Msgr. Gutierrez What’s in a name?— p. 10 The Visit “Killing Me Softly” and other chicken dishes — p. 2 Lifestyle Zena Babao: Happy Mother’s Day (May 8th)— p. 9 Destinations ArtWalk in Little Italy Celebrates 32 Years this weekend — p. 16

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DFA cuts by half target turnout for overseas voting by Estrella Torres, Inquirer.net | 15 Pinoy technopreneurs train MANILA, 4/26/2016 -- Foreign The Mayor of Quiapo: Undersecretary Rafael Seguis on in Silicon Valley Thursday said the government The Girl Who Would Not Migrate cut into half its turnout target for overseas voting—from one million or 80 percent of total reg- istered voters to 500,000—due to the lack of enthusiasm on the part of Filipinos abroad. Ten days before the May 9 deadline for overseas voting, the turnout remains low at 200,262 as of April 28 or 14.55 percent of Good News Pilipinas | The tech-savvy delegation the total 1.37 million registered 4/24/2016 -- Fifteen young immersed in learning from the voters, according to Seguis. entrepreneurs, all fi nalists of offi cials of the world’s leading “We are still hoping to reach as #BeTheBoss Awards, were sent tech companies such as Amazon, high as 500,000 voters turnout by to Silicon Valley, USA to learn Twitter, Google, and AirBnB who May 9,” he told the Inquirer. how to use digital tools to grow mentored them in the mindset Seguis, who chairs the Overseas Voting Secretariat of the Depart- their businesses online. ( Continued on page 12 ) By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Publisher & Editor ment of Foreign Affairs (DFA), The San Diego Asian Journal said heads of embassies and The Original & First Asian Journal in America consulates have yet to explain the Philippine designation of Tubba- decimal votes in their respective taha as sensitive area backed San Diego, California jurisdictions. April 29, 2016 Asked whether ambassadors and consul generals have responded f ever there is “a mayor of Quiapo,” once the heart of downtown Manila, it should to the DFA memo on the decimal be my sister Mila. She is one of the few people who have remained in the area for turnout of votes, Seguis said they are “very silent” about the very Imany years. low voter turnout. Filipinos in America remain the Although my father’s printing press business had been on Platerias Street between Carriedo and P. least enthusiastic to vote in the Paterno Streets, we had lived on an apartment above it since 1956. We were there when, at the age of May elections as the voters turn- 10, I watched the funeral of former president Ramon Magsaysay passing through the nearby Rizal Av- out is still the lowest at 15,656 or enue on its way to the Manila North Cemetery. The event happened days after he had died on a plane 5.68 percent of 275,729 regis- crash on March 17, 1957. tered voters. Philstar.com | MANILA, and World Heritage Site as a We moved to our house in Quezon City in 1962, yet kept the business in Quiapo. Around the mid- 4/26/2016 - The International particular sensitive sea area. Filipino workers in Arab and 1980s, Mila bought the building beside it where she relocated her inherited printing press. African countries showed the Maritime Organization (IMO) The Philippines is proposing the Two of her children, a daughter and a son, are working as registered nurses in Orange County, Cali- yesterday endorsed the Philip- Tubbataha park to be an “Area highest enthusiasm with 90,372 pines’ application to designate To Be Avoided” by ships and ( Continued on page 6 ) voters turnout or 15.22 percent its Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park of the total 593,772 registered ( Continued on page 12 ) voters. In terms of percentage, Filipinos in the Asia Pacifi c, particularly Apl.de.ap honored for saving 'Why didn't PNoy tell me before going public?' those in Hong Kong and Sin- gapore, have the highest voters babies from blindness Pacquiao shocked by Abu Sayyaf kidnap plot turnout with 73,766 or 21.39 percent of the total 344,848 reg- Good News Pilipinas | MA- porting the hospital’s Vision Cen- GMA News | MANILA, nagulat ako kasi kaibigan na- win iyan ng ating mga kapatid istered voters. NILA, 4/24/2016 -- Apl.de.ap, ter and helping prevent blindness 4/29/2016 -- Sarangani Repre- man natin lahat especially ang na Muslim,” said the United In Europe, the voters turnout the Filipino-American member and improve eye care for children sentative and senatorial candidate mga kapatid nating Muslim at Nationalist Alliance senatorial reached 20,468 or 12.66 percent of Grammy award-winning in the Philippines. Manny Pacquiao admitted on tinutulungan natin lahat ng mga candidate. of the total 161,718 registered group The Black Eyed Peas, has The center unveiled Pineda’s Thursday that he was shocked nangangailangan ng tulong. Iyan Pacquiao admitted concern as voters. partnered with one of the top spot on the hospital’s celebrity upon learning about President ay kung totoo yung intelligence to why Aquino chose to make a Meanwhile, Philippine Ambas- children’s hospitals in the United charity wall, making him the fi rst Benigno Aquino III's revelation report, kailangan nating… iyong public announcement fi rst instead sador to Saudi Arabia Ezzedin States to help save these babies Filipino to have his name em- of Abu Sayyaf's plot to kidnap security ng pamilya ko at security of informing him in private. Tago renewed his call to Filipino from blindness. blazoned on the wall alongside him and presidential sister Kris ko, kailangan nating ayusin,” he “Sa akin lang, kung iyan ang voters in the oil-rich country to “I’m paying it forward,” Apl. top celebrity donors, including Aquino. said. talagang intelligence report dapat cast their ballots before the May de.ap, also known as Allan Grammy award-winning British Pacquiao said that his efforts as Pacquiao said the revelation has sinabi sa akin ng sikreto at hindi 9 deadline for overseas voting. Pineda Lindo, said after the singer Seal and the Los Angeles a public servant has always been not affected his campaign for a i-aannounce at sabihin sa akin in He noted that enthusiasm among Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. extended to the Muslim people. seat in the Senate. advance. May doubt pa rin ako (CHLA) honored him for sup- ( Continued on page 13 ) “Noong una kong narinig iyan, “Hindi ako naniniwala na gaga- ( Continued on page 8 ) ( Continued on page 13 )

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/MPPMRK 1I7SJXP] ERHSXLIV The Crimes That May Affect Your GLMGOIRHMWLIW Citizenship Application Visit By Dennis E. Chua, Esq. crimes, the combination of which the Chapter 36 of the book, “The Visit & delicacy, but it was the fi rst time he eating even the feet of the chicken When a Vietnamese friend of Eric applicant got a total prison sentence of Other Precious Memories” by Simeon actually saw it being cooked in or a duck.;before, this part is opened a restaurant in San Diego during When a legal permanent resident fi les fi ve years or more. These crimes would G. Silverio, Jr. that public market in often thrown away. But when the the mid 1980s, he jokingly teased him for citizenship, one of the questions prevent an applicant from showing good Baguio City. Chinese showed them how why he was not serving chicken feet. being asked of the applicant is whether moral character during the required It seems that as population grew the chicken feet can be The friend told him that his native-born the applicant has ever been convicted or period of time. et’s go, Eric’s wife and people’s taste became varied, every broiled and smoked with marinated American customers would be appalled charged with a crime. Depending on the single part of the chicken was consumed. sauce dim sun style, the Filipinos took if he did so; he felt they were not yet nature of the crime committed, a crimi- However, there are some crimes which called him as he laid The Chinese have long been eating the to it like a duck would take to the water. ready for such an “exotic” dish. nal conviction may result in a permanent would temporarily bar an applicant from on the grass in Burn- head of a chicken or a duck whenever With their weird sense of humor, the “Come to my restaurant on Sunday,” he bar to an applicant for citizenship. obtaining US citizenship if the applicant L they were fried or roasted. The Filipinos “Pinoys” named the delicacy “Addidas” told Eric. “I will cook chicken feet as a is still undergoing probation. An ex- ham Park in Baguio City have later picked up their penchant for after the famous brand of footwear. If an applicant has committed the crime ample would be a conviction for driving musing about the past. ( Continued on page 4 ) of murder or an aggravated felony, the under the infl uence (DUI). An applicant applicant will never be granted U.S. with a DUI conviction will have his or It was getting late in the afternoon as citizenship. An aggravated felony may her application denied if the probation the streets were being fi lled with tired include the following crimes: rape; is still ongoing. The probation period offi ce workers going home. The public sexual abuse of a minor; drug traffi ck- for a DUI conviction is usually for three market was teeming with people as ing; fi rearm traffi cking; child pornogra- years. Applicants with DUI convictions ambulant vendors, who came out to take phy; laundering of monetary instruments may have the option of having their advantage of the fl ow of customers go- where the amount exceeds $10,000. probation terminated earlier thus making ing home, fi lled the narrow passageway Aside from having the citizenship ap- them eligible to apply for citizenship. between the stalls. 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It is boiled embryo of a duck, There are some criminal convictions plicant’s immigration status. which is not only delicious but is also that may temporarily bar applicants from said to be an aphrodisiac. Barbecue Fili- obtaining US citizenship. This means Atty. Dennis E. Chua is a partner in pino style, on the other hand, are small that if an applicant has been convicted The Law Firm of Chua Tinsay and Vega chunks of marinated meat broiled kabob of a crime, the applicant would have to (CTV) - a full service law fi rm with style whereas. Banana cue and camote wait for a certain period of time within offi ces in San Francisco, San Diego, cue are not broiled. They are candied which to apply for citizenship. In some Sacramento and Manila. The infor- and fried on a pan before being put on   cases, the applicant would have to wait mation presented in this article is for a stick. 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N6030065A-R1.indd 1 4/21/16 10:15 AM Page 4 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 29 - May 5, 2016 HealthHealth && WellnessWellness Exposure to Lead in ordinary New York Times reports U.S. things Suicide Rate Surges Contaminated water is not the only way for upset stomach and other digestive we are exposed to lead. This toxic metal ills; litargirio or litharge, a powder to a 30-Year High lurks in a wide variety of products that used as a deodorant in the Dominican we’d otherwise think were harmless. Republic; ba-baw-san, a Chinese herbal One exposure one time isn’t going to remedy for babies suffering from colic; cause a problem, of course, especially at and daw tway, a digestive aid used in very low levels. But repeated exposures Thailand that contains high levels of over time from multiple sources could lead and arsenic. create a threat, especially to young chil- dren whose brains and organs are still Soil – Lead paint and dust can settle Why Nonprofi t Boards Are Important: developing, and to pregnant and nursing into the soil surrounding a painted women. Here are some of the most building, then get easily picked up when common—and least expected—ways we it’s walked on or when kids play in it. Kalusugan’s Board of Advisors may be exposed to lead on a daily basis. I was shocked to discover high lead Series 3 invited to attend a board meeting so they levels in the yard where my kids played can get to know the staff and members Paint – Lead used to be added to paint, because the garage next door had been This is the third article on Kalusugan’s of the board. The board members then both what we used to paint our homes in- painted, sanded, repainted and sanded governing boards. The fi rst article was evaluate the applicant and vote to either side and out, and also the paint that was many times over. All that dust and fl ak- on the Executive Board, the second on accept or reject the individual. Most of- used in offi ces, schools and industrial ing paint settled right in my garden and the Board of Directors (BOD), and this ten the prospective applicant is accepted buildings. The use of lead-based paints yard! third article is on the Board of Advisors and is invited to attend the next board for homes, children’s toys and household (BOA). Many nonprofi t organizations meeting for confi rmation. The term furniture was banned in the U.S. in 1978. Pottery, ceramics, china or crystal – only have a BOD and rarely a BOA. for BOA is for three years and can be But lead-based paint is still on walls and Glazed terra cotta pottery often contains Since its inception, Kalusugan always reappointed for another term as long as woodwork in many older homes and lead. It’s beautiful, but shouldn’t be used had a BOA as they are assets to the he/she remains active. The BOA meets apartments, reports the Mayo Clinic. for food. China and crystal may also be WASHINGTON — Suicide in the increase in suicide rates affecting virtu- organization and help the organization twice a year with the staff and BOD. Most lead poisoning in kids results from made with lead. If you make pottery or United States has surged to the highest ally every age group,” said Katherine move forward. them eating lead-based paint chips. stained glass or refi nish furniture, the levels in nearly 30 years, a federal data Hempstead, senior adviser for health An advisory board is not generally de- KALUSUGAN’S CURRENT BOARD Household Dust – Homes that have products you use could also contain analysis has found, with increases in care at the Robert Wood Johnson Foun- fi ned by law and is not a required entity OF ADVISORS lead-based paint on the walls, doors lead. every age group except older adults. The ( Continued on page 13 ) of the organization. It serves no legal and window frames often have lead- rise was particularly steep for women. It function for the organization unless the The following are the current members contaminated dust. Kids wouldn’t eat Eyeliner and lipstick – Kohl is a was also substantial among middle-aged function is stated in the bylaws and ap- of the BOA. Some of them have been dust en masse, but they’d pick it up on traditional cosmetic used as a dark Americans, sending a signal of deep proved by the BOD. They are formed to members since the start of the organiza- their hands when they crawl around on eyeliner. It also may contain very high anguish from a group whose suicide Killing me tion, some have been members of the special( Continued dish forfrom you.” page 2 ) serve specifi c functions within the orga- the fl oor. It can also get into their food, levels of lead. Be wary if you use kohl rates had been stable or falling since the nization. The organization has the ability BOD and were promoted to the BOA, and anyone can inhale fi ne lead-tainted that is imported from the Middle East or 1950s. Nowadays, chicken feet are a staple and some are new members. fare in Chinese dim sum restaurants to shape the role of its advisory board dust particles. India. Studies have been fi nding lead in The suicide rate for middle-aged wom- into one that fi ts their needs. Selecting 1.Nita Barrion- She is currently Owner lipstick for years, reports Mother Jones. en, ages 45 to 64, jumped by 63 percent in San Diego, and many of those who and Director of Barrion Group Homes, eagerly patronize them are native-born the right role can help the nonprofi t Water Pipes – Even if the source of the In 2007, the Campaign for Safe Cosmet- over the period of the study, while it rose carry its mission more effectively. a place caring for developmentally water isn’t contaminated the way it is in ics found lead in 61 percent of products by 43 percent for men in that age range, Americans who took to the delicacy, disabled children. She has been a BOD “like err…duck to the water!” The organization’s staff and BOD Flint, Michigan, the pipes and plumbing tested. the sharpest increase for males of any defi nes the role of the BOA members. member since the beginning and has fi xtures in your home could be soldered age. The overall suicide rate rose by 24 Before, chicken were bought live at been very active in Kalusugan in the the public markets and individually Kalusugan use advisory boards to assist with lead, and that can release lead into Venison and other wild game – percent from 1999 to 2014, according to them with fundraising and development. past as contributor and singer at our tap water. People can be exposed to lead by eating the National Center for Health Statistics, butchered at home. The Filipinos do anniversary events. She requested to be it the hard and more painful way, by They are used for fundraising purposes wild animals that were shot and killed which released the study on Friday. and promoting the organization to the promoted to the BOA as she needs to Imported Canned Food and Import- with lead shot and lead bullets. “Recent The increases were so widespread slitting the throat with a knife so that the lessen her activity and relax more. blood, which can be cooked and eaten community. Members are requested to ed Hard Candies - Though lead solder research indicates that small lead that they lifted the nation’s suicide rate open their own personal and business is banned from canned food produced in fragments are often present in venison to 13 per 100,000 people, the highest with the chicken, could be drained on a 2. Dr. Virgie Claudio- She was a re- plateful of uncooked rice. The Ameri- networks to the organization to help the U.S., it is still used when food cans from deer harvested with lead bullets,” since 1986. The rate rose by 2 percent a fi nd new prospects, event attendees tired professor in Nutrition and Dietetics are made in some other countries. Lead reports the New York Department of year starting in 2006, double the annual cans, on the other hand, simply chop the from the University of the Philippines head of the chicken with an ax, so that and corporate sponsors. They are also can also be found in wrappers used on Health. “These particles of lead can get rise in the earlier period of the study. In used to provide counsel in key areas before her coming to the US. Dr. Dirige imported candy. into your body when you breathe or all, 42,773 people died from suicide in it will have a swift, less painful death. was one of her students. In the US, she But when the agribusiness fi rms like of expertise not represented within the swallow, and lead dust can get on your 2014, compared with 29,199 in 1999. organization’s staff. The BOA also help taught at different universities, later Toys – Imported toys may contain high food and other items that you eat, drink, “It’s really stunning to see such a large Magnolia Chicken, owned and operated worked as Nutrition Consultant in clin- by one of the country’s largest compa- in building new contacts with the media lead levels that are especially danger- or put in your mouth.” and forge new alliances with politicians ics in Las Vegas, and is a well-known ous for the kids who play with them and Vehicle batteries and other industrial nies, the San Miguel/Soriano Corpora- textbook writer. As BOA member, she tion, started their poultry business and and elected offi cials. They give cred- might chew on them. Blocks, dolls and uses – The U.S. Occupational Safety ibility to the organization as we recruit was the Editor of the fi rst and second action fi gures may be painted with lead- and Health Administration estimates with lead paint, do not try to remove it processing them for sale in the market, edition of the Kalusugan cookbook, dressed chickens were sold as a whole individuals who are well known in their based paint, and little metal pieces may that approximately 804,000 workers yourself. Use a trained lead contractor, professions and/or active leaders in the “Global Healthy Filipino Cuisine: be held together with lead solder. Cheap in general industry and an additional whom you can fi nd by going here. or by the part, resulting in the abundance Healthy Recipes.” She has been a faith- of chicken feet. Chicken feet were later community where they belong. toys sold in vending machines and large 838,000 workers in construction are Choose what you eat very carefully. Members are recruited from both pub- ful member of the BOD and BOA for volume discount stores are often con- potentially exposed to lead, primarily as Avoid imported canned food and candy sold in the market when the Filipinos many years. learned how to cook and eat them Chi- lic and private sectors. They are volun- taminated as well, reports the New York a result of the production, use, mainte- and wild game unless you can somehow teers representing government, academic Department of Health. nance, recycling and disposal of lead verify it is lead-free. nese style. 3. Dr. Jesse Nodora- One of our new- Another part of the chicken thrown institutions, corporations, business material and products. Exposure also Choose cosmetics and personal care services, media clubs, churches and oth- est and active members who is cur- Traditional remedies – Lead is a natu- occurs during renovation or demolition products produced in the U.S. or Europe, away before is the intestine. Not any rently an Assistant Professor at UCSD more. The Filipinos learned to clean it ers. They are recruited through the same rally occurring metal that comes out of of structures painted with lead pigments. rather than in Asia, the Middle East or process as the BOD. They are either Cancer Center. He was appointed as the earth’s crust, so remedies made from South America. You can also buy eye put it on a stick, marinate and barbecue BOA member two years ago and was it. Since it is shaped like a contraception recommended by staff, board members, some herbs could be contaminated. The What Can You Do to Protect Your- make-up and lipstick specifi cally for- or community leaders. They are fi rst an active contributor in our Strategic Mayo Clinic warns against using azarcon self? mulated without lead. --- http://refresh- device for women, the delicacy is now Planning process; helped in our fund called “IUD!” interviewed by staff to give background or sea coral, which is a Hispanic remedy ingnews99.blogspot.com/search/label/ information about the organization and raising activities by recruiting sponsors; If you suspect your home is painted Health?m=1 With the growth of the poultry busi- and recruits Kalusugan as a part of their ness in the Philippines, agribusiness determine their interest and commit- companies started to adopt scientifi c and ment to the organization. Then they are ( Continued on page 7 ) more sophisticated business methods. Just like in the West, they learned to sort out the male and female chicks that were hatched and started separating late friend in San Diego, Paulo Al- by patiently patting its body with a piece them. The female chicks were raised to monte. Paulo was a former city offi cial of stick. The idea was to make its blood become egg layers while the males were in Baguio who migrated to the United coagulate all over its body before it is destroyed. Instead of throwing them States so he could petition his unmar- butchered or cooked. Eric did not know away like in other countries, some of ried children. One time, when they were what is done next, but Paulo claimed these chicks were sold to vendors who talking about native delicacies, Paulo that it was delicious and had an exotic fry and sell them as “day old chicks”. promised Eric that “one of these days” taste. If it is done in the United States, it Eric has not tasted one, which his friends he would cook him the so-called “killing would actually be a criminal act tanta- claim to be delicious when soaked in me softly,” a chicken delicacy concocted mount to animal abuse. To this day, Eric vinegar with garlic and salt sauce. That by a mountain tribe in Baguio. Why does not know whether the so-called afternoon in Baguio City, where he fi rst “killing me softly?” was the obvious delicacy was for real or whether Paulo saw the “legendary day old chicks” sold question anyone, Eric, included, would was just taking him for a ride, maybe in the public market, he did not have the ask. It turned out that the mountain tribe as a result of their drinking. Eric would appetite to break his decision to abstain has its native name for it, but when out- never know because Paulo was unable to from the delicacy. siders pick it up, they adopted a modern, fulfi ll his promise to cook one for him. Another, exotic food said to be popular appropriate label, after the hit record, A few months after that conversation, in Baguio City was told to Eric by his “Killing Me Softly With Your Song.” he died in Baguio City while visiting his The chicken, it is said, is “killed softly” family. - AJ (To be continued) April 29 - May 5, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 CaliforniaCalifornia CommunitiesCommunities SANDAG Case Study fi nds meth UC Riverside Conference focuses on issues and benefi ts of diversity

user’s story a snapshot of price May 6-7 event is open to the “This culminating conference of the community and concludes a two- Advancing Intercultural Studies project and progress will, we hope, be of interest to educa- year research project funded by tors, religious and political leaders, and the Andrew W. Mellon Founda- all members of the Southern California tion community,” said Georgia Warnke, director of the Center for Ideas and So- The Mellon Advancing Inter- ciety and professor of political science. “Questions we will be addressing in- cultural Studies Conference May clude: Does diversity in education mean 6-7 will examine issues and simply accessibility or a rethinking of benefi ts of diversity. traditional forms of knowledge? How far does religious tolerance extend? What By Bettye Miller on April 27, 2016 new forms is civic participation taking? How do immigration and migration feel a.m. on May 7. She is associate profes- of English. RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A two-year to immigrants or migrants themselves? sor of African American Studies and research project exploring issues and We hope both to engage and learn from Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and is an “Where do We Go from Here,” May benefi ts of diversity at the University of the public in considering these issues.” activist with the Los Angeles Commu- 7 at 9 a.m., a reading from a play written California, Riverside and in Southern nity Action Network , which presented by Lisa Umhoefer, who is completing California will conclude with a confer- Keynote speakers will be John L. her with its Freedom Now Award in her MFA in creative writing and writing ence May 6-7 in downtown Riverside Jackson Jr., a fi lmmaker and dean of the 2013. She is the board president of for the performing arts, with panel- that is open to the public. School of Social Policy and Practice the Central Coast Alliance United for a ists Juliette Levy, associate professor “Michael” was a meth user whose suggest he is refl ective of a typical meth Sustainable Economy, and an advisory of history; Amanda Lucia, associate continued criminal activity cost San user or that he represents an average. at the University of Pennsylvania, and The Mellon Advancing Intercultural Gaye Theresa Johnson, who teaches at board member for the Goldin Institute professor of religious studies; Mariam Diego county taxpayers an estimated While Michael’s name has been and the Rosenberg Fund for Children. Lam, associate professor of comparative $201,877 over a span of three decades, changed to protect his identity, the de- Studies Conference, sponsored by the UCLA and is a housing and civil rights UCR Center for Ideas and Society, will advocate for residents of L.A.’s Skid Johnson is the author of “Spaces of Con- literature and languages; and Yolanda according to a case study released today scription of his experiences refl ects data fl ict, Sounds of Solidarity: Music, Race, Moses, professor of anthropology. The by SANDAG. documentation from San Diego County present research conducted by nearly 50 Row. UCR faculty and graduate and under- and Spatial Entitlement in Los Angeles” play is set on Mars, where human set- However, thanks to an innovative and his freely-shared experiences. (2013). She has two forthcoming books, tlers discover they will not be allowed law enforcement and drug treatment For this study, researchers from graduate students. The public is invited John L. Jackson Jr. to join the discussion, which will focus Jackson will discuss “Dissertations, “The Futures of Black Radicalism” (co- to return to Earth because they might outreach effort known as Operation Tip SANDAG worked with the San Diego edited with Alex Lubin) and “Let’s Get contaminate the planet. the Scale, Michael* has been able to County Methamphetamine Strike Force on these topics: “Beyond Diversity: Are Digitality, and Diversity: What Multi- We There Yet?”; “The Public Practice Modal Scholarship Means for Academic Free: Musicians on Activism in the 21st get treatment for his drug addiction and and its partner agencies – including the Century.” She is also working on a book “Remembering Manzanar,” May 7 at get clear of the criminal justice system, San Diego County Sheriff’s Depart- of Immigrant and Minority Religions Inclusivity” at 4 p.m. on May 6. He is in Southern California”; “Civic and the Richard Perry University Professor titled “These Walls Will Fall: Protest at 1:45 p.m., Megan Asaka, assistant pro- according to the study. ment, Probation Department, and Health the Intersection of Immigrant Detention fessor of history, with panelists Matthew His case is featured in a Criminal and Human Services – to document Political Engagement”; and “Migration, at Penn, and has produced a feature fi lm, Displacement & Movement.” documentaries and short fi lms that have and Mass Incarceration.” King, assistant professor of religious Justice Flash report produced by the Michael’s criminal background and studies; and Susan Ossman, professor of SANDAG Criminal Justice Research history of drug use. They took that one screened at fi lm festivals around the Activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. on world. His most recent fi lm, co-directed Each of the four Advancing Inter- anthropology and director of the Global Division. step further and also followed Michael’s cultural Studies project groups will Studies program. The study released today illustrates case after he was arrested and offered Friday, May, 6, and conclude at 4:30 with Deborah A. Thomas in 2012, is p.m. on Saturday, May 7. The event will “Bad Friday: Rastafari After Coral make presentations resulting from their both the impact of meth-related crime, drug treatment through Operation Tip research. They are: Students who participated in the Ad- as well as the results of follow-up efforts the Scale. be held in the Barbara and Art Culver Gardens,” which examines the history of Center of the Arts, located in UCR violence in Jamaica through the eyes of vancing Intercultural Studies project will intended to steer offenders out of the The fi rst Operation Tip the Scale was “Beyond Diversity,” May 6 at 10:30 be available to discuss their individual criminal justice system, according to conducted in spring 2009. To date more ARTSblock, 3824 Main St., Riverside. its Rastafarian community. Among his The conference is free and open to the books are “Thin Description: Ethnogra- a.m., V.P. Franklin, distinguished profes- research on May 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Division Director Cindy Burke. than 16 operations have been run in sor of history and education emeritus, Those research projects address such “This is the third meth-related case every sub-region throughout the county. public. Attendees may RSVP by email- phy and the African Hebrew Israelites ing [email protected] with the subject of Jerusalem” (2013); “Racial Paranoia: with panelists Jeffrey Sacks, associate diverse topics as the importance of reli- study we’ve done since 2006,” said The operation is considered unique professor of comparative literature and gious icons in Southern California such Burke. “These studies demonstrate one because it pairs law enforcement offi cers line AIS Conference. The Unintended Consequences of Political Correctness” (2008); and “Real languages; Jennifer Hughes, associ- as Our Lady of Guadalupe, Latino and of the key impacts of meth addiction: the with drug treatment counsellors. Work- ate professor of history; and Karthick Asian American political engagement, cost of drug-related recidivism.” ing together they can offer eligible, non- The research project, Advancing Black: Adventures in Racial Sincerity” Intercultural Studies, was funded by a (2005). His work also explores how fi lm Ramakrishnan, professor of political voter ID laws as barriers to civic engage- “This particular study is a bit different violent offenders the option of heading science and associate dean of the School ment, transgender Jewish innovation, the because we were also able to highlight straight into a drug treatment program in $208,000 grant from the Andrew W. and other non-traditional or multi-modal Mellon Foundation to support a two- formats can be most effectively used in of Public Policy. Chicano experience at the University of an innovative response to this problem, lieu of jail. California, and surveillance criminaliza- which has evolved in recent years,” she View the study’s fi ndings to fi nd more year series of seminars that examined scholarly research projects. changing perceptions of ethnic, cultural “Sounding Otherwise,” May 6, 2 tion of Mexican religious practices. said. information on Michael’s case, data on p.m. Ashon Crawley, assistant professor It’s important to note that “Michael” the impacts of meth-use in San Diego and cosmopolitan identities, the practic- Gaye Johnson es of immigrant religions, and develop- Johnson will discuss “From Shared of ethnic studies, with panelists Stephen The full conference schedule is avail- is not a randomly selected user. The de- County, and more information about James, a Ph.D. student in anthropology; able online at http://ideasandsociety.ucr. scription provided here is not intended to Operation Tip the Scale. ments in civic and political engagement Pasts to Radical Futures: The Perils and at UCR and in Southern California. the Promise of Coalitional Politics” at 11 and Erica Edwards, associate professor edu/conferences/mellon-ais/. Southwestern College Adds In-Demand Critical Care Transport Program CHULA VISTA,4/28/2016 – A na- patient transfers and we need these Hums said. “Experts in each individual tional shortage in qualifi ed emergency specialists to transfer them.” topic will discuss what’s to be expected medical transportation specialists has Traditional nursing or paramedic of the students. 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The cost of the course is $1,100 and a paramedics the in-demand education Southwestern College is the only deposit of $400 will hold your seat until they need to become a patient transfer institution in a 200-mile radius that will May 13, 2016 when the fi nal balance is specialist. Federal law requires care offer the program, and the approach to due. For registration information, please facilities to maintain the same level of teaching this information will be unique. contact Karen Cook at 619-216-6760 or care to patients during transport as they “We will be bringing in specialists to e-mail [email protected]. would inside the care facility, and this teach each subject matter of the course,” is where students of this program will thrive. “The need for people like this is growing,” said Jason Hums, Director of CCEMTP at Southwestern College. POSTAL ETC. 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Get the best results for your classified ad with our 3-in-1 price offer via online+digital+print editions. Only from the Asian Journal 619.474.0588 Page 6 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 29 - May 5, 2016 PerspectivesPerspectives “At least he can now rest and be spared She drives our old aunts to various of his sufferings,” I consoled my mother churches for a Visita Iglesia during Holy when she called with the sad news. Week. She occasionally takes them to “Oo, pero gusto ko pa rin ang nandirito the mall or to the provinces so they can siya (Yes, but I still prefer that he is here enjoy their remaining days. No other with us),” she replied. relatives have ever done that to their The same is true with my sister Mila. non-parent elders. Mila does not expect Instead of ruing what others might gratitude or fi nancial rewards despite consider a misfortune in the case of her shouldering many expenses. She does son, she welcomed him as a gift from this out of the goodness of her heart. God and showered him with love and Everyone can turn to her whenever care. And in the process, she is enjoying they need help. Because of her numer- one of the greatest happiness in life one ous clients and connections through her could ever receive. years in the printing business, she can make things happen. Two nannies The Mayor of Quiapo: Mother-in-law Season 19 She spares no expense in taking care of nother tax season is make adjustments and try to keep up The Girl Who Would Not Migrate him. Since birth, Gemi has two nannies When my mother-in-law was dying of with the current changes. Set aside some at his disposal and a driver to take him cancer, we asked Mila to help her only participates in other barangay projects over and it’s been 18 fund to upgrade equipment, offi ce or to school and around. Although it was sister get a U.S. Visa for humanitarian ( Continued from page 1 ) like out-of-town trips, dancing, exercise years since I started your place of business. obvious he would never talk and an reasons. The two had not seen each other and other activities. A What keeps me going on my business fornia. For years they urged her expensive school was unnecessary, she for years. Mila helped her fi ll out the this business. It was January “But you would get Social Security is the interaction with people. My clien- insisted on giving her child the experi- passport and visa applications, coached to migrate to the United States, income if you become a resident of 1998 when I quit my IRS tele is not limited to just Filipinos. I tried ence other kids would have. Gemi has her on what to say during the interview, but she always refused to sign the America,” her friends told her. to spend a certain amount of time with his own bathroom altered to cater to accompanied her during her required job and decided to become “Never mind,” she replied. She knows each of them to learn what happened petition papers. his needs. He sleeps during the day and visits to the embassy and other govern- a tax preparer. With my old she won’t qualify because of her income in the past year and their future plans. is awake during the night, forcing my ment agencies, and did other things to from her apartments and other assets. computer and a dot matrix In some way, I could help lessen the “What will I do there? Babysit and sister to attend to him and catch just a ensure the approval of the visa. Other Filipino seniors circumvent the stress and maybe minimize tax burdens. stay inside the house the whole day?” few hours of sleep herself. One can just “Puwedeng kumandidato si Mila (Mila ink jet printer, I took a big law by transferring their assets in the Unfortunately, there were news of deaths she asked, echoing the plight of many imagine the less privileged life he would can run for public offi ce),” the sister name of relatives to qualify for welfare risk. and divorcees. Taxes or not, life goes on. Filipino parents in similar quandaries. have in America even with government of my mother-in-law gleefully told me assistance in America. About ten years ago, my wife quit her “Here in Quiapo, all I have to do is step fi nancial bounty. when she expressed her thanks upon her Only a few people knew me back then Another reason that pulls her back from Nursing job to help me during the tax outside my offi ce and meet my neigh- Mila believes his son brought her good arrival in the U.S. She was impressed but, somehow I prepared 65 tax returns migrating to America is her youngest seasons. She attended tax school and bors and even playmates I have known luck as her business prospered since he that Mila had helped and knew so many on my fi rst tax season. While wait- child, Gemi who has Down Syndrome. takes continuing education courses. for many years! I can shop and walk was born. people. It was the fi rst time the two had ing for the next one, I was looking for “But you can bring him with you and She’s the receptionist, schedules ap- around a lively place anytime I wish. ever met, but Mila treated her as a blood employment. I got a few job offers but even get government assistance,” well- pointments and screened my phone Just like walking around Manhattan in Life offers different challenges and relative. the pay was just not decent enough. It’s meaning friends and relatives advised. calls. She prepares tax returns too and New York City.” crosses to carry. No child is perfect. In another case, an uncle, the husband a blessing that I was introduced to Sim But Mila thinks she can better take care QA every tax return prior to electronic We always assume a “normal life” is of my wife’s aunt, needed to return to who advertised my tax service business of her son in the Philippines where there fi ling. She had been going to the U.S. every the best for everyone. But the sooner the U.S. after months in the Philippines. on his weekly newspaper, the Asian is less pressure and more free time to Of course she gets paid for the 12 year to visit her children, friends, other we realize there are alternative futures But he had fever and could not travel to Journal. shower him with love. She is aware of weeks with retirement plan (IRA) plus relatives and for travel. She knows for a disabled child, the sooner we will the airport without assistance. Mila had Sim encouraged me to write a regular the plight of similar children and adults all expenses paid vacation overseas. The she would be happier remaining in the be at peace and enjoy true happiness. her driver Eddie pick him up in Malolos tax column. It was in a question and entrusted by their relatives to caregiv- rest of the year, she’s a full time home- Philippines. The “what ifs” should be cast aside; the and brought him to the airport. It turned answer format which he titled “Ask me ers. Many consider it as a business, not maker busy with her plants, fl owers and Besides, she had other activities to idea of “what we can make our child to out he was scheduled to leave the next about taxes”. I am not a journalist so I an opportunity to take care of a human home projects for our old house. keep busy. Once a year, she travels become” should be pursued. day, so Mila booked him in a hotel and tried my best to write a column which being and provide a quality life. Except for the weeks that I’m relaxing with her Chinese friends in the area to brought him to the airport on his depar- could be easily understood by the read- on vacations, my tax offi ce is open. You religious shrines in Bacolod, Boracay, Matriarch ture date. ers. As Sim predicted, my regular adver- Devastating still have to call for appointments. You Cebu, along with other sites in the tising worked and by next tax season, I can leave a voice mail, send an e-mail or Philippines, Singapore, Korea, China My sister Mila has been the matriarch My sister Fely and her husband Rolly, prepared about 250 tax returns. Having a child with a disability is fax. Don’t text me because I don’t carry and Vietnam. of our clan. She is one of the eldest who live in Guam, often go home to It was still scary but, I decided to make devastating for many. But my sister Mila a cell phone. If you forget my numbers, “I am like a Chinese person myself,” among our cousins left behind in the the Philippines. Mila takes care of their tax service a full time job. I was not a and her husband, Elmer, have learned to please Google. she claims smiling. “I follow their prac- Philippines and also one of those with dental and medical appointments and tax expert so I did lots of research and treat it not as a setback but a blessing. Every tax season is different and chal- tices like lighting an incense, wearing fi nancial means. She organizes the an- manages their rental properties. She also attended tax seminars. I tried my best Because of their deep faith in God, they lenging. Most of my regular clients will red, and following other superstitious nual reunion parties every July to com- manages the rental properties of other to help clients with their tax problems. have welcomed and showered him with retire soon. I hope they’ll remember beliefs for luck.” memorate the birthday of our grandfa- relatives who live abroad, including After some time, writing about taxes got great love and affection. They know the to call me before taking a lump sum. She is the tour organizer, the only Fili- ther as well as the Christmas parties that an uncle who lives in New York and boring so I decided to write other topics greatest happiness one can enjoy is by Some are just excited to spend money pino, and her Chinese friends consider provide fi nancial assistance to the least a brother who lives in San Diego. Her which Filipino immigrants or parents loving and taking care of a loved one. on dream projects or buying a retirement her one of them. privileged relatives. She also organizes duties include getting tenants, collecting could relate. It was all our stories. Even- My mother had taken care of my father home in the islands. Please don’t forget the annual medical mission we hold rents, depositing them in the bank, and tually my short column became “Bill’s who had suffered from a stroke the last that your retirement, income may still be Barangay every year at our property in Plaridel, even doing the necessary repairs, all full- Corner”. 12 years of his life. She bathed him, taxable. Bulacan. Here our family, my siblings time tasks property managers normally As your business grew, you have to dressed him, fed him, talked to him and She also serves as a member of the and I, provide free medical, dental and do. But Mila gets no compensation at made him comfortable even if he could “Barangay Lupong Tagapamayapa eyesight consultation, treatment and all. She does them as a favor. hardly speak. Despite the hardships (peace panel),” settling confl icts among medicine to the poor folks in our barrio. Download the Asian Journal she endured, she took it hard when he residents in the Quezon City neighbor- She takes care of our elder relatives. ( Continued on page 10 ) digital edition at www.scribd.com/asianjournal hood in our parents old home. She passed away.

company thinks it can charge more for a wave oven? In this way, the moneyed moguls of product that is seen to do more when it We shouldn’t have to. Period. Asia and the Philippines provide the actually doesn’t. A primer for billions of pesos needed to buy the most Let’s be clear about an-other thing. I’m But wait ( Continued from page 7 ) poll surveys, media time and the most not speaking of volume; I listen to loud families. They eliminate their opponents votes. They want to roll the dice, the music too. I’m not speaking of musi- It gets even better! A few weeks ago we with ruthless violence. When a strong Philippines is their casino. cal styles, plenty of people might fi nd got a new washing machine. The old one voice of protest and defi ance ring out in It is this obsession with the pursuit and fault with my taste in music. My rant was going to cost more to repair than it defense of human rights or the exploita- retention of power and money and their here is strictly limited to noise. What was worth (it seems like everything is tion of the poor, it is silenced with a shot security that ruling elite have no interest kind of noise? Well in my car there are like that). So I went online and searched to the head as documented by Human or concern with the masses of poor. The probably a dozen distinct sounds. Push for a washing machine. Rights Watch. 100 million are only of concern when a radio button there is a beep, push a Google “new washing machines for None of the candidates can run on their they are restive and desperate. Then they climate button there is a chirp, turn on sale” and see what happens. You get own. To grab the presidency, the rival give them handouts like the conditional lights or press another of a dozen but- approximately 2,420,000 results. Excuse families change their various alliances cash transfer project. Small amounts of tons and you’ll hear all sorts of strange me? Two million, four hundred and and rivalries, coalesce to form new cash are given to the poorest of the poor. little tones. twenty thousand hits for new washing strategic alliances. Then they fi ght for But it is no way out of grinding poverty. Argh!!! Why would pushing a radio station pre- machines? Who can even start to go the presidency. The most powerful offi ce The dominance of the few over the set button require a beep? We can fi gure through all those? in the land is their goal, the candidate is many creates the massive inequality that nough with the beeps, buzzes, chirps, bells, chimes, out something was pushed because the Not me. So I went to the top few, found their façade. besets the nation and causes intolerable station changes. The same thing holds a couple of machines to compare, and The candidates are owned and fi nanced slums, and drives millions to fl ee abroad tones, rings and musical washing machines true for any of the other things that make we bought it at Home Depot. It was by the different clusters of the 140 or so in search of jobs leading to broken noise. Those sounds are there because delivered and set up and the family is of the megarich dynastic families. These homes and abandoned children. E something is happening but we know happy once again. Okay, not really but control or own an estimated 70% of the The local authorities hide the begging, Okay people, it has been one heck off about those noises that are just abys- they’re happening because something we’re cleaner. national wealth, land, buildings, industry hungry children away from visiting of a couple of weeks and I’m ready to mally, horrifi cally, dreadfully annoying. yes, happens. and the treasury. They want to protect foreign dignitaries like Pope Francis. take a swim with the sharks. I’ve had I’m also not writing about sounds that And that’s just one of the cars – the But wait again! this ascendency and strive for the power They keep the dirty faces, pleading eyes it. Enough is enough and was enough exist to allow the visually impaired to others chirp and beep as well but none of that will guarantee their dominance and and outstretched hands from disturbing years ago. And it’s getting worse. A lot live easier, less frustrating lives. There them make the same sound for the same This new washing machine plays wealth expansion. the indifference of the rich in their limos worse. And I’m getting crankier. Now were many things my father owned – thing. A climate change might chirp in songs. I’m not sure what the songs, or The winning group gets control of the and SUVs on their way to church. please don’t misunderstand me, I’m not including his watch that spoke – which one car but beep in the other. So it’s not tunes, are but baby it plays them. It has public purse, the awarding of the mega Such social injustice and deprivation on a rampage about noise because it permitted him a much higher quality of only noisy, but even worse, its inconsis- the usual beeps, dings, chirps, bells, infrastructures projects, the granting fi lls the sub-human jails with street might cause hearing problems, or health life. I’m just writing about the sounds tent noise. moans, groans, heavy breathing and of supply contracts, the approval of children subjecting them to sexual abuse problems, or anything else. I’m ticked that are used because we can, because a Is it just the cars doing all this noise? musical notes. Oh, yes it has the usual controversial permits to build dangerous and malnutrition and brain impairment. Of course not. In my kitchen the sounds that everything has. But even polluting power plants and the like. The Human traffi ckers sell thousands of oven makes two different sounds, the more, this thing plays songs. When a president and his cabinet have the power young underage girls into the sex indus- microwave beeps, the toaster chimes and load is complete you get a nice little to arrange the smooth privatization of try. These sex tourist establishments, the toaster oven dings. The dishwasher jingle. How soothing. It’s much more public institutions and utilities to their owned by local and foreign investors, pings, the phone chirps and the under- soothing in fact than the microwave’s relatives and cronies. are operating with government permits. cabinet TV peeps. And remember, that’s chirps. If they win they have the power to sub- The poor are useful after all. To get a just the kitchen. So let’s see. In the past few weeks I’ve jugate the losers and isolate their busi- single document from a government Every TV in the house has some quirky been involved in the purchase of: ness and political competitors. So each offi ce like the DENR takes three months noise associated with it. The security group gets a popular candidate, an actor, at least but a sex bar permit, issued by keypad makes strange little sounds that A Jeep celebrity or a winning political face will local governments, takes a few days. can’t ever be turned off. I called the do. Each alliance will fi nance their cho- Such is the plight of the Filipino. company to check on this one because A washing machine sen candidate and their followers. There is some minimal growth in the when I turn on or off the alarm it chirps Foreign donations are given secretly middle class but it is a slim sliver of the which has been known to wake up a A really big freaking sectional and indirectly. International companies, economic pie. There is hardly a crumb child; this would be alright if not for the like mining and fi shing corporations, for the poor. Nothing falls from the rich fact that it’s my child. If she’s asleep, I A coffee table that has a top that raises want permits and concessions so they man’s table for them. The rich grow ever really want her to stay asleep. Company buy infl uence and give to several candi- richer and the poor become more numer- said sorry, but there was no way to A reading table dates to sit at the winning table. ous and more hungry. disconnect the keypad sounds. If I ever This election will be bought. They with fi nd a security company with a silent Fixtures for three bathrooms the most money will win and the poor, pad I’m going to disconnect my current as always, will lose. -- shaycullen@ service. Paint for three bathrooms things we probably ordered preda.org PREDA Foundation, Inc. So far we’ve discussed cars, appli- P.O Box 68, Olongapo City 2200 ances, security pads, and TVs. Any- Supplies for the paint and fi xtures for And you’ll notice that list doesn’t in- Preda Main Center thing else? Oh, of course. There are the three bathrooms clude any grocery store or Costco runs. Upper Kalaklan, Subic Bay telephone keypads, computers, printers, Oh, no. Those are in a category all to Olongapo City 2200 Philippines alarm clocks (not the alarm – the buttons Paint for the trim on the house themselves. A biiiiig category. Argh!! E-mail: [email protected], Infor- to set the alarm), vacuum cleaners, toys mation Offi cer: [email protected] beyond count, toys beyond count, and More paint for the trim on the house TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF PRE- yes, toys beyond all possible count. because the fi rst color was obnoxious Download the DA you may freely pass on the article or Perhaps it’s time to rethink unnecessary republish and send a donation via mail sounds. People deal with enough noise New numbers to place on the newly- Asian Journal or PAYPAL at our website http://www. in their lives; why should we have to put painted trim on the house so the postal digital edition at preda.org or through the Columban Mis- up with even more of it from a micro- and delivery people can fi nd us to bring www.scribd.com/asianjournal sionary Society. April 29 - May 5, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 As the A Primer for Philippine Bamboos Politics Sway Fr. Shay Cullen by Rudy Liporada 28 April 2016 Read previous articles by Rudy Liporada at ww.asianjournalusa.com t is election time and some say nothing ever American Indians identify Ichanges in the Phil- ippines. The candidates with the Lumads change but the social in- equality remains. Candidates for the presidency this time range from two representing the rich elite, the daughter of a deceased movie star and a foul-mouthed mayor vowing to kill all suspected crimi- nals and a senator who is fronting for the family of the former dictator. The frustration of the educated middle class is the absence of a visionary leader of integrity with a genuine love of the poor, immense popularity and with a reform agenda to bring equality and justice. The election is not about agenda or policy platforms, it’s about popu- lar controllable personalities, pliable puppets able to dance and sing or who are bombastic and crude. They must be controversial and media magnetic. They must be submit to the interests of their fi nanciers and accept that they have “debts of honor” to pay when and if they win the presidency. They are under the control of the media manipulators and the masters of the puppet show, and what a bewildering spectacle it is. They have to play to the gallery and capitulate to the interests of super rich. The ruling oligarchy would never allow the rise of an independent candidate with a pro-poor agenda and a popular follow- ing. Besides, no fi nancial bloc would fund a candidate like that. There is no political messiah on the far horizon. As the Bamboos Sway in this world. And it's only through the What we see as a stage backdrop is By Rudy D. Liporada support of indigenous people here on a mineral rich country of 100 million this land that we can get through this Filipino people, mostly poor. Twenty-six The American Indians were displaced, together. And we pledge our support million are in dire poverty surrounded too, in the name of development. to you.” These are words from Cindi by the mansions and condominiums of "As the indigenous people of this land, Alvitre, professor in American Indian the rich. The poor are necessary consum- we are the descendants of the survivors Studies at California State University ers and cheap workers tolerated by the of the genocide that happened on this – Long Beach, addressing the Lumad super rich. land, this great country--allegedly great delegates of the Lakbay Lumad USA at These one hundred million Filipi- country--that participates in so much their Long Beach, California journey’s nos are in the power of a corrupt 140 bloodshed and the continued genocide ( Continued on page 9 ) ( Continued on page 6 )

CONCLUSION: Kalusugan has many needs to continue working for the Why nonprofi t community. Volunteers who will help ( Continued from page 4 ) is essential for its work to continue. We Research Committee. need more BOA and BOD members to fi ll more roles and responsibilities. The 4. Dr. Michael Juan- He is a Psycholo- more members, the more we can do for gist in private practice, teaches at SDSU, the community. and a Mental Health Counselor at SDSU We are currently recruiting members Student Health Services. When he was and if you have time to give service for a student, he was a volunteer facilitator the community, we would like to have in our Youth Parenting Groups. He was you. Please email Demy West, demy. a former BOD member and continues [email protected] or Dr. Dirige at odi- to be active as BOA member contribut- [email protected] or call (619) 477-3392 ing to teaching in our Total Wellness and we will send you an application workshops and the Asian Sstudies 460 form and meet with you. course at SDSU. *** 5. Bette Poblete- She is retired CAO Secretary and Contracts Administrator ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!! with the SD County. One of our gener- ous and faithful BOD members that KALUSUGAN TOTAL was promoted to BOA due to the need WELNNESS PROGRAM to retire but remains active in maintain- WILL BE AT THE: ing contact, fi nancially supporting, and ASIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL giving advice. She is one of two of our BOA who refuses to retire from Kalusu- May 7, Saturday, gan due to their passion to help. 10:00 AM to 5 PM Mira Mesa Park 6. Dr. Cheryl Rock- We are privileged Come and join us and help to have her as one of the most faithful members of the BOA since the begin- yourself to handouts on health; ning of Kalusugan. She is currently blood pressure screening and Professor in Nutrition at UCSD and others. Researcher in the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control. She is well known in the nutrition fi eld, commu- CHANGING MINDS nity, and often quoted in newspapers AND MIND MATTER (SD Union). She and Dr. Dirige had South County Behavioral the same major professor at UCLA (Dr. Swendsied) where they both graduated. Health: Cheryl was very helpful in writing the FREE RESOURCE FAIR “Siglang Buhay” grant where KCS May 14, Saturday, obtained a million-dollar grant. Chula Vista High School 7. Dr. Jim Sallis- He is also one of 840 4th Avenue, our faithful members that have helped Chula Vista, CA 91911 Kalusugan to be well known in the com- munity. He is currently a Distinguished TOTAL WELLNESS Professor, Family Medicine and Public Health, UCSD; Chief, Division of Be- MEETING havioral Health, UCSD; and Director of MENTAL HEALTH Active Living Research. He was teach- MONTH ing at SDSU Department of Psychology May 21, Saturday, when he fi rst met Dr. Dirige and started helping Kalusugan as advisor 9:30 AM to 12 PM to the projects and writer of scientifi c 550 East 8th St. Suite 6, papers. He is well known all over the National City, CA world for his work on Physical Activity RSVP: (619) 477-3392 research and programs.

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33Rd Annual California Strawberry Festival A Traditional Tasty Tribute in California Strawberry Festival general 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the admission is $12, seniors 62+ are $8, and gate or in advance at www.strawberry- the Golden State children ages 5-12 are $5. Kids 4 and un- fest.org. The California Strawberry der are free. Active military and depen- Festival toll free information line is 888 Strawberry revelry is ripest dents with ID are $8. Hours are 10:am to 288-9242. when the 2016 California Straw- berry Festival gets underway with its 33rd seasonal celebration May 21 and 22, 2016 on 15 pictur- Why didn’t with the international terrorist group ( Continued from page 1 ) Islamic State or ISIS. esque acres at Strawberry Mead- Aquino released the statement follow- ows of College Park in Oxnard. pero di naman natin binabale- ing the beheading of Canadian hostage It’s an iconic berry event of epic wala. I doubt na magagawa 'yan John Ridsdel, a former mining execu- ng mga brother Muslims natin,” tive who was captured along with three proportions. other people in September 2015 while said Paquiao. on vacation on Samal Island in Davao Ranked nationwide among the top out- According to the President, the plot is del Norte. —Bianca Rose Dabu/JST, door Festivals, the fruity fete boasts lip- part of the group's efforts to gain favor GMA News smacking strawberries every way imag- inable, live concerts on two stages, more than 200 Fine Arts & Crafts booths, the Strawberry Promenade with celebrity was aghast, but realized he was jok- Tidbits from this book your How did Amalia Fuentes get her ing. She hit him on the shoulder. He inquiring mind wants to know: last name? cooking demonstrations, Strawberryland Now Available: knew the ice was broken. – Chapter For Kids with rides and attractions, and Get all the answers in this book, 2 : Movie Star How many children does Tessie “Balik Tanaw: wholesome, gooey contests, appealing Agana have? The Filipino Movie Stars to all ages. Books by Asian Journal San Diego (Continued from page 1) Who are the two movie star cousins of Yesteryears”! Tula ng of Robert Arevalo? An estimated 1.5 million strawberries Complicated Whose autograph of a famous come- will be consumed over the weekend Promised dian Perla Bautista sought that led her “Betel Nuts & Other Stories” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Entertaining and easy-to-read short stories inspired by a Betel Nuts & Other Stories mga Piling to become a movie star? where the regions most prolifi c crop Filipino’s experience in growing up in the Philippines. SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Affairs Excerpts from the book What physical attributes did Bernard is the main ingredient for fun. If you One day, however, theLand duckling went inside an opening under the house. Borobot waited for it to come out but it did not. He kept waiting even when Bonnie have that made him a top it got dark, but there was no sign of the duckling. When his father came by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. haven’t had strawberry pizza alongside home that evening, he told him about his missing duckling. His dad took a flashlight and pointed it toward the opening. He inserted a long stick inside Katatawanan sprinter in college? and tried toby stir it. SimeonThey could hear some G.squealing Silverio, but no quacking. Finally, Jr. a strawberry beer, you haven’t been to his dad told him the bad news: “The rats have eaten your duckling.” Borobot Who is the other movie star brother cried and cried for a very long time. – from Chapter 2 – Childhood Tales The colorful and incredible story the Festival. Or perhaps the strawberry If there is a person that can aptly be called “the son of a bitch”, which in By Joe Cabrera of Robert Campos? Pilipino,The is synonymous inspirational to the phrase, “the son of a whore” and (“anak ngdiffi puta”), it cult of a Filipino American’s compli- would be Tikboy. Tikboy was one of Eric’s playmates on Platerias Street where Who was the Manila couturier that nachos, strawberry funnel cake, straw- Ericjourney lived with his family ofon the twosecond floor Filipino of his father’s printing cousinsbusiness Excerpts from the book in Manila in 1957. Tikboy’s mother, Purita, worked as a prostitute in a brothel cated affairs. berry crepes, chocolate dipped straw- marryingacross the street from Eric’s U.S. house. – fromNavy Chapter 6 - Justpersonnel Like Any Mother for Mayrong isang tao, ito’y “impresa- was instrumental in making Charlie From where he sat, he could tell Juanita had just bathed. Her hair was still damp Davao a movie star? and the fragrant scent of her cheap bath soap wafted through the air. She hardly no- rio” berries, or fried strawberries, are more migrationticed him as she was minding andher own business. fi nancial While he pretended topurposes. be concen- trating on his reading, he would occasionally take a sneak peak at her, feasting his Who was the top actor Myrna Del- Aseyes aon allpiece of her seductive beauty.of Forthe a hot-blooded Filipino-American fourteen-year-old, she was not Na ang hanap buhay, maglabas ng your style. With selections from 50 food just an object of curiosity. – from Chapter 9 – Fragrant Scent of Bath Soap And All “Philippine Homecoming & Other Memories”

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. gado had an affair with that produced An entertaining and easy-to-read account of a Filipino experience,By the time they reached this Platerias Street, story everything alsowas quiet. Thereapplies was to American’s homecoming to the Philippines and the SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. floor show booths, those who wish to control their hardly a soul in sight; it was ten minutes past midnight. Narding frantically ran a love child? interesting memories it triggered. Philippine Homecoming inside the brothel in search of Clarita, but he was told the Chinese took her just ten minutes before.the He ran lives outside towards of P. Paterno all Street. people. Finding no speed- Minsa’y nag-advertise, ng bihirang destiny should head to the “build you ing taxi, he ran back towards Carriedo Street, turned right towards Rizal Avenue, Excerpts from the book Who was the legendary actor who Seeing the PhilippinesETEL for the first time after many yearsUTS would give any former hoping the taxi holding Clarita had broken down. Finally, a loud, agonizing cry was B N heard all over in that quiet neighborhood of Quiapo. – from Chapter 11 – True Love resident a “culture shock.” The roads, which looked to be wider before, appeared akto gave Dolphy his first break in the own” strawberry shortcake tent to pile narrow. The buildings and the streets, which were dilapidated and dirty before, Everyone wasExcerpts looking up at the top offrom an electric post,the where book sparks of looked more dilapidated and dirty now. – Chapter 2 – Balikbayan Culture Shock Na naiba naman, diyan sa ordi- light shone bright against the dark of the night. When the firemen trained the All of a sudden, the small kids& from before were now grown up. Their movies? on the goodness or enter the “Strawberry spotlight to the top of the post, they saw faces had changed, yet somehow looked familiar. Some of his relatives “Youa body of a man must lying on a wood join across the U.S. Navy so we who lived in a compound beside them had already died. Gone forever dur- the post. It was Fred, the drunkard pimp. ing a span of just ten years were his maternal grandmother, three uncles, nario Shortcake Build Off” contest. canWithout live anybody abroad,”noticing, he woke from Isabel often told her two aunties and two cousins. – Chapter 3 – Like A Video Tape Experience deep slumber and this time, success- OTheir vehicleTHER moved towards theS manTORIES and again they asked: “Boss, May isang dumating, nag-prisinta fully climbed the top of the post. He alam mo ba ang bahay ni Maning Bakla (Boss, do you know the resi- boyfriendwas electrocuted while Lando celebrating his as they walked in the dence of Maning, the homosexual?)?” The man looked serious and glumly To order a copy, send $13.95 (mailing cost included) to Asian feat. – from Chapter 15 – A Day In The said: “Yes, I am Maning, what do you want?” They were embarrassed park,Life Of The weaving People Of Platerias Streetdreams for their future as they were sure that Maning did not appreciate the unsavory nick- Best of all, indulging is guilt free. name. – Chapter 6 – Maning Bakla And the Duty Free Shops In Manila Journal San Diego. 550 East 8th Street, Suite 6, National City, There was a full moon above, and they could see its reflections on the water as together. He would just shrug his the waves slapped on the sand. They could feel the cool breeze kiss their face, the With each bite of berry bliss from the “the warmson water wetof their a feet. whore” On that cold December (“anak evening in Maryland ng Beach puta”), Re- CA 91950 Tel. (619) 474-0588 shoulders in response. – from Chapter sort in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines, they wanted to freeze time and enjoy every it wouldmoment of their be stay – ChapterTikboy. 10 – Nasugbu MarketTikboy Place And The was IUD BBQ one non-profi t food booths, 100% of sales Manila Mayor Antonio Villegas proved to be an innovative mayor; for 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat example, he introduced the free elementary and high school education in of Eric’sthe city, the playmatesfirst of its kind in the country. on He wasPlaterias also a poet in the ver-Street support their causes. The formula has nacular; at every opportunity, he would recite or talk in the form of a poem Simeon G. Silverio Jr. For more information, e-mail [email protected] wherehe himself Eric composed. Inlived answer to his critics,with he once said:his “Marami family ang nagtatanong kung bakit ako tumutula, bakit, ang tula ba ay masama (Many proved to be a fruitful enterprise with are asking why I am reciting a poem, why, is a poem bad)?” Chapter 17 To order copies through the Internet, go to amazon.com, go to on the– When “Gatpuno”second Villegas warmedfl oor his “Salumpuwit” of his at Maharnilad father’s “Promised Land” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Their playmates from the barrio were cautious and made a sign of more than $4.5 millionPROMISED dollars LAND, the benefiinspirational and tingdifficult journey of two printingthe cross when business passing ant hills, which in they Manila would call “nuno sain punso 1957.”. “books”, go to “advance search” and type name of author, SIMEON Filipino cousins marrying U.S. Navy personnel for migration They would reverently say, “Makikiraan, po (Please allow us to pass!)!” and financial purposes. As a piece of the Filipino-American SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. Chapter 31 - Nuno Sa Punso And Other Weird Provincial Experiences a multitude of southlandexperience, charities this story also applies over to the lives of all people. Promised Land Tikboy’sThe boys, usuallymother, five at a time, would Purita, line up and march worked without their pants as a PHILIPPINE SILVERIO, and follow instructions. towards the rice fields at the back of the house. They would pass by a guava Excerpts from the book “You must join the U.S. Navy so we can live abroad,” Isabel of- prostitutetree, pull out several in leaves a brothel and wash across the street the past decades. ten told her boyfriend Lando as they walked in the park, weav- them in the artesian well. Once in the ing dreams for their future together. He would just shrug his shoul- field, the quack doctor would hammer froma stake Eric’s into the ground house. made of a – from Chapter OMECOMING’S ders in response. – from Chapter 1 – Her U.S. Navy Dreamboat H branch of a guava tree with the other To order by mail, fi ll out The clash of two cultures, Filipino and Mexican, had taken its toll. He 6 - Justend bent towardsLike the boy. Any – Chapter Mother grew weary of the enchiladas, tacos, burritos and other Mexican dishes 34 - Circumcision: Why Do Some Serving up wholesomeshe prepared family repeatedly. He longedfun for the Filipino dishes from his na- Boys Walk Bow-Legged During CHERISHED MEMORIES Mail Order Form tive land that he would always eat as a child. Teresa would not let him Summertime In The Province? cook his favorite adobo and tuyo (dried fish) due to their stinking up while paying tribute tothe the house. When region’s he brought her to the Philippines,rich Teresa refused to stay and sleep in their house in the barrio. “It is hot and there are liz- (Check quantities in space before book title) agricultural heritage andards on givingthe ceiling,” she complained. back, – from Chapter is 3 - Trophy Wife “Let me make this clear with you again,” Ditas once told Romy when Philippine he accosted her while tipsy from drinking with friends nearby. “I will what the Festival is allnever about. marry you even “Weif you are the lastwork man on earth.” The friends laughed hard and Romy retreated in shame. The next day he left town Excerpts from the book: ____ Promised Land by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. and she didn’t hear from him until she received a letter from the United States Naval Base in San Diego from her jilted suitor, now a mem- year round for an eventber ofthat the U.S. Navy. takes – from Chapter place 5 - The Last Man On Earth How did you know Richard?” she

Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Homecoming’s One evening, when Romy and his friends were drinking in the house, Ditas asked. Danny was fast to the draw. “I ____ Betel Nuts and Other Stories by Simeon G. Sil- in 48 hours,” says Californiashowed Andy the photo Strawberry of Isabel. “Check her out, Andy,” she told him. “She’s looking for a boyfriend here in America.” “No way,” Andy replied. “I know what she’s up to. She will just marry and leave me once she gets her green card.” produced his shows there,” he lied. verio, Jr. Festival Chairperson Kim“But she’s very Gibas. pretty,” Romy told his friend.“As “With your looks, you can never have a wife as beautiful as her.” – from Chapter 8 – Pretty Girl’s Photo Cherished He could see Menchie, the movie baga volunteers, we’re committed“Is this your first time to riding anhosting PROMISED airplane?” her seatmate, a wom- star, was impressed. “And I can also Ang mga ibon daw, kanyang na- an in her fifties, asked Isabel. ____ Philippine Homecoming’s Cherished Memories an exceptional celebration“How did you thatknow?” “Because brings produce your show,” he continued the you’re holding your bag tightly Memories gagaya and you look scared. And also, – by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. family and friends togetherthat huge envelope for in plastic baga great charade. She was pleased. “Do you contains the x-ray film carried Kay daling gawin niya, ang sabi sa by first time immigrants.” Isabel AND time.” She adds, “We strivesheepishly smiled. to– from Chaptop- the L think people will pay just to watch ter 12 – Land of Milk and Honey kanya ____ Complicated Affairs by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. experience year after year.” by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. me? “Why, are we going to charge Marami na ko nyan, alis ka na muna them?” he asked instead. Menchie Magre-reklamo pa, itong tao sana ______Total number of books Where else can you throw strawberries An entertaining and easy-to-read Nguni’t itong boss, medyo napika pa account of a Filipino American’s Times $13.95 each (mailing cost included) at your best friend in the Tart Toss Con- Kaya’t itong tao, kagyat umalis na homecoming“Complicated to Affairs” the By SimeonPhilippines G. Silverio, Jr. and “Betel Nuts The colorful and incredible story of a Filipino American’s complicated affairs. Sa bintana’ng daan, lumipad pag- test, or eat a strawberry pie by literally Excerpts from the book: Complicated Affairs SIMEON G. SILVERIO, JR. the interestingHow did you know Richard?” memoriesshe asked. Danny was fast to itthe draw.trig- “I produced his shows there,” he lied. He could see Menchie, the movie star, was ______Total Cost putting your face in it at the Pie Eating impressed. “And I can also produce your show,” he continued the charade. She daka was pleased. “Do you think peoplegered. will pay just to watch me? “Why, are we going to & Other charge them?” he asked instead. Menchie was aghast, but realized he was joking. HEEEEHAAWWWW!!! She hit him on the shoulder. He knew the ice was broken. – Chapter 2 : Movie Star Contest? “So how are you doing?” Danny was pleased to hear from Juanita. “I am okay, how about you?” “So-so,” he replied. “I’ve missed you,” his playboy persona took Fill out form below and send it together with check pay- over again. “Really?” she asked. “I have something to tell you.” “What? “ Danny was rejuvenated.Excerpts He had not dated from for a while andthe was eager book to do so. He saw an opportunity with Juanita. “I just gave birth to a baby girl.” “Congratulations,” ment payable to: Asian Journal San Diego, 550 East 8th Stories” Danny said. “Are you sexy again?” He was hoping to renew their relationship Balik Tanaw: Oxnard is located just 60 miles north but was unsure about it since she was with her husband. Juanita did not answer his question; instead, she said, “And it’s yours.” – Chapter 3 :Another Child Street, # 6, National City, CA 91950 Seeing“This is Mindy,”the Diaz introducedPhilippines a pretty twenty-five year old girl tofor him when the of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of he arrived at the dock. “She’s Digna’s sister.” Mindy shyly extended her right hand COMPLICATED by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. which Danny shook. He noticed that Digna was teasing her sister, as though there fi rst timewas a pre-arranged after plan between many Diaz and the two girlsyears unbeknownst to him.would Later on, during the course of the fishing trip, he discovered the plan: Digna wanted The Filipino Santa Barbara. The free Park & Ride Danny to hook up with her sister. “Marry my sister,” Digna told him as they ate give anylunch aboard former the boat in the middle resident of the bay. “So she can migrate a “culture to America.” AFFAIRS Full Name: ______She knew Danny was a divorced American citizen. – Chapter 5: Gone Fishin’ “Strawberry Express” shuttles from Entertaining and easy-to-read Danny called up his friend Pepito and asked for ideas on how to best help shock.”Kate. Pepito The was the brother roads, of his comedian friend,which Elvis, one of the toplooked enter- tainers in the Philippines at that time. “Jackpot ka, pare (You’ve got a jackpot, Simeon G. Silverio Jr. multiple convenient locations off the 101 short stories inspired by a Filipino’s friend),” Pepito told Danny. “She is a gold mine.” “What do you mean?” “We Movie Stars to be canwider set her up with richbefore, Chinese men playing appearedat the casinos and charge them nar- experience in growing up in the at least 50,000 pesos to spend the night with her. I am sure many of them Address: ______freeway make getting there a breeze. row. Thewould be willingbuildings to spend that much just toand be with a beautifulthe white streets, girl like Kate. We will get our commission afterwards.” – Chapter 8 : Leading Lady Philippines. After Danny gave him her name, the clerk spent a few minutes in the com- whichputer. were “That’s it,” the clerkdilapidated said afterwards. “She has pension dueand her, and youdirty of Yesteryears Amtrak California offers a special Kids are entitled to it!” Danny was surprised. He didn’t expect this bounty. “How much do you think you will get?” the clerk asked him. Danny was hesitant to give him City: ______before,an amount. looked He was happy to get $100more a dilapidated Ride Free promotion Festival weekend month. That would go a long way espe- Excerpts from the book cially if one was living in the Philippines. and dirty“One hundred now. dollars,” he answered. – Chapter 2 – Ba- by Dr. Romy Protacio (shuttles meet the trains). Parking is also “That’s way too low, make it higher.” likbayan“Three hundred?” Culture “Way too low.” “Five Shock hundred?” “Still very low.” “How much?” State: ______Zip: ______available on site for $10. Address: 3250 he finally asked. “Try fourteen hundred If there is a person that can aptly be dollars.” He could not believe what South Rose Avenue, Oxnard. called “the son of a bitch”, which in he heard. – Chapter 9 : Windfall Lives and Loves of the Filipino Pilipino, is synonymous to the phrase, Movie Stars of Yesteryears April 29 - May 5, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 LifestyleLifestyle able early on, so it is at this time when in their young lives. good values have to be instilled in their The precious, quality time that mothers young minds. Their minds are like a have with their children goes a long way sponge waiting to be fi lled! Thus it is towards instilling self-confi dence and imperative that the ones caring for them strength of character on the children. - whether natural mothers, or mothers by Love, caring and nurture play a lot in proxy, like babysitters, stepmothers, or helping our children develop and thrive daycare workers - be good role models intellectually, physically and socially. to these children. The love that they experience while The nurturing of our children is growing up is multiplied ten-fold and such a great responsibility! Since this when it’s their turn to become parents, responsibility often falls on the hands they too have abundant love to give. of our mothers, mothers need to know In the healthy environment created and establish the right priorities in life. by the parents, especially the mother, Sometimes, other priorities in life – such children learn empathy, develop con- as career, self, husband and community fi dence, and acquire resilience. They Happy Mother’s Day! involvement – have to take second also develop good communication and place. other social skills. A good and loving By Zena Sultana Babao mother, especially our own Moms – so Mothers for either good or evil depending upon The raising of good children takes top environment created by the mother has a we shower our mothers with gifts and the moral and spiritual beliefs of the priority because our children are the lot of benefi ts for the children. It helps y Mom has passed special attention this Mother’s Day. God has given a special power to moth- mother. future leaders of our country. Even if the children develop a sense of trust Most especially, we cherish her and ers, according to Rev. Stephen Pilon, A study conducted a few years ago mothers work in a high-powered execu- and self-reliance. It helps the children away! It pains me give her love. We have to do all these pastor of the Pillar of Fire Church, and found out at what age children establish tive position, sometimes they make a handle stress better. And it gives the so much that I could while our mothers are still here with us that power is to teach good moral and a moral foundation in life. Based upon conscious decision to stay at home to children enthusiasm and motivation M to enjoy it! spiritual values to their children by this research, it was determined that by care for their children while they are still to tackle whatever the world throws at no longer see her, talk to her, Anne M. Jarvis is credited with origi- words and by deeds. The pastor said age 3, a child’s basic ideas of good and very young. They do that because they them. Children grow up and end up suc- laugh with her, cry with her, nating Mother’s Day. She never mar- that this power “can lift up a nation, or evil, and right and wrong, were pretty know they are the pre-eminent infl uence cessful and well adjusted. and listen to her words of ried and was extremely attached to her if abused, can destroy an entire people. well set. A child is most impression- mother, Mrs. Anna Reese Jarvis. After It is the power that can either exalt the wisdom. I could no longer Mrs. Jarvis died, Anne Jarvis missed Lord in the minds of children, or it can show her, in person, how her mother so much that she and her be used to reduce Him to nothing more friends began a letter writing campaign than a fairy tale. And it is a power that much I love and admire her. to gain the support of congressmen, can bring our children to the Lord, or She was my idol and my businessmen and infl uential ministers be used to drive them away from Him inspiration, and will always in declaring Mother’s Day a national forever.” holiday. Rev. Pilon, however, cautioned moth- be! She is forever alive in Today, largely because of Ms. Jarvis ers to be careful in using this power. He my heart! efforts, Mother’s Day is being cel- said, “The eternal life of our sons and ebrated throughout the world. Presi- daughters may very well rest upon how Thomas Campbell, a Scottish poet dent Woodrow Wilson issued the fi rst mothers discharge their duties as moth- chiefl y remembered for his sentimental proclamation making Mother’s Day an ers. So this power is to be used only for poetry dealing with human affairs, wrote, offi cial holiday. In a resolution passed good!” “To live in the hearts we leave behind is by Congress designating the second not to die.” An anonymous writer also Sunday in May as Mother’s Day, it also The Hand that Rocks the Cradle wrote, “Death leaves a heartache no one instructed that the American fl ag be can heal. Love leaves a memory no one displayed on government buildings and A well-known proverb says: “The can steal.” people’s homes “as a public expression hand that rocks the cradle rules the of our love and reverence for the moth- world.” While not all proverbs that are Sunday May 8, 2016 is Mother’s Day ers of our country.” found outside the Bible are true, this one is! True, because mothers the greatest We all know the importance of a The Special Power God gave to impact on their children. As a result of this impact, the child will be infl uenced American ( Continued from page 7 ) leg last April 23, 2016. Starting in April 15, the Lumad indig- enous people from Mindanao delegates were in Washington D.C. to lobby before congressional offi ces and draw support from the country’s ecumenical leaders to bring to fore their dire situation in the Philippines. Sweeping across seven US cities to air their grievances, the Lakbay (journey) will end their six weeks tour in New York with a forum at the United Nations on Indigenous Issues. Describing their situation, Lumad spokesperson Kerlan Fanagel said “Be- hind the atrocities are Aquino’s economic policies which serve well the transnation- al and multi-national corporations, the landlords, and corrupt bureaucrats. They take our lands away from us, deprive us of our resources and violate our rights, cans were then portrayed along with no matter what the cost…” It did not and push us to hunger and inhumane animals and the darkness who must be matter if the Natives were displaced conditions. Worse, our just and legitimate eradicated to bring forth prosperity in from their lands or massacred. struggles are criminalized. We are forced the United States. The Natives were According to Karapatan, an organiza- to leave our ancestral lands, killed, or not considered as human beings but as tion supporting the Lumads, “20,000 falsely charged in courts.” savages, detrimental to the progress of Lumads have been displaced because In her talk, Alvitre, touched on the Man- America. The colonizers of America, as of military operations and encampment ifest Destiny espoused by Americans in in Manifest Destiny, “equated civiliza- in Lumad schools, learning centers, and the mid-19th century. The Native Ameri- tion with technological development, communities. Since the Aquino admin- istration implemented its counter-insur- gency strategy Oplan Bayanihan, there have been 54 cases of forced evacuation of whole Lumad communities.” Oplan Bayanihan is a Philippine mili- tary operation designed as counter insur- gency measure against the communist New Peoples Army. However, according to the Lumads, it is also used to bring in the military to pave the way for the mining companies to freely excavate the natural resources of the indigenous people without regard to polluting the rivers, denuding the forests, and eating away their lands. “We bring with us our dreadful experi- ences of killings, militarization, and forced evacuation not just in the Caraga region where I came from, but of the people of Mindanao who have become targets of the Aquino regime’s counter- ( Continued on page 13 ) Page 10 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 29 - May 5, 2016 SpiritualSpiritual LifeLife How an ancient spiritual prac- tice called the Daily Examen can transform your busy days.

May 1: 6th Sunday of Easter Saksi What’s In A Name? Marami akong naging saksi sa aking paghihintay Joke of the week: There were three tians about Jesus’ words. fathers in a hospital waiting room, wait- Refl ection: Two things are worth sa iyong pagdating sa dati-rati nating tagpuan ing for their babies to be born. The fi rst mentioning regarding today’s readings: maaga kong tinungo para sa iyo'y patunayan nurse comes out and tells the fi rst father, fi rst, the church as a community of man; “Congratulations you’re the father second, the church as a community of na kung hanggang saan nga ba ang aking maibibigay. of twins!” He says, “Great! I am the God. The church on earth being human manager for the Minnesota Twins.” The is beset with weakness, but being divine second nurse comes out and tells the sec- is strengthened by the Body and Blood Saksi ang mga ibong nagliparan sa himpapawid ond father, “Congratulations you're the of the Lamb, the risen Christ. She goes na sa aking tabi ay matiyagang umaaligid father of triplets”! He says, “That's cool! on a journey to God, but along the way huni nila ay tila musika sa aking pandinig I work for 3M.” The third father opens she encounters trials and temptations. the window and jumps out. The third One of the temptations is to replace the kaya't ang paghihintay ay 'di naging kainip-inip. nurse comes out, and asks, “Where's the words linked with “love” with vulgari- third father?” One of the other fathers ties and slang. What’s in a name? The said, “Oh he jumped out the window.” power behind a name and its value At maging ang malamig na simoy ng hanging habagat The nurse asks, “Why?” He replied, “He has long been immortalized in prose, galaw ng mga daho'y kasabay sa bawat pagaspas works for Seven Up!” poetry, and religious rituals. We think or recognize someone by his name. sila ang naging kaulayaw ko sa tanghaling tapat Scriptures: First Reading: Acts 15: 1-2, We associate a person or a thing with a mga piping saksi sa matiyaga kong pagsisikap. 22-29. It was mentioned last Sunday name. To replace or substitute a name how Paul and Barnabas showed their with vulgarities is dishonor a person’s missionary accountability to the Antioch character or devalue the importance of Isang kabibeng hugis pusong malapit sa paanan church. The Judean Pharisees contend a thing. The same is true with the word, ang napagtuunan ng pansin sa aking paghihintay that circumcision is necessary for “love”. It loses its real meaning or it’s salvation; this matter was brought to the camoufl aged. siya ba ay nag-iisa ring katulad kong matamlay mother church in Jerusalem to which For example, the word “kasintahan” at may ligaya rin kayang sa amin ay nakatanaw? Antioch is accountable. Peter recounted is replaced by chikababes, chix, chicks how God cleansed the hearts of the or “syota” (short time companionship). by Karen Beattie, Aleteia.com The way Catholics seemed to focus on Gentiles by faith. Paul and Barnabas “I love you” is 143 44 - I love you the saints bothered me at fi rst. Shouldn’t Maging ang hampas ng dambuhalang alon sa batuhan narrated the success of their mission- very much, Italy - I trust and love you, y days seem to we be focusing on Jesus instead? an old tila bawat minuto ay kasama kong binibilang ary efforts among the Gentiles and how Holland - hope our love lasts and never Protestant-fundamentalist voice said in God worked wonders and signs in their dies, MK - mahal kita, MNMK - Mahal fl y by in a blur of my head. sa 'king paghihintay ngayon sila ang aking karamay midst. Second Reading: Revelation na mahal kita (I love you very much); commuting, work But the more I learned about the saints, sila din ang saksi sa matiyaga kong paghihintay. 21: 10-14, 22-23.The use of Ezekiel’s “pagseselos” jeling, jeling-jeling. A wife M the more I saw the value in trying to metaphor, such as the city on the mount is no longer “kabiyak ng puso”, The pop meetings, laundry, frozen emulate them. When I was confi rmed in and the twelve gates (representing the culture may fi nd it amusing or modern meals, freelance projects, the Catholic church, I chose Saint Clare twelve tribes), stresses the importance of fad to replace “love” and other tradition- emails, visits to the grocery as my patron saint because she gave up about nine months. Participants meet we can become more aware of ways the new city: this new city doesn’t need ally accepted words associated with it all of her wealth to follow Christ. At the with a spiritual director, pray for an hour God is leading us. any more a temple because the divine with vulgarities. In such an environment, store, and trying to get a time, my husband and I were struggling a day, and often meet with others on the Choose one feature of the day and pray presence takes its place. The moon and is there a room for Christ’s command- wired kindergartener to go fi nancially, and I learned from her that same journey. from it. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you the sun don’t need to shine on the city ment, “To love as I have loved you”? to bed. Some days I don’t fi nancial wealth (or striving for wealth), to something during the day that God because the glory of the Lord provides Christ’s love is never to be taken lightly can often get in the way of our true Finding God in the details thinks is particularly important. it enough light. Gospel: John 14: 23-29. or watered-down, because it is very have a moment to think. calling. Look toward tomorrow. Ask God to Previously, an apostle asked, “Master, costly. He paid it with his death on the It’s still a big commitment. The year give you light for tomorrow’s challeng- why is it that you reveal these things cross. I try to carve out time to read and write SAINT IGNATIUS, a 16th century before I converted to Catholicism, my es. Seek God’s guidance. Ask him for to us and not to the world?” Anticipat- in the mornings—but often I waste this Spanish priest, theologian and founder church announced it was hosting a help and understanding. Pray for hope. ing a triumphant and awesome display Quotation of the week: “Every neigh- extra hour by scouring Facebook. Then of the Jesuits, is another saint whose retreat, and I signed up. As a group, we of power at the Parousia, the apostles bor, even though he be hateful in him- I kick myself and vow to do better the example has infl uenced my life. He met on Tuesday nights to discuss the This simple daily exercise helped me to instead received a surprising answer: self, becomes lovable to the full-grown next day. I know I’m not alone. Many wrote the Spiritual Exercises, which are weekly readings, we each had weekly see my life more clearly, and helped me the Father and Jesus shall come to those ‘I’ if he, too, is a child of God.” Fulton of us are living on autopilot, going from a set of Christian meditations, prayers sessions with a spiritual director, and to live more intentionally. I started notic- who love them and the Father shall send J. Sheen. one urgent task to the next, not really and mental exercises considered among “homework” consisting of readings, ing God everywhere—in a conversation the Holy Spirit to enlighten the Chris- allowing ourselves the time or space for the most important works of spiritual prayers and meditation. I had with a friend, and the bright red contemplation, or whittling away our literature. They remain an important part At the time, my husband was in school cardinal perched on a branch on a cold extra time on unimportant things. of the novitiate training of the Jesuits— and my career was in fl ux and we were winter day. The poet Mary Oliver writes, “Tell me, who are required to spend 30 days of struggling. We were also trying to adopt While I tended to focus on, and lament, what is it you plan to do with your one silence and solitude and up to fi ve hours a child. I couldn’t see God in any of it. the big dreams I felt were dying, Saint wild and precious life?” Sometimes, I a day in prayer to help them discern Where was he? I started calling him Ignatius taught me that when we’re think, Is this it? Am I going to be 80 and Jesus in their lives. “Ghost God.” focused on the “big” things, we often realize that my life has just been a blur Imagine praying for fi ve hours a day It was the middle of a frigid and hard overlook the little ways God is working of activity? for 30 days! Thankfully, the Spiritual Chicago winter—one where you don’t in our lives. And once you start seeing Exercises have been adapted so people see the sun for weeks on end—and I was the small movements of the Spirit in Learning from the saints like me can do them. In the past few commuting downtown to a freelance your life, it can add up to something decades, lay people—Catholic and non- job. But every night I would pray the much greater. For instance, noticing the I never paid much attention to the lives Catholic—have started to practice The Daily Examen, which is an integral part frustration you have in your job—and of the saints until I became Catholic Spiritual Exercises by participating in a of the Spiritual Exercises. The simple praying about what that means—may fi ve years ago. Now, during Mass at Old “retreat in daily life.” Instead of praying process consists of fi ve steps: lead you to a whole new career. Or Saint Patrick’s, a 170-year-old parish for fi ve hours a day over the course of a paying attention to that conversation in Chicago’s West Loop, I look up at month, the Exercises are stretched over Become aware of God’s presence by with your friend over coffee may lead statues of the saints that line the walls. looking back on the events of the day. to a greater understanding about your Ask God to give you clarity and under- purpose in life. standing. Spending a few minutes examining Review your day with gratitude by your day is a great way to help you stay focusing on the day’s gifts. Notice the awake to your life, and not let it slip small things—God is in the details. by without paying attention to those Pay attention to your emotions. St. meaningful “God moments.” After all, Ignatius believed that we detect the pres- as Socrates once said so famously: “The ence of God in the movements of our unexamined life is not worth living.” emotions. By refl ecting on our feelings

in her car on my arrival early in the Mayor of Quiapo morning. They would bring carabao ( Continued from page 6 ) milk and kesong puti (white carabao Sometimes friends of my sister would milk cheeses) so we can have breakfast arrive from Guam. Mila would take at the condo as we did during our sum- them to their dental and medical ap- mer vacations in the province. She knew pointments and to places where they these are some of the many things I miss could get the best bargains for the things in the U.S. She would hand me at least they wanted to buy in the country. 50,000 pesos, which she withdrew from my bank account for my initial ex- She is like a “kahit ano puwede (any- penses. If I needed more, I would simply thing goes) kind of girl. She could make tell her and Eddie would bring it to me. things happen no matter what they may She would redeposit those I was not be. She always spends her time helping able to spend to my bank account when my elder brother, our two brothers who I leave. Eddie and her vehicle would be live abroad, and me when we ask for fa- at my disposal during my stay, driving vors. She would track down the wedding me around within and outside of the giveaways my daughters wanted, bought city, even late at night, until I return to and sent to America, or the construction America. Beats having a concierge and a materials my sister needed for her build- personal vale at a hotel. ing in Guam. These are just few of the things Mila She would manage and pay the prop- has done for her relatives and friends. Visit www.divinemercyhills.org. erty taxes of the properties that we, my To mention all of them would not be brothers, sister and I, inherited from our enough for the space allotted for this parents. article. Sign up for updates I know many of our readers have rela- Write to DMHFSC* Philippine trips tives like my sister Mila, but they take them for granted, not acknowledging ForForJoin more more us for information information the 13th of the or or if Monthif you you would wouldprayers like like consisting to to donate donate of thetime, time, Way talent talent of theand Cross, treasure the Holy to the Rosary project, and visit the Divine www.divinemercyhills.org Mercy Chaplet from 2:00 or 1150 Garden View Road #230493, Whenever I go home to the Philippines, and appreciating their help. We are lucky pmand to treasure 3:00 pm. to For the driving project, directions, visit www.divinemercyhills.org GPS 701 Encinitas Blvd, or email Zarina Cruz, President of the DMHFSC at [email protected] I would text my sister Mila of my arrival to have them in our lives, and thanking Encinitasemail Zarina CA to Cruz, nd the President site. Arrive of theearly DMHFSC and refreshed. at [email protected] Encinitas, CA 92023 them is the least we can do. or call 619.890.2789. date and fl ight number. She would order orWear call walking 619.890.2789. shoes. No amenities or restrooms on site. her trusted driver Eddie to clean our * Divine Mercy Shrine Encinitas is a project of the Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California condominium unit in Sucat, Paranaque, By the way, today, April 29, 2016, is The Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California is dedicated to the design, development and maintenance of a Divine Mercy Shrine for the purpose of spreading and have all the utilities paid to ensure the 66th birthday anniversary of my to an aching world the Divine Mercy message and devotion. This shrine will draw people of all nations, cultures and beliefs to a vessel with which they are to keep coming in I have water and electricity during my sister Mila. Happy birthday, Mila. Thank prayer for graces to the fountain of mercy — the image of Divine Mercy. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-pro t organization. stay. She and Eddie would pick me up you and we all love you! - AJ April 29 - May 5, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 HousingHousing && RealReal EstateEstate Forbes picks Philippines a top Americans divided on how much they trust their neighbors by The Pew Research Center body of literature on social trust more retirement destination generally. The General Social Survey, Whites, seniors, wealthy among those for example, has asked Americans since Good News Pilipinas | 4/24/2016 -- The “Popular locations include Tagaytay, most likely to trust their neighborsGood 1972 whether they think “most people Philippines was named by Forbes Maga- a suburb of Manila, the capital, that is neighbors can be a blessing, whether can be trusted” or “you can’t be too zine as one of the best retirement places elevated and therefore cooler, and Subic they’re people you can trust to water careful in dealing with people.” A 2007 in the world. Bay, with an infrastructure from the old the plants or watch the kids. But build- Pew Research Center report looked at Without a defi nitive ranking, the US Navy base. Non-stop fl ights between ing that trust can be hard: Just half of the issue through a “social trust index,” magazine’s list titled, “20 Best Foreign Manila and the US average 15 hours,” Americans (52%) say they trust all or which found the same kinds of demo- Retirement Havens for 2015,” identifi ed Forbes said. most of their neighbors, while a similar graphic gaps in social trust back then as foreign countries based on its Annual Responding to the recognition, Subic share (48%) say they trust some or none compared with the gaps in neighborly Global Retirement Index considering Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairper- of their neighbors, according to a 2015 trust today. And in a separate 2008 factors such as “cost of living, taxes, son Roberto Garcia said that Forbes Pew Research Center survey. global study, we found that people in medical care, climate, security and Magazine “bolstered the marketing Not surprisingly, those who say they nations with high levels of social trust crime, cultural attractions and hospital- efforts of the agency in promoting the feel unsafe in their neighborhoods are also perceive lower levels of crime and ity, and ease of return to the US.” Freeport as the best retirement haven in less likely to trust their neighbors. Just corruption as very big problems. According to the business magazine, the country.” 17% of respondents who feel “not at all the Philippines is ideal because of its Other countries on the list are Austra- safe” from crime when walking in their Past studies suggest that ethno-racial low cost of living, English speakers lia, Belize, Canada, Chile, Colombia, neighborhoods after dark say they trust differences in social trust may have and outdoor beauty. It also mentioned Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, France, all or most of their neighbors, compared ecological roots. A 2012 review by untaxed foreign income, making it more Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicara- with 71% of those who feel “very safe.” Sandra Susan Smith of the University of appealing to the foreigners. gua, Panama, Portugal, Spain, Thailand Urban residents – who are less likely California, Berkeley fi nds two approach- Forbes specifi cally mentioned Tagaytay and Uruguay. than suburban or rural residents to say es in understanding these differences: and Subic Bay as popular locations. they feel very safe in their neighbor- The fi rst looks at how trust levels are hoods – are also less likely to say they associated with the strength of commu- trust all or most of their neighbors. nity organizations and social structures Divine Mercy Shrine The demographic differences on neigh- locally; the second looks at why people in Encinitas, California borly trust are largely related to econom- in segregated neighborhoods are more ic class, at a time of rising residential likely to trust each other than are people segregation by income. Our survey fi nds in diverse neighborhoods. www.divinemercyhills.org that Americans who can afford to live in more affl uent neighborhoods are gener- Our survey also shows that younger Be part of the story. ally more trusting of their neighbors: Americans are less likely than older 67% of those with household incomes Americans to trust their neighbors, even of $75,000 or more say they trust all when controlling for income differences or most of their neighbors, compared and urban/rural differences. However, APARTMENTS FOR RENT with just 37% of those earning less than it’s hard to say whether this is due to $30,000 per year. younger people’s stage in their life But differences in neighborly trust cycle, or because today’s young adults Sorrento Tower Apartments will be accept- aren’t just associated with economic are more distrusting than young adults class. For example, six-in-ten whites of past eras. ing applications for studio size apartments (62%) say they trust all or most of their only for seniors 62 years of age and older neighbors, compared with 31% of blacks Americans today are less likely to and 27% of Hispanics. While whites as spend social evenings with their neigh- and/or disabled individuals who qualify a group are wealthier than blacks and bors than in the past. In 1974, 61% of with low income. Hispanics, there are still gaps in trust Americans said they would spend a between whites and nonwhites of the social evening with someone in their same income brackets. neighborhood at least once a month, Looking at neighborhoods more while 39% said they would do so less Starting Thursday, May 5th applications can be sub- broadly, our 2015 survey on U.S. parents than once a month or not at all, accord- mitted at the address below on weekdays between found that 72% of white parents de- ing to the General Social Survey. Those scribed their neighborhoods as excellent shares have nearly fl ipped: In 2014, the hours of 10am to 4pm. For more information, go or very good places to raise children, fewer than half (46%) said they spend to www.sorrentotower.com. compared with 41% of black parents and social evenings with their neighbors at 42% of Hispanic parents. And research least monthly, compared with 54% who Equal Housing Opportunity has shown that affl uent blacks and do not. Hispanics are more likely than affl uent Sorrento Tower whites to live in poorer neighborhoods. Note: Data for Americans’ trust in their 2875 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92110 neighbors were based on surveys from While the subject of neighborly trust is Pew Research Center’s American Trends 619-276-1775 not as widely examined, there’s a large Panel.

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“The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and especially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustina CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY

Using the rosary beads, recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one I Believe in God.

On the Our Father beads say this prayer, which 7 Medjugorje moments that A Pregnant Woman Hobbles Into was given by Our Lord to St. Faustina (1905-1938). Eternal Father, I o er You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord remind us that heaven is real The Hospital Screaming Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of “We were made for eternity’ – The Queen of Peace A pregnant woman hobbles into the The nurse, bewildered, turns to a doc- the whole world. hospital with one hand on her back. tor. by Mystic Post because by God and Our Lady I was A nurse asks her what's wrong, and the "Admit her," the doctor said. "She's On the Hail Mary beads say: pregnant woman screams, "Shouldn't! having contractions." given this great grace, that I was able to For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy With Medjugorje, there is a purpose see my late mother during that appari- Wouldn't! Didn't!" on us and on the whole world. to the Virgin Mary’s time here and her tion time and my mom told me: “My The nurse shakes her head and says, October 27, 2015 purpose is to guide us towards eternity. dear child, I’m proud of you.” "I'm sorry…I don't understand." Read more at http://www.sunnyskyz. In conclusion say three times: 1. Our Lady says it is important that we 3.”Peace, peace, peace – Put God in The pregnant woman's face contorts com/funny-jokes/149/A-Pregnant- understand that Heaven and hell are real. the fi rst place and have peace in the in pain as she shouts, "Can't! Won't! Woman-Hobbles-Into-The-Hospital- Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, She says: “And through the message that heart” Don't!" Screaming#cy4rKkrM5Fpl8AIo.99 have mercy on us and on the whole world. she gave us she said that our lives must 4. The Virgin Mary has said often that be like a fl ower, and that we are here we transition from this world to the just in a passing way. Only eternal life eternal world. She literally calls us on Divine Mercy Shrine does not pass. For that reason she urges earth “travelers”. In a message to the in Encinitas, California San Diego’s At the Hour us, and she asks us, to think more of the visionaries the Virgin Mary said “Do not spiritual life and of paradise. She wants forget that you are travelers on the way ( Continued from page 16 ) of Death us to think of Hell and of Purgatory. She toward eternity. In a separate message, www.divinemercyhills.org in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. said our life will be very different, our the Mother of Christ said “be real with The event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 attitude toward life will be very differ- yourselves and do not bind yourselves to p.m. on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, Meditation: ent, when we think of the life after this material things but to God. And do not Be part of the story. May 1. Attendance is free. More infor- When I entered my solitude, I heard one. And she said we shall really, truly forget, little children, that your life is as mation on Mission Federal ArtWalk will these words: At the hour of their death, understand that this life is only passing passing as a fl ower. be released in the coming weeks. For I defend as My own glory every soul like a fl ower, and that here we are in this 5. Medjugorje Visionary, Ivanka, says 15 Pinoy that will say this chaplet; or when others world in a passing path. This is why she that Mary told her, “You go to Heaven ( Continued from page 1 ) say it for a dying person, the pardon is urges us: enjoy it….that we may live this in full conscience: that which you have Get the best results for of looking at global solutions to the same. When this chaplet is said by short life in joy; that we may understand, now. At the moment of death, you are the bedside of a dying person, God’s help their business growth. anger is placated, unfathomable mercy as it says in the Bible…that we are truly conscious of the separation of the body your classified ad with The awardees were taken in commu- on a path that we’re only passing by. and soul. It is false to teach people that envelops the soul, and the very depths nity meetings, seminars, and educational of My tender mercy are moved for the This is why Our Lady showed Heaven, you are reborn many times and that you our 3-in-1 price offer via tours for the week-long training. Hell, and Purgatory. To show us that pass to different bodies. One is born sake of the sorrowful Passion of My Son Workshop speakers were Filipinos who (Diary, 811). these realities exist.”1. only once. The body, drawn from the online+digital+print edi- made their mark in Silicon Valley. 2. “Because every single human being earth, decomposes after death; it never The Philippine delegation was brought is asking is there a life after this life on comes back to life again. Man receives a My Prayer Response: tions. Only from the Asian to California by Philippine Long Dis- Lord Jesus, thank You for the prom- earth, I am standing before you here transfi gured body.” tance Telephone Company (PLDT) SME today, I am standing before the entire 6. “I Have come to tell the world the ises You and Your Father made about Jurnal 619.474.0588 Nation, organizers of the #BeTheBoss praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for world and I can easily answer that ques- God exists” Awards 2015. tion. Yes, there is a life after this life, 7. “I am beautiful because I love” the dying. Help us to make use of it for The Silicon Valley tour to support and dying family members and friends. mentor Filipino technology-enabled entrepreneurs is part of the program *Diary passages with bolded words are of the US Philippine Society and the Jesus speaking. Diary of St. Maria Faustina Silicon Valley Science and Technology Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul © 1987 Sweet Mother Advisory Council. Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Concep- any additional details on San Diego’s tion of the B.V.M. Excerpted from Divine ArtWalk and its programs, please visit Mercy Minutes with Jesus: Praying Daily on weet Mother, unite my soul to Jesus, because it is Jesus’ Words from the Diary of St. Faustina only then that I will be able to endure all trials and PH designation www.artwalksandiego.org. by Rev. George W. Kosicki, CSB © 2010 ( Continued from page 1 ) Marian Press tribulations, and only in union with Jesus will my About Mission Federal ArtWalk: S other watercraft over 150 gross little sacrifi ces be pleasing to God. Sweetest Mother, tons plying the area. Mission Federal ArtWalk in Little Italy, continue to teach me about the interior life. May the Gilberto Asuque, permanent represen- San Diego, is the city’s fi rst outdoor fi ne Prayer to sword of suffering never break me. O pure Virgin, tative to the IMO, submitted the applica- art festival which will celebrate its 32nd tion at the plenary meeting of the 69th anniversary this year. Mission Federal St Michael pour courage into my heart and guard it (Diary 915). session of IMO’s Marine Environment ArtWalk will run from Saturday, April Protection Committee held at the IMO Source: Diary of St Faustina Kowlaska, Divine Mercy in My Soul 30 to Sunday, May 1 and feature profes- the Archangel headquarters in London on April 20. Photo: Image from Grotto of Our Lady, Divine Mercy Shrine Encinitas CA sional artists from San Diego, the US The application will be endorsed to and Mexico. Mission Federal ArtWalk the Maritime Safety Committee for will feature collectable and approachable consideration and approval of protective art from all kinds of mediums, such as measures to be implemented in the Tub- drawings, jewelry, sculptures, paintings, bataha park. photography, metal work, wood work The measures are designed to further and much more. For more information protect Tubbataha from the hazards of on Mission Federal ArtWalk NTC, the international shipping. featured artists or other details, please The Maritime Safety Committee and visit www.artwalksandiego.org. Become the Marine Environment Protection a fan at Facebook.com/ArtWalkSD or Committee are expected to approve the follow us on Twitter @ArtWalkSD for designation and suggested navigation updates. routes by early 2017. The Philippines decided to designate About Mission Federal Credit the Tubbataha park as a particular sensi- Union: tive sea area to protect the biodiversity t. Michael and ecological sensitivity of the area Mission Federal Credit Union is a the Archangel, from the threats of international ship- not-for-profi t organization providing defend us in battle. ping. a wide variety of fi nancial services to S Tubbataha park is located in the Sulu meet the needs of its customers. With Sea, approximately 80 nautical miles more than $2.8 billion in assets, over 25 Be our defense against from Palawan. The park is a living local branches, and more than 186,000 the wickedness and snares laboratory for the study of marine members, Mission Fed is the largest, of the Devil. ecological processes and climate change locally based credit union exclusively adaptation. It lies at the heart of the serving San Diego County. Mission May God rebuke him, Coral Triangle, the richest biogeographic Fed enhances the lives of its customers we humbly pray, region in the world. through fi nancial education and fi nancial and do thou, Tubbataha park encompasses an area services. In addition, Mission Fed O Prince of the heavenly hosts, comprised of a 97,030-hectare “Core contributes to hundreds of non-profi t Zone” and a 350,000-hectare “Buffer educational and community organiza- by the power of God, Zone” surrounding it. tions. At Mission Fed, your success is thrust into hell Satan, In 1993, it was inscribed as a UNESCO our bottom line. and all the evil spirits, World Heritage Site and was also listed who prowl about the world in 1999 in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. seeking the ruin of souls.Amen.. 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Researchers also found an alarming Advertisement for Bids increase among girls 10 to 14, whose 6 Bed RCFE (NO LIFTING) suicide rate, while still very low, had tripled. The number of girls who killed Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive sealed bids for the Please call Valyntina themselves rose to 150 in 2014 from furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services to: 50 in 1999. “This one certainly jumped REMOVE AND REPLACE ELECTRICAL FEEDER CABLES AT out,” said Sally Curtin, a statistician at SPRECKELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (858-295-9050 the center and an author of the report. American Indians had the sharpest rise A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on MAY 5, 2016 outside the main office of Spreckels Elementary School, 6033 Stadium or email resume to: of all racial and ethnic groups, with rates Street, San Diego, CA 92122. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No.CP-16-1245-23). rising by 89 percent for women and 38 [email protected] percent for men. White middle-aged All bids must be received at or before 1:00 p.m. on MAY 20, 2016, at the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department, 2351 Cardinal Lane, women had an increase of 80 percent. Bldg. M, San Diego, CA 92123, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The rate declined for just one racial The project estimate is between $65,000 and $75,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District requires that group: black men. And it declined for Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid Divine Mercy Shrine only one age group: men and women opening and contract award: C-10. in Encinitas, California over 75. The data analysis provided fresh evi- All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, plans, specifications and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are available in three formats, hard copy, CD, or online dence of suffering among white Ameri- th th www.divinemercyhills.org from Plan Well. Hard copy bid documents are available at ARC Document Solutions, LLC, 1200 4 Avenue (4 and B Street), San Diego, CA cans. Recent research has highlighted 92101, phone number 619-232-8440, for a refundable payment of Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per set; CD’s are available for a non-refundable the plight of less educated whites, charge of $50. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. If the payment for Bid and Contract Be part of the story. showing surges in deaths from drug Documents is refundable, refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and Contract Documents, including all addendums, are returned overdoses, suicides, liver disease and intact and in good order to ARC within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Final Bid Tabulation. Online documents are available for download Zoe Lewis To: alcohol poisoning, particularly among free of charge on PlanWell through ARC. Go to www.crplanwell.com, click on Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? 714-424-8525). SANDAG All bids shall be submitted on bid forms furnished by the District in the bid package beginning April 26, 2016. Bid packages will not be faxed. those with a high school education or SENATE BILL (SB) 854 REQUIREMENTS: Effective July 1, 2014, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal, or awarded less. The new report did not break down a contract for a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) From: suicide rates by education, but research- pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code §1771.1(a)]. This GEN SILVERIO ers who reviewed the analysis said the project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Marie Juarez patterns in age and race were consistent Prime contractors must add the DIR Registration Number for each of their listed subcontractors to the Subcontractors List AND submit a To: certificate of registration for their own firm and those of their listed subcontractors upon request by the District. Failure of the bidding prime Herewith isSDUSD proof of with that recent research and painted your classified ad for a picture of desperation for many in contractor to list their subcontractors DIR Registration Number on the Subcontractors List at time of bid will result in rejection of their bid as non-responsive. From: American society. publication in the Asian Refer to the following DIR Website for further information: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html GEN SILVERIO “This is part of the larger emerging PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects and must be followed per Article 17 of the General Journal. Please proofread pattern of evidence of the links between Conditions of this bid. it and fax back the poverty, hopelessness and health,” said DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled correctionHerewith if isany proof or call of Robert D. Putnam, a professor of public Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, your classified ad for the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In compliance with us for your approval. The policy at Harvard and the author of “Our this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the bid package. adpublication is tentatively in scheduledthe Asian Kids,” an investigation of new class Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the form of toJournal. be published Please inproofread the divisions in America. either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier’s check in favor of the San Diego Unified School District, it and fax back the The rise in suicide rates has happened in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder will execute the contract AJ-CA_04.29.16 slowly over many years. Federal health as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District. correction if anyissue or call of researchers said they chose 1999 as the The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. No bidder may theus forAsian your Journal approval. if Thewe withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding bidding, please call 858-522-5822. ad is tentatively scheduled start of the period they studied because PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) §20111.6, each contractor wishing to bid as a prime to the receive your approval on it was a low point in the national suicide District for projects estimated at $1,000,000 or over, or any subcontractor performing the license classifications of A, B [if performing the work of] time.to be Atpublished $4 per linein the rate and they wanted to cover the full C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and/or C-46 wishing to submit a bid to a bidding prime contractor must be prequalified 1x4x10 lines, it costs period of its recent sustained rise. in order to bid. Contact Glenda Burbery at [email protected] to request a pre-qualification questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be AJ-CA_04.29.16 issue of The federal health agency’s last major submitted to the District no later than 10 business days before the bid opening due date. Any questionnaires submitted later than this deadline the200 Asian Journal if we report on suicide, released in 2013, will not be processed for this Invitation for Bids. The District encourages all general contractors bidding as a prime contractor, and all MEP $______.00 to be paid noted a sharp increase in suicide among subcontractors to request a questionnaire, complete it and submit it as soon as possible uponreceive your your receipt approval of the on 35- to 64-year-olds. But the rates have invoicetime. At and$4 per tear line sheet. risen even more since then — up by 7 SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Thank you. lines, it costs percent for the entire population since Arthur S. Hanby, Jr., CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, A.P.P 8 x 4 x 10 2010, the end of the last study period — Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer $______.00 to be paid Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Dept. Fax # and federal researchers said they issued upon your receipt of the the new report to draw attention to the invoice and tear sheet. issue. Policy makers say efforts to prevent greatest cover-up of all,” lamented Bai Thank you. suicide across the country are spotty. Dr. Alex Crosby, an epidemiologist Norma Capuyan, a survivor of the April While some hospitals and health systems at the Centers for Disease Control and DFA cuts 1 Kidapawan bloody dispersal. FaxTO # APPROVE screen for suicidal thinking and operate Prevention, said he had studied the as- ( Continued from page 1 ) “We are here to call for the support please sign and fax NATIONAL CITY SMOG CHECK good treatment programs, many do not. sociation between economic downturns Filipino voters is high on the of our kababayans and the American back to 1532 National City Blvd., National City CA 91950 “We have more and more effective and suicide going back to the 1920s and social media but it has not trans- people. We may be in fear but we are (619) 474-0373 or treatments, but we have to fi gure out found that suicide was highest when the more furious with the injustices going on how to bake them into health care economy was weak. One of the highest lated into high voters turnout in in our lands. We hope for your support, acknowledge via systems so they are used more automati- rates in the country’s modern history, voting centers in Saudi Arabia. those of you who believe in democracy TOEMAIL. APPROVE cally,” said Dr. Jane Pearson, chairwom- he said, was in 1932, during the Great “I was initially encouraged by the and justice. The killings of the Lumad please sign and fax an of the National Institute of Mental Depression, when the rate was 22.1 per fervent enthusiasm of many Filipinos must end,” said Matanem Monico back to Health’s Suicide Research Consortium, 100,000, about 70 percent higher than about this year’s national elections as Cayog, a Bagobo leader. (619) 474-0373 or which oversees the National Institutes in 2014. represented on social media. Unfortu- The Mindanao delegates from Southern nately, increased activity on social media acknowledge via of Health funding for suicide prevention “There was a consistent pattern,” he Philippines were also joined by Piya EMAIL. research. “We’ve got bits and pieces, but said, which held for all ages between 25 does not elect national leaders. I chal- Macliing Malayao, Secretary General we haven’t really put them all together and 64. “When the economy got worse, lenge all overseas voters to go out and of KATRIBU. She is also from the Kenny yet.” suicides went up, and when it got better, cast their votes as soon as possible and Cordillera People’s Alliance (CPA), an She noted that while N.I.H. funding they went down.” before May 9,” said Ambassador Tago in organization standing for the Indigenous 619.477.1081 for suicide prevention projects had been But other experts pointed out that the a statement issued by the DFA. Peoples of the Cordillera Mountains in relatively fl at — rising to $25 million in unemployment rate had been declin- The Philippine embassy in Moscow Northern Luzon. They are more com- Auto Registration Now Available 2016 from $22 million in 2012 — it was ing in the latter period of the study, and has allowed Filipino overseas voters to monly known as the Igorots. www.nationalcitysmogcheck.com a small fraction of funding for research questioned how important the economy cast their ballots there even if they were It should be noted that at the entry of mental illnesses, including mood was to suicide. registered in Hong Kong. of the 1900s, the American colonizers disorders like depression. The gap in suicide rates for men and The new Commission on Elections rule have encroached into the Cordilleras. The new federal analysis noted that women has narrowed because women’s provides that all Filipino registered over- In Benguet alone, 11 mines have been Work for the San Diego’s the methods of suicide were chang- rates are increasing faster than men’s. seas voters with active status may vote opened, displacing tribes, polluting riv- ing. About one in four suicides in 2014 But men still kill themselves at a rate 3.6 in any of the embassies and consulates ers, and denuding forests. The cultural Top Home Care Agency! involved suffocation, which includes times that of women. Though suicide near their current residence or work. air generated and had relegated the Ig- hanging and strangulation, compared rates for older adults fell over the period #VotePH2016: The Inquirer multime- orots to be dirty and headhunters. They, with fewer than one in fi ve in 1999. of the study, men over 75 still have the dia coverage of the 2016 national and lo- in fact, have become beggars amidst Suffocation deaths are harder to prevent highest suicide rate of any age group cal elections in the Philippines provides their mountains of gold because of their Now Hiring because nearly anyone has access to the — 38.8 per 100,000 in 2014, compared to voters the latest news, photos, videos displacement. means, Ms. Hempstead said. Death from with just four per 100,000 for their and infographics on the candidates and It is this kind of displacement that bind Exerienced Caregivers guns fell for both men and women. Guns female counterparts. their platforms, as well as real-time elec- Indigenous Peoples all over the world. went from being involved in 37 percent tion results come May 9, 2016. Visit our And Alvitre said, “We are related by for Live-In & Hourly Shifts of female suicides to 31 percent, and special Elections 2016 site here: http:// the air. We are related by the water. We from 62 percent to 55 percent for men. Apl.de.ap www.inquirer.net/elections2016. are related by the earth. We are related Top Pay • Flexible Hours • Great Benefits The question of what has driven the ( Continued from page 1 ) by the fi re. When we all breathe in, we increases is unresolved, leaving experts Pineda, who has an eye condition are related. And we must remember to muse on the reasons. called nystagmus, is legally blind. American that, no matter what, in these struggles Requirements Julie Phillips, a professor of sociol- Raised by an impoverished single moth- ( Continued from page 9 ) (we have to be united) because they get • 3 professional references ogy at Rutgers who has studied suicide er in Angeles, Pampanga, he struggled insurgency program Oplan Bayanihan,”” tough. -30- among middle-aged Americans, said with visual impairment throughout his said KASALO spokesperson Josephine • Souvenir• Proof of Progr eligibilityams to work in the US social changes could be raising the risks. childhood. 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Of the 89 • Brochures • T-Shirt Printing likely than married men to die from Lee said two-thirds of premature victims of extra-judicial killings, 74 are 858-842-1346 HCAmatch.com suicide, and their female counterparts babies in neonatal intensive care unit Lumad leaders, women and children. • Flyers • and more were as much as 2.8 times more likely would have some form of retinopathy of “We have come this far from our to kill themselves. The divorce rate prematurity (ROP) and face the risk of mountain homes because of hunger, has doubled for middle-aged and older going blind. Of those, 10 percent will go intense repression, and continuing adults since the 1990s, she said. blind if they’re not treated. impunity, especially under the Aquino NOTARY & CONSULAR SERVICES Disappointed expectations of social “The numbers are quite staggering, and Government. Recently, the president Philippine Consulate Authentication Assist in the preparation of Philippine and economic well-being among less it’s estimated that up to 20,000 children himself absolved the accountability of in the Philippines will be at risk per of Legal Documents educated white men from the baby- the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Legal Documents boom generation may also be playing year,” Lee told reporters. the Kidapawan carnage and blames us • General Power of Attorney • Extra Judicial Settlement a role, she said. They grew up in an era The Philippines ranks second in the for the violent dispersal. Aquino belittles • Special Power of Attorney • Deed of Absolute Sale that valued “masculinity and self-reli- number of premature births in Southeast our daily issue of hunger and poverty • Cerifications of Original Documents ance” — characteristics that could get in Asia and eighth worldwide, statistics as mere propaganda and instigated by a • PVAO/GSIS Suveys the way of asking for help. show. few, while his government performs the (that the copy is the same as that of the original) • Philippine Passport Renewal “It appears this group isn’t seeking • Dual Citizenship help but rather turning to self-destructive (619) 962-5144 means of dealing with their despair,” Email: [email protected] 550 E. 8th Street Suite 6 Professor Phillips said. Another possible explanation: an Get the best results for your classified ad with our Santi Silverio , notary public National City, CA 91950 economy that has eaten away at the 3-in-1 price offer via online+digital+print editions. accredited by the philippine consulate of los angeles (Near Villa Manila Restaurant) prospects of families on the lower rungs of the income ladder. Only from the Asian Jurnal 619.474.0588 Page 14 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 29 - May 5, 2016 TrendsTrends IT-BPO industry grows as second largest Top sportswear brand will release footwear and source of income for PH clothes made out of ocean plastic waste The Information Technology and Business Process Manage- ment (IT-BPM) industry has grown to be the second largest source of dollar income for the Philippine economy, according to the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). In 2015, the industry generated 1.2 million direct jobs and US$ 22 billion in revenues.

In addition, the Bangko Sentral ng Pili- pinas (BSP) also revealed that “should current growth rates continue, the IT-BPM industry will overtake Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) remittances by Globe Business presented the Best Employer of the Year award to Sutherland 2017”, proving that Filipinos do not Global Services Philippines at the recent 10th International ICT Awards. Presenting need to leave the country to provide for the award to Sutherland is Globe Senior Advisor for Enterprise and IT-Enabled Ser- didas their families with millions of BPO jobs vices Group Mike Frausing (rightmost) together with Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong. has available in the Philippines. been an ad- Company of the Year Outside NCR” shared Globe Business’ commitment A These industry milestones were cel- and “Most Innovative Company of the to enabling the IT-BPM industry with vocate for the environ- ebrated in the recent 10th International Year” for Lexmark Cebu Shared Service its support to the ICT awards. “Globe ment since 2010. Just today, ICT Awards, co-presented by Globe Center; “Best Global In-house Center of Business remains a keen supporter of Business, the enterprise ICT arm of the Year” for ANZ Global Services and the International ICT Awards, staying they announced that they’ll stop Globe Telecom as part of its commit- Operations (Manila), Inc.; “Best Voice true to its passion for celebrating excel- using plastic bags in their stores, as well as removed plastic ment to drive operational effi ciency and Excellence Company of the Year” for lence and inspiring more organizations can set new industry standards if productivity across the BPO industry microbeads from their body products. Along with this, the Cognizant Technology Solutions, Philip- and people to bring innovation to the brand also revealed that they will release a line of footwear we start questioning the reason of with its range of ICT solutions. The pines, Inc.; “Best Emerging IT-BPM industry. 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Visit the Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California website at www.divinemercyhills.org or call Zarina Cruz, President of the DMHFSC at 619.890.2789 for more information or if you would like to donate time, talent or treasure to this project. April 29 - May 5, 2016 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com Page 15

EntertainmentEntertainment How Avel transformed the Carrot Man into a ‘model’ Aljur Abrenica’s career on full FUNFARE By Ricky Lo, Philstar.com swing again It has been a short but fruitful journey for the Carrot Man (real name: Jeyrick Aljur Abrenica is defi nitely back and Sigmaton) from the Mountain Province very much visible onscreen - with an up- with a sack-ful of carrots on his shoulder coming show on primetime TV no less. to the huge Boardwalk billboards that In his new show with the Kapuso will add color to the Metropolis soon, Network called Once Again, the Kapuso wearing the creations of Avel Bacudio actor is reunited with Janine Gutierrez, collectively known as The Carrot Man daughter of actors Ramon Christopher Project. and Lotlot de Leon. The two worked According to Avel, the pre-ordered together last year in the GMA daytime items will be available by May 6. Start- series, Dangwa. ing May 16, 16 styles will be available During Once Again’s pictorial, the for online orders. StarStruck: IV Ultimate Male Survivor “The sales of the shirt are grabe,” said revealed that he is ready to embrace his Avel. “Mataas ang demand ng mga character, Edgar, whom he described as fans.” someone similar to him in real life. “Nakikita ko ang sarili ko sa kanya How was Jeyrick during the pictorial? kasi parehas kaming family man. Grabe “Surprisingly, he acted like a profes- rin kami magmahal sa isang babae na sional,” said Avel who also groomed and tipong ipaglalaban mo siya hanggang sa dressed Alden Richards as Boardwalk kamatayan [I see myself in him because, model some fi ve years ago when Alden, like me, he is also a family man. We are as Avel put it, “was not as popular as he also alike in that we will do anything for is now.” “Napaka-pro niya. Magalang, the one we love, even fi ght for her until palaging may ‘po’ at ‘opo’ kapag suma- our last breath],” he shared. few weeks later during the pictorial and Bauko, Mountain Province. has a little anito as pendant. That’s how GMA Pinoy TV. (30) sagot. Just like Alden who, up to now, is by then Avel has already fi nished the Even the make-up was applied in a much he respects the Igorot tradition. Once Again will premiere this May on still respectful; he hasn’t changed even clothes he specially designed for Jeyrick. way that wouldn’t change Jeyrick’s look The necklace was a gift to him from his GMA’s fl agship international channel, if he is today’s biggest and most popular “I made sure that some of the pieces that has endeared him to the public, pat- grandfather.” young actor.” retain the Carrot Man look,” said Avel, terned after his natural complexion. Avel and company fetched Jeyrick and But at that time, Alden was different “you know, yung may hood. But I saw “But we took time fi xing his hair be- company in Mountain Province and from Jeyrick because he did have ramp to it that the hooded shirt is made of cause he didn’t want to have a haircut,” brought them back after the pictorial. Divine Mercy Shrine experience since he had already com- cotton para hindi masyadong mainit. In added Avel. “It took us almost two hours In-between the shoot, Avel did small in Encinitas, California peted in the Ginoong Laguna contest the Mountain Province, the people can to make his hair look like ginupitan talk with Jeyrick. which he won. wear thick hooded-clothes because it’s siya.” “Medyo malalim ang bata,” observed “I should say that Alden already had very cold there, unlike in Manila where During the shoot, Avel recalled that he Avel whose next Carrot Man Collection www.divinemercyhills.org puhunan (investment),” explained Avel. it’s hot.” noticed that the necklace Jeyrick was consists of Igorot-inspired attires. “It took time bago siya naging Alden The collection features casual tops, wearing was showing under his shirt. Will Jeyrick be wearing G-string? Be part of the story. Richards. In the case of Jeyrick, he rose hoodies and shirts named after the “I told him, ‘Iho, puede tanggalin muna “I don’t know,” smiled Avel. to popularity overnight, thanks to social municipalities where the Carrot Man ang kuwintas mo?’ He politely said no, media that wasn’t very active yet during is from. Jeyrick hails from Kadaklan, kasi daw he has to wear it all the time. It Alden’s early years.”

Did he see any “talent” in the Carrot Man? “Uhm,” hesitated Avel, “it’s too soon to tell. He needs more training, although I could sense that he is not so inclined towards showbiz,” even if he has already signed a one-year “build-up” contract with GMA which is putting him under speech training and probably making him undergo an acting workshop. Avel’s fi rst meeting with Jeyrick was at the Boardwalk offi ce when Jeyrick, 21, signed the contract accompanied by his father (“May hitsura din like Jeyrick,” noted Avel), his grandfather and his handler. Their second meeting was a Page 16 Asian Journal San Diego | 619.474.0588 | www.asianjournalusa.com April 29 - May 5, 2016

San Diego’s Mission Federal ArtWalk Celebrates 32 Years as the County’s Original bring a spectacular art experience to San ArtWalk has been attracting visitors as Diego for art lovers, families, visitors well as artists from all around the world, and San Diegans alike.” helping mark San Diego’s Little Italy a This yearly art festival is brought to top spring travel destination,” said Cot- San Diego by the same team that brings trell. “Visitors love coming here because ArtWalk NTC to Liberty Station in Au- they know they will be able to browse gust. Mission Federal ArtWalk attracts for works of art from a variety of artists, over 100,000 art afi cionados and visitors all in one central location, and it’s a free from all over to Downtown Little Italy event!” to purchase art from established and Mission Federal ArtWalk will be emerging artists during the two-day located in between Ash and Grape Street entertainment along with the community festival. ( Continued on page 12 ) and local non-profi t organizations to “For 31 years, Mission Federal

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Proclaim that mercy is the greatest attribute of God. All the works of My hand are crowned with mercy. Encinitas is the site of the future Divine Mercy Shrine. -- Jesus to St. Faustina Kowalska, Divine Mercy in My Soul (Diary #301) The site is on Encinitas Blvd., east of I-5, about a mile and a half from Moonlight Beach and two miles south of the Paramhansa Yogananda Self-Realization Center. If you would like to know more about the project, please contact Zarina Cruz at [email protected] or check for updates on www.divinemercyhills.org, the o cial website of the Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California (DMHFSC).

Jesus I Trust In You! Future Site of the Divine Mercy Shrine Encinitas CA GPS 701 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024 or Google “Divine Mercy Shrine Encinitas” for directions to site. A project of the Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California (DMHFSC), a 501(c)3 non pro t. Mission Statement. The DMHFSC is dedicated to the design, development, and maintenance of a Divine Mercy Shrine located in Encinitas, CA. for the purpose of spreading to an aching world the Divine Mercy message and devotion. To draw people of all nations, cultures, and beliefs to a vessel with which they are to keep coming in prayer for graces to the fountain of mercy - the Image of the Divine Mercy. For meditational and contemplative prayers venerating this image with trust in our Lord Jesus Christ who said, "I promise that the soul that will venerate this Image will not perish. I also promise victory over its enemies already here on earth, especially at the hour of death. I myself will defend it as My own glory... By means of this image I shall grant many graces to souls." Through this shrine we shall proclaim to the whole world God's unfathomable Mercy. Preliminary Architectural Concept by DOMUS Studio Visit www.divinemercyhills.org