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H AWAII’ S O NLY W EEKLY F ILIPINO - A MERICAN N EWSPAPER THE VISAYAN CENTURY: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE VISAYAN PRESENCE

IN HAWAII By Dennis GALOLO ilipinos of Visayan ancestry in Hawaii kicked-off their centennial anniversary celebration last January 18, 2009 with the Santo Nino Fiesta held at the Wailuku Community F Center on Maui.

More than 600 people attended the event THE FIRST VISAYANS IN HAWAII which was highlighted by a Sinulog proces- Records from the State Archives show that sion, a Catholic mass, dinner, a gubernatorial the first Visayan sakadas arrived in Honolulu, proclamation and entertainment. Visayans Hawaii on July 20, 1909, aboard the s.s. Korea. from Honolulu, the Big Island and Lanai par- There were 45 of them, including men, women ticipated in the festivities. A resounding suc- and children. They included the first Visayan fam- cess, the Santo Nino festival will be followed ilies in Hawaii – the Magpiong and the Yorong by other centennial events statewide organ- families – whose descendants still live in the is- ized by the Congress of Visayan Organizations lands. (COVO), in collaboration with other community This first group of Visayan sakadas originated groups. mostly from Cebu and Siquijor Islands. They were (continued on page 4) Lingle Appoints Filipinos to State Ilokano Program Issues Call For House of Representatives and UH Papers For Upcoming Conference By HFC Staff Board of Regents he University of Hawaii- By Carlota ADER Manoa’s Ilokano Language T and Literature Program is ov. Linda Lingle recently appointed Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran to the State currently planning the 4th Nakem G House of Representatives and International Conference which Michael A. Dahilig to the University of is scheduled for November 11- Hawaii Board of Regents (BOR). 14, 2009. Keith-Agaran replaces the late Rep. The theme of the four-day Bob Nakasone, while Dahilig fills the re- conference is “Dap-ayan: Shar- maining BOR at-large seat. ing and Understanding Ethnolin- Rep. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran (center) with Rep. Keith-Agaran is a member of the guistic Worlds Towards Cultural House Speaker Emeritus Joseph Souki (left) and Pluralism.” Organizers expect House committees on Finance, Labor, Rep. Roland Sagum, III. Transportation and Public Safety. The gov- the event to be well-attended by ernor chose him from among three finalists Since 2005, he has practiced law as a part- cultural researchers, heritage nominated by the Maui Democratic Party. ner with Takitani & Agaran, Law Corpora- language educators, advocates (continued on page 4) “I’m humbled and honored to represent tions. Prior to that, he worked for Carlsmith the people of the Ninth House District,” he Ball LLP. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED He also served as a member of former 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. STANDARD says. “I look forward to this opportunity to U.S. POSTAGE serve the people of my community.” Gov. Ben Cayetano’s administration, hav- WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID ing chaired the State Board of Land & Nat- HONOLULU, HI Rep. Keith-Agaran graduated from PERMIT NO. 9661 Maui High School and earned degrees from ural Resources and served as the director Yale College and the University of Califor- of the Department of Labor & Industrial Re- nia-Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law. (continued on page 5) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 2 EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 14, 2009 Profligate Leadership by Example hile other countries have slipped into recession, President Arroyo appears determined to show to the world how healthy the W Philippine economy is: by traipsing around the globe. Her latest eight-day jaunt across Europe, the Middle East and North America cost taxpayers a whopping P123 million — and that’s the amount that Malacañang was willing to acknowledge. What did Filipino taxpayers get in return? Few people remember exactly why the President went to Davos, Switzerland, or to Italy. If she went to the World Economic Forum to brag about the Philippine example, the international community seemed unimpressed. Malacañang cited benefits from the entire trip amounting to an even more whopping $2 billion. Where did that fantastic figure come from? Palace officials said the President received pledges of aid from Saudi Arabia totaling $500 million and, from Bahrain, an investment commitment and major investments in the Middle East are on hold, foreign workers are of $350 million for a hotel project in Makati City. In the United States, where being sent home, and it’s doubtful that recovery will be quick. her quest for a coveted photograph with new President Barack Obama Textile exports to the US? The Philippine textile industry has been ended in humiliation, there is a possibility that the Philippines can export devastated by competition from China and India. And if there is textile to $1.2 billion worth of textiles. speak of for exports, are Americans buying at this time? As for that Decisions regarding foreign aid or major investments are not made as unfortunate pilgrimage to Washington, where the President did not merit quickly as the President decides to fly to Washington for a photo op. The even a nod or word of acknowledgment from her US counterpart, the groundwork for decision-making is laid over several months, and the final embarrassment should be enough to keep her home at least for the commitment does not need the presence of the head of the recipient duration of the global slump. But then that would be too much to expect of country. The original reason cited for the President’s Middle Eastern trip this President. If members of Congress and even police officers are was to act as job-hunter for overseas Filipino workers. But the region has inveterate junketeers at taxpayers’ expense, it is because they are simply been hit by the precipitous plunge in world demand for crude oil. Projects following their leader’s example. (www.philstar.com)

The administration had hoped that the ZTE scandal would go away, See No Evil like a bad cold, with the scrapping of the deal and the resignation of Ben- mid the latest corruption scandal, the government is again calling for jamin Abalos as chairman of the Commission on Elections. But without a appropriate cases to be filed instead in court. The developments in final report from either the justice system or the Senate, this scandal will A the last major scandal should remind the government of why many see no closure. And the fate that has befallen Lozada will discourage other Filipinos have lost faith in the justice system and prefer to jump to conclu- public servants from sticking out their necks and blowing the whistle on sions instead. corruption cases. The other day Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada led a mass action to retrace what The latest scandal involves the rigging of bids in road projects funded he described as an attempt to kidnap him last year and prevent him from by the World Bank. The House of Representatives hastily ended its in- testifying about corruption in the national broadband network deal between quiry into the scandal, clearing everyone, but so far the Senate is pursu- the Department of Transportation and Communications and China’s ZTE ing its own probe. Corp. Lozada’s allegations – both about the NBN deal and the kidnapping The Arroyo administration is seeking a copy of the World Bank report. that he said started at the NAIA upon his arrival from soul-searching in All that the administration has to do is ask — from either the Department Hong Kong – remain unresolved. None of the public officials linked by of Finance or the Office of the Ombudsman, which received copies of the Lozada to his alleged kidnapping was meted even a slap on the wrist. The official report months ago from the Bank. Seeing no action from the gov- whereabouts of the mysterious security agents identified in the alleged ernment, the World Bank announced it had permanently blacklisted a kidnapping, including one linked to the Presidential Security Group, are Philippine contractor and suspended six others, four of them Chinese unknown. companies, for collusion in rigging bids. The World Bank report is there, but it cannot be seen by anyone whose eyes are closed. (www.philstar.com)

HAWAII-PHILIPPINE NEWS EDITION Contributing Writers Advertising/Marketing Director Columnists Calvin Alonzo, O.D., Clement Bautista, Linda Dela Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Charlie Y. SONIDO, M.D. Carlota Ader Cruz, Constante A. Domingo, Danny de Gracia, Publisher and Executive Editor Michelle Alarcon, Esq. Amelia Jacang, M.D., Caroline Julian, Albert Account Executives Carlo Cadiz, M.D. Lanier, Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D., Glenn Wakai Carlota Ader Chona A. Sen. Will Espero J. P. Orias Grace F. Fong, Ed.D. MONTESINES-SONIDO Mayor Mufi Hannemann Creative Designer Big Island Distributor Publisher and Managing Editor Governor Linda Lingle Junggoi Peralta Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Elmer Acasio Philippine Correspondent Dennis GALOLO Rosemarie Mendoza Ditas Udani J. P. Orias Guil Franco Edwin QUINABO Pacita Saludes Photographer Maui Distributor Associate Editors Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Cecile Piros Charlie Sonido, M.D. Tim Llena Emmanuel S. Tipon,Esq. Randall SHIROMA Administrative Assistant Molokai Distributor Felino S. Tubera Design Consultant Shalimar Pagulayan Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. Maria Watanabe

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HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 14, 2009 MAYOR’S COLUMN 3 Welcoming New Americans to Our Nation’s Safest Big City Attaining U.S. citizenship is a people employed. tion from East Kapolei to Pearl final design contracts for rail sta- major milestone, and it is inspiring Our rail transit project prom- Highlands. This is also a clear sig- tions and a design-build contract to be reminded how much this ises to be a great boon to our nal to officials in Washington D.C. for the maintenance yard. The means to so many people. I am economy during these hard times, that Honolulu is serious about rail procurement of vehicles, traction proud to welcome new Americans and to provide thousands of jobs transit this time. We’ve got a power and train control systems is AROUND to our nation’s safest big city, and and spur new development in shovel-ready project and we’re also scheduled to begin this year. THE ISLAND to congratulate them on their long-neglected areas. The Hon- moving forward every day. I’m also very pleased to an- achievements. We will all face olulu City Council recently took The Request for Proposal is nounce that we have completed challenges together as our nation action to adjust the project’s route for an estimated $550 million to construction of the new Hale 'Imi by Mayor Mufi struggles with its current eco- so that it serves Honolulu Interna- $600 million design-build contract 'Ike Learning Center at the Hon- HANNEMANN nomic problems, but we can all tional Airport, and I will respect that includes track installation and olulu Zoo, which includes a class- help to make our nation strong, that decision even though it may surface restoration in addition to room, reading area and space for ne of the many things I enjoy prosperous, and a good friend to make some people unhappy. I the guideway viaduct. Stations multi-media presentations. about being mayor is the op- our global partners. said from the start of this project along the guideway are to be con- This Learning Center is a O portunity to meet immigrants President Barack Obama, that I believed an airport route structed in future contracts. wonderful new addition to our from around the world who have who was born here in Honolulu to would be best, but I have been Contractors will have until zoo, and will be a great resource chosen to make Honolulu their parents who arrived from Kenya flexible and willing to consider March 13, 2009 to respond to the for teaching future generations home. I normally attend the Natu- and from Kansas to pursue edu- other possibilities. Now that the RFP. The selection process will about our animal friends and how ralization Oath Ceremonies that cational opportunities, provides council has made its choice, our take about six months and then we care for them. The 2,800 are frequently held at the Mission an excellent example of the suc- job is to continue moving forward final negotiations will be under- square foot Hale 'Imi 'Ike (House Memorial Auditorium beside Hon- cess that can be found in our city and to ensure there are no un- taken with the proposer providing for Seeking Knowledge) Learning olulu Hale, where I have met and our nation. I will work closely necessary problems or delays. the best value to the City when Center has seating for up to 50 many wonderful people who with President Obama’s adminis- We recently took a major step considering price and other fac- people, makes extensive use of moved here from the Philippines tration and our congressional del- toward beginning actual construc- tors. The winning contractor will be natural lighting and ventilation, and elsewhere to reunite with egation to support important tion, by issuing the official Request announced in the fall. and is furnished with a photo- loved ones, pursue new opportu- infrastructure projects that will im- for Proposal to construct the pro- Separate RFPs are sched- voltaic system to reduce energy nities and follow their dreams. prove our quality of life and keep ject’s first segment, a 6.5-mile por- uled to be issued later this year for consumption. OPINION Again Obama reinforces his commitment to democratic ideals Why Obama Will Likely Support Filipinos when he wrote: “There are com- stability to their country.” pelling moral reasons and com- in Removing Evil Despots “At the same time, we must pelling security reasons for launch a comprehensive regional renewed American leadership that inward and cede our leadership in AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR / By William M. ESPOSO and international diplomatic initia- recognizes the inherent equality world affairs. But this is a mistake tive to help broker an end to the and worth of all people. I will show voiding meeting Madame ent problems, Obama wrote: we must not make. America can- civil war in Iraq, prevent its spread, the world that America remains true Gloria Macapagal Arroyo “Today, we are again called to pro- not meet the threats of this century and limit the suffering of the Iraqi to its founding values. We lead not A(GMA) last July and not ac- vide visionary leadership. This cen- alone, and the world cannot meet people. To gain credibility in this ef- only for ourselves but also for the cepting and returning her recent tury’s threats are at least as them without America. We can nei- fort, we must make clear that we common good.” telephone calls do not indicate that dangerous as and in some ways ther retreat from the world nor try seek no permanent bases in Iraq. There is every reason for us to President-elect Barack Obama more complex than those we have to bully it into submission. We must We should leave behind only a hope that President-elect Barack isn’t a friend of the Philippines. confronted in the past. They come lead the world, by deed and by ex- minimal over-the-horizon military Obama will be a true friend of the Far from it, it would indicate from weapons that can kill on a ample.” force in the region to protect Amer- democracy-loving Filipino people that Obama is true to his word mass scale and from global terror- “Such leadership demands ican personnel and facilities, con- and may even be inclined to help when he said (during his accept- ists who respond to alienation or that we retrieve a fundamental in- tinue training Iraqi security forces, us remove the evil despots in our ance speech in Grant Field, perceived injustice with murderous sight of Roosevelt, Truman, and and root out al Qaeda.” land. (www.philstar.com) Chicago last November 4) “tonight nihilism. They come from rogue Kennedy — one that is truer now we proved once more that the true states allied to terrorists and from than ever before: the security and strength of our nation comes not rising powers that could challenge well-being of each and every from the might of our arms or the both America and the international American depend on the security scale of our wealth, but from the foundation of liberal democracy. and well-being of those who live enduring power of our ideals: They come from weak states that beyond our borders. The mission democracy, liberty, opportunity, cannot control their territory or pro- of the United States is to provide and unyielding hope.” vide for their people. And they global leadership grounded in the President-elect Obama is come from a warming planet that understanding that the world wise to avoid contact and associa- will spur new diseases, spawn shares a common security and a tion with someone like GMA more devastating natural disasters, common humanity.” whose regime has been charac- and catalyze deadly conflicts.” “The American moment is not terized in the world press for re- He added: “The Bush admin- over, but it must be seized anew. pression, suppression of freedom istration responded to the uncon- To see American power in terminal of speech and the murder of un- ventional attacks of 9/11 with decline is to ignore America’s great armed political activists — not to conventional thinking of the past, promise and historic purpose in the mention election fraud. largely viewing problems as state- world. If elected president, I will A greater insight can be ob- based and principally amenable to start renewing that promise and tained from Barack Obama’s own military solutions. It was this tragi- purpose the day I take office.” article which was featured in the cally misguided view that led us He provided an insight on July/August issue of Foreign Af- into a war in Iraq that never should how he will handle the Iraq quag- fairs. Headlined RENEWING have been authorized and never mire. He wrote: “This redeploy- AMERICAN LEADERSHIP, should have been waged. In the ment could be temporarily Obama outlined his foreign policy wake of Iraq and Abu Ghraib, the suspended if the Iraqi government views which are consistent with his world has lost trust in our purposes meets the security, political, and acceptance speech pronounce- and our principles.” economic benchmarks to which it ments. “After thousands of lives lost has committed. But we must rec- In summarizing his world view and billions of dollars spent, many ognize that, in the end, only Iraqi and preferred approaches to pres- Americans may be tempted to turn leaders can bring real peace and HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 4 HEADLINE NEWS (CONT.) FEBRUARY 14, 2009 (cont. from page 1; The Visayan ...) followed by subsequent groups to- or participated in several By the time recruitment from taling more than 600 for the year labor strikes, the highlight of the Philippines ended in 1909 alone. They were assigned which was the death of sev- 1946, the Visayans have be- to the Kahuku Plantation on eral Visayan strikers in the in- come a small minority within Oahu’s North Shore. Subsequent famous Hanapape Massacre the Filipino community. arrivals were assigned to other of 1924 in Kauai. This did not Presently, they constitute plantations on Oahu, Kauai, and sit well with the HSPA who around 10-15 percent of the the Big Island. decided to recruit what they Filipino population in Hawaii. From 1909 to the mid-1920s, considered as more “docile” most of the sakadas who were re- Filipino groups rather than VISAYAN CONTRIBUTIONS cruited from the Philippines came the Visayan “troublemakers” Despite their small numbers from the Visayan islands, thereby 2. At this time, the Philippine in Hawaii, Filipinos of Visayan an- making them the largest Filipino government was encourag- cestry have made their mark in mer state representative Bernaldo nasa, humanitarian Fr. Jaime group in Hawaii. ing Filipinos from the north various fields of endeavors lo- Bicoy, labor organizers Epifanio Neri, social activist Mila Medallon, Recruitment of Visayans and central part of the coun- cally. Mention could be made of Taok and Tommy Tomimbang, malaria researcher Dr. Sandra started going down after the mid- try to settle in Mindanao. former governor Benjamin well known TV personality Emme Chang, well-known cardiologist 1920s for several possible rea- Most Visayan immigrants de- Cayetano, former Senate presi- Tomimbang, world boxing cham- Dr. Danelo Canete, actress Tia sons: cided to go to nearby Min- dent Robert Bunda, Honolulu City pion Ben Villaflor, Filipino martial Carrere, singers Jun Polistico and 1. They were actively involved danao rather than to the Council chair Rudolph Pacarro, arts grandmasters Largusa and Kristian Lei, and many others. in the unions and organized far-flung Hawaiian islands. Ambassador Juan Dionisio, for- Villabrille, educator Dr. Ben Ju- (continued on page 5)

(cont. from page 1; Nakem ...) ing traditions, and the writing and The conference will follow a ence, please visit nakemconfer- of heritage preservation and pro- sharing of intangible heritage. plenary session format for both ences.blogspot.com. Or you can motion, public policy leaders, and the plenary speakers and the visit the Nakem Conference button cultural artists and workers who paper presenters. Each presen- under the UH Ilokano Language ABSTRACT PROPOSAL are interested in cultural plural- tation is limited to 20 minutes and Literature Program website. ism, multicultural education, cul- REQUIREMENTS maximum, with 5-10 minutes al- Out-of-state and out-of- tural democracy, heritage Organizers are looking for lotted for open forum. There will country participants are advised language teaching and critical abstract proposals that zero in on be separate sessions devoted for to make arrangements with their practices related to the pursuit of the theme of the conference or workshops and organizing and travel agencies for itineraries and linguistic rights and social justice. those that cover any of the topics advocacy work. for special services like travel to The conference is the fourth listed in the Call For Papers. Ab- and from Honolulu International in a series that began in 2006 stracts must be 300 words or less FULL PAPER SUBMISSION Airport. The steering committee during the Filipino Centennial and specify the issue it raises as Abstract proposals submitted does not have the resources for Celebration. It will also be the well as the tentative direction it prior to the deadline will receive lodging and other forms of ac- second such conference to be takes to respond to the issue. consideration by the selection commodation to participants, nor held in the U.S. The conference The selection committee en- Convenor Dr. Lilia Quindoza Santiago committee. This is to allow time for can it offer financial assistance or aims to bring into the open a crit- courages papers from various proponents to prepare their full grants to paper presenters. ical and creative discourse—as ethnolinguistic communities in separate sheet on the proponent, paper, not to exceed 20 pages in- As such, all participants are what happens in the dap-ayan— the Philippines and in the Philip- with the following details: cluding references. Full papers advised to check in with hotels on what it means to share a her- pine diaspora. Philippine schol- 1. Name must be double spaced, on an and lodgings close to the con- itage in a multicultural Philippines ars are encouraged to write their 2. Organizational affiliation (if ap- Arial type font 12, MLA format, ference site at UH-Manoa. The and among peoples of the Philip- papers in any Philippine lingua plicable) saved on a document file and sent university has a number of ho- pines in the diaspora. franca (Ilokano, Tagalog, or Ce- 3. Complete address including as an attachment to the selection tels and hostels but booking is The conference also hopes buano) provided that these pa- contact number committee. Full papers are due by normally six months prior to the to locate Ilokano and various lan- pers have parallel English 5. Email address May 31, 2009. conference. Booking with these guages in the culturally plural ex- translation to be used during the 6. Alternative email address hotels and hostels are done in- periences of the peoples of the presentation. The translations dividually. Online transactions Philippines and to revisit meth- are required due to the interna- The Selection Committee re- CONVENERS AND SELEC- would be sufficient for reserva- ods and methodologies that can tional nature of the conference. quires that another abstract of 50 TION COMMITTEE tion and booking needs. Partici- be deployed to respond to the is- Abstracts must be saved on words or less be submitted for in- Conveners and members of pants are advised to check with sues of multicultural education, a document file, on Arial type font clusion in the program. The ab- the selection committee include the university’s website for these literacy, cultural production and 12, and sent as an attachment. stract should bear the title of the Dr. Aurelio Solver Agcaoili, Dr. services. promotion, the sustenance of liv- Accompanying the abstract is a paper, the author or authors and Lilia Quindoza Santiago, and Dr. The 4th Nakem Conference is the institutional affiliation (if ap- Raymund Llanes Liongson. part of an international linkage of plicable). The conference steering com- UH Manoa Ilokano Language and mittee includes Dr. Agcaoili, coor- Literature Program with Nakem TOPICS FOR PRESENTATION dinator of the Ilokano Language Conferences, Inc. (based in Abstract proposals for full and Literature Program of UHM Hawaii) and Nakem Conferences consideration by the Selection (conference chair); Dr. Santiago, International- Philippines Chapter Committee must deal with the assistant professor of Ilokano, (also known as Nakem Confer- theme or any of the following top- UHM (co-chair), Dr. Liongson, co- ences Philippines), a language and ics: ordinator of the Philippine Studies culture advocacy group whose in- • Ilokano and heritage language Program, Leeward Community stitutional and individual members teaching and the world lan- College (co-chair); Clem Montero, come from various universities, col- guages curriculum lecturer of Ilokano and education leges and organizations in the • Appreciating ethnolinguistic specialist of the UHM Center for Philippines. worlds Philippines Studies and lecturer of Other organizations and indi- • Tangible heritage from the var- Tagalog/Filipino, Kapiolani Com- viduals have been invited to take ious ethnolinguistic groups munity College (member); and part as co-sponsors in an effort to • Theories and practices in the Julius Soria, instructor of Ilokano at advance mother language educa- sharing and understanding of a UHM and at Farrington High tion, cultural pluralism, and linguis- heritage School in Kalihi (member). tic and cultural rights of all peoples • Cultural pluralism as a philoso- Abstracts should be sent to: of the Philippines in the homeland phy of education [email protected], and in the diaspora. • Pathologies of multiculturalism, cc to [email protected] and Questions about the 4th remedies of cultural pluralism [email protected]. Deadline Nakem Conference should be • Languages and cultures in the for submission of abstracts is emailed to conference chair Dr. diaspora February 28, 2009. Proponents Agcaoili at: nakemconfer- • Subversions of the multicultural of abstracts accepted for presen- [email protected] or to co- Philippines experience tation will be notified on or before chairs Dr. Santiago • Mass media, popular culture, March 15, 2009. ([email protected]) and Dr. Liong- and heritage education For updates on the confer- son ([email protected]). HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 14, 2009 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS 5 CPS Raises $22K for Philippine Literacy Project Carlota ADER by schools in Ilocos Sur province in school graduates in the Philip- the Northern Philippines at $6500 pine public schools attend col- AT A COMMUNITY each. ISAH will also fund the In- lege. Training them in basic FUNDRAISER on March 18, ternet connection of other high computer literacy skills while in 2008 held at the Philippine Con- schools in the province at $2500 high school, or even in the ele- sulate in per town. Altogether, the award mentary grades, is crucial be- Honolulu, the Center for amount is $22,000. cause of the difficulty in Philippine Studies (CPS) at UH Other Filipino community competing for employment in the Manoa raised $22,000 to help leaders, such as Dr. Dan Canete, global market, which requires support GILAS (Gearing Up In- Larry Ramirez, Chair of Philippine computer and Internet skills. ternet Literacy and Access to Stu- Celebrations Coordinating Com- Many of the more than 3,000 im- dents), a private sector-led mittee of Hawai’i and Amado migrants from the Philippines consortium that aims to connect Bermuda, President of Rosaleni- who arrive in Hawai’i annually all of the 6,300 public high ans of Hawai’I, have also made have only a secondary educa- schools in the Philippines to the commitments to fund other tion. Internet. Only 1/3 of them are GILAS projects in the Philippines. The GILAS project is imple- currently Internet-connected. GILAS is an international col- mented by the Ayala Foundation- The donation was made by laborative effort to help the Philip- USA, established in 2000 and the Ilocos Sur Association of pines by investing in the currently headed by Vicky Gar- Dr. Teresita Bernales, one of the coordinators of Gilas Project in Hawaii, is shown Hawai’i (ISAH), under the leader- education of children who have chitorena (see related story). with Jun Abinsay presenting the list of contributors/donors to Gilas project. ship of Danny Villaruz. Former little or no access to innovative, The Foundation is based in San state representative Jun Abinsay high-quality technology-based Francisco. It reaches out to and due diligence on programs For further information, con- and Dr. Charlie Sonido, publisher curricula. It is one of CPS’ inter- American corporations and inter- they aim to undertake in the tact Dr. Belinda Aquino, director of Hawaii Filipino Chronicle, have national outreach projects. national foundations to provide Philippines. All donations are tax of the CPS at (808) 956-6086 or agreed to fully fund three high Only a small fraction of high them with necessary information deductible. email: [email protected].

(cont. from page 1; Lingle ...) counsel for the United Filipino vice and consent. He previously dent of the Filipino American of any decision affecting the com- lations. On Maui, he served as the Council of Hawaii (UFCH) and served as the student member on League of Engineers & Architects munity as a whole, as well as Fil- director of the county’s Depart- the Filipino Chamber of Com- the Board of Regents. He earned (FALEA). ipinos in particular. They can also ment of Public Works & Environ- merce of Hawaii. his law degree from the William S. “These appointees con- be role models for our younger mental Management under Mayor Current UFCH president Richardson School of Law and his tribute to the synergism that generation to emulate. Alan Arakawa. Eddie Agas says Gov. Lingle Bachelor’s in geology and geo- takes place during deliberations “It gives the Filipino commu- He is a member of the made the right choice in appoint- physics from the School of Ocean and decision-making processes nity more respect and makes us Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Associa- ing Keith-Agaran. and Earth Science Technology at at top levels of government,” he proud to be a positive contributor tion, the Kahului Filipino Commu- “I’ve known Gilbert to be a UH-Manoa. says. “They can provide a bal- to Hawaii’s multi-ethnic popula- nity Association, the United Sons person of excellence,” he says. Appointments such as these ance with regards to the outcome tion.” & Daughters of Ilocano Regions, “He is also easy to work and get are good for the the Pinili-Badoc Maui Association along with.” Filipino commu- and Saranay Maui. Dahilig’s name will be submit- nity, says John He also served as legal ted to the State Senate for its ad- C. Ramos, presi-

(cont. from page 4; The Visayan ...) rade, May 9, 2009, Honolulu. 5. Visayan Centennial Tour (Iloilo, Cebu And there was the intrepid Florentino and Davao), May 15-June 3, 2009, Das, who electrified the world in 1954 Philippines. when he sailed from Hawaii to the Philip- 6. Visayan Centennial Fiesta, May 2009, pines in a small, home-made, wooden Lanai. boat, guided only by the stars. 7. Visayan Centennial Awards Gala, July Visayans also boast of the oldest ac- 19, 2009, Hale Koa Hotel, Honolulu. tive Filipino community organization – the 8. Balaan Catalina Society 79th anniver- Balaan Catalina Society – which was sary celebration, July 25, 2009, Hon- founded in 1929, and what can be con- olulu. sidered as the first Filipino community 9. COVO Statewide Convention and center in Hawaii – the United Visayan Centennial Gala, August 2009, Kona, Community club house in Waipahu which Big Island. was erected in the 1950s. 10. Commemoration Ceremonies at There are thus many things that Hanapepe Massacre Marker and Visayans in Hawaii can be proud of, Visayan Musical Show, September thereby making this centennial year wor- 2009, Kauai. thy of commemoration. 11. 65th Anniversary Commemoration of Gen. MacArthur’s Landing in Leyte VISAYAN CENTENNIAL EVENTS (Liberation of the Philippines), October COVO, the statewide umbrella of 20, 2009, Filipino Community Center Visayan organizations in Hawaii, is leading (with Veterans of Foreign Wars), Hon- the way in organizing various events to cel- olulu. ebrate the Visayan centennial, or what they 12. Community Forum on the Visayans of call as “the Visayan Century.” The follow- Hawaii, November 2009 (with UH ing is a tentative list of the major activities Center for Philippine Studies), Hon- for the whole year: olulu 1. Santo Nino Fiesta, January 18, 2009, 13. Publication of book “Handumanan: Kahului, Maui (kick-off event). The Visayan Century in Hawaii” (a col- 2. Congress of Visayan Organizations lection of stories and pictures of the (COVO) 24th anniversary celebration, Visayan experience in Hawaii), De- February 8, 2009, Philippine Con- cember 2009. sulate, Honolulu. For more information about the 3. “BisDak” Live Band Concert, March Visayan Centennial activities, or to join the 28, 2009, Ani at Binhi Filipino Com- Visayan Centennial Tour to the Philippines, munity Center, Kahului, Maui. please contact Dayday Hopkins at day- 4. Visayan Centennial float and cultural [email protected], or Jun Colmenares at display booths, Filipino Fiesta and Pa- [email protected]. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 6 FEBRUARY 14, 2009 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Bobby Agpaoa: Moving Forwarding to Building Legacies many extracurricular and commu- Jaycees are all about. munities a better place to live in es- nity service activities. Bobby joined pecially during these tough eco- the Junior Jaycees at Farrington. In MEMBERSHIP nomic times. 1999, he joined the Honolulu Fil- One person alone cannot build ipino Junior Chamber of Com- the Jaycees’ legacy. It takes the en- LONG-TERM PLANNING merce (HFJCC), otherwise known tire membership to build the organ- The 2009 Board of Directors as the Filipino Jaycees. ization. Thusly, one of the board’s will be looking at long-term plan- He served in various positions priorities will be recruitment and ac- ning for the Hawaii Jaycees. In- with the Filipino Jaycees, including tivation of members. stead of planning on a year-to-year as management vice president, basis, the focus will be on a longer business development vice presi- horizon for the Jaycees—5 to 10 dent, individual development vice TRAINING AND years from now. president, executive vice President PROFESSIONAL Agpaoa admits that meeting and several others. Agpaoa be- DEVELOPMENT these goals is impossible for one came the president of the HFJCC Another goal for the Hawaii person alone to accomplish. Fortu- in 2006 after returning from his de- Jaycees is training and profes- nately, he has assistance from the ployment in Iraq. Bobby Agpaoa (middle) poses with guests Larry and Jen Ordonez sional development. The Hawaii 2009 Board of Directors as well as One of the many activities that Jaycees will be coordinating and/or the various Jaycee Chapters HAWAII JAYCEES PRESI- Ilocos Norte, Philippines to Agpaoa excelled in was the Write providing training seminars and statewide. DENT BOBBY AGPAOA and Melquiades and Dolores Agpaoa. Up & Speak Up Program. He rep- professional enhancement pro- The Jaycees is a civic organi- members of the Board of Directors He migrated to Hawaii at the age of resented Hawaii twice in the Speak grams that members will find bene- zation for young adults ages 18-40. were installed into office on Satur- four. He currently lives in Kalihi with Up Competition at the U.S. Junior ficial for their careers. The Jaycees train young adults to day, January 31, 2009 at the his wife Leeza. Chamber of Commerce Conven- The uniqueness of the become leaders through personal Ohana Airport Hotel during the Community service began at tion and placed in the top 10 from Jaycees allows young profession- and professional development 2008 Year End State Convention. an early age for Agpaoa. While in among 40 competitors. als to develop leadership and other trainings, community service, and Agpaoa is the first Hawaii elementary school, his parents Agpaoa and his 2009 Board of professional skills, and at the same international relationships. The Jaycees president who hails from warned him of the dangers of run- Directors will be focusing on five time, provide opportunities to give Hawaii Jaycees is part of the U.S. the Honolulu Filipino Junior Cham- ning with the wrong crowd. areas this year: back to the community. Junior Chamber of Commerce and ber of Commerce (HFJCC) chap- “I saw others grow up and the Junior Chamber International. ter. Excitement over his new later join gangs,” he says. “I had to PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES If you are interested in joining position is tempered by the chal- turn onto another road and com- MARKETING the Jaycee organization, or starting lenges that lay ahead. First and munity service was it.” The Jaycees will be looking to Promoting the Jaycees, its a Jaycee chapter in your commu- foremost is the economy. Several of his relatives were strengthen its relationship with the service projects, programs and nity, please contact Hawaii “People may use the eco- also actively involved in community community and businesses. training seminars is a key area for Jaycees at 941-5266 or email at nomic situation as an excuse to not service, particularly an uncle on the “There are so many resources the Hawaii Jaycees. A successful [email protected] or visit get involved,” he says. “But for my- Big Island, who has since passed out there,” Agpaoa says. “We just PR and marketing effort will help the website at www.hawaii- self, I see it as opportunity knock- away. Their examples ultimately in- need to come together and help others understand what the jaycees.org ing. It’ll be a big challenge but I fluenced his desire to serve others. each other out to make our com- won’t let it hold me back.” While attending Farrington The youngest of eight chil- High School, Bobby was active in dren, Agpaoa was born in Dingras, several clubs and participated in Cayetano Autobiography Set for February Release THE LONG-AWAITED AU- controversy to the backroom ma- TOBIOGRAPHY of Benjamin neuvering of politicians and busi- J. Cayetano, entitled “Ben: A ness leaders. Memoir, From Street Kid to Gov- The political career of ernor” will be released in mid- Cayetano, the nation’s first Fil- February, according to ipino-American governor, Watermark Publishing. spanned a seminal period in This revealing, 560-page Hawaii’s history. book provides a rare look at the “Cayetano explains the intri- inner workings of island society cacies and convolutions of Hawaii and government—from ethnic vot- politics better than anyone ever ing to the Hawaiian sovereignty has,” says veteran political con- movement, from the Bishop Estate sultant Joseph Napolitan. “This is must reading for understanding how government in the Aloha State really works.” Born and raised in Kalihi, Ben Cayetano worked his way through UCLA and Loyola Law School. He served four terms in the Hawaii and his mother’s struggles with State Legislature, two in the prescription drug addiction—pri- House of Representatives and vate experiences that would later two in the State Senate, before shape his views on public policy. being elected lieutenant governor under Gov. John Waihee. Governor Cayetano will be Cayetano’s 28 consecutive years holding book signings at the fol- in public office were crowned by lowing dates and locations: his own administration, during ▪ February 21, 11 am-noon / which he served as Hawaii’s gov- Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall ernor from 1995 through 2002. ▪ February 21, 2 pm-3 pm / Bor- In addition to its behind-the- ders, Ward Centre scenes view of island politics, the ▪ February 22, 1 pm-2 pm / new memoir presents a vivid ac- Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana count of Cayetano’s personal ▪ March 7, 11 am-noon / Borders, life—including early encounters Pearlridge with Hawaii’s ethnic pecking order, ▪ March 7, 2 pm-3 pm / Borders, his youthful brushes with the law Waikele HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 14, 2009 7 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Philippines to Enter Robot in Larry Labuyo is Hawaii Competition the only entry from a member of the Associ- FOR THE SECOND YEAR in a TEAM PHILIPPINES ation of Southeast row, Hawaii will host the FIRST Ro- This year, the three-day robot- Asian Nations. botics Competition from March 26- ics competition will have a distinctly 28, 2009 at the University of Pinoy flavor as a team from the ROBOT WARS Hawaii’s Stan Sheriff Center. Philippines is scheduled to compete The competition FIRST stands for ‘For Inspira- against 33 other teams from across pits teams of high tion and Recognition of Science Hawaii, the mainland and Mexico. school students and and Technology’—a non-profit or- The Pinoy team is composed mentors against each ganization founded by inventor of 32 students from Philippine Sci- other to solve a com- Dean Kamen in 1989 to encourage ence High School (PSHS). Accom- mon engineering students and their communities to panying the team are eight mentors problem in a six-week get involved in science and tech- from the University of the Philip- time frame. The nology. pines and De La Salle University teams use their skills The goal of the FIRST Robot- and three coaches from PSHS. in science, technol- Team Lagablab represented by the 32 students from Philippine Science High School ics Competition is to help high- They refer to themselves as ogy, engineering and school-aged young people “Philippine Team Lagablab.” math to build a robot from motors, teams at the Milwaukee, Wisconsin PHILIPPINES HOPES FOR discover how interesting and re- Lagablab is the Filipino term for a batteries, a control system and a Regional, an impressive perform- GOOD SHOWING warding the life of engineers and flame that burns strong and bright. mix of automation components, but ance for a first-year team, which The Philippines’ Department of researchers can be. The competi- “We went ahead and chose a no instructions. earned them the Rookie of the Year Science and Technology (DOST) tion builds not only science and Filipino word, not only to identify us Each year, FIRST unveils a Award and a spot in the National has already spent some P2 million technology skills and interests, but as Filipinos but to give impact to the new game for teams to solve. For Championships. for the development of the robot also self-confidence, leadership name and purpose of our participa- this year, the students will be en- Punahou and Waialua High and payment of the mentors. They and life skills. tion. We want to encourage stu- gaging the robots in a game called School were the other Hawaii are hoping to raise an additional P4 “The Lingle-Aiona Administra- dents like us to pursue robotics and “Lunacy,” which simulates the con- teams that saw action on the million for the travel expenses of tion supports student robotics as view it more than just a hard subject ditions on the moon. The idea for mainland. Both schools turned in the delegates. part of the Hawaii Innovation Initia- but something fun and beneficial,” “Lunacy” was inspired by the 40th admirable efforts at the Silicon DOST officials hope to receive tive because it provides students the group said in its website. anniversary of Apollo 11. Valley and Chesapeake regionals, cash donations from private institu- with a strong educational founda- The Philippines team dubbed “Just as NASA scientists respectively. At the Richmond, Vir- tions since each student would tion in science, technology, engi- its robot “Larry Labuyo” which landed a man on the moon and re- ginia regional, Waialua High need at least P125,000 to go to neering and math (STEM), and means “wild rooster.” In some di- turned him safely to earth in 1969, School was presented with the Hawaii. offers them opportunities to solve alects it refers to hot chili. so too will these young people go Entrepreneurship Award, which “We are confident that Team problems, work as teams and think “Cooking ingredients aside, on and explore new frontiers and recognizes a team that, since in- Lagablab and their robot, Larry analytically—skills useful in any ca- we’re here to make an impact, a develop breakthrough technologies ception, has developed the frame- Labuyo, are on par with the stu- reer,” says Russell Pang, chief of lasting flavor with an aftertaste to that change the world”, said FIRST work for a comprehensive dents and mentors in the interna- media relations. boot. Labuyo, our robot, is a mani- founder Dean Kamen. business plan to scope, manage tional community. Our ingenuity festation of our versatility, diversity Robots will be using a special and achieve team objectives. Wa- and versatility as a team will help us and effort as a group,” team mem- kind of wheel to roll over regolith, a ialua competed in the National win,” says Ester Ogena, director of bers said. material which is almost frictionless. Championships. the Philippines’ Science Education The objective of the game is to The McKinley High School Institute (SEI). place as many “moon rocks” into team won first place at the Port- Ogena says Larry Labuyo, the trailer of the opponent in two land, Oregon Regional—a victory which has the feature of a trailer minutes and 15 seconds. made possible by forming a three- truck, has potential for use in ro- Teams are rewarded for team alliance with teams from botic farming. The Philippines’ Sci- excellence in design, demon- Oregon and California, which led ence Undersecretary Fortunato de strated team spirit, gracious pro- to a score that more than doubled la Peña says the robot could also fessionalism and maturity, and their opponents’ score. As a re- be used in the manufacturing and ability to overcome obstacles. Scor- gional champion, the team also health industries, especially in ing the most points is a secondary earned a spot in the National transporting hazardous materials. goal. Winning means building part- Championships. nerships that last. Winning teams from the FIRST Hawaii Regional will earn the chance to compete in the 2009 FIRST Championship in Atlanta, Georgia from April 16-18, 2008.

HAWAII TEAMS EXCEL IN ROBOTICS Hawaii’s teams have shown exceptional talents and risen to the top at recent FIRST Robotics re- gional competitions on the main- land. Last year, four Hawaii teams secured spots in the National Cham- pionships in Atlanta on April 16-18, 2008. Waiakea High School placed second in the Silicon Valley Regional in San Jose, Califor- nia, and received the Engineer- ing Inspiration Award, which earned the team a spot in the National Championships. Also, Sacred Hearts Acad- emy finished in the top half of Philippine’s pride, Larry Labuyo HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 8 NEWS FEATURE FEBRUARY 14, 2009 Love's in the Head, Not the Heart ASHINGTON – Like any a researcher and professor at Rut- pallidum is associated with attach- although there are ethical issues, Scientists studied voles to fig- young woman in love, gers University. “This part of the ment and hormones that decrease Young said. His bonding research ure out what makes bonding pos- W Bianca Acevedo has ex- system becomes activated be- stress; the raphe nucleus pumps is primarily part of a larger effort sible. In females, the key bonding changed Valentine hearts with her cause you’re trying to win life’s out serotonin, which “gives you a aimed at understanding and pos- hormone is oxytocin, also pro- fiance. greatest prize – a mating partner.” sense of calm,” Fisher said. sibly treating social-interaction duced in both voles and humans But the New York neurosci- One of the research findings Those areas produce “a feel- conditions such as autism. And during childbirth, Young said. entist knows better. The source of isn’t so complimentary: Love ing of nothing wrong. It’s a lower- Fisher is studying brain chemistry When scientists blocked oxy- love is in the head, not the heart. works chemically in the brain like a level happiness and it’s certainly that could explain why certain tocin receptors, the female prairie She is one of the researchers drug addiction. rewarding,” Brown said. people are attracted to each other. voles didn’t bond. in a relatively new field focused on “Romantic love is an addic- The scientists say they study She’s using it as part of a popular In males, it’s vasopressin. explaining the biology of romantic tion; a wonderful addiction when it the brain in love just to understand Internet matchmaking service for Young put vasopressin receptors love. And the unpoetic explana- is going well, a horrible one when how it works, as well as for more which she is the sci- into the brains of meadow voles – tion is that love mostly can be un- it is going poorly,” Fisher said. potentially practical uses. entific adviser. a promiscuous cousin of the derstood through brain images, “People kill for love. They die The research could even- While the prairie voles – and “those guys hormones and genetics. for love.” tually lead to pills recent brain who should never, ever bond with That seems to be the case The connection to addiction based on the research is a female, bonded with a female.” for the newly in love, the long in “sounds terrible,” Acevedo ac- brain hor- promising, Researchers also uncovered love and the brokenhearted. knowledged. “Love is supposed to mones University of a genetic variation in a few male “It has a biological basis. We be something wonderful and which, Hawaii psy- prairie voles that are not monoga- know some of the key players,” grand, but it has its reasons. The with ther- chology pro- mous – and found it in some said Larry Young of the Yerkes reason I think is to keep us to- apy, might fessor human males, too. National Primate Research Cen- gether.” help trou- Elaine Hat- Those men with the variation ter at Emory University in Atlanta. But sometimes love does not bled relation- field cautions ranked lower on an emotional There, he studies the brains of an keep us together. So the scientists ships, that too much bonding scale, reported more unusual monogamous rodent to studied the brains of the recently can be made of marital problems, and their wives get a better clue about what goes heartbroken and found additional these studies had more concerns about their on in the minds of people in love. activity in the nucleus accumbens, alone. She said they level of attachment, said Hasse In humans, there are four tiny which is even more strongly asso- need to be meshed Walum, a biology researcher in areas of the brain that some re- ciated with addiction. with other work from Sweden. It was a small but notice- searchers say form a circuit of “The brokenhearted traditional psycholo- able difference, Walum said. love. show more evidence gists. Scientists figure they now Acevedo, who works at the of what I’ll call Brain re- know better how to keep those Albert Einstein College of Medi- craving,” said searchers love circuits lit and the chemicals cine in New York, is part of a team Lucy Brown, a are flowing. that has isolated those regions neuroscientist limited Young said that romantic love with the unromantic names of also at Einstein be- theoretically can be simulated with ventral tegmental area (VTA), the medical college. cause chemicals, but “if you really want nucleus accumbens, the ventral “Similar to craving there is only so much to get the relationship spark back, pallidum and raphe nucleus. the drug cocaine.” they can do to hu- then engage in the behavior that The hot spot is the teardrop- The team’s most mans without hurting stimulates the release of these shaped VTA. When people newly recent brain scans were them. That’s where molecules and allow them to stim- in love were put in a functional aimed at people married about 20 the prairie vole – a ulate the emotions,” he said. That magnetic resonance imaging ma- years who say they are still hold- chubby, short- would be hugging, kissing, inti- chine and shown pictures of their ing hands, lovey-dovey as newly- tailed mouselike mate contact. beloved, the VTA lit up. Same for weds, a group that is a minority of creature – “My wife tells me that flowers people still madly in love after 20 married people. In these men and comes in work as well. I don’t know for years. women, two more areas of the handy. sure,” Young said. “As a scientist The VTA is part of a key re- brain lit up, along with the Only 5 per- it’s hard to see how it stimulates ward system in the brain. VTA: the ventral pal- cent of mammals more or the circuits, but I do know they “These are cells that make lidum and raphe nu- less bond for life, but seem to have an effect. And the dopamine and send it to different cleus. prairie voles do, Young absence of them seems to have brain regions,” said Helen Fisher, The ventral said. an effect as well.” - AP HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 14, 2009 PHILIPPINE NEWS 9 Entertainment Industry Stars Take Drug Test Marvin SY by / Friday, February 13, 2009 commanders who will fail to lead MANILA, Philippines - ELEVEN sure a stable future. anti-drug operations in their re- ENTERTAINMENT INDUS- Puno said he was surprised spective jurisdiction. TRY personalities showed their that the celebrities volunteered to He ordered the immediate res- support for the government’s anti- undergo drug testing. olution of pending administrative illegal drug campaign by voluntarily “I was surprised to learn that cases involving policemen found undergoing a drug test at the our young stars have come forward guilty of using illegal drugs. Philippine National Police (PNP) to voluntarily subject themselves to Verzosa also warned police of- headquarters at Camp Crame in drug tests and serve as examples ficers using illegal drugs to reform Quezon City yesterday. to our youth,” Puno told a press or face dismissal from service. Teen idols Mark Herras, Iwa briefing at Camp Crame. Verzosa tasked Director Raul Moto, Rainier Castillo and Ryza “I thank our young stars for Bacalzo, chief of the Director of the Cenon led other stars in giving their coming forward. They have shown Investigation and Detective Man- urine samples to police officials to to their fans that they are socially agement and commander of the demonstrate their full support for responsible citizens and that they Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Opera- Kapuso actor Mark Herras fills up a form before undergoing drug testing at the war against illegal drugs. are truly role models for our youth,” tions Task Force (AIDSOTF), to the PNP crime lab in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Thursday. Other teen idols like Mike Tan, he said. oversee the resolution of adminis- Kevin Santos, Gino de la Peña, RC Baltazar of the GMA 7 Philippines remains a significant manders who fail to detect illegal trative cases of erring policemen. Victor Aliwalas, Paulo Avelino, Artists Center, who spoke on behalf producer, consumer and transit drug laboratories in their area of ju- Bacalzo said he will person- Prince Stefan and Kaye Alipio also of the teen stars, said they volun- country of illegal drugs. risdiction. ally supervise the early resolution showed up to support the cam- teered to come forward to help the “This government is dead se- “The one-strike policy will be of pending cases and see to it that paign. government in the anti-drugs cam- rious about erasing this negative applied if the chief of police fails to due process is observed as well. Interior Secretary Ronaldo paign. image of the Philippines and putting lead anti-illegal drugs operations in President Arroyo, mean- Puno lauded the teen idols for vol- Puno called on other enter- an end to the activities of drug syn- their respective areas of jurisdiction while, issued Administrative unteering to be role models. tainment personalities to emulate dicates who prey on the youth and or ignores adverse reports about Order No. 253 calling for an au- Puno said the drug tests were the example set by Herras and the destroy the social fabric of our soci- the presence of drug dens or labo- tomatic review by the Office of meant to show that they are drug- other teen actors. ety,” he said. ratories or the widespread use of il- the President of all drug-related free and to encourage other stu- Puno said their show of sup- Puno also said local officials legal drugs,” Puno said. cases dismissed by the Secre- dents to participate in the random port will give a big boost to what could face administrative and crim- PNP chief Director General tary of Justice. testing initiated by the Department President Arroyo described last inal charges if they are negligent in Jesus Verzosa said the PNP The AO specifically indicated of Education as part of the national month as her administration’s “re- their role in controlling illegal drugs would continue its “unannounced that all cases related to Republic campaign against illegal drugs. lentless and unyielding war” against in their respective communities. random” drug testing among po- Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Herras also exhorted the pub- the drug scourge. Puno reminded local govern- lice personnel. Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 lic to rally behind the revitalized He said the President has ment executives of their duty to al- “Drug users have no place in would now be subject to auto- anti-drug campaign, calling on the “taken a personal interest” in the locate a substantial portion of their PNP. We should serve as role mod- matic review by the OP, unlike youth to stay away from drugs and war against narcotics after learning annual budgets to finance the cam- els to the public. Change your ways before when only the cases with focus their energies instead on pro- of the 2008 report of the United Na- paign against illegal drugs. or face dismissal,” Verzosa said. penalties of life imprisonment ductive activities that will help them tions Office on Drugs and Crime Puno also imposed yesterday Verzosa also reiterated the would be subject for review by the develop their full potentials and en- (UNODC) which showed that the a one-strike policy on police com- one-strike policy to all PNP unit President.(www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 10 PHILIPPINE NEWS FEBRUARY 14, 2009 Business Expansion Ex-Philippine Veterans Affairs Office Seen Slowing Down on Chief Denies Link to P43.7-M Fund Assistant Ombudsman Mark Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as High Cost, Lack of Loss Jalandoni said such a transaction PVAO’s authorized depository by Michael PUNONGBAYAN means that no entry is made in the bank,” Arugay said. / Friday, February 13, 2009 company’s records on the fund He said the discovery of the Skilled Workers transfer until the next accounting anomaly led to probes by different MANILA, Philippines - FORMER period. government agencies. PBAO and by Ma. Elisa P. OSORIO /Friday, February 13, 2009 PHILIPPINE VETERANS AF- Arugay said that on Dec. 5, CSB officials also discovered that MANILA, Philippines - LOCAL IN- FAIRS Office administrator 2002, prior to his resignation effec- there were additional deposits of DUSTRIES MAY FIND it hard to Artemio Arugay has denied he had tive Jan. 9, 2003, he signed a letter manager’s checks worth expand their businesses this year anything to do with the P43.7 mil- of authorization, duly endorsed and P33,454,152 withdrawn from PVAO because of lack of skilled workers, lion pension funds missing from the countersigned by Santos, authoriz- funds from May 14, 2003 to Aug. 1, high cost of finance and reduced PVAO. ing the Philippine Veterans Bank 2003. demand, according to a report by In a letter to The STAR, he (PVB) to debit P9,831,330 from a The total amount that had Grant Thornton International Busi- said the unauthorized bank with- PVAO account and issue a man- been withdrawn from PVAO funds ness Report (IBR) released by tax drawals happened after his term. ager’s check in favor of PVAO. and deposited at CSB was and business advisory firm He also cleared PVAO comptroller He said the PVB account con- P43,730,912, he said. Punongbayan & Araullo (P&A). which produced $5 billion worth of Heriberto Ruanto and data center tains accumulated funds recovered “I was not the one who imple- The report said 63 percent of exports, due to a dramatic drop in chief Yvonne Agbayani of any from checks addressed to veterans mented the withdrawal for I was al- Filipino business leaders cited demand for products such as per- wrongdoing. who had already died. The amount ready relieved by then,” Arugay these reasons as a major road- sonal computers and mobile inter- The Ombudsman earlier said to be withdrawn was to pay another said. block to expansion, compared to net devices. In the Cordillera it is conducting a preliminary inves- set of veterans, Arugay said. He said he was never given a 58 percent last year. region, nearly 2,000 miners have tigation against Arugay, administra- He said in December 2003, a copy of the Commission on Audit Privately held businesses face either lost their jobs or started tor Wilfredo Pabalan, chief year after he was relieved as PVAO report on the alleged anomalies, a big challenge in staying competi- working fewer hours as mining accountant Leovigildo Santos, con- chief, the PVB – upon an inquiry and was never interviewed or in- tive during these uncertain times. companies take on cost-cutting sultant Enrique Sintos, Ruanto, and made by Ruanto – said the author- vestigated about them by Congress And part of overcoming that chal- measures. Agbayani for allegedly conspiring to ization letter was used to withdraw or the different agencies that con- lenge is operating with the mindset “PHBs in various markets defraud the government of millions the manager’s check dated Jan. ducted the probes. that all this shall also come to pass. have been affected differently by of pesos in pension funds using a 14, 2003. He said he did not “have a We just need to weather the storm the economic downturn, but clearly, “kiting system” that involves writing The money was deposited at chance to explain my side, an in- and emerge wiser, faster and more no one is immune from this slow- a check on one bank account and the Centennial Savings Bank justice, which has prejudiced me innovative,” Greg Navarro, manag- down,” he explained further. depositing it in another just before (CSB), “which is a private commer- and emotionally affected my family.” ing partner and CEO of P&A said. In fact, even industry giants the end of the accounting period. cial bank not accredited by the (www.philstar.com) “Business leaders have to be like Philippine Long Distance Tele- proactive by paying close attention phone Co. (PLDT) and Ayala Land, to their operations, looking at Inc. have announced plans to cut US Help Needed to Locate where they can plug leaks or make capital spending for 2009 in re- savings. They have to study the sponse to the deepening global Kidnappers of ICRC Hostages specific issues affecting their busi- downturn. ness and develop strategies that “But in spite of the increasing Sulu Vice-Governor Lady Anne Sahidulla (in hat), granted pass by Abu Sayyaf kidnappers, pose with the three ICRC hostages will allow them to respond quickly number of workers becoming un- to transformative changes in the employed, companies still con- market place,” Navarro added. tinue to complain about lack of The report stated that 61 per- skilled manpower. This is true par- cent of the privately held busi- ticularly in the BPO industry, nesses (PHBs) surveyed named where the hiring rate is still around cost of finance as the second four percent to six percent of ap- biggest roadblock to expansion. plicants, and in the construction in- This was followed by shortage of dustry, which is always in demand orders. for highly-skilled welders and elec- Chipmaker Intel Corp. was tro-mechanical workers,” Navarro by Jose Rodel CLAPANO /Friday, February 13, 2009 forced to close its Cavite factory, said. (www.philstar.com) MANILA, Philippines - SENATE intelligence information between where the Abu Sayyaf is believed MINORITY LEADER the Philippines and the US in the to be holding the three ICRC work- AQUILINO PIMENTEL Jr. yes- fight against terrorism. ers as hostages. terday called on the Philippine Pimentel said the US forces The military has deployed government to seek assistance were a great help in locating the more troops in Jolo to augment the from the US to track down the Abu Abu Sayyaf bandits that kidnapped forces surrounding the area where Sayyaf holding three workers of several foreign tourists that in- the Abu Sayyaf is believed to have the International Committee of the cluded American missionaries Gra- taken the hostages. Red Cross (ICRC) hostage. cia Burnham and her husband Western Mindanao Command Pimentel said the govern- Martin in a resort in Palawan in chief Lt. Gen. Nelson Allaga said ment could ask for technical as- 2001. the deployment of troops was sistance from US forces to lend After almost a year in captiv- meant to augment the forces in the their high-tech surveillance equip- ity, Gracia was rescued but Martin theater of operations but not to ment to locate the kidnappers and died in the attempt along with Filip- launch a rescue mission. the hostages. ina nurse Edibora Yap. He said the presence of many “I am in favor of allowing the “It is clear that our troops lack troops has limited the mobility of Americans to take part in the res- equipment. That is a given and we the kidnappers in the attempt to cue of the abducted Red Cross don’t have to deny that. It was force them to give up their personnel not necessarily by de- through the use of American spy hostages peacefully. ploying troops but by aiding our and surveillance equipment that The Abu Sayyaf has taken troops with high-tech spy and sur- the military was able to rescue hostage of Swiss Andreas Notter, veillance equipment to pinpoint Grace Burnham and other Italian Eugenio Vagni, and Filipina the location of the bandits and hostages. I think the use of such Marie Jean Lacaba for almost a their hostages,” Pimentel said. equipment is badly needed now by month now. Pimentel said the terms of ref- the military,” Pimentel said. “All the actions and responses erence of the joint Balikatan mili- Pimentel cited reports that are calculated but still the safety of tary exercises under the Visiting government troops, backed by the hostages is our paramount Forces Agreement (VFA) provide civilian volunteers, have cordoned consideration,” Allaga said. the guidelines on the exchange of off an area near Indanan, Sulu (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 14, 2009 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS SC Orders Transfer of US Marine Rapist to RP Jail

by Ed PUNAY / Thursday, February 12, 2009 MANILA, Philippines - THE SUPREME COURT (SC) RULED yesterday that a US Marine convicted of raping a Filipina must be transferred out of his detention fa- cility in the US Embassy. The SC decided that Lance Corporal Daniel Smith should be detained in a facility under the Philippine government’s control and that the US Embassy did not qualify as such a place. Voting 9-4 with two justices inhibiting, the High Tribunal ruled that the agreements signed by Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo and US Ambassador Kristie Kenney on Dec. 19 and 22, 2006, which allowed the Lance Corporal Daniel Smith detention of Smith under US military custody at the US Embassy, were “not in accordance Chief Justice Reynato Puno dissented with the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA),” and was joined by Associate Justices Anto- which covers procedures for crimes commit- nio Carpio, Ma. Alicia Austria-Martinez and ted by US soldiers in the Philippines. Conchita Carpio-Morales. Associate Justices The 20-page decision penned by Asso- Antonio Eduardo Nachura and Diosdado ciate Justice Adolfo Azcuna upheld the con- Peralta inhibited from the case. stitutionality of the VFA. In his dissenting opinion, Puno said VFA Smith was sentenced to 40 years in fell short of meeting the requirement set prison in 2006 for raping a Filipina after mili- under the Constitution that the treaty should tary exercises in Subic in Olongapo City in be recognized by both governments. 2005. “The circumstances present in the case He was initially detained at the Makati at bar and recent case law in the United City Jail pending an appeal, but was later States’ policy on treaty enforcement further transferred to a facility inside the sprawling expose the anomalous asymmetry in the US Embassy compound in Manila. legal treatment of the VFA by the United Smith’s conviction prompted Washing- States as opposed to the Republic of the ton to threaten to call off large-scale military Philippines. This slur on our sovereignty can- exercises with Manila until he was turned not continue, especially if we are the ones over to the custody of the US Embassy. perpetuating it,” the chief justice explained. Article 5, Section 10 of the VFA provides Puno and Carpio agreed that Smith that confinement or detention of convicted should be transferred to the New Bilibid Pris- US personnel should be done “by Philippine ons (NBP) in Muntinlupa pending final reso- authorities.” lution of his appeal from conviction for the The SC ruled that an agreement be- crime of rape. tween Philippine and American governments The case at the SC centered on two should be forged only on the issue of which main issues: “Whether the right to custody of detention facility in the country Smith should accused Daniel Smith during the pendency stay in. of his appeal belongs to the Philippine gov- The High Court ordered Romulo “to ne- ernment or the United States authorities and gotiate with the United States’ representa- whether there was a contempt of court com- tives for the appropriate agreement” on mitted in the transfer of accused Daniel Smith Smith’s return to Philippine custody. from the custody of the court to that of the “The confinement or detention of one United States authorities pending appeal.” United States personnel shall be carried out “The issue here at the Supreme Court is in facilities agreed on by appropriate Philip- interpretation of VFA. The main case involv- pines and United States authorities as pro- ing the rape issue is with the Court of Ap- vided in Art. V, Sec. 10 of the VFA,” explained peals,” explained Marquez in an interview. the ruling. Former senator Jovito Salonga and But SC spokesman Jose Midas Mar- other petitioners will appeal the SC ruling up- quez told reporters in an interview that the holding the constitutionality of the Philippine- Court did not issue a deadline for the transfer US VFA despite losing the case with a 9-4 of Smith to Philippine custody as it also or- vote. dered the convicted rapist to be kept in the “We will appeal,” UP Professor Harry US Embassy pending negotiations between Roque, counsel for Salonga said in a phone Philippine and US authorities. interview. “We are hoping we could convince The Court also directed the Court of Ap- the other justices to join the four dissenters.” peals to resolve without delay other pending In a statement, Roque said the SC stand petitions related to the case, including the ap- on the VFA is “a bittersweet decision for the peal of Smith on his rape conviction by a Filipino people.” He said the High Court’s re- Makati City regional trial court. fusal to declare the VFA unconstitutional “un- The decision penned by Azcuna, who is dermined its own independence.” retiring on Feb. 16, was affirmed by Senior The case was triggered by the transfer Associate Justice Leonardo Quisumbing, of Smith to the custody of the US Embassy. and Associate Justices Consuelo Ynares Salonga and leftist groups questioned the Santiago, Renato Corona, Dante Tinga, agreement executed between Kenney and Minita Chico-Nazario, Presbitero Velasco Jr., Romulo waiving the right of custody of Smith Teresita Leonardo-De Castro, and Arturo to US authorities pending appeal of his case. Brion. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 12 FAMILY CORNER FEBRUARY 14, 2009

a place to keep playthings where children can select what Play, Learn, and Grow they want to use. A shelf is Cognitive Children who play a lot or are in their play. For example, they better than a clothes basket so development. good at pretend play often have may say "Daddy, look." Be they can find and reach things As they play, an easier time getting along with ready to join in, but avoid tak- easily without having to children use all others when they go to school ing over; children learn and search. It also makes it easier of their because they have had lots of enjoy themselves more when for them to learn clean-up senses—taste, experiences in making friends they stay in charge of their own skills. When children lose in- touch, sound, and getting along with others. play. When adults respect chil- terest in certain toys and other by Grace F. FONG, EdD and sight, and dren as they play together, chil- play materials, put those ob- Sylvia YUEN, PhD smell—to learn ENCOURAGE PLAY dren play longer. This jects out of sight. Bring them names of things, Children learn more when increases their attention span. back out a few weeks or what they’re they experience a variety of play. Children learn more and show months later. You may notice hen children play, they used for, and their properties, Here are some ways to encour- more advanced play when they the children now use the toys are learning! All children e.g., size, shape, texture, and age play. have chances to play with differently because they have W love and need to play in weight. For example,when play- • Allow for exploration and vari- adults. learned new skills. order to learn and grow, regard- ing with blocks, children learn to ety. Children play using their • Provide play space. Young • Encourage play that is right for less of culture, language, disabil- add and subtract, measure, entire bodies and all of their children need room to play. If your child’s age and stage of ity, or even hospitalization. match patterns, sort same and senses. Let them see, hear, your home or yard is unsafe or development. Children play in Through play, children: different items, and build things. touch, smell, and feel things to too small, find a park to play in different ways at different • Relax and enjoy themselves When others talk with them, de- try them out. This means pro- several times a week. At ages. Toddlers (ages 1-2) will • Practice skills already learned scribe objects and actions, and viding lots of supervision to home, teach your child the play beside other children, but • Try out new things and ideas read or sing songs with them, make sure they are exploring house rules and allow him to not usually with them. They • Explore to satisfy their natural children learn language. Through safely. Encourage quiet and play in spaces only where he enjoy watching what other chil- curiosity play, children learn the difference active play as well as indoor can jump, climb, crawl, and ex- dren do and copying them. At • Learn about their world between what is pretend and and outdoor play. Find ways plore safely. about age 3 children start to • Learn and grow physically, real, build their attention span, to let them use their large • Provide play time. Routines borrow and lend toys, play fol- cognitively, emotionally, and develop new ways of thinking, muscles and small muscles. like bathing, eating, and dress- low the leader, try to lead oth- socially. and find creative ways to solve Use words to explain what is ing can be just as much fun ers, take turns, and talk to problems. happening when they play. and adventurous as trips to the each other, but there is usually Physical development. Emotional development. Play with sounds and words, park. Allowing a little extra time no real cooperation. Between Children need to be phycially ac- Children learn about themselves such as "here are the bub- for everyone to have fun during 3 and 4 years children begin to tive to grow and be healthy, and others as they play. By pre- bub-bubbles." Encourage these routines encourages chil- play cooperatively. strong, and flexible. Active play tending, daydreaming, imitating new ways to play, such as pre- dren to develop a sense of time that involves the use of large others, and having a good time, tending. management and responsibil- This article is adapted from muscles, e.g., neck, arms, and children learn to recognize their • Watch your child play. Be ity. This can help them now the Family Resource Kit, pro- legs, helps children develop the feelings and how to deal with prepared for surprises! As you with their play skills and later in duced by the University of strength and coordination they them. When children experience watch your children play, you school and at work. Also set Hawaii’s Center on the Family. need to stand, walk, run, jump, stress, play helps them forget can learn a lot about their in- aside a short time each day to and balance. Play that uses their worries and gives them a terests, attention span, and play a game or two with your Editor’s Note: GRACE FONG small muscles, e.g., facial mus- chance to feel more in control of skills. Your observations can child. Provide opportunities for is cles, fingers, hands, and toes, their world. Children who play tell you how to play with your your child to play with other a professor in the Department of helps children develop the more are often happier and children and when to offer new children—even toddlers enjoy Family and Consumer Sciences. SYLVIA YUEN strength and coordination they healthier. playthings as they grow—for time with children their own is the Director of need to do finer tasks like form- Social development. Chil- example, when a child begins age. the Center on the Family in the ing sounds and words, grasping dren practice taking turns and walking, he may enjoy a push- • Provide play materials. Chil- College of Tropical Agriculture objects, and writing. They also getting along, try out different be- pull toy. You'll also get a sense dren can create their own fun and Human Resources at the Uni- develop eye-hand coordination— haviors, and learn about rules as of when it’s good to join in and with simple materials, for ex- versity of Hawaii at Manoa. This an important skill for everything they play with others. Younger when it’s best to be an ob- ample, crumpled paper, pots article is adapted from the Family from putting on clothes, to writing, children imitate older ones, who server. and pans, large cardboard Resource Kit published by the drawing and playing sports— in turn gain confidence when they • Accept invitations to play. Chil- boxes, play dough, paper, Center on the Family. through play. respect and teach younger ones. dren may naturally include you crayons, and bubbles. Arrange VALENTINE REFLECTIONS Building The Future In Love

by Danny Ralph Waldo Emerson who said odds. The greatest force in build- DE GRACIA, II that a deep man believes that the ing the future will be our love to- evil eye can wither, that the wards the community as a whole s the community celebrates heart's blessing can heal, that the and our love towards one an- the season of love this orator can decompose his adver- other. Political issues come and A Valentine's Day, let us bring sary, and most of all that love can go just as certain as the weather to remembrance the words of exalt talent and overcome all changes, people rise to fame and fall from power, strength, intellect, and skill will fade, but what re- mains forever is love. As we begin to commit to love our neighbors as ourselves and to turn from strife, we will open the door to all of our dreams and as- Sarah Hunt, left, with Rep. Kymberly Pine and Rep. Gene Ward on the set of an pirations for the future. Our episode of Better Government." greatest leaders are the leaders who lead in love, walk in truth, Sarah Ann Hunt. Hunt, who regu- wards building the future. Despite and live in compassion. larly features Filipino legislators on the fact that we live in a big world, One such rising star in the her program, is also developing a people like Hunt are helping to community that is deserving of new website to educate the public make the distances between recognition is none other than the and bring greater awareness to hearts smaller and smaller every host of the new Oahu television not just the challenges but the re- day. The example set by people program Better Government, sponsibilities that we all have to- like Hunt is one to be followed. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 14, 2009 LEGAL NOTES 13 and is just waiting for his/her graduation. The documents submitted Prepare H-1B Petitions Now should come from a verifiable au- thorized official of this school. The fiscal year starts on Oc- They were labeled with The H-1B program is one Questionable documents may tober 1, 2009. There are only unique numerical identifiers and way that U.S. employers are able lead to charges of document 65,000 visas allocated each year. went through a computer-gener- to hire professional workers in fraud with serious implications. An additional 20,000 visas are ated lottery process to determine specialty occupations such as The petitioner is required to reserved for those with master’s which cases would undergo adju- teachers, engineers, account- pay the beneficiary at least the or higher degrees from a U.S. dication. ants, computer programmers, ar- prevailing wage for the position in university. Last fiscal year, the random chitects and therapists. The job the area of the intended employ- Last fiscal year (2009), selection for the U.S. advanced requires as a minimum a bache- ment. The petitioner also needs Reuben S. nearly 163,000 H-1B petitions, in- degree cap cases was first con- lor’s degree or equivalent. to attest that the current employ- by cluding those for the advanced ducted until the 20,000 cap was Preliminary paperwork ees and the union, if any, are SEGURITAN degree category, were filed from reached. Those not chosen were needs to be prepared now. The given notice of the petition and April 1 to 7, 2008. transferred to the general pool of basic documentary requirements that there is no strike or lockout in s in the last two fiscal years, In fiscal year 2008, 133,000 H-1B petitions for the selection of include credential evaluations. the occupational classification at the H-1B visa quota for fis- petitions were received by the the general H-1B 65,000 visa The petitioner must obtain the the place of employment. A cal year 2010 is expected to United States Citizenship and Im- numbers. diploma, academic transcripts, be used up in the first few days migration Services (USCIS) on Petitions that were not se- resume, experience letter and REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has after the start of the filing period April 2 and April 3, 2007. lected were returned to the peti- other proofs of the beneficiary’s been practicing law for over 30 on April 1, 2009. Because of the huge number tioners along with their filing fees. qualifications. If the diploma has years. For further information, you It is therefore imperative for of petitions received, all the prop- Duplicate filings were not in- not been issued yet, the USCIS may call him at (212) 695 5281 or employers to start preparing their erly filed petitions were subjected cluded in the random selection as will accept proof that the benefi- log on to his website at www.segu- petitions now. to random selection. they violated USCIS policy. ciary has “earned” the degree ritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS HAWAII-FILIPINO JDV Eyes New Coalition for 2010 NEWS Party leaders said that Bigkis Pinoy is raiding other political par- ties for still unknown reasons with- Farewell to Corky out consultation with the other parties. The source declined to give Trinidad more details but he hinted that among the possible moves of the VETERAN EDITORIAL CAR- former speaker is to revitalize the TOONIST Francisco Flores Christian Democratic Party (CMD), Trinidad Jr., better known as which merged with the Lakas Tao “Corky,” passed away on February of former President Fidel Ramos 13, 2009 from complications with during the early 1990s. pancreatic cancer. He was 69. De Venecia is the founder of The award-winning cartoon- the CMD party, which spearheaded ist, was elected into the Hawaii Congressman Joe De Venecia the rainbow coalition that sup- Journalism Hall of Fame in 2005 Perseus ECHIMINADA by ing the rainbow coalition minus the ported the candidacy of Ramos. by the Society of Professional first Asian editorial cartoonist to be / Friday, February 13, 2009 Lakas party,” the source said. Sorsogon Rep. Jose Solis Journalists. syndicated in the U.S. MANILA, Philippines - FORMER The reported alliance came a said that Lakas has already fore- His career has spanned sev- Unfortunately, he raised the SPEAKER JOSE DE VENE- week after the pro-administration seen the possible defection of De eral decades, beginning in the ire of then-president Ferdinand CIA JR. is preparing to break party Bigkis Pinoy launched the so- Venecia from the Lakas-CMD party Philippines, where he earned his Marcos, who did not take kindly to away from the ruling Lakas-Chris- called “Coalition for the Deserving,” to form another political alliance. degree from the University of Ate- his political cartoons. To escape tian Muslim Democrats party to which was supposed to be com- Solis said if De Venecia bolts neo de Manila in 1960. A year the harassment, he moved to form a new political coalition that posed of the Reporma of former from the administration party at later, he was working for the Philip- Hawaii and began working for the will support a presidential candi- defense secretary Renato de Villa, least 32 congressmen would join pines Herald as a political car- Honolulu Star Bulletin. The rest, date in the 2010 elections, a reli- Aksyon Demokratiko of the late him, which will affect the political toonist and columnist, where he as they say, is history. able source disclosed yesterday. Sen. Raul Roco, and the Kilusang setup of the administration party in quickly made a name for himself. He is survived by his wife, The source, a leader of a po- Bagong Lipunan (KBL) of former the House. Within a few years, he was well- Hana and five children. litical party, said De Venecia is now President Ferdinand Marcos. It was not known what the known in Asia and in fact was the conducting one-on-one meetings But a day after the coalition composition of the new political al- with leaders of various political par- was launched, Jay Sonza, Secre- liance of De Venecia would be, but ties to discuss plans to form an al- tary-General of Aksyon another source indicated that the liance that will be a major political Demokratiko and De Villa of Re- former speaker is also talking with force in the coming election. porma disowned the coalition, say- the Nacionalista Party of former “The former speaker (De ing that party leaders were not Senate president Manuel Villar. Venecia) is in the process of reviv- consulted. (www.philstar.com) Inventor Unveils RP’s First Electric was the first of its kind to pass the trike last November. Tricycle carrying capacity and speed tests for “We can manufacture one to a low-speed vehicle. two e-trikes a week,” Aguilar said. THE PHILIPPINES’ FIRST elec- He said the e-trike passed the Compared with the gasoline- tric-powered tricycle could be soon 40-kilometer per hour maximum powered tricycle, the e-trike uses plying Metro Manila’s busy side speed, and the 250-kilogram carry- P20 worth of electricity for a whole streets. ing capacity on 25-degree road ele- day’s operation. According to its inventor, Allan vation during the tests. Aguilar invented the e-trike with Aguilar, the public transport tricycle As for its production, Aguilar his father Epifanio Guillermo, who is that he called the “e-trike” had im- said it could go full blast as soon as also an engineer. Father and son pressed Land Transportation Office he receives the manufacturer’s ac- simply decided to modify the lowly tri- (LTO) officials during a recent testing creditation from the government. A cycle, the most popular mass trans- at its main office in Quezon City. number of orders have already been port system and second only to the According to Aguilar, his tricycle received since he launched the e- iconic jeepney. (Good News Pilipinas) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 14 MAINLAND NEWS FEBRUARY 14, 2009 Abercrombie Fights to AAJA Group Offers Free Training Keep Filipino Vets in Camp For Students secured internships at media com- panies, won top honors as student THE ASIAN AMERICAN Asian American students but is scholars and started news-related Stimulus Bill JOURNALISTS ASSOCIA- open to all high school freshmen, jobs. U.S. REP. NEIL ABERCROM- TION (AAJA) is accepting applica- sophomores, or juniors. There is no Speakers have included: Tim BIE JOINED colleagues in the tions for “J Camp,” its a national fee to apply and all costs are cov- Russert, managing editor and Congressional Asian Pacific Amer- multicultural journalism program ered -- including airfare, lodging, moderator of “Meet the Press”; Ed ican Caucus (CAPAC) to urge that which allows high school students and meals. Students will stay in uni- Bradley, correspondent for “60 a provision be kept in the Eco- to meet with top journalists and de- versity housing during the camp Minutes”; Carl Bernstein, Pulitzer nomic Stimulus package authoriz- velop their written, speaking, com- week. Applicants must demonstrate Prize-winning Watergate reporter; ing long overdue benefits for munication and leadership skills. a keen interest in broadcasting, Aaron Brown, CNN anchor; Filipino veterans who fought along- The 2009 J Camp will be held newspapers, magazines, photo- James Colton, Sports Illustrated side U.S. armed forces during August 7-12 at Emerson College journalism, or online media. photography editor; Leonard World War II. in Boston. The event brings to- Program details and applica- Downie Jr., Washington Post ex- Abercrombie and U.S. Rep. ing was approved last year. All we gether a multicultural group of tions are available at ecutive editor; Hoda Kotb, “Date- Mike Honda (D-California), who need now is the program authori- high school students from across http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_ line NBC” correspondent; Atoosa chairs the CAPAC, appealed to zation to direct the funds.” the nation to sharpen their jour- students/journalism_trainings/j_ca Rubenstein, Seventeen magazine House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, In July 1941, President nalism skills and work together in mp/. editor-in-chief; Carole Simpson, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Franklin Roosevelt enlisted the a unique learning environment. “In today's world, it is essen- ABC News senior correspondent; and the respective chairs of the help of the Philippine Common- The curriculum consists of in- tial for young people to use their Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., New York House and Senate committees wealth Army into the Armed Forces teractive workshops, hands-on critical thinking skills to understand Times publisher; Helen Thomas, who will sit down to reconcile dif- of the U.S. and promised 250,000 training, and field trips. J Camp how media impacts their lives,” Hearst Newspapers Washington ferences between the Senate and Philippine soldiers that they would confronts the lack of diversity in said AAJA Executive Director Ellen columnist; and Brian Williams, House versions of the Economic earn the same benefits as U.S. sol- journalism. With a diverse team, Endo. “With J Camp, students “NBC Nightly News” anchor and Stimulus legislation approved by diers. The current authorization readers and viewers get different learn how a diversity of views managing editor. the Senate last Tuesday. Confer- would provide a one-time payment views on city governments, makes for good journalism.” J Camp 2009 is co-directed ees include Senate Appropriations to Filipino World War II veterans in human interest stories, entertain- Since its inception, a total of by Clea Benson, senior writer at Committee Chairman Daniel In- recognition for their service. ment and recreation, science and 335 of the nation's brightest young Congressional Quarterly weekly ouye, who put the Filipino Veterans “This one-time payment is less medicine, and national and inter- people have graduated from J magazine in Washington, D.C., provision in the Senate bill. than we promised, but we have the national news. Camp. Graduates have had their and Angie Lau, anchor, “Keeping a 60 year old prom- opportunity in this legislation to do The program is not limited to editorials and stories published, Bloomberg Chicago Bureau. ise to the few surviving Filipino vet- something for these brave men,” erans who fought with the U.S. said Rep. Abercrombie. “There are PHILIPPINE NEWS military in World War II won’t add a less than 20,000 Filipino WWII vet- cent to the Economic Stimulus bill,” erans still alive. It’s time to end six said Rep. Abercrombie. “The fund- decades of broken promises.” Cops to Monitor Valentine's Day “We will also keep watch on Hot Spots areas frequented by people during Valentine’s Day,” he said. Cecille SUERTE by He added that NCRPO chief /Friday, February 13, 2009 Leopold Bataoil would lead police MANILA, Philippines - THE officers in distributing red roses to PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PO- pedestrians on Valentine’s Day. LICE National Capital Regional Bataoil said the police deploy- Office (NCRPO) deployed 500 ad- ment, however, would focus on ditional policemen to secure shop- soft targets such as the stations of ping malls and other public places, the Metrorail Transit and the Light including motels, to prevent any Railway Transit, government in- untoward incidents on Valentine’s stallations, malls, and other public Day tomorrow. places. NCRPO spokesman Superin- He said policemen from the tendent Rommel Miranda told re- Regional Mobile Group would aug- Representative Irwin Tieng porters during the weekly forum ment local police officers. Usapan sa Daungan at Danarra Metro Manila Development Tieng had proposed a penalty Hotel in Quezon City that aside Authority executive director An- of up to six years imprisonment from the additional security per- gelito Vergel de Dios said that al- and a fine of up to P500,000 for sonnel, more checkpoints would though they will be conducting those doing peep-show clips or be set up in strategic areas to pre- regular operations, they would those engaging in audio-visual vent any terrorist attack similar to monitor the traffic flow in the so- kiss-and-tell. the bombing incident that occurred called “Valentine’s Day hot areas” He said that his proposed during Valentine’s Day in 2005 in near motels. measure could now be considered Makati City. Rep. Irwin Tieng of the party- a “crime against persons,” upon list group Buhay advised lovers to the recommendation of Cavite refrain from taking photographs or provincial chief prosecutor Em- videos inside motels to avoid sex manuel Velasco, which means scandals. anybody can file a case against the “Your lover today may be your culprit even if the victim or the vic- blackmailer tomorrow,” Tieng tim’s family will not. warned lovers. Manila Auxiliary Bishop Brod- Tieng authored House Bill erick Pabillo of the Catholic Bish- 4315 that seeks to criminalize the ops’ Conference of the Philippines recording of private acts and other (CBCP) warned unmarried couples violations of the privacy of an indi- from engaging in premarital sex on vidual by means of mobile phones Valentine’s Day. or video cameras. He believes that from a He said that his office has moral standpoint, unmarried cou- monitored too many cases where ples engaging in premarital sex individuals spread sex videos on and extra-marital affairs are going the Internet or via Bluetooth on cel- against the teachings of the lular telephones. Church.(www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION FEBRUARY 14, 2009 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 15

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