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EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor verybody loves a success story. Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Publisher & Managing Editor At a time when immigrants are Immigrant Success Chona A. Montesines-Sonido negatively mischaracterized for Associate Editors political reasons, it’s particular- Edwin QuinaboDennis Galolo Stories Remind Us How ly inspirational and refreshing Contributing Editor to read about successful immi- Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. E Layout Valuable Immigrants grants who are making great contributions to Junggoi Peralta our communities. Photography Are to Our Communities One such individual is Jade Butay, the first Filipino-Amer- Tim Llena ican to be Director of the Hawaii Department of Transpor- Administrative Assistant raveling to a foreign country is always an Lilia Capalad tation (HDOT). Butay was appointed to lead the HDOT by Shalimar Pagulayan eye-opening experience. Travelers can’t help but Governor David Ige and confirmed for this position by the Columnists to compare how their foreign destinations differ Hawaii Senate on March 2 this year. But, as associate editor Carlota Hufana Ader from their own home country: the variations in Edwin Quinabo writes in this issue’s cover story on Butay, Elpidio R. Estioko climate, architecture, air quality, noise, modes of he is not new to the DOT and served as its former Deputy Emil Guillermo transportation, nightlife, leisure activities, cul- Melissa Martin, Ph.D. T Director. J.P. Orias ture, shopping, and most importantly, the way people live. In the cover story, Butay shares his early childhood expe- Pacita Saludes But immigrants say going to a foreign place is far different riences growing up in a rural northern Philippines town which Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. than what it is like to actually live in a foreign country because Charlie Sonido, M.D. gave him, as what he says, a “broader awareness of the world” Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. visitors know that their experience abroad is only temporary. and “hunger inside” of him to succeed. Today, Butay is among Felino S. Tubera Immigrants who’ve grown up in impoverished communities, the state’s most well-known experts in his field. Besides his Contributing Writers for example, see poverty in a completely different set of lens- heavily-loaded responsibilities at the HDOT, he sits on several Clement Bautista es, having believed from childhood that their situation is most Edna Bautista, Ed.D. boards of directors to some of the most powerful organizations Teresita Bernales, Ed.D. likely permanent, permanent hardship that cannot be simply from the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to the Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. escaped by hopping on a plane. Hawaii Community Development Authority. Many who know Rose Churma This stark reality often, as immigrants say, is what ignites Butay, including Gov. Ige, will say what stands out about Jade Serafin Colmenares Jr., Ph.D. Linda Dela Cruz the fire in their belly to succeed when they finally arrive to the is his down-to-earth attitude despite being highly credentialed Fiedes Doctor U.S. where greater opportunities exist. This could also explain and highly accomplished. We wish Mr. Butay much success in Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand why immigrant children excel in schools; why immigrants as his very important role in leading the HDOT. Amelia Jacang, M.D. adults often work harder than their American-born counterparts Caroline Julian Also in this issue, Carl Bergquist, executive director of the Raymond Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. who had grown up living more comfortable lives. Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii (DPFH) contributes an opinion Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. Jade Butay, the first Filipino-American to be Director of the article encouraging Gov. Ige to sign a bill passed by the State Matthew Mettias Hawaii Department of Transportation, explained his immigrant Maita Milallos Legislature that would change the guidelines of asset forfeiture. Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. experience this way: “In hindsight, I can see that immigrating Currently, a person’s property can be seized and sold without Renelaine Bontol-Pfister to the United States during the end of sixth grade in elementary a criminal conviction or even a criminal charge. The new bill Seneca Moraleda-Puguan school accelerated my maturity and gave me a broader aware- Jay Valdez, Psy.D. would require a felony conviction before property is forfeited Glenn Wakai ness of the world. to the government which would, as Bergquist says, “dilute the Amado Yoro “Being an immigrant helped me understand the importance policing for profit” incentive for law enforcement. Philippine Correspondent: of taking nothing for granted. My experience as an immigrant In our columns section, HFC’s Elpidio Estioko writes Greg Garcia dramatically shaped me and provided me with a different per- about the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Neighbor Island Correspondents: spective than my friends. I couldn’t have articulated it then, but Hawaii’s participation in the recent 27th Annual Filipino Fiesta Big Island (Hilo and Kona) looking back I recognize that I had a bigger picture orientation and 7th Flores de Mayo. UPAA-H built a Bahay Kubo (bamboo Grace LarsonDitas Udani and felt an acute sense of responsibility,” he said. hut) and re-enacted the Sabong (backyard cockfight) at their Kauai Butay said growing up in the Philippines instilled a “hun- Millicent Washington cultural booth to give fiesta-goers an idea of rural life in the Maui ger inside of him, a desire to succeed.” Philippines. Christine Sabado Like many immigrants, his life story is punctuated with Be sure to get the latest in our news sections, including an Big Island Distributors hard work, ambition, and accomplishment – starting as Butay, article on the Trump administration’s recent filing in federal Grace LarsonDitas Udani the student, excelling in high school taking AP courses (during court challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Kauai Distributors a time when only a very select few could do), to his college Amylou Aguinaldo Act (ACA). Data shows under the ACA, the Asian American Nestor Aguinaldo years at UH-Manoa and later Babson College (one of the elite and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community’s rate of uninsured Maui Distributor schools in the nation), and ultimately his climb to the upper dropped dramatically from 16 to 6.8 percent. Experts say strik- Cecile Piros ranks of state government, to Director of one of the most pow- ing down ACA could leave many AAPIs uninsured, once again. Molokai Distributor erful departments in the state. Maria Watanabe In this issue, we also have a special Philippine Election Oahu Distributors Butay’s immigrant story is an illuminating reminder that 2019 Coverage that includes election results, articles on vote Yoshimasa Kaneko immigrants have enormous potential to contribute to our com- buying, the continued stronghold of the Marcoses in Ilocos Jonathan Pagulayan munities, our state and nation. Stories like his is refreshing to Norte, and election glitches. The Commission on Elections will Advertising / Marketing Director hear and important to be told at this time in particular when confirm the results in a few days, but unofficial counts show Chona A. Montesines-Sonido xenophobia is at an all-time high and immigrants face harsh President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies will win potentially all of the Account Executives discrimination in many parts of the nation. 12 senate seats up for grab in this midterm. Carlota Hufana Ader In many ways, Hawaii’s multi-diverse culture is condu- Lastly, in observance of the HFC’s 25th Anniversary, we J.P. Orias cive for immigrants to flourish, especially for Asian American are awarding a Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Journalism Scholar- immigrants who see their home country’s culture perpetuated, ship to a Journalism or Mass Media Major student of Filipino celebrated and respected in our state. The contrast from their heritage who is enrolled full-time in a four-year college in Ha- home country is not too stark from Hawaii; compared to having waii this semester. The scholarship is for $2,500. Applications to settle in other parts of the U.S. where immigrants report feel- are being accepted between May 20 to June 10, 2019. Visit ing alienated, and often undergo maladaptive transitions that www.thefilipinochronicle.com or see our ad in this issue. ultimately affect their ability to thrive. Thank you for supporting your community newspaper. Hawaii is a great example for the rest of the nation in the Until next time, warmest Aloha and Mabuhay! warm way residents here welcome immigrants and openly em- (continue on page 3) MAY 18, 2019  HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE  3 EDITORIALS Conventional Retail Is Dying; Should We Be Concerned? niversal health- line from furniture, clothes to (e.g. McDonalds); and many that requires even less la- that led to manufacturing’s care, climate even food – basic goods and functions of call centers (e.g. bor?” doom. change, eco- essentials for daily living. credit card payment) are au- There are no easy an- Trump’s protectionist nomic security, Even cars can now be pur- tomated. And banking auto- swers. Yang proposes an an- trade policies is too little, too wage increase, chased online and transport- mation is not just relegated to nual stipend to all Americans late for manufacturing. Ear- U job creation, af- ed to the buyer’s home. standing machines outside of to help transition them to this lier attempts to bolster man- fordable education, protect- The result is far more di- banks today. There are small new futuristic economy that ufacturing have failed due to ing voting rights, protecting verse retail stores are closing automated machines at teller no one really knows where a lack of political will and Medicare, Medicaid, Social shop. stations that expedite trans- it will take us. His plan is preference for the free mar- Security, immigration re- Dismal earnings have al- actions. doubtful to pass; so is his ket to work itself out. form, civil rights – these are ready led to retailers scaling What all this amounts chances to get elected. Americans are on the all popular, pressing issues down in big ways. In just 2019 to is a revolutionary change At the very least, Yang same path leaving conven- and talking points for most alone, retail industry stal- in conventional retail and has brought up an issue -- re- tional retail industry to work major presidential candidates warts have announced store services that will only be tail’s shrinking that is large- itself out in the free market. for 2020. closures: Pier 1 (45 stores to downsized even further. That ly under the radar to the Could Americans yet again One issue deserving of close this year; last year it means less jobs for Ameri- electorate -- that certainly be watching another train greater attention that only closed 30); Gap Inc. (230 to cans. deserves more planning un- wreck in slow-motion and do one presidential candidate close in the next two years), like the course of inaction nothing to prevent it? -- Asian-American and busi- Victoria Secret (53 this year), Plans for the future nessman Andrew Yang – has Payless ShoeSource (filed for Retail companies’ at- been raising as a singular bankruptcy to close all 2,500 tempts to drive costs down concern is automation and in- stores), Family Dollar (390). such as cutting prices, cut- ternet consumerism and their Already, 4,810 retail ting down on labor and cut- impact on the retail industry. stores have been announced ting employee benefits could Similar to how the de- to close in 2019. slow down closures. mise of manufacturing has In 2018, 4,000 American But similar cuts to over- punched a big hole in the na- stores closed: Toys”R”Us head costs ultimately did not tion’s economy that has left (all stores), Best Buy Mo- save the nation’s manufac- millions of Americans jobless bile (all stores), Sam’s Club turing industry (e.g. robotics’ in many Midwestern states (63, a whopping 11% of all double-edged sword). (that actually led to Donald its stores), Abercrombie and Also, at what cost Trump being elected), Yang Fitch (60 stores), Foot Lock- ethical- foresees an even greater cri- er (110), Sears and Kmart ly should sis ahead in retail jobs losses. (103). work- The retail industry is In 2017, 8,139 retail ers-employ- much larger and not relegat- stores closed. ees have ed to regional economies as E-commerce (internet to endure manufacturing so the decline sales) already is expected to to keep re- in this economic sector could reach 15 percent of all retail tail running be far more devastating. sales by 2020. M-commerce at bare- The U.S. retail industry (or mobile internet purchas- bones? Re- employs 15.9 million work- ing) could even spike this tail workers ers, who represent one in percentage in the future. are already nine American jobs. And al- The closure of smaller re- among ready signs of major changes tail and specialty shops have the lowest are happening for all to see. already been happening for wage-earn- decades. It used to be that ers in the Decline of the retail big retail box stores replaced nation. industry small sole-proprietor retail The Increasingly more Amer- shops. Now the big giants are larger ques- icans are shopping online. It being replaced by yet an even tion going used to be that this new con- bigger consumer marketplace forward is: sumer trend affected only – the internet. “How does low-tech products (books, Besides the internet, new an oversized CDs, DVDs) and led to clo- technologies and automation labor-based sures of book and music could deal another blow to economy fit stores. But online shopping not just retail, but restau- in with an has expanded to where con- rants and even call centers. increasingly sumers are buying almost Already some restaurants tech-based anything and everything on- have automated machines economy

(EDITORIALS: IMMIGRANT....from page 2) a day-to-day basis. It’s an enormous brace their uniqueness. This spirit of responsibility. A big mahalo should aloha is what truly makes Hawaii a also be extended to Butay for being special place to live. a proud immigrant who gives back to A big mahalo to Butay for being his community. We congratulate Jade an outstanding citizen, role mod- for his appointment and confirmation el, and leader in making our state’s as Director of the HDOT and wish transportation operate efficiently on him continued success. 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEMAY 18, 2019 COVER STORY Jade Butay: Moving Hawaii Forward at the HDOT By Edwin Quinabo ome journeys are epic climbs. Some life stories -- inspiration. Jade Tabios Butay’s rise from immigrant, humble beginnings to being one of the state government’s most influential insid- ers working as Director of the powerful Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reads like a classic success story. S Butay recalls spending his early childhood in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte Philippines where he rode carabaos and saw goats roam the small town. He hunted down mushrooms and bamboo shoots -- typical ad- ventures of youths in the neighborhood who normally would end up living simple farming lives later in their adulthood. But destiny revealed a wildcard for Butay. “San Nicolas taught me the virtue of hard work and dreaming big and it is one of the reasons for where I am now today. It shaped my childhood and built my character. Growing up in the Philippines instilled a hunger inside of me, a desire to succeed,” said Butay. Thousands of miles away and decades later in Hawaii, a smart, hard- HDOT Director Jade Butay working, ambitious Butay today sits at the helm of the HDOT overseeing, ting on the board of directors servicing the people of Ha- managing, and maintaining 15 airports, 10 commercial harbors, and more to some of the most influential waii and their transportation than 2,500 miles of highways. organizations like the Honolu- needs. I said he sets the stan- lu Authority for Rapid Trans- dard for all he undertakes. Butay leads a team of across the state responding to the State Legislature, County portation (HART), Board of “Since being confirmed about 2,600 employees; but many types of incidents that Mayors, and numerous air- Water Supply, Hawaii Com- as Director of the Department the scope of his responsibil- do not get media attention. line, harbor and highway user munity Development Author- of Transportation he has made ities go well beyond that as “Our job is to keep Ha- organizations, among many ity (HCDA), Oahu Metropol- my prediction of his success he works to ensure safe and waii moving. Having said others, on behalf of the state. itan Planning Organization as a leader come true in every efficient transportation for the that, before going to sleep, I Butay says the HDOT is (OMPO), State Emergency respect. With public approval entire state. often try as possible to visu- a very dynamic organization Response Commission, and of government at a low point Only a few people can alize working in concert with and always changing. He lik- Emergency Medical Services Jade’s projects are seen as be- say their work touches every many other federal, state, and ens the Department’s daily Advisory Committee (EM- ing responsive and sensitive Hawaii resident, every visitor, county agencies, who are crit- operation with life: “Things SAC), to name a few. to public sentiment. every job, every day. Butay’s ical partners,” said Butay. don’t always happen sequen- Governor David Ige said, “Morale in the department role at the HDOT is just that, As chief executive of the tially. It happens all at once. “Jade’s hard work, dedication is high and his calm demean- all-encompassing. Department, Jade collaborates Every day is different. No and passion for his mission or and style continues to set “When I wake up the with major stakeholders and meeting or situation is ever the have produced incredible re- the standard I cited as being question I ask is, ‘What’s the partners that include the Fed- same. Sometimes decisions, sults. Of all of his credentials characteristic of all his activ- most important thing I must eral Aviation Administration many with long-term con- and accomplishments, the ity. The public has been and do today?’ I’m very cognizant (FAA), Transportation Securi- sequences, have to be made thing that stands out for me is being well-served by Jade how all types of incidents ty Administration (TSA), Fed- based on previous knowledge the most is just how down to Butay,” said Abercrombie. have a transportation impact. eral Highways Administration and calculated risks, with earth he is. Jade is a capable Downed electric poles, wa- (FHWA), Maritime Admin- great uncertainty as to their leader who is helping to move First Fil-Am to lead HDOT ter main breaks, high surf, istration (MARAD), United outcomes, but using your best Hawaiʻi’s transportation net- Governor Ben Cayetano, hostage situation, canceled States Coast Guard (USCG), judgment,” said Butay. work forward for the benefit who made history of his own flights, etc. HDOT works United States Customs & Outside of the HDOT, of the people in our state.” as the first Filipino-American quietly, day in and day out, Border Protection (CBP), Jade extends his expertise sit- governor in Hawaii and Unit- Senate Confirmation ed States congratulated Jade. Under the leadership of “Your appointment as fellow Filipino-American the first Filipino-American Senator Lorraine Inouye, Director of the State DOT is chair of the Senate Committee well-deserved. Your leader- on Transportation and Energy, ship abilities, good character the Hawaii Senate confirmed and outstanding work for my Butay to HDOT director on administration paved the way March 2 this year. for your appointment by Gov- Former Governor Neil ernor David Ige. You join the Abercrombie wrote a testi- growing number of young Fil- mony in favor of Butay’s ap- ipino-Americans whose out- pointment. standing achievements have Abercrombie said, “(in opened the doors of opportuni- my testimony) I spoke of my ty for others,” said Cayetano. confidence in him in terms of (continue on page 5) MAY 18, 2019  HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE  5 COVER STORY (from page 4) Before becoming direc- fall, but keep getting up, dust Originally he was solely “As a child, I watched my parents tor, Butay served as the First yourself off, and keep moving an Accounting major; but he struggle to build a life for our fam- Deputy Director at the HDOT forward. We weren’t endowed says he couldn’t see himself from 2011 to 2013 and from with a lot of things or differ- as an accountant after nearly ily in the United States. Like so 2015 to 2017. ent enough to stand out from finishing with the courses for many immigrants, we experienced “As the number two, I the crowd in any one area. But the major, so he started taking inauspicious beginnings. Witness- functioned as the chief oper- what differentiated us was at- Finance courses as well. ating officer of the department titude and perseverance,” said “I have always been fasci- ing the sacrifices my parents made and worked closely with the Butay. nated with business and good in an effort to provide a better life director.” with numbers and Finance In November 2017, Gov- Life Philosophy and Leader- and Accounting fit the bill. for our family has been the primary ernor Ige appointed Butay as ship “At Babson I got to know source for motivating me to suc- the Director of HDOT and Besides his belief in a students who were among the ceed. Being an immigrant helped reappointed him in December “getting-up-after-falling” atti- smartest in the country and 2018. tude, Jade says he subscribes fiercely competitive. me understand the importance of to, as a life philosophy, what “My academic back- taking nothing for granted. My ex- Family Upbringing and on hockey great Wayne Gretzky ground was in business and I perience as an immigrant dramat- Being an Immigrant once said: “You miss 100% of came from a family who are Jade recalls: “As a child, the shots you don’t take. You entrepreneurial. But now I ically shaped me and provided me I watched my parents struggle can’t succeed unless you try. find greater fulfillment work- with a different perspective than to build a life for our family Be true to who you are and ing in government. Being a in the United States. Like so work to get better every day. public servant enables me to my friends. I couldn’t have artic- many immigrants, we expe- Staying the same gets you no- serve and give back to the ulated it then, but looking back I rienced inauspicious begin- where.” community in immeasurable recognize that I had a bigger pic- nings. Witnessing the sacri- On leadership style, ways that are more significant fices my parents made in an the HDOT Director said he than simply making money.” ture orientation and felt an acute effort to provide a better life doesn’t expect employees to In high school, Jade says sense of responsibility.” for our family has been the do anything he is not willing he was a good student and primary source for motivat- to do himself. He said he be- took Advanced Placement — Jade Butay, ing me to succeed. Ensuring lieves in setting expectations (AP) courses. Director, HDOT their sacrifices were never in and holding people account- vain remains of utmost impor- able, but trusting them to do On the Filipino Community and Others Don’t by James wrong people off the bus, de- tance. the job for which they were and Leisure Enjoyment Collins. veloping people into bigger “Being an immigrant hired. Jade says he has attended “I first read it when it was seats, planning for succession. helped me understand the “I believe that as with any countless Filipino functions published in 2001. We recent- The world’s best companies importance of taking nothing large department, leading by over the years. Often he is a ly had legislative hearings don’t reach the top by settling for granted. My experience example, being respectful of guest speaker at community on vacancies and I wanted to for ‘good enough’ — rather, a as an immigrant dramatically others’ opinions, creating a events. revisit its concepts about hir- constant drive for excellence shaped me and provided me consistent and fair process, One of his most memora- ing. A significant portion of propels them forward.” with a different perspective listening to others’ feedback, ble experiences was in 2017 my time as HDOT Director is Butay is in perpetual mo- than my friends. I couldn’t and understanding that one when he accompanied Gover- spent in one form or another tion, from emigrating to the have articulated it then, but cannot succeed without the nor David Ige on a visit to the on personnel decisions: get- U.S. to running marathons. looking back I recognize that support of staff, creates a pos- Philippines with the Filipino ting the right people on the How fitting that he has been I had a bigger picture orienta- itive working environment.” Chamber of Commerce of Ha- bus, getting the right people entrusted with running the tion and felt an acute sense of Jade says he draws lead- waii on its trade mission. “We in the right seats, getting the HDOT. responsibility. ership inspiration from War- traveled to Manila, Makati, “In hindsight, I can see ren Buffett, Chairman and Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and that immigrating to the Unit- CEO of Berskshire Hathaway Cebu. I am inspired by the ed States during the ending and Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP passion of other volunteers of sixth grade in elementary Morgan Chase. He looks to for the betterment of our com- school accelerated my ma- them as role models because munity. Volunteering allows turity and gave me a broader he says both lead with integri- me to meet others, grow as a awareness of the world,” said ty and humility. person, and to not only keep Butay. in touch with my heritage, but Jade expressed gratitude Education to share it as well.” to his parents who he says laid Butay graduated from the On his spare time, he en- the foundation for everything University of Hawaii at Ma- joys watching musicals, trav- that he and his siblings have noa with a double major in eling, spending time with been able to achieve. Accounting and Finance. He family and friends, hiking “We are the product of received a Master of Business and walking. He’s completed their dreams and sacrifices. Administration (MBA) degree three Honolulu Marathons and Like so many, my parents left from Babson College, which is three Hapalua half marathons. everything familiar behind to known as one of the best entre- He has completed a few times come to the United States and preneurship schools in the na- the Great Aloha Run, Honolu- build a better life for our fam- tion and is consistently ranked lu Century Ride, and Haleiwa ily. My parents were always by U.S. News and World Re- Metric Century Ride. encouraging and supportive. port among the top colleges A book he recently reread “Early on, I distinctly re- and universities at par with the is Good to Great: Why Some member knowing it is okay to giant Ivy Leagues. Companies Make the Leap… 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEMAY 18, 2019 OPINION Weight Does Not Determine Worth The Obesity Myth: Why and fat cells. Girls with negative body Investigate the nation- America’s Obsession with Step away from the sensa- images are more likely to de- al and global influence of the Weight is Hazardous to Your tionalized selfie craze. Snap- velop an eating disorder and to media’s messages about body Health ping and posting selfies lead to experience depression, isola- shape, size, and weight. Stand by Paul Campos (2004) self-criticism as others spout tion, and weight loss obsession. up and speak out against body By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. exposed the weakness of the off with judgmental com- While the world may not image bondage. Gather facts evidence that being overweight ments. Why subject yourself see the difference between and statistics and debate the hat is is bad for health and the dan- to the catty crowd? Why com- worth and weight, wise wom- fear of fat. the dif- gers of the current obsession pare your body to others? And en do. And they can commu- Please say the following ference with weight and weight loss even though you may receive nicate unconditional worth to mantra to yourself daily, “My between in America. “Campos believes positive remarks about your their daughters—regardless of body is my container. It car- weight that the efforts to portray fat body—it’s still a focus on your size and shape. Regardless of ries around my soul. And my W and as unhealthy and unacceptable outer container. And cyber boobs, booties, or belly bulg- essence. I will honor my body worth? One changes—the oth- are driven by junk science, ha- body-bullying is a problem. es. Regardless of social media while working on being phys- er does not. tred of fat people, and a prof- The perfect Barbie doll and Hollywood hoopla. Re- ically and emotionally healthy. Adding or dropping it-hungry dieting industry.” body is a fallacy. However, gardless. My worth is not tied to my pounds does not make a per- www.livescience.com/. Mattel has created three new Preventing body image weight.” Find your inner fe- son’s worth go up and down. The number on a scale is bodies for Barbie; curvy, pe- bondage for our daughters and male friend and be kind to her. Fear of fat. “Why do mod- not indicative of your human tite (shorter), and tall. Why? granddaughters is essential. Your worth is not determined ern women in the most affluent worth. Measuring self by mea- Because parents requested a Let’s teach the next generation by your weight. countries in the world live like suring pounds is an erroneous more realistic Barbie body. to accept natural body shapes MELISSA MARTIN, PH.D., is an starving people in a primitive belief—a hyped hullabaloo. And Mattel listened—it’s and sizes. And that weight author, columnist, educator, and thera- land? Why do they choose to Skinny does not equal happy. about time! does not determine worth. pist. She lives in Ohio. be weak, apathetic and unable Body dissatisfaction is out of to fully contribute to their fam- control. Who is propagating OPEN FORUM ilies, their careers, and their weightism, size prejudice, and communities? It’s simple. appearance discrimination? They are terrified of being fat. Who is body-shamming? Who Bill to Reform “Policing for Women today are afraid to eat needs to zip their lips? . . . afraid their bodies will be Females are in body im- Profit” Deserves Gov. Ige’s unacceptable in a society ob- age bondage. Our self-worth criminal charge. missed days of work — and sessed by thinness. It’s a fear and self-concept is tied up in Although HB748 doesn’t even after all that, they still that consumes, shatters lives, knots. Like dancing puppets, Signature stop law enforcement from ini- might not win their property even kills. . . . The number one we awkwardly shuffle to a re- By Carl Bergquist tially seizing property, it will back. wish of brilliant, ambitious pressive rhythm. Weight ob- Executive Director, Drug Policy Forum require a felony conviction be- The writing is on the wall young women is not to save session is rampant. Can we cut of Hawai’i (DPFH) fore property is forfeited to the that civil asset forfeiture must the rain forests or succeed in the puppet strings? he Hawai‘i government. Moreover, it will be reined in. Hawaii’s move a career, but to lose weight.” Don’t exercise because State Legisla- dilute the “policing for profit” to reform asset forfeiture pol- Excerpt from Women Afraid you reject your body—exer- ture has sent incentive for law enforcement icies comes as many other to Eat Breaking Free in To- cise because you accept your HB748 HD2 by directing proceeds to the states have done the same, in day’s Weight-Obsessed World, body and want it to be healthy. SD2 — a bill state’s general fund instead of 2019 alone those states include a book by Frances M. Berg Stop sending hate messages to that would sig- earmarking funds back to the Michigan, North Dakota and (1999). your skin, muscles, bones— T nificantly reform the state’s police and prosecutors. Alabama. civil asset forfeiture pro- As the Hawai’i State Audi- DPFH Board President gram — to Governor Ige for tor’s bombshell audit revealed Nikos Leverenz said: “Thank- his signature. The American in 2018, in 26% of civil asset fully the legislature saw the Civil Liberties Union of Ha- forfeiture cases no charges clear need for remedial ac- wai’i (ACLU of Hawai‘i) and were even filed, let alone any tion. Hopefully it will con- Drug Policy Forum of Ha- conviction obtained. This un- tinue to closely monitor the wai‘i (DPFH), both of which derscored the legal absurdity program after this measure is supported HB748, have long of asset forfeiture: the owners signed into law. The baseline championed policies to end were innocent, but the proper- is simple: property should not the use of forfeiture, which ty somehow remained guilty. be forfeited in the absence of is a relic of the failed War on From 2006-2015, the average a conviction and forfeiture Drugs. value of a vehicle forfeiture proceeds belong to the public. Asset forfeiture is a law was $2,200 and $4,100. Such Further, local law enforce- based on the idea that property modest numbers indicate that ment should not circumvent can be charged with a crime in- asset forfeiture is used against state protections through fed- dependently of its owner. Ad- average community members eral collaboration. Last year ministered in Hawai‘i by the rather than drug kingpins. the State Auditor underscored Department of the Attorney Finally, 85% of individuals how three decades of admin- General, funds are generated whose property was seized did istrative neglect precipitated when law enforcement agen- not even try to get it back. This systemic abuse that resulted cies seize a person’s property is because people who do file in a disregard for the rights and sell it – often without a a suit get stuck with costs for of the innocent and misallo- criminal conviction or even a court bonds, attorney fees and (continue on page 17) MAY 18, 2019  HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE  7 WHAT’S UP, ATTORNEY? How to Defeat ICE without Really Trying persistent lawyer who is will- cia v. Lynch, 798 F.3d 863 (9th Board had erred as a matter of property. The government did ing to fight with no or inade- Cir. 2015) (applying California law and deprived the alien of not prove that element in the quate compensation – not with law). due process of law and disre- criminal cases against our cli- an abogado de plead guilty We also asked for cancel- garded precedent decisions ent. An unpublished decision who mostly abound in Hawaii, lation of removal because the that resulted in serious preju- of the Court of Appeals, Guieb By Atty. Emmanuel S. Tipon probably graduates of their lo- alien warranted such relief dice to the alien and his fami- v. Sessions, No. 15-70021, de- cal law school. since the positive factors in his ly. (Many lawyers file appeals cided Oct. 25, 2018, ruled that ho says ICE Here is how we defeated case outweighed the negative without showing prejudice the Hawaii Penal Code was cannot be ICE. factors. The IJ denied our mo- to the appellant resulting in overbroad because it encom- defeated? A non-Ilocano alien was tion to terminate and request the dismissal of their appeals. passes conduct that does not Even Hit- charged with three crimes of for cancellation of removal. Why? The Court of Appeals include an intent to defraud ler could be theft committed in 2012-2015 We appealed to the Board will say: so what if the alien or to permanently deprive an W defeated. in violation of the Hawaii Pe- of Immigration Appeals which was denied due process of law owner of their property. ICE is the nal Code. Theft is generally rubber stamped the IJ’s deci- or the Board did not follow As we were about to file acronym for Immigration and considered a crime involving sion. The Board, relying on precedents. What prejudice did a motion to terminate the re- Customs Enforcement. ICE is moral turpitude (CIMT). An its decision in Matter of Di- the appellant suffer?) moval proceedings against our the federal government agen- alien convicted of two crimes az-Lizarraga, 26 I&N Dec. 847 Subsequently, the Court of client on the ground that his cy under the Department of involving moral turpitude is re- (BIA 2016), concluded that the Appeals rendered a decision theft cases were not deport- Homeland Security tasked movable. The alien had plead- alien’s theft convictions were holding that the case of Di- able offenses, the Attorney with enforcing immigration ed guilty or no contest to the for crimes involving moral az-Lizarraga cannot be applied General, not wanting to lose laws primarily by deporting theft offenses. “No contest” turpitude and affirmed the IJ’s retroactively to cases in which the case and without waiting aliens who have violated im- amounts to the same thing as decision. In Diaz v. Lizarraga the underlying conviction pre- for our motion to terminate, migration and criminal laws. “guilty”. It is still considered the BIA had ruled that a theft dated the Diaz-Lizarraga case. filed a motion to remand the Of course ICE is not like a conviction for immigration offense is a crime involving The Court explained that in Di- case to the BIA so that the BIA Hitler. If it was there would be purposes. moral turpitude if it involves az-Lizarraga the BIA changed could determine the effect of only one illegal alien in Amer- ICE charged the alien with a taking or exercise of control the law by no longer requiring Diaz-Lizarraga on the case. In- ica. being removable (the politi- over another person’s property a permanent intent to deprive stead of addressing the issue, On May 9, I met with the cally correct term for deport- without consent and with in- the owner of his property. Be- the Board washed its hands off ICE top brass in Hawaii. They able). He came to us. We told tent to deprive the owner of his fore Diaz-Lizarraga, the court and remanded the case to the had asked for my help in a the immigration judge (IJ) that property either permanently observed, the BIA had held for IJ for him to make such deter- deportation case. I also asked the alien was not removable. or under circumstances where many decades that a theft of- mination. them to take action against W asked the IJ to terminate the the owner’s property rights are fense involves moral turpitude On remand, the counsel fake fiancees and fraudulent removal proceedings. “substantially eroded”. What if – and only if – it is commit- for ICE, not wanting to lose marriage spouses who had vic- We argued that a person the dickens does “substantial- ted with the intent to “perma- either, immediately filed with timized my American citizen convicted of theft under the ly eroded” mean? Is a property nently” deprive an owner of the IJ a motion to dismiss the clients. Of course I was not Hawaii statutes is not remov- right like the North Beach in property. case against our client. She ar- the lawyer of these unfortu- able because the statutes are Hawaii that is being “substan- Our client’s theft offenses gued that Immigration Judges nate victims of women’s perfi- “overbroad and indivisible” tially eroded” by the ocean? were committed before Di- can dismiss or terminate pro- dy when they petitioned these since they cover taking of We filed a petition for re- az-Lizarraga was decided. At ceedings when the DHS “can- women. ICE officials said they “property or services” and are view with the Court of Appeals that time the government was not sustain the charges of re- were focusing on criminals. “not a categorical match to the against the Attorney General required to prove that the alien movability” and that “it is no “Aren’t women who commit federal definition of a theft of- of the United States who over- committed the theft offense longer in the best interest of marriage fraud criminals, in- fense” which covers taking of sees the BIA. We argued that with the intent to “perma- the government” to continue cluding those who refuse to “property” only. Lopez-Valen- the Immigration Judge and the nently” deprive an owner of (continue on page 16) have sex with their husband who petitioned them?” I asked rhetorically. They laughed. I added a footnote: My cli- ents might get exasperated and write to President Trump. “Let’s see what happens,” smiled their chief, echoing a familiar Trump tweet. They suggested that I call the Home- land Security Investigation Tip Line at 1-866-347-2423. ICE can be tough, if it wants to be tough, because it has all the government re- sources at its command. How can a puny alien fight ICE when he does not have any resource – not even money to pay his lawyer? But yes, a puny alien can fight ICE - with a smart and 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEMAY 18, 2019 AS I SEE IT UPAA-H Features Bahay Kubo, “Sabong” Depicting Rural Life

By Elpidio R. Estioko

he University of the Philippines Alumni Associ- ation of Hawaii (UPAA-H) par- T ticipated in the day-long 27th Annual Filipino Fiesta and 7th Flores De Mayo last Saturday, May 4, 2019 held at the Kaka’ako Gate- and thrilling satisfaction of a Philippines. Even Jose way Parks, according to its Filipino national pastime or Rizal, the Philippine nation- newly-installed president Jun form of entertainment. It lets al hero who was executed by Gappe, a B.S. Geology grad- us feel great and shares the the Spaniards in 1896, once uate from UP-Diliman. He culture of the Filipino people, said that “the average Filipi- is also a member of the Beta especially in the country sides. no loves his game fowls more Rho Omega Fraternity (BRO) community health fair. folks, giving them fun and en- Before the Spaniards came, it than his children.” UP-Mother Chapter. The idea of UPAA-H joyment watching during their was already around and well Suffice it to say, sabong, The fiesta which is the big- building a Bahay Kubo (BK) spare time, two gamecocks loved by Filipinos, mostly men just like any other forms of gest Filipino event in the state depicting rural life in the coun- fighting in either in their back- and young boys. hobby, sports, or recreation, each year and one of the larg- try sides and re-enacting the yard or in vacant lots. All the This pastime is a hobby, a surely satisfies many men- est Filipino fiestas in the U.S. folks’ favorite pastime/enter- members,AS theirI SEE families IT and sporting event, and sad to say, folks who are into such chore. was sponsored by Filipino tainment – sabong or backyard those who attended the fiesta a gambling instance all rolled There’s even a joke, that the Community Center (FilCom), cockfight as its entry to the cul- enjoyed the fun! into one. Basically, the game wives of sabong aficionados Oahu, HI. tural section booths at the Fili- In his article Sabong’ has two kinds… gaffed and or sabungeros get jealous be- I was informed that the pino Fiesta was a mutual deci- (Cockfight): A Filipino -pas ungaffed. The Filipino cock- cause their husbands some- yearly-anticipated fiesta drew sion among its members. It was time, Jun A. Malig said, “For fighting gaff is called tari‘ ,’ a times touch and rub the game this year close to 10,000 at- actually the same concept last some foreigners, the sight of very sharp knife usually mea- cocks more often than they tendees who participated in year and the year before (2017) two roosters fighting to the suring two inches. do their own wives (Kallos, various ethnic and multi- with the addition of the roost- death with the use of extreme- The ungaffed type does 2012). genre entertainment; shared ers this year. They presented ly sharp blades (gaffs) tied to not use “tari.” It is appealing Backyard cockfighting authentic Filipino food; put the sabong part not as a sport their legs is gruesome. But for because no cock will die. Usu- for fun depicting rural life! up cultural booths exhibiting or the bloody pintakasi or the many Filipino men, cockfight- ally, it is a contest between This was the real intention indigenous crafts, art, and P50-Billion industry involv- ing, known locally as “sab- two cocks where betting is an of UPAA-H during the fiesta the nation’s history; business ing an estimated 10 million ong,” watching this form of option. Filipino men and boys and the roosters or cocks they vendors; children’s games; stakeholders, but a pastime or blood sport is just like watch- love to watch it. brought with them were not non-profit advocacy; and a form of entertainment for rural ing an ordinary, yet exciting, The gaffed type employs professional gamecocks but ballgame.” a gaff called ‘tari’ usually wild roosters caught in Ewa Again, it was not howev- hitched on the left leg of the Beach. They enjoyed letting er the intention of UPAA-H, fighting cock. The gaffed type their cocks fight each other according to Gappe, to per- is so popular nationwide. This while they were being enter- petuate sabong as a sport or a is the type that generates big- tained and likewise entertain- gambling means but backyard time gambling which this arti- ing people watching the cock- sabong for fun only, which cle don’t want to venture into. fight. many rural folks indulge in for Sabong as a way of life Life in the country sides entertainment. It is part of the in the barrios, is a Filipino with folks raising roosters in rural life for people living in national pastime and form of their bahay kubo backyards bahay kubos (BK) in far-flung entertain that gives people depicts a simple but meaning- barrios of the country. watching unique thrills. It is ful typical rural setting in the Sabong, according to a a hobby, a sporting event… Philippines! friend who is a sabong en- purely for entertainment. It UPAA-H, you showed us thusiast and owns a fighting has an enduring, unwritten our roots during the fiesta with cock farm in the Philippines, is rule of integrity and honesty your theme: life in the country about the excitement and pride and can give them a unique sides! Congratulations! of the owner or handler of the feeling of satisfaction and ex- gamecock that wins a battle. citement at the same time. It ELPIDIO R. ESTIOKO was a “There is a feeling of excite- has become an important part veteran journalist in the Philip- pines and an award-winning jour- ment, fulfillment and sense of Philippine culture and tra- nalist here in the US. For feed- pride if your cock wins,” he dition and has been practiced backs, comments… please email said. long before the Spaniards the author at estiokoelpidio@ Sabong gives us a unique came to colonize the gmail.com MAY 18, 2019  HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE  9 CANDID PERSPECTIVES autocratic power. Duterte is slightly more accomplished Are We Asian Americans Yet? with all he’s killed during You get what I mean. They’re handy in the Phil- sa has returned to the Philip- his drug war. But in just two We’re still in a long hard slog ippines, where journalists are pines ahead of the Philippine years, Trump is no slouch, during what is arguably the killed frequently. mid-term elections taking with not just a Mueller Report most contentious political Recently, a Manila news- place this month which will under his belt, but a milestone environment since the civil paper with links to Philippine determine control of the 10,000 lies or misleading By Emil Guillermo rights era began. President Rodrigo Duterte Senate, and the future of the statements, according to the n Hawaii, some- It’s not easy being an printed a matrix-like flow country. Washington Post. times we forget. Asian American during the chart of journalists from inde- We have a president who But if you Trump administration. pendent sites like Rappler as An election to end remains unimpeachable and ever want to Not even if you’re mar- well as the Philippine Center Democracy? unindictable. Is he…above know why it’s ried to Mitch McConnell. for Investigative Journalism. There is much at stake the law? Do you feel our con- I better to be There’s uncertainty over The chart identified them all in America’s first colony this stitutional crisis yet? Asian American than simply DACA, that Census citizen- as coup plotters. month. Remember, the Phil- That’s why it’s not far- Filipino, just look at the de- ship question, ICE raids, de- Fake news for sure. But ippines was built as a demo- fetched to think what happens mographics. portations, asylum changes, the Philippine National Police cratic facsimile of the U.S., next in the Philippines could There are 22 million of us. LGBTQ workplace rights, says it will investigate. complete with a Constitution, easily happen here–if we let There are just 4,037, 564 health care, gentrification, in- And President Duter- Bill of Rights, and the three our guard down. Filipinos, according to the come inequality. te, who picked up the “fake branches of government. “The Philippines is a latest American Community So many things over news” mantra from Trump, There are checks and bal- cautionary tale for the Unit- Survey of the Census Bureau. which one must stay vigilant. is taking it all seriously. He’s ances now against autocratic ed States,” Ressa said on Chinese (except Taiwan- Maybe this month, this quoted as saying, not so reas- rule, but probably not if Dute- “Democracy Now.” “What ese) are at 5,025, 817. Tai- year, we take a deep breath, suringly, “Just because you’re rte manages to win control of shocked me is how fast things wanese are at 193,367. count our blessings, and focus a journalist, you are not ex- the Senate in the upcoming can change. And I think Asian Indians come in at instead on others who really empted from assassination.” elections. Americans need to be aware 4,402,362. Then Vietnamese are up against it this month. You don’t take a statement A new Senate would that the things that you think at 2,104,217; Followed by My suggestion for AA- like that lightly from a man mean a new constitution, Res- have been there for a very Koreans at 1,887,914. PIHM person of the month? whose administration the UN sa told Amy Goodman on the long time, it can turn on a Japanese? Just 1,466,514. Philippine journalist Ma- says has killed 27,000 since program, “Democracy Now.” dime. And within six months The Native Hawaiian ria Ressa. 2016 in its “War on Drugs.” And with that a new gov- in the Philippines, all of a Pacific Islander population It’s the same shoot’em up ernment. sudden it’s OK to kill. If you nationwide is around 1.6 mil- What could happen in the that’s been praised by an envi- “It will be parliamentary. look at Cambridge Analytica, lion. Philippines may not stay in ous Trump. It will most likely be a fed- that scandal, the most num- It should be apparent. If the Philippines 27,000. That’s not like eralist form of government,” ber of compromised accounts we’re to make a difference in Ressa is what I call a Trump boasting about shoot- Ressa said. “The substance are in the United States. The a nation of 300-million plus, unique American Filipino. ing one person on Fifth Ave. of it will fundamentally trans- country with the second most we need each other. Born in the Philippines, her and not losing any voters. form the democracy that number of compromised ac- As the Golden State parents immigrated to the Duterte has 27,000 lives on we have, take away a lot of counts is the Philippines. You Warriors like to say, there’s U.S. just before the Marcos his hands and hasn’t lost any the Bill of Rights, and put a can do a lot with the technol- strength in numbers. martial law era. Ressa grew of his base voters. Some of lot of power in the hands of ogy that is there. And if your So hallelujah for Asian up in New Jersey, then went the deaths were connected to President Duterte to appoint leader is pushing top down, American Pacific Islander to Princeton. She says she had the drug trade. Some were just a transitional committee. We society can transform. Your Heritage Month. a choice to stay with family caught in the middle, total in- will no longer be a democra- institutions are still pushing AAPIHM! members in the U.S. or return nocents like mothers and chil- cy. Our justice system will be back. But the same thing that I God bless you? It’s no home to make her mark in the dren. Rappler and others have completely transformed.” tell Filipinos: Now is the time sneeze. It’s our time. Philippines. been trying to get their hands That’s how quickly it can to fight for your rights. If you Every year in May we cel- She chose the latter, where on the public documents. all go in a few weeks if the do not fight for these rights, ebrate. she founded the award-win- Most are incomplete, unfiled, Senate flips. they can be taken away, and it And I hope you’re not like ning news website, Rappler, or lost. There’s a lesson there for can happen quickly.” a friend of mine who seems to the go-to source for hard-hit- The dead have become us all, since the Philippines Fighting for justice and be growing weary of it all. ting truthful journalism about part of the bureaucracy. and the U.S. both have lead- democracy is always a worthy Instead of joy for the the Philippines. And yet with all that, Res- ers yearning to evolve their (continue on page 17) month when people of Asian It also has gotten Ressa American and Pacific Island- arrested twice since February: er descent can feel united and once for an alleged violation strong in ethnic coalition, of a ban on foreign media my friend has this strange ownership and another time “Groundhog Day” feeling. for a cyber libel case. Not that “things are re- In New York City recently peating until we get it right” to be honored as one of Time feel. Magazine’s “100 Most Influ- More like empathy for ential People of 2019,” Res- the literal groundhog, as in, if sa also received a journalism you see your shadow, it means award from Syracuse Univer- six more weeks of racial win- sity. ter—or general discontent. Or For a journalist, awards are maybe six more months. Or like shields against the threat six more years. of arrest and assassination. 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEMAY 18, 2019 MAY 18, 2019  HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE  11

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She says, tation of the Apostille process, there will invited by YouTube to be one most: stand up comedy. And “Performing in Hawaii is go- be no need for Philippine Embassies and of their paid partners, seven she comes from a place of pu- ing to feel like putting on a Consulates to authenticate Philippines months after Christine started rity and positivity. She says, show to a big extended fami- documents in countries that are members posting. “If God can get the glory and I ly.” See HappySlip Live! On of the Apostille Convention. The U.S. is a member of the Apostille What’s refreshing about can spread happiness through May 18 at UH Manoa, Kenne- Convention. Christine is her wholesome this comedy, then my mission dy Theatre. MAY 18, 2019  HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE  13 PHILIPPINE ELECTION 2019 COVERAGE Vote Buying An Integral Part of

Philippine Elections — Duterte President Duterte shows By Alexis Romero the ink on his finger after money does not necessarily Rody blamed Tuesday, May 14, 2019 voting at the Daniel R. mean that one is buying votes. Duterte was blamed yes- Aguinaldo National High ANILA, “You know, when you start terday for the reported mas- School in Davao City yesterday. Philippines to give money, as I told (the sive vote buying resorted to — President Commission on Elections), by candidates in the midterm Duterte yester- that’s not because I’m buying elections. day said that the vote of the fellow. It’s be- The President promot- M vote buying cause I’m giving him money ed the illegal practice in is an “integral to go to the precinct, cast his a speech in which he en- part” of elections in the Philip- vote and go home. Not all peo- couraged voters to accept pines, a country that he said is ple have money. Or you send money from politicians, beset with poverty and a feudal food to your leaders who are according to Anakpaw- system. here sacrificing and waiting is party-list Rep. Ariel Duterte claimed that ev- for the food to eat so they can Casilao. eryone has engaged in vote last until the last vote is count- “The Comelec, buying which, according to ed,” he said. as an independent him, comes in many forms. Communist insurgency is body, should slam “If they are caught, they making the situation in rural Duterte’s promo- will be prosecuted to the full- areas worse, according to the tion of accept- est of the law. Now, the prac- Chief Executive. ing vote-buying tice of buying votes has been “Nobody can till the land, money under the an integral part of an election improve the land and the com- guise of a ‘fare allow- in the Philippines. ’Yang pag- munists are there asking for ance,’” Casilao said. boto lahat ’yan. Walang hindi money, asking for food and ev- The poll body’s cam- nagbibili ng boto rito... Ituro erything. And they think they paign against vote buying “has mo kung sino ang hindi nag- are on the right track,” he said. been demolished instantly by a voters could accept money trict of Isabela, saying he could bili ng boto (Nobody has not The election code pro- presidential speech,” the con- from politicians but should not continue participating in a bought votes. Tell me who has hibits the giving, offering or gressman added. vote for candidates they were “political sham” due to mas- not bought votes),” the Presi- promising of money or any- In a campaign speech in supporting, since no one would sive vote buying. dent told reporters after casting thing of value, any office or Davao City over the weekend, see their ballot on the day of “Vote buying is vote kill- his vote at the Daniel R. Agui- employment, franchise or the President said it was OK the voting. ing and is as destructive to our naldo National High School in grant, or making or offering for voters to accept fare mon- It is the voter who feeds democracy as illegal drug is de- Davao City. to make an expenditure or ey, criticizing the Comelec for the ballot into the vote-count- structive to our physical wellbe- “Kaya mahirap ’yang vote causing an expenditure to be its “unrealistic” rules on finan- ing machine, they said. ing… (It) is a massive practice buying (That’s why vote buy- made to any person, associ- cial assistance of candidates to While yesterday’s elec- all over the country and a public ing is a complex issue). It can ation, corporation, entity or their leaders and supporters. tions were taking place, Albay- knowledge tolerated by the ma- take many forms... for as long community to induce anyone Casilao said it was not only alde, based on reports he was jority,” Alvarez said. as the Philippines remains to to vote for or against any can- Duterte who allegedly promot- receiving from police stations, The former senator urged be a poor country, for as long didate or withhold his vote in ed vote buying, citing other lamented that there was vote people to “renounce it, de- as the feudal system exists lalo the election. officials, including Philippine buying across the country. nounce it and withdraw our na sa (especially in) rural areas An offense is also commit- National Police chief Gen. On Saturday, two days tolerance to it, or our democra- aggravated by the commu- ted if a person or group solicits Oscar Albayalde and admin- before the elections, former cy will wither away.” nists... We are becoming poor- or receives any expenditure or istration candidates as actively senator Heherson Alvarez Alvarez, however, did not er and poorer,” he added. promise of any office or - em encouraging the practice. withdrew his candidacy for say who was buying votes in Duterte said the giving of ployment. Some officials have said congressman in the fourth dis- his district.(www.philstar.com)

By Tuesday noon, 100% trict Representative having of the election returns in Ilo- secured 87,725 votes. Marcoses Retain Grip on Ilocos cos Norte have been tallied, Barba, Imee’s first cousin and it showed that, even with according to a STAR report, Norte Bailiwick Fariñas’ withdrawal, Manotoc also ran under the Nacionalis- By Kristine Joy Patag obtained 260,938 votes. ta Party. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 will hand over the leadership Manotoc’s vice gover- Ria Fariñas, daughter of ANILA, Phil- of the province to her son, nor is Cecile Araneta-Marcos the incumbent Ilocos Norte ippines — The Matthew Marcos Manotoc. who ran in the stead of his late 1st District representative, Marcos clan Manotoc ran unopposed husband, Ilocos Norte Board meanwhile took over her continues to after Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas Member Mariano Marcos II. father’s post. She obtained hold the Ilocos (Ilocos Norte, 1st District) Manotoc and Marcos 106,780 votes. M province as its withdrew his candidacy on were fielded by the Naciona- Meanwhile, Imee is stronghold in May 2, less than two weeks lista Party. poised to enter the Senate as 2019. before the polls. her candidacy for the guber- Another Marcos kin, Ilo- she currently ranks 8th in the At the start of the new Clan matriarch, Rep. natorial race in Ilocos Norte cos Norte Vice Gov. Eugenio race with close to 5% votes term for local candidates, Ilo- Imelda Marcos (Ilocos Norte, but she withdrew November Angelo Barba is poised to be- remaining to be tallied. (www. cos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos 2nd District), initially filed last year. come Ilocos Norte’s 2nd Dis- philstar.com) 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEMAY 18, 2019 PHILIPPINE ELECTION 2019 COVERAGE EDITORIAL Ugly Traditions Must End ote buying, that vote buying is an elec- Candidates themselves according tion offense and violators should welcome the strict en- to President would be prosecuted. But he forcement of the law, since it Duterte, is an said all candidates engage in would mean lower expenses “integral part” some form of vote buying. for them. Problems, however, V of Philippine Last week he said he saw crop up when the law is selec- elections. Having spent much nothing wrong with giving tively enforced. of his adult life as a politi- voters P50 each for their The country imposes cian, the President must know transport fare to and from tough penalties for elec- gates are open for electoral The PNP has done its part; whereof he speaks. the polling centers. tion-related offenses, partic- offenses. now the prosecution service, He issued the statement in He may be correct about ularly for the relatively new The President has said which is under the executive, a chance interview yesterday, vote buying being a tradition crime of electoral sabotage. that those arrested for buy- should pursue the cases. Can- near the end of voting, when in this country, but this does But if even one candidate ing and selling votes would didates who engaged in buy- the Philippine National Police not mean that people should with the right connections is face prosecution. People ing votes must be disqualified had arrested hundreds of peo- stop trying to put an end to it. allowed to break the law and have taken the trouble of and permanently barred from ple, including candidates and This is why laws were passed regulations of the Commis- reporting cases of vote buy- holding public office. Unless supporters, on charges of buy- against buying and selling sion on Elections, giving the ing, believing that their com- offenders are convicted and ing and selling votes. votes. What is lacking is en- candidate an edge over politi- plaints would be acted upon, punished, vote buying will The President did say forcement. cal opponents, then the flood- as indicated by the Comelec. never stop.(www.philstar.com)

1,665 units malfunctioned the results of the election in Despite Glitches, Comelec Says — of which 1,253 were re- specific areas,” NAMFREL placed. In 2016, there were said. Midterm Election ‘Successful’ 120 broken SD cards. In the same press con- By Ian Nicolas Cigaral Tuesday it successfully held our transmission was faster The National Citizens’ ference, Comelec’s Casque- Tuesday, May 14, 2019 the midterm polls. compared to the past elec- Movement for Free Elec- jo maintained that “the re- “Despite those glitches tions,” Casquejo added. tions, or NAMFREL, on sult of the election is valid ANILA, Phil- that we have since it’s just According to Comelec, Monday raised concerns and credible.” ippines — less than one percent or 961 or 1.1% of total 85,769 over “verified” reports sub- “Dumaan tayo ng si- Amid reports one percentage of the en- vote counting machines mitted by its volunteers, in- nasabi natin local source of problems tire 85,000 plus clustered (VCM) earmarked for this cluding reports of malfunc- code review, all of the AES with vote precincts, we can say that year’s elections were defec- tioning VCMs. (Automated Election Sys- M counting ma- the election is successful,” tive, higher than 801 faulty “While many of the ver- tem) components passed chines and hours-long delay Comelec Commission- VCM in the 2016 presiden- ified reports concern - pro through the local source in transmission of election er Marlon Casquejo told a tial election. cedural lapses that are ad- code review and all of the returns to media groups and press conference. Meanwhile, out of ministrative in nature, there AES major components watchdogs, the Commis- “In fact, we’re already 85,769 SD cards released for have been incidents that passed with flying colors,” sion on Elections declared in the 96% transmission. So Monday’s election, 1.9% or could affect the integrity of he said. (www.philstar.com) Opposition Slate Otso Diretso Suffers Comelec Probing Viral from the 11th to the 10th spot a Resounding Loss around Tuesday noon based Video of ‘Pre-shaded’ By Gaea Katreena Cabico By Gaea Katreena Cabico in the winners’ circle domi- on the partial and unofficial Thursday, May 16, 2019 Tuesday, May 14, 2019 nated by allies of President tally. Ballots ANILA, Phil- Rodrigo Duterte. Aquino, a cousin of ANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elec- ippines — Even Otso Diretso’s vet- former President Noynoy, tions is starting an investigation into a video show- They were eran bets re-electionist Sen. ranked 14th with 13,764,593 Ming an alleged pre-shading of ballots, the poll body’s among the Bam Aquino and former In- votes as of 4:50 p.m. Tuesday. spokesperson said Thursday. most talked terior chief Mar Roxas—both Ahead of him at 13th place The 39-second video that is being shared online shows a M about candi- having managed to penetrate was administration-backed woman supposedly pre-shading several ballots. The post said dates on social media and the winners’ circle in pre-elec- candidate Sen. JV Ejercito, the alleged incident happened in Lanao del Sur. among the top choices of tion surveys—failed to enter who is eyeing to extend his Social media users were alarmed by the video, noting the youth in university mock the so-called “Magic 12.” stay at the upper house, with such incident raises questions on the credibility and integrity polls but it looks like no one Aquino was the closest to 13,876,548 votes as of press of this year’s elections. from the opposition Otso Di- the “Magic 12” but was kept time. “I saw that video this morning. We’re actually initiating [an] retso coalition would become out by actor turned lawmaker Roxas, a Liberal Party investigation into that,” Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez a senator of the country. Bong Revilla, who spent re- stalwart who was not as fre- said in an interview on GMA News TV’s “News to Go.” The senatorial aspirants, cent years in detention facing quently seen at campaign sor- He said, however, that the post lacks vital information. whose candidacies were plunder charges, and another ties with his slate, ranked 16th He added: “A few things to note about that particular vid- backed by Vice President re-electionist Nancy Binay. with 9,577,323 votes.(www.phil- eo, however, there is no internal evidence to show where it Leni Robredo, were nowhere Revilla further climbed up star.com) happened, who did it, when it happened.” (www.philstar.com) MAY 18, 2019  HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE  15 PHILIPPINE ELECTION 2019 COVERAGE Teachers Reported 1,333 Malfunctioning Automated Machines, says DepEd By Janvic Mateo Tuesday, May 14, 2019 were due to marking pens the regions and division,” said while 2,036 came from the fi- Pascua in a mix of Filipino and ANILA, Phil- nal testing and sealing. English. ippines — The “These are not included in About 1,000 teachers said Department the original question and an- that they did not receive pay of Education swer portion but on the notes. after their poll duties last Mon- on Tuesday They have voluntarily written day. M revealed that some notes on malfunctioning This is excluding another they have received 1,333 re- VCMs,” explained Pascua. 632 who said they haven’t re- ports of malfunctioning vote Before they have forward- ceived allowances. counting machines during the ed the data to the Comelec, On Monday, Comelec May 13 elections. spokesperson James Jimenez Teachers of Pinyahan Elementary School conducts testing and however, Education Under- sealing upon the arrival of Vote Counting Machine at their school This is a significant jump secretary Alain del Pascua said claimed that the initial 400 to last May 7, 2019. The STAR/Michael Varcas from the 400 to 600 figure that that the numbers would still be 600 was far from ordinary. the Commission on Elections up for validation. “It is perhaps still small, in 2016,” said Jimenez. pared well for it,” added Cas- provided the media Tuesday. Pascua said that it is very out of 85,000. It still seems to Earlier Tuesday, the ilao. The data came from con- possible that there may be a be within the range,” said the Comelec identified 1,165 “We want to hear some- solidated reports of teachers “duplication” as there are three spokesperson in a mix of Fili- faulty SD cards in the 2016 thing from Comelec Chairper- who served as electoral board members of electoral boards pino and English. polls. son Sheriff Abbas. He’s got a members, DepEd said in a per precinct. Even if the initial numbers This is greater than the 961 lot of explaining to do.” press conference. “That’s exactly what we were accurate, it would still be compared to the 801 in 2016. Makabayan and Bayan According to a report by would verify, because the fig- 220% more malfunctioning ‘Delays affect poll’s cred- Muna chairman Neri Col- The STAR, 526 problems were ures might have been tripled VCMs than in 2016. ibility’ menares aired a similar sen- reported in connection with the or doubled. That is what we’ll “The reason it’s so jarring On election day, Anak- timent, saying that delays transmission of results, 2,340 verify with our I.T. officers in is that we had fewer incidents pawis party-list Rep. Ariel could affect the integrity of Casilao lamented what trans- the polls. pired in the elections, saying “In the past, dagdag bawas The ‘Magic 12 Senators’ the defective machines caused took place amidst the delays in much delay and “disenfran- canvassing and lack of trans- in Latest Tally chisement” of voters. parency. That is what automa- The progressive solin tion was supposed to cure. But ith 97.44% of election returns processed, below is the partial and unofficial tally noted that many voters were apparently, Comelec has failed Was of 1:04 p.m. on Thursday, May 16. (www.philstar.com) not able to vote because they on both counts,” said the mili- couldn’t find their names in the tant candidate. list. “The impact of this unfor- “The automated elections givable delay is that the credi- started in 2010. But it looks bility of the national elections seem like this is the time and will be permanently tainted.” that the Comelec hadn’t pre- (www.philstar.com) 16 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEMAY 18, 2019 PERSONAL REFLECTIONS joy and sacrifice and passion and endurance all wrapped You Got This…MOM! up together. The celebration of mothers is not always voiced By Seneca Moraleda-Puguan with an audible “Thank you,” have written tion but you have a very needy yet the gratitude for a mother’s so many letters and hungry newborn to attend work echoes in the walls of her for my almost to. And add to this, the tower- home, and straight into eterni- four-year old ing laundry, the messy living ty. The work of a mother never daughter, and room filled with toys, the dishes goes uncelebrated by the One I I also started that need to be washed. It can who has called her to this sa- writing letters for my 2-month be overwhelmingly draining. cred work. old son but I haven’t written a There are times, many It may not feel like it quite letter for myself, not even one. times actually that you lose it. so much throughout the other I have so many things on my You’re at your wit’s end, your 364 days this year, but moth- mind and in my heart that I patience depleted. You snap erhood is an anthem of praise. want to tell myself but really and unintentionally yell at your Although it feels messy and haven’t got the chance to put tantruming toddler. She re- imperfect, it is right where Je- them in writing. Here it is- a sponds with a piercing cry but sus enters and reminds us what letter for myself and to all the she would say sorry for mak- a housekeeper, a chef, a teach- your family over yourself. You faithfulness looks like. It is an mothers in the world. ing you mad. You hate your- er, a nurse, an engineer, a sci- are doing a great job. Really outpouring of the gospel, love self for it but you can’t control entist, and many more hats to you are, even if sometimes you and sacrifice given daily, and Hey momma, it because you’re exhausted. wear. don’t realize it. sometimes without thanks. Yet Amazingly, young children You are not alone. There And oh mom, look at the it continues. A mother presses It’s been a long night, are forgiving. They don’t keep are millions of moms out there smile on your newborn’s face on through every heartache hasn’t it? Your newborn has grudges. They easily move on who are experiencing the same every time you talk to him. and hardship. In each day that been waking up round the as if nothing happened. things you do, feeling the same Isn’t he the most beautiful feels an empty ache where clock for you to satisfy his It’s ok, momma. It’s ok to whirlwind of emotions, imper- thing in this world? Listen to gratitude should be, a mother hunger. You barely had sleep be frustrated and disappoint- fectly but diligently raising his oohs, aahs and coos. Don’t chooses to keep giving. and the sun is up already. You ed. It’s alright to acknowledge their children. But know that they sound like music to your Why? Because of love – a have to prepare food for your that you’re tired. There are you are unique because to your ears? And your toddler, your love that changes the world. toddler, play and read books times you just want to be alone, children, you are the only one. sweet toddler. When she wakes It is soul-shaping work, to her, feed your newborn, cry like a baby, shout at the You are irreplaceable. up, she greets you with a kiss the ministry of motherhood. change his soiled diaper, and top of your lungs, and shake But thank you, because and says, “I love you, mom- What can feel so ordinary and so on. The tasks at hand are it all off. If only you can take even if it’s hard, you keep on my!” She dances and sings a mundane is actually the mate- just never ending. The needs to a break from all these but you going, you keep on giving, lot. She can now color within rial of miracles. Motherhood be met are just endless. can’t. Admit it, motherhood is you keep on fighting. Even if the lines. She shows you her can be the most pressing, most It can be exhausting, isn’t not easy. It never is and never you feel like crying, you still artwork, abstract but creative difficult work- yet in that soil, it? Especially when your tod- will be. It’s a high and sacred manage to put that smile on and beautiful. She’s curiously significance breaks forth. dler stubbornly disobeys you calling. It’s all the jobs in the your face. And every single asking all questions- all the Life comes where once and she clamors for your atten- world rolled into one- you are day, you choose your kids and WHYs, HOWs and WHATs in there was none. Love grows the world. The joy and laugh- in every trial, every demand, (WHAT’S UP, ATTORNEY?: HOW TO DEFEAT....from page 7) ter they bring far outweigh the and every sacrifice. A mother the proceedings. The IJ, with- Dec. 238 (BIA 1977). est law book publishing company and writes legal articles for newspapers. pains and aches that mother- is a teacher, an encourager, a out waiting for our comment, COMMENT: This is Listen to The Tipon Report which he co- hood brings. They are your lifeguard, a coach, a guide, a dismissed the case. but one case where ICE has hosts with son Noel, the senior partner source of energy and strength. confidante. She is what the day The case should have caused mental anguish, emo- of the Bilecki & Tipon Law Firm. It is the most witty, interesting, and useful They inspire you to endure demands she be. As she meets been terminated, not dis- tional distress, and untold radio program in Hawaii. KNDI 1270 and persevere. Truly, mother- endless needs, Jesus comes missed. Dismissal is not the suffering to humankind by AM band every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. hood is a gift. It’s a reminder alongside to meet her own. proper procedure. Termina- improvidently filing remov- Atty. Tipon served as a U.S. Immigration of God’s love and faithfulness. In motherhood, the gos- tion is the proper procedure. al proceedings. We have an- Officer. He co-authored the best-seller “Immigration Law Service, 1st ed.,” It’s worth celebrating. pel becomes tangible; grace The reason is this: where, other case also involving the an 8-volume practice guide for immi- Here’s a Mother’s Day received from a Savior, then following the formal start of Hawaii theft statutes where gration officers and lawyers. Atty. Tipon message from Scripture Lulla- poured out to those we love. In deportation proceedings, ad- the alien woman returned to has personally experienced the entire immigration process. He first came to bies, a Christian company that the hard work of motherhood, ditional facts or policy con- Ilocos Norte voluntarily when the United States on a student/ exchange produces lullabies based on Jesus fills in the gaps, and siderations arise which lead ICE threatened to put her in visitor visa to study at Yale. He returned Biblical truth. Let every word makes possible what seemed those responsible for immi- jail while awaiting the appeal to the Philippines to resume practicing law. He came again to the United States encourage and inspire you to impossible. Motherhood is gration law enforcement to of her removal proceedings. on a non-immigrant work visa to write celebrate this calling of moth- miracle work, and today we conclude that this is not the We eventually won the appeal law books, adjusted his status to that of a erhood, a gift worth praising stand in awe of every moth- sort of case in which such but ICE will not help bring lawful permanent resident, and became a naturalized citizen. Atty. Tipon was God for. er, and every miracle God is proceedings should have her back saying that they did born in Laoag City, Philippines. Tel. “There is a celebration of working through her. Thank been started in the first place, not deport her. We are helping (808) 800-7856. Cell Phone (808) 225- motherhood that takes place you mom. What you do each 8 CFR 242.7 wisely provides our fellow Ilocano return to 2645. E-Mail: [email protected]. Websites: https://www.hawaiimmigra- each and every day. It doesn’t and every day is shaping both the mechanics for termina- Hawaii. tionattorney.com , https://www.hawaiin- always take the shape for flow- this world and eternity. “ tion on the ground that the mmigrationattorney.com , ers and breakfast in bed, but proceeding was “improv- ATTY. TIPON has a Master of Laws www.bileckilawgroup.com. This arti- degree from Yale Law School and a cle is a general overview of the subject it shines in the eyes of little To all the amazing moth- idently begun.” Matter of Bachelor of Laws degree from the Uni- matter discussed and is not intended ones. It is carried in the whis- ers in the world – biological Vizcarra-Delgadillo, 13 I&N versity of the Philippines. His current as legal advice. No attorney-client re- pers of morning prayers and moms, single moms, adoptive Dec 51 (BIA 1968). See also practice focuses on immigration law lationship is established between the and appellate criminal defense. He writer and readers relying upon the the lullabies before bedtime. moms…THANK YOU! And Matter of Dacanay, 16 I&N writes law books for the world’s larg- contents of this article. Motherhood is a celebration of oh, YOU GOT THIS! MAY 18, 2019  HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE  17 LEGAL NOTES

overstays. In 2018, almost 667,000 people overstayed Crackdown on Visa Overstays their visas. by stating that overstays are as US but after their lawful period ber of overstays in 2017 with Immigration law advo- problematic as undocumented of admission expired. 33,759 for B visas. Venezuela cates have pointed out that the immigrants (people who cross Some of the overstays are was a close second at 30,424 DHS’s method of finding out the border illegally) because from countries included in the of its nationals as overstays in which country has the most number of overstays is flawed. By Atty. Reuben S. Seguritan they undermine the integrity Visa Waiver Program (VWP). the same period. of the US immigration system The nationals of the countries For travelers from the Phil- This is because the rate is com- resident Trump and harm the national interest. in the VWP may travel to the ippines, it was estimated that puted by looking at how many has ordered He added that visa overstays US for tourism or business for more than 12,000 overstayed visitors went to the US from a the Secretar- are unacceptably high and are a period of up to 90 days with- their visas in 2016. Out of this certain country and how many ies of State and a widespread problem. Fur- out obtaining a visa. number of overstays, 5,000 left within their authorized Homeland Se- thermore the US Immigration For countries that are re- entered the US on business or stay. Hence, Djibouti had the P curity to submit Customs and Enforcement quired to obtain a visa before tourist visas. Then about 934 highest overstay rate even if plans to deter overstays. The (ICE) states that overstays entering the US, there are over- were students and exchanged the overstays were just 180 President suggested punishing pose a potential nationals secu- stays in all categories. Howev- visitors who overstayed. But people. Chad’s 30.8% of over- countries whose citizens have rity threat to the US and should er, the category with the most the largest category of Filipi- stays amounted to 165 people high rates of overstays and/ or be prioritized for further inves- number of overstays were for nos who overstayed in the US and Yemen in third place had to require all foreign travelers tigation or removal operations. the student and exchange visi- were temporary workers and 518 overstays. Other countries to the US to post admission The Department of Home- tors visa. About 40% of the to- trainees, traders, investors, such as Mexico had an over- bonds that would be repaid to land Security (DHS) defines an tal student/exchange visa over- fiancées of US citizens and stay rate of 1.5% but that was them once they leave the US. overstay as “a non-immigrant stays in 2017 were from China, their children, and spouses and equivalent to 43,000 people. Possible punishments could be who was lawfully admitted to Saudi Arabia, India and South children of US citizens and US Canada had an overstay rate limiting the number of visas the United States for an autho- Korea. lawful permanent residents of less than 1% but that repre- granted to these countries, lim- rized period but stayed in the For tourism and business (LPR) who totaled 6,523 in sented 88,000 people. Further- iting the time their citizens are United States beyond his or her visitor (B) visa, the over- 2016. more, the arrivals from Mexi- allowed in the US, and requir- lawful admission period.” The stay rate is currently higher In 2017, the Philippines co and Canada only took into ing its citizens to submit more DHS describes two types of visa than 10%. There were about was the second country after account those who arrived by documents when applying for overstay: 1. People for whom 301,000 overstays in 2017. For India with the most number of sea and air. The Mexicans and visas and to enter the US. no departure has been recorded 2018 there were 305,000 over- overstays in the nonimmigrant Canadians who arrived in the He justified this directive and 2. People who departed the stays. Brazil had the most num- worker visas category with US by land were not includ- 7,075 Filipinos overstaying. ed in the computation. If the (OPEN FORUM: BILL TO REFORM....from page 6) The Philippines also had 5,276 number of people who over- cation of millions of dollars. for addressing this problem because their only means of overstays in the business or stayed would be the basis for This measure is a quiet yet head-on, and we hope that the transportation was forfeited, tourism visa category and 967 the ranking of the countries, important triumph for civil Governor signs this important or their housing because their in the students and exchange then the top countries would liberties.” reform into law. The auditor’s rent money was taken. It is visitor visa category. be Mexico, India, China and ACLU of Hawai’i Policy report from 2018 verified what unacceptable to maintain a From 2016 to 2017, about Venezuela. Director Mandy Fernandes we’ve long suspected—that system that so clearly incen- 62% of the newly undocu- added: “Policing should have this practice is being abused tivizes police and prosecutors mented immigrants were the REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has nothing to do with profit. The in Hawai’i. The consequences to selectively enforce the law overstays and 38% were those been practicing law for over 30 ACLU of Hawai’i applauds of this are devastating—in- based on what will pad their years. For further information, who crossed the border illegal- the sponsors of this legislation nocent people lose their jobs budgets.” you may call him at (212) 695 ly. It is estimated that in 2017 5281 or log on to his website at (CANDID PERSPECTIVES: ARE WE....from page 11) there were more than 700,000 www.seguritan.com goal for AAPIHM. vote in the U.S., I hope you Vigilance is required right That’s what Ressa, who did. here at home this AAPIHM. grew up an American but bat- This time, it really matters. tles now in the Philippines, is And if you didn’t, I hope EMIL GUILLERMO is a veter- up against this month. you’re paying attention to an journalist and commentator. He was on the editorial board of the If you’re one of the more what’s going on in Washing- Honolulu Advertiser, and a colum- than 125,000 dual citizen Fil- ton. Because the undoing of nist for the Starr-Bulletin. Twitter ipino Americans eligible to democracy is contagious. @emilamo PICTORIAL NEWS

The National Youth Movement for West Philippine Sea delegation (right) headed by Mr. Jose Antonio Custodio (third from right) discusses with Department of National Defense officials headed by DND Secretary Delfin Lorenzana the NYMWPS planned projects for possible consideration and collabora- tion. The meeting was coordinated by Saipan-based Dr. Celia Lamkin, NYMWPS founder and global chairperson. NYMWPS advocates for the preservation of the Philippine territory in the South China Sea. 18 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLEMAY 18, 2019 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS

Dance Troupe, Bailes de Pilipi- Annual Barrio Fiesta to Celebrate Fifty Years nas, Dance International Produc- AHULUI, Hawaii – War Memorial grounds near the part-Filipinos now make up the Youth, Ilocos Surian Associa- tion, and La Galeria: Compania Binhi At Ani Filipino swimming pool. At that time, second largest ethnic group in tion, King’s Cathedral, Mags- Baile Filipino. Plus inside the KCommunity Center there was an influx of recent im- Hawai‘i. ingal, Maria Lanakila Filipino Center, there will be a replica of in Kahului (across Maui Wae- migrants from the Philippines The 50th Annual Barrio Fi- Catholic Club, Maui Filipino a Bahay Kubo and cultural vil- na) will be the site of the 50th which caused many problems, esta will feature food, culture, Community Council, San Juan lages depicting the varied prov- Annual Barrio Fiesta, accord- especially in the schools. The pageantry, contests, and special (Lapog), and Sto. Nino Orga- inces/regions of the Philippines: ing to Nora Cabanilla-Takushi, initial purpose of the Barrio Fi- events. Souvenir items with the nization. Traditional Filipino Cebu, Cordillera, Ilocos Norte, president of Binhi at Ani, the esta was to share the Filipino 50th Annual Barrio Fiesta logo food such as the popular ado- Ilocos Sur, Metro Manila, Min- coordinating organization. culture with the rest of Maui will be available for sale. The bo, pansit, lechon, lumpia, cas- danao, and Pangasinan. The 50th Annual Barrio Fiesta County and to also instill a sense Golden Moments Photo Exhibit caron, and halo halo as well as The pageantry will include will be held on Friday, May 24 of pride in local Filipinos of the will feature photos of previous local food such as roast chicken, the crowning of the 2019 Miss (5:00pm to 10:00 pm) and Sat- rich culture of their motherland. Barrio Fiestas. teriyaki beef, sweet and spicy Barrio Fiesta and the Little Miss urday (10:00 am to 10:00 pm). Today, the need to share the Fil- Participating as food ven- chicken, chow fun, and bbq Barrio Fiesta Contest. A special According to Cabanil- ipino culture with all of Maui’s dors are various Filipino com- pork, to name a few will be of- treat will be former Miss Barrio la-Takushi, the Barrio Fiesta residents remains true. The Fili- munity organizations: Binhi at fered. Fiestas participating in the San- was initiated by the Maui Fili- pino community is growing by Ani, Alcalanians, Good Shep- Cultural entertainment will ta Cruzan, depicting the finding pino Community Council and leaps and bounds. According to herd Episcopal Church, Good be provided by Good Shepherd of the Holy Cross by Queen first held on May 31, 1970 at the the 2010 Census, Filipinos and Shepherd Episcopal Church Episcopal Church Filipino Folk Helena.

Student & Teacher Institute is Help Student-Teacher Tell Story of WWII Hero a student-teacher cooperative through history. Each team operations. While there, Pin- learning program. The pro- Pedro Lamon Rivera selects one Silent Hero® era will deliver a grave side gram, coordinated through igh school student nal on the Pacific threatre,” who died in the Pacific The- eulogy for Private First Class National History Day®, is Antoinette Pinera is said Pinera. ater of Operations and spends Rivera at the National Me- sponsored by the Pearl Har- researching the life Pinera, and educator Emy months researching the sto- morial Cemetery of the Pa- bor Historic Site Partners, H ry of this brave American cific. To complete this task, including Pearl Harbor Avia- of Private First Class Pedro Keola, are charged with tell- Lamon Rivera, an American ing the untold story of Private through readings, historical Pinera is asking anyone who tion Museum, Pacific Historic service member who is bur- First Class Rivera as part of research, and primary sourc- knew this Silent Hero to get Parks, USS Missouri Memo- ied at the National Memorial Sacrifice for Freedom®: es such as war records, draft in touch with Mrs. Keola. rial Association, and Pacific Cemetery of the Pacific. World War II in the Pacific cards, and family interviews. If you knew Private First Fleet Submarine Museum at “From February 1942 to Student & Teacher Institute, In July students and Class Pedro Lamon Rivera, Pearl Harbor. This program September 1944, Pedro Ri- a student-teacher cooperative teachers will assemble in Ho- or his family, please contact brings six student-teacher vera served in the U.S. Army, learning program. nolulu, Hawaii to learn more Mrs. Keola at emkeolawhs@ teams from Hawaii together fighting with the 298th Infan- This institute takes 12 about their Silent Heroes as gmail.com. with six teams from the U.S. try. He died, as a non-com- student and teacher teams on well as the unique role Ha- Sacrifice for Freedom®: mainland to study World War batant, in 1944 at Guadalca- a once in a lifetime journey waii played in the theater of World War II in the Pacific II in the Pacific.

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HIRING PRODUCTION WORKERS and CD Launching, June 16 The musical show will include Must be able to perform/operate machinery amon Sumibcay or Mr. Ilus- where underserved kids have the op- Joel Tolentino, Raymond Sebas- and forklift in a warehouse setting. trado is presenting a CD portunity for learning. tian, Novie Novie, Julius Mina, Jon Requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Must have transportation to work site Launching “Till There Was Sumibcay has been singing all Almosara, Richard Yoon, Alexis R (no bus service nearby). You” Musical Show on June 16, 2019, his life and he says recording his own Bugarin, Mathew Czar Bernabe, JV Paid Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k). 4-8 p.m. at the New Life Theater on voice or songs has never been in his Serenaders, Coro Filipino, RVJ Clas- Please call Grace @ 839-3272 Nuuanu Avenue. wildest imagination. The songs in this siques, and others. Proceeds from the show will ben- CD experiment are from his perfor- The event is presented by Island GRASS FARM LOOKING FOR FIELD WORKERS AND DRIVERS AND WORKERS efit the Normalites Association of Ha- mances upon his revelation as the Mr. Living Productions and Entertain- Hawaiian Turfgrass in Mililani waii Scholarship Program, La Union Ilustrado at a fundraising gala dinner ment under the fiscal sponsorship of Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm Circle Scholarship Funds, a project for displaced Marawi residents held in Mid -Atlantic Foundation for Asian Work out doors. Farm vegetables on side. of Aurora Ancheta Huggins, and JV Silver Springs, Maryland in 2017. The Artists (MAFFAA), a non-profit or- Take home Saba, come join our team. Read and Play Corner, Phils., a place other songs are among his favorites ganization. With workers benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement Please call Sean Fong @ 808-371-0527 KROSWORD Blg .5 ni Carlito Lalicon PAHALANG 35. Etiketa 1. Bitak 36. Gamit na pangtabas 5. Muwang ng talahib 10. Dahon 38. Lugaw 14. Pulo 39. Manggagaway 15. Katulong 41. Nakalalasing na inumin 16. Rito 42. Nakabukang-bibig na 17. Nagpatayung-tayong nagpapamalas ng kaman- 20. Sinasama sa buhay mangan 21. Habol 43. Lobo 22. Lata 44. Hagunghong 23. Kadyot 46. Tunay ba 24. Kabahagi 48. Iri 28. Baak 49. Isalang sa kalan ang 32. Isang uri ng prutas lulutuin 58. Ningas 61. Angkop 33. Puwang 52. Asikaso 59. Balikatin 62. Ina 34. Bintang 56. Inepisyente 60. Gahis 63. Walo PABABA 10. Pinanggalingan 29. Balbas 47. Ambon 1. Hinhin 11. Tumba 30. Kandili 49. Kalso 2. Nasaan 12. Balat-ulo 31. Paso 50. Sinala 3. Halamang-tubig 13. Pangmaramihan ng 34. Balandra 51. Matingkad na 4. Katiwala ‘siya’ 36. Hilingan kayumanggi 5. Kamtan 18. Ano 37. Lawa 52. Ko 6. Balik 19. Armadura 40. Subsob 53. Bawal 7. Tupe 23. Pahat 42. Malakas 54. Hangad 8. Nasa kapanabikang bahagi 24. Aab 44. Pamilya 55. Malansang amoy 9. Pag-aalis ng sobra sa pamam- 25. Gambala 45. Katagang na- 57. Habag agitan sapad na kahoy tulad ng 26. Gigi sasambit ng isang bigas na sinasalop 27. Apog nasaktan (Ang sagot ay ilalabas sa susunod na isyu ng Chronicle) MAY 18 2019