recalled its top diplomat in Ma- my in 2011, political analysts say. mega-casinos begin opening in Manila. allowing Taiwanese fishing boats to trawl nila. Taiwanese factory owners have returned Two-way trade was worth nearly $11 bil- in 4,530 square kilometers of contested “This statement is one that we totally to Taiwan over the past few years from lion last year, making the Philippines Tai- East China Sea waters controlled by To- cannot accept,” Taiwan Premier Jiang Yi- cheaper China to take advantage of low- wan’s No. 12 trading partner. kyo. Before that, his approval ratings had huah told a news conference in Taipei after paid Filipino workers. sunk to 13 percent, a local television net- the apology was offered. “The Philippines The Philippines also looks to Taiwan for “The No. 1 purpose for them is to define work found. apologized on one hand but on the other emphasized that it wasn’t an intentional act.” Continued tension with the Philippines, which is just 250 kilometers (160 miles) to the south, could weaken one link in a loose alliance of US Pacific Rim allies that in- cludes Taipei, Manila, Seoul, and Tokyo. In the short term, Manila had particu- larly hoped to sustain migrant labor, which now keeps 88,000 Filipinos employed in Taiwan and contributes to remittances that

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The International Hotel, or I-Hotel, at Jack- son St and Kearny St of San Francisco was the epicenter of Manilatown, where traveling Filipino migrant laborers came to settle permanently. The I-Hotel was a home and a community to many Asian Americans. However, from the 1960s to the , as the city of San Francisco began its Urban Renewal project to develop the financial district, dismantling the 10-block neighborhood of Manilatown- businesses, low-cost housing, barber shops, markets, and restaurants- and all that stood in the face of destruction was the I-Hotel, its ten- ants, and its organizers, fighting for their home. The building was demolished in 1979, and after another long struggle for low-cost senior housing, the I-Hotel was rebuilt 25 years later. In August 2005, the grand opening ushered in the New I-Hotel and the I-Hotel Manilatown Center, home of the Manilatown Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization that creates pro- gramming to serve the tenants and the community, reflecting cultural and historic significance of the I-Hotel. We know the significance of the I-Hotel as a symbol of resistance for the Filipino American and the greater Asian American community. As members of our SF State PCN cast visited the I-Hotel on a field trip this semester, we approached 868 Kearny St to find the new I-Hotel building stand- ing peacefully in the sunshine. This setting of the Fallen,” which is a modern justice and empowerment, they were also was far from the eviction night of August 4, day interpretation and depiction mothers, fathers, artists, healers, teachers, 1977- hundreds of policemen in riot gear of the passionate Filipino Ameri- dancers, scholars, revolutionaries and soul- tearing through the resistance of the thou- can and Asian American organiz- ful advocates of humanity. We honor them sands of protesters in a human barricade, ers of the 60s and 70s era of so- and their tireless contributions to our com- shouting, “Stop the Eviction! We Won’t cial change, who were inspired to munity and to our collective struggles as Move!” As college students today, the im- change themselves; and in turn, Filipino/a and Asian Americans. ages and voices of resistance come to us in have inspired our generation to Here’s to the ten blocks of Manilatown an old documentary, memories belonging move forth with the progressions that once stood against rising skyscrapers; to another generation and time. But when of our communities today. The to the red brick building that housed our an- we dig deep enough, we will soon begin to story of the Fallen is rich: driven cestors and their livelihoods, their belong- find that we were all born with the same by the beauty, the struggle, the ings and their dreams; to the organizers who shouting voices, and the same memories community, and the resistance we all share “Bullet X” Marasigan (1939- 2000); Bill Sorro fought, and continue to fight, to protect our of resistance. as a people, united by one symbol- the I- (1939- 2007); and Manong Al Robles (1930- people and galvanize the community; and This year, the SF State Pilipino American Hotel. 2009). Not only were these three individuals to the Manongs who endured injustice after Collegiate Endeavor presented their 41st As we pay tribute to the I-Hotel, we also important community members, brothers, injustice: We will always remember- fight to Annual Pilipino Cultural Night, “Legacy commemorate three individuals: Violeta and sisters to a larger movement for social remember, and remember to fight.

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Perhaps, it feels so wonderful when your dreams finally come to realization... Charmaine By Norma Ancheta young girl migrated to the United States at the age of 14 by her par- A ents, Carlito and Maria Erespe of Elk Grove, California. Charmaine Erespe is a very humble teenager. As a shy girl and being new in the states, she could have not done it without the support of everyone in her family including her fa- ther, step-mother, grandmother, grand- father and her two brothers -Christopher and Christian. She believes that wisdom is supreme. Charmaine finished her 4th year in high school at the Luther Bur- bank High School and garnered a 4.0 GPA. With this, she became a recipient of a scholarship award given by the Ilo- canos of America. She was an officer of the Golden State Leo club and a mem- ber of other organizations as well. Char- maine had also participated in Sacra- mento . She is now in her second year at Cosumnes River Col- lege taking up Political Science.

On the 28th of April 2013, Charmaine celebrated her grand 18th birthday at the town hall which was wit- nessed by her circle of friends, relatives and other guests. Her night became so wonderful and special because of those people who celebrated with her. Her Among those who gave some Aunt Michelle Kline who had done her words of wisdom were the presi- hair and make-up had made sure that dent of The Ilocanos of America, she would become the most gorgeous Mercy Guerrero; The president of person on her special day. Her cotillion Golden State Lions Club, Cecille de honor was performed by her with her Baylon and her grandmother, Nor- group of friends in CRC. She also per- ma Ancheta. Among those present formed a little performance with her es- are the members of The Golden cort, Israel Costales, her little debutant State Lions club, the Ilocanos of with her little escort, Maericlaine Mo- America the owner and publisher lina and Christopher Erespe. Her friends of the Filipino fiesta, Dave and and relatives entertained her and her Dinnah San Pedro, her friends guests with surprising numbers. Those and her relatives. We would like to who gave an interlude were the grand- thank all the guests in that occa- children of Miguel, Molina, Lazo, Llar- sion. May God bless you all! enas, Mayo and Pizarron family. Photos by Dave San Pedro

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Abaya s contributing writ- ranging from egg rolls to ubiqui- ers of the Filipino tous traditional lechon that satis- fied the fastidious appetites of all AAmerican commu- present and to wash it with the nity in Sacramento, I and choice of soda, water or red wine. my hubby are fortunate to A typical Filipino marriage tradi- have met the movers and tion of money dance for both the shakers of our community. married couple was also conduct- They are the kind of people ed that enticed everyone to dance that make our place bright with them as they pin money on their attires. The usual bouquet and enjoyable to live and and garter toss were also made also make us socially con- for the excitement of the gentle- scious, especially, for the men and ladies who were eager to betterment of our beloved catch believing that they too will community. be the next to be married. Ben Abaya and Derik Vong de- As active participants of our com- livered their honest to goodness munity we tried our best to cover narrations of their friendship to up community activities as well both the bride and groom tracing as individual events worthwhile back since twelve years ago when for our readership. And so, there they were still teenagers as they are times when we occasionally recall events that made everyone received invitations from friends, laughed of the many events of relatives and even strangers to at- their teenaged adventures. tend memorable events in their To ensure the enjoyment and lives which we can not turn it entertainment of everyone, games down purposeful to post it in our and music were presented. Music Philippine Fiesta our community was provided by DJ Ryan Cortes newspaper for posterity. while Jennifer, Stephanie and Je- As we cruise into the second malyn Oca sung several favorite quarter of the year that the Chi- songs such as “Lemonade Pas- nese Zodiac referred to as the sion” , “ Meant to Be” and “ You Year of the Snake and accordingly and Me” to mention a few. Con- those who were born in this year tinuous music and dancing ended are people who are “ fascinated the wedding celebration. with the beautiful things in life” and they are also fiercely indepen- Hereunder are the complete brid- dent and strong minded, al entourage; Bridesmaids, Mao Mystified by such behavioral Moua, Gloria Gonzales, Hitomi qualities of the Year of the Snake, Wada, Cristina Loy, Charmaine Austin Encina and Rosemarie were already at the reception hall of Wedding March, the flower repeated before Rev. Theresa Sut- Encina; Maids of Honor, Jennifer, Oca have decided to renew their of the Elk Grove Event Center as girls Meike Pulido, Analina Med- ton who officiated the ceremony Stephanie and Jemalyn Oca; Best marriage vows on May 4, 2013, early as 5:00 PM waiting for the ina and Ayla Encina led their way saying, “ to have and to hold, Mans- Derik Vong, Ben Abaya, hoping that they will have one to entrance of the marriage entou- who strewn petals of roses on their from this day forward, for better, James Vincent Encina; Grooms- be born on such a year. And, for rage. The beige color of the linen path followed by Dale Ebuenga, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in man, Fritz Encina, Alex Oca, such an event we were fortunate covering all the tables simply com- the ring bearer. sickness and in health, until death Shannon De la Cruz, John Abaya to have been included in their plements the original color of the Walking just behind were the do us part”. and Paul Areston. Sponsors: Phil- guests list. reception hall including matching proud parents of the groom, Jesus After the ceremony, the brides- ip and Mary Encina, Frank and The marriage ceremony was color of all the chairs. As a center and Vilma Encina who accompa- maids and groomsmen were Angelina Encina, Mario and Piliar held at the spacious Elk Grove piece on each table to accentuate nied their son Austin wearing a tai- called and made their individual Encina, Hill and Meihle Encina, Event Center along Bradshaw Av- beauty and elegance is an elongat- lor made black suit and at the end appearances by creating their own Romi and Lala Encina, Arnold enue, Elk Grove city in the pres- ed crystal filled with bluest water of the line were the bride parents personal antics of dancing or just and Leonor Labrador, Jeffery and ence of their loved ones, relatives with gold fish swimming an inch Alex, Jr and Dolores Oca accom- doing body twisting to the delight Gloria Krahulat, Zolio and Ev- and closest of friends who were away from a twinkling lighted few panying their daughter Rosemarie and enjoyment of everyone. All of elyn Edjan, Rudolph and Nancy not present during their quiet civil drops of candle. who was stunningly beautiful and them simply exuded the energies Teh, Nick and Coloidad Echaluse, marriage in 2011 at the military A burst of spontaneous deafen- elegant in her floor length strap- of the young that made the occa- Benny and Irene Basa, Anacleto base in Dakota where he was sta- ing applause was heard as every- less white wedding gown. sion more memorable and enter- and Bernadith Cabanes, Carlos tioned as an active member of the body stood up when the wedding In the presence of everyone near- taining. and Romedios Paieres, Wilbert United States Air Force. entourage appeared at the main est to the hearts of both groom and A buffet dinner was served with and Myleen Arcangel and Normer The more than 200 attendees entrance of the hall and to the tune bride, the matrimonial vows were eight courses of Filipino food and Bernadina Reyes. Heritage philippinefiesta.net (916) 708-3462 (916) 835-1450 May 21- June 21, 2013 Philippine Fiesta 15 Buy “Made in the USA” The Problem with Photoshop, Facebook, Instagram, By Oscar Apostol Brands and Human Irrationality ostco sells Goodyear wiper blades ticed, though, that it is now marked “made By Rose Fres Fausto for almost half the price that you in Mexico .” I don’t buy it anymore. ver the last few Cwill pay on the outside and they are days I had the made in the U.S.A. My favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in privilege to learn Mexico ...now I have switched to Crest. O a lot about branding Read and do the following. You have to read the labels on every- when I shared the stage Unfortunately our politicians and top thing. with brand experts Ray- CEO’s have pushed for trade to China and mond Aaron and Jim Mexico for years so Americans are now out This past weekend I was at Kroger . . . I Lafferty in the Success of work.Did you know that there is no elec- needed 60W light bulbs and Bounce dryer Summit. I also finished tric coffee maker made in the US and that sheets. I was in the light bulb aisle, and my online course on Be- the only kitchen appliances made in the US right next to the GE brand I normally buy havioral Economics enti- is Viking ? -- was an off-brand labeled, “Everyday tled A Beginner’s Guide This information came from a report made Value.” I picked up both types of bulbs to Irrational Behavior, by Diane Sawyer . Hopefully this has and compared them: they were the same attended the opening of changed or will soon!! except for the price . . .the GE bulbs cost SM Aura graced by no more than the Everyday Value brand, but less than every girl’s style icon Sarah Jes- industry for the longest time despite the fact I DIDN’T KNOW HALLMARK CARDS the thing that surprised me the most was sica Parker, then listened to Suze Orman, that in blind taste tests, people prefer Pepsi. WERE MADE IN CHINA ! That is also that that GE was made in MEXICO and America’s most prominent financial guru But because of the great Coke brand – the why I don’t buy cards at Hallmark any- the Everyday Value brand was made in - who tells you in your face “You are De- red can, the sexy bottle, etc. it enjoys an more, They are made in China and are you guessed it - the USA at a company in nied!” when she thinks you can’t afford it, enormous lead over the blue Pepsi. Blue is more expensive! I buy them at Dollar Tree Cleveland, Ohio. including having a baby. In between those associated with peace and tranquility while - 50 cents each and were a couple of FQ Workshops in Balesin red is passion and sex. Someone who wants made in USA It’s Way past Island, Cebu and the elections. tranquility will definitely not drink cola but time to start find- would rather take tea. I have been look- ing and buying What more? When we were back home ing at the blenders products you use on Sunday getting ready to hear evening 2. Your brand is not what you say about available on the every day that are mass, I chanced upon Ai-ai delas Alas yourself. It’s what others say about you. Internet. Kitchen made right here. crying her heart out to say- The great example given by Aaron dur- Aid is MADE IN ing that she already ended her month- ing the summit is this: Think of a being the US. Top of my So, on to the next long marriage officiated in Las Vegas. In late. Who is the person that comes to your list already ... aisle: Bounce so many words, she said that even if she mind? Someone answered volunteering her Dryer Sheets... felt there was something wrong with their friend’s name. So the brand of that person Yesterday I was in yep, you guessed relationship, she just went on with the to her friend is “always late.” I’m hoping Wal Mart looking for a wastebasket. I found it, Bounce cost more money and is made wedding because she desperately wanted that the Filipino time will soon take a new some made in China for $6.99. I didn’t want in . The Everyday Value brand to get married, live a fairy tale life, have brand. So let’s start by consistently show- to pay that much so I asked the lady if they cost less, and was MADE IN THE USA! I something nice to post on Facebook and ing up on time and if we have the power had any others. She took me to another de- did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets Instagram! to influence, let’s require punctuality from partment and they had some at $2.50 made performed just like the Bounce Free I All of these heightened my awareness everyone. in USA . They are just as good. Same as a have been using for years, at almost half about the enormous power of branding kitchen rug I needed. I had to look, but I the price. and appearances, coupled with our not- 3. The recent elections displayed a lot about found some made in the USA - what a con- so-rational decision-making process, that the power of branding and of course a great cept! - and they were $3.00 cheaper. My challenge to you is to start reading the sometimes bring us to unfavorable situa- deal of human irrationality in decision mak- labels when you shop for everyday things tions. ing which affect other people’s lives. Among We are being brainwashed to believe that and see what you can find that is made in the most talked about senatorial candidates everything that comes from China and the USA - the job you save may be your Here are some points of reflection I wish was Nancy Binay. She ran primarily on the Mexico is cheaper. Not so. own or your neighbor’s! to share with you. brand of her father who currently enjoys a One Light Bulb at a Time.. If you accept the challenge, pass this on 1. In the ideal world the product quality high approval rating. Despite her lack of to others in your address book so we can should be the deciding factor whether con- credentials to be a good senator and the fact I was in Lowe’s the other day and just out of all start buying American, one light bulb sumers will buy it or not. In the real world that she refused to take part in the debates curiosity, I looked at the hose attachments. at a time! the product brand is more powerful than (the venue for voters to see the abilities of They were all made in China . The next day quality. An example is Coca-Cola. Coke the candidates), she ranked among the top I was in Ace Hardware and just for the heck Stop buying from overseas companies - is the undisputed leader in the softdrinks both in surveys and actual elections. of it I checked the hose attachments there. you’re sending the jobs there. (We should They were made in USA . have awakened a decade ago....)

Start looking, people . . ...In our current Let’s get with the program and help our Kumain ka na ba? economic situation, every little thing we fellow Americans keep their jobs and cre- buy or do affects someone else - most of- ate more jobs here in theUSA. Lutong Pinoy ten, their job. Support the products that are “ Made in Filipino-style My grandson likes Hershey’s candy . I no- the USA Fish Escabeche

Komiks INGREDIENTS: Ang Buhay nga naman by Dave San Pedro One whole fleshy fish (lapulapu, red snapper, carp or mackerel) Illustration by Dave San Pedro 1 tsp salt PROCEDURE: 1 tsp pepper 1. Rub the fish with salt and pepper. Dredge with flour some flour to dredge the fish in and then deep-fry in very hot oil. Set aside. 1 tsp minced garlic 2. In a skillet, lightly saute garlic, ginger, onions and 1 tbsp ginger root, cut into thin strips bell peppers in lard or oil. Don’t overcook the onions 1/2 cup sliced onions and bell peppers. Set aside. 1 cup red and green bell peppers, cut into 3. In the pan, mix together the water, vinegar, sugar, strips soy sauce, corn starch, salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 tbsp lard or oil about 5 minutes or until the starch is cooked and 2 cups water thickens the mixture. 1/4 cup vinegar 4. Place the fish on a platter and pour over it the sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar prepared in step 3. 2 tbsp soy sauce 5. Arrange the sauteed ginger, onions and peppers on 2 tbsp cornstarch top of the fish and serve. 16 Heritage philippinefiesta.net (916) 708-3462 (916) 835-1450 May 21- June 21, 2013 Philippine Fiesta News Release

SOCIAL SECURITY A Mother’s Love Jacob and Sophia Repeat atop Social Security’s A mother’s love knows no bound Most Popular Baby Names List So much greater than the life itself.

Jacob Holds Top Spot Since 1999 Compelling acceptance of all responsibilities, Jacob and Sophia are repeat can use beginning in their working The fastest riser on the girls’ list Whatever would be the consequences. champions as America’s most years and continuing throughout may have been influenced by the popular baby names for 2012. popular cable TV series “Game of Empowered by the One above, the time they receive Social Secu- Unyielding love for the little one. This is the fourteenth year in a rity benefits. Thrones.” Arya is the daughter of row Jacob tops the list for boys More than 60 million Social Se- a leader of one of the Seven King - A love of a mother radiates downward and the second year for Sophia. curity beneficiaries and Supple- doms. She also is an expert sword To the mother once she begotten, There is a new couple in the top mental Security Income (SSI) fighter, so doubt her influence on to her own child she, in turn created . 10 this year--Elizabeth and Liam recipients can now access their the popular names list at your own replace Chloe and Daniel. Eliza- benefit verification letter, payment risk. Through ups and downs the life would beth has been here before, but this history, and earnings record in- For the boys, parents may asso - bring, is the first time Liam breaks into stantly using their online account. ciate Major with the military title. A mother’s arms, ever open. the top 10. Perhaps Liam’s new Social Security beneficiaries also Acting Commissioner Colvin add- found success can be attributed to can change their address and start ed “I have no doubt Major’s rising A mother’s tears by her own child Liam Neeson’s recent major roles or change direct deposit informa- popularity as a boy’s name is in Produces an extreme sadness in her heart. in “Battleship” and the popular tion online. tribute to the brave members of the “Taken,” “The Chronicles of Nar- People age 18 and older who are U.S. military, and maybe we’ll see Nobody’s ever prouder than a mother, nia,” and “Clash of the Titans” not receiving benefits can sign up more boys named General in the fu - Whose own child is happy, content and franchises. for a my Social Security account ture.” You also might trace Major’s loved. For all the top baby names of to get a personalized online Social increase in popularity to a cable TV 2012, go to Social Security’s Security Statement. 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NESS AS HE CAPTURES Afterwards the low key THE Corteza was typically re- 9-BALL CROWN served, but the satisfaction of his accomplishment was (Shanghai)--Playing with all too clear. his trademarked calm and “I’m so happy right now cool demeanor, all the I really don’t know what to while exhibiting a deadly say,” Corteza said. “This stroke and a fierce, quiet tournament is so hard there fortitude, the Philippines are so many good players. Lee Vann Corteza staked I tried not to be under pres- his claim to stardom today sure and I really enjoyed as he defeated Taiwanese Corteza. myself this match. That veteran Fu Che Wei to door shut every time he was one of the keys today. I win the 2013 China Open was given the opportunity. was relaxed. And that also 9-ball in Shanghai. As they had all week, helped me to stay focused both Corteza and Fu re- the whole time. The win means that the mained untouchable in “For me this means a lot China Open title, one of their respective semi-final to win this tournament. It’s On May 11, 2013, the pool’s biggest tourna- matchups which took place been three years since I Diversity World of ments, remains in the Phil- earlier on Sunday morning. won a big tournament. And Dance & Fitness stu- ippines at least one more Corteza easily defeated the way I won this, playing dio had their success- year, as Corteza’s win fol- surprise entry Omar Al- really well and of course I ful grand opening. The lows countryman Dennis Shaheen of Kuwait, 11 – 3. get a few lucky rolls, this studio offers many dif- Orcollo’s victory in 2012. Fu put a halt to the marvel- is going to give me a lot of ferent classes taught by The victory, besting a ous run of former two-time confidence in the coming highly qualified instruc- quality field of 64 top play- world champion Wu Jia- months. This is a big win tors and everyone is ers from around the globe, jing, 11 – 8. for my career.” welcome to join any of is easily Corteza’s biggest In the finals, the 34 year As expected Fu was dis- the classes they wish to to date in a professional old Corteza won the lag appointed as the loss meant attend. career that has spanned and broke and cleared the his second defeat in the fi- nearly two decades. first rack in the alternate nal of major in the course Here is the list of class- For the last five of those break match. The pair of one year. In 2012 he lost es offered: years, Corteza’s pedigree traded racks and neither in the finals of the World Zumba had already been estab- missed a single ball as the 8-ball championship in Fu- lished far and wide. Ev- Folkorico Aztlan de Filipino led 2-1. Corteza’s jairah, United Arab Emir- erywhere he has played first chance to gain some ates to fellow Taiwanese Sacramento fellow players and fans distance came in rack four Chang Jung Lin. Fu indi- U-Jam Fitness could see that under Cor- when he cleared off a Fu cated that while he was Ballroom Dancing teza’s humble veneer and miss on the 1-ball to take a playing well all week, he Hot Hula Fitness boyish smile lay a deadly 3-1 lead. Corteza broke and could never get 100% com- Hip-Hop serious and focused pro- ran the next rack to move fortable with the new tip he Bootcamp fessional with a noticeable up 4-1. The Filipino would had put on his cue stick the Filipino Folk Dancing swagger that oozed confi- never be threatened the rest just before the China Open dence. This is a man who of the way. began. PlyoKikBox – a fitness has something inside him Fu continued to play well, “I had a problem with system developed/ that doesn’t allow him to and continued to break and my cue tip today,” Fu said created by instructor flinch under pressure. This run racks, but so did Cor- through an interpreter. Jerrico Crisologo (pat- is a man who knows how teza plunking the cue ball “Just before the tourna- ented/trademarked) that to close out a match. dead square in the center of ment I changed my tip and works the entire body All of these traits were the table on the break and I’m really not used to it. utilizing Plyometrics, on full display today in potting 2, 3 and once even But before rack 13 I felt Isometrics, Calisthen- front of over 500 people 4 balls. Down 7-5, Fu had like I was playing good. ics, and Kickboxing. weight, get better con- classes for you! at the Shanghai Pudong a brilliant opportunity to Then when I missed that ditioning, harden your Yuanshen Stadium arena. narrow the lead in rack 13 8-ball in that rack, that was Come join the great body with more muscle Diversity World of The match was played at when Corteza scratched. it. After that I didn’t play fun while getting fit! tone, learn defensive tech- Dance and Fitness an extremely high quality Fu was clearing the table good. And he also played with 12 of the 17 played beautifully until he missed Whether you’re trying niques, learn or become 9105 Laguna Main good. He deserves to be the a better dancer, have the racks being break and run an easy 8-ball and was soon champion.” to get ready for sum- Street, Suite #130 outs. The outcome turned overall goal of living a down 8-5. For the victory Corteza mer, preparing yourself Elk Grove, CA 95758 on just a few mistakes, and Fu forced a foul in the takes home $40,000 while for a special event, lose healthier life, we have the (916) 893-7183 it was Corteza who took next rack to close to 8-6, but Fu pockets $20,000. advantage and nailed the Corteza, as all great cham-

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S She was also inspired by Over the past few years, beautiful, being Venus’ life story who, like Vice Ganda has coined called “tikbalang” her, was raised in a farm various phrases that have (Filipino centaur) and grew up in poverty. become part of the local and “plywood.” This newfound confi- pop culture slang: “I-Dawn But Janicel Lubina dence led to her participa- Zulueta mo ako,” “unkabo- tion in the 2012 Mutya ng gable,” “PBB Teens”… is now proudly During his packed solo wearing a crown Palawan pageant, which she won, and later the concert Friday night at the and is set to rep- Miss Scuba Philippines, Big Dome, Vice introduced resent the country which brought her to Bali, a new one: “I-Vice Ganda in an international Indonesia, for the Miss mo ako!” beauty pageant Scuba International pag- In an interview with later this year. eant where she made it to Inquirer just a week ear- VICE with close friend the Top 5. lier, Vice said, “It means, simply, to make people “When I was in elemen- Setting foot in Manila the 2016 presidential elec- print. But just for a peek, happy.” He vowed that he tary, I was always bul- also reinforced her ap- tion, and added: “Siya ang the segment featured Vice would make every centavo lied for being tall and preciation for her appear- gagawin kong First Lady… doing an uproarious rou- that fans would spend for lanky. My classmates ance, getting compliments Ang mga tipo niya ay tine on what Kris Aquino, their tickets count. Based called me ‘tikbalang.’ I for her height and dark malapit sa mga tulad kong Boy Abunda, Willie Revil- on the eruptions of shrieks was flat-chested when complexion. kabayo— Black Beauty.” lame, Kuya Kim Atienza, and laughter that shook the I was in high school, Vice jested that he has Gus Abelgas, Charice, Aiza so I was branded ‘ply- The towering beauty— been receiving many tweets Seguerra and intermittently, Vice deliv- wood’ by my school she’s 5 feet and 8 1/2 about Binay that he dreamt would be like as bold stars ered. mates,” Janicel shared inches tall—plans to take about her. “I couldn’t see shooting a bed scene. In the opening produc- with Inquirer after her up Secondary Educa- the dream.” The audience Special guests who joined tion number alone, Vice proclamation as 2013 tion major in English “to lost it. “Nakita ko siya sa the riot onstage were Dan- showed off his trademark Miss Bikini Philip- hone my communication Boracay. Nakikipagtalo iel Padilla, , long limbs in a black tanga pines recently. skills.” siya sa isang tattoo artist. , , and thrilled the crowd as “I resented being tall She also hopes to follow Nagpa-henna raw kasi siya Ai-Ai delas Alas and Regine he started his dance song, and dark-skinned, I felt in the footsteps of her idol pero ’di niya makita.” Velasquez—who per- “Karakaraka”—twirling, I wasn’t beautiful,” the Venus and represent the He poked fun at former formed “Sana Maulit Muli” striking poses, even flip- 18-year-old Palawan country in the Miss Uni- President and now Pampan- with Vice, plus a medley of ping in the air in a body native confessed. “I verse pageant someday. ga Rep. Gloria Macapagal- Adele hits (against doctor’s harness, before being low- grew up in a commu- For now, Janicel is busy Arroyo. “’Wag niyo nang advice on account of her ered onstage to bust out his nity where they con- preparing for the Miss Bi- i-video at ilagay ’to sa You- acid reflux condition). dance moves. sidered fair-skinned kini International pageant Tube, ha? Mamaya mapa- One of Vice’s closest The multifaceted per- ladies beautiful, like in China this November. nood at marinig pa ni Glo- friends from way back, former sang, danced and, goddesses!” ria na sinabihan ko siyang Coco Martin, dropped by— 2013 Miss Bikini Philippines of course, made everyone But her outlook The Miss Bikini Philip- mukhang daga. Eh, alam obviously a surprise. “We Janicel Lubina. laugh with acts that high- changed when Venus pines coronation night mo naman si Gloria laging had a bit of misunderstand- lighted his brand of com- Raj was proclaimed fourth Vegas. will be aired Friday night nasa tapat ’yan ng computer ing, but we’re okay now,” edy, which is grounded in runner-up in the 2010 Miss “Maganda rin pala ang at 10:30 on . kasi nga mouse!” Vice said. the inanities and of Universe pageant in Las maitim, maganda rin Vice ended the segment by Before the night end- show biz and politics. stressing: “Lahat po ito ay ed, with an emotionally- In the segment, “I-Vice biro lamang… Nagkataon charged version of “Sky- Ganda Mo ang Senado,” lang na ’yung iba, malapit scraper,” Vice turned weepy he emerged in a futuristic, sa katotohan!” as he thanked everyone who silver Filipiniana outfit, For the next segment, Vice supported his career on tele- Live in Caregiver pretending to be a newly- changed into a long, spar- vision and in the movies. It Needed for RCFE in Sacramento proclaimed senator. “Gusto kly, white-and-blue gown might sound like a cliché, kong magpasalamat sa la- and assumed the persona of Vice noted, but comedians hat ng mga naloko ko at bu- a beauty queen. He plucked were some of the loneliest The facility in located in Land Park by Sacramento City College. moto sa’kin,” he said, “sa Georgina Wilson from the people on earth. lahat ng mga mangmang… crowd and brought her to “It’s true,” he said. “’Yung If interested, please contact sa mga ’di nag-isip… Mai- the stage, where they did an baklang nakangiti, ma- tutuloy ko na ang mga over-the-top walking les- likot, madaldal imahe lang Dennis @ 916-397-6918 plano ko para sa sarili ko son, and a mock question- ’yun, eh… Hindi naman at pamilya ko maliban sa and-answer portion. kasi talaga ako masaya ka- inyo!” What’s Vice’s tip on gaya nang saya na nakikita Every so often, Vice facing a tough question? niyo… Kailangan ko lang veered away from prewrit- “Magtalinu-talinuhan ka. maging masaya para mag- ten material to give way Dapat ’di nila maintindihan ing masaya kayo.” to more spontaneous ex- ’yung sagot mo para maka- change with the audience ganti ka! We weren’t so sure what had or his guests. He had every- The third and final act, prompted that. But if Vice one in stitches as he hacked in which Vice turned into is indeed going through a unwitting subjects with his a blonde 1990s sexy star rough patch right now, he razor-sharp tongue. One with an oversized chest— sure did a good job setting public figure who didn’t es- which he slapped when- it aside. Because for about cape the lashing was Vice’s ever he mentioned the word four hours, being at his flavor of the month, Sen. “unkabogable”—was the concert was like being in a Nancy Binay. most hilarious, and certainly comedy bar, but with thou- He jested that he would the “greenest.” None of the sands more people laughing court Binay should he win jokes would ever make it in with you. Entertainment philippinefiesta.net (916) 708-3462 (916) 215-7077 May 21- June 21, 2013 Philippine Fiesta 19 Robin wants show with Mariel? Ai-Ai Written by Ethel Ramos airing middle of never learns t looks like this year. By Ricky Lo talks that Alex is keep- The doomsayers were I ing her fingers right: It was a marriage is leaving the crossed that she doomed from the start. comedy series, will be able to Well, what can you say “Toda Max,” do a movie, too, about a union between a aired Saturdays for . 48-year-old woman and a Her sister, Toni, 27-year-old man cemented on ABS CBN, in Las Vegas where you are true. is busy shooting a movie with Bea can swap “I do’s” at a cha- Alonzo, Shaina pel in a corner and, if you Initially he took a change your mind in a jiffy, Magdayao, En- Ai-Ai de las Alas and Jed Salang during their April 3 wedding temporary leave from file a divorce at a chapel at chong Dee and in Las Vegas the show because he the next corner? Ask Brit- felt that he needed to . ney Spears and a few other flattered, Ai-Ai was enraged, a marriage between a 48- concentrate on the Blockbuster di- ‘It is said that he is leaving “Toda Max” for good Hollywood couples. saying, “Bakit doon? Siguro year-old woman and a man, drama series, “Kai- rector Cathy and would want instead to have a program with dahil gusto mo na naman at 27 young enough to be her langan Ko’y Ikaw,” Garcia-Molina is wife .’ And Ai-Ai de las Alas and mag-casino, ano?” son, survive the tests and tri- with Kris Aquino, at its helm. Jed Salang who got mar- Oops! It was an “ouch” als along the way to a living- , Tirso Cruz III taking up Multimedia Arts, ried “out there” last April moment highlighted by an happily-ever-after ending? and Ian Veneracion. Yes, which fits her showbiz tag His concert, “I-Vice Gan- 3 and broke up on May 3, exchange of hurting words, No way! even if he was starting to re- of “Multimedia Star.” da Mo Ako sa Araneta” this time probably for good with Ai-Ai telling Jed not to One thing is certain: Ai-Ai ally enjoy the show, he had “This is a dream come true on May 17 is not the only unlike in their regular gal- dare go home anymore (to never learns. It’s okay for a to take a hiatus from “Toda for me,” said Toni of return- “unkabogable” surprise it-bati ritual during the one Ai-Ai’s Ayala Heights, Que- person to find true happiness Max” for “Kailangan Ko’y ing to school, “I’ve long from Vice Ganda this first year of going steady prior zon City, home, that is). One but he or she should do so Ikaw,” which ended weeks wanted na may matapos na half of the year. He s also to that marriage which of the initial casualties was a with head over heart, reason ago. degree, so I can earn a di- recently launched his first will go down in Philip- car (Camaro?), Ai-Ai’s gift over emotion, and with eyes He, however, probably ploma na pwede kong ip- for Star Records, pine showbiz history as the to Jed which she promptly wide, wide open, isn’t it? observed that his absence agmalaki sa mga magiging which has the song “Kara- shortest-lived. took back. Indian-giver! Meanwhile, as Ai-Ai waits didn’t at all affect the show’s anak ko.” karaka” as its carrier sin- For a while, I thought Soon, as Ai-Ai tearfully for Jed to sign the divorce ratings. This must have con- Asked if she is considering gle. the wet season has set in confessed on yes- paper (yes, they signed a vinced Robin that he is not marriage this year, Toni’s The song, this early, too early as I watched poor terday, a can of worms start- pre-nup…but is a marriage that much needed in it. quick reply: “Usapan namin which features Pinoy rap- Ai-Ai shed copious tears ed opening, with her learn- “committed” in Las Vegas How true is the rumor that ni Paul (Soriano) na in two per Smugglaz, has already on The Buzz yesterday. ing more about the man she recognized by Philippines Robin would like to request years pa kami magpapak- captured the hearts of fans. Swearing to high heavens thought she would spend the laws?), more questions re- a program from ABS-CBN asal.” No wonder that this early, that she didn’t really know rest of her life with. Really main unanswered, to wit: that will feature him and his By then, Toni added, she it has quickly reached the the man she had married, now, were the tears Jed shed • How much did Ai-Ai re- wife Mariel Rodriguez, who, would be 30. number 1 spot for online while thanking God that during the Las Vegas wed- ally pay for a Porsche that we all know, is co-hosting Her younger sister, Alex downloads. she woke up before it was ding for joy or, sob and sigh, she has gifted herself with the daily noontime program, Gonzaga, on the other hand, “Karakaraka,” likewise, too late, Ai-Ai could win for regret because he might recently? “,” on TV5 with is already a degree holder. has a music video which a Best Actress not have been sure about his • Why is she going around ? She graduated with a Hu- includes cameo appearanc- in that one single perfor- feelings for Ai-Ai? with bodyguards? Before Mariel’s transfer to manities course from Uni- es of his closest celebrity mance, except that it was In a pre-wedding inter- • What painful truth did she TV5, she was a Kapamilya. versity of Asia and the Pa- friends – athletes Kiefer for real and, hopefully, view, Ai-Ai told Funfare learn Monday last week that By the way, “Toda Max” cific. Ravena, Eric Tai, Andrew not make-believe. It was Update that she and Jed had made her cry and cry (was it has now for its regulars the In time, said Alex in inter- Wolff, Chris Ervingham in stark contrast to a wide- an LQ (Lovers’ Quarrel), a confirmation of her biggest same cast left behind by views, she wants to put up a and brothers Jeron and smiling Ai-Ai only three again(!!!), but she took Jed fear)? Robin – , pre-school in , Rizal. Jeric Teng. Director of the weeks ago, shedding tears back when he proposed (on US-based Miguel Vera, fa- and Angel Locsin. She has always wanted to video is Raffy Francisco. be a pre-school teacher. Yes, Aside from “Karakara- of joy after making a bow his knees?) to prove that he ther of two of Ai-Ai’s three that she and Jed would really loved her. The gull- children and happily mar- Malu Sevilla, who is also at possibly in her own school. ka,” other tracks in Vide Meanwhile, Alex will soon Ganda’s album are “Man- stick to each other for bet- ible love struck Ai-Ai said ried to somebody else, must is enrolled be as buy as Toni. Having hid Ka,” “Hindi Siya Kun- ter or for worse, ‘till death yes and off they hied to Las be tsk-tsk-tsking and saying, at the University of the Phil- signed up anew with ABS di Ako,” “Dahil Mahal Na do them part. Wait a min- Vegas for their appointment “I knew it!” (The two kids, ippines’ Open University CBN, she is set to co-host Mahal Kita” and “Akin Ka ute, shouldn’t it have been with destiny. Sofia and Nicolo, are with program. She proudly de- with Toni the upcoming lamang,” which is his col- “’till money do us part?” Ai-Ai said that she tried to Miguel while they are study- clares that she is an “isokar “: Philippines.” laboration with 5th Wave According to Funfare Up- ignore text messages from, ing in California.) ng bayan” and is determined She is scheduled to do a Theory Migo Senires. date sources, Jed (a father as she suspected, Jed’s ex(?)- A piece of advice for Ai- to finish her degree. She is series, too, which will start of a love child, while Ai-Ai girlfriend, mother of his love Ai from her well-meaning has three from two previ- son, until she couldn’t take friend “Mr. Never Gone”: ous relationships) booked it anymore especially when “Never get married again. three nights at Midas Ho- she learned that Jed and the Just find a young lover, a tel on May 3 for their first woman have continuous toyboy!” “monthesary” (yes, there communication…maybe for Hmmmmm, with friends PERSONAL INJURY is such a special date, no the sake of their child? like “Mr. Never Gone,” who and IMMIGRATION kidding!). Instead of being As I’ve been saying, could needs…

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