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Super typhoon Ruby: Storm surge alertby Helen Flores, up Philstar. Miss Philippines Jamie Herrell com | MANILA, 12/5/2014 - Fantasy Land As it continues to roar across is Miss Earth 2014 the Pacifi c Ocean toward The Object of Everyone’s Attention Eastern Visayas, Typhoon By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Ruby has evolved into a Publisher & Editor super typhoon – according San Diego Asian Journal to US Navy weather special- The Original and First Asian Journal In America ists – stirring more frenzied Chapter 7 preparations in communities still haunted by memories of Yolanda. Storm surges up to four meters high are likely to hit coastal communities in Northern Samar and Leyte, including the capital Tacloban City, and possibly the Bicol Region and Surigao provinces, according to the Philippine Atmo- spheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Rappler.com MANILA, Saturday, November 29, at the The state weather bureau said strong winds and heavy rains are expected 11/29/2014 – The Philippines' UP Theater. The young can- within the next 24 hours as Ruby Jamie Herrell was crowned didate was crowned Miss PH (international name Hagupit) further Miss Earth 2014 at the pag- Earth back in May, where she intensifi es and moves closer to Eastern eant's grand coronation night (Continued on page 14) Visayas. Ruby was forecast to make landfall over the Eastern Samar-Northern Samar area tomorrow afternoon. Parol Competition at Parol Mahar Lagmay, executive director of the Department of Science and Technol- Lantern Festival December 13 ogy’s Project NOAH or Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards, he lady in charge of the seating arrangements greeted the beautiful couple and their said the typhoon could trigger storm eighteen-year-old daughter once they stepped out of the black van. surges of up to 3.5 to 4 meters high in the next 48 hours. T PAGASA raised storm warning signal No. 2 over Northern Samar, Eastern “Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Dullesco,” she said. “I’m Mary. Let me take you to your Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern seats.” Leyte, Dinagat Island and Siargao Island “Thank you,” Max Dullesco replied. as of 5 p.m. yesterday. “How are we today?” Mary asked. PAGASA acting administrator Vicente “Fine. We’re excited to be here and witness history.” Malano said winds of 61 to 100 kilo- meters per hour would be felt in areas “I am a big fan of yours, Mrs. Dullesco. I have watched all of your movies. You’re very under signal No. 2 in around 24 hours. beautiful.” He said winds of such intensity Jennifer Dullesco smiled. She received similar compliments all the time. could uproot trees and blow away old The trio followed Mary to the stairs on the aisle of the right side of the grandstand. They galvanized iron roofs. He said sea travel is risky for all types of vessels in these passed by several rows as everyone looked at them. They were the focus of everyone’s at- provinces. tention, especially those looking at the giant screen where the television cameras projected Signal No. 1, meanwhile, was hoisted their images. Even the most important people in the grandstand could not help but admire over Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, them with envy. The two past presidents of the republic and their wives were already seated Masbate, including Ticao Island, North- ern Cebu, including Bantayan Island and (Continued on page 2) Camotes Island and Bohol, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Camiguin Island and Agusan del Norte. Winds of up to 30 to 60 kph is likely Iloilo Yolanda survivors: No use asking gov’t for help to be experienced in areas under signal Rappler.com ILOILO, No. 1 within 36 hours. A signal No.1 Philippines, 11/14/2014 – typhoon can yank out roofs of cogon “Dalion lang nila. Ihatag sa and nipa houses. As of 4 p.m. yesterday, the center of mga biktima ang para sa ila.” Ruby was spotted at 720 kilometers east (Do it quick. Give the victims of Surigao City, packing winds of 205 what is rightfully theirs.) kilometers per hour near the center and Rolando Patano, a village gustiness of up to 240 kph. It was forecast to move west north- offi cial of Barangay Boton- west at 15 kph. gon in Estancia town, could By Sunday afternoon, Ruby is ex- not hide his rage as he spoke pected to be at 30 km west southwest of San Diego, CA, 12/3/2014 An inter-generational these words. Romblon, Romblon. -- Jacobs Presents PASA- event for the entire family, One year after Super Ty- Not changing course CAT’s 17th Annual Parol attendees will have a taste of a STILL IN TENTS. Displaced by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) on November 8, PAGASA deputy administrator for opera- phoon Yolanda (Haiyan) sent Philippine Lantern Festival on Philippine merienda of pansit 2013, Ninfa Hablo, 63, and others from Botongon village in Estancia town, Iloilo, are tions and services Landrico Dalida Jr. said a government-owned power still living in tents. Photo by Julie Silvederio/Rappler most forecast models showed Ruby was December 3, 100 pm - 500 pm (noodle dish), lumpia (egg barge ramming through their defi nitely heading towards Eastern Visayas. at the Jacobs Center’s Cel- roll), pandesal (sweetbread) “We no longer have a second scenario (the shores and coating the vil- reached them. munities themselves – that typhoon veering away to Southern Japan), ebration Hall, 404 Euclid Av- and Philippine desserts. Cul- lage’s shoreline in oil slick, It's non-governmental have seen them through the (Ruby) is almost landfalling,” Dalida said in enue, San Diego, CA 92114. (Continued on page 7) government help had barely organizations – and the com- (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 7)

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Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com December 5-11, 2014 the ambassador. riod of three years. Previously, the grant “He’s my boss,” he replied. The was only for a period of two years. ambassador was an executive in one of Prospective DACA applicants should Our Life & Times Max’s companies. When a new Ameri- Legal Buzz note that there are other eligibility A Monthly Forum hosted by and for the Fili- can president was elected, whom Max requirements in place for DACA that pino American Community of San Diego supported through financial contribu- by Atty. Lilli A. Baculi bear on their moral character. For ex- tions and personal campaigning, he ample, DACA applicants must have not recommended Richard to the post. Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega been convicted of a felony, significant by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Everyone looking at the group and www.ctvattys.com misdemeanor, three or more other mis- at the giant screen was very much Read Atty. Baculi’s previous articles by visiting our demeanors, and do not otherwise pose Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our impressed. Though people could not website at www.asianjournalusa.com a threat to national security or public website at www.asianjournalusa.com hear the conversation, they saw that the safety. Each Application is assessed on a Dullescos commanded much respect, case-by-case basis to determine whether, even subservience, from the American under particular circumstances, a favor- envoy. Even the former presidents and Deferred Action – DACA and able exercise of prosecutorial discretion The Object of Everyone’s Attention their wives seated near the middle of the will be granted to an Applicant. So, for (Continued from page 1) attending family affairs. In fact, it was row grew envious with the attention the DAPA – Under the New Immi- example, an expunged conviction and at the grandstand; they too only recently that people learned a very Dullescos were getting. However, like juvenile convictions will not automati- die-hard fans seeing world-famous and were watching them with popular Hollywood movie star such gration Executive Action cally disqualify an applicant. However, as she was married to a Fantasy Land highly affluent celebrities in their midst, if you are a juvenile but was tried and intensity. Finally, when they businessman. they were also in awe. Other VIPs in By: Lilli Berbano Baculi, Esq. 20, 2014; (ii) have continuously resided convicted as an adult, you will be reached the middle of the “Is this your daughter?” Liza turned to the grandstand shared this sentiment, in the United States since January 1, treated as an adult for purposes of the grandstand, where a wide the young woman beside Jennifer. including the well-heeled and elegantly This November, President Obama 2010; (iii) are physically present in the deferred action for childhood arrivals row separated the two blocks “Yes, this is Gina.” dressed government officials and their announced a series of executive actions. United States on November 20, 2014, process. “How are you?” spouses, the movie actresses and actors, This article focuses on two of those and at the time of applying; (iv) have no It is important to know your options, of seats, Mary pointed to the “”I am fine,” Gina replied in fluent and other luminaries. executive actions: (i) the new deferred lawful immigration status on November and understand the process involving three seats allotted for them. Fantasy Land language. After a few minutes, the limousine action program for parents of United 20, 2014; (v) do not have criminal con- the DACA program. An experienced Before they could sit down, Liza was surprised. bearing the president and president-elect States citizens or Lawful Permanent victions, including certain misdemean- immigration law firm or attorney will however, Liza Lozano, a top “Do you speak the language?” pulled up in front of the grandstand. The Residents – DAPA; and (ii) the expan- ors; (vi) are not a threat to public safety be able to help you navigate through the band played as the two reviewed the sion of the DACA program for young DACA application process, including broadcaster of the leading “Yes!” and security. Liza was incredulous. troops. The president left as the official individuals or “DREAMers” as they are The DAPA program will grant de- how to handle a criminal history or television network, accosted “How about your mom?” in charge of the ceremonies accom- often called. ferred action and employment authoriza- juvenile record. them. Jennifer replied. panied the president-elect toward his Deferred Action for Parental Account- tion for a period of three years. Beware of Scams: Applications Not “Yes, but not often.” seat in the middle row. The president- ability. The Deferred Action for Parental Expansion of DACA. Many young in- Yet Accepted. USCIS has yet to release “How are you?” she asked the couple “Why?” elect greeted the former presidents and Accountability (DAPA) is a prosecuto- dividuals have already taken advantage its instructions on how to proceed with with a mike on hand as a cameraman “Max would laugh at me due to my before he could take his seat, another rial discretion program that will provide of the Deferred Action for Childhood the expanded DACA and the new DAPA trained his device on them. thick accent.” official whispered something to him. temporary relief from deportation and Arrivals (DACA) program which was applications. Those who think they “We’re fine,” Max replied. “How did you learn to speak the The president-elect did not take his seat, work authorization to individuals with- introduced in 2012. While this does might be eligible for DACA or DAPA “Are you excited?” Liza asked. language?” instead walking towards the Dullesco out authorized immigration status who not provide a pathway to getting lawful should consult with an experienced, “Of course,” he answered. “This is “I’ve been married to a Fantasylander family. Max, Jennifer and Gina stood are parents of United States citizens or permanent resident status (i.e., a green licensed immigration attorney to obtain historic.” for about twenty years,” she replied with up as the president-elect greeted them. Lawful Permanent Residents. card) or citizenship, this nevertheless al- an in-depth consultation about the law, “Is this your first time in the country?” a smile. They shook his hand. The program will be open to individu- lows young individuals to remain in the what the law requires, and how to pro- she turned to Jennifer. Before Liza could ask another ques- “I am glad you made it,” the presi- als who – (i) have a USC or LPR son or U.S. and apply for a work authorization ceed. In addition and more importantly, “No,” she said. “We come here tion, a burly African American man in dent-elect told Max. daughter born on or before November document. people should be wary of online tools every time. In fact we stay here several Fantasy Land attire intervened. “It is our honor, sir.” Previously, to be eligible for the that offer immigration help or notarios months of the year.” “Welcome to Fantasy Land, boss!” he The president-elect was impressed DACA program, an individual had to who are not licensed to practice law. “Is that so?” Liza was surprised. greeted Max. with the beauty of the mother and courage to reply. “We planned to visit have been under the age of 31 as of June “How come we didn’t know about It was the American ambassador Rich- daughter. Like a movie fan meeting his one of our charitable projects today. We 15, 2012, and have continuously resided Atty. Lilli Berbano Baculi is an associ- that?” ard Wainright, who was with his wife. idols, he was in awe of them, perhaps only have little time to stay due to our in the United States since June 15, 2007. ate attorney with Chua Tinsay & Vega, A Max was excited to see him. They even inspired. It was the first time he heavy schedule.” These restrictions have been removed Professional Legal Corporation (CTV) - Jennifer just smiled. They always kept shook hands while the Ambassador’s ever met the family. Since he did not The president-elect was not offended; under the Executive Action announced a full service law firm with offices in San a low profile so that people hardly no- wife, a white woman dressed in Fantasy personally know them, he had been sur- rather, he continued to be impressed. by President Obama. Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento and ticed their presence whenever they were Land attire, hugged Jennifer and Gina. prised that Max contributed heavily to While many would die to get an invita- The revised eligibility requirements Philippines. The information presented in the country visiting Max’s relatives or “How did you know him?” Liza asked his campaign funds. The president-elect tion from him to such an exclusive for DACA removed the upper age re- in this article is for general informa- was very much aware of the Dullesco’s event, the Dullescos would rather attend striction allowing individuals born prior tion only and is not, nor intended to be, substantial donation, which was one of their charity works than hobnob with the to June 15, 1981 to apply for DACA formal legal advice nor the formation of the critical factors leading to his victory. elite of the land. provided they meet all other require- an attorney-client relationship. 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N4110567A.indd 1 11/25/14 1:32 PM Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com December 5-11, 2014 Health and Wellness Contemporary Asian Edible and Medic- Just Say No to “Fragrance” This Holiday! by guest blogger Ava Anderson, Synthetic musks concentrate in human inal Plants of the natural-beauty expert and safe-cosmetics body fat, breast milk, and the environ- American Issues advocate, www.MariasFarmCoun- ment. by Dr. Ofelia Dirige Desert Southwest tryKitchen.com 4. Parabens are synthetic preserva- Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan It might smell delicious and divine, tives known to interfere with hormone by Tayler Jenkins, The Urban Farm Community Services. www.fi lamwellness.org but that pleasant scent designed to evoke production and release. One study docu- Blog happiness and fond memories is most mented that both methylparaben and likely a concoction brewed from an bisphenol A, or BPA, which is ubiqui- If you’ve ever hiked through the des- unknown mashup from a list of 3,000 of tous in our environment, caused healthy ert, you’ve observed the strikingly beau- potentially dangerous chemicals. breast cancer cells to behave as cancer Being Bicultural or tiful stretch of rocks, cacti, and shrubs Chemicals hidden under the term cells, and more shockingly rendered that seem roll on endlessly. The desert “fragrance” or “parfum” on product tamoxifi n ineffective. is a kind of anomaly that both fascinates labels are legally concealed as “trade Concentrate on gifts for your loved Multicultural and intimidates its visitors, because GUEST WRITER: AMANDA TRIEU in multiple languages and live in a bicultural secret” ingredients. So when you see ones this year with health and preven- household. I am full-blooded Chinese and beneath those breathtaking fi ery sunsets these words, think “hidden chemicals.” tion in mind. They will thank you. At- a ruthless environment has weeded out (Editor’s Note: Acculturation is the fi rst-born child of Chinese immigrants More than 95 percent of these chemicals tach this article to your gift to help them all but the best-suited adaptors its harsh the process of adjusting to a different from Vietnam. Being raised by immigrant in synthetic fragrances are derived from understand your choices if they specifi - conditions. culture. Foreign immigrants undergo parents taught me a lot about my heritage petrochemicals. These include: benzene cally asked for a favorite perfume. and the struggle to preserve our customs and In the unforgiving deserts of the different ways of adjusting to the derivatives, aldehydes, phthalates, and ___ traditions while living in the United States. southwestern United States, tempera- malformation, and have been linked to American way of life as they settle in the a host of other known toxins that are Note: Purchasing unscented products My childhood mostly consisted of both tures may reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit liver and breast cancer, diabetes, and U.S. Their way of adjustment frequently capable of causing cancer, birth defects, is no guarantee as “fragrance” may be Chinese and Vietnamese customs because in the summer, and winter nights can nervous-system disorders, allergies, obesity. Additionally, studies by the determines their identity and how they they are very similar and the result of both found in them as masking agents. drop to bone-chilling lows. The dry air asthma and headaches—some of which Mount Sinai Children’s Environmen- eventually identify themselves.) my parents living in Vietnam. After elemen- tal Health Center link fetal exposure About Ava_Anderson tary school we adapted a more traditional is instantly parching –in an entire year, are even cited on the EPA’s hazardous At the age of 15, Ava Anderson launched the desert may only see 3 to 15 inches with autism, ADHD, and neurological According to Darder’s sphere of American household. I currently speak fi ve waste list. The U.S. National Academy her line of personal-care and home-cleaning of rainfall. disorders. biculturalism there are four responses languages: Cantonese, Vietnamese, English, of Sciences has said that fragrance is products, Ava Anderson Non Toxic. Now 20, Indeed, only the toughest, best- 2. Styrene. According to the En- Ava is educating hundreds of thousands of of immigrant parents and their children American Sign Language, and Spanish. one of six categories of neurotoxins that adapted plants are able to thrive in these vironmental Working Group (EWG) a American families annually on the issue of to the dominant American culture in However, growing up, we mostly spoke Can- are damaging to the brain. tonese in my home, which made me fl uent, conditions. The sharp cacti and sparse committee “confi rmed that styrene, a toxic chemicals in personal-care products their effort to acculturate. These are So remember, if your nose can smell but also required me to take ESL and speech trees and shrubs can seem unwelcoming, chemical building block used to produce through her line, which now includes baby, cultural alienation, cultural separatism, it, it’s adding to your body burden of classes during elementary school. During my and it makes you wonder if anything a wide variety of everyday products, can skin, hair, body, cosmetics, men’s, candles, cultural dualist, and cultural negotiator. harmful chemicals. This holiday season bug, home, sun, and pet products. As an ESL classes, I sought comfort in those in the friendly could live in such a place. But cause cancer.” The report, issued this These corresponds to Stanley Sue and “just say no” to synthetic fragrance. undergrad at Babson College in Wellesley, exact same position as myself, and we easily did you know that the desert is home to summer, endorsed the 2011 fi nding by Derald Sue’s four personality structures became friends. There was a fair amount of That perfume, cologne, or pretty candle Massachusetts, Ava actively helps run her a rich abundance of edible and medici- the National Toxicology Program that for interpreting Asian American identity Chinese-American students enrolled in my (in addition to your everyday deodorant, large company with 30-plus employees and nal plants? In fact, Native Americans styrene is “reasonably anticipated to be namely, assimilationist, traditional, school, so we all experienced the assimila- lotion, and lip balm!) probably contains thousands of Ava Consultants in every state have been taking advantage of them for a human carcinogen,” and stated that in the nation. Her goal is to force a para- marginal, and bicultural. tion together. dozens of harmful chemicals, and is centuries. some studies would support “a strong digm shift on the issue of toxic chemicals in The previous article published last As I grew older, I became more accepting certainly no “gift!” of the American culture (as did my family), Understanding how to utilize desert argument for listing styrene as a known products—with your help. week was by Joel Harina identifying Here are 4 more reasons to “just say and adapted the country’s core values. As plants is a useful skill, and going out human carcinogen.” himself as a “cultural dualist.” In the no” to synthetic fragrance this holiday a twenty-three year old simultaneously into the desert to scavenge for food 3. Synthetic musks have been article below, Amanda Trieu identifi ed season: working and fi nishing my undergraduate makes for a fun adventure. You can identifi ed by the EWG as being found in ROOM FOR RENT herself as a “cultural negotiator.” The 1. Phthalates have been detected studies, it is clear the “American Dream” even bring something back to make into human bodies, including infants’ umbili- cultural negotiator describes an indi- has been instilled in me. I have been dating in the bodies of 97 percent of Ameri- Quiet Neighborhood a recipe at home—have you ever had cal cords, and are suspected hormone vidual contending with the differences a Caucasian man for fi ve years, and became cans tested by the Centers for Disease prickly pear tea sweetened with agave disruptors. Some can affect androgen, in National City. No and confl icts of being Asian or Filipino friends with all sorts of colors of people. I Control and Prevention. Some have nectar? Just be sure that you know the estrogen, and progesterone receptors. smoking. No drugs. and American. They feel comfortable enjoy listening to American music, watch been shown to disrupt hormone activity, laws of your state regarding the removal Some increase the risk for estrogen- and at ease being Asian/Filipino and shows like Sons of Anarchy and The Voice, reduce sperm counts, cause reproductive of plants—some plants are illegal to responsive human breast cancer cells. 619.746.3416 American at the same time. They are appreciate popular American sports like football, follow the latest fashion trends in tamper with. Also, always be 100 able to navigate successfully between the US, and speak more English during the percent sure you know what a plant is the two cultures because they speak day than Cantonese. However, this does not before attempting to eat it. Some plants both native and mainstream language or mean I reject my Chinese heritage. If you are poisonous and it would be a shame dialect. They usually strive for bicultural were to ask me what my ethnic make-up is, to misidentify and end up sick from eat- affi rmation or they are described as I would easily respond with Chinese, but if ing the wrong plant. bicultural or multicultural person. This you were to ask me what my nationality is, I Here is a list of just a few of the is the most psychological balanced state would say American. Desert Southwest’s many fi ne edible and to be in and is a characteristic of a suc- Although I view the American culture medicinal plants: cessful person. as currently fairly dominant in my life, my Based on Darder’s Sphere of Bicultural- family still does “Chinese things”. We still Agave ism, I identify myself as a cultural negotiator. have rice with our dinner every night, eat This plant has thick leaves clustered A cultural negotiator maintains and moves with chopsticks, take off our shoes before at its base, and near the end of its life freely in both cultural spheres. Someone who entering the house, celebrate Chinese New it grows a tall stalk. It is high in sugar, falls under this quadrant is accepting of both Year, hand out red envelopes for any sort of and the leaves are full of fi ber. Its base cultures that surround them and acknowl- celebration, have crazy superstitions, believe MUST be cooked and the stalk can edges the cultural differences and confl icts the number 8 is auspicious, believe our lucky color is red, respect our elders, and others. be eaten raw or cooked. The juice can between both hemispheres. I believe I fall in be boiled down into a delicious syrup this quadrant for many reasons: I am fl uent (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 7)

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Ten hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Park between 1 and 6 p.m., thanks to Village festival on Saturday, December with activities in Memorial Pak and at Avenue between H and E Streets. For At 7:53 AM on Sunday, December 7, another attack of more devastating conse- sponsor SDG&E. 6, 2014. The Holiday in the Village participating Third Avenue Merchants. more information on the parade, visit 1941, the fi rst wave of Japanese fi ghter quence for America occurred in the Philip- Holiday in the Village/Starlight Parade celebration is from noon to 5 p.m. The parade will start at 6 p.m. on Third www.starlightparade.com. planes attacked the U. S. Naval Base at pines, 4,500 miles to the west of Hawaii. At 12:35 PM, one hundred ninety-six Japanese Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It targeted air- navy fi ghter planes crippled the largest force catering to 70 totally damaged houses and 63 assistance. Those who were able to receive Resettlement – P12,883,792,300 fi elds and battleships. The second wave of American B-17 four-engine bombers and partially damaged houses. shelter assistance from NGOs will no longer Social Services – P2,686, 020,945 at 8:55 AM targeted ships and shipyard decimated their protective P-40 interceptors Iloilo Taytay sa Kauswagan, another local NGO, receive the calamity fund from government. Livelihood – P2, 303, 221, 386 and UNHCR also provided relief goods and Victims didn’t fi nd this reasonable, argu- Services delivered so far facilities. An hour later, it was all over. located in the Clark and Iba, Zambales Naval (Continued from page 1) At 1:00 PM, the carriers that launched Air Bases. temporary shelters, respectively. The Depart- ing that the shelter assistance they received In December 2013, Adopt a Fisherman the planes headed back to Japan. This sudden blow allowed the Japanese to past 12 months, he said. It's ment of Education and Savant Technologies from NGOs was not enough to completely Project was launched. A partnership between also provided classroom facilities for the Behind them they left chaos: 2,403 Ameri- rule the skies over the Philippines, removing repair the damage brought by the typhoon. the private and public sectors, it has col- a sentiment shared by many Nagpana Primary School. can servicemen and civilians dead, 1,178 the only effective barrier that stood between “Just because the victims were able to lected P17.4 million as of September 19. Of Nagpana residents appeal for livelihood wounded, 188 planes destroyed, 8 battleships them and their conquest of Southeast Asia. residents in many towns in the rebuild their homes, you will no longer give the said amount, P5.2 million has been used rehabilitation, road construction, and an sunk, damaged or destroyed, and the Ameri- Aside from the Philippines, the Japanese northern part of Iloilo prov- them cash assistance? You just don’t know to acquire boat materials and P904,000 for elementary school since school children need can Pacifi c Fleet in ruins. forces also attacked the U.S. military bases some of them are drowning in debt,” said the cash-for-work component was released, ince. to walk a distance of 2.5 kilometers every It was truly a date that will live in infamy! in Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, and the Wake Ninfa Nacionales, executive assistant at the benefi tting 335 fi shermen from 8 towns. In Botongon village, for instance, it day just to get to Lipata Elementary School. The battleships moored along “Battleship and Midway Islands. municipal government of Estancia. Another 139 donors also donated fi shing was World Vision that provided shelter The survivors are still looking forward to Row” were the primary targets of the fi rst The attack by the Japanese against the Moreover, those who will be chosen as boats. assistance to each of the 651 house- receiving the calamity fund and 25 kilograms wave of attack. Three prime targets, the United States military installations in 1941 benefi ciaries of the core shelter assistance PDRRMO also delivered fi nancial as- holds, Patano said. of rice, which the government promised U.S. Pacifi c Fleet aircraft carriers Lexington, has been called “one of the blackest days in worth P70,000 for every housing unit – sistance of P10, 000 to each family of the “If not for World Vision, Botongon them after Yolanda. Enterprise and Saratoga, were luckily not in American military history.” aimed at building a permanent shelters as casualties. Of the 171 casualties recorded would not live on,” said Rudjun Dali- Ninfa Blanca, 58, a resident of Omio in the the harbor and thus escaped damage. In his speech before the U.S. Congress the identifi ed by the local government units in Western Visayas, the families of 110 had mocon, 41, one of the benefi ciaries of town of Lemery, needs fi nancial aid badly. Ten minutes after the beginning of the day after the attack, President Franklin D. (LGUs) – will no longer receive the emer- been given assistance as of September. the said international NGO. Without waiting for government help, she attack, a 1,760-pound aerial bomb penetrated Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on gency shelter assistance. As of October 30, DSWD-Region VI was But because one NGO could only was able to rebuild the family's little bun- the forward magazine of the battleship USS Japan. Here’s an excerpt from his speech: Barredo said the town of Concepcion will able to serve 563,383 families all over the serve so many families, other survivors galow and put up a convenience store. This, Arizona causing catastrophic explosions. “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date receive a core shelter assistance of P3.5 region, delivering 1,181,132 family packs are still living in tents. Ninfa Hablo, 63, however, has left her deep in debt, owing Within minutes, she sunk to the bottom of which will live in infamy – the United States million from the Department of Budget and worth P 471.7 million. returned to Botongon in January from lending fi rms almost P50,000. the sea, taking 1,300 lives with her. of America was suddenly and deliberately at- Management (DBM) to build 50 units of In addition, under its Sustainable Liveli- the “tent city” of Estancia – but she only “Kung tani matagaan man ako sang News of the “sneak attack” was broad- tacked by naval and air forces of the Empire permanent houses in Sitio Calachuchi, where hood Program, DSWD has approved P12.2 got a tent, now with faded prints of the gobyerno bulig fi nancial para sa akon mga casted to the American public via radio bul- of Japan. the bunkhouse is presently located. million (from the allotted budget of P13.5 United Nations High Commissioner for kautangan,” she said. (I hope the government letins, and many popular Sunday afternoon As Commander-in-Chief of the Army On the other hand, the town of Estancia million), which will be allocated for the Refugees (UNHCR). She lives there to would give me fi nancial assistance to pay entertainment programs were interrupted. and Navy, I have directed that all measures has yet to identify a location where to build following: this day, enduring the blistering heat my dues) The news sent shockwaves across the nation, be taken for our defense, that always will the permanent shelters – a prerequisite for Livelihood Assistance – P11.9 million during the day. Judith Barredo, a regional social welfare resulting in a tremendous infl ux of young our nation remember the character of the receiving shelter funds from the DBM. The Pedicab – P149,520 Another cynical soul is Gregorio Elosen- offi cer, said the rehabilitation plan worth volunteers into the U.S. Armed Forces. onslaught against us. No matter how long it lot in Barangay Gogo, where the bunkhouse Motorized Banca – P1.4 million do, chieftain for 28 years of sitio Nagpana, more than P8 billion had been fi nalized and The Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor may take us to overcome this premeditated is located, is not the property of the LGU. It will serve 1,442 benefi ciaries all over a mountain settlement of the Aetas in Lipata forwarded to the central offi ce last June. was one of the great defi ning moments invasion, the American people, in their Recovery in 3-5 years the region. village in the town of Barotac Viejo. Yolanda Under the plan, a P10,000 worth of emer- in American history. A single carefully- righteous might, will win through to absolute Jerry Bionat, Provincial Disaster Risk Cash for Work assistance worth P257.8 destroyed the village's 45-hectare coffee gency shelter assistance (calamity fund) will planned and well-executed stroke removed victory. Reduction and Management Offi cer million has also been approved, and will be plantation of the village, and it will take 2 to be given to each household with partially the U.S. Navy’s capacity to stop the Japanese I believe that I interpret the will of the (PDRRMO) of Iloilo province, said it will released to 59,887 benefi ciaries. – Rappler. 3 years before it can completely recover. damaged house, and P30,000 for every Empire’s southward expansion. America, Congress and of the people when I assert that take 3 to 5 years before the affected areas of com “Daw ginatak-an na kami sang eksplikar household with totally damaged house. unprepared and considerably weakened, was we will not only defend ourselves to the ut- the province can completely recover. The writer and photographers are volun- sang amon mga kinahanglanon kay wala The allocation has not reached the regional abruptly brought into the Second World War termost but will make it very certain that this Based on fi gures from the Offi ce of the teers for the Typhoon Yolanda Story Hub man sa gihapon bulig nga gaabot,” the offi ce, however, and nobody knows exactly as a full combatant. form of treachery shall never again endanger Presidential Assistant on Recovery and Visayas, a portal created by veteran journal- chieftain said. (We’re tired of recounting our when the victims will receive their calamity Imperial Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, who us. Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at Rehabilitation (OPARR), the province of ists, student writers, mobile journalists, needs since we’re not even receiving any fund and 25 kilograms of rice. conceived, designed and promoted the Pearl the fact that our people, our territory and our Iloilo needs a total of P20.2 billion out of and photographers based in Iloilo City. The help.) NGO benefi ciaries won't get help Harbor attack, cautioned against it. But interests are in grave danger. the P167.8 billion needed for all provinces Hub delivers reports from across the Panay Help was provided instead by Advancing anymore he was overruled by his superiors. Upon With confi dence in our armed forces, with affected by Yolanda. Island, especially the severely damaged and the Ministries of the Gospel, for example. Barredo explained that families with completion of the attack, he was quoted as the determination of our people, we will gain The amount alloted for Iloilo will be used minimally covered northern Iloilo and the The religious group provided shelter as- partially and totally damaged houses are still saying, “We have awakened a sleeping giant for the following: provinces of Antique, Capiz, and Aklan. (Continued on page 6) sistance to the Aetas worth P1.5 million, subject for validation to avoid duplication of Infrastructure – P2,365,956,793.64

1463_1_2014 Pasko_HP_FIL_SanDiego_OL.indd 1 11/18/14 5:35 PM Page 6 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com December 5-11, 2014 Perspectives Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), I have earned credentials as a member of the Press by national and international A Date Take It From conferences organized and/or sponsored by (Continued from page 5) government and non-government organiza- the inevitable triumph. So help us God.” Bill’s Corner tions nationwide and worldwide for several Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. Naval years now. As a columnist and blogger, I Base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu Island, My Barber have never been restricted from expressing Hawaii, precipitated the entry of the Unite by Bill Labestre, MBA my personal views be they legal, political, States in World War II. The attack climaxed by Benjamin Maynigo economic, social, or technological. a decade of worsening relations between the So, the sub judice rule never stopped me United States and an increasingly expansion- from exercising my free speech rights or my ist and militaristic Japan. Read Bill Labestre’s previous articles by visiting our Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- publisher from his press freedom. Japan’s invasion of China in 1937 and its website at www.asianjournalusa.com journalusa.com Probable Cause, Strong Evidence subsequent alliance with the Axis powers When the Sandiganbayan determined the (Germany and Italy) in 1940 prompted the existence of “probable cause”, it found “suf- United States to respond by freezing Japa- fi cient ground to engender a well-founded nese assets in the United States and declaring Dirty Old Men Strong Evidence, Sandiganbayan, belief that the crime of plunder has been an embargo on petroleum shipments and For men over sixty, not too many pausal stage, it was not easy for the husbands committed, and that the accused (Enrile) is other vital war materials to Japan. things can get us excited anymore. Most too. We have to deal with their hot fl ashes probably guilty thereof and should be held Though Japan continued to negotiate of us are past our prime years in life. A and changing moods. Certain married life Supreme Court, Sub Judice for trial. It does not require an inquiry as to with the United States up to the Pearl Harbor few have retired from regular jobs and activities were put on hold. Many husbands bailable.” whether there is suffi cient evidence to secure attack, the government of Prime Minister Most recently, Sandiganbayan denied still trying to fi gure out what to do with hoped that things would go back to normal Since Enrile is presumed innocent, he a conviction.” (Philippine Jurisprudence) Tojo Hideki decided on war. Admiral Ya- after that “Pause” but, it did not. If the activi- the bail motions of Senator Ramon the remaining days of our lives. The claims that the prosecution must prove Of course, the legal assumption for the mamoto, the commander in chief of Japan’s ties were “so and so” before then, it became Revilla Jr., accused mastermind Janet majority already have the aching body his guilt, and in so proving, the evidence determination is that the evidence is suf- Combined Fleet, had planned the attack lifeless after that. So, what would you do to Lim-Napoles, and alleged bagman Rich- parts and heavier than the ideal weight. ard Cambe on the plunder charge over must be strong. The only way for the fi ciently “strong” to have the commensurate against the U.S. Pacifi c Fleet with great care. wake up the dead? belief that Enrile is probably guilty of plun- The unlucky few need to take the blue their alleged involvement in the pork prosecution to accomplish this, is to go Now more women are going through der. In short, contrary to Enrile’s conten- pills just to get proper blood circulation menopausal stage at younger age than full trial and present not only what it barrel scam. tion, a full trial is unnecessary to determine Being bicultural on that hanging appendage. before. The good thing is there’s no more This means that Sandiganbayan considers strong evidence but, in fact, the existence of strong evidence and that (Continued from page 4) When our metabolism slowed down, we worry of pregnancy. The bad thing is they determined that the prosecution proved proof of guilt beyond reasonable doubt. the latter does not equate to proof beyond Because of these mannerisms, I still embrace could have changed our eating habits and may not be that interested in that intimate be- the existence of strong evidence to merit The absence of full trial where various reasonable doubt. my Chinese culture, even though I live in the physical activities but, most of us did not. havior anymore. They could always channel the non-granting of bail against the three evidence are presented and admitted, Presumption of Innocence US. Whenever I speak Cantonese, I’ve been We tend to get lazy and stubborn as we aged. their passion to do more shopping or other who are accused of plunder, a capital also presupposes that the determination The presumption of innocence contem- told I have no foreign accent; I genuinely It is tough to get out of our comfort zones. activities. Some may focus on trying to look offense. of whether evidence is strong or not is plated under the Constitution is “rebuttable” sound like I come from the Far East. The The appetite for tasty and unhealthy food good physically but, the poor husbands have Still pending are the bail hearings of likewise absent. Therefore, he contends presumption not “conclusive” presumption. same goes for English, I have virtually no got harder to curb. We relied too much on to deal with the cold fronts. Rebuttable presumption of innocence is one accent. However how I sound differs from our Doctors for magic pills to cure our pain A wife should understand that her old the plunder cases against Senators Jing- that his constitutional right to bail must that can be disproved by evidence to the how I look. I look like a “western Chinese goy Estrada and Juan Ponce Enrile. be respected until the existence of strong and suffering. We failed to consider the side man may have less hair, bigger waistline and contrary. In fact, the Rules of Evidence are girl” with non-monolid, almond-shaped eyes, effects of those pills we took. Sometimes all creaking knees yet, he is still alive. If he’s I am particularly interested in the case evidence is shown. concerned only with rebuttable presump- high cheek bones, and a “not so Chinese fa- we needed was to change our bad habits. not blind, he still enjoys watching the beauti- Also worth mentioning is Enrile’s asser- of Senator Enrile because of his petition tions. cial structure” (western characteristics many It is not easy to lose weight when you’re ful sights and admires amazing curves. Let tion that only offenses punishable by reclu- for certiorari in the Supreme Court to In the case of Plunder: In the Preliminary Asian women are getting surgery to obtain). old. It would take a lot of self-discipline to him look and droll. He’s not stupid to trade sion perpetua are non-bailable. He says, obtain his freedom from detention while Investigation, presumptive innocence is At fi rst glance, I look Asian, although my eat the proper amount of healthy food. Ev- you in for a new model & end up in a poor- even if found guilty, Enrile’s penalty to be awaiting trial. disproved by suffi cient evidence showing Chinese features are somewhat diffi cult to erywhere you look, you are being tempted by house. Be thankful that at his age and even imposed would not be reclusion perpetua Probable Cause to merit a Warrant of Arrest; see, I am defi nitely a “western Chinese girl”. so many ads for tasty foods. Have you ever though he is not a civil engineer/architect, he Described by former Chief Justice of because he would surely be entitled to two in the Bail Hearings, presumptive innocence I haven’t always been a cultural negotia- looked at your naked self on the mirror and can still erect something. the Supreme Court Art Panganiban as mitigating circumstances namely: (1) old age is further disproved by Strong Evidence tor; there was a time in my life that I fell realized it’s disgusting being overweight? Let the husband socialize with other old “novel and unusual”, it is indeed unique for being over 70 years (he is over 90) and to disallow bail; in Full Trial, presumptive under the cultural separatist quadrant. A Although I’m trying to stay healthy, I’m men so they can talk about their good old and interesting for legal academicians, (2) voluntary surrender. innocence is fi nally disproved by Proof Be- cultural separatist or traditional person is an still not doing enough to be fi t like I used to. days. Why do you have to tag along 24/7 or law practitioners, students and even lay- As explained by former CJ Art Pangani- yond Reasonable Doubt to merit conviction. individual who moves away from the tension My current job requires more time sitting in monitor his movement? ban, Enrile also avers that the jurisprudential men who follow the Philippine judicial Bail Hearings and confl icts encountered with being an front of the computers so, my waistline kept Most men are creatures of habits. It is reason for detaining the accused in capital system. The determination of whether there should American. They are more Asian than Ameri- growing. It’s also hard to decline my wife’s not they’re just a bunch of Dirty Old Men offenses is the probability of fl ight. In his After the usual preliminary investi- be bail and how much is at the initial stages can. They are usually called “Fresh off the cooking and lunch is only 2 blocks away. but, because they still have that manly urge case, fl ight is most improbable because of (1) gation, the Offi ce of the Ombudsman of a case trial. Enrile’s argument presuppos- Boat (FOB)’s” since they just arrived from a More walking and treadmill time for me to to fulfi ll. They may still feel young in their his very old age and frail health, (2) his track charged and indicted Enrile with plun- es conditions occurring at the end of a full foreign country and have not assimilated to do daily, plus lesser trips to restaurants. minds. record (in previous cases fi led against him, trial. First, that strong evidence could only American culture. This quadrant would have When the wives went to their meno- der. Based on the criminal information he did not fl ee), and (3) his “offi cial and so- and attached evidence presented by the be determined after all the proofs have been been fi tting during my younger years only cial standing” (as a senator, Cabinet member presented during the entire trial. Second, that because my parents were still acclimating Ombudsman, and having independently and other high government positions he held the mitigating circumstances like old age and to the US. They are “FOB’s”, and therefore me better. When we wanted to talk in secret, negotiator may change; I am still young, will determined that there was “probable from 1966 up to the present), which alleg- voluntary surrender should be considered raised my brother and I based on their old we would just speak in Cantonese so others change my mind many times, and still have cause”, the Sandiganbayan ordered En- edly “shows his high respect for the law.” in determining bail. But such could only be world customs and traditions from back would not understand us. We enjoyed the a lot to learn. There are some days I feel that rile’s arrest and detention without bail. It is indeed a new and distinctive legal factored in during sentencing when Enrile is home. same shows such as Dragon Ball Z and my Chinese side is more dominant than my But Enrile through his lawyer, legal approach that Enrile and his lawyers are un- already found guilty at the end of the trial. My grandparents also heavily infl uenced Sailor Moon, and ate Asian desserts like American side, and vice versa. Identifying luminary Estelito Mendoza counters dertaking to free him from detention during Most noticeably, if Enrile is granted the my parents in my upbringing. I distinctly Pocky. My Chinese friends and I assimilated myself as an Asian-American while taking that the above-mentioned long-standing the entire trial. petition and therefore freed on bail, then remember them saying I should stop speak- to the American culture together, up until this course has shed light on living bicultur- procedure is unconstitutional. Sub Judice Rule all those currently accused of plunder and ing in English because I was losing my Can- high school, where we went our separate ally. I deeply value my Chinese heritage and Unfortunately, former CJ Panganiban other capital offenses could also be freed and tonese, and advised my parents to force me ways to different schools across the county. appreciate my American nationality. My He argues, under the Constitution “the decided to refrain from making an extended accused shall be presumed innocent granted bail using the same arguments. They to stay out from the sun (like Filipinos, the At this time in my life, I am satisfi ed with grandparents and parents endured a lot to legal opinion because of the sub judice include the Ampatuan Family, former Presi- Chinese also favor lighter skin over dark.), where I stand on Darder’s Sphere of Bicul- start their lives over in the U.S. for a better until the contrary is proved”. Further- rule as Enrile’s petition is still pending in the dent Arroyo, Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada, which was virtually impossible because I turalism. As a cultural negotiator, it would be life, in strive of the “American Dream”. I am more, the Constitution also provides that Supreme Court. Janet Napoles, Richard Cambe and many was a competitive swimmer. As a cultural diffi cult being the child of immigrants and proud of being bicultural because it is part of “all persons, except those charged with Now that Enrile’s unique position has been others involved in the pork barrel scam. separatist in my younger years, I also found not accept the U.S. culture with open arms. who I am and shaped me into the person who (capital) offenses punishable by reclu- ably explained, I think that it would be fair to myself making friends mostly with only As I mature and fi nd myself, I am discover- stands in front of you today. sion perpetua when the evidence of guilt also state the probable counter arguments. Chinese kids. While I was friendly with my ing that I am becoming increasingly open- Amanda Trieu is a senior student in Inter- is strong, shall, before conviction, be Although I am a lifetime member of the other peers, the Chinese kids just understood minded and fi nd myself very appreciative disciplinary Studies at San Diego State Uni- of my Chinese roots. While I love being an versity and a student in Asian Studies 460, American, I love being Chinese even more. “Contemporary Issues in Filipino American Okay, okay. Please also bring some- Well kids, I sure hope that helps get However, in all honesty, me being a cultural Communities” taught by Dr. Ofelia Dirige. thing for my parents and brother (s) and/ Santa’s attention and you get what you At Large... or sister (s). Bring them whatever they want this Christmas. If it doesn’t, don’t want. blame me. Just remember you could Now, back to where I was. Oh, yeah, have been a bit better, you know. After by Miles Beauchamp, PhD my list. Please bring me: all, you did pick a few fi ghts, you did _____ DVDs tattle on someone, and you did spit on _____ music downloads the sidewalk. How do I know all this? Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the _____ video games Been there, done that. Well, some of it. Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International _____membership to a skateboard And one other thing, have you University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. park tried to be less selfi sh? I mean really He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. _____ a skateboard tried? That’s what I thought. Well try. _____ Treasury bills (this will make And a good way to start would be to be- Nana happy ‘cause she keeps talking gin planning what to leave out for Santa about college and all) to eat when he visits your house. 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I Christmas: ____a really, really, really big monitor always like to do this column as a public _____ cash to play all those games on (and extra service for busy parents. _____ gift cards game controllers) This is, naturally, the time when many _____ computer games ____iPad or Galaxy or Surface (I just of you girls and boys around the planet _____ toys need a tablet, okay?) (or solar system for all I know) make _____ iPhone 6+ ____electric guitar lists to give to Santa Claus. But with _____ bicycle ____keyboard all that writing, texting, and emailing _____ scooter ____piano (electric) I began to wonder if there might be _____ Amazon credit card ____new laptop computer a way to simplify it. 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The Asian Journal is not responsible for unsolicited manu- Whoops, almost forgot. Also bring scripts and photographs but welcomes submissions. Entire content is world peace. And an end to hunger. © 2012 copyrighted material by Asian Journal. Materials in this pub- And sickness. Thank you Santa! lication may not be reproduced without specifi c permission from the Sincerely yours, publisher. The Asian Journal is owned by simeon G. Silverio Jr. Insert name here December 5-11, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 Cross chapters based in Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao to be alert 24 hours a Supertyphoon day and continue to monitor their respective areas,” said PRC chairman Richard Gordon. (Continued from page 1) “We can all help reduce the damage a press conference yesterday. caused by natural hazards like typhoons and “It has a very slim chance that it will floods through a culture of prevention,” he recurve,” he said. said. Malano, however, maintained there was He said residents in affected areas “must still no indication as of yesterday noon that prepare to evacuate immediately to prevent Ruby could reach or surpass the strength of injury or death, and to not endanger our res- Super Typhoon Yolanda. cuers including themselves, like in previous Yolanda – the strongest cyclone in 2013 typhoons where this happened.” -- generated storm surges up to seven meters “We have to learn from our experience high, killing more than 6,000 people, based in typhoons Yolanda and Pablo, and other on official estimates. About 25,000 people natural disasters, to prevent loss of life,” still live in tents, shelters and bunkhouses Gordon said. more than a year after Yolanda. “We will monitor, coordinate and report The Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warn- status of evacuees, overflow of dams, ing Center upgraded Ruby into a “super landslides, flooding incidents and general typhoon” category yesterday morning. conditions to the PRC National Headquarters The JTWC indicated Ruby’s winds could Operation Center,” he added. peak at 160 knots or 296.32 kph with gusti- PRC secretary general Gwendolyn Pang ness of 195 knots or 361.14 kph on Saturday. said additional emergency supplies are being Senior weather forecaster Chris Perez provided to PRC chapters. said Ruby is expected to trigger heavy to PRC staff and volunteers are also starting intense rains within the 350-km radius of the to pack relief items such as food, sleeping typhoon. items and hygiene kits, she said. While PAGASA and the Japan Meteo- Family first rological Agency predicted Ruby making Interior and Local Government Secretary a direct hit on the central Philippines, the Manuel Roxas II emphasized however that forecasting website Tropical Storm Risk and first responders should secure their families the Joint Typhoon Warning Center of the US before going to command centers and going Navy showed the storm veering north, closer about their duties. to Manila. Knowing their loved ones are secured, The Japan Meteorological Agency classi- disaster personnel “do not have to worry for fied Ruby as a “violent” storm while the US their (families) safety when emergency situa- Navy called it a super typhoon. tions arise in their areas of jurisdiction. On alert “They need to focus on their job 100 per- Local government officials and emergency cent especially when they man the command teams from the Red Cross, army and coast- centers,” he added. guard were on alert for possible swollen riv- “We need to take each typhoon entering ers, landslides, flash floods and storm surges, the PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility) said Southern Leyte Gov. Roger Mercado. seriously. Super Typhoon Ruby is said to be “All radios and televisions are open, cell Yolanda-like in track and everyone should phones are being charged. People are buying prepare for it,” Roxas said. food stuff, preparing fuel and gasoline sup- “Our LGUs are the first responders when ply,” Mercado told dzMM radio. “People are disasters and calamities strike. We expect our now conscious of preparations.” local officials to take command in cases of The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) placed on emergency,” he pointed out. 24-hour red alert its chapters and volunteers Roxas explained that governors and in areas likely to be affected by Ruby. mayors are mandated to man the command “We enjoin staff and volunteers of Red centers of local disaster risk reduction man- agement centers. The Philippine National Police (PNP), for Chula Vista its part, said it has placed its commands in (Continued from page 13) eight regions on full alert in preparation for ber-elect John McCann, as well as re- Ruby’s onslaught. PNP spokesman Chief Superintendent elected City Attorney Glen Googins will Wilben Mayor said on full alert status effec- also take the oath of office. tive today are regions 4A/B, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 Salas, who has served on the City’s Civil and 13 Service Commission, Planning Commission “Security and disaster preparedness and the University Blue Ribbon Commit- reminders are included in the directive. Ad- tee, was also a member of the Chula Vista ditionally, our National Disaster Operation City Council for eight years having been Center can be activated as early as 6 p.m. first elected in 1996 and then re-elected in yesterday,” Mayor added. 2000. After leaving the Council, Salas served Equipment, vehicles ready as a Director to the Sweetwater Authority/ The same level of readiness is being South Bay Irrigation District. In 2006, she observed in the Armed Forces of the Philip- was elected to the California State Assem- pines. bly where she chaired the Committee on “The AFP is on red alert to ensure Veteran’s Affairs. She was elected to the availability of troops and equipment for im- Chula Vista City Council again in November mediate humanitarian and disaster response of 2012. operations,” AFP spokesman Col. Restituto “I’m honored to be elected mayor of my Padilla said. hometown,” said Salas. “Having been born “This time, though we see to it first, that and raised in Chula Vista, I am committed to our troops deployed in the disaster prone making the city I love the best place to live, areas are safe,” he said. work and play for all its residents, and look Aside from personnel, all air and naval as- forward to working with my colleagues on sets – rescue helicopters, cargo planes of the the City Council to make that happen.” Philippine Air Force (PAF) as well as supply A reception will follow the inauguration and logistic ships of the Philippine Navy Edible ceremony in the City Hall lobby. (PN) – are also placed on standby and ready (Continued from page 4) for deployment. AFP Civil Relations Service Group-7 com- which is actually found in grocery stores mander, Maj. Emmanuel Garcia, said troops, as a sweetener. The plant has antibiotic, Civic Center specifically those based in Eastern Visayas, antiviral, and fungicidal properties as (Continued from page 13) are coordinating with local government units well. as well as with the Department of Social Barrel Cactus installation are fully funded through the Welfare and Development and other govern- The barrel cactus is a short plant City’s Local Government Partnership ment agencies in preparation for possible with a thick round shape. Flowers and with San Diego Gas & Electric and the relief and rescue operations. California Public Utilities Commis- In Bacolod City, officials declared a “yel- fruit are both edible. The fruit can be low alert” in Negros Occidental. consumed raw and since it does not sion. The Partnership has allowed the City to upgrade its facilities with more Eric Villaluna, officer-in-charge of the have needles it can be picked right off Provincial Disaster Management Office, said the plant. The black seeds inside can be energy-efficient lighting, heating, and Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. decided to issue a eaten as well. air conditioning and provide no-cost yellow alert citing the typhoon’s potential to It is commonly said that water can be energy services to the community. heavily affect even his province. extracted from barrel cacti in emergency situations, but this is actually a myth for two major reasons. First of all, cutting open a ate student in Barrett, the Honors College barrel cactus takes a lot of energy, and the at Arizona State University pursuing a BS in physical exertion to carry out this feat would Sustainability. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, (Continued fromParol page 1) cause your body to use more water than you Tayler tries to embody in herself the changes would actually receive from the cactus. Ad- she hopes the world will embrace. She is a tural entertainment will be ditionally, the juice inside has been known self-proclaimed “real foodie” and an activist presented by the PASACAT to cause diarrhea. So as appealing as it may in a student organization on her school’s Philippine Performing Arts sound to drink cactus water, I would not campus whose purpose is to bring more recommend it. healthy and local food to the university. In Company; Marvin Calderon, Jojoba the summer of 2013, she spent two months Jr. (2013 American Idol top The jojoba plant is a bush with tiny, on a permaculture farm in Nepal to conduct grayish-green leaves. Its oil is popularly sold research on conservation farming. Tayler 28); Taupou Polynesian Dance for hair care and cosmetic purposes. Inside is currently the editor of The Urban Farm Troupe; and Miock Ji Korean each fruit of the jojoba plant is a single seed. Lifestyle newsletter and hopes to use it as a Traditional Dance Academy These can be ground up and used as a coffee medium for sharing knowledge and generat- substitute. ing interest in urban farming. of Los Angeles. Mesquite One of the highlights of the Festival is These trees have pods that look like string Link: http://urbanfarm.org/blog/1704- the Parol Competition. The Grand Competi- beans and are quite nutritious. The best time edible-and-medicinal-plants-of-the-desert- tion will award $150 to the First Place Parol, to harvest the beans is when they are hard southwest?inf_contact_key=3f49d31027598 $100 for Second Place and $50 for the Third and golden. They can be eaten fresh, dried, 513c4e56f398b9384aed62f33e86421abe05c- Place Winner. Participants in the Grand baked or pounded into a meal to make flour. e580a48930ad30 Competition will be required to submit a Mesquite flour has a sweet taste and can be registration fee of $15. used to replace some of the flour in baking Students will have an opportunity to make recipes. The flowers from the mesquite parols during the festival at parol making tree can be roasted and made into balls, or Megan Young workshops where the top three fan favorite steeped as a tea. (Continued from page 10) parols will be awarded $25. Participants can Mesquite tree sap makes a great eye wash pines, or wherever there is devastation in the purchase Parol Kits at the festival for $10. or antiseptic when it is boiled and diluted world, this is their everyday life. This is what Other activities include cultural and parol with water. It can also be used to treat sun- they go through. This is what they know. exhibits from PASACAT’s 44-year collec- burns and chapped skin. And yet there’s so much out there, there’s so tion, and for the children the pabitin (Philip- Mormon Tea much opportunity, but it isn’t given to them. pine version of the pinata), where children Mormon tea is a plant made up of long, Yet. grab for toys and goodies from a hoisted thin green stems. It is typically steeped into And this is why we have all these contes- bamboo rack. a tea to heal a variety of ailments, includ- tants here today. This is why we have Miss Tickets to the Parol Festival are $18.00 for ing kidney problems, colds, congestion, and World. This is the essence of Miss World. It General Admission and $15.00 for students urinary tract infections. is reaching out to the people who have that and seniors and advance purchase by De- Prickly Pear capability to give back to their communities. cember 3. The prickly pear cactus is easy to identify It’s raising that awareness and making sure PASACAT is a non-profit cultural arts with its flat, medium-sized pads and oval- that these people are given that opportunity. organization founded in 1970. The Parol shaped fruits that ripen in late summer or And I believe that is my purpose and that is Philippine Lantern Festival is funded in early fall. The flowers and pads of the plant these girls’ purposes as well. part by the Jacobs Center for Neighbor- are edible when young and tender, and fruit So today I hope that you listen to them hood Innovation - Cultural Celebrations and is ripe and ready to eat when it becomes with an open mind and an open heart. Performances Grant Program, City of San a deep red color. The best way to eat the Because these girls work so hard in making Diego Commission for Arts and Culture - fruit is to scoop it out of the shell and roast sure that their awareness or whatever project Creative Communities of San Diego Grant it. There are an abundance of recipes for that they have is known throughout the Program, the County of San Diego Com- prickly pear fruits online, so if you are gath- world. munity Enhancement Fund, and AT&T Cares ering for fun try bringing some home and They want to make sure that they do so Foundation. getting creative! much for their community, for their country, To purchase tickets and for more Prickly pear has some medicinal properties for their neighbors, their brothers, their information, contact PASACAT, 102 East as well—it can help to balance blood-sugar, sisters, whoever that they can help, they are 16th Street, National City, CA 91950, its pulp and juice can soothe the digestive helping someone. And they want to reach 619-477-3383, E-mail: HYPERLINK tract, and the inside of the pads can help to that out to you so that you can help them as "mailto:[email protected]" admin@pasa- heal burns, wounds, or inflamed skin when well. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.”– cat.org, website at HYPERLINK "http:// applied topically. Rappler.com www.pasacat.org/" \o "http://www.pasacat. About Tayler Jenkins org/" www.pasacat.org or Facebook PASA- Tayler Jenkins is a passionate undergradu- CAT Philippine Performing Arts Company. Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com December 5-11, 2014 Divine Mercy Shrine in Encinitas takes another step forward: “Divine Mercy in Action” newsletter out soon

Be part of the story. by Genevieve T. Silverio, Asian San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, prepared California, explained the mission of the As a whole, California has 38.33 mil- Journal | ENCINITAS, SAN DIEGO 7 conceptual designs for a chapel with at Foundation, “The Foundation is dedi- lion residents and is the most populous COUNTY, 11/26/2014 -- The Divine least 100-seating capacity and has walls cated to the design, development and and diverse state in the country. It is Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern Cal- that open up to a courtyard, a grotto, maintenance of a Divine Mercy Shrine at the crossroads of cultures from the ifornia (DMHFSC), a 501(c)3 non-profi t a prayer garden and scenic views of for the purpose of spreading to an aching confl uence of various immigrant com- organization, is launching a quarterly the Pacifi c Ocean. Domus Studio also world the Divine Mercy message and munities. The offi cial national Divine newsletter to keep donors and support- designed the grotto for the St. Therese devotion. This shrine will draw people Mercy Shrine is located in Stockbridge, ers apprised of the latest developments of Carmel, Catholic Church and have of all nations, cultures and beliefs to a Massachusetts. about the planned Divine Mercy chapel completed over 200 religious projects all vessel with which they are to keep com- For more information or if you would and a grotto on a 3.25-acre, hillside over Southern California. The fi rm has ing in prayer for graces to the fountain of like to donate time, talent and treasure to parcel along Encinitas Blvd. The parcel over 50 design awards. mercy — the image of Divine Mercy.” the project, visit www.divinemercyhills. of land will be developed along with the Rod Ballard is a civil/geotechnical She added, “The Lord’s hands are truly org or email Zarina Cruz, President of adjoining 7-acre lot owned by Rod and engineer by profession. While he was the all over this mission, manifesting HIS the DMHFSC at [email protected] or call Kim Ballard as a single project to meet owner of the engineering consulting fi rm Divine Presence, Divine Providence and 619.890.2789.-- Link: http://asianjour- the City of Encinitas conditional use Construction Testing & Engineering, he Divine Intervention constantly. Without nalusa.com/divine-mercy-shrine-in-encinitas- permit requirements. provided technical work for the City of HIM we can do nothing. But with HIM takes-another-step-forward-maiden-issue-o- The planned retirement community San Diego on geotechnical engineering all things are possible, with HIM we p13941-76.htm envisioned by the Ballards will consist investigations for high rise construction can do anything and everything who of 200 condo units, ten percent of which in the city. He is working pro bono to get strengthens us. God’s will be done!” DMHFSC offi cer Bob Aguilera presenting the Di- vine Mercy Shrine concept in Solana Beach last will be earmarked for retired priests. It the project approved by the City of En- Encinitas is located in the North Oct 5. (top left). Munther and Sue George joined will also feature an underground parking cinitas and has waived his professional County area of San Diego California Zarina Cruz, Joy Amog and Rowena Cajigas on garage that will be shared between the consulting fees for the necessary work and is about an hour’s drive south of a visit to the Divine Mercy site in Encinitas on retirement facility and the shrine. on the construction of the shrine and the Los Angeles. Forty-four miles south of November 23, 2014, Feast of Christ the King The architectural fi rm of Domus Stu- access road. Encinitas is the US-Mexico border. Cruz (top right). Group examines text written on image dio, which counts among its clients the Zarina Cruz, the President of the believes that the shrine will be a pilgrim- (right). Timeline 2012-2015 and fi nal plot map City of Encinitas, the City of San Diego, Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of age site for the West Coast. (below).

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" Then I saw another angel fl ying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people." Revelation 14:6 The site of the future Divine Mercy Shrine in Encinitas, CA. Be part of the story. Visit www.divinemercyhills.org.

ForFor more more information information or or if if you you would would like like to to donate donate time, time, talent talent and and treasure treasure toto the the project, project, visit visit www.divinemercyhills.org www.divinemercyhills.org or or email email Zarina Zarina Cruz, Cruz, President President ofof the the DMHFSC DMHFSC at at [email protected] [email protected] or or call call 619.890.2789. 619.890.2789. Photo taken on the Feast of Christ the King. 9/23/2014.

The Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California is dedicated to the design, development and maintenance of a Divine Mercy Shrine for the purpose of spreading to an aching world the Divine Mercy message and devotion. This shrine will draw people of all nations, cultures and beliefs to a vessel with which they are to keep coming in prayer for graces to the fountain of mercy — the image of Divine Mercy. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-pro t organization. December 5-11, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 P r o fi l e s young. He was completely orphaned. and a heart of bronze for Chastity Jesus Christ. morial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary. Fr. Dennis Macalintal: A Priest’s He died in the arms of God. In life he To teach and to pardon, -- Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire aspx?n=Dionisio-Macalintal&lc=4619& was dearly loved. In death, he was not console and bless always. (Eulogy delivered by Msgr. Fernando pid=173273070&mid=6210197 abandoned, because the whole world My God, what a life; G. Gutierrez) St Mary’s Catholic Church. http:// Solitary Life mourned for him. Above all, Jesus and it is yours, (and it was the glori- For more information: saintmarysnationalcity.weebly.com/ Homily delivered by Msgr. Fernando Gutierrez Christ did not die in the loving arms ous life too of Visit the Obituary Page of Fr. Dennis remembering-father-dennis.html at the Vigil Service for Fr Dennis Macalintal (1939-2014) of his mother but in the “arms,” in the Fr. Dennis, italics added), O priest of Macalintal on http://obits.dignityme- vertical and horizontal beams of what he Homily at the Vigil (Wake) solitary life, especially dur- fully embraced and loved– the con- Service for Fr. Dennis ing his retirement. Some summating, yet transforming Cross of Macalintal, Retired Pastor confronted fi ercely by Calvary. of St. Mary’s Church, those challenges resort Fr. Dennis’ life, like that of Jesus National City, CA: to drugs, alcohol who was sorrowful at Gethsemane and December 1, 2014 and sexual exploits Calvary, may have been solitary and as a scapegoat. fraught with loneliness, but the Cross of A priest’s life is Even if a priest Christ has a transformative power – to solitary, but not has a group of sublimate one’s life to the glory of the abandoned. The close friends, he resurrection. solitary life of a “is not genuinely Whenever Fr. Dennis ministered, he priest is captured loved, nor under- revealed the Risen life of the Lord. In in the words of a stood, because he baptism, from death of sin to a new life 19th century priest, is never perceived in Christ, in matrimony, to a unity in Fr. Jean- Baptiste and accepted as the Risen Lord, in reconciliation, to the Henri Lacordaire: “To being fully human grace of the Resurrection, in the anoint- live in the midst of the like the rest of us. ing of the sick to a life eternal. What Fr. world without wishing its Too frequently, with Dennis revealed during his earthly life, pleasures; To be a member all but our very closest the Lord’s Resurrection, is now his – he of each family, yet belonging to friends, we are made to feel has been raised. Tonight’s fi rst reading In Memory of none.” out-of-the-ordinary, medicine men.” emphasizes this - in spite of the bore- Fr. Ron Rolheiser narrated the story He is revered and loved as the bearer of dom, loneliness and solitary life of any Rev Dionisio R. Macalintal of a young man who wanted to study the sacred, but not considered at certain priest and of Fr. Dennis, “Our light and April 8, 1939 - November 21, 2014 for the priesthood. He said that when he times as a vessel of clay, as fully human. momentary troubles are achieving for us was 15-years old his father had a heart When a priest becomes angry, annoying, an eternal glory that far outweighs them Obituary attack. There were no ambulances at that got up on the wrong side of the bed and all.” (2 Corinthians 4: 17) The Gospel "You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit time so they bundled him up and rode in doesn’t smile at everyone, scandals and tonight amplifi es this theme, Jesus said that will last. John15:16 the car. His father, lying on his mother’s rumors swirl around the parish. to the grieving mother, “Don’t cry …” lap, did not make it to the hospital. Fr. Dennis died after living a solitary He is telling us also, “Don’t cry. Please Rev Dionisio Rosales Macalintal Tragic it was, but it was beautiful, he life. He was not alone and abandoned, don’t cry.” And with the crowd, we too April 8, 1939 - Nov 21, 2014 died in the arms of a woman he loved. because he was surrounded by those can affi rm, “God has come to help his That’s the way he wanted to die – in the who knew him well and loved him un- people.” (Luke 7: 13 and 16). Let us arms of a loving wife. “If I become a equivocally, especially by the Lord God, believe what the Book of Revelation Rev. Dionisio Rosales Macalintal or simply Fr Dennis to everyone was born on April priest, I won’t die in any human arms. as Ruth had said to Naomi, “Where you declares, “He will wipe every tear from 8,1939 in the southern Luzon province of Alitagtag, Batangas in the Philippines. He was I’ll die as celibates do!” He doesn’t want go I will go, and where you stay I will their eyes. There will be no more death’ to die as a priest - solitary and alone. stay. Your people will be my people.” or mourning or crying or pain, for the ordained into the priesthood on April 14, 1963 at the age of 21. He thought that the only comfort of any (Ruth 1:16). Fr. Dennis, even if he did old order of things has passed away.” Fr Dennis was the youngest of six children of Mr. Alfredo and Mrs. Restituta Macalintal. dying person is in the hands of a loving not die in the arms of a loved human (Revelation 21:4) He fi nished Philosophy and ranked magna cum laude in Theology at the University of spouse. being, yet he did – in the hands of God At the beginning, I quoted Lacor- The life of the priest is solitary and whom he had served fully well in life, daire’s words regarding the solitary life Santo Tomas Central Seminary Ecclesiastical Faculties in Manila Philippines. Fr. Dennis alone. In the seminary, I was taught, and never forsaken him in death. The of the priest. There is indeed no joy that also fi nished canonical studies at the Pontifi cio Collegio Filippino in Rome. numquam solus cum sola (never be words of Isaiah testify to God’s loyalty the world could give to any priest with a alone with a woman). Fr. Dennis’ life is to the one who remains faithful to him. solitary life, as Fr. Lacordaire continued: Prior to emigrating to the United States, Fr. Dennis' pastoral assignments in the arch- solitary, he lived alone, literally alone, “Can a mother forget the baby at her diocese of Lipa, Batangas included, Parochial Vicar of San Sebastian and Sto. Tomas, even in the rectory with his parochial breast and have no compassion on the The Priest Batangas; parish priest in the Our Lady of All Saints Parish Church in Balele, Batangas; vicars, up to his retirement. The words child she has borne? Though she may of Lacordaire, “to live in the midst of forget, I will not forget you! (Isaiah To live in the midst of the world and Immaculate Conception in Mataas Na Kahoy, Batangas. the world without wishing its pleasures: 49:15) without wishing its pleasures; Among Fr Dennis' pastoral and administrative assignments in the diocese of San Diego to be a member of each family, yet I will never, never forget you! What To be a member of each family, since his incardination in 1989 were: Most Precious Blood Church, St. Rita's Catholic belonging to none,” kept coming back to an awesome consolation! yet belonging to none; me as I wrote this homily. We, priests, The young man who wanted to enter To share all suffering; Church, St. Michael Catholic Church in Paradise Hills and St Mary's Catholic Church, belong to no one except to God alone. the priesthood came to realize that there to penetrate all secrets; National City. Any priest’s life as well as of Fr, are countless solitary people who had a To heal all wounds; Dennis life is solitary and characterized happy and holy death, not in the arms to go from men to God Fr. Dennis also served as the spiritual director of the San Diego Filipino Cursillo Move- too by loneliness and boredom, which of a spouse. There was St. Therese of and offer Him their prayers; ment from 1981-1990 and 2005-2014 prior to his retirement in the active parish ministry are common among normal persons. Lisieux, St. John Mary Vianney, Mother To return from God to men on June 30, 2014. Loneliness and boredom become more Teresa of Calcutta. St. Pope John II lost to bring pardon and hope; challenging for a priest, because of his his parents and brother when he was To have a heart of fi re for Charity, Thank A Special You to My Neighbors

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Gutierrez to announce God’s Son in this season of Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our web- Advent and at all times. Like John, we can bring to the table. Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- This year, we visited Haiti and it was site at www.asianjournalusa.com ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com too are witnesses to the one from whom everything has its beginning: the good a very memorable trip for me. We were @nd Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2014 news of salvation. going to Haiti as a trip to see the 5-year Trivia: December 6 is the feast day of project that we had been doing there. Ang Aking Mga Hiling the real St. Nick or Santa Claus: Bishop And the organizer told me, ‘Let’s go to Nicholas. Nicholas was born to well-to- this orphanage as a visit. I want you to see the kids whose home had been dis- Isa sa aking mga hiling ay ang maging matiyaga Hear Ye! Hear Ye! do parents in the City of Patara (west matutunang ganap ang maghintay ng buong tiyaga of Demre, Turkey) around 470 A.D. As placed during the earthquake.’ As soon Joke of the week: A fellow went on coming. This pseudonymous author of as you enter the compound, all you see alisin ang kapusukan maging mabuti sa kapwa tour of Russia. He was apprehended the Petrine school of thoughts convinces a teenager Nicholas had already shown humility and compassion. Legend has is a makeshift building. They don’t have nang makamit ko ng maayos ang tunay na biyaya. for possessing illegal drugs. The judge the Christians that this delay is inten- a proper home. This is where they sleep, granted him two wishes before his tional on God’s part: to give enough it that a father was worried about the dowry to marry off one of his three this is where they eat, this is where they execution. “After your two wishes have time to all, especially the sinners, to study. Sa mga suliranin na sa aki'y ibinibigay been granted, you will have to pay for repent. Gospel: Mark 1: 1-8. According daughters. He was so desperate that he thought of sending the oldest daughter As we make our way up the stairs, malutas ko po sana gamit ang wastong karunungan your crime,” the judge said. “Well, if to the Gospel, John’s preaching has two we’re on the second fl oor, and it’s a walang mandadaig at wala namang malalamangan that is what I have left to do with my aspects: 1) the preaching of repentance into the streets as a prostitute to pay off the dowry. Nicholas hearing the plight sight to see all the kids rushing to you, life, my fi rst request is to go skiing in and baptism and the forgiveness of sins happy and excited to see Miss World, to at nang maging patas po mga desisyong ipapataw. the Carpathian Mountains.” (remission of debts); 2) the coming of of the father came to his rescue. He secretly threw a bag of gold coins at the have somebody there draw inspiration “What?” the judge remarked, the One who will baptize with the Holy to them. But a few moments later, the Hiling ko rin po sanay di ako maubusan ng lakas “Skiing? This is the summer ... there Spirit. The Baptist’s message was “good doorsteps of the poor family. He did this for the second daughter as well as for sound of joy turned to screams, it turned na maaari kong magamit na isang panlunas isn’t any snow now.” news” to the Judean peasants who were to fear, and one moment I was at the top “Well,” the fellow answered, mired in serious debt. the third. Finally the father got hold of sa mga pagkakataong panghihina'y dinaranas the mystery man, the young Nicholas, of the second fl oor, and the next I knew folding his arms across his chest, “I’m Refl ections: In this Second Sun- I was at the bottom. We fell through the ng ang mga kumakapit sa akin ay di bumagsak prepared to wait, because that’s my fi rst day of Advent we are inundated with who asked him to keep his generosity a secret. Nicholas later entered the priest- second fl oor. wish.” After one year, the judge said, scriptural passages that can motivate It was such a frightening experience Katulad ng marami ako ay maraming kahilingan “Now you may have your last wish, af- and inspire us as we wait with gladness hood and was appointed bishop of Myra, a city on the southern Mediterranean for me because as my fi rst duty as Miss tulad ng pagmamahal sa aking mga kaibigan ter which you will be executed” “Well,” and hope for the coming of the Lord. We World, I’m in an accident. And that is the man began, “nothing could please hear in the fi rst reading from the prophet seacoast (Demre, Turkey). In 303 A.D. subalit maraming problema ang aking nasuungan Emperor Diocletian brutally persecuted frightening. And I think to myself, what me more than to be buried in a cemetery Isaiah about a place being prepared in have I gotten myself into? What am I na siyang mga nagpatibay sa aking kahinaan. alongside of you.” “What?” the judge the desert where the Lord’s magnifi - the Church, threw so many Christians into prison and had them martyred doing? said, “but I’m not dead yet. How could cence will be revealed. It is also in the What if we hadn’t been there at that time? Ang maging matapang ay isa sa aking mga hiling we do that?” “I don’t know, but I’m desert or wilderness that we hear the by wild beasts. Bishop Nicholas was What if this accident happened without prepared to wait …” voice of the Baptist crying out loud in among those imprisoned by the emperor. people to help these kids? So many questions nang aking malampasan mga panganib na darating Scripture: First Reading: Isaiah 40: preparation for the Lord’s coming. When peace came to the Roman Empire started going through my mind. And then I kinailangan ko pa ding mga bundok ay tawirin through Constantine, Bishop Nicholas 1-5; 9-11. It is said that this is the best Advent is that time of the year thought, ‘I’m here for a reason. I shouldn’t at maging madidilim na gubat ay aking suungin. known prophecy of Second Isaiah, the when we are challenged to turn away was released from prison. He served his doubt why I’m here. I had been put in this diocese for thirty more years and was position because I am meant to be here, to do prophet of the Exile. This passage nar- from our material comfort zone and sin something useful.’ Somehow I try to think rates the commissioning of the prophet and turn towards God. Turning away also one of the participants at the Coun- Hindi rin nawala ang hiling ko na maging matibay cil of Nicea in 345 A.D. He died on that I was in the right place at exactly the as God’s spokesperson, “the herald of from what is temporal should not be right time. sa lahat ng pagsubok na sa akin ay naghihintay glad tidings,” announcing that God is replaced by another fl eeting satisfaction. December 6, 343 beloved by his diocese and admired by many for his love and Six weeks after I won Miss World, aking pinagtiisan ang lahat makamtam ko lamang coming to intervene in behalf of his Advent is a God-given time, as Peter in typhoon Haiyan happened in the Philippines. ang bunga ng pagsisikap na matagal kong inasam people. The Persian Cyrus became more the second reading writes, to motivate dedication to his Lord. If he were alive It was then that I realized what my purpose triumphant in his victories against other and encourage us to pursue happiness today, St. Nicholas, like John the Baptist really was. Maybe my mind was meant to be powers and over the Babylonian might. not primarily on material things, but on in today’s Gospel, would humbly draw changed to do better. Maybe I was supposed There is hope now for the exiles to go the Mighty One. The Gospels speaks people’s attention away from himself to be in this position to raise awareness for ©2014 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. back to their homeland. The prophet’s and point to “the Real Reason” for this my countrymen. about John’s baptism of repentance and And so what we did was, we went around service is about to end, because God is forgiveness. It is an admonition to the joyous season - Jesus Christ, the Mes- About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Retired Filipino Language siah. the world, and we raised that awareness, coming to set his people free once again. people of Judea and those in the city we raised that money. And I’m proud to say Teacher who once taught at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. Second Reading: 2 Peter 3: 8-14. Since of Jerusalem to turn from their godless Quotation of the week: “Are you looking for God, seeking God with a that we were able to raise over two million the much-awaited second coming of ways and receive God’s forgiveness. dollars for those that were devastated by Christ was delayed, the early Chris- Advent is a constant call for libera- view to your personal good, your per- typhoon Haiyan. And that is the power, and Divine Mercy Shrine tians doubted whether it’s ever going tion away from our old self, from sin sonal profi t? Then in truth you are not that is the voice that I know that I have as to happen. The Gnostic teachers with and turning towards him who alone can seeking God.” Meister Eckhart. Miss World. in Encinitas CA. their false doctrine further fueled their satisfy our restless longings and unful- Now for these people in Haiti, for those Be part of the story. anxiety. These false teachers disregarded fi lled dreams. We have to fi ll in every that go through that devastation in the Philip- the Church’s teaching on the second “valley” of sin and pull down every 619.890.2789 (Continued on page 7) www.divinemercyhills.org December 5-11, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Entertainment Showbiz Watcher by Ogie Cruz

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Journal office !!! Pinadinig din niya sa amin ang kanyang dalang CD na pinakabago niyang album sa Pilipinas.Laking pasasalamat niya sa amin at nagkaroon siya ng chance na makita ang National City,na noong una ay naligaw pa sila.So,hanggang sa susunod na taon na lang Darius ,im sure makikita na naman namin kayo. TAPATAN NINA VILMA SANTOS AT GRACE POE SA PAGKA-VICE PRESIDENT SA 2016!!!Ayon sa isang report ni Ate Cristy Fermin malamang daw makabangga at mahati ang taga- showbiz sa tapatan nina Gov. Vilma Santos at Sen. Grace Poe sa pagka-Vice President ng Pilipinas. Pareho kasi galing sa showbiz ang dalawa, siempre si Vilma ay The Star of All Seasons samantalang si Sen Grace naman alam ng lahat na anak naman ito ni Fernando Poe Jr.Kahit sabihin pa na namayapa na ang “D King” still marami pa rin itong tagasuporta sa showbiz dahil sa ama. Ang balita ni Nanay Cristy,si Gov. Vilma ay kukunin daw ni Vice Pres. Binay bilang ka-tandem niya sa pag- kapresidente sa 2016 at si Sen. Grace Poe naman ay kinukuha raw ni Pres. Aquino para official candidate ng Lib- BY OGIE CRUZ business. eral Party. Kamakailan lang bumisita ang singer Nanghihinayang lang siya dahil Pero sabi nga namin wala pang na si Darius Razon mismo sa office ng natapos na ang concert niya dito sa malinaw tungkol dito,dahil hanggang Asian Journal.Pumunta ang nasabing Amerika pero hindi siya nagkaroon ng ngayon wala pa rin disisyon ang Star singer sa San Diego noong nakaraang pagkakataon na magkapag-concert dito for all Seasons about sa pagtakbo niya linggo para lang makakuha ng kanyang mismo sa San Diego,pero sabi nga niya. bilang Vice President, at kay Sen Grace kopya ng nasabing newspaper habang Sa susunod daw tiyak matutupad din na Poe naman hanggang ngayon ay hindi naka stay siya sa Los Angeles.Ganon makapa-show siya sa nasabing lugar at pa malinaw kung tatakbo siya bilang kainteresado ang nasabing singer para maaari next year na pagbabalik niya. Vice or Presidente ng ating bansa na makapagdala naman siya ng kopya pag- Sigurado naman na every year nandito Pilipinas. Abangan na lang natin ang uwi niya ng Pilipinas. na siya sa Amerika dahil naging official disisyon ng magkabilang kampo,sana Siempre naka-meet niya ang chief coordinator din siya sa Gawad Amerika maayos naman ito at hindi sila magka- editor ng Asian Journal na si Simeon every year,kasama niya din si Ms. Cristy banggaan.Pareho pa naman maganda Silverio at siempre mukhang masasali Fermin sa nasabing papel niya. ang records ng dalawa kaya naman din siya sa libro ng stars of yesterday. Dumalaw din siya sa Radyo Filipino ayaw din namin na magkalaban ang Tuwang-tuwa si Darius sa San Diego Amerika, at siempre hindi namin siya dalawa.Bakit hindi na lang si Sen Grace lalo na dito sa National City dahil hindi pinakawalan para mainterbyu namin Poe ang tumakbong Presidente at si Ate watak watak ang mga pinoy dito dahil siya ng live sa radio studio mismo na Vi naman ang kanyang Vice President. magkakalapit lang sila sa bahay o sa malapit lang sa office ng Asian Journal. Di ba mas maganda ito ? Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com December 5-11, 2014

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shire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) is the most successful conglomerate in history; shares of its Series A stock are 2014 API Mid-Term Election winners led by Coronado currently priced at more than $217,000. Tech IT Page says he’s on a mission to make Mayor Casey Tanaka savor victory at Phil-Am BID party from My Barber Google the Berkshire Hathaway of high tech. He told FT that his “patient capi- by Benjamin Maynigo tal” approach will pay off handsomely for investors over the long haul – and I concur. If Google wants to compete with Ap- ple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) and other tech How Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) leaders and up-and-comers, there’s no way it can stand pat. Will Dominate the Future With that in mind, I want to let you know more about the fascinating break- Ray Kurzweil is my favorite inventor, sizers that debuted in 1984 redefi ned throughs Google is making in Kurz- engineer, futurist, and author. He is in electronic music. weil’s GNR. my Google + Circle. I am a lucky recipi- The sounds from those devices were Let’s take a look. ent of his Kurzweil Daily Newsletter. I so realistic that in some tests profession- have reposted many of the articles from als couldn’t tell the difference between a Genetics: Defeating Death the Newsletter in my previous columns. K250 and a real grand piano. Ray Kurzweil is now the Director of Google launched California Life Engineering of Google. In this issue, I A list of Kurzweil’s many inventions Sciences LLC (aka Calico) last year to am sharing with our readers an article would run several paragraphs. When it focus on anti-aging research. from Money Morning about Kurzweil, comes to high tech, few can match his Essentially, Page, Kurzweil, and other Google, and the Future. track record. top executives at the Googleplex want to So, when our favorite futurist took a “cure” death. By MICHAEL A. ROBINSON, De- high-profi le Silicon Valley job two years Like Google X, Calico has been fense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning ago, I was excited to see what he might surrounded by mystery and even some 2014 Mid-Term election winners led by Coronado Mayor Casey Tanaka (2nd from right) joined members of the Asian Pacifi c come up with. controversy. Most new ventures seek You’d be hard pressed to fi nd Kurzweil has said many times that Islander (API) community at a victory party hosted by Phil-Am BID at the Town & Country Hotel in Mission Valley on Nov 20th. The attention and court press coverage. In VIPs included Hans Christian Sison - Palomar Health Board * David Chong - La Mesa Spring Valley School Board * Chris Cate - SD two guys more different than War- the three areas most vital to the next the months that followed the unveil- ren Buffett and Google (Nas- phase of human development are what City Councilman District 6 * Jo Medina Alegria - Cajon Valley School Board * Casey Tanaka - Coronado Mayor, Chris Phan - City ing, however, both Google and Calico Councilman of Garden Grove * Ron Morrison - Mayor of National City daq: GOOG, GOOGL) Director of he calls “GNR” – genetics, nanotechnol- remained very circumspect about their Engineering Ray Kurzweil. ogy, and robotics. plans. Buffett, probably the world’s most fa- I certainly don’t disagree with that. Calico recently announced a joint mous investor, had steered clear of high And so I think you all should take a venture with biotech leader AbbVie Chula Vista Civic Center serves as Chula Vista Mayor, tech until just the last few years, saying close look at Kurzweil’s work at Google Inc. (NYSE: ABBV). The two companies he didn’t understand the fi eld. Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL), where have agreed to invest up to $1.5 billion in showcase for LED holiday lights councilmembers, Kurzweil, on the other hand, has he’s a director of engineering. drug research. pushed the boundaries of innovation for It’s not well known, but even before Now we know that Calico specializes in more than fi ve decades. As a teenager, Kurzweil’s arrival, the Internet search analyzing genetic data. The company’s lead- city attorney take er, current Apple Chairman and former Ge- he created a groundbreaking computer giant had been making great strides nentech Inc. CEO Arthur Levinson, intends program that could play classical music in GNR through its secretive Google to use this information to create innovative oath of offi ce 12/9 and netted him an appearance on the TV X facility. treatments for age-related diseases. game show “I’ve Got a Secret.” First, in 2010, came a driverless car. Here’s Calico’s mission: to identify what He’s never turned back, inventing And since then, we’ve seen Google inside people makes them live longer or omni-font optical character recogni- Glass, glucose-monitoring contact makes them prone to diseases. Calico sci- tion, fl at-bed scanners, text-to-speech lenses and other biotech projects, Proj- entists will use what they fi nd to create new programs, and artifi cial intelligence for ect Wing (drone delivery), and Project life-extending drugs. trading the markets. Loon (Internet service via high-altitude Calico is set to build an R&D facility in Now, he may be best known for his balloons) come out of the Google X the San Francisco region. The facility will house drug development and clinical trials. prediction that in the near future man labs. Calico and AbbVie are targeting genetics- and machine will become intertwined in Wall Street analysts and other inves- based research on cancers and neurodegen- Chula Vista, 12/4/2014 -- Energy ef- incandescent holiday lights for LED an event he calls the “singularity.” tors often criticize Google X’s “science erative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Al- fi cient LED lighting will light up Chula (Light Emitting Diode) lighting strands, Today, I want to tell you why Google fi ction-sounding solutions.” They claim zheimer’s. Vista’s Civic Center complex over the homeowners can reduce energy costs by Mary Casillas Salas will be sworn in is such an intriguing tech investment the company is preoccupied with futur- Nanotech: Beating Cancer holidays at no cost to the City. The up to 90 percent. Also, LEDs last more as Chula Vista’s 40th mayor during a with enormous upside. istic technology and doesn’t pay enough Imagine a pill that will detect cancers display, featuring more than 250 light than 10 times longer than conventional special City Council meeting at 6 p.m. This industry leader has somehow attention to core search products. and other diseases by sending out magnetic nanoparticles throughout your bloodstream strands on buildings and palm trees, is lights, produce a brighter light, and have on December 9, at City Hall, located at combined Buffett’s business genius and In a recent interview with the Finan- part of an effort to encourage residents cooler operating temperatures---making 276 Fourth Avenue. During the meeting Kurzweil’s futurist brain… cial Times, Google Chief Executive Of- that patrol your body. Andrew Conrad, head of the Life Sci- and businesses to make the switch to them safe to touch and less likely to in Council Chambers, re-elected Coun- As a former part-time musician, I’ve fi cer Larry Page rejected that criticism ences team at Google X, has confi rmed newer and safer energy saving technol- cause a fi re. cilmember Patricia Aguilar and former followed Kurzweil’s work for many outright. Page says he emulates none ogy. Chula Vista’s holiday lights and councilmember and new councilmem- years now. 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If sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services to: the Googlers’ designs work, the particles will bind themselves to cells, proteins, and other FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS AT 3 SCHOOL SITES molecules inside the body and serve as a constant cancer early-warning system. Google also is working on a wearable A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on DECEMBER 12, 2014 in front of the main office of Holmes monitoring device – which will use a magnet Elementary School, 4902 Mt. Ararat Drive, San Diego, CA 92111. Upon completion, contractors will proceed to to attract and count the particles. Lindbergh/Schweitzer Elementary School, 4133 Mt. Albertine Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111. Upon completion, The final product will take several years contractors will proceed to Lafayette Elementary School, 6125 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117. Contractors must to pass a series of U.S. Food and Drug be present and sign-in at all three sites to be able to bid this project. Administration clinical trials and reach the market. But that’s true of all new drugs and PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS. (No.CZ-15-0732-57) medical devices. Robotics: Hands-Free Driving All bids must be received at or before 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 16, 2015, at the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Just about every auto firm in the world Department, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Bldg. M, San Diego, CA 92123, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read and plenty of tech companies are working on driverless cars. But no one has done more for aloud. this field than Google. To operate without steering The project estimate is between $240,000 to $260,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The wheels, Google’s self-driving cars are District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid equipped with complex software, a bevy of motion sensors, collision avoidance systems, and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: C-10. 3D maps, and lasers. A Crash Bigger than 2008 All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, In a recent blog entry, the project’s director plans, specifications and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are noted that Google “bot cars” have already available in three formats, hard copy, CD, or online from Plan Well. Hard copy bid documents are available at American logged more than 700,000 miles on the road. th th The program began in secret back in 2009. Reprographics Company (ARC), 1200 4 Avenue (4 and B Street), San Diego, CA 92101, phone number 619-232-8440, But driverless cars are only the public face for a refundable payment of Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per set; CD’s are available for a non-refundable charge of $50. of Google’s robotics efforts. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. If the payment for Bid and Behind the scenes, the Mountain View, Contract Documents is refundable, refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and Contract Documents, Calif.-based company has moved aggres- including all addendums, are returned intact and in good order to ARC within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Final Bid sively. It’s bought at least seven robotics firms in the last few years, including the Tabulation. Online documents are available for download free of charge on PlanWell through ARC. Go to pioneering Boston Dynamics, which makes www.crplanwell.com, click on Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? 714-424-8525). All bids shall be submitted four-legged pack bots for the Pentagon. on bid forms furnished by the District in the bid package beginning December 2, 2014. Bid packages will not be faxed. Like I mentioned before, some critics say Google’s fascination with futurism means it As of January 1, 2012, the San Diego Unified School District no longer administers the in-house Labor Compliance is ignoring its core online search business. However, Kurzweil will be a big boost Program for all new construction projects. Prevailing wage requirements will still apply to all public works projects and for the company here, too. He is one of the must be followed per Article 18 of the General Conditions of this bid. world’s foremost experts on artificial intel- ligence – and he’s confirmed that Google WAGES: The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of per diem is building that technology into a next-gen search platform. wages in the locality in which this public work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to Thus, Google is a unique investment op- execute the contract. Copies of that determination are available at the District’s Labor Compliance Office for interested portunity. Think of Google as an exchange- parties upon request; or may be found on the internet at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. It shall be mandatory upon traded fund (ETF) that is stuffed with the contractor to whom this contract is awarded and upon any subcontractor under him to pay not less than the said specified future-tech small caps – and that generates rates to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed by them in the execution of the contract. huge cash flow right now. With a market cap of $371.9 billion, the stock trades at $555. It has operating margins DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of of 23% and earns 14% on stockholders Service Disabled Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on equity. Last year, it brought in $5.4 billion in May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at free cash flow. least three percent (3%) for this project. In compliance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements Larry Page is correct. Google stock has lagged the market over the past year and is a enumerated in the bid package. long-term play. Here’s a hint of the potential: Exactly 30 Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid years ago last week, Berkshire Hathaway security in the form of either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier's check in Series A stock was worth $1,300 a share, favor of the San Diego Unified School District, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security giving it a 16,054% return since then. If GOOG stock did just 2% as well over shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder will execute the contract as specified, within five (5) working days of notification the next 10 years, it would give us a 321% by the District. return. I bet Warren Buffett would like that. Patient investors who realize Google (Nas- The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the daq: GOOG, GOOGL), Page, and Kurzweil are building the ultimate company of the bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information future will be richly rewarded. regarding bidding, please call 858-522-5831.

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December 9, 2014 at 4 pm Tuesday. Call (619) 649 0069. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on DECEMBER 11, 2014 at Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92106. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS. (No.CP-15-0714-08) ! WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO PREPARE AND GATHER All bids must be received at or before 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 15, 2015, at the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Bldg. M, San Diego, CA 92123, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS to APPLY for the 3 Year aloud. WORK PERMIT or GREENCARD. The project estimate is not-to-exceed $250,000.00 annually. This project is not a PSA project and does not require ! prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State On November 20, 2014 Pres. Obama granted 3 year work permit for parents of U.S. Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: C-10.

Citizens or Greencard Holders, expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and the All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisional waiver to sons and daughters of U.S. Citizens/LPRÕ s and Spouses of LPRs . plans, specifications and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are available in three formats, hard copy, CD, or online from Plan Well. Hard copy bid documents are available at American Reprographics Company (ARC), 1200 4th Avenue (4th and B Street), San Diego, CA 92101, phone number 619-232-8440, GET 3 YEAR WORK PERMIT IF YOU ARE: for a refundable payment of Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per set; CD’s are available for a non-refundable charge of $50. A. DEFERRED ACTION for PARENTS of U.S. Citizens and LPRÕ s. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. If the payment for Bid and 1. You have a son or daughter who is a U.S. Citizen or lawful Contract Documents is refundable, refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and Contract Documents, permanent resident; including all addendums, are returned intact and in good order to ARC within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Final Bid 2. You resided in the United States since before January 1, 2010; Tabulation. Online documents are available for download free of charge on PlanWell through ARC. Go to 3. You are physically present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014 and www.crplanwell.com, click on Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? 714-424-8525). All bids shall be submitted at the time of filing the application for deferred action; on bid forms furnished by the District in the bid package beginning December 2, 2014. Bid packages will not be faxed. 4. You have no lawful status as of November 20, 2014; and 5. No criminal conviction that will make you inadmissible. As of January 1, 2012, the San Diego Unified School District no longer administers the in-house Labor Compliance B. EXPANDED DEFERRED ACTION for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program for all new construction projects. Prevailing wage requirements will still apply to all public works projects and must be followed per Article 18 of the General Conditions of this bid. 1. Allows individuals born prior to June 15, 1981, to apply for DACA; 2. Residence in the U.S. before 01/01/2010, instead of 06/15/2007. WAGES: The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of per diem 3. Extends the deferred action period and employment authorization to wages in the locality in which this public work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to three years from the current two years. execute the contract. Copies of that determination are available at the District’s Labor Compliance Office for interested ! parties upon request; or may be found on the internet at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. It shall be mandatory upon GET GREENCARD AND WAIVE UNLAWFUL PRESENCE BAR IF YOU ARE: the contractor to whom this contract is awarded and upon any subcontractor under him to pay not less than the said specified C. PROVISIONAL WAIVERS OF UNLAWFUL PRESENCE rates to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed by them in the execution of the contract. Undocumented individuals in the U.S. for at least 180 days and who are: DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of 1. Sons and daughters of U.S. Citizens; and Service Disabled Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on 2. Spouse and sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents. May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In compliance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements Currently, only spouses and minor children of U.S. Citizens are allowed to apply. enumerated in the bid package.

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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 3, 2014 – With the The main safety risk that technicians the following immediate actions are pliance checks, SDG&E is demonstrating its time period for Santa Ana Winds com- are looking for is carbon monoxide. recommended: commitment to working with customers to ing to an end and cooler weather settling This colorless, odorless, tasteless gas is Immediately turn off the suspected gas promote safety every day in the community. in, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) formed when carbon-based fuels, such appliance, if safe to do so. Building these partnerships not only helps is partnering with customers to promote as kerosene, gasoline, propane, natural Evacuate the premises and call 911. ensure the safety of customers and their safety during the winter season. SDG&E gas, oil, charcoal or wood, are burned Seek medical attention if anyone in families during the winter season, it is also a offers customers free safety checks to key element of SDG&E’s efforts to promote with inadequate amounts of oxygen, cre- the home experiences possible carbon public safety for the region overall. For more make sure home gas appliances are ating a condition known as incomplete monoxide poisoning symptoms. winter safety tips, visit sdge.com/winter. operating safely and efficiently. Custom- combustion. Have the appliance inspected by SDG&E is a regulated public utility that ers are encouraged to schedule these Carbon monoxide poisoning is deadly, contacting SDG&E at 800-411-7343 or provides safe and reliable energy service to appliance checks by visiting sdge.com which is one of the reasons all Califor- a licensed, qualified professional. 3.4 million consumers through 1.4 million or calling 800-411-SDGE (7343). nia homeowners are now required to Don’t use the suspected gas appliance electric meters and 861,000 natural gas “Safety is a top priority for SDG&E install carbon monoxide detectors in until it has been inspected, serviced and meters in San Diego and southern Orange Rappler.com | MANILA, 12/3/2014 in an accident when the floor she was and is very important during the winter their home. SDG&E also recommends determined to be safe by SDG&E or a counties. The utility’s area spans 4,100 00 – In a few days, reigning Miss World, standing on collapsed. Megan was season because our customers often customers change the battery in their licensed, qualified professional. square miles. SDG&E is committed to creat- the Philippines’ own Megan Young, will unhurt, but the accident put things into use holiday lighting, spend more time carbon monoxide detectors and smoke Winter Safety Tips for Electric Ap- ing ways to help customers save energy and crown her successor at the pageant’s perspective for her. indoors and heat their homes to stay money every day. SDG&E is a subsidiary alarms to ensure they are working pliances of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune coronation night in London. Until then, Megan also spoke about the devas- warm,” said Caroline Winn, vice presi- properly. In addition to gas safety, electric safety 500 energy services holding company based she continues with her Miss World tation wrought by typhoon Yolanda dent of customer service for SDG&E. Customers can also periodically check is also important during winter, especially in San Diego. Connect with SDG&E’s Cus- duties as her reign draws to a close, (international name: Haiyan), mere “Scheduling an appliance safety check gas appliances themselves to make when customers are celebrating the holidays. tomer Contact Center at 800-411-7343, on assisting with pre-pageant activities weeks after she won the Miss World on sdge.com is an easy way for our cus- sure pilot lights and burner flames are If customers are using holiday lighting, Twitter (@SDGE) and Facebook. and making key appearances at events crown. Connecting the renewed sense tomers to make sure their gas appliances SDG&E recommends purchasing only lights a clear blue, (small flecks of orange are with the certification mark of a nationally – including the most recent Oxford of purpose she felt to those of the fellow are working properly. We urge custom- normal). However, soft yellow burner recognized testing laboratory to ensure Debate held at the prestigious Oxford Miss World candidates', she urged the ers to take advantage of this free service, flame can be a sign of carbon monoxide. safety and efficiency. University. audience to listen to what the ladies had which can help ensure a safe and enjoy- Customers are also encouraged to make Portable heaters, electric blankets and Megan gave the opening speech at the to say with open minds and hearts. able holiday season for our customers sure the damper is open when using gas other heat-producing products shouldn't event, which gives the ladies a chance to “If you asked me to join a beauty con- and their families.” fireplaces and never use gas ovens or be used with extension cords, which can talk about different issues in relation to test 3 years ago, my answer would have Free Appliance Safety Checks other appliances for space heating. be overloaded by these types of devices. the candidates’ various Beauty With A been ‘no.’ I just could not see myself in Customers can schedule an appoint- Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poison- Instead, customers should plug them directly Purpose projects. the shoes of those girls onstage. I would ment by calling SDG&E at 800-411- ing into the wall and unplug them before leav- In her speech, Megan, who was have been terrified. But something ing the house. Customers should also keep 7343 or by visiting the “Check My These safety measures greatly reduce already a well-known image model and completely just changed my decision Appliances” link on SDG&E’s website. heaters at a safe distance from furniture, the risks of carbon monoxide. Custom- blankets, draperies and other objects that TV personality before she became Miss around. What you see in Miss World Once an appointment is scheduled, ers should still look out for the early could catch fire; and don’t use them to dry World, talked about the initial hesitation today is totally different from what Miss an SDG&E gas technician will check stages of carbon monoxide poison- wet clothes. To avoid overloading circuits, to join beauty pageants, then the journey World was before. the furnace to make sure it is working ing, the symptoms of which include use laboratory-tested power strips and low- Follow Asian Journal to discovering her own purpose within From girls parading in bikinis, you properly and inspect the condition of unexplained nausea, drowsiness mental wattage appliances and do not plug more on Twitter the context of a powerful cause. now have ladies bringing in their the filter, which improves the furnace’s confusion and flu-like symptoms. If car- than two appliances into any outlet. Notably, she spoke about her harrow- (Continued on page 10) heating ability. bon monoxide poisoning is suspected, By providing safety tips and free gas ap- @asianjournal ing trip to Haiti, where she was involved

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