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HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JULY 3, 2010 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER loha and welcome to yet another In Observance of Publisher & Executive Editor issue of Hawaii’s leading Fil- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Philippine-American ipino community newspaper— the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle! Publisher & Managing Editor Friendship Day A Despite the hot, humid weather, Chona A. Montesines-Sonido we hope you are enjoying your any Filipinos grew up celebrating July 4 as Philip- Associate Editors summer. As temperatures rise, so does our ten- Dennis Galolo pine Independence Day—a day in 1946 when the dency to use water. But with rainfall totals lag- Edwin Quinabo U.S. government officially recognized the ging for this year, we encourage you to please do what you can as a republic. The previous year, American and Fil- Creative Designer to help conserve water. Simply look at the way your household Junggoi Peralta M ipino troops defeated Japan and brought an end to uses water and find ways to conserve. It just makes financial Design Consultant World War II. sense to do so, especially in today’s tough economy. If you need Randall Shiroma Some 16 years later, former Philippine President Diosdado P. help with water conservation tips and suggestions, please visit Macapagal moved Philippine Independence Day (Araw ng the Board of Water Supply’s website at www.hbws.org. Photographer Kalayaan) from July 4 to June 12. He believed that the Philippines If you’re a bus rider, please be aware that beginning, July 1, Tim Llena should celebrate its independence not when the U.S. granted it, but 2010, the City will raise its fares. An adult monthly bus pass will Administrative Assistant when former President Emilio Aguinaldo first proclaimed the coun- cost $60 and a youth monthly bus pass will cost $30. If you’re Shalimar Pagulayan try’s independence from Spain in 1898. President Macapagal then paying for a one-way bus ride, adult and youth cash fares are Columnists designated July 4 as Philippine-American Friendship Day. July 4th $2.50 and $1.25, respectively. Fortunately, fares for senior citi- Carlota Ader also coincides with the U.S. Independence Day. zens and disabled individuals will not be increased. City trans- Carlo Cadiz, M.D. Sen. Will Espero While small minority of left wing activists and revolutionaries portation officials say the increase is needed to help offset fuel regard the U.S. as imperialists, there’s no denying that the Philip- Grace F. Fong, Ed.D and maintenance costs. If you have questions, please contact the Mayor Mufi Hannemann pines has benefited greatly from a friendly relationship with its long- Bus information office at 848-5555 or go online to: www.the- Governor Linda Lingle time ally. For centuries, the Philippines was under the rule of its bus.org. Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Spanish, Japanese and American colonizers. But it was under Amer- J.P. Orias For this issue’s cover story, contributing writer Danny de Pacita Saludes ican influence that the Philippines began to progress. In fact, Fil- Gracia, II enlightens us on the history of Filipino-American Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. ipinos most readily embraced the American way of democracy, free Friendship Day, which is celebrated in the Philippines every July Charlie Sonido, M.D. enterprise and a high regard for individual rights and freedom. The 4. Both countries are kindred spirits and have mutually-benefit- Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. Philippines also modeled much of its public education, as well as ted from a close relationship since the post-World War II era. Felino S. Tubera Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. health, government and public services after the Americans. Many Filipinos have embraced the U.S. culture with its many Today, U.S.-Philippine relations today are based not only on holidays and way of life. In return, the U.S. has in the Philippines Contributing Writers shared history and a commitment to democratic principles, but also a key ally in the Asia-Pacific region. We hope you will read more Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. on economic ties, as well as historical and cultural links. At the most on page 4 about this very significant day. Clement Bautista fundamental level of bilateral relations, human links continue to Our Open Forum article for this issue was written by City Teresita Bernales, Ph.D form a strong bridge between the two countries. There are an esti- Councilmember Donovan Dela Cruz who discusses the impor- Linda Dela Cruz mated four million Americans of Philippine ancestry residing in the Fiedes Doctor tance of a fully-operational emergency warning system for all Gregory Bren Garcia U.S., and more than 250,000 American citizens in the Philippines. areas of Oahu. Unfortunately, rural communities on Oahu, par- Danny De Gracia, II, MA We can only hope that the new president of the Philippines will ticularly those in his district, have suffered from less-than- Amelia Jacang, M.D. continue to stress a close relationship with the U.S. and to further ex- adequate warning systems. To his credit, Councilmember Dela Caroline Julian pand bilateral ties. Both governments need to continue to revitalize Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. Cruz has urged government officials to improve Oahu’s warning Glenn Wakai and strengthen their partnership by working toward greater security, system, which includes properly-functioning emergency sirens. prosperity and service to Filipinos and Americans alike. Philippine Correspondent His advice is quite timely now that the state is moving into the Guil Franco hurricane season. Please read more on page 6. Big Island Distributor Shipping Homeless to In closing, we hope you will enjoy reading these and other ar- Grace Larson ticles of interest in this issue, such as Legislative Connection Ditas Udani (page 3), Legal Matters (page 7), Family Corner (page 12) and Mainland Makes Good Maui Distributor Legal Notes (page 13). Thank you for faithfully supporting the Cecile Piros Sense Hawaii Filipino Chronicle. Please feel free to contact us at: fil- Molokai Distributor controversial proposal by State Reps. John Mizuno [email protected] if you have concerns or questions re- Maria Watanabe and Rida Cabanilla to purchase one-way tickets to garding Hawaii’s Filipino community. Advertising/Marketing Director Until next time… aloha and mabuhay! the mainland for Oahu’s homeless has raised eye- Chona A. Montesines-Sonido brows. Some say that doing so could very well re- duce the growing numbers of Oahu’s homeless Account Executives A Carlota Ader population. J.P. Orias The issue centers around Gregory Reese, a Seattle native who The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published moved to Hawaii earlier this year with hopes of landing a job. The a year and uses a travel agency to book one-way tickets. If we do fol- weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. job never materialized and he ended up living on the streets. There low New York City’s blueprint, our state officials need to ensure that It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- tributed at various outlets around Oahu and are many others like Reese whom come to Hawaii seeking a better the homeless who do agree to return have a family or means to be the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- life but then discover how expensive it is to live here. Reese wants cared for—or else they may end up flying back to Hawaii. ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- lication date. Subscriptions are available at to return home, but neither he nor his elderly father, who is willing With our moderate climate, aloha spirit and generous welfare $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor is- to take his son back, can afford the airfare. Enter Mizuno and Ca- system, it’s no wonder that we’re looked at as a convenient recepta- lands, continental U.S. $80, foreign country $90. Copyright 2006. The Hawaii Filipino banilla, who are asking the public’s help in paying for Reese’s ticket. cle for the homeless from the mainland. But no more, if Mizuno and Chronicle Inc. is located at 94-356 Waipahu Critics say the proposal is a ploy to simply ship the homeless Cabanilla have their way. Both lawmakers were unsuccessful this Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone (808) 678-8930 Facsimile (808) 678-1829. out instead of dealing directly with the problem. Supporters, on the year in passing a bill that would have provided $100,000 to send E-mail [email protected]. Web- other hand, say it would help ease state expenses in the current eco- some homeless back to the mainland. They promise to introduce a site: www.thefilipinochronicle.com. Opinions expressed by the columnists and contribu- nomic crunch. We tend to agree with the latter. A one-way ticket to similar bill at next year’s Legislature. tors do not necessarily reflect those of the the mainland costs $300-$400—which is a bargain compared to the The bottom line is that we should not be shouldering the brunt Hawaii Filipino Chronicle management. Re- production of the contents in whole or in part thousands each month for stamps, general assistance, medical costs of other states’ homeless problems when we can barely take care of is prohibited without written permission from and shelter costs for a single homeless person. our own. There’s no easy solution to our homeless problem, but at the management. All rights reserved. We wouldn’t be the first jurisdiction to send homeless back to least Mizuno and Cabanilla have the political courage to offer such Printed in the U.S.A. www.thefilipinochronicle.com their home states—New York City already spends about $500,000 a bold suggestion. Kudos to both of them. www.efilipinochronicle.com JULY 3, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 LEGISLATIVE CONNECTION manufacturers, wireless carriers, land-line phone carriers, and public Public Safety Updates safety agencies. Adding to this are the differences within states on how of illegal fireworks into our state. I Coordinator. Governor Lingle Police Survivors Incorporated, and emergency services budgets are have been working to tighten the agreed on how vital this is to the Department of Accounting and funded. Some states leave 911 gaps which allow illegal fireworks Hawaii, and signed the bill into law General Services, which oversees funding to municipalities and town- to enter. shortly after the Legislature ended, state property. California, Florida, ships; others have centralized This legislative session I intro- as Act 118 on May 18, 2010. Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, statewide oversight. By Senator Will Espero duced SB 1059, the fireworks bill, The coordinator will be a part Oklahoma, and Oregon have al- The 911 system's 40-year-old to create a task force to deal with the of the state civil defense agency. ready erected memorials honoring technology will require massive nterim is the period problem and give counties the au- She will be the point of contact on law enforcement personnel who overhaul to accommodate the more between the more at- thority to enact stringent ordinances statewide interoperable communi- have died while protecting the pub- than 255 million wireless phones tention-getting law- to restrict fireworks in their islands. cations and act as the liaison among lic. The perpetual memorial to now in use. Nationwide, almost making legislative Governor Lingle signed the bill into the federal, state, and county emer- honor fallen officers will call atten- 300,000 cell phone calls are made session of January law. During this interim season, my gency response agencies, officials, tion to the bravery and everyday to the 911 system. Some callers I through May. Dur- counterpart in the House, Represen- and communities. She will formu- public service that law enforcement mistakenly believe that text mes- ing Interim, legisla- tative Faye Hanohano and I will co- late and implement the statewide officers demonstrate in the line of sages, photographs, or videos can be tors investigate problems facing our chair a task force to further plan. Funding for the position duty. sent to 911. The land-line based islands; listen to stakeholders, ex- investigate the issue of illegal fire- comes from homeland security system, however, cannot receive perts and interested parties; and try works in Hawaii. The task force re- grant program. Next Generation 911 this information. to come up with ways of resolving port will be presented to the The 911 system was designed The National Emergency issues. These are some of the issues Legislature by next session. The Law Enforcement Memorial and built 40 years ago, when land- Number Association is working to that I will be working on this In- City and County of Honolulu is I will have the honor of being a line phones were the only ones in establish a nationwide system that terim in my capacity as the Chair of considering an ordinance to ban member of a new working group in- use. Calling for emergency services can be accessed at any time, from the Senate Public Safety Commit- consumer fireworks. volved in developing a law enforce- from a land-line phone immediately anywhere, with any technology. tee. ment memorial. HCR 139, the connects the call to a public safety The effort to achieve a national Statewide Communications Inter- impetus for the memorial, creates answering point (PSAP) where the emergency communications net- Fireworks Bill Becomes Law operability Coordinator the working group for this purpose. 911 operator can see the caller's work is a paramount project for the The last two years' New Year's Last year I attended a Home- Since the first recorded police death phone number and address. This public good. Upgrading the system Eve celebrations saw an increase in land Security Conference in San in the U.S. in 1792, more than critical information enables police, will enable 911 operators to locate the amount of illegal fireworks ex- Diego. One important topic was the 18,200 law enforcement officers paramedics, and firefighters to be all callers, whether from land-line or ploding on Oahu. My office re- critical aspect of interagency com- have been killed in the line of duty. quickly sent to the correct location. cell phone; respond to emergency ceived many phone calls munications to prompt, effective re- Hawaii has lost 50 of its officers. With the introduction of mobile text messages; and to receive text complaining about the loud bombs sponse in emergency management. The working group will bring phones, the 911 system has become messages, videos and photos. Es- and aerials that go off not just on au- Arising from the data and recom- together the Department of Public out-of-date. Contributing factors sential government services, by def- thorized holidays but also through- mendations presented at the confer- Safety, the county police depart- are the wide variety and rapidly inition, includes fire, police, and out the year. Last year my Public ence, I introduced SB 2054, which ments, United States Marshall, State evolving cell phone technology, and ambulance services, a "public good" Safety Committee held a hearing to creates the position of Statewide of Hawaii Organization of Police the lack of coordination among that benefits all citizens, even if gather information on the entrance Communications Interoperability Officers (SHOPO), the Concerns of technology vendors, equipment most will not need to call 911. 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JULY 3, 2010 COVER STORY Commemorating Victory: Filipino-American Friendship Day By Danny de Gracia, II s Japanese carrier-based fighters delivered airstrikes against American forces in Hawaii on the morning of December 7, 1941, there was another battle raging half a world and a day A away in the Philippines. Japanese pilots caught American and Filipino forces completely by surprise and took out key airbases and facilities as a coordinated air, sea and land invasion of the Philip- pines had begun. provides for the family and influences society at the most basic level.

Japanese troops landed on on paper by the Japanese. ese in what remains to this day as Bataan Island, Camjuin Island, General MacArthur, who the largest surrender of U.S. mil- Vigan, Aparri and Gonzaga, had in the pre-war period de- itary forces since the Revolution- catching defenders completely manded that the Philippines be ary War. off guard. By December 24, U.S. defended by the most advanced While General MacArthur forces, unable to repel the inva- and powerful weapons in the had two months earlier safely sion, activated War Plan Orange U.S. arsenal, had many inexperi- evacuated the Philippines in time 3 (WPO-3)—the Army’s last enced troops who were unfamil- to escape capture, the 75,000 ditch plan in the event of an all iar or untrained in their effective American and Filipino defenders out attack on the Philippines— use. Japanese likewise exploited now in the hands of the Japanese and withdrew into Bataan. Philip- WPO-3 and sealed off Bataan would face some of the worst pine forces fighting for their with their forces, leaving Ameri- brutalities and horrors known to homeland fought bravely along- cans and Filipinos cut off from man in the occupation that fol- side American soldiers, some re- reinforcements. By April 9, lowed. Japanese soldiers forced sisting despite their numbers 1942, emaciated, exhausted and their prisoners to march some 60 being annihilated but the battle shell shocked Americans and Fil- miles to makeshift prison camps, had already been drawn and won ipinos surrendered to the Japan- during which some 20,000 A Filipino USAFFE (United States Armed Forces in the Far East) during a Americans and Filipinos died in flag-raising ceremony what would later be called the ing, the Philippine guerilla forces inforced strongholds such as Fort Bataan Death March. But while fought many battles and lost Drum, where allied combat engi- the official resistance to the many more, but did not relent in neers pumped some 3,000 gal- Japanese had ended with the their crusade for total liberation. lons of diesel fuel as a makeshift American surrender, a new war Hunger, low ammunition and the bomb and vaporized the Japan- for independence had just fear of being overrun by Japan- ese defenders. begun—Filipino civilians would ese forces were perpetual stalk- On September 2, 1945 in begin an underground insurgency ers of the Philippine guerillas. Tokyo Bay aboard the Battleship against the Japanese. Occasionally, U.S. sub- Missouri, MacArthur would Fighting against an enemy marines operating in secret watch the Japanese government with superior firepower, razor- would drop off small loads of surrendered to Admiral Chester sharp discipline and elite train- supplies to the guerillas, but Nimitz. At last, the defeat at General MacArthur landing ashore in the Philippines throughout the Japanese occupa- Bataan had been avenged. Later, tion, they largely fought alone on July 4, 1946—a day that and with only the untamed jun- many Filipinos never thought gles and mountains as their allies. would come dawned—the Resisting with ancient warfare Philippines achieved total inde- tactics and a spirit which hear- pendence from an outside colo- kened back to the days of the in- nial power and was at last, after surrections against the Spanish, centuries of control by others, an the Philippine guerillas eventu- independent and free nation. ally developed a powerful under- Decades later, under the ground organization which leadership of President Diosdado played a critical role in sapping Macapagal—father of Gloria the strength of Japan’s forces and Macapagal-Arroyo—July 4 was setting the stage for MacArthur’s declared a day to honor the sacri- return to the Philippines. fices of both American and Fil- Almost three years after the ipino alike who had fought and surrender, American forces re- died in defense of the Philip- turned to the Philippines with a pines, and was named “Filipino counter-invasion on January 19, American Friendship Day.” 1945 at Lingayen. By April 13, To this day, Filipinos and Japanese forces who had once Americans all around the world been masters over the Philippines continue to solemnly celebrate were on the run and hiding in re- Filipino American Friendship JULY 3, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY Day by attending survivor confer- promise of citizenship and retire- equity. ences and making trips to the ment benefits, but the revocation of As we look towards another Philippines to visit the graves of the those rights after the Philippines year of “friendship” between the fallen. was granted independence dashed two nations, the best way for us to Despite the independence of those hopes and stained the honor honor the legacy of those who the Philippines and the tender bond of those who served and endured fought and died is not merely to of comradeship that exists between under the worst abuses of the celebrate Filipino American many Filipinos and their American Japanese occupiers. Friendship Day, but to restore the brothers, a grave injustice still Since 1993, every Congress has fallen tent of trust between the two plagues the memory of the Second seen a version of the Filipino Veter- countries by honoring their veter- World War—the repeal of service ans Fairness Act to reinstate the ben- ans with full rights and rewards. benefits promised to Filipinos who efits to Filipino veterans, but as yet, served in the U.S. military by the no significant progress aside from a (Editor's note: DANNY DE GRACIA's fam- U.S. Congress. Many Filipinos small payout included in the TARP ily fought in the guerilla campaign and lib- The Japanese government formally surrendered to the Allies eration of the Philippines against the aboard the Battleship Missouri on September 2, 1945 joined the American military on the stimulus bill has been made towards Japanese Army). HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS OFCC Hosts Annual Convention he Oahu Filipino Com- cussed the plight of Filipino fish- mualdo—treasurer, munity Council (OFCC) ermen; and Marivic Dar, financial Aurea Agas—asst. T held its annual conven- planner/manager from Prudential treasurer and tion at the Philippine Consulate Life Insurance Co. who made a Bernadette Fa- on June 27, 2010. presentation on the advantages of jardo—auditor. Aque Guerrero Koethe Lozano Rigney In attendance were 102 reg- having an insurance policy. Newly-elected istered delegates. Speakers during Highlighting the convention directors are Larry the convention included Paul was the election of the new set of Ramirez, Ilalo Billington, director of admissions officers who include: Maria Parayno, Jean Jere- at Heald College who talked Etrata—president; Mario miah and Alma about education and the various Palma—1st vice president; Leo Caberto. Hold-over courses offered at Heald; Deputy Gozar—2nd vice president; Edna directors are Myrna Lanzaderas DeLeon Ignacio Rabanal Ulep Consul Paul Cortez from the Alikpala—secretary; Faye Daguio, Gus Con- Philippine Consulate who dis- Cudal—asst. secretary; Liza Ro- ception, Davelyn Quijano and winners in Hawaiian Costume, tertainment, as did Lydia Larry Fiesta. Consul General Men and Women Attire, karaoke Daquiaoag, former Mrs. Laoa- The Ten Outstanding Pilipino Students (TOPS) were recognized Paul Cortes was the installing of- contest, hula and group Muslim geneous of Hawaii. State Sen. and awarded certificates, scholarship grants and gifts. The scholar- ficer. dance contests. Coleen Hanabusa and City ships were made possible via a generous grant from the Renato and The convention ended with Reigning Mrs. Hawaii Filip- Councilmember Donovan Dela Maria A.F. Etrata Foundation. The TOPS included: the “Hawak Kamay” Fun night ina, Kanani Sagucio Diaz, Cruz were among the many • LOUISSE GAYLE F. AQUE and cash prizes were awarded to danced a hula as part of the en- guests at the convention. Radford High School / Hawaii Pacific University Major: Nursing Parents: Rosano & Edward Arque • SAMANTHA DELEON Mililani High School / University of Hawaii–Manoa Major: Food science and human nutrition Parents: Elizabeth & Allan DeLeon • MATTHEW K. G. GUERRERO Hanalani School / Pacific University-Oregon Major: Health field (Optometry) Parents: Enrica & Mamre Guerrero • Jessica B. Ignacio Hawaii Baptist Academy / UH-Manoa Major: Social work Parents: Jocelyn & Inocencio Ignacio • FRANCESCA S. KOETHE Saint Francis School / UH-Manoa Major: Marine Biology Parents: Ruth & Terry Koethe • JOVELLE E. LANZADERAS Farrington High School / University of Portland Major: Education Parents: Delia & Joel Lanzaderas • JESSICA LYNN D. LOZANO Waipahu High School / Creighton University Major: Biology/Pre-Dentistry Parents: Junelyn & Ernesto Lozano • CHELSEA LEI S. RABANAL Sacred Hearts Academy / Loyola Marymount University Major: Biology Parents: Ofelia & Ernesto Rabanal • MELODY M. K. RIGNEY Waianae High School / Hawaii Pacific University Major: English Parents: Marylyn & Anthony Rigney • ALDRIC JAMES B. ULEP Pearl City High School / Stanford University Major: Environmental Engineering Parents: Julia & Constante Ulep 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JULY 3, 2010 OPEN FORUM Emergency Sirens a Top Public Safety Issue By Donovan Dela Cruz There have been several ing permits. Department of Emergency Man- tegrated and reliable emergency Honolulu Councilmember, Council committee meetings and In addition to the civil de- agement and other city agencies response system, which includes District II discussions to address this issue fense sirens, the City should be to provide the necessary legisla- sirens. These sirens can provide ahu has been able and several resolutions asking utilizing new technology such as tive support needed to ensure the valuable minutes for people to to weather its fair the City administration to both voice or text messaging or an health and safety of our resi- seek safe ground and prepare for share of natural expedite the installation of new email alert system similar to the dents. a disaster situation. Our safety disasters. Fortu- sirens and upgrade existing program used by Hawaii We can’t anticipate when depends on the reliability of the O nately, we have sirens in partnership with the County. the next natural disaster will af- warning system, so it’s impera- been able to do so State Civil Defense. I will be working with the fect us, which is why we must do tive that it is operational in all without the loss of I introduced Resolution 10- both State Civil Defense, City everything we can to have an in- areas. life. In order to continue to en- 59 following the tsunami scare sure public safety, our warning to once again address the issue HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS system must be operational in of government installation, re- all areas of Oahu. pair and updating of civil de- Kanani Diaz Crowned Mrs. Hawaii During the last tsunami fense sirens. I am pleased to warning on February 27, 2010, report that at the last Public Filipina 2011 the media reported that several Safety & Services Committee communities were unable to meeting, officials from the State he 51st Annual Mrs. hear the sirens or the sirens mal- Civil Defense and the City De- Hawaii Filipina Pageant functioned. This is unacceptable. partment of Emergency Man- Twas held on June 20, Since the 40 days and nights agement identified the need to 2010 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel, of rain in 2005, I have continued upgrade 71 existing sirens and Maunakea Ballroom. to advocate for the City and install 53 additional sirens on There were three beautiful women vying for the title of State to improve public aware- Oahu, for a total of 143 of the From left to right: Lynne Gutierrez, UFCH Secretary,, ist runner up Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2011. Each Jossie Barron, Carlota Hufana Ader, Event Chair, the newly crowned ness of evacuation plans and 267 sirens needed statewide. of the contestants shared have Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2011, Kanani Diaz,, Eddie Agas, Sr. UFCH Presi- warning systems for communi- Both agencies expressed the dent and 2nd Runner up, Catherine Reformado their own unique talents and per- ties in the event of flooding or need for the Council’s support sonalities. Catherine Reformado The 200-plus guests at the Ms. Oahu Filipina Rachel any other natural disaster. The on the Memorandum of Agree- danced a muslim dance clothed pageant included Honolulu Pacarro and several United Fil- rural communities that I repre- ment between the City and State. with a rich muslim princess at- Mayor Mufi Hanneman, who ipino Council of Hawaii sent are at greater risk of being This mandates outdoor warning tire. Jossie Barron sang the very gave an inspirational speech to- (UFCH) board members from affected by natural disasters and coverage in all public and pri- popular love song “Dahil sa Iyo” gether with Consul General the neighbor islands. government has been slow to vate developments and exempts accompanied by the famous pi- Leoncio Cardenas. State Sen. Deputy Consul Paul Cortez make necessary improvements outdoor warning sirens from all anist and entertainer, Keith Sam- Robert Bunda and his wife hosted the event and rendered a to our warning system. special permitting, such as build- son. Kanani Diaz demonstrated Gayle assisted the outgoing Mrs. song to serenade the new Mrs. her favorite Tahitian number. Hawaii Filipina Jema Geronimo Hawaii Filipina court. UFCH After totaling all the points in crowning the new queen. president Eddie Agas, Sr. an- from the talent, terno speech and Other guests include State nounced the upcoming UFCH popularity phases, the second Sen. Norman Sakamoto, State Convention on Maui from July runner-up was Reformado, first Reps. Lyla Berg, Henry Aquino 24-25, 2010. The event was runner-up was Barron and Diaz and his wife, Atty. Franklin chaired by Carlota Hufana Ader garnered the crown and title of Pacarro Jr., Miss Hawaii Filipina and co-chaired by Cleo Bala- Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2011. Celina Macadangdang Hayashi, Casino. Rotary Club of Kapolei Names New President families at Legacy Vil- lage, a community he Rotary Club of ing a difference about eight miles south Kapolei has selected Ma- in the lives of of Manila. Trietta Bustamante, a na- others.” Bustamante has tive of the Philippines, as its Busta- also played a key role in new president. mante was born promoting international Beginning July 1, 2010, and raised in goodwill and under- Bustamante, a senior manager Tagudin, Ilocos standing via an ex- at Standard Parking Corpora- Sur, where she change program that tion in Honolulu, will lead the attended St. introduces American Marietta Bustamante 43-member club for the next Augustine culture to nations where year. School, which the U.S. is trying to build better “I consider it an honor to was established by Belgian mis- relationships. step in as president and con- sionaries 100 years ago in the The Rotary Club of Kapolei tinue our efforts to make com- Philippines. is part of a global network of munities stronger and better,” She has been with Rotary about 1.2 million volunteers says Bustamante, a 1968 grad- Club since 2004, leading hu- from more than 30,000 clubs in uate of the University of the manitarian missions abroad in at least 160 countries. Hawaii is Philippines and 30-year resident places such as the Philippines, home to 48 Rotary clubs with of Honokai Hale in West Oahu. where she brought new re- more than 2,000 members. “I look forward to working with sources and energy to a pro- For more information about our members to dedicate our gram designed to provide the Rotary Club of Kapolei, time, talents and energy to mak- homes for about 250 homeless visit www.kapoleirotary.com JULY 3, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 IMMIGRATION GUIDE Visa Petition Does Not Automatically

minor children seeking posthu- Die with Petitioner's Death mous benefits under [8 U.S.C. § 1183a(f)(5)(B)(ii)] "immediate relatives". They tition for classification 204(a)(1)(A) must file a peti- provided for humanitarian non- must file a petition under INA § under section 203(b) (as tion within two years after the By Atty. Emmanuel revocation. The law requires 204(a)(1)(A) [8 U.S.C. § described in section enactment of the Act (October that the beneficiary: (1) submit 1154(a)(1)(A)] within two years 203(d)); 28, 2009). Samonte Tipon an Affidavit of Support signed after the enactment of the Act. (D) the beneficiary of a pend- Surviving relatives seeking ome people will by an eligible substitute spon- ing or approved benefits under INA § 204(i)(1) tell you that sor who is a U. S. citizen or SURVIVING RELATIVE CONSIDER- refugee/asylee relative pe- and (2) should seek to have when the peti- lawful permanent resident, ATION FOR CERTAIN PETITIONS tition under section 207 or their visa petition or applica- tioner dies before who meets the minimum in- AND APPLICATIONS 208; tion for adjustment of status S the beneficiary come requirements set forth in The Appropriations Act for (E) an alien admitted in `T' adjudicated notwithstanding gets a visa, the the current Poverty Guidelines, the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, nonimmigrant status as de- the death of the qualifying rel- visa petition au- and (2) convince the Attorney 2010 for the Department of scribed in section ative. tomatically dies with the peti- General (should now be Secre- Homeland Security (P.L. 111- 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) or in `U' tioner. tary of Homeland Security or 83), enacted on October 28, nonimmigrant status as de- (ATTY. TIPON has a Master of They have not read the its agency USCIS) that for hu- 2009, Sec. 568(d), added INA scribed in section Laws degree from Yale Law case of Pierno v. INS, 397 F.2d manitarian reasons revocation § 204(i) [8 U.S.C. § 1154(i)], 101(a)(15)(U)(ii); or School and a Bachelor of Laws 949 (2nd Cir. 1968), which of the petition under INA § 205 Surviving Relative Considera- (F) an asylee (as described in degree from the University of the held that the law granting the [8 U.S.C. § 1155] would be in- tion for Certain Petitions and section 208(b)(3))." Philippines. He practices in Attorney General authority to appropriate. Applications. Hawaii, specializing in immi- revoke the approval of a visa INA § 205 [8 U.S.C. § INA § 204(i)(1) [8 U.S.C. § STRATEGIES TO PREVENT VISA gration law and criminal de- petition is permissive and 1155] provides that the Secre- 1154(i)(1)] provides: "(1) IN REVOCATION fense. Tel. (808) 225-2645. should not be interpreted to au- tary of Homeland Security GENERAL- An alien described When a beneficiary in- E-Mail: [email protected]. thorize the Attorney General's may, at any time, for what he in paragraph (2) who resided in forms USCIS that the peti- Website: www.ImmigrationSer- wooden application of rules for deems to be good and suffi- the United States at the time of tioner is dead, the notification vicesUSA.com. He is from automatic revocation upon the cient cause, revoke the ap- the death of the qualifying rela- should be accompanied with a Laoag City and Magsingal, Ilo- death of the petitioner, and a proval of any petition approved tive and who continues to reside request for humanitarian non- cos Sur. He served as an Immi- surviving spouse may have the by him under INA § 204 [8 in the United States shall have revocation and proof that for gration Officer. He is co-author petition continued in its normal U.S.C. § 1154]. such petition described in para- humanitarian reasons revoca- of “Immigration Law Service, course. Neither have they read It is thus clear that revoca- graph (2), or an application for tion of the petition would be 1st ed.” an 8-volume practice Sanchez-Trujillo v. I.N.S., 632 tion of a dead petitioner's peti- adjustment of status to that of a inappropriate together with a guide for immigration officers F. Supp. 1546 (W.D.N.C. tion is not automatic. The person admitted for lawful per- new Affidavit of Support. and lawyers. Listen to the most 1986), holding that the auto- Secretary of Homeland Secu- manent residence based upon If USCIS denies the re- funny, witty, and useful radio matic revocation regulations rity may revoke only if there is the family relationship de- quest, consider suing the program in Hawaii on KNDI at did not preclude approval of a "good and sufficient cause". scribed in paragraph (2), and USCIS. Allege and prove that 1270, AM dial every Tuesday at visa petition filed for a daugh- For the requirements of hu- any related applications, adjudi- you are entitled to humanitar- 7:30 a.m. and on KHBC at 1060, ter by an LPR parent who died manitarian nonrevocation, read cated notwithstanding the death ian nonrevocation and that the AM dial every Thursday at 8 six years after the filing, and my article "10 COMMAND- of the qualifying relative, unless requirements USCIS has im- p.m. This article is a general pointed out that if the INS had MENTS ON HOW TO RES- the Secretary of Homeland Se- posed to prevent revocation overview of the subject matter properly processed the petition, URRECT A DEAD curity determines, in the unre- (which you probably could not discussed and is not intended as the daughter would have ob- PETITIONER’S PETITION" viewable discretion of the meet) are ultra vires, and that legal advice. No warranty is tained a decision on her appli- at www.ImmigrationService- Secretary, that approval would they are contrary to the intent made by the writer or publisher cation for adjustment of status sUSA.com not be in the public interest." and spirit of the law which fa- as to its completeness or cor- before her father died. Although the requirements INA § 204(i)(2) [8 U.S.C. vors family reunification. rectness at the time of publica- There are several statutes of the law are simple, USCIS § 1154(i)(2)] provides: "(2) Surviving spouses and tion.) that have breathed the breath of has made compliance difficult ALIEN DESCRIBED- An life to a dead petitioner's peti- by imposing, among other re- alien described in this para- tion. One is the so-called "hu- quirements, an almost impossi- graph is an alien who, immedi- manitarian nonrevocation" or ble 7-point requirement. ately prior to the death of his or "humanitarian reinstatement" her qualifying relative, was-- Another is "posthumous bene- POSTHUMOUS BENEFITS FOR (A) the beneficiary of a pend- fits for surviving spouse of a SURVIVING SPOUSE OF USC ing or approved petition U.S. citizen." Still another is The Appropriations Act for for classification as an im- "surviving relative considera- the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, mediate relative (as de- tion for certain petitions and 2010 for the Department of scribed in section applications". Homeland Security (P.L. 111- 201(b)(2)(A)(i)); 83), enacted on October 28, (B) the beneficiary of a pend- HUMANITARIAN NONREVOCATION 2009, Sec. 568(c) extended ing or approved petition The “Family Sponsor Im- posthumous benefits to an alien for classification under migration Act of 2002” (P.L surviving spouse of a U.S. citi- section 203 (a) or (d); 107-150) enacted on March 13, zen and each child under 21 of (C) a derivative beneficiary of 2002, INA § 213A(f)(5)(B)(ii) the alien by treating them as a pending or approved pe- 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JULY 3, 2010 PHILIPPINE NEWS

was named secretary of the De- Noynoy Takes DILG Post partment of Transportation and Communications. By Aurea Calica / Aquino praised De Jesus for Wednesday, June 30, 2010 his accomplishments when he was secretary of the DPWH dur- ANILA, Philippines - ing the time of his mother but President-elect Be- said past associations should not Mnigno Aquino III will be the sole basis in choosing take charge of the Department of Cabinet members. the Interior and Local Govern- “The buck stops with me if ment (DILG) as he looks for they do not perform,” he said de- people to fill the remaining fending his appointments. vacancies in his Cabinet. He said the person he was Aquino announced yes- eyeing for the Department of terday the names of most of Science and Technology has the members of his Cabinet. backed out. He has chosen Northern “There may be five who will Luzon Command chief Lt. Gen. praise but 10 will criticize. It Ricardo David as his Armed takes time to vet,” the incoming Forces chief. president said. Aside from the DILG secre- ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN AND WOMEN: President-elect Benigno Aquino III poses with his official family tary, Aquino has yet to name the at a press conference in City yesterday. Seated, from left: Teresita Quintos Deles (peace process); Al- ‘Little president’ berto Romulo (foreign affairs); President Aquino; Julia Abad (Presidential Management Staff), and As Aquino announced ear- Customs commissioner who will (justice). Standing, from left: Cayetano Paderanga (NEDA); (energy); (en- be part of his economic team, as vironment); (agriculture); Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa; (finance); Alberto lier, lawyer Paquito “Jojo” well as a permanent secretary of Lim (tourism); (health); (public works and highways); (transporta- Ochoa Jr. will be the executive tion and communications); (agrarian reform); (defense), and Florencio secretary. the Department of Environment Abad (budget). and Natural Resources. “Jojo has been helping me DENR Undersecretary He said the three candidates DILG position to Binay but gave secretary. out. I’m not a lawyer, he has Ramon Paje will take over as of- - as local officials - got “particu- him other options. “We don’t Maynilad Water Services helped me out in understanding ficer-in-charge of the depart- lar set of pluses and minuses.” have any fight,” Aquino said. Inc. president and chief execu- the law and the intricacies of the ment. “We are also trying, some of For the Department of En- tive officer Rogelio “Babes” law ever since I started in public Aquino said outgoing Naga them have multiple roles that ergy, Aquino named Manila Singson was named secretary of office,” he said of Ochoa. City Mayor was they can fill. And it’s my fault, I Water Corp. president Jose Rene the Department of Public Works “Our relationship stretches still a candidate for the top DILG still have to make a decision, I Almendras as secretary. Almen- and Highways. back on a second-generation post. He did not confirm whether didn’t talk to them until after I dras was Aquino’s former class- Singson, who was the chair- basis already. Both our parents former Customs chief Guillermo got proclaimed. We’re still not mate at the Ateneo de Manila man and president of the Bases were allies in the LP (Liberal Parayno was being considered that confident of choosing which University. Conversion Development Au- Party), we have been consistent for the Bureau of Customs as of the three,” Aquino said. SM Investments Corp. exec- thority (BCDA), joined Mayni- allies all throughout our lives. earlier reported. Aquino said he would want utive director lad after its re-privatization in He has given me the most sound “Pending the choice, I will someone he could trust com- will be the Department of Trade 2007 under new owners, DMCI- advice on so many matters per- take the portfolio of DILG and pletely to head the DILG but and Industry secretary. He was Metro Pacific Consortium, the taining to my work as legislator. hopefully I can relinquish it to stressed that his statement formerly trade and industry un- country’s largest water conces- Therefore I’m very confident his one of the two candidates in the should not be misconstrued as dersecretary and Board of In- sionaire. role as the guardian of my back, very near future, hopefully by lack of trust in vice president- vestments chief when Sen. Current Manila Electric Co. he’s more than qualified,” next week,” Aquino said. He elect , who wanted Manuel Roxas II was the DTI president Jose “Ping” de Jesus Aquino said. (www.philstar.com) later said there were actually the post. three names in the shortlist. Aquino did not offer the P-Noy to Pinoys: You Are My Boss THE START OF HIS CALVARY: Benigno Aquino III is sworn in as the 15th president by Supreme Court As- sociate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila yesterday. Among those looking on are former Presidents Fidel Ramos and and the President’s sisters Kris, Viel and Pinky . Fr. Catalino Arevalo is holding the Bible. JULY 3, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 COVER STORY (CONT.) 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JULY 3, 2010 PHILIPPINE NEWS Foreign Debt Climbs 5.6% to $55.4 Billion in First Quarter

By Lawrence Agcaoli / The country’s GDP zoomed to its Wednesday, June 30, 2010 fastest level in almost two years after ex- panding by 7.3 percent in the first quarter ANILA, Philippines - The coun- of the year from 0.5 percent in the same try’s external debt went up by quarter last year. The Philippines escaped M 5.6 percent as of the first quar- recession last year after its GDP grew by ter of the year due to higher borrowings by 0.9 percent last year from 3.8 percent in private enterprises and the National Gov- 2008. ernment, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Total public sector external debt went (BSP) reported yesterday. up by $769 million to $42.6 billion as of BSP officer-in-charge Diwa Guini- end-March from the end-2009 level of gundo said the country’s outstanding ex- $41.8 billion due to the net new borrow- ternal debt reached $55.4 billion or 33.2 ings of $925 million to finance develop- percent of the country’s gross domestic ment projects and other requirements of product (GDP) as of end-March this year. the National Government. Guinigundo said the amount was also The debt stock of the private sector $2.2 billion or 4.1 percent higher than the increased by $1.4 billion to $12.8 billion end 2009 level of $53.3 billion or 33 per- due to net loan availments of $1.5 billion. cent of GDP. Guinigundo said the external debt “Major external debt indicators re- service ratio (DSR) was estimated at 10.3 mained at prudent levels by the end of the percent as of the first quarter of the year first quarter,” the BSP deputy governor from 10.4 percent in 2009 and well below stressed. the 20 percent to 25 percent international He pointed out that the growth resulted benchmark indicating that the Philippines from net borrowings of the private sector has sufficient foreign exchange earnings amounting to $1.5 billion and the public to service maturing principal and interest sector with $925 million. payments. External debt refers to all types of bor- The DSR is the percentage of total rowings by the Philippine residents from principal and interest payments to total ex- non-residents that were approved or regis- ports of goods and receipts from services tered by the central bank. and income. It is a measure of the ade- Last year, the country’s outstanding quacy of the country’s foreign exchange external debt slipped by 1.1 percent to earnings to meet maturing principal and $53.3 billion or 33.1 percent of GDP in interest payments. 2009 from $53.9 billion or 32.1 percent of The BSP official explained that the GDP registered in 2008. external debt profile remained predomi- The country’s external debt to GDP nantly medium to long-term in nature ac- ratio peaked in 1986 at 97.7 percent of counting for about 90.6 percent of the GDP but has generally been on a down- country’s total external debt. The trend since 2003 when it reached 72.1 per- weighted average maturity of medium to cent down to 32.3 percent in 2008 before long-term debt was 20 years. picking up slightly to 33 percent in 2009. (www.philstar.com) DOT Reports 5.37% Tourist The number of tourists in , on Growth the other hand, reached 734,531, thus By Mayen Jaymalin / making the Queen City of South the sec- Wednesday, June 30, 2010 ond favorite destination among foreign and local travelers. ANILA, Philippines - Close to Cebu visitors accounted for 20 per- four million tourists visited var- cent share of the total tourist volume dur- Mious tourism destinations na- ing the five-month period. Korea and tionwide in the first five months of 2010, Japan were the leading source markets for the Department of Tourism (DOT) re- Cebu with a share of 30 percent and 21 ported. percent, respectively. Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano The DOT further reported that visitors said that from January to May, the coun- to Boracay Island from January to May try’s major destinations recorded a total of 2010 increased by 12.15 percent with for- 3.65 million visitors or a 5.37 percent eign visitors staying in hotels and resorts growth from the same period last year. growing faster at 26 percent than domes- “The movement of foreign tourists in tic tourists, whose number increased by key tourist areas expanded by 12.81 per- six percent. cent compared to the travel of domestic In terms of employment, Durano said tourists which posted 2.12 percent in- Cebu has the most number of regular per- crease,” Durano said. sonnel at 11,400, while Metro Manila has Based on DOT data, Durano said, the biggest count of seasonal employees at Metro Manila posted the biggest number 4,931. By the end of 2010, 80 new accom- of tourists — 848,518 — most of them modation facilities are expected, increasing coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, the available number of rooms in select Korea and Taiwan. destinations by 3,743. (www.philstar.com) JULY 3, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS depend exclusively on OFW re- OFW Remittances Seen Flattening in Future mittances, but at this point that By Lawrence Agcaoli / (BSP) Deputy Governor Diwa normalization or stabilization of re- Filipinos to eight percent instead the economy is not able to pro- Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Guinigundo told reporters that the mittances,” Guinigundo explained. of six percent to a new record vide jobs to more than six million Philippines has already breached Latest data showed that re- high of close to $19 billion due to Filipinos. I think the best policy ANILA, Philippines - a very large base of remittances mittances went up by 6.6 percent the strong demand for Filipino option is precisely to maximize Monetary authorities but would continue to have to $5.859 billion in the first four skilled workers after growing by whatever we can in terms of our Mbelieve that the Philip- steady inflows of money sent months of the year from $5.36 5.6 percent to a record level overseas workers providing re- pines should not depend exclu- home by overseas Filipino work- billion in the same period last $17.348 billion last year. mittances from abroad,” Guini- sively on the money sent home ers (OFWs). year on the back of strong de- Guinigundo pointed out that gundo said. by Filipinos abroad to fuel the do- “I think since we breached a mand for professional and skilled the growth of remittances would He explained that the most mestic economy as the growth in very large base of remittances Filipino workers as well as im- flatten after reaching a critical important reforms undertaken by remittances is seen flattening we’re now in the situation we’re proving global employment op- number. the government included the re- after reaching a critical level of seeing the stabilization of flows at portunities. “We are seeing perhaps a formed value added tax law that about $20 billion to $21 billion in mid-single digit levels of between The BSP recently upgraded base effect but I think at this point boosted market confidence as the near future. five percent and six percent. In its growth forecast for the amount when you have close to $15 bil- well as the deregulation of both Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas other words we’re seeing some of money sent home by overseas lion to $17 billion and is now the oil and power sectors that pro- going to about $19 billion to $20 vided resiliency in the economy. billion. I think we have reached Guinigundo said OFW re- Bayan to Aquino: Make Good on Vow some critical number which we mittances remained very resilient plenty of evidence, especially will have some plateauing or flat- through the three years of the to Prosecute GMA those that were suppressed dur- tening of the growth of remit- global financial crisis that re- tances,” Guinigundo stressed. sulted in a worldwide economic ply be swept under the rug. We ing the failed impeachment By Dennis Carcamo / According to him, OFW re- slump. cannot pretend that the scandals raps,” he added. Thursday, July 1, 2010 mittances of about $21 billion or “Everybody thought remit- of the last nine years never hap- Bayan and other militant $22 billion would still be a large tances will decline by close to 20 ANILA, Philippines pened. There has to be account- and people's organizations gave number relative to the domestic percent or 30 percent but they did – Militant group ability,” Bayan secretary send-off "gifts" to Mrs. Arroyo, output as these would represent not. Remittances actually went up Bayan has called on general Renato Reyes Jr. said in including a 30x12-foot mural M about 11 percent to 12 percent of through the worst of the global fi- President-elect Benigno a statement. that was unveiled at the foot- gross domestic product (GDP). nancial crisis. in fact if one were "Noynoy" Aquino III to make Reyes said the investigation bridge near the Malacañang The BSP official said the to look at economic growth, the good on his promise to conduct into the irregularities involving Palace. Philippines should not depend on sources of economic growth for an inquiry into the controversies Mrs. Arroyo and her underlings The mural was a collabora- OFW remittances alone but the first quarter, you will see that and anomalies allegedly involv- should be included in the first tive effort of artist groups Ugat should pursue other reforms that gross domestic capital formation ing outgoing President Arroyo. 100 days of the incoming Pres- Lahi, Karatula and the Con- would boost market confidence. was the main driver,” he said. "Gross corruption, human ident. cerned Artists of the Philip- “The economy should not (www.philstar.com) rights abuses, election fraud, “Much can be done during pines. (www.philstar.com) economic plunder and puppetry the first 100 days. Mr. Aquino to foreign dictates cannot sim- will not lack evidence. There is Pacquiao Makes it to Forbes' List of Most Powerful lion on the cam- Celebrities paign. He earned $35 million for his By Dino Maragay / two fights against Thursday, July 1, 2010 Joshua Clottey and Miguel Cotto. The ANILA, Philippines – boxing world Filipino boxing icon awaits a potential MManny Pacquiao has mega-fight against been included in Forbes maga- Floyd May- zine’s list of most powerful weather,” it added. celebrities in the world. Mayweather, Pacquiao, who has recently Pacquiao's closest been proclaimed congressman of rival to the pound- Sarangani province, ranked 55th Cong. Manny Pacquiao for-pound throne, in Forbes' The Celebrity 100, fin- ranked higher than ishing ahead of Hollywood stars Tom the Filipino at 31st with estimated earn- Cruise, George Clooney and Julia ings of $65 million. Roberts. US television host and media queen Forbes cited Pacquiao’s ring earn- Oprah Winfrey topped the Forbes list, ings and successful entry into Philippine followed by R&B star Beyonce politics as primary reasons for his inclu- Knowles and “Avatar” director James sion in the list. It estimated Pacquiao’s Cameron. earnings from June 2009 to June 2010 at Other sports personalities who $42 million. made it to the list include golf legend “While still regarded by many as the Tiger Woods at fifth place, basketball best boxer in the sport right now, Pac- stars Kobe Bryant (14th place), Man is also busy outside the ring. He was Michael Jordan (20th place) and Le- elected a member of Congress of the bron James (28th place), tennis star Philippines in May,” Forbes said in a Roger Federer (29th place) and soccer brief write-up. heartrob David Beckham (36th place). “Pacquiao spent a reported $7 mil- (www.philstar.com) 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JULY 3, 2010 FAMILY CORNER Helping Children Cope With Loss so they can understand pos- sible changes in your child’s behavior and pro- vide support during this time. • Protect children from well- By Grace Fong, Ed.D. and Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. meaning but inappropriate ost children will Children between the ages adult behavior. Some peo- experience loss at of 18 months and 7 years tend ple try to rush children some time in their to believe that everything that through a loss. Or they lives. A loss can happens to them is a result of may try to make substitu- be as simple as their actions. They may be- tions and act as though the M losing a favorite lieve that it’s their fault if loss has not occurred or is toy or as complex someone dies or if their parents • worry, confusing feelings strong feelings may return. not important. These are all as losing a parent through death get divorced. Or they may • listlessness, slowness in It is normal for children to harmful for grieving chil- or divorce. Sometimes losses blame one or both parents. movement need support and to feel dren. can be very subtle, for example, Because young children • sickness, stomach-ache sad as they get older. They losing self-esteem when one is can't always put their feelings may require additional in- Sharing the Loss hit, teased, or ignored. It's im- into words, it's important to Recovering from Loss formation to help them un- It may be hard for you to portant for parents to pay at- pay attention to their behavior Children learn about loss derstand the loss. comfort your children when you tention to what children are to see how they are handling and recovery by watching oth- • Share your own feelings. are grieving. This is a time to going through. Whatever the the loss. Children may react ers, especially parents and other When adults share their slow down, reflect, and respect loss is, children need to grieve differently to loss and may important people in their lives. feelings about a loss, it your need to grieve. Sharing that loss before they can learn show it in different ways. The Children experiencing loss helps children to uncover your feelings with your children to cope with it. same child may react differ- need lots of comfort and reas- their own feelings. can be helpful to all of you. Young children don’t un- ently at different ages. Some surance. You can help them in • Maintain or strengthen re- You may want to seek help derstand loss the way adults symptoms children might ex- these ways: lationships. Sometimes it's from family, friends, and com- do. For example, children hibit when they are experienc- • Tell your children as soon important for them to have munity, or you might find it under age 5 think that a dead ing loss are: as possible when a loss has a strong relationship with helpful to talk to a therapist or person is just sleeping or will • anger, behavior changes, occurred. Provide simple, someone of the same gen- to join a support group. come back eventually. Be- hitting, or biting direct, accurate, and der. It's good if that person Dealing with loss requires tween ages 5 and 9, children • shame, guilt, loyalty con- prompt information to can serve as a role model. adjustment, time, patience, and begin to understand that certain flicts avoid misunderstandings. • Help them find ways to un- gentleness for all members of changes result in the loss of • depression, loneliness, feel- • Establish routines, such as derstand, accept, and move the family. It’s normal for grief something familiar. ings of emptiness regular times for meals, on. You can do this by to come and go and return A young child's under- • sadness, tears, deep crying naps, bath, and bedtime, to reading stories or books, again. If you allow yourselves standing of language is also dif- • fear, anxiety about present help children feel safe and visiting friends, and talking to move through the grieving ferent from an adult's. So and future secure. about the loss. If the chil- process, life will gradually get a statements such as “We lost • fatigue, increased or de- • Encourage children to ex- dren see you coping well little easier. You can then go on Aunty” may make the child creased time sleeping press their feelings, and ac- with a loss, they are more to develop new relationships wonder why we're not out look- • nightmares, night sweats knowledge them. Let them likely to also cope well. and find new activities or envi- ing for Aunty. To reduce confu- • appetite increase or loss know that they may have Don't be surprised if the ronments. Over time, the pain sion, it’s important that parents • change in bowel or bladder many feelings about a children are ready to move may be felt less often and it may use simple language that young habits loss—anger, depression, on before you are. not last as long, but it won’t be children can understand. Chil- • unwanted visions, images, helplessness, loneliness, • Let them know that al- forgotten. It’s important to re- dren’s Reaction to Loss thoughts, or ideas and exhaustion—and that though life will be different alize that long-term grief is nor- they may feel worse before after a loss, they can come mal. What seems to help the they feel better. to accept the loss, and they most is sharing. • Let them grieve. They can grow from it. With our need to grieve before they help, children can experi- * “Health care provider” can let go of the loss. Deep ence healthy recovery from means any health professional crying is normal. Children losses. that you and your child visit, may not grieve all the time. • Let teachers, health care such as a doctor, nurse practi- But just when they think providers*, and other care- tioner, medical assistant, clinic they are over their grief, the givers know about the loss, staff, etc. JULY 3, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES Changing Jobs While Adjustment which became the basis for the Application is Pending filing and approval of the I-140 petition. Before the applicant The request to change em- the intent of the alien and the 485 is still pending. But the I- could adjust status, the peti- ployment must be communi- employer is a relevant factor. 140 must have been approvable tioner withdrew the I-140 peti- By Reuben S. Seguritan cated by the beneficiary or The employer must have when it was filed. This means tion and requested to substitute oncerns about his/her representative to the had the intent to employ the that there was a valid job offer a new alien into the proffered backlogs in the USCIS by submitting a letter beneficiary at the time of the fil- and that the alien was eligible position using the applicant’s processing of ad- from the new employer stating ing of the I-140 and I-485 and for the employment preference original labor certification. justment of status the job title and duties, the min- the alien must have intended to classification. The I-140 peti- On the basis of the with- applications (I- imum requirements of the job, work for the employer upon tion must be approved before drawal, the USCIS automati- C 485) led Congress the date the alien began or will his/her adjustment of status. portability is granted. cally revoked the I-140 petition, to enact the Ameri- begin employment and the of- Multinational managers or If the I-140 petition is with- approved the I-140 petition of can Competitiveness in the 21st fered salary. executives may also port even drawn before the 180-day pe- the substituted alien as well as Century Act of 2000 (AC21). In determining whether the to an unrelated company pro- riod, porting is not allowed. The the adjustment of status. The This law provides that an I- old and the new jobs are the vided the job duties of the old I-140 is also not valid for port- District Director held that al- 485 application based on first same or similar, the USCIS will and new jobs are the same or ing if it is denied or revoked at though the adjustment applica- preference (EB-1), second pref- consider the description of the similar. any time except when the revo- tion had been pending for more erence (EB-2) or third prefer- job duties. A difference in the It is not required that the cation is due to the withdrawal than 180 days the applicant was ence (EB-3) employment-based wages is not a ground for deny- alien has been working for the of the petitioner after the 180- ineligible to adjust as there was petition (I-140) that has been ing the adjustment application as petitioner while the I-140 and I- day period. no longer a valid labor certifi- filed and remain unadjudicated long as the discrepancy is not 485 are pending. If he/she is But in a recent case, porting cation. This denial was affirmed for 180 days or more shall re- substantial. Geographic location working for the petitioner, was not allowed even though by the Administrative Appeals main valid even if the applicant of the new employment is not he/she is not prohibited from the withdrawal of the I-140 pe- Office. changes jobs or employers. relevant in the determination. leaving before the I-485 has tition occurred after the I-485 The new job must be in the The alien applicant may been pending for 180 days. application was pending for REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been practicing law for over 30 years. For same or similar occupational change or port to self employ- Porting may be requested more than 180 days. The appli- further information, you may call him classification as the job for ment provided the new employ- even if the I-140 which was cant in this case was the benefi- at (212) 695 5281 or log on to his web- which the petition was filed. ment is the same or similar. But concurrently filed with the I- ciary of a labor certification site at www.seguritan.com MAINLAND NEWS Inaugural 1971 Far West Convention Delegates with the memorable snake and subsequent events that took to Hold Reunion in Seattle dance with hundreds chanting place in the Filipino commu- “Makibaka Huwag Matakot,” nity. early 40 years ago, sev- theme of the first Young Fil- at the Filipino Community The 2010 FANHS Confer- eral hundred teenagers ipino People’s Far West Con- Center. At the time it was a ence, July 21-24, 2010 at Seat- Nand young profession- vention. converted bowling alley. tle University has for its theme: als involved in Filipino com- “This convention was un- Today, after a $2.5 million dol- “Quest for Emergence: A Retro- munity advocacy met in Seattle, doubtedly a watershed event in lar renovation and expansion, it spective.” Washington to carve their place the history of Filipino Ameri- is the nation’s second largest According to Dorothy Cor- in the turbulent civil rights cans as it awakened the iden- Filipino Community Center. dova, FANHS Executive Direc- movement of the 1970s and tity, needs and aspirations of As part of the Filipino tor and this year’s conference 1980s. young Filipinos, who were for American National Historical planner, the FANHS bi-annual They came from more than the most part, spectators of the Society’s (FANHS) 2010 na- conferences regularly draw two dozen cities from up and efforts and progress being tional conference in Seattle, the nearly 600-800 participants down the Pacific coast, includ- made by other minority groups delegates at this 1971 historical from its 27 chapter cities and ing several from Hawaii, to de- striving for equality,” says A. event are convening once other locales to share research, termine how the Filipino Barretto Ogilvie, the conven- Seattle, was the first of eight again, to get re-acquainted and research methods, publications, community, lost in the shad- tion coordinator. such events, each drawing sev- to share their memories and recent events and to enjoy the ows of the American main- The 1971 Far West Con- eral hundreds to sustain the ini- perceptions of what took place conference’s several social stream, was to achieve its vention, sponsored by the Fil- tiatives adopted at each of during the four days in August events. “Quest for Emergence,” the ipino Youth Activities of them. The convention ended 1971. For information about the The re-union will consist of 1971 Far West Re-union and the a social reception and dinner on 2010 FANHS conference, please July 21 at the Filipino Commu- contact Ms. Cordova at (206 322- nity Center as well as various 0203) or go online at: far- plenary and workshops sessions westrunion.org or that will focus on the impact http://fanhsis25.blogspot.com/. 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JULY 3, 2010 MAINLAND NEWS Pinoy Teen Shines in World Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Tourney ANILA, Philippines - gold and championship title. late him on his victory and hope was popularized in the early ’90s A 17-year-old He admitted that at first, he that he continues his winning by the Gracie family during the MParañaqueño brought was intimidated by the size of streak,” says Mayor Bernabe. early development of mixed honors to the city as he won the the crowd and the caliber of the The mayor adds that the city martial arts. It is also one of the gold medal in his bracket and the competitors, many of whom gives full support to its local ath- foundations for mixed martial championship title at the 2010 were the best practitioners of letes and encourages athletic arts (MMA). Many of its practi- World Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Cham- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. But despite programs among the city’s tioners move on to the MMA pionship held recently in Long the superb fighting skills of his youth, to build not only physical competitions such as the Ulti- Beach, California, USA. opponent, Baluyot dominated fitness but also discipline and a mate Fighting Championships Eros Baluyot of the Atos the bout and managed to force healthy lifestyle, away from (UFC), Strikeforce, World Ex- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Club, a resi- his opponent into submission in drugs, bad company, and vices. treme Cagefighting (WEC), dent of Brgy. Vitalez, Parañaque, a little over four minutes via tri- Eros Baluyot of the Atos Brazilian Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a hybrid DREAM, Sengoku, Bellator, fought a tough match in the angle choke. Jiu-jitsu Club wins the gold medal of the traditional Jiu-jitsu and and other MMA organizations. in his bracket and the champi- (www.philstar.com) White Belt Adult Division “It is always great news that onship title at the 2010 World other grappling fighting styles. It against Gracie Barra Jiu-jitsu our athletes are making great Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Championship team member Alexander Al- strides in their respective fields. held recently in Long Beach, Cali- fornia, USA varez, a very strong and highly The fact that he triumphed over a technical opponent who was the previously undefeated opponent competition makes his win even undefeated champion to win the in a prestigious international more remarkable. We congratu- MoneyGram Intl Reaches Key Milestone chief executive officer. “At locations. M. Lhuillier was the Filipina Nurse Receives every one of its locations, first MoneyGram agent to offer oneyGram Interna- MoneyGram provides conven- U.S. dollar services and pro- tional has success- ient and reliable money trans- vided the first MoneyGram lo- NYC Leadership Award M fully expanded its fer services to people across cations open 24-hours-a-day in t’s common knowledge that worked with Mt. Sinai for over global network to 200,000 the globe.” most major cities to meet the Filipina nurses who work 30 years. agent locations, including This significant milestone needs in the Philippines. I abroad are well-liked by pa- She is also an active officer 2,500 new locations through- reflects MoneyGram’s balanced Also last year, Money- tients because of their efficient of the Capiceno Circle U.S. She out France. growth in many regions of the Gram announced several pro- performance. Most of all, they lives in Teaneck, New Jersey “With more than 200 mil- world, including the addition of grams to aid recovery in the have a gentle touch and innate with her husband Ricardo Perez lion people living outside their more than 2,000 agent locations Philippines following the dev- kindness. where they’ve raised two daugh- country of birth, MoneyGram in the Philippines last year. astating typhoons, providing One of these nurses is Be- ters—lawyer Anabelle Perez- understands that the ability to In a similar move, Money- more than $200,000 in com- lina Diaz-Perez, nurse manager Gray and Dr. Rosalyn Perez. send money home to loved Gram joined forces with M. munity support with temporary of the Coronary Care Unit of Mt. Perez is the sister of Father ones is crucial for our con- Lhuillier last year, greatly ex- fee reductions and grants for Sinai Hospital in New York City. Erno Diaz, who has been as- sumers,” says Pamela H. Pats- panding its reach and services emergency aid and rebuilding. She recently received the presti- signed to the Church of the ley, MoneyGram chairman and in the Philippines to 1,200 new gious Nurse Leadership Award Epiphany on East 22nd and Sec- 2010 during Nurses Week Cele- ond Avenue in the Archdiocese bration on May 9-13, 2010. of New York starting July 1, Diaz-Perez was cited for her 2010. She supports the propaga- significant contributions to nurs- tion of the devotion to San ing practice at Mt. Sinai Hospi- Lorenzo Ruiz among Filipinos tal. A graduate of St. Paul School living in the U.S. (Good News of Nursing of Iloilo and St. Paul Pilipinas) College of Manila, Perez has JULY 3, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 15 CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS ‘97 BUICK LE-SABRE SILVER GREAT COND. Bob Riley, Realtor, DIRECTORY No Rust, No Leak, $2,200 ONLY! Hawaii Land Realty, Call 678-0870 Day Only 959 1117, or 895-3434, [email protected] COOK HELPER NEEDED NEW THRIFT STORE KALIHI Mainly Working on BBQ Grill. Large Collection Of Military Camouflage Clothing. Shirts Experience Preferred, but not Necessary. $7.99 Pants $10.99 Call Nam 728-7744 Quantity Discounts Available. 1327 N. School St., near Houghtailing HELP WANTED LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE / GARDENER MOBILE DJ, BAND, PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEO KARAOKE, HULA, SOUNDS Experienced, with References, Conscientious and Self- Motivated only; Knowledge of plants and their care. Pre- AVAILABLE ferred Ilocano/ English Speaking, Full Time, Start $10.00/ call 808-382-9495 hr. with Excl. Benefits-- Free Medical/Dental and Vision; Vacation Pay, Paid Holidays and Sick Leave. 30+ year NEED EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER old company. Call 486-0111 for toddler in my Ewa Beach home FOR RENT M-Th. Call 554-7444. 3 BEDROOMS, 1 PARKING, 1 FULL BATH FREE UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL Near shopping malls, church, bus stops. CALLING $1,400. Call 688-3215 Send money globally using cell phone. FILIPINA HOUSEKEEPER WANTED http://hugeprelaunch.com/5660578 M-F 3:30-8:30 PM WANTED YARDMAN Fixed Dinner, Call 533-2498 Looking for a yardman to work at my Nuuanu home. Ex- change for a free room including utilities. Call 531-7377 BIG ISLAND LAND FOR SALE The Big Island, Fern Forest, $1000 down CONTRIBUTING WRITERS WANTED $400 per month, 10% int. Experience preferred, Please submit writing samples or $35,000 an 3 acre lot published works and resume to [email protected] COMMUNITY CALENDAR MISS OAHU FILIPINA SCOLARSHIP PAG- BALAAN CATALINA SOCIETY 5TH LAPU-LAPU AWARDS DINNER & EANT BY OFCC / FRIDAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION GALA / SATURDAY July 9, 2010 ● Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mau- / SATURDAY August 14, 2010 ● Dole Ballrooms at nakea Ballroom ● 7 pm ● Contact Danny July 24, 2010 ● Dinner: Balaan Catalina Iwilei ● 6 - 11:30 pm ● $45 per person ● Villaruz at 778-0233 and Mario Palma at Society Clubhouse, Waipahu ● 5:00 pm Contact: Jun Colmenares, 485-0390 397-8626 and Davelyn Quijano at 489-8782 - Mass; 6:00 pm ● Contact: Erwin Gabrillo 282-4186 ANNUAL COVO PICNIC / SUNDAY LITTLE MISS PHILIPPINES HAWAII BY August 15, 2010 ● Keehi Lagoon Park, PHILIPPINE CULTURAL FOUNDATION OF MISS HAWAII FILIPINA PAGEANT / Honolulu ● 10 am - 4 pm ● Contact: HAWAII /FRIDAY SATURDAY Richard Ancog at 383-3691 or Erwin July 16, 2010 ● Empress Restaurant ● July 24, 2010 ● Hyatt Regency Maui Re- Gabrillo at 282-4186 6:30 pm ● Contact: Maggie Domingo at sort and Spa, Lahaina, Maui ● Contact 783-0068 and Janice Sevilla at 595-8000 person: Atty. Herman Andaya at 808- UP ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (HAWAII 870-3045 CHAPTER) BIENNIAL BANQUET AND KUMU KAHUA THEATREÊS ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS / KĀLĀ-BASH FUNDRAISER AND SILENT COVO 23RD ANNUAL STATEWIDE SATURDAY AUCTION / SATURDAY CONVENTION / SATURDAY August 28, 2010 ● Hale Koa Hotel ● July 24, 2010 ● Kumu Kahua Productions August 14, 2010 ● Philippine Con- Contact: Alma B. Phocas at (808) 754- ● Park outside the theatre at 46 Merchant sulate General, Pali Highway ● 8 - 4 pm 1399 or email [email protected]; Street, in Downtown Honolulu ● 5 - 9 pm ● ● Contact: Richard Ancog, 383-3691 [email protected] For more information or to purchase tickets, call 536-4222 GLOBAL NEWS DFA: 162 Repatriated OFWs Arrive away from their employers in Home from Lebanon Lebanon. ANILA, Philippines – A The distressed OFWs temporar- total of 162 overseas Fil- ily sought refuge at the Filipino M ipino workers repatriated Workers Resource Center in from Lebanon arrived home yester- Lebanon before repatriation, the DFA day, the Department of Foreign Af- said. ENTAL fairs (DFA) said. "The repatriation is part of the R In a report posted in its official DFA's continuing efforts to repatriate website (http://dfa.gov.ph), the DFA distressed overseas Filipino workers said the 162 OFWs were welcomed (OFWs) from the Middle East and at the Ninoy Aquino International An OFW is met by a loved one in a tear- other regions," the DFA said Airport by the agency’s officials, in- ful embrace upon arrival from war-torn "The airfare of the repatriates cluding DFA Office of the Undersec- Lebanon were shouldered by the DOLE, retary for Migrant Workers Affairs ers Welfare Administration (OWWA) OWWA and the Philippine Overseas (DFA-OUMWA) executive director and the Department of Labor were Labor Office, while their other ex- Enrico Fos and DFA-OUMWA prin- also on hand to welcome the return- penses were paid for using Assis- cipal assistant Maurice Tiempo. ing OFWs, majority of whom were tance to Nationals funds," it added. Officials of the Overseas Work- victims of maltreatment who ran (www.philstar.com) 16 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JULY 3, 2010