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H AWAII’ S O NLY W EEKLY F ILIPINO - A MERICAN N EWSPAPER PHILIPPINE LABOR GROUP ENDORSES BOYCOTT OF PACIFIC BEACH HOTEL

By Aiza Marie YAGO hirty officers and organizers from different unions conducted a leafleting at Sun Life Financial’s headquarters in City, last August 20, in unity with the protest of Filipino T workers at the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki.

The Trade Union Congress of the ternational financial services company, is Philippines (TUCP) had passed a resolu- the biggest investor in Pacific Beach Hotel. tion to boycott Pacific Beach Hotel. The Sun Life holds an estimated US$38 million resolution calls upon hotel management to mortgage and is in the process of putting rehire the dismissed workers and settle up its market in the Philippines. the contract between the union and the “If Sun Life wants to do business in company. the Philippines, the very least we can ex- Pacific Beach Hotel has been pect in return is that it will guarantee fair charged by the U.S. government with 15 treatment for Filipino workers in the prop- counts of federal Labor Law violations, in- erties it controls,” says Democrito Men- cluding intimidation, coercion and firing doza, TUCP president. employees for union activism. In Decem- Rhandy Villanueva, spokesperson for ber 2007, the hotel’s administration re- employees at Pacific Beach Hotel, was fused to negotiate with the workers’ one of those whose position was termi- legally-elected union and terminated 32 nated. He says talks with management employees, the majority of whom are Fil- were largely unproductive. ipinos. “We tried hard to talk to the hotel man- Filipino union members and officials rally before Sun Life headquarters in Makati City, Incidentally, Sun Life Financial, an in- (continued on page 4) Philippines on behalf of laid-off workers at Pacific Beach Hotel. Supreme Court Stops Conferment HECO Issues Safety Warning to of 2009 National Artist Awards Mango Pickers By Edu PUNAY Department of Budget and Management, By HFC Staff ANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Cultural Center of the Philippines, National Court (SC) stopped yesterday the Commission for Culture and the Arts and ummer is mango season in Hawaii, M conferment of National Artist Awards Malacañang-named National Artist which means many people will be har- on seven individuals and Malacañang has S vesting the delicious tropical fruit from awardees Cecille Guidote-Alvarez, Carlo vowed to honor the injunction. Caparas, Jose Moreno and Francisco trees all across the state. Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said Mañosa. But before doing so, officials at the the Palace always abides by the SC’s deci- SC spokesman Jose Midas Marquez Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) and its sions. said the Court saw the urgency to stop the subsidiaries Maui Electric Company In seeking the injunction, several Na- conferment of the national artist awards (MECO) and Hawaii Electric Light Com- tional Artists and other concerned parties pending resolution of the issues raised by pany (HELCO) are reminding the public to involving people picking fruit using metal asked the SC to define the President’s dis- petitioners. use extreme caution, especially when pick- poles near power lines. cretion naming awardees to the Order of the The order also covers the other three ing fruit from trees near overhead power “We cannot emphasize this enough,” National Artist. awardees: (posthumous) for lines. says Harold Kageura, HECO vice president The petitioners were National Artists film and broadcast arts; Lazaro Francisco The importance of this message has of Energy Delivery. “Overhead power lines Virgilio Almario (literature), Bienvenido Lum- (posthumous) for literature; and Federico been driven home by recent tragic deaths (continued on page 4) bera (literature), Benedicto Cabrera (visual Aguilar Alcuaz for visual arts, he added. arts-painting), (visual arts- Malacañang, Alvarez, Caparas, HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. STANDARD sculpture) and (visual arts-paint- Moreno, Mañosa and other respondents U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID ing and sculpture). They were joined by the were ordered to comment on the petition HONOLULU, HI Concerned Artists of the Philippines, several within 10 days. PERMIT NO. 9661 university professors and private persons. On the other hand, Chief Presidential Named respondents in the petition were Legal Counsel Raul Gonzalez said he ex- Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, the (continued on page 4) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 2 EDITORIAL AUGUST 29, 2009 The House Disease hen its members are not with President Arroyo in her numerous foreign junkets on taxpayers’ dime, the House of Representatives W is in session three days a week. Those session days are in be- tween the long breaks for Christmas, Holy Week, All Saints’ Day, several other holidays and the adjournment. The Senate, probably because of its considerably smaller membership, holds four session days a week. With a shorter workweek, you’d think House members would spare time for leg- islative sessions. Yet mustering a quorum has always been a problem in the bigger chamber. A report yesterday said that since Aug. 1, the House mustered a quorum only once – on Aug. 12, when the chamber approved mostly local bills. In the first week of the month, the session was suspended as the House joined the nation in mourning the death of former President . While in official mourning, a 28-member House contin- gent tagged along with President Arroyo to Washington, apparently in hopes of having a photo with US President Barack Obama. Two of the congressmen were later reported to have footed the bill for two dinners for President Arroyo and several of her companions costing a total of $35,000 in New York and Washington. Why the absenteeism at this time? A maverick congressman said this was not unusual during periods without a controversial issue for the House to tackle. “If there is a controversial issue, there is pork and there is even dessert,” Rep. Edno Joson reportedly said. It was an obvious reference to the congressional pork barrel, whose release for lawmakers’ President. Deliberations on the 2010 budget alone could last until Christ- pet projects is at the mercy of Malacañang. Other congressmen have said mas. Perhaps both Malacañang and Congress are again aiming for a re- in the past that money flowed during voting for matters such as impeach- enacted budget, which facilitates the classification of certain items as ments or resolutions on Charter change. “savings” that can be realigned for campaign purposes. The President Congressmen may argue that they are busy touching base with their should remind her rubber stamp that there’s still much to do before con- constituents. But the campaign period is still months away, and Congress gressmen can abandon legislation and switch to full campaign mode. still has several measures to tackle, including bills certified as urgent by the (www.philstar.com)

roads involving speeding buses, jeepneys and trucks, drug testing became Reckless Killers mandatory for obtaining a driver’s license amid reports that drivers were tak- ccidents happen, but this is cold comfort for overseas worker Jomel ing shabu to stay awake on long-haul trips. Bayobo. The seaman arrived at the NAIA from abroad last Monday, The accidents are not confined to highways where speeding is common. A expecting to see his family. Instead he was greeted by the news that Passengers and pedestrians are also killed or maimed by reckless drivers his wife, young daughter and mother-in-law had died in an accident near even in Metro . Some of the most undisciplined drivers ply the streets midnight Sunday in Lucena City on their way to Manila to meet him. of , and transport operators must share the blame. Apart from The three were seated on the left side of a Manila-bound Bragais Line failing to discipline their drivers, transport operators typically pay public util- bus when it was struck by a Lucena Lines bus that came barreling down ity drivers depending on the number of passengers they can get. This is why from the opposite lane as the driver tried to overtake another vehicle. The buses and jeepneys linger in crowded areas, blocking even the widest thor- impact ripped away the left portion of the chassis of the Manila-bound bus, oughfares as they wait for passengers. This has also made it impossible to killing seven passengers and an alternate bus driver. A ninth passenger maintain an orderly and regular schedule of arrivals and departures of buses died later. The Lucena Bus driver fled but surrendered hours later. and jeepneys at designated stops, as is done in many countries. If not for the high death toll, this story would have been buried in the The mass transportation industry needs discipline and a major over- daily menu of bad news in this country. Such vehicular accidents continue haul. Accidents happen, but there are ways of reducing the risks of their to occur frequently. After a series of deadly accidents in winding mountain occurrence. Recklessness and negligence, which lead to accidents, must be curbed. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII-PHILIPPINE NEWS EDITION Contributing Writers Advertising/Marketing Director Columnists Calvin Alonzo, O.D., Rowena Ballesteros, Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Charlie Y. SONIDO, M.D. Carlota Ader Clement Bautista, Linda Dela Cruz, Fiedes Doctor, Publisher and Executive Editor Carlo Cadiz, M.D. Gregory Bren Garcia, Danny de Gracia II, Amelia Account Executives Sen. Will Espero Jacang, M.D., Caroline Julian, Paul Melvin Palalay, Carlota Ader Chona A. Grace F. Fong, Ed.D. M.D., Glenn Wakai J. P. Orias Mayor Mufi Hannemann MONTESINES-SONIDO Governor Linda Lingle Creative Designer Big Island Distributor Publisher and Managing Editor Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Junggoi Peralta Rosemarie Mendoza Elmer Acasio Dennis GALOLO J. P. Orias Philippine Correspondent Ditas Udani Edwin QUINABO Pacita Saludes Guil Franco Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Maui Distributor Associate Editors Charlie Sonido, M.D. Photographer Cecile Piros Emmanuel S. Tipon,Esq. Tim Llena Felino S. Tubera Randall SHIROMA Molokai Distributor Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. Administrative Assistant Design Consultant Shalimar Pagulayan Maria Watanabe

The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published weekly by the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. It is mailed directly to subscribers and distributed at various outlets around Oahu and the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertising deadlines are three weeks prior to publication date. Subscriptions are available at $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor islands, continental U.S. $85, foreign country $95. Copyright 2007. The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. is located at 94-356 Waipahu Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone: (808) 678-8930. Facsimile: (808) 678-1829. E-mail: [email protected]. Opinions expressed by the columnists and contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle management. Reproduction of the contents in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission from the management. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 29, 2009 LEGISLATIVE CONNECTION 3 The Health Care Debate – A Must- its influence, ads, and scare tactics in the past to kill reforms that would Do Proposition (Part Two) provide Americans the care they need. The scariest thing is not ligent debate on how we can re- Health care reform is needed would decline or vanish, or actu- doing anything. We need to re- solve the rocketing costs and im- because of how these billions in ally have suffered under the mar- member all the government-pro- proving access to needed profits were made. Coverage el- ketplace. The role of government vided services that make our lives medical care, has been usurped igibility was restricted; those with is to provide for the general well- as comfortable as they are, trust in by Senator Will by misrepresentation and distor- pre-existing conditions were being of its people. The health government, and get reform tion from corporations with a deemed ineligible. Patients who care industry has successfully used passed now. ESPERO great deal to lose. MSNBC re- had faithfully paid their premiums cently reported statistics that ex- saw their insurance canceled be- n the day of 9/11, the plain why these corporations do cause they needed medical care. only people running UP- not want reform. Under the “free Treatment was denied because it "OSTAIRS in the burning market” approach of the Bush ad- was not a “covered benefit,” was towers to rescue people, were ministration, health industry prof- not “medically unnecessary,” or from the government." Governor its rose from $2 billion in 2000 to exceeded a cap. “Covered bene- Ed Rendell more than $12 billion in 2007. fits” were restricted. Payments to The government does many There was a 24% increase in physicians saw declines. Under things very well, contrary to long- uninsured persons as tens of the plans in Congress, these de- standing neoconservative efforts thousands saw their policies can- nial of care tactics will be elimi- to have people think otherwise. celed, from 35 million to more nated. Doctors and patients alike As Hardball host Chris Matthews than 46 million. Premiums esca- stand to gain from health care re- reminded us, when the issue of lated significantly and covered form. fluoridating water to prevent cav- persons saw their benefits de- The federal government has ities was debated, those who cline. Health company CEOs been superbly successful at a were against it argued vehe- earned an average $11 million large number of things, up to the mently that fluoride was a chem- each. One CEO took home over point where loud protestors get ical used for mind control. As $100,000 an hour, and each of government to cut off funding, silly as that was, that irrationality the 9 bedrooms in his three man- only to then point to the decline has resurfaced in the vocal citi- sions cost about $87,000. (This as evidence of the superiority of zens whose shouting and threats same “free market/no govern- free markets. Markets do some of violence at town hall meetings ment regulation” approach under things very well: they concentrate across the country are preventing the previous administration, iron- capital, test businesses through rational discussion of the critical ically, resulted in the largest gov- competition, promote energetic issue of access to affordable ernment intervention in history: investment and speculation, and care. the $700 billion bailout of our fi- generate wealth. But many serv- What should be a civil, intel- nancial institutions.) ices – such as health care – HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 4 HEADLINE NEWS (CONT.) AUGUST 29, 2009

(cont. from page 1; Labor Unions... ) with the Pacific Beach Hotel to the other labor unions,” he says. guarantee fair treatment for the Other unions joined the agement in order to settle things workers. To date, Sun Life has re- TUCP in organizing the solidarity down,” he says. “We were wiling fused to get involved. action that took place in Makati, to meet halfway but nothing hap- “The Filipino workers at Pa- including the Federation of Free pened because whenever we cific Beach Hotel work so hard,” Workers and the Alliance of In- suggested something, if it was says Virgie Recaido, who was dependent Hotel and Restaurant not to the best of the hotel, they among those terminated. “We Workers Union. These three would always say ‘no’.” cook the food, we make the beds unions together represent close Villanueva also noted that and we clean the rooms. We do to one million workers in the the hotel management denied everything to make the hotel a Philippines. having conversations with state success, just so we can make a The TUCP, with close to 1.2 officials. He says that since 1995, better life for our kids. But man- million members, is the biggest Pacific Beach Hotel employees agement treats us with no re- confederation of labor organiza- have been unfairly compensated, spect and no dignity.” tions in the Philippines and is unlike their counterparts at other In May, the Canadian Labor composed of members from all hotels. Because of this underly- Congress sent pickets to Sun sectors and industries, including Trade unionist holds up two posters asking Sun Life to give justice to Pacific ing problem with the hotel man- Life’s annual shareholder meet- agriculture, manufacturing, serv- Beach Hotel, Hawaii workers. agement, the workers’ union ing in Toronto, calling for a guar- ices and government. It also has asked for assistance from the In- antee fair treatment for workers. says TCUP president Mendoza. the 32 workers, recognize the members coming from associa- ternational Longshore and Ware- The Hawaii labor federation, The laid-off workers are still union and negotiate with the tions/organizations of groups house Union (ILWU Local 142), together with the national labor awaiting reinstatement at Pacific union in good faith. However, a from Overseas Filipino Workers the state’s largest private sector federations of both the USA Beach Hotel and a better working response has yet to be received (OFWs), drivers, urban poor, union, with members from many (AFL-CIO) and Japan relationship with their employer. from either Sun Life or the Pacific youth groups, cooperatives, al- different communities. ILWU rep- (RENGO), also called for a boy- Ernesto Herrera, Secretary Beach Hotel. liances, coalitions and other civil resents Pacific Beach Hotel cott to support the terminated General of the TUCP and a for- TUCP spokesperson Rafael society groups. workers and is responsible for hotel workers. mer senator, wrote a letter to the Mapalo said in a phone interview The National Labor Rela- obtaining labor union support “We will not tolerate a com- president and CEO of Sun Life that the action held in Makati City tions Board is expected to issue from the Philippines. pany like Pacific Beach Hotel that (Philippines) demanding that the is just the first step in showing a final ruling on the ILWU’s alle- ILWU spokesperson Eadie breaks the law, ignores its work- Pacific Beach Hotel management support to the Filipino workers at gations of unfair labor practices Omonaka says that Sun Life has ers’ rights and treats hardworking obey labor laws of the U.S. gov- Pacific Beach Hotel. by the end of 2009 or later. been asked to use its relationship employees with such disrespect,” ernment, restore employment of “Expect more from us and

(cont. from page 1; SC...) The honors committee has Malacañang of “grave abuse of However, on July 29, 2009, lierly disregard the collective judg- pects the Office of the Solicitor been functioning for sometime discretion” when it disregarded Ermita announced that the Order ment of the CCP and NCCA General to defend and insist on the without question, he added. the results of the selection of the National Artist would be con- Boards and substitute her own list of National Artist awardees ap- The petitioners also asked the process in inserting the names of ferred on seven persons, three judgment without a clear indication proved by the Office of the Presi- SC to stop the DBM from releasing Alvarez, Caparas, Moreno and from the final list submitted by CCP of the reasons and bases therefore dent. “the monetary benefits, entitle- Mañosa and dropping the name and NCCA, with Santos dropped is an unacceptable and manifestly President Arroyo was well ments and emoluments arising of Dr. , the only from the list, and the names of Ca- grave abuse of discretion,” the pe- within her rights to choose the from such conferment” to Alvarez, nominee for the music category. paras, Moreno, Mañosa and Al- titioners said. awardees from outside the list of Caparas, Moreno and Mañosa. They petitioners said Alvarez varez added to it. Under Executive Order 236 the CCP and NCCA and the presi- Under the law, a National was not qualified for a National The petitioners said there was (Honors Code of the Philippines), dent’s prerogative to broaden her Artist is given a cash award of Artist award, being NCAA execu- no explanation given for the drop- the Order of National Artist is the choice outside of the NCCA and P100,000 (for living awardees) tive director and presidential ad- ping of Santos from the final list de- fourth in the order of precedence CCP recommendations was based and P75,000 (for posthumous viser on the culture and the arts. spite his having passed the and importance. on Executive Order 236 establish- awardees), a monthly life pension, “What is notable is that she rigorous screening and selection The honor is not conferred ing the Honors Code of the Philip- medical and hospitalization bene- even sat as a member of the Final process under the guidelines. only by the President but by the pines. fits. Deliberation Panel,” read the peti- Malacañang also did not whole country, as seen by its Gonzalez said the EO, which A life insurance will also cover tion. “This makes her inclusion in make any justification for the inclu- recognition in the Honors Code. was issued on Sept. 19, 2003, cre- awardees who are still insurable, the final list all the more irregular sion of Caparas, Moreno, Mañosa Cash award and other emolu- ated a committee on honors com- along with arrangements and ex- and patently illegal.” and Alvarez. ments are taken from public funds. prised of members of the Cabinet penses for a state funeral. CPP and NCCA recom- “For the President to cava- (www.philstar.com) and other officials in the executive They will have a place of mended to the president that (cont. from page 1; HECO...) metal fruit pickers near power branch to assist the President in honor at national state functions Conde, Santos, Francisco and Al- lines. Keep all types of lad- evaluating nominations for recipi- and recognition at cultural events. cuaz be named National Artists for are energized and dangerous. Do ders, fruit pickers, poles or ents of honors. The petitioners accused 2009. not come into contact with them di- other tools at least 10 feet rectly or indirectly. We understand away from the lines. that during this time of year when • Never trim trees that have trees are laden with fresh fruit, power lines going through people naturally want to harvest them or touch any tree limb them. However, it is extremely im- that may fall into a power line. portant to follow basic safety pre- It is strongly recommended cautions to avoid tragic accidents.” that a qualified arborist be HECO officials are reminding used to trim and maintain the public to keep the following your trees, especially trees safety tips in mind: near power lines. • Always be careful when work- • If a person comes in contact ing in or around trees. Always with a power line, assume look up and around for power the line is energized and dan- lines before starting any har- gerous. Do not attempt to vesting or trimming activity. If free the person from the any part of the tree is touch- power line. Stay clear and ing overhead power lines, the warn others to keep away. tree can become energized Call 911 immediately for and you should not touch the emergency help. tree. • If you see any object caught • Use the 10-foot-rule: always in a power line, assume the keep your body and any lad- line is energized and do not ders, tools or other imple- attempt to free it yourself. ments at least 10 feet away Call 911 if it is an emergency. from overhead power lines. Otherwise, call HECO at 548- • Don’t use metal ladders or 7961. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 29, 2009 FEATURE 5

“I think young people know Of Cory and Tech-Savvy that you can achieve a lot through using the Internet. The Internet is the future,” he says. Filipino Youth However, it can also be said that the Internet is merely a tool for by Gregory Bren GARCIA social change. Young people achieve great things through this media because a good number of ot even the Aquino family ex- A POWERFUL AGENT OF them simply do what they need to pected the unstoppable tor- CHANGE do— the right thing. It is an idea to Nrent of love and grief According to Efren which Kraft, a Youtube enthusiast, following the passing of Corazon Peñaflorida Jr., Filipino youth subscribes. Aquino, former Philippine presi- leader and one of Cable News “I think it is important for peo- dent and the country’s guardian of Network’s (CNN) Heroes for 2009, ple to always do their best to do the democracy, after a yearlong strug- the tremendous outpouring of sup- right thing. Most of the time, the gle with colon cancer. port for Aquino shows the Filipino right thing is not the easy thing to In an unprecedented move, people’s yearning for a true and do. I am as guilty as anybody else the Catholic Archdiocese of Manila honest leader. Mo: Ako ang Simula” (Your Vote, drugs, prostitution and many oth- of sometimes not always doing the welcomed the remains of the “A lot of people believed in her You Safeguard: I am the Begin- ers, “to give more hope for good thing but we always must try beloved leader to lie in state at the not just because of what she did ning), a campaign which chal- to stop merely surviving, and start our best,” he says. Manila Cathedral, an honor re- [for the country] but also because lenges Filipinos to participate in the living.” Peñaflorida shares the same served only for the Archbishops of of who she was—an ordinary shaping of the country’s future by thoughts, saying that young people Manila. When it was time to send woman, a plain housewife and a going beyond indifference and CHANGING THE WORLD must learn to tae responsibility for her off to her final rest, scores of hero who exemplified the true making a personal commitment for The phenomenon of effecting their actions. thousands of people walked with sense of selflessness, integrity and a clean and honest 2010 presiden- social change through technology “We must be participants in her cortege, chanting a thunderous love for the country and freedom,” tial elections. happens everyday in other parts of building a better future for the next din of “Cory!” “Cory!” “Cory!” he says. The goal of “Ako ang Simula” the world. In June 2009, a group of generations. We must start being Along the 14-mile stretch of Peñaflorida adds that Filipino is to empower ordinary citizens Iranian bloggers issued a state- accountable while we’re young,” he road from the ancient basilica to youth and young adults have during the elections through the ment condemning what it called a says. the Manila Memorial Cemetery, shown they are ready, willing and use of technology to protect their “repressive and violent” treatment Adajar also acknowledges the yellow confetti showered and peo- able to use the Internet to bring votes against fraud and violence, of the Iranian government against idea that the collective strength and ple flashed the “laban” (fight) sign about social change. two elements which are often con- the people’s “peaceful demonstra- spirit of young individuals is the en- by holding their thumbs and fore- “This innovation allows easy sidered unavoidable sideshows of tions.” The European Union and ergy that will truly empower fingers at right angles, reminiscing access to things that can be used Philippine elections. During the other western states have previ- change. the 23 positively to effect social change. If 2007 midterm senatorial elections, ously expressed concerns about “The involvement of the youth years ago, when Aquino first as- the youth and young adults feel the “Boto Mo, iPatrol Mo” campaign the alleged irregularities during the in changing Philippine society is im- cended to power following the that an issue is worth their while was met with sensational re- elections, which saw the defeat of portant because it can be a power- ousting of ’ au- and action is required of them, I sponse. ABS-CBN reported that reformist politician Mir-Hossein ful force. Their energy and wealth thoritarian regime. believe they will gladly participate,” they received more than one mes- Mousavi to incumbent president, of fresh ideas can help in improv- he says. sage per minute through cell phone Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. ing the current dire situation of the TRIBUTES AND “TWIBBONS” Andrea Claire Adajar, a media short message sending (SMS) — Even presidential candidate country. It is important that they FOR CORY professional from Manila, also be- messages which relayed accounts Barrack Obama received popular work for change because it will help However, the show of support lieves that the rise of the many so- of election rigging and complaints support from young Americans dur- in ensuring a better future for them for the former president did not end cial networking sites such as about violence, even those coming ing his presidential campaign. His and the next generations,” she in the streets. Thousands also Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo Messen- from the remotest regions of the “Yes We Can” speech, independ- says. used the Internet as a venue to bid ger and Plurk have changed the country. As a result, these griev- ently set to a music video by differ- Indeed, thanks to all these farewell to Aquino, whom Filipinos landscape of social opinion in the ances were brought before national ent artists, reportedly received technological advances, Filipino fondly call “Tita Cory” (Auntie Philippines. attention, making politicians ac- some 10 million hits on Youtube in youth can carry on the legacy of Cory). Filipinos, both within the “These sites encourage peo- countable for their actions. the first month of its publication. Cory Aquino and continue protect- country and everywhere else in the ple to become more expressive This year, ABS-CBN took Currently, the video has received ing the democracy which she world, showed their support by and connected with one another. “Boto Mo iPatrol Mo” further by more than 18.7 million hits. fought for a quarter of a century posting tributes on social network- One’s large network creates an op- preparing a multichannel platform Los Angeles-based American ago. As for the rest of the world, it is ing sites. portunity for opinion sharing and it involving the Internet, the local tel- filmmaker and self-proclaimed “ne- but inevitable that the multi-faceted Youtube users put up videos provides exposure to different per- evision, radio, cable TV and mobile tizen” (Internet citizen) Travis Kraft, communication channels will con- honoring the former president by spectives. Exchange of ideas and phone technology so people can says that today’s young adults are tinue to develop and restructure the documenting her life and legacy, opinions is readily available. With push for even more change. well aware of the far-reaching ef- milieu of social opinion and of so- whereas bloggers composed po- this, one becomes more open to Maria Ressa, former CNN fects of the Internet. cial reality itself. etic eulogies for Aquino. Users of new information that may help in- journalist and present ABS-CBN Facebook and Twitter, on the other fluence opinion,” she says. News and Current Affairs Head, hand, superimposed the “laban” Adajar adds that the kind of says that the principle behind “Ako sign and yellow ribbons, popularly cooperation in the Internet seen ang Simula” borrows heavily from known as “twibbons,” on their pro- during Aquino’s demise demon- Malcolm Gladwell’s idea of “The file photos. The tying of yellow rib- strate the power of this media to Tipping Point.” bons, Aquino’s favorite color, was transform society. “You are powerful. You will adopted by her supporters who de- “Finding people with similar make a difference. If we all come fied Marcos’ dictatorship during the interests or backgrounds can aid in together now, we will reach the tip- 1980s. rousing the need to be involved. ping point when change becomes Filipino players of the popular When used properly, the Internet is inevitable and irreversible,” Ressa Mafia Wars game on Facebook a powerful tool to elicit support for wrote in an ABS-CBN article. also posted their condolences on- any cause or advocacy we want to Another advocacy campaign line and shot 21-gun salutes with advance,” she says. which uses multichannel technolo- their virtual firearms for Aquino to gies to spread hope among Fil- MODERN MEDIA VS. coincide with the Armed Forces of ipinos is the “Ako Mismo” (It Begins the Philippines’ real-life 21-gun CORRUPT INSTITUTIONS with Me) campaign, undertaken by salutes all over the Philippines. The reality is that proponents different private and non-govern- Observers were amazed, from and users of the Internet and other ment institutions in the Philippines. the Philippine media and even modern media are increasingly be- It advocates young people and Fil- those from within the ranks of the coming more involved with bring- ipinos in general to take a stand for current controversial government. ing about change where it is causes they believe in. It can be Young Filipinos are clearly vigilant; needed most. In May 2009, Philip- any one of the challenges the they are watching, and they wield pine media conglomerate ABS- Philippines is currently facing like a great power within their hands. CBN launched “Boto Mo, iPatrol corruption, poverty, illiteracy, illegal HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 6 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS AUGUST 29, 2009 Two Hawaii Residents to Receive TOFA Award MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL awards were first given in 1990 Mateo holds the distinction as 1997 when he began working as She is actively involved with CHAIRMAN DANNY MATEO and have been annually com- the first councilmember of Filipino executive assistant to then Maui organizations that help missionar- and Filipino radio program founder mended by the governments of descent to be elected as Maui County Council Chair Patrick ies worldwide feed malnourished Imelda Collado Ortega Anderson the U.S., Canada and the Philip- County Council chairman. He and Kawano. When Kawano passed children. In 2007, she also helped are among the recipients of the pines. colleague Joe Pontanilla are the away in 2002, Mateo was ap- to establish scholarships for street Twenty 20 Outstanding Filipinos In a letter to TOFA organiz- two Filipinos currently serving on pointed to fill the vacant council children in Ilocos Norte. Abroad (TOFA) Award. The ers, Philippine president Gloria the County Council. seat. The community then elected At age 10, Anderson and her awards will be presented at the Macapagal-Arroyo congratulated Mateo’s father emigrated him to the seat a few years later. family emigrated from Laoag City TOFA Grand Gala Banquet & Ball, the winners. from Laoag City, Philippines, to So far, Mateo has been elected to in the Philippines to Lanai. She scheduled for August 29, 2009 in “They epitomize the Fil- Maui in 1929, where he worked on four successive two-year terms. graduated with honors from Lanai Washington, DC. ipino’s drive for excellence wher- the sugarcane plantations for $20 In 2007, Anderson was High School and earned degrees The TOFA Award is given an- ever they work and live,” she per month. The eighth of nine chil- crowned Mrs. Hawaii Filipina by the in Hotel Management and Busi- nually by Filipino Image Maga- says. “May they continue to in- dren, Mateo learned from his fa- United Filipino Council of Hawaii. ness Administration from Can- zine, Pinoy Global Online News, spire Filipinos abroad and back ther the value of hard work, She is the founder of “Pinoy non’s International Business and the Roxanne Andrea Men- home to strive for the best in honesty and faith in God. Power,” one of the most popular Fil- College. She is married with three doza Memorial Foundation. The whatever they do.” His political career began in ipino radio programs in Hawaii. children. City Launches Phase 3 of Free Health Tests at Annual Curbside Recycling Program Kalihi Community Fair VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS, Attendees will receive a vari- DURING THE NEXT NINE emptied. NURSES AND OTHER health ety of free medical services, in- WEEKS, approximately 22,400 Honolulu residents, who cur- care professionals will be providing cluding tests for high blood households along the Windward rently have a bag collection sys- free health tests and screenings at pressure, kidney disease, coast and in urban Honolulu will tem for green waste, cannot start the 26th Annual Kalihi Community cataracts, glaucoma, thyroid, as begin receiving recycling bins using the green cart until the new Health Fair, scheduled for Satur- well as breast, colo-rectal, from the City’s Department of En- three-cart collection system be- day, September 19, 2009 at the prostate, podiatry, dental and chi- vironmental Services, which is gins during the week of November Susannah Wesley Community ropractic exams. Patients with ex- launching Phase III of its island- 2, 2009. Instructional brochures Center. tensive medical needs will be wide curbside recycling program. will be attached to the outside of Although the public is invited, referred to the appropriate physi- Only homes currently on auto- the recycling carts at delivery. the event is mainly for those in the cians. mated refuse collection will be re- rently use blue carts for green Residents are encouraged to read “gap group”—the poor, immigrants, “We encourage everyone to ceiving the carts. waste collection are advised to the materials before calling the uninsured and others who cannot take advantage of the free med- Green and blue carts will be put those blue carts out for green Refuse Division. afford basic medical services. ical services that will be offered,” delivered to homes from Foster waste pickup before the end of By May 2010, the City will ex- The Kalihi Community Health says Dr. Cachola. “I’d also like to Village to Makiki. Residents from October to get them serviced. pand curbside recycling to include Fair was first organized in 1983 by thank the many sponsors who Kahuku to Kahaluu will be issued Doing so will facilitate the transi- residents from Makakilo to the Filipino Catholic Club of St. An- help make this event possible only green carts since they al- tion into the new system when Waikele, Waipahu; Ewa Beach to thony’s Church in Kalihi and Dr. Er- year after year.” ready have blue carts. The City blue carts will be exclusively used West Loch; and Honokai Hale to linda Cachola, a medical internist. This year’s sponsors include aims to have these communities for mixed recyclables. These Makua. Both have been the driving force Aloha Care; Association of Filipino ready by the week of the Novem- households can also start using For additional information, go behind his very worthwhile event. Dentists of Hawaii; Bayanihan ber 2. their green carts for green waste to www.opala.org or call 768- “This is our way of giving back Clinic Without Walls; Clinical Labo- Windward residents who cur- as soon as the blues have been 3200. to the residents of Kalihi and neigh- ratories; Evercare; Filipino Catholic boring communities,” she says. Clubs of St. Anthony’s Kalihi; Abercrombie Searches for Solutions “The patient load and community HMSA; St. John’s and Our Lady of participation is much greater now the Mount; Hawaii Filipino Health- to Help Filipino Veterans February 2009. Filipino Vets who when we first started. But what care; Hawaii Medical Center; are U.S. Citizens get $15,000 hasn’t changed is the need to help Kalakaua Lions; Kalihi Palama U.S. REP. NEIL ABERCROM- bers of the Philippine Common- while Filipino Citizens get $9,000. everyone, especially those who Medical Center; National Kidney BIE conferred with Secretary of wealth Army and Philippine Scouts “Secretary Shinseki and I dis- otherwise would go without basic Foundation; Ohana Chiropractic; Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki dur- called into service with U.S. armed cussed way to speed up the medical care. That’s the reason we Philippine Medical Association of ing a recent visit to the Spark Mat- forces at the outset of World War II process, including the hiring of ad- do this year after year.” Hawaii and Straub Clinic. sunaga VA Medical Center and promised the same benefits ditional claims processors and regarding the plight of Filipino vet- as U.S. soldiers. Abercrombie creation of separate procedures is a Philippine or U.S. Citizen.” receiving their payments. Aber- erans who have yet to receive worked with the Hawaii Delegation for Filipino Vets who are U.S. Citi- The VA estimates that there crombie says 30 Hawaii Filipino promised compensation for their to provide a one-time payment to zens,” Rep. Abercrombie says. are about 18,000 remaining Fil- veterans have died without receiv- World War II military service. Filipino Vets in the Economic Stim- “The VA has only two people to ipino veterans out of the 250,000 ing their compensation since the The Filipino Vets were mem- ulus bill passed by Congress in process the more than 30,000 who served during World War II. legislation was approved. claims submitted to date. All About 500 of the estimated 1,200 Abercrombie said he will con- claims are processed in a VA of- Filipino veterans living in Hawaii tinue pushing for a faster, simpler fice in Manila, whether the veteran have filed claims—with only eight process. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 29, 2009 IMMIGRATION GUIDE 7 Conditional Resident Status for Alien Spouse and How to Remove It of the conditional basis, stating the and extenuating circumstances. the petition. (INA § (A) extreme hardship would re- facts required by INA § 216 (d)(1) 216(b)(1)) sult if such alien is removed, [8 USC § 1186a(d)(1)], and con- INTERVIEW AND APPROVAL (B) the marriage was entered into taining a: The alien and the petitioner (if (2) (A) no joint petition to remove in good faith by the alien (A) Statement that (i) the qualify- not deceased) must appear on the the condition is filed within the spouse, but the marriage has by Atty. Emmanuel ing marriage (I) was entered date specified in the notice for in- 90-day period, or (B) the alien been terminated (other than Samonte TIPON into in accordance with the law terview, although the Attorney spouse and the petitioning through the death of the of the place where the mar- General may waive the deadline spouse fail to appear for an spouse) and the alien was not n the bad old days, when an riage took place, (II) has not or the interview as he deems ap- interview on the scheduled at fault in failing to meet the alien married a U.S. citizen, the been judicially annulled or ter- propriate. The condition will be re- date, unless the alien spouse requirements of INA § 216 I alien got an unconditional minated, other than through applies for a waiver of the (C)(1), or moved and the alien given green card, and could abandon the the death of a spouse, and (III) permanent residence status if they joint filing requirement. (INA § (C) the marriage was entered into petitioner the next day, leaving the was not entered into for the pass the interview and meet the 216(c)(2)) in good faith by the alien petitioner hanging or "bitin". Re- purpose of procuring an alien’s requirements for removing the spouse and during the mar- member the 1941 movie "Hold admission as an immigrant, condition. REVIEW IN REMOVAL riage the alien was battered Back the Dawn" starring Olivia de and (ii) no fee or other consid- PROCEEDINGS or was the subject of extreme Havilland and Charles Boyer? You eration was given for the filing TERMINATION OF STATUS When a conditional residence cruelty by the spouse and the weren't born yet? of a petition, other than a fee The conditional residence will is terminated for failure to meet the alien was not at fault in failing To stop sham marriages, Con- to an attorney for preparing be terminated if: requirements of law, USCIS will to meet the requirements of gress enacted the Immigration the petition. (1) the Attorney General deter- place the alien in removal pro- INA § 216 (C)(1). (INA § 216 Marriage Fraud Amendments Act (B) Statement of (i) the actual res- mines before the second an- ceedings. The alien may ask the (C)(4)). of 1986 (IMFA) on November 6, idence of each party to the niversary of the alien’s Immigration Judge to review the 1986. INA § 216, 8 USC § 1186a. qualifying marriage since the obtaining the status of lawful USCIS determination or for per- (ATTY. TIPON is from Laoag City, Philip- date the alien spouse obtained admission for permanent res- mission to file the petition. CONDITIONAL BASIS FOR permanent resident status, pines. He holds a Master of Laws degree idence that: The burden of proof shall be from Yale Law School and a Bachelor of STATUS and (ii) each party's employer (A) the qualifying marriage -- on the Attorney General where the Laws degree from U.P. He is admitted to Under IMFA, an “alien and address since such date. (i) was entered into for status is terminated under INA § practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court, spouse” who obtained the status of the purpose of procuring 216(b)(1), and on the alien where other U.S. Courts, and Philippine courts. He handles cases throughout the U.S. and the an alien lawfully admitted for per- The petition must be accom- such alien’s admission the status is terminated under INA panied by the proper fee and sup- Philippines. He specializes in immigration manent residence by virtue of a as an immigrant, or (ii) § 216(c)(2). law and criminal defense. Office: 905 Umi marriage contracted less than 24 porting documents showing a valid has been judicially an- St., Suite 201, Honolulu, HI 96819. Tel. months before the date of admis- marriage, such as: (1) joint owner- nulled or terminated, WAIVER (808) 847-1601. E-mail: sion is considered to have ob- ship of property, (2) lease showing other than through the The Attorney General may re- [email protected]. Website: www.Im- migrationServicesUSA.com. Listen to his tained such status on a conditional joint tenancy, (3) commingling of fi- death of a spouse, or move the conditional basis of the nances, (4) birth certificates of chil- very interesting, useful, and humorous pro- basis. (B) a fee or other considera- permanent resident status for an gram "Immigration X Files" on KNDI A conditional resident's "green dren, (5) affidavits of third parties, tion was given for the fil- alien who fails to meet the re- Hawaii radio 1270 AM on the dial every card" carries the symbol "CR1" and (6) other documentation. 8 ing of a petition, other quirements of INA § 216 (C)(1) if Friday 7:30-8:00 a.m. This article is for and indicates a 2 year expiry date CFR § 216.4(a)(5), 1216.4(a)(5). than to an attorney for the alien demonstrates that: general information only. It is not legal ad- vice. It may not be cited as an authority.) from admission/adjustment of sta- assistance in preparing tus. PERIOD FOR FILING PETITION PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF The petition must be filed CONDITION within 90 days of the second an- The alien spouse and the pe- niversary of the alien’s obtaining titioner (if not deceased) jointly the status of a lawful permanent must file with USCIS a petition resident. If filed after such date, the (Form I-751) requesting removal alien must establish good cause HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 8 PHILIPPINE NEWS FEATURE AUGUST 29, 2009 lieved to have the most number of ‘No Work, No Pork' Eyed at House absences are the President’s fa- vorite congressional companions by Jess DIAZ / Butil; and Godofredo Arquiza of It mustered a quorum only on whenever she travels abroad, in- Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Senior Citizens. Aug. 12 and last Monday. Nograles cluding Deputy Speaker Amelita ANILA, Philippines - If there Guanlao and Arquiza brought called his colleagues to a caucus Villarosa and Representatives Mar- is a no-work, no-pay policy along their wives. Marcoleta left with yesterday afternoon to discuss the tin Romualdez of , Danilo M for private sector workers, the presidential entourage on his recurrent problem of absenteeism. Suarez of Quezon, Rachel Arenas there should be a no-work, no-pork first working day, having taken his In the past, absentees were of Pangasinan, and Hermilando rule for absentee members of the oath of office just the night before. threatened with pay and pork barrel Mandanas of . House of Representatives. After the 30-member congres- fund cuts. There was also a shame It was Romualdez and Suarez Nueva Ecija Rep. Edno Joson sional delegation, including Sena- campaign plan that called for the who reportedly paid $35,000 for made the suggestion yesterday to tors Miriam Defensor-Santiago and publication of the names of absen- two expensive dinners Mrs. Arroyo curb absenteeism, which has Lito Lapid, that accompanied Mrs. tees in newspapers of national cir- and her large group enjoyed in started to afflict congressmen Arroyo returned on Aug. 5, the culation. But none of these Washington and New York City again. House has been mostly on vaca- materialized. during the President’s latest US “If pork barrel fund releases of tion due to lack of quorum. Among House members be- visit. (www.philstar.com) absentees are withheld, maybe they will be forced to attend ses- PHILIPPINE NEWS Rep. Edno Joson sions,” Joson told reporters yester- day. Joson is one of few House to deliver a speech before busi- But he said such threats do members who make it a point to be GMA Trips Justified ness leaders, members of the not have to be made on lawmakers present in all sessions and to sit academe and other experts. “since we have to be conscientious through them until adjournment. by Paolo ROMERO / The trip to Saudi Arabia is a Thursday, August 27, 2009 in doing our duties, one of which is Others include Representa- state visit after she was invited to attend sessions.” tives Roilo Golez of Parañaque MANILA, Philippines - MALA- by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz “The Constitution commands City and Carlos Padilla of Nueva CAÑANG JUSTIFIED YES- Al Saud, he said. He pointed out us to be honest and diligent in Vizcaya, along with some militant TERDAY THE that there are about 1.5 million doing our job,” he said. party-list members. FORTHCOMING TRIPS of Filipino workers in the oil-rich Speaker Prospero Nograles, In contrast, many of the newly President Arroyo to , kingdom in the Middle East, giv- on the other hand, said he could proclaimed party-list representa- Saudi Arabia and New York amid ing Mrs. Arroyo another chance not adopt Joson’s suggestion. tives have often been absent. lingering criticisms on the cost to pitch for their welfare before “Projects are the entitlements Five of them joined President and necessity of such foreign the Saudi monarch. of the legislative districts and not a Arroyo’s visit to the United States travels. Meanwhile, the US embassy personal property of the congress- late last month until the first week Mrs. Arroyo is scheduled to in Manila said yesterday no for- man or woman who merely repre- of August after barely warming their visit London, Riyadh in Saudi mal meeting has been arranged sents the district,” Nograles said. seats. Arabia and New York, all upon in- between Obama and President “Our only role is to identify They are Rodante Marcoleta vitation, Executive Secretary Ed- Arroyo in New York but the two projects. We can’t waive the enti- of Alagad; Catalina Leonen-Pizarro uardo Ermita said in a news leaders may have a chance tlements of our constituents by ab- of Arts, Business and Science Pro- briefing at the Palace yesterday. meeting if both will attend the UN senteeism, laziness, tardiness, or fessionals; Daryl Grace Abayon of Ermita said the President’s tion of the prestigious interna- General Assembly. the like,” he said. Aangat Tayo; Agapito Guanlao of London visit was upon the invita- tional magazine The Economist (www.philstar.com)

ERRATA In the last issue's cover story "The Plight of Public Education in the Philippines," we incorrectly identified the yearly budget for the Philippines' Department of of Education. It should be $3.48 billion (Php167 billion). We apologize for the error. HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 29, 2009 PHILIPPINE NEWS 9 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 10 PHILIPPINE NEWS AUGUST 29, 2009 Ramos to GMA: Make Up for Your Shortcomings by Paolo ROMERO / paratively we are much worse possible lawsuits and investiga- sional investigations on various al- Tuesday, August 25, 2009 now,” Ramos told a news confer- tions that may be lodged against leged irregularities and scams dur- MANILA, Philippines - REFORM, ence in his office in Makati City. her when she steps down from the ing his presidency shortly after he PERFORM, AND TRANS- He said the country now ranks presidency 10 months from now. stepped down from office in 1998 FORM. 93rd in terms of the Human Devel- He suggested instead that and emerged unscathed and was Former President Fidel opment Index of the United Nations Mrs. Arroyo “face the music” as he vindicated. Ramos urged President Arroyo to and is even below Fiji and Samoa. did in the past and be secure in her He pointed out that no public make up for her shortcomings in He also noted the Arroyo ad- decisions and judgments that may official is totally immune from any governing the nation in her remain- ministration has neglected to ad- be questioned or become the basis wrongdoing, adding that presidents ing 10 months in office as the coun- dress the runaway population of any investigation against her. or prime ministers can still be try “is worse now than before.” growth in the country. He said he is giving the advice brought down if they are non-per- Ramos also appealed to polit- Ramos said the Philippines in the context of reports coming forming or abusive. Former President Fidel V. Ramos ical leaders, especially those seek- has been subject of editorials of from her allies and relatives that He also recalled that he was ing the presidency, to be less major newspapers, including the pense to the government. After she might opt to run for a congres- the only former Chief Executive concerned with their ambitions and International Herald Tribune, on every foreign trip, he has submitted sional seat in the second district in who appeared before investiga- help prevent the deterioration of the how it has failed to reap the fruits recommendations to Mrs. Arroyo her home province of tions into the alleged anomalies in quality of life of Filipinos and the of people power. and apparently they have all been which, he said, she has yet to cat- the Smokey Mountain project in country’s image before the interna- “They (foreign media) are talk- ignored. egorically deny or confirm. 2006 to which the late former Pres- tional community. ing about wasted opportunities… He said one thing the presi- The reports are fueled by her ident Corazon Aquino and Estrada He said unlike leaders of other especially during the last eight dent could do is to convene the frequent visits to Pampanga. were invited. countries, Mrs. Arroyo is not only years,” he said. Legislative-Executive Develop- Yesterday, she made her 24th “If you have done your best the head of government, but also “It’s not too late in the day to ment Advisory Council to enable visit to the province and inaugu- while in the position as president the head of state and the com- reform, perform and transform,” he the country’s leaders to work in a rated projects in her hometown of of the country and made your best mander-in-chief. said. “She is the one steering the single direction. Lubao. judgment at that time, you can be He said it would be better if the country and she should set the ex- He likened the country’s diffi- Ramos said he does “not see prepared to defend yourself in any president and other leaders “would ample not only for her allies and culties as serious problems con- any advantage to be gained” by court of law or investigative body,” reform, perform and transform.” political leaders but also for ordi- fronting a family that should have a running and winning a seat in Con- Ramos said. “There’s something that hap- nary citizens.” meeting of all members to resolve gress. He reiterated his call to Mrs. pened since 2001 (when Mrs. Ar- He said Mrs. Arroyo was being the situation. “What is that immunity that Arroyo to clearly bare her political royo was installed into power) and hobbled by the “Hello, Garci” scan- she is running after? It is as if that plans, if any, in the coming you saw how much support we can dal. WARNING ON CONGRESS immunity is very powerful.” months. generate for the president but since Ramos said since his retire- SEAT “The advice I can give at this He pointed out that she has July 2005…things have changed in ment from the presidency in 1998, Ramos also warned Mrs. Ar- time, if anyone is being fearful…is not categorically denied or con- terms of overall goodwill and there he has remained active in promot- royo that having a seat in Congress just to face the music,” he said. firmed that she is running for a con- are many question marks, so com- ing the Philippines abroad at no ex- would not give her immunity from He said he faced congres- gressional seat. (www.philstar.com)

Margarito Teves. Miriam Wants 'Thick-skinned' Santiago added that the “total greed and abuse” of officials Cabinet 'Rhinos' Shot on Sight might then reach a grand total of P218 million alone used for elec- by Donnabelle GATDULA / “Thus, a rhinoceros is a tem- elections are nearing)?” Santiago tioneering. Tuesday, August 18, 2009 plate for Cabinet members and said. “Timing is a dead giveaway.” “One small step to the Sen- other executive officials who use Santiago, head of the eco- ate, a giant leap to greed and MANILA, Philippines - SEN. public funds, or gifts from so-called nomic affairs committee, cited fig- abuse. Ganid at abusado ang mga MIRIAM DEFENSOR-SANTI- friends, to campaign for next ures from the Commission on ito!” said Santiago. AGO likened to “thick-skinned rhi- year’s elections,” Santiago said. Audit (COA) showing that Techni- She also asked if it was nec- noceros” the Cabinet members In her speech, Santiago re- cal Education and Skills Develop- essary for Duque to do the adver- and other executive officials who vealed that in 2009 alone, govern- ment Authority (TESDA) chairman tisements when there was no spent about P218 million in public ment officials spent public funds Augusto Syjuco spent P28.3 mil- contagious disease and added: Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago funds and still unaccounted mone- for their candidacies amounting to lion for 2008 and P22.5 million for “Or has he become the contagious tary contributions from private P100 million. In 2008, certain Cab- 2009; Makati Mayor Jejomar and P3.3 million (2009); MMDA disease?” friends for their infomercials. inet officials and executive officials Binay, P23.4 million (2008) and chairman , P7.4 Santiago particularly cited “They are all thick-skinned spent up to P118 million, totaling P23.4 million (2009); Vice Presi- million (2008) and P6.4 million Puno, whom Santiago accused of and should be shot on sight,” said to P218 million from 2008 to the dent P18.1 million (2009); Education Secretary Jesli charging to DILG funds media Santiago, a sharpshooter. present. (2008) and P18.1 million (2009); Lapus, P5.7 million (2008) and greetings on certain occasions, At the start of her privilege “Gentlemen of the Cabinet, Philippine Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) P5.7 million (2009); Public Works including the President and his speech, Santiago defined a rhinoc- how do you explain the timing of chairman Efraim Genuino, P14.1 Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane (Puno’s) own birthday greetings eros as a large, powerful, herbivo- your highly-paid TV infomercials? million (2008) and P14.1 million P3.8 million (2008) and P3.8 mil- and the anniversary of a newspa- rous, thick-skinned “perissodactyl …Bakit ngayon lang palapit na (2009); Health Secretary Fran- lion (2009); Agrarian Reform Sec- per. mammal with two horns.” ang halalan (Why only now when cisco Duque P13.2 million (2008) retary Nasser Pangandaman, “He greeted himself! These P2.4 million (2008) and P2.4 mil- cabinet (officials) should be shot. lion (2009); and Interior Secretary He even attacks me through his Ronaldo Puno P 0.9 million (2008) column. He thinks I’m running and P.240 million (2009). after him… Why should I? I am “These executive officials can married to one of the handsome expect to stay in office until the men in the country,” Santiago said. end of November, the deadline for She also criticized Syjuco for filing certificates of candidacy, even dancing in his commercials, when they will be considered re- noting that the COA has declared signed. Thus, unless we in the as unnecessary the advertising Senate will warn them to stop expenses in the sum of P12.3 mil- using public funds, they are likely lion on Feb. 27, 2008; P21.12 mil- to intensify their infomercials, and lion on March 12, 2008 and P18.4 it would be likely that they will incur million on June 24, 2009. more expenses, maybe another In the three instances COA P100 million,” Santiago said. warned him, she said, noting that She also mentioned the ads the ad with singer-actress Sarah of Defense Secretary Gilbert Geronimo cost the taxpayers P8.3 Teodoro and Finance Secretary million. (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 29, 2009 PHILIPPINE NEWS 11 Lawmakers to Prepare Bill Amending Omnibus our review,” Binay quoted Man- Election Code alastas as saying. Further quoting Manalastas, by / Sheila CRISOSTOMO Under the Omnibus Election Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Binay said the Comelec is man- Code, substitution of candidates is dated by the election moderniza- MANILA, Philippines - SEN. allowed in case of death, disqual- tion law to release the source RICHARD GORDON AND ification and withdrawal. code immediately. MAKATI REP. TEODORO The law allows a substitute “Section 14 of RA 9369 LOCSIN JR. have agreed to candidate duly nominated by the reads: ‘Once an AES technology sponsor a bill in Congress seeking political party concerned to file his is selected for implementation, the to remove withdrawal as a ground or certificate of candidacy not later Commission shall promptly make for the substitution of a candidate. than mid-day of election day. the source code of that technology (L-R) Sen. Dick Gordon and Cong. Teddy Boy Locsin, Jr. Chairman Jose Melo of the available and open to any inter- BINAY WANTS POLL CODE Commission on Elections (Com- “Without the independent re- tential of internal rigging and ested political party or groups elec) hoped that the bill would be REVIEWED view being conducted before wholesale automated cheating, he which may conduct their own re- passed in time for next year’s Makati Mayor Smartmatic-TIM begins producing added. view thereof,’” Binay said. elections. asked the Comelec yesterday to the counting machines, it will only Quoting Pablo Manalastas, The Comelec’s Terms of Ref- “With this, there’ll be no sub- release the automated election be the Comelec and Smartmatic- CenPEG’s IT consultant, Binay erence (TOR) for the 2010 elec- stitution of candidates except in source code for review to prevent TIM that will vouch for the integrity said the Comelec and Smart- tion mandates the poll body “to case of death or disqualification,” “automated cheating” in next of the election results, and that is matic-TIM are engaged in “delay- make the final source of the Melo said. year’s elections. something that is really worri- ing tactics.” PCOS (precinct count optical “But the vote for the substi- “The source code must be re- some,” he said. “(This supports) our suspicion scan) and CCS (consolidation tuted candidate shall be a vote for viewed independently before the Binay said Republic Act 9369 that the consortium may have only canvassing system) and all of its the substitute.” supplier begins producing the allows political parties and other a binary-level license of the elec- components available and open Melo said substitution under counting machines,” he said. interested groups to review the tion programs, and our further sus- to any interested party or groups existing law could not be done if “Otherwise, it will just be a source code for the automated picion that they do not have a which may conduct their own next year’s elections are auto- useless exercise since the ma- elections. source-level license, and so can- code review thereof,” Binay said. mated because the machines will chines have been programmed “A request by the Center for not produce the source code for (www.philstar.com) not recognize handwriting. and there will be no way to probe People Empowerment and Gover- The precinct count optical the code for vulnerability.” nance (CenPEG) for the release of scan machines will read only the Binay, United Opposition the source code was approved by ovals shaded by voters, he added. (UNO) president, said the auto- the poll body in a resolution issued Substitution of candidates mated election source code must in June,” he said. happened in the 2007 elections be reviewed by independent com- Quoting CenPEG, Binay said when Cesar Montano took puter experts before Smartmatic- without a source code review, the over from Jericho Petilla who with- TIM begins manufacturing the integrity of the automated election drew as an administration senato- 82,000 counting machines for the system cannot be established. rial candidate. 2010 elections. It will likely enhance the po- Bishop Dissuades Spiritual Leaders from Running in 2010 by Dennis CARCAMO / Tuesday, August 25, 2009

(L-R) JIL’s Bro. , ’s Bro. Mike Velarde, Priest-turned-Gov. Ed Panlilio

MANILA, Philippines -- AN OFFICIAL OF with the Church-run Radio Veritas. THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFER- The CBCP official was reacting to the ENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES (CBCP) declaration of Bro. Eddie Villanueva of the has dissuaded religious leaders from run- Jesus Is Lord Movement and Bro. Mike Ve- ning in the 2010 national elections, saying larde of El Shaddai to run for president next there are still qualified individuals of the laity. year. Tagbiliran Bishop Leonardo Medroso, Medroso also feared that the entry of the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Canon religious heads in the country could adversely Law chairman, appealed to several spiritual affect government bureaucracy. leaders not to pursue their presidential bids "Ang nakakatakot kung ang pari, ang in the coming polls. mga religious leaders ay sila na ang mag-lead "Ang ating religious leaders sana dyan, ang mahirap dyan we confused already huwag na silang pumasok pa sa pulitika the spiritual things and the temporal things," dahil they have their own mission in life, ang the bishop said. mission in life nila ay magbigay ng vision of Though there is really a need for a eternity, vision of morality, kung ano talaga "moral renovation" in Philippine politics and ang kailangan ng tao on his own moral life. society, Medroso said the role of spiritual Pero sa mga bagay na temporal orders ay leaders and advisers is to guide the lay people ibigay natin yan sa mga lay faithful," and faithful to "lead and live a moral life." Medroso said in an interview today (Aug. 24) (www.philstar.com) HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 12 PHILIPPINE NEWS AUGUST 29, 2009 Obamas Get Healthy Fare from Over 60 MILF Rebels said that picking food from the Surrender in Lanao del RP Chef garden reminds her of summers by Paolo ROMERO / spent at her grandmother’s house Sur Tuesday, August 25, 2009 in the Philippines’ province. by Paolo ROMERO / Tuesday, August 25, 2009 MANILA, Philippines - FOR THE “They like simple meals, they WHITE HOUSE CHEF, serving like simple food,” she said of the COTABATO, Philippines (Xinhua) homegrown vegetables straight first family. — AT LEAST 66 MUSLIM from the garden is just like prepar- The first lady had said earlier GUERRILLAS of the Moro Is- ing food in her native Philippines that she and Comerford shared a lamic Liberation Front (MILF) in eral rounds of assorted live am- – healthy and simple. “perspective on the importance of Mindanao surrendered to the mili- munition were also surrendered by Filipino-American Cristeta healthy eating and healthy fami- tary over the weekend, an Army the returnees. Pasia-Comerford, the first woman lies.” spokesman said today. "They were accepted at a mil- and first minority to serve as the Cristeta Pasia-Comerford The chef refused to answer Major Randolph Cabang- itary camp in Maguindanao. Local executive chef in the White specific questions about the Oba- bang, regional military officials helped in facilitating their House, credited the first lady for family,” Comerford told a news mas’ favorite foods and eating spokesman, said the returnees surrender," Cabangbang said. making sure her family eats conference Monday in Manila. habits. operating in the province of Lanao But Eid Kabaku, a rebel steamed, organic vegetables from She is one of three to be hon- Comerford, who also served del Sur gave up their struggle for spokesman, told Xinhua by phone the garden Michelle Obama ored this year by the Bank of the under former President George self-determination and vowed to the rebels were not legitimate planted in April. Philippine Islands as an outstand- W. Bush, studied French cooking help the peace and development members of their organization. “Mrs. Obama is a very hands- ing Filipino overseas. The honor in Vienna, Austria, and specializes program in the region. "Some of them are even se- on person when it comes... to will be formally awarded today. in ethnic and American cuisine. The Army official said 50 curity escorts of local politicians," knowing healthy meals for the The naturalized American (www.philstar.com) high-powered firearms and sev- Kabalu said. (www.philstar.com) Villar Tops Expanded Poll

by Helen FLORES / the Philippines if the elections of Wednesday, August 26, 2009 2010 were held today and they MANILA, Philippines - PULSE were presidential candidates?” ASIA RELEASED YESTER- The respondents were provided DAY the results of its latest non- with 15 names of probable presi- commissioned survey that dential candidates. showed Sen. on top Pulse Asia’s new survey of the list of presidential aspirants showed former President Joseph for the 2010 elections. Estrada and Vice President Noli The Pulse Asia’s August 2009 de Castro in second place with 19 “Ulat ng Bayan” national survey percent and 16 percent, respec- 2010 “Presidentiables” found that one in four adult Fil- tively. ipinos or 25 percent would pick Senators Francis Escudero presidential voter preferences be- est Class E are most inclined to Sen. Manny Villar Villar if the elections were held and II also scored tween May and August 2009. vote for Villar (23 percent), now. 10, used face-to-face interviews double-digit presidential voter Estrada posted a marginal im- Estrada (23 percent), and De Cas- Villar also topped the Social with 1,800 adults, higher than the preferences of 12 percent and 11 provement in his overall voter pref- tro (22 percent). Weather Stations (SWS) survey usual 1,200 respondents used by percent, respectively. erence (+4 percentage points) Meanwhile, Villar said he is for the second quarter of 2009 on the survey firm. Pulse Asia’s sur- Pulse Asia said the other in- while Escudero experienced a grateful for the people’s continuing presidential candidates, receiving vey with more respondents has a dividuals included in the presi- slight decline in the level of public support for him. 33 percent of votes of 1,500 re- lower margin of error. dential probe obtained voter support for his presidential bid (-5 Smarting from the attacks spondents. The respondents were asked, preferences of six percent or less. percentage points), Pulse Asia against him at the Senate over the Pulse Asia’s latest survey, “Of the people on the list, whom They were Sen. Loren said. C5 Road controversy, Villar said conducted from July 28 to Aug. would you vote for as President of Legarda (six percent), Makati At present, two or more indi- the Pulse Asia survey is proof of Mayor Jejomar Binay (four per- viduals share the lead across geo- confidence in his ability to lead the cent), Metro Manila Development graphic areas and country. Authority chairman Bayani Fer- socio-demographic groupings, the “I am thankful for the people’s nando (one percent), Sen. survey firm said. vote of confidence as shown in the Richard Gordon (one percent) In Metro Manila, Villar is the latest Pulse Asia survey,” Villar and Jesus is Lord founder Bro. most favored presidential bet (25 said. Eddie Villanueva (one percent). percent), with Escudero (22 per- Villar sees that this advantage The other presidential aspi- cent) and Estrada (19 percent) over his rivals would propel their rants who received less than one close behind. attacks against him. percent of the respondents’ votes About the same percentages “With this survey result, I ex- were: Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio of those living in the rest of Luzon pect our political rivals to continue (0.4 percent), Chief Justice Rey- are supportive of Villar (22 per- with their attacks. But I am certain nato Puno (0.3 percent), Defense cent), Estrada (19 percent), De the people are discerning and are Secretary (0.2 Castro (16 percent), and Escudero not easily swayed by obvious percent), Olongapo City Councilor (15 percent). demolition jobs against me,” said John Carlos “JC” de los Reyes of Among , Villar Villar. the Party (0.1 per- recorded the highest voter prefer- He said the attacks would not cent) and environmentalist ence (30 percent), with De Castro discourage him from doing what (zero). (22 percent) in second place. he started, especially for the im- ulse Asia said one percent of In Mindanao, Estrada and Vil- provement of the condition of the the respondents provided other lar received the highest voter pref- majority of Filipinos who are poor. names not included in the survey. erence at 26 percent. Escudero also welcomed the Three percent were undecided. In the best-off Class ABC, Es- latest survey results. He said the Pulse Asia said the August cudero (30 percent) and Villar (28 people would judge all candidates 2009 survey had 15 names while percent) led the list of presidential during election day, and that those the May 2009 presidential probe candidates. who got high ratings shouldn’t get included 16 individuals. Those in the most numerous swell-headed, while those with low Pulse Asia said Villar made Class D are most supportive of Vil- ratings shouldn’t be devastated. the only significant change (+11 lar (25 percent) and Estrada (19 (www.philstar.com) percentage points) in the overall percent), while those in the poor- HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION AUGUST 29, 2009 LEGAL NOTES 13 Protecting Nonimmigrant Workers abuse without retaliation. passport, employment contract or employment not later than the are dismissed for business rea- It encourages them to seek other personal property; an first day of work. The document sons unrelated to their job per- help from unions, immigrant and agreement by the employer to fol- must give detailed information formance. They are entitled to labor groups and other groups to low all U.S. laws; an explanation about the benefits, wages, free terms and conditions of employ- seek justice in the U.S. courts. It of salary and frequency of pay- housing, duration of work and ment that are normal for similarly provides them with a toll-free ment of salary; and a description transportation costs. employed U.S. workers. Re- telephone number to call in case of the work duties, weekly work Transportation costs from cruiters from their home country they are mistreated or if their hours, holidays, sick and vaca- their country to their place of em- should not charge them. rights are violated of if they are in tion days. ployment must be reimbursed if J-1 exchange visitors are immediate physical danger. To ensure that they will be they complete half the contract covered by their DS 2019 docu- by Reuben S. The nonimmigrants that are protected, the U.S. Consular Offi- period and transportation for their ment that shows the category of SEGURITAN most vulnerable to abuse are the cer will meet the visa applicants, return trip home must be given the exchange program and its du- domestics, the agricultural and review and confirm that the em- after completion of their contract. ration. The program must have a xploitation and abuse of non- non-agricultural workers, the ex- ployment contract complies with They should be guaranteed minimum duration of three weeks. immigrant workers in the U.S. change visitors and the profes- U.S. law and make sure that the work for at least 3/4 of the num- Those in the summer work travel E are not uncommon. So in an sionals. workers understood the terms ber of workdays stated in the con- program must be assisted by the effort to combat such mistreat- Domestic workers usually and conditions of the contract be- tract unless displaced by a U.S. sponsor in locating employment to ment, the U.S. Department of work for diplomats (A-3 visa), fore they signed it. worker during the first half of the ensure that they receive pay. For State has recently released a representatives of international H-1B workers such as teach- contract period. They don’t have those in training and internship, a guide that explains their rights in organizations (G-5 visa) and ers, therapists, engineers and to pay for a labor recruiter in their plan must provide a summary of the workplace and how they can businessmen (B-1 visa). The computer professionals perform home country. the training objective and a get help. guide states that their employers services in specialty occupations. H-2 B temporary non-agricul- stipend. The training must be at The guide emphasizes that should provide them with em- They are advised to read about tural workers are entitled to pay- least 32 hours per week and must nonimmigrant workers have the ployment contracts that comply their rights, particularly their abil- ment at or above the prevailing meet federal requirements. right to be treated and paid fairly; with U.S. laws. ity to transfer or change employ- wage and this applies whether . the right not to be held in a job Their employment contract ers under immigration guidelines. they are paid hourly or by piece REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been prac- against their will; the right to keep must include the following provi- H-2A Temporary agricultural rate. They must also be provided ticing law for over 30 years. For further in- their passport and other identifi- sions: an agreement by the em- workers must have a written con- transportation costs for their trip formation, you may call him at (212) 695 cation documents in their pos- ployer not to keep from them their tract describing the terms of their home if their work ends or they 5281 or log on to his website at www.segu- ritan.com session; and the right to report MAINLAND NEWS UniPro Conducts Successful Community Launch ON AUGUST 14, 2009, THE PILIPINO AMERICAN UNITY FOR PROGRESS (UniPro) of- ficially launched its mission and vision to the general public dur- ing a reception held at the Philippine Consulate in New York City. Comprised of a dynamic group of young professionals and students, UniPro welcomed The Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro) Staff guests of all ages at the Con- sulate to discuss their programs uted throughout the evening. Chairperson of Business and for their projects. Infor- and vision for greater unity “The concept is quite sim- Economics at the College of mation can be found on among the Filipino-American ple—motivate people to think,” Mount St. Vincent, and a member their new website community. Palatulan says. “Everyone who of UniPro's Board of Advisers, www.unipronow.org. Emmanuel Palatulan conversing with members Steven Raga, UniPro’s can vote, ought to vote. Likewise, was pleased with the turnout. of the Filipino American Muslim youth founding President, commenced anyone who can contribute, no “The launching of UniPro the event by highlighting the or- matter his or her academic status, marks the beginning of a new ap- ganization’s mission. ought to contribute. The Pilipino proach to building community spirit “The purpose of UniPro is to Papers will serve as our ballot.” and progressive thinking among institutionalize a community Bryan Lozano, Director of the Filipino-Americans,” she says. “It’s mechanism for constructive so- UniPro’s Community Guide, en- heartening to know that our young cial accountability, which our gaged the audience with a speech professionals and students are programs aim to facilitate,” Raga stressing change through the en- dedicating their time and energy to says. “Uniting the community in ergy of the youth. He spoke of the share their intellect and skills to terms of purposeful collabora- dream to unite as a collective and promote the common good.” tion is the crucial first step to how the UniPro Community Guide UniPro dedicated a short moving our community forward.” will provide the backbone to do so segment of their program to UniPro also shed light on through an institutionalized line of honor the late President Corazon Usapan, its bi-weekly discussion communication. Aquino. Andrelie Suarez, member group that is rapidly gaining mo- “Whether the lines of com- of the Community Guide staff, mentum. Under the direction of munication are blurred or non-ex- ended the ceremony with closing Emmanuel Palatulan, Usapan istent, the lines need to be drawn. inspirational words for the late has already conducted two suc- Communication is the first step,” President, followed by a perform- cessful sessions and facilitated Lozano says. ance by singer-songwriter Ed- an exchange of dialogue in a The Community Guide will merald Gan who sang Bayan ko. setting where ideas and opin- be a semi-annual publication that UniPro will be utilizing the ions meet in a vocal, yet objec- features organizations across the momentum of their launch to con- tive manner. Tri-sate area. The first publica- tinue with both the semi-annual The first edition of the tion, to be released within a few publications of the Community Pilipino Papers, which featured months, will highlight our Filipino- Guide as well as bi-weekly Us- ideas and opinions from each American cultural/artistic/theater apan forum discussions. Their Usapan session, was met with groups or programs. committees will be looking for or- great support as it was distrib- Dr. Teresita Ramirez, the ganizations willing to collaborate HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE - NEWS EDITION 14 MAINLAND NEWS AUGUST 29, 2009 Dodgers Celebrate Fil-Am Filipina Boxer to Los Angeles resident Ena Heritage Night Maree was among the many Fil- Fight For World Title FILIPINO PRIDE WAS ALIVE Fil-Am comedian Jo Koy ipinos who enjoyed the game. FILIPINA FIGHTER ANA AND WELL at Filipino-Ameri- says Fil-Am Heritage Night is a “We’re from LA. The Dodgers can Heritage Night, a community good way to attract more fans to are LA. We have to support our “THE HURRICANE” JULA- will take on Kelsey “The sports event that drew thousands the ball park, particularly the size- team. Filipinos are part of the LA TON Road Warrior” Jeffries for the IBA of Fil-Ams to a recent Los Ange- able Filipino-American population community so we have to support Super Bantamweight Champi- les Dodgers baseball game. in Greater Los Angeles. the Dodgers,” she says. onship at the HP Pavilion in San According to team officials, “There’s a lot of Filipinos This is the fourth time the Jose, California on September the Mytown section of Dodger here who support the Dodgers Dodgers have hosted a Filipino- 12, 2009. The bout is scheduled Stadium was sold out. Adding to and it’s kind of cool to have a American Heritage night. The for 10 rounds. the festivities was the singing of nice little day for us and we bring Major League Baseball team The Filipina Women’s Net- the Philippine national anthem by a lot to the community also,” Koy first hosted Fil-Am night in 2006. work supports Julaton and calls Michelle Martinez. says. (AsianJournal.com) her the most influential Filipina boxer in the history of the sport. Photo Exhibit in D.C. Pays Homage Julaton, 29, will make her return to the ring in the Bay Area where the West Wind Schools of Martial to Filipino WWII Veterans she had a stellar amateur career. Arts in Alameda, California, en- One of her brightest Bay Area couraged her to give boxing a try. A PHOTO EXHIBIT ENTI- the Pacific prior to December “Through this exhibit, we re- boxing moments was at the 2006 Her parents had their doubts but TLED “Sonata Our Heroes: Un- 1941 and during World War II, and member the great sacrifice made SF Golden Gloves Championship changed their minds after seeing sung Filipino Veterans of WW II” is a narrative by the late veteran Vic- so that our nation can live in free- where she dominated her compe- one of her bouts. They are now currently on display at the Philip- tor Arcega Ruff of the infamous dom,” says Philippine Ambassa- tition in winning the title at the her biggest supporters. pine Embassy in Washington, D.C. Bataan Death March. Embassy of- dor Willy C. Gaa said. “Through San Francisco Civic Auditorium in For Julaton, one of her The exhibit includes stirring ficials say that the exhibit “under- this exhibit, we reaffirm our pledge front of more than 5,500 fans. biggest challenges is gaining re- images of Filipino veterans, his- scores the sacrifices of Filipino to never forget the lessons of war If Julaton pulls off the upset spect in a sport dominated by torical materials on the situation in soldiers in defense of freedom.” that has claimed so many lives.” and defeats Jeffries, she would male fighters. It only drove her to Originally conceived as a become the first Filipina-Ameri- train extra hard to prove herself. traveling photo exhibit, “Sonata for can to capture the IBA World “People have said that box- Our Heroes” was first presented in Championship, a belt that was ing is not for me,” Julaton said in June 2009 at the Philippine Con- captured and defended 5 times a 2007 interview with AsianWeek. sulate General in New York. by the great Laila Ali. “They said that I shouldn’t be The exhibit runs from August Originally a tae kwon do here. But this is my true calling, 27 to September 4 at the Carlos P. fighter, Julaton’s foray into the and I will move forward with it to Romulo Hall at the Philippine Em- ring began when an instructor at the best of my abilities.” bassy. Sponsors include the Cam- era Club of the Philippines of GLOBAL NEWS Manila, the FotoSeven Group of California, SINAG American Soci- ety of Philippine Photographers of Metro New York and the Filipino PAL Stewardess American National Historical So- ciety-NJ Chapter. Represents

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