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Dacer witness fears for life PHILIPPINE NEWS SER- Philippine Faire 2009 VICE -- GOVERNMENT in- Philippine Visit 2004: vestigators will utilize former San Diego celebrate police officers Cesar Mancao and Glenn Dumlao in solv- Philippine Independence The road to and the eatery ing, besides the Dacer-Corbito double murder case, the Kura- Day Anniversary tong Baleleng rubout and the called “Choco-late de Batirol” mysterious disappearance of a By Ashley Silverio formances. A steady influx Assistant Editor One unique eatery in the vicinity is casino employee in 1998. of visitors crossing from Tight security has been San Diego Asian Journal the shopping center to the called “Choco-late de Batirol”, named after a wooden instrument used to clamped around Mancao who event location at the parking has expressed fears for his and The Council of Philippine lot adjacent to Sweetwater mix chocolates and prepare a favorite American Organization of his family’s safety. Road kept vendors and traf- chocolate drink. Aside from hot choco- Justice Secretary Raul San Diego County’s (CO- fic attendants busy. late, the eatery serves lunch, merienda PAO) Philippine Faire 2009 Gonzalez yesterday said the took place June 6th from (snacks) and dinner. It is a nice place to looming probe into the abduc- At the heart of the festi- tion-slaying of publicist Salva- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at West- val was pride and patriotism visit, with its benches and tables made field Plaza Bonita in Nation- of hard wood and dor “Bubby” Dacer and driver for the . Fred Emmanuel Corbito may pave al City, drawing thousands Gallardo, COPAO’s Execu- trunks of trees. of attendees and volunteers the way for the resolution of tive Vice President, lead the the two equally celebrated By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. cases. Publisher & Editor The Kuratong Baleleng The San Diego Asian Journal case is still pending before the Supreme Court, while the case See page 3 of former PAGCOR employee Edgardo Bentain has been gathering dust. Bentain was suspected of (Continued on page 4) A Tribute to Coronado Bay Urgent Care clinic now open Vendors’ booths at COPAO Philippine Faire 2009. Daniel Muñoz Founded by for one of the most visible by Herman Baca Dr. Sadeeq K. crowd in a to com- Sadiq, a board- Filipino American events in memorate the 111th Philip- President Committee San Diego County. on Chicano Rights certified emer- pine Independence Day, gency physician “We’re celebrating Filipi- which is officially June 12th. June 2, 2009 nos [today],” said National and his wife Dr. Marita ìMerlyî Ferrer, Bahar A. Sadiq, City Mayor Roy Morrison. COPAO’s President, deliv- The passing on Sunday “National City is a great May 31, 2009 of Daniel Lo- a pharmacist in ered a welcome address to June of 2009. place to have [this celebra- the morning crowd on the pez Muñoz, friend, compa- tion] happen.” dre, fellow activist, founder Dr. Sadeeq main stage. Public officials, Sadiq is a board Throughout the day, visi- such as Mayor Morrison, As- and editor of La Prensa San tors strolled among vendorsí Diego, whom I knew for 40 certified Emer- sembly member Mary Salas gency room phy- booths and food stands, and Councilmember Tony years, signaled that a politi- pausing to take in various cal era is surely coming to sician. Dr. Sadiq Young, were present to offer trained at a level performances on the main their support of the Filipino an end. Dan’s death after the 1 trauma center The husband and wife team stage, including musical, American community. recent passing of local fellow Daniel Munoz, Published & TRICARE, HMO, PPO? Editor of La Prensa while also work- of Dr. Sadeeq K. Sadiq and pharmacist Dr. Bahar A. dance, and martial art per- (Continued on page 4) activists Hermenia Enrique, Sadiq runs a state-of-the art urgent care clinic in IB. Charlie Samarron, Ruben Rubio and Roberto Martinez, were demanding change in ing in a community ER to California with his wife along with Cesar Chavez, the U.S. Blacks were revolt- Born and raised in the and newborn daughter and Humberto”Bert” Corona, ing against segregation, U.S. Dr. Sadeeq Sadiq grew started working as an Emer- Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales youth were marching in the up in Lathrop, California and gency Room Doctor at Para- in recent years; confirmed streets against the Vietnam received his bachelor’s de- dise Valley Hospital located that salient point to me. War, Women, Native Ameri- gree in molecular cell biolo- in National City, San Di- I remember I first met can and other groups were gy with departmental honors ego since March 2006. Dr. Daniel Muñoz during the boycotting, demonstrating from UC Berkeley. He then Bahar A. Sadiq is a pharma- turbulent 1970’s. The 70’s and rioting. attended UC Irvine medical cist who moved to the U.S. came after the political as- The Mexican-American school. Upon graduating he when she was 16. She was sassinations of Malcolm community did not live in a completed his Emergency valedictorian at her high X, Martin Luther King and vacuum in the 70’s and did Medicine residency at Uni- school and then received her Bobby Kennedy in the 60’s not escape the call for versity of Florida Shand’s bachelor’s degree in bio- and was a time when people Jacksonville a level 1 trauma chemistry from UCLA. She Martial Arts presentation. (Continued on page 2) center. He then moved back (Continued on page 18) Attend the free presentations of the affordable but luxurious housing developments in the Philippines! Presented in San Diego, Hemet and Temecula July 2009. Call 619-656-0409 for reservations. 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A Tribute to for the Chicano community and Food for Thought What would we have called the appointed Chicano priests and color orange if it wasn’t a fruit? nuns. Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Police brutality always an issue journalusa.com After eating, do amphibians Daniel Muñoz in the Chicano community raised have to wait one hour before get- its ugly head in1975 with the ting out of the water? (Continued from page 1) shooting death of 18-year-old If someone with multiple per- change. The nascence Chicano Too many points to ponder sonalities threatens to kill himself, Movement (launched in the mid Luis “Tato” Rivera by a National City Police offi cer who shot him Why is it when two planes Why do kamikazee pilots wear is it considered a hostage situa- 60’s) had arrived like a tsunami tion? in many Mexican-American in the back with a 357-magnum almost hit each other it is called a helmets? “near miss”? Is it true that cannibals don’t eat Instead of talking to your plants, communities. Dormant Mexican gun. After 2000 persons marched if you yelled at them would they and protested, and the Mayor Shouldn’t it be called a “near clowns because they taste funny? American communities began hit”? Does ‘virgin wool’ come from still grow, but only to be troubled to hear and witness things they and city council refused to fi re and insecure? the offi cer (Craig Short), it was What does Geronimo say when sheep the shepherd hasn’t caught had never heard or seen before. he jumps out of a plane? yet? Is there another word for syn- Cesar Chavez an emerging labor Dan who proposed to the com- onym? munity that the mayor and entire Why do they sterilize the If the front of your car says leader from California called for needles for lethal injections? ‘DODGE’, do you really need a Isn’t it a bit unnerving that doc- a worldwide Grape Boycott to city council be recalled. tors call what they do “practice”? At the time Dan started (at How do you KNOW it’s new horn? organize farm workers. Humber- and improved dog food? What do sheep count when they Just “before” someone gets ner- to “Bert” Corona a labor orga- his own expense) Tezozomoc Why do they put locks on the can’t get to sleep? vous, do they experience cocoons nizer from the 1930’s launched Speaks, a newsletter that he doors of 24-hour stores? Do they have reserved parking in their stomach? Daniel Munoz, Published It is hard to understand how a an immigration movement to & Editor of La Prensa mailed to persons involved in the What do they use to ship styro- for non-handicap people at the political process. The newsletter foam? Special Olympics? cemetery raised its burial cost and organize Mexican undocumented blamed it on the cost of living. workers. In , Reis La Raza Unida Party. addressed the need for Chicano Why is it called rush hour when How come wrong numbers are It was under those politi- political action and involvement everything moves so slow? never busy? We are born naked, wet, and Lopez Tijerina picked up arms hungry. Then things get worse. to address the issue of stolen cal conditions that I fi rst met and focused on issues ignored by Why do they call them express If you shoot a mime, should you the established media, and unac- lanes when during rush hour use a silencer? Anytime you have a 50-50 historical land grants. In Colo- Daniel L. Muñoz. I met him at chance of getting something right, rado, Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales UCSD where both the Chicano countable Anglo and Mexican- everything is stopped? If corn oil comes from corn, American politicians, admin- If sour milk is used to make where does baby oil come from? there’s a 90% probability you’ll a former world-class boxer using and Black community along get it wrong. Chicano nationalism advocated with students from Mecha and istrators, etc. The Tezozomoc yogurt, how do you know when Why do they put braille on the yogurt has gone bad? number pads of drive-through A fi ne is a tax for doing wrong. for nation (Aztlan) building. the Black Student Union were Speaks newsletter was widely A tax is a fi ne for doing well. protesting and picketing to bring read, controversial, and politi- Why call it a building if it’s bank machines? While in Texas a young Jose already been built? Angel Gutierrez called for the about the Patrice Lumumba/ cally successful. creation of an all-Chicano third Emilano Zapata, Third World Around that time I remember political party…. La Raza Unida College. Dan stating to me that he had Party. Many Chicanos heard the When I fi rst meet Dan he become disillusioned with tradi- call for action and self –determi- was an anomaly to me. He tional electoral politics. He had nation. was sixteen years my senior, a organized political organizations For Chicanos in San Diego military retiree and came from a such as the Chicano Democratic Association, and the Spanish it was a time for; picketing generation that had been taught Email: [email protected] Phone: (858) 566-6099 Safeway stores in support of not to say anything, especially Speaking Political Association. Cesar Chavez’s Grape Boycott, against authority. Most of Worked to elect Assemblyman 10717 Camino Ruiz, Ste. 122 San Diego, CA 92126 the take over of Chicano Park, his generation that I came into Pete Chacon, and was one of Centro Cultural and the Neigh- contact with, did not understand Bob Morretti’s, candidate for • Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry borhood House. Organizing the the Chicano Movement’s call for California Governor campaign • State-of-the-Art Technology and Sterilization moratorium against the war in social, economic, political and managers. He helped elect many • Digital X-rays and Massage Dental Chairs Vietnam, protesting police bru- religious institutional change. politicians to public offi ce, but • Caring and Friendly Staff tality, and organizing around the In spite of the above, Dan felt that that effort was not bring- • Affordable Fees immigration issue. Bilingual ed- Muñoz became involved with ing about the political changes • Military Dependents Welcome ucation, hiring of Chicano teach- political issues that affected he had envisioned for the ever- • Evening and Weekend Appointments Available Open: ers, expanded educational op- the Chicano community. In the growing Chicano community. Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm The reason for the community • New, Walk-in and Emergency Patients Welcome portunities for Chicano students early 70’s he along with Alberto • Most PPO Plans Accepted Saturday 8am – 2pm to attend educational institutions Garcia from San Ysidro were going backwards was his belief such as UCSD, San Diego State, instrumental in bringing congres- that information and news being etc. Pickets and demonstrations sional hearing, chaired by then received by the Chicano commu- Credit Cards Accepted (unbelievably) against the Ro- Congressman Edward Royball nity was being fi ltered, manipu- man Catholic hierarchy demand- (the only Chicano in Congress) lated and defi ned by the Anglo ZOOM! ing that the church address the to San Diego to address INS and power structure. He asked my 99 00 needs of the community, appoint Customs agents brutality against opinion about starting a weekly newspaper that would serve and $34 $100 99 Mexican priests, and nuns, etc. Mexicans at the San Ysidro/Ti- address the community’s inter- Reg. $238 Towards Any $298 Politically, registering Chicanos juana crossing. ests. I stated that the community Exam, Digital X-rays Dental Service Reg. $600 to elect candidates, or for those Dan was also involved with & Cleaning * In Offi ce picketing the Catholic retreat at obviously needed an independent *Over $200 in savings, in the $550 or more who had become disillusioned absence of gum disease, new Cannot be combined Teeth Whitening Descano, being thrown out of the newspaper and voice to defi ne patients only. with insurance. with both the Republican and Limited time offer. Limited time offer. In Just an Hour! Democratic Party’s, organizing bishops offi ce, and picketing the issues that were affecting it. Limited time offer. bishop’s offi ce at USD and home (Continued on page 4) June 12 - 18, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 Our life and times by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Philippine Visit 2004:

The road to Baguio Camp John Hay recycling program. college, were placed in the area drainage facilities were placed and the eatery called without regard to the conges- since they seemed to be just tion and traffic consequences. sitting by the side of the road. Everlasting garlands Even the once-popular Burn- The site of the legendary Pines Hotel, once the premier hotel “Choco-late de Batirol” less circuitous road compared the wheel as his vehicle went ham Park was a downer. On its side, makeshift eateries were In a short while, they reached Baguio City which for to the Kennon Road, they took through a dangerous curve. (Continued on page 12) the latter to enjoy the scenic placed. One wonders if proper him, was no longer as beautiful as before. He was countryside view. Every time No longer as beautiful quite disappointed because the area’s famous pine he passed by the area, he was trees could no longer be found on the sides of the always amazed by the ingenu- In a short while, they reached mountains. In their place were houses precariously ity of the American engineers Baguio City which for him, clinging to unstable ground. who built the road during the was no longer as beautiful as American Occupation in the before. He was quite disap- 18th in a series of articles pointed because the area’s famous pine trees could no rom the shrine of the longer be found on the sides of the mountains. In their place Our Lady of Manaog were houses precariously cling- Fin Manaog, Pangasi- ing to unstable ground. It was nan, they drove to MacAr- obvious that permits for the thur Highway on their way construction of those houses, north to the mountain resort if ever they had permits, were of Baguio. It was already carelessly given. There seemed noon, and his family was to be no proper planning in feeling the pangs of hunger. their construction. The pine trees, with their strong roots They stopped by Matutina secured firmly on the moun- Hotel in Camp John Hay Restaurant, a favorite of tain could have helped prevent travelers. As usual, it was landslides. If one wants to see full of patrons, but they the pine trees and smell their managed to secure a table mountain scent, he has to go beside a window. outside of the city to Camp Right off the bat, he knew John Hay, Wright Park or even what he wanted to order: grilled Baguio souvenir store the Philippine Military Acad- pork or inihaw na baboy. His States. Not before long, they early part of the 20th Century. emy grounds. wife ordered diningding, a veg- were full and on the road again. Occasionally, however, land- The congested traffic in the etable dish native in the area. They passed by several Pan- slides would occur during city was another big disap- They also ordered grilled squid, gasinan towns. By the time rainfall. Kennon Road also had pointment for him. Jeepneys, a raw dish with bagoong they reached the town of Sison, its share of accidents. When he taxis, and private vehicles and the region’s staple: bone- the mountainside that com- was a young boy, a station wag- poised bumper to bumper. Late less bangus. posed the on full of vacationers fell over in the afternoon, the famous Since arriving in the Philip- loomed on the east. a cliff during the Holy Week, Session Road would be filled pines, his family never tired Going up to Baguio was al- which was the peak tourist not by tourists but students of green mango shakes which ways an exciting experience for season. It was the second trip from all over and of all ages. are not available in their Fili- him. Although they could have of the driver that day and he It seems that schools, from pino community in the United taken the Marcos Highway, a must have fallen asleep behind elementary to high school to

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122181 13x10.5 4c 1 5/28/09 3:17:54 PM Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 12 - 18, 2009 local area high schools. and his family paid a heavy abduction-slaying of Dacer and so we provided him elaborate COPAO began in 1971 as a personal, and fi nancial price for Emmanuel Corbito. security,” Diaz said. collaborative effort to organize both his involvement and politi- Ric Diaz, head of the NBI- Mancao’s mother, Reynalda, On the move the multitude of Filipino-Ameri- cal views. Anti-Terrorism Division, and arrived at the NBI to see her can groups in San Diego County. With a Masters Degree in one of the two NBI offi cials controversial son . “The meet- by Ashley Silverio COPAO is presently comprised Social-Political Sciences, Dan who fetched Mancao from the ing was very touching and of close to sixty Filipino Ameri- could have easily joined the US, revealed Mancao’s concern Reynalda, who had not met him can organizations. “Hispanic” movement, landed a during a press briefi ng at the for several years, hugged her Read Ashley Silverio’s previous articles by visit- safe, secure, and well paying job, ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com bureau’s compound in . son tightly. Other relatives also but he instead choose to struggle. While government is seri- arrived at the bureau,” the NBI A Tribute to For that the community owes ously mulling to utilize him as offi cial said. him a historical debt. witness, NBI Director Nestor Also, Mancao will undergo Philippine Faire 2009 Many in the community dis- Manta-ring said Mancao is the usual quarantine process to Daniel Muñoz agreed with Dan, I myself had tecnically still an accused in the screen him for possible A-HINI San Diego Filipinos celebrate (Continued from page 2) vehement disagreements over Dacer-Corbito case. “He has a infection. However, I stated that a group issues with him, but as they warrant of arrest in connection Mancao executed an affi davit Philippine Independence of us in the early 1970’s had state in boxing, unless you get with the Dacer-Corbito double on February 14, 2009 in Florida attempted to start a newspaper knocked-out the fi ght is not over, murder case,” said the NBI detaling his knowlege of the nor the winner announced until Day Anniversary and had failed because it proved director. twin murders. Sources said he to be extremely diffi cult, and all of the cards are added up. (Continued from page 1) “He is very cooperative and implicated Sen. Panfi lo Lacson took six months’ of prepara- expensive. He persisted and Therefore history will record At 9:30 am, a cultural parade not a high risk accused. But still and former President Joseph tion. Ditas Yamane, Executive later told me that he was going that whether one agreed – dis- brought out participants and Estrada as masterminds. Director of COPAO, said that to start a newspaper. In 1976 he agreed – liked – disliked - sup- he has threats against his life spectators along Plaza Bonita the organizations resources founded La Prensa San Diego to ported or opposed Daniel L. Road. and various partnerships in the as he use to state… present the Muñoz that he thru La Prensa Later in the day, COPAO community came together for a news to the community and the gave a voice to a voiceless members presented world through… “Brown Eyes.” community. More importantly the 2009 Philippine During the preceding years, up Dan left to future generations of Faire Royal Court, to the present La Prensa covered Chicanos who will soon be the who included Miss and reported on local, national majority population in Califor- Little Philippine and international issues affect- nia and U.S. Southwest states; a Faire 2009 Isabella ing the Chicano community. La historical record to learn from, Ricasa, Miss Little Prensa covered a myriad of local and built on. Philippine Faire issues i.e. police brutality, edu- Friendship Al- cation, rezoning, youth, senior, DANIEL LOPEZ MUÑOZ – yssa Buluran, Miss veterans, elections, political is- PRESENTE! Little Philippine sues, candidates, elected offi - Faire Unity Shyriel cials, etc. I remember La Prensa Grace Pilitro, Miss giving extensive coverage to the Teen Philippine Chicano community demand Dacer witness Faire 2009 Patricia that the church appoint Gilberto Duenas, Miss Teen Chavez as bishop for the San fears for life Philippine Faire National City Mayor Ron Morrison and CO- Diego diocese. (Continued from page 1) Friendship Tiffany PAO Executive Director Ditas Yamane. At the national level La Prensa being the source of a video tape reported and covered the ever- showing then Vice President Pascua, Mrs. Philippine Faire successful event. present escalating immigration Estrada playing cards in a VIP Friendship Rachel Mortera, Miss “Westfi eld Plaza Bonita have issue. Reporting on national leg- Philippine Faire 2009 Ezralyn been very generous and [they] room at one of the casinos. islation such as the Carter Immi- The videotape was handed to Avinante, and Mrs. Philippine want to reach out to the Filipino gration Plan, Simpson Rodino, Faire 2009 Femie Cupit. community,” she said. It made Manuel 8 0Manoling” Morato, the National Chicano March pro- Estrada’s political nemesis, This was the fi rst year that sense to hold the event in Na- testing the KKK announcement COPAO’s Philippine Faire was tional City, she added, as twenty during the 1998 presidential to “patrol,” the U.S./Mexico campaign. held at Westfi eld Plaza Bonita percent of the cityís population is border, and numerous marches in National City. Some credit Filipino American. Mancao is now in the cus- by Chicano groups. tody of the National Bureau of the change of venue to increased Early estimates set attendance Until his passing, La Prensa attendance. at three to four thousand by Investigation after being extra- under the editorship of Dan dited from the United States. “There’s a good turnout this mid-day. Granger Junior High Muñoz continued the long his- year,” said Chris Feraro from School, Castle Park High School, His “kumpadre” Dumlao is also torical tradition begun when the coming home soon after ex- Kalusugan Community Services. Morse High School, and Otay Spanish brought the fi rst printing ecuting a deposition in the case “In previous years, it was held at Ranch High School held band presses and published the fi rst Kimball Park [in National City], and dance performances onstage newspapers on the American involving another police offi cer, but this location has more park- and showed high participation continent. Michael Ray Aquino. ing and accessibility.” numbers. Parade Coordinator In Dan’s 40 years of involve- Mancao intimated to an NBI “There are good crowds and Julius Alejandro estimated that ment with the community, and offi cial his fear of retaliation high visibility. It’s been a suc- there were close to 500 volun- 33 years of publishing La Prensa from “persons whom he linked” cess,” Mayor Morrison noted. teers, the majority coming from I can personally attest that Dan in his affi davit to the celebrated Planning the daylong event Bankers Hill Law Firm, A.P.C. PERSONAL INJURY / WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW IMMIGRATION • Residency • Auto Accidents • Adjustment of Status • Bike & Motorcycle • Citizenship • Accidents • Deportation / • Products Liability Removal Prceedings • Slip and Fall • Wrongful Deaths family law • Work Related Injuries • Divorce • Custody CRIMINAL DEFENSE, • Support MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES • Driving Under Infl uence Business Law (DUI) • Corporate Name • Drugs Reservations • Shoplifting and other • Incorporation and criminal matters other corporate matters • Partnership Landlord/ tenant matters CONTRACTS Bankruptcy • Drafting • Litigation Loan Modification • Disputes

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through family connec- pendency; and they tion triggered a chain of remained strong.” good happenings for the Rosel devotedly Voices & Images Zobels that propelled the contributed parts of family from working- his earnings and class to middle-class in savings to the family by Riz A. Oades suburban Pasay City. coffer in the hope it “I was raised in a work- would improve the Read Dr. Oades’ s previous articles by visiting ing-class family,” says family social and our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Rosel. “I was an ordinary economic status, Sample photo Rosel A. Zobel’s fi rst car. which it did – at least unique. Since the beginning of working-class boy, who helped until he left home for Upward social mobility his college years, he had worked his Tatay earn a living. Many study abroad. But 14th of a Series full-time while performing the things changed when I became a that was another facet role of a “good son.” Filipino young adult.” of Rosel’s journey to sons – fi rst-borns in particu- “After three years of em- the good life. lar – “are expected to help their ployment,” relates Rosel, “my The family earned their way into the Sample photo representing Rosel’s siblings in FEU IN SEARCH OF THE GOOD LIFE: parents in their livelihood when family had been able to build uniforms. they are old enough while con- the newest, bigger house at the tinuing to live with their parents. Mariquita neighborhood; owned middle class. The challenge was for Hong Kong,” relates Rosel, Moving Up: The Role of a This is, of course, a common a refrigerator, TV, radio, tele- whether his family could hold on “I knew they would experience pattern among farming and phone, and records players; and to its newfound progress. some diffi culties because of my working-class families. absence, but I never expected “Good Filipino Son” The Filipino leaves to get a job drove a relatively that it would be that bad. It in the city or overseas so he can late model Ford puzzled me, I felt bad, and I was Sons are expected to grow up loyal to their support not only his parents but sedan creating an deeply saddened by the turn of parents, look after them, help younger siblings all his brothers and sisters. The image of affl uence, fortunes. There were just many American boy, on the other hand, which I privately sa- missed opportunities.” and generally be unselfi sh. leaves home to get a job to sup- vored. Before long, “As a Filipino,” playfully says we were able to af- Rosel, “I learned to laugh at hen you ford a maid and had those I love and at those I dis- face an dependent (distant like, and make jokes about our 18-year-old relative) boy as part- fortune, good and bad. Laugh- “ ing at ourselves and our trouble W time driver, whom I mid-level administrator,” subsequently helped is an important Filipino coping says a hospital equipment fi nd employment FEU campus on Blvd, mechanism; and it works.” salesman, “you can not help “The family I left behind can but wonder what makes this in FEU at the same time recom- Economic Instability afford the middle-class lifestyle. young man special, if not mending him to be a member of Their household income was the university band for purposes Note that economic instabil- enough to keep up with the ne- extraordinary.” of free college tuition. “By this ity was a very pressing problem cessities such as food, clothing, time, my father Lorenzo had al- of the urban families’ then; and Many more were impressed (Continued on page 15) ready been employed as mainte- probably even with Rosel Aquino Zobel who nance worker, my brother Bernie had the good fortune to occupy worse today. worked part-time as a medical Poverty has that ‘prestigious’ position with student, a second brother Roque a big salary in the largest univer- always been served as an assistant electrician a problem for sity in Southeast Asia – i.e., the Rosel’s kinship group that included his father, 3rd in the back row standing, while taking engineering cours- Far Eastern University (FEU). many Filipinos, left to right, Rosel, 7th, and maternal grandpa, 8th or last. The rest of the es, and a brother-in-law hired as which is diffi cult Rosel’s impact on his fam- group was two uncles, fi rst cousins, and in-laws. a security guard job at the train- ily had been enormous; and either to defi ne ing hospital; and all my younger or to measure but his professional career near their parents until they marry or port himself; thus, lightening his sisters – Mila, Luz, Emma, and unstoppable momentum. They there is no doubt at least fi nish their schooling. As father’s burden. Bea –enrolled in the Girls High that it affects all were relatively happy about most do not have to work their You will fi nd many drivers, and the youngest brother Ru- their careers and family. It was many families. way through college, they have a janitors, waiters, maids, and ben in the Boys High. We had The Zobel family one remarkable group journey. lot of time to spend with friends. salesgirls in Metro Manila who accomplished all these partly However, their positive outlook was one adverse- And because of the Filipino need are working so they can put their through our FEU connections!” ly affected at a Sample periodic event at FEU campus: Manila Mayor on life did not necessarily mean for someone, the barkada (peer younger brothers and sisters Typical members of the Fili- Alfredo S. Lim and Atty. Enrique de la Cruz, legal coun- they were prepared for future life time when Rosel group) is an essential part of an through school. pino family pull together to help least expected it. sel of Far Eastern University, answer questions raised uncertainties. adolescent’s life. each other. Rosel’s employment by hundreds of FEU students on the social responsibil- Young Filipino boys have gen- “When I left However, this was not the case Moving Up the Ladder did not only nurture but also the Philippines ity of the youth. (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media erally a long adolescence. Most with Rosel. He was somewhat promote the family closeness, Bureau) of them remain dependent on One son’s good fortune interrelationship, and interde-

yet to go). But all of that which this state, this county, this city. so nobly seeks inclusion is still We humans excel at excluding beside the point. The point is each other. Private club, gated Sol Poetry simply this: we must reach the community, security guards; if At Large... you’re in you’re in and if you’re point of “simply just”: by Soledad O. Bautista out, boy you are all the way (1917 - 2009) by Miles Beauchamp The point of just out. “Honey, of course you can go out with him but think about your future. Will he be able to Pre-order the book “Smiles from the Heart: The Poems of Soledad O. * Just is (my body is just like Bautista” via e-mail at [email protected]. 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We all went with changes that can be believed You, them, we, us, they, and everyone else are in it together aids, am wearing these glasses, Gawad brings changes that can be seen am using this cane, am paint- him in his van to do fi gure 8’s nclusion is a loaded word. thinking is terms of simply all. ing this painting with a brush in the parking lot – cool dude – Not sporadic cursory changes that fade with neglect. It can mean so many things Inclusion signifi es exclusion. strapped to my arm, am giving does it with just hand controls.” With Meloto’s compassion and charisma that attracted Ito so many different people. Inclusion and exclusion signify a lecture with a synthesizer, am In other words we need to get to so many zealous supporters Inclusion signifi es power. Those power. Power signifi es power- strapping on a leg or arm, am the point of any difference being Like Sim and Genny of the Asian Journal, their articles who are included are trying to less. It won’t work and it can’t waiting for the light to tweet simply background static. on GK aroused many to join and give embrace the excluded; the ones work. There is simply all. All of so I’ll know when to cross, am But inclusion feels so good. Tony Olaes and parents who willingly share their with the power are now includ- us. There is no one to include be- waiting for someone to come It sounds good, feels all warm blessings like the other builders ing the ones without the power. cause we are all here. We have help me with my shopping be- and fuzzy and makes us seem so Jo and Dong Cueson who can make interesting, And it is so much harder to to learn race issues (that one’s cause I can’t feel the difference wonderful. We so desperately convincing presentations include others than to want to coming along pretty well), age between Campbell’s chicken want to be included that it makes Dan and Emmy Vidal for kindly taking me us feel so giving when we can be included by others. Well you (that needs more work although noodle soup and split pea soup. to GK activities know what? We must get beyond there has been some movement) include someone. But it’s also Just am in the bathroom empty- There’s Paul the ubiquitous photographer of the GK that. We must stop thinking and disabilities (the ADA has ing a bag before it overfl ows, selfi sh. It starts as children and in terms of inclusion and start helped hugely but there is so far am scrambling for an inhaler, pretty much just stays with us Gentle Eileen who does what she can, to help in any way am needing to stop and rest for in varying forms. Remember: Jose Montelibano who can with justifi able pride and passion a moment, am waiting for a Inclusion, when there is rampant Extol, expound, the noble goals, ideals, achievements ASIAN JOURNAL teacher to understand what it’s exclusion, is a great thing. But of the GK The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California like to learn with this disability, inclusion is inherently as wrong It is the people like all of the above, and all other An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most am waiting for a doctor to un- as exclusion. If someone is in- Compassionate, enthusiastic supporters widely circulated Asian-Filipino newpaper! derstand what this feels like, am cluding you then someone else is Too many to mention here In Pursuit of Excellence waiting for something, anything being excluded. More than that, Who ensure the success of the GK if someone is including you then Genevieve Silverio to be developed before I die, Who keep it growing, growing, on going Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. someone else can exclude you. Publisher & Editor Managing Editor am wanting to be hugged, just Touching, changing the plight of the neediest hugged once, just am waiting to And we have come a long way Miles Beauchamp when it comes to inclusion. The Thanks to all concerned advocates Santi Silverio be seen as okay, just am waiting Who, as Jose M. said, “All have a Meloto Associate Publisher Associate Editor to be seen…to be seen. same people who would have burned you at the stake for using in their compassionate hearts.” Ashley Silverio It’s not about permission a microwave oven would prob- God Bless Them All! Assistant Editor ably have done the same thing Inclusion is more than words, for you even thinking that the ©2009 copyright by Family of Soledad O. Bautista. All rights reserved. Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) more than permitting access. It nation could have an African- Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) must enable access. Curb cut- American president. Racially This was inclusion. And yet, themselves are involved and the Soledad Bautista (1917-2009) outs and tweeters enable people we have come a great long way. that’s the point. The fact that it’s vision that lets us see our own to be included in many aspects That we have a long way to go is considered inclusionary is sad. It higher goals in a way that pushes The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in of everyday life. The desire to signifi ed by the fact that the elec- should have been normal. And it us toward them peacefully and all Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date include someone is not the same tion of Barack Obama was such will be someday. He opened that with great determination is is every Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Thursday as including them. The desire to a remarkable thing. Inclusion door. Many others have opened involved. 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ductibles, higher premiums and higher and $700 dollars per family. These co-payments. option plans present a possible savings Governor proposes elimination FAVA takes a stance under attack: At this point and time, Military Treat- of $25 billion dollars over 10 years. ment Facility (MTF) do not charge Congress has declined to support the of Adult Day Health Program Military health care benefits active duty family members, retirees increase for the last 3 years. co-payment for medical services or In Option 96: Tricare for Life (TFL) by Teresa H. Lucas four times a week. By MARISSA ACIERTO mandatory, the national healthcare pharmaceuticals. This could tentatively fees: This greatly allows her and her (Contributing Data Sources: Oscar for Obama policy is a priority. The change. The military’s health insurance Last week, Governor Arnold siblings to maintain their respective Garcia, Manny Cabildo and FRA) following are proposals that are being The Congressional Budget Office supplement to Medicare could see Schwarzenegger released a list of jobs while providing essential care positioned to happen if approved. (CBO) estimates these fees would higher users costs. Under this op- proposed cuts amounting to $3.3 to their parent in her home. Without SAN DIEGO, CA-A cut on spend- On a CBO Option category, Option save $7 billion dollars over 10 years tions, TFL would not cover the first billion. It includes the elimination the adult day health care center, ings has now led to the actual draw of 95 (Fees for active duty families): and encourage Prime enrollees to “use $525 dollars of yearly Medicare and of adult day health care (ADHC) either Capacio or one of her siblings lobbyist trying to protect active military Dependents of active duty enrolled medical services prudently.” It would would limit to 50% of the next $4,725 program. will have to quit work to provide and retirees health benefit who served in Tricare Prime, the managed care also entice more spouses to enroll in dollars of Medicare costs. Thus extra ADHC is a community-based full-time care to their mother. in the armed forces. The Filipino network, it would require for the indi- employer provided health plan instead out-of-pocket costs for TFL users program that provides health care The creation of ADHC program American Veterans Association (FAVA) vidual to pay new fees which would of Tricare. would increase to $2,887.50/year. This services to the frail elderly and has promoted the flourishing of who has its own paid building on equal out to ten percent of the cost The downside of this proposal is amount would be indexed to rise due Market Street under the leadership of of health services obtained either in to Medicare costs. The change would adults with physical, emotional and/ small businesses in the form of adult CBO had indicated, some financial or cognitive disabilities. many competent U.S. Military retired military treatment facilities or through difficulties for some Prime enrollees save $40 billion dollars over the next day health care centers in the com- personnel address and takes a stand on 10 years. The program assists in maintain- civilian network providers. In turn, the regardless of the cap on out-of-pocket munity. Eliminating this program these issue to protect many Filipino total out-of-pocket cost will be capped. expenses. They also indicated that The downfall is that CBO concedes ing the health and well-being of will result in breaking leases and Americans and multi-ethnic individu- However, to help offset this cost, that such increase may discourage these frail adults so they can remain spouse induced to rely on employer vendor contracts, laying off staff, als who have served in all U.S. Armed dependents would receive $500 dollars health plan could see health coverage some patients from preventive health in their homes and communities and loss of an approximate $1 mil- Forces. non-taxable allowance annually. interrupted due to military assignment care or proper management of chronic instead of being placed in nursing lion contribution of each ADHC On December 2008, the Congres- One may decide to elect to use relocations. conditions. Therefore, could gravely af- homes. It also helps prevent institu- center to local economy. sional Budget Office (CBO) under alternative health insurance, not Tricare In Option 97: Tricare for working age fect negatively on ones patients health. tionalization. An estimate of 6,500 workers “Budget Options: Volume 1, Health and could apply their $500 dollars to retirees. Under this agreement, the fees, To find out how we can be guided Out of 300 adult day health care statewide will be laid off who will Care”, it states the possibilities that their health insurance premiums, co- co-payment and deductibles would be and improve one’s health care through centers in California, 22 established seek and qualify for unemployment health care can be controlled through payments or deductibles. raised for retirees under 62- years-old, laws that can be more beneficial to the ones are current based in San Diego. benefits. To top it all, ADHC, an federal spending. Those not opting for Prime can to restore the relative cost paid when military individual and families, FAVA The proposed elimination of this excellent community resource as While the CBO Options are not actually be costly because of higher de- Tricare began in 1995. Tricare Prime is available for assistance on how they program will likely cause turmoil to well as a remarkable, comprehen- enrollment would be $230/year to can fight this issue together. approximately 36,000 elderly and sive alternative to more expensive $550/year. Retiree family costs would For futher inquiries, contact the Fleet Medi-Cal beneficiaries with disabili- health care options, will disappear increase from $460/year to $1,100/year. Reserve Association Branch 84, Lee ties and their caregivers. and, most likely, not return. Grand Filipino Food Tasting Co-pay for doctor would increase from Leano, Secretary (619) 421-2064 and/ Frail elders with no family sup- In San Diego, many ADHC $12 to $28 dollars per year. Users of or Manny Cabildo, Past President of port will sit at home alone without participants and their families were Tricare Standard and Extra would pay Branch 84 (619) 318-9938. the nursing and therapy support saddened by the possibility of Event at Jacobs Center an annual deductible of $350/individual they need as their health slowly closure of their program. Many of Kalusugan Community Services San Diego, CA 92114. deteriorate. This can hasten their these program participants and their led by its co-founders Dr. Riz A. The main features include the destabilization leading to more use families and friends have inundated Oades and Dr. Ofelia Dirige an- display, preparation and tasting of of emergency services, increased the legislatures in Sacramento with nounced recently that Jacobs Family healthy dishes from various re- hospitalization, and psychiatric letters mostly in their own handwrit- Foundation will co-sponsor “Food gions of the Philippines with a flair treatment, at an even greater cost to ing pleading for ADHC to be saved. Extravaganza III – Taste of Healthy of indigenous dance and music; the public. It will be decided in the next few Regional Filipino Cuisine” slated awarding of certificates to HEC- Working caregivers will be forced weeks if ADHC program would on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from targeted restaurants and grocery to choose between quitting their survive the cut. 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. . stores, advisers and advocates, and jobs resulting to loss of income or Linda Sandi, program director of The Food Extravaganza is a grand the launching of a new and unique placing their loved ones in a nursing Hope ADHC in Mira Mesa, San Di- healthy food tasting event to show- recipe book, Filipino-American facility. ego, is urging the public to support case the culinary expertise of Fili- Dishes: Healthy Eating, Shopping, Patricia Capacio, a resident of by calling the legislators in their lo- pino chefs, restaurant owners and Cooking, Dining. . Otay Mesa, San Diego alternates cal district to oppose the governor’s Healthy Eating Campaign (HEC) The Planning Committee is com- with her siblings in providing daily proposal. Advocates. This trail-blazing pro- posed of Boodgie Arce and Dennis care to their 87-year-old mother who The California Association for gram started in 2007 as a part of the Michael Broussard, Co-Chairs, has a progressive case of dementia. Adult Day Services (CAADS), an Healthy Eating Campaign, a project Marissa Acierto, Willie and Prosie She strongly encourages all caregiv- advocate group based in Sacramen- partly funded by the California Batac, Femie Cupit, Cudal, ers to seek the support of commu- to, has continuously been offering Endowment. Demy Din, Beth Dalindin, Charlotte nity and political leaders to save the counter proposals to the legislature The first two events were held Fajardo, Chris Feraro, Priscilla Gar- ADHC program. for retaining senior programs and in a local hotel in National City. rovillas, Lily de Guzman, June Lao, “We need to get our voices heard finding some savings. However, with the expected increase Rudy Liporada, Yolanda Nangpi, by calling on our local leaders and The thirty years of progress in in attendance the search for a big- Veronica Papa, Rikky and Rebecca state legislators to work with us in developing home and community- ger venue ended with the Jacobs Reclosado, Fe Rivero, Mary Grace saving this important program,” Ca- based alternatives will be wiped out Family Foundation as a partner Sadile, Aster Santileces, Joe Son, pacio expressed with deep emotion for everyone if ADHC program and in organizing the event. Thus, the and Angie Tan, in a recent interview. Her mother other senior services were elimi- Food Extravaganza will be held at For more information call: KCS goes to Open Arms Adult Day nated. the plush Jacobs Center Celebration (619) 477-3392. Health Care Center in National City Hall located in 310 Euclid Avenue,

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02/15/09-03/15/09 6 mos. 685.00 June 12 - 18, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 mathematics, physical sciences, the foreign employee’s qualifi- The good news is that the immigrant and non-immigrant social sciences, biotechnology, cations; nor may it offer a lower H-1B quota, which in the past employment visas. We will, as medicine and health, educa- salary to discourage U.S.-based years was notorious in being always, do our best to make Phil - Am tion, law, accounting, business applicants. closed out after a few days, still them short and simple for the specialties, theology, and the If you are wondering where remains open up to the present. ordinary reader to understand. arts, and requiring the attain- the nurses fall, they are under Alas, the U.S. economy must be Law 101 ment of a bachelor’s degree or the EB-3 category. The only really hurting bad. Because of Erratum : In last week’s by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. its equivalent as a minimum”. thing that makes nurses differ- this unusual development, some article, Con-Ass should stand Member, State Bar of California & Simply stated, the job position ent is that they fall under a spe- nurses are trying to apply as for Constituent Assembly. Our Integrated Bar of the Philippines must be in a specialized field cial category (called Annex A), H-IB employees. But there is a apologies for the typo. Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- and must require a bachelor’s which means that their prospec- problem. The position of a nurse urnalusa.com degree to enable the employee tive employer does not have to is not considered a specialty oc- Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. is to do the job. There is also the prove the absence of available cupation, simply because it does licensed to practice law in both H-2A visa for temporary or and qualified U.S. based ap- not require a bachelor’s degree. California and the Philippines. seasonal agricultural workers plicants. The U.S. government For us Filipinos, this may come He practices immigration law Basics of and the H-2B visa for temporary already presumes that there is a as a big surprise because in in San Diego and has continu- non-agricultural workers (such shortage of nurses. Unfortunate- the Philippines, you have to ously been a trial and appellate as hotel employees). ly, immigrant employment visas complete a bachelor’s degree attorney in the Philippines since The second general type of for EB-3 workers, including in Nursing before you can take 1989. He travels between San Employment Visas employment visa is the im- nurses, are presently unavail- up the board exams. But here Diego and Manila. His office ith the very long change their mind. But it is migrant employment visa. The able. This means that even if in the U.S., all that is generally address is located at 16486 Ber- waiting time for not that simple. U.S. immi- employee and his family come we have a willing and qualified required to be licensed as a reg- nardo Center Drive, Suite 228, in as immigrants, and become employer, the petition will still istered nurse (RN) is a two-year San Diego, CA 92128. He also Wfamily-based peti- gration law imposes numer- eligible to become U.S. citi- not prosper. This is problem- nursing degree. However, in holds office in National City tions, many Filipinos have ous conditions and strict zens after five years. The most atic to many sectors, including certain limited cases, RNs may inside the S&S Travel Agency at been exploring the idea of procedures for foreigners to common is the Third Preference the Philippines which has been qualify for H-1B visas if the 2409 E. Plaza Blvd. Please call asking their relatives to ap- work in the United States. (EB-3 professionals, skilled overpopulated by nursing grad- employer can show that the job (858)348-7475 & (619) 475- ply for an employment visa workers, and other workers) uates. Do you know that many position is a specialty occupa- 3262 for your free consultation. instead. You see, for those But first, the basics. There which includes foreign employ- nursing graduates do not get tion, such as positions that re- We also encourage readers to are two general types of em- ees with at least two years of paid and sometimes even pay, quire a certified advanced prac- write us questions about both who qualify, an employ- ployment visas. First is the experience as skilled workers, to work in hospitals and clinics tice registered nurse (APRN), U.S. immigration and Philip- ment visa may be a faster non-immigrant visa. As the professionals with a baccalaure- in the Philippines? I know of a an administrative position, or a pine laws to be future topics in way to come to the United term implies, the visa is only ate degree, and others with less licensed nurse who was getting nursing specialty position. this column. Our email is rkara- States. Consider this. On temporary. The prospective than two years experience, such 100 pesos a day while she was Due to limited time and space, [email protected]. the average, it will take employee comes to the U.S. as as an unskilled worker who can undergoing training in a Makati as the title to this article states, Articles written in this column more than ten years for a a temporary employee but after perform labor for which quali- hospital. After almost one year, we are confining ourselves are not legal advice but are hy- a few months or few years, his fied workers are not available her salary was increased to with the basics of employment potheticals intended as general, relative to migrate, but if employment visa expires. Most in the United States. The basic minimum wage but, as we all visas. In future articles, we will non-specific legal information. he qualifies as a temporary common of this is the H-1B criterion is that the foreign know, even that is not enough to discuss the intricate require- foreign employee, he can visa for temporary professional employee will not displace nor survive. ments and procedures for both be here in a few months. In workers in specialty occupa- adversely affect the wages and addition, we have received tions. The regulations have a working conditions of U.S. numerous inquiries from very long, hard-to-memorize workers who are similarly em- definition of a “specialty oc- ployed. In layman’s term, this tourists who want to stay cupation” as a job classification means that no U.S.-based ap- here and work. They come that requires “a theoretical and plicant is qualified or available, in as visitors but during practical application of a body and that the salary offered must their stay, they meet a pro- of highly specialized knowledge be the same as the prevailing spective employer who is in a field of human endeavor, wage rate for the position. In willing to hire them, so they including, but not limited to, other words, the employer can- architecture, engineering, not just create a position to fit

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In addi- liabilities of the sponsor terminate the government on the affidavit joint sponsor could be anybody. tion, should the immigrant obtain when the immigrant becomes a of support is not enforceable for by Atty. Susan V. Perez He does not need to be a related SSI (Social Security Income), U.S. citizen, the sponsor or immi- being contrary to public policy. to the principal sponsor by blood TANF (Temporary Assistance for grant dies, the immigrant earned The sponsored immigrant may Read Atty. Susan Perez’s previous articles by or consanguinity. If later on, the Needy Families), institutionaliza- 40 qualifying quarters in accor- waive the sponsor’s obligations visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com joint sponsor changes his mind tion for long-term care or other dance with the social security under the affidavit of support and withdraws his I-864, the means-tested benefit, the govern- law, the immigrant abandoned his in a divorce proceeding, but the sponsor needs to file a substitute ment can seek reimbursement legal permanent residence status, immigrant may not waive this on joint sponsor so the applicant from the sponsor. The “means- or the immigrant is deported or behalf of the government. The The Affidavit of Support will continue to be eligible. The tested” benefit does not include removed from the U.S. Take sponsor can be held liable under affidavit of support is not required health care benefits such as note that divorce does not relieve the affidavit of support despite the An alien who is likely at any assets could be owned by either if the immigrant had worked in Medicaid, the Children’s Health the sponsor from his obligations fact that he is paying alimony to time to become a public charge the sponsor, the sponsored immi- the United States and was cred- Insurance Program, health cen- under the affidavit of support. In the sponsored immigrant. Pay- is inadmissible and ineligible grant or a member of the house- ited with a total of 40 qualifying ters, and pre-natal cares. It also case of death of the sponsor, the ment of alimony reduces the to become a lawful permanent hold. The value of the assets quarters, as defined by the social does not include Food Programs estate is not relieved from liability sponsor’s financial obligations resident of the United States. must be at least three times the security law. Even if the immi- such as food stamps, WIC (the for any reimbursement obligation under the affidavit of support but Also, an alien can be removed shortfall between the sponsor’s grant was not authorized to work, Special Supplemental Nutrition that arose before the death. payment of child support does from the United States if he or income and the required amount but has a social security num- Program for Women, Infants and In addition to the financial obli- not. she becomes a public charge in the poverty guideline. Fur- ber and contributed to SSS, the Children), school meals, or other gations, the sponsor has to notify We welcome your feedback. within five years of entering the ther, these assets must be readily contributions should be counted food assistance. Other programs USCIS of any change of address If you have any immigration United States from causes that converted into cash within one towards the 40-quarter qualifying that do not give cash such as of the immigrant. It has been questions, please feel welcome to existed before entry. Public year. Examples are bonds, real requirement. public housing and child care are held that the sponsor continues email me at AttySuPer@gmail. charge means an alien who is estate, and personal property such The I-864 affidavit of support is also not included in the “means- to be liable on the affidavit of com or call 619 819 -8648 to likely to become dependent on the as vehicle. In the case of vehicle, a contractual obligation. As such, tested” benefit. support even if he or she has been arrange for a telephone consulta- government for subsistence. The the sponsor must own more than the sponsored immigrant can sue The obligation of the sponsor declared bankrupt. An agree- tion. law requires all family-based visa applicants to submit the affida- vit of support as a condition for avoiding the public charge ground of inadmissibility. An affidavit of support is required in some employment-based visa applica- tions such as when an I-140, Im- migrant Petition for Alien Worker, is filed. There are four requirements to avoid the public charge ground of inadmissibility: (i) the petitioner in the family-based petition must submit Form I-864 or I-864EZ; (ii) the sponsor must be either a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, at least 18 years old, and domiciled in the U.S.; (iii) the sponsor must show that his annual income is at least 125 percent of the Federal poverty guideline; and the sponsor must agree to provide support to maintain the sponsored alien at an annual income that is not less than 125 percent of the Federal poverty income line, reimburse any federal or state agency that provides a means-tested benefit to the sponsored alien, agree to submit to the jurisdiction of any Federal or State court for enforcement of the affidavit, and inform USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) of any change of address. If the sponsor could not satisfy the financial requirement through proof of income, he could submit proof of significant assets. 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Lion's head on Kennon Road huge military artillery on dis- John Hay. It was a former play. If one is lucky, he could American Base which was witness the morning formation turned over to the Philippine of the military cadets; other- government during the 1990s. wise, he would have to contend with merely viewing the mili- A luxurious hotel and a few tary museum in the area. eateries and souvenir stores that cater to the tourists were built Camp John Hay in the area. One of the favorites is a unique eatery in the vicin- Another must-see is Camp ity is called “Choco-late de Houses at Camp John Hay

Shops at the Mines View Park The Mines View Park is still family, reminiscing about his visited by tourists, although visits to the place years before, one can no longer see the when he was young, carefree mines down below. That area is and with his life ahead of him. already crowded with houses. Before young children below The next day, they went to would ask tourists to throw the Baguio Cathedral to hear money at them. mass before proceeding with From the Mines View Park, their journey. They went to the they proceeded to the Good Lourdes Grotto, but they did Shepherd Convent to purchase not climb its hundreds steps some of its popular products: from the bottom. Instead, they strawberry jam, peanut brittle drove up to the last stage of the and sweet yams (halayang steps, parked their car and went ube). They stopped by the just a few steps to the shrine.

Igorot sculpture Mansion House, the residence When he was young, he could of the President of the Philip- climb the steps from the bot- pines, to take picture and enjoy tom, although it was still a very the flower garden at the nearby tiresome experience for him. Imelda Park. They still had The Grotto at the peak of enough time to go to the Wright a tall hill provided a good Park and ride the horses that view of some areas of Baguio, were rented out to tourists by although in most cases, roof- the hour. tops of houses could be seen. After saying their prayers and Already dark posing for pictures side by side with old Igorot women dressed It was already dark by the in their native costumes (who time they went back to the city charged them for their ser- to have dinner. His first option vices), they proceeded to the was to eat the popular chopsuey Philippine Military Academy rice dish at the Chinese restau- site which is still a nice place to rant along Session Road. The visit although it offers nothing dish’s fresh and crispy vegeta- new to repeat visitors. There ble were newly harvested from are some photo opportunity the nearby Trinidad Valley. spots in the area, like beside the

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na. I’m really thankful to them. My favorite massage is Herbal Vic posts high ratings for Karylle ‘snatches ’ Pack combined shiatsu and swed- ish. I also enjoy their spa theatre ‘WWTBAM’ first episode endorsement from Marian where you can have a massage in front of a giant screen while PNS -- VIC Sotto is grinning Bingi. PNS -- MARIAN Rivera used Toni Gonzaga, then si Marian nga from ear to ear. And why not? TV5 Teen Megan Young, who with Piolo Pascual. Now, for a watching a movie.” to be the image model of Blue Karylle had a grand launch with execs say they’re happy with the played next, missed out on a ques- Water Day Spa that has branches change, we decided to get Karylle ratings of his pilot episode as host tion regarding Barbie Doll’s birth- and Brazilian-Japanese model Ak- Akihiro last Tuesday night at C3 in Makati, Greenhills, Ortigas, Events Place Greenhills. The press of “Who Wants to be a Million- day. Slated to play this coming Capitol Hills, Tagaytay and ihiro Sato. When we were brain- aire” last Saturday. It rated nearly Saturday is the last fastest finger storming, we thought of Karylle people who attended were treated Alabang. But she’s now replaced to free massage and footspa. Blue 8 percent and that’s the highest winner, Polo Ravales who was ner- by Karylle. Did management do who’s really been a regular client rating they ever got for the first vously seated beside ex-girlfriend since we started our operations Water Day Spa operates only from this to show they support Karylle 3 p.m. to 12 midnight. They have telecast of a new show. Ara Mina. Find out if he’s going more after the controversy over four years ago. Nakasama pa niya The TV 5 management says to fare better than the past two ce- a holistic approach to wellness, Dingdong Dantes? noon si Dingdong. She’s loyal to they found the ideal=2 0host in lebrities. “Who Wants to be a Mil- us, so why not get her?” taking care of their clients inside Vic. “We’re very pleased with the lionaire?” really shakes Primetime “No, there’s no such intention,” and out. They not only offer mas- high ratings of the show’s first TV every Saturday, 6 p.m., on TV5 says Nancy Go, operations man- I always go to Blue Water to pamper myself and de-stress,” sage but also facials, face and along with “Talentadong Pinoy” ager. “Every 15 months, we re- body machine treatments for peel- at 7 p.m. and “Midnight DJ” at 8 place our models. We started with says Karylle. “Noon pa, naiisip ko na, ano kaya, kunin nila akong en- ing, radio frequency, hair and wart p.m., also both topraters. Brad Turvey and a model named removals. Patty who was later replaced by dorser? And heto nga, it happened Karylle

Vic Sotto episode,” says brand management senior VP Jasper Evangelista. “We got a lot of positive feedback from our viewers, colleagues, and advertisers on how good the show is and how great Vic handles the hosting. We’re all excited for the next episodes because for sure, the viewership will expand even more. With ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire,’ everybody now has a reason to be home every Saturday at 6 p.m.” The pilot showed 10 celebrity contestants trying to beat each other. In the first round, DJ Mo won as the fastest finger winner and as the first ever contestant to get on the hot seat face-to-face with host Vic Sotto. Ironically, the round ended for DJ Mo with a music trivia question regarding Freddie Aguilar’s award-winning Metropop song, Bulag, Pipi, at

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vanaugh, S.J. calls this celebration tian sources is there any reference to a re-enactment. It is a remembrance Jesus’ marriage or to his wife.” Even Lower Your that 1) Christ is dwelling in us. It the Gnostic gospels that Dan Brown is another Incarnation or Christ be- used in his book do not explicitly coming once again “fleshed” in us. suggest that Jesus was married. Balintataw Nets 2) Christ is not contented that we be Dan Brown claims that he obtained by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez simply sprinkled with his blood. He his revisionist interpretation of Da wants his body and blood to become (which should be rightly written as by Virginia H. Ferrer Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- part of us. When we receive Christ da) Vinci “while I was studying art Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website history in Seville.” The following ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com as our heavenly food and drink, God at www.asianjournalusa.com sees in us his own beloved Son. are ludicrous assertions, especially 3) Transubstantiation: the chang- coming from an “art historian”: to ing of the substance of bread and say that Leonardo da Vinci’s “The wine into Christ’s body and blood. Virgin of the Rocks” is “a five-foot The Most Holy Body When we eat his body and drink tall canvas” (actually it is six-and-a- Sabik his blood, we are “transubstanti- half feet in height), to claim that the ated” into Christ’s likeness. Just as Merovingian royal family founded Nasasabik na nga ako sa panahon ng tag-init and Blood of Christ the covenant between God and the Paris (historically, it was established Joke of the Week: John Smith and ments for covenant keeping and Hebrews was sealed with blood, by the Parisii tribe of the Celtic katawan ko’y namamaluktot ng palagi sa lamig his three children were reasonably seals the pact with the blood of an and the people promising, “All that Gauls in the third century B.C.), that at makapamasyal nang maayos sa paligid-ligid fast eaters. Not so Mrs. Smith. At animal. Second Reading: Hebrews the Lord has said, we will heed and Pope Clement V lived in “the Vati- the table she was the slowest of the 9: 11-15. By using the analogy of do,” so the covenant between Christ can and he suppressed the Knights tuloy makalabas din naman ng kuntodo ang bihis. slow. At one evening meal John and today’s first reading, the author of and us is sealed when we receive his Templar” across Europe (the pope the kids were finished with the des- The Letter to the Hebrews suggests body and blood and when we see lived in Avignon, France, and it was ert while mama was still nibbling at that the sacrifice, which Christ has ourselves and each other as the body King Philip II who had the Templars Pakiusap naman ulap ay magtago ka lang muna her salad. Patiently and quietly the offered, is greater and more effec- and blood of Christ. arrested only in France), that the at hayaan mo sanang lumabas si araw na ama family waited until finally John lost tive than the Hebrew sacrifices. Opus Dei has “monks,” (the Opus his patience. In a sweetly sarcastic Unlike the high priest who entered Reflections: On The Da Vinci Dei does not live in monastery), that nang kami naman dito sana’y makapamasyal muna voice he said to her,” Honey, there’s annually the Holy of Holies on the Code: when we see a picture of the word “companion” in Aramaic sapagkat sabik na itong mga bata kong kasama. one thing for sure. If you’d been at Day of Atonement, Christ entered Leonardo da Vinci’s reproduction means “wife” and is applied to Mary the Last Supper, there never would God’s presence once and won for of the Last Supper, we normally Magdalene (originally, that word have been a crucifixion.” all an eternal redemption. Gospel: associate it with Christ’s institution is written in Coptic and it means Mark 14: 12-16, 22-26. At this of the Holy Eucharist. This is not a “friend or associate”), that Emperor Pasasaan ba at ulan ay amin ding hahanapin Scriptures: First Reading: Exodus Passover meal, Jesus did something correct interpretation. The particu- Constantine ordered the Council of mga gintong butil mo siyempre kinasasabikan din 24: 1-8. The Hebrews’ fidelity to different. He wants his followers lar subject of Leonardo’s original Nicea to make Christ divine (truth- God was threatened by the resur- to celebrate the Eucharistic meal as painting is not the institution of fully, even before Constantine’s para sa mga alagang halaman na mahal namin gence of pagan Canaanite ways. To “remembrance.” A remembrance is Holy Eucharist, but the moment time, Christians already professed at sa mga magbubukid mahalaga ang pananim. worship God or to be a true Hebrew a ceremony in which the past his- of betrayal as recorded in John 13: that Jesus is true God and true Man. meant to practice a way of life in di- torical events and the future promise 21-24. Therefore, there is no chalice The bishops convened at the behest rect opposition to pagan ways. Mo- of fulfillment are brought and and bread on the painting. “Leon- of Constantine, who wanted to unify ses spells out the Torah’s require- experienced in the present. John Ka- ardo,” according to Amy Welborn, the empire and get rid of divisive “intended for each of the figures to and false teachings, and corrected a express a particular response to that distortion propagated by the heretic announcement of betrayal.” The Arius, who taught that Christ is not apostles turned away from Jesus, true God), that Mary Magdalene leaned to each other and wondered died in Provence and her relics are who the betrayal could be. As far as kept within I. M. Pei’s seventy-foot the handsome young men are con- pyramid at the entrance to Louvre cerned, Elizabeth Levy, an art histo- (the Eastern Orthodox Church rian, wrote, “A classic type, com- believes that Mary Magdalene went mon among Renaissance paintings, to Ephesus and died there), that the is the ‘student.’ A favored follower, Nag Hammadi and Dead Sea Scrolls a protégé, or disciple, is always are “the earliest Christian records” portrayed as very youthful, long (correctly, the Dead Sea Scrolls are haired, clean-shaven; the idea that not Christian but Jewish records), he is not yet matured to the point that the Eucharist is a Christian where he must find his own way.” copy of “God-eating” of pagan Maliciously and with utter disregard ritual practices (the Last Supper was for historical and theological facts, a Passover meal that is described in The Da Vinci Code declares that Jewish traditions). After what The the young man on Jesus’ right is Da Vinci Code has deceptively and not John, the Beloved Disciple, but erroneously presented, it is bet- Mary Magdalene, that the absence ter to echo what Eugene Cardinal of the chalice suggests that she or George said, “If Jesus is only what her womb is the real Grail, and her is presented in the The Da Vinci position seated next to Jesus resem- Code, why should we even care?” If bles a letter “M” for marriage. This The Da Vinci Code is all that mat- is pure nonsense. Bart D. Ehrman, ters, what is the point? Do you think an expert on ancient church history, the apostles and the martyrs gave wrote, “In none of our early Chris- their lives to Jesus who is a “phony” and whose story is a big “lie”? Dan Brown’s deceptive presentation of Jesus, the Gospels, and the Church is an impetus to Christians, espe- cially to Catholics, to examine their personal relationship with Jesus, and their correct understanding of Church doctrine and history. Quotation of the Week: “Truth is often eclipsed but never extin- guished.” Livy. June 12 - 18, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 education served as the principal The Filipino kinship system is This is not to mention periodic root of the Filipinos personal- social class and life chances. IN SEARCH OF avenue for upward social mobil- bilateral. In a network of social contributions to or istic and individualistic attitude The higher the class position of ity. obligations, the child is equally neighborhood events, such as towards the larger community.”* a son’s parents, the more likely By this time, Rosel had contin- related to the blood relatives of basketball tournaments (e.g., “My family were not rich, he is to attain high educational THE GOOD LIFE: ually developed certain personal both parents that naturally en- Villasan Colors League), fiestas, though their fortune had im- qualifications and a well paid, values or work ethics, which he larges the kinship group. Among and funerals. All these reduced proved significantly, partly as high status job, which he at- Moving Up: The increasingly defined and refined. the relatives, there exists a strong Rosel’s saving efforts. a result of multiple household tained in his late teen. But you The Tagalog value that is para- reciprocal system of mutual These kinship relationships are incomes,’ explains Rosel. “My can not expect to duplicate one Role of a “Good mount to him is pakikipagkapwa assistance in carrying out their so pervasive and taxing or bur- parents then just reached middle man’s feat. It requires discipline, (regard for others), the ability to social and economic commit- densome that there seems some class, but were a little confused hard work, intensity, and com- Filipino Son” empathize with others, in help- ments. truism in the passage, “It is no about it themselves.” mitment. – Riz fulness and generosity in times The patron-client relationship wonder that everybody may be Rosel Zobel early became (Continued from page 6) of need (pakikiramay), in the is an informal understanding related to almost everyone else aware that there often exists a (to be continued) utilities, and transportation. The practice of bayanihan (mutual between two individuals and in small communities. This is the very close relationship between big expense was, of course, the assistance), and in observance their respective families. In most mortgage payments to RFC (Re- of utang-na-loob (a sense of cases, the relationship is also habilitation Finance Commis- gratitude). highly unequal one. sion), but I left enough money Rosel embraces the above tradi- In observance of such tradition- to cover the first three-month tional values because he strongly al value, Rosel virtually fulfilled installments.” feels these help promote unity as different types of assistance ex- “Everything seemed okay, well as a sense of social justice. changed by families in the forms although I had a little reserva- And through higher education of working together (bayanihan), tion,” says Rosel. “I didn’t want and interactive personal experi- food, rice, money, cash loans, to think I was ‘indispensable in ences, he has adopted demo- help in household chores, as- their lives. I refuse to believe, cratic institutions and individual sistance during emergencies and because I knew it would stand in liberties, considered religion less family illness, help in sending the way of my personal progress, central to his and other lives, kids to college, and getting oth- much as I desire to lift the whole held more liberal social values, ers to campus or hospital jobs family up. Lack of discipline and and adhered to the attitudes value and admission to charity wards. management skill on their part?” of “choice.” There are, of course, irritants to Things were going great for the “My culture and political such practices, which Rosel hesi- Zobel family in l958. The eldest beliefs,” affirms Rosel, “broadly tantly refused to dwell on. son Rosel had been thrilled speaking, have been shaped by Besides kamag-anakan (rela- about his role; as well as the having spent the bulk of my life tives), friends, and kapitbahay feeling of being loved, of being in university communities, both (neighbors) there is a number of wanted and respected by the rest in the homeland and abroad.” kinship groups based on ritual of the family members, relatives “My employment and involve- affiliation systems known as and friends. ment in university education, as Kumpare/Kumare sponsorship in Mainly owing to Rosel’s pro- well as in teaching career, had af- baptismal and wedding events. fessional and academic records, fected many aspects of my life,” Such relationship imposes social his father Lorenzo won as the Rosel said. “One of which is the obligations of support that are “Most Outstanding Father of persistent kinship system.” supposed to be mutual and the Year” (1958) – partly hav- reciprocal, but hardly in his case. ing all his eight kids enrolled at FEU on scholarships and the Everyone is cordially invited to a night rumor circulating campus-wide that the eldest son would gradu- showcasing the Philippine Culture ate with B.A. degree on top of There will be Filipino food, music, dances, the all-institute, integrated FEU display of Philippine artifacts, etc. graduation ceremony, summa cum laude, just in a few months Saturday, 18 July 2009 at 6:00 p.m. ahead. 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6:00 p.m. Page 16 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 12 - 18, 2009 events to rekindle our roots and signifi cance. the colonial rule of Spain after heritage, and to commemorate the latter was defeated at the our home country’s indepen- Brief History of the Philip- Bay during the Light & dence from Spain . pine Declaration of Indepen- Spanish-American War. The Philippine Independence dence The declaration, in the form Shadows Day celebrations are held an- of a proclamation, was done in nually here in San Diego and The Philippine Declaration the presence of a huge crowd, at by Zena Sultana Babao National City not only to create of Independence occurred on the ancestral home of General awareness of Philippine culture June 12, 1898 in the Philippines, Aguinaldo in Cavite el Viejo Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at and traditions, but also to raise where Filipino Revolutionary (now ), Cavite, some 30 www.asianjournalusa.com funds for charity projects in the forces under General Emilio kilometers South of Manila. The U.S. and the Philippines. Philip- Aguinaldo (later to become event saw the unfurling of the pine Independence, as a celebra- the Philippines’ fi rst Republi- National of the Philippines, tion in America, is largely an in- can President) proclaimed the made in Hong Kong by Mrs. Philippine Faire 2009: Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Ag- Narrie with his former boss, Capt. vention of the last decade, rather sovereignty and independence Manny Rodriguez, who is now the than having a distinct cultural of the Philippine Islands from (Continued on page 18) A Resounding Success assistant chief of the National City Police Department. It was predicted that rain would Philippine History, Filipino pour on San Diego County Language and Heritage, Health Pilipino-American Organizations last weekend. But the weather & Wellness, Business, Non-profi t of San Diego County), County of cooperated, and the weekend Groups, Faith Based organiza- San Diego, City of National City, turned out sunny – just perfect tions, Filipiniana Costumes, Westfi eld Plaza Bonita, Union for a Philippine-style town fi esta. Filipino Food, Music and Dance, Bank of California, American The fi esta was this year’s Philip- Lions Medical Mobile, San Red Cross, Western Union, pine Faire 2009 in honor of the Diego Police Department, and AT&T, Walmart, Moneygram, th 111 Philippine Independence Blood Pressure and Diabetes Sycuan Casino, San Diego Air- Day, held Saturday, June 6, at Screening. port Authority, Sweetwater Au- the Westfi eld Plaza Bonita Mall At around 1:30 in the after- thority, The National City Times, parking lot. noon, the show started. Among The Filipino Times, Philippine & With the theme “Embracing the performers were: Music and Asian Report, Filipino Press, and Diversity, Unity and Change,” Friends, Sean OneSon, Pasa- the Asian Journal. the event was a resounding suc- cat Dance Company, Samahan Two days after the Philippine cess! It started with a Festival Performing Arts, Sharon Rose, Faire 2009 celebration, COPAO of Festivals parade at 9:30 a.m. Granger Junior HS Jazz Ensem- Director Ditas Yamane wrote a along Plaza Bonita Road in Na- ble, Chin-style Taiji, Heali’I’s “Thank You letter” to all who tional City, featuring the Philip- Polynesian Revue, The Magic 6, took part in the event. Her letter pine Faire beauties, civic and DOC (Defi nition of Creativity), said in part: “I would like to community organizations, school Babao Academy, Filifi - take this opportunity to thank all marching bands, the National nesse Creations Fashion Show, of you from the bottom of my City and County public offi cials and the Philippine Faire 2009 heart for all your support, com- and their representatives, and Royal Court. mitment to service, and love for others. Among the sponsoring part- community. All these helped There were booths and exhibits ners of the Philippine Faire in making the Philippine Faire on Philippine Arts and Culture, 2009 were: COPAO (Council of 2009 -- Festival of Festivals-- a success!” Yamane gave special thanks to Westfi eld Plaza Bonita for their generosity in having the Plaza Bonita parking lot be used as the venue for the Philippine Faire event. She also thanked the COPAO Board of Directors, led by President Merly Ferrer, the Philippine Faire 2009 Commit- tee, the volunteers, participants and performers, and especially the schools and the entire com- munity who came, visited and enjoyed the event. Several Philippine Indepen- dence Day celebrations were Members of the Babao Arnis Demo Team taken prior to the demo: held concurrently last Saturday (Kneeling, L to R) John Newenhouse, Marc Fox, Edwin Estigoy and Justin in different places here in San Delgado; Standing, L to R) Narrison Babao, Zena, Juan Barajas, Narrie, Diego County. These Indepen- Don Dizon, Bayani Abueg Jr., Chris Montano and Domingo Agnas Jr. (Not dence Day celebrations are major in the picture) Jack Babao and Kris Babao.

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______June 12 - 18, 2009 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 19 Everyone who graced the take this opportunity to thank occasion, young and old, were all of you from the bottom of my delighted to visit from one booth heart for all your support – com- to the other, while others stayed mitment to service – and love for Laughing Matter Lifestyle on the spacious shade provided community – all of these helped with chairs enjoying the overture in making the Philippine Faire Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- and the marching band per- 2009 – Festival of Festivals a journalusa.com by J’Son formed by Granger Junior High success!!!” School Jazz Ensemble, Castle She added, “I am most grate- Read J’Son’s previous articles by visiting our website at www. Park High School- Trojan Bri- ful to the sponsoring partners Tumawa muna tayo asianjournalusa.com gade, Morse High School Band – County of San Diego – City of and Otay Ranch High School National City – Westfield Plaza Anak: Mommy, ang ganda ng Ano sa Tagalog ang asawa? (“May Band. This was highlighted by Bonita – American Red Cross – bracelet mo. Bigay ba ni Daddy bahay”) the awarding of ceremonies, Western Union – AT&T – Wal- ‘yan? Ano naman ang kabit? (“May Philippine Faire 2009: presentation of Philippine Faire mart – Moneygram – Sycuan Mommy: Ay naku anak, kung sa condo”) Royal Court and the cultural – San Diego Airport Authority Daddy mo lang ako aasa,baka pati presentation by Kaisahan-Morse – Sweetwater Authority – and all ikaw wala sa mundong ito. Doc: “Ano ang trabaho mo, iha?” Festival of Festivals High, Samahan Performing Arts donors of the event – for without Girl: “Substitute po.” Doc: “Di kaya prostitute ?” The official kick-off ceremony and San Diegans in general to Center, Chen Style Taijiqua, them it will not be the same – Pinoy Marriage - Man’s life participate and be counted at cycle.... Girl: “Doc, kaibigan ko ang prosti- of the Festival of Festivals was Babao Arnis Academy, Pasacat please show them our support by 3 to 8 years old - Paramihan ng tute. Kung hindi the ribbon cutting by guests, dig- this year’s celebration of the Dance Company, Music and patronizing their products and th toys siya puwede, ako ang pumapalit!” nitaries and students attended by 111 Anniversary of Philippine Friends, Heali’is Polynesian services. A very special thank 9 to 18 years old - Pataasan ng the Council of Philippine Ameri- Independence, dubbed as “Em- Revue and Filifinesse Creation you to Westfield Plaza Bonita for grades. In an obstetricians clinic: can Organizations of San Diego bracing Diversity, Unity and by Boodgie Arce. their generosity – as the venue 19 to 25 - Padamihan ng siyota. Doc: “Hubad na, iha. Huwag kang (COPAO) officials, Executive Change.” Festival of festivals for 2009 contributed to the huge success 26 to 35 - Pagandahan ng asawa. mag-alala.... I won’t take advantage Director and Board of Directors, A spectacular showcase of were brainstormed and put into of the event.” 36 to 45 - Palakihan ng income. of you!” followed by the raising of the attractive and pleasant look- action by Merly Ferrer, COPAO She concluded by saying, 46 to 55 - Padamihan ng kabit. Girl: “Saan ko po ilalagay ang American Flag and the Philip- ing booths with colorful mer- chairperson, Ditas Yamane, ”Thank you to the COPAO panty at bra ko?” chandize displays of dry goods Theme song of married couples.... Doc: “Diyan lang sa may tabi ng pine Flag and the National executive director, executive Board of Directors led by our brief ko.” Anthem of both countries at the including food and drinks by officers and board of directors President Merly Ferrer – to the 1 to 10 years - Araw-araw gabi- several COPAO member orga- gabi spacious parking lot of Westfield as a unique way to gather the Philippine Faire 2009 Com- 11 to 25 years - Saan ka man Cardinal Sin’s wish when he dies Plaza Bonita, in National City nizations, businesses and small Filipino community together mittee – the volunteers – the naroon is to have Erap and Jinggoy on his last Sunday, June 6, 2009, from vendors in National City and in commemorating the annual participants – the performers 26 to 49 years - Gaano kadalas side. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. other sponsoring partners of celebration of our historic Inde- and most especially the schools ang Minsan Erap: We’re honored but why us? Sunny but windy climate, a COPAO attributing the big suc- pendence Day back to National – and to the entire community 50 years and up - Maalaala mo Sin: I want to die like Christ, with trademark of San Diego as cess of the affair, like: Westfield City, where it is considered to who came - visited and enjoyed kaya thieves on both sides. the finest and beautiful city in Plaza Bonita, American Red be the un-official capital of the the event – thank you very much! California is natures’ wake-up Cross, Western Union, AT&T, Philippines in the United States. To the Philippine Faire 2009 call for Filipino Americans Union Bank, Walmart and oth- Last year’s celebration was in over-all Chairman – thank you ers. Mira Mesa. for your leadership. It was truly Right after the affair, Execu- an honor working with all of you tive Director Ditas Yamane was and serving you – Maraming quoted saying, “I would like to Salamat Po at Mabuhay!

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The tastiest fl avor of all for th Dances was hosted by Belle 31 years ago this Saturday, on June Revolution against. But the Duke of dogs is, of all things, LIVER!! Fresh held June 6 in Oceanside, CA Limage & Enri Fulmore. 6, 1978 -- when in a loud voice Windsor married Baltimore divorcee, liver -- not even fi let mignon or heart The continuous entertain- California taxpayers revolted against Wallis Simpson, one day earlier, but meat -- is their absolute favorite thing he closest I’ve been said, that the goal is to promote ments on the Plaza Stage in- profl igate government spending in in 1937. He met her here at the Hotel to eat. And it’s good for them too! better relations between the passing our historic property tax del Coronado as the reigning British Since liver is absolutely guaranteed to royalty this year clude cultural dances: “Banga” initiative, Proposition 13. California Monarch, King Edward VIII, but to set your dog’s taste buds on fi re, was last Saturday, United States and the Philip- of the Kalinga Tribe: Dancers: taxpayers screamed out their dissat- abdicated the throne “for the woman I try liver-fl avored snacks -- if you Tth pines, and preserve the Filipino isfaction at the polls with a 65% su- love”. He ended up spending the rest June 6 , 2009, when I cov- Lennie De Vera as the princess, really want to treat your best buddy heritage by providing a mecha- permajority vote too. That citizen’s of his years with “Wally” as the Brit- to his favorite biscuit! Liver snacks ered for the Asian Journal Dee Webber, Carol Johnson, nism for its introduction and Belle Limoge, Janice Diaz, initiative fi nally put the brake on ish “governor” of the Bahamas. also contain essential amino acids the sky high out-of- the Coronation of Mrs. assimilation into the American Dulia Candelaria, Jennylin that help keep your dog’s Fil-Am 2009, Little Miss control escalation in vision sharp, his eyesight culture. Esguerra, Enri Fulmore, and property taxes that keen and eyes healthy. June Fil-Am 2009 and Miss Pre- Deborah Polich, Director of Delia Sequina; Pandanggo sa had plagued Califor- is Vision Research Month, by Teen Fil-Am 2009 during the Oceanside Public Library, Ilaw dancers: Cita Lime, Misty nia citizens for years. the way. You can get more the Fil-Am’s 8th Annual echoed her sentiment, “The Whitaker, Delia Serquina, And the sky didn’t information about it at www. Fil-Am Cultural celebration in fall on government preventblindness..org. Filipino Proclamation Day Belle Limoge, Enri Fulmore, programs either, like The Beatles released their held at Oceanside Civic Oceanside started as a way to Jennylin Esguerra; Itik-Itik the wasteful politi- “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely focus on the traditions, art, cos- Center Library & Plaza in dancers: Michele Pagayonan, cians falsely claimed Hearts Club Band” album tumes, food, music and dance Mina Giles, Janine Ferrer, Belle it would. But Prop June 1, 1967 -- on Pat North San Diego County. of the Philippines.” She added, Limoge, Melanie Pagayonan, 13 HAS succeeded in Boone’s 33rd birthday. CNN keeping allot of extra Presented were: Her Majesty “We are really proud to be a Gloria Giles, Shanelle Logan & debuted on the album’s 13th Queen Noemi “Nancy” Ortiz, waste off the table. anniversary, 20/20 pre- part of this. It’s been a nice Enri Fulmore; danc- Exactly one day miered June 6, 1978 and the Mrs. Fil-Am 2009 and her Court: collaboration for the library, 1st runner up – Jennilyn Es- ers: Richmond Pagayonan, and 286 years before fi rst drive-in movie theater and every year it is getting bet- Anthony Pagayonan, Belle the passage of Prop opened exactly 45 years be- querra, who also garnered the ter and better.” 13, free market fore 20/20 fi rst aired. Alanis Best Gown & Viewer’s Choice Limoge, and Enri Fulmore; and The Honorable Mayor Jim economist Adam Smith came into Sexologist Ruth Westheimer came Morissette entered this world on June Award; 2nd runner up – Dorothy Blit B’laan dancers: Lennie De this world. His principle of the into the world June 4, 1929 and sex 1, 1974 and composer Marvin Ham- Mahimer; 3rd runner up – Carol Wood of Oceanside in his Vera, Belle Limoge, and Enri marketplace’s invisible hand creating goddess Marilyn Monroe drew her lisch was born June 2, 1944. Johnson; and 4th runner up – speech welcomes the multitude, Fulmore. The biggest attrac- and guiding decentralized economic fi rst breath three years and three days Angelina Jolie drew her fi rst breath Lucy Dickson-Awde; fellow citizens, friends and tion of the event is the Talent order and effi ciency (publicized in before Dr. Ruth. Josephine Baker on June 4, 1975 -- which was the 58th guests to the annual celebra- Competition “Show Case Your his tome, “The Wealth of Nations”) was born June 3, 1908. She was an anniversary of the fi rst award of a tion. He said, “Its cultural has enlightened policy makers now erotic sensation in the 1920’s with Pulitzer Prize. Bill Moyers got him- Little Miss Fil-Am 2009 - Talent, hosted by Debbie Nica- for some 200 years. But the severely her semi-nude “savage dance”. But self born June 5, 1934 and Anderson Melanie Pagayonan; 1st runner diversity… the opportunity for stro, a local professional actress misguided -- and now severely dis- because she was black, she had to go Cooper did likewise June 3, 1967. up – Eurice McNeal, Miss Con- others to see the beautiful cos- and singer. credited -- economist, John Maynard overseas to fi nd commercial success. Superman debuted as a comic book geniality - Zari Whitaker; Miss tumes, the handsome men and While strolling through Keynes, actually drew his fi rst breath A full moon will begin shining character on June 1, 1938 -- exactly Photogenic - Mona Abrazado; lovely women of the Philip- the park, visitors can sample on Adam Smith’s 160th birthday! this Sunday, June 7th at 10:12 A.M. 300 years after the fi rst earthquake pines.” The popularity of Keynes’ views on PST, on the 161st birthday of French was felt in America. That’s right Best Talent - Jeanelle Serquina; delicious Filipino foods, Asian the heavy fi st of government politi- painter, E.H. Paul Gauguin. Coinci- -- the ground actually shook the Best Gown & Most Popular The Cultural Fashion Show specialties and beverages, cally interfering with markets always dently, Tom Jones (1940) and Jenny Pilgrim’s settlement in, of all places, –Eurice McNeal; Viewer’s of traditional Filipino costume shop for jewelry, clothing and seems to coincide with recessions. Jones (1946) share June 7th birthdays Massachusetts! June 1st also marks Choice Award – Belle Vasquez; hosted by Mr. Ted Lintan con- souvenir items. This year’s D-Day began exactly 34 years with Dean Martin (1917) and Prince the fi rst day of hurricane season. sidered it an honor and privi- celebration is one of the biggest before Proposition 13’s June 6th (1958). The VCR was introduced When is YOUR birthday? Was a Pre-Teen Miss Fil-Am 2009 – landslide victory, but in 1944. D- that day in 1975 and it’s already ob- st lege to be a part of the annual friend, work associate or relative born Ydelle Serquina, 1 runner up – events held in this brand new Day was the moment when the fi rst solete. In fact, the last manufacturer this week? If you would like the full Jennifer Magbata; 2nd runner up celebration in Oceanside, being Oceanside Civic Center Library Allied forces established a tentative of VCR tape totally ceased produc- unedited version of today’s column, – Mina Giles; Miss Congenial- the Master of Ceremony for & Plaza in North County. At beach head on the Normandy coast tion on December 21, 2008. we will happily send you an e-mail ity – Gloria Giles; Miss Photo- the past eight years. He really the Patio Courtyard, special and began the liberation of Europe The fi rst balloon fl ight (ten minutes copy of the whole complete text! Of genic – Mina Giles; Best Gown enjoyed the group camaraderie activities feature fun through from Nazi rule. It was also on June long) lifted up Jacques Montgolfi er, course, there is no charge. Just e-mail 6, 1755 that Nathan Hale entered the with his brother, 1500 feet into the air us at: [email protected]. – Janine Ferrer; Most Popular working with Chairpersons: interactive learning with Fili- world. He’s the one who uttered the on June 5, 1783 and AIDS was fi rst – Janine Ferrer; and Viewer’s Melee Savage & Nelly Aruba, pino Story Time, plus Arts & famous words: “I regret that I have noted by the Center for Disease Con- Mr. Tanana makes San Diego’s own Choice Award – Gloria Giles. Rica Derosier. current president Crafts for Children, providing but one life to lose for my country.” trol the same day, but in 1981. The Home-Made and Natural Real Liver Rica Derosier, President of and others. The Coronation added enrichment to the mar- The Battle of Midway commenced man who developed the procedures Snack Dog Treats. Yummy, healthy Filipino American Cultural As- of Mrs. Fil-Am, was hosted velous stage entertainment all June 4, 1942. American troops liber- for storing blood in blood banks for and fresh! No byproducts, preserva- ated Rome from the grip of fascism transfusions (Charles Drew) was born tives or other chemicals. sociation of North San Diego by Alexis Plaited, along with day long. exactly two years later. The Tien- June 3, 1904 and the Heimlich Ma- County in her opening remarks Chairpersons Wendy Avon, Vir- anmen Square Massacre also went neuver was introduced June 1, 1974 Filipino-American Cultural Association of North San Diego County

Fil-Am Logo – The heraldic sign signifi es the fl ags of the Philippines and the United States of America, the typical seaside view of the Ted Lintan, (Emcee) Cultural Fashion Show, Pearl of the Orient Seas, and the Oceanside wearing an intricately embroidered “Barong landmark, both symbolizes the rich heritage Tagalog”, Formal Attire for Filipinos. and multicultural ties of its members. Jessica Lucas, Miss Oceanside 2009 & Her Court

Scholarship Awardees & Fil-Am Pres. Rica Derosier

Her Majesty Queen Noemi “Nancy” Ortiz, Mrs. Fil-Am 2009

Side view of the stage and audience Tess Murphy in action of Tess Cuisine, Mission Oriental Store & Guidez Travel

“Showcase your talent” Debbie NiCastro with production staff Jeanelle Serquina, Best Talent Little Miss Fil-Am 2009

Melanie Pagayonan, Filipino food display and Little Miss Fil-Am 2009 dessert galore Ted Lintan, Master of Ceremony

Alyssa Dela Rosa, performing Eurice McNeal, Little Miss Fil-Am 2009 at “Showcase your talent” Singer Tatiana Robinson Danielle J. Tuazon, performer The audience enjoying the cultural fashion show 1st runner up