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WEEKLY ISSUE 70 CITIES IN 11 STATES ONLINE Vol. IX Issue 406 1028 Mission Street, 2/F, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel. (415) 593-5955 or (650) 278-0692 [email protected] Jan. 19 - 25, 2017 Nickleoden in PH Kick-off at Boracay A humbling payback A new era will begin Surprise birthday bash PH NEWS | A2 PH NEWS | A4 SPORTS NEWS | A5 WORLD NEWS | A9 ENTERTAINMENT | B7 Malacanang: ‘mutual respect between Trump & Duterte;’ State Dept.: ‘no determination yet’ on extra-judicial killings By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent Despite President Rodrigo Du- is respecting the country’s sovereignty terte’s continued tirades qgainst the and independence. United States, Presidential spokesman Abella issued the statement in the Ernesto Abella sees better relations wake of reports, quoting the U.S. State between the two countries. Department as saying that it has not “So we can expect that, given the verified human rights abuses commit- fact that President-elect (Donald) ted in the country in connection with Trump seems to understand where Duterte’s war on drugs. President Duterte is coming from, I State Department spokesman believe we will have a better relation- Mark Toner said that while Washing- ship,” he added. ton is very concerned about “credible “The way I see it, based on the reports” of extra-judicial killings in President’s actuations in the past – he the Philippines, “we have not made a gives respect, especially when we are determination yet that this, indeed, is also accorded respect,” noted Abella. what’s happening.” (L-R) President Donald Trump, President Rodrigo Duterte, and Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella He said Duterte is very keen that Abella’s statement also followed (photos: www.rt.com / www.mindanation.com) the U.S., a long-time Philippine ally, TO PAGE A7 Duterte says not even the Supreme Court PH files protest over China’s weapons build-up in Spratlys can stop him from declaring Martial Law By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi broke the By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent news in Beijing that the Philippines filed a diplomatic protest with China over its installation of anti-aircraft Lawmakers last January 16 and anti-missile systems on the islands it constructed pounced on President Rodrigo in the disputed West Philippine Sea. Duterte’s threat to declare Martial Foreign Affairs Sec. Perfecto Yasay, when con- Law if the situation in the Philippines fronted with the information, confirmed that a note becomes “virulent,” and if he “wants” verbale to that effect was sent to the Chinese embassy to, in order to preserve the country. in Manila last month. Yasay then admitted that the Speaking before members of the Philippines under President Duterte did not want Davao City Chamber of Commerce to spoil its budding relationship with China and had and Industry at the Marco Polo Hotel, filed the protest only as a “friendly reminder.” Duterte also said nobody can stop On the issue of China’s increasing militarization him from declaring Martial Law, not of the disputed seas that was decided to be part of the (L-R) Senator Franklin Drilon, Senator An- even the Supreme Court. Philippines by the international arbitral court, the tonio Trillanes IV, and Senator Ralph Recto (L-R) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and DFA Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. (photo: www.pinoyboxbreak.com) TO PAGE A7 TO PAGE A7 (photo: www.update.ph) Study finds Filipinos most avid viewers Robredo uninvited Senators clash over bureau of of porn videos; Malacanang steps in to 1st Duterte New immigration bribery probe By Jun Nucum | FilAm Star Correspondent Year reception in By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent A recently released study by a pop- Malacanang Reacting to accusations of white- ular porno site revealed that Filipinos washing, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri spend the most time watching adult By Macon Araneta | nearly traded blows with Sen. Antonio videos on their website with users from FilAm Star Correspondent Trillanes IV, challenging him to a fight. the Philippines registering an average Vice-president Leni Robredo said “I’m one of the amiable senators of 12 minutes and 45 seconds on aver- it’s not a big deal for her when Mala- of this chamber. But if you pick a fight, age, greater than the global average of canang did not invite her to the first I didn’t become a world champion in 9 minutes and 20 seconds. vin d’honneur hosted by President arnis for nothing. Come (say it to me, Porno site Pornhub revealed just Rodrigo Duterte. Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri (left) and Sen. not) the media,” Zubiri told Trillanes. last week that Filipinos lead the pack “But what was disheartening was Antonio Trillanes IV (right) The bickering was triggered by of the most porn site users ahead of DICT Secretary Rodolfo Salalima the manner how things were done,” (photo: www.mindanation.com) Senate President Pro Tempore Frank TO PAGE A7 (Photo: www.newsfeed.ph) TO PAGE A7 TO PAGE A7 A2 FilAm Star Jan. 19 - 25, 2017 ph news Palawan local gov’t says it did not know about State of calamity declared in plans to put up first Nickleodeon resort in Asia inundated Cagayan de Oro By Lara Climaco | FilAm Star Correspondent Cagayan de Oro city were suspended in Cagayan was declared under state of de Oro City on Tuesday due to agency’s website, the emphasis property will advocate ocean Lee suggested the current calamity by local officials early the rains and floods. Classes on national patrimony remains. protection while featuring confusion might be due to the Tuesday after a massive flood- in the college level will depend “(Palawan) has rich bio-diver- Nickelodeon characters such as change in government. The ing in the city spawned by two on the discretion of the school sity and lots of eco-tourism SpongeBob SquarePants, Teen- CWP website, for instance, weather disturbances. heads. potentials that should be pri- age Mutant Ninja Turtles and displays lifestyle features “City council declared a Forced evacuation was marily tapped by the Filipino Dora the Explorer. Viacom said published in major dailies and state of calamity in Cagayan also carried out in the villages people for the Filipino people,” it expected the Nickelodeon re- magazines along with TV fea- de Oro City after holding an of Tumpagon, Pigsag-an, the environment secretary was sort in Coron to open by 2020 tures as far back as 2011. emergency session at 1 a.m. Lumbia, Tuburan, Pagalun- quoted in the official statement. although CWP itself would “As we have mentioned, today, Jan. 17, 2017,” the local gan, Sansimon, Iponan, Blua, “In any case, whatever deci- open in phases starting 2018. we are continually coordinating sion that the DENR will make “We are completing the the project with the necessary shall be filtered and anchored final masterplan so we can pro- support from the national gov- on social justice, which means ceed with other requirements ernment and local government DENR Secretary Gina Lopez (photo: www.viralizt.site) that the marine resources of the government needs,” Susan since five years ago. Please note Palawan should benefit the Lee, marketing director of that the new administration A milestone announcement greater majority,” the state- Coral World Park Undersea Re- only came on board recently,” early last week that Nickel- ment added. She made it clear sorts, told FilAm Star via email. she said. odeon will put up its first resort that any proposal seen to cause “The government is awaiting She added that the devel- in Southeast Asia in Coron the destruction of corals would our application and we will only oper had received government town, Palawan as part of what be immediately dismissed. submit this once we see clearly feedback last Friday in the form it touted as the “world’s first As described on its web- the hurdles, the last being of “advice on the way forward.” undersea attraction” turned site, the Coral World Park environmental response (not As it stands today, CWP is awry. Environmental crusad- (CWP) Undersea Yacht Club taking into consideration false a marine reserve and coral reef ers lambasted the prospect of & Residences is envisioned information being circulated),” conservation program com- commercialization in Palawan, as “the most private place on she added. prising 16 islands from Coron which is considered the Philip- earth” where membership is This explains why govern- to Puerto Princesa, with San pines’ last frontier with its rich by invitation only. The mas- ment officials in Palawan seem Vicente town in the middle of it bio-diversity. terplan for the 400-hectare to be clueless about CWP’s all. Funded by Monaco-based (photo: www.sunstar.com.ph) Save Philippine Seas, a development involves eight plans. While maintaining that Dr. AB Moñozca Foundation community-based marine con- international luxury branded the CWP developer has had (ABMF), it is seen to promote government of Cagayan de Pagatpat and Canitoan. servation group, immediately resorts and spas, with each longstanding communication green and category 5 archi- Oro posted on its Facebook Code Red was also raised launched an online petition zone showcasing an underwater with both national and local tecture, renewable energy, page. over Iponan River by local calling on the provincial gov- restaurant seating 100 guests. agencies, Lee did not specify recycling and food sufficiency A low pressure area and officials, prompting forced ernment of Palawan, Viacom Patented glass technology will which government units these platforms. Aside from ocean the tail-end of a cold front evacuation. International Media Networks be used to locate these under- were. Based on interviews done protection, ABMF supports in- caused heavy flooding on A state of calamity will water restaurants 20 feet below by Palawan News, a newsweek- spirational sports, SME finance —owner of the Nickelodeon Monday in Cagayan de Oro allow the local government to sea level, to provide a unique ly published in the province, and human capital.
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