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San Diego Braces for More Fatalities in H1N1 Outbreak By Elena Shore, A Philippine Christmas New America Media Philippine Scene SAN DIEGO – In April 2009, a 10-year-old boy in A Bittersweet New Year’s Eve San Diego became the first known case of H1N1 (“swine When the celebrations died flu”) in the United States. down by twelve-thirty, ev- Eight months later, as the eryone went to the terrace second wave of the flu appears to partake in that evening’s to be dying down, San Diego media noche: hot choco- health officials said they ex- late, Chinese ham, quezo pect to see more fatalities. de bola, sausages, cakes, “We can’t predict whether breads, sweets and oth- we’ll see another wave or ers. Media noche, the meal multiple waves or if it will among family members at go away. Every pandemic is the New Year, is a cherished different,” said Dr. Ben Sun tradition in the Philippines of the California Department that enhances the Filipinos’ of Public Health’s pandemic Upland farmers transport their livestock to safer areas outside close family ties. Their me- influenza response team. the 8-kilometer danger zone of Mount Mayon which saw increased dia noche that early morn- “More illnesses and fatalities volcanic activity in Legazpi town, Albay Province, South Philip- ing of January 1st, 1996 is a are expected.” pines. Local authorities have provided evacuation centers to some bittersweet moment for his 8,000 families and also a safe area for their livestock in Albay, Bi- clan. For the first time ever, (Continued on page 15) col. Mount Mayon continues to spew ash plumes 2 kilometers high their father, who passed while lava flows 4 km downslope from the its crater. Mike Alquinto/ away a few weeks before NPPA Images/ PNS December 11, 1995, was not Pinay White there to share and enjoy the cherished tradition with House chef Filipino Guitarist weaves them. competes By Simeon Silverio, Jr., Publisher & Editor new garb for old favorites San Diego Asian Journal, on Iron Chef The original and first Asian Journal in America See story on page 3 New Year Celebrations in the Philippines. America Lola wins Best Feature Film at Dubai film fest Brillante Mendoza has the consequences of a murder Cris Pasia-Comerford done it again! The Filipino involving their grandsons in film directors latest creation the slums of Manila. It is a White House Filipina Chef “Lola” has been awarded story about the resourceful- Ms. Cris Pasia-Comerford the Muhr AsiaAfrica best ness of people living in abject is appearing on Iron Chef feature film at the 6th Dubai poverty. America on the Food Network International Film Festival This latest award is an ad- in the US. (DIFF) held at the Madinat dition to Mendoza’s string of In the show Cris and Perfecto De Castro Jumeriah Complex in Dubai, achievements in international another famous chef Bobby United Arab Emirates competitions. Flay compete against Mario By John Abrams as NU 107’s Guitar of the “Lola” stars veteran In May, the film maker Batali and Emeril Lagasse in a Year as well as from Philip- actresses Anita Linda and won the best director prize at super chef battle on Iron Chef Perfecto De Castro, pine Music organizations Rustica Carpio as two the 62nd International Cannes America. The program will or Perf De Castro as he is Awit and Katha. grandmothers coping with Film Festival for his film be telecast Jan 3 at 8:00pm on known to Filipino music the Food Network. Since relocating to South- “Kinatay,” with fans, is best recognized as ern California in mid-2004, Brillante Mendoza The Filipina chef is well the original guitarist for 90s Coco Martin as known as she was handpicked Perfecto has pursued a ca- considered one of the lead- Pinoy Rock supergroup Riv- the lead star. by former first lady Laura reer as a solo concert guitar- ing film events in the world, ermaya. Since his departure He also won Bush in 2005 as the White ist, performing Classical and which encourages the free from the band he has added the best inter- House Executive Chef for World music on his unique artistic expression of film- numerous credits to his wide national direc- the First Family. Comerford instrument, the 10-string makers from Asia, Africa and varied list of accom- tor plum at the remained in the position when classical guitar. His 2007 and the Arab territories. plishments; from producing 42nd Sitges US President Barack Obama CD “A Journey through A total of 28 prizes were platinum selling albums by Film Festival assumed office this year. 10 strings” (PDC Records distributed for excellence Wolfgang and Marc Velasco, awards rites The nationalistic Filipina 2007) was warmly received in acting, cinematography, to lending his guitar wiz- last October 12 said every dish she serves to by fans and critics, celebrat- for the same editing, music and script- ardry to Pinoy Music Icons ing Perfecto’s graceful the United States’ first fam- Mike Hanopol and Francis film. ily always carries that distinct M, to garnering awards such (Continued on page 16) Anita Linda in a scene from “Lola” DIFF is (Continued on page 3) Filipino quality. Attend the free presentations of the affordable but luxurious housing developments in the Philippines! Presented in San Diego, Hemet and Temecula January 2010. 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When he was resuscitated, looks with her brooding eyes With such a variation of roles Rosa Rosal was deeply moved. and enigmatic smile made her that she portrayed throughout The Filipino Stars Thus began a whole life of pub- an exotic beauty, and aroused her fi lm career in the 50’s, Rose lic service. She initially worked the interest of both the movie would also become best known of Yesteryears with American Ray Higgins in goers and other fi lm producers. as a screen vixen, one of the his blood donation drives and Rose was given a screen test fi rst few Filipino actresses who by Dr. Romy R. Protacio on July 4, 1950, she offi cially which she effortlessly passed. did daring roles on fi lm. She joined the PNRC as a volunteer. Luis Nolasco, immediately of- showed no hesitation appearing Read Dr. Romy Protacio’s previous articles by visiting our It is her dream to reach her 60th fered her a role in “Fort Santia- on screen in bathing suits, en- website at www.asianjournalusa.com year of service with PNRC, go” (1946) where she fi rst used gaging in kissing scenes (which which would come to a reality her screen name Rosa Rosal were considered taboo during next year, 2010. which are the Tagalog words those times), or in playing vil- Rosa Rosal pioneered the for “rose” and “gardenia.” In lainous roles. Rosa Rosal: Florence idea of mass blood donations 1947, she appeared in “Kama- By the 70’s, Rose became utilizing the army, private gong” opposite Leopoldo Salce- one of the few movie stars who corporations and government do. This was the time when the would regularly appear on tele- Nightingale of the employees. She urged the Red other major movie productions vision drama series. She was a Cross to establish blood centers noticed her performance. The regular fi xture on “Balintataw”, in the regions, as well as to buy LVN matriarch, Dona Sisang, a television anthology produced specialized equipment to have signed her to a contract. For her by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, Philippines blood tested for the AIDS virus. fi rst starring role, she appeared where many of our good direc- tors such as Lino Brocka, Joey The Italian heroine, Florence She was a tireless fundraiser, us- in the LVN 1949 fi lm, “Biglang ing her prestige to attract celeb- Rosa Rosal as an endorser Yaman.” Gosengfi ao and Elwood Perez Nightingale was known for her started their careers. lifetime contributions of selfl ess rities to her campaigns. During She, like fellow actress of the people’s power revolution of of Luis Nolasco (who headed the day, Delia Razon, is best She proved her versatility service in the fi eld of nursing. when she starred in the TV light Florence was the daughter of a 1986, Rosa Rosal appealed for his own movie production, the remembered for the epic dra- blood via radio and personally Nolasco Brothers Studio) was mas they appeared in such as comedy sitcom, “Iyan ang Misis wealthy landowner who trained Ko,” (1970) with Ronald Remy. her in the classical languages, delivered emergency supplies to once fi lming a movie. On her “Principe Amante sa Rubita- city hospitals. way out, she was approached by nya” (1951). In later years, she She also appeared in Behn Cer- in philosophy and the arts. Her vantes’ “Sakada” (1976), a fi lm parents desired for her a good In 2006, President Gloria one of Luis’ staff who asked her would appear in socio cultural Macapagal-Arroyo bestowed if she would like to be an extra fi lm sagas like Lamberto Avel- which was banned when Presi- life, with a good husband and dent Ferdinand Marcos declared were quite disappointed when on her the Order of the Golden in the movie that they were fi lm- lana’s “Anak Dalita” (1956), Heart with the rank of Grand ing. She accepted the offer but it Tony Santos’ “Badjao” (1956), Martial Law. she told them that she wanted to For many years, she hosted be a nurse. She told them she Cross for a lifetime in public went beyond the role of an ex- and Manuel Silos’ “Biyaya ng service and for her work with tra. When the movie came out, Lupa” (1959). Rose cites “Bi- “Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko”, a heard the voice of God calling public service program whose her to devote her life to the poor the Red Cross. people started asking who she yaya ng Lupa” as the best fi lm She was born Florence Lan- mission was to reach out and and the needy. Her parents did Rosa Rosal then bring the best medical help to not like the idea because nursing sang Danon on October 16, 1931 in Manila to her mother the poor and the needy. In later back then was associated with service, inspiring Filipinos to who hailed from Pampanga and years, she would have a similar working class women. Through put the needs of others before her father who was of French program in another TV channel, sheer determination, Florence their own”. and Egyptian descent. She Damayan, which has the same was able to establish her rightful The award is often consid- began working as a young radio theme of public service. place in the world of nursing, ered Asia’s Nobel Peace Price announcer during the war and to the extent that her writings which is also a tribute to the late later on as a doctor’s secretary. Her Movie Awards infl uenced the improvement of Philippine president, Ramon She enrolled in night classes at standards for health care. Magsaysay and is given to Fili- the Cosmopolitan Colleges and It may not be public knowl- For several decades now, the pinos who exemplify his same obtained a degree in Business edge that Rosa Rosal’s fi gure once glamorous and “screen spirit of courageous service and Administration in 1954. She with her hands stretched up- vixen” Rosa Rosal has been integrity in government. was married briefl y in 1957 wards was used as a model for considered as the “Florence Just as Florence Night- to an American pilot, Walter the FAMAS trophy. It was she Nightingale of the Philippines”. ingale heard her calling at the Gayda, with whom she had a who coined the acronym FA- Although she is not a profes- age of 17, Rosa was also 17 child, Toni, who later became a MAS after the American awards sional nurse, she has dedicated years old when she visited the television host in “Eat Bulaga.” body contested the Filipino herself to help the poor and the Philippine General Hospital awards committee copying the needy by volunteering her entire and found a young boy under Her Movie Career American original name of life to the Philippine National comatose there for several days AMPAS. Red Cross. In 1999, she was already. He reportedly fell from Rose, as Rosa Rosal is fondly She won her fi rst FAMAS Best given the Ramon Magsaysay a fi ve story building and was called by her friends, never in Actress Award in 1955 for her Award for Public Service for hemorrhaging when he was her wildest dreams imagined role in “Sonny Boy.” She would her 49 years of service to the brought to the emergency room. herself to be an actress. She again win the coveted Best Ac- Philippine National Red Cross He needed a blood transfusion was working as a secretary at Rosa Rosal with Tony Santos in Biyaya ng Lupa (PNRC). She was cited for “her desperately, and Rosa went (Continued on page 3) lifetime of unstinting voluntary an offi ce next to where the crew

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January 1 - 7, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 ammunition, hardly able to wait de bola, sausages, cakes, breads, 1st, 1996 is a bittersweet mo- son James as her emerald. She for the start of the evening’s ear sweets and others. Media noche, ment for his clan. For the fi rst left them with the advices that, Philippine numbing experience. the meal among family members time ever, their father, who “Wala akong maipapamana sa From Parañaque they pro- at the New Year, is a cherished passed away a few weeks before inyong kayamanan, all I give ceeded to a relative’s house in tradition in the Philippines that December 11, 1995, was not you is a good name, pass it on.” Stories Pajo, but not without dragging enhances the Filipinos’ close there to share and enjoy the In November of the same year, a tin can tied at the back of their family ties. Their media noche cherished tradition with them. - Rose was awarded the Ading by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. van, a tradition to make as much that early morning of January AJ Fernando Lifetime Achievement noise as possible in the street and Award at the 22nd PMPC Star Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at greet the New Year. The patri- Awards For TV. www.asianjournalusa.com arch of their relatives in Pajo had Rosa Rosal: Florence In my interview with her, I just passed away on December asked her if she plans to do 19, almost a week after the death movies or TV shows again. A Philippine Christmas of his father on the eleventh. He Nightingale of the Philippines died in Los Angeles and had to (Continued from page 2) She told me be brought home to the Philip- that she has pines for burial. The casket, tress Award in “Anak Dalita”, with the deceased’s wife and for her role as a prostitute in the no more A Bittersweet daughter and her family arrived movie, who took care and fell plans to go in Manila on Christmas day. in love with Tony Santos, Sr., back to TV After expressing their condo- a Korean veteran. The movie shows but lences, they bade good-bye to depicted a life of extreme pov- she would New Year’s Eve the bereaved, afraid that they erty where family values were consider act- might get caught in the evening’s compromised for a meal. It was ing again in Their media noche that early morning of January 1st, “crossfi re” of fi recrackers. True a masterpiece of Director Lam- a fi lm with 1996 is a bittersweet moment for his clan. For the enough fi recrackers started berto Avellana which fi lmed in a good story exploding one after another on the historic walled city of Intra- line. fi rst time ever, their father, who passed away a few the streets as they traversed the muros. Although the movie was Next year, weeks before December 11, 1995, was not there to narrow streets of Pajo up to not a box offi ce hit in the local Rosa Rosal share and enjoy the cherished tradition with them. their neighborhood in Sta. Mesa theaters, it earned the Golden is celebrat- Heights Quezon City. They had Harvest Award (Best Picture) ing her 60th Fifth in a series of “triangulo,” to the “bawang” to close the van’s windows to at the Film Festival in Asia in year as a Christmas stories and the “whistle bomb.” The avoid being harmed by the ex- 1956. Rose also received a volunteer for “triangulo” is triangle-shaped plosions as his brother, who was special citation for her acting the Philip- Manila, Philippines and ear numbing. The “bawang” driving, had to keep blowing the talent from the then Philippine pine Nation- December 1996 is named after the Tagalog van’s horn all the way as though President Ramon Magsaysay. al Red Cross name for garlic because of its the van was an ambulance in an Rosa Rosal starred in about (PNRC). t was New Year’s Eve shape and is at least two times emergency. It was almost eleven 100 movies, some of which She is now 1995. It was the sec- became the best award-winning the governor FAMAS winner Rosa Rosal Iond New Year’s Eve his fi lms of that time, including of the PNRC American-born children “Badjao,” which won in the jao” (1957), “Biyaya ng Lupa” and chairperson of the Red would spend in the Philip- Copenhagen fi lm festival, and (1959) and Sakada (1976) were Cross Blood Program. pines, the fi rst time in 1992 “Biyaya ng Lupa,” awarded at shown to the public as iconic She has been blessed with the Tokyo fi lm festival. There representations of a different era a long life, more than half of when they came for a visit. was some hesitation in casting of fi lm production. which she has given back to During their fi rst visit, they her as a native Tausog princess When she accepted her plaque serve the poor and the needy. were pleasantly surprised of appreciation, it was in front because New Year’s is greeted in the fi lm “Badjao” because She will always be remembered of an audience who gave her a with a bang in the Philippines of her fair skin. However, she not just for her contributions compared to the US, where they convincingly delivered the role standing ovation. Rose men- to the Philippine movie indus- grew up. Americans merely and the movie went on to win tioned in her acceptance speech try but more so for her selfl ess watch a giant ball being dropped four major awards at the Asian the three jewels in her life – her dedication to public service. in New York’s Times Square on Film Festival Awards in Tokyo daughter Toni Rose, as her To you, our Rose, my good TV to mark the occasion. In the in 1957. diamond, her grandson John as wishes for more years to come. Philippines, millions of pesos her ruby and her other grand- May your tribe increase! worth of fi recrackers explode all over the Philippines hours before midnight on December 31st. Lola wins Best These New Year’s greetings Fireworks during the Philippine New Year’s Eve celebrations. oftentimes result in some serious Feature Film at injuries if not death. Because of louder than the “triangulo.” The thirty when they reached their this, fi recrackers are banned in “whistle bomb” whistles before house and the celebration was Dubai fi lm fest the Philippines every year. But it it explodes and is two times at its height. The streets were is to no avail, people keep ignor- louder than the “bawang.” Then fi lled with smoke from burning (Continued from page 1) ing the threat of incarceration in there is the “Sinturon ni Hudas” rubber tires right in the middle writing in addition to the jury order to observe the long-held (belt of Judas), which is com- of the streets and the explosions general excellence awards, tradition. That year, 1995, the posed of numerous fi recrackers of fi recrackers. His daughter according to the DIFF Web Philippine government gave up tied together like a belt. They went immediately inside the site. by rescinding the useless laws explode one after another and house and up to the front ter- The entries were from and allowing people to have their sound like a machine gun. Of race from where they watched more than 62 nations across way at their own risk. course there are fi reworks, which the celebrations on the street Asia, Africa, the Americas, From that morning to midnight, go up and explode above. Imag- excitedly. They were afraid to Australia and Europe compet- he and his family had plenty of ine these fi recrackers exploding touch the fi recrackers and when ing in 3 categories -documen- time to spare. They decided to at the same time all over the his sister prodded them to at go to Baclaran Church, which taries, short fi lms and feature country; you will have an idea of least light a sparkler, the one his Rosa Rosal with former President Fidel Ramos donating blood. fi lms. is just a few blocks away from how it feels to be in a war zone youngest daughter was holding their hotel on Roxas Blvd., to and in the Philippines during unexpectedly exploded. Of the To this day hear mass. The masses were New Year’s Eve. one thousand sparklers, only one SIGN UP TFC, GMA & MYX FOR ONLY one of the most heavily attended In the afternoon, he and might possible explode, and it She was one of the movie in the Philippines. When they his family went to his eldest was the one his already trau- icons paid tribute to during were kids, his mom used to take brother’s house in Better Liv- matized daughter was holding. the 2008 Sine Klasiks (First $24.99 A MONTH them to Baclaran to hear mass ing Parañaque. It had been their Regaining her composure, she Edition), a major Robinsons on Wednesdays and after church family tradition to have an early gamely watched the explosion Movieworld and the Indepen- they could buy one head of evening New Year’s Eve dinner on the street but politely turned dent Filmmakers Multipurpose lechon (roast pig) which merely there with the rest of his broth- down another invitation to light Cooperative (IFC) joint project cost fi ve pesos at that time. The ers and sisters and their families. up a sparkler. She had learned which aims to honor veteran Tawag Na! vicinity of the church is also Inside his brother’s big yard, her lesson, thank you. actors and actresses from the famous for the rows of lechon they exploded various kinds of When the celebrations died 1960s to the 1980s, who are FLB CORPORATION vendors; the same reputation fi recrackers and lit up different down by twelve-thirty, everyone known for their contributions to NATIONWIDE SALES & INSTALLATION SERVICES acquired by the La Loma district sparklers as a “dry run” for the went to the terrace to partake in the Philippine movie industry. in Manila. midnight activity. Other neigh- that evening’s media noche: hot Four of her blockbuster hits (310) 816-9371 TOLL FREE: (877) 532-2677 That morning of 1995, he bors were already “testing” their chocolate, Chinese ham, quezo “Anak Dalita” (1956), “Bad- saw some familiar sights on the courtyard of the Baclaran Church: balloon and toy ven- dors pushing their trade, families with small children in tow on the way to hear mass, beggars both old and young alike seeking alms from churchgoers, candle vendors and other characters. As usual, the roads around the church were fi lled with people and sidewalk vendors. On the eastside of the church were the garment vendors; on the north, the food vendors. Like in Divi- soria Market, one can get bargain clothes at Baclaran, the favorite of the lower-middle class Filipi- nos. One could hear the priests saying mass from the loudspeak- ers on the trees in the courtyard. As early as ten that morning, fi recrackers were exploding near- by to the annoyance of the pious trying to concentrate on mass. On the westside of the church on Roxas Blvd. were the fi re- cracker vendors. One can easily detect them with their colorful wares as they approached pedes- trians and passing motorists who would stop to buy much needed ammunition for that evening’s revelry. There were sparklers, from the simplest to the com- plex. The more expensive pres- ent a very colorful and beauti- ful spray of lights, sometimes lasting more than a minute. The fi recrackers rang from the simple Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com January 1 - 7, 2010 tion is approved, the case will be forwarded to the National Visa Center for visa processing. The An Evening of Smiles from Legal Buzz petitioner and benefi ciary spouse would have to submit the appro- Classic LILY the Heart by Atty. Dennis Chua priate visa fees; biographic page Law Offi ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega of the passport, police clear- TOMLIN to open www.ctvattys.com ances, birth certifi cate, affi davit by Soledad O. Bautista Read Atty. Dennis Chua’s previous articles by visiting of support with the National Visa SAN DIEGO our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Center. Once the National Visa Center determines that all docu- Read Soledad Bautista’s previous articles by visiting our website ments submitted are complete, it THEATRES at www.asianjournalusa.com will then forward the case to the BALBOA THEATRE Season ~ Fiancé Petition vs. appropriate consular offi ce so One Night Only! ~ THURSDAY, YES VIRGINIA that the spouse benefi ciary may JANUARY 28, 2010 at 7:30PM be interviewed regarding his or her immigrant visa application. Yes, Virginia immigrant spouse petition San Diego – One of America’s There is a real Santa Claus Current processing time indi- foremost comediennes and actresses We are often asked the fol- the petitioner was convicted of a cates that it will take the USCIS ~ Lily Tomlin ~ opens San Diego A good, kind, archbishop he was lowing question – would it be specifi ed offense against a minor, about fi ve (5) months to process Theatres’ presentations for this His family was prosperous faster to bring my girlfriend or the fi ancé petition will be denied the immigrant petition. The Na- season at the historic and nationally He grew up pious and generous boyfriend here into the United unless a waiver is granted by the tional Visa Center usually takes acclaimed Balboa Theatre on Janu- He was born in Asia Minor States if I fi le a fi ancé petition or USCIS. three (3) to four (4) months to ary 28 at 7:30PM with An Evening Popular for granting favors should I just fi le for an immi- Once the fi ancé petition is ap- process the case. Once process- of Classic Lily Tomlin. So holy, he could make miracles grant spouse petition? proved, it will be forwarded to ing is completed, the case will Get together with Lily Tomlin for To save and help many people Filing a fi ancé petition will the appropriate consular offi ce. then be forwarded to the ap- an unforgettable night of fun and Three sad poor girls could not marry bring your loved one here into Current processing time indi- propriate consular offi ce for the sidesplitting laughter. “Tomlin is Each one did not have a dowry the United States faster than cates that it is taking the USCIS spouse benefi ciary’s interview. amazing” and “as always a revela- He threw bags of gold in their house fi ling an immigrant spouse peti- about fi ve (5) months to approve The spouse benefi ciary may be tion.” This unique comic artist takes So each could get a good spouse her audience on a “wise and howl- tion. However, the US citizen the fi ancé petition. Transmittal interviewed within two (2) to He gave quietly without fanfare three (3) months. Filing fees ingly funny” trip with more than a may have to consider a number of the records to the appropriate dozen of her timeless characters- He gave because he really cared of factors before opting to fi le a consular offi ce will take about for the immigrant petition and --from Ernestine to Sister Boogie From the dead three children he raised fi ancé petition over an immigrant a month and the fi ancé can be consular processing may cost Woman; Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. By many people he was praised spouse petition. interviewed by the consular of- around $825. “With astounding skill and energy, In his honor the children gave gifts Before a US citizen can fi le a fi ce within one (1) to three (3) Considering the current pro- Tomlin zaps through the channels That started the giving of gifts fi ancé petition, he or she must months. cessing time and costs involved, like a human remote control. But Saint Nick gave his gifts silently had physically met the fi ancé Once the fi ancé enters the the US citizen petitioner may Using a fantastic range of voices, So Santa now gives quietly within two years before fi ling the United States, he or she needs to want to consider which peti- gestures and movements, she con- tion he or she wants to pursue At midnight when all are asleep fi ancé petition. This is a manda- get married within ninety (90) jures up the cast of characters with In the chimney down he slips tory requirement and the fi ancé days after his or her admission. in bringing his or her loved all the apparent ease of a magi- Just imitating old Saint Nick petition will be denied if the US Failure to get married within one into the United States. In cian pulling a whole menagerie of citizen petition has not met this ninety (90) days may subject the deciding which route to take, the animals from a single hat.” “Her Leaving his gifts fast and quick condition. fi ancé to removal proceedings. petitioner may also have to con- gentle touch is as comforting as it is He is the one we should remember The US citizen petitioner then Pertinent laws and regula- sider other personal factors and edifying.” She has “made the one- Especially in December fi les the fi ancé petition with the tions bar the fi ancé to change circumstances which are specifi c person show the daring, irreverent Not the mythical Santa Claus US Citizenship and Immigra- or adjust his or her status other to his or her case. art form it is today.” “Lily Tomlin So adored by kids at Christmas tions Services (USCIS). In the than through marriage to the Atty. Dennis E. 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and admiration for German woman against any stroke of adversity and hood. He stated that “German accustom them to danger. He also women are serious, diligent, edu- told them “to open their children’s Contemporary Asian cated and friendly. They are gossipy, eyes so they may jealously guard frivolous and quarrelsome like their honor, love their fellowmen the Spanish woman. They are not and their native land and do their American Issues particular about beautiful dresses duty. Always impress upon them by Dr. Ofelia Dirige and expensive jewelry, though that they must prefer dying with Co-Founder and Exec. Director, Kalusugan Wellness Center they could dress nicely like any honor to living with dishonor.” Read Dr. Dirige’s previous articles by visiting other woman in the world.” Rizal In Rizal’s letter to his sister, regretted that in the Philippines, he Trinidad, he praised the delicacy of our website at www.asianjournalusa.com observed that women were more feeling, the fi ne manners, devotion interested in how they dress than in and hospitality of Filipino women, how much they know. especially those in the provinces Joanna Francisco, a writer in the who are not yet sophisticated. Rizal’s Ideal Woman 20th century, asks the question He stated to the young women of “What makes a Filipina woman at- Malolos his observation that “there Speech delivered at the 107th tractive?” I think it is the Filipina’s was an abundance of Filipina girls death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, sense of humor. Filipina women with agreeable manners, beautiful in front of Seafood City, December probably laugh the most in Asia Former Philippine President ways and modest demeanor but also 30, 2003. Sponsored by COPAO, Segunda Katigbak and in that they are really fortunate. Corazon Aquino (1986-1992) an admixture of servitude and defer- San Diego, USA. They are optimists always fi nding ence to the words and whims of the Philippines at that time and news something positive out of dire situ- in God’s sight. (I Peter 3:3-4). their so-called spiritual fathers due Today we are commemorating reached many people including ations. Her laughter is probably her I am not against dressing up to excessive kindness, modesty and the 107th death anniversary of those who were abroad. Thus, Rizal attractive attribute. And when she because we should be pretty but perhaps ignorance.” They seemed the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. wrote to them to extol their bravery engages a member of the opposite- we should not spend all of our time to be faded plants sown and reared José Rizal. He is a genius, writer, and encouraged them to continue sex in a conversation to make him and effort in beautifying ourselves. physician and linguist. He worked their desire to educate themselves laugh, before he knows it, he is done Instead we should devote more time and gave his life for the welfare of and fi ght for their right. This is an for and completely enraptured.” to the development of our inner Filipinos. example of advocacy in the 19th Although it is important to be character. Thank you for inviting me to century. beautiful and charming, this quality B. Modesty - His second quality speak today. I will highlight the does not last. It is short lived – as of an ideal woman was modesty. To role of the different women in his Rizal’s Ideal Filipino Woman we age so fades our beauty. Beauty be modest is to behave, dress and life, state the qualities of his ideal Dr José Rizal is only skin deep. The Bible, in speak in a way that is considered Filipina woman, and then decide His ideal of Filipina womanhood the book of Proverbs, stated that proper; to have a moderate opinion whether his character traits of an about how these ideals may guide us “Charm is deceptive and beauty is personally. encompassed three characteristics: of one’s own value, abilities and ideal Filipina are still applicable beauty and charm, modesty, and fl eeting, but a woman who fears the achievement; decent; not forward today. If so, our challenge is to think All his life, women surrounded Lord is to be praised.” José Rizal. This included his intelligence. These traits also corre- but shy and reserved; moderate and spond to a healthy body, good moral There is something besides beauty not extreme; quiet and humble in mother, nine sisters and character, and well-disciplined that lasts and that is to have a good loved ones from the appearance and style. intellect. moral character. The Bible also Rizal’s mother, Dona Teodora Philippines and abroad A. Beauty and Charm – Filipina states “Your beauty should not come (Europe and Japan). His Alonzo, was an ideal woman. She women are well known for their from outward adornment, such as was a remarkable lady possessing ideals of womanhood beauty and charm. They enamored braided hair and the wearing of gold Current Philippine President were seen in his mother good character, refi ned culture and many foreigners who came to our jewelry and fi ne clothes. Instead it the fortitude of Spartan women. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2001- and the women he fell shores. Rizal was always fascinated should be that of your inner self, in love with. He also Rizal spoke of her, “My mother present) with beautiful, attractive and charm- the unfading beauty of a gentle and is a woman of more than ordinary stated his ideals through ing women not only in the Philip- quiet spirit, which is of great worth in darkness, having fl owers without the letters he wrote to culture; she knows literature and pines but also abroad. For him, it speaks Spanish better than I.” perfume and fruits without sap.” his sisters and the young was love at fi rst sight when he met To him, “religiousness does not women of Malolos. In his letter to the young women beautiful women. What man is not of Malolos, Rizal taught them that consist of long periods spent on While in London, he attracted to beauty and charm in the your knees, nor in endless prayers, wrote a letter to the 20 they should educate their children fi rst place? This is the fi rst thing in the right way and they cannot do big rosaries, and grimy scapularies, brave young women of that captures one’s attention, Rizal’s but in a spotless conduct, fi rm inten- Malolos, who petitioned this if they are slavish and ignorant. fi rst love was Segunda Katigbak He stated that a good mother must tion and upright judgment. the Governor General in who was described as an attractive Prudence does not consist in the Philippines to open bring up her child to be the image woman. He also fell in love with of the true God and not the mother blindly obeying every whim of the a night school so they European women such as Consuelo little tin god but in obeying only that could study Spanish. that the friars have created, i.e., a Ortiga y Perez and Petite Suzanne blackmailing, grasping God. which is reasonable and just.” He Unfortunately, the local from Belgium because of their despised women “whose kindness of parish priest objected, so They should awaken and prepare beauty. He found ideal womanhood the will of their children towards all character is expressed in mumbled the governor turned the with 0-Sei-San, a Japanese girl he prayers, who knew nothing by heart petition down. that is honorable, judged by proper fell in love with while visiting Japan standards, to all that is sincere and but awits, novenas, and the alleged The young women for a month. She had beauty, harm, miracles, whose amusement consists nevertheless defi ed the fi rm in purpose, clear judgment, modesty and intelligence. clear procedure, honesty in act and in playing panguingue or in the fre- objection, continued When Rizal was in Germany in quent confession of the same sins.” to seek approval, and deed, love for their fellowmen and 1886, he wrote to his sister Trini- respect for God. His ideal Filipina wife is one fi nally succeeded. This dad, and expressed his high regard action was unheard of in Dona Teodora Alonzo They should fortify their minds (Continued on page 14) bankrupt we need to make more past month, and four percent of enough of those funds to do it like to see at least some of those money. How can we make more households used a work library all. We can’t afford a monu- things happen? Well okay then; money? We raise taxes. Yes, in the past month. mental library, something Helen it’s you and me against the world At Large... I do realize how horrible that The use of public libraries was Gao in the Union-Tribune calls – who do we take on fi rst? sounds and no, I don’t want to higher for households that were a “$185 million dollar domed pay more taxes either. But I’m closer to a library (a big argu- edifi ce” as well as a monumen- 2010 Resolutions by Miles Beauchamp also smart enough to know that ment for less downtown and tal stadium. Nor should we have if you spend it you have to make more branches). to try. Here are a few resolutions for it. And simply printing the new year from a few friends Read Miles Beauchamp’s previous articles by visiting our web- more doesn’t count. Speaking of a sta- who had the guts to commit site at www.asianjournalusa.com Governments make dium themselves: the majority of funds by taxation. It’s stun- A civilization needs Betty: I will resolve to not Now for the important stuff ningly simple. So raise its playgrounds and it throw a fl ippin’ fi t when I click the damn taxes. Quit needs it intellect. So on the wrong thing on the Things I want to see happen in 2010…the sooner the better trying to fool people let’s fi gure out a way computer, grab my rubber ham- by spending more and to have both and get mer and beat the fi re outta the 010 is fi nally here and then lowering taxes so the library up and run- computer. we’ve seen the predic- Well fi rst of all I want to see they vote to keep you in ning and accessible. tions, we’ve seen the all those wonderful people we when anyone who can And then let’s fi gure JJ: Never to eat anything 2 elected in Washington get off out a way to keep the stuffed with foie gras, stop resolutions, we’ve seen the add two plus two knows their collective butts and end this that it doesn’t add up. stadium where it is, twitching and eye-rolling when I begging for forgiveness on absurd war. hear rap non-music, to fi gure out nd To spend you need move it to Orange January 2 . Okay, fi ne. I want to see a comprehensive to make and so start County, or fi nd a where the other socks go, more Now, however, there are health care plan fi nally resolved, making it. Raise taxes place here that: travel, less napping, to always more than a few things that signed, in place and working. to what they should be. Don’t Nationwide, more households 1. Has enough parking (that follow the laughter, give away It’s time for the two major keep them artifi cially (and prob- with children under 18 used a zaps downtown) more joy than I keep. I would like to see occur. I political parties to quit conning mean I would really, really ably criminally) low. Just make library in the past month for a 2. Doesn’t cost taxpayers one the American people and run the income equal what we spend. At school assignment. dime Barb, from 6100 feet in the like to see these. fi nances of the nation like we all that time we can take a look and Eighteen percent of households Personally, here’s what I vote pines near Prescott AZ: have to run our households. To see if we want to keep spending with a high school student, 16 for: I resolve never to drink another Those special things I honest- spend money you have to make the money or be happy in paying percent of households with a drop of grappa. It’s an Italian ly, really, truly, actually want money or you eventually go the taxes. It’s time to be grown college student, and 17 percent * Move the Marines out of “digestivo” that’s supposed to to see happen in 2010 bankrupt. If we don’t want to go up about it. of households with job-seekers Miramar and put the new airport help you digest your dinner. used a public library in the past there Made me want to lose mine. Enough with the library month to use a computer or the * Where to put the Marines? Think kerosene mixed with re- ASIAN JOURNAL Internet.” (US Dept of Education Add them to the 29 Palms Air sina wine and you’ve got it. The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California Now I’m a writer and an Households’ Use of Public and Ground Combat Center An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most educator married to an educa- Other Types of Libraries) * Locate the stadium at the old Rick Geist: Last year I gave widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! tor. Obviously I hold libraries in So stop already with the down- airport site up Brussels sprouts. The year Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio extraordinarily high regard. But town “monument” and just get a * And so we’re back to the before, I gave up okra. This year Publisher & Editor Managing Editor enough already with San Diego’s library and spend the rest on up- library. Let’s scale it back. Add I won’t cuss at the TV, unless grading branches. We could use Joe Lieberman appears on the Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp downtown central library. It’s more neighborhood branches, a more of them, with longer hours screen. Associate Publisher Associate Editor been a topic of conversation, smaller downtown location, use arguments, and more words than and more programs. There are more electronic resources, and Ashley Silverio should ever be necessary for numerous ways to make libraries then put the central library at Dipsey Dumpster: Eighteen Assistant Editor something like this. more accessible, more valuable, the old stadium site with hous- pills a day. Almost one-fi fth of house- more inviting to everyone than ing and retail, a lot of parking In Pursuit of Excellence holds (19 percent) used a school what is currently being done – and trolley access. Yes, I realize Simon: Only pick the fi ghts Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) library in the past month, 10 particularly as American popula- there is already a downtown site. you really care about.; Only pick Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) percent of households used a col- tions continue to age. See any building going on? the fi ghts you have a chance to Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) lege or university library in the We need to rethink them, retool There done. Now quit griping, win; Don’t take any guff; Don’t Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) them, and make them turn off the fi red-up egos, start give any guff, either. ever-more useable to fi guring out how to do it and The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in the entire population. then do it. And yes, I realize that Mine: Live more, love deeper, all Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date So far our public doing that might actually take laugh louder is every Friday of the month. 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It just means that age have largely shut out minor- fi ndings. further investigation. “It’s often Because of the paperwork and he said. it’s going on in less formal ways, ity businesses -- especially those “It’s just horrendous,” said An- the case that the fi rst explanation the small sums involved, “most James Ballentine, senior vice and those informal channels are owned by Blacks and Latinos thony Robinson, director of the leads to further questions,” he banks don’t want to participate president of the American Bank- the ones that minority businesses -- according to data provided by Washington, D.C.-based Minor- said. in the loan program, and many ers Association, told New Ameri- are not privy to.” the federal government’s Small ity Business Legal Defense and Javier Palomarez, the president of those that are participating are ca Media the banks have nothing “The breakdown is that people Business Administration (SBA) Education Fund (MBELDEF). and chief executive offi cer of the restricting applications only to to do with the racial disparities of color are not present at the to New America Media (NAM). “During this economic recession, United States Hispanic Chamber long-term clients.” apparent in the stimulus’ small banks,” added Anthony Robinson On June 15, the SBA, using there is no recognition or sensi- of Commerce, says the ARC loan And those long-term clients business loans. of MBELDEF.” And the govern- money from the $787 billion tivity to the need to support and program was poorly designed and often exclude small, minority “When somebody comes to ment that’s pushing these benefi ts American Recovery and Rein- benefi t people of color.” “destined to fail.” businesses, which banks see as us, we don’t look at their race,” through are not sensitive to the vestment Act, launched the ARC “The data raises troubling When Congress was drafting “risky.” he said. “The can be red, white, fact that we are not involved in program, America’s Recovery questions” and should trigger an the stimulus package, Palomarez “There’s been a dramatic rise brown, or green. 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Otherwise, the fl aws of struggling small businesses to the indication that something may gling small businesses directly panic entrepreneurs often few lenders have participated.” the system will only magnify the help them ride out the recession. be amiss and further explanation – rather than simply backing up self-fi nanced their start-ups or He noted that in the six months inequality that’s at the center of Under the program, the bor- is warranted.” loans from the very banks that expansions, meaning, that they since the ARC Loan program our recession.” rower pays no interest and makes Census fi gures put black caused the country’s economic tapped into their own net worth was fi rst announced, the SBA has no payments for 12 months, then business ownership at 5% and has fi ve years to repay the loan. Hispanic business ownership at SBA charges no fees and pays about 7% -- more than double interest to the lender at prime – the numbers getting these SBA- the rate of interest at which banks backed loans. lend to favored customers – plus At the SBA in Washington, 2 percent. spokesman Jonathan Swain ar- The Obama Administration gued racial disparities in the ARC does not report the racial break- loan program don’t paint the full down of who’s benefi ting from picture of the agency’s lending these loans at Recovery.gov, but practices. Many of the SBA’s data obtained by NAM from other loan products, he says, have the SBA found that of the 4,497 large minority business participa- ARC loans where the race of the tion. For example, he says, mi- borrower was reported, 4,104 nority-owned businesses receive (over 91 percent) went to white- 29% of loans given through the owned fi rms, 140, (3%) went to SBA’s regular lending program Hispanic-owned businesses, and and 37% of Microloans doled out 151 (3%) went to Asian- or Pa- by the agency. cifi c Islander-owned businesses. “It’s hard to look at the ARC Only 65, (1.5%) went to black- program by itself,” he told NAM. owned fi rms. “It’s just one tool in the tool box, Overall, white-owned business- just one tool in the array to help es received over $130 million in small business in these tough loans through the program, while economic times.” Hispanic-owned businesses got One reason for the extremely $4 million and black-owned busi- low level of minority participa- nesses less than $2 million. tion in the ARC loan program, he In fi ve states – Alabama, Ar- maintains, is that the Recovery kansas, New Hampshire, South Act specifi cally prohibits the Dakota, and Wyoming -- every agency from allowing an ARC single fi rm that received an ARC loan to be used to refi nance a loan was white-owned. 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That gapore, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Egypt, where, for the next was quite a feat, considering the three years, he transport system during those Italy, France, until he reached Barce- shuttled between days. It would be interesting England, France, to know what documents and lona, Spain on June 16, 1882. He then Spain and Belgium. other requirements Rizal had to In October 1891, present for his admission to the moved to Madrid to enroll at the Universi- Rizal was back in United States. Were U.S. im- Hong Kong, but spent migration officers more lenient dad Central de Madrid. The following several months there during his time? In one of the before he finally articles we read, Rizal had to year, in June 1883, Rizal returned to the spend 6 days under quarantine Philippines in inside his ship anchored off San went to Paris, France for two June 1892. Francisco Bay before he was al- Less than a lowed to disembark. months to spend his summer vaca- month after his tion there. 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As our Father, God loves us, The person of this type is an his “little children.” Yes, we are individualist and a self-made weak and fragile, like little chil- Maskara Stir to life the little child in you man who is over-cautious in his dren, but we are strong before relationships and attachments. the Lord, because we have our Masdan ang mga gusaling humahalik sa kalangitan Joke of the Week: There was love manifested in Jesus Christ. On the other hand, an individual charisms as gold offering, our at sa hihip ng hangin ay kasabay silang dumuduyan the little boy who approached This Feast of the Epiphany has can remain shackled to this de- prayer life as frankincense, and hindi ba’t napakagandang tanawin hayan iyong masdan huwag ka na lang sisilip pa duon sa dakong likuran. Santa in a department store with a “missionary” characteristic pendency for a long period of our vulnerability and problems a long list of requests. He wanted attached to it, because it narrates time, and fearful of venturing as myrrh. Dependent on God for a bicycle and a sled, a chemi- the initial conversion of non-He- Mamasyal sa gabi’t tingnan ang makikislap na ilaw beyond the world of childhood, his grace and on others for their mapapahangang tunay ang mga turistang namamasyal cal set, a cowboy suit, a set of brews, the Gentiles and pagans loses the opportunity of grow- love, we are strong enough for trains, a baseball glove and roller pero subukan mong pumasok sa looban nina Islaw that the magi represent. Gospel: ing in wisdom and acquiring others to depend on us. Stir to kislap ng awa’t kahirapan ang sa iyo ay dudungaw. skates. “That’s a pretty long list,” Matthew 2: 1-12. Symbols found new strength in the new world. life “the little child” in you, and Santa said sternly. “I’ll have to in ancient roman coins point out Holding on to his childhood you stir to life “the little child” in Naaamoy mo ba ang maraming tindahan ng pagkain check in my book and see if you that the constellation Aries was dependence, this type does not your neighbor’s. sa kaliwa at sa kanan talagang ikaw ay gugutumin were a good boy.” “No, no,” the used by pagan astrologers to rep- have self-confidence and acts Quotation of the Week: “May pero paano ko nga kayang pagkain ay lulunukin youngster said quickly. “Never resent Judea. Astrologers of the “childish” in many ways. Ac- each Christmas, as it comes, find kung makikita kong mga pulubi’y sa ‘kin nakatingin mind checking. I’ll just take the time, such as the magi, identified cording to the Whiteheads, a us more and more like Him who roller skates.” the birth of the Messiah to be Sa loob ng mall ay hindi magkamayaw ang mga tao well-balanced individual, whose at this time became a little child, sa iba’t ibang tindahan sila ay paroo’t parito Scriptures: First Reading: in Judea or Aries. Armed with childhood dependence prepares for our sake; more simple-mind- Isaiah 60: 1-6. For the people their astrological knowledge, mayroong namimili, mas marami ang nag-uusyoso him rightly for the life ahead, is ed, more humble, more affection- kaya ingat ka pare, laganap ‘tong mga mang-ootso. in exile a new day has dawned. the magi found complete guid- one who becomes strong enough ate, more resigned, more happy, Jerusalem, brought to its knees ance and revelation from the for others to depend on him even more full of God.” Ganito na ba ngayon bayan nating minamahal by the Babylonian conquest, is Hebrew Scriptures. Following as he remains able to depend on magarang maskara lang pala ang sa mukha’y nakatapal encouraged to “rise up in splen- the instruction given them by the others. John Henry Newman. maipagmamalaki ba natin ang ganitong larawan dor,” because its dark night of Hebrew chief priests and scribes, A child is always the center of kumilos naman kayo mga kapatid na nahalal. suffering is ending and the Lord they followed the Star that led attraction in every gathering. A is appearing in glory. Finally, them to where the Child was: at child noticeably stands out even the exiles bearing the wealth Bethlehem of Judea. among adults. A child is always of nations are going home to Reflections: Biologically and a beautiful person to watch, worship the Lord. Second Read- religiously we know ourselves because he/she reminds us of our ing: Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6. A to be dependent. Our parents own childhood. Poets, philoso- passage from this Letter stresses provide us with care and life; phers, and popes have dreamt the inclusion of all people, as religious people we profess of going back to their childhood especially the Gentiles, within our dependence on God. This days. A child reminds us of our the new saving mystery of God’s dependence is both a character- own vulnerability, innocence, playfulness, and dependence on our parents, loved ones, and God. Because as children we experienced that to be strong we have to be dependent on others, we want children of our times to be equally strong in dependency. We do not want to keep them when their time has come to part our company so as not to stifle their free spirit and indepen- dence. At the same time, we do not want to let them loose from our tender loving care, if they are not well prepared to face the out- side world. Paradoxically, they should be independent and stand- ing on their own feet as mature persons, but wisely dependent on others as “little children.” The Feast of the Epiphany (Greek word, epiphaneia for revelation or appearance) is the manifestation of God’s saving action in Jesus Christ. The Gos- pel selection for today does not January 1 - 7, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Street Poetry

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Read about Michael’s upcoming book of poems by visiting our Kirot Ng Kahapon website at www.asianjournalusa.com Nang mahalin ko siya, sila’y nagtatanong Kamusta ang buhay, nang buhay ko ngayon? Poem No. 39 Kay sakit tanggapin, kirot ng kahapon, I don’t want to dwell in the past Pigil ko ang luhang walang maitugon. I just wanted to live for today Today I wanted to be born again To cherish every moment of the new day Akala ko kasi, kapag nagmamahal, To discard the old and bring the new Dapat lubos-lubos at iisa lamang. Today I have no memories Today I have no history Subalit ang buhay, sadyang ‘di mo alam, Today is just today! Nilisan nya ako ng walang dahilan. With the power of my poetry Like magic I’ll set everything right! Lungkot at himagsik ang aking nadama, Today I welcome you in my life! Kung kaya’t nagmahal ng higit sa lima. ©2009 Michael R. Tagudin Puso ko’y naglaro, naniwala sila, At inibig akong may pagkakasala. About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin Educated as an engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles employee hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about Higit sa totoo hinahanap ko rin, the human condition. He is donating the proceeds from the book to License # 01113433 anti-human traffi cking efforts in the City of Angels. Ang “childhood sweetheart” ko na mahal sa akin. Contact [email protected] for more information. Ako ay naghanap hanggang sa USA Subali’t tadhana’y malupit sa akin. The Truth is in the Floods Matapos ang taon nitong paghahanap, By: Father Shay Cullen nations will be deciding the future of the planet as they have already done Balita ko na lang, mayron ng mapalad. The truth about climate change is es- for centuries. Their economic wealth Ang tangi kong dasal, hirap mang matanggap, sential to the Copenhagen Conference and military power has been built on and its aftermath. The nations of the (Continued on page 14) Siya’y lumigaya, ‘di na ako iiyak. world have not reached a comprehen- sive breakthrough agreement but the world desperately needs one to greatly Tulang halaw sa tunay na buhay at awiting reduce the outpouring of greenhouse “And I Love You So”. gasses. The people and especially the poor in Katha ni: Romeo Nicolas developing countries who are being im- pacted daily and will be most affected by rising ocean levels, greater storms, fl oods and droughts in the future have little real say in the deliberations or the Restaurant Supervisor/Manager decisions. The rich and the powerful (full-time). Must have experience in running a fast food operation. Must have outstanding customer service skills, be dependable and honest, be a strong leader, and have knowledge of POS/accounting functions. Bilingual Tagalog-English. Please fax resume Villagers wade through fl oods in Bihar, India. Should we accept to 619-702-9401, email to dlawcorp@ the effects of climate change and sbcglobal.net, or call 619-702-8691. teach children to swim instead? Photograph: AP/Aftab Alam Sid- diqui

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If you IF YOU HAVE PASSED HER The County Health & Human As they made their bed on the have faith, you just need to trust ON, YOUR WISH WILL Services Agency (HHSA) is offering Tandang-tanda ko pa, binatillo pa ‘ko hard floor, the older angel saw a that every outcome is always to BE GRANTED AND SHE “Senior Expo: Protect Yourself & Hagilap ko agad, itong periodico hole in the wall and repaired it. your advantage. You just might WILL WATCH OVER YOU Your Wallet” sessions to help older Una kong tutunghan, kay Mutt & Jeff kamo When the younger angel asked not know it until sometime later... FOREVER.... adults protect themselves from both why, the older angel replied, Oooo IF NOT, HER TEARS WILL physical and financial attacks. 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In fact, they are what help her who “aids her husband, inspires face any situation.” the mainstream society. They have to be like Rizal’s ideal woman of want to sell Australian coal and the to survive in foreign lands among C. Intelligent through educa- given birth and reared children who beauty, charm, modesty and intelli- ruling Philippine elite decide in cahoots him with courage, shares his perils, strangers.” refrains from causing him worry and tion- Rizal admired and loved are bicultural to which they can pass gence. Let us take care of our bodies with them against the national interest “The Filipina woman is a consid- women who were well educated and on the ideals of Filipina woman- so we can be healthy and pretty. Let of Filipinos. The Filipinos are the ones sweetens his moments of affliction, erate daughter. She is a loyal friend. always remembering that there is no intelligent. Rizal’s mother, Teodora hood. us be modest and be beautiful not that suffer most. As a wife she is loving and sup- Alonso, was well educated, possess- only outwardly but also inwardly. The Indigenous People of the Aeta grief that a brave heart can bear and portive, an ever dynamic factor in there is no bitterer inheritance than ing literary and business ability. His III. The Modern Day Filipina Let us cultivate our intellect through communities of Botolan, Zambales, her husband’s life and career. Never mother was his first teacher who Woman education and reading and broaden not far from where I live, have suffered that of infamy and slavery.” has the phrase “Behind every great He also said that a young man taught him how to read. our knowledge of world affairs to a total wipe out of their community, man is a woman” been most true of He learned the alphabet at the age José Rizal would be very proud gain the respect of men. Let us be houses, simple fans, a small TV for should love her not only because of a Filipino woman. her beauty and her amiable character of three and the prayers. She used to of the achievements of the Filipina the ideal mother, wife and compan- which they saved for months all gone. She is the driving force in a fam- tell stories to him also. She was the women of today in terms of beauty, ion. Like the young women from Some died, most mercifully escaped. but also on account of her fortitude ily, in a marriage, or in a relation- of mind and loftiness of purpose, first one to discover Rizal’s talent charm, character and intellect. Malolos, let us fight for our rights, But their small farms and a secure ship. Perhaps the secret is that she for poetry and encouraged him to Rizal’s ideals are still those held for if we are free, then our men future are all gone. They are refugees For Ms. Francisco, who described can hold her own and her tongue at the modem Filipina woman, she write poems. by Filipina women and this is what will also be free. Most of all, let us on waste land. I go there every ten days the right moment. Oh the naggers. The first poem he wrote in Ateneo they pursue, for I see these qualities advocate for the needs of those who with relief food to help keep them go- states that, “to capture the essence But for the most part, the Filipinas of a Filipina is akin to creating the was dedicated to his mother on her in my mother, sisters, friends and are less fortunate than we are, for ing while planning a small re-housing are dignified.” birthday upon her release from pris- acquaintances. their happiness will be our joy and project with the help of the Irish Church most elusive fragrance. She is de- “Where does the Filipina character mure and coy at the same time. She on. Rizal stated that, “my mother In terms of beauty and charm, Fil- victory. relief agency Trocaire - a small help for strength come from? What is most a massive problem. is sensual yet conservative; mod- corrected my poems and gave me ipina women are still noted for their I am a woman, a Tagailoc - a striking about Filipina women is her good advice when I was studying beauty and charm as seen in their blend of Tagalog and llocano. A Climate change damages and destroys est but bewitching. She is Mestiza; source of strength. thousands of lives. Antong is a tribal she is Chinita; she is Morena. She rhetoric. She is a mathematician and performances in beauty pageants Kayumangging Filipina... and a very She did not exercise Yoga for a has read many books.” around the world. Since the time proud one! leader of the Aeta people here in Zam- is the biddable housewife. She is million years nor given to medita- bales province the Philippines. I sat the general of an army of rebelling In his, letter to his sister Trinidad, I was born, I’ve always heard of tion. She has an inherently strong he stated his desire for Filipino Filipina girls winning the competi- with him in an impoverished makeshift patriots. She is as courageous as faith. When things go bad she will refugee camp with tiny shelters made of Joan of Arc. Perhaps the true com- women, “If only they can cultivate tion for Miss Universe, Miss World say to herself, “Bahala na ang their intellect by education and take or Miss Asia contest. As usual, there grass hovels and plastic sheets. He told mon denominator is that the Filipina Dios” (God will provide). For the The Truth is in me the recent devastation that wiped woman have an indominable spirit more interest in worldly affairs, they will always be some women “who sake of her loved ones she will pray can command the respect of men.” are more interested in how they out his village and all their lands. and she can love so purely and so on bended knee. the Floods He is knowledgeable about Global powerfully. These characteristics she He advised her, “Now that you dress more than what they know.” She will lift everyone’s cause are still young you should strive to Modesty is still a major trait of a (Continued from page 11) Warming and knows that the blocking read, read and learn. You must not Filipina woman although nowadays of the atmosphere with gasses from the exploitation of the poorer nations, factories and millions of vehicles heats allow yourself to be conquered by there are some who have forgotten extracting their cheap low cost raw indolence because it costs so little to to be “mahinhin” or “mayumi.” the oceans and brings ten times the materials, processing them with fossil evaporation of the seas and ten times Bagong Taon cast it off.” Some have become more forward fuels and destroying the atmosphere as Rizal emphasized the importance and aggressive wanting to have the the amount of rain all in a few days. they grow rich. They grow richer by Nothing can stop the raging waters that of education to the young women of reputation of being so “American- selling back to the poor nations high- Malolos. He wrote, that, “the cause ized.” cover the lands and washes away the Nuong Kabataan Ko priced manufactured goods as they have soil and leaves behind sand and stones. of the backwardness of Asia lies in When it comes to education, done for the past five hundred years. the fact that there the women are Filipina women have surpassed Fili- If only the negotiators in Copenhagen O kay gandang pagmasdan The rich nations have made sinful could see and understand this, they ignorant, are slaves; while in Europe pino men in that more women have alliances with the corrupt rulers of the Pagpasok ng bagong taon and America they are powerful be- graduated from college than men. might agree more readily to really curb poor nations to achieve this immoral emissions. Putukan dito putukan duon cause there the women are free and Also more women have graduate and unjust exchange. However, wealthy well educated and endowed with degrees, i.e., Masters or Doctorate’s “Now we are impoverished and 100 Putik tumitilamsik kapag inaabutan nations like Australia foster coal-burn- families are huddled here, the rest Paputok ng mga kaibigan. lucid intellect and a strong will.” degree than men. ing power plants on the poor nations According to our modem writer, What will Rizal say about Filipina have scattered, I know not where they like they have done and are doing in went”, he lamented as the relief work- “The Filipina women are probably women if he were alive today? I bet the Philippines and lock them into long ‘Yan ang buhay dito sa bambang he will be surprised at what women ers handed out plastic bags of rice and the most fortunate in Asia. They are term supply deals. canned goods. Ang aking kinalakhang lugar respected and revered by their coun- have achieved and that Filipino men Coal is used to meet nearly 40% of are not far behind. A once proud people and a simple Di sukat ikagalit pagkat nakagisnan terparts in society; they can avail of the world’s current energy demand, cre- sustainable village life swept away in education; they can hold office and ating over 40% of annual global carbon Panata na ito lahat ng kapitbahay IV. Conclusion the deluge. They are the human face own properties.” emissions. Global coal consumption is of global warming. They suffer the Sumunod at makisama ito ang panuntunan. Before the coming of the Span- expected to rise by 1.9% to 4.2 billion Rizal’s ideals are relevant to consequences of the high living of the iards, Filipina women enjoyed a tonnes by 2010. Australia is the world’s rich and empty promises, this will not Para ‘wag magalit bagong taon pa naman unique position that their descen- Filipina women of today whether largest exporter of black coal, a position one is born here in America or in change unless all of us common people dants during the Spanish time did it has held since1984. get out and rally and campaign for true Ituring na s’werte at hindi aksidente not enjoy. They were co-equal with the Philippines. It is also applicable The Australian Senate has blocked a Pambihirang mangyari ang ganitong putukan global cuts in emissions and demand men in all aspects of life for they to women belonging to any racial new law that would help reduce the car- justice for the victims of global warm- Putik at ingay kalimutan na lamang can own and inherit property, en- group whether White, Hispanic, bon emissions. Australia is contributing ing and climate change. Kaysa tunay na barilan ang siyang maranasan. gage in trade and industry, succeed Black or Asian, These ideals are to the global warming while talking hot to the chieftainship of a barangay in excellent in developing one’s self- the absence of a mate heir and had Kilala ang tundo kahit nuon paman the exclusive right to give names At hindi nakukuha sa suntukan o pakiusapan to their children. As a sign of deep Ano mang hindi unawaan lutasin at unaan respect, the men when accompany- Kalabit ng gatilyo ng iyong kwarenta’y singko ing women walked behind them. When the Spaniards arrived, they Parang walang ano man ang napatay na kalaban brought with them the concept of male machisimo. Men were seen Pagdating ng lamayan marami namang dumadamay to have sexual supremacy and Pagkat marami ang sugalan at inuman women’s role was relegated to the home. They were not allowed to go Dito na naman magkakasama ang mga grupo at samahan to school and if they did it was a At magsisimula na naman ang galit at taniman segregated one. At sa gitna ng lamayan magsisimula na naman ang bakbakan. With the coming of the Americans and into the modem times, women once again regained their high ‘Wag sanang malasap ng kabataan ngayon status. They are able to vote, go to Ganitong buhay nuong panahong yaon school, enter any kind of profes- Pagkat walang lugar ang matapang kahit saan sion they want to and even run for Kundi bilangguan o kamatayan public office. In fact, two women have already been Presidents of the Tundo man may langit din ay dapat isipin. Philippines, i.e., Corazon Aquino and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Pete g. Cortez Many educated women have San Diego, California reached the shores of the United States since the 1960s to the

(619) 702-3051 January 1 - 7, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 probably will have vaccinated tion, and increasing its lab capac- San Diego Braces for More one-third of our population,” Dr. ity and IT to track the day-to-day Wooten estimates. operations of case reporting. Fatalities in H1N1 Outbreak “We’ve got more work to do,” But many of their local and said Ken August, spokesman statewide efforts have paid off. (Continued from page 1) said, “because I have asthma and for the California Department A report released Dec. 16 by I’m always in public contact.” Since April, 834 people have of Public Health, noting that the Trust for America’s Health This could be an opportune been hospitalized with the H1N1 many people are still reluctant and the Robert Wood Johnson time to reach a tipping point in flu in San Diego. Fifty-seven to get the vaccine. An October Foundation gave California the spread of the virus, health people have died here—higher survey by the Harvard School of a score of eight out of 10 on officials said. As the number of than the mortality rate of any Public Health found that only 40 key indicators of public health cases decreases, and the vaccine seasonal flu in the past 10 years, percent of U.S. adults said they emergency preparedness. Twenty supply increases, this could be a according to County Public would get the H1N1 vaccine, states scored six or less. “prime window of opportunity Health Officer Dr. Wilma Woo- and 41 percent said they would The report, “Ready or Not? to fight the pandemic,” said Sun. ten. not get it. Protecting the Public’s Health California has received about 1 “It hits close to home,” said “We do rely on the media to from Diseases, Disasters, and million doses each week in the Susan Delos Santos, marketing help get messages out to the Bioterrorism,” found that states last few weeks, bringing its total director of the Filipino Press public,” Wooten said. that had invested in public health up to about 10 million, nearly in National City. On Tuesday San Diego health officials have greatly improved their readiness half its allotment from the CDC. night, she sent her staff to cover released ads targeting different for the H1N1 outbreak. In 2006, “If we can get enough people a bowling tournament to help ethnic groups, including Latinos, California invested $214 million vaccinated, we can better our fundraise for the family of one Filipinos and African Ameri- in pandemic flu preparedness, chances of fighting H1N1,” he of the victims – a 35-year-old cans. They are working with including 50 million masks for said. mother who recently died of community groups to provide hospital employees, anti-viral As of Dec. 11, about 833,000 H1N1, leaving behind five chil- information to homeless people medications, equipment to turn doses have come into San Diego, dren. and migrant workers. Dr. Dean cots into hospital beds and three which has a population of about The next day, at an ethnic Sidelinger, deputy public health mobile field offices. 3.1 million. Another 89,000 media press briefing on H1N1 officer for the county, is reaching “At the time, it was [seen as] doses were ordered on Monday. sponsored by The California out to Mexican day laborers and questionable,” said August, “but Now in week 50 of the H1N1 Endowment and organized by agricultural communities by pro- looking back, it was very wise, pandemic, San Diego has vac- New America Media, Delos San- viding community clinics, local and now other states wish they’d cinated more than 9,000 students tos was the only member of the organizations and the Mexican done the same thing,” and almost 70,000 individu- press who had gotten the H1N1 Consulate with Spanish-language Health officials are hopeful that als. “By the end of the year, we vaccine. “I got vaccinated,” she information cards about H1N1. in the New Year, as they receive The CDPH also operates a state- more shipments, they will be wide hotline six days a week in able to provide the vaccine to 10 different languages. anyone who wants it. Until then, “San Diego was the epicenter vaccinations are encouraged for for the first case of H1N1 report- those who are most vulnerable to ed in early April,” said Wooten. H1N1: pregnant women; care- “Within 48 hours, we got San givers of infants younger than 6 Diego proclaimed a local emer- months; health care and emer- RN’s, LVN’s, CNA’s gency early on in the outbreak.” gency medical personnel; anyone San Diego health officials sent between 6 months and 24 years CAREGIVER, COMPANION, HOMEMAKER specimens to the CDC and the of age; and anyone between 25 state, a process aided by the fact and 64 who has chronic illness- that the company that makes the es, weakened immune systems, testing equipment is located in or asthma. San Diego. 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Close to all. $400 per month plus utilities Call: (619) 656-0409 Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com January 1 - 7, 2010 most precious possessions. We Loving family beside you ings for you from the pages of gospel adaptation of the Dvorak can waste it. We can worry over Close and caring friends God’s Holy Book: “The Lord work. Another Largo move- Light & it. We can spend it on ourselves. Health inside you bless you and keep you; the ment, this time from Antonio Or, as good stewards, we can Love that never ends Lord make His face shine upon Vivaldi’s Concerto in D Major invest it in the kingdom of God. Special memories of yesterdays you, and be gracious to you; the RV93, receives an equally effec- Shadows The New Year is full of time. A path that leads to joy and Lord turn His face toward you tive and passionate interpreta- As the seconds tick away, will happiness and give you peace.” –Numbers tion. by Zena Sultana Babao you be tossing time out of the A bright today and a much 6:24-26. Francisco Tarrega’s Capricho window, or will you make every brighter tomorrow A happy, blessed and prosper- Arabe and Recuerdos dela Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at minute count?” And dreams that all come true! ous New Year to all! Alhambra, and Isaac Albeniz’ www.asianjournalusa.com Our answer to that question Leyenda are included in virtu- should be: make every minute And fi nally, here’s my bless- ally every classical guitarist’s count. repertoire list. Even though We have a lot of wishes for this Perfecto adapted these works 2010: A Year of Mystery, New Year – temporal and spiri- to the wider range of his 10- tual, economic and fi nancial, per- Filipino Guitarist weaves new string guitar, as in the case of the Wonder, and Hope sonal and for family, people and Capricho which received exten- country. Here are some simple sive editing of the bass lines, the As the year 2010 starts to and yet profound wishes for garb for old favorites music is performed with artistic unfold – like a fl ower opening you for the New Year by (Continued from page 1) Cello key of G Major rather than sensitivity and utmost respect to its petals little by little – we see Everett Milton Garret. He and passionate playing that per- the Violin key of D Major that the composers. ahead of us a year of mystery, said, “During this coming meates the CD’s diverse musical most guitarists use. This takes The CD ends with the timeless wonder, and hope. Mystery, year, may you have: content. the piece back to the original classic, Romance Anonimo. because it could be a year of Enough happiness to keep Perfecto’s latest CD “CAPAR- mellowness of the cellist Pablo Perfecto’s added bass lines surprises; wonder, because great you sweet ISON” (PDC Records 2009) Casals performance rather than add greatly to this deceptively things may be in the horizon; and Enough sorrow to keep is nothing less than brilliant. the more excited versions by gui- simple piece. Deceptively simple hope, because we wanted this you human Naming the CD after medieval tarists Angel Romero and John because most of the melody New Year to be better than the Enough hope to keep you horse robes is a clever way of Williams. runs a complete octave on the old. happy hinting at the CD’s featured The three pieces by Paraguayan fi rst string and the tendency is to That’s what’s good with each Enough failure to keep tracks, which are mostly familiar guitarist-composer Agustin Bar- slide from note to note. Perfecto New Year. We can always start beautiful piece about time writ- you humble Classical Guitar works… the rios Mangore take the listener plays the melody purely and anew! ten by Steven B. Cloud: Enough success to make you so-called “warhorses” of the to a more Worldly and folksy crisply just like the Master, 10- Though most of us have lost “Thinking of the subject of eager repertoire. Quoted from the liner setting. The Danza Paraguaya string guitarist Narciso Yepes, a lot in 2009, especially in the time, especially at the beginning Enough faith to keep you notes: is light and charming, Don Perez who brought this piece to world- matter of fi nances, one thing we of a New Year, is not a bad idea. healthy “Like the rich, ornamental Freire is played the way a debo- wide fame in 1952. As we look into the New Year, Enough money to meet your cloth that this CD is named after, nair gentleman woos the object “CAPARISON”, as well as we look at a block of time. We needs I hope my playing breathes new of his affection, and the Vals #4 other Perfecto De Castro re- see 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 And enough determination to life into these warhorses of the is pulled off with casual aplomb, cordings, is now available on days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 min- make each day repertoire.” from the middle section’s cas- CDBaby, iTunes, Amazon.com utes, 31,536,000 seconds. All is Of your life, the best you could And breathe new life it DOES. cading arpeggios to the ending’s (keywords Perfecto De Castro) a gift from God! ever be.” The fi rst thing you notice is scalar fi nish. and on the Perfecto De Castro We have done nothing to Gifts are not only for Christ- the quality of the recording. His The inclusion of solo guitar website http://www.perfdecastro. deserve it or earn it. Like the air mas. Gifts for the New Year are last CD “Journey through 10 arrangements of two well-known com we breathe, time comes to us as most welcome! I join Colin Mc- Strings” made you feel like you orchestral a part of life. The gift of time is Carthy in giving you the follow- were sitting right in front of the movements not ours alone. It is given performer. This recording makes comes as equally to each person. you feel like you’re holding the a pleasant Rich and poor, educated and guitar. surprise. ignorant, strong and weak The CD opens with a Prelude The Largo – every man, woman and and Sarabande from the 6th movement child has the same twenty- Cello Suite in D Major BWV from Antonin four hours every day. 1012 by Johann Sebastian Bach. Dvorak’s Another important thing Most performers play Bach as Symphony did not lose is our capacity for about time is that you can- if they are racing to the end of no. 9 “From hope. Here we are, facing the not stop it. There is no way the piece like it’s a contest to the New fi rst month of the New Year, the to slow it down, turn it off, see how fast they can play it. It World” op. month named after Janus, one or adjust it. Time marches becomes a display of their me- 95 brings of the Roman gods. Janus is an on. And you cannot bring chanical skill and they miss the to mind the appropriate personifi cation of back time. Once it is gone, music. Perfecto slows it down to deep voice January because Janus has two it is gone. Yesterday is lost an unhurried tempo that allows of American faces: one to look ahead toward forever. If yesterday is lost, you to FEEL the music. basso pro- the future, and the other to look tomorrow is uncertain. We ing precious gifts for this coming Elsewhere on the CD is an in- fundo Paul back at the past. have look ahead at a full year’s year: terpretation of the more famous Robeson Why look back? It’s good to block of time, but we really have Happiness deep down within Prelude from Bach’s 1st Cello singing “Go- look back in order to evaluate no guarantee that we will experi- Serenity with each sunrise Suite, in which the ten-string ing Home”, where we succeeded and where ence any of it. Success in each facet of your adds the added dimension of which is the we have failed, and to look Obviously, time is one of our life being able to play in the original forward in order to structure what needs to be changed and what needs to be improved. We are hoping that 2009 is the end of our economic woes and 2010 the beginning of an economic revival. We also want to fi ll this New Year with things that are truly good – especially in our personal, national and global relation- ships. If the New Year could talk about itself, what would it say? It would probably say: “I am the New Year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months. All that you sought for and didn’t fi nd is hidden in me, waiting for you to search for it with more determi- nation. All the good that you tried for and didn’t achieve is mine to grant when you have fewer confl ict- ing desires. All that you dreamed of and didn’t dare do, all that you hoped for but did not accomplish, all the faith that you claimed you have but didn’t – they slumber lightly, waiting to be awak- ened by the touch of a strong purpose. And most of all, I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Each New Year is a gift of time! And we have to be thankful for that gift and apportion each segment in such a way that we will accomplish more with what we got. Here is a thought-provoking and January 1 - 7, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 17 Page 18 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com January 1 - 7, 2010

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