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PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE OCTOBER 31, 2015 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor appy Halloween! Can you be- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. lieve that there are only two The Significance of Publisher & Managing Editor months left in the year? After Chona A. Montesines-Sonido the Halloween candies are Undas Associate Editors eaten and the costumes put ndas is one of those uniquely Filipino traditions H Dennis Galolo that help to bridge the generations and bind family away, the remaining weeks Edwin Quinabo members closer to each other. This largely Catholic will be a blur, especially with Thanksgiv- Contributing Editor Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. practice spans a two-day period—All Saints’ Day ing and the Christmas season right around the corner. Creative Designer on November 1st and All Souls’ Day on November Junggoi Peralta U Our cover story for this issue is about Undas Day cele- 2nd. So important is Undas in the Philippines that many employers give their workers time off for this holiday, brations in the Philippines. Contributing writer Dr. Lilia Photography Tim Llena which perhaps ranks second only to Christmas and Easter in Quindoza Santiago reminiscences about this very important Administrative Assistant terms of importance for Filipinos. As a testament to Undas’ im- religious festival that is observed in the Philippines but to a Shalimar Pagulayan portance, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines much lesser extent here in Hawaii. We hope that her story Columnists has even launched a website that provides a catechesis of the “Undas: The Importance of Feasts For The Dead” (see page Carlota Hufana Ader significance and liturgical meaning of the celebration of No- 4) will bring back fond memories for you. Please also turn Emil Guillermo Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. vember 1 and 2. The website also allows you to request prayers to page 8 for our Chronicle Pulse wherein readers share their Ron Menor for loved ones, which is a welcomed convenience for those Fil- personal experiences of Undas in the Philippines and how it J.P. Orias ipinos living or working abroad and unable to be with their fam- compares with Halloween celebrations here in Hawaii. Pacita Saludes Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. ilies for Undas. If you live or work near the Downtown-Chinatown areas Charlie Sonido, M.D. Most non-Asian countries are not keen on observing special and are looking for a Halloween event to attend, consider Cong. Mark Takai occasions that remember the dead or honor the saints, unlike in Hallowbaloo 2015—a “spooktacular” celebration of music, Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. the Philippines where entire families fastidiously celebrate events Felino S. Tubera art, food and entertainment. For ticket information, call Lily Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. like Undas. They camp in cemeteries and often spend the night Williams of Klick Communications at 223-3314. Contributing Writers near deceased relatives’ tombs eating specially-prepared dishes, Speaking of celebrations, West Oahu residents are look- playing card games, singing and dancing. Tombs are given a com- Clement Bautista ing forward to the 10th Annual Taste of Waipahu Festival— Teresita Bernales, Ed.D plete makeover with new paint, fresh flowers and candles. a community wide block party that celebrates all the good Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. While Undas is regularly observed in the Philippines, there Julia Crowley things about this former sleepy sugarcane town and now vi- is some concern that this largely Catholic practice may slowly Linda Dela Cruz brant center for business and family life. With many Fil- Fiedes Doctor fade away with future generations, which have now embraced ipinos calling Waipahu home, the event is sure to have a Danny De Gracia, II, MA U.S.-style Halloween celebrations on October 31st. Young Fil- Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand distinct pinoy flavor and feel. Make plans now to attend this ipinos who don costumes like their American counterparts are Amelia Jacang, M.D. festive event, which is scheduled for November 7, 2015 Caroline Julian now flocking to Halloween costume contests and parties, some from 2 pm to 10 pm at August Ahrens Elementary School. Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. of which last all night—making it extremely difficult to get up, Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. EDITORIALS (from page 2, XXXXX....) much less attend, All Saints’ Day prayers the following day. To find out more, turn to page 9 for “Taste of Waipahu to Deborah T. Manog Maita Milallos There is certainly nothing wrong with the next generation Celebrate 10th Anniversary.” Hope to see you there! Lastly, I encourage you to take a few minutes to read the Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. assimilating into Western culture but ideally, parents should Renelaine Bontol-Pfister teach their children the importance of holding fast to family tra- other informative columns and articles we have for you in Seneca Moraleda-Puguan ditions like Undas. While placing one foot planted firmly for- this issue. And as always, we are grateful for your continued Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. Jay Valdez, Psy.D. ward, young Filipinos should stand with the other foot on support. If you have a story idea, suggestion or concern, Glenn Wakai uniquely Filipino customs that define who they are and where please email it to our staff at: [email protected]. Amado Yoro they have come from. We’d love to hear from you! 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of volunteers paid $75,000 to retrofit a decommissioned city needed are a handful of individuals who think outside of the box MeMber, Society of ProfeSSional bus with showers, changing stations and 2 toilets. The bus now and the political will to make it happen. JournaliStS oCtober 31, 2015 Hawaii FiliPino CHroniCle 3 CANDID PERSPECTIVES We Know What Trump Thinks of Mexicans; What About Filipinos and against a fellow American. were prevented from buying Other Asians? Or are all Asians perpetual homes. And in 1934, spurred By Emil Guillermo "Harvard?" Trump asked. the way people who shouldn’t foreigners? by anti-Filipino sentiment, the "You go to Harvard?" be president responded. In a politics of intolerance, U.S. took away American na- ow many times The report mentioned Whatever happened to the it figures that a billionaire tional status and turned us as a Filipino Choe seemed to delay. Trump GOP’s “compassionate con- builder would want to build a back into aliens. American have became impatient. servative” approach? What- wall on the Mexican border. It’s Public policy is important. you been "He's choking!" Trump ever happened to civility? just a skyscraper laying on its Trump’s reaction is important. called Mexi- jabbed. Then Choe asked his Trump didn’t have an an- side. But in a country where Assumptions on race do hap- H can? Or Chi- question. swer so he bullied and at- Asian Americans are the fastest pen in 2015. Wrong assump- nese? Or Japanese? Or Puerto "Basically, you said that tacked the credibility of his growing immigrant group, tions. Hurtful ones. They Rican? Just anything but Fil- South Korea takes advantage challenger. And when he saw soon to overtake Latinos? What shouldn’t be made by some- ipino. of the United States in terms that Mr.Harvard was also eth- kind of structure does he want one who wants to be our It’s that damn Spanish- of the defense spending on the nic, well, he could drop the to keep us in our place? leader? sounding last name, right? Or Korean Peninsula," Choe re- petty Harvard stuff (some Trump’s outburst is a re- Trump says a lot of things maybe it’s another Asian portedly said. I just want to good Republicans come from minder of how race has been about Mexicans. Would he say sounding name like Go, Goh, get the facts straight." there too. Not many. But used in America’s past. Being about Filipinos? or Ngo? Like a bully, Trump inter- enough). And then he could seen as foreigners didn’t help Republicans should stop But what if your last name rupted and went ad hominem. just go ethnic. Japanese Americans rounded playing around and get seri- is Murphy by marriage, yours When in doubt, attack the per- Bully plus ethnic? up and incarcerated during ous. The Donald is not the or your mother’s? son, right? Sounds like racism to me. WWII. one. Confusing, isn’t it. "Are you from South Trump has already shown Filipinos arriving as work- It happens a lot based on Korea?" Trump asked. he likes to mock Asian accents ers to California in the 1920s emil guillermo is an names and appearance. "I'm not," Choe said. "I when referring to Asian lead- weren’t supposed to start fam- award-winning journalist and com- mentator who writes from Northern Maybe you saw what hap- was born in Texas, raised in ers. ilies and become real Ameri- cans. Instead laws were passed California. He recently won the pened to Joseph Choe, a 20- Colorado." Good red meat for Tea 2015 Dr. Suzanne Ahn Award for year old whose parents Some laughed at that. Party Republicans in the early to prevent Filipinos from mar- Civil Rights and Social Justice from immigrated from Korea. Then Choe said, “No matter going of a campaign. But if I rying outside their race and the Asian American Journalists As- Choe is an economics stu- where I'm from, I like to get were a Republican in the mid- start any kind of family. They sociation.California. dent at Harvard student who my facts straight,” and then dle of the Pacific, recently learned a lesson in was cut off. I’d be concerned supply and demand. When he "I don't care who you are, about Trump as heard Donald Trump supply- whether you're the prime min- president. ing untruths about South ister or Donald Trump, if you Time for a lit- Korea on the campaign, Choe say something factually wrong tle more sub- decided he’d demand the truth or do something factually stance from the from the Donald. Or at the wrong, I'll call you out on it," Donald. What is very least a correction. Choe later said to a reporter. his real under- Choe went to confront "[Trump] makes all these, like, standing of Asia, Trump at a rally in New weird accusations, whether it's and if he’s prone Hampshire last week, dubbed toward Mexicans or women, or to making errors the “No Labels Problem South Koreans; I just wanted to that a Harvard un- Solver” convention. call him out on that." dergraduate can But all Trump saw were What bothered Choe was catch, what more labels. Trump had said South Korean the top levels of As reported by AP, Trump pays nothing for U.S. help in government in saw Choe’s hoodie which defense. All Choe wanted to any important branded him a Harvard stu- do was let him know South Asian country? dent. Trump often boasts Korea pays about $860 million More distress- about attending Wharton at the to the U.S. ing is his use of University of Pennsylvania. But Trump responded in the ethnic attack 4 Hawaii FiliPino CHroniCle oCtober 31, 2015 COVER STORY Undas: The Importance of Feasts For The Dead By Lilia Quindoza Santiago, Ph.D. alloween in many parts of the world is for tricks and treats. Children with their parents or guardians “trick or treat” as they walk the streets and roam the neigh- H borhood in colorful and wild attires. They knock on household doors either to scare or regale those inside. They get rewarded usually with candies, chocolates and other goodies.
The fun with Halloween is country, celebrations are cen- gious rites and other rituals that partakers and revelers have tered on the first two days of happen on these days as the fun meeting not only people in November. These are the days dead become like saints to be their neighborhoods but won- of the “Undas” or “Todos Los revered. derful other spirits that roam Santos” and are done mainly to Days before the first week the earth. Some call these celebrate the dead. of November, family members ghosts but generally these are In Tagalog, “Undas” visit the tomb stones or the spirits that are out of this world means “Feasts For the Dead.” grave sites of their departed A caretaker inspects gravestones at the Manila North Cemetery a few days before “Undas Day.” and specially include the souls The phrase “Todos Los Santos” who are either buried in ceme- of those who have journeyed is Spanish for “All the Saints.” teries and memorial parks or exhort the living to remember on to the afterlife. The first two days of Novem- whose ashes are stored in me- the dead. Candles and flowers Which are what Filipinos ber in religious calendars are morial halls. They clean, re- are lit and laid on tombstones do in the “Undas.” In the known as All Saints Day (No- paint and put colors to fading and gravesites. Members and Philippines, Halloween cele- vember 1) and All Souls Day tomb stones and put ornamen- relatives visit as many brations do not happen on the (November 2). Filipinos con- tal plants in the surroundings to gravesites of their dead kin as night of October 31. There flate the two celebrations in the make the dwellings of the dead possible in cemeteries and me- could be tricks and treats but “Undas.” But instead of look lovely and comfortable. morial parks all over the coun- these are commercially organ- mourning over their dead, rel- Then on Undas Day, try. People who live and work ized at city centers and shop- atives celebrate them in feasts prayers are offered in the in the city but have relatives ping malls For most parts of the of remembrance. Various reli- liturgy as priests and pastors buried in the provinces usually travel back home to pay their respects. Atang, the holy offering of food At nighttime, there is the pangangaluluwa, a kind of coconut leaves to be boiled. bonding with the souls and The suman is placed in a basket spirits. In this ritual, people or plate laden with fruits and who pretend to be souls or other special dishes. These are ghosts seek reunion with the then placed on a table in front living as they go from house to of an altar in the house. The house begging blessings. The food is prayed over, candles are songs they sing usually remind lit and stay lighted throughout household members of the the celebration. It is believed memories of their dead and of the souls of the dead will come the virtues of a good life as one visit their home and partake of approaches death. The singers the food prepared for them in in the pangangaluluwa remind the atang. households that there are still The atang is also taken to souls in purgatory seeking ab- the tombstones or gravesites in solution for their sins. The cemeteries and memorial parks singers are usually invited into and are left there as offerings. the house after their singing Guards of the cemetery, the and offered an evening meal. homeless and children gather Then there is the traditional the leftover food in the after- atang. The custom is Ilokano noon or evenings when the as the word atang means “holy people have left. A curious offering of food.” For the practice observed at some atang, households cook special cemeteries is the competition delicacies like suman (sticky among children to stave off rice or malagkit, which is melted candles on the tombs. cooked in coconut milk and They collect as many melted salt and wrapped in banana or (continued on page 5) oCtober 31, 2015 Hawaii FiliPino CHroniCle 5 COVER STORY
(from page 4, UNDAS ....) ing them on to my daughter candles and shape these like like my parents did. It’s a way toys or simply put them away to keep our generations con- for the rest of the year to be nected to one another even used again when “Undas” with the changing times.” comes the year after. Whatever their mode of Most of the celebrations celebration, families with dif- during “Undas” are silent and ferent faiths and belief sys- solemn and are centered tems to this day continue to around clans and families. Re- observe the “Undas” in the unions take place as members Philippines. Like Halloween, who have been separated by the essence of all the feasting 18-month old Gabriella Rae of work or marriage to someone Children line up for candy and sweets during “Trick or Treat” at a Waipahu in her “old woman” and celebratory rites is basi- from another family get to- subdivision in Makati City. (aP Photo/bullit Marquez) Halloween costume cally the same—the commun- gether and narrate their stories of Waipahu and her family, would enjoy, which included in costume for contests and ion of the living with the to each other. “Undas” is spent at the Valley lechon as the centerpiece, Halloween parties—of which spirits in the great beyond. I remember the days when of the Temples in Kaneohe pancit, caldereta, morcon, em- there is no shortage of. “Undas” remains a testa- my sisters and I accompanied where great-grandfather and butido, kare-kare, releyenong Villanueva, 28, will dress ment to the Filipinos belief in our grandmother to visit our other relatives are buried. They bangus, tinola, adobo, paella up her 18-month-old daughter a spiritual world where every- dead at the Baguio cemetery. arrive early to beat the crowds and menudo. Dessert included as an old lady. Her Halloween one can share the bounties of She would lead us in prayer and get a parking spot closest leche flan, kundol, yemmas, costume includes a walker, the universe. Many believe and half the time we would all to their relatives’ graves. After braso de mercedes, puto, cardigan, eyeglasses, necklace that the souls of the departed be kneeling around the tomb. pitching a tent, they spend the kutsinta, sapin-sapin and pal- and shoes. She represents a still come around to visit their Towards the end of her prayer, entire day for a family picnic. itaw. There would also be fruits new breed of young Filipinos homes on earth to show they she begins crying as she re- It’s a festive time for the entire to enjoy such as lanzones, atis, who cling to cultural traditions still care. The living then re- members the good old days Villanueva clan. oranges, grapes and can- but also embrace modern day sponds by holding a feast in when our relatives were still “We offer food to our de- taloupes. American customs. their honor. That way, a har- alive and how happy we were ceased by placing a plate of “The entire time was non- “I’ve noticed that over the mony is forged between the then. She bewails the loss of food that they enjoyed while stop fun from my perspective years, there are less and less spiritual and material world— our loved ones and ends her they were alive,” she says. “For as a child,” she says. “I’m sure young people celebrating All a harmony that can ward off prayers by seeking sympathy us, we usually offer a sampler the adults had as much fun Souls Day. I think they just lose evil, terror and pain. and benediction for all the of the food we brought for the too.” interest in celebrating these tra- dead, the living and us. She day along with an orange, Mc- One reason that local Fil- ditions,” Villanueva says. “I Associate Editor Dennis Galolo prays to God and to all the Donald’s cheeseburger, Pepsi, ipinos don’t observe “Undas” believe in traditions and pass- contributed to this story. saints to forgive our sins and Budweiser and other foods my like they do in the forgive all others that have apo enjoyed.” Philippines, sinned. Our visits usually While Filipinos in Hawaii Bernales says, is ended solemnly as we left the may not celebrate “Undas” at that their loved cemetery, our heads bowed in the level done in the Philip- ones here are prayer and with vivid memo- pines, it is still an occasion for buried in different ries of our departed kin. families to reconnect with each cemeteries unlike When I married someone other. Honolulu resident Tess in one location from Obando, Bulacan, I wit- Bernales says every member of back home. Oth- nessed how celebrants could her family was expected to re- ers also have their turn the event into a happy fi- turn to their hometown of Laur, loved ones’ re- esta. The cemetery becomes a Nueva Ecija for “Undas.” The mains buried in picnic ground. Relatives of the hard work would begin several the Philippines, so dead gather around tombs weeks prior to “Undas,” with they choose to go bringing food, flowers, candles the Bernales family mau- home instead to and other memorabilia like pic- soleum spruced up, their home c e l e b r a t e tures of the dead. After paying prepared for the arrival of rela- “Undas.” their respects and prayers, they tives and guests, and the entire “Here in eagerly share stories. They menu planned. Hawaii, the peo- crack spooky jokes or sing or “Undas was very much a ple visit the ceme- play musical instruments and part of my childhood and teries year around card games like poker or the formative years until I left for to pray and bring pusoy. The fragrance of flow- the U.S.,” Bernales says. flowers, instead of ers combines with incense, “Rain or shine, we would all doing it for the lighted candles and different troop to the cemetery bringing one day out of the kinds of food being barbecued. flowers, candles, pictures of year,” she says. This becomes an event for a our deceased loved ones, im- Other Filipino grand family reunion that pre- portant sentimental artifacts families and cedes another reunion during and food and drinks too. I miss adults choose to Christmastime. The “Undas” all of the fun in the cemetery skip “Undas” alto- however is a special reunion during the evening and staying gether and instead with the dearly departed. late to go Halloween carol- go door-to-door ing.” for trick or treats, ‘Undas’ in Hawaii Bernales recalls the sump- visit haunted For Ruffalyne Villanueva tuous food that her family houses or dress up 6 Hawaii FiliPino CHroniCle oCtober 31, 2015 COMMENTARY This is worth remember- ing at the moment, when the What Do We Mean By “Representative problems we confront seem so mand justice. The Pledge, this is to set up the structures overwhelming and our institu- Government”? however, makes it clear that and practices that protect and tions are under so much strain. The problems they have to re- By Lee H. Hamilton these core principles are insep- defend these beliefs. The democracy” – that is, the peo- arable. courts, legislative bodies and solve — the outsized role of ith a presiden- ple don’t themselves make de- Still, they are ideals. executive branches at the fed- money in politics, excessive tial election cisions, but delegate that They’re not sufficient to de- eral, state and local level are partisanship, the sheer com- year fast ap- authority to their elected rep- fine a representative democ- an example of this, along with plexity of the policy chal- p r o a c h i n g , resentatives. In this sense, we racy. a system of checks and bal- lenges we face — are W we’re in for a really live in a republic, a Indeed, no single feature ances that promotes accounta- daunting, but that doesn’t lot of public word you don’t often hear does. One of our core tenets bility and transparency. So are mean representative govern- talk about the state of Ameri- from the podium. holds that the people are sov- the freedoms we often take for ment itself should be called can democracy. Much of that Perhaps the best way to ereign — that we give our granted: under our Constitu- into question. discussion will be insightful start thinking about what consent to be governed tion, we do not put to a vote In fact, it is our great and thought-provoking, but American representative through regular participation whether to continue protecting strength. It protects against ar- there’s a good chance you’ll democracy really means is to in the elections that decide freedom of religion or the bitrary authority, strives for also find a lot of it vague and recall the Pledge of Alle- who will represent us. Yet right to express unpopular sen- justice, hears our varied and hard to pin down. giance, which is an oath to the elections in and of themselves timents or publish news that conflicting opinions before it There’s a reason for this. Republic that our flag symbol- don’t define our republic, ei- challenges those in power. acts, and moderates tensions Even our political leaders, the izes, and in particular to an ther; there are plenty of coun- While representative among competing interests. It people who are most familiar ideal: that our nation will tries around the world whose democracy rests on a core set works in a measured fashion with the system’s workings, strive for liberty and justice elections are used to distort of principles, it remains a con- that tends — over time — to have a hard time describing it. for all. Plenty of well-meaning democracy. stantly evolving concept. At encourage policymakers to In fact, they even have a people, in the heat of the polit- So the rule of law is also the beginning, ours was lim- find consensus. It is the form hard time labeling it. Ours is ical moment, seize on one or key, and along with it the no- ited: our Founders began with of government that, when al- not actually a pure democracy: the other of those twin poles to tion that everyone ought to be an inspiring set of beliefs lowed to work properly, is it’s more accurate to say that support their agenda — they subject to equal justice under about how a nation ought to most likely to lead to wise pol- we live in a “representative insist upon liberty or they de- the law. The separation of govern itself, but they also ig- icy, firmly rooted in the con- powers among the different nored women and chose to set sent of the ordinary people on branches of government cre- aside the question of slavery. whose shoulders it rests. ates a balance designed to pro- This was a democracy of lee Hamilton is Director of tect the people from white males of a certain age the Center on Congress at Indiana overweening power. The who owned property. Repre- University; Distinguished Scholar, rights guaranteed by our Con- sentative democracy by its na- IU School of Global and Interna- tional Studies; and Professor of stitution ensure that the rights ture is always a work in Practice, IU School of Public and of minorities of all kinds are progress; we never really get Environmental Affairs. He was a safe. the balance between liberty member of the U.S. House of Rep- The big challenge in all and justice exactly right. resentatives for 34 years. HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation to replicate the Kakaako model as Address Homelessness we work to address homeless- ov. David Ige recently homeless services and pro- ness in communities across the signed emergency and grams that promote permanent state.” Gsupplement proclama- housing for families and the Some130 homeless indi- tions that will pave the way for chronically homeless. viduals have since relocated to coordinated outreach efforts by Officials from the state, Kakaako Waterfront Park and service providers and the en- city and federal governments, Kewalo Basin Park, where they forcement of park rules in the along with various service are violating closure hours. The Kakaako area. providers, have collaboratively homeless have been repeatedly The proclamations will en- placed 158 individuals and 25 offered shelter and services but able the state to quickly funnel families from Kakaako into many declined assistance. money toward the facilitation shelters since early August. The Enforcement of park clo- of rapid construction of a tem- amount equals 54 percent of sure hours is set to begin No- porary shelter for homeless homeless individuals and 80 vember 12. The state will make families; the extension of exist- percent of families surveyed in every effort to inform and edu- ing contracts for homeless Kakaako. cate the homeless population services; and an increase in “The lesson learned is that through outreach by sheriff’s funding for programs that pro- great things can be accom- deputies, Hawaii Community mote immediate housing. plished when we all work to- Development Association staff State funds of more than gether,” says Ige. “Despite the and service providers who will $1.3 million were identified, recent success of enforcement canvass the parks and provide which will assist an additional efforts in the Kakaako makai notices of park closure times 1,000 homeless individuals area, homelessness remains a and enforcement. Additional through July 31, 2016 and pro- serious issue in every county signage detailing park closure vide increased funding for throughout the state. We plan to hours will also be posted. oCtober 31, 2015 Hawaii FiliPino CHroniCle 7 IMMIGRATION GUIDE Counsel Misadvising Alien to Plead Guilty to Aggravated Felony that but for counsel's errors, Laws degree from Yale Law Is Ineffective defendant would either have School and a Bachelor of Laws gone to trial or received a bet- degree from the University of the By Atty. Emmanuel Philippines. He specializes in im- ably considered an aggravated renders her removal “practi- ter plea bargain. Defendant al- Samonte Tipon migration law and criminal de- felony for purposes of immi- cally inevitable.” Her counsel leged that she would not have fense. Office: 900 Fort Street, n a 28 U.S.C. § gration law.” The district court was required to advise her that accepted the plea had she Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96813. 2255 petition convicted her. her conviction rendered her re- known she would be removed, Tel. (808) 225-2645. E-Mail: fil- my son Noel Elizabeth received a No- moval virtually certain, or but “would have insisted on [email protected]. Websites: www.MilitaryandCriminalLaw.co and I success- tice to Appear alleging that words to that effect. proceeding to trial; or an offer m. He is from Laoag City and fully handled , she was removable because The government’s inclu- that would not have caused my Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. He served I we charged a her conviction qualified as an sion of provisions in the plea deportation.” Accordingly, de- as an Immigration Officer. He is Filipino defen- aggravated felony under 8 agreement and the court’s fendant demonstrated preju- co-author of “Immigration Law dant’s criminal defense attor- U.S.C. § 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii). performance at the plea collo- dice. U.S. v. Rodriguez-Vega, Service, 1st ed.,” an 8-volume ney as ineffective by telling Elizabeth hired new counsel quy are irrelevant to whether No. 13-56415, 08/14/2015 practice guide for immigration of- ficers and lawyers. This article is the Filipino that he “may” be and filed a petition to vacate counsel’s performance fell (9th Cir.) a general overview of the subject deported when the correct ad- her conviction under 28 below an objective standard matter discussed and is not in- vice should have been that he U.S.C. § 2255 on the ground of reasonableness. “It is atty. tiPon has a Master of tended as legal advice. is “certain” to be deported if that her original counsel pro- counsel’s duty, not the he pled guilty to drug distribu- vided ineffective assistance court’s, to warn of certain im- tion, an aggravated felony. by failing to adequately ad- migration consequences, and The Court of Appeals ruled in vise her regarding the immi- counsel’s failure cannot be our favor, finding the lawyer’s gration consequence of her saved by a plea colloquy.” performance unreasonable and plea. Nor do counsel’s statements prejudicial. U.S. v. Ramiro, The district court denied after defendant had pled 12/09/13 (9th Cir.). the petition, holding that her guilty, that she faced a “high This case decided on Au- original counsel was required likelihood” of removal, sat- gust 14 is similar. Elizabeth, a to advise his client only that isfy his duty to accurately ad- Mexican, came to the U.S. and her plea created a general risk vise his client of the removal became a lawful permanent of removal and that this duty consequences of a plea before resident. Later, she was was satisfied by his statement she enters into it. This is be- charged with felony At- prior to Elizabeth’s guilty plea cause, had she been properly tempted Transportation of Ille- that she faced a “potential” of and timely advised, defendant gal Aliens and Aiding and removal, and by his statement could have instructed her Abetting in violation of 8 at the sentencing hearing that counsel to attempt to negoti- U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(ii) and she faced a “high likelihood” ate a plea that would not re- (v)(II). Elizabeth’s attorney of removal. It found that Eliz- sult in her removal. obtained a plea agreement abeth was not prejudiced. While warning of a dire stating that Defendant recog- The Court of Appeals re- consequence, the plea agree- nizes that pleading guilty may versed and vacated Elizabeth’s ment characterizes its likeli- have consequences with re- conviction, holding that she hood only as something that spect to her immigration status received ineffective assistance “may” happen. This is no sub- if she is not a citizen of the of counsel and suffered preju- stitute for warning of its vir- United States. . . . Defendant dice. To prevail on an ineffec- tual certainty. As Judge Robert nevertheless affirms that she tive assistance of counsel L. Hinkle explained, “Well, I wants to plead guilty regard- claim, defendant must demon- know every time that I get on less of any immigration conse- strate that her attorney’s repre- an airplane that it could crash, quences that his [sic] plea may sentation “fell below an but if you tell me it’s going to entail, even if the consequence objective standard of reason- crash, I’m not getting on.” The is his [sic] automatic removal ableness” and suffered preju- immigration consequences of from the United States. Both dice. The district court applied defendant’s plea were clear plea agreements were to a re- the wrong legal standard. and her removal was virtually duced charge of misdemeanor Where the immigration statute certain. Therefore counsel’s Transportation of an Illegal or controlling case law ex- performance was constitution- Alien. Elizabeth pled guilty to pressly identifies the crime of ally ineffective. a single misdemeanor. At her conviction as a ground for re- To establish prejudice, de- plea colloquy, the judge in- moval, “the deportation conse- fendant must demonstrate that formed Elizabeth that “poten- quence is truly clear.” Here the “there is a reasonable proba- tially you could be deported or immigration statute expressly bility that, but for counsel’s removed, perhaps.” At her identifies Elizabeth’s convic- unprofessional errors, the re- sentencing hearing, her coun- tion as a ground for removal. sult of the proceeding would sel stated that “even though See 8 U.S.C. §§ have been different.” Where this is a misdemeanor, there is 1101(a)(43)(N), § ineffective assistance leads a a high likelihood that she’ll 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii). Her con- defendant to accept a plea bar- still be deported. It’s still prob- viction of a removable offense gain, a different result means 8 Hawaii FiliPino CHroniCle oCtober 31, 2015 CHRONICLE PULSE
What are Your Fondest Memories of ‘Undas Day’ in the Philippines and How Does it Compare to Halloween in the U.S.? After Christmas and Holy Week, the festival of Undas Halloween celebrations in Hawaii are in obvious (All Saints’ Day & All Souls’ Day) is the next most impor- contrast to how All Souls’/All Saints’ Day are cele- tant religious holiday that is observed in the Philippines. brated in the Philippines. Growing up in a deeply reli- While All Saints’ Day (November 1st) is a celebration of gious family, we focused on honoring our beloved all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special departed ones. The weekend prior, beautifying the spot feast days of their own, All Souls’ Day (November 2nd) is where our loved ones are buried, re-painting the tombs a day of giving alms and offering prayers in remembrance and cleaning surroundings are the duties of the day. of the dead. Filipinos hold great reverence for dead ancestors and observe these On November 1st, the day begins with mass, followed by visiting rel- two days with a range of festivities that are strikingly different from how it is atives’ graves, decorating their tombs with the most beautiful flowers avail- observed in Western nations. able and affordable, reciting prayers and staying at the gravesite with In preparation of Undas, families visit the cemetery several days ahead to family members. clean and repaint the puntod and lapida (grave and memorial stone with in- Some bring food and celebrate with the entire family at the gravesite scriptions) of their loved ones. On the day of Undas, the graves are decorated under tents erected just for the event. In some cities, decorative lights with with flowers and candles are lit before offering prayers and reciting the Litany disco music are familiar sights and sounds. The celebration goes on until for the Dead. Relatives and friends bring atang (food and drink offerings for the following day November 2nd. the souls) and participate in the Mass held at the cemetery. Most families camp Halloween celebrations as I have observed on the Big Island focus overnight near their deceased loved ones and spend the night in prayer. Families more on the entertainment aspect for children and youth. It’s more about also use this time to bond with each other over a number of activities including the costume that one prefers to wear to imitate somebody’s appearance, card games, eating, drinking, singing and dancing. personality and the like. Most cemeteries are transformed into an ocean of light, as millions of can- – Joy luea-escobal, Big Island dles are lit in remembrance of the dead. Although a somber event, the general atmosphere is one of joy as families spend time together, while remembering “When I visited the Philippines, I observed many their dead ancestors. Celebrating Undas in the Philippines is a truly amazing families picnicking at the graveyards as well as doing experience! other festive events to honor their passed loved ones. In Hawaii, Halloween is extremely popular among kids of all ages who Compared to Hawaii, there are a few who bring over carve pumpkins for their lanterns and dress up in costumes and go door-to-door their customs and practice them at graveyards like Valley for trick-or-treating. Many adults also dress up for parties and costume con- of the Temples, Hawaiian Memorial Park and Mililani tests. Mortuary.” – amylou C. aguinaldo, Kauai – Jonathan Juan, Aiea
“In the Philippines, asking people for candy and dressing Halloween in Hawaii is one of the most fascinating celebrations I’ve up in costumes isn’t the thing. Instead, we invite the dead ever experienced. The first time I came to Hawaii, I ob- to enjoy the food that has been prepared for them.” served the Waikiki Halloween parade which attracts peo- – John Paul agpoon, Waipahu ple from all over the world. My husband and I met people from Egypt, the mainland and other places. Everyone wore costumes and masks of monsters, super heroes, famous politicians and others. For hours, traffic “Nkabutbuteng ti Halloween idiay Pilipinas ngem was at a standstill. ditoy Hawaii ta imbitaranda ti natay iti balayda. Kayatko On the Big Island, my friends and I experienced Halloween in Kona for ti Halloween ditoy Hawaii ta makaalaak ti free a dulces.” two years. Along Alii Drive, people wore costumes that were not as elaborate (Halloween in the Philippines is frightening because they as in Waikiki but still fun for spectators to look at. And traffic on Alii Drive invite the dead into the house. I like Halloween here in was not as bad. The Hilo Visayan Club also annually celebrates this event. Hawaii because I can get free sweets). Children are happy to go trick-or-treating and adults have their fun costume – Charlyn andres, Waipahu contests as well. However, this celebration is totally different in the Philippines where I “Halloween in the U.S. and Hawaii is very different grew up. During Undas or All Souls’ Day/All Saints’ Day, everyone is from other places. Here, it is fun and celebrated but in the solemn. It is a day when we are quiet with no television or radio on. Every- Philippines Halloween is not celebrated. They celebrate one also helps to make desserts like caramelized sticky rice with coconut it in their own way but not by wearing costumes but rather milk biko, suman and binignit, to name a few. making food to eat with their dead loved ones.” Most families will go to the cemetery to visit their love-ones. They usu- – nico eder, Hilo ally prepare the favorite foods of the person who passed away. Some light a candle and say a prayer, while others stay overnight at the cemetery. Still “I think Halloween in the U.S. is more about dressing up and kids getting others bring a big “boom box” to play the favorite music of their dead rela- candy. Halloween in the Philippines is when they invite the ghost into their tive. homes and offer them food, which is very different from U.S.” – grace larson, Big Island – Courtney Domingo, UH student oCtober 31, 2015 Hawaii FiliPino CHroniCle 9 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS Waipahu Family Celebrates Life of free time, Mining contracted Patrocinia ‘Mining’ Del Rosario other jobs with the help of her uneral services for the late Patrocinia “Mining” budding beauty became an in- family. Concepcion Del Rosario will be held on Novem- stant sensation among the Mining moved to Califor- Fber 1, 2015 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Mililani Me- swains of Sinait and at age 16 nia in 1987 when son Nestor morial Park & Mortuary. Internment will be on married Emilio Del Rosario entered medical residency and November 2 at 11 am after mass at St. Joseph who was 10 years her senior. returned to Waipahu in 1997. Catholic Church, with lunch to follow at Dr. They were blessed with six By then, Mining was in her Nestor Del Rosario’s clinic in Waipahu. children—Elsa, Rogelio, seventies but still enjoyed Mining, 91, is survived by son-in-law Rodolfo, Roland, Reuben and looking after her grandchil- Magdaleno Espejo, the husband of first Nestor. dren and great-grandchildren. child Elsa now deceased; Rogelio and She returned to Hawaii in She found solace and tranquil- Benita; Rodolfo and Lilia; Roland; 1969 and paved the way for ity crocheting pillowcases and Reuben and Nida; Nestor; and Brendon her husband and children to table covers, watching her fa- (hanai son) and Charity. She had 10 come to the U.S. She worked vorite Korean soap operas and grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren full time at the Sheraton’s tending her euphorbia collec- and 4 great great-grandchildren. housekeeping department for tion along with her desert Mining was born in Kekaha, 18 years and earned the dis- roses of different hues. Kauai to Vicenta Caliboso and tinction of refusing several Family members describe Isidro Concepcion on June 20, promotions simply because Mining as a very kind-hearted 1924. She went to the Philippines she did not want to answer and very generous person. She with her parents at age 13 and was telephone phone calls as part will be sorely missed by fam- raised in Sinait, Ilocos Sur. The of the job duties. During her ily and friends.
proval of the action plan, Hon- AARP, WHO Accept Honolulu’s Age-Friendly Plan olulu now joins eight other he AARP Network of “The acceptance of Hon- According to AARP State an affiliate of the WHO Age- communities in the nation Age Friendly Commu- olulu’s Action Plan is the re- Director Barbara Kim Stanton, Friendly Cities and Communi- with an approved Action Plan. Tnities, in affiliation sult of an entire community implementation of the plan ties Program that assists The acceptance of Hon- with the World Health Organ- coming together to draw a will ensure that Honolulu will communities in the U.S. in be- olulu’s plan is a significant ization (WHO), has approved roadmap that will make Hon- be an even better place to coming “age-friendly.” The milestone in a process that Honolulu’s Age-Friendly City olulu safe, livable and enjoy- “grow up and grow old in.” program has participating began in May 2013 when City Action Plan. able for people of all ages,” She congratulated the mayor communities in more than 20 officials applied for the WHO Launched in 2006, says Mayor Kirk Caldwell. and stakeholders for formulat- nations, as well as 10 affiliates Global Network of Age- WHO’s Global Network of “We must now implement our ing a “world class Age- representing more than 1,000 Friendly Cities and Communi- Age-Friendly Cities and Com- action plan if we are to make friendly Plan with clearly communities. Honolulu is 1 of ties and AARP’s National munities is an international ef- our community user-friendly defined outcomes and a rigor- 70 communities in 27 states Network of Age-Friendly fort to help cities prepare for for people of all ages. Success ous timetable.” and the District of Columbia Communities. rapid population aging and the will ensure that the people of The AARP Network of which applied to be an Age- The Action Plan was sub- parallel trend of urbanization. Honolulu thrive even more.” Age-Friendly Communities is Friendly City. With the ap- (continued on page 10) Taste of Waipahu to Celebrate 10th Anniversary eneath the backdrop of free drawing for a roundtrip contributions. As you know, a the historic Oahu package for two to Las Vegas, great way to bring people to- BSugar Mill smoke- courtesy of Vacations Hawaii. gether is through food—which stack, Waipahu residents and In conjunction with the give- is why the Taste of Waipahu businesses will be celebrating away, there will be a food drive was created.” the 10th annual Taste of for Waipahu area food pantries. Aquino encourages Fil- Waipahu on Saturday, Novem- For every food item donated, ipinos to bring their families to ber 7, 2015 from 2 pm to 10 individuals are eligible for ad- the Taste of Waipahu—a drug pm at August Ahrens Elemen- ditional entries for the trip give- and alcohol-free event which tary School. away. Non-perishable food contributes to a safe and fam- The free event will feature items are requested. ily-friendly atmosphere. foods, products and services Organizers expect up to “The Filipino community from various participating ven- 12,000 people to attend the is a very big part of our state— dors. Organizers have planned event and some 30-35 food and especially in Waipahu. From a plantation era costume con- craft venders—many of whom strong community by enhanc- says. “Residents, businesses the days of Oahu Sugar Com- test to celebrate Waipahu’s are based in Waipahu or have a ing the economic, social and and community organizations pany and the time of our plantation history and ethnic connection to the community. cultural vitality of Waipahu. support this event because it sakadas to today, Filipinos diversity. Participants must reg- The Taste of Waipahu is State Rep. Henry Aquino, celebrates all the good and pos- have always contributed to the ister between 2 pm to 3 pm, sponsored by the Waipahu who is also WCA’s executive itive things about Waipahu. fabric of our diverse island cul- with judging to begin at 3:45 Community Association director, credits community in- WCA first organized this event ture,” Aquino says. pm. There will also be live en- (WCA), with generous support volvement for the Taste of to celebrate a gathering of peo- For more information tertainment, games and rides from Hawaiian Electric and Waipahu’s longevity. ple, families, businesses, about the event, please call for the keiki. other sponsors. Since 1960, “We got to this point be- schools and civic organizations 677-6939 or go online to: In addition, there will be a WCA has worked to build a cause of the community,” he and to highlight everyone’s www.wcawaipahu.org 10 Hawaii FiliPino CHroniCle oCtober 31, 2015 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS ACLU Marks 50th Anniversary pop up concept with a booth at the recent With ‘Pop Ups’ Amazing Hawaii Comic Con. We find he American Civil Liberties the open, conversational format leads to Union of Hawaii Foundation is valuable feedback identifying where and Tcelebrating its 50th anniversary how the ACLU can be a better resource with a series of “pop up events” statewide and advocate for the future.” that are free and open to the public. The first “pop up” was held October The events are roundtable discussions 29, 2015 at the University of Hawaii- on topics or issues of concern for atten- West Oahu library. The next is scheduled dees. ACLU staff members will be pres- for November 14, 2015 at Other Realms ent to field questions and offer comments. Comics and Games. Similar events on “Through the generous kokua of the Big Island, Maui and Kauai are in the community partners, we’re popping up in planning stages. some interesting new places for fresh Light refreshments will be provided. input on our 50-year, on-going mission to For more details, call the ACLU at 522- protect all people’s rights,” says executive 5906 or send an email to: director Vanessa Chong. “We tested the [email protected]. Philippine Consulate to Host Commerce of Hawaii will be on hand to Seminars discuss the “The Basics of investing,” f money matters to you, make plans “Setting Up a Small Business” and now to attend a Basic Financial Lit- other financial matters. Ieracy Seminar hosted by the Philip- That same day at the Consulate, a pine Consulate General on November seminar for caregivers will be hosted by 14, 2015 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Con- the State Department of Labor Occupa- sulate grounds. tional Safety and Health Administration The seminar is free and open to the (OSHA) from 9 am to 11 am. public. Financial experts from the State To RSVP for the seminars, send an Department of Commerce & Consumer email to: [email protected] Affairs and the Filipino Chamber of or call 595-6316. Jones Act Business Forum
at UH Danny Asao, Honolulu Ford general panel discussion on the Jones manager. Act and its effect on Hawaii’s The Jones Act Business Forum is Abusiness climate will be held on free and open to the public. It is spon- November 12, 2015 at the University of sored by State Sen. Sam Slom, the As- Hawaii-Manoa Campus Center Ball- sociated Students of the University of room from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Hawaii (ASUH), the Young Americans Panelists include Ken Schoolland, for Liberty (UH Chapter), and the Hawaii Pacific University associate pro- Hawaii Shippers Council. fessor of economics; Mike Hansen, For more information about the Hawaii Shippers Council president; and forum, call Sen. Slom at 586-8420.
(from page 9, AARP...) mitted to AARP and WHO in June 2013 sity of Hawaii Department of Urban and and its implementation phase authoriza- Regional Planning; and Mike Formby, tion is valid until August 6, 2018. Imple- Department of Transportation Services mentation of the plan can now begin. Director. Honolulu and AARP will review Hon- The Citizens Advisory Committee olulu’s implementation progress in the is composed of more than 100 volun- summer of 2018. teers representing a broad spectrum of Honolulu’s Age-Friendly City lead- companies and organizations across ership team is co-chaired by Mary Ann Honolulu, and who have shared their Barnes, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii pres- expertise in various domains, including ident; Dr. Michael Chun, former Kame- housing, transportation, communica- hameha Schools headmaster; and Sherry tions and more. Menor McNamara, Chamber of Com- The University of Hawaii Center on merce Hawaii president. Aging served as the plan consultant and Honolulu’s Age-Friendly City Steer- drafted the plan. Kaiser Permanente ing Committee is co-chaired by Tom Hawaii is the visionary sponsor of the Dinell, professor emeritus of the Univer- Honolulu Age-Friendly City initiative. oCtober 31, 2015 Hawaii FiliPino CHroniCle 11 ALOHA FROM THE HILL In Recognition of Filipino-American History Month
remain to be fought on be- here to the U.S. I believe that reuniting these families is a By Cong. Mark Takai half of the Filipino-Ameri- can population. Earlier this critical step we must take to very October, month, I had privilege of at- live up to the promises we we take time to tending a press conference made as a nation. That is why recognize and with several Filipino World the first bill I introduced was honor the War II veterans, which fo- a measure to lift immigration E t r e m e n d o u s cused on issues still affect- limitations and restrictions contributions of ing the Filipino community placed upon children and Filipino-Americans to our and highlighted the efforts family members of the sur- country. The rich traditions being made to award the viving veterans. of the Filipino community Congressional Gold Medal As October draws to a have played an important to Filipino veterans of World close, I want to take a mo- role in shaping Hawaii’s War II. I was honored to ment to thank the Filipino unique culture and I am meet the men who served community for the profound proud to represent a district alongside our American sol- impact they have had on our with one of the most robust diers. The experience served society, and vow to continue Filipino communities in our as poignant reminder of why the fight to recognize and nation. I came to serve in Congress. award the benefits that our Amidst the celebration, We must grant our sur- Filipino World War II veter- this month also serves as a viving Filipino veterans the ans have been denied for too U.S. Rep. Mark Takai greets a World War II veteran of Filipino an- reminder of the battles that right to bring their families long. cestry at a recent press conference FEATURE Hallowbaloo 2015 Promises to Delight Revelers hinatown and sur- • The ultimate selfie forming in the Sculpture Gar- Club Hallowbaloo wristband rounding streets will with Booker T. Jones on den. Tickets will include will have access to eight Chi- Cbe the scene of Hal- stage complimentary pupus, two natown venues serving up lowbaloo 2015—a spooktacu- • A private concert by complimentary beverages and their unique version of a mon- lar celebration of music, art, Taimane access to all areas including ster mash. This year’s partici- food and entertainment on • A movie night at the ball, street festival and all pating clubs include Bar35, Halloween night. Hawaii Theatre Center eight Club Hallowbaloo ven- Nextdoor, Downbeat Lounge, Organizers say this year’s for the prize winner and ues. Doors open at 5:30 pm Manifest, Fresh Cafe, The Arts Hallowbaloo version will the 50 of his or her closest and food service begins at at Marks Garage, Scarlet Hon- biggest and best yet in the fes- friends 6:15 pm. olulu and Square Barrels. tival’s eight-year history with • A roving Chinatown Those who purchase a (See program schedules on page 15) an exciting new format, a stel- dinner for four with stops lar line-up of local and na- at Scratch Kitchen & tional musical acts and all the Bake Shop, Livestock festivities participants have Tavern and Grondin come to expect from the French Latin-Kitchen largest costume party in the Booker T. Jones’ per- Pacific. formance will be heightened
The evening will include a stages, as well as food, bever- by special on-stage collabora- (continued on page
MAINLAND NEWS (from page 13, FDA....) that lead to memory loss worst enemies. Chronic such as diabetes and car- stress destroys brain cells diovascular disease. It and is linked to memory also reduces stress hor- loss. mones and plays an im- ■ Have a good laugh. portant role in Laughter is the best med- neuroplasticity by boost- icine and that holds true ing growth factors and for the brain and memory. stimulating new neuronal Listening to jokes and connections. working out punch lines • Aerobic exercise is activate areas of the brain good for the brain, so vital to learning and cre- choose the activities ativity. that keep your blood ■ eat a brain-boosting pumping. In general, (continued on page 15) oCtober 31, 2015 Hawaii FiliPino CHroniCle 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CLASSIFIED ADS VETERANS DAY HO'OLAULEA AND PARADE | PM | HIBISCUS BALLROOM, ALA MOANA HOTEL | Contact: Constante Domingo @ 839-3091 FRUIT/VEGETABLE CUTTER (FT/PT) November 7, 2015 | 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM | LIHUE, KAUAI | Parade Paid Vacation+Overtime Possible starts at 10 a.m. from Vidinha Stadium to Rice Street and ends at HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE | December 4, 2015 | 6:00 PM - Super Foods, Inc. the Historic Kauai County Building. Ho'olaulea starts at 11:30 a.m. 3209 Ualena St., 834-1541 and ends at 3:00 p.m featuring food booths, dignitaries, 9:00 PM | LIHUE, KAUAI entertainment, arts and crafts and exhibits, at the Historic Kauai SANTANIANS ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII-USA TRADING COMPANY/ExPORTER WANTED County Building. | For more info, call Aida @ 808-246-1135 or Sell Wing Brand propane stoves in the Charlene @ 808-346-2422. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS | December 5, 2015 | ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Philippines. 676-0880 FILIPINO BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION'S PARISH HALL (KALIHI) | Contact Julius Soria @ 722-9958 or HELP WANTED KIMONO BALL AND FILIPINO BUSINESS WOMAN Aurora Garcia @ 722-3150 or email [email protected] Full time & Permanent OF THE YEAR AWARD | November 14, 2015 | ALA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MOANA HOTEL, HIBISCUS ROOM | Contact: Nancy A. Walch PASKO SA FILCOM | December 6, 2015 | 3:30 PM - 7:00 Entry Position PM | FILCOM CENTER | For more info please call FilCom Center @778-3882 JOB REQUIREMENTS: at 680-0451 ilocano/eng. speaking; farming experience; Knowledge of plants ; ANNUAL CAREGIVER’S DAY CELEBRATION | experienced with some power tools; Quality conscious ; team Player November 14, 2015 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | NANI MAU | Contact: SAKADA DAY | December 6, 2015 | 9:90 AM - 3:00 PM | BENEFITS: Maria Corazon Cariaga @937-7465 or 959-6760 or email: KEEAU COMMUNITy CENTER, HILO, BIG ISLAND | Contact Medical/Dental/Vision HMSa coverage - fully paid [email protected] Iris Viacrusis @ 808-895-9742 for details. Paid Holidays (15), Vacation Pay, and Sick Pay annual raises and annual bonus CAREGIVERS ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII'S 7TH SAKADA DAY | December 20, 2015 | 3:00 PM | STATE COMPENSATION: ANNUAL RECOGNITION DAY | November 22, 2015 | 6:00 CAPITOL | Contact: Phl Consulate, 595-6316 ext. 112. Start $11 - $12/hr; opportunity for advancement
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