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Project Entreprenurse set to provide opportunities for nurses The Department of Labor and Employment has launched a new project that provides Philippine Scene opportunity to Filipino nurses People Power USA to become productive while practicing their skills and ex- tending much-needed health rocks San Diego services in the countryside.

“Project Entreprenurse is a BORACAY SAND SCULPTURE. A Boracay Island sand fi rst of its kind in the Philip- artist fi nishes up on his sand sculpture in time for tourists to pines. It seeks to change the appreciate his art work. PINOY GONZALES/ PNS outlook of nurses in the country and help them recognize that nurses entrepreneurship is a viable option for them,’’ Celebrate Mother’s Day said Labor Undersecretary Carmelita Pineda, one of the Tony Olaes and Loida Nicolas Lewis join community leaders of Southern California prime movers of the initiative. at Lai Thai Restaurant “I believe that the signifi - Please join our family and at the People Power USA event in San Diego cant impact of these newly- celebrate Mother’s Day at A historic event for the Fili- their support of a movement that The Fil-Am wants a voice in formed nurses’ cooperatives Lai Thai Restaurant. pino American Community in would help ameliorate the social the United States, but does not will be in public health, where Now Celebrating Our San Diego County transpired and political conditions in their know how to achieve it. The they are expected to contrib- 11th Anniversary Thanks April 28th at Jasmine Restau- home country, the Philippines. term Filipino- American has ute to the achievement of our to the Support of All Our rant in San Diego. Some of The gathering was in support of always meant it was distinctly Millennium Development Loyal Customers. the most successful 1st & 2nd the Liberal Party candidates for separate from the Philippines. Goals on maternal and child We will be opening Generation Filipino American the presidency and vice presi- The Fil-Ams issues here in the U.S. are separate from the issues health,’’ she said. our 2nd location soon in business, political, and profes- dency of the Philippines, Beni- Pineda said the program Scripps Poway Parkway in sional leaders from Southern gno “Noynoy” Aquino and Mar over in the Philippines. The fi rst California gathered to show Roxas, respectively. will be pilot-tested in Davao, May. (Continued on page 16) adding that the provincial and - Nikki, owner of Lai Thai Additional coverage and photos of the event on page 12 local government units in Re- Restaurant gion 11 (Davao Region) have openly answered the call of the DoLE to engage its nurses in the project. Attend a free presentation Ang Babaeng Robin Hood She said some 500 nurses in the region have initially for MONTELUCE - Kuwento ni Percival Campoamor Cruz banded into cooperative and are currently complying with the high point of Tagaytay Ibinabahagi ni Naty ang kanyang panahon, isip at lakas the requirements for registra- upang ang mga tinatangkilik niya sa Smokey Mountain ay tion with the Cooperative makakita ng bahagya man lamang na liwanag sa kulimlim Development Authority as a cooperative. na ulap na bumabalot sa kanilang buhay. Bukod pa sa The DoLE, she said, will pagkalinga ay may materyal na tulong na ibinabahagi si provide the start-up capital for Naty sa kanila, na walang iba kundi ang ano mang salapi na the cooperatives. sumasayad sa kanyang palad. According to Pineda, the nurses will be assisted in Nang gabing iyon sa pag-iisa ni Naty sa kanyang silid putting together their busi- ay ginunita niya ang isang matagumpay na araw. Nagawa ness plans so they can ask for grants from government and niya ang ninanasang mga gawain sa Smokey Mountain non-government sources. na makatutulong sa kapuwa at ang pakikiisa niya sa Among the potential pagdadalamhati ng mahihirap; bagkus ay ang makagawa sources of revenues for the $34,000 condo units in Tagaytay. While you are away, you can rent out ng paraan upang maibsan ang kanilang pagdaralita sa cooperatives are the local gov- your unit as a condotel and make money on your investment. Presentations pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng pabuyang salapi. ernment units, PhilHealth’s available in June 8 & 9, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Asian Journal capitalization fund, foreign donors and migrant Filipino offi ce at 550 East 8th Street Suite 6, National City, CA 91950 (in Old Pahina 2 Schoolhouse Square). Call (619) 474-0588 or e-mail asianjournal@aol. organizations abroad, she com for more information. said.

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Naghanap siya binasa ang isang headline: “P5 Naaalala mo pa ba noon 17. diyaryo ang iyung nang dumating sa tindahan ng nang na alahas. Dito sa silid na alahas. Nakatanggap sila ng kay Mr. Pacia sa Men’s Room; ito ipinakikita ni Mr. Pacia ang Milyong Alahas Tinangay”. na: tinutupi para maging baril- emergency call na ang tindahan wala rin siya roon. Naisip niyang pinaka-mamahalin at pinaka- Napailing si Naty at nasabi 1. diyes lang ang pama- barilan? ay napagnakawan ng pinaka- pumunta sa silid na sekreto, pambihirang alahas niya sa sa sarili, -- What else is new? sahe, kandong libre pa? 18. singkwenta sentimos mamahaling alahas nila. Naabu- sa likod ng tindahan, na si Mr. piling-piling customers lamang. -- Palasak na ang krimen sa 2. ang babae lang ang may lang ang songhits? tan ng mga pulis doon ang mga Pacia lamang ang nakapapasok. May isang customer daw na malaking lungsod kung kaya’t hikaw? 19. pango pa si Vilma? paramedic na nilalapatan ng cpr Doon niya itinatago ang pinaka- lalaki, ayon kay Mr. Pacia, na di na siya nagugulat sa gayong 3. ang preso lang ang may 20. kay Paeng Yabut ka ang isang may edad na lalaki. mamahaling alahas at ang naka-Amerikana at isang ban- balita. Nagbalik ang malay ng mga batong hindi pa nagig- yaga (foreigner), ang nakipagkita Bibisitahin nang araw na iyon tattoo? lang naniniwala pag-ukol sa ing alahas. Natuklasan ng ni Naty ang limang pamilya 4. si Erap at FPJ (sln) ay kung may pasok kung may lalaki nguni’t ayon sa sa kanya sa opisina, matapos na kanyang mga vital signs ay empleado na hindi naka- ito ay humiling ng appointment na naka-atas sa kanya. Kasapi sa showbiz section lang ng bagyo ! nagpasiya ang mga param- kandado ang pinto. Nang sa telepono, isang oras bago si Naty sa isang samahang- dyaryo nababasa? 21. sinkwenta sentimos dedic na makabubuti na itulak niya ito at sumilip dumating; at sa loob daw ng silid pangsimbahan na nagbibigay 5. ang intindi mo ng LOL lang ang pa-gupit? siya ay madala na rin sa loob ng silid ay na sekreto, habang nagpapakita ng kalinga sa mga mahihirap ay UL OL imbes na Laughing 22. pinagtatawanan ang sa ospital. nakita niya si Mr. siya ng alahas, ay nagbuga ang na pamilya sa nasabing pook. Out Loud? kalbo? Ang My Lady Jew- Pacia na nakahiga lalaki ng isang spray sa kan- Ang Smokey Mountain ay tambakan ng basura at ang mga 6. ARCEGAS at ESCOL- 23. hindi uso ang gusot ang eler ay isa sa mga sikat sa sahig, at tulog yang mukha. At wala na siyang na tindahan ng alahas na tulog na tila natatandaang iba pang nangyari nakatira doon ay nabubuhay sa TA ang shoppingan sa bansa? buhok at damit? sanggol na may pamamagitan ng pagpulot sa ba- 7. diyes lang ang isang 24. nakakahiya kung nasa Makati , ang pina- pagkatapos nito . . . ka-mayamang pook sa bahagyang ngiti ------sura ng ano mang maipagbibili basong taho? kalitaw ang halfslip ng babae, pa sa labi. Kalakhang Maynila. ------(Continued on page 16) 8. at kailangan mong ngayon nakadisplay pa ang Ayon sa pinagsama- Agad ay humingi ng magdala ng sarili mong baso, panty at pusod? samang salaysay ng tulong ang empleado. kasi wala pang plastic cups 25. lalaki pa noon si Ernie mga empleado ng Isa sa kasamahan niya noon si manong na magta- Maceda at Sonny Osmena? tindahan ay ganito sa trabaho ay pinul- ang nangyari: suhan si Mr. Pacia at taho? 26. hostess pa ang tawag, nang matiyak na ito ay 9. chocnut, bukayo at ngayon GRO na? Abala ang mga empleado sa buhay pa ay kinalong kending vicks ang pinag-ga- 27. sa Escolta ka namimili pakikiharap sa ang ulo nito sa kan- gastusan mo ng sinko mo? ng pamasko mo? mga dumating na yang kandungan at 10. Sarsi with egg ang 28. payat na payaaaaaattt customers. Si Mr. malumanay na sinubu- pampataba at star margarine at ka pa noon? Jose Pacia, may-ari ng tin- kang gisingin ito. matamis na bao sa umaga? 29. highway 54 pa noon at dahan, humigit-kumulang Samantala ay may isa 11. nagkaka-kalyo ka dahil wala pang EDSA? sa 60 ang edad, ay nagma- na- mang empleado pa na masid, gaya ng naging kaugalian tumawag na ng ambulansiya. sa manual typewriter pa ang 30. malago pa ang buhok -- Tumawag kayo ng pulis! ginagamit mo para sa school mo? niya. May mga taong dumating na nakipagkita kay Mr. Pacia sa Napagnakawan tayo! -- ang paper mo? 31. songhits lang katalo kanyang opisina. Karaniwan na unang nasabi ni Mr. Pacia nang 12. kaya uso pa noon ang na sa pagkanta.. ngayon naka ang mga ibig makipagkita kay magkamalay. carbon paper? Kareoke at videoke pa? Mr. Pacia ay mga taong kailan- Kinabukasan ay sumabog sa 13. at Tancho o 3 Flowers 32. $1.00 = 2 pesos? gan niyang makausap, kaugnay pahayagan, radyo at tv ang na- pomade ang pang-ayos mo ng 33. si Dolphy matanda na, sa pagpapatakbo ng tindahan; at ganap na pagnanakaw ng alahas buhok? hanggang ngayon buhay pa at di na pinapansin ng mga em- sa My Lady Jeweler na nagpa- pleado ang pasok at labas ng mangha sa mga pulis at reporter 14. KLIM ang tinitimpla nag aanak pa? kung paano nangyari at kung ng nanay mo para sa’yo para 34. sa Quiapo dati “praise mga bisita niya, bagkus at abala sila sa pakikitungo sa mga cus- sino ang may gawa. Ayon sa say- inumin mo bago matulog? the lord”, ngayon “assalaam tomers. 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ing news that had the hope of voting for electrified the coun- this presidential elec- E-mails from try. Bolted the nation tion only to find out out of complacency. how difficult it was, The son of former at least in San Diego, the Desert senator Gerry Roxas, to register to vote.I a grandson of former recently checked by Dr. Ed Gamboa president Manuel with the Philippine Read Ed Gamboa’s previous articles by visiting our website at www. Roxas, was giving up Consulate in LA only asianjournalusa.com and http://emailsfromthedesert.blogspot.com his run for the presi- to be told that I had Liberal Party standard bearer dency in favor of a missed the deadline. Senator Noynoy Aquino III and son of a national hero and a A massive registration Senator Mar Roxas visits Gen- national heroine. There was effort was launched Ruminations of a eral Santos City with Congress- a year ago, the con- woman Darlene Antonino-Costu- an unmistakably palpable groundswell of enthusiasm sular official told me. Helpless Bystander dio.Photo by/ Jay Morales Somehow, I had been “The polls confirmed spared the tsunami of SAN DIEGO, 5/7/2010 -- As she had Liberal party presidential bet Senator Benigno “Noynoy” what people felt deeply. information that had I punch the keys of my e-note- squan- inundated areas of the dered so Aquino III with his girlfriend The team of Noynoy book (a technological marvel Valenzuela Councilor Shalani Filipino Diaspora. dormant in blueprint only a far. Soledad durng the proclamation Aquino and Mar Roxas But then again, I few years ago), I am reminded T h e r e in Valenzuela City. Photo by/ Jay would catapult the felt helpless when h a d by the box in the corner of my Morales country into the bright the combined forces Facebook that the presidential b e e n NoyNoy Aquino in Times 4/26/10 issue in Congress and the elections in the Philippines are h i g h future it deserved.” White House rammed two weeks away. I also read, in h o p e s the degree to which corruption 1950s. Snapshots of the capital and optimism. through a health care bill a Yahoo international report, that a is perceived to exist among city during “peace time” show crafted by politicians, law- that Filipinos from as distant presi- public officials and politi- Indeed, the country could clean streets, artful buildings, truly be great again. At the yers, economists and social as Saudi Arabia are handing in d e n t cians” ranked the Philippines well-dressed pedestrians. A engineers who did have the mail-in ballots to contribute to 139th, along with Bangladesh very least, it could be politi- who attended Georgetown striking contrast to present day decency to consult the doc- what will turn out to be a criti- and Pakistan. cally clean again. Malacanang University’s Walsh School of traffic pollution, uncollected tors, nurses and hospital ad- cal turning point of the mother There was talk of the former would be swept clean, the Foreign Service and earned garbage, and ubiquitous im- ministrators who work day in country. actor-president, who had been government machinery would an economics degree, magna ages of malnourished children and day out in the trenches of Indeed, the Philippines sce- convicted of plundering the function without bribes, pri- cum laude, from Assumption in slum areas no different from health care. nario is not without similarities country, and who had earned vate armies would be dis- College would have the neces- Haiti or Darfur. I end this piece by pay- to George Lucas’s Star Wars, a the reputation of formulating mantled, the masses would be sary skills to turn a third world Yet, now I read that a billion- ing homage to the man from gargantuan battle between the governmental policies in the provided basic services, such county around. Indeed, the aire, who claims an impover- whose book I derived the title. forces of good and evil. When midst of nocturnal binges with as clean water and cheap elec- daughter of the late Philippine ished childhood, is poised to Thomas Merton wrote Con- I was back home for a medi- his drinking buddies, was re- tricity, education and health- President Diosdado Macapa- capture the presidency har- jectures of a Guilty Bystander cal mission last year, there was couping his political alliances. care would be on the top of the gal, whose royal ancestry can nessing the financial skills and in 1965. He said then that he widespread political uncer- And there was talk that the government’s agenda, etc. be traced to Lakandula, the business savvy that has made had no clear answers but a lot tainty. Many felt that the cur- weary masses were willing for The polls confirmed what last reigning Rajah of Salu- him the 9th wealthiest Filipi- of questions. I feel the same rent president was contemplat- forgive and give the poor fel- people felt deeply. The team dung, appeared to know what no. Already, the Comelec, who way now as Father Louis did ing an extension of her term by low another chance to plunder of Noynoy Aquino and Mar she was doing. Optimistic is charged with upholding the almost half a century ago – some Machiavellian maneuver the country once again. Remi- Roxas would catapult the perceptions, however, fell by sanctity of the ballot, has au- passionately concerned about or another. 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physical death in their lives. There is no limit to God’s The evil behavior toward God Through the naming of the transforming power to shape was passed on from father to Contemporary Asian woman as Eve or life, the man our lives, no mother or wom- children. and the woman affi rmed that an can say that just because King Ahaziah of Israel did American Issues they will live their life and she is only a mother or a what was evil before God by Dr. Ofelia Dirige that hardships would go with woman that she cannot be like and walked in the ways of his Co-Founder and Director, Kalusugan Wellness Center it. The pain, the love, and the Deborah! father and mother, and in the ways of Jeroboam, the fi rst Read Dr. Dirige’s previous articles by visiting defi ance against hardship and our website at www.asianjournalusa.com death are contained in the ATHALIAH: EVIL king of the divided kingdom word Eve, the mother of the WOMAN AND MOTHER of Israel, son of Nebot, who living. (I KINGS 22:52; 2 CHRONI- caused Israel to sin by build- Every woman is a potential CLES 22:3) ing two calves for Israel to Eve; a potential mother of all worship, built shrines to wor- Who is a Mother? living because the mother is Mothers are looked upon as ship pagan gods, appointed the one who bears a human carriers of life and comfort- priests who were not Levites by Guest Writer: being into the world or if not ers (Isaiah 66:3), nurturers (the offi cial priests of Israel), Rev. Perla D. Belo married can care for an- of their children, and good instituted a new festival, of- other human being. The word and religious areas. “At that moral, ethical, and spiritual fered sacrifi ces to the calves. We are celebrating “Mother” is a name of honor time, Deborah, a prophet- examples. These qualities are You have heard of the say- Mother’s Day! It is an and the name Eve is of equal ess, wife of Lappidoth, was the general perspective on ing, “like father like son. The important celebration importance, “the mother of all judging Israel (Judges 4:4).” mothers. However, there is origin of the saying comes because we know that living.” Deborah was a successful always an exception. There from the Bible. It is actually the world owes a lot I admire Adam because judge of Israel, a mother, and are mothers who are examples “like mother like daughter.” to mothers. When a even when he was given a a prophetess. of evil behavior. In Ezekiel 16:44, 45, “see, baby is born, the fi rst harsh punishment in life, he To be a prophet is to speak King Ahaziah was a king in everyone who uses proverbs face that this baby sees did not feel sorry for himself on behalf of God to the Israel and his mother’s name will use this proverb about is that of the mother. and his wife. He took life and people. God reveals his will you, like mother, like daugh- The mother is the one embraced it with all the pain to the prophet and the prophet ter. You are the daughter of who nurses the baby Daughter Leah Feraro Hidalgo and it will bring as a result of the faithfully tells the nation your mother.” This was a through her milk and mom Helen Arenas spend quality time disobedience to God. Nam- God’s will. The prophets reference for the unfaithful- provides comfort and buying matching “Elvis” glasses from ing his wife Eve, mother of spoke for God and so they ness of Jerusalem toward nurture to the baby in Las Vegas. the living, was an act of faith. were important in the life of God, as an adulterous wife order to grow. This We too can learn from their Israel. Deborah as a woman who became a prostitute and example, to accept and choose worshiped the god of the message is based on Bible mandment to not eat of the was not a barrier for God to life rather than defeated when Egyptians, Babylonians, As- passages on mothers and fruit of the tree of knowl- use her as a ruler, a judge and things go wrong in our lives, syrians, and Philistines. looks at the different aspects edge and evil. The woman’s a prophetess. Being a proph- our work, and our relation- Mothers are to be examples of who a mother is. punishment was she will bear et, a judge, and a mother are children in pain. It is through ships. God promised His pres- not contradictory to each to their children in living a ence to us, to guide and give life that is morally, ethically, EVE: THE MOTHER OF the woman that a new hu- other; we are to view them us wisdom. and religiously pleasing to THE LIVING man being will be born. The as complimentary especially naming of Eve occurred after if the woman has the gifts of was Athaliah. The Bible says God. Let us ask God to help DEBORAH: A MOTHER, that his mother was his coun- us bring our children in the Gen- hearing God’s punishment. leadership. JUDGE, AND A PROPHET selor in doing wickedly, “for way of a righteous life under esis 3:1- Adam, the man, whose name Deborah as a mother pro- means “ground”, gave his (JUDGES 4:4-7) vided care and protection for his mother encouraged him in the infl uence of God. The 22 (fi rst doing wrong” (2 Chronicles lesson from Athaliah teaches book wife the name, Eve (Gen. Israel. Being a mother, this In the early history of Israel, 22:3). Athaliah was shaped us the strong infl uence of a of the 3:29). The Hebrew word for did not prevent Deborah from before the rise of the monar- by the non-moral acts of his mother to shape the life of her Bible), Eve means “life.” Eve means doing other roles that most chy, judges ruled Israel. The father, King Omri, the granddaughter or son for good or tells “the mother of the living.” people would think are only most famous judge was Sam- father of King Ahaziah. Omri evil. about The punishments were for men like being a judge son (one willed his downfall “did what as evil in the sight the fi rst enough to make one feel and prophetess. Deborah is a because of Delilah). Judges of the Lord; he did more evil THE COMMANDMENT man discouraged about life. But strong model for women and were either male or female. than all who were before him WITH A PROMISE: HON- and woman, the land, and the man’s answer was to for mothers especially and the The Old Testament viewed by provoking the Lord God OR YOUR MOTHER AND the serpent that heard God’s have faith, of embracing life roles they play in the home, female leadership in a positive of Israel to anger by worship- FATHER (DEUTERONOMY punishment on them because in spite of the coming hard- religious, social and political light in the secular, political ing idols” (I Kings 16:25, 26) 5:16) they disobeyed God’s com- ships of life and the eventual community. passed legislation designating are cared for in a day-care means that come Sunday you This commandment is the second Sunday in May as center during the bulk of their should have a card, make a addressed to more mature Mother’s Day. mother’s working hours. phone call, send fl owers or children on how to treat their At Large... Growers: The fl owers give a gift. You should do elderly parents. The mature How Many Mothers bought for mom probably something for that very fi rst son or daughter is no longer were grown in California or woman in your life. And under the control of parents by Miles Beauchamp 82.5 million: Estimated Colombia. Among the 36 sur- remember that Mother’s Day and are now stronger than number of mothers of all ages veyed states, California was is many things. They can be the parents in many ways. Read Miles Beauchamp’s previous articles by visiting our web- in the United States. the leading provider of cut joyful or poignant; some are The commandment has in site at www.asianjournalusa.com 68%: Percentage of wom- fl owers in 2003, accounting sad as we remember moms mind the elderly parents, the en in Mississippi, ages 15 to for more than two-thirds of who are no longer with us, weaker and needier members 44, who are mothers. This the domestic production ($306 some are fi lled with laughter, of the family who may be is among the highest rates million out of $425 million) in others painful. The important regarded by grown children as among states. The national those states. Meanwhile, the thing is to remember the point unimportant, burdensome, or Mother’s Day average is 56 percent. value of U.S. imports of cut of Mothers Day, the love be- unable to control adult children. A day of celebration tinged with so many emotions 82%: Percentage of wom- fl owers and fresh fl ower buds hind the thoughts, the central en 40 to 44 years old who are in 2004 from Colombia, the human importance of mothers The outcome of the promise, We all know that we’re Jarvis, at an early age, had mothers. In 1976, 90 percent leading foreign supplier to the everywhere. honoring father and mother, celebrating Mother’s Day on heard her mother express hope of women in that age group United States, was more than So, Happy Mother’s Day to “suggests that each genera- Sunday. We all know why that a day to commemorate all were mothers. $385 million. every mom, ina, mère, mut- tion honoring and caring for and most even have a vague mothers would be established. $5 billion: Revenue of ter, moeder, ibu, madre, mor, the older members creates idea of some of the informa- Her mother had also expressed New Moms greeting-card publishers mamá, me, and ma wherever and maintains a social climate tion about Mother’s Day. In the sentiment that there were nationwide in 2002. The you are, however you are. that enhances the possibility the spirit of community ser- many days dedicated to men 4.0 million: Number of 15,859 employees of the And to my own mother Jo, of a good and long life for vice I decided to fi nd out more but none to mothers. Two women who have babies each 119 greeting-card publishing and my kids’ mother Mi- each person in the society and and the results are below. years after her mother’s death, year. Of this number, about companies are especially busy chelle, Happy Mother’s Day for the society as a whole. The fi rst Mother’s Day Jarvis and friends began a 425,000 are teens ages 15 to creating Mother’s Day greet- to two of the very best moth- To the extent that indiffer- observance was a church letter-writing campaign to 19, and more than 100,000 are ing cards. ers I’ve had the pleasure to ence and neglect of the older service in 1908 requested by declare a national Mother’s age 40 or over. How many? know. generation becomes a societal Anna Jarvis, of Philadelphia, Day observance to honor 25.1: Average age of 152 million: Number Happy Mother’s Day ev- pattern, the possibilities of a to honor her deceased mother. mothers. In 1914, Congress women when they give birth of Mother’s Day cards ex- eryone! long and happy life are dimin- for the fi rst time — a record pected to be given this year Sources: U.S. Census ished.” (Von Rad) high. The average age has in the United States, mak- Bureau To honor one’s mother and ASIAN JOURNAL risen nearly four years since ing Mother’s Day the third- father is to regard them with The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California 1970. largest card-sending occasion. great worth, not unimport- An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most ant, not burdensome, and not widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! 40%: Percentage of births (Source: Hallmark research) that are the mother’s fi rst. disrespectful but to protect Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio Another 32 percent are the 10 million: The number Reach the parents and to treat them with Publisher & Editor Managing Editor second-born; 17 percent, of single mothers living with great importance and love. Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp third; and 11 percent, fourth children under 18 years old, Associate Publisher Associate Editor or more. up from 3 million in 1970. lucrative MOTHER: IT’S MEAN- Ashley Silverio 35,000: Number of births How Many Children ING EXPANDED AND Assistant Editor in 2002 attended by physi- 2: Average number of Asian Pacifi c MADE RADICAL BY JE- cians, midwives or others that children that women today SUS CHRIST (MATTHEW In Pursuit of Excellence do not occur in hospitals. can expect to have in their Islander Market 12:46-50) Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) More than 687,000: Num- lifetime. Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) ber of child day-care centers 3: Average number of During one of the times Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) across the country in 2002. children that women in Utah by advertising that Jesus was preaching, he Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) These include nearly 69,000 and Alaska can expect to was told that his mother and centers employing close to brothers wanted to speak to The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all have in their lifetime. These in the Asian 750,000 workers and another him. Jesus answer was, “Who Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date is ev- two states top the nation in 618,000 self-employed per- is my mother and who are ery Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Thursday prior average number of births per sons or other companies with- Journal! my brothers?” Pointing to his to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or woman. out paid employees. Many disciples, Jesus said, “Here information, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available Only about 10 percent of mothers turn to these centers are my mother and my broth- for $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not responsible women today end their child- Call to help juggle motherhood ers. For whoever does the for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs but welcomes sub- bearing years with four or and career. will of my Father in heaven missions. Entire content is © 2009 copyrighted material by Asian more children. That compares About 2 million: Among (619) 474-0588 is my brother and sister and Journal. Materials in this publication may not be reproduced without with 36 percent in 1976. more than 10 million pre- mother.” speciﬁ c permission from the publisher. schoolers, the number who What’s it all mean? It (Continued on page 17) May 7 - 13, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7

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6040685A.indd 1 4/14/10 10:09:14 AM Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 7 - 13, 2010 left, wasted, in depots along not starve, King passed on the were equally shed for the the beaches from the Northern responsibility of feeding the defense of freedom against Luzon down to Bataan. Bataan fighters to the enemy. monstrous Japan. According An Unauthorized History Renato and Letizia Con- Unprepared for this task to the Constantinos, shedding stantino state “…normal where, even in the absence of blood between the two was ration, rice stocks would have yet of the Geneva Conven- never equal as the Filipino lasted only twenty days, flour tion, conquerors are supposed soldier was not treated as of the Philippines and canned vegetables thirty to take care of their captives, equal to the American soldier. trenches of Bataan and Cor- to the harsh treatment of the days, canned milk forty days the Japanese failed immensely The USAFFE was a single regidor; and eventual guerilla Japanese towards their cap- and canned meat and fish fifty to feed and medically care command but had two distinct warfare against the Japanese. tives. days. Salt, lard, and sugar for the Bataan forces for armies – the Filipino Army When most of the Filipino vet- When the Bataan forces were in very short supply the sheer magnitude of the and the US Army. The two erans have already died of old surrendered on April 9, 1942, and there were practically no captive troops. For this, the armies had distinctly different age, those few remaining who the Japanese were jubilant but onions and potatoes. To make Japanese, solely, were harshly food by virtue of their unequal have gone feeble received a quite surprised that the sur- mattesr worse, around 26, 000 condemned, branded as the allowances. For the Filipino measly $15,000.00 for their render was made early and Filipino refugees had followed monsters of the Bataan Death soldier, his meal allowance profusely legend shrouded quite easily than the Japa- the 80,000 troops into Bataan March; where the errors made was forty centavos per day. heroic efforts during the war. nese expected. The Japanese and disgracefully meager by MacArthur at the outset of His American counterpart was Understandably, during the six were then overwhelmed and supplies had to be shared with the Japanese invasion which one dollar or (at that time) two decades of posturing with the were unprepared for so many them. As early as January 5, led to the inadequacy of the pesos. Moreover, the Filipino senate and congress, begging prisoners. Assuming that MacArthur put all USAFFE USAFFE troops and their sup- private received only 18 pesos for the promise to be fulfilled, there could have been a few force on half ration, only to plies were largely ignored. for his month’s pay while even those Americans who of them with kindred hearts, reduce this several more times his counterpart, received 100 were supposed to have fought the Japanese could not help in the following weeks. The Corregidor is Different pesos. Nineteenth of a series side by side with the Filipinos soldiers, especially those at from Bataan Moreover, the Filipino units By Rudy D. Liporada but be harsh given the number in the trenches opposed the of prisoners they have to take the front, became so hungry were mostly in the front lines bills to fulfill the promise. The care of, much less to feed. that foraging for anything at It should also be pointed and the 10,000 Americans In the first series, the author American veterans feared that all to eat became more ur- out that those in Corregidor were mostly held in reserve. stated that history is written There was also the language the government would dip barrier where the Japanese gent than looking out for the did not take part in the Bataan All the inequities, however, by those who have the time to into the allotted budget for enemy…The supply of such Death March as many are would all be glossed over and interpret events based on their barked orders were not under- the American veterans for the stood. Moreover, the Japanese an elementary drug as quinine mistakenly led to believe. almost forgotten blanketed perspectives and believed by fulfillment of the promise. was inadequate from the very Richard M. Gordon of Burnt by the perpetuated monstrous those who do not know bet- foot soldiers were in a foreign So much for camaraderie. country which they correctly beginning.” Hills, New York, was a de- so called handling of the ter. In the subsequent series, At the end of the day, the Moreover, Corregidor was fender of Bataan, a survivor Japanese of the Bataan Death the author traced why Spain, presumed to be hostile to- Filipino Veterans’ issue was wards them. The tension of more stocked up than Bataan of the Death March and a March. The Constantinos state the United States, and Japan used merely as fodder by most so that Corregidor had a sup- prisoner of Camps O’Donnell “By promoting Bataan as the came to the Philippines and marching a horde with so less American politicians to get Japanese guards in a hostile ply for 10,000 men for six and Cabanatuan. In an article symbol of Fil-American unity why the Filipinos failed to Filipino American votes. months at the time that Mac- he wrote, he clarifies that the and common sacrifice, this see their economic intentions; environment added to the tension of a Japanese to quickly Arthur had ordered Bataan USAFEE in Corregidor did propaganda made Filipinos and how they subjugated the MacArthur, the Illusionist forces to be on half rations not take part in the Bataan forget the empty promises of Filipinos who eventually rose club, bayonet, or behead a Bataan prisoner of war who, and getting the brunt of en- Death March as countless aid and ignore the errors of in arms against the colonial- A central theme in the emies’ attacks. The Constanti- spawned articles and books their military idol, Douglas ists in spite of the complicity even slightly, got out of line. Bataan legend is the illusion Official estimates state nos surmise “Perhaps because mistakenly presented. While MacArthur. It also strength- of the landed elites with the that the American and Filipino it was to be MacArthur’s Bataan forces were surren- ened their faith in the United colonialists. that between 50,000 of the defenders fought “against Filipinos and 9,000 arrived at headquarters as well as that of dered in April 9, 1942, Cor- States.” overwhelming odds” or “in O’Donnell after completing President Quezon, Corregidor regidor fell on May 6, 1942. Continuing in this series The Legend of Bataan the face of overwhelming had been given priority over The Bataan Death March Japanese Collaborators and and the Death March the March. Between 12,000 numerical superiority.” and 18,000 of their number Bataan…” spanned five to six days right Japanese sponsored Indepen- Renato and Letizia R. From the above, it could be after Bataan’s fall. Therefore, dence It is often said that when are unaccounted for. What Constantino, in their Philip- happened to them is unknown deduced that, perhaps by no the last of the Death Marchers Who really liberated the the legend is better than his- pines – A Continuing Past, conscious intentions from any had already been interned in Philippines from the Japanese? tory, the legend is presented but it is assumed that between wrote that “Such phrases were 5,000 to 10,000 died during quarters, the forces in Bataan Camp O’Donnell almost two Statistics shows that almost and accepted as truth. That the staple of communiqués had to be surrendered by weeks before the surrender of 90 percent of the Filipinos is assuming that history, as the March. Half of the Fili- emanating from MacArthur’s pinos interned or 25,000 and General King, commander of Corregidor. are literate giving us the edge presented, by itself, holds the headquarters…Often inac- the Bataan forces, when there in the international employ- truth. 1/6 of the Americans or 1,900 curate, they even reported were to die during their intern- were only two days rations left Other Bataan Myths ment. It is as if the educational The siege of Bataan and victories in battles that were for the troops. Meaning they system was patterned to make the Death March are com- ment at Camp O’Donnell. never fought…such reports The inability of the Japanese were already going to die from To this day, Bataan day Filipinos serve the needs of memorated every year as a were eagerly picked up the hunger and illnesses. In effect, is celebrated as a shrine of the world. heroic comradely defense of forces to feed the prisoners American press and greatly and give them medicines for to prevent the slaughter of his Filipino American unity where the Philippines by Americans boosted MacArthur’s prestige. troops meant, so they would Filipino and American blood and Filipinos fighting side malaria, beriberi, diarrhea and The chief of the USAFFE other illnesses contributed by side…that in spite of all public relations office, Col odds, outnumbered, they stood largely to the death of the pris- Le Grande A. Diller, later oners. Again, this was because their grounds until they had to revealed that many of the surrender to suffer the mon- the Japanese were unprepared communiqués were written by to accommodate such a huge strosity of the Japanese during MacArthur himself and many the infamous Bataan Death number of prisoners, much others were carefully edited less feed and medicate them. March. by him.” While, however, we should At the trial of General really venerate the sacri- Before the Death March Homma, the Japanese General fices of those who suffered, exposed the numerical myths. especially those who have The fact is, even before the The Japanese testified that Death March, the USAFFE died; and truly condemn the there were only around 54,000 monstrosity of the Japanese, troops were already about to Japanese troops against 70,000 perish not from the hail of extenuating circumstances USAFFE in Bataan. When should not be glossed over to bullets from the Japanese but Corregidor surrendered, there from hunger, thirst, and lack relegate truths under blankets were only 2,000 Japanese on of illusions and legends. of medicine from illnesses the Island against 10,000 Fili- borne from jungle menaces. In recent years, Filipino pinos and Americans. WWII veterans had been fight- It should be reiterated that ing for the promise of General with the MacArthur’s aban- The Bataan Death March donment of Plan Orange and MacArthur that they would and Internment receive their just compensa- subsequent late reversion to it, food, medical, ammuni- tions for having fought side by This numerical disparity side with the Americans in the tion and other supplies for would be one factor that led Bataan and Corregidor were

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______May 7 - 13, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 general can change his first civil registry involving the In his petition, Lucio must Philippines. He practices im- name from Lucia to Lucio, if change of sex is not a mere prove that he is the same per- migration law in San Diego Phil - Am he proves that the error was clerical or typographical son named in the birth cer- and has continuously been obviously clerical or typo- error. It is a substantial tificate. He may present his a trial and appellate attor- graphical. The Imple- change for which the parents or other competent ney in the Philippines since Law 101 menting applicable procedure is persons to testify to this fact. 1989. He travels between by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. Rules of RA Rule 108 of the Rules He should present documents San Diego and Manila. His Member, State Bar of California & of Court. (Silverio Integrated Bar of the Philippines 9048 define proving his identity such office address is located at a clerical or vs. Republic, G.R.. as his baptismal certificate, 10717 Camino Ruiz, Suite Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- typographi- 174689, Oct. 22, medical, school and employ- 131, San Diego, CA 92126. urnalusa.com cal error as 2007) ment records, pictures, and He also has an office in the “a mistake So, what other papers. It may also be Philippines at 1240 Apacible committed must Lu- necessary to present a doctor Street, Paco, Manila, Philip- in the per- cio do? He to testify on his sex and that pines 1007, with telephone Correcting Your formance of should file he has not undergone any numbers (632)522-1199 and clerical work a petition sex change, in view of recent (632)526-0326. Please call Philippine Birth in writing, copy- in the Regional Supreme Court rulings that (858)348-7475 or email him ing, transcribing Trial Court to ask the disallowed transsexuals from at rkaragdag@attyimmigra- or typing an entry court to correct both entries amending their birth certifi- tion.com for your free con- Certificate in the civil register pertaining to his name and cates to indicate a new name sultation. He speaks Tagalog So, there is something all know may be a tedious that is harmless and innocu- sex. There will be no need for and sex. fluently. Articles written in wrong with your Philippine process. Fortunately, Repub- ous, such as misspelled name him to separately go to the this column are not legal birth certificate. Your name lic Act (RA) 9048 was en- or misspelled place of birth registrar to correct his name. Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , advice but are hypotheticals Lucio was misspelled as acted in 2001. This new law or the like, which is visible The court can correct both Jr. is licensed to practice law intended as general, non- Lucia. Since the kumadrona authorizes the civil registrar to the eyes or obvious to the entries in the same petition. in both California and the specific legal information. who reported your birth or the consul general to make understanding, and can be thought that you were a girl the correction without need corrected or changed only by -- either because of your of a court order. reference to other existing misspelled name or her poor But not all corrections can record or records.” eyesight -- she also errone- be made by the civil registrar In addition, Lucio can also ously put an “X” on the box or consul general. They are claim that he is entitled to next to female. What should limited only to clerical or change his first name because you do now to correct these typographical errors, or to he has been habitually us- seemingly harmless errors? changing a first name under ing the name Lucio and he is Previously, you can correct certain conditions. publicly known by it, and that your birth certificate only by In the case of Lucio, the correcting his birth certificate going to court, which as we civil registrar or consul will avoid confusion. The more difficult question to answer is, can Lucio correct the entry regarding his sex? At first blush, we would think that this is an obvious clerical error which can be corrected by the civil registrar. After all, Lucio’s gender can be readily established by a routine medical examination. But you would be surprised to know that RA 9048 does not allow outside- of-court correction of the sex entry. The law clearly says that “no correction must involve the change of nationality, age, status or sex of the petitioner.” No ifs and buts. Not even if the indicated sex is clearly erroneous. The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that “under RA 9048, a correction in the Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 7 - 13, 2010 People Power USA San Diego

of the vocal chords over eleven timing of politics. “NoyPi” also which is why the Filipino word of only because the second meaning syllables in Filipino, which is why counts for the multi-syllabic the day is NoyPi, a term useful stands for “Filipino,” the people the short version is always handy slogan of the politically minded even after the elections if you are or the person. -- AJ NoyPi-ver catches on when it comes to the impact and group “Pinoys for NoyNoy” learning Tagalog for the fi rst time Months, weeks, and days before came moved by the vision of a the May 10 election countdown new generation of leadership that in the Philippines, San Diego puts the interest of many fi rst. The supporters were already wearing were not the only ones, of course, the colors of the NoyMar 2010 but many others came to be a campaign at many local events part of history and to be counted and to the grand fi nale of the among their countrymen. People Power USA San Diego Its not the only grassroots at Jasmine Restaurant last April campaign that comes to mind. 28th. “It’s Noy or Never!” declares the Just as the NoyMar Rally began NoyNoy Aquino for President in February at the Araneta Center, Movement. The NAMP is using its so did the campaign among wits to attract people to a popular Filipinos overseas. It was early initiative in the Philippines called in February when individuals a “Peso for Change” for a clean in San Diego, CA like Dr. Estela election. The donor gives a peso Myrna Reyes, Katrize Trinidad, Loida Nicolas Lewis, and Merle Marcel Ocampo, Eric Elegado and Marlon Austria Matriano and Carol Caparos to signify that his or her vote is hosted “fund-raising parties” and not for sale. invited supporters to their home to Even in San Diego, the “NoyPi” meet with Susan Afan, a NoyMar fever became viral as the 501(c)6 campaign volunteer, and sister of group, US Pinoys for NoyNoy Dr. Martin D. Bautista, otherwise Mar, staged a fundraising blitz known as “Dr. Balikbayan”, across the U.S. and Canada. a successful physician in the You know, Noy Pi or Pinoy or U.S. who is running for a “Filipino” in dyslexic slang. Or Senate seat in the Philippines. better yet, the chant is said with Soon other private citizens and one’s hand raised up straight in the leaders followed suit from the air to form the letter L for “Laban” membership of organizations or fi ght. NoyPi has become the hot like COPAO. The community political term of endearment for builders of Gawad Kalinga also “Iboboto ko si NoyNoy Aquino” or “I am voting for NoyNoy Photos reprinted the with permission of Aquino.” Unabbreviated, the idea Rita Andrews, Beth Antiporda, Alice Podschun, Dr. Andrew Chan Merly Ferrer, Fred Gallardo, Aurora Cudal at COPAO table Joseph Roley-Arzaga requires the skillful maneuver with friends

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Mother and Child Exit Through the Gift Shop Three women’s lives share a common core: they have Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can all been profoundly affected by adoption. Karen (Annette be seen on walls from post-hurricane New Orleans to the Palestinian Bening) had a baby at 14, gave her up at birth, and has been segregation wall in the West Bank. Fiercely guarding his anonymity haunted ever since by the daughter she never knew. Elizabeth to avoid prosecution Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be (Naomi Watts) grew up as an adopted child; she’s a bright and captured on film. Exit Through the Gift Shop is the story of how an ambitious lawyer, but a flinty loner in her personal life. Lucy eccentric French shop keeper and amateur film maker attempted to (Kerry Washington) is just embarking with her husband on locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera the adoption odyssey, looking for a baby to become their own. back on its owner with spectacular results. Billed as “the world’s www.sonyclassics.com/motherandchild/ first street art disaster movie,” the film contains exclusive footage This film is Rated R by the MPAA. Running time 126 of Banksy, Shephard Fairey, Invader and many of the world’s most minutes. infamous graffiti artists at work. www.banksyfilm.com Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera

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welcome. Jesus knows that it would Defending Lower Your be difficult for his disciples to keep his words. They are charges of Balintataw Nets humans and vulnerable to by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez failures, especially when he false claim to by Virginia H. Ferrer Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- is no longer with them. Jesus Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com knows if he had been perse- U.S. citizenship at www.asianjournalusa.com cuted and put to death, those (Continued from page 9) who follow him would suffer sulted from the false claim. This the same fate. He assured his ruling is very disturbing not only The insider who inspires and followers not to be afraid, because it directly contradicts instead to be at peace. Perhaps the plain language of the law, but Kasi Ikaw Tagihawat the disciples were thinking because it is a threat to many as- strengthens all mothers that it is easy for Jesus to piring immigrants. Most of them Nakakainis ka naman tagihawat kang nilalang made false claims on I-9 forms Joke of the Week: The instead received a surprising say that because he is going bigla ka na lang sumulpot sa aking pisngi’y dumungaw visiting priest stopped in the answer: the Father and Jesus back to his Father. But Jesus when applying for employment middle of his homily and will come to those who love assured them again that he before September 30, 1996. Can hindi ka man lamang nagsabi o kaya’y nagparamdam them and the Father will send these foreign nationals be denied signaled to the usher. “In the would send the Holy Spirit, adjustment of status based on importante pa naman sana ‘tong aking pupuntahan. second row,” he whispered, the Holy Spirit to enlighten the Insider, who would be continuing fraud theory if they “is a man sound asleep. Wake the Christians about Jesus’ with them and would unfold continued employment after the him up.” “That’s not fair,” words. to them everything that he has effective date of IIRIRA? At sa dapat kong puntahan ako pa rin ay tumuloy said the usher. “What do you revealed so that they would Most of my inquiries regard- mean, ‘not fair’?” “You put not only forget him but that ing false U.S. citizenship claims ‘di kita pansin dahil wala ring sa aki’y tutulong him to sleep; you wake him they would be enlightened, arose from completing Form tiniis kitang dalhin sa mga pisngi kong may biloy I-9. Box 1 of the form states: up,” replied the usher. guided, and strengthened, es- mapula ka nga lamang at hapdi ikaw ay mayroon. Scriptures: First Reading: pecially during their difficult “I attest, under penalty of per- Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29. It was and trying times. jury, that I am (check one of the mentioned last Sunday how Two things are worth following) [ ] A citizen of the United States”. All employees Ngunit alam mo ba na sa akin ikaw ay nagdulot Paul and Barnabas showed mentioning regarding today’s (citizens or noncitizens) hired ng isang kasiyahan sapagkat lubos kong natarok their missionary account- readings: first, the church on after November 6, 1986, and are ability to the Antioch church. earth; second, the church in working in the United States are na kahit ano pa man ang sa mukha ko ay sumulpot When the Judean Pharisees heaven, the culmination of required to complete and submit contend that there is no salva- the church on earth and built Form I-9 before starting employ- sadyang mahal pa rin pala ako nitong aking irog. tion without circumcision, on living stones. The church ment. For these cases, the most this matter was brought to the on earth is beset with weak- common defense is the ambigu- mother church in Jerusalem to Reflections: Last Sunday’s ness, but strengthened by the ous nature of the claim whether Prayer to Blessed Personal which the Antioch is account- gospel tells us that Jesus gave Body and Blood of the Lamb, the applicant was claiming to be Prayer to the able. Peter recounted how his disciples a new command- the risen Christ. She goes a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Virgin God cleansed the hearts of the ment: to love one another as through journey, but along the Most people believe that U.S. (Never known to fail) Holy Spirit Gentiles by faith. Paul and Jesus loved them. Today’s way she encounters trials and citizens and U.S. nationals are gospel continues with Jesus the same, but in fact they are not. Oh, most beautiful flower Barnabas narrated their mis- temptations. She is supposed Some Mexican nationals have Holy Spirit thou make me sionary activities among the making it clear to his disciples to be the pleasing Bride of of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, see everything and show me been residing in the United States splendor of Heaven. Bless Gentiles, how God worked what it means for them to love Christ, but at times her life is since they were infants. Their the way to reach my ideal. wonders and signs in their him: to keep his words. This tainted with scandals. How- parents crossed the border and Mother of the Son of God, You who give me the divine midst. Second Reading: Rev- is a tall order. It is difficult to ever, to focus merely on her took their infant children with Immaculate Virgin, assist me gift to forgive and forget the elation 21: 10-14, 22-23.The keep the memories of those negative life is to forget the them. Some of these children in my necessity. Oh Star of the wrong that is done to me and use of Ezekiel imagery, such who are no longer with us. No church on earth is also made thought they were born in the Sea, help me and show me here who are in all instances of my as the city on the mount and matter how hard we try, there up countless women and men, United States and are nationals you are my Mother. Oh Star of life with me. I, in this short the twelve gates (represent- would always be a moment of “the precious stones,” some of the United States. If they have the Sea, help me and show me very limited English language dialogue, want to thank you ing the twelve tribes), high- “sudden amnesia.” It has been of whom have already been here you are my Mother. Oh for everything and confirm lights the importance of the observed that one of the rea- made the foundation stones skills and education, it is hard for them to distinguish between Holy Mary, Mother of God, once more that I never want new city: This new city has sons why partners in a failed of the heavenly church, while Queen of Heaven and Earth, I to be separated from you no marriage jump right away into U.S. citizenship and nationality. no temple because the divine still with us, are already Since the law refers only to false humble beseech you from the matter how great the material presence makes the whole city a new relationship is that with shining examples of how the claim to U.S. citizenship and not bottom of my heart to succor the replacement of the old desires may be. I want to be a temple. There is no need words of Jesus are kept. U.S. nationality, the courts have me in my necessity(make re- with you and my love ones in for the moon and the sun to one they want to forget the May the Holy Spirit con- recognized the “citizen/national” quest). There are none that can traumatic or unhappy relation- your perpetual glory, Amen. shine on the city because the tinue to bless, strengthen, and ambiguity as a valid defense in withstand your power. O Mary, A Person must pray this 3 ship of the previous marriage. many cases involving forms I-9. glory of the Lord provides its inspire all parents, especially conceived without sin pray for consecutive days without light. Gospel: John 14: 23-29. Another reason, according We welcome your feedback. all mothers. A Blessed Moth- us who have recourse to thee stating one’s wish will be Previously, one of the apostles to marriage counselors, is If you have any immigration er’s Day. (three times). Say this prayer granted no matter how dif- asked, “Master, why is it that people who came out of Quotation of the Week: questions, please feel welcome for three consecutive days & ficult may be. Promise to that you reveal these things broken relationships suffer “Every neighbor, even though to email me at susan@law-usim- then you must publish & it will to us and not to the world?” emptiness in their lives and he be hateful in himself, migration.com or call 619 819 publish this soon as your are vulnerable to any show of -8648 to arrange for a telephone be granted to you. favor has been granted. Expecting a triumphant and becomes lovable to the full- consultation. awesome display of power affection. Whoever or what- grown ‘I’ if he, too, is a child Sonia Sonia at Jesus’ return, the apostles ever fills that void is mostly of God.” Fulton J. Sheen. 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of the Filipino people. age buyout. The event was intended to end The participants in the telecon- the tour of “US Pinoys for Noy” ference were Mikee Cojuangco, People Power USA with a bang with Global Filipino daughter of former Tarlac San Diegans meet media covering the event. Congressman, Jose Cojuangco The guest speaker of the and his wife, former Tarlac rocks San Diego evening, Loida Nicolas Lewis, Governor Margarita “Tint- Noynoy at Luisita Golf is Chair and CEO, TLC Bea- ing” Cojuangco; Philipine Star (Continued from page 1) find his identity. Loida Nicolas trice, LLC, a family investment Columnist Billy Esposo; Pasig and Country Club generation has tried gallantly to Lewis passed a symbolic torch firm. An attorney by profession Congressman Dodot Jaworski; unite, but regionalistic ways con- to the next generation while who was admitted to practice in and Alexander L. Lacson, a tinue to get the best of them. It is discussing the significance of the Philippines and New York, Filipino lawyer, author, lecturer, believed that the Filipino Ameri- People Power in Edsa 1 and the Mrs. Lewis was the first Filipino philanthropist and politician cans have not been successful in destiny of a person to lead the woman to pass the New York bar running in the 2010 Philippine forming their ideal voice here in Global Filipino. People Power without attending law school in Senatorial Election. He is best the United States. They remain a USA is a rally to engage all the United States. known as the author of “12 divided people going about their Filipino and Filipino-Americans, After her ten years stint as Little Things Every Filipino Can professional lives as Americans. especially the second generation, General Attorney in the US Do To Help Our Country.” The event explained bits of to respond to their wants and Immigration and Naturalization The event was hosted by Fil- Filipino history, like how the needs while honoring who we Service (currently U.S. Citizen- ipina America actress Jelynn Ro- Fil-Ams came to be and how are as proud Filipinos through ship & Immigration Services) driguez, with entertainment pro- they are connected by blood one voice. and winning her discrimination vided by singer Katrize Trinidad and spirit to the Philippines, no During the event, the audience case against INS in 1987, Mrs. and the band Rising Star. matter where they were born. heard first hand what is being Lewis co-authored “How to Get It not only explored how the done to shift their motherland on A Green Card”, a best-seller in world looks positively upon the the ground and what they can do its genre now on its 8th edition. Filipino as a collective people, as Filipinos living outside of the In 1995, she landed on the The Last Man but also how the Filipino state country. They heard from some cover of Working Woman maga- reflects the opposite sentiment. of the top community leaders zine as Top Business Woman The event connected the lost here in the states and some of in America when she steered on Earth second generation to rise in the most trusted in the Philip- to $2 billion revenue in TLC (Continued from page 10) San Diegans meets Noynoy at Luisita Golf and Country honor of the one thing that links pines via live teleconference. Beatrice Foods business con- He just came home with a Club in San Miguel, Tarlac. Left to right: Mr. and Mrs. them…and that is Country. It It was a call to action for them glomerate whose chairmanship cough that developed into a Nolan and Charito Ulonan, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, was an invitation to act and de- to take part in building a nation, she assumed upon the death in high fever later that evening. III and Quint Ramil, Jr. After playing 18 holes of golf, a whether they are in the U.S. or clare oneself as a Filipino. 1993 of her husband, Harvard The next morning, he had to helicopter landed on the driving range and Noynoy exited. in Philippines. It was time to law graduate Reginald Francis Tony Olaes, a native San Di- go back to the farm despite He proceeded to the clubhouse where thery met him with egan and entrepreneur, brought call upon all to stand for what Lewis. In 1987, he became the his ailment and help with the his aunt, Dona Dely, who is the CEO of Club Luisita and this message home by giving his is right, empower themselves, first and only African American sometimes plays golf with them. The FilAms promised testimony of his lifetime quest to speak out and witness the power to achieve a $985 million lever- harvest, which had to be done right away due to an impend- Noynoy that they will campaign for him in San Diego. ing typhoon. It was an unusu- al situation. Rain was pouring layuning makabayan. down even though it was Naniniwala si Naty, kahi’t na almost summertime. After Ang Babaeng ang pagiging rebelde ay hindi toiling under the hot rays of mababasa sa kanyang anyo, na the sun, his father soaked in Robin Hood walang katarungan sa mundo. Ang marami ay nanghihigapos the rain to harvest the remain- (Continued from page 2) ing rice stalks. It was a mis- sa buhay dahil sa kawalan ng at mapagkikitaan. take. Throughout the night, pagkakataon at sa pagsasaman- Maganda si Naty. Mataas, tala ng mga nasa kapangyarihan. his fever rose so high that he kayumanggi, mahaba ang buhok, Ang malalakas at mayayaman was hallucinating. The family busog ang dibdib at, sa kabuuan, ay patuloy sa kanilang pagpu- could not afford to take him ay larawan ng isang kaaya- punyagi, samantalang ang mga to a doctor and settled with ayang babae na maaring maging mahihirap ay nabubuhay sa a herbolario (quack doctor) artista sa pelikula. Nguni’t sa pispis at patuloy sa pagkakabaon Lumineers who rubbed coconut oil on pagkakataong ito ay payak at sa burak ng kahirapan at karam- the patient’s back and placed di pansinin ang anyo ni Naty. daman. Gagawa si Naty ng ano wet leaves on his forehead. Nakamaong lamang siya at kara- pa mang hakbang, na kahi’t na He did not survive the night. niwang t-shirt, at natatakpan ang pangsarili lamang, ay makatutu- The family was sure he died mukha ng sunglasses at baseball long tungo sa pagkakapantay ng cap. Nagtapos siya ng pag-aaral of something else but it was timbangan ng katarungan. ng chemistry sa Unibersidad Tinatangkilik ni Naty sa too late and too expensive ng Pilipinas -- ang pamantasan Smokey Mountain si Nestor, to conduct a post mortem. A ng matatalino at mga hasa sa isang lilimampuing may sakit coffin was made out of cheap pagtulong sa kapuwa. Hindi pa sa kidney. Dating taxi driver $700 Dr. Art Palaganas wood. For five days and five nagsisimulang magtrabaho si si Nestor, nguni’t nahinto ang Dr. Aleli Amos Palaganas nights, his neighbors, friends Naty dahil sa naghihintay pa ng pagkita ng pera na pambuhay and relatives stood vigil dur- magandang pagkakaton. Sa- sa pamilya dahil sa pagkaka- ing the wake to raise as much mantala ay patuloy ang pagta- sakit. Ang mga mayayaman na money through card games to tangkilik sa kanya ng kanyang may sakit sa kidney ay naka- help the family shoulder their mga magulang na nakaririwasa pagpapagamot at nakabibili pa funeral and living expenses. naman. ng kidney kung kailangan ng Restorative Dentistry Masasabing si Naty ay nama- kapalit. Nguni’t ang mga ma- The poor farmer was sur- mangka sa dalawang ilog. Sa vived by his wife Lucing, his hihirap na katulad ni Nestor ay isang panig ay may buhay siya lipos ng pananakit ang katawan Please call for daughter Ditas and his two na tahimik at nakaririwasa; at at naghihintay na lamang ng appointment sons, Berto and Mario. sa kabilang panig ay nakikisala- wakas, sa kawalan ng kakayahan “Papaano na kayo ngayon, muha siya sa mga kapos-palad at na makabili ng gamot, bagkus papaano kayo mabubuhay may karamdaman na maligalig ay makayanan ang gastusin sa (How are you now, how can ang buhay. Sa isang panig ay isang operasyon. (619) you survive)?” well-meaning masugid siyang kasapi at volun- Si Lisa at Amy naman ay mag- friends asked the family. All teer ng simbahan; at sa kabilang ina na nabubuhay sa pagkalkal 474-8441 Lucing, the mother, could do panig ay girlfriend siya ng isang sa basura. Ang asawa ni Lisa was cry. They learned how aktibista na maka-kaliwa, na ay napagkamalang miyembro to survive as the days went kanya ring tinutulungan, kaug- ng NPA; dinampot siya isang 1341 East 8th St. Suite D National City, CA 91950 nay sa pagpapaganap ng mga araw, dinala sa Camp Capinpin (Continued on page 20) ng mga sundalo, at di na muling narinig o nakita. Kung di gagawin ni Amy at Lisa ang araw-araw na pagsisid sa basura ay mamamatay sila nang dilat ang mga mata, dahil sa gutom at uhaw. Ang plastik at bote na napupulot sa basura ay nagiging kaunting barya na pangtawid nila sa buhay sa araw na araw na ginawa ng Diyos. Ang paborito ni Naty sa lahat ng kanyang tinatangkilik sa Smokey Mountain ay si Richard, pitong taong anak na lalaki ni Jane. Napakaguwapo at matali- no ng batang ito. Sa maghapon ay nag-iisa sa bahay si Richard, sapagka’t sa araw ay nagpupunta sa trabaho ang kanyang ina. Siya ang bantay sa nakababatang kapatid na di pa man halos naka- lalakad. Nagluluto si Richard at nagpapakain ng kapatid. Siya rin ang nagpapakain sa dalawang alagang baboy ng ina, naglilinis sa kanilang kulungan at na- glilibot sa bahay-bahay upang humingi ng kaning-baboy. Kay laking responsibilidad gayong siya’y pitong taong gulang pa lamang! -- Gusto ba ninyong uminom ng tubig, Miss Guevarra? -- alok ni Richard kay Naty. Gawi ni Naty na umupo sa bangko sa hapag-kainan nina Richard upang makipag-usap sa bata. -- Salamat, Richard. Okay pa (Continued on page 17) May 7 - 13, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 17 at pinagdudusahan ang isang ma- dilag na kung maaari ay tulungan pait na kapalaran na hindi siya siya ni Mr. Pacia na maisuot ang Dingdong, Ang Babaeng ang may gawa. kuwintas. Lumapit ang lalaki sa Who is a Mother? Ibinabahagi ni Naty ang babae at halos ay nagkayap sila, Robin Hood kanyang panahon, isip at lakas dahil kinailangang maibalot ni (Continued from page 6) Marian movie (Continued from page 16) upang ang mga tinatangkilik Mr. Pacia ang kanyang dalawang Jesus sounded not concerned ako. niya sa Smokey Mountain ay bisig sa leeg ni Naty, upang Perla D. Belo, is a graduate mobbed makakita ng bahagya man la- mailapat ang kuwintas nang with his family but the Greek of Fuller Theological Semi- -- Malaki ba ang bahay ninyo? (Continued from page 13) Ang bahay namin ay yari sa mang na liwanag sa kulimlim na tama. Nakaramdam ng naiibang text tells otherwise in contrast nary (MDiv) and Princeton ulap na bumabalot sa kanilang pakiramdam si Mr. Pacia habang to the English version. The and gorgeous in a stunning red karton at lumang yero, pero, University (MTh). She is also gown. siguro, pag mayaman na kami buhay. Bukod pa sa pagkalinga nakadikit sa katawan ng dilag. single point of the story is that a retired pastor with the Asian ay may materyal na tulong na Tila siya isang bakal na hinigop for Jesus, a new spiritual fam- There’s really no big confl ict ay magkakaroon din kami ng Ministries, American Bap- in the movie. Both Rafael and bahay na bato at malaki. -- wika ibinabahagi si Naty sa kanila, na ng magnet. Nasamyo niya ang ily takes priority over natural tist Churches. She now lives Iska are already committed to ni Richard. walang iba kundi ang ano mang bango ng “kayakap” at tila unti- family. This idea from Jesus in Seattle with her husband someone else (Dingdong to Iniba ni Naty ang usapan. -- salapi na sumasayad sa kanyang unting nalalasing siya sa sarap. will be hard to accept espe- Gasat, children Nathan and Isabel Oli and Marian to AJ Kailan ka ba papasok sa esk- palad. Ang kanya namang dibdib ay cially for those who put their Ariele, and grandchildren, Dee), but even these hindrances wela? -- tanong ng dalaga. Nang gabing iyon sa pag-iisa ni nakaramdam ng dalawang mati- natural family ties as the most Ezekiel and Jaedon. She is are quickly taken out of the way. -- Aywan ko po. Sa ngayon ay Naty sa kanyang silid ay ginunita tipunong bundok na wari niya’y important. In the end, we realize that the mas mahalaga ang mag-alaga niya ang isang matagumpay na bukal ng isang libo’t isang kali- a member of the KCS Board araw. Nagawa niya ang ninana- gayahan. The defi nition of Jesus’ true of Advisors. This article is a confl ict is not really provided by kay Junior at sa mga baboy. some external forces, as is usu- Sana ay matuto po akong mag- sang mga gawain sa Smokey -- Mr. Pacia, alang-alang sa family is ethical. To be in Je- condensed sermon delivered Mountain na makatutulong sa inyo, ay may idudulot akong sus’ family, one must live the ally the case in love stories like basa at nang kung ako’y naiinip at a Filipino church on a this. The confl icts here are more ay makababasa ako ng libro. -- kapuwa at ang pakikiisa niya sa ligaya. -- at habang nakayakap life of the kingdom of God Mothers’ Day Sunday. pagdadalamhati ng mahihirap; ang may-ari ng tindahan sa which means liv- of an internal nature, emanat- sagot ni Richard. ing from within the core of the -- O, sige . . . sisimulan natin bagkus ay ang makagawa ng kanya ay unti-unting inalis ni ing under the rule lead characters themselves. Will ngayon. Tuturuan kita muna ng paraan upang maibsan ang kanil- Naty sa pagkakabutones ang of God. Mother is Rafael ever fi nd some mercy in ABC -- pakli naman ni Naty. ang pagdaralita sa pamamagitan kanyang suot na blusa. Lantad more than a physi- his heart to forgive his erring Lingid sa kaalaman ni Richard, ng pagbibigay ng pabuyang na ang mga busog na busog na cal attribute; it also dad and realize what a positive siya ay isang Amerikano, anak salapi. dibdib ni Naty. Kagyat ay uminit becomes a spiritual infl uence Iska is in his life? Will ng isang Amerikano na nanilbi- Sa harap ng salamin ay inani- lalo ang dugo ni Mr. Pacia at one in which the Iska be willing to give up all han sa Subic Bay . Nakilala ng naw ni Naty ang kanyang nagpaunlak sa paanyaya. At life of God and the luxuries she has tasted in nanay niya ang sundalong taga- sariling hubad na katawan at ano pa ang magagawa ng lalaki Christ are clearly the city for a simpler life in the California at sa loob ng walong nangigiti sa nangyari sa kanila ni kundi ang namnamamin sa halik Mr. Pacia. ang makikinis na pisngi at labi seen. mountains where she grew up, buwan ay nag-live-in sila at including the city boy who has naging bunga nga ng pagsasama Hindi aaminin ni Mr. Pacia ng nakababaliw na ineng. Unti- God bless you as kung ano ang tunay na nangyari unting pinagapang ni Mr. Pacia you as you cele- captured her heart? nila si Richard. Pinangakuan Director Mark Reyes makes ng sundalo si Jane na siya ay sa pagkawala ng kagila-gilalas ang kanyang nanginginig na labi brate Mothers this sure his leads are both sympa- kukunin sa loob ng tatlong na kuwintas na may malaking hanggang sa ito ay humantong sa special day! Belo Family thetic characters and he’s served buwan lamang at maninirahan brilyante na nagkakahalaga ng dalawang bundok na una muna’y well by Dingdong and Marian sila sa California , kasama ang limang milyong piso! Sapagka’t nilasap-lasap ng dila niya at who both give very endear- magiging baby nila; nguni’t ang ang tunay na nangyari ay kahiya- pagkatapos ay hinigop. ing performances. Dingdong mapait na katotohanan ay hang- hiya! Siya at si Naty lamang ang At dahil si Naty ay isang chem- is really one of the most dash- gang sa airport lamang umabot nakaaalam ng tunay na naganap. ist, may ipinahid siya sa paligid ing leading men we have these si Jane. Wala siyang natanggap Si Naty ang isa sa mga dumat- at dulo ng kanyang dalawang days. As for Marian, we’re just sulat man lamang sa pinagkati- ing sa opisina ni Mr. Pacia noong bundok na chemical na pampatu- uncomfortable at times with walaan niya ng kanyang puso at araw na iyon, na nagkunwaring log. Inalalayan niya ang matanda the way Iska’s jologs ways are katawan. anak-mayaman na ibig makakita nang mawalan ito ng uliran, at laid on too thick. She has such Ang nakababatang kapatid ni ng mamahaling kuwintas. Ipi- nang hindi ito mabuwal, at sa a heart of gold she’ll even go Richard, napag-alaman ni Naty nasok siya ni Mr. Pacia sa silid halip ay malumanay na mapahi- out of her way to help a kit- kay Jane na rin, ay buhat sa na sekreto ng tindahan upang ga lamang ito sa sahig. Sa gayon ten that can’t get down from a ibang tatay. Matindi ang awa ni ituro ang nababagay sa customer, ay wala man lamang kahi’t na tree and, instead of punishing Naty sa pamilyang ito - kinab- na ayon sa sariling saysay ay kaunting alingasngas na tatawag her mean stepsisters, she even ubuuan ng isang dalagang-ina na malapit nang ikasal. Itinuro sa pansin ng mga empleado. rewards them with a huge part dalawang ulit nang nagkamali sa ni Mr. Pacia ang kuwintas na Suot na ni Naty ang mamahal- of her inheritance. But it’s to pag-ibig, na sa harap ng kahira- nakasabit sa leeg ng manikin at ing kuwintas sa kanyang leeg, Marian’s credit that she’s able to pan at pagnanasang buhayin ang sinabing iyon na ang pinaka- isinara na lamang ang blusa, at credibly carry all the ridiculous dalawang anak ay pumapasok sa mahalagang alahas sa kanyang pagkatapos ay walang malisyang things she was made to do in the isang trabaho na mababa ang uri; tindahan, at bukod doon, ay may nilisan ng dalaga ang tindahan. movie, including a scene where at ng dalawang bata na walang mga pira-pirasong brilyante pa Dumakot pa siya ng isang bung- she suddenly sings and dances malay sa nangyayaring dagok sa na di pa nagagawang alahas na kos na brilyante bago lumabas in a serious boardroom confer- kanilang kapalaran. Si Richard, nakapaloob sa maliliit na kahon. ng pinto ng silid na sekreto. ence. Technical credits are fi ne dapat ay nasa California , at Humingi ng pahintulot ang da- Ni si Mr. Pacia, ni si Naty ay di and the rustic beauty of Benguet tinatamasa ang buhay na nauu- laga na kung maaari ay maisuot na kikibo tungkol sa pagkawala is captured vividly on the big kol sa isang Amerikano. At sa niya ang kuwintas. Malugod ng mga alahas. screen. halip ay nasa Smokey Mountain namang nagpaunlak si Mr. Pacia. Humiling, sa katunayan, ang EVELYN SALAZAR D.D.S. FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

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1339 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911 across Seafood City, Chula Vista Page 18 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 7 - 13, 2010 pines. Franklin D. Roosevelt was of. My agnate great grandfather, From Antique to America: inaugurated as the thirty-second Vicente Rendon Gella (24 June president of the United States 1856 – 24 April 1926) was a Mga Tulang Memoirs of a Filipino American Doctor pledging to lead the country out teacher, school director, lawyer, of the Great Depression. And he and governor of the Province of did. Antique in the early 1900s. He was born in Pandan, Antique Tagalog In a small town called Pandan, Ni Romeo Nicolas Ordinary Dream in the province of Antique, island to Bonifacio Gella and Juana of Panay of the Philippine Ar- Rendon, who owned parcels of Read Romeo Nicolas’s previous poems by vis- chipelago (Visayan region) and land and fishponds in the mu- iting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Comes True located in the northern part of nicipality. His musician father Antique, was the place where my was elected capitan municipal By Dr. Cesar D. Candari But before accepting the real- poor parents raised me. An anec- (municipal captain) during the ity of life that has given me the dotal story of origin of the name Spanish Period. He was a mater- Ang Puno Ng “Saging” highest pride, high regard and Second in a series of articles Pandan came from a byword nal great-granduncle of Senator Isang gabi noon, gabing matahimik, respect, the truth shall be told. during the Spanish time that Loren Legarda, and by paternal “Not he who has little, but he Discovery of truth is the sole means “bread” on the table. The genealogy Senator Legarda is my Ako’y nasa ‘Pinas at wala sa “State”. who wishes more, is poor.” purpose of philosophy and has word “pan” in Spanish means third degree cousin. Kasama’y pamangking sa lakad pahaplit, - SENECA (4B.C.-A.D. 65) a fair prospect of existing to the For his college education, Vi- Papunta ng bahay ng barrio, Makitid. “(What troubles the poor is the end of time. “bread” cente was sent to Colegio de San money they can’t get and what As I sus- and “dan” Juan de Letran where he gradu- Troubles the rich is the money pected, it is in our dia- ated with a degree in Bachelor Sa pagsapit namin, sa pinto’y kumatok, they can’t keep)” very difficult lect means of Arts. He studied law later on Marahang binuksan, kami’y pinapasok. for one to “that”. at the University of Santo Tomas Lubos na paggalang, aking pinaabot, write about To the and finished the course in 1885. Sa mga magulang ng mahal kong irog. I was a guest speaker at one of anybody but residents, It seemed that he maintained a the Filipino-American organiza- himself. It Pandan close friendship with Jose Rizal tions of San Diego, California. is necessary reminded during his college years. When Sa maraming tanong at pangungumusta, The introduction started like this: to dig deeper them of Rizal left the Philippines on 3 Masayang usapan, masaya rin sila. “Ladies and gentlemen, present- in one’s prayers May 1882, he was part of the Kamusta ang “state”, ano bang talaga? ing Cesar D. Candari, the eight story. A writer for their party who sent Rizal off aboard Ang buhay ko ngayong isang “Sailor” na. president of the Paradise Valley once stated: daily the Salvadora. He accompanied Lions Club 41-6 of San Diego, “Digging bread on Antonio Rivera, father of Leonor California. As a presenter, I underneath the table. Rivera and Mateo Evangelista. Mabuti po naman, sagot kong magalang, beam with pride and honor to the story is My He communicated with Rizal Nagsisikap pa ring gumanda ang buhay. introduce this highly-esteemed where the father even when the latter was already Kahit mayrong lungkot ay nilalabanang, man.” stunning truth Praxides overseas. Evidence of this is the Makausad muli sa balon ng buhay. To hear someone introduce me is often hid- Oirola letter he sent to Rizal dated 30 as “a highly-esteemed man” was ing. Whether Candari June 1882. Part of the said letter quite humbling. I considered it’s told in a and my read: Naunawa naman, ibig kong sabihin, myself as one of those individu- straightfor- Pre Medical Student with Oscar mother “If the absence of a son from Medyo nagtinginan, magulang ng giliw. als who nursed a secret passion ward lan- Salazar, right, at Iloilo City 1954 Fulgencia the bosom of his esteemed fam- Kung kaya’t nabanggit anak ay darating, and heeded its clarion call, in guage, a secret letter, or even a ily is sad, no less will be that of Buhat sa Maynila, bago pa dumilim. spite of uncertainties, fears, Condez Dioso, were hardwork- a friend who, being very dear to list, the nonfiction should be an ing and loving parents and were discouragements, and daunting honest, evocative, and unique all of us who has had the honor odds. Ultimately, I went on to both schoolteachers. My mother of being called his friends and Habang lumalaon ay aking napansin, experience.” The story is one that left her teaching job before I was Ang isang lalaking balisa sa tingin. do what I felt was right and good only you can tell because your comrades, now is away; from us for others and for myself. born to raise and take care of us. seeking the welfare that we all Ako’y kinutuban, siya nga marahil, life counts and what you leave Their six children were taught Allow me to place in perspec- behind is the evidence of the life desire. Had it not been for that, Ang naging mapalad pumalit sa akin. tive how I got to where I am respect and care for others and the separation would have been you have lived. Why not tell it the education of their children today. I have always believed your way? This is exactly what I more painful for the distance that that life is a series of adventures. was their priority. separates us. May God help you Walang ano-ano, may biglang nabuwal, am doing. My paternal grandfather was Palamuting “Saging” sa tabi ng hagdan, In adventures we discover our for the good that you do to your beliefs and dreams and come an elected mayor of our town in fellow countrymen.” Dalawang matanda ay nagkatinginan, Lucky Year the early 1915-1917 .A strong, to know who we really are. In Vicente returned to his home- Habang si pamangkin itinayo naman. adventures we explore the possi- dynamic, and feared leader but town in 1886, a year after Let me go back and share respected and loved, Presidente bilities of our life’s pursuits. My with you the earlier part of my graduating from the University modest achievements reflect how Municipal Simeon Candari was of Santo Tomas. He was the only Ngunit ‘di nagtagal ay muling nabuwal, life. The year I was born was a known to be a protector of the Si misteryosong tao ang siyang gumalaw. I played my part lucky year in 1933 in the Philip- registered lawyer in the whole poor. My maternal grandfather, province of Antique in 1890, Sa pagkakaayos medyo nagtagumpay, Leon Dioso. was a farmer/fisher- and he also practiced the profes- Ngunit bumagsak ring hindi malinawan. man, who lost his life at sea in sion even during the time he was the 1900s in search of his liveli- teaching in his school. He was hood. My father’s younger broth- later on appointed as justice of Ako ang tumayo at siyang nagayos, er who was my favorite uncle, peace of the town of San Jose, Tumuwid ang “Saging” sa kaunting kilos. Francisco Candari, also became Antique, and for a few years Si Mommy at Daddy, napahanga halos, a town mayor of Pandan in 1941 became acting judge of first Palamuting “Saging” may nais ‘paabot. before the Second World War. He instance. was an advocate and defender of the poor. He was not impover- Fiscal for Antique Walang ano-ano, susi‘y kumalansing, ished. I remember that I used to Pinto ay bumukas, may papasok mandin ride in his Ford automobile with During the American occupa- Kutob ko ay tama, na siya’y dumating, pride and felt dignified. He and tion, he was appointed as fiscal Siya‘t walang iba, mula sa gawain. his lovely wife had no children for Antique on 13 April 1901. He and wanted to adopt me as their held the position until January son. He was well-respected 1913. He went back to serving Laki kong mangha, siya‘y tuloy-tuloy, and had dedicated his service the government as governor of ‘Di man lang nagmano sa magulang noon. to others, particularly the op- the province from 1919 to 1922, ‘Di ako pinansin ni hindi lumingon, pressed and the underprivileged. but refused to run for another Nagtuloy sa kuwarto at doo’y nagkulong. .He surrendered to the Japanese term. These informations are in occupation at one time so the the Free Philippine Encyclopedia people of Pandan could harvest online Si Mommy, sumunod upang kausapin, their rice and not be slaughtered Peter Garrucho Jr., former Upang ibalita ang aking pagdating. by the Japanese soldiers. Those Secretary of Tourism and later Pagbaba ni Mommy, iling sya ng iling, were the kind of roots I belonged former Executive Secretary ‘Di rin sya bumaba na ako’y batiin. to and am very proud of. of President Cory Aquino and former Assistant Secretary of A 4th class municipality Tourism Narsilina Zaldivar Lim, Ako ay tumayo na nagpapaalam, are also my cousins. Na bakas ang lungkot laking pagdaramdam. The town I was born is a 4th The late Justice Calixto O. Dalawang matanda ay nakikiramay, class municipality in the prov- Zaldivar, “a man of integrity Bigong pagkikita ay sayang na sayang. ince of Antique, Philippines. Ac- and vanguard of Justice” is a cording to the 2000 census, it has second cousin of my father. He a population of 27,647 people in has served the legislative de- Sa aking paghakbang sa may tarangkahan, 5,534 households. I wish to in- partment as Councilor in 1934, Tuloy ng palayo, pauwi ng bahay. form my children and grandchil- and was elected Assemblyman Biglang may tumawag sa aking pangalan, dren and generations to come of as Antique’s representative to Nang aking lingunin ay ang aking mahal. my partial family tree. Our town the Philippine Legislature and a Pandan, poor as it is, has pro- member of National Assembly duced some prominent people in in 1938-1941. From 1951 to Bigla syang tumakbong palapit sa akin, government worthy to be proud 1955, he was elected Governor Yakap na kay higpit na hindi mapigil. of the province and the appointed Patuloy ang iyak na ang sabi sakin, as Executive Secretary in 1964 Nasasaktan din syang ‘di na ’ko kapiling. under the administration of then President Diosdado Macapagal. On the same year he was ap- Wika ko sa kanya, malupit ang buhay, pointed Associate Justice of the Na siya at ako’y naging biktima lang. Supreme Court. Ang lahat ng ito’y ayon kay Maykapal, I am proud to be a close rela- Ang pagpipilian, tanggapin na lamang. tive of Sally Zaldivar Perez, the current Governor of Antique. She is the daughter of former Justice Hindi ko napigil ang aking sarili, Zaldivar. Siya’y hinagkan ko’t ‘di siya tumanggi. The late Enrique Zaldivar, (I ‘Yun ang unang halik at ‘yun din ang huli, call him Toto Eque), brother of Doon din nagwakas, hindi na nga kami. Governor Sally Z. Perez, was also former governor and representative of Antique. He served Sa tagpong yaon ako ay nagising, as ambassador to Brunei during Na ang lahat pala’y panaginip mandin. the Estrada administration. He Dagli kong kinuha ang lapis at papel, was my classmate in intermedi- Buong kasaysayan, aking isinalin. ate grade; as a governor he was a soft spoken very intelligent man; he was a source of calm and Itong pangyayari ay aking sinaysay sobriety in a tense situation. As Sa isa kong tapat, isang kaibigan. his cousin, I am so thrilled to be Matapos isaysay, ito daw ba ay tunay? in the family tree. Sagot ko ay oo at panaginip lang. Another agnate grandfather, Vicente G. Gella, (nephew of the older Vicente R. Gella), a Tunay ang inilalarawan sa tulang ito at native of Pandan, was National hindi kathang isip ng inyong lingkod: (Continued on page 19) Romeo Nicolas…Bocaue, Bulacan 2/13/2010 May 7 - 13, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 19 Real Estate/ Laughing Matter Street Poetry Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Mortgage Tips journalusa.com by Ligaya Cruz by Michael R. Tagudin Broker Associate, DRE# 486032 Weichert Realtor Elite (858-829-5452) Read about Michael’s upcoming book of poems “Crushed The Blue Suit Violets” by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com The widow takes a look at “Oh, it was easy. It happens her dear departed one right that there was another body in before the funeral and, the back room and he Poem No. 65 $8,000 Tax Credit to her horror, fi nds that was already dressed he’s in his brown suit. in a blue suit. All we She’d specifi cally said had to do was switch for Home Buyers to the undertaker that heads! To deceive! To humiliate! Members of the military restrictions. Federal credit she wanted him buried To hurt! and certain federal employees however, begins to phase out in his blue suit; she’d *** serving outside the United for incomes above $125,000 brought it especially That is their design! States have an extra year to ($225,000 for joint fi lers) with for that occasion, and she A cowboy rode into One could have many faces! buy a principal residence and no credit available for income was distressed that the town and stopped at One could only have one heart alone! qualify for the credit. The over $145,000($245,000 for mortician had left him in a saloon for a drink. Like streams buyer of a primary residence joint fi lers) the same brown suit he’d Unfortunately, the locals Prayers fl owing through time must enter into a contract on For more details regard- been wearing when the always had a habit of Polishing hearts or before April 30, 2011. If ing the Federal tax incentive lightning bolt hit him. picking on strangers, So that they may be smooth the property is in escrow with- extension, please check with which he was. When he As smooth as stones! in those dates, the buyer has the Internal Revenue Services *** fi nished his drink, he found until June 30, 2011 to close on website or your trusted ac- his horse had been stolen. He the purchase. Members of the countant. She demanded that the went back into the bar, hand- uniformed services, foreign Ligaya Cruz was a mort- corpse be changed into the ily fl ipped his gun into the air, ©2010 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights reserved. services and intelligence com- gage/real estate broker prior blue suit she’d brought espe- caught it above his head with- munity as well as their spous- to joining Weichert Realtor cially for that purpose. The out even looking and fi red a About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin es are eligible for the special Elite. She originated residen- undertaker said, “But madam! shot into the ceiling. Educated as an engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles em- rule. The rule applies to those tial and commercial mort- It’s only a minute or two until ployee hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about the human who serve on duty services gages. She is also a certifi ed the funeral is scheduled to *** condition. He is donating the proceeds from the book “Crushed Violets” to outside the United States for paralegal and worked for the begin! We can’t possibly take anti-human trafﬁ cking efforts in the City of Angels. at least 90 days during the City Attorney’s Offi ce, City him out and get him changed A man lay sprawled across Contact [email protected] for more information. period beginning after De- of San Diego. She assisted in that amount of time. three entire seats in the posh cember 31, 2008 and ending Deputy City Attorney in legal theatre. When the usher came before May 1, 2010. research on issues involving *** by and noticed this, he whis- As I mentioned, on my land use including but not pered to the man, “Sorry, previous article the Califor- limited to zoning, building, The lady said, “Who’s pay- sir, but you’re only allowed nia State tax credits kicks in health and safety and environ- ing for this?” Seeing the logic one seat.” The man groaned May1, 2010. Military per- mental. She has a degree in to this argument, a very re- but didn’t budge. The usher sonnel and certain federal Business Administration from luctant mortician wheeled the became impatient. “Sir, if employees can still double dip University of Phoenix and coffi n out, but then wheeled it you don’t get up from there and take advantage of both Paralegal studies from Uni- right back in a moment later. I’m going to have to call the the State and Federal up to the versity of San Diego. She is a Miraculously, the corpse was manager.” Again, the man maximum of $18,000. Under member of the San Diego As- in a blue suit. just groaned, which infuri- the State program fi rst time sociation of Realtor (SDAR) ated the usher who turned and homebuyers may receive up Housing Committee. The *** marched briskly back up the to $10,000 and repeat home- committee provides education aisle in search of his manager. buyers (not fi rst time) may to home buyers and partners After the ceremony, a well- In a few moments, both also take advantage of the with business to promote satisfi ed widow complimented the usher and the manager State incentive if purchasing homeownership. If you have the undertaker on the smooth returned and stood over the a property that has never been any questions, email her at and speedy service. She man. Together the two of occupied or a newly con- [email protected] or especially wanted to know them tried repeatedly to move structed home. The California call her at 858-829-5452. how he’d been able to get her him, but with no success. credit does not contain income husband into a blue suit so Finally, they summoned the fast. The funeral director said, police. The cop surveyed the situation briefl y then asked, “All right buddy, what’s your name?” “Sam,” the man moaned. “Where ya from, Sam?” With pain in his voice Sam replied “The balcony.”

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ThisFax #Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits a consultant firm or team to perform and complete specified tasks COMMITMENT TO EquAl OPPOrTuNITY and projects in relation the Euclid Avenue and Market Street Smart Growth Incentive Program master planning ______project. A Proposer that offers a multi-disciplinary consulting team is desired to work with staff on the work It is the policy of the City, County and Port of San Diego to encourage equal opportunity in its professional program that is outlined in this RFP. The work program is anticipated to be completed over 24 months from services contracts. Toward this end, proposals from small businesses, disabled owned businesses, women owned when the consultant contract is finalized. The City is seeking requests for proposals from Proposers (Consultant businesses, firms owned by African-Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Americans, Filipinos and Latinos, and IfTeam) approved with expertise please in the following disciplines: local firms are strongly encouraged. The City endeavors to do business with firms sharing the City’s commitment sign and fax back to to equal opportunity and will not do business with any firm that discriminates on the basis of race, religion, color, 1. Urban planning (lead firm): Preparation of general and area plans under California Planning Law 2.(619) Urban 474-0373 design: Analysis and projection of urban form at skyline and pedestrian scales as well as public ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, or place of birth. recreational space. 3. Meeting facilitation If your firm wishes to claim status as a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or a Disabled Veteran ______4. Sustainable design and development principals Business Enterprise (DVBE) please attach a copy of your certificate. If your firm is not currently certified and is 5. Zoning regulations and ordinances interested in participating as a DBE in the Unified Certification Program (UCP) of California or wishes to obtain 6. Public facilities, parks systems strategies and phasing plans DVBE status, the applications, information and directions are available at the following websites: 7. GIS mapping 8. Visual preference survey DBE: www.dot.ca.gov/hq/bep 9. Mobility planning and traffic studies DVBE: www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus/default.htm 10. Historical resource reconnaissance and archeological studies 11. Noise studies Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) Participation 12. Hazardous materials studies 13. Co-location and buffer strategies DBE participation is a goal for U.S. Department of Transportation (FHWA, FAA, FTA) funded projects. The 14. Economic/Market/Fiscal Analysis and Studies City, County and Port of San Diego, Consultant Rotation list is not intended to be used for U.S. Department of Interested parties who have successfully demonstrated an ability to perform Consulting work for a city or public Transportation (FHWA, FAA, FTA) funded projects. agency of similar size and have a proven record of success in providing planning services are invited to submit a Response to this Request for Proposal (RFP). The remainder of the Scope of Services is contained in the Request for Proposal for Euclid Avenue and Market Street Village Master Plan (H105050), as Exhibit A to the Draft Agreement. May 7 - 13, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 21 Housing and Real Estate

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Cleaning expert Linda Cobb, host of DIY-Do It Yourself Net- work’s “Talking Dirty With the Queen of Clean,” knows first- hand the struggles of maintain- ing a clean home and tackling spring cleaning. Here are some of her favorite tips to make this endeavor successful and short: * Don’t clean your clutter. Spring is a great time to look through each room and remove things you don’t need or don’t use. Your housecleaning will be faster and easier with fewer items to scrub. Hold a garage sale to sell unwanted items or donate them to a local charity. * Trim your product collection. Before diving in, gather all your cleaning products together and then get rid of what you don’t need. The cleaning aisle may be

(619) 702-3051 Page 22 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 7 - 13, 2010 birth, a child is at that im- while he was tipsy and drink- pressionable time when good The Last Man ing with friends in a nearby Rooms for Rent Light & values have to be instilled in store. “I will never marry you, their young minds. even if you are the last man on Earth on earth.” Shadows Because the mind of a young (Continued from page 20) No Smoking, No Drugs child is like a sponge that The friends laughed hard er brother. by Zena Sultana Babao is waiting to be filled, it is and Romy retreated in shame. In a quiet residential imperative that the ones car- Lucing could not help but The next day he left town Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at ing for them, whether natural cry. She was tired of eating and she didn’t hear from him neighborhood of www.asianjournalusa.com mothers, or mothers by proxy, camote leaves, but they could until she received a letter like babysitters, stepmothers, only afford to survive, not to from the United States Naval National City or daycare workers, be good enjoy life. Base in San Diego, California. role models for the children “Hamo, paglaki ko at maka- It was written by her jilted Call 619.656.0409 they care for. The nurturing pagrabaho na ako, maka- suitor Romy, who by then had Happy Mother’s Day! of our children is such a great ahon na rin tayo sa kahirapan joined the U.S. Navy. - AJ “A man’s work is from sun tralia and Belgium celebrate responsibility! (Don’t worry, when I grow (To be continued) to sun, but a mother’s work is Mother’s Day the same day This responsibility often up and I get a job, we can lift never done.” – Author Un- we do here in our country. falls on the shoulders of our ourselves from poverty),” known; “Mother love is the President Woodrow Wilson mothers, so mothers need to proclaimed Ditas. fuel that enables a normal issued the first proclamation know the right priorities in human being to do the impos- making Mother’s Day an of- life. Other important things DITAS GRADUATED sible.” – Marion C. Garrety; ficial holiday. In a resolution in life, such as career, self, FROM HIGH SCHOOL years “A mother’s love is instinc- passed by Congress desig- husband and community later but could not afford to tual, unconditional, and for- nating the second Sunday in involvement do sometimes go to college. She wanted ever.” – Author Unknown. May as Mother’s Day, it also come second in comparison to become a doctor but she declared that the American to a mother’s responsibility to knew that for her, it was not a To some, the second flag be displayed on govern- raise good children – children dream, but a fantasy. Sunday of May is just ment buildings and people’s that will someday be the lead- “Balang araw, makapapag- another day. To homes “as a public expres- ers of our country. aral ka din. May awa ang others, it is the sion of our love and Even if mothers work in panginoong Diyos (You will most impor- reverence for a high-powered executive eventually go back to school. tant day of the the mothers of position, sometimes mothers God is merciful),” her mother year. It’s the our country.” make a conscious decision to consoled her. day we get There is a stay at home and care for the At seventeen, she was to honor proverb children while the children already a grown woman and that says: are still very young. They do exuded a simple beauty. A “The that because they know they childhood neighbor, Romy, hand are the pre-eminent influence was already courting her. that to their children as far as life But he was the farthest thing rocks the lessons are concerned. from her mind. For one thing, cradle This precious, quality time she was ambitious and didn’t is the with their children goes a long want to remain poor forever. hand that way to instill self-confidence She wanted to work hard first, rules the and strength of character on earn a living, and provide a world.” the children. Love, care and better life for her mother and While not all prov- nurture help children develop brothers. For another, she our mothers and recognize the erbs that are found outside and thrive intellectually, phys- didn’t like Romy. He was an amazing job that they do year the Bible are true, this one ically and socially throughout irresponsible kid who hardly in and year out. is! True, because the mothers their lives. They experience went to school, did not work Anne M. Jarvis is credited who rock the cradle will have love and attention, so when and was always drinking and with originating Mother’s the greatest impact on the it’s their turn to become par- gambling with friends. Day. She never married and moral and spiritual develop- ents also, they have the love But Romy persisted on was extremely attached to ment of the child. to give and share. pursuing her, until he became her mother, Mrs. Anna Reese As a result of this impact, In the healthy environ- the butt of jokes among his Jarvis. After Mrs. Jarvis died, the child will be influenced for ment created by the parents, friends. Anne Jarvis missed her moth- either good or evil depending especially the mother, chil- “Let me make this clear with er so much that she and her upon the moral and spiritual dren learn empathy, develop you again,” one day Ditas told friends began a letter writing beliefs of the parents, espe- confidence, and acquire Romy when he accosted her campaign to gain the support cially the mother. resilience. They also develop of congressmen, businessmen We all know this – so this good communication skills. A can be used to reduce Him and influential ministers in de- coming Sunday, our Moms safe environment created by to nothing more than a fairy claring that we have a national will get the tribute, love and love and care has the follow- tale, something that is enter- Mother’s Day holiday. respect that they so deserve. ing benefits for the children: taining but totally irrelevant Ms. Jarvis felt that children Mothers are inundated with help children develop a sense to life. It is a power that can often neglected to appreciate flowers, chocolates and jew- of trust and self-reliance; help lift up a nation, or if abused, their mothers enough while elry from sons, daughters, children handle stress better; can destroy an entire people. their mothers were still alive. husband, and even from third and give children enthusiasm And most importantly, it is a She hoped Mother’s Day generation members of the and motivation to learn, grow power that can bring our chil- would increase respect for family. and succeed. dren to the Lord, or be used mothers and strengthen family There’s no other day, aside Whether we know it or not, to drive them away from Him bonds. from Valentine’s Day, when God has given a special power forever.” Today, largely because of flowers are so in demand! to mothers. And that power Rev. Pilon cautioned moth- Ms. Jarvis efforts, Mother’s A study was conducted more is to teach good moral and ers to be careful how to use Day is being celebrated than a year ago to find the age spiritual values to our young this power that the Lord has throughout the world. This at which children appear to through both word and deed. entrusted upon them – for the year, Mother’s Day will be establish a moral foundation. Rev. Stephen Pilon of the eternal life of our sons and celebrated this Sunday, May Based upon this research, it Pillar of Fire Church charac- daughters may very well rest 9th. Although Mother’s Day was determined that by age 3, terized this special power as upon how mothers discharge do not fall on the same day a child’s basic ideas of good such: “It is a power that can their duties. in every country - Denmark, and evil, right and wrong, either exalt the Lord in the Finland, Italy, Turkey, Aus- were pretty well set. So from minds of our children, or it Happy Mother’s Day! 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