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Pushcart educator named CNN Hero of the Year (CNN) -- Efren Peñaflor- ida, who started a “pushcart classroom” in the Philippines Philippine Scene to bring education to poor Two Lives children as an alternative to gang membership, has been Before Fannie could reply, a named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. young girl walked out of his CNN’s Anderson Cooper beauty salon towards the street corner. She didn’t seem to know what she was doing as she kept looking around. She was aware that there were people looking at her from inside the parked van shielded by its one-way glass window. She felt awkward, if not embarrassed. Palm tree in Limasawa Island in Cebu. Limasawa. Photo by Dillon took a good look at Ferdinand Edralin. her. She was standing right in front of the car window Efren Peñaflorida Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox drums but she could not see Dil- lon inside. Looking at the revealed Peñaflorida’s selec- up support for 2010 campaign girl from head to toe, Dil- tion at the conclusion of the lon decided to pass up. She third-annual “CNN Heroes: was young alright, but she An All-Star Tribute” at the looked frail and too ordinary. Kodak Theatre in Hollywood “She’s not my type,” he texted Fannie. “Just get me the girl I on Saturday night. dated the other day.” The gala event, taped before an audience of 3,000 at The vehicle moved on, leaving the girl standing on the street corner bewil- the Kodak Theatre, premieres dered and embarrassed. on Thanksgiving, November By Simeon Silverio, Jr., Publisher & Editor 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the Asian Journal San Diego, The original and first Asian Journal in America global networks of CNN. See page 3 The broadcast, which hon- ors the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2009, features performances by Grammy Award-winning artist Carrie Underwood, TH R&B crooner Maxwell and PASACAT’S 13 Annual Parol British pop sensation Leona Lewis. Eastlake residents Scott and Carmelita Vinson of CB Royal Realty recently Peñaflorida, who will re- hosted an early fundraiser for the 2010 mayoral campaign of Cheryl Cox, Lantern Festival on December 5 ceive $100,000 to continue his the current mayor of the City of Chula Vista. The business mixer was held PASACAT is proud to present the at Nico’s Restaurant in Otay Ranch, Chula Vista. In the photo (L-R): Myrna th work with the Dynamic Teen T.F. Reyes, Tony Olaes, Mayor Cheryl Cox, Daisy Mirador, Nedy Lao, CL 13 annual Parol Lantern Festival on Company, was selected after Vinson, Femy Cupit, and Edna Consing Concepcion. Saturday, December 5, 1:00 PM – 5:00 seven weeks of online voting PM at St. Rita’s School Auditorium, at CNN.com. More than 2.75 5115 Churchward, San Diego. The million votes were cast. event will be highlighted by perfor- “Our planet is filled with mances of local groups and the PASA- heroes, young and old, rich Paeng feted again CAT Philippine Performing Arts Com- and poor, man, woman of PHILIPPINE NEWS pany in Sayaw sa Parol, an exhibit of different colors, shapes and SERVICE -- After putting up parol lanterns, costumes, instruments sizes. We are one great tap- a good fight in the 45th Qubi- and books and vendors, parol making estry,” Peñaflorida said upon caAMF Bowling World Cup, workshops and a pabitin. accepting the honor. “Each four-time champion Paeng The festival opens with a merienda, person has a hidden hero Nepomuceno of the Philip- a festive meal of pancit (noodles with within, you just have to look pines is not coming home vegetables and meat), lumpia (egg- inside you and search it in empty-handed, after all. roll), pandesal (sweet bread) and turon your heart, and be the hero to The 52-year-old lefty, who (sweet banana fritter). PASACAT’s the next one in need. missed the quarterfinals by collection of textiles, costumes, instru- “So to each and every only three pins despite a high ments, and books will be exhibited, in- person inside this theater and 206.67 average in 24 games, cluding a bahay kubo (native thatched for those who are watching at was given the Sportsman hut) and two life-size carabao (water home, the hero in you is wait- Award during the victory buffalo) made of paper mache con- ing to be unleashed. Serve, banquet here Thursday night. structed by Rudy A. Alquero. serve well, serve others above This is the first time in 45 The ambiance of a Philippine yourself and be happy years that a Filipino won Christmas will be enhanced by PASA (Continued on page 18) (Continued on page 11) (Continued on page 16) Paeng Nepomuceno Attend the free presentations of the affordable but luxurious housing developments in the Philippines! Presented in San Diego, Hemet and Temecula December 2009. Call 619-746-3416 for reservations. Call for Schedules of Call (619) 746-3416 or Baguio and La Union Beach properties. Presentations in brochures and reservations Single family homes in Pan- SAN DIEGO gasinan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Batangas, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro

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He later said, “O sige, maputi ka na Balik-Tanaw: to Sampaguita Studios who gave started as a stuntman in an LVN rin lang, “Blanca” na ang last her the fi rst break in the movies. movie. Manuel Conde noticed name mo. Nida Blanca, that’s The Filipino Stars Eventually, she signed the LVN his talent and cast him as one of your screen name.” of Yesteryears contract. She was paid P350 as a swashbuckling brothers in “Siete bit player. (Again, during those Infantes de Lara” in 1950. Today by Dr. Romy R. Protacio days, P350 was a lot of money to Based on the account of the a young girl). incident by the late movie col- Delia describes her life as Read Dr. Romy Protacio’s previous articles by visiting our Before she even fi nished that umnist Joe Quirino, Dona Sisang happy and fulfi lling. She would website at www.asianjournalusa.com contract, Dona Sisang talked to noticed Roger as a star material always tell the people who would her again. Dona Sisang said, when she viewed the rushes of interview her, “I am happy that people know me. That’s why I “Halika, ikaw gagawin kitang the movie directed by Manuel Delia Razon today leading lady, ang leading man Conde. Roger Macalalag was really go out of my way to talk to the movie fans. I am not the Delia Razon: mo ay si Rogelia de la Rosa.” called by Dona Sisang and asked (1958). ‘yabang’ type, kasi God said that Delia told me, “Wow, kamuntik him to sign a contract. Dona Delia told me her interesting all of us are equal. That’s what I na akong madapa. Imagine si Sisang gave Roger the screen friendship with the late Nida teach to my grandchildren. You The Dancing Queen Rogelio de la Rosa ang leading name Mario Montenegro. From Blanca. Together with Armando have to be polite and nice to man ko.” Rogelio de la Rosa then on, Mario made movies as Goyena, she made a personal ap- Delia Razon or Lucy Mae people. God has been good to was very popular at that time. a leading man until he was as- pearance at the Estrella Theater Dulin Grytz in real life was me. You see, I have no sorrow in Together they made “Principe signed to do a movie with Delia. in Malabon. The front act of the born in Iloilo City to a German my life --- no heartaches.” She Amante.” That made Delia Principe Amante, her debut show was Nida Blanca. She was father, Karl Grytz, and a mother is busy participating in the ac- Razon a movie star. When the movie with Mario Montenegro a teenager at that time. “Pak- of Filipino-Spanish descent, tivities of the Horseshoe Village movie came out, Delia became launched her to full stardom anta-kanta si Nida, may laso sa Lourdes Espinosa Cortez Homeowners Association where known from Aparri to Jolo. and soon enough, Delia Razon ulo,” Delia narrates. After the Delia never dreamed to be a she served as Barangay Captain. “From that time on tuloy-tuloy na became a household name. In show, Nida came to see Delia movie star. In her teens, how- When I was in Manila in April, ang popularity ko,” Delia recalls. 1954, she was nominated as Best and said, “Delia, tagahanga mo ever, she is a movie fan of movie 2009, I drove to the Pamban- When Delia signed the contract, Actress in the FAMAS (Fili- ako. Alam mo gusting-gusto celebrities. Together with her sang Museo ng Pelikula (Na- Dona Sisang did not like her pino Academy of Movies and kong mag-artista. Pakilala mo friends, she would go to Sam- tional Museum for the Philippine name – it sounded too foreign, Sciences) for her fi lm Luksang naman ako kay Dona Sisang.” paguita Studio to watch the Cinema) with movie icons Delia and besides, it was diffi cult to Tagumpay with Eddie Rodriquez Delia said Nida was following actors and actresses while they Razon, Marita Zobel, and former pronounce. Dona Sisang asked and Jaime de la Rosa. her around -- sobra ang kulit. were shooting. She was still a Senator Soc Rodrigo’s daughter, her staff the name of the charac- The love team of Delia and Until Delia fi nally said, “O sige chubby teenager then with pretty Pempe Rodrigo upon the invita- ter in the fi lm of Lilia Dizon that Mario was a huge box-offi ce na nga, tulungan na kita.” Punta German-Spanish mestiza fea- tion of Boots Anson-Roa. The in a Mila del Sol picture. Delia Delia played and she was told it draw. Their movies were always ka sa bahay.” Nida’s mother tures when she used to visit Sam- visit to the fi lm museum is worth recalls saying, “Ayoko na, ayoko was “Delia Razon.” Dona Sisang sure box offi ce hits. Their fans said, “Kunin mo ang address, paguita studio with her friends a thousand lectures and a hun- na. Natakot na ako.” Anyway, thought that was a lovely name were hoping that they would fall kunin mo ang address.” So back in 1940. On one of these dred books! inukilkil nya ang mama ko hang- and she told Lucy Mae Dulin in love in real life and eventu- Delia gave her address to Nida. visits, a talent scout approached Led by Boots Anson-Roa and gang sa pumayag. Her mama Grytz, “O ‘yan, mula ngayon ally get married (much like the Sure enough, Nida showed up her and asked her if she is inter- her staff, we went from one said, “OK, isa ka beses lang.” ang pangalan mo ay Delia Razon fans of the Nora Aunor and Tirso to her house after a week. Delia ested to join the movies. Delia gallery to the next, transported So she went with Luisito. She na.” When she went home, she Cruz love team) But that was had fun talking about Nida, said, “No, my mama will get back into an era when movie did a screen test in a Mila Del told her mother that her new not to be. Mario fell in love and “Dumating nga si Nida sa ba- angry. She would not want me stars were gods and goddesses Sol-Teddy Benavidez picture name is “Delia Razon.” From married another LVN star, Letty hay, may laso pa rin sa tuktuk, to be in the movies.” Anyway, in their own rights. With gra- called “Malaya.” that time on, she was known as Alonzo, while Delia chose to parang helicopter. Ganun kami the movie staff got her name and cious hospitality from our host, In the short role she did in the Delia Razon even off screen. marry Rely Reyes, a non show- nung araw.” Delia asked Nida contact number. One day, she Boots Anson-Roa and courteous screen test, the matriarch of LVN biz guy. (She, however, would to remove her ribbon and lend was called to do a dance number not elaborate on her married life, service from the staff, our visit to in a movie. She agreed to do the Pictures, Dona Narsisa de Leon The Movie Career her a pair of high heeled shoes. which I respected). the museum was an experience number and she was paid P4.00 a (better known as Dona Sisang), They took a taxi and went to see At about the same time Delia The movies that Delia and to savor and remember. day. That was big money during noticed Delia. She had caught Dona Sisang. was being launched as a new Mario starred together were: On our way home from the that time! a glimpse of the young mestiza Dona Sisang told Nida she face, a young man from Pagsan- “Bohemyo” (1951), “Rodrigo de museum, Delia Razon invited Delia recalls an incident that and was greatly interested in could start as an extra and her jan, Laguna, was trying to get a Villa” (1952), “Tatlong Labuyo” us to stop by her huge house in happened while she was at the her. Dona Sisang said, “Sino acting would be assessed. The job as an artist in the set-making (1953), “Pusong May Lason” Horseshoe Village, Quezon City. Sampaguita Studio premises. yang mestiza na ‘yan? Hanapin “Principe Amante” movie was department of LVN. His name (1953), “Dose Pares” (1954), If the house could only talk, it “Hoy, ikaw, ayaw nila sa iyo nga ‘yan.” Every time Delia followed by a sequel, “Principe was Roger Colin Macalalag. “Prinsipe Tinoso” (1954), would surely share with us the dito. You get out from here. meets somebody she knows, Amante sa Rubitania.” Nida Roger had dark good looks and “Dambanang Putik” (1954), grandeur and glory of Delia’s “Huwag ka ng babalik dito,” they would tell her that Dona played as a “Dama.” Dona remarkable profi le. Roger Ma- “Lapu-Lapu” (1955), “Banal o acting career. She showed us her she was told. Delia got scared. Sisang has been looking for her. Sisang saw Nida’s potential and calalag stayed in Manila after the Makasalanan” (1955), “Ilaw sa priceless collection of clothes, She thought she did something She was so worried that she did she was called to sign a contract. Liberation to look for a job while Karimlan” (1956), “Among Tu- awards, and pictures during her wrong. so she left the place. something wrong again. The name “Nida” is a popular doing his studies at the Univer- nay” (1956), “Higit sa Korona” days as one of the unforgettable Delia erased from her memory The search did not take long. name in Bulacan. Dona Sisang sity of the Philippines as a fi ne (1956), “To[po-Topo” (1957), fi lm actors of the 50s. the unpleasant incident. But one Delia was located and presented told her that she would be called arts student. “Balae” (1958), and “Rebelde” day, Luisito Silos, an LVN movie to the LVN’s matriarch. She “Nida.” Dona Sisang could not (Continued on page 15) Roger was at that time work- director went to her house and was offered to sign a contract ing as a commercial painter. His asked if she could be an extra right there and then. Delia was

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Silverio Jr. Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Two Lives illon was having a job that paid a decent wage. lunch with a con- Then her cell phone rang. “Are you available?” it was Dtractor at a mall Fannie at the other end of the when his cell phone beeped. line. It was Fannie, the gay pimp “I don’t have anybody to leave and beautician who always my child with,” she answered. “Don’t you want money?” Fan- provided him with a bevy nie asked her again. of call girls. “I’ll be there,” she replied. “Sir, we have a new one. She’s She frantically called up her eighteen and she needs money,” cousin who lived nearby and read the text. asked her to come over and look “When can I see her?” Dillon after her baby. texted back. “I need to go to the mall and “Now,” was the answer. buy some milk,” she told her. “Wait for my next text,” he The cousin knew what Tita was wrote to the pimp. up to but the promise of a fifty- “So we have a deal,” he told peso tip lured her to come over the contractor across the table. nonetheless. “We will give you the business As soon as her cousin arrived, and you will give us fifty percent Tita took a bath at the common back.” bathroom outside that all the ten- “Yes sir,” answered the man. ants in the house shared. Dillon didn’t wait for the guy She grew up without a father to pay the bill. He stood up and and her mother could hardly walked towards the door of the support her and her two other mall. He texted his driver and siblings with her job as a gov- by the time he was out of the main door, he only waited for about five minutes before his car pulled up from the parking garage. Inside his air-con- ditioned minivan, he told the driver: “Let’s go to Fan- nie’s.” AN ASSIS- TANT IN THE OFFICE of a city mayor, Dillon did the dirty works for his boss. He made shady deals with the city’s contrac- Two Lives painting by Susanne McCoy. tors and suppliers and saw to it that the mayor’s ernment clerk. At seventeen, office got its share of the bribes Tita got pregnant by a jobless and other illegal revenues gener- boyfriend and she was forced to ated within the city government. move out of their house because He got the post because the of her uneasy relationship with mayor, his cousin, had full con- her stepfather. The boyfriend fidence in him. Besides, he had was more of a liability because the stomach for the job. he could not provide for Tita and He could have had all the girls the baby’s needs. Tita tried to working in bars and prostitutions work as a salesgirl in a depart- dens in the city for free. The bar ment store, but the pay could and den operators would just be hardly meet her transportation too eager to offer them to him. and babysitting expenses. A But he got tired of them after friend referred her to Fannie years in power. This time, all he who got fifty percent of the one wanted was new girls just learn- thousand-peso fee Tita earned ing the tricks of the trade. for her services. “Tell the girl to walk towards the street corner and stand there. SHE WAS IN A HURRY as We will pass by,” he texted Fan- she walked towards the waiting nie. minivan. When she got inside, His minivan reached the place Dillon gave instructions to the in about ten minutes, but there driver. was no girl in sight. “Take us to the same place,” he “She’s not here yet,” he texted told him. the pimp. They spent the rest of the after- Before Fannie could reply, noon in a nearby motel. a young girl walked out of his beauty salon towards the street IT WAS SEVEN O’CLOCK in corner. She didn’t seem to know the evening when Dillon arrived what she was doing as she kept home. His family was already at looking around. She was aware the dinner table, waiting for him. that there were people looking at Over dinner, his eighteen-year- her from inside the parked van old daughter asked: “Dad, could shielded by its one-way glass I have my car replaced?” window. She felt awkward, if not “Why?” he asked her. “Your embarrassed. Toyota is only six months old.” Dillon took a good look at her. “I know,” she replied. “But She was standing right in front I am the only one among my of the car window but she could friends without a BMW.” not see Dillon inside. Looking at Dillon felt bad. Ever since he the girl from head to toe, Dil- could afford it with his city job, lon decided to pass up. She was he always wanted his children young alright, but she looked to keep up with their peers in frail and too ordinary. the exclusive private school he “She’s not my type,” he texted enrolled them in. Fannie. “Just get me the girl I “We’ll go to the dealer after dated the other day.” school tomorrow and trade-in The vehicle moved on, leav- your Toyota for a BMW,” he ing the girl standing on the street declared. corner bewildered and embar- IN ANOTHER PART OF rassed. TOWN, at the same moment, TITA WAS LYING IN BED Tita arrived home with a bagful inside the small room she was of groceries. With the money renting. Her six-month old baby from Dillon, she bought a bag was asleep beside her, but when of rice for herself, a few canned he wakes up, she knew he would goods and at least five cans of be hungry and cry. She only had powdered milk for her son. She a cup of powdered milk left to could be at peace for a while, give him. since she knew that the supply It was hot inside the room. Tita of milk would last long enough could not open the window as till she gets her next call from they would be exposed to the Fannie. As soon as her cousin people walking on the sidewalk left, she lied down beside her right in front of the house. She sleeping son and fell asleep. Her felt trapped. She could not go out body was too tired to eat dinner. and work because nobody could Unlike Dillon’s daughter who take care of her baby while she was eighteen year old like her, a was away. Besides, a high school BMW was the farthest thing in drop out like her would not get Tita’s mind. - AJ Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 27 - December 3, 2009 in the US. hostage situation? d. The law enumerates those Instead of talking to your Legal Buzz relatives who are included, and plants, if you yelled at them they are as follows: Food for thought would they still grow, but only by Atty. Dennis Chua e. Immediate relatives (spouse, Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- to be troubled and insecure? Law Ofﬁ ces of Chua Tinsay & Vega parent, minor, child of a US journalusa.com Is there another word for syn- onym? www.ctvattys.com citizen); f. Unmarried son or daughter of Isn’t it a bit unnerving that Read Atty. Dennis Chua’s previous articles by visiting doctors call what they do “prac- our website at www.asianjournalusa.com a US citizen; g. Married son or daughter of a Too many points to ponder tice”? US citizen; Why is it when two planes saurus? Just “before” someone gets h. Spouse or child of a legal almost hit each other it is called What would we have nervous, do they experience New law gives green card permanent resident; a “near miss”? called the color orange if cocoons in their stomach? i. Brother or sister of a US Shouldn’t it be called a it wasn’t a fruit? It is hard to understand how a to widows and relatives of citizen; “near hit”? cemetery raised its burial cost j. Employment based depen- What does Geroni- After eating, and blamed it on the cost of liv- deceased petitioner dents or derivative benefi cia- mo say when he jumps do amphibians ing. We are born naked, wet, and ries; out of a plane? have to wait On October 28, 2009, Presi- Unmarried children below 21 one hour hungry. Then things get worse. dent Obama signed into law a k. Benefi ciaries of refugees/ Why do they years old of the widow(er) may sterilize the before Anytime you have a 50-50 bill which ended the so-called be included in the self-petition asylee relative petitions; chance of getting something l. Nonimmigrant in T or U needles for lethal getting out of the widow penalty. Before the pas- that is fi led for the widow(er). injections? water? right, there’s a 90% probability sage of this law, widow(ers) This new law benefi ts all status; you’ll get it wrong. m. Asylees. How do you KNOW If someone of US Citizens will not be able widow(ers) whether they are it’s new and improved dog with multiple per- A fi ne is a tax for doing wrong. to get their green cards if they currently here in the United food? sonalities threatens to kill A tax is a fi ne for doing well. have not been married for at States or outside the country. We welcome the passage of himself, is it considered a this new law as it eliminates Why do they put locks on the least two years. For those who There are deadlines which need doors of 24-hour stores? have been married for two to be met in fi ling the self-peti- the harsh consequences of the widow penalty and benefi ts What do they use to ship styro- years, they can self-petition tion. These widow(ers) whose foam? and eventually get their green spouses died prior to the enact- certain survivors of deceased Why is it called rush hour cards if they can show that ment of this law must fi le their petitioners who are here in the when everything moves so slow? their marriage to the US citizen self-petitions within two years United States. Although the Why do they call them express spouse was bona fi de. For from the law’s passage or until law will not cover all survivors lanes when during rush hour those US citizen spouses who October 28, 2011. Widow(ers) of a deceased petitioner, the everything is stopped? died before the marriage has whose spouses died after the passage of the law is a step for- If sour milk is used to make existed for at least two years, passage of the law must fi le ward in removing the inequities yogurt, how do you know when their surviving spouses are their self-petitions within two of the current immigration law. yogurt has gone bad? subject to the so-called widow years of the citizen’s death. Atty. Dennis E. Chua is a Why call it a building if it’s penalty. The petitions fi led for This new law also benefi ts partner in The Law Firm of already been built? them will result in their auto- other relatives of deceased Chua Tinsay and Vega (CTV) Why do kamikazee pilots wear matic denial and these widows petitioners. The new law added - a full service law fi rm with helmets? faced the threat of deportation. a new section to the US Immi- offi ces in San Francisco, San Is it true that cannibals don’t eat clowns because they taste As discussed in our previous gration and Nationality Act and Diego and Manila. The infor- article, the US Citizenship and mation presented in this article funny? allows certain relatives to have Does ‘virgin wool’ come from Immigration Service has issued their petitions or green card is for general information only and is not, nor intended to be, sheep the shepherd hasn’t caught a Memorandum on June 15 applications decided despite the yet? 2009 which provided guidance death of their petitioning rela- formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney-client If the front of your car says as to how these widows can tive. In order to qualify under ‘DODGE’, do you really need a stay despite the death of their this section, the following relationship. 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things to inspire us: remember were not aware of them so in our our glorious past, work actively campaign we conducted grocery Contemporary Asian in the present, and look to the fu- tours to show them where the ture with hope and trust in God. healthy options are located and American Issues prepared samples for them to 2009 KCS HIGHLIGHTS taste. by Dr. Ofelia Dirige It was difficult at first to Co-Founder and Exec. Director, Kalusugan Wellness Center The year 2009 is a period of work with the owners because Read Dr. Dirige’s previous articles by visiting contrasts for KCS … a time of they were unfamiliar with the our website at www.asianjournalusa.com joy due to the successful comple- program, did not perceive the tion of one of our major projects, benefits of it, and were fearful the Healthy Eating Campaign, that it may lead to lesser profits. and a time of sadness because However, as we worked with Remembering, working of the passing of our beloved them, they realized that the pro- Founder and President, Dr. Riz gram will benefit individuals by and trusting: A message A. Oades. Added to the gloom making them healthier and their is the reality of the current business can even realize greater economic recession that further profits. Restaurant owners are From lt to rt; Joyce Temporal, Dr. Aurora Cudal, Steve Eldred, of hope and dedication gives us tremendous insecurity now aware of the importance of Dr. Ofelia Dirige, and Arlie Aricasa. Photo credit: Areeluck “Rose” and reaching deep into our pock- cooking healthy and have started Parnsoonthorn Keep remembering what God has done in the past, ets. This started in 2007 and may to use oil with less trans fat and continue until 2011. serve God with all your heart in the present, keep THE PAST: “In everything cook less meat and more veg- Our theme for this year is the nila Fast Food in Mira Mesa. trusting God for the future.” II Samuel 12: 20-24 give thanks” is our slogan at this We organized a coalition and etables. Thanksgiving time. We thank advisory committee to give b) The Filipino American reetings and wel- God for the good as well as the direction to the campaign and Arts and Cultural Festival come to the cel- bad that happens to us. Primar- trained 25 advocates to work (FilAm Fest) has been sup- ebration of the 7th ily, we think about the glorious with the restaurant and gro- ported in the last three years by G government grants from the San anniversary of the founding past that KCS had: from a small cery owners. We analyzed two staff of two to 50 part timers recipes from the restaurants and Diego Commission for Arts and of the Filipino American Culture, Tony Young’s City of Wellness Center (FWC) plus all the volunteers, from modified them to be lower in fat, one program to 5 major pro- cholesterol, sugar and salt. The San Diego District 4 and the SD and to honor the memory grams, and from a tiny budget restaurant chefs prepared the County Community Enhance- of our beloved Founder and of $50,000 to $3 million through President, Dr. Riz A. Oades, the years. This year we are who passed away October thankful for the following grants 8, 2009. received: At every anniversary, it is the a) The Healthy Eating tradition of KCS to report to the Campaign (HEC) started in board and the community the 2006-2008 and was extended progress and accomplishments of for another year to 2009 by The KCS and to honor the sponsors, California Endowment in the donors, staff, board and commu- amount of $143,000, making the Family members of Dr. Riz A. Oades receiving an award from Dr. nity individuals who contributed total grant amount to $ 411,000 Ofelia Dirige, KCS. Photo credit: Areeluck “Rose” Parnsoonthorn financially, served KCS, and for three years. The purpose of made a difference in the lives the grant was to prevent obesity of the Filipino American com- years depending on how close same as in 2008,” Keep remem- or overweight in the FilAm pop- munity. they were to the person who bering what God has done in the ulation by increasing the healthy What do we do now that our passed away. past, serve God with all your options offered by FilAm restau- leader passed away? There are Secondly, we can quit, throw heart in the present and keep rants and grocery stores. three things we can do. First, we the towel and forget everything. trusting God for the future.” I Ten restaurants in National grieve because we mourn the I already had some people ap- Samuel 12:20-24. Our hearts do City, Chula Vista and Mira Mesa death of a loved one who has proach me asking whether KCS not despair because we always participated in the campaign. FilAmFest committee members recognized for their efforts for this been dear to us, a constant com- will continue or fold. As long as remember the faithfulness of These are Conchings, Villa Ma- year’s FilAmFest 2009. Photo credit: Areeluck “Rose” Parnsoon- panion, and friend. There is pain I am here and there are individu- God in times past, we serve Him nila, Pinoy Fiesta, Goldilocks, thorn in grieving and we just have to als who will support the vision and the community with all our and Point Point Restaurant in and mission of KCS, the organi- heart, mind, and soul, and trust National City; JNC Pinoy Mart modified recipes and advocates ment Fund. Private sponsors this suffer until the pain eases away. invited the community to come Grieving is normal and is part of zation will continue. the Lord for the future. We are and Lutong Bahay in Chula year included Sempra, Union In order to move forward, not to lose heart but HOPE in Vista; and Bechay’s Pancit and to a taste testing to sample the Bank, Comerica Bank, Mabuhay the healing process. Some may healthy dishes. Participants were grieve for a month and others for we must think of three positive God. Grill, R & B Cuisine, and Ma- Alliance, Jollibee, and Corner- delighted and surprised to find stone Church of San Diego. that nutritious dishes can also be Fundraising included commer- 6. Anyone driving a car on the dinner – I don’t want goose for so tasty and delicious. day after Thanksgiving cial and food booths, raffles, as Christmas. If I have to eat any We also put up posters on well as sales of products. The 7. Leftover turkey (after the of the usual things, I want ham healthy eating at the restaurants, third day of eating the stuff) event continues to attract art- At Large... or turkey – preferably smoked. suggested serving more healthy ists and residents, mostly young 8. Oyster dressing And this doesn’t mean I don’t entrees such as lean meats, fish, people. This year the estimated 9. Cranberries (cranberry like goose – I do. I just don’t and less fried dishes; fruits for sauce, yes. Cranberries, no) crowd was 13,000 at the Paradise by Miles Beauchamp want it for Christmas. And no, I dessert; salads and non-sautéed Hills area. There were more than 10. A cousin or two (no, I’m don’t know why) vegetables; low calorie drinks not mentioning names) 21. Lines in front of the lo- Read Miles Beauchamp’s previous articles by visiting our web- 11. After Thanksgiving sales cal Honey Baked Ham store site at www.asianjournalusa.com (of course I like saving money, as Christmas approaches. And what I hate are the crowds, couldn’t anyone figure out how the lack of parking spaces, the to smear some honey on a ham The anti-Thanksgiving crowds, the store aisles piled and bake it before Honey Baked high with so much stuff you can came along? What’s with people Thanksgiving is over – now let’s hear the other side hardly walk, the crowds, and and their Honey Baked hams? finally, all those crowds) That being said, yes, I rather he grand day of na- not thankful for? Glad you 12. Television commercials like the things too and have asked. advertising After-Thanksgiving stood on line to pick up one of tional thanksgiving Sales is over. Now we can them for over an hour (actually, T Just a few things I’m not 13. Television commercials I wouldn’t have done it on my look forward to Christmas, thankful for advertising Pre-Christmas Sales own, but it got me out of the Hanukkah, New Years and 14. The start of Christmas ads house for an hour as my wife leftovers. Ah, well. But 1. Acid indigestion (particular- filled with cheery Christmas was whizzing around getting ev- now that Thanksgiving ly following too much Thanks- music, snow, sleighs pulled by erything ready for Thanksgiving Day is over we can finally giving food reindeer, and a constant ho, ho, Dinner with the in-laws). ho (for some place with Metal- 22. Christmas cheer (and here I spend some time looking at 2. Headaches after too much From lt to rt; Joyce Temporal, Dr. Aurora Cudal, award receipent food, beverage, strange family lica CDs on sale) mean the fake kind of Christmas the other side of things. In 15. The beginning of Christmas cheer. Real Christmas cheer is Tony Olaes of Gawad Kalinga, Arlie Ricasa, and Dr. Ofelia Dirige. members Photo credit: Areeluck “Rose” Parnsoonthorn other words, we can spend 3. Crowds (really heavy after music being played anywhere hard enough to deal with, but the a bit of time thinking about Thanksgiving) and everywhere (don’t misun- fake Christmas cheer is a killer all the things we aren’t 4. Drivers who cut you off derstand me, I love Christmas – as in if you give me one more and fruit juices; and brown rice. 300 student volunteers and 100 thankful for. What am I 5. Drivers who won’t let you in music, it’s just that after awhile, fake smile I will probably have For our grocery campaign, booths. FilAmFest continues to with it being everywhere, it can to have you killed) we worked with managers in grow not only in number but in get on your nerves) 23. Christmas letters from four Seafood grocery stores in quantity and quality of programs. 16. Christmas Specials at plac- family and friends when the only National City, Chula Vista and ASIAN JOURNAL es that shouldn’t have Christmas The first Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California information they give is how bad Mira Mesa. We conducted as- THE PRESENT Specials (a Christmas Special at things are going. I’m sorry you sessments of the healthy options An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most Toys ‘R Us, or Sears or Pen- widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! lost your job, the house burned found in these stores and found The FilAm Wellness Cen- ney’s, fine. But please, spare me down, you’re getting a divorce that many healthy foods were ter’s core operating support that Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio the Christmas Special at the car and the dog bit you. But this available. However, customers includes some staff salaries and Publisher & Editor Managing Editor dealers, the golf courses, the cell is Christmas; if you can’t say programs has been funded by Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp phone store, the auto parts store, anything good then don’t say The California Wellness Foun- Associate Publisher Associate Editor the beauty salons, the plumbing anything besides Merry Christ- onto and whisper what they want dation since its inception and store or the hardware store) mas. Everyone is having a tough for Christmas. Well, one kid continues through 2007 to 2010. Ashley Silverio 17. Weird recipes coming out time right now but these are the Programs include screening and Assistant Editor anyway – our daughter. Our son to tell us all the things we can holidays. is past that age (although he says referrals, nutrition and physical do with leftover turkey (turkey 24. Low fat, sugar free eggnog activities, health education and In Pursuit of Excellence he believes - he wants to hedge meatloaf, fine. Turkey enchila- (or most any other holiday food). his bets or just go along with parent youth workshops, and Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) das, fine. Even turkey à la king, Hey, it’s a great time of year so board development. Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) us for his sister’s sake...and to fine. But turkey omelet, not fine. enjoy keep us happy). Why don’t these Screening for blood pressure is Soledad Bautista (1917-2009) 18. A Christmas sale on a case 25. Toys! Toys! Toys! Toys! done at the Center and various Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades (1935-2009) kids smarten up and simply grab of engine oil is not a good thing Toys! Toys! Toys! Toys! Toys! Santa and hold him hostage until locations throughout the County, 19. Fake snow, fake snow, fake Toys! Toys! Toys! Toys! Toys! at health fairs, and various The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in Mrs. Claus and the elves fork snow, fake snow, fake snow, fake Toys! Toys! Toys! Toys! Toys! over everything the kids want? FilAm events in collaboration all Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date snow, fake snow, fake snow, fake Toys! Toys! Toys! Toys! Toys! Okay, okay, okay, okay. with the Philippine Nurses Asso- is every Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Thursday snow, fake snow, fake snow, I’m getting sick of toys, ads for Enough of all the things I’m ciation of San Diego. Besides the prior to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate fake snow, fake snow, fake snow, toys, commercials for toys, kids not thankful for. And, yes, even HEC, we also conduct healthy cards, or information, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail fake snow, fake snow, fake snow, begging Santa for toys, and the though this anti-Thanksgiving, cooking classes at the Center and is available for $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is fake snow, fake snow, fake snow, huge crush of humans trying to pre-Christmas column has been Mira Mesa. Physical activities not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs fake snow, fake snow, fake snow. get into a toy store before Christ- my usual cranky self, I’m sure include aerobics taught by Alice but welcomes submissions. Entire content is © 2009 copyrighted And I’m not too fond of fake mas. I feel this way because I you know that I am indeed happy Bautista and line dancing by snow, either material by Asian Journal. Materials in this publication may not have two wonderful kids who and thankful to be approaching Virgie Palmer. Two parent work- 20. Goose (I don’t care if goose shops were held this year. be reproduced without specific permission from the publisher. are even now probably trying to another Christmas, family intact. was a traditional Christmas find some Santa’s lap to crawl up Merry Christmas everyone. (Continued on page 16)

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It Katrina Benfer, VP of Member- County is home to a large popu- was founded in 2005 to empower ship, at kbenfer59@hotmail. ENGLEWOOD, CO., (No- lation of Filipino-Americans. the Filipino American commu- com or visit the FACE website at vember 23, 2009) – The Western Depending on the cited source, nity by creating positive change http://www.fi lamvote.org/ Union Company (NYSE: WU), proud sponsor of Joy Rojas and there are nearly 300,000 Filipi- through the political process. Ac- her Takbong Pangarap Trans USA nos of voter age residing in San tivities include voter registration, Run, welcomed her into New York Diego County. During the recent voter education and increasing City after her run across the United FACE (Filipino American Com- voter turnout; political advocacy States. 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She has properties, equipment. bank accounts and other assets. Tax Preparation Volunteers Law 101 She has always returned to the SAN DIEGO – The Internal at senior centers, libraries and AARP Tax-Aide sites are gener- by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. Philippines in time after every Revenue Service in partnership other locations in the area, there’s ally open from the first week in Member, State Bar of California & trip to the U.S. Her current visa with the American Association bound to be one close to home.” February through April 15, 2010. Integrated Bar of the Philippines was still good for another two of Retired Persons (AARP) is Days and hours of operation will weeks, so the officer should be looking for volunteers to assist Training generally begins in be different from site to site and Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- the time commitment will also urnalusa.com able to realize that she could in preparing tax returns next year early January. Volunteers can help at various AARP sponsored sites in five separate capacities: vary, but most volunteers spend leave right away (without need only four to eight hours a week at of renewal) if her intention was throughout Southern California . Volunteers of all ages and back- • Return Preparer – A re- a site. to overstay. Volunteers completed over My husband overstayed. Then, we went through her grounds are welcome. turn preparer will actu- All AARP tax counselor vol- ally prepare tax returns. A 38,000 returns and helped more husband’s case. They have been than 60,000 taxpayers last year at separated for three years now. unteers receive comprehensive one-week training course is provided. sites located throughout Southern Can I renew my tourist visa? She didn’t know that her hus- AARP Tax-Aide training in cooperation with the IRS. Indi- • Computer / IT Special- California . 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AARP on this program, it’s really and provide forms. taxaide. IRS information, includ- out the constant quarrels. Be- rently here, not only because Finally, we made Lannie un- a great resource for the American • Communication Special- ing more on the Volunteer Income derstand that a lot of deserving taxpayer,” said IRS Spokesman ists – Working with local Tax Assistance program can be sides, she has a good job which the tourist visa application form found at www.irs.gov. provides her and the kids with requires her to list her relatives tourist visa applicants get denied. Raphael Tulino. “With 168 sites media sources to promote a comfortable life without any in the United States, but moreso In the unfortunate event that she support from Eddie. But what because she is an honest person suffers the same fate, she could worries her now is the news she who does not want to tell a lie. always apply again. 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She been taking yearly vacations to was afraid that the consular was at the Manila Ocean Park the U.S. and, this year, they plan office would start asking her with her two kids to celebrate to spend White Christmas with questions about Eddie, and sus- her new visa. her parents in New York. That pect that she would do the same was the reason why she applied thing. Some sort of a conjugal Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , Jr. is for a renewal of her tourist visa fault. licensed to practice law in both last month. That was also the But more than the merits of her California and the Philippines. reason why she scheduled an visa application, which we con- He practices immigration law appointment in our Manila office sider are overwhelming in her in San Diego and has continu- last week, three hours before her favor, we were more concerned ously been a trial and appellate about Lannie’s preparedness attorney in the Philippines since to appear for the interview. 1989. 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Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 27 - December 3, 2009 – there are times when we are bad, stick together for love, sup- up and times when we are down. port and encouragement. But despite all the problems and My friends. Life would not be Light & worry now, there are many bless- what it is without them. ings that we have to be thankful (3) The freedoms I enjoy as a Shadows for. U.S. citizen. (4) Our brave men and women by Zena Sultana Babao Counting our Blessings in the U.S. Armed Forces who serve our country and sacrifi ce Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at Counting our blessings is by their lives for the freedoms we www.asianjournalusa.com far the best way of observing enjoy. Thanksgiving. Each of us has (5) The opportunity to make a been given by the Lord a cornu- difference. copia of blessings. Your bless- (6) My health. Having it is Giving Thanks ings and mine may not feel that hope and opportunity exactly be the same, have fl oated and disappeared and what I am thankful with a Joyful Heart away like bubbles blown by the for this year may not be wind. what you are thankful a gift, and I never take it for “The Lord has done great no laughter, and no music. They But there’s always hope. One for. granted. things for us, and we are fi lled keep on tightening their belt, day the searing loss and pain I am thankful for a lot, (7) Plenty of good books to with joy.” – Psalms 126:3 struggling to make ends end. would be abated, and they will and here are a dozen of read and great ideas to share and Their checkbook balances have fi nd joy again. And there’s them, in no particular be shared. Thank You, Lord inched towards the panic level. always opportunity, but we have order: (8) A roof over my head, a And some don’t have any check- to take action and create move- My family, who warm bed, and plentiful food. Let us pray to the Lord with a book at all. Some say that they ment towards it. Life is a wheel through good times and (Continued on page 17) joyful heart: “Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we give you thanks this day for all your good- ness and mercy and for your gift of life and continued blessings. We give you thanks for your incomparable love by giving us your precious Son who redeemed us from our sins. We give you thanks for all the things that we hold near and dear to our hearts. We pray that the diffi culties we are going through right now would make us stronger – spiri- tually, physically and emotion- ally. We pray for guidance for our country’s leaders, that they may live and lead by your words. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.”

Thanksgiving Day

America celebrated Thanksgiving Day yesterday, Thursday (November 26, 2009), and carried on the tradition that the Pilgrims started 387 years ago. A tradition that had its beginning in Mas- sachusetts, a part of our country which has been, from its founding, a leading force in culture and tradition! Thanksgiving is always a tender time, a unifying ritual. It brings family and friends together for a reunion complete with a feast of turkey, ham and pumpkin pie. And our choicest ethnic foods too! To most of us, this holiday has a much deeper meaning. It is the day of giving thanks to our Almighty God for his continued blessings upon us. It’s also a day of rejoicing because the seeds of democracy sown on our shore hundreds of years ago continue to take root and blossom in our beloved country. Our fl ag is still there, and long may she wave! This year, though, has not been a year of plenty. Some people from across the country, and especially here in California, have lost their homes and their jobs. Businesses struggle to stay afl oat. People affected are stressed to the break- ing point, not knowing what to do – where to lay their heads at night, or where to get some food to eat. Some people now think that America has become a desolate wasteland. They could see nothing beyond the horizon – no hope, November 27 - December 3, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 nominations, were each honored with a documentary tribute and Biz leaders ask to re-assign Ethics introduced by a celebrity presenter. Each of the top 10 Heroes receives Street Poetry $25,000. Commission in light of budget crisis “With the recognition they receive on our stage,” said Cooper, who San Diego’s elected officials trative hearing before the com- give advice to candidates for hosted the tribute, “they’ll be able by Michael R. Tagudin have asked residents for recom- mission in 2010, and is no longer elective City office, political to help thousands and thousands of mendations on cost-cutting to represented by de Castro. committees, or lobbyists. Final- people. Through their efforts, lives will be changed and lives will be Read about Michael’s upcoming book of poems by visiting our combat the estimated budget Stacey Fulhorst, the commis- ly, because the City Attorney is saved.” website at www.asianjournalusa.com deficit of $180 million, and at sion’s executive director, noted an elected official, and because Underwood performed an original least one response is generating de Castro’s tie to Dayacap in a all of the attorneys in the office orchestral arrangement of “Change” buzz. statement to San Diego News are subject to the City’s Eth- from her best-selling album, “Play Last week, the Filipino-Amer- Network. ics Ordinance, it would present On.” Poem No. 10 ican Chamber of Commerce of “It would therefore appear as an obvious conflict for the City Maxwell sang “Help Somebody” San Diego (FACCSD) sent a though the enforcement action Attorney’s Office to handle en- from his first album in eight years, ‘BLACKsummers’night.’ I think of nothing letter to Mayor Jerry Sanders and concerning Mr. Dayacap has forcement of campaign laws and Lewis, a three-time Grammy city councilmembers suggesting influenced Mr. de Castro’s views ethics laws.” nominee, performed “Happy,” from I listen to the silence the city re-assign the functions with respect to the Ethics Com- But de Castro said the Ethics her second album, “Echo.” When awareness is freed from thoughts of the Ethics Commission to the mission’s budget,” Fulhorst said. Commission is just one example See photos of all the performers City Attorney’s office, which — Despite representing someone of unnecessary spending by the and honorees That is our liberation the letter claims — would save before the commission, de Cas- city and writes in his letter that, All three performances echoed the a momentary sanctuary in our place in this universe the city about $500,000 a year. tro said the FACCSD’s recom- “the City should also review its spirit of the CNN Heroes campaign, expenses on other boards and which salutes everyday people So much so like the face of the sun The Ethics Commission was mendation is independent of his whose extraordinary accomplish- formed in 2001 in the wake of former client. commissions.” ments are making a difference in Unveiled by the passing of the moon a series of scandals that tainted “I will emphasize that the is- “I’m looking at this as not a their communities and beyond. Brilliance radiating from shredded shadows.. .. the public image of San Diego’s sue has nothing to do with Mr. singular resolution, but one that Presenters included Nicole Kid- local government. Dayacap, and I no longer repre- can be explored and piggybacked man, Kate Hudson, Neil Patrick The shadows of our thoughts Part of the commission’s mis- sent him,” de Castro said. “As on by other commissions,” de Harris, Pierce Brosnan, Dwayne sion statement is to “preserve an aside, the letter represents the Castro said. “The numbers speak Johnson, Eva Mendes, Randy Jack- ©2009 Michael R. Tagudin, “Riding the Dragon” views of my organization, the for themselves and were taken son, Greg Kinnear, George Lopez public confidence in (the) city and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. government.” The commission Filipino Chamber of Commerce. directly from their own annual “This record number of nomina- About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin Hence, I am obviously not alone report. I find it highly inap- educates and advises politicians, tions is further evidence of the Educated as an engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles the public, and lobbyists, and in my views.” propriate for the commission to momentum CNN Heroes has built investigates and levies fines for According to the Ethics politicize a pending investiga- in just a few short years,” said Jim employee hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about the municipal government eth- Commission’s 2008 Annual tion, when legitimate issues are Walton, president of CNN World- human condition. He is donating the proceeds from the book to anti- ics violations. It has subpoena Report, of 63 matters that were raised in the context of a histori- wide. human trafficking efforts in the City of Angels. Contact asianjournal3@ power, too. investigated, 62 percent were cal budget crisis. I would call “Viewers have been engaged by aol.com for more information about the book of poetry. these stories of inspiration and ac- “Not every major metro city dismissed. Most settlements this a red herring and, ironically, complishment beyond our expecta- has an ethics commission and involved strictly technical viola- unethical.” tions. It is truly an honor to be able producer of “CNN Heroes: An All- and a Peabody Award for “America: before 2001 San Diego didn’t tions, and in the full year $6,500 Mayor Sanders’ office and the to introduce the CNN Heroes to our Star Tribute.” Among his credits, A Tribute to Heroes.” have one, so that tells me that an in fines were assessed by the City Attorney’s office did not global audience every year.” Gallen produced telethon events The Kodak Theatre is best known Ethics Commission is a luxury, commission. respond to requests for comment Again this year, producer/direc- supporting victims of the September as the first permanent home of the tor Joel Gallen served as executive 11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Academy Awards. not a necessity,” said FACCSD “I’m not saying that we and various councilmembers Katrina, winning an Emmy Award president Audie J. de Castro. shouldn’t enforce things of a declined to comment specifically de Castro said the idea oc- local nature; I’m just saying on the issue. curred to him when he saw the another agency should enforce Steven Bartholow is SDNN’s budget for the Ethics Com- them, and better prioritize what multimedia editor and political mission ($890,000) and com- it enforces,” de Castro said. reporter. pared it to the budgets for the The letter states that “local eth- mayor’s office ($600,000) and ics laws can be enforced by the Chief Financial Officer’s office City Attorney’s office, with cost ($880,000). savings,” and that state ethics Pushcart “We’re at that level where laws can and should be enforced almost any amount matters and by the state. educator we’re talking about a continuing In an e-mail response to SDNN savings, not just this year,” de regarding the FACCSD’s recom- named CNN Castro said. mendation, Fulhost wrote: The commission questions de “It is simply false to suggest Hero of the Castro’s motive, though. that the City Attorney’s Office de Castro, a local attorney, said could perform the duties of the Year he represented Dante Dayacap, Ethics Commission. First and the former director of finance for foremost, the City Attorney’s of- (Continued from page 1) fice can only prosecute criminal to serve. As I always tell to my co- the Southeastern Economic De- volunteers ... you are the change that velopment Corporation. Dayacap misdemeanors. The vast major- you dream, as I am the change that faces allegations of violations ity of violations of the City’s I dream, and collectively we are the of the Ethics Ordinance, specifi- campaign laws, lobbying laws, change that this world needs to be.” cally the alleged misuse of his and ethics laws, do not merit The top 10 CNN Heroes, chosen position for his personal financial criminal prosecution. Second, by a blue-ribbon panel from an ini- gain. 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the poverty that causes kids to die of malnutrition. Kaya malak- Goodbye Johnny... ing tulong ito makakain man lang sila. One time, may threat Movies to Watch PNS -- OUR condolences to ng bombing sa isang mission ko, the family of award-winning but I wonâ€™t be cowed by it by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. actor Johnny Delgado. He passed as I’m happy and honored to be (Following are movies now showing or away last Thursday due to the part of the fight against hunger.” soon to be shown in San Diego.) big C, leaving behind wife Is Angelina Jolie her role Laurice Guillen and daughters model? “She’s an ambassador Anna and Inah. Johnny is the for refugees, but I read her son of scriptwriter-director Ben book ‘Notes from My Travels’. Feleo. A versatile actor, he could My counterpart is Drew Barry- do both drama and comedy and more, as we’re both in the same was part of the Bad Bananas. agency against world hunger. He has played many villain But they’re both an inspiration roles but also did lead roles as to me at sana marami pang gaya in “Mga Uod at Rosas” with nila who’d aspire to help other RED CILFF - Legendary action-cinema master John Woo and inter- Lorna Tolentino. He won the people in need.” national superstar Tony Leung reunite for the first time since the 1992 best supporting actor award for She says she asks the help Piolo Pascual. classic Hard Boiled in this epic historical drama based on a legend- “Tanging Yaman.” He was last of Robin Padilla when she goes wedeng maging partner, like Tito ary 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty. Red seen in ABS-CBN’s “May Bukas to Mindanao. Would she like to Aga na gumagawa pa ng movie Cliff opens as power hungry Pa.” His remains lie in Carmel do a movie with him? “Yes, kaya with others na ka-age ko pero Prime Minister-turned-Gen- Church. Let’s pray for the repose lang parang nakakailang kasi hindi na puwede with me kasi he eral Cao Cao (Zhang Fengyi) of his soul. Johnny Delgado naging ka-love team niya ang was paired with my mom also. seeks permission from the mama ko sa movies. Ang dami Parang alangan.” Han dynasty Emperor to or- ngang leading men na di ko pu- ganize a southward-bound mission designed to crush the two troublesome war- KC’s frustrations lords who stand in his way, PNS -- WE don’t know why Bad role good for Zsa Zsa Liu Bei (You Yong) and Sun some writers keep on asking KC Quan (Chang Chen). As the Concepcion about the real score PNS -- THE so-called Divine expedition gets underway, between her and Piolo Pascual. Diva, Zsa Zsa Padilla returns Cao Cao’s troops rain destruction on Liu Bei’s army, forcing him into As if they expect KC to say “yes, to the big screen after almost a retreat. Liu Bei’s military strategist Zhuge Liang (Takeshi Kaneshiro) we’re on.” She did admit that year of hiatus. When she made knows that the rebels’ only hope for survival is to form an alliance “I’d love to be in a relationship “Mano Po (Ako Legal Wife” with rival warlord Sun Quan, and reaches out to Sun Quan’s trusted and take care of someone right about two years (?) ago, she advisor, war hero Zhou Yu (Tony Leung). Vastly outnumbered by Cao now. But getting married, huwag had convinced fans that she’s at Cao’s brutal, fast-approaching army, the warlords band together to muna. I still have a lot of work to her best doing acting as well as mount a heroic campaign—unrivaled in history—that changes the do. I don’t want to rush things so singing. face of China forever. A as of now, I just go with the flow. In “Mano Po 6: My Mother’s massive hit in Asia and the If ever magkaka-boyfriend ako, Love,” this year’s version of most expensive Asian film I want him to be as dedicated as the popular franchise movie, production of all time, Red me in my advocacies, pero dapat, Zsa Zsa pits talents with other Cliff is a breathtaking war manggaling sa puso niya at hindi tested thespians like Megastar epic that marks the trium- napipi-litan lang.” phant return of John Woo. KC was officially launched as KC Concepcion Sharon Cuneta, Heart Evan- gelista (she won best actress (Fully subtitled) www.red- Swatch’s new endorser in their what’s more important to me, my clifffilm.com “KC Cares, Swatch Shares” at the FAMAS, remember?) humanitarian work or my life as Kris Aquino, Dennis Trillo and campaign aimed to help the UN a celebrity? I always say, why This film is Rated R by the World Food Program (WFP) for Christopher de Leon. At first MPAA. Running time 148 make me choose just one when Zsa Zsa was hesitant to accept which she is an official ambas- I can make them work together, minutes. sador. Just like in her team-up it because the role is too “bad” NOW ON VOD & Exclu- hand in hand? I’m so grateful to for her and involves physi- with Bayo, part of the proceeds Tita Virgie Ramos of Swatch for sive Engagement from Swatch Fall-Winter col- helping me fight hunger in our cal encounter with Sharon’s Opens Friday, November lection will go to WFP’s drive character. 27th country. I’ve been to Mindanao Zsa Zsa Padilla against hunger. Each Swatch six times on various missions But Zsa Zsa thinks that the Landmark’s Ken Cinema bought will feed a child for an feeling would be worse had she in Marawi, Lanao del Sur and It’s too good a role she would 4061 Adams Avenue – entire month. “I’m often asked not accepted it. Norte, and Cotabato. I’ve seen regret it had she turned it down. (619) 819-0236

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X CS3 CS4 CS3 Page 14 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 27 - December 3, 2009 as indicated above obligations in the ordinary course of a business health tours. With our wealth incurred by the debtor. 2009 Level of Excellence Award of eco-friendly destinations, The Law that The creditor may run after the complemented by the Filipi- co-debtor if the consideration for Sweetwater Chapter of MOAA nos’ caring character, travelers for the claim was held by the looking for the perfect wellness SAN DIEGO-Vice Admiral started from October 22nd, and getaway are assured to have Matters co-debtor and not the debtor. So ended on October 24, 2009. in our example if the car was in Norbert R. Ryan, Jr., USN, Ret., their expectations met,” the DoT and General Richard I. Neal, MOAA with 378,900 members, further stressed. by Atty. A. Erwin Bautista the possession of the co-debtor 417 chapters and several coun- or the credit card debt was actu- USMC, Ret. MOAA’s President Renowned medispa facili- Read Atty Bautista’s previous articles by visiting our website at and the Chairman of the Board cils from every branch of the ties are continuously gaining www.asianjournalusa.com ally incurred by the co-debtor uniformed services is the most then the creditor can run after respecively, presented a Five acclaim, among which is The Star Level of Excellence Award influential association of military Farm in San Benito, Batangas. the co-debtor. The debtor must officers. It has served for over really provide for such payment Streamer to President Oscar Sa. All-organic meals coupled with Garcia, CWO4, USN, Ret., for 80 years the needs of not only its the most effective detoxification Bankruptcy: Co-debtor in order to avail of the co-debtor own members but fought for the stay. the Sweetwater Chapter, MOAA programs – all set in a reinvigo- (the chapter’s 7th consecutive rights and protection of benefits rating environment, are suitable of the miliatray men and women Stay/Chapter 13 Benefits of co-debtor stay. LOE award since 2003). for all discriminating wellness The presentation was during including active duty, Retired, travellers. When are co-debtors safe from any collection effort from the Reserve, National Guard, others The “co-debtor stay” of Sec- the “Year of the Chapter” awards Trips to the country’s top creditor collection of debtor’s creditor against the debtor. And dinner which was the conclusion and their families. caliber medical facilities were obligation? the co-debtor stay affords the co- tion 1301 of the Bankruptcy MOAA is one powerful force Code protects all co-debtors of of the “MOAA deploys to San organized for All About Asia’s debtor the same protection that Diego.” The various meetings, promoting a strong National De- retail agents to better appreci- Question: I asked my friend to a debtor possesses at the filing debtor who are usually family fense. “A community of officers members, friends and relatives symposiums, career fairs and ate the country’s medical and cosign for me when I applied for of a bankruptcy petition, that of other activities attended by more from every service who share a wellness tourism products. The credit card and when I bought stopping all creditor collection from collection, harassment and sense of camaraderie that lasts a aggravation from creditors of the or less 500 junior to Four-Star agents went for an ocular visit my first car which I surrendered efforts. General Officers and guests from lifetime.” to various health and wellness because I can no longer afford debtor. Protection of the co-debt- or stay avoids the necessity of all parts of the United States facilities such as Devarana Spa, it, can I still file bankruptcy and What is required of the debtor Dr. Cecile Infantado’s Dental prevent liability for my friend to effect the co-debtor stay? the co-debtor being forced to file for bankruptcy as well, or from Clinic, Beverly Hills 6750, Dr. co-debtor? Rosero’s Dental Clinic, Makati In exchange for the co-debtor forcing the debtor to pay the co- signed debt separately or prefer Wellness holidays lure Medical Center, Zen Institute Answer: Yes you can still file stay the debtor must provide for Medispa, NuU Asia Dental for bankruptcy but it must be payment for such debt incurred to pay the co-signed debt outside of the Chapter 13 plan because Clinic and Beverly Hills Medical under Chapter 13 where it can with a cosigner or a co-debtor in Aussie tourists Group Clinic. provide for a co-debtor stay so the Chapter 13 plan. Failure to of pressure from the co-debtor. So a Chapter 13 petition will Ms Carol Davidson of Tran- Australia, in their firm belief in your co-debtor friend will not be provide payment will be basis quility on Marius Day Spa- the country’s potential in attract- The Farm liable for your debts. for creditor to request for relief afford protection to the co-debtor rather than a Chapter 7 petition. Australia tries the skin analysis ing the niche market of health from the automatic stay and run machine at the Dermlaser and and wellness travelers, has es- The DoT also said “Our culture What is a co-debtor stay? after the co-debtor. Should you be in this Phototherapy Center of Makati tablished Meditour with the sole is deeply rooted in the Filipino In our situation the Medical Center purpose of selling health and people’s long tradition of well- Section 1301 of the Bankruptcy debtor must provide for payment type of situation and you feel the need to avail of the protection of Australian tourists who are wellness tours to the Philippines. ness. Hilot has been a traditional Code states thus: “… [A]fter the on the credit card debt and defi- constantly in search of health Department of Tourism offi- way of healing, and other com- order for relief under this Chap- ciency on the auction sale price the Bankruptcy Code consult an attorney sooner to protect your and wellness packages seem to cials said, “The country leads in munities also have their own inter, a creditor may not act, or of the surrendered vehicle co- have found the perfect destina- catering to travelers who look for digenous ways towards wellness commence or continue any civil signed by a friend in the Chapter co-debtor from the harassment of your creditors. tion for their holiday experience wellness destinations because of – and this sets the country apart.” action, to collect all or any part 13 Plan otherwise the creditors — The Philippines. our prime ecotourism locations. And with the ongoing global of a consumer debt of the debtor can still run after the co-debtor. All About Asia, one of the Nature and wellness go hand-in- challenges, a lot of tourists are from any individual that is liable (We invite readers to set up their initial consultation with leading travel wholesalers in hand; with the wealth of natural now thinking twice about travel. on such debt with the debtor, or What debts are not covered Health matters, however, need that secured such debt …” by co-debtor stay? The Law Offices of A. Erwin resources Bautista. Atty. Bautista prac- utmost attention. And we are An automatic stay prevents present in seeing that a growing number At the outset it tices Immigration, Bankruptcy, the Philip- Personal Injury, Family Law and of tourists are becoming aware must be noted that only pines, we about the world-class health and “consumer debts” are Income Tax Preparation/Audit can continue Representation. Atty. Bautista dental care available in the coun- protected by the co-debtor to nurture try, at a more reasonable price. stay and not business obtained his law degree from travelers who Western State University, Ful- “We believe that the Philip- debts. The stay ends when wish to lead a pines has all the ingredients to the case is closed, dis- lerton, CA and his Bachelor of healthy travel Arts Degree from the University satisfy the discriminating health missed or converted to a lifestyle.” and wellness travelers from chapter other than chapter of the Philippines. You can reach “We are him in Los Angeles at (213) 365 down under – the finest facilities, 12 which is for farmers grateful to All affordable cost, credible profes- and fisherman. 7690 at 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. About Asia’s 2700, LA, CA 90010 or in San sionals, supportive government Other types of debts that strong confi- agencies, and above all – the may not be covered by Diego at (619) 474 7755 at 550 dence in the E. 8th St., Ste. 11, National City, caring and healing hands of the a co-debtor stay are tax Philippines’ Filipinos,” the DoT noted. debts, tort liabilities and CA 91950) readiness for November 27 - December 3, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 Spiritual Life

with family, friends, and the sea- short for those who rejoice; but son to be festive in spite of the for those who love, time is eter- Lower Your burdens of daily living. These nity.” Henry Van Dyke. beautiful traits: religiosity, joy, communal and festive spirit en- Balintataw Nets able the Filipinos to be resilient by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez during times of adversity and to by Virginia H. Ferrer celebrate Christmas the longest Delia Razon: Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- time. Surrounded by merrymak- Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com ing and glitters of the holidays, The Dancing at www.asianjournalusa.com the Filipinos do not close their Advent: First Sunday eyes to the problems around Queen them, because they believe (Continued from page 2) Sa Gitna ng Malakas that those difficulties could be Delia stopped making mov- handled when they do their level ies many years ago. Once in a The Longest Christmas: best with God’s help (nasa Diyos while, she would still grace the na Ulan (1) ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa). television and the movies. What Today’s readings present a she enjoys doing now is tak- Malalim na ang gabi. Matindi ang lakas ng ulan. Filipino Style dire situation: the powers of the ing good care and enjoying the Masungit ng panahon na tila walang pakialam. heavens will be shaken; there Joke of the Week: “Thanks ing overwhelmed by tragedies, company of her grandchildren. Isang matandang babae ang nasa gitna ng daan will be global destruction, and for the mouth organ you gave the Filipinos can laugh and sing Two of her “apos” followed her mag-isang naglalakad, naghahanap ng masasakyan. oceanic upheaval. The Filipi- me for Christmas,” the little boy during time of crisis. Belief in footsteps: the famous “Carla” nos can find joy amidst those said to his uncle the first time the Divine Providence makes the in a shampoo commercial, and dire predictions and trust in the Basang-basa na siya at halatang nagmamadali he saw him after the holidays. Filipinos utter in difficult times, “Wazzup Wazzup’s KC Reyes. Divine Providence. However, kaya’t nang makita ang taksi ‘di na nag-atubili “It’s the best Christmas present “Bahala na” (literally, God is there is a danger that serious During the interview, Delia was I ever got.” “That’s great,” said in control). There is a danger pinara na kaagad kahit na ang gilid ay yupi things can be taken lightly, and so excited to tell me that Carla his uncle. “Do you know how though with this attitude: trivial- at sumakay ng mabilis bitbit ang kanyang tampipi. festive spirit might overshadow (with screen name now as Carla to play it?” “Oh, I don’t play izing serious matters could lead the importance of living or Abellana) has a contract with it,” the little fellow said. “My to passivity or fatalism. Prob- witnessing to what we celebrate. GMA 7 to do a telenovela, “Ro- Nangangatog sa lamig isinulat sa isang papel mother gives me a dime a day lems could persist for so long, It has been said that the second salinda.” direksyong pupuntahan saka ibinigay sa tsuper not to play it during the day and because they cannot be solved at most important celebration in the Carla is the daughter of Rey my father gives me fifty cents a all. There is no use doing any- at wala nang tanong-tanong humarurot na sa haywey Philippines is the Holy Week. “PJ” Abellana and the grand- week not to play it at night.” thing at all to change the course ang taksing sinasakyan na kasingtulin ng traysikel. Overstressing the festive aspect daughter of Delia Razon. She is Scriptures: First Reading: of events. Some people wonder of Christmas as well as the suf- a cum laude graduate of De La Jeremiah 33: 14-16. Jeremiah’s why Filipinos could be festive ring Carla Abellana, the pinay fering and death of Jesus during Salle University with a degree abandoned me through all these prophecy lies between the time and humorous in spite of the Rosalinda. The telenovela will the Holy Week (to the neglect of years. Though there had been before and after the destruction different coup d’état that plagued in Psychology. She is not only start in July, 2009, scheduled to his Resurrection) runs the risk many difficult moments in my of Jerusalem in 587 BCE. From the Philippines. “Balikbayans” a pretty face, but an educated of having a Christ who was born run for two seasons. “Geoff is life, He was with me all the way. prison, Jeremiah prophesied (Filipino-Americans) are puzzled woman. and died, but never lived. True the son of Gina Alajar, an apo of I cannot ask for more,” she says. about the imminent destruction why their relatives and friends Carla joins the rest of the Kapu- faith makes a person to look the famous Eddie Mesa,” Delia Marita Zobel and I left De- of Jerusalem and the deportation back home could still be happy so talents in an acting workshop positively at suffering and trials, narrates. lia’s house taking home with us of the Chosen People. Amidst in spite of the country’s stark under director Joel Lamangan. to patiently hope for better times, Today, Delia goes ballroom beautiful memories of the past. I the impending disasters, the poverty. Looking providentially In an interview with 24 Oras, and to gladly believe that God dancing with her friends and couldn’t ask for a better day, well prophet speaks an encouraging at suffering, the Filipinos know Carla showed interest in under- will deliver us from all evil and occasionally meets her LVN spent with friends who journeyed message: if God were true to his that they can rise above it. Also, going more acting workshops as disasters, but at the same time it contemporaries. She has found promise of punishment, because because the Filipinos find their a preparation to her role as Rosa- back with me to a time and place also requires living and witness- solace in prayer and medita- the people had sinned against identities primarily in the group, linda. Aside from acting lessons, close to my heart. ing to what one believes and tion. “God is good. He has not him, he would also be true to any opportunity for them to be celebrates. Carla is currently undergoing his promise of blessing, if they with the community and to share Quotation of the Week: “Time voice and Latin dance lessons. repent of their infidelity. Second and celebrate with others an im- is too slow for those who wait, Geoff Eigenmann will play Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3: portant event, such as Christmas, too swift for those who fear, too Fernando Jose in the GMA-7 12-4: 2. Like Jeremiah, Paul en- is always a festive occasion. long for those who grieve, too remake of “Rosalinda star- courages the Christians at Thes- Christmas is the time to celebrate salonica to remain faithful to the Lord until his Second Coming. To accomplish this, Paul reminds the converts about the catechesis he had instructed them “through the Lord Jesus.” Gospel: Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36. Jerusalem is on the verge of collapse, because slackness has the upper hand over things. Jesus cautions his disciples to watch and pray during this period of social and religious decadence, because God will punish the guilty, but bless the faithful ones. Reflections: The very first Christian feast was not Christ- mas but the celebration of the Paschal Mystery, from Good Fri- day until Easter Sunday. Though much earlier the Church has already acknowledged the birth of Christ, yet it was not until the middle of the fourth century that Christmas was celebrated. Ad- vent is presumed to have started in Spain when in 380 A.D. the Spanish hierarchy exhorted its Catholic population to a more frequent church attendance from December 17 until Epiphany. In France, Catholics were asked to fast on three days a week from November 11 till Christmas. Rome started celebrating the season of Advent only in the sixth century. Advent has since been a season of prayer and penance in preparation for the second coming of Christ and for the celebration of his birth at Christmas. Liturgically, Advent is clearly a season in preparation for Christ- mas, though for so many people it is already Christmas. Among those who consider Advent as Christmas season are the Filipinos. Filipinos do not only celebrate Christmas during Advent, but also, among their festivals, Christmas takes the longest holiday, from Septem- ber until the Feast of Epiphany (Three Kings). By September, Christmas carols can already be heard on the airwaves, shopping malls have Christmas displays and decorations, and Christmas lights and parols (star lanterns) are conspicuous at almost every home. In 1988, the Philippine Sen- ate task force did one of the most comprehensive studies of Filipino character, traits, and values. Among the identified major strengths of the Filipi- nos are joy, humor, religiosity, intimacy, and sensitivity to interpersonal relationships. The Spanish colonizers shared with the Filipinos their festive spirit and faith in God. Instead of be- Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com November 27 - December 3, 2009 Champions. A true pioneer Pedro. Therefore, Pedro was also ing bowling experience, and it s Remembering, working and Filipino hoops and among Filipino-American ath- eligible to adjust through the ap- not just about winning the title. heritage night to be letes, Townsend played four sea- proved petition filed by his U.S. Towards the end of the tourna- trusting: A message of hope sons and was a three-year starter citizen spouse. ment, all the bowlers vote for hosted by NBA’s Los on the UCLA Basketball team, We welcome your feedback. the sportsman and sportswoman and dedication and was a member of legendary If you have any immigration of the tournament and this is a coach John Wooden’s 10th and questions, please feel welcome to intake of FilAms and also design Angeles Clippers on highly coveted title. (Continued from page 6) final NCAA Championship team email me at AttySuPer@gmail. a weight control program for The women s award went to Workshops conducted were: December 5th in 1975. His senior season, he com or call 619 819 -8648 to breast cancer survivors. New Zealand s Belinda Tan. “Let’s Talk about Prostate was the last John Wooden recruit arrange for a telephone consulta- With expansion, we need (Continued from page 12) The other RP entry, Liza del Cancer” by Marlon Saria, MSN, to graduate, currently tied for the tion. Rosario, finished an impressive RN, PhD candidate; Life Coach- more staff and space to con- attended by Filipino cultural per- 7th best free throw percentage tinue our operations. We plan to sixth in the women s division af- ing by Michael Aguinaldo; and formers, celebrities, NBA bas- in UCLA history with Jamaal ter fighting back from 11th place An Evening with Alex Lacson. enlarge our working space by ketball legends, and Raymond Wilkes (87.9%) and one of the constructing a building in the ad- in the qualifying round all the Two board developments were Townsend himself. Attendees top five shooting guards in field Paeng feted way to the head-to-head semifi- conducted by Lenore Lowe from joining lot to accommodate ex- will have the opportunity for goal percentage in UCLA his- panded programs. This has been nal matches. Non-Profit Management Solu- autographs and photos through- tory (54.6%). Townsend was again Caroline Lagrange of Canada tions, namely, “Philanthropic the vision of our founder, Dr. Riz out the reception. Pre-game selected in the first round of the Oades, to have a building next (Continued from page 1) and Choi Yong-kyu of Korea Leadership” and “Fundraising”. entertainment begins at 6:30pm, 1978 National Basketball As- the award. Nepomuceno was door to the current center which emerged this year s champions. Collaborations were with the followed by tipoff at 7:30pm. sociation Draft, and played for pleasantly surprised to receive he has not been able to realize. Lagrange gave Canada its eight Bicol Club, High Tech High In- Discount tickets are available the Golden State Warriors and the pewter trophy. FWC is not only a wellness cen- title by downing England s Zara ternational, Asian Pacific Island- in special Filipino Hoops and Indiana Pacers. Townsend is an According to officials, the ter--- it has become a community Giles in the finals, 2-1 (189-184, er Community Health Forum, Heritage Night seating sections, experienced director and manag- Bowling World Cup is an amaz- 210-181, 218-11). Champions for Change (Net- center and a hub for community for $15 (upper level center), $35 er who founded two companies work for a Healthy California), gatherings and events. (200’s level), and $47 (lower in San Jose, California, that have Samahan FilAm Performing Arts To fulfill this vision and mis- level 100’s) by visiting www. serviced over 30,000 children in and Education Center, COPAO, sion, we need funds to make it filipinohoopsandheritage.com. the past 18 years. Room for rent FACE, SD Majestic Lions Club, happen. Without a stable income All tickets include a free collec- For more information, please Festival of Philippine Arts & none of the activities mentioned tor’s edition Filipino Hoops and visit the Filipino Hoops and Her- Culture, Veterans Museum and above can be accomplished. Our Heritage Night T-shirt. Ad- itage Night website at: www. $400 plus utilities Memorial Center, SD FilAm number one goal then is to be ditional T-shirts are available filipinohoopsandheritage.com. Humanitarian Foundation, and financially stable using diverse for purchase as well. The meet Gawad Kalinga. means of fund raising such as and greet is open to the first 500 No smoking, no drugs grants, donations, corporate FHHN attendees with lower THE FUTURE: A MES- sponsorships, planned giving, level (100’s) tickets, on a first- Could K-2 (619) 656-0409 SAGE OF HOPE AND DEDI- business ventures, and fundrais- come, first-served basis. Early CATION ing activities (concerts, festi- ticket purchase is highly encour- Visa holders Our hope is to continue the vals, walkathons, silent auction, aged, as seats are limited. vision that our founders had in raffles). This coming year, we A portion of the proceeds from the beginning i.e., to promote the will start an annual donor appeal Filipino Hoops and Heritage “Age out” of health and well-being of FilAms to add to the strategies we are Night will benefit local Filipino RESTAURANT FOR SALE IN and other underserved groups. currently using. We hope that community nonprofit organiza- eligibility for In order to fulfill our vision and you will be able to contribute to tions, as well as relief efforts for mission, KCS holds a Strategic this venture. Typhoon Ondoy and Typhoon adjustment of Planning Session every three To continue the vision and Ketsana in the Philippines. For NATIONAL CITY years to plan its operations. Our legacy of Dr. Riz Oades for more information, please visit status? goals from 2007-2010 included KCS, we need volunteers to www.filipinohoopsandheritage. devote their time, effort and (Continued from page 7) strengthening our organizational com. Court found that the actual age capacity by recruiting a board energy to work at the Center and To Purchase Tickets - Visit (619) 459-1188 of the K-2 holder is relevant only with diverse talents and capa- also support it financially. Many www.filipinohoopsandheritage. of you have benefited from the at the time of entry or admission bility; improving our market- com, or go directly to the LA under a K-2 visa. The Court also ing strategy; expanding our work of KCS and this is the Clippers ticket website at www. time to give back to show your found that Pedro was eligible programs; and adding another clippers.com/filipino. to seek adjustment of status on (619) 917-4266 building. appreciation. We will renew our Tickets are also available by volunteer program next year, so the basis of his entry as a K-2 We wish to continue imple- phone by contacting Lauren nonimmigrant despite the fact menting and expanding our time- if you want to participate, please Kimball, LA Clippers Group call Dr. Dirige at (619) 477-3392 that he was 21 years old when he tested effective programs not Events Coordinator, at (213) filed his I-485 application. The only in quantity, quality but also or H (619) 656-1983 or send e- 763-4617. mail to [email protected]. In the USCIS, however, has a different Position opening for travel geographically. Our program Tickets must be purchased interpretation. According to US- components are: community next few months, KCS will be in through these methods in order a period of transition and things CIS, the K-2 beneficiary must be service, training, research, and to receive special Filipino Hoops a “minor child,” which is defined agent in San Diego , experience advocacy. Community services may be slower than usual but we and Heritage Night discounts, are still active. as an unmarried child under 21. consist of dissemination of in- seating, and T-shirts. As a result, USCIS imposes an formation, screening and refer- We need to renew our vi- Media Inquiries - Please con- required . Pls e-mail resume to sion, unify, and work towards a age limitation on K-2 adjustment rals, health education and parent tact Aris Tagle at aris@filipino- applicants, and will deny peti- youth workshops, nutrition and common goal. Life is short so let hoopsandheritage.com or (626) us live for things that matter not tions for those who turn 21 while physical activities, and inter- 319-0965 their application is being adjudi- [email protected] generational cultural events. only in this life but beyond. Event Details and General In- As Dr. Oades quoted, “ The cated. There is a case pending We provide field work for stu- formation - Please contact Ray- before the Board of Immigration dents from various colleges and true treasure of a community lies mond Townsend at raymond@ not in the material riches—but in Appeals (BIA) which will finally universities and give opportunity filipinohoopsandheritage.com or resolve this issue. Hopefully, the to high school students to fulfill men and women who shape their (408) 677-9169 ADVERTISE IN THE community’s destiny.” BIA will follow the immigration community service requirements. court’s interpretation in this case. We collaborate in research Message delivered on No- About Raymond Townsend vember 14, 2009, at Four Points If BIA does, USCIS has to fol- with San Diego State Univer- low the BIA’s ruling. ASIAN JOURNAL CALL Sheraton, during the 7th anni- sity (SDSU) and University of Raymond Townsend is the Regarding the second issue, versary celebration of KCS and California SD (UCSD) to design first and only Filipino NBA the immigration court found Tribute to the late Dr. Riz A. a reliable and valid question- basketball player and member of that the restrictions on adjust- (619) 474-0588 Oades. naire to collect data on the food 1975 UCLA Basketball National ment of status did not apply to November 27 - December 3, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 17 lang siya. significant in creating the United Ngayon si Dan ay nasa Bicol States of America, and yet we Laughing Matter na muli at binansagan siyang si must not forget that the Native Tawa at Tula “Dan Balikbayan”. Americans found this corner of Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- the country hundreds of years ni Joe Cabrera journalusa.com Occasional only earlier. When the Pilgrims at Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- last decided to go ashore for journalusa.com Applying for a job for the first food, they were welcomed time, isang seksing coed was with a peace cry by Samo- filling up theapplication form . Ang tatay mo set, a Pemaquid Indian from Mabilis siyang natapos pero na- Hotdog Maine. Samoset introduced his GIRL 1 : Halata na tiyan mo, hirapan siyang sagutin ang isang (Dan) sa pamamasyal sa mall. tanong: friend Massassoit, chief of the Dun po sa Africa’ng ka-suluk-sulukan bakit di pa kayo magpakasal ng Nakapili ng damit na gusto niya, Wampanoags, and other Indian May mga tribu pong, mabangis na kawan BF mo? PERSONNEL: Do you need pero pagdating sa cashier, big- help in filling up the application, braves to the Pilgrims. Early set- Mata’y matatalim, sobra’ng ka-pangitan GIRL 2 : Ayaw ng pamilya niya lang tanong sa kanya Sir! Visa or tlers had long feared the hostile eh! Miss? Mga “head-hunters” kung…sila’y tagurian MasterCard? MISS: Puede ho bang “oc- Indians, but relative peace pre- GIRL 1 : Sino may ayaw, tatay Biglang nataranta at natakot si casionally lang” ang ilagay na vailed because of Massassoit. Iyan ngang “head-hunters”, ang pakay ay tao o nanay niya ? Dan, todo-panic ika nga! Karipas Their common effort of sur- GIRL 2 : yung misis niya! sagot. Na di nya ka-tribu, taga ibang barrio ng takbo palabas si Dan, dahil sa PERSONNEL: Which ques- vival gave rise to the feast of takot! “Aba!, tinamaan ng lintik Thanksgiving, the first and most Pag may huli sila, sigawn na kamo Dahil sa pera tion, Miss? at hinahanap ang visa ko!” sabi MISS: Sex characteristic celebration of Itong porbreng bihag, sa kawa ang tungo ni Dan, “Baka nabisto na ako!, the American people. In 1621, MISTER: Kung hindi sa pera Shet!” Sakay kaagad siya nang ko hindi ka makakatira sa gani- Massachusetts Governor William Sobra nga ang lupit , ng mga demonyo kotse ni kumpare, haruruot!. Bradford invited the neighbor- tong kalaking bahay! Kaso, halos wala nang gas Bawat bihag nila’y lulutuin kamo Giving Thanks with ing Indians for a three-day feast ang sasakyan kaya huminto Kaya nga’t ang bansag, sa mga impakto MISIS: Hoy, kung di rin dahil in gratitude for the bounty of the Mga “cannibal” po, ma-ga-ngain tao siya sa isang gas station. Nang th sa pera mo wala rin ako rito! maglagay siya nang gas, biglang a Joyful Heart season. By the end of the 19 nagsalita ang cashier sa speaker, (Continued from page 10) century, Thanksgiving Day had Mayron akon kuento, tungkol dun sa isa ****** “Sir! pay first please!”. “Naku, (9) My writing career, which become an institution throughout America and was officially Medyo matalino, “English speaking” pa patay! Papers daw! Hinahanap gives me the opportunity to Hindi sinasadya, biglang yaman siya Si Dan na taga Bicol ang papers ko!” touch and develop amazing pro- proclaimed a national holiday by Nagtatakbo si Dan sa maga fessional and personal relation- President Abraham Lincoln in Gandang pangyayari, sa buhay nga baga Dumating si Dan sa Amerika eski-askinita hanggang makakita ships with people who I meet 1863. sa tulong nang kanyang kumpare siya ng pay phone. Patago-tago and interact almost every day. Do-on sa Africa, ay mayron ding “lotto” na may kontak sa immigration siyang lumapit sa pay phone. (10) Social networking sites, “Thanks” and “Giving” Isang “cannibal” po, ang tumama dito sa Pilipinas. Medyo tagilid ang (hingal)Kailangang...(hingal) like Facebook. Never before in Limang milyong dolyar, tinamaan nito papeles niya kaya masyado si- ... matawagan ko .... (hingal) si our history has it been so easy The word “Thanksgiving” Eh di po malaman, ang gagawin kamo yang maingat (TNT). Ayaw man Kumpare ... (hingang malalim, for average people to get their is made up of two significant lang lumabas ng bahay si Dan sabay lulon) para masundo niya voice out there in a massive way, words: “thanks” and “giving.” kung hindi kasama ang kanyang Palibhasa naman, diyan sa Africa ako rito ... (hingal). and be afforded the opportunity First, we give thanks to our God, kumpare. Pagtaas niya ng telepono, and then to everyone who has Salita ay Ingles, alam ng lahat na Eh minsan, nagsawa na ang to have lots of friends around the narinig niya, “AT&T, how may world. touch our lives. It has been said, Kayat ang na-isip, nito ngang si Tongga kanyang kumpare sa kaaalalay I help you?” ...... “Aba, Anak Ikutin and mundo, mag-paka-ligaya sa kanya. “Pareng Dan,” Sabi ni (11) The wonderful climate “Of all the qualities one can ng putakteh!, alam na TNT ako! here in San Diego County, where possess, perhaps the trait which kumpareng itinatago ang inis, Buking na ako!” Pagbaba niya there is no flooding, hurricanes brings the most contentment is Ibig kong matikman, sa loob loob nya “Heto ang susi ng kotse, at mga ng telepono, may amerkanong credit cards ko. Mag-shopping ka and smog. gratitude.” Iba-ibang bansa, and pagkain nila nakatayo sa likod niya, ang If we are keen observers of naman sa mall, lumabas ka na- tanong ba naman..... (12) And most especially, Kayat nag-“prepara”, kagyat umalis na people, we can see that those man ng bahay nang malibang ka “Are you done?”. Napahan- God’s gift of life, and time to Inunang ikutin, itong Europa naman. Kung may problema ka, dusay si Dan sa phone booth. enjoy it! who enjoy life the most are tawagan mo ako sa telepono sa Biglang bulalas, “Buray kan those who show gratitude and “Le-Escargot” ng France, unang tikim niya opisina, papasok na ako.” ina!, alam pa ang pangalan ko!” A little Bit of History acknowledgement of their bless- Eto na po, dahil na siguro ings. An appreciative and joyful Kay gandang pakingan, suso lamang pala Sa gulat ng amerikano ..... “Hey! Sumunod ay Pitza, do-on sa Italya hiyang-hiya na rin si Dan, be cool, man!”, “Hinakupo,” sabi History books say that Thanks- heart brightens a dreary day and kahit nerbiyos na nerbiyos ang ni Dan, “Alam pa kung taga- giving is the story of people of shortens the longest night! At dun sa Ehipto, ay “shis-kebob” baga kolokoy, sinubukan niyang lum- saan ako!”. Sa matinding takot two races bound together by one Second, it is good to make a abas. Tuwang-tuwa si tarantado at nerbiyos ni Dan, nagpahuli na of the greatest of human needs practice of giving. We have to Do-on sa Germany, sa “bir” nalunod sya – the need for survival. During give not only money and mate- Sa Denmark at Holland, Keso’y naging purga their first winter in the new coun- rial things. We have to give our Vodka’t kaldereta, dun naman sa Russia try, the Pilgrims lived aboard time, a helping hand, a shoulder At dito sa Japan, sarap ng tempura their ships and suffered the loss to lean on, caring and support of 47 colonists, victims of the – and most especially, love. Do-on po sa Pinas, syempre may tinola same epidemic that decimated Happy Thanksgiving Day! May Dun naman sa China, handa’y ibang iba thousands of Indians. the Lord bless us through the rest The arrival of the Pilgrims was of the year and for always! Sapagkat po diyan, sarap ng comida Ang ulam sa “lauriat”, ay pitong-pu’t lima

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