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Ofw Ofcc Hosts JULY 3, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 1 ♦ WEEKLY ♦ JULY 3, 2010 ♦ HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS IMMIGRATION GUIDE PHILIPPINE NEWS OFCC HOSTS VISA PETITION DOES NOT OFW ANNUAL AUTOMATICALLY DIE WITH REMITTANCES SEEN CONVENTION PETITIONER'S DEATH FLATTENING .... 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 Philippines 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.
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