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The original and fi rst Asian Journal in America San Diego’s First and only Asian Filipino weekly publication and a multi-award winning newspaper! 550 East 8th St. Ste. 6, National City, CA 91950 Tel. (619) 474-0588 Fax. (619) 474-0373 email: [email protected] website: www.asianjournalusa.com US orders manhunt for Pinay balikbayan over $17M healthcare fraud By Florence F. Hibionada/ PNS Manny Pacquiao and the Other Fighters Educating kids in recycled A 41 year-old Filipina nurse has now been offi cially named Against Poverty in the Philippines one of the fi rst-ever top 10 shipping containers “Most Wanted Health Care Fugi- tives” by the United States (US) Government. Meeting Alex Lacson Dubbed by American authori- ties as a “ringleader” in one of By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. biggest health care frauds in Publisher & Editor California , USA , wanted is Asian Journal San Diego fugitive Susan Bendigo Lim of Davao City. The Original and First Asian Journal in America A mother of two teens, she stands accused of fi ve felony First in a series of articles counts in the US District Court, San Diego, California Central District of California for Children attend the Openwork foundation school in Manila, May 13, 2011 “health care fraud, aiding and founded by development charity the Philippine Community Fund. abetting and causing an act to be [Nana Buxani via The Guardian] done.” To her ‘credit’ is at least here are $17 million in alleged scammed A thousand children who home to Jamie Amante since you going taxpayers’ money. Yet data scratch a living by digging she was born 13 years ago. to watch obtained by Philippine News and sorting rubbish will at- Each morning she wakes “W Service (PNS) disclosed the con- the Manny Pacquiao tend the newly built Open- to the horrendous stench fi rmation from the US Offi ce of work foundation school, from the site: “I feel awful fi ght?” my friend Gerald the Inspector General (OIG) that constructed out of recycled waking up to the smell- rot- asked as we bumped into some $10 million were collected shipping containers. ting food, smoke, polluted each other at a café in by the Filipina fugitive herself “from the claims she submitted The Smokey Mountain air, charcoal, all mixed Pacifi c Beach. for services she provided with rubbish dump has provided a (Continued on page 21) “Don’t know yet,” I unlicensed staff.” replied. Bendigo - Lim fi nished her “Come over to our Nursing course in Cebu City and house,” Gerald sug- made it big in the US between 2005 to 2007. GMA’s Jay R. Sillona and gested. “My in-laws are Docketed as criminal case 2:09 visiting from the East Manny-Pacquiao wore yellow gloves in his match against Shane cr-00148-UA, USA vs. Bendigo Jolina Magdangal to grace Coast. I want to watch Mosley to symbolize his fi ght against poverty. aka Susan Lim, the indictment was made in February 2009 still. the fi ght with a friend.” It was only Friday when the OIG Phil Faire 2011 Festival “I don’t think so,” I replied. “I wouldn’t want to spoil your evening with your decided to put a face on health- by Ardee Lee care fraudsters that unfortunately loved ones.” for the Philippines , included one “Jay R. Sillona, dubbed Gerald knew I was teasing. The last time we had talked, my lawyer friend of its own nurses. as the 51st sexiest Pinoy and whined about the interference of his in-laws in his marital life. That Gerald, a The Federal Bureau of Investi- Jolina Magdangal, voted as Caucasian, would be a big fan of the Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao gation (FBI), Drug Enforcement one of the best actresses in attests to how the boxer had transcended racial divides to become idolized be- Administration (DEA) and the OIG, TDG learned, is working the Philippines will perform yond his Filipino compatriots. on Bendigo’s arrest to follow- at Kimball Park in National Then came the invitation from my long time friend Ernie Delfi n. up the crackdown on healthcare City on May 28, 2011 in “Come over,” he said over the phone. “It’s the fi rst birthday of my grandchild. fraudsters in American soil. consonance with the Phil- We’ll be holding a party at my daughter’s house.” Another identifi ed “ringleader” ippine Independence Day “But I am going to watch the Pacquiao fi ght,” I excused myself. was one Priscilla Villabroza, also celebrations in the City”. a Filipina nurse and a known This was announced by “That’s good,” Ernie said. “You can watch it here with us.” associate in Los Angeles (LA), It was the perfect invite. An exciting evening watching the fi ght with a friend California by the wanted nurse. and with plenty of food to enjoy. Villabroza has since pleaded Jay R. Sillona guilty to fi ve counts of health care fraud and faces up to 50 Merly Ferrer, president of the “MEET ALEX LAC- years in prison. Council of Philippine Ameri- SON,” Ernie introduced A similar fate awaits Ben- can Organizations (COPAO) me to a lanky, fair- digo – Lim known to American which is sponsoring the authorities to be in hiding here in festivities. skinned and handsome the Philippines . PNS in an in- “Dubbed as Festival of young man at the party. dependent investigation learned Festivals, the celebrations I just arrived after a that the 41 year-old balikbayan two-hour drive from my nurse was in Cebu City only last will commence with a parade month. Since fl eeing America featuring high-school stu- home in San Diego to in October 2008, she is believed dents depicting an array of Ernie’s daughter’s house to have set up several residences Philippine festivals,” said in Orange County. I was including an apartment in Cebu . Dolly Balane, Parade Com- surprised. Alex was the To note, health care fraud in mittee member. Participating the US is blamed for an esti- Alex Lacson with a copy of his best-selling book, “12 Little (Continued on page 5) Jolina Magdangal (Continued on page 16) Things Global Filipinos Can Do to Help Our Philippines”. (Continued on page 6) Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 13 - 19, 2011 Katrina was not validly termi- nated. Legal Buzz Abigail married Andrew in Western Union Back-to-School Promotion 1998. Abigail later learned that by Atty. Dennis Chua Andrew was previously married to Anastacia in 1995. 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May 13 - 19, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 13 - 19, 2011 And yet it was in 1917 in This rendevouz with heaven is by foot for days to reach Cova de reenacts the mysteries of the Portugal that we fi rst hear of the not new. In the pages of the bible, Iria only to be caught in a torren- New Testament in verse for all rumors of the war that was to we know that the message of tial downpour that raged through- to refl ect upon. The scriptural In Perspective follow, another world war that reconciliation and repentance has out the night and early morning. passages form the simple prayer my mother and her generation been preached to humanity for By noon, it began. “There was of the Rosary. The salutation to by Genevieve Tagudin-Silverio lived through. The revelation was ages by the most unusual means. the familiar fl ash that heralded Mary is met with a petition to given to three children: Marto, The message comes when we the appearance of the heavenly Mary for prayers for intercession Jacinta and Lucia who were tend- least expect it and in a manner of those who seek her help as the Read Genevieve Tagudin-Silverio’s previous articles by visiting visitor.” our website at www.asianjournalusa.com ing a fl ock of sheep in the valley unknown to us, from the arrival It was then that the lady re- one blessed among women and of Chousa Vehla in a pasture of a reluctant prophet ejected vealed herself, “I am the Lady of the mother given to all by her son known as Cova de Iria. from the belly of a whale to the the Rosary.” Christ from the cross. most transcendent moment in the Her fi nal message was again a FATIMA IS A LESSON IN Brighter than the Sun Annunciation of the Archangel plea for reconciliation. “People HINDSIGHT. Here we see how Celebrating the 13th Gabriel greeting Mary, “Hail full must amend their lives, ask heaven presents us with a choice. Today is the 13th. Friday the 13th. It was on the 13th day of May of grace, the Lord is with thee, pardon for their sins, and not It demonstrates how God surren- that a woman whose countenance blessed are you among women, offen our Lord anymore for he is ders to man’s free will even as he But its not what you think. was brighter than the sun came and blessed is the fruit of thy already greatly offended.” reserves the lessons of the time to with a message of reconciliation womb, Jesus.” the pages of human history. Among many Catholics, the decades. and peace. War could be averted BUT UNLIKE JONAH and the 13th of May marks an important Miracle of the Sun Many years later, given a choice said the woman, who revealed disaster averted by the people Story Behind Tradition feast, the Feast of Our Lady of on what epitaph she would like to that she comes from Fatima. Like many of my con- It was shortly after her be remembered by upon her pas- heaven, if acts of repara- Each tradition has a story temporaries from the Philippines, departure that the sun, sage from this world, she chose tion, sacrifi ce and prayers behind it. As I look back and I grew up cherishing the tradi- to the amazement of all “beloved mother”. And so she is are offered for the salva- attempt to understand what this tion along with the rest of my the people had turned to this day, not only to her own tion of souls. particular tradition has meant extended family. In the 60s, my into a pale silver disk, children but to others as well. As she recalled the for my parents and their genera- own little sister, who was a cute according to eyewit- moment, Lucia writes of nesses. According to tion, I could not help but choose fi ve year old at the time, was a BUT DON’T GET ME what she saw above the the account, “Then to to honor their memories and the “sagala” a coveted title among WRONG. Helen was a straight holm oak tree, “It was a the astonishment of all lessons of their times by retelling young girls, in one of the count- talking, no-nonsense woman Lady dressed all in white, present, rays of multi- the story to another generation to less processions that marked the who worked hard and walked her more brilliant than the colored light shot out learn from. month of May in honor of Mary talk. She also prudently left the sun, shedding rays of light in every direction: red, and the rosary. The girls would sermons about salvation to the clearer and stronger than blue, yellow, greenóev- Therefore.. usually have their own little preachers. Mom was what Martha a crystal glass fi lled with ery color of the spec- escorts to complete the pomp and was to Mary. She was effi cient the most sparkling water trum.” Each May, it is a tradition to pageantry that has become of the and driven by a total devotion to and pierced by the burning “Meanwhile, the very celebrate the feast of Our Lady traditional known as “Flores de the moment. Even through the rays of the sun.” heavens seemed to be with a procession called “Flores Mayo.” toils of the day, you get the sense The story takes its form revolving as the sun de May” marked with hymns and that this fact was woven into the from the biblical tradi- spun madly on its axis the recitation of the rosary. The Beloved Mother fabric of her work and silently tion. The image of a being like a gigantic wheel of solemn procession through the creased into the worn-out pages clothed in brightness re- streets attracts onlookers because Because I had missed writ- fi re, painting the rocks, of her morning psalter marking minds one of the descrip- it is also a feast for the eyes as ing a tribute to my mother on the trees, the faces of the prayers to Our Lady. tion of Christ during the the town’s most beautiful single Mother’s Day, let me write about the people with sun- Others also sensed it everytime Transfi guration. The same women, regal in their gowns and Flores de Mayo and the 13th of shine such as the human she acted out her role as a true was said of the angelic tiaras, fl owers in hand, would May. My mother, after all, had eye had never seen friend and as a doting mother messenger who rolled herald the arrival of the image a devotion to Our Lady that was before. Three times it even among her younger co- away the stone during the of Our Lady represented as Our more remarkable than others. stopped and three times workers and the young military Resurrection. And what of Lady of the Rosary. The image is You see, like the blessed and late the mad dance was wives and mothers in the materni- Moses whose face was ra- The Award Winning Film “FATIMA: The 13th Day. A lifted up in a pallet and carried on great Pope John II, my mother resumed.” ty ward at Balboa Naval Hospital diant with the glory of God as Story of Hope” retells the story of Fatima for this genera- the shoulders of men, through the Helen, who must have been eight Then, while the crowd where everyone would simply he descended with the stone tion. streets of the neighborhood. at the time, was orphaned shortly went on its knees in abject come to know her as Helen. tablets from Mt. Sinai? We Among the most beautiful after her sister was born. Like St. terror, the sun suddenly are also told of a woman clothed of Nineveh through prayers and of these women, one would be Therese of Liseux, who lost her seemed to be torn loose from its Traditions of a Generation with the sun in Revelation 12:1, repentance, the message is not al- chosen to represent Reina Elena, mother when she was young, she place in the heavens. a chapter of time that is yet to ways heeded. And so here we are: the queen mother and saint who too must have looked to heaven “The sun zigzagged through This beloved mother was not be revealed, and which perhaps back to square one three genera- searched for and discovered the for sense of her destiny and a the skies” as it plunged down- alone in her devotion to a heav- is being unveiled for mankind tions later. true cross. This Reina Elena connection to a mother who can ward before it paused and began enly mother. Like many of her through the eyes and ears of the Sometimes the circumstances of would carry not fl owers but a guide her through. And until her to climb upwards in the same generation whose young lives least among us in stories of salva- these events are not always clear. small cross, symbolic of what we death ten years ago, she never swirling spiral of colors before it were forged in the lessons of war, tion such as these. What is made clear, however, is must embrace in this life as we wavered in the faith that she had resumed its fi xed position in the she learned to celebrate even that the choice to respond or re- make our journey, in her arms. a mother in Our Lady even as the sky. smallest reminders of heaven on Not New ject the message is always man’s And so “Elena”, whover she memory of her own mother Bien earth in the simple and timeless to make. THE HISTORICAL NAR- may be and wherever she may go must have dimmed through the traditions of faith. RATIVE WAS WRITTEN BY may be processing about unaware Fatima in Our Times MONSIGNOR WILLIAM C. of the stories of Reina Elena and MCGRATH in the article “The Fatima (unless her parents had Therefore, here in the quaint Lady of the Rosary”, as part of an explained the tradition well). tradition of Fatima and the pro- anthology of stories entitled “A As she walks as Reina Elena, cessions of May, we are reminded Woman Clothed with the Sun” my mother’s namesake carries of our own times and the choices (Doubleday, 1961 edition, John J. the memory of my mother in her we must make. Delaney, editor). arms and the hope that had nur- The year 1917 was a pivotal “While people looked at one tured her in the loving embrace of time. Portugal then was in the another, still trembling from their the heavenly mother. brutal grip of fascism and human- terrifying experience and not yet Even today, it is a reminder of ity was in the throes of the fi rst sure that some disaster would heaven on earth carried in the world war. But the young chil- overtake them, a cry of astonish- memories of those who lived dren did not know much of the ment was heard on every side. through the terrors of war and world outside their village nor of Their rain-sodden garments had a lesson bequeathed to all who their times. suddenly dried and everybody felt might stop and listen. -- AJ In Fatima, the lady goes on to comforatable and warm. It was a Reference: ask the children to come on the gracious maternal gesture on the MONSIGNOR WILLIAM C. 13th day of each month. She was part of the Blessed Mother, in the MCGRATH, The Lady of the to reveal her identity on the 13th wake of the greatest miracle our Rosary”, in the book“A Woman of October 1917. The lady said to generation has ever known.” Clothed with the Sun” (Double- Lucia, “In October I will tell you day, 1961 edition, John J. Dela- who I am and will work a miracle THE ANGELIC SALUTA- ney, editor) so great that all will believe in the TION, AS THE HAIL MARY *** reality of the apparition.” IS KNOWN, along with the Our It is told that thousands traveled Father taught by Christ Himself (Continued on page 7)

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When he this incident, commented: “This full swing, and the guests stood fi re at the barbecue grill, I had met the publisher of Busines- by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. is why the Filipinos get poor up with a wild cheer when their the opportunity to ask Alex Lac- World, a prestigious business governance because of the qual- hero’s opponent was knocked son some questions. newspaper in Manila, he pro- Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at ity of people they elect to public posed writing a column digest- www.asianjournalusa.com down in the second round. They offi ce.” booed with dismay when the CONTRARY TO WHAT I ing the interesting and popular referee declared that Pacquiao HAD EARLIER THOUGHT, legal cases of the day. But the Manny Pacquiao and the Other Fighters ALEX LACSON AND COM- was knocked down when it was Alex did not belong to the rich, publisher was impressed with Against Poverty in the Philippines PANY may have lost the battle, obvious he was pushed down. landowning and powerful Lac- his writing samples, suggesting but it was obvious they won the They all weaved a sigh of relief son family of Bacolod. Alex write a regular column on war. They got their presiden- with Pacquiao emerging victori- “We were from the poor side any topic instead, thereby mak- tial candidate, Nonoy Aquino, ous by a wide margin. Another of the family,” Alex said with ing him one of the youngest and Meeting Alex Lacson elected. He could do much more day of victory the Filipinos all a smile. “I grew up in a barrio popular columnists at that time. ously what the country needed for the country with his powerful over the world could savor. Then infested with the New People Alex was described as “a great (Continued from page 1) but were not professional politi- post than a mere senator. they went back to the harsh real- Army (military unit of the com- believer in the Filipino”. In last person I had expected cians like their opponents. They Ernie Delfi n met Alex at the ity of the hard, enduring grind of munist rebels) due to the preva- 2004, he was said to have been to meet at the party. Alex rose were virtually unknown with no Gawad Kalinga event in Las a poor, miserable life. lence of social injustices.” “hit by a burning desire to help to prominence after writing his money to buy votes. While they Vegas the previous weekend. He “Mosley is mostly running The Negros region is composed his country”. In 2005, he wrote book, “12 Little Things Global were able to bring across their invited him to sleep in his house away, but he is mostly getting of a few rich folks who own the small book “12 Little Things Filipinos Can Do to Help Our message and show the Filipino the following Friday, not only hit,” Ernie joked to the laughter huge tracks of sugar lands and Global Filipinos Can Do to Help Philippines,” a treatise on how people there were alternatives, to attend his granddaughter’s of everyone. thousands of poor farmers and Our Philippines”. It became an they still lost. Lesser educated, party, but also to speak in several workers known as the “sacadas.” instant national best seller and is Filipinos living abroad can help th their home country. He had won if not uneducated, movie stars meetings with the Filipinos in I LEFT THE PARTY AT This is the kind of environment now on its 15 printing. In 2008, praise all over, so much that - Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla and Los Angeles. Alex left at six p.m. ABOUT ELEVEN THIRTY that breeds pro-poor national- he wrote the now popular poem when Nonoy Aquino ran for Jinggoy Estrada - who had done to speak before the University of in the evening. It was obvi- ists like Alex Lacson or die-hard “I Am A Filipino”. president, Alex was among the little as senators topped the polls, the Philippines’ College of Law ous I should not drive all the communist rebels fi ghting for the Today, Alex is one of the few good men drafted to fi ll out showing the immaturity of most graduates in the area, but would way to San Diego, a good 100 rights of the people. country’s top and best speakers his party’s senatorial slot. Many Filipinos voters. return to Ernie’s place the next miles away, a 2-hour drive. I “So how did you rise from n the Filipino and Patriotism, in that ticket were good people, I was reminded of the late hu- day to attend mass with him and felt sleepy, with my car weav- being a child of a poor family receiving around 200 speak- professionals with strong moral man rights lawyer Haydee Yorac. be at Ernie’s barbecue party with ing from one lane to another. to a best-selling author known ing invitations every year in the character and a defi ned vision to When an unschooled movie star, close friends. The jolts, caused by the botts’ globally?” I inquired. It was a past 5 years. He is the recipient help the poor. They were obvi- Ramon Revilla, was elected to dots being run over by the tires question I had been itching to of several awards, including of my car, would wake me up. ask ever since I met him the the Good Citizen/Good Fili- I thought hard, trying to recall other day. pino Award given by the People what the California Drivers’ “When I fi nished high school, Power Commission in 2009. He Manual would advise in such my parents could not afford to is the founder of Kabayanihan, a a situation: “Pull over in a safe send me to college. I received a foundation that promotes a cul- place and rest until you are in a full scholarship with allowance ture of greatness for the Filipino. better condition to drive.” at the Philippine Military Acad- His work with the poor en- I followed the advice and emy in Baguio. After my second abled him to gain insights on saw a hotel near the exit of the year, I applied for a full schol- the plights of the destitute in the freeway. I did not think twice. I arship at the University of the country, resulting in his very checked in and had a good night Philippines. Here is where I was popular and highly-acclaimed sleep. When I woke up the next able to obtain a law degree as an book. Little did he know that morning, it was already nine ‘Iskolar ng Bayan (Scholar of the it would breed a life-changing o’clock. I remembered that Ernie Country).’” passion that would become one and his wife Benita were holding An “Iskolar ng Bayan,” I found of the most infl uential forces in a barbecue party in the afternoon out comes, from a poor fam- helping his country, the Philip- with close friends. After break- ily who cannot afford to go to pines, change for the better. - AJ fast, I called Ernie up and told college but with high academic him I was still in the area. He achievements. He not only gets (To be continued) was disappointed. free tuition but also free lodging “You should have slept in our and allowance. 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stand up, sit down, kneel, mostly and non soggy coffee at the head prepared for their vow of pov- kneel, receive the body of the table where the Flemish rector, erty. So why do they now feast millions out of the US Depart- Lord – we commune with the Flemish assistant rector, and on apples, juice, and non soggy ment of Health and Human As the saints and reach a blessed state Flemish principal sit. coffee and we do not? Didn’t Je- Services budget. until we hear each other’s stom- Our stomachs would now re- sus Christ share the same enliven The wanted Filipina nurse is ach growl. Though we struggle ally be howling, gurgling, clam- bread and fish with his apostles? described in the site as “Susan Bamboos Sway to still commune with the saints, oring for whatever they have Nonetheless, I burped, thankful Bendigo, also known as Susan by Rudy D. Liporada our stomachs bring us down to to partake on but we all had to for the egg, two sausages, fried Lim. She’s a federal fugitive in terrestrial fangs of hunger. We equally wait for the last seminar- rice, and soggy coffee which a 42-defendant case involving Read Rudy Liporada’s previous articles by visiting our website had to hold on, however, until it ian to enter the dining hall, half were actually a feast considering shady nurses operating out of at www.asianjournalusa.com was time for us to “go in peace, embarrassed, half reverent. The that I would only maybe have a Santa Fe Springs.” She is five the mass is over” and rever- rector, frowning for the delay, pan-de-sal bread or two dunked feet four inches tall and was ently leave our pews to rever- would glare at the late comer in soggy coffee for breakfast if sporting a short hair upon recent ently march out of the chapel as before his right hand would fly I was at home. I burped, thank- sighting in Cebu City . A Morning in My Life cherubs played the exit hymn in to his forehead, chest, left shoul- ful that slum dwellers in the With the latest inclusion of dissonance to the non rhythmic der, right shoulder, Amen. Bless remote squatter areas of Manila Bendigo – Lim in the “Most when I was a Seminarian growling fangs of our terrestrial us Oh! Lord, in these thy gifts might not even have any sight of Wanted Health Care Fugitives” need for breakfast. which we are about to receive even just the white of an egg, a list, “horror stories” resurfaced Briiiiing-briiing-briing… ness – still sliding off their beds, Hell would break lose as we from thy bounty through Christ, sliver of sausage, a grain of fried anew as earlier reported by already on their knees mumbling live behind the heavenly con- our Lord. Amen. In the name of rice, or a drop of soggy coffee. American media. The morning bell’s ringing their morning prayers, or wob- fines of the chapel. Our shoes the Father, and of the Son, and of I burped as I stood up with all An Associated Press (AP) story would swirl into my eardrums bling towards the exit of the dashed in resonating scrapes on the Holy Spirit. Amen. the seminarians and the Flemish wrote of how Lim’s operations and permeate into my soul, jolt- dormitory hall. the pavement as we rushed to The last vestiges of reverence priests as the rector’s right hand allowed untrained, unlicensed ing me to slide off the bed and be Back to back faucets that ap- divest ourselves off our angelic would now be totally broken flew to his forehead, chest, left and unqualified Filipino nurses on my knees when sunrays slice peared like even spaced cen- garbs and be on varying hues as the terrestrial need to fortify shoulder, right shoulder. Amen. to treat disabled children and through the windows of where tipede feet start to spout with of shirts, sweaters, pants, socks one’s body take precedence over We give thanks for all your gifts, those suffering from Cerebral I confined myself in. Still in the freezing water as we turned them and shoes - now more reveal- the needs of the soul. Chairs almighty God, who lives and Palsy. throes of being awake, my right on at the wash line. ing who among us were more crackled as we pulled unto reigns forever. May the souls of CNN for its part did an ex- hand would fly to my forehead, I splash water on my face and I endowed with blessings here on them. Spoons and forks banged the faithful departed, through tensive piece on the indictment chest, left shoulder, right shoul- would become earth. None- to scrape on eggs, sausages, the mercy of God, rest in peace. with information on how Ben- der, Amen. Hail Mary, full of truly awake, theless, richer and rice as they slid from the Amen. In the name of the Father, digo – Lim gave instructions for grace…I fall back into the abyss ready to start or poorer, we plates into munching mouths to and of the Son, and of the Holy Filipino workers to lie about real of nothingness but a second another semi- remained equal mediate the growling, gurgling Spirit. Amen. status. alarm would bring back the swirl nary day. in the need to stomachs. Still I wondered. Why was the “According to court docu- into my eardrums and permeate After dress- quell the fangs After a while, I would be satis- food for the Flemish priests dif- ments, the ring passed off un- into my soul…Briiing-briiing- ing up, down of hunger as fied with the egg, two sausages, ferent from ours? qualified workers as nurses who briiing…jolting me back to the the hall, we we reverently fried rice, and soggy coffee but provided in-home medical care reality that I was already on my would march rushed to the wondered as I have wondered to about 75 disabled patients, knees. Hail Mary, full of grace… and I would rectory hall. since I started to wonder why many of them children with have I said three already? I then take my A sunny side, those Flemish priests also had US orders manhunt for cerebral palsy or developmental would communicate with myself place at the angelic like line in two sausages, fried rice from left apples, juice, and non soggy cof- disabilities. and fight against falling back front of the chapel. We appeared over rice the night before, crowd fee and we, seminarians, do not. Pinay balikbayan over “Why was their conduct into the abyss of nothingness like angels without wings with on each of the eight plates for And again I wondered to myself $17M healthcare fraud wrong?” U.S. Attorney Thomas for the umpteenth time. Have I our white shirts and pants. Only P. O’Brien asked during a down- eight table to where I belonged. as I had asked everyday since the (Continued from page 1) said three Hail Maries already? those with watches and golden For the ten tables at the rectory, day I had wondered, why are the town news conference. “Stated I always decided that since I tie clips appeared to be more a sunny side up, two sausages, Flemish priests’ food different mated $60 billion a year loss simply, the ring hired unlicensed had lost count, I would com- endowed with wealth than the fried rice from the left over rice from ours? Why is their coffee for US taxpayers over Medicare individuals and passed them off plete three Hail Maries even if rest of us. Nonetheless, we all the night before, crowd on each not soggy like ours? Is it because and Medicaid scams. Medicare as licensed vocational nurses to I already went over the count. I appeared equal with our palms of the eight plates for the ten they are priests? Priests who are and Medicaid program is similar both Medi-Cal and parents of would add an Our Father and a clasped unto our chests like eight seats tables. white? Because they have a dif- to the Philippine’s PhilHealth disabled children,” news wires Glory Be. saints entering the chapel in The coffee would be soggy but ferent culture of eating that they Insurance Program. on the Bendigo – Lim case went. I would stand, reached out silent cadence with the piped would still be a welcome brew could not content themselves To date, a shortlist of 170 fugi- “Those associated with this for the towel at the foot side of music like there were cherubs to enliven our breakfast which is with the food served to us? Is it tive healthcare fraudsters in the fraud ring not only cheated my bed, and wobble through strumming lyres above the heav- equal for all. The food we were because we are being prepared US have been identified with the taxpayers, they endangered the the aisle of beds with others enly ceilings. about to receive from His bounty for our vow of poverty or are we order out for a global manhunt. lives of those they had promised in varied pajama hues and in Dominus Vobiscum, Et cum made us all equal except that just Filipinos? But those Flem- In the top 10 list, Bendigo- Lim to protect and care for,” O’Brien disarrayed states of wakeful- espiritu tuo…Kyrie Elyson… there were also apples and juice ish priests must have also been ranked 8th, for having scammed added.

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Manny’s head trainer, The most entertaining event af- Freddie Roach, concurred by ter the big fi ght was the “Offi cial Shadows saying, “I don’t think he (Mosley) After-Fight Party” at the Manda- tried to win the fi ght, he just tried lay Bay Events Center hosted by by Zena Sultana Babao to survive. When you get to that Manny himself, and featuring his point in boxing, it’s time to call it MP Band. There was also another Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at a day.” after-fi ght party at the Gallery www.asianjournalusa.com However, you can’t please all Night at Planet Hollywood, but the people all the time. Some the crowd was at Mandalay be- people in the arena that evening cause Manny was there in person. were heard grumbling that the To the delight of the crowd, Pacquiao is Still fi ght was “not exciting enough” Manny warbled song after song the Man to Beat Manny Pacquiao, you are still physically fi t, and better trained. the man to beat. I was there in Though it was not a knock-out, Vegas last weekend, together with it was Manny’s night once again! my husband, rooting for you!! By unanimous decision, the three Congratulations!! judges scored it 119-108, 120- 108, and 120-107. Manny Pacquiao, the 32-year Knockout or not does not mat- old reigning pound-for-pound ter, to me at least. Manny won World Boxing Champion and and that’s what counts. He did it winner of 10 world titles in 8 for his beloved country, and the weight divisions, won again last $20-million he earned will mostly Saturday (May 7, 2011) at the or partly be used to help eradicate MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. poverty in the Philippines, which His fans present at the arena, is considered as one of the poorest and the millions glued to their countries in the world. Selected shots during the Pacquaio-Mosley fi ght TV sets from all over the world, After the bout, Manny said, Manny with Dan Hill were ecstatic that the Philippine “People know I’m trying to do my especially our Manny Pacquaio. “Manny Pacquiao’s Fight against After Dan Hill caught an epi- Poverty” at the skywalks off of national pride handily beat the best … I think they’re satisfi ed.” and that Pacquiao has “lost his (12 to 15) onstage from 1:00 a.m. sode of The Jimmy Kimmel Show Las Vegas Blvd and east Tropi- almost 40-year old Shane Mosley. He also said that Mosley “did not edge” and was “no longer at to about 3:00 a.m. His wife Jin- where Manny was a guest and cana Blvd. Participants wore yel- Of course it has been predicted want to go toe-to-toe.” the top of his game.” Some said kee was there with him! Manny performed the song, Hill said that low, as a sign of unity and hope, that he will do that! Some said Mosley’s reason for his below- Mosley and Pacquaio were too said, “I fell in love with my wife he was really touched by how as did Manny, who wore yellow that it will be a KO in the seventh par performance was this: “I friendly with each other. One again and again, and every song sincere and honest was Manny’s gloves during the fi ght. round. After all, Manny is the fought the best fi ghter in the bored spectator commented that that I sing is for her.” WOW! performance of his song. They The World Boxing Champion best! He is much younger, more world. He is fast. Faster than “Manny is now on decline and Manny’s and Dan Hill’s duet of met in New York and discussed said at his press conference three the most exciting thing in the Sometimes When We Touched was the possibility of recording a duet, days before the bout, “As you Pacquiao-Mosley fi ght was Paris the highlight of the evening. The which materialized when they met know, all my life I’ve had to fi ght. Hilton.” singing boxer-politician-philan- again in Hollywood and recorded When I was a child, I had to fi ght It was maybe because from the thropist was again a hit that night, the song at the Capitol Records just to eat. That was my back- fourth round onward, Manny had at the top of his game, as he did studios. ground so when I fi ght, Filipinos leg cramps. Roach said, “It was when he was at The Jimmy Kim- Manny, according to him, is call me a bayani or hero. But a courageous performance by mel Show in November 2010. really “a gifted singer.” Manny’s the biggest fi ght of my life is not Manny, given the circumstances. I’m sure you all know who recording of Sometimes When in boxing. The biggest fi ght of He was fi ghting on one leg for Dan Hill is! Dan Hill co-wrote We Touch was released globally my life is to end poverty in my most of the fi ght, but still domi- Sometimes When We Touched before his fi ght with Mosley. country. That’s the biggest fi ght nated Mosley.” with Barry Mann, and made this The recording includes his duet of my life.” Regarding Paris Hilton, the so- romantic ballad a worldwide with Hill and other versions of That’s what impresses me most cialite heiress and her sister Nicky hit. Hill was still a love-struck the song, ranging from dance, about Manny Pacquiao – his were part of the crowd cheering teenager when he composed this hip-hop to Hill’s classic version, dream of eradicating poverty in for Pacquiao at the sold-out MGM song. Little did he know that his which was released in 1977. our beloved Philippines. He is Grand Arena, where our man ode to an unrequited love would A few hours before the World doing his utmost to make that defeated Sugar Shane after 12 zoom in popularity and become a Welterweight Championship dream a reality. More power to rounds to retain the WBO (World timeless and emotionally stirring bout, there was a Unity Walk for him! Cheers!! Manny with Paris Hilton Boxing Organization) welter- song – much loved by everyone,

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DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, PREFERRED CHOICE, CHOICE, and all WorldDirect service marks are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. May 13 - 19, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 papers. While most of his class- crimes. This of course is always mates went on to pursue college a criterion in all green card ap- Phil - Am education or get work, Jay is plications, at the same time a now stuck at home; depressed; reward for the child for staying Insurance his potentials all wasted. out of trouble. Law 101 The DREAM Act would Fourthly, the immigrant must by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. provide relief for Jay, and would graduate from high school or the Matters Member, State Bar of California & allow him to further develop equivalent. As we said earlier, by Jerry Salcedo Integrated Bar of the Philippines himself through college educa- this rewards the child to being tion or military service. But there able to pursue education in the Read Jerry Salcedo’s Insurance Matters series by bookmarking Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- are certain criteria to be met, to U.S. despite the many challenges the link www.asianjournalusa.com/insurancematters urnalusa.com make sure that only those who occasioned by being an undocu- have proven themselves poten- mented immigrant. tially good citizens will qualify. Fifthly, the immigrant must A new hope for an old dream In a sense, the DREAM Act is complete at least two years Is It Ever Too Late for both a reward for young immi- of college or military service. A bit of good news for the documentation. The DREAM grants, and a recruiting opportu- This is both an incentive for the immigrant community. The Act seeks to remove this stum- nity for the government. child and improves the citizenry Life Insurance? DREAM Act (Development, Re- bling block so they may be able First is that the immigrant standards of the United States. Many people, when thinking Financial Planning lief, and Education for Alien Mi- to develop themselves into better must have entered the United While getting the required col- of life insurance, imagine that it nors Act) has been reintroduced individuals. States before age 16. Perhaps lege education, the child will is something for the young only. Life insurance policies are great in the Senate today by Senators For a clearer understanding, the reason for this is that these be under conditional residency. They believe that life insurance tools for making charitable dona- Richard Durbin, Harry Reid, let’s cite as a hypothetical Once he or she completes the is a tool best used by newlyweds tions upon death. If your spouse and Robert Menendez. It may example the case of Jay. In requirements, the green card with mortgages, parents of young is not in need of the death benefit be recalled that the DREAM Act 2002, when Jay was only may be issued. children, and spouses who are both proceeds you can set them up has been around for a long time 8 years old, he and his The DREAM Act is a very employed. What does that mean either in a charitable trust or by (since 2001), but for one reason parents entered the United good law which addresses for seniors? Does that mean there simply naming a charity as your or another, it was always shot States as tourists. After a a valid concern. Statistics is no need for life insurance in beneficiary. This allows your sur- down and failed to become a few months, Jay’s parents show that approximately those who are retired? The answer viving spouse to see all the good law. This is despite the fact that decided not to return to 65,000 undocumented to that question depends on your your donation will do, without almost all sectors of government their home country and students graduate from high family’s needs as well as your it impacting his or her financial and society are in favor of the instead try their luck in the school every year. These financial picture upon retirement. picture. DREAM Act. Some say it has United States. They were young people are not able to Depending on how well-planned something to do with politics and able to find regular jobs. continue to college, or find Your Family’s Needs your retirement has been you may this may well be true, for what Jay was enrolled in the lo- jobs, or make their lives accumulate some debt in your later other reason can you cite for pol- cal school. To his parents’ more productive. Almost all One of the biggest concerns years that can be paid off with iticians not wanting to support a credit, Jay grew up to be a of them have adapted to the among retired individuals is your life insurance policy death unanimous consensus, other than good person and was able American way – their culture, whether or not they have enough benefit. Debt as simple as a car their own political agenda? to stay away from trouble. their language, their life. money set aside to last their entire loan, small home equity loan or But what exactly is the Last year, he graduated Returning them to their home lives. Since life expectancies are even a loan for new furniture can DREAM Act? Although it has from high school with honors. children did not yet possess suf- country, a country which is no predictable, but an actual lifespan cause undue stress to your surviv- been extensively discussed in Everyone thought that Jay and ficient discretion to intentionally longer known to them, is not an is not, retirees are left with an ing spouse and a life insurance many forums, the public still his parents were happy about his stay in the United States ille- option. Neither is wasting their uncertain bet that the amount of death benefit is an easy solution to has misconceptions about the achievement, but they were more gally. In most cases, they came lives and the great promise that money they saved for retirement get rid of it. law. The most common myth concerned than elated. Instead here because they toted along by they offer to this country. is enough. Sometimes, this bet is Another financial planning is that the DREAM Act is a of being a transition point to a their parents. Why punish them, funded with a straight life annu- consideration is estate taxes. While general amnesty which will be more challenging future, his high indeed? Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , Jr. is ity or pension that pays out like life insurance death benefits are available to all undocumented school graduation marked the Secondly, the immigrant must licensed to practice law in both a straight life annuity. Both of generally not taxable, the rest of aliens. Unfortunately, this is not end of the road for Jay. Without have been in the United States California and the Philippines. these instruments could impact the your estate may be. Instead of true, although it may eventually proof of lawful residence, Jay for five years or more. We are He practices immigration law surviving spouse’s income if the forcing your surviving spouse to benefit a wider sector of the im- could not enter college although not sure of the reason for the in San Diego and has continu- annuitant or pensioner dies and liquidate assets or take funds from migrant community. As its title his very good grades quali- 5-year cut-off. Perhaps they ously been a trial and appellate there is no death benefit. When a a retirement account to pay estate suggests, the DREAM Act is for fied him to be accepted into the believe that the child has already attorney in the Philippines since surviving spouse stands to lose a taxes or income taxes for the year the benefit of young immigrants University of California system. established roots in the U.S. after 1989. He travels between San portion of his or her income after you pass away, why not buy a who are unable to pursue higher Jay thought of joining the U.S. 5 years of staying here? Diego and Manila. His office ad- the death of their spouse, then a life insurance policy to fulfill that education or join the military Navy, but he also could not do it Thirdly, the immigrant must dress is located at 10717 Camino life insurance policy can provide a need? because they lack the necessary because he lacked the necessary not have committed any major Ruiz, Suite 131, San Diego, CA much needed source of continuing 92126. He also has an office in income to replace the lost amount. Conclusion the Philippines at 1240 Apacible Another consideration is whether Street, Paco, Manila, Philippines or not you would like to use death There are so many different 1007, with telephone numbers benefit proceeds to create a trust ways that a life insurance policy (632)522-1199 and (632)526- for your grandchildren. Leaving can improve your surviving spouse 0326. Please call (858)348-7475/ a trust account for their college and family’s lives, no matter what (858)536-4292 or email him at or adult years can help take some your age is, that it is an expense rkaragdag@attyimmigration. of the financial burden from your everyone should consider. With- com. He speaks Tagalog fluently. children and your grandchildren as out knowing what needs the Articles written in this column it may allow them to avoid student future will bring, and what health are not legal advice but are hy- loans and other debt. Funding the complications could impact your potheticals intended as general, trust with life insurance proceeds ability to get insurance, the time non-specific legal information. takes the funding burden off of to buy is now. For a free no Readers must seek legal consul- your spouse and creates a fixed obligation quote, please call Jerry tation before taking any legal amount for the trust. Salcedo at 877-260-7104. steps.

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For decades, this funny but painful that his greatest fight is not in boxing but joke in the Philippines “The Presi- fighting povery in his country and wearing dent declares War Against Poverty, the yellow gloves to signify his hope and com- POOR lost!” is often recycled describ- mitment to work with GK) in eliminating ing the ugly socio-economic condition poverty the next 10 years or so. Another of a great number of Filipinos living in recent phenomenon is the emergence of the poverty. The joke may be funny, but WeAreOneFilipino (WAOF) Movement, painfully cruel to the poor and to people, represented by second generation Filipinos like Tony Olaes and Marcel Ocampo from San Diego, that desires to discover more about their Filipino roots and culture and along the way comes the craving to visit and give back to their parents’ birthplace as one concrete way of honoring them. The energy and excite- ment that weekend in Las Vegas will not just stay and be exclusively contained in Las Ve- gas but will explode in many states of the With Tony Olaes like this writer, who believe in social union. The 400 people came from all justice. However, what happened in Las over the USA, young or old, rich or poor, Vegas last weekend (May 7th) during the professionals or not, who have accepted first Gawad Kalinga Hope Ball promises that poverty (homelessness) is also their that this perennial joke that the poor al- own worst enemy. That night is not like ways lost will soon be history. With the any other Filipino American social night

massive support from many sectors of our society, from the govern- ment sector to multi-national com- panies to NGOs and the personal commitment of many successful professionals and businesspeople, including the greatest fighter of all, Manny Pacquiao, there is a great hope that by 2024, just a little over 10 years from now, that the war on poverty in the Philip- pines will be finally won! That is the ambitious but noble goal of Gawad Kalinga with all the support of credible global army of Vice President Binay supporters from Asia to America. where a queen or a princess is crowned As one of about 400 Filipino Americans and experienced their own fifteen minutes who spent time and money to witness the of fame. This night changed the lives of first USA Gawad Kalinga Hope Ball not at least 150 families from extreme poverty only to raise global awareness of the mas- (homelessness) and the change gifted by sive poverty of our people, but to raise people they don’t even know is forever. much needed funds to build homes for I predict that the next “Hope” ball will the homeless and gradually empowering be much bigger as I believe that many of those attended will be recruit- ing more people to participate with them. Let Nation Build- ing continues and let to quote Gandhi, “Let us be the change we want to see in our world!”

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One of the unexpected bless- ings of that Hope Ball in Las Vegas that I truly enjoyed as well were the personal con- versations with GK friends, Vice President Binay like Tony Meloto, Dr. Boy them to be self-sufficient through values Abay, Boy Montelibano, Tony Olaes, Josie formation, livelihood trainings and the Castro, Myrna Reyes, Rick Munda and revival of the Filipino bayanihan spirit many others. One special mention is Alex . This historic Ball raised $350,000 that Lacson, the author of the best-selling small will build a community of 150 homes book “12 Little Things that Filipinos can for 150 families in the GK Hope Village Do to Help their Country”. As our home in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City. To- guest for a few days before he flew to gether with hundreds of people, I also Chicago, we had hours exchanging ideas felt very proud, inspired and optimistic that this one event is just the beginning (Continued on page 23) of more gatherings of people who care that will hasten the unshackling of the bondage of poverty of millions of our Filipino people. There is now an obvious convergence of many forces, from the government sector represented by the Housing Secretary, the Vice President of the Philippines, Jejomar Binay, private sectors repre- sented by KaBayanihan Foun- dation, led by Atty. Alex Lac- son, the world famous Manny Paquiao (who announced be- fore his fight against Mosley) Tony Meloto of Gawad Kalinga May 13 - 19, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 ily & the academic successes of didn’t have a big house but some her seven children. She was not relatives had no place to stay and Contemporary Asian a perfect woman. She had many so she let them live w/ us, free of positive traits as well as nega- charge. tive characteristics. But what I She’s also very hospitable. American Issues remembered most was that she When we brought home many by Dr. Ofelia Dirige was a praying & godly woman. church friends from our youth Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan She was a “prayer warrior” and group, she always cooked for Community Services. www.filamwellness.org spent lots of time praying for her them. She never thought about children, grandchildren, relatives the expenses as long as everyone & friends. As Perla mentioned, enjoyed. That’s her happiness & “When she went home to be she was doing it for the Lord. with the Lord, I deeply missed S-Strong- Her strong charac- Memories of our mother her daily prayers for me and the ter encouraged & inspired me family.” to overcome hardships later in By Evelyne Dirige Resella She also practiced what she life. She was the kind of woman preached. When she immigrated w/ strong will power to face “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is to the U.S. she was active with the toughest challenges in life. far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 Introduction the women’s fellowship at Growing up in the Philippines church & liked to do mission with less money was tough. I work too. Because of her chil- vividly remember the misfortune Every year there is one spe- Julie Conte and Lois Campagna. dren’s successful accomplish- poured down our family when cial day put aside for mothers. The family moved to Manila, Evelyne and husband Rhod taken at Boracay, Aklan, during their ments and charitable work, she our father lost his job for many What else could it be called but Philippines, in the early years sentimental journey to the Philippines, February 2010. is always nominated and garners years. We had to sell our land, “Mother’s Day.” On this day and then migrated to the U.S.in the “Mother of the Year” award. car, jewelries and began from we remember our mother who the 1970s. All of them reside in is, however, better for me & my bearing despite limited wardrobe zero. In financial poverty our mattered to us and have also California except Rev. Belo who siblings. budget. As long as I can remem- R-Resourceful-Lourdes was mother demonstrated fortitude, affected us in some profound, lives in Seattle, Washington with The relationship & memories ber, our mother has always been a very resourceful & creative perseverance & determination meaningful & permanent way. A her family. that I had with my mother as there for us. She was a loving mother. This was her ability to go on by having faith in God. mother is one person in our lives I got older was actually more mother & loved being a full time & talent that I deeply believed With six daughters in our family who has done more for us than Evelyne and Children’s’ Rec- important to me & the most housewife. I inherited mostly from her. I the women are the “Speakers anyone else. ollections of Our Mother remembered. One of my great- Compared to my father who remember when I was a young of the House.” Our late father We honor Lourdes Villa Dirige est joys in life is my mother’s was also dark, it was like coffee girl, my mother sewed many of & only brother were the silent this Mother’s Day, to show ap- My husband Rhod and I wan- approval of my becoming an & cream joined together. She my pretty dresses. She browsed minorities. preciation for all the years of dered by this lovely landmark artist. Often times she bragged to was also a very loyal wife. The on beautiful children’s shops to “A mother is the truest friend dedication she has given to her in Boracay, Aklan, Philippines friends & relatives that she had long and stable marriage of our get ideas & would copy them at we have, when trials heavy and husband and seven children. during our sentimental journey a daughter who is an artist. She parents was an inspiration to all home. When I went to school & sudden, fall upon us; when ad- Oding, as called by family, was in February 2010. It is called was so proud of all the accom- the children, grandchildren & Sunday school my friends would versity takes the place of pros- born in Victoria, Tarlac, Philip- “Villa Lourdes Resort.” This plishments of her children. She relatives. It gave me a security in raved about my dresses. My perity; when friends who rejoice pines on September 19, 1914. place suddenly reminded me also often told that, “ Perla, my my emotional life. They celebrat- th mother couldn’t paint well like with us in our sunshine desert us; She had two sisters (Paz Villa of our mother whose name was oldest daughter, is a minister and ed their 50 wedding anniversary me but she had many creative when trouble thickens around us, and Paulina Cristobal) and three Lourdes Villa Dirige. At 76 years Ofelia, my second born has a which was one of the memorable ideas. She was resourceful and still will she cling to us, and en- brothers (Rodrigo, Patrocinio, old our mother passed away in doctorate’s degree.” events in our family history. We not wasteful. She had a cham- deavor by her kind precepts and and Romulo Villa). All were April 4, 1991 after she had bout Describing my mother in such are blessed to have parents who pagne taste on a beer budget. A counsels to dissipate the clouds professionals: my mother and w/ bone cancer. Although it had a short space is virtually impos- had an enduring marriage. wonderful trait to live a good life of darkness, and cause peace to two sisters were teachers and the been 20 years ago since her pass- sible. It’s difficult & unfair to O-Orderly, Organized & Op- w/out having a huge inheritance. return to our hearts. “~Washing- two brothers were lawyers and ing, I vividly remember her. write about just one positive timistic- Our mother is actually personality traits. As an artist an ordinary woman but her tiny D-Dynamic- Our mother al- ton Irving one was with the U.S. Army. All It seems that almost every- though small in stature was like of them are deceased. one thinks that their particular I’d like to sketch her in seven physique was sculpted with an strong strokes. I am sure that’s orderly, organized & optimistic a dynamite. She was forceful & *** Lourdes was married to Gre- mother is the best one, and they energetic when calamities hit us gorio Cortez Dirige, our father, cite lots of reasons. It is undoubt- the way our mother wanted to soul & heart. Lourdes liked an unexpectedly. Back in Manila, Evelyne Resella is the third on May 27, 1937. He was from edly true that there are many be portrayed. I like to use her orderly & clean house. Dur- when we encountered numerous daughter of Gregorio & Lourdes Batang Batang, Victoria, Tarlac, wonderful mothers out there, name LOURDES to paint her as ing those hard times in Manila, earthquakes, floods & fire, she Dirige. She is the artist in the Philippines. They had seven and they are all very important best as I could. All her children when we couldn’t afford to hire was very quick as lightning. First family. She graduated with a children, six girls and one boy. to the people that love and care agreed with the following por- a maid, I helped Mamang clean she would gather her family to Fine Arts degree from the Uni- They are from the oldest to the for them. Even though I believe trayal of her. our house by waxing the floor safety and then grabbed what- versity of the Philippines and youngest: Rev. Perla Belo, Dr. that our mother is the best, I LOURDES was Lovely/Loy- & scrubbing w/ bunot (coconut ever belongings we could take came to the U.S. in 1970. She Ofelia Dirige, Evelyne Resella, never mean to imply that she is al, Orderly/Optimistic, Unique, husk.) We believed that Cleanli- along. is married to Rhod Resella, a Hector Dirige, Didi Orejudos, better than other mothers. She Resourceful, Dynamic, Expres- ness is next to Godliness. Al- sive, and Strong. though we lived in a small house E-Expressive – She had a life retired engineer and they have 4 L-Lovely, Loving & Loyal- in Manila, it was neat & clean. engulfed w/ kindly soul & heart. children (Rodney, Joy, Ryan and Lourdes was a lovely woman & When we immigrated to the U.S. She expressed her love, generos- Robin) and 2 grandchildren (Si- mother. She had the fairest skin our houses got bigger and beauti- ity and kindness by her willing- mon and Audrey). Evelyne was among her dark skinned sisters. fully decorated but still being ness to help everyone’s misery a commercial artist but is now She’s not the simple type. She orderly and clean. though she did not have much. retired living in San Diego with preferred wearing makeup, lip- During countless family get- When we were in the Philip- Rhod. However she still paints stick and jewelries. She dressed together & parties, our mother pines, I saw countless of rela- and both volunteers at Kalusugan up very well & had a queenly was always an organized plan- tives, lived w/ us while pursuing Wellness Center. their education in Manila. We

Photo taken at the Golden Wedding Anniversary, May 1987, in Los Angeles. In the middle is the couple. Front left, top to bottom: Hector, Ofelia, Lois, Didi; Front right top to bottom: Perla, Evelyne, Julie. Painting by Evelyne Resella- 50th Wedding Anniversary.

ner. Cooking was her passion in life. She had the natural ability to plan exceptional and delicious banquet menu. She prepared and executed from scratch, all the home cooked gourmet Filipino dishes and desserts w/ perfec- tion. No wonder it was always over or beyond successful. We admired & raved about her cook- ing which no one of us could surpass. Perla’s favorite recipe is her heavenly “Chiffon Cake”— so soft and silky. Lois mentioned that, “Mamang passed her pas- sion for cooking to me.” She was also very optimistic & looked at the bright side of life. Despite many financial prob- lems in the past and challenging illnesses, she was a winner. She carried her cross & faced her toughest challenges w/ great optimism. This was because my mom was a committed “born again” Christian and a faithful follower of Christ. Prayer was a very important part of her life and she committed all her prob- lems to the Lord. She trusted in the Lord’s promises. U-Unique- We are all unique and so is our mother. As a unique individual she stood among her peers & relatives. She’s unique in many practical ways & less in theories/academics. But it doesn’t mean she’s not smart. She had what Filipinos called “ma-abilidad.” Her greatest joy in life was her wonderful fam- Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 13 - 19, 2011

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Bantay Bata Presscon with Tina Monzon Palma, Program Director raw ito at nagsungit, kahit ang Tagumpay naman ang naging Recording Artists Charice Pempengco and Jasmine Villegas dami sa mga tao roon ay nagsisi- and One Less Lonely Girl, mga Hongkong,marami siyang napali- concert ng nasabing singer sa SM According to Clevver Music, the movement. gawan nang makita siya dedma naging patok sa pandinig ng gayang Pinoy sa Pilipinas at tiyak Mall of Asia Concert Grounds Black-Eyed Peas (BEP) is doing the In the Philippines, Gawad Kalinga lang daw ang naturang singer. mga pinoy.Nadun din ang ilang lalo pa siyang mamahalin ng kan- last May 10,2011.Dinumog siya finishing touches to a track featur- is building empowered communities Ilang camera crew ay pinatitigil local stars tulad ni Kris Aquino, yang mga tagahanga na nakakita ng maraming Fans , matanda,bata, ing Jasmine Villegas and Charice by people with faith and patriotism; nila ng pagkuha ng video, walang Mariane Rivera at Dindong Dante sa kanya in person. teenagers pati mga Nanay na Pempengo called “One Voice”. The driven by a culture of caring and kangiti-ngiti si Justin seryoso na tinilian din ng mga tao roon. kasama nila ang kanilang mga music brings the two popular record- sharing, dedicated to eradicate pover- animoy wala siyang nakikitang Nakita rin sa event na yun, ang TINA MONZON-PALMA chikiting kung baga for all age ing artists together for the first time ty and restore human dignity. tao sa paligid niya.Ayon sa aming magkapatid na sina Phil & James TALKS ABOUT BANTAY levels ang nanood ng concert ni to benefit and to collaborate on one The track is in the finishing touches source,may sakit daw ang Can- Younghusband, pero hindi kasama BATA SA SAN DIEGO Justin. cause, Gawad Kalinga. according to BEP in an interview dian Pop Superstar kaya ganon ni Phil si Angel Locsin ewan CALIFORNIA!Last week Habang kumakanta si Justin, Gawad Kalinga (GK), which with Clevver Music. No release date na lang ang naging response nito namin kung bakit.Nandun din sina naka-attend kami ng presscon sinasabayan naman ng mga tao, means to “give care” in Filipino, has been set. (Link: http://www. sa mga tao roon bago ito umalis Maxim Magalona at Margie Bar- ng Bantay Bata ng ABS-CBN sa loob o sa labas man ng concert. is officially known as the Gawad youtube.com/watch?v=4FurjvuhNp patungong Hongkong para sa retto kasama ang mga anak nito, Foundation sa pangunguna ni Ms. Nagkaroon ng street party sa la- Kalinga Community Development s&feature=share) To follow Clevver kanilang convert tour. na pinagmamalaki na nakilala raw Tina Monzon-Palma na ginanap bas ng MOA, Ito’y yung mga tao Foundation, a Philippine-based pov- Music, go to http://bit.ly/ClevverMu- Hindi naman sumama ang loob nila si Justin. sa Goldilucks ng East Plaza. na hindi na nakapasok ng concert erty alleviation and nation-building sic. ng ilang Fans roon kay Justin na Everyone one singing along Sinabi ni Ms. Tina kung anu ba grounds dahil soldout na ang mga Jasmine nasa Airport din, nadismaya lang all throughout the concert, hindi talaga ang role ng Bantay Bata sa tickets.Nagbakasakali sila kung Villegas, lang yan may mga sinabi pa raw Pilipinas, at kung bakit siya nan- sakaling matapos ang concert ay a popular si Justin na nagtuturo ng moral dito last week sa San Diego Cali- sumilip man lang ang matinee American values para sa mga Pinoy Teenag- fornia.Ang Bantay Bata raw ay idol. teen R&B ers like No Texting while driving isa mga programa ng ABS-CBN Sa loob naman ng concert, pop singer, at Pray to god when you have Foundation, isang child advocacy halos mabingi ang mga ilang tao is of Mexi- problem.Sabi nga ng isang Pro- program na may tatlong numero roon dahil sa lakas ng sigawan can and fessor from FEU na si Mr. Arthur lang na tatawagan ang 163. ng kanilang mga katabi sa bawat Filipino- Pizaro, “He’s such a good influ- Sa child abuse,napapaloob pagkanta ni Justin, wala raw tigil American enced on Filipino Teenagers,”. dito ang child trafficking, child sa katitili ang mga hitad animoy descent. hihimatayin na sa sandaling yun Halos isang oras lang tumagal labor,child neglect,sexual abuse, sa kaligayahan.Yung iba pa nga ang concert, dahil may sakit daw verbal abuse at marami pang iba roon, nakamayan lang ni Justin si Justin magmula pa ito nung na tungkol sa violations sa child aba ayaw na raw niyang maligo nasa Singgapore concert ito bago rights.Puede raw nilang kunin ang para lasap pa rin niya ang dampi sa Pilipinas.Ngayon tuloy pa rin bata kung sakaling napatunayan turuan sa kanilang pagkakamali kanilag mga sarisariling magu- ng kamay ng Candian Pop Super- ang concert tour ng Candian Pop na victim ito ng child abuse at sa paghandle sa kanilang anak.At lang, kung hindi naman umaabot star. Superstar at nasa Hongkong na ito ilagay sa kanilang children vil- kung naging maganda ang naging ito sa pagsasampa ng kaso. Kinanta raw ni Justin ang habang sinusulat namin ito.Pero lage North Sagaray sa Bulacan resulta sa kanilang Family Coun- Ang Bantay Bata rin daw ay One Time, Never Let You Go, kahit may sungit issue o nagsup- habang ang mga magulang nito cil sa mga magulang binibigay Ramona Revilla U Smile, Somebody To Love lado ito bago umalis patungong ay pinagpapaliwanagan at tinu- din nila ang bata sa custody ng (Continued on page 20)

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Ang Lola Cion ko ay nakapag- isang silid ng talyer na nagbibil- kayo, handa na po ang panangha- Senior Citizens asawa nang makalawa, mangyari ay ang ng pera na iniintrega ng mga lian,” paanyaya ni Lumeng. namatay ang unang asawa. Si Kaka tsuper ang asawa ni Kaka Mun- “Lumeng, ang gutom ko ay hindi Senior citizens are constantly cause I can’t hear a thing you’re Mundo ay unang anak sa unang asa- do kasama ang isang katulong. sa pagkain, kundi sa pagmamahal. being criticized for every saying. wa at ang nanay ko ay bunsong anak Noong panahong iyon ay papel Anong gagawin mo kung sabihin conceivable deficiency of the I’m very good at telling stories; sa pangalawa. ang pera, hindi metal. Pagkabil- kong may pagtingin ako sa iyo?” modern world, real or imaginary. over and over and over and Bata pa ako noon. Sa tuwing pista ang ng pera ay pinaplantsa nila, tanong ni Kaka Mundo. We know we take responsibility over... sa Tundo ay pumupunta kami sa ba- gamit ang plantsang pangtuwid Namula ang mukha ni Lumeng. for all we have done and do not I’m so cared for -- long term hay ni Kaka Mundo. Kaugalian noon sa lukot na damit, ang dagsa- nars na tagabigay ng gamot at inumin Hindi nakapagsalita kaagad bago blame others. care, eye care, private care, den- sa Tundo na kung pista, kaarawan ng dagsang singko sentimos, diyes sen- ng matanda. nagsabi ng, “Mapagbiro kayo Mang HOWEVER, upon reflection, tal care. Santo Ninyo, ang lahat ng bahay ay timos, beinte sentimos – mga perang Kahi’t anong alaga at pang-aliw Mundo.” we would like to point out that it I’m not really grouchy, I just may handa. Kilala man o hindi, ang papel na may iba’t ibang kulay. ang subukan ni Kuya Eddie at Lu- Paglipas ng ilang linggo ay nagba- was NOT the senior citizens who don’t like traffic, waiting in long mga dumadayo ay tinatanggap sa Mayroong diyes sentimo na metal meng ay di nagkakabisa sa aking lik ang dating sigla ni Kaka Mundo. took: lines, crowds, lawyers, unruly kanino mang bahay upang makakain na napakaliit at karaniwang itinatago Kaka Mundo. Palagi siyang malung- Nakukuha na niyang sumipol at kung The melody out of music, kids, barking dogs, politicians ng masarap. ng mga tao sa taenga, sa halip na ila- kot at walang sigla. minsan ay umaawit pa habang nag- The pride out of appearance, and a few other things I can’t May sinasabi sa buhay si Kaka gay sa bulsa. Nagugunita ko ang is- Isang araw ay nasabi ni Kuya Ed- kukumpini ng jeepney. Naging masi- The courtesy out of driving, seem to remember right now. Mundo. Mekaniko siya ng sasakyan. torya ng isang napaka-sexy na babae die, “Tatay, palagay ko ay dapat kay- pag siyang muli at mapag-alaala sa The romance out of love, I’m sure everything I can’t find Mahusay pa siya sa negosyo. Si Kaka na sumakay sa jeepney. Maikli ang ong mag-asawang muli. Bata pa kayo kanyang negosyo. Napansin ni Eddie The commitment out of mar- is in a safe secure place, some- Mundo, nakita ko, ay hari ng mga palda at ang suot na blusa ay talaga at malakas pa.” ang malaking pagbabago sa kilos at riage, where. jeepney drivers noong araw. Siya ang namang nakatatawag pansin dahil “Anak, setenta na ako, paano na- kalagyan ng pag-iisip ng ama. The responsibility out of par- I’m wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, may-ari ng humigit-kumulang na li- kita ang lusog ng kanyang mga bun- man naging bata? Sino pa ang mag- Paano ay pumayag ang babaeng enthood, and that’s just my left leg. mampung jeepney na paroo’t- parito dok. Nang bababa na ay nagsabi ng, kakagusto sa akin?” sagot ni Kaka nakursunadahan niya na sila ay The togetherness out of the sa pagitan ng Gagalangin at San Ni- “Para na, mama. Sa tabi l’ang.” Sa- Mundo. lumabas at mag-aliw. Ilang gabing family, colas, sa Tundo. bay dukot ng diyes sentimos na nasa Marami pa ang iibig kay Kaka sunud-sunod na sila ay nagpupunta The learning out of education, Maliliit pa ang mga jeepney noon, kanyang kanang taenga. Mundo. Kahi’t na ang mga bata- sa pasyalan – sa Luneta o di kaya ay The service out of patriotism, nagsasakay lamang ng siyam, kasama May anak na lalaki si Kaka Mundo; batang mga babae ay iibig sa kanya. sa tabing-dagat. Kumakain sa restau- The Golden Rule from rulers, na ang tsuper; ngayon ay malalaki at si Eddie, Kuya Eddie ang tawag ko. Sapagka’t kahi’t na siya ay sitenta rant. Nagsasayaw sa night club. The nativity scene out of cities, mahahaba na ang mga jeepney – nag- Wala siyang hilig na mag-aral. Natu- anyos ay maganda pa ang pangan- Pagkatapos ay nakahahanap sila The civility out of behavior, sasakay ng mga dalawampu’t pitong ral na ang kinahantungan niya ay ang gatawan ni Kaka Mundo. Maskula- ng pag-iisa sa silid ng isang motel at The refinement out of lan- katao, kasama na ang tsuper. Ang pagiging mekaniko at katulong ng do siya at malalakas ang mga bisig. doon ay nagkakaroon ng katuparan guage, plaka ng maliliit na jeepney ay may tatay niya sa talyer at sa pagpapatak- Maganda ang tindig at kung lumakad ang pagsisilakbo ng kanilang mga The dedication out of employ- titik na AC, ibig sabihin ay “Auto- bo ng mga jeepney. Samantalang ang ay mabilis. damdamin. ment, Calesa”. isa pang anak na lalaki, si Dengdeng, Higit sa lahat ay mayaman si Kaka Maligaya na si Kaka Mundo nguni’t The prudence out of spending, Upang makilala ang mga jeepney ay naging abogado at kumandidato Mundo. May kaya siya sa buhay – sa kabilang dako ay binabagabag siya The ambition out of achieve- ni Kaka Mundo, ginawa niyang berde pa sa pagiging konsehal sa Tundo. may mga jeepney na araw-araw ay ng kanyang konsyensya. Sabi niya sa ment, or, ang kulay ng lahat ng jeepney na pag- Nagkaroon si Dengdeng ng mga ka- nag-uuwi ng libong pisong kita sa sarili, “Kaawa-awa naman si Eddie. God out of government and aari niya. bayong pangkarera na inilalaban sa kanyang bulsa. Malaki ang kanyang Paano ko kaya sasabihin sa kanya school. I’m having trouble remember- Sa pook na pinaghihintayan ng mga hipodramo ng San Lazaro at bahay at mayroon pang mga paupa- ang nangyayari? Naging Hudas ako And we certainly are NOT the ing simple words like..... jeepney ay karaniwang mayroong Santa Ana. hang accessorias sa Tundo. Ang iibig sa sarili kong anak!” ones who eliminated patience I’m beginning to realize that “kristo”, siya ang tumatawag sa Hindi nabuhay nang matagal ang kay Kaka Mundo ay tiyak na gigin- Isang araw ay nag-usap ang mag- and tolerance from personal re- aging is not for wimps. pansin ng mga sasakay at nagbaba- asawa ni Kaka Mundo. Palibhasa ay hawa ang buhay. ama. Sabi ni Kuya Eddie, “Tatay, lationships and interactions with I’m sure they are making adults lita kung saan patungo ang jeepney. may katabaan, siya ay nagkaroon ng Dahil sa malimit na pagbisita ni nagpasiya kami ni Lumeng na mag- others!! much younger these days, and Binabayaran siya ng tsuper ng kung sakit sa puso; at nang lumaon ay iyon Lumeng at pag-aalaga kay Kaka pakasal na. Nagpasiya kami na mag- when did they let kids become ilang peseta kapag napuno na ng sa- ang kanyang ikinamatay. Malaking Mundo ay nagkaroon ng malapit na pakasal sa susunod na buwan.” YES, I’M A SENIOR CITI- policemen? kay ang jeepney. babae at malapad si Kakang Goneng. pagkikilala ang dalawa. Unti-unti ay Muntik na ibuga ni Kaka Mundo ZEN! I’m wondering, if you’re only Tundo noon ang tirahan ng mga Nagpagawa pa ng kabaong na espe- nagkakaroon ng interes kay Lumeng ang kahihigop na kape. “Magpapak- as old as you feel, how could I may sinasabi sa Maynila. Di pa sikat syal para sa kanya dahil di siya husto si Kaka Mundo. Sa tuwing lalapit ang asal kayo ni Lumeng!? Anak, hindi I’m the life of the party...... be alive at 150? noon ang Quezon City at Makati. sa karaniwang kabaong. Nalungkot magandang babae upang tulungan si- mo alam ang iyong ginagawa.” even if it lasts until 8 p.m. I’m a walking storeroom of Nasa Tundo ang mga kalakal at ang sa pag-iisa si Kaka Mundo. Nawala yang makainom ng gamot o di kaya “Bakit, Tatay, kapuwa kami may I’m very good at opening facts..... I’ve just lost the key to pier ng mga bapor na papunta sa ang gana niya sa pagtatrabaho at na- ay ng refresco na malamig na tubig edad na ni Lumeng. Tiyak na alam childproof caps.... with a ham- the storeroom door. Bisaya at sa Amerika. Nasa Tundo pabayaan ang negosyo. o katas ng buko ay naaamoy niya namin ang aming ginagawa.” Sagot mer. Yes, I’m a SENIOR CITIZEN rin ang Divisoria, ang pinakamalak- Nasa kamay ni Kuya Eddie ang ang nakahuhumaling na pabango ni ni Kuya Eddie. I’m usually interested in going and I think I am having the time ing pamilihan ng lahat ng pangangai- ikalulunas ng kalungkutan ng kan- Lumeng. “Kung mag-aasawa akong “Ang ibig kong sabihin ay . . .” at home before I get to where I am of my life! langan. May kasabihan noon, kung yang ama. Isinasama niya ang ama muli ay isang kagaya ni Lumeng ang ipinagtapat ng ama sa anak ang mga going. Now if I could only remember ano man ang hinahanap mo ay sa Di- sa kanyang mga lakad. Nakilala ni aking hahanapin. Kung di l’ang sana nangyari. I’m awake many hours before who sent this to me, I wouldn’t visoria mo matatagpuan. Kaka Mundo ang kasintahan ni Kuya nagkasundo na si Lumeng at si Eddie. “Patawarin mo ako, Eddie. Ako ang my body allows me to get up. send it back to them, but I would Kung saan pumaparada ang mga Eddie na ang pangalan ay Lumeng. . .” bulong ni Kaka Mundo sa sarili. minamahal ni Lumeng at ang pag- I’m smiling all the time be- send it to many more too! jeepney sa gabi ay doon din naroroon Maputi si Lumeng at maamo ang “Tatay, lumabas kayo ng bahay. payag niya na makipagkasal sa iyo ang talyer ni Kaka Mundo. Siya mis- mukha. Maikli ang buhok kahi’t na Mamasyal kayo. Ayain ninyo ang ay wala sa kanyang loob.” mo ang nangangasiwa sa pag-aayos noong mga panahon na iyon ay ma- inyong mga kaibigan at maglibang “Kung gayon ay kayo ang magpak- sa mga jeepney kung ang mga ito ay habang buhok ang uso. Masasabing kayo,” payo ni Eddie. asal sa kanya sa susunod na buwan. nasisira, doon sa talyer na iyon. si Lumeng ay babaeng makabago. “Kung alam mo lamang, anak; ang Handa ba kayo?” tila hamon na ibi- Nang bata pa ako, sa tuwing bibisita May mga panahon na si Lumeng ay magpapaligaya sa akin ay naririto sa nato ni Kuya Eddie sa kanyang tatay. kami sa aking Kaka Mundo, ay kail- bumibisita sa bahay nina Kaka Mun- bahay palagi. Hindi na ako kailan- Sa araw na pinagkasunduan ay nag- angang magmamano ako sa kanya, do at Kuya Eddie. Tumutulong siya gang pumunta pa sa malayo. Nguni’t karoon ng malaking kasalan sa kat- bilang tanda ng pagbati at paggalang sa mga gawaing bahay. Nagluluto at papaano ang gagawin ko. May interes edral ng Santo Ninyo sa Tundo. sa matanda. . . kahi’t na nangingitim nagbabantay kay Kaka Mundo, tila ako kay Lumeng, nguni’t siya ay kas- Sabay ikinasal ang mag-amang Kaka Mundo at Kuya Eddie ko. Si Eddie kay Lumeng na kanyang matagal nang kasintahan. Si Kaka Mundo kay Loleng, ang kakambal ni Lumeng, na siyang nag- ing nars niya at kapareha sa sayawan at sa pugad ng pag-ibig. Binalak ni Eddie at Lumeng ang la- hat. At ang patibong ay nagbunga ng maganda. Welcome Party & Picnic for Olongapo Mayor Bong Gordon & Ann Marie Gordon at Rohr Park, Sat 5/14 The U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay Employees and the Olon- gapenos of San Diego are host- ing a welcome party and picnic for Olongapo City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr and his wife, Ann Marie Gordon (former Vice Governor of Zambales) on Saturday, May 14, at Rohr Park in Chula Vista. Everyone is invited to meet and greet the couple to give them a rousing California welcome! Contact Carol Lee at 760.954.5046 for more informa- tion. The event will begin at 11:00 am. Mayor Ron Morrison of National City will be there to greet the mayor of its sister city Olongapo. Rohr Park is located at 4548 Sweetwater Road, Chula Vista CA 91910. May 13 - 19, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 Spiritual Life

Good Shepherd should not be This Good Shepherd gives his dismissed so easily as unimport- life to show us his unending Lower Your ant, because it reminds us what love. his death and resurrection have Quotation of the week: “The earned for us: eternal and abun- resurrection became the confir- Balintataw Nets dant life. In today’s Gospel Jesus mation of his victory, the victory by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez says, “Whoever enters through of the love of the Good Shepherd by Virginia H. Ferrer me will be saved, and will come who says, ‘They follow me.’” Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- in and go out and find pasture.” John Paul II. Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com at www.asianjournalusa.com Shepherd, Sheep The End Is Near? Sampung Tanong LOWER YOUR NETS by Monsi- our lack of vigilance or our slothful- gnor Fernando Gutierrez | ASIAN ness “to stay awake.” ng Diyos (2) and Sheepfold JOURNAL SAN DIEGO, 5/13/2011 To illustrate his sudden and Hindi itatanong ng Diyos kung ang iyong titulo -- Joke: A priest and a pastor from unexpected second coming, Jesus at kung sino-sinong tao ang nakahalobilo mo Joke of the week: Two church stranger on the other, are origi- the local parishes are standing by the narrated how the people before the ang kanyang itatanong ay kung naging totoo ka ba mice died and made their way to nally authentic parables of Jesus side of the road holding up a sign Great Flood were too preoccupied sa mga taong nangangailangan ng ‘yong kalinga. heaven. Hearing their squeak, St. but fused together as one in oral that reads, “The End Is Near! Turn with their self-serving activities and Peter opened the gate and asked, transmission. Jesus as the risen yourself around now before it’s too were very insensible to anything Hindi itatanong ng Diyos kung saan ka tumira “What can I do for you?” “Well,” Lord is both gate and shepherd late!” else and so “the flood came and kung mayaman o mahirap ba ang iyong mga kasama They planned to hold up the sign destroyed them.” (Luke 17:27) they explained, “we worked in who protects and nourishes his gusto Niyang malaman mabuti ka bang kapitbahay followers. to each passing car. What do we make of this? How the church all our lives. We’re sa mga nangangailangan ikaw ba ay nagbigay. church mice.” At first, St. Peter Reflections: In the Middle “Leave us alone you religious must we behave and react? There are hesitated but he finally told them East, there is a personal bond nuts!” yelled the first driver as he three things that we have to consider. to come in. The eyes of the little that binds shepherd and sheep. sped by. First, we should be honestly con- Hindi itatanong ng Diyos ang kulay ng ‘yong balat fellows bulged at the size and Sheep were carefully secured From around the curve they heard cerned with our personal attitude; kung ano ang lahi mo at saang lugar ka nagbuhat grandeur of everything. How at night very close to the fam- screeching tires and a big splash. if we are negligent and unmindful of ang itatanong Niya ay ano ang nasa loob mo would they ever get around in ily’s sleeping quarters so that the “Do you think,” said one clergy to the Lord’s command to be vigilant at ang tunay na uri ng iyong buong pagkatao. such a big place? They decided relationship between shepherd the other, “we should just put up a and “stay awake,” then we will end to ask St. Peter for two pairs of and sheep is personal. At times, sign that says ‘Bridge Out’ instead?” in disaster. Our Lord told the ex- Hindi itatanong ng Diyos bakit nga ba tumagal skates. The genial saint agreed after the shepherd had counted Reflection: Nowadays, we ample of two women grinding with ang pagtawag mo sa Kanya at ngayo’y nangungumpisal and in a short time the two were his sheep, secured them, and are impatient in having to wait for a hand mill; one will be taken and duon sa kalangitan masaya ka N’yang aakayin off to see the sights. Meanwhile inspected each one for any pos- someone or something without the other left. (Matthew 21:41) They at hindi duon sa lugar na mainit at madilim. a cat died and meowed at heav- sible injury, he would sleep at knowing the day and the time of his/ were both working together and en’s gate. He told St. Peter, “I am the entrance to the sheepfold. its arrival, because not too many of doing the same task, but each had a Hindi itatanong ng Diyos kung kanino mo sinabi a rectory cat. I’ve been faithful In this way, the shepherd pre- us (including myself) know how to different personal attitude. When the at sinu-sino ang nakabasa na nitong mensahe to my pastor all my life.” So the vents any predator from entering wait very calmly, how to go on with end comes, we cannot pickaback on huwag kang nang mag-alala dahil sa alam na Niya keeper of the pearly gates let him the sheepfold and harming the our routine activities without the others. We have to answer individu- sa halip ay matuwa ka dahil nakatulong ka pa. in. The cat said he was hungry sheep. anxious and numbing paralysis that ally for ourselves alone. so St. Peter told him, “There’s Sheep in general are weak; comes with this waiting game. As a Second, it is very certain that plenty of food around. Just help hence they are easy targets to matter of introspection, the uncer- the Lord is coming again and we ©2010 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. yourself.” In no time at all the predators. Sheep are poor in tainty about the day and hour of the know neither the hour nor the day. cat was back, licking his lips. recognizing familiar surround- Lord’s second coming that would So we are encouraged to be vigilant About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Filipino Language Teacher at “Well,” asked St. Peter, “what ings, they easily go astray. Being usher in the end-time must produce and watchful. “This vigilance is not Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. did you have to eat?” With a grin lost, the sheep gets panicky; all in us feelings that are opposed to a vague disposition of the spirit or the cat replied, “Two meals on it can do is bleat loudly to call those of fear and anxiety. “It’s like soul. It is rather an active force, a and terrifying the doomsday may be, coming of the Lord.” (Days of the wheels.” the shepherd’s attention. Sheep when true friends have promised to dynamic prompting that makes one new dates will always surface again Lord, vol. 1, Liturgical Press) Scripture: First Reading: Acts do what the shepherd tells them visit us ‘as a surprise one of these act always and everywhere, with full and again. Thus, all the questions of Quotation of the week: “Youth is 2: 14a, 36-41. Peter addresses to do; sheep are followers, not days.’ We’re always ready to receive reason.” (Days of the Lord, vol. 1, ‘how and when” are futile, time- the period in which a man can be a large crowd in Jerusalem on leaders. In fact sheep dog helps them, knowing that they won’t be Liturgical Press) It all boils down to consuming and meaningless. It mat- hopeless. The end of every episode is Pentecost. He confronts his the shepherd keep the sheep to- offended at finding us occupied with doing what is expected of everyone: ters nothing at all if there have been the end of the world. But the power listeners that the One they cruci- gether. The word sheep connotes our daily tasks.” (Days of the Lord, to honestly and faithfully taking up a mistake in determining the exact of hoping through everything, the fied is truly the Anointed One. meekness and submission. vol. 1, Liturgical Press). one’s duties and daily responsibili- end-time. “It is not a question of our knowledge that the soul survives its Not knowing what they had There is no doubt that the The first Christians fervently ties. becoming numb and tired of waiting adventures, that great inspiration done, the listeners wanted to Scripture gives so much em- maintained the belief that the return Third, continue doing respon- in vain, but of being active, knowing comes to the middle-aged.” G. K. find out what they are supposed phasis to the image of God as of the Lord was just around the cor- sibly our tasks. No matter how many that each day draws us closer to the Chesterton to do now. Peter’s unequivocal the true shepherd and we are ner or that it was very soon. It was answer is, “Repent and believe.” his sheep. The shepherd was a a brief wait, though. But they never Second Reading: 1 Peter 2: popular Christ figure in early lost their focus on the truth that 20-25. Unjustly accused of any Christian art and literature. For Jesus taught them, “As for the exact LAW OFFICES OF wrongdoing, the early Christians the great importance that Chris- day or hour, no one knows it, neither identify themselves with the One tian history and New Testament the angels in heaven nor the Son, but who also suffered for the wrong- give to Christ as the Good Shep- the Father only.” (Matthew 24:36). doings of others. The author herd, how come that this image Others, such as the apocalyp- E.B. ALEJO also reminds the new converts does not move Christians the tic pundits, who claim to be more to Christianity: that having been way other Christian symbols do? knowledgeable than anyone of us “20+ Years Experience” gone astray like lost sheep, One probable explanation is that and to have penetrated the divine they are now under the care and symbols do relate with culture. It mystery and busted the “secret”, Been living in San Diego since 1977 protection of the Good Shep- is believe that in Australia there are predicting with “certainty” the *Member, California State Bar herd. Gospel: John 10: 1-10. are 8½ sheep for every person; imminent end of the world. Anyone Licensed to practice before the US Federal District Court New Testament scholars con- in New Zealand there are 20.7 of us, impacted and fearfully suf- Southern California and California Supreme Court sider that the two parables: the sheep for every person. 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Nagsasalita kami ng Tagalog Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 13 - 19, 2011 mur in June 1992, Vol. 3 No. 2 From Antique to America: Dr. Ramos stated: “ With FEUD- GMA’s Jay R. Sillona and Jolina NRSM Alumni Foundation, Dr. Candari is one of the longest Magdangal to grace Memoirs of a Filipino American Doctor serving board trustees.” This was at the time when I was vying for Phil Faire 2011 Festival President of APPA. My Alma Mater I became a member of the (Continued from page 1) followed by a recording la- Alumni Foundation in 1978 and schools include Eastlake High bel called JAYRS Music. He First of all, it is my ardent to all past Chairmen of the board the Philippines - in French, fait attended the very first reunion School depicting the Paraw later renamed it as Homeworkz opinion that my alma mater can for their trust and confidence in accompli. held at the Marriott in Lincoln- Regatta; Otay Ranch, Panag- Records. In the same year, he be compared to my dear parents appointing me to a major com- I am looking forward to next shire, Illinois. The succeeding benga; Sweetwater, Obando released a Christmas album, who made me to be what I am mittee -- the Constitution and year’s convention in Las Vegas. years of annual reunions and Fertility Rites; Morse, Alin- Christmas Away from Home, today. This statement could be Bylaws of this Foundation. I am That’s Gold!! Yes, it’s United scientific seminars in differ- sangan; Montgomery, Pinta- and dedicated it to his late true to anyone. It is not an exag- proud of my accomplishments Class ’61’s Golden Jubilee. ent cities of North America dos, Olympian, Parol Festival; uncle Reny. The album was re-released in 2008, where he geration when I say that ninety in this committee. You all know Time to smile: I received a became my yearly schedule of Bell Middle School, Sinu- forwarded email from Dr. Tom donated the proceeds from the percent are nostalgic about their I have retired from the practice attendance. Eventually I rose to log; and Challenger Middle time in the schools and universi- of my profession eleven years Bonson of class ‘61. I am not sales to GMA’s Kapuso Founda- the position of member of the School, Pahiyas. ties from which they graduated ago, but I made a pledge that my sure of the author of this poem Board of Trustees- at- Large of tion. Also in 2008, he released in their chosen profession. Those loyalty and support of my Alma that reads: “Three marching bands have a cover album, Soul in Love, the Alumni Foundation most also confirmed to join the days, the best in my life, gave Mater, will never fade away. likely in 1984 (I lost tract of which became his highest-rated me an evergreen impact in my However, because of health Ah, the Golden Years! parade,” said Joyce Temporal, and biggest-selling album. this date) during the conven- chair of the Parade Commit- mind, and I became a dreamer reason I will not be able to run SPECIAL POEM FOR OLD- tion at the Indian Lake Resort in “He released an all-Tagalog al- ready to embrace life with pas- for President of the Foundation. ER FOLKS tee. “We are expecting others to bum early in 2010, Jay R Sings Chicago, Illinois. I do remember confirm by next week. So far we sion. It was a hard decision to make. that starting in year 1993, I was OPM Love Classics, which con- We gain a lot more than just Allow me to take this opportu- A row of bottles on my shelf have the bands from Montgom- sists of revivals of Original Pili- elected as Vice President, (from ery High School, Morse High an education from our medical nity to thank one and all. It was a Caused me to analyze myself. 3rd, 2nd, and 1st VP) for a total pino Music love songs. Later, he schools, and it is imperative that privilege to work with all of you. One yellow pill I have to pop School with the JROTC Color recorded a Bahasa song, which term of nine years. Finally, as I Guard, and the Granger Middle we try to give back as much as I was not able to attend the last Goes to my heart so it won’t have mentioned above, I served is slated for release in Indonesia. we can. We must realize that we three years of the convention and stop. School.” Temporal is also ex- He is part of TV musical variety for two-years as Executive Vice pecting participations from vari- are giving back for the future reunion for reasons mentioned A little white one that I take President. show Party Pilipinas on GMA, and continued development of above. I surely missed everyone. Goes to my hands so they ous provincial, professional, and and hosts the Philippine adapta- other civic Filipino American our institution. Our donations go My Alma Mater remains num- won’t shake. United Class ’61 Coverage tion of dating game show Take a long way to sustain our alma ber one to me. I am profoundly The blue ones that I use a lot organizations. Those wanting to Me Out on the same network.” participate in the paraded could maters’ regular programs and proud of my years of service, a Tell me I’m happy when I’m In the class 61 alumni, I took On the other hand, Jolina initiatives to support deserving legacy to my children, grandchil- not. call her at 619-964-1738. Magdangal’s “career began as charge of the diary articles of ev- “The Philippine Faire will be students. It will help improve the dren, and the future generation. The purple pill goes to my ery important event such as the one of the members of ABS- education and curriculum being Above all, it was beyond my brain preceded by the crowning of the CBN’s ANG TV- a teen and 35th anniversary (Coral), 40th Philippine Faire personalities on offered by our alma mater. I have expectation to be closely ac- And tells me that I have no anniversary (Ruby) and the 45th kiddie talent show aired during volunteered my time as service quainted with Dr. Josephine C. pain. May 14, 2011 during the Fili- weekday afternnons in chan- anniversary (Sapphire) for pos- piniana Night at the Town and to give back, realizing that I am Reyes, chairman of the Board The capsules tell me not to terity. They were all published nel 2 together with Marvin helping someone gain the valu- of Trustees, a venerable and wheeze Crown Inn at 6:00 p.m.” said Agustin Her mentor then was in the Ectopic Murmurs and the Myra Lopez, COPAO executive able asset of a quality education pleasurable woman, a humble Or cough or choke or even latter at the FEU website. Mr. Johnny Manahan. From the in my medical school. patrician. The first time I met sneeze.. vice-president. said show, Jolina showcased her You all know I have retired “Katrina Benfer, will be I wish to express my highest her was in 1981 at the Anaheim The red ones, smallest of them from the practice of my profes- singing process, acting skills respect and deep gratitude to the convention. all crowned Mrs. Philippine Faire – and hosting talents. Her co-stars sion eleven years ago, but I 2011; Jamie Hann, Miss Philip- people who have inspired me to At this writing, I spoke to Dr. Go to my blood so I won’t fall. pledged that my loyalty and sup- were Claudine Barreto, Angelu participate in the leadership of Arsenio Martin, past chairman The orange ones, very big and pine Faire – 2011; and Marifel de Leon, Rica Peralejo, Roselle port of my alma mater will never Lopez, Miss Teen Philippine the Foundation for a period of of the Board, and give him my bright fade away. However, because of Nava, et al. 25 years or more. I must confess belated congratulations. We Prevent my leg cramps in the Faire – 2011,” said Nedy Lao, “From ANG TV, Jolina was health reasons, I was not able to chair of the coronation night. that my tenure in the Board of had a long conversation. I have night. run for president of the Foun- cast on Abangan ang Susunod Trustees and as an officer in this known him for a long time. I Such an array of brilliant pills “Those also to be crowned are na Kabanata where she un- dation. It was a hard decision Nellie Sison, Mrs. Philippine foundation for this many long consider him a bright person, Helping to cure all kinds of ills. to make. Allow me to take this leashed her comic sides. To years was inspired by a number an excellent leader and another But what I’d really like to Faire Friendship 2011; Lalaine date, she has starred in three opportunity to thank one and all. Uvero, Unity; Rizza Macaoay, of people, the former chairman dreamer. A goal oriented man, know...... It was a privilege to work with youth-oriented shows (GIMIK, of the Board Dr. Renato Ramos he personifies as recipient of all Is what tells each one where to Miss Friendship.” Jun Mutaban Kahit Kailan and Love to Love); all of you. will serenade the entourage. The who was there to support me. I kinds of awards from his career go! I was not able to attend the last two anthologies (Star Drama have known him for a long time. and humanitarian endeavors. year’s DJ will again be Celso Theater Presents and Dear three years of the convention and Magaspac. I consider him a bright person, Recently in February 2011, Dr. Before I come to the end of this reunion from 2007-2010 for rea- Friend); one TV special ( A Jolly energetic, and an excellent lead- Arsenio Martin’s brilliant com- chapter, I wish to mention here Jay R. Sillona, whose real Christmas); one miniseries (Hoo sons mentioned above. I surely name is Gaudencio Sillona III, er. Nothing less than a dreamer petence as leader of the Scholar- that I have been recognized as missed everyone. My alma mater Uuu?!); six drama series (Esper- and goal-oriented achiever, a ship program of the Foundation one of the longest-serving board is a singer-songwriter, actor, anza, Labs ko si Babes, Narito remains number one to me. My record producer and model. Ac- man of effulgent vision and wis- produced a top score on the trustee-at-large of the Alumni years of dedication to my alma ang Puso Ko, I Luv New York, dom, honesty and integrity. And medical board examination in Foundation. The Ectopic Mur- cording to Wikipedia, “in 2003, Adik Sa’Yo and Panday Kids); mater make me extremely proud he released his debut album, of my years of service, and it is four sitcoms (from Abangan Gameface, under Universal Re- ang Susunod na Kabanata to a legacy for my children, grand- cords. The album contained the children, and the future genera- Arriba! Arriba!); three musical number one single, “Bakit Pa variety shows (ASAP, SOP and tion. Ba”, received numerous awards, I have long been relentlessly Party Pilipinas); five reality- and was certified Platinum by talent shows (Starstruck Kids, active in the class ‘61 reunions the Philippine Association of and social activities The class Starstruck 2,3,4 and Pinoy Idol the Record Industry. He made as a judge). Magdangal Is Of- fervently supported our alma his big screen debut in the 2004 mater. Our 25th Silver Jubilee ficial Artist She has appeared to feature film Happy Together, almost twenty movies to date.” was on July 27-30, 1986, held at and later, released his self-titled the Cavalier Oceanfront Hotel in second album in 2005. Virginia Beach, Virginia. Thirty- “In 2006, he built a record- three jubilarians attended this ing studio inside his mansion, festive anniversary celebration. During this time, our class do- nated the Pulmonary Laboratory talent ala Lance Burton. I was for the FEU Hospital in response the emcee and was asked to sing It’s getting warmer, to Lilia Luna’s request. This a popular ‘Visayan’ folk song for the days are getting was followed by a silver jubilee United Class of ’61 that danced celebration in Manila in De- in style and was highly appreci- longer and you want cember, a grand ball held at the ated. Silahis Hotel. The dinner party at Our class group luncheon was to be on the water the beautiful home of Lilia Luna unbelievably full of contentment, was full of joy and happiness. joy and glee. Everyone wanted (Continued from page 6) We laughed, ate and reminisced to be Leno and Letterman. working properly. during this most memorable It was at this year when I Inspect dock and anchor lines evening. finally became a life member for chafing. In 1994, the United Class ’61 of the Alumni Foundation upon Check shore power cable finally published the hardbound Dan Fabito’s appeal. connections for burns, which in- 33rd Anniversary Yearbook by Every time that the class ‘61 dicates the cable and/or the shore Philip Chua. His energy, dedica- has a reunion, my four friends, power inlet must be replaced. NEW PATIENT tion, labor of love and patience who were with me then, are fore- Make sure your boating license made this possible. It took him most in my mind: Manuel Cata- and/or registration is up to CLEANING seven years of gathering the lan, Gerardo Delfin and Bonifa- date. Don’t forget your trailer materials to produce this awe- cio Gamo. Both Gerry and Boni tags. inspiring yearbook, which was had passed away. Manny has Review your boat insurance beyond our imagination. No always kept in touch with me. policy and update coverage if $40 Philip, no yearbook. Simple as He even visited me in San Diego needed. WITH THIS COUPON (Regular $115) that. He is a man worthy of our several times with his pretty wife Make sure you have properly Includes full mouth exam, admiration. No one and no other Amelia. At one time we trav- sized and wearable life jackets in necessary x-ray & cleaning class were able to duplicate it. eled together on a carnival cruise good condition for each passen- This offer is for new patients without insurance. It was Philip’s own hard work and had a most memorable and ger, including kids. Check inflat- and the envy of other classes. If wonderful time. He entertained able life jacket cylinders. I am feeling very proud, please me and my wife Cely every Test smoke, carbon monoxide, indulge me and forgive me. My time we vacationed in Manila. I fume and bilge alarms. pride of the United Class of ’61 always admired his professional Be sure to get a free ves- is simply so great. career, successes, opulence, pub- sel safety check from the US I had the notoriety (sorry for lic popularity and respect by the Coast Guard Auxiliary or US the choice of word) for remem- community of Carmona, Cavite. Power Squadrons. Find out more bering all the fun in this reunion, He owns a hospital in Carmona. at www.SafetySeal.net. especially when during the He wrote lately and stated: “... The information for this jubilee. My library of documents but I do manage to stay young. column comes from BoatUS – in my PC has made it easy to I am still involved in activities Boat Owners Association of The produce the stories. Sitting down like biking and dancing multiple United States. It is the nation’s on my PC to write this memoir times a week. At seventy-six, leading advocate for recreational makes my mind unstoppable I am still active in my medical boaters providing over half a in recollecting the memorable practice in Sto. Tomas, Batan- million members with govern- events. gas and running my hospital in ment representation, programs The New Orleans reunion Carmona , Cavite.” As of this and money-saving services. in July 1994, reminded me of writing, they are on a cruise to For membership information our first impromptu part in the the Bahamas now and will visit visit www.BoatUS.com or call program during the Filipiniana me in Las Vegas in May. Their 800-395-2628. Night when Philip performed his four children are all doctors. 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(CTEC) in order to legally Revenue Code 1.122-1. the Net Disability Tax Exclusion Pension based on years of Si MISTER ay umiiwas sa lahat ng katanungan, prepare taxes in CA other- What Is VA Disability Com- refers to: service. If you receive a dis- At si MISIS, sa eksena, sobra-sobrang naturuan. wise they must be an Enrolled pensation and who qualifies? ability pension based on years Agent with the IRS, a Certi- Disability compensation is a - Excludable retired pay com- of service, you generally must ‘Di ba ninyo napapansin itong DRAMA sa ‘ting bansa? fied Public Accountant or a benefit paid to a veteran be- puted under section 104(a)(4) include it in your income. Sa sino mang akusadong NAIPIT sa ‘gawang SAMA. Licensed Lawyer. And anyone cause of injuries or diseases that of the Code (amounts received However, if the pension qualifies Dumarami ang “alibi”, “excuses” na GAWA-GAWA, preparing taxes must also be happened while on active duty, as a pension, annuity or similar for the exclusion for a service- Ganyang ganyan tayong Pinoy, mula pa sa pagkabata. issued a Tax Preparer Identifi- or were made worse by active allowance for personal injuries connected disability (discussed cation Number (PTIN) by the military service. It is also paid or sickness resulting from active earlier), do not include in income Bihira sa kabataan ang aamin kung may sala, IRS. Verify if your preparers to certain veterans disabled from service in the armed forces of the part of your pension that you ‘Di aamin sa sala nya, lalo’t ito’y may parusa. are legal. VA health care. The benefits are any country) would have received if the pen- Ngayong GURANG ang akusa kay bigat ng banat nila, tax-free. - Less: Retired pay, not to sion had been based on a per- Iwasan lang itong kaso, “SCRIPT’ nila, dramang-drama. Question: I am a retired U.S. You may be eligible for disabil- exceed the amount of exclud- centage of disability. You must Veteran and I received a retroac- ity compensation if you have a able retired pay under section include the rest of your pension Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Tigil na nga itong dramang lumang-luma, tive disability rating of 30% on service-related disability and you 104(a)(4) of the Code, waived to in your income. Sawa na ang mga tao sa ARTE nyong hindi tama. August 6, 2010 from the Veter- were discharged under other than receive V.A. compensation. Kahit wala pa ring hatol sa BUWAYA na nagsitaba, ans Affairs, can I get a refund dishonorable conditions. Retroactive VA determination. Ang KARMA ay naghihintay, husga na rin nitong madla. because of that and is there a The amount of the Net Dis- If you retire from the armed deadline to apply for it? What do I need to bring to my ability Tax Exclusion, as well as services based on years of ser- Batikos ni: Romeo S. Nicolas Answer: A Veteran can apply tax preparer? other calculations described in vice and are later given a retroac- 3/25/2011 for a tax refund of that portion You need to bring copies of the section 1.122-1(c) of the Regula- tive service-connected disability of the non taxable disability pay below listed documents to enable tions, is then used to determine rating by the VA, your retirement based on a VA retroactive dis- your tax preparer to apply for net taxable retired pay.” pay for the retroactive period is from active duty, even if you are of the determination. ability rating or increase in dis- your tax refund. excluded from income up to the later given a retroactive disabil- Example: You retired in 2004 ability rating, which the Veteran It was issued by Lynne Camil- amount of VA disability benefits ity rating by the VA. and receive a pension based on previously paid Income Taxes Tax Returns for 2006, 2007, lo, Branch Chief, Employment you would have been entitled to your years of service. On August for the tax years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Tax Branch 2 (Exempt Organiza- receive. You can claim a refund Special statute of limita- 6, 2010, you receive a deter- 2008 and 2009. You have only DD-214 (Discharge or Separa- tions/ Employment Tax/Govern- of any tax paid on the excludable tions. Generally, under the mination of service-connected until August 08, 2011 to file for tion Papers) ment Entities)(Tax Exempt & amount (subject to the statute of statute of limitations a claim disability retroactive to 2004. tax refunds including 2006. Retiree Account Statements Government Entities) limitations) by filing an amended for credit or refund must be Generally, you could claim a from DFAS return on Form 1040X for each filed within 3 years from the refund for the taxes paid on How do I qualify for a Tax 1099R’s for each year Based on the above legal previous year during the retroac- time a return was filed. How- your pension for 2007, 2008, Refund? VA Disability Rating or In- opinion of the IRS Office of the tive period. ever, if you receive a retroactive and 2009. However, under the crease of Disability Rating Letter Chief Counsel, the difference If you receive a lump-sum service-connected disability special limitation period, you can If you have a retroactive between the retirement pay, disability severance payment rating determination, the statute also file a claim for 2006 as long disability rating or increase in What is Net Disability Tax Ex- wherein taxes were paid, less the and are later awarded VA dis- of limitations is extended by a as you file the claim by August 8, disability rating confirmed by a clusion of the Internal Revenue portion determined as disabil- ability benefits, exclude 100% 1-year period beginning on the 2011. You cannot file a claim for letter from the Veteran’s Admin- Code and why is it nontaxable? ity pay will be entitled to a tax of the severance benefit from date of the determination. This 2004 and 2005 because those tax istration and/or received Retired In a legal opinion from the refund, which will be the result your income. However, you 1-year extended period applies to years began more than 5 years Military Pay from any branch in Office of the Chief Counsel of of a retroactive disability rating must include in your income claims for credit or refund filed before the determination.” the military and paid taxes due to the Internal Revenue Service determination made by the VA. any lump-sum readjustment or after June 17, 2008, and does not When can you apply for the a taxable retirement income, you dated November 29, 2010 but Are VA Disability Compensa- other non-disability severance apply to any tax year that began (Continued on page 20) payment you received on release more than 5 years before the date

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And if so, will you be ‘Rubi’, veteran actress Coney pulled over for speeding. Officer 2: One of my officers Sandoval, the graft court dis- resentatives today, calling for the willing to start from the begin- Reyes now stars in ‘100 Days Older Woman: Is there a prob- told me that you have stolen this closed that Garcia followed all resignation of all justices of the ning? To Heaven’, along with child lem, Officer? car and murdered the owner. the requisites in entering the plea Sandiganbayan in the wake of its From the makers of ‘May superstar, Xyriel Manabat who Officer: Ma’am, you were Older Woman: Murdered the bargain deal with the govern- approval of the plea bargaining Bukas Pa’, The Filipino Channel also makes a comeback after the speeding. owner? ment. agreement between government (TFC) proudly presents another teleserye “Noah.” Older Woman: Oh, I see. Officer 2: Yes, could you The case stemmed from the prosecutors and former military tale of hope and faith entitled Skillfully directed by Malu L. Officer: Can I see your license please open the trunk of your car, plunder case filed by the govern- comptroller Carlos Garcia. “100 Days to Heaven”. Sevilla, “100 Days to Heaven” is please? please. ment against Garcia, accusing Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casi- A story of second chances, not an ordinary television series. Older Woman: I’d give it to The woman opens the trunk, him of amassing questionable ño said he will file the resolu- friendship, and faith, “100 Days It does not only present the you but I don’t have one. revealing nothing but an empty wealth during his stint in the tion to condemn the move of the to Heaven” centers on the life of struggles of everyday living. The Officer: Don’t have one? trunk. military as its comptroller. justices of the anti-graft body. Anna Manalastas, played by both series also aims to remind both Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years Officer 2: Is this your car, The original complaint required “We want Congress to sup- Xyriel Manabat (as the young the young and the old of the im- ago for drunk driving. ma’am? Garcia to return more than P300 port this because of the strong Anna) and Coney Reyes (as the portant values that the children Officer: I see...Can I see your Older Woman: Yes, here are the million of ill-gotten wealth. Gar- evidence against Garcia,” Casiño adult Anna). Anna is a mean and of today may have neglected. vehicle registration papers registration papers. cia will return only half of the said in a media forum in San shrewd business woman who Adding color to the unique please. The officer is quite amount or P135 million under Juan City this morning. happens to be the owner of the story of “100 Days To Heaven” Older Woman: I can’t do stunned. the approved agreement. He also warned concerned biggest toy company in the Phil- are the characters of Jodi Sta. that. Officer 2: One The Sandiganbayan also denied justices that they would likely ippines. The joy that she gives to Maria as Sophia, Louise Abuel Officer: Why of my officers the motion for intervention filed suffer the fate of Ombudsman children is far from the wrath she as Kevin, Joel Torre as Andres, not? claims that you do by the Office of the Solicitor Merciditas Gutierrez, who was exudes in running her business. Dominic Ochoa as Bobby, Older Woman: I not have a driving General (OSG). forced to resign from her post With her sudden death, Anna Valerie Concepcion as Miranda, stole this car. license. President Benigno Aquino III late last month. realizes that she is about to go Rafael Rosell as Bart, Smokey Officer: Stole it? The woman digs yesterday lambasted the Sandi- “We started with the Ombuds- to Hell. She then strikes a deal Manaloto as Bruce, and Neil Older Woman: into her hand- ganbayan justices for approving man, probably we can also start with the Gate Keeper of Heaven Coleta as Jopet. Yes, and I bag and pulls the deal. with the Sandibayan justices,” he to give her a second chance in Prepare for eye-opening and killed and out a clutch “I was wondering how the San- pointed out. order to gain a place in Heaven. heart-warming episodes of “100 hacked up the purse and diganbayan could have arrived at He said Sandiganbayan’s She was given the opportunity to Days to Heaven” as it graces owner. hands it to the such a decision. It’s like they’re decision upholding the plea deal undo her wrongdoing, but with a TFC this May. Officer: You officer. living in a vacuum. They seemed was expected as it had allowed catch-- she must do it within 100 what? The officer ex- Garcia to post bail. to have not heard all the infor- Older Woman: His amines the license “We we’re not totally surprised mation unearthed in testimonies body parts are in plastic bags in He looks quite puzzled. because Sandiganbayan earlier at the Senate,” he told reporters the trunk if you want to see. Officer 2: Thank you ma’am, has allowed Garcia to post bail,” at the Commission on Audit. The Officer looks at the woman one of my officers told me you he said. He cited in particular a state- NBI 6 nabs ‘NPA’ in extort spree and slowly backs away to his didn’t have a license, that you Casiño added that the move ment from Special Prosecutor By Florence F. Hibionada “revolutionary tax” was used by car and calls for back up. Within stole this car, and that you mur- of the Sandiganbayan justices Wendell Sulit regarding her and the NPA-wannabe with follow- minutes 5 police cars circle the dered and hacked up the owner. preempts the legal remedies on her colleagues’ being unaware ILOILO, PHILIPPINES - A up demand made via a text car. Older Woman: Bet the liar told the Garcia case that should have of evidence raised during Senate self-proclaimed member of message. A senior officer slowly ap- you I was speeding, too. been used by the next Ombuds- hearings. communist terrorist group New The NBI-WEVRO 6 is con- proaches the car, clasping his Don’t Mess With Little Old man. “Didn’t the special prosecutor People’s Army (NPA) was arrest- solidating evidences that has half drawn gun. Ladies !!! “Inunahan na ng Sandigan- herself say that had they been ed by operatives of the National built up against Tenerife and will Officer 2: Ma’am, could If you want to brighten bayan ang bagong Ombudsman made aware of that evidence, Bureau of Investigation (NBI) be used in filing corresponding you step out of your vehicle someone’s day, pass this on to na remedyuhan. They should they would not have pushed for Western Visayas complaints. please!The woman steps out of someone you know who likes a have waited for the develop- the plea bargain? How could Regional Office 6 Among the her vehicle. chuckle. I just did! ments,” he said. that decision not have surprised (WEVRO6). charges to be Older woman: Is there a prob- The resignation call came after you?” Aquino said. Believed to be filed are extor- the Sandiganbayan approved on behind the series tion, illegal of extortion let- possession of ters sent out to firearms and School districts may not deny resident businessmen in grave threats. Southern Iloilo, NBI WEVR- students a free public education on the basis Glen Abbey Memorial Park to caught was June RO 6 Regional Tenerife of E.B. of their immigration status Director Elfren (Continued from page 7) Magalona, Ne- Meneses Jr. exceptions to FERPA as well Hold Memorial Day Service gros Occidental. decided to phone or utility bills. as circumstances under which The 35 year- withhold the A parent may refuse to pro- federal immigration laws require BONITA, Calif. (May 9, the families who join us for duce the foreign birth certificate or permit a school district to pro- 2011) – Glen Abbey Memorial the service gain a deeper ap- old suspect was identity of the led by one of his victim for se- of the child at enrollment. A vide specific information about a Park will hold a Memorial Day preciation for the importance of foreign-born child who is unable student to another federal, state, service at 11 a.m. Monday, May honoring our military, whether victims into an curity reasons. NBI-WEVRO Incidentally, or unwilling to furnish a birth or local government entity. One 30 at the cemetery, 3838 Bonita that is those currently enlisted or certificate should have the same example is where the issuance Road in Bonita, in partnership veterans who served in the past.” 6 entrapment operation in Sitio NPA extortion cum demand for Sinigidan, Barangay Tenyente “revolutionary tax” is prevalent options to enroll in school and of a non-immigrant visa to a with Chula Vista Fleet Reserve The Dignity Memorial net- should be treated no differently student and/or the maintenance Assn. Branch 61. The event is work of providers has several Benito in Tubungan, Iloilo. Ten- in Southern Iloilo with known erife has set up temporary resi- NPA-infiltrated hinterland baran- than a U.S. citizen who does not of that student’s non-immigrant free and open to the public. Call initiatives to honor and support have or otherwise may not be status are conditioned on the 619-498-4600 for more informa- our nation’s veterans and ac- dence in said barangay following gays here. The Municipality of his marriage to a local resident. Tubungan for its part has since able to produce a birth certifi- student’s attendance at a specific tion. tive military. The initiatives and cate. school. In this case, a school The service will bring com- programs include the Veterans NBI WEVRO 6 operatives suc- been subject of NPA attacks cessfully made the arrest early particularly cellular site tow- Some parents are worried that district would have preexisting munity leaders and veterans Planning Guide, the Dignity Me- school districts might alert im- information about the student’s organizations together to honor morial Vietnam Wall, the Dignity Monday evening without any ers of major telecommunication incident. Among the recoveries companies. migration authorities of the im- immigration status and would those who have given the ulti- Memorial Homeless Veterans migration status of their children. would not have any reason to mate sacrifice for their country. Burial Program, educational were a .45 caliber pistol, five live Tenerite upon his arrest though ammunitions and various Identi- has reportedly clarified his sup- The Family Educational Rights initiate a request for information The service will begin with the veterans seminars and special and Privacy Act of 1974 (FER- about immigration status. presentation of the colors and pricing for members of veterans fication Cards bearing Tenerife’s posed NPA membership deny- various identities. ing the extortion charge while PA) generally prohibits school We welcome your feedback. will feature performances of the service organizations. districts that receive federal If you have any immigration national anthem, “America the Glen Abbey Memorial Park is a ABS-CBN Iloilo’s John Fer- admitting ownership of the gun nandez in a report gathered that recovered. funds from the Department of questions, please feel welcome Beautiful” and “Taps” as well as proud Dignity Memorial pro- Education from disclosing stu- to email me at susan@law-usim- a rifle salute, performances by vider in San Diego. The Dignity among the suspect’s victim was Bureau insiders told Philip- a rice trader in the area with the pine News Service (PNS) that dent information that can identi- migration.com or call 619 819 the AIM San Diego West Mime Memorial network of more than fy that student, without the prior -8648 to arrange for a telephone Company and a fly-over by San 1,800 funeral, cremation and demand made in an extortion the suspect is also believed to be letter. Same NPA-reasoning of operating alone. written consent of a parent or the consultation. Diego Salute with the Warbirds cemetery service providers is student. There are some limited West Air Museum. South Bay North America’s most trusted Cruisers will have classic cars on resource for funeral and me- display. morialization services. Dignity “The annual Memorial Day Memorial providers offer an AMERASIAN CUISINE observance is our way of say- unmatched combination of prod- ing ‘thank you’ to the men and ucts and locations serving fami- women who have served and lies with care, integrity, respect who have sacrificed,” said Sean and service excellence. For more Bulthuis, manager of Glen information, visit www.GlenAb- Abbey, an honored Dignity beyMemorialPark.com. Memorial® provider. “We hope Now Available:

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by Joe Son Pacquiao ready to fight Mosley and then sing › Terror watch takes backseat to Pacman › Read J’Son’s previous articles by visiting our website at www. Sayyaf man nabbed in Taguig › asianjournalusa.com 2M farmers to get rice subsidy › Isang Panalangin Bukidnon hot cars linked to gun smuggling? › Ni Vicente V. Yu No more than P30 pay hike seen › ASEAN to have stronger links vs terrorism › Sa lilim ng langit ng bayan tang mahal Eggs.. now a perfect Noy orders early release of mid-year bonus, cash gifts › Palace revives presidential task force vs illegal recruitment › Noon ay payapa tayong namumuhay Militant groups hold protest rally vs Merci › Lahat ay sagana sa ano mang bagay health food! OFW pleads not guilty in HK couple slay › Ang namamayani ay pagmamahalan. During our childhood days folate, which are known to lower GMA gets honors in Dominican Republic › DOH warns vs complacency on dengue › parents and teacher always tell blood levels of homocysteine, Sa apat na sulok nitong kapuluan us to eat at least an egg and drink an independent health factor for Comelec to improve IT skills of personnel › a glass of milk daily on break- heart disease. Decreasing Noy’s popularity attributed to warring factions Sa gubat, sa bundok, maging kabukiran fast. Most of us in our heydays When it comes to cholesterol, Sa lunsod na bukal nitong karunungan changed our lifestyle because eggs has a bad publicity. Con- May 8, 2011 Ang pag-iibigan ang siyang umiiral. studies suggests to eat not too trary to our belief, people should P-Noy prays for Pacquiao victory much eggs, otherwise we will be only eat the egg whites while Ban on appointing poll losers to end a high risk of elevated cholester- egg yolks are high blood cho- force’ vs terror underway Habang itong mundo’y tuloy sa pag-inog ol. To date, there are confusing lesterol levels which are a major Asean leaders alarmed over rising oil, food prices Bansa ta ay umunlad, isipa’y tumayog studies about eggs, it is already risk factor for heart disease and Binay to submit recommendation on FM burial in June Ang kadakilaan ng bayan tang irog instilled in our minds that eggs stroke. However, it’s now known Phl wants to help settle Thailand-Cambodia row have cholesterol in them and that saturated fats play a major ‘Bebeng’ intensifies; 5 provinces under storm signal No. 2 Hiyas nitong puso dapat ibantayog. most people have the idea that role in blood cholesterol levels, Oil firms roll back pump prices eggs are not a good health food whereas cholesterol containing WHO cites need for Phl family planning policy Nguni’t bakit kaya dagliang nawala and may be potentially harmful foods such as eggs and prawns Obama to US commandos: Job well done Ligayang pangarap na maidambana because of cholesterol issues. We have little over all effect. Studies tend to believe that eating eggs now highly recommend to cut MAY 9, 2011 Ang katahimikang ating inadhika in moderation is good for our back on foods containing satu- P-Noy prays for Pacquiao victoryBan on appointing poll losers to Nilibing sa limot, nabasag na bula. health. rated fats such as fatty meats, end sausages, pastries, cakes, butter After reading my previous ‘Super force’ vs terror underway Ang dapat marahil tayo ay gumising article about the benefits of eat- and lard to lower your choles- Asean leaders alarmed over rising oil, food prices ing bananas, Al Francisco, of terol levels. Binay to submit recommendation on FM burial in June Magka-isa lagi, ating idalangin the Mc Buddies requested me Our bodies produce vitamin D Phl wants to help settle Thailand-Cambodia row Ang katahimikang minimithi natin to write an article regarding his when exposed to sunlight, this ‘Bebeng’ intensifies; 5 provinces under storm signal No. 2 Sana ay makamtan ng ating damdamin. own research on eggs to dissemi- vitamin helps the body absorb Oil firms roll back pump prices nate his knowledge. Based on his calcium which are important WHO cites need for Phl family planning policy research, he argues against other for healthy bones and teeth, and Obama to US commandos: Job well done Mc Buddy members that eggs eggs are one of the few foods don’t contribute much choles- rich in this vitamin. Defiecency MAY 12, 2011 terol to our diet, in fact, Ac- on this vitamin for adults have cording to him, Dietecians and greater risk of osteoporosis, stud- Neri faces tax evasion case › Income Tax: ies have linked vitamin D defi- Nutritionists agreed that eggs Sandigan justices urged to step down › ciency to serious health problems has low calories and packed with ‘Bebeng’ exits Phl, leaves 24 dead › nutrients which is a good part of including cancer, heart disease De Lima nominated to replace Merci › Veterans Tax Refund a balanced diet, and should be and multiple sclerosis. Eggs are (Continued from page 17) Villar richest senator; Trillanes poorest › rating even for the year 2005, back on everyone’s menu. New a great source of vitamin B-12 refund? 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sa amin sa Nov. pa ang schedule © 2009 All rights reserved. May 13 - 19, 2011 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 21 years since the war, Mr. Marcos manded the unit involved has claimed that Maharlika was a described the incident in 1948. force of 8,200 men.” “When questioned, he readily Educating kids in recycled After investigating the submis- admitted his activities, and stated sions, documentary evidence, that he had been recommended shipping containers including wartime intelligence to the area propagandist by his search for a new, more perma- reports, looking for references to son”, referring to Ferdinand (Continued from page 1) nent structure. Maharlika’s work, Marcos’ claim Marcos. together.” When she steps out- Jane said: “We had no win- was rejected. Marcos asked for Based on his own affidavit side her family’s shanty house, dows, got flooded 52 times reconsideration and an Army and statement written after the her feet sink into black mud, and a year, there were huge rats Captain named Elbert R. Curtis war, Marcos claimed that he was flies swarm around the methane everywhere, scorpions, snakes in inquired further and concluded hiding in the Philippine General gas that bubbles from below. the playground, stagnant pools of that “the immensity” of Marcos’ Hospital from June to August, But now, thanks to the vi- water with dengue mosquitoes.” claim that Maharlika served over 1943. Coincidentally, President sion and determination of Jane The new building is designed the entire island of Luzon was Laurel was also in the Japanese- Walker, Jamie’s life is being to maximise light and air flow, Marcos Fake Medals “absurd”. He wrote that “the controlled hospital during the transformed. She was among and has plenty of open space. unit roster was a fabrication”, period. Nice place to hide and hundreds of children who gath- “I feel like we live in a five-star “no such unit ever existed” and nice company too! ered last week for the opening of hotel now. It’s a wonderful feel- Redux (Part III) that Mr. Marcos’ claims about Sharkey also found documents the Philippine Community Fund ing that we are providing a safe, Maharlika were “fraudulent”; linking Marcos to pro-Japanese (Marcos during the Japanese Occupation) (PCF’)’s Openwork foundation clean and conducive environ- “preposterous;” and a “malicious propaganda. One quotes Marcos school, on the former rubbish ment to teach the children.” Non-Heroic Exploits of (TESCO). Offices were located criminal act.” directly in response to a Japanese dump in Tondo, Manila. Built The school provides adult Marcos (Period Covering May, in the Regina Building in Manila Document of Capt. Curtis’ offer of amnesty to all guerrillas out of 74 connected recycled literacy, remedial classes, parent- 1942-December, 1944) – a risky site for anti-Japanese Conclusion and Recommenda- made by Col. Akira Nagahama, shipping container vans, this ing skills, and family planning organization, as it was one of the tion Re: Ang Mga Maharlika commander of the Japanese four-story building is not just a among its courses to help those Analyzing the research and seven locations in Manila “most Unit Kempei Tai in Manila. place to learn. It is, says Walker, considered the “poorest of the writings of John Sharkey of the frequented by Japanese spies and Marcos writes that he has a place to help children escape poor”.. Washington Post*; Jeff Gerth collaborators,” according to a During the Japanese occupa- great regard for Nagahama’s the dire poverty that has trapped Seventy per cent of funding and Joel Brinkley of the New Philippine agent’s report found tion, what really kept Marcos sincerity and says the offer of generations of their families. comes from the UK, through York Times**; Colonel Bonifa- in U.S. intelligence files.” occupied? amnesty “has wrung from my With 29 classrooms, it is large grant-making trusts, founda- cio Gillego***; and historian Dr. The New York Times also men and myself tears of regret enough to educate 1,000 children tions, and child sponsorship Alfred McCoy****; Marcos files reported, “the United States Vet- The answer to this question is that we should face gentlemen of from the age of four who live in programmes. in the military archives*****; erans’ Administration, helped by better appreciated if discussed honor and chivalry, bearing the nearby rubbish dumps and squat- For many of the children, going and Marcos himself******; I the Philippine Army, found that against the following backdrop: Oriental strain of which we are ter areas. to school gives them a chance to can surmise that Marcos’ non-he- in 1950, some people who had Jose Laurel was: a. Marcos’ po- inordinately proud.” Rico Senaoan, 11, spent most do something new – to simply be roic exploits may have consisted claimed membership in Marcos’s litical idol; b. the Supreme Court He also writes that he can of his childhood digging and children. of any or all of the following: unit had actually been commit- Justice who wrote the decision even accept Japan’s geopolitical sorting rubbish. As the eldest of Before becoming a student at ting “atrocities” against Filipino reversing Marcos’ murder con- objectives, assuring Nagahama five children, he felt a sense of PCF a few years ago, 13-year- 1. Raising carabaos and cattle civilians rather than fighting viction; c. President of the Phil- that he and his men believe in an responsibility: “I worked so that old Giselle Reyes worked for in Mindanao and Nueva the Japanese and had engaged ippine Puppet Republic during “Oriental Sphere of Co-Prosperi- my family would not starve. The nine hours each night: “I worked Vizcaya; in what the V.A. called “nefari- the Japanese occupation: d. shot ty.”…….Marcos also denounces hardest part was waking up in until 3am and was always tired. 2. Managing and operating ous activities”, including selling in an assassination attempt while the Americans as “transgressors” the morning and my arms and When I was working, I wanted a trading company called contraband to the enemy….. playing golf on June 6, 1943; e. who robbed our country of its legs would hurt from carrying to feel what other children were “The Ex-Servicemen’s One member told investigators treated and recovered for weeks independence.” heavy bags of what we would doing, playing in the streets Corp. (TESCO); that the unit “ had committed at the Philippine General Hos- find.” and with friends while I was 3. Commanding the guerrilla themselves to trafficking in the pital; and f. ruled the country (Next article: “Alleged Heroic Walker’s drive to rid the rub- there collecting garbage.” Now activities of “Ang Mga sale of critical war materials to promoting Japan’s concept of Exploits of Marcos in Kiangan, bish dump community of child with plenty of time to play and Maharlika”; and /or the brutal enemy,” Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Mt. Province”) labour began during a trip to the to dream, she said she plans to 4. Assisting his father’s We would most likely get a Sphere. Philippines while on sabbatical become a teacher. propaganda activities in clearer answer to this question as John Sharkey of the Wash- *”New Doubts on Marcos’ War from her work in the newspaper For Jamie Amante, the school support of the Japanese- Role”, John Sharkey, The industry. A taxi happened to provides fresh air and something installed Puppet Govern- Washington Post, January drive her by the open Smokey to look forward to. Proudly ment under Jose Laurel, his 24, 1986 Mountain rubbish dump, and the wearing her clean, blue uniform, political idol. **”Marcos’s Wartime sight of three-year-old barefoot she explained why education was Role Discredited in U.S. children picking through rubbish important: “They teach good at- Did Marcos keep himself Files”, Jeff Gerth and Joel compelled her to take immediate titude, to be responsible, respect busy by raising carabaos and Brinkley, The New York action. others. And school helps me and cattle in Mindanao and Nueva Times, January 23, 1986 “They were stuck in poverty kids reach our dreams.” Vizcaya? ***”New Evidence on – they saw no way out. The (Contents of the article first ap- Marcos War Record”, best thing I could do was to of- peared in The Guardian newspa- Colonel Boni Gillego found in Colonel Bonifacio Gil- fer these communities a future per on the 7th December 2010) the Marcos files that the latter lego, Philippine News, which would empower them to presented a claim that during January 12-18, 1983 change the way they lived,” she the war “the 101st Division, ****”Marcos files copied said. USAFFE, commandeered 2366 we examine the next two ques- ington Post discovered some in the National Archives”, Dr. After founding the Philippine heads of cattle valued all togeth- tions. documents which may cast some Afred McCoy, New York Times, Community Fund (PCF), a chari- Get the best results er at $594,900 from the Marcos new light as to what Marcos did January 23, 1986 ty in the UK and the Philippines, for your CLASSIFIED ranch in Mindanao.” The U.S. Did Marcos really lead an during the Japanese occupation *****”Discovered files in the Walker raised enough money by AD via Asian Journal’s Court of Claims decided against 8300 guerrilla unit called “Ang or Laurel’s presidency. “Marcos War Archives”, Washington Post, 2003 to open her first school. Al- it after a thorough review of the Mga Maharlika”? has said he was freed on August January 24, 1986 though it was a tremendous first online+digital+print affidavits and other alleged evi- 4, 1942. According to an official ******”The history of Ma- step and educated an average of editions. dence submitted by Marcos. The first paragraph of the Japanese statement, occupation harlika” and Marcos-written 500 children per year, the grow- Call 619.474.0588 Captain Vicente Rivera, New York Times report entitled, authorities at that time were documents, Military Archives, ing squalor in the surrounding Adjutant of the 14th Infantry “Marcos’s Wartime Role Dis- releasing two categories of Washington Post, January 24, rubbish dump necessitated the where Marcos served, stated in credited in U.S. Files” dated Philippine prisoners – those with 1986 a signed testimony witnessed by January 23, 1986 stated, “The severe health problems and those this author and Ninoy Aquino Army concluded after World War “whose families have cooper- that “sometime in March, 1947, II that official claims by Ferdi- ated with the Japanese military Marcos approached him to sign nand E. Marcos that he headed authorities.” an affidavit claiming that the a guerrilla resistance during The Manila Tribune throughout 14th Infantry commandeered the Japanese occupation of his the summer of 1942 published carabaos and cattle from the country were “fraudulent” and the names of ailing prisoners as Marcos ranch, if ever there was, “absurd”. they were released. Sharkey said, in Nueva Vizcaya.” Capt. Rivera New York Times reported “Ferdinand Marcos’ name did turned it down because it was further, “Like thousands of other not appear on any of the lists.” untrue. Filipinos, immediately after the He went further, “Marcos may war Mr. Marcos asked the Army have qualified for release on the Did Marcos manage and op- to recognize his unit so that he basis of his family cooperation erate a trading company dur- could receive back pay and ben- with the Japanese. His father, $50 ing the Japanese occupation? efits. In his petitions, Mr. Marcos Mariano, participated in a cer- certified that his unit had en- emony welcoming the Japanese Washington Post’s John Shar- gaged numerous armed clashes to Laoag, Ilocos Norte in early key found in the files that accom- with the Japanese, sabotage and 1942….He also spoke in a pro- panying Marcos’ application for intelligence gathering throughout Japanese rally on July 17, 1942 “Ang Mga Maharlika’s” recog- a vast region of Luzon, the main in Batac, Ilocos Norte according nition as a guerrilla unit was a Philippine island, and had been to intelligence reports in the files history of the organization which the pre-eminent guerrilla force in of General Douglas MacArthur’s Marcos wrote himself. Part of Luzon. command.” Sharkey’s report says, “Also in ‘In his submissions to the Of course, also in the records the history of Maharlika, Marcos Army, he offered widely varying is the fact that in 1945, his father wrote that he and his associates accounts of Maharlika’s mem- was executed by anti-Japanese formed a trading company called bership, from 300 men at one guerrillas. In an affidavit, the The Ex-Servicemen’s Corp point to 8,300 at another. In the American colonel who com- Page 22 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 13 - 19, 2011 Health

year. Which is why LVADs are so important, and why Camacho is 12 Ways to Slash Your Cancer New Jersey heart-transplant often the end-of-the-line, the last resort, for patients who come to the medical center’s renowned Risk (and Your Waistline!) surgeon is a Filipina heart center. For some of the Cancer is one tricky widget. But A large-scale study of 120,000 sickest, the mechanical pump is you can decrease your risk for many women found that premenopausal The surgeon’s hands danced heart beat more efficiently and in not only a bridge to transplant, forms of cancer by following these women who consumed a lot of dairy carefully, but skillfully, around the process provide a longer life healthy tips. products, especially low-fat and fat- but a “destination.” More than free ones, ran a lower risk of breast the patient’s beating heart, cut- or buy time for a critically ill pa- once, says Camacho, she’s had ting and sewing arteries, while tient until a suitable donor heart Trim the Fat cancer. to rush back to the hospital in the The more fat you eat, the greater music by the Who and Queen becomes available for transplant. middle of the night to install a blared in the background. your risk of developing a highly Serve the Salmon state-of-the-art pump in a patient fatal form of cancer. In a study of Or any other fish high in omega-3 Even after bumping up against ALL-CONSUMING CAREER who has already turned blue. more than 500,000 people reported fatty acids. Omega-3s can help mol- some tough scar tissue, the sur- Alison Gardner, a nurse who in the Journal of the National Cancer lify your cancer risk. geon worked calmly and confi- Camacho, who is the lead heart assists on many of Camacho’s Institute, those who ate the most fat dently, while the bright lights of transplant surgeon at Newark surgeries, said the 55-year-old (about 40 percent of their daily calo- Eat the Whole Grain the operating room at Newark Beth Israel, says last year she is unflappable in the operating ries) were 23 percent more likely to Whole-grain carbohydrates are Beth Israel Medical Center implanted about 50 LVDs and room, and inspires confidence develop pancreatic cancer than those a great source of fiber. European who ate the least (about 20 percent of researchers found that those with the glinted off the scalpels, tubes, performed more than 50 heart and loyalty in those around her. wires and the delicate string of Margarita Camacho transplants. She has trans- their cals). Limit fat to 20 to 35 per- highest daily intakes of fiber also had “She’s always in control,” said cent of your calories—about 40 to 70 a 40 percent lower risk of developing pearls around the neck of the sur- planted as many as three hearts Gardner. “And she’s a normal, geon’s scrubs. grams total in an 1,800-calorie diet. colon cancer. cho. in a marathon 28 hours, and the caring woman.” Four hours after Margarita “I’m so used to it. I’m very round-the-clock operations make After a recent four-hour-long Camacho cracked her patient’s Go For Yolk Sip Hot Tea accustomed to being the only for little free time. LVAD operation was finished, Research in 2009 suggests that egg A 2007 study in The Journal of chest open, a new heart pump woman — or one of the only Camacho is married, with a Camacho left the operating room yolk may be cancer-protective. The Nutritional Biochemistry found that was finally in place. women — in the room,” she son, has two bearded collies and and, without breaking her stride yellow stuff is rich in choline, which drinking 2 to 6 cups of hot green tea Camacho, who wears her sig- said. “We’re all friends — it’s is an occasional wine enthusiast. and still in her scrubs, headed for has been linked to lower rates of a day helps prevent skin cancer and nature pearls during every opera- none of this male-female stuff. But her life is far from ordinary, the waiting room to talk to the breast cancer. One yolk delivers 25 may reverse the aging affects of the tion, is a rarity in the high-octane percent of your daily needs. sun’s rays. Drink it hot to reap the They just call me one of the mainly because she never knows patient’s wife, Phyllis Goldblatt. world of heart-lung surgery, greatest amount of catechins, a type guys.” when she’ll be performing sur- As she explained the complex which has one of the longest and of antioxidant with proven anti-can- She is a first-generation Ameri- gery. She also never knows when operation of the pump in lay- most arduous training programs Hail a Cabbage cer properties. can, the daughter of Filipino she might be called upon to get man’s terms, she sounded like in the medical profession. Each 22-calorie cup of cabbage is parents, and not only grew up in on a plane to harvest a donor the kindest car mechanic imagin- Since 1948, the American loaded with sulforaphane, a chemical Get a D Manhattan but never left the con- heart and then return back to able — getting right to the point, that increases your body’s production Foods high in vitamin D, like low- Board of Thoracic Surgeons has fines of New York City until she Newark to implant it. with no “sugarcoating,” but still of the enzymes that disarm cell-dam- fat milk, help detoxify cancer-caus- certified approximately 8,000 attended Vassar College and then Newark Beth Israel has offering a sober optimism. There aging, cancer-causing free radicals. ing chemicals released during the di- surgeons. In 1998, at the age of Cornell, where she was drawn achieved a 91 percent three-year- will be improvement, she said, gestion of high-fat foods, according 43, Camacho became just the away from pharmacology by the plus survival rate for transplants, comforting the worried wife. Be Like Popeye to a study at the University of Texas 86th woman, according to the dramatic immediacy of surgery which is better than most of its Later, Goldblatt said the A 2009 report in the International Southwestern Medical Center. board’s records. Today, she is Journal of Cancer shows that people and its life-saving solutions. peers in the region, according to surgeon’s personal attention not one of only 200 women in the who ate the most folate-rich leafy Order Drinks with a Twist “I like surgery. You’ve got an the Scientific Registry of Trans- only to her husband but to her, United States to become a board- greens, such as spinach, had half as According to University of Arizona immediate answer,” Camacho plant Recipients. had made a huge difference. certified thoracic surgeon. many skin cancer tumors as those research, lemon zest and orange zest said. “We need to get to those “She’s amazing,” Goldblatt There are even fewer women who ate the least. It’s thought that contain d-limonene, an antioxidant For several years she served patients as early as possible,” said about Camacho’s charisma. who do heart transplants, ac- the folate in greens may help repair that can reduce your risk of skin as president of the international Camacho said. “Many people die “Sometimes doctors can be so DNA. cancer by up to 30 percent if you cording to Carolyn Reed, a organization, Women in Thoracic waiting for transplants.” full of themselves, but not her. I consume quantities as small as 1 thoracic surgeon at the Medical Surgery, and Saturday addressed Hundreds of thousands of feel I can talk to her on the same tablespoon per week. University of South Carolina in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons patients in the United States level.” Bite a Blackberry Charleston. at its annual conference in San develop congestive heart failure For Camacho, it’s all about the It contains anthocyanins, powerful Color Your Plate “Traditionally, it’s been thought Diego. every year and many need trans- work, and she clearly thrives on antioxidants that have been shown of as a man’s world,” Reed said. to fight various forms of cancer, A 14-year study found that those Her talk was about her spe- plants, according to estimates by it. “It’s just taking a long time — according to a new study in Cancer whose diets were highest in fruits cialty: the use of left-ventricular the American Heart Association. “It’s a way of life,” she said. breaking the glass ceiling.” Prevention Research. and vegetables had a 70 percent assist devices, or LVADs — bat- But because of a lack of donor (Story courtesy of Seth Augen- Being a rarity, however, has lower risk of digestive-tract cancers. tery-operated mechanical pumps organs, fewer than 2,500 of the stein of the The Star-Ledger in never been a problem for Cama- Try the Cheese Platter that help a diseased or damaged procedures are performed each Newark, New Jersey)

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The OFW Herewith is proof of homeland. He is one Filipino self-sufficient the next 5 years or The Chief Justice admitted in is then given an exit clearance. your classified ad for worth listening to, and if the so. He has studied how progres- ill treatment of departing Pinoys his column that he brought the The POEA also collects the OEC publication in the Asian winds of faith will blow its way, sive countries like Singapore and matter to then Labor Secretary document, yet OFWs still do not Journal. Please proofread he can be one day a senator (he Japan how they did it, and he by JEREMAIAH M. OPINIANO from leaving. and current Supreme Court As- pay any terminal fee. it and fax back the did not make it in 2010 but did a said we are in the right track to OFW Journalism Consortium According to Vice-President sociate Justice Arturo Brion. He The real-time capture of depart- correction if any or call very promising showing despite make it happen. That’s why his Jejomar Binay, who is also also complained of the “shabby ing OFWs will hopefully lead us for your approval. The the lack of campaign funds and Kabayanihan Foundation (www. MANILA-LABOR executives presidential adviser for OFW af- treatment” his daughter, who to more accurate statistics of the ad is tentatively scheduled national political machine) and kabayanihan.org) is collaborat- are banking on technology to curb fairs, they were tipped off by the is working for a Fortune 500 ones who were eventually de- to be published in the who knows Alex Lacson can ing very closely with Gawad illegal recruitment and shabby red high-heel shoes some of the company in New Jersey, United ployed to overseas jobs, Cañab- also be the president of the Phil- Kalinga ( www.gk1world.com treatment of departing Filipinos “nuns” were wearing. States, allegedly received from eral said. 05/13/10 issue of ippines, if God wants it as He ) so that the impact of their at the country’s major airport Recruiter Lito Soriano said that LAC staff. At the moment, there are three the Asian Journal if we made Cory and Noynoy Aquino parallel works can be felt much terminals. allowing OFWs to go directly to Baldoz, receiving flak after the LACs to station each of the three receive your approval on presidents. If you read his book, faster and wider throughout the Beginning March 1, depart- terminal fee counters made illegal publication of the former Chief terminals of the Ninoy Aquino time. At $4 per line Philippines. ing overseas Filipino workers recruiters and traffickers bolder, if Justice’s column, prompted her to International Airport (NAIA). you will know that he has the 2.5x4x10 lines, it costs integrity, passion, credibility and Futhermore, Atty. Lacson, the (OFWs) should go first to any of not easier for their operations. order the removal of the valida- Terminal 1’s LAC handles the competence to lead the Philip- newest charter member of the three Labor Assistance Center The requirement for departing tion function of POEA’s LACs. most number of departing OFWs $______.00100 to be paid pines into a first class nation that Global Kalinga e-Rotary Club, counters at the country’s three OFWs to bypass the LAC began Baldoz was appointed undersec- with 3,500 to 5,000 daily since upon your receipt of the our country deserves. I asked has committed to help make major airports to validate their in March 2008 after then POEA retary at the Department of Labor foreign airports are in the said ter- invoice and tear sheet. Atty. Alex Lacson, 46, what its flagship project, the Entre- overseas employment certificates Administrator Rosalinda Bal- and Employment, the POEA’s minal. Terminal 2’s LAC handles Thank you. is his dream for the Philippines preneurship Development for (OECs). doz issued a circular removing mother agency, and replaced by 800 to 950 OFWs, while terminal and he said to help reduced the Socioeconomic Advancement This process replaces the step the validation function from the Jennifer Manalili, an aide of Chief 3’s LAC handles 400-500 OFWs, Fax # that allows OFWs to go directly LACs. Justice Panganiban. Cañaberal said. to terminal fee counters. OFWs Soriano attributes Baldoz’s After Manalili’s term expired He, however, notes that long LIBRO NG MAIIKLING KUWEN- are exempt from paying a P750 move to an incident in January 2, in end-2010, she was replaced by queues would not be solved by TO. MAAALIW KAYO SA PAGLA- airport terminal fee required of 2008 when the POEA LAC staff Carlos Cao last January. Cao is- the return of the validation func- LARAWAN SA ATING LAHI AT departing passengers. allegedly refused to give an exit sued a circular ordering the return tion to the LAC. If approved please SINILANGANG BAYAN. LAC chief Carlos Cañaberal clearance to Maria Theresa, the of the validation function to the The ten-person staff comple- sign and fax back to said the latter allowed OFWs to vacationing daughter of former LAC. ment is not enough to validate the (619) 474-0373 sidestep the scrutiny of immi- Supreme Court Chief Justice POEA Planning Branch chief documents of departing OFWs, “MAY BAGWIS ANG PAG-IBIG” ($12.00 gration officers and for some to Artemio Panganiban. Mia Alvarez said the removal of Cañaberal said. So expect prob- ______including shipping), a 206-page collection of board planes carrying spurious According to the former Chief this function from the LAC saw lems associated with managing short stories written in Tagalog by Percival documents. Justice’s newspaper column, her an increase in illegal recruitment long lines of OFWs at the LACs, Campoamor Cruz and Alberto Segismundo Just recently, six females dis- daughter “willingly” applied for cases –including those victims especially in Terminal 1, he Cruz. guised as nuns were spotted by an exit clearance to the POEA. spotted at airports and those added. airport officers of the Bureau of But since POEA offices were OFWs facing labor-related cases The stories depict Philippine characters, lores, Still Cañaberal promised that adventures and misadventures. Love is the predominating theme of the stories Immigration and were prevented closed due to non-working holi- in host countries. the POEA will “tighten up” its portrayed in many different ways. Alvarez said that in the January- work at airports to ensure that to-September 2010, these cases OFWs departing carry only au- Ten of the stories were written by the son, Percival Campoamor Cruz, went up by 2.36 percent to 1,648 thenticated documents. a more modern expression of the themes explored by the father, Alberto compared to the 1,610 recorded OFW Journalism Consortium Segismundo Cruz, in the ‘50s up to the ‘70s. Percival’s main story, “May for the same nine-month period in Bagwis ang Pag-ibig”, touch on environmental and political disaster in a 2009. Spratly Island-like locale. The environmental/political issues were woven with a SOLDERING NEEDED! love story and the lives of common people living in a remote island. In the real She added that Immigration and world, a concern exists that there could be a nuclear confrontation in the South LAC personnel complained also $14/hr Kearny Mesa China Sea between China and the U.S. China maintains that the Sea is within its of problems dealing with OFWs Temp to Hire territory, while the U.S. insists that the Sea is international waters. carrying fabricated documents such as the OEC, the pre-depar- Must have exp in: The rest of the stories portray the failures and successes of Filipinos who ture orientation seminar certifi- chose to live in foreign lands, the poor people’s helplessness in the Philippines, Harness soldering cate, and visa, among others. Use soldering iron and timely issues like the UFO and gay marriage. Cañaberal blamed Baldoz’s Story titles: “Ang Kaibigang Alien” – a Filipino scriptwriter in Laguna Beach Crimping removal of the LAC’s validation had a friendly encounter with an alien. “Ang Siyam na Buhay ni Felizardo Microscope Cabangbang” – a Fil-Am veteran was born lucky he could not die. function to the rise of “offload- “Ang Babaeng Robin Hood” – a beautiful, contemporary Filipino woman does ing,” a situation wherein immi- Blueprint her civic work in her own inimitable way. “Ang Singsing” – the battle of good gration officers prevent departing Use hand tools and bad in the mind of a jeweler “Ang Balikbayan Box ni Doray” – Remember OFWs from leaving until docu- Pandora’s Box? It was the source of all evil. ments are authenticated by the 1st shift 5:45 a – 2:15 p “Tatay Ko ang Nanay ko” – Gender changes are now acceptable; “My Way” – a POEA. 2nd shif 11:00 a – 7:00 p karaoke singer makes it big in the U.S.A. The eleven stories of Alberto that fi rst came out in weekly literary “There’s too much hanky-panky Overtime may be magazines, such as, Liwayway, Bulaklak, Kislap, Tagumpay, Aliwan, Silahis going on,” Cañaberal said. required - media icons in the Philippines - dwell on the timelessness of honesty, honor, With the return of the valida- respect for tradition, purity of love, surmounting life’s challenges, and the like. tion function to LAC, Canaberal Call MANPOWER at says that an OFW will be given a 619-293-3606 The stories relive the times when magazines and comics regaled the minute to validate his or her docu- public before tv became popular; and more importantly, preserve for posterity the Tagalog Language’s beautiful prose and vocabulary now threatened to extinction due to lack of use. Alberto’s stories dwell on the timelessness of honesty, honor, respect for tradition, purity of love, surmounting life’s challenges, and the like. Story titles: “Rosa Malaya” – she saved a stranger due for execution in an old Tagalog kingdom “Makinis at Bughaw ang Kabibi” – long before “Little Mermaid” and “Finding Nemo”, Alberto made a deep sea anemone tell a story “Si Myrna at si Miss Gautier” – teenage love with a twist “Ang Dilag ng Ballet” – a lame girl became a ballerina

“THE MAIDEN OF ILOG-PASIG” ($12.00 including shipping), a 215-page collection of short stories written by Percival Campoamor Cruz in Tagalog and with English translations. Lead story is a take on the beloved Ilog-Pasig and interprets the famous song, “Mutya ng Pasig”, in a light very different from previous interpretations. Other stories: “In Memory of Maria Lorena Barros” – memorializes a contemporary, real-life, Filipino heroine Enteng Kuryente – a man impervious to electricity “Sa Kaharian ni Raha Buwaya at Prinsesa Waling-Waling” – a folkloric explanation of what a “Manananggal” is “Ang Kakaibigang Katangian ng Tiyanak” – a folkloric explanation of what a “Tiyanak” is This book features guest writers and their works: Amado V. Hernandez, Philippines’ National Artist for Literaure Alberto Segismundo Cruz, one of the Philippines’ best 50 writers Efren Abueg, consist winner in the Palanca literary contest Antonio B. L. Rosales, a wellknown Tagalog writer

TO ORDER THE BOOKS: Go online at www.amazon.com. Put Percival Campoamor Cruz in the search box Or Send a check to JAREL CRUZ 1731 N. Glenoaks Bld., Burbank, CA 91504 Tel. 818 568 2426 - miki_cruz@ yahoo.com (619) 702-3051 Page 24 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 13 - 19, 2011 Congressman Pacquiao’s boxing Rico Blanco, Sesame Street to victory celebration at Vegas educate Pinoy kids By Marissa Acierto The producers behind world re- nowned children’s television show LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Sesame Street, and multi-awarded - On May 7, 2011, Saturday, Filipino artist Rico Blanco are kick- ing off a new education campaign Congressman Manny “Pac- called “Sesame Street Kid Ako [I man” Pacquiao defeated am a Sesame Street Kid].” “Sugar” Shane Mosley by a This March, the partners will unanimous decision by the create a Sesame Street corner with three judges. It declared Man- a TV and DVD set, books and Ses- ny the winner and retained the ame Street videos at a public school Welterweight Championship to encourage laughter and learn- of the World. ing at an early age. Walkaround On the third round, Pac- Elmo and Cookie Monster will be quiao knocked Mosley on a on hand to join in the education left hook and that punch may celebration. of left Mosley to not want to As ambassador of the Sesame Street project, Blanco will be the engage anymore. The crowd face and voice of the campaign in Rico Blanco with Elmo and Big Bird from Sesame Street [Manila watched each round, and he generating support from the media Times] refused to trade punches and To champion the fight against poverty, Pacquiao wears yellow and sponsors, and encourage all his was chased around throughout gloves friends and fans of his music to par- of music I would later gravitate to which will be performed at a mall the fight. ticipate. The partners will kick start as a grown up.” concert series. The highlight of that night can Vegas cab drivers who the campaign in one school and As a part of the “Sesame Street For more information, log on to face, jokingly said, “I feel like Kid Ako” campaign, Blanco will was when the referee Kenny watched the fight on tv before hope to secure sponsorship to create www.sesameworkshop.org. Sesame a celebrity?” Several people also be working on rock versions Street is seen via the cable channel Bayless mistakenly ruled that his late shift to work indicated around him just smiled and additional Sesame Street corners in public schools throughout the of two classic Sesame Street songs Disney Asia. Mosley knocked Pacquiao and said that it was not what quietly laughed. They under- down on the 10th round when he expected. He wanted to Philippines. stood even with the status quo “Rico, a wonderfully talented he didn’t even hit him on a see a real fight and felt disap- that Manny has obtained, he punch. artist, truly connects with his fans pointed. In his opinion, he still carried humor and humil- through the power of media,” said Mrs. Philippine Faire 2011 “I fought the best fight- felt he paid to see friendship ity. Maura Regan, senior vice president ers in the world, “ Mosley or bear hugs than a quality Several friends of Manny and general manager of Global commented. “He has excep- fight. were their such as Hansel Consumer Products, Sesame Work- tional power; power like he Liz a Latina American from Los Angeles and Orlan- shop. has never been hit like this young adult who works for do Villaflor. “His appeal and influence are before.” Staples from San Diego After the interview was undeniable and we are thrilled to Regina Ong-Garcia repre- County commented that her over and photo-op’s were gra- be working with him to encour- sented SCCPress.com from dad supported Pacquiao. Liz ciously given, Congressman age a love of learning with young children in the Philippines.” San Diego County. Ms. said, “I heard that Manny is Pacquiao said that he needed Garcia noted and observed good because he knows mar- Blanco was thrilled at the oppor- to wrap-it-up and sleep. Since tunity to be part of the campaign. “I celebrities were all over the tial arts.” it was Mother’s Day at the room such as Paris Hilton, LL feel blessed to be given this chance Ken Harris an African early 5 a.m., Jinkee his wife to help.” The self-confessed Sesame Cool J, former WBF Feather American who flew from was in the room soundly Street kid shares, “We’d watch Weight Champion of the Maryland and watched it live asleep. the program everyday and would World Orlando “Orly” Vil- said, “My son is a personal On Wednesday, May 11, never miss an episode. We loved laflor, Nelson Datu Anderson trainer for ‘Sugar’ Shane the characters, the skits, the art, the 2011 a spokesman indicated Filipiniana Night - Katrina Benfer, third from right, will be crowned from Los Angeles as a pro- Mosley in Vegas.” Mr. Har- that Congressman Manny music! We would always sing [and Mrs. Philippine Faire – 2011 on May 14, 2011 at the Town and Country ducer, director and screenwrit- ris indicated he doesn’t feel Pacquiao will be flying back sometimes dance!] along to the Inn under the auspices of the Council of Philippine American Organi- er of a documentary called in the near future that May- to the Philippines to resume songs. In fact, along with the Beat- zations (COPAO). Others in the photo are (l-r) Myra Lopez, COPAO “Whisper Of The Ancestors” weather will fight Pacquiao. his role as a family les, I’ve always credited Sesame executive vice president; Lalaine Uvero, Mrs. Philippine Faire Unity; and many others. Street as one of my biggest early Marifel Lopez, Miss Teen Philippine Faire; Rizza Macaoay, Miss Philip- Mr. Harris predicts and said, man and Congressman for pine Faire Friendship; Merly Ferrer, COPAO president; and Rudy D. Li- After the fight speculators “It will be for another two or musical influences, shaping my the people of the Philippines taste in music as a kid, and the kind porada, COPAO operations vice president. Photo by Emil Buencamino who were in ringside in Vegas more so years.” In his opin- or watched tv observed and ion, Mayweather will wait till made several comments. Pacquiao gets a little older. One sports individual who Mr. Harris remarked an watched the fight said, “Man- inside dibs and commented ny chased Shane all over the that “Sugar” Shane Mosley ring.” was training Mayweather Others commented that he how to fight in the future with didn’t want to get knocked- Pacquiao if he did not want to out and just wanted his $5 be knocked down. million dollars. The night of celebration Jordan Thomas an African was just beginning for “Pac- American young adult fe- man” with an itinerary after male who flew from Chicago the fight which started off at viewed the live boxing said, the Orchid Lounge as a spe- “Manny outweighed in size, cial guest appearance at the and Manny fought better.” Mandalay Bay. Tickets were Two Filipina American sold for $70 dollars. women locally from Vegas Then a whirlwind of sur- who partied in one of the prises allowed SCCPress.com after party casino’s watched for a private photo-op meet the fight live on a big screen with Congressman Pacquiao tv. They indicated that they at the penthouse. heard one female in the audi- At around 4 a.m., Con- ence cursed on ringside and gressman Manny Pacquiao unbelievably said, “XXXX was still widely awake and You! XXXX You! XXXX alert being interviewed by two You!” Then one male com- Philippine media from the mented and said that it was a Philippines which was GMA misinterpretation of what they and ABS-CBN live. He had heard. He said the female was a few guests in his penthouse encouraging “Sugar” Shane and all were still alert. Mosley to fight back. The in- In one live interview where terpretation in his words was the guests were watching him, more like “Fight You?” and he nonchalantly had this One of the African Ameri- whimsical expression on his Afraid that the property you plan to buy in the Philippines may not be built? Check out The Ridge at Canyon Woods For tickets, call Risk-free condo units that are already built, no need to wait to occupy the 619.746.3416 place. A 10% down pay- able in easy monthly install- ment moves you in and enables you to use and enjoy your place. Ownership automatically makes you a member of its golf course club, no initial fee to pay! 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