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Another witness tags Ampatuans PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- A fourth wit- Summer of 1964 ness presented by government Filipina receives Cancer prosecutors yesterday tagged Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Research award in Italy And the Soldiers Came Marching In… Ampatuan, Jr., his father, Filipina doctor After thirty minutes, former Maguindanao Gover- Maxine Grace De la three truckloads of nor Andal Ampatuan, Sr. and Cruz was honored soldiers pulled in and some close relatives and local recently with the parked on the street, police officers as those be- Young Investigator hind the killing of 57 people, Award by the Multi- right in between the national Association mob and the house. The including 30 journalists, last for Supportive Care soldiers got off, lined up November 23. in Cancer in Rome, infront of the mob with Muhammad Sangki, a Italy for her work guns in their hands, as Sangguniang Bayan member on “Correlates of their other comrades of Abdulah Sangki town in Maguindanao said he wit- Spiritual Distress escorted the boys from with Physical and nessed how armed men led Filipina doctor Maxine Grace de la Cruz the house to a truck. As by Ampatuan Sr. and Chief Psychosocial Dis- (second from left) [Philstar] tress.” the trucks drove away, Inspector Sukarno Dicay beat The MASCC is an interna- contributions to the field of Val stood up behind the the victims as they lay on the tional multidisciplinary orga- cancer patient care. soldiers and shouted at ground. He identified Dicay nization dedicated to research Dr. de la Cruz was one of the mob. “Mga putang na ninyo. Asan ang tapang ng apog ninyo ngayon (You sons through a file photo presented 11 recipients of the award and education in supportive of the bitches. Where’s your courage now)?” by the prosecution. “Pinagsi- care in cancer patients. that was presented in Rome. sipa po niya yung mga pasa- The award is given to Under the tutelage of world- It was the sharpest, most intense, and satisfying “putang na ninyo” ever uttered in the neighborhood. hero,” he said after identifying individuals who have given the officer whom he said was substantial and noteworthy (Continued on page 3) By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. in camouflage uniform and armed with an M-16 rifle. Publisher & Editor Sangki said he also saw Manila Forwarder opens Asian Journal San Diego Ampatuan Jr. and Datu Kanor The original and first Asian Journal in America Ampatuan, the vice mayor of Salibo town forcing two in San Diego See page 3 women into a black Revo. The two gave instructions to their men to get the wallets and phone of the passengers. “Iniisa-isa din silang kilalanin, Motor oil from coconuts to tinataas ang mga mukha nila ni Ampatuan Jr.,” he said. Sangki said he later saw boost RP coco industry the passengers being forced to By Aurelio A. Pena board their vans. He said he left and after Coconut farmers in the Davao 20-30 minutes, heard gunshots Region hailed the recent reopening of which he was certain came a processing plant that turns coconut from Sitio Masalay which is Manila Forwarder opens it’s San Diego location at 3104 E. pulp into motor oil here at Matina about two kilometers away. Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950 corner Harbison St. Tel: 619. Pangi, Davao City. The gunfire lasted for 20- 861.9976 last Feb 6, 2010. Armando Angsinco, chairman of 30 minutes. Kinabahan po Picture shows Petty Officer Dave Cervantes, Branch Manager, the coconut industry cluster group un- ako. Naramdaman ko na baka Mr. Rodjie Mikin, and Mr. Jerry Hernane, Sector Manager. der the Davao Industry Cluster Capac- pinagbabaril na “yung mga Manila Forwarder sells it’s product as Ship, Travel & Remit ity Enhancement Project (DICCEP), Store. Aside from the regular balikbayan box, jumbo box, auto, and taong dumaan,” he said. container shipping to the Philippines, the company caters to the said the processing plant has provided Sangki said he later learned general public and can provide those services worldwide, including an additional good market for coconut from his nephew Ampatuan Philippines to USA shipments. farmers looking for new alternative town Vice Mayor Rasul Ship, Travel & remit’s present campaign is travel to Taiwan with markets for their products. Sangki that the people in the LA 18 celebrities in coopertation with Taiwan Tourism Bureau and “This is good for our coconut Mangudadatu convoy had LA 18. This special package includes airfare, 6 days, 5 nights ex- farmers here in Davao — it’s another Food Processor, the producer of S9 Biotech Motor been killed. “Tinanong ko siya clusive accomodations, most meals and tour all over Taiwan and market outlet for them if they’re look- Oil, reopened the plant last November long after it kung anong nangyayari. Sina- a free conncecting flight to Manila for as low as $1,699 including ing for new buyers of their coconuts,” stopped its operation in October 2007 after threat- taxes. bi po niya na panagbabaril na For more details visit www.manilaforwarder.com or call Angsinco said. ened with legal action from the nation’s multination- yung mga pasahero ng convoy 1.800.210.1019. The processing plant, Chun Hae (Continued on page 19) (Continued on page 18) Filipino is Oscars Designer Attend a free presentation Michael afraid to come Challenge finalist for MONTELUCE - home because of Krista Pinoy fashion designer the high point of Tagaytay PHILIPPINE NEWS Oliver Tolentino is raising SERVICE -- MICHAEL de the flag at the Oscars. He is Mesa, who’s been based in one of 10 finalists in the “Os- the U.S. for nearly two years cars Designer Challenge,” now, will be coming home organized by the Academy next month to attend the of Motion Picture Arts and wedding of eldest son Ryan Sciences. Eigenmann to non-showbiz Tolentino, born in Bataan girlfriend Cathy Bordalba. and educated in a fashion This early, TV crews are school in Manila, was picked already waiting for his arriv- based on his spring-summer al at the airport so that they collection in the Downtown can interview him about his Los Angeles Fashion Week rumored affair with Krista Michael de Mesa last October. Ranillo. If Michael would was not really delved into by The entries of Tolentino Oliver Tolentino have his way, he’d rather not and his nine rivals in the $34,000 condo units in Tagaytay. While you are away, you can rent out the press at the time it was of the designers and their touch on this matter again Oscar tile will be unveiled your unit as a condotel and make money on your investment. Presentations happening almost 10 years entries will be posted on the and open up old wounds, in a press showcase on Feb. available on March 1- 10, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Asian ago when he and Krista were Academy’s website. Online but we don’t think the media 23 at the Academy building Journal office at 550 East 8th Street Suite 6, National City, CA 91950 (in doing an afternoon soap. viewers then vote and deter- would let him off that easily. in Beverly Hills. Video clips Old Schoolhouse Square). Call (619) 474-0588 or e-mail asianjournal@ aol.com for more information. This is one hot issue that (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 19) Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 12 - 18, 2010 election. Rightly or wrongly, members were all appointed including popular columnists, LESS there is a “failure of millions of Filipinos seeming- (by then) by the Dona of like the Inquirer’s De Quiros election” due to the massive ly believe that their standard Malacanang who now wants and Montelibano, PhilSTAR’s questionable voting processes The Metamorphosis of living will improve with to be a Congresswoman hop- Esposo and Malaya’s Banayo, in Mindanao, reminiscent of another set of political leaders ing to become the next Prime (and many others that I may the Maquindanao voting of by Ernie Delfi n ---- totally oblivious, may be, Minister if her dreams would not even know) are drawn to 12-0 results in favor of one that the vibrant life of a na- ever come true. him, and often verbalize their dominant party. Read Ernie Delfi n’s previous articles by visiting our website at tion is never dependent upon preference to his candidacy, Will this lingering fear of www.asianjournalusa.com. one set of politicians who are *** as a battle between “Good a“ Failure of Election” be- elected but the accumulated vs. Evil” . come a self-fulfi lling proph- productivity of all its citi- The presidential campaigns The election is less than ecy? Only God knows, and Will 2010 fulfi ll the Filipinos’ zens. On a macro economic have started to heat up, caus- four months away, but if the time will tell us on or before level, progress happens when ing expected mud slinging trend continues, the Philip- June 30, 2010! the country’s gross national of all the candidates against pines would have Noynoy high hopes for a better life in product increases, when their opponents. With the Aquino as the next president *** exports exceeds our imports wonders of the internet and (who like his mother never the Philippines? and the balance of payments the instant communication of intended to become a candi- Email columnist: ernie. The last year has not been sufferings. I was in the Phil- improves. In simplistic terms, Twitter and FaceBook, the date but became a president delfi [email protected] or drban- so kind to the Filipino people ippines for about a month when the national revenues Filipino people all over the by accident aka “destiny”) [email protected] with all the unusual devas- last Christmas and indeed and exceed our expenditures, world can have instant infor- comes May 10th 2010, UN- tations of life and property from my westernized perspec- when disposable income of mation of who is UP or who brought by typhoons Ondoy tives I reached the conclusion our people increases, then is DOWN in the surveys. I and Peping in addition to that for them, all these seri- economic progress occurs. believe the contest will even- ever increasing unemploy- ous problems of the coun- This year when Pres. tually be between Senator ment, amidst a highly dis- try have to be in the freezer Gloria M. Arroyo, the most Manny (MONEY) Villar and trusted administration of Pres. simply because it was Christ- loathed and unpopular Philip- Senator Noynoy (BINATA) Gloria M. Arroyo. As if that mastime! Add to this national pine president, after Dictator Aquino. It appears that the is not enough curse upon the landscape - the advent of a Marcos, is succeeded sup- great wealth of Villar may Philippines, the so-called national elec- posedly by an- prove as too much weight Ampatuan or Maguindanao tion where a other president to prevent him from rising in Massacre happened that made new president, on June 30th the surveys as more and more it the worst human rights vice president, this year, the people start questioning how violation against journalists 12 senators, Filipino people he amassed his great wealth in the entire world, when 30 provincial becomes irra- from his Tondo beginnings as out of 57 people were bru- governors and tionally hope- a fi sh vendor. On the other tally murdered allegedly by mayors were ful and blindly hand, the lack of spectacular the Ampatuan clan, a close to be elected optimistic that achievements of Noynoy as a political ally of the President come May 10, their lives will congressman and senator and that made her win the last 2010. The be better. The his non-assertive personality 2004, clouded by the infa- Philippine average Filipino and the perception of hav- mous “Garci” machinations in society simply metamorpho- voter believes that his vote ing a personality that can be Mindanao. ses into a country full of will change the country YET, easily manipulated by those It was a blessing in dis- traditional merriments and there is that lingering suspi- around him (as many took guise that the so-called mod- parties wherever you go. The cion among the more educated advantage of the naivete of his ern heroes of the Philippines, political circus errrrrr cam- and sophisticated population mother during her presidency) the Overseas Filipino Work- paigns where millions upon that there is a great possibil- may be the major challenges ers, (OFWs) sent more dol- millions of pesos are spent, ity of a “failure of election” that Sen. Aquino must over- lars to the country when the trickling down to the village of the national offi cers due to come . tough gets tougher, owing to voters as “political invest- the futility of the automation Like the Obama campaign of the election process. This in the USA, however, the the cultural close family ties ment” by wealthy candidates, License # 01113433 of the Filipino people. These add more gasoline to these fear is founded upon many # 1 campaign slogan is foreign remittances continue unique fi esta-like-atmosphere factors such as the complicity “CHANGE” from a per- to save the Philippines from a of many villages, where the of those in power, to inef- ceived corrupt Arroyo admin- looming economic meltdown. very rich to the very poor of fi ciency of the COMELEC , istration to another admin- It’s also an amazing Philippines society happily the questionable Smartmatic istration that promises to be grace that the Filipinos are participate. machines, lack of adequate the exact opposite. On this very patient religious people, Against this background, training of teachers in using criteria alone, Senator Aquino bordering on fatalism that one can easily feel the ex- these new computers, the in- appears to be winning the conditioned them to become citement of the Filipinos pin- fl uence of a biased pro GMA presidential contests as more quite resilient to undergo all ning their hopes for a better military establishment and and more media personalities, economic challenges and life to the results of the next even a Supreme Court whose

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February 12 - 18, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 “Sorry, but I can’t,” Val The mob stood still, grit- was steadfast. ting their teeth and clenching Philippine “C’mon, just do it for me. their fists with the stones and We are having fun here.” wooden clubs that they held. Baldo insisted. Baldo was holding on to the Stories “But I don’t really drink,” left side of his face with a Val replied. handkerchief, as blood contin- by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Feeling embarrassed ued to drip. He was like a cat among his neighborhood angry at the mouse that got Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at friends, Baldo gave Val an away. – AJ www.asianjournalusa.com ultimatum. “If you don’t drink this, I (To be continued) Summer of 1964 will pour it on your head.” The neighborhood boys cheered him and egged Val. And the Soldiers Came “Common, drink it,” they Filipina receives prodded. Marching In… Despite the pressure, Val When the soldiers came marchin in Cancer Research Third in a series of stories ever, there was no jam ses- quietly remained seated. His friends Mandy, Monte the gate, he met Danny and “How can we get out?” Val sion. They were forced to join Jimbo coming in. told his friends with concern. award in Italy It was the summer of 1964. a group of guests from the and Bobby could not help be- (Continued from page 1) cause they were outnumbered. “What happened?” Jimbo “I am afraid you have to renowned experts in a field The Beatles were about to rise neighborhood who was in the asked him. Jimbo was the wait until they get tired and to the pinnacle of pop music midst of a drinking session. “C’mon, I will ask you of medicine that is only now for the last time,” Baldo still group’s enforcer. The rich go home,” the homeowner beginning to gain recognition, history. A group of teenagers, “Welcome my friends to boys from the exclusive told them. “And it might take four from the exclusive school our humble neighborhood refused to give up. Maxine has become a promis- school took him in precisely the whole night.” ing figure. for boys, one from public here in Bacood,” a burly man “Sorry,” was all Val could say. to add “muscle” to the group, Then Monte remembered Maxine Grace Jaucian-dela school, and a son of a prosti- holding a pitcher of beer become their protector in Val’s father who was a general Cruz completed her medical tute and pimp, danced to the greeted them. They were With a naughty smile on his face, Baldo lifted the glass times of trouble. in the army. degree at the University of music of The Beatles as they seated around a coffee table “That guy poured the beer “Call your dad and ask him the Philippines. During her barnstormed the jam sessions with plates of pulutan (drink- and placed it above Val’s head. To everyone’s surprise, on me when I refused to drink to help us,” he told his friend. residency training in Internal of the day. It didn’t matter ing dish). There was only one it.” At that time, cell phones Medicine at the State Univer- whether they were invited or fork they have to share with he slowly emptied its contents on Val, drenching the latter’s Jimbo walked towards were not yet available and sity of New York in Brooklyn, not. Somehow, they managed one another. the group and asked for the only a few homes in Metro she realized how little the to get in and meet pretty girls. It was a “tagay” drink- head and causing the beer medical system addressed the to flow down his face. Val pitcher of beer. Manila had telephone. Lucky “We’re invited to a party in ing session. The burly man, Baldo handed it to him, to- for them, there was one in the sufferings of the infirm and Bacood, Santa Mesa tonight,” Baldo, would fill up the glass was almost ready to cry. His dying. “Medicine was lost in friends wanted to, but could gether with the glass. He was house. Mandy told his friends one with beer and pass it around. glad that the new arrival was pursuit of curing physical ill- not help him. Mandy resolved “Help us out,” Val told his ness,” Maxine states. Saturday afternoon. They would each drink from ready for a drink. dad. “A mob is ready to kill us “Do you know the host?” the same glass and eat with to drink the beer when his Realizing that not enough turn came to avoid Val’s fate. To everyone’s surprise, if we get out of the house.” attention is given to treating “Yes, he’s our tailor.” the same fork, a practice Jimbo smashed the pitcher on After thirty minutes, three Mandy’s tailor was one deemed repulsive to the Val stood up, wiped his wet the mind and the emotion, she face and head with his hand- the left side of Baldo’s face. truckloads of soldiers pulled specialized in geriatric medi- of the two famous tailors in spoiled rich boys from an ex- Before Bobby could react, the in and parked on the street, Metro Manila at that time. His kerchief and walked away. At cine at the State University of clusive school. Monte almost guests from the neighborhood right in between the mob New York. She also earned a house was old, but huge, with threw up after drinking the ganged up on Jimbo who and the house. The soldiers Certificate in Medical Educa- plenty of space in the front beer. The thought of the saliva bravely held on. The owner of got off, lined up infront of tion from Mt. Sinai Hospital in yard. Mandy, Val, and Monte, of everyone in the same glass the house came out and told the mob with guns in their New York, and further trained rich boys from the exclusive crossed his mind and made them to stop. He seemed to hands, as their other comrades in palliative care for cancer San Juan De Letran College, him sick. Bobby had done still have their respect because escorted the boys from the patients at the renowned MD arrived together with Bobby, it before and survived it by they followed his bidding, but house to a truck. As the trucks Anderson Medical Center in a public school student who blocking the nasty and unsani- not after threatening Jimbo drove away, Val stood up be- Houston,Texas, considered one lived in a tough neighborhood tary thoughts in his mind. It and his friends as they walked hind the soldiers and shouted of the best cancer hospitals in in Quiapo, Metro Manila. An- would be too impolite and too out. at the mob. “Mga putang na the world. other Letran student, Danny late for the boys to back out. “Hindi kayo makakaalis ninyo. Asan ang tapang ng Armed with the passion and determination to help advance was asked to pick up the other When Val’s turn came, he dito ng buhay (You cannot apog ninyo ngayon (You sons member of their group, Jimbo, simply said: “Sorry, I don’t the practice of palliative care come out alive)” they told the of the bitches. Where’s your through clinical research and a son of a prostitute and pimp drink.” boys. courage now)?” from the same Quiapo neigh- “You don’t drink?” Baldo education, Maxine sees a True enough, a mob gath- It was the sharpest, most bright future for this relatively borhood, at the racetrack was surprised by Val’s refusal ered outside the gate, with intense, and satisfying “pu- before proceeding to the party. young field of medicine. - of his offer. “Come on, do it stones and wooden clubs in tang na ninyo” ever uttered in From Good News Philippines To their disappointment, how- for us!” Pitcher of beer their hands. the neighborhood.

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10BAR063_AsianJournal_LNY10.indd 1 1/21/10 12:59:49 PM Page 4 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 12 - 18, 2010 “Nine years ago, the Ber- ryessa district with 52 percent Asian population was split into State auditor Nina still Asians Urged to Apply for four areas, making it very hard to gather the power,” Do said. extends With the AAPI residents split with Warner among four voting districts, Do deadline PHILIPPINE NEWS SER- Redistricting Commission said AAPI in Berryessa were VICE -- WE came into the SAN FRANCISCO— problem. The diver- not able to elect API offi cials to apply to conclusion that soul siren Nina With only one week before sity of the currently representing their needs on the has transferred to Star Records California’s fi rst Citizens applicant pool does not state level until recently. Paul the citizens because it was PR manager Redistricting Commission refl ect the diversity of Fong was elected in the 22ND Aaron Domingo of ABS-CBN ends its search for mem- our great state,” said Assembly District, which in- who invited us. bers, Asian Americans and Christopher Punong- cluds part of northern Berryes- redistricting Aaron quickly corrected Pacifi c Islanders are under- bayan, Deputy Director sa, with the help of the Chinese us and said, Nina is still with represented in the applicant of Asian Law Caucus, American population in nearby commission Warner. pool. one of the core mem- Cupertino. However, for the past fi ve bers of CAPAFR. Do said that lack of awareness San Diego – California State Although the application Auditor Elaine Howle an- process began in mid- Punongbayan said about the redistricting com- December 2009, the total that since diversity is mission and language barriers nounced that she has extended number of AAPI applicants not a consideration in are reasons for the low num- the deadline to apply for the remains well below their the selection process bers of applications. Another new Citizens Redistricting proportion of the California for commissioners, it is reason, he said, is that many Commission (Commission) to population. crucial to increase the Vietnamese Americans changed 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February “As of this morning, only total number of AAPI their party affi liation and were 16, 2010. Asian American Pa- 874 of the 16,898, or less ic Islanders (AAPI) to apply for applicants and increase disqualifi ed from applying. In cifi c Islander (AAPI) applicants than 6 percent of applicants membership on the California’s the chances of still needed. Statewide AAPIs are Asian American and Pa- Citizens Redistricting Com- their representa- represent 4.5% of the appli- cifi c Islander,” said Victor Lim, mission before the February 12 tion. cant pool, even though AAPIs representative from the offi ce deadline. Bryan Cong represent 14% of the total State of San Francisco’s Supervisor The Commission was created Do, a long time population. San Diego County David Chiu. by Proposition 11, also known Asian commu- AAPI applicants represent less According to recent Census as the Voters FIRST Act, which nity advocate, than 1% of the statewide pool. data, approximately 15 percent was passed two years ago. It is worried that if “The Commission will redraw Nina of California’s population is the fi rst commission in Califor- the API applicant the political boundary lines in AAPI, yet the total percentage nia’s history to engage the pub- pool cannot be 2011 for the State Legislature years, she has been part of ASAP. This is a thanksgiving event for of AAPI applicants is only a lic in statewide redistricting. By increased before and Board of Equalization dis- the deadline, re- being the recipient of a Diamond third of this number. the end of the year, 14 members tricts for the entire State. AA- Yesterday, Lim and members will be selected from the ap- gions in Califor- Record award for the phenom- nia with larger PIs risk not being represented enal sales of her third album of the Coalition of Asian Pacifi c plicant pool to serve as commis- on this powerful Commission Americans for Fair Redistrict- sioners with a role in redrawing number of AAPI Nina Live. residents may be split. That is the past eight years, the number if their numbers are not signifi - How does she feel being ing (CAPAFR), elected offi - the lines for the California State cantly increased, ” commented cials, and community advocates what occurred in the Berryessa of Vietnamese-American voters referred to as the Ultimate Soul Senate, Assembly and Board of Palma Hooper, President of joined together at City Hall to Equalization districts. District in northeastern San who changed their party status Siren? urge Asian Americans and Pacif- “We are facing a signifi cant Jose in the last redistricting to “decline to state” increased, the Southwest Center For Nakakahiya pong sabihin for project. said Do. Asian Pacifi c American Law myself pero masarap pakinggan Eligible applicants must be (SCAPAL). “SCAPAL will be at taos puso akong nagpapasala- registered voters in California available every day until the mat sa mga nagtitiwala, she said. for at least last fi ve years with deadline date to What lesson, if any has she the same party affi liation and assist anyone needing help learned from her failed relation- have voted in at least two of submitting an application.” ship with Nyoy Volante? the last three statewide general To submit an application for I am both thankful for the elections. the Commission or get more in- good and the bad things which Kenneth Pon, a Chinese- formation on eligibility require- happened to me. Marami po American applicant, sent his ments, go to the State Auditor’s akong natutunan lalung-lalo na application three weeks ago. He website at kapag tungkol sa pera. described the process as simple, www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov. “One need not be too trust- requiring only answering sim- ing.” ple yes/no questions. “Anyone can do it if you have access to the Internet,” said Pon. Pon said he had a similar ex- San Diego County District Lumineers perience when he participated in redrawing school district Attorney’s Offi ce Inter-Faith lines in San Leandro. “It was very meaningful,” said Pon. “I listened to people on why they Advisory Board Invites new wanted their community to stay together and put that into consideration while drawing members the lines.” San Diego County District development, mentoring of for- Other ethnic groups and wom- Attorney’s Offi ce Inter-Faith Ad- mer inmates, case management, $700 Dr. Art Palaganas en are also underrepresented in restorative justice, rehabilitation Dr. Aleli Amos Palaganas visory Board (IFAB) is a group the applicant pool. People of designed to specifi cally address programs, community out-reach, color as a group make up less concerns and issues of the faith- and sponsorship of town-hall than a quarter of the applicants. based community in San Diego, civic events. Members of the In addition, less than 32 percent with a focus on prisoner reform Board have also helped support of the applicants are female. and reentry issues. For the past the implementation of Senate The online application can be Restorative Dentistry four years, IFAB has strived to Bill 618, the prison reentry pro- found at www.wedrawthelines. bring a balance of experienced gram for San Diego County. The ca.gov. individuals together who refl ect Board holds monthly meetings to Please call for To Learn More: the geographic, gender, and talk about prisoner reentry issues Visit CAPAFR facebook page appointment ethnic diversity of San Diego and highlight current prisoner (http://www.facebook.com/ca- County. Wishing to maintain its reentry programs in San Diego pafr2011) diversity, the Board is in the pro- County. Or cess of recruiting new members. Through the IFAB, members (619) Attend San Jose redistrict- Members of IFAB are affi li- have a unique opportunity to ing workshop hosted by Asian ates and leaders of ministries and voice community concerns. Law Alliance on February 10, organizations that are involved Board members should be 474-8441 2010, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. with prison ministry, in-prison informed and up-to-date on RSVP with Jacquelyn Maru- substance abuse and spiritual community issues, legislative 1341 East 8th St. Suite D National City, CA 91950 hashi at [email protected] or counseling, health awareness, job activity, and new laws and have (408) 287-9710. a faith-based background. Applicants will be reviewed on a case by case basis and will have to provide credentials and references. 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While he was defend- our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Preparing for Philippine’s Peter returns. ing his brother, he stabbed “Well, then, you’ve spent and wounded his brother’s National Election 2010 - a day in hell and another in would be assailant. Felix was heaven. Effect of a Criminal arrested and convicted of a Now choose your eternity.” crime of attempted homicide. Vote Wisely The senator refl ects for He served his sentence but While walking down the with him. a minute, then he answers: Conviction on Immigrant was released early for good street one day a Philippine Everyone is very happy “Well, I would never have behavior. senator is tragically hit by a and in evening dress. said it before, I mean heaven Visa Applications After his interview before truck and dies. They run to greet him, has been delightful, but I His soul arrives in heaven shake his hand, and reminisce moral turpitude, that person the US Embassy in Manila, think I would be better off in If you have been con- and is met by St. Peter at the about the good times they may still be able to join his Felix was not issued his im- hell.” victed of a crime, it could entrance. had while getting rich at the loved one and family in the migrant visa because of his So St. Peter escorts him make you ineligible to enter “Welcome to heaven,” expense of the people. United States. The person criminal conviction for at- to the elevator and he goes the United States. It could says St. Peter. “Before you They play a friendly game may fi le a waiver and ask that tempted homicide. This is down, down, down to hell. mean that your dream to be settle in, it seems there is of golf and then dine on lob- he be allowed to enter the only a temporary setback for Now the doors of the reunited with a loved one or a problem. We seldom see ster, caviar and champagne. United States despite his con- Felix. Felix could still be is- elevator open and he’s in the family member in the country a high offi cial around viction of a crime involving sued if his immigrant visa if middle of a barren land could not be fulfi lled. There these parts, you see, so moral turpitude. The factual he fi les for a waiver and show covered with waste and are several types of criminal we’re not sure what to backdrop of one our cases will the following: garbage. convictions which will bar do with you..” best illustrate this. That the activity which He sees all his one from entering the United “No problem, just let Cynthia who is a citizen would make him inadmissible friends, dressed in rags, States. One of them is a con- me in,” says the senator. of the United States met occurred more than 15 years picking up the trash viction for a crime involving “Well, I’d like to, Felix while she was visiting from the date of his visa ap- and putting it in black moral turpitude. but I have orders from the Philippines. It was love plication; bags as more trash falls What is then a crime higher up. at fi rst sight for Cynthia and That his admission to the from above. involving moral turpitude? What we’ll do is Felix. After a one month United States will not affect The devil comes Crimes involving moral have you spend one day courtship, Cynthia and Felix the welfare, security, and over to him and puts turpitude cover a wide range in hell and one in heav- started having an amorous safety of the country; his arm around his of offenses from petty theft to en. Then you can choose relationship. They continued That he is fully rehabili- shoulders.. homicide convictions. Courts where to spend eternity.” Also present is the devil, to maintain their relationship tated. “I don’t understand,” stam- have defi ned them as acts that “Really, I’ve made up my who really is a very friendly even after Cynthia went back Alternatively, Felix could mers the senator. are morally reprehensible and mind. I want to be in heaven,” guy who is having a good to the United States. After a also show that his US citizen “Yesterday I was here and intrinsically wrong as opposed says the senator. time dancing and telling jok year, Cynthia returned to the spouse will also suffer ex- there was a golf course and to a violation of a regulatory “I’m sorry, but we have es. Philippines and the two tied treme hardship should he not clubhouse, and we ate lobster prohibition. Given the vague our rules.” They are all having such the knot and professed undy- be allowed to join her in the and caviar, drank champagne, defi nition of a crime involving And with that, St. Peter es- a good time that before the ing love in a United States. and danced and had a great moral turpitude, it is impor- corts him to the elevator and senator realizes it, it is time to religious cere- Since the time. tant to look into the elements he goes down, down, down to go. mony. Cynthia grant of a Now there’s just a waste- of the crime in order to deter- hell. Everyone gives him a fi led a petition waiver involves land full of garbage and my mine if the conviction falls The doors open and he hearty farewell and waves for Felix which the exercise of friends look miserable. What under the defi nition of a crime fi nds himself in the middle of while the elevator rises... was eventually discretion by happened?” involving moral turpitude. a green golf course. The elevator goes up, up, approved by the Department The devil smiles at him Even if a person has been In the distance is a club- up and the door reopens in convicted of a crime involving the US Citizen- of Homeland and says, “Yesterday we were Security (DHS), house and standing in front of heaven where St. Peter is campaigning it is important that the ap- it are all his friends and other waiting for him, “Now it’s Today, you voted ! plicant submits a complete politicians who had worked time to visit heaven.” The CHOICE is YOURS. and well documented waiver application to convince DHS that he is worthy of being is- sued an immigrant visa. Atty. Dennis E. Chua is a partner in The Law Firm of Chua Tinsay and Vega (CTV) - a full service law fi rm with offi ces in San Francisco, San Diego and Manila. The infor- mation presented in this ar- ticle is for general information only and is not, nor intended to be, formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney- client relationship. 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Chocolate may also impact is the extreme of loving choco- are underlying emotional issues Daisy Villa is a certifi ed yoga kidney function, brain health, late. For many, chocolate has which need to be resolved. teacher (200 hours), a Reiki Contemporary Asian diabetes and blood pressure. It a more subtle meaning beyond I still believe in celebrat- Master ( Level 4), freelance reduces blood pressure in people the delicious taste of chocolate. ing life, and chocolate can be the perfect food. Use common writer and with high blood pressure and has It gives fl eeting moments of an advo- American Issues benefi cial effects in maintaining decadent pleasure. Sometimes sense when eating chocolate. If you still feel that tinge of guilt, cate for by Dr. Ofelia Dirige healthy blood sugar levels, in- there is guilt, or eating chocolate healthy Co-Founder and Director, Kalusugan Wellness Center creasing blood fl ow in the brain can give that elusive bittersweet a good compromise would be to eat strawberries dipped in living. Read Dr. Dirige’s previous articles by visiting feeling like an unsuccessful love You can our website at www.asianjournalusa.com affair. chocolate. But then, Valentine’s Day comes only once a year, so email So is chocolate good or bad? her at : Despite the benefi ts of fl avonols go ahead and enjoy some dark chocolate. dvilla48@ found in chocolate, there are gmail.com healthier options like blueber- Wishing you all a healthy Chocolate—The Good ries, apples, grapes, onions, happy Valentine’s Day! Author Daisy Villa greens and broccoli. According and The Bad to the USDA, blueberries are the top-rated fruit as far as antioxi- by Daisy Villa high levels in the blood. This dant capacity is concerned. (See was particularly benefi cial in Dark chocolate diagram). They have anthocya- Bill’s Corner ocoa beans, a plant blood vessel functions. Research nins that are more powerful than based food, where choc- has found that elevated levels of and keeping skin healthy. Recent the fl avanoids found in cocoa for by Bill Labestre, MBA Colate is derived, is rich epicatechin trigger the release of reports also show that it eases protecting against free radical in a powerful anti-oxidant, fl a- active substances that increase stress levels. damage. Unfortunately, blue- vonols. Flavonols are also found blood fl ow through arteries and THE BAD: Even with this berries and other berries have a Read Bill Labestre’s previous articles by visiting our website at in fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans improve heart health. good news, chocolate lovers be- relatively short growing season. www.asianjournalusa.com and whole grains but dark choco- Flavonols, chemical com- ware. Don’t go shoveling down During those months when fresh late have more than 10 times the pounds with antioxidant proper- Snickers and Hershey bars just berries are not available, you can antioxidant power of other foods. ties found in a variety of plants, yet. Chocolate is still a processed purchase them frozen at your Chocolate, if eaten in modera- have been shown to promote food and many chocolates may grocery store. tion, can be part of a healthy diet a number of cardiovascular be manufactured in such a way RECOMMENDATIONS: Be a Proud Filipino because of its distinctive fl avor that much of the antioxidants are Sometimes chocolate is the and potential health benefi ts. But damaged during standard pro- perfect food for that special e can always make a as much as they can afford. it also contains fat and sugar that cessing. Most consumers don’t occa- sion. If you want to eat list of what is wrong They always think about those provide additional calories so understand that choco- chocolate, here Wwith us as an ethnic relatives left behind in the watch your weight..... American late comes from the are three con- group here in the USA or as Philippines. It is very common Dietetic Association. cocoa bean, which sider- citizens of our native land. It for families to provide some Valentine’s Day gives everyone is a plant. With- will be a long list of complaints fi nancial support to siblings, the opportunity to lavish love out adding lots of and criticism which may just nieces and nephews so they on their favorite people through sugar, people would get us mad or stressed out. For can acquire college education. gifts like a romantic dinner, a fi nd the cocoa bean a change, why don’t we look at Plenty of Balikbayan boxes are romantic get-away, jewelry, per- extremely bitter. the good things of being Filipi- sent home so their families can fume, fl owers, wine, champagne Chocolate manufac- nos. Besides, we are supposed share the fruit of their labor. and the ever-popular chocolates turers may remove fl a- to be one group of happiest Most of us may not be able in the familiar heart-shaped vonols from chocolate people on earth, as one survey to speak the American Eng- box. Even people on diets enjoy because of their natural said. receiving chocolates on special ations: a) lish fl uently but, we should bitter taste. This leaves only It does not take much effort be proud that we can speak occasions. From the commercial the sugar, fat and calories. Use moderation chocolate bar to the expensive when consuming chocolate. for Filipinos to have some the language. We are not only Don’t forget that one ounce of fun. For many years we have chocolate truffl e, how good is dark chocolate still contains 9 Instead of wolfi ng down, sa- bi-lingual but most of us are chocolate for your health? vor each bite. b) Eat only dark been subjected to all kinds of multi-lingual. We should not Raw cocoa beans grams of fat and 149 calories. THE GOOD: The best choco- Many people call themselves chocolate. Dark chocolate has pain and sufferings by various be ashamed of our accent and late to eat is dark chocolate. chocoholics. Being a serious twice as much fl avanoids as colonizers but, we managed to learn how to communicate well Small daily doses of fl avonoid- benefi ts, including decreasing light or milk chocolate and white fi nd something entertaining. by practicing constantly. bad LDL cholesterol as well as chocoholic is similar to other ad- rich dark chocolate eaten over dicts. Chocoholics can feel guilt, chocolate contains no nutrients. We can even fi nd something We should be proud that we a two-week period have been the body’s infl ammatory immune However, dark chocolate still to joke about on the aftermath value higher education. Most responses and inhibiting the frustration, depression, anxiety found to help the blood ves- and restlessness when exposed contains large quantities of sugar of a tragedy. This is race that of our sons and daughters were sels to better dilate. Scientists accumulation of blood platelets and fat. c) If you crave chocolate is considered to be pliant like really good at school and have which contribute to blood clots to chocolate. All these feelings targeted epicatechin, a specifi c are felt by people addicted to when you are upset, lonely or bamboos which can withstand earned college degrees. We fl avonoid that was absorbed at that produce heart attacks and bored, you might fi nd that there multiple typhoons. We have strokes. drugs or alcohol. Of course, that are the living proof that there’s learned to make songs about nothing wrong with the Public is expected to be 25 in Alaska Napa Valley – some of the our heartaches and sufferings. School system in this country. and 61 degrees here. In An- best wine in the world Give a Filipino a good Karaoke It’s the family values and par- chorage if you look up at the Sonoma – see above microphone and the party has ents involvement that produce just begun. He can sing his pain At Large... sky it is overcast and snow- Santa Barbara – see above outstanding students. and sorrows and even imitate Among the new immigrants, ing. Look up here and see the Beverly Hills – estates, other famous singers. sun. we have one of the highest by Miles Beauchamp great shopping, money, As employees here in the rates in home ownership. We Now don’t misunderstand money, money USA, we are hardworking and tend to work harder and a bit me, I’m not ragging on Alas- Morro Bay – views and don’t complain much. We are smarter to fulfi ll the American Read Miles Beauchamp’s previous articles by visiting our web- ka. We have a water shortage more views site at www.asianjournalusa.com very much concerned about the dream. It took only a few years and Alaska does not. We’re Anaheim – Disneyland and quality of our jobs and are very after arriving here in the USA crowded and Alaska is not. It more easy to work with. for some of us to buy their fi rst is a stunning state and I can’t Berkley – just because When it comes to hospitality, homes. Not all of us will have Winter? What winter? wait to get there. What I am Big Bear – great skiing we take good care of our guests success stories but, we still can saying is all the bad-mouthing Burbank – NBC, Disney even when they showed up un- be proud to be Filipinos. We of California may just be so Studios announced. Hosting a party is should walk with our chins up It’s almost Spring, baby! much hot air. Coronado – The Hotel Del one thing we are really good at. and look people in the eyes. We Coronado, great beaches There will always be plenty of should keep our black hair and There’s no place like Southern California – even if it Geography Hermosa Beach – one of Filipino food and maybe some the not so-so nose and never be does cost a fortune to live here the premier beaches around entertainment for the guests. ashamed of our Asian features. California has is all – the Huntington Beach – see It’s a great reunion for family Beauty is in our hearts and in his is a pretty big California. mountains to the desert to the above and friends to update news and the eyes of the beholder. At planet we live on What’s got me into this oceans and everywhere in Laguna Beach –see above interesting gossip. least we have a very nice tan all and I certainly Southern California thing? between. It has Wrightwood, Newport Beach – see Most Filipinos keep close year-round T Call it a refocusing. Since family ties and help each other Be a proud Filipino!!! haven’t been everywhere Lake Arrowhead, Lake Tahoe, above I’ve been getting ready for the and more for skiing in winter Santa Monica – see above on it. That being said, I Alaska trip I’ve been appreci- have been a few places and those stunning lakes in Pacifi c Beach – see above ating the wonder of here (and the summer. Ocean Beach – see above geles Sports and so far I haven’t seen the relative warmth of here). The coast, of course, is Parasailing Snow skiing Water skiing anywhere I would rather As I write this it is 19 one of the most remarkable Entertainment Airplane gliding live than here in Southern degrees in Anchorage and 56 on earth. From the Northern Hot air balloon rides Golf degrees here. The high today California coast, down to Big This is a wonderful, great, Whale watching Tennis (even in winter) Sur and on down to the South- vast place to play and offers Panning for gold Swimming ern California beaches, there world-class: Ghost towns Gyms everywhere ASIAN JOURNAL Gambling – Las Vegas Football, baseball, soccer The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California are remarkable geographic Restaurants changes that occur in this one Night Clubs doesn’t have all the gaming teams An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most in town (but even with that, Diving widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! state alone. And yes, I know Hotels that Alaska’s coast is breath- Golf Courses (year Vegas is still just a short hop Parasailing Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio taking but that’s not the point ‘round!) away) Publisher & Editor Managing Editor here. Tennis So there you go – just Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp Let me list just some of the Spas Amusement Parks a few reasons for being in Associate Publisher Associate Editor places that are known around State parks Southern California – whether Ashley Silverio the world for various reasons Camping (beach, mountain Disneyland it’s to visit or live here. The Assistant Editor – all of them good: and desert) Disney’s California Adven- thing is, California has such Skiing (snow and water) ture a large and varied amount of In Pursuit of Excellence Cities Boating Knott’s Berry Farm things that make a place great. Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) Knott’s Soak City Of course there are plenty of Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) Snorkeling Los Angeles – one of the Skin Diving Sea World other places that have many of Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) Six Flags Magic Mountain the same things, but no place Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) fantastic cities of the world Horseback riding San Francisco – a cosmo- Fishing (ocean, lake and Belmont Park else has them in the same politan city of great renown stream) Legoland amount or has so many dif- The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all Paramount’s Great Amer- ferent things. Alaska doesn’t Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date is ev- San Diego – beaches, gate- Television and fi lm studio way to Mexico, tours ica have a palm tree fi lled desert. ery Friday of the month. 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I’ve been so blessed and every year after that for a information on a child’s first support him by voting for him the past seven months—a About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin check-up. five years. online, and the winner will great opening, the LA Fash- Educated as an engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los An- · Look for toothbrushes Highlights of the free Kit be announced on the Oscar ion Week, and just last week, geles employee hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue with soft bristles that are include an easy-to-navigate pre-show, and will attend the EcoChic Geneva at the UN about the human condition. He is donating the proceeds from the book “Crushed Violets” to anti-human trafficking efforts in the City gentle on gums. To make parents guide on topics such 82nd Academy Awards show headquarters in Switzerland alongside Diane von Furst- of Angels. brushing more fun, use a as prenatal care, child devel- on March 7. 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younger brother who’s the fa- vorite of their parents, Jimwell Angelica on boobs: TJ falls in love Stevens and Melissa Mendez, Stef Prescott as Rhian’s best friend and Jace Flores as Stef’s boyfriend. TJ is very thank- Gifted talaga ako with a minor ful because he’s never out of PHILIPPINE NEWS SER- PHILIP- and ‘Zorro’ and ‘Stairway to job since he moved to GMA7. VICE -- IN “Almost a Love PINE NEWS Heaven’ on GMA.” He’ll also soon be seen on Story,” the Valentine offering SERVICE The four-week episode was primetime in “Diva.” “Ka- in “Dear Friend” starting this -- AFTER shot on location in the world- love triangle ko sina Regine Sunday after “SOP,” TJ Tri-ni- the hit fi lm- class Fontana Resorts, directed Velasquez and Mark Anthony dad plays the happy-go-lucky fest entry, “I by Topel Lee. Also in the cast Fernandez in the story.” Rommel who falls in love with Love You, are Dex Quindoza as TJ’s Paolo Avelino Goodbye,” Angelica Panganiban’s career is now truly on a roll with her playing the title role in ABS-CBN’s “Rubi” that starts airing February 15. Angelica Panganiban A bida-kon- trabida role that is an acting wearing equally-provocative piece, “Rubi” was a Mexi- outfi ts in “Rubi”? “Sa TV, canovela fi rst shown in the konti-konti lang, ayaw ng mid-90s when she was still a MTRCB. Ever since, alam na child star. How is it different naman ng tao na gifted child from her past villain role as talaga ako so hindi na kailan- TJ Trinidad Scarlet in “Iisa Pa Lamang”? gang isampal pa sa mukha ng “Scarlet is really sosyal,” tao para mapansing hey, ang a girl, Rhian Ramos as Han- she says. “Rubi is a social laki niyan, ha.” nah, who’s nine years younger climber. My parents here are As Rubi, she befriends rich than him. Rhian’s parents, Cris Cherry Pie Picache and Gardo girl Shaina Magdayao whose Villanueva and Joanne Quin- Versoza. Rubi’s dad left her parents turn out to be Cherie tas, opposes their relationship mom who got imprisoned and Gil and her own dad, Gardo. and have him arrested by cops. my character was born in jail. She also makes friends with “It’s an unconventional love Lumaki ako sa hirap kaya Shaina’s wealthy male friends, story kasi she’s only 15 when palaban ako. I become an Diether Ocampo and Jake we fi rst met,” he says. “Menor ambitious, scheming bitch na Cuenca, in her desire to live de edad siya at 24 na ako. gagawin lahat to escape pov- the rich life. Doesn’t real-life But ours is really an innocent erty. Baklang maldita si Rubi, BF Derek Ramsay get jealous romance kasi wala kami kahit luka-luka, pero may puso. of her love scenes with Diet kissing scene. Magkakalayo Very demanding ang role. The and Jake? “No, dedma lang kami and after six years, story shows kung bakit siya siya. Ganun din naman ako we’ll meet again. She already matigas at naghihiganti.” sa kanya when he does love has her own career, but may She’s projected as a sexy scenes with other girls.” boyfriend na siya who she’s star in the show, starting with Also in “Rubi” are Allan about to marry, Paolo Avelino, the poster where she wears a Paule, Wowie de Guzman and at may girlfriend naman ako, si revealing gown. At her solo Kaye Abad, directed by Don Arci Munoz. It’s nice to work presscon, she appeared in a Cuaresma and Erick Salud. with Rhian again after we did sexy red dress with a plung- And what’s her next movie? the movie, ‘The Promise’, ing neckline that exposes her “I’ll be doing a comedy. But I ample cleavage. Will she be requested to have some time to rest muna kasi kulang na kulang ako sa tulog.” The movie is “Here Comes the Bride,” the directorial debut of writer Chris Martinez (“100”) which is about body switch involving fi ve people: Angelica as the bride, Eugene Domingo as her ninang, Tues- day Vargas as the yaya, John Lapus as a gay make-up artist, and Jimmy Fabregas as a rich old man. Angelica’s leading man will be newcomer Tom Rodriguez of PBB Double Up. Rhian Ramos Movies to Watch by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. (Following are movies now showing or soon to be shown in San Diego.)

A town called panic - Hilarious and frequently surreal, this stop-motion extravaganza has endless charms and raucous laughs. Based on the Belgian animated cult TV series (which was released by Wallace & Gromit’s Aardman Studios), A Town Called Panic stars three plastic toys named Cowboy, Indian and Horse, who share a house in a rural town that never fails to attract the weirdest events. Cowboy and Indian’s plan to give Horse a homemade barbecue backfi res when they acciden- tally order 50 million bricks. Whoops! This sets off a perilously wacky chain of events as the trio travel to the center of the earth, trek across frozen tundra and discover a parallel under- water universe of pointy-headed (and dishonest!) creatures. With panic a permanent feature of life in this papier-mâché burg, will Horse and his equine paramour—fl ame-tressed piano teacher Madame Longray—ever fi nd a quiet moment alone? A non-stop whirlwind of inspired silliness that will leave you smiling. Voices by co-directors Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar, as well as Jeanne Balibar and Benoit Poelvoorde. Please note: Despite occasional bad language in the subtitles, the French-language fi lm is entirely appropriate for children. (Fully subtitled) www.atowncalledpanic.com

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Audited financial U.S, but on the other hand, it not substitute for the familial, address is located at 10717 Member, State Bar of California & statement with BIR or bank may also show that the ap- social, economic or profes- Camino Ruiz, Suite 131, San Integrated Bar of the Philippines stamp plicant will have the means to sional ties that are required to Diego, CA 92126. He also Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- 6. Pay slips for the last overstay since someone will show applicant’s eligibility for has an office in the Philip- urnalusa.com three (3) months be supporting him. At any a visa. pines at 1240 Apacible Street, 7. Credit card statements rate, the Embassy considers Bottomline? Prepare well Paco, Manila, Philippines for the prior three months affidavits of support of little for the interview. Be orga- 1007, with telephone numbers 8. Vehicle registration value to an applicant, except nized with your documents. (632)522-1199 and (632)526- Preparing your Tourist with official receipt to student visa applicants. Sleep well the night before. 0326. Please call (858)348- 9. Land titles (no certi- One client also asked us Be relaxed when you face the 7475 or email him at rkara- Visa interview fied copies please) about the possibility of post- immigration officer. Answer [email protected] 10. Pictures of family, ing a bond to convince the all his questions politely but for your free consultation. The early morning lines sufficient ties in the Philip- home or business Embassy that he will return. with appropriate self-confi- He speaks Tagalog fluently. in front of the United States pines to compel him to return 11. Wedding photos Much like a bail bond for dence. Articles written in this col- embassy along Roxas Bou- before the lapse of his lawful 12. Marriage certificate provisional liberty. If the Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , umn are not legal advice but levard are legendary. Nowa- stay in the United States. printed on the Philippine Na- applicant overstays, he will Jr. is licensed to practice law are intended as general, non- days, the scene is less chaotic, According to the U.S. Em- tional Statistics Office secu- forfeit the bond. If he comes in both California and the specific information. with interview appointments bassy in Manila , “ties are the rity paper, if applicable. back in time, his bond will be Philippines. He practices im- being scheduled weeks ahead aspects of one’s life that bind 13. Birth certificate printed through the Embassy call cen- him or her to his or her place on the Philippine National ter, unlike before when only a of residence, including fam- Statistics Office security limited number of applicants ily relationships, employment paper. were allowed to go in on a and possessions. In the case of 14. For students, certificate first come-first served basis. younger applicants, who may of school registration. Still, the number of Filipinos not have had an opportunity 15. Certification of who wish to visit the United to establish such ties, inter- membership to legitimate States seem the same, despite viewing officers may look at organization(s) depressing stories of how educational status, grades, Still, the U.S. Embassy tourist visa applications are the situation of their parents, warns that “due to the large being denied with no apparent and the applicant’s long-range volume of applications pro- reason at all. plans and prospects in the cessed each day, consular One basic reminder to all Philippines. As each person’s officers may not always look tourist visa applicants – you situation is different, there is at supporting documents, are presumed to have the no set answer as to what con- unless there are points in the intention to be an immigrant. stitutes adequate ties.” application forms or in the This perplexing presumption In reality, consular officers interview that need clarifica- is even embodied in the law, look at certain red flags, such tion.” Indeed, we have heard particularly Sec. 214(b) of the as the age and civil status of of stories of sweeping denials, Immigration and Nationality the applicant and, let’s face it, without the consular officer Act (INA). Reminds us of his physical appearance and even bothering to look at the some countries where aliens demeanor. After all, consular documents which the ap- are presumed guilty unless officers are just human who plicant had so painstakingly proven innocent. are also susceptible to first procured. This is probably due To get his visa, the ap- impressions. to lack of time, The Embassy plicant must destroy this The concept of “ties” is does not accept documents presumption, by convincing vague so, in an attempt to be before the interview. All docu- the consular officer during the more specific, the U.S. Em- ments must be submitted dur- interview that he has com- bassy in Manila has come out ing the interview. We could pelling reasons to return to with a list of supporting docu- not imagine how the immigra- the Philippines. There is no ments that an applicant may tion officer will have the time specific formula on how the use to show his qualifications: and patience to go over all the applicant should do this but, 1. Bank statements for documents during the very theoretically, the consular of- the last three (3) months and short interview. ficer will look at all aspects of both current and former bank How about submitting an the application and convince account passbooks affidavit of support from a himself that the applicant has 2. Employment certifica-

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A magnanimity; And in peace, Nazi Germany. photographer told him, “I goodwill!” Was Churchill hope, sir, that I would take “Let us therefore brace a born speaker? your picture on your 100th ourselves to our duties, and My Kind of Leader Not by any birthday.” Churchill replied, so bear ourselves, that if the It takes talent to be the once said, “Churchill mobi- means! As a “I don’t see why not, young British Empire and its Com- Leader of the Free World. It lized the English language young man, he man. You look reasonably fi t monwealth last for a thou- takes more than talent to be and sent it into battle!” His- lisped and he and healthy.” sand years, men will still say: an oratorical genius and have torian Will Durant wrote stammered. His Aside from Shakespeare, ‘This was their fi nest hour.’” people hang on to your every that Churchill “was worth a voice lacked Churchill was the most- Some men have changed word. And it takes strength of thousand regiments.” Another resonance. He quoted writer the British the course of history. But character to pull your country historian, Arnold Toynbee, didn’t have Empire every produced. Here none have done it with such from the depths of despair and also wrote: “the words of charisma yet. This portrait, given the title “The Roaring Lion” are just a few of my favorite eloquence as Sir Winston bring it back to glory. Winston Churchill spelled the But he knew that by it’s photographer Yousuf Karsh, one of the best Churchill’ quotes: Churchill! Sadly, this leader (my kind difference between defeat and great speakers portrait artists of the 20th century, captured the of leader) is gone now. But victory, between death and are made not perfect image of Churchill and Britain at that what he did lived on after survival.” born. He had the time - defi ant and unconquerable. This portrait of Insurance Commissioner him! Who is he? None other As England’s prime min- burning desire Churchill became the cover of TIME after the end than Sir Winston Churchill! ister, he saw the war as the and the determi- of World War II. Poizner calls Anthem Blue At the darkest hour in ultimate challenge. While the nation to master the English Churchill had both! He had history, when Adolf Hitler German bombs were explod- language and make it a tool the guts to overcome his limi- Cross health insurance rate held the world in a grip of ing all over London, he used for greatness! Later, he would tations, and later, the glory terror, Churchill – armed with the radio to rally his troops wield that mastery to advance of fulfi lling his destiny. He hikes alarming tremendous oratorical prow- to battle. I can imagine him his career, and to defend the always believed that he had an California Insurance Commis- ess and incredible strength of clearly in my mind’s eye: the Western world against a ruth- appointed role in history. And insurance in the individual health sioner Steve Poizner today issued insurance market,” Commissioner character – rallied the British short hulking fi gure, the scowl less aggressor. certainly he had! the following statement regard- troops to the cause of free- Poizner said. “As a consumer you of a bulldog, the ever-present To overcome his speech Churchill was a risk taker, ing Anthem Blue Shield’s rate need to shop around. A different dom. cigar, and the fearless de- limitations, Churchill became one of the qualities of a great increases: provider may prove to be a better Winston Churchill was a meanor. a voracious reader. He read leader. Whatever the occa- “I’m alarmed by the Anthem value for a particular individual historical fi gure of dynamic Amid the din and chaos of everything – from fi ction to sion, he preferred excitement Blue Cross health insurance rate or family’s needs, and all of them proportions. He was Eng- battle, the voice of Winston hikes, especially in a time when are looking for new customers. I biography, from art to history, over safety, challenge over the recession has forced so many land’s most daring Prime Churchill could be heard loud from prose to poetry. A gifted security, and the unknown encourage consumers who are not people into the individual health happy with their rates, co-pays, Minister. He was also one and clear: “I have nothing to writer, he wrote and published over certainty. On the ath- insurance market,” said Commis- of the greatest speakers the offer but blood, toil, sweat benefi ts or service to look at other a score of best-selling books, letic fi eld, he played the most sioner Poizner. “State law requires options.” world has ever known. A and tears. You ask, what is and later won the Nobel Prize daring sports. In the army, that insurers spend at least 70 The Department of Insurance gifted journalist, biographer, our policy? It is to wage war: for Literature for his book he volunteered for front-line cents of every dollar of premium Web site has comprehensive lists and historian; a good painter; to wage war by land, air and “The Second World War.” action. In politics, he was a on medical care. I have instructed of insurance companies that of- a soldier of courage and sea; to wage war with all our Did you know that he was the maverick. He did not follow my department to hire an outside fer health insurance along with distinction; and a fearless might; to wage war against a actuary to examine their rates line contact information. The informa- fi rst person to coin the phrase the path of least resistance; by line to ensure they are comply- and discerning world leader lamentable catalogue of hu- “iron curtain”? tion can be found at http://www. instead he blazed his own path ing with this state law. If we fi nd insurance.ca.gov/0100-consumers/ – Churchill’s innumerable man crime. You ask, what is As a speaker, Churchill and walked “where angels that their rates are excessive, I will talent made a lasting mark in hcpcarriers.cfm our aim? Our aim is victory; believed in “practice, practice, fear to tread.” use the full power of my offi ce to In addition, the Department history! victory at all cost; victory in practice” – the mantra of all I admire Churchill’s irre- bring these rates down. of Insurance launched last year By any standard, Churchill spite of terror; victory howev- great speakers. So he prac- pressible sense of humor. He Commissioner Poizner also re- the fi rst ever PPO report card was a man of rare versatility. er long and hard; for without ticed speaking, anywhere and was sharp and he was witty, minded Californians who have to that gives consumers even more But it was as a speaker that he victory, there is no survival.” purchase individual health insur- information about the quality of everywhere, until he became and he was a master of the art ance that there are dozens of insur- excelled! A larger-than-life As a speaker, Churchill what he is now also known of repartee! service each of the major health ance companies to choose from. insurance company offers. The personality, he had the ability used mostly one-syllable for: the “Speaker of the Cen- For example, at a formal “Just like auto and homeown- to captivate, mesmerize and PPO report card can be found at words. 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The ordination of representation to the Spanish more priests, however prevailed Reforms not revolution Cortez which was the govern- especially after Augustinian of the Philippines ing body of Spain in running all and Dominican friars were also tives became more oppressive. the Spaniards (to reiterate), However, it should be em- the colonies under her tutelage evicted from Pampanga and there was the foolish distinc- phasized that the ilustrados at would make the Philippines a Bataan. Ilustrados – the Enlightened tion made between the Philip- this juncture did not advocate province of Spain, thus, mak- However, the expelled orders Ones pine-born Spaniards and the outright revolution or separa- ing the indios equal to the were able to return to their par- Spanish-born Spaniards, with tion from Spain. Although they Spaniards. While, if granted, it ishes by reversal of royal de- However, there were those the former being derisively have successfully, through their would only be their class – the crees from 1826 to 1849. This members of the principalia and called Filipinos by the latter.” writings during the propaganda ilustrados -who could actually pushed out the native priests mestizos who were able to rise Together with higher educa- movement, voiced out the op- be representatives to the Cortez out of the parish they were al- above their situations. As they tion, liberal ideas also infl u- pressive situation of the natives or become governors for that ready administering. A group of became a little bit richer, they enced the ilustrados’ thinking in the hands of the encomiende- matter and not anyone from these indio priests campaigned were able to send their children upon the entry of such ideas ros and the friars, they merely the the masses of indios; the for secularization demanding to school and eventually to into the archipelago with the requested that the natives be ilustrados took a blind eye that that their parishes be returned college. opening of the Suez Canal and equals to the Spaniards. conquerors never kowtow to to them stating that they could Initially, these middle class the use of steamships in voy- Most of the aspirations of the the conquered. better guide the parishioners as students were not acceptable ages across oceans between ilustrados were expressed in The Spaniards, however, no they were their fellow natives. to the friars who controlled the archipelago and Europe. the La Solidaridad founded by matter how tame the reform re- They basically advocated for Eighth of a series the schools. Amado Guerrero The French revolution event the reformists in February1889 quests of the ilustrados were – reforms in the clergy by asking By Rudy D. Liporada writes: “In the second half of became among the progressive with Graciano Lopez Jaena as not advocating outright armed that they be equal with their the 19th century, the entry of mirrors that the ilustrados saw its editor. In its founding edito- revolution - considered the Spanish counterparts. After In the fi rst series, the author native students into the Royal as refl ection of the situation of rial, one of the basic aims of the demands as seditious. After all, all, was it not that everyone is stated that history is written and Pontifi cal University of the exploited natives. Ilustra- Sol outlines: the ilustrados brought out the equal in the eyes of God? by those who have the time to Santo Tomas and other colo- dos were then dubbed as the “With regard to the Philip- ill-treatments of the natives by The reforms were so sedi- interpret events based on their nial-clerical colleges became “enlightened ones.” pines, since she needs the most their oppressive Spaniard lords. tious from the perspective of perspectives and believed by conspicuously large. Though Most of them were even able help, not being represented in the colonialists that when a those who do not know better. these natives could afford col- to study in European countries the Cortes, we shall pay par- The GomBurZa issue Cavite revolt arose, the Cavite In the subsequent series, also lege education, they were still such as Spain, Portugal, Ger- ticular attention to the defense clergy reform leaders Mariano from his own perspective, the the object of racial discrimina- many, Netherlands, and French of her democratic rights, the One ilustrado issue raised by Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacin- author traced the origins of tion by their Spanish class- which further enhanced their accomplishment of which is our those who have become priests to Zamora were accused as the slavery and how the Spaniards mates and friar mentors. They global perspectives. patriotic duty.” among the middle class was the instigators. The Cavite mutiny conquered the Philippines with had to suffer the epithet of The emerging enlighten- In less than a year, in Decem- secularization of the clergy. was undertaken by Filipino sol- the sword and the cross; and “monkey” as their parents were ing philosophy at this time ber 1889, Marcelo H. Del Pilar In 1768, Spain expelled the diers and workers in Fort San how, eventually, the natives refered to as “beasts loaded was French philosopher John took over the Sol’s editorship. Jesuit missionaries from the Felipe in Cavite who protested rose in pocket revolts. with gold.” The creoles or mes- Locke’s and Jean Jacques He reiterated: islands leaving 130 parishes the removal of their exemption tizos were caught in the middle Rousseau’s The Social Con- “We are asking for assimila- without parish priests in the from tribute payment and ren- The Rise of the Filipino of a situation charged with the tract. Basically, the philosophy tion; we demand that those colony. The archbishop of dering forced labor. The mutiny Ilustrados racial antagonism between the states that a government enters Islands be Hispanized…” Manila ordained more native had nothing to do with secular- indios and the Spaniards. This a contract with those governed With these, it is clear that priests to be assigned in the ization as raised by the priests. In the 1750s, there were fi ve racial antagonism was nothing whereby a government is only the ilustrados, although they vacant parishes. This incensed The governor made the principal social classes in the but a manifestation of the colo- legitimate if it carries out the painted the abuses and injustic- of the Spanish friars (although Philippines: the Peninsulares, nial relationship. Even among will of the people. If the gov- (Continued on page 17) Insulares, Clase Media (middle class), Chinese, and the Indio. On top of all the social classes were the Peninsulares or Spaniards born in Spain and mostly of Iberian descent. These would be families who settled in the archipelago although it will include also most of the friars. They were the wealthiest and most politi- cally infl uential by virtue of their being the foremost en- comienderos, thus, owning vast tracts of lands and most of the inhabitants therein. They were referred to as Kastilas. The Insulares were Philipine born Spaniards. Though still of pure Spanish blood, they were derisively called Filipinos by the Peninsulares. Mostly children of Spanish administra- tors, they mostly controlled the middle echelons of government by virtue of their owning also tracts of lands. The middle class had three subclasses: Spanish mestizos or mestizos de Espanol, princi- palia, and the Chinese mestizos or mestizos de Sangley. Mes- tizos are borne from mixed marriages of Spanish and any of the other classes, mostly local natives; or half-breeds of a mixed Chinese-native mar- riage. They constitute the local offi cials, owned some tracts of land and mostly controlled the retail trade. The Chinese had been in the Philippines long before the Spaniards occupied the archi- pelago due to the trade between Chinese and the natives. Chi- nese settlements had been in Manila and the Spaniards toler- ated them for their trading and manufacturing skills. Together with the Indios, however, the Chinese, occupied the lowest base and majority of the social totem pole. Although they constituted only a very small percentage of the population, the Pen- insulares and the Insulares controlled the vast wealth of the archipelago and lorded over everybody else below them in the social strata. Upon the progress of world trade due to innovations in the sea voyages, i.e. the invention of the steam- ship and the opening of the Suez Canal, trade competition, involving among others, the Galleon Trade, the Peninsu- lares and the Insulares became more aggressive in enriching themselves. This called for pressing the natives to produce more. The middle class also found themselves eventually being dispossessed of their meager acumens (compared to the encomienderos or hacien- deros). The situation of the na- February 12 - 18, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15 Mafi a. Child sex abusers found Rudy Liporada’s article very informative, especially drool over the images and the point in that using Filipino The Internet for fantasize about abusing chil- troops from other regions to put dren and the terrible thing is Letter to the Editor down popular revolts against that some of them are incited the Spanish “resulted in the Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- embedded hatred, carried to the and aroused by the abuse of journalusa.com Good and Evil children at the fi rst opportuni- present days,of Filipinos from By: Father Shay Cullen one region towards those from ty. Even comics and cartoons Rudy Liporada’s An somehow I think he knew or other regions.” Have a good showing explicit sex act with Unauthorized History suspected what had gone on. I week. had not even thought about those Barcelona, Spain - The children or between children of the Philippines phone call came from a are banned since they incite incidents for several decades Richard Jensen until reading your article. I again San Diego, California journalist in Madrid who read abuse. Dear Editor: I was in Barcelona giving Many of these criminals a series of lectures on child are members of secret net- In all native Filipino protection and the internet works where abusers share uprisings against Spanish Rule, CBP Seizes Drugs Worth it starkly shows that other and the new Philippine Anti- The onset of computers on thousands of illegal pictures Child Pornography Law - " over the internet and even the “traitor” native tribes or groups $2.45 Million Over Weekend the general population has often augmented the vastly SAN DIEGO— U.S. Customs built under the truck bed. Offi cers you have been nominated given a boost to the Economy smartest hackers and police outnumbered colonial forces of three times for the Nobel and Border Protection offi cers at found 75 green wrapped packages in the world’s market. People techies cannot break them. Spain. Thats the problem of the border crossings between Cali- inside the compartment. Peace Prize, please comment who weren’t much aware of the The cyber police can’t easily Philippine islands at that time, fornia and Mexico stopped more In total, offi cers throughout on the report that the “Inter- world became drawn to com- infi ltrate them either because there was no national unity. If than a half ton of narcotics from Southern California seized 1,060 net” has been nominated by the network demands that the there had been a unifi ed native entering the United States over the pounds of marijuana, 86 pounds of puters, which in turn brought government, Spain would never the Italian computer maga- about the Internet, connecting applicant supplies fi rst imag- weekend. methamphetamines, and 75 pounds zine "wired' for that presti- had held on to this archipelago The largest seizure occurred on of cocaine, worth an estimated the world all over. es of himself sexually abus- and Rizal would not have been gious prize", he asked. Saturday morning when CBP offi - $2.45 million. ing a child as the requirement shot. Why don’t you write a cers at the San Ysidro port of entry In addition to these narcotics sei- A weird question but it to join. people from accessing child comprehensive novel about this discovered 373 pounds of marijua- zures, offi cers also stopped 19 persons shows how important the in- Recently, the newspaper colorful chapter in Philippine na in a hidden compartment under with warrants for their arrest for vari- ternet has become in interna- porn websites and to prevent where this column appears history. the truck bed of a Ford F-150. A ous crimes, including burglary, grand such illegal and horrendous 49-year-old male Mexican citizen theft with a fi rearm, kidnapping, parole tional communications and in weekly, The Manila Times, violations, and other offenses. the battle for good and evil. It images being accidentally ac- ran a front page story about Alex Argote drove the pickup truck to the San San Diego, California Ysidro crossing at about 6:45 a.m. Offi cers also stopped 261 persons is a very important and pow- cessed or popping up on web the concern of a Manila pages. February 6. During inspection, the trying to enter the United States illegal- erful instrument for good or university business school *** CBP offi cer found packages in the ly over the weekend, including persons evil like spreading child porn Let’s get it clear what we that the anti-child pornogra- trying to avoid inspection by hiding are talking about here. There bed of the pickup truck, and pulled around the world and it is a phy law will be easily abused Dr. Riz Oades’ Young the truck aside for further inspec- in the trunks of cars, persons with force for much good combat- is a billion dollar interna- by government intelligence tion. After removing the truck bed counterfeit and altered documents, and tional illegal industry that Filipino-American liner, offi cers discovered access imposters attempting to use documents ing abuse and opposing all agencies to violate privacy Chefs on the move: that do not belong to them. forms of human rights viola- buys and sells images, pho- and read email and spy on panels to a hidden compartment tions. It cannot be a subject tos, videos, and depictions citizens. Early Passion for Fusion of children being sexually- Personal Novena to Saint for a prize, I answered. However, in a society Dear Editor: It does not promote peace abused. There are thousands where government tolerated Prayer to the of children viciously abused Jude in itself; it is the people who death squads operate with im- Thanks for writing this Holy Spirit use it to advance peace and and their personalities and punity, can we imagine that article! Its vital to see examples lives destroyed in the making Oh Holy St. Jude, Apostle justice that are nominated. they don't hack email daily? of Filipinos and Fil/Ams and Martyr, great in virtue, Besides, only invited persons of the pictures and record- working to both perpetuate Holy Spirit thou make me For sure you can presume and innovate Filipino culinary see everything and show me rich in miracles, near and institutions such as par- ings. There are also children its common practice under abused live on cameras at- traditions. As a Pinay who the way to reach my ideal. Kingsman of Jesus Christ liamentarians and academia anti-terrorist monitoring and recently made a career switch and faithful intercessor can nominate someone for tached to a computer and the You who give me the divine surveillance and they are to follow a passion for natural gift to forgive and forget the of all who invoke your the Nobel Peace Prize. He sexual acts are transmitted well-trained by international foods and Pin@y cooking, I’m live to paying customers. wrong that is done to me and special patronage in time seemed satisfi ed and hung- intelligence agencies. If you proud to read of these chefs of need. To you I have up. This cyber-sex, as it is making waves! who are in all instances of my need privacy, use encryp- life with me. I, in this short recoursed from the depth The newly passed Philip- called, is rampant and until tion software, but it can’t be recently all forms of child Aileen Suzara dialogue, want to thank you of my heart and humbly pine Anti-Child Pornography trusted. How do we know the San Diego, California beg, to whom God has Law has many people and pornography was freely for everything and confi rm spy agencies did not secretly once more that I never want given special great power, corporations on the edge available in the Philippines. write the encryption software *** Besides abusing the child in to be separated from you no to come to my assistance of their corporate seat. The themselves? What’s the better in my present, in return Internet Server Providers the making of the illegal im- Sim Silverio’s matter how great the material way to know the secrets of desires may be. I want to be I promised to make your (ISPs) and corporations are ages, the distribution network those that want such privacy? Philippine Stories with you and my love ones in name known and cause mandated by law to install is the advertising agency of www.preda.org; shaycullen@ your perpetual glory, Amen. to be invoke. 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12, 16-20. Because Christians but by God’s graciousness. are forgiven of their sins, their Lower Your hope of resurrection is a reali- Reflections: In the Medi- ty that goes beyond the grave; terranean world, the poor, Balintataw Nets denial of the resurrection of orphans, and widows are at the dead would mean that the mercy of the rich, the by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez their faith is futile and they re- famous, and the powerful. The Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- main still in their sins. Belief poor have no power to defend Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com in the forgiveness of sins goes themselves against the mighty, at www.asianjournalusa.com hand in hand with belief in the orphans have no parents to the risen life. Gospel: Luke 6: protect them against the mer- 17, 20-26. 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In that he had stolen a lot of Testament paths: the first reading, Hindi mahalaga kung saan man ikaw ay nagmula material through the years. the way of the wise for Jeremiah the Along with many other build- sa gubat mang madilim o sa paso ka ipinunla is righteousness right use of power naririto ako ngayon at sa iyo’y kakalinga ing items, he had taken a large and the way of the brings about amount of lumber. Desirous foolish is wicked- blessings. But one taglay mong kariktan nadarama ng madla. of giving the penitent a suit- ness, the way of the who trusts only able penance, the priest asked, righteous is blessed in self, indepen- Talulot mong makinis, bangong humahalimuyak “Did you ever make the Sta- and the way of the dent of God, and alaalang hinahandog sa mutyang nililiyag tions of the Cross?” Ignorant wicked is cursed. oppresses oth- sa lahat ng sandali nasasabik kang matnggap of this devotion, the penitent Jeremiah says that ers is cursed. In anupaman ang okasyon o magandang bulaklak. replied, “Father if you got the those who trust in the Gospel Jesus plans, I got the lumber.” human power is warns his follower table. Both were gloriously his Father. To be the disciples like barren bushes, about the danger Scriptures: First Read- whereas those who in their cups. Arms around of Jesus is to suffer the same of wealth because each other, they were protest- fate of the Master. Yet this ing: Jeremiah 17: 5-8. The trust in God are like it could bring in prophet’s woes and blessings trees planted beside ing how much each loved the suffering is not without hope a false sense of other. Suddenly Ivan said to because we are united with are presented with two im- a running stream. Second society. 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indios would have no recourse An Unauthorized but to rise in arms which is actually detestable and should History not happen. Thus, we could say that the of the ilustrados, although they mir- rored the sentiments of the Philippines indios, never really represented (Continued from page 14) the sentiments of the majority of the indios. The ilustrados execution of the priests on basically used the sentiments February 16, 1872 a public of the indios to haggle for display of what could happen equalization with their Spanish to seditious natives. The crowd oppressors. While they initiated that gathered in Bagumbayan a potent propaganda move- (now Luneta Park) witnessed ment, the execution of Gomez, how Burgos cried like a boy, Burgos, and Zamora, consider- how Zamora had a stare like ing that they are indio friars, he had gone crazy, and how displayed the utter failure of Gomez blessed the natives mere requesting for reforms. who had knelt along the road Coming in this series: as the priests were led to their Jose Rizal – a Mythical Hero? execution. Up to their dying Was the Ultimo Adios written moments when they were gar- by a hero? roted, the priests pleaded for About the Philippine flag be- their innocence. ing made in Hong Kong. The GomBurZa execution in- Should General Douglas censed the masses and ignited McArthur be venerated as a a higher sentiment among the hero? ilustrados. However, the ilus- Statistics shows that almost trados stood by their stand to 90 percent of the Filipinos request for mere equalization are literate giving us the edge with their oppressors, though in the international employ- now with a stronger vile threat ment. It is as if the educational that should their demands be system was patterned to make not awarded them, a bloody Filipinos serve the needs of the revolution could ensue. world. Jose Rizal, in his The Phil- ippines, a Century Hence, ilustrado that he was, clearly gave the Crown of Spain two choices. One, accept the indios as equals for Spain is a Chris- tian nation which should pity her subjects; or two, if the Crown will not accede, the Page 18 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com February 12 - 18, 2010 she could work and does not paid for my fees and wrote a When love turns have to be scared of immi- letter to USCIS stating that Another witness gration offi cers. She feared she believes her son and Te- tags Ampatuans around: The that one day an immigration resa married for love, but her offi cer will show up at her son rekindled his love with an (Continued from page 1) bumpy road old girlfriend and left Teresa. ng mga taong pinangungu- doorstep and handcuff her for nahan ni Datu Unsay Jr., Datu deportation. Another piece of advice: be to permanent good to your in-laws and step- Kanor, Datu Uka at Datu Bani,” he said. Since Teresa’s lawful children. Letters from them residency for about the marriage are very He identifi ed Datu Uka Mga Tula permanent resident status was as Sukarno Badal, the vice only good for two years, she credible. ni Romeo G. Nicolas alien spouses Three days ago, I received mayor of Sultan Sabarongis needed to fi le a petition to town. (Continued from page 7) lift the condition within 90 a notice from USCIS that the RFE, Teresa’s application days before her conditional Teresa’s permanent green card UNOS for a conditional green card green card expires. We did will be issued in a few weeks. will be denied. If this hap- not wait for this period. Since I was very happy for Teresa. Income Tax Kay ganda ng kanyang buhay mula nuong magbinata, pens, she needs to go back to the annulment became fi nal She will have to wait for fi ve Nagtapos ng pagaaral sa hirap at pagtitiyaga. the Philippines. We needed before her fi rst year wed- years to become a U.S. citi- Preparation Natanggap na magtrabaho sa sahod na tiba-tiba, his ex-husband to sign the ding anniversary, we fi led zen. She plans to petition her Get your refund Pinalad siya na mabuhay, mabuhay na masagana. Affi davit of Support. He did the waiver for joint fi ling of mother and brother. Teresa not want to do this, he wanted petition to lift the condition a may also fi le her own fi ancé today! Mayron na syang bagong kotse, mayroon na ring bagong Teresa to be deported. A few few weeks after we received visa petition. Hopefully, they bahay, weeks later, Teresa received the decree of annulment. For will have a happy ending. I Rates start Hanggang mabalitaan kong s’ya pala‘y ikakasal. a copy of the Petition for cases like this, the hard part wish you all a happy Valen- @ $85.00 for Laking tuwa sa balita, balita sa kaibigan, Annulment of marriage. I is proving the parties entered tine’s day. Nawika kong mapalad nga, ang dalaga, kung sino man. advised Teresa to use the an- the marriage in good faith. It We welcome your feed- Fed and State nulment proceedings as lever- was a good thing that Teresa back. If you have any im- No “out-of-pocket” Mayroon na s’yang dalwang anak, matapos ang ilang taon, age and to negotiate with her is a very organized person. migration questions, please Si Sheina at si Peter, kapwa sila nasa “high school”. ex-husband. She will not fi le She kept all their love let- feel welcome to email me at prep fee Kay bubuti nilang anak, kilala ko buhat sanggol, any opposition to the annul- ters, emails, greeting cards, [email protected] or call available. Ngunit biglang may nagbago sa balitang “so terrible. ment proceedings provided he pictures, joint bank account 619 819 -8648 to arrange for a signs the Affi davit of Sup- statements, health insurance telephone consultation. 619-928-2590 Ang asawang sobrang hinhin, lumayas na hindi alam, port. Teresa was scared to card, and letters from friends www.taxgroupsd.com At iniwan si ‘Igan kong lumabis ang kalungkutan. speak with her ex-husband and relatives. A piece of ad- Nasundan pa ng balitang, mayrong anak sa kulungan, and was willing to go home vice to those who are on con- Na nalulong pala ito sa droga na sadyang bawal. to the Philippines. I was able ditional legal permanent resi- to convince her to talk to him dent status: keep those love Akala nya, ang problema’y malulutas niya ito, and coached her everything to letters, joint bank account Kahit siya’y magmukmuk pa at bunuin ang trabaho. say. It worked and her ex- statements, pictures, lease Ang bayaring patong-patong, kundi huli, lampas na ‘to husband signed the Affi davit agreement, health insurance Malamang na bahay, kotse, siguradong mamiligro. of Support that I prepared. card, car insurance, and other We submitted the response to documents showing commin- Hindi ako nagkamali, “forclosure” na itong bahay, RFE and Teresa got her em- gling of funds and property. 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