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Gutierrez addresses UN panel on Guam self-gov't Jollibee comes By Eric F. Say Variety News Staff HAGATNA-Gov. Carl T.C. Gutierrez yesterday requested that the U.N. keep the playing to Saipan soon field level for US territories which have not yet become self governing. RP's most .-famous ' food chain to open November in Garapan In an address to the U.N., the By Aldwin R. Fajardo already underway, the Variety ($132,000) for the right to carry governor also called on the in Variety News Staff learned. the company name and products ternational body to keep the THE PHILIPPINES' favorite Jollibee 's entry into the local on the domestic market. Franchise views of the people of the terri Champ Burger is set to challenge fast-food industry, dominated by fee for overseas operations is tories as a foremost consider Carl T.C. Gutierrez America's Big Mac in what ap such American giants as higher but would not exceed PI 0 ation when evaluating the situa pears to be the battle of the burgers McDonald's, Wendy's and Ken million. tions there. of decolonization, is not the on! y looming on Saipan. tucky Fried Chicken, is seen to Jollibee Saipan will be bring Gutierrez told a special UN form of government that estab- Jollibee, the Philippine's larg stir excitement in an island where ing in original Jollibee recipes committee that from Guam's 1i shes an equal status, said est fast food chain, prepares to Filipinos remain the largest eth like the Champ Burger which of perspective, "full self-govern- . Gutierrez. expand its overseas venture to the nic group. fers hints of garlic and soy flavor. ment can only come about if the "The full integration of a ter Northern Marianas. The restau Franchise for JoHibee 's Saipan The crispy Chickenjoy could give people of the Territories become ritory into the politic~! system rant chain is scheduled to open its outlet is held by local company the Colonel's recipe a run for its equal with their administering of an administering power is first branch here in the commer YCO Corporation, which also money. powers, or equal within the po also a form of full self-govern cial district of Garapan by No operates Liberty Plaza shopping This early, both Filipino and litical system of their adminis ment - when the people and vember this year. center and YCO Hardware. local food enthusiasts, who may tering powers." the territory have equal stand Construction of the Saipan store The Jollibee 's principal in Ma have either had a taste of the Independence, which is per ing with other jurisdictions of at the former site of Liberty Plaza nila reportedly charges a fran restaurant's carte du jour or have haps the most obvious evidence Continued on page 23 beside the Kristo Rai Church is chise fee of about PS million Continued on page 23 CPA charges parking fee !DPHwarns· of fllipeakseasoll-1 at airport starting today . By Haldee V. Eugenio . Health(I?PH)yesterdayurge~the taine_d that the rainy days are I f Variety N:ws Staff . commurutytoobserv~preca~aon- cons1~ered pe~k seas?n for flu. ~ single entry and exit points for the r1 AS THE islands expenence ary measures to avoid flu mfec- While there 1s no direct treat- 1 airport parking area to facilitate r; rainy season, local health offi- tions, and more importantly, to ment for the flu-causing virus, :,
registration. \1 cials have cautioned the com- prevent another flu outbreak. DPH said the public has lots of :; Salas said attendants would be j munity· about the prevalence of DPH said· the best protection options to avoid catching fever, stationed at both entry and exit 1 the flu syndrome even as more remains to be good hygiene, par- body ache, runny nose, head points to give out and collect park · r, individuals have reportedly ticularly the regular washing of ache or any symptoms associ- ing tickets, as well as fees, re !: started suffering from fever, hands before preparing meals, or ated with flu. spectively. body ache, runny nose and before shaking somebody's hand When one already has the flu, Charges will be collected upon cough. · to avoid the transmission of virus DPH said it is best to take plenty exit and CPA is advising motor Flu is caused by the influenza as even door knobs touched by of rest, drink lots of water and ists to provide the parking atten virus which commonly strikes individualswithflucangetsome- fruit juices, as well as taking in dants with an exact amount since on wet seasons and lasts from body infected. medicines for cough or runny they cannot make change. three to seven days. DPH also pointed out that flu nose, as antibiotics don't even Roman S. Palacios Continued on page 23 The Department of Public outbreakisnon-existent,butmain- ·-continued on page 23
By Aldwin R. Fajardo Variety News Staff ST AR TING today, the Common wealth Ports Authority (CPA) will charge motorists who park their vehicles at public parking areas at the Saipan International Airport in an effort to boost revenues. The decision was made during the ports authority's board meet ing in February whereby all other fees charged by CPA will be raised on different effective dates. CPA board chairman Roman S. Palacios said all vehicles parked at the Saipan International Air port will be charged $1 for the first one hour and an additional $1 for the succeeding hours, begin ning July 1, 1999. Palacios said the ports author------~------______----~---____THURSDAY, JULY I, 1999 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-3 EEOC sues garment firm By Ferdie de la Torre For alleged discrimination on basis ofpregnancy agreements that they would bear Variety News Siaff responsibility for related medi THE EQUAL Employment Op The Variety tried to get com effects of its alleged past and pated pregnancy delivery dates, cal expenses. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - portunity Commission yesterday ment from Sako Corp., but its present unlawful employment said EEOC in the complaint filed The plaintiff also alleged that Twenty-three kindergarten and a_m. ( 1640 GMT). they said. filed a lawsuit in federal court counsel Michael Dotts ex practices. on behalf of five Sako employ one of the complaining employ primary school children were Most of those killed were six against a garment factory for al plained he has not seen the The Commission sought dam ees. _ees was subjected to retaliation killed in a pred:nvn fire that swept ycar-olds who were suffocated legedly discriminating against EEOC complaint yet. ages and compensation against The company, according to for her protected activity of filing through a three-story summerrec by toxic gas. police said. They some of its pregnant employees. Dotts, however, stressed that the firm for medical expenses and, EEOC complaint signed by the an EEOC charge of discrimina reation center south of Seoul included 19 children from one EEOC asked the US District Sako never take advantage of among other things, for past and Commission's Regional Atty. tion. Wednesday. police said. kindergarten in Seoul who were Court for the NMI to issue a per its employees' (civil rights) or future pecuniary losses resulting William R. Tamayo and three "Since at least April 1997, de Twochildren and a teacher were sleeping in a third-floor room, manent injunction enjoining Sako violate the law. from the alleged unlawful em other trial attorneys, forced the fendant has engaged in unlawful also injured. none seriously. in where the fire was believed to Corporation from engaging in sex EEOC requested the court to ployment practices. pregnant women to remain off practices at its Saipan facilities in the fire rhat broke out at the have staJ1ed. they said. discrimination on the basis of order Sako Corp. to institute The defendant forced pregnant work a month after delivery. violation of the Pregnancy Dis SeaLmd Youth Training Center .. TI1ere were bursts of sparks in pregnancy and from .-ctaliating and carry out policies, practices, employees to take involuntary EEOC said the pregnant em crimination Act," said the EEOC in Hwasung. about 20 kilometers a third-floor room and then all of against its employees. and programs which eradicate the leave without pay before antici- ployees were also forced to sign lawyers in the complaint. (15 miles) from Seoul. at l :40 a sudden. I saw blazes spreading Cing: Dernapan looking good Worker's claimjunked Auditor which was asked to re after employer appeals view Demapan's records. ''Demapan is looking good," By Rene P. Acosta Milon Sikder in his effort to said Cing, adding that "unless Variety News Staff collect salary and overtime there is a concern between now LOGGING a false complaint in wages. and the next session from the order to get claims from one's Sikder nearly succeeded in his Relatives of victims of 23 kindergarteners who were killed in a fire at the Sea/and Youth Training Center cry OPA" Demapan should breeze employer isn't good, for in the attempt to collect from his em at the Seoul Hospital Wednesday. At least 23 kindergarten and primary school children were killed in the through the Senate's confirma predawn fire. AP end, it will yield nothing ployer had the latter not ap tion hearing. This was the lesson learned pealed to Zach ares who returned rapidly," Chun Kyong-ja, a fe buildings at the center where about Part of the building collapsed as The Senate, in a session yester by a Bangladeshi national whose the case to Asper for an eviden male worker at the center, said on 450 children and teachers from firefighters struggled to contain the day confirmed Laura I. case was dismissed following tiary hearing. television. eight kinderga11ens and primary blaze. Manglona's appointment by an appeal by his employer. Piteg, it was learned, earlier Police ended their search for schools throughout the country Police suspected that an electri Tenorio to the Commonwealth Rendering judgment over an lost in the case due to default. bodies at mid-morning and said were asleep, police said. cal sho11-circuit might have started David M. Ging Utilities Corp. 's (CUC) Board of Miguel S. Demapan appeal made by Ben Piteg, hear Record showed that Sikder they believed there were no more The fire spread rapidly to other the fire. Directors. ing officer Linn Asper junked went to Saipan supposedly to victims. All but three of those who parts of the building, sending hun About50fire trucks extinguished By Jojo Dass This, after the senators said they appointment following briefre the labor complaint filed by Continued on page 22 died have been identified, they said. dreds of children in lower floors the blaze in three hours, police Variety News Slaff are now "convinced" Manglona marks. The fire broke out in one of three fleeing in confusion, they said. said. JUSTICE Miguel S. Demapan, is qualified for the post. It the governor at least five who has been appointed by Gov. Several senators have earlier months to finally announce the Pedro P. Tenorio as Chief Jus frowned on Manglona 's appoint nextCNMI Supreme Court chief tice of the CNMI Supreme ment after learning that she is also justice. Jury mulls verdict in landmark smokers' case Court "is looking good," ac employed by the Public School Tenorio, in appointing By Tracy Fields The jury must decide if ciga mined during another phase of the cording to Sen. David M. Cing. System (PSS) as a teacher on Demapan, said he had to seek 11\1111&\Wi0 MIAMI (AP) - Six jurors began rettes cause 32 diseases and medi trial. Cing, who heads the Senate Tinian. the opinion of key members of <: 1~'~§14~ \\ ··•>?eiir6iiBtibtrn~Gi1i(J1tth&±-i(-- deciding whether the biggest U.S. cal conditions and if cigarettes are The lawsuit was filed against Committee on Executive Ap Existing regulations require that the Legislature, especially sena ·••d Y-~v~tYN~#'.i §f#tr /··t r 1!'!~!!!;~9~1P~~*~~!l~$1.?3 tobacco companies are responsible addicting, defective or unreason Philip Morris Inc., R.J. Reynolds pointment and Governmental Board members are not employed tors who make up the CEAGI. ~fflEi~ii'i~ ~9y(lrµm~nt if. \~fe_c.s_a_•-_y_J_ar_f_ •._ ~]~_t\_f_••.&lh_•g~_s_o_ ••_f_u_ k_c_:40\f_••_e_J_••_• for in juries that hundreds of thou ably dangerous. They also must Tobacco Co., the Tobacco Insti Investigation. said he is now by the government and have a The Senate is set to hold sands of sick Florida smokers blame decide if manufacturers intended tute, and other cigarette makers awaiting results of a request college degree. public hearings on Demapan 's •···~i!li~~t~tdl£~?~1rt:~~1••·•··•· on their cigarette habit. to mislead smokers or keep health and industry groups in 1994 on made to the Office of the Public The Senate passed Manglona's appointment. -. ·····-·-·-·-······-·-·-·-·-··-·----·-·-··-·-··---········-·--· -- ··-····--- ····------·-·---·-·-·-····· -.)fll.~i~!~;~ti·tt~tIIIW~l~x The first class-action lawsuit by information from them- behalf of an estimated 500,000 sick smokers to reach trial went to the If the jury determines compen Florida smokers and their families. tlllil~wl!~~rii{i~!iiI ···•-~iei~,11\i~sr~~r~~!l.tr Rescuers check to find survivors at the Sea/and Youth Training Center jury after eight months of testi satory or punitive damages are in The smokers, are seeking at least Villagomez concerned moratorium Pi@ a bill• requiring these ( recisiU \ <> // .'< ,t•_······· Wednesday right after the fire. AP mony. order. the amount will be deter- $200 billion in damages. •• ¢qmp~riiei;to··.·c,ht#in--1icens¢s-· ··• M By Aldwin R. Fajardo pabilities. needs to know what he shou Id do. assistance to aircraft accidents," 'One m.ore airline needed' Variety News Staff "We will do a drill on We need to identify and run he pointed out. IN EFFORTS to guarantee avia everything ... even security doors through these steps," he said. He added everybody from the By Haidee V. Eugenio also be formed to get the. U.S. tion safety when the clock ticks at the terminal. This is called But Salas said not everything airport will have to be on stand-by Variety News Staff Department of Transportation's 12 midnight on eve of December embedded system. But you don't could be upgraded, the same way before the midnight of Dec. 31 , THE LONG-awaited regional air nod on the said undertaking. 31, 1999, the Commonwealth do the drill at this point in time," that not all units can beat the Mil 1999, as well as emergency crew, line that the whole Mi~ronesian Palau Sen. Santos Olikong Ports Authority (CPA) has began he told reporters. lennium Bug. The good news is, to respond to potential problems. region has been clamoring for may said Air Nauru may qualify as upgrading its software and hard Salas explained that airport per these units are very insignificant "Everybody will have to run yet be Air Nauru. as leaders yes the regional airline being sought ware systems to make sure all its sonnel will also have to be prop and do not pose a threat to the through the procedures their re terday said they cannot be too by Pacific Island leaders, par computers are able to read year erly trained to immediately re safety of flying an aircraft on the sponse lines. And on December dependent on Continental ticularly through the Associa 2000. spond to incidents in case com eve of 2000. 31, we will have essential people Micronesia in servicing the whole tion of Pacific Island Legisla CPA executive director Carlos puter systems malfunction on the "You may have a radio at your on standby until the new century arett. tures (APIL) and the Asian-Pa H. Salas said the process is ex eve of 2000. office which is not Y2K. compli kicks in," Salas said. CNM! officials led by Gov. ci fic Parliamentarians Union pected to be completed either by Carlos H. Salas "The people have to be trained ant but who cares about the radio? He emphasized that CPA is Pedro P. Tenorio met yesterday ,APPU). Octoberor November, adding that to look at what are the options The main thing that we should exploring all possible means to with officials of Palau and Air .. We're not talking about the the last stage would be a test-run but when you look at the potential available to address a particular look at is a fire truck with com make sure that flying to Saipan Nauru for the first-ever explor regional airline b~t it (Air of both the systems and manual disaster if we don't do this, we problem. If the control tower or puter chips so that it will not mal beyond 1999remainspleasantand atory discussion on the need to Nauru) may grow into that. This procedures. know it pays off," he said. an equipment fails, the controller function when needed to provide safe. reactivate the Saipan-Palau-Ma may be the start but we want to The Federal Aviation Admin At this point, the ports author nila route abandoned two years really take care of the Saipan istration (FAA) is helping CPA in ity is already in the process of ago by Continental Micronesia. Pa Jau-Manila route," said terms of technical expertise but upgrading its software and hard A special committee consisting Olikong in an interview right Salas said the process of making ware systems. "We want to make Bill to prevent erring garment firms of representatives from CNMI, after the meeting held in Hyatt sure everything is Y2K- compli sure our computers are able to Palau. Philippines and Air Nauru Regency Saipan. ant has been costing the ports read the year 2000 or are Y2K from exporting pr~ducts to US OK'd is set to be formed to spearhead CNMI Aviation Task Force authority so much. compliant," Salas said. the actual servicing of the said chairman JM Guerrero said pas By Jojo Dass garment firm a "Certificate of "The program costs us so much. He added physical drills would route. A technical group will sengers who have long-been re- Variety News Staff Origin" on exports if found to Palau Senator 0/ikong Santos (second from left) together with Air Nauru officials discuss Air Nauru's plan Wehavetohirepeoplewhoreally be the last in the process which to serve the Marianas-Pa/au-Manila route with CNMI officials at the Hyatt Regency, Saipan. THE SENA TE yesterday have violated existing laws, in know computers, software and involves a test on all units, includ r======------=------===-=----'----==, Photo by Haidee V. Eugenio passed a bill that would prohibit cluding a much-ballyhooed programs. It really is a costly thing ing equipment and personnel ca- gers also tend to save more once closely with the other airlines garment manufacturers found "Code of Conduct" which is now Air Nauru starts servicing the that will be providing services violating CNMI and federal la being implemented by the 32- area. to the area," said Tenorio. bor laws from exporting their member Saipan Garment Manu "So far it looks promising," The Palau senator also said products to the US mainland. facrurers' Association(SGMA). Guerrero said, referring to the that passengers from CNMl, Introduced by Senate Floor The bill states that while gov possibility of having Air Nauru Palau and the Philippines have leader Pete P. Reyes, Senate ernment considers that the service the CNMI, Palau and always been at the mercy of one Bill 11-125 seeks to further SGMA has come up with a Philippine areas. airline that cannot seem to fully tighten the screws on the CNMI "Code of Conduct" where sanc Olikong, however, said that service the region. He, how garment industry, which has tions are imposed on member Pacific territories are not seek ever, said that the Pacific gov come under fire in the US main Pete P. Reyes factories found violating it, and ing a replacement for Continen ernments understand too well land for alleged rampant rights that the Department of Labor tal Micronesia, rather, an air the impact of the Asian eco abuse, and has given the federal and that the interests of the CNMI and Immigration has ··enhanced line firm that will be able to nomic crisis on Continental government the needed mile are safeguarded," said Reyes, in reform and (law) enforcement complement it in underserviced Micronesia's decision to termi age in efforts to take over the an interview with reporters shortly efforts to curb labor abuse," pro areas. nate certain flight services. commonwealth's labor and im after a session. hibiting an erring garment manu "We are not looking for a re "It only tells us that we can migration affairs. Under the bill, the CNMI fi facturer from exporting prod placement for Continental but not rely on only one airline ... "This is a step to ensure com nance department's Division of ucts would further ensure that at least we will no longer de Wecannotgoonforthenext IO pliance by the garment industry Customs is empowered to deny a Continued on page 22 pend so much on one airline ... to 15 years depending on an We just want to come up with airline that suddenly goes away CNM/ officials (from left) MVA Manar;ing Director, Perry Tenorio, MVA Board Member Dave Sablan, Rep. another source of (air) service David Apatang, Rep. Manuel Tenor,o, Aviation Task Force Chairman JM Guerrero, and House Speaker when the problem comes up ... to complement Continental Diego Benavente at yesterday's forum. Photo by Marian A. Maraya ··we cannot depend on Conti Micronesia,'· Olikong said. nental forever. We have to do The CNMI governor, for his something about it," Olikong EPISODE I lying on Continental part, expressed optimism Air added. Micronesia, especially patients Over 1 O Posters Nauru wil I be able to service the David Sablan, Board chair who need to be referred for region in the best way possible. man of the Marianas Visitors to Choose From medical purposes. can no longer .. This is very important ... At Authority (MVA) also ex Only At afford to wait for hours in Guam least we have (an) initial meet pressed optimism on Air before they can reach Manila, ing to study some of the propos Nauru's plan, saying it will also For All Kinds:of US made Residential and .Commercial-Carpits, - Philippines. als and requirements (that) need be a big boost to the CNMI He added that these passen- to be done in order to work tourism industry. IIJJJ!·, 1!!!!!'!1 US Made.Hig1J-Tech Accordions -=-- . (!)*\._. 55%0FF Located Along Middle Road, Garapan For All Kinds of PVC Vertical Blinds Next to Pacific Quick Print & Post DOLi lifts previous order and Panel Typhoon Shutters Call: 233-3402 for details By Rene P. Acosta which was represemed by Xiao not imported from China for the Variety News Staff Ping Chen and Han Chen on an mere purpose of getting them out THE DIVISION of Labor has allegation of unemployment from their country and extort lifted its order against a Chinese Phoenix's case had been de money from them. company it from hiring workers cided October last year. The com ··Instead, respondents had a le and imposing a fine of $ I ,000 pany, however. appealed the de gitimate business plan with real Disturbance causes rains following two appeal cases be cision to Zachares. who affirmed jobs ... unfurtunately, the Asian fore Labor and Immigration Sec Asper's findings. economic crisis began about the f BIG SALET By Rene P. Acosta portion, the emergency office said retary Mark Zachares. Last May 17, the firm made a time complainants arrived in Variety News Staff in a weather bulletin. After going through the record second appeal to Zachares asking Saipan, leading to delays in their THE BAD weather which is now The whole islands, for the past and reviewing its earlier decision, for a reconsideration of his deci full employment andthe eventual two days has been experiencing PLASTIC SPOON Division of Labor Hearing Of being experienced throughout the sion. The appeal was granted and postponement of respondent's islands is caused by the weak dis bad weather, that has dumped 2000 pcs/box US$19.00 ficer Linn Asper, has agreed to the secretary immediately re business plan:· turbance ( upper level low) that slight but continuous rains which revise his decision and instead turned the case to Asper in "re What Asper saw as an error on has engulfed the Marianas atmo were mostly felt during the whole imposed a lighter fine of $500 to consideration of the appropriate the part of Phoenix was only its day yesterday. PLASTIC FORK Phoenix Art Inc. and allowed it to ness of the sanctions at the hear sphere, the Emergency Manage ··not coming immediately to the 2000 pcs/box US$19.00 ment Office reported yesterday. The condition was compounded employ alien workers recruited ing.,, Department to report that they :~1f§?,r carpet in asters by the absence of winds to flushed mm The same weather condition has (Heavy Duty) within the NMI. The hearing officer concluded could not properly employ com Afctna Square, Ground Floor been creating showers and thun the disturbance out of the Sabhm Commercial Bltlg. San Antonio Carpets, Blinds & Typhoon Shutters MANUFAC.'TURED IN SAJPAN BY: Asper issued the decision on that the firm's labor violations plainants. lfthey had done so they derstorms, which are also felt in Marianas skies. JIN YONG AMERICANA, INC. the case brought by two Chinese "are at the less serious end of the could have terminated the two Guam, especially on its Northern Continued on- page 2~2 Tel. 235-2811/12 Fax: 235-2810 nationals, GuoXin Fang and Yuan spectrum of violations." contracts and mu Id have arranged Zhen Zheng, against the firm He said the Fang Zheng were complainants' repatriation.·· THURSDAY, JUL y I, 1999 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND vrnws·-7 Where oh where have all the good men gone? By Linda Sieg TOKYO (Reuters)-It's a brief tune, haunting and melancholy, and the lyrics date back to Japan's misty past. By Laura Lewis all for his best interest. And I dividuals of the same back oround are living here in our But prospects that Japan will give legal status to "Kimigayo," its de TRUST is the name of the game. have nothing to do with his life But does it exist? Or is it just in or whatever the may be. It was a ;orld like nothing has hap facto national anthem, as well as to its rising sun flag, have revived a our imagination these days? pure nightmare for me for four pened. As if they have not done . 'I long-running controversy over the symbols, still closely associated by Have the world gone to the hogs anything wrong to their fellow I some with wartime aggression. years. or to the dogs? Aren't we all on He did not value me as a persons. As though they have Parllament on Tuesday opened debate on legislation which would the dog days according to the woman of pure heart and not hurt anyone. officially adopt the flag and Kimigayo, or "His Majesty's Reign." books? thoughts and deeds. He did not Even though the island is ram The content of the debate is peculiar to Japan, whi'ch often appears Moral obligation To make matters more inter come home to me for four years. pant with these type of dogs, trapped in a historical time-warp, viewing the present through the past esting about believing anyone, He showed up like an appari behind all these shams, tricker PAULINA A. Sablan borrowed $2,539 from a private financial institution. when tackling matters as diverse as the flag and the legalisation of here is an episode that was on tion once in a great while when ies, shames, bluffs-it is still a She executed a promissory note, disclosure statement and a .security wiretapping, which for some raises the spectre of wartime suppression. going for nearly four years. he needed to. I believed in the beautiful world. aureement for the loan. When the papers were signed, Paulina's daughter, Discussion is being reopened just as the United States grapples with In August and September of sacredness of the sacrament, but Just a word from me to you. Vivian A. Sablan, was present to assist her mother. Paulina, however, died a controversy over whether to amend its Constitution to let C~ngress 1995 just after I've gone from this man have no respect for life Beware. Learn from your mis two months later or before she could make any payments on the Joan. The ban desecration of the national flag, a sign that symbols stir deep a two-month vacation from the and the consequences that will takes. Live a life. Meet the right financial services' officers had infonned Vivian that the insurance will pay feelings elsewhere, too. . Appalachians, I met a guy come out of it. I have loosened persons. Strive to be happy. Be off the loan and any excess insurance proceeds will go to her as the Conservative Japanese ruling politicians have long sought to legalise named Cesar. We had good the knot in three attempts. Luck lieve in HIM only. He is the beneficiary. The financial firm's top officer, however, later informed the flag and anthem, currently backed only by tradition. . times together for two months ily, my third attempt was a suc only one for you. I thank HIM Vivian that the insurance company denied such coverage on grounds that This time, support from the friendly opposition New Kome1to party and eventually we tied the knot cess. The union was gone for for lessons such as this. That it the decedent's medical condition was not revealed on the statement of good as well as many opposition Democrats means the bill is likely to go may not be repeated for any heal th and insurability. on October 1995. Good heav ever. through. . . . . ens! This man promised me Who can we trust and believe one! *** *** *** For some, the move is a disturbing echo of wartime m1htar1sm and the world of make-believe. these days? Is it he or she or (The writer currently teaches The financial services' official asked Vivian how she felt about her signals a drift to the right, especially when viewed in conjunction with Unfortunately, it was just an neither? at the Garapan Elementary mother's dying with a debt unpaid. There was also some discussion that new guidelines to tighten defence ties with the United States, the opportunity for him and it's Moreover, these types of in- School on Saipan.) Paulina would not be able to .. rest in peace" with the loan left unpaid. As JACK ANDERSON and JAN MOLLER . election of an outspoken nationalist as the governor of Tokyo and calls a result of that conversation, Vivian agreed to pay her mother's Joan. In to revise the post-war pacifist Constitution. 1995, Vivian executed a promissory note in favor of the company prom WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND "The overall trend is troubling," said Hiroka Mizuhara, head of the ising to pay $2,986 plus 19% interest. The institution retained the entire Consumers Federation of Japan. loan proceeds to pay off Paulina's debt and fees. Vivian did not receive any "What did Japan do in the war and why did we lose? These things are cash proceeds. Jobless at the time, Vivian still made sporadic payments not being taught and are not being conveyed." totalling $805. When she left her employment to care for her kids she was Report stops short of blaming U. Cal. For others, however, the symbols are vital to creating a modem unable to make further payments after Oct. 1995. FOR THE second time in as many months, a blue the Friday night of June 18, an intimate gathering of Japanese sense of identity they see a.s sadly lacking in the post-war *** *** *** ribbon report on espionage and lax security at Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and a dozen or so of his period. The finn sent Vivian notices that late fees were accruing and that she America's weapons labs failed to finger a likely closest friends snowballed out of control. "Realising the importance of national flags and anthems can be By Louis Melxler The verdict sparked celebra the death penalty." should pay promptly the $413 balance or the matter be referred to their culprit the University of California. The word was out that Hatch 's swiftly called meet considered as fundamentally important for the children of our ever ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - In tions among relatives of the war Switzerland, Norway, Britain, attorney. When she failed to produce money, the lending institution's Earlier this month, former Sen. Warren Rudman, ing at the old Republican headquarters in downtown globalising society as memorising the multiplication table or ~veryd_ay sentencing Kurdish rebel leader victims at the port of Mudanya, France Portugal, Italy, Russia counsel sent her with summons and complaint Vivian sought the assis R-N.H., head of the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Salt Lake City would include an announcement on a kanji (Chinese characters)," said an editorial in the conservative daily Abdullah Ocalan to death, a near the prise~ island where the and South Africa also called for tance of Atty. Jane Mack from the Micronesian Legal Services Corpora Board, released a scathing report which concluded rumored White House bid. Yomiuri Shimbun earlier this year. Turkish court has put the coun trial was held. Some held ropes leniency. tion. Mack wrote to the firm's counsel stating that Vivian had no obligation that security at the Jabs was abysmal, the result of "It wa.s only supposed to be for 20 people," one In the words of one retired high school principal: "The real issue isn't try on a collision course with its in the shape of nooses. Many European pressure, however, to pay the decedent's loan. Mack also stressed that Vivian was misled into long-standing resentment of authority among pee attendee told us. "Butover200people showed up. We really whether to give legal backing to the flag or anthem, it's whether European allies. wore the red crescent and star could backfire in Turkey, where paying her deceased mother's loan and that the credit life insurance shou Id vish Department of Energy bureaucrats. But, like the had to get more chairs in the room, then we ran out of Japanese really have a sense of belonging to the country, an understand European leaders issued a Turkish flag across their chests. many people are angry at have paid off the balance. Vivian filed a counterclaim against the company. May espionage report from Rep. Christopher Cox, R chairs altogether." ing of their own history." chorus of appeals on Tuesday "I want to see him hanged Europe's constant rebuffs to A lawyer and the insurance firm were named third-party defendants. Calif., Rudman's public report shied away from Hatch did not disappoint the standing-room-only China, often reluctant to let Japan put its wartime past behind it, has warning Turkey that carrying with my eyes now," said Turkish efforts to join the Euro *** *** *** identifying the source of most of the problems: feeble, crowd. His announcement that he would seek the signalled it will not seek to make a diplomatic issue out of the move to out the death sentence could Huseyin Tamac, whose 21-year pean Union. EU members have According to Superior Court Associate Judge John A. Manglona, a mere ineffective management by the University ofCalifor presidency in 2000 brought a loud and sustained endorse the flag and anthem. . strain relations and jeopardize old son was killed in a 1994 repeatedly urged Turkey to im moral obligation, though coupled with an express promise, will not rna. ovation. But Sal Russo, a former adviser to Ronald At home, opinion polls show a majority of the public favour grantmg its already shaky prospects for clash with the rebels. "Other prove its human rights record. constitute valuable consideration. The judge said a moral obligation is not It seems that these blue-ribbon reports are falling Reagan who came out of retirement last month at legal status to both. joining the European Union. The wise, I can't believe that he is Bahceli's party, for example, necessarily a legal one and it alone is not a valid consideration for a promise into their own pattern of denial. Hatch's request, told us he doesn't think Hatch will The anthem, however, remains far more controversial than the flag 15-nation EU opposes the death dead." has stressed that Turkey's natu to pay. He said a moral obligation will support a subsequent promise only "I think you have to trace the culture the Rudman make an official announcement for several weeks - because of its focus on the emperor, defined now by the government as penalty. It could be months before ral allies are the Turkic Central when the moral duty was once a legal one. Conversely, Manglona said, a report describes directly to the University of Califor or even months. "a symbol of the nation and the unity of the people," rather than the deity Executing Ocalan has other Tamac sees his wish come true. Asian states, and not Europe. moral obligation will not furnish a consideration for a new contract where nia," Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, told us. "They have But the question remains: Why would a successful, of wartime Japan. . . risks as well. His followers have The death sentence is automati Many Turks have also pointed there is no legal obligation in the first place. Vivian's intention in taking out dorie a miserable job. At the very least, they should well-liked senator enter a race that virtually nobody A survey conducted by the daily Nihon Keizai Shimbun i~ April said they would avenge his death cally appealed. If the court reaf out that Turkey enjoys a close a loan and making several payments was purely to pay off her deceased have to compete for the contract." thinks he can win? found almost eight of IO respondents supported legally endorsmg the if he is hanged. Putting him to firms the sentence, as is widely relationship with the United mother's debt to the company, the court said. Rudman's silence on the issue is particularly note Speculation in some comers is that Hatch merely flag and about six of 10 supported authorisi~g th_e anthem as well. death could also lead to further expected, it must still be ap States, which is unlikely to *** *** *** worthy given that one of the report's principal authors wants to raise his national profile and increase his The flag, a red disc in the centre of a whne field, was adopted by bloodshed in the largely Kurdish proved by parliament and Presi change if Ocalan is hanged. By agreeing to sign a promissory note for the benefit of Vivian's ~other, - Sidney Drell - recently stepped down a.s the chances for a cabinet post or Supreme Court appoint Japan's feudal government for its ships in the ~arly 1600s bu_t beca;11e southeast. dent Suleyman Demi rel. Many U.S. states also allow the the parties were not thinking in terms of offers and acceptances m any chairman of the University of California President's ment in a future Republican administration. Hatch linked with Japanese militarism and aggression across Asia during Still, there is enormous do Some analysts have said that death penalty. commercial or business sense. Manglona said the parties understood that Council on the National Laboratories. As chairman, himself acknowiedges that the Republican nomina World War Two. mestic pressure in Turkey to Turkey may try to delay a final Although security was beefed Vivian's promise to pay the loan was given as a moral commitment. As Drell was a full-time cheerleader for the university's tion-even at this early stage-is the "longest of the Japan's small opposition Social Democratic Party is among those hang the man whom Turkish decision until after November, up Tuesday in several European moral obligation alone will not support a contract, Manglona concluded management of the labs. Jong shots" for someone getting in the game so late. who want the government to drop the bill. . . media routinely describes as the when the country is to play host cities with Kurdish communi that the promissory note executed by Vivian is invalid and unenforceable. "I hope the regents will not forget how important it He knows that the race right now is Texa.s Gov. They contend the song's praise for the emperor 1s out of tune w~th "baby-killer" and blames for the to the summit of the Organiza ties, reaction was mostly sub The judge also awarded judgment to Vivian in the amount of $805 in actual dued, a sharp contrast the riots is that an institution of your reputation, traditions and George W. Bush's to lose. post-war Constitutional democracy and that Japan should P_rocla1m 37,000 deaths in 15 years of tion for Security and Coopera damages, plus prejudgment interest at JO% in the amount of $282. The more broadly that it has reflected on its wartime aggression and tion in Europe. Diplomats have that broke out across the conti values runs these laboratories," Drell gushed at a WHITE HOUSE WATCH - An explosive new fighting. judge said Vivian is also entitled to costs and reasonable attorney's fees as colonialism before endorsing the flag. said that European states have nent following Ocalan 's arrest February Regents meeting. "I don't believe these book about presidential scandals by Watergate vet Many Turks believe that mandated "in the case of any successful action." While such views suggest the debate is mostly about the meaning of in February. laboratories would be anywhere as great as they are eran Bob Woodward ha.s the capital abuzz these days. Ocalan's death would be the fi hinted that they may boycott the past, some analysts say it's part of Japan's efforts to define its future. the summit if Ocalan is hanged. Back in Turkey, however, ex *** *** *** without your running them." In particular, insiders are wondering who disclosed nal blow to his Kurdistan Work When we first scanned Manglona' s six-page decision and learned it was When we a.sked Rudman about the hole in his "Japan wants to play a major role in the world bu,~ fi~st the_ Japanese ers Party, or PKK, and would Germany, which holds the ecuting the rebel leader could all about $800 damages, we ignored the papers. But the words "moral the details of private conversations between President report, he said the group's mandate had limited them Clinton and his lawyer, Bob Bennett. have to decide who they are and what they stand for, said Ke1th Henry. bring peace to the devastated presidency of the EU, led ap lead to violence. Many Kurds Continued on page 7 to looking at security and counterintelligence opera Both sides have denied the leak, but the Clintons are head of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Japan office. southeast. peals from European capitals see Ocalan.as a freedom fighter, ··1 see the debate over the flag and anthem as a step towards a more struggling for recognition of tions, and not lab management generally. A White said to be "appalled" at the situation. "The consciousness of the na for Turkey to let Ocalan live. House spokesman declined to comment on the omis Let's assume fora minute that Clinton did not speak mature discussion of who Japan is." tion is relieved," deputy Prime "If Turkey would like the ac minority rights. Putting him to sion. to Woodward. But let's pretend that Clinton thinks it Minister Devlet Bahceli said cess to Europe, then it has to death could tum him into a mar tyr. But several members of Congress are wondering came from Bennett. Let's also pretend Clinton de Tuesday following Ocalan 's come closer to the standards that prevail here in Europe," said The PKK has threatened mas why the university that manages the labs has managed cided to sue for breach oflawyer-client confidential Strike that ... conviction for treason and sepa sive attacks in Ocalan is hanged. .to escape blame. ity . Continued from page 6 ratism. Bahceli 's right-wing Ludger Volmer, a top German party has appealed to soldiers Foreign Ministry official. "And Many analysts say the group is 'The question I have is: Why didn't Rudman go all We posed this question to Paul Rice, a law profes obligation" in the '1rder somehow caught ?ur a~ention_and prompted us to and others disillusioned by the these standards include either waiting for the decision of the the way?" says Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich. "Why sor at The American University and an expert on scrutinize the judge's decision. The case 1s not JUSt a simple loan, afterall. abolishing or not carrying out appeals court before it acts. didn't he say 'let's take the bull by the horns,' say attorney-client privilege. violence. ·let's cancel the contract and send the message that we It depicts the sad reality in our modem society's morality. Peop_le make "I don't think he could challenge the legal fees, but Joans because they are in dire need of money. But some people JUSt take really mean business this time?'" he could have a cause of action against him for breach advantage out of somebody's little understan~i?g of the law and make Read the latest news on1y at Member of Of course, there is plenty of blame to go around - of confidentiality," says Rice. P.O. Box 231, Saipan MP 96950-0231 business at the expense of our customs or traditions. A lot of people are Tel. (670) 234-6341/7578/9797/9272 The Associated Press (AP) from the late-acting administration to Republicans 'Toe question is going to be one of proof," Rice MDaV1 &INCE 1tN using the legal system simply to harass others. We should, however, not be Fax: (670) 234-9271 ATIONAL bent on politicizing this most bipartisan of scandals. continued. "And this is like a marital dispute. When <:f}u~m 'o/c1rietr © 1998, Marianas Variety NEWSPAPER scared of entering the four corners of our courtrooms as long as we are :,,_.... ~ .. ASSOCIATION But by refusing to make the university compete for you get two people up there, it's a simple question of All Ri hts Reserved ~1 armed with-Truth. A law each day plus confidence in the third branch of the contract, the DOE fostered a culture of arrogance. who seems to be the most believable." tft[arianas 'Wlrietr THE UNLIKELIEST CANDIDA TE - Late on Who do you think wins that battle? government-Judiciary- will not let you go wrong. 8-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY-JULY I, 1999 THURSDAY. JULY I. 1999- MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-9 Belgian chocolates taken Shorter grace period off the racks at DFS shop for NRWs clears Senate Judge resolves land dispute ing for new jobs long before By Aldwin R. Fajardo ance from its vendors that the Kevin Villagomez earlier said his their contracts expire so as not to By Ferdie de la Torre executed in 1993 with Frederick as A dispute, however, later arose and Ahn contended that they can obligation to the original lessor Variety News Staff items are free of the cancer-caus department has inspected several unnecessarily bi:rden employ Variety News Staff lessor and Brenda and Winnie tak as to how the rent escalation clause not be held Iiable for any alleged to comply with the covenants of DUTYFreeShoppers(DFS)Gal ing dioxin. major food retail outlets in the ers who are required to still SUPERIOR Court Associate ing a 55-year lease as lessees on a in each lease was to be interpreted. unpaid rents under such lease as the original lease because there is leria has pulled out from its racks She assured DFS shoppers that Northern Marianas and did not shoulder expenses for their con Judge Timothy H. Bellas has is I 5, 766-square meter parcel ofland The parties then executed an they assigned their interests prior neither privily of estate nor con some Belgium-imported choco all food stuff that are now being find any business establishment tinued stay, including medical sued an order resolving a com in Saipan. amendment to each lease confirm to the alleged breach at issue. tract between them. lates which are suspected to have sold at the Galleria are free from selling Belgian meat and dairy treatment if needed. plex dispute involving two leases Brenda and Winnie then sub ing that the rental escalation clause Bellas citing a court ruling said Therefore, Bellas said, the court been contaminated with the can any contaminants, especially di products. "Guest workers should know of a land executed between sev leased I ,766 square meters of the would be based on the an1ount of the mere assignment of a lease by a finds that Yong and Seung are cer-causing dioxin following a oxin. She added vendors have is Several countries in Asia in exactly as an employee whether eral persons. lot to Sammy S.Y. Lee and Ahn. prior rental payments and not on lessee does not relieve the lessee of not directly liable to plaintiff for worldwide food scare that sued an assurance that the prod cluding Hong Kong, Korea, their employer is going to renew Granting in part plaintiffs' mo Lee in 1995 assigned his sub the unpaid balance of each lease. liability created by an express cov any unpaid rents under lease 2. prompted several countries to ban ucts they sell are of premium qual Singapore and Thailand, have ( their employment contract) or tions for summary judgment, lease interest to Ahn, leaving the However, no rental payments enant to pay rent. Bellas said the court finds that the importation of meat and dairy ity. stopped the sale of beef and dairy not. So why wait another 45 Bellas said the court finds that latter as the sole sublessee from have been made under lease I and Bellas said there is no indication the duty of defendants to pay rent products from the country and Following the Belgian food products from Belgium, France, days? The problem is just get defendants Brenda Choon Cha, BrendaandWinnieastothe 1,766- 2 since March 1997, records that Frederick intended to release under both lease I and 2 was not other European Nations. scare which rocked Asia and the Germany and the Netherlands. ting compounded," said Tenorio, Chang Kill Ahn, Seung H. Choi, square meter parcel. showed. Brenda from any rental obligations suspended during the time that This was learned from Marian Americas, the United States gov The Belgian government has Juan P. Tenorio in an interview with reporters and Winnie Heeja Choi are liable Brenda then assigned the remain The trial court last year entered a under lease 1, therefore the latter defendants sought further assur Aldan-Pierce, president of DFS ernment has blocked European banned several categories of food during a break in the Senate's for all unpaid rents due under der of her leasehold interest in the default judgment against Brenda remains directly liable for any un ances from plaintiff. Galleria-Saipan. "We received Union imports of meat and poul to its citizens following the dis By Jojo Dass session: lease I. I 4,000-square meter parcel to Ahn. and Winnie in the amount of paid rents under that lease. Therefore, Brenda, Ahn, an advisement that some prod try. covery of dioxin contamination Variety News Staff "There is absolutely no rea Bellas also found Ahn and Ahn assigned his undivided in $58,050.25 fornonpayment of rent Ahn on the other hand, Bellas Seung, and Winnie remain liable ucts from Belgium are contami Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio has in in animal feed. THE SENA TE yesterday passed son (for guest workers) to stay Winnie liable for all unpaid rents terest in the lot to Seung leaving under lease I. said, acted as assignee and assignor for any and all rents due and nated with dioxin, immediately, structed the Department of Public The food scare is considered a proposed measure reducing to longer. They know when their due under lease 2. Winnie and Seung as lessees from The court granted plaintiffs' under lease I . owing under lease 1 from Jan. we pulled them off the rack." Health to remain vigilant over the Europe's worst since Britain's 15 the 45-day grace period al contract will expire. There is However, the judge ruled that Frederick and tenants in common, motion for summary judgment "An assignee of a lease is di 30, 1998 to the present, accord Aldan-Pierce said certain entry and local sale and distribu Mad Cow disease in 1996. lowed by law for guest workers absolutely no reason why they plaintiffs Frederick A. Leon court documents indicated. against Ahn and Winnie forunpaid rectly liable to the lessor on all ing to Bellas. chocolate products, which DFS tion ofEurope-importeddairy and Belgium's food industry federa to hunt jobs following expira should wait until then to start Guerrero (Frederick) and Erlinda On the other hand, the second rent under lease 2 and ordered them covenants in the original lease Additionally, the judge said, used to carry, would remain off meat products which are suspected tion said the crisis has cost the tion of their employment con looking for a job," he added, F. Leon Guerrero are not entitled lease at issue was executed in 1995 to pay $56,578.45. which run with the land, including Ahn and Winnie remain liable the racks until such time, that to be contain dioxin. sector about $500 million in 11 tracts. noting that there has been a "ma toterminationofbothlease I and with Frederick as lessor and Ahn Both judgments remain unpaid. the covenant topayrent,"he pointed for any and all rents due and the company receives an assur- Public Health Secretary Joseph days. Sen. Juan P. Tenorio, who in jor concern about guest workers 2 "at this time." and WiJU1ie taking a 55-year lease Plaintiffs, throughcounse!Joaquin out. owing under lease 2 from March troduced SenateBill l l-150,said not finding employment, any Court records showed that the as lessees on two 12,617-square C. Arriola, filed motions seeking sum With regards to lease 2, Yong 15, 1998 to the present. he filed the bill because the 45- way." Leon Guerreros filed last year meter parcels of land. mary judgment on the issue ofdefen Tai Lee and Seung contended that Bellas, however, ruled that day period is "excessive." Tenorio said it is "unfair for separate complaints against Ahn, Ahn and Winnie subleased one dants' liability for the unpaid rent and they cannot be liable for any un plaintiffs failed to submit any Tenorio maintained nonresi an employer to be still man Winnie, Yong Tai Lee, Seung, of the lots to Seung. Subsequently, whether the respective leases have paid rents as they subleased the tangible proof of compliance with dent workers should start look- Continued on page 22 and Brenda. the two subleased the other lot to been terminated. property from Ahn and Winnie. the 60-day notice requirement The first lease at issue was Yong Tai Lee. With regards to lease I, Brenda Bellas said a sublessee owes no under Public Law I 0-67. ara• Maratita: Scrutinize CUC ·•.·•.. ••.. •.. ··.· .. •.. ·.·.. ·.·..····B·····" ....•..•.V' yain.·.·.t.·.·.~.o.···.n····.·~.·-··.· '"''T ... ·.···1 ....•Ne ...•....•..."l.c.·.·.·ws·······.•.•·.···.•.A ..·.·.··.··f;;···.·.1.'o.'ta.·.·.·".· ...,,,·.• ·.$0,·.·.··.············.····.· ..•.·.·.···.······ .•..•..•••..•..•.•... ·.. • .. ·... · .. ·••..I ...... · ...•·.··.· ..•.·• ·.. •..•..•. •.·•·•••·· . ~i,t$\E~tlt~(¢i~'l'X,m~ '~~l!t;:?·.·····.· 'Qffii.s P.i'it!;ftt,$.!~ PSS consolidated grants up by $200K T... ·.·.·.R.•....E •.... P·H·I·L······IP··.·············p·····1 .••. ~...... •.. P.·.···o····.n .... s•.....•..u ... •.1.ll .. r ....e>.< Filipino < Board execs'. credentials ··.·········Tu·························· pns~p1:11i1wAt4!IYS1lig~~tt········· ?'~·~w~!§~ pf $/'Pit 0 By Louie C. Alonso money from various federal tion Commissioner Rita H. Inos By Jojo Dass ·.n...... Y.·· .. Ch... il.rl ...... •... ·. b.pi:n.... i. P...1" a..•.•. •.fil.i .... P.·. i... IlO··· / borp,pJ1iipi;oµi~gtv¢JiL f •...• •••.•.• ••.•.• ••••• ••.··•·• •• ••••. ••••••••. :.•.:.a···.·.:.· •.•.·p· .. e.•...•. ·.•. · ••. ·.n. .·······.~.#.··.·.··.. e.1.' .••. i.·•·.: ... • Variety News Staff grants. and members of the Board of ·a ....•. s · · · b · · rivile e.sJikeeriilirili fandstic:: Variety News Staff parent.pn .... ~1panma),'\er)cC·.•.• p\·•••········••·•9···?t·····•·•·•·>···· 9., •} .i AN OFFICIAL from the Public Last year, PSS accumulated a Education who could make a fi 1 1 SENATOR Edward U. Maratita School System yesterday dis total of S4.3 million for its con nal call on what to do with the yesterday said qualifications of the ;~'.'~;; .:.:~;. }. .I ,i,i~a;r~~; closed that the consolidated grant solidated grant. consolidated grant. .·Jaws:. ...::a~l~xilt~itf . . . 'iif . . ~itB~ . ... ·.··•···.i' \Jfi'l'hi.~prj.vil~gA,l~!4iffl th.e, Qp~s~lll-t~ ;;gAthe i:!iilg; By Louie C. Alonso CNMI Finance and learned that Bill to move Variety News Staff funding will not be forthcom EMS issues summer safety tips for children DESPITE calls by "'imported'' ing in 90 days, the education dayofGRT By Marian A. Maraya dents. cycle should be equipped with the letting children swim alone, 2) teachers' to abolish the new ad agency shall notify some of its payments. Variety News Staff In such cases EMS suggests following things first, before they do not allow them dive in an dendum on the contracts of cer employees that contracts will EMERGENCY Medical Safety that dialing 9-1-1 is the best and are safe for kids to ride in: 1) bike unsafe or shallow area, 3) do tified and non-certified employ be terminated in 90 days time. Variety News Staff (EMS), a vital public sexvice in fastest cry for help. helmet, 2) reflectors, 3) head not make them play games in ees for the next school year, the ·'All of it is basically, we can HAGATNA - Legislation has the United States has made its At this point, EMS is calling on lights, and 4) warning bell. the water like pushing or drink Public School System remains promise you a 50-year contract been filed seeking to move the presence felt on the CNMI by parents to make emergency phone In riding the bicycle, always ing. firm on implementing it. but if we don't have the money, payment of gross receipt taxes introducing precautionary mea numbers readily available by post ride on the right side of the road, Camping and hiking are other According to Bill Matson, the what difference wi II that make?" (GRT) by businesses from the sures on how to handle emer ing them near or on the phone. with the traffic. favorite summer activities chil acting fiscal and budget officer Matson said. 15th of each month to the 20th of gency situations. After dialing the emergency Meanwhile, in riding a car, dren love. To ensure their safety of PSS. the education agency The budget officer said that each month. EMS extended its healing number and the call has been con the first thing to do is buckle outdoors, a good first aid kit will place the addendum in the scrapping the new addendum As a result of the enactment of wings to the people of the CNM! m:cted, EMS says, the following one's seat belt. should be readily available. new contracts as ordered by the will be in the distant future once the Dave Santos Small Business by introducing summer safety steps should be followed: 1) Stay It is easy to get over-heated The sexvice that EMS does is board. Bill Matson the economy stabilizes. CNMI Enhancement Act (P.L. 24-12), tips which children can apply on the phone, 2) Speak slowly, 3) when children have been play as important as the sexvice that ··The board voted to place the "The board made it pretty businesses are required to make when they are faced with an If you don't understand some ing outside under the hot sun. the Police or the Fire Depart addendum in the contract, that's in the agency. clear that it is only for now but theirGRT deposits by the 15th of emergency. thing, ask the person to explain it The things to do to protect them ment provides. all we can say. Without the ad The addendum gives PSS a it is not approved to last for each month_ As the EMS flyer on safety toyou,4)Don'thangupthephone are: I) have them wear a hat, 2) As a common practice in the dendum. there will be no con temporary means to issue 90- ever. We still don't know what Bill 16 (LS), introduced by indicates, the three most com until the person says it is okay, or a sunscreen, 3) or make them United States, EMS personnel tracts. there is no way to certify day termination notices to em-. the future might hold," he added. Sens. Larry Kasperbauer, Simon mon emergency situations chil and 5) Wait for help to arrive. drink lots of fluids, and 4) make go around communities to reach the contracts:· Matson said in ployees, both teaching and non With the passage of the new Sanchez II, and Marcel Camacho, dren are likely to .encounter Children fond of riding bicycles them sit in the shade after. out to people, save lives, and an interview yesterday. teaching positions once CNMI addendum in the new contracts, seeks to change this because the while the summer season is here should keep the following in mind Swimming is a popular activ educate the public about impor The new addendum was ap funding cannot be secured. approximately 76 off-island 15th ofeach month coincides with are: I) fires, 2) being with some before riding their bikes out on ity during the summer, to pre tant health care issues like in proved by the board last April It is stated in the new adden hired teachers did not renew the date many businesses (espe- one who is badlyhurt(with bro the street. vent swimming accidents, here jury prevention and healthy liv which created hysteria among dum that after the budget of their contracts after its expira ken arm or leg), or 3) car acci- According to EMS, every bi- are things to avoid: I) avoid ing. the off-island hired employees ficer of PSS consulted v,-;-ith the tion last June 18. Continued on page 12 Strange's wife IUles out settlement By Rene P. Acosta tionals like Mrs. Strange. A woman, she herself feels Variety News Staff "They feel pity for them (the sorry for Jamison and Simpas, ERNEST Strange 's wife has de two suspects), but how about that at the early period of the cided to close the door for any me? Am I not a Filipina too? I case, she even wanted to for possible amicable settlement was the aggrieved party?" she give them. But this has changed UNLIMITED with the two suspects who raised. when the two manifested their injured her husband \vho, up to Thelma, the better half of the innocence before the court. now, is stil I restrained to a American owner of Club Jama "Let's just allow the court to wheelchair. as she is known, takes it very determine who among us is tell Thelma Strange said it is bet hard to be blamed for letting ing the truth,"she said as she INTERNET ACCESS ter that talks on the incident Norberto Simpas and Edgar recounted the details surround which left her husband wheel Jamison mashed the cold iron ing the alleged attack which hap FORASLOWAS chair-bound and on the two sus cells of the detention center and pened more than a month ago, a pects should stop, especially apparently snapping out their story which deviates than what per now that the case is already in good future on Saipan. was originally learned from the court. "They should see my husband, two suspects. month!* The irony of the case, how every time I saw him, I remem Thelma said it was very hard to ever. makes it not. Both the two ber the experience which we be pitted against fellow Filipinos suspects. who have not even a encountered with Filipinos," but it is more harder for him to $19.95 single penny. are Filipino na- Thelma said. take her husband's situation. _.. ..._, 4'Y Exercise, not necessarily to lose weight, tta but to enhance circulation. Get connected. 12~MARI'ANAS .VARIE:r'Y !N'EWS ~ND -Xl!nW&-THURSDAY'-. '.JU'LY I! 1999.' 1 ,- THl'.JRSDAY,JCJLY.J.'-1999. MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-13.' The Arou11d•thll•ls.lariils.sectl09 C()~t:~Y!11Ws#i~; · local eve11ts,and· cultural aclivitiesaShouldyOllllayea story yo~."fi'uld like t9 share, 9rti1t~v-ent Iha! riepd~ to•.•.··· .. ... becove~c~Uinaat~6341. . . Solom.ons restricts m.edia HONIARA (Pacnews) - The In a first under the new restric and several Government Minis luted the patience displayed by towards a lasting peace. Solomon Islands Government has tions, the Solomon Islands Broad ters. the Malaitans who have become Meanwhile, a mission from the announced media restrictions casting Corporation (SIBC) has The Commonwealth envoy is victims of the unrest. United Nations (UN) is now in Museum to house Chen's work :; l which could see editors jailed for been requested by the Prime again in the jungle east of Honiara Oeta said Malaitans have be Honiara to discuss with the up to two years foroffences under i Minister's office to refrain from today to negotiate the Honiara come victims of a problem be Solomon Islands Government By Louie C. Alonso their second chance to see the The Friends of the Arts and the costs ranging from$ 150 to $3,000 Saipan for 7 years. ... :.J, the continuing state of emergency. reporting the details of the re Peace Accord with the militants. tween Guadalcanal province and how the world body could assist Variety News Staff beauty of the artist's works. NMI Museum will be hosting an each. As a freelance artist, Chen has The restrictions focus mainly :.·1 cently signed Honiara Peace Ac In another development, the national government. in resolving the ethnic unrest. AITER a month-long exhibit at "Be sure to come and meet the informal reception for the artist Chen's collection of paintings sketched hundreds of portraits for , on reports that may cause racial or cord. Malaita Premier, David Oeta has However, he said Malai tans are Ministerof State Alfred Sasako the Arts and Culture Gallery in artist at the Northern Mariana Is on Friday, July 2nd from 5 pm to include island style, water color, locals and tourists at La Fiesta communal disharmony or hostil Ministerof State Alfred Sasako saluted his people for their pa willing to sit and assist in finding earlier told a news conference in Capitol Hill. the CNMI Museum lands Museum during a special 8pm. oil pastel, charcoal and some Chi and Flame Tree Arts Festival. She ity between different communi said any reporting of details of the tience, even under so much pres a lasting solution to the problem, Honiara, the Solomon Islands of Historv and Culture will con evening showcasing the artist's The museum director said nese paintings. had also participated in the "All ties or racial groups. It was gazet peace agreement could jeopardise sure from the Guadalcanal mili which has rocked the country for Government has requested the UN tinue the· an display of famous selected masterpieces from An Friday's event is free but normal The young artist has been paint Island Artist" exhibition for the ted under the Emergency Powers today's meeting between the mili tants. more than nine months. to send a mission to assess the artist Chen Xiao Ping. Exhibit of the Works of Chen admission will be charged during ing for 15 years now when she past six years. Act yesterday and applies to all tants and the Commonwealth In an address to the nation last The Premier of Guadalcanal ethnic tension. According to Museum Direc Xiao Ping," Oberg said. regular visitor hours. became a member of the Fujian Last year, Chen was awarded media organisations in the coun Envoy, Sitiveni Rabuka, Premier night to mark the signing of the Ezekiel Alebuaexpressed sadness Their work would complement tor Paul Oberg. if the local people The exhibit will be on display During the display at the Arts Provincial Youth Painter and Cal by the 14th Annual Governor's try. of Guadalcanal, Ezekiel Alebua Peace Accord, Premier Oeta sa- at the way in which the unrest has what the Commonwealth envoy missed Chen· s paintings at the at the museum from July 2nd and Culture Gallery, Chen exhib ligrapher Institute in China. She Arts Awards as the CNMI's Most affected families on both sides of has achieved. Capitol Hill exhibit. this will be through July 30th. ited close to 40 paintings with currently a freelance artist on Outstanding Visual Artist. the conflict Head of the UN mission Kevin Alebua said the Honiara Peace Kennedy arrived last night. The RP community South Pacific Forum wants Accord was the first step towards mission includes eight officers. finding a lasting solution to a na SIBC understands the UN del ·to join Lib-Oay Aquaculture class' first year a success tional problem. egation was briefed on the ethnic 1999 festivities focus on human resources At the same time he called on tension at a meeting with Prime IN AN effort to provide voca the Guadalcanal militants to re Minister Bartholomew Ulufa 'alu By Louie C. Alonso tional education programs that APIA (Pacnews) - Secretary ters in 1997. rum leaders now recognise the spect the accord and allow for this morning. Variety News Staff reflect the interests of students, General of the South Pacific Fo As you know FEMM has al fact that they have to move for negotiations. Rabuka is also expected to brief PHILIPPINE Consul Julia and the future needs of the rum, Noel Levi hopes human re ready started to disperse a lot of ward and be in tune with what is Alebuaalso thanked the special the mission on his peace negotia Heidemann yesterday disclosed CN_MI. an aquaculture class was sources development in the Pa its activities, the trade responsi happening in the world today, oth envoy Sitiveni Rabuka for his hard tions with the Government and the Filipino community in the offered for the first time at cific will be the focus of the an bility has now gone to the trade erwise we will be left behind," work and contribution towards the militants since arriving in the Commonwealth is set to partici Marianas High School. \., nual Forum Economic Ministers ministers, so we are basically left Levi said. the accord, which is the first step country last week. - pate in the 53rd annual celebra During the past school year Meeting (FEMM), which gets withreviewingtheeconomicsitu tion of the Liberation Day on July 24 students were involved in a underway in Apia, Samoa later ation and the reform process." pilot program in which they com 4th. this week. "Many of our island govern The Hotel Nikko is pleased to announce the "We are going to have Ati bined classroom exercises, with "The new item this year, which ment are now back on economic atihan of the Laguna Group and hands-on training, in fish farm I hope would create some stimu reforms which was part of the OPENING ot the New Igorot Dancers. We also heard ing. lating discussions is human re plan of action in 1997. This was that there is a float for As part of their classroom source development. We hope the reviewed in 1998 and this year VIZMINDA.'' she said. work. students were required to question of education in the re FEMM will be reviewing the plan The consul said a group of Fili memorize the basic internal and gion would be discussed and may of action'\ he said. pino enterepreneurs will be going external structures of a fish. be taken up much more effec "I think FEMM has come a RESTAURANT to put up a booth at the Lib-Day They explored different types tively," he said in an interview long way and it has done a lot of carnival at the American Memo of aquaculture production sys with Pacnews. good. The separation of issues & rial Park. tems. and completed a market According to Levi, the focus is hasbeentheproductoftheFEMM Filipino painters will also sell survey in order to identify con to try and increase the level of process. I guess may be this is BAR their art there. sumerpreferences, for fish. here interest in education, particularly also the right time for the minis "For the Liberation Day cel in the CNMI. non-formal education, which ters to review the future ofFEMM. ebration. the Filipino community Units on fish nutrition, dis would help improve the human It has probably come to the cross in the CNMI would like to extend eases. reproduction, and water NMC Agriculture Extension agents helping to complete High School Aquaculture project. (From left) Joe resource situation in the region. road now, from here I hope it will Randy Tudela, Ross Manglona, MHS student Chris Tomokane, and Anthony Benavente. our hands of friendship for the quality were also included in the "Many of our ccuntries have have a new direction". economic development of the curriculum. the program said in capacity problems so we hope by Asked on how Pacific Island k\1Ga~ cial training at Northern Marianas Commonwealth." said the con a news release. and enthusiasm shown by the stu to grow at Marianas High focussing on human resource de Governments are coping with the College. sul. To gain hands-on experience. dents. It indicates a bright future School. velopment, we might be able to reform process, he said, " It has While there, they helped to op Organizers of the Liberation the aquaculture students. were for aquaculture here on Saipan." "We are planning on offering address this matter". been difficult, many of our coun erate a working aquaculture and Personnel from NMC Agricul 'I invite you to come and experience a taste of Day is planning for a bigger cel required to the build a complete two aquaculture classes this fall The ministers will be presented tries have found that difficult". East meets West at the mvdern Asian cuisine with a twist in what we call hydroponics system, located on ture Extension and Research Pro ebration this year. recirculation system for raising and also intend to expand in with the human resources devel "They have had to make tough Restaurant & Bar La Fiesta fusion, a blend of East meeting the West.• Committee Chairperson Sonya fish. campus. gram also se1ved as advisors to struction to include hydropon opment report prepared by the decisions like laying off staff and in blend of Chief According to their teacher. The students were trnined by the class throughout the year. ics. United Nations Development DHARMEN MAKAWANA Pangelinan earlier said the off course when you make people 11 Commonwea)th's bleak eco Thomas Pritchard. "Students Anthony Benavente, an Aquacul "They helped us during each And the newly built recircu Programme (UNDP). redundant, there are always po "FUSION-CUISINE. nomic situation shall not be a de cleared and leveled a suitable ture Specialist, from the NMC step as we built our aquaculture lation system? "Within the first The Forum Secretary General litical repercussions. However, Agriculture Extension and Re system. I'm certain that we could and a taste of SouthEast termining factor in the success of site, poured the concrete foun week of school we hope to add said this week's FEMM would. many of our member countries Asian Steamboat. this year's celebration. dation, erected the tank, and in search Program. not have completed the project Tilapia fingerlings to the tank review the plan of action on eco have had the courage to do that According to Benavente "stu without them," said Pritchard. This year's celebration will hold stalled the plumbing needed for and see how well it works." nomic reform agreed to by minis- So it is very encouraging that fo- "We are very grateful for their a float competition where the the system." dents were asked to help with the The recirculation tank was Opening Special stocking, feeding, and harvesting assistance." grand prize winner will get$3,000. In addition, eight members of generous! y donated to Marianas July 1-31, 1999 of hybrid Tilapia." added, "I According to Pritchard, the Other interesting prizes for the the aquaculture class. were given He High School by NMC Aquacul was very pleased with the interest aquaculture program will continue C6ritinuedon page-19 an opportunity to receive spe- ture. French Polynesia'may 20:% off soon be given self-gov't *Disco'unt on all meals PIC's June employees of-ttiontn Part of Beach Road to be Join us for Happy Hour PAPEETE (Pacnew-s) - ing self-government possible. ployees for the month of June. PACIFIC Islands Club Saipan Beverage department. has .been France is reportedly moving to President Flosse has been 5 -7 pn1,nightly recognizes its outstanding em- Rita Niric from the Foo4 .and sele-:ted for ~rperf~crjn closed for Lib-Day parade grant self-government to its Pa pushing France for the change serving guestf l;I.I: .· the Magellan THE DEPARTMENT of Public Also, the July 4th Liberation Day cific territory, French Polynesia .. since May, when France signed SO°lo off. Restaurant. . _Radio Australia reports the an accord granting greater Beer and well drinks "Rita . that. guests and Safety informs the public that Beach Fireworks display will take place ensures territory's pro-independence Road Quartermaster to the Ameri at the same location on Friday, July autonomyto its other Pacific ter staff enjoy a delicious a patrol boat to keep a ship with The Alexander II is expected to Honiara is located. clared nearly three weeks ago on The Guadalcanal provincial . _. ·; I 02 boat people on board out of arrive from the Solomon Islands, Hurley said that while nothing Guadalcanal, the largest of the government has demanded com Vanuatu waters. where it was allowed to refuel. had yet been signed, militant lead Solomon's about 800 islands, af pensation for the taking of land to Sanyo hires Internal Affairs Minister The boat people are believed to ers had agreed to the principles of ter fighting between ethnic groups build the city and villages which Vincent Boulekone has ordered be heading for Australia or New the accord. left four or five dead and forced have grown up around it. 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BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MEAL PROGRAM TOKYO (AP) - Shareholders ANNOUNCEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR of Japan's Sanyo Electric Co. elected former Philippine Presi SY 1999-2000 dent Corazon Aquino as an out The school breakfast and lunch meal program provides healthy, nutritious meals with all side director on Tuesday, a com the food components to make a complete meal every day. ·a···_._.·_Nl__._·._A_·.·-·_11_._ •.•._· •.u __.•• _••••••. •••. ™.··.·n··-··.··--········-.··.Pf·······-··a· ...•__ ·._...... _-·.~_·.·-·.··.:·s····.'·-······i·."_F_-•-~--·.·._-.·••.·• .. •._t__ 11·····-·-~--·.-•·.t._.r·.··-·-R.·_,_.·._•,•.••-·._ .•lf··-~·_P __ •.••..•w_._¢_ •• ·.-··-·.·-·-··fl···.·_• ...•.·w•.am_._ •. ·.•.•.•.•.. ·-·.··.•.. •._._._·r.•.··-•.~ .. ~.·.·.···-··.·.• .. •.·· Jl pu~}ispf.1'i~~\\'iU.J).?t,joiBll1fTA.lt~I~~¢\VSY / 'fh¢Rec { .• .!iri~.~i.)_ /~f1Jip;;:i,~~~mfYN"~Fm~m~ ..••.•••.•.•••.• _.\ { )..• I•--·· TI .••• _.. •._··._·.··._• .. ·.·•.. ·.··-·-·--~.·•·.-.·_.,..•. \! ' .. ,u" .... " , ,J pany official said. A nominal meal charge of S.50 per breakfast and S.75 per lunch will be charged at sc.hoots Pnit~d N~i?!J~(tJ'l'i).~tW~r~{t p{lr;y t~1'i:.g?:i's}I.J1'ime?i~r~ cii.rtitdatitdI6bd .. ··- .-.. .. saiti The Osaka-based company participating in the School Meal Program for the meals when school reconvenes. This 1s a 7 reduced price made available through federal grants. hopes Aquino will be able to 1 advise the company on its inter Former Philippines President Corazon Aquino addresses the sharehold Children from families that are below or meet tederal income guidelines are eligible for one 1 1 national strategy and overseas ers meeting of Sanyo Electric Co. in Osaka Tuesday. Sanyo elected lree breaklast meal and one lree lunch meal every day at the school they are enrolled in Aquino as an outside director and hopes Aquino will be able to advise the when school is in session. 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THURSDA:Y.'.tULY I: 1<19(} - MARfANAS VARIE'fY'NEWS AND V!EWS-17 • 16-MARIANAS'VA:RIE'fY•NEWS AND'VlEWS-THURSDAY; JULY I. ·1999. :_·------South Korea's 1n East Timar Thousands of Japan firms hold current account drops to $204B simultaneous annual meetings SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Rising imports shrank South ce TOKYO (AP) - Following a Korea's current-account sul1llus by Mobattac long tradition. most of Japan's a whopping 50 percent to $2.04 major companies held their an billion in May, the central Bank of DILi, Indonesia (AP)-An an about 60 kilometers (37 miles) nual meetings on the same day Korea said Tuesday. gry mob attacked U.N. staff and southwest of the territorial capi tal, Dili. Tuesday to thin the ranks of Despite the sluggish perfor ransacked their office during an racketeers who threaten to dis anti-independence protest Tues Unconfirmed reports put the mance, South Korea's cumulative rupt the gatherings unless they day in East Timor. a U.N. official di uure around a dozen. Police said current account surplus for the first are paid off. said. It was the first violence at least four had been hurt. five months of the year totaled $10.8 So-called "sokaiya" rack auainst international officials su A South African U.N. worker billion, or about half the amount eteers blackmail companies by p;rvising a planned referendum had a minor leg wound, while targeted for all of this year. threatening to reveal col1lorate on the troubled territory's future. several Timorese UNAMET In May, South Korea's trade sur secrets or raise embarrassing It was unclear what effect the workers sustained head and other plus fell to $2.46 billion from a questions at the annual meet surplus of $4.21 billion during the attack would have on East Timor injuries. Most of the U.N.office's ings. same month last year. the bank peace talks in the Indonesian capi 30workers were evacuated to Dili Holding the meetings on the said. tal, Jakarta, which were in their on three helicopters. same day makes it impossible Last year's substantial trade sur fourth day. Wimhurst accused anti-inde for the racketeers to hit more plus was largely due to a massive David Wimhurst, spokesman pendence militiamen of foment than just a few companies. 36.J percent plunge in imports. for the U.N. Assistance Mission inu the violence. Militia groups, Japan's National Police 111e sul1llus gave the govern in East Timor (UNAMET), said who want East Timor to ;emain ment some leeway to ease mon an unknown number oflJ.N. per part of Indonesia, have made re Agency tracks how many com panies hold their meetings on etary policies and stimulate do sonnel were injured in Maliana. peated threats against UNAMET the same day. mestic demand this year. which is near the border with West Timor personnel, including Wimhurst, The figure is watched closely bringing an increase in imports. mu Council for the Humanities as a rough measure of how ac Government officials say that tive racketeers continue to be. South Korea's gross domestic prod Request for Proposals on Diabetes and Culture Only companies who feel safe uct, assisted by its improving cur from extortionists are likely to rent account surplus, is expected to The NMI Council for the Humanities seeks proposols for projects to ·in· creose public awareness and understanding ?f diabetes and its relationship to East Timorese resident Luis Pareira (center) walks byJndonesi[!n poliqe as he arrives bleeding at the Uni~ed break with the pack and hold Japan Airlines' labor union members hold a banner demanding establishment of safety services as grow by 6 percent this year, after the indigenous cultures of the CNMI. Priority 1s given to pro1ects that are de_ Nations's office in Dili, East Timar Tuesday. Pare1ra and his family were attacked by pro-Indonesian meetings on a different day. shareholders arrive for the Japan's biggest airline's annual shareholders meeting in Tokyo Tuesday. AP contracting a record 5.8 percent signed to engage the general public in discussion and dialogue w1.th humani .,.. ~ ties scholars, health care providers. cultural experts and community (eaders. m11t1amen. A total of2.227 Japanese com last year. Projects should consider the history. of diabetes_ 1n the CNMI. its specific rela panies held shareholders meet darkest postwar recession, local and for asking creditors to forgive an corporate blackmail, pros Meanwhile, the National Statis tionship to both post and present cultural practices. and the social and ~co who now has bodyguards. UNAMEToffice," said the officer, office. Town Mayor Arminio ings Tuesday. down 98 from last press reports said. some of their debts, Japan's lead ecuting both racketeers and tics Office said South Korea's in nomic impact of diabetes on the family and the community. Formats m1gnt Goncalves is a staunch supporter company executives who pay include: · "Militiamen whipped up the who identified himself only as year, a National Police Agency Though the recession officially ing business daily, the Nihon dustrial output rose 21.8 percent in crowd into a frenzy and they at Fernandez. of Indonesian rule. official said. The figure has de ended with a report of SU!1lrisingly Keizai Shimbun, reported. them off. May, compared to a I I. I percent symposiums. conferences. public forums. panel discus