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VOL. I — No. 4 May 15,1962 HONOLULU, HAWAII Tobacco Key To Philippines $73Million W ar Damages Claims FOR FIRST OF SERIES ON THIS CRUCIAL SUBJECT READ PAGE 2 ON-THE-SPOT p h o t o s O F AN ACTUAL COCKFIGHT

THE FILIPINO HERALD GOES TO A COCKFIGHT . . .

For Dramatic On-The-Spot Description Of Exciting Sport Read Pages 8 and 9 May 15, 1962 PAGE 2 THE FILIPINO HERALD

THE FILIPINO HERALD Office : 1739 Iwi W ay, Honolulu, H aw aii Ph. 776-466 TEDDI MEDINA ______Editor FELIPE de G U Z M A N ______Associate Editor RUMELIA FLORES______Contributing Editor Ilocano - English Section ANITA RAMILO ONSTAD ...... Production JAIME BLANCO ...... Staff Writer

The Filipino Herald published twice monthly with a printing of 10,000 and an approximate readership of 50,000 Is owned and published by The Filipino Herald, Incorporated. ITS OFFICERS ARE: PRESIDENT ...... Dr. Stanley Standal VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 1 Teddi Medina SECRETARY It TREASURER______M rs. D. A. M eredith EXCELLENT COVERAGE INTERESTING Dear Miss Medina: Can U.S. Afford Loss Of Philippines Friendship? Dear Miss Medina: I found your current issue to be quite interesting, Congratulations to you and all members but I note one oversight in your fine article on While President John F. Kennedy is attempting to get the radio and television in Hawaii. Andres Baclig pre­ of the staff of the Filipino Herald of Ha­ United States legislature to reconsider repeated rejections sents an outstanding Filipino program daily over of a $73 million payment to the Philippines for World War waii. Publication of this newspaper is in­ KHBC, the Tribune-Herald station in Hilo. He is dicative of the steady progress being made on the air from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through II damages, U.S.-Philippines relations are suffering. by Hawaii Filipinos. The Department of Friday and from 7 to 10 a.m. Sunday. Since the days when the Philippines was one of the United Labor and Industrial Relations wishes you Sincerely, States’ territories, the two countries have been the best of A. E. P. WALL every success in this new venture. friends. But now this long smoldering issue may completely Editor We appreciate your excellent coverage of split the two former friends. my appointment of Carlos Ramelb as Dep­ To emphasize his disgust with the United States, Philip­ CONGRATULATIONS uty Director of Labor and Industrial Rela­ pines President Diosdado Macapagal recently postponed a Miss Medina: state visit to the U.S. and announced his plans for changing tions. The department is fortunate to have Congratulations on the launching of The Filipino the Philippines’ Independence Day from July 4 to June 12. a man of Mr. Ramelb’s high caliber in this Herald. The need for such a publication has been post, and I look forward to working closely, evident for a long time, and I am very glad that Macapagal's state visit was to include a stop in Honolulu you and your colleagues were able to fulfill the and Hawaii’s residents of Filipino ancestry were eagerly with him in carrying out our various pro­ grams. need. Enclosed please find my check to pay for my awaiting his arrival. This newspaper sincerely hopes that first year’s subscription to The Herald. the U. S. Congress can see its way clear to pay this sum, re­ Please feel free to calLupon us if we can My best wishes for good luck and a long life tain the friendship of the Philippines and reschedule Maca- be of any assistance to you or your readers. to your undertaking. With best wishes and Aloha— Yours very truly, pagal’s visit at the earliest possible date. GEORGE M. KOGA, Ben Dillingham, a recently announced candidate for the Sincerely, C. F. DAMON, Jr. Chairman, Government Efficiency U. S. Senate said, “The U.S. has a habit of kicking its friends /■“Committee, in the pants and handing out money to its enemies.” In this Director of Labor and House of Representatives, case, the Filipino Herald completely agrees with the Senate Industrial Relations State of Hawaii. candidate. Tobacco politics is blamed in many circles for the defeat of the bill to pay the Philippines’ claim. In this issue, the Philippines Struggle To Herald presents the first of a three-part series which ex­ plores the Philippines’ struggle to regain its tobacco market, the War Damages Claims and a possible $300 million sta­ bilization loan. Regain Tobacco Market As one politician said, “The way the United States is ( Editor’s N o te : This is th e first in copra, was now in little or no de­ “However, since 1961,” Mr. Alba handing out billions and billions for this and that, it would a series of three articles on a situa­ mand in any other country. explains, “the Cuban embargo has tion fraught with problems effecting In 1951, a distinguished, astute not only the rights and lives of soma caused other factories in the Phil­ seem to hie that it would be worthwhile paying this com­ Filipino, Enrique C. Alba, working paratively small claim, with or without justification, just to 4,000,000 people in the Philippine ippines to become aggressive and tobacco regions, but also millions with the cooperation of a chemist they, are trying harder to open cement- the bond of friendship with the Philippines.” more who make their living from the evolved a simple process of cur­ markets for their products. The sugar industry. Also effected ere ing leaf tobacco which advanced As the Herald goes to press, we hope that the U.S. will diplomatic relations between the Philippine g overnm ent also has b e­ the aged, mellow flavor several finally decide to pay the claim so that we may pave the way Philippines and the United States and gun an assistance program to find to extend Hawaii’s famed hospitality to the Philippines perhaps a $300 million stabilization years. A three-year-old tobacco new markets.” could be made to taste like tobac­ One of the ways the govern­ President. The FILIPINO HERALD has made co that had been aged seven to an effort to study the problems as ment started to help was by un­ extensively as possible in order to nine years. derwriting an advertising promo­ (Reprinted from Hilo Tribune-Herald) help clear up misunderstandings, to The method of enhancing the tion campaign aimed at American inform Filipinos and Americans as age of the leaf was used in the stogie puffers to create greater ISLAND FILIPINO POPULATION well of the intricacies involved and to manufacture of cigars which were suggest a possible solution which consumer demand. This year it is would benefit both the Philippines found to have immediate accept­ intended that the government will IS A GROWING FORCE and the United States. ance on the American market. augment these efforts, Mr. Alba The first article deals with the It was then that Mr. Alba se­ says. Some of the Parker Ranch and a free economy. man in Hawaii who is perhaps more cured the exclusive world fran­ versed on the tobacco problem than “It is my personal opinion that employees who attended a Americans generally have any other person in the Hawaiian Is­ chise for sales of La Patria Philip­ the growth of small business in dinner honoring Consul Gen­ a high regard for Mr. Maca­ lands. The second article will trace pine Cigars, which was what the the Philippines is essential to the eral Alejandro Yango of the pagal, and wish him well in the background and troubles which new product w as named. W ith Mr. country’s sound economic growth,” have hounded Philippine and Amer­ Alba guiding the way, three or­ Philippines Friday night had his program to stress the ican relations as a result of the to­ he says. He also suggests the bacco situation and the third article ganizations were set up to handle Philippine government “might do to cover many long miles to value of a high moral code will suggest possible solutions.) the production and distribution: well to institute strict and en­ get from ranch outposts to in both government and (1) The La Patria Cigar Factory forceable controls on quality By JAMES W. COWAN Kamuela. business. at Malabon, Bulacan, near Manila, standardization — in the tobacco Back in the “good old days” of It was plain that all of And Big Islanders have an which makes the cigars; (2) For­ industry, particularly.” the five-cent cigar the Philippines eign Traders, a firm which handles them thought the trip was equally high regard for Mr. While these two statements may were exporting to the United exports of the cigars; and (3) the seem at first to have opposing, well worth it. Yango, who represents his States some 158 million stogies a La Patria Tobacco Co., which Mr. views, Mr. Alba says the two are’ Mr. Yango made the most government in an outstand­ year. The cigars could sell for Alba owns and which handles dis­ tied together. “In spite of the tre­ favorable impression pos­ ing manner and who. under­ five cents because labor was cheap tribution and sales. mendous market in the United —50 to 75 cents a day per worker. sible on all of the guests at At his desk at State Savings and States for Philippine products, stands the country to which And the cigars were of good Loan Co., on Bishop street in manufacturers in the Philippines the dinner, which was given "He is now assigned. quality; the leaf tobacco was aged downtown Honolulu, Mr. Alba by Richard Smart, owner of cannot put out just any old prod­ .It is estimated that about for 10 or 15 years and the taste confesses that while he is manager uct If the first shipment. of a Parker Ranch. 15 per cent of the population of the American smoker was used of the Filipino Division of that product to another country is the Mr. Yango also provided of the Big Island is made up to the Philippine-produced com­ firm and is a director of Bailey’s last shipment made because the modity. Americans liked them. The some important information Bakery, 707 Waiakamilo Rd., "I quality of the product is poor, that of Americans of Filipino an­ cigars, longer than the average really don’t know which job is my is no good. The product must be on the aspirations of the cestry. The figure for the cigar today, sold well. sideline.” He admits that Mrs. acceptable to the consumer. young administration of state as a whole is about 11 Along came World War II and Alba handles most of the tobacco “I should think that if the Phil­ the production of Philippine cigars President Diosdado Macapa­ per cent. company details. ippine government is going to1 ground to a standstill and for four gal in Manila. The total number of Fili- Recalling 1951, Mr. Alba says, spend a great deal of money to He explained that the larg­ years the American smoker had “I felt then that there was a tre­ -promote Philippine cigars, for in­ finos in the states on his own domestic mendous pote stance, it should make very sure est item in the budget of the tobacco or imported Cuban cigars. cigars in the United States. Today it is not throwing money down Philippines is support for Filipino citizens have a The American smoker gradually I feel that even more so now that the drain. It could protect its in­ changed his taste and after the public education, which is growing influence in island the United States has placed an vestment by setting up regulations war ended, when the Philippines highly valued in the island life, and that influence will embargo on Cuban products." and rigid supervision of control were again able to produce tobac­ republic. continue to grow. During a visit to the Philippines through the-growing, grading, ag­ co, it was discovered that the in 1959, Mr. Alba said a Philippine ing and eventual production of He explained also that This is a good thing for American market for cigars had government official told him his tobacco products, with attention President Macapagal is the islands, because the Fili­ been completely lost. And this firm was responsible for two- paid to research all along the way. was the principal market pressing a five-year program pino population has much to thirds of all Philippine cigar ex­ “T he Philippine government fo r social and economic offer the Fiftieth State in its Tobacco, which had been one of ports to the United States and could do that right now. In the the three major exports before gains, a program that will forward movement. one-third of all Philippine cigars United States this is done by private the war along with sugar and emphasize free enterprise sold throughout the world. industry but the reason it (Continued on Page II) May 15, 1962 THE FILIPINO HERALD Page 3

Parker Ranch owner Richard Smart (right) and Philippine consul general Alejandro Yango Parker Ranch owner Richard Smart congratulates Filipino ( loft) congratulate Molocino Benson on being the senior Filipino employee at Parker Ranch. Herald editor Teddi Medina (right) on publication of new Ho has 27 years of service behind him. newspaper. Parker Ranch Honors 55 Filipinos, Yango Filipino employees con­ ployees of Parker Ranch, all of its skyscrapers, the­ verged on the headquarters Yango told the gathering atres, etc. Don’t you envy of Parker Ranch at Kamue- that Macapagal’s admini­ me?” he asked. la on the Big Island, the stration will emphasize mor­ Yango answered, "Yes 1 world’s second largest cattle al regeneration and economic do in a way, but prefer to ranch, to hear Philippines growth. remain here in Hawaii where consul general Alejandro After being introduced by I have over 70,000 Filipinos. Yango outline the twofold ranch owner Richard Smart I consider it a great chal­ program of Philippines pres­ to the 80 guests, Yango lenge to be your new con­ ident Diosdado Macapagal. said, "Not too long ago I sul. I suppose the Philippine At the program and din­ met a friend who told me he Islands is very much in your Philippine consul general Alejandro Yango (right) and Big Island ner honoring 55 Filipino em­ was going to New York with mind and I would like to radio personality Andres Baclig discuss banquet for (Continued on Page 14) Filipinos at Parker Ranch.

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Over 500 enthusiastic supporters paid $25.00 everyone by becoming our next governor. per plate to crowd the Hilton Dome to dine on However, those responsible for plotting cam­ buffalo steaks at Lt. Governor Kealoha’s highly paign strategy for Jimmy will have to give more successful kick-off campaign dinner. judicious thought to the planning of such large- The newsboys representing both dailies who at­ scale public affairs as that held at the Hilton Dome. Hundreds join in testimonial and campaign kickoff dinner for tended Kealoha’s affair had a field day . . . they They cannot afford too many "boo-boos” like Lieutenant Governor James Kealoha. Kealoha announced that came, lapped up his liquor and laughed their Basolo, who’s speech no one thought to screen prior he is actively campaigning for the Republican nomination for heads off over the antics of D. C. Basolo, a to the affair.

Governor in the October primary at the dinner. Wyoming businessman who contributed the buf­ falo steaks. Despite everything Kealoha has cause to crow Basolo’s speech, one of the weak spots in an a bit over the fact that not every political can­ otherwise highly-organized affair, consisted of un­ didate can persuade 500 friends to plunk down 25 Kealoha Maps fortunate material; some of it blue, much of it in bucks a plate to come to dinner. questionable taste and all of it overlong. His part Jimmy’s administrative assistant, Bill Kaina in the evening’s festivities provided comedy-relief deserves a great deal of credit for making this to the otherwise bored and blase press corps. affair a financial success . . . Solution F o r * * * Topic of the evening with most of the news­ On the other'side of the camp, our spies report men: The conspicuous absence of the Republican that the same night Kealoha had his dinner — Quinn hierarchy. was holding forth in another part of the Hilton Ha­ A special table provided for the press, the free w aiian Village. Ship Strikes drinks generously imbibed prior to the dinner— That Quinn is beginning to show slight con­ and a program of fine Hawaiian entertainment, did cern for “the man who sits in the office across Lt. Gov. James Kealoha One of Kealoha’s ma i n nothing to improve the manners of the free-loading the hall” was manifested In his continual reference announced his determination concerns for the people is the "journalists” who had a ball at Jimmy’s expense, to Kealoha’s affair that same evening. He was making wise-cracks and small jokes all during his reported to have made several references to it to do the many things which damage done to them by speech. during the evening — one of them being the are not being done for the shipping strikes. He said, The general consensus seemed to be that “Jimmy fact that “if the service is poor tonight, it is People of Hawaii recently “Traditionally, such disputes is a nice guy — too bad he doesn’t stand a chance.” due to the fact that most of the help is over at in a combination testimonial are viewed as the private the Kealoha Kick-off dinner”—or words to that However, Kealoha may yet have the last laugh effect and campaign kickoff din­ concern of the disputing ner. parties. Historically, this on the "political pundits of the press.” privacy is jealously guarded What no one has considered is that the Repub­ ' One observer remarked: “If I were Quinn, I The Lieutenant Governor lican top brass may have unwittingly given Ke­ wouldn’t have even acknowledged that Kealoha said, “I decided after ob­ and cherished.” aloha a helping hand by staying away In large was having any kind of affair or even -mentioned serving the many things I He added, “The sovereign droves. his name. He (Quinn) may have felt that he was judged need to be done for powers of a State or the Fed­ As one labor representative attending the dinner being humorous and light — but some of us got our people, which were not eral Government to inter­ remarked: “Most of the Hawaiians and other sup­ the impression he was laboring too hard at making being done, and which I vene is not invoked until a porters of Jimmy feel so sorry for him, it makes light of it” them all the more eager to help him. The top How does the governorship race shape up at could not do in my present showing has been made justi­ brass, by staying away, may have provided Kealo­ this stage? position, to seek that office fying such intervention. Se­ ha with just the gimmick he needs to aid him Many people believe that Burns enemies are which would permit me the rious injury to the public in­ in his candidacy for governor: an underdog image. silently throwing their support to the Kealoha freedom to do these things— terest must be plainly evi­ If enough people feel that way, they will get faction. the office of Governor.” dent. The great danger here behind him to push him to victory. Now here is an interesting situation to ponder: He continued, '"Since I is that such determination “Nobody identifies harder and more passionate­ If those opposed to Burns cross the line to vote ly with the underdog than the “little guy”. And, for Kealoha In the primaries — WHO will, or made this decision, I have may be too late, let’s face it — it’s those "little guys” who count for that matter'— who CAN they vote for in the had occasion to call on all my Kealoha commented, “I on election day. If the Kealoha bunch are smart courage and resolution to have submitted a proposal they will capitalize on that "underdog, image”. Reports are that the Kealoha bunch are bank­ stick with it. And in view along these lines to the Paci­ ing on those important cross-overs to remain on of those rumors which still fic Maritime Association If enough "little guys” identify with “under­ their side when the big contest begins. dog” Kealoha, he could, conceivably, confound persist, I feel compelled to and the Seafarers Interna­ announce that as of tonight, tional Union. I have pro­ Department Of Social Services I am actively campaigning posed that they take a prac­ for the Republican nomina­ tical business approach to tion for Governor of Hawaii the problem, in the October primary. MRS. SABATE WAHIAWA BANQUET TO PARENTS' FOOTSTEPS By JUNE GUTMANIS fare administration and in­ the day or night was free HONOR FILIPINO GRADS “Long before I knew the vestigation along with coun- from calls for help. He hell The Wahiawa Filipino largest group of graduating meaning of the term, I was ciling and other social work. ed find housing, advised Community Association will Filipinos in the history of receiving my first training in Once interested in a teach­ legal matters, prodded the stage a banquet Tuesday, the school. Approximately 15 social work,” Mary Sabate, ing career, she feels the ex­ reluctant to utilize health fa- May 29 a t Dot’s Inn to honor students graduating from head of the Department of amples of her grandfather, cilities, pleaded for more ec high school and college grad­ colleges here and on the Social Services, Central father and mother made her ucation and befriended the uates of Filipino ancestry mainland are expected for Service Division, recalls. change to the field of social lonely. residing in Wahiawa, Whit­ the event. An attractive Filipina who work. Mrs. Sabate remember more, Pomoho, Kunia, Scho­ The banquet program will looks like a school girl, Mrs. Her grandfather, Rev. Jose the many new immigrants field and Waipio Acres areas feature th e Sampaguita’s Sabate carries one of the Albao, was the first Protest­ her family helped. Often she of the Wahiawa district. The jand Bayani’s, two student heaviest burdens of responsi­ ant Filipino minister in Ha­ would awaken early in the event will get underway at groups from Leilehua High bility in state government waii. He was well known for morning to the sounds of 7 p.m. School, who will perform two today. It is her department his work among the very strange voices. Her father Purpose of the banquet is native dances of. the Philip­ that deals with such diverse early Filipino immigrants. had brought some new me to encourage Filipinos in the pines. problems as care of the aged, Cipriano Albao, Mrs. Sa- home for coffee, a hot break- Wahiawa district to develop Presentation of awards to training and aid for the bate’s father, and her moth­ fast and words of reassur a strong sense of civic re­ high school graduates de­ blind, licensing and super­ er, Manuela, were also deep­ ance. Some would stay wit sponsibility and to partici­ serving recognition for their vision of nursing, foster and ly devoted to bettering the the family until housing pate actively in the affairs of efforts in leadership, citizen­ emergency care homes, wel­ lot of Filipinos. No hour of could be arranged. the larger community. ship, athletics, academic and This recognition of Fili­ More serious problems ■ w ” , often fell to her parents for pino graduates was started gories is also hiciuoeu in the solution. Still vivid in her approximately 10 years ago program. mind is the time a conscien- and has become an annual Co-chairmen for this year’s tious, hard working husband affair for Filipinos in the banquet are Doctor Ernesto WANTED TO SELL JEWELRY ON COMMISSION and father of seven disclose area. Santos and Mrs. Rose Calio. he had not only been married Approximately 80 Filipino Tickets may be obtained in the Philippines, but that students ' graduating from by telephoning Mrs. Henry C a l l a t WAIKIKI CREDIT JEWELERS his other wife had just ar- Leilehua High School are ex­ Calio a t 225-042 or 229-057. rived in camp. pected to attend tie banquet. 564 South Street, after 9 a.m. The camp was in an up This is reported to be the (Continued on Page 6) May 15, 1962 THE FILIPINO HERALD Page 5

Ex-Statehood Backer Opposes Anti-Statehood Leader Frank Troy Into U.S. Senate Race for the supreme meaning oof f oof f comfort c o m f o r t are a r e the chief vo­ of either the Radical Left or existence.” cations of men. He should be the Radical Right,” “I employ no fancy public a person with the courage to A native of Indianapolis, relations experts; no hidden insist that society stop Indiana, Troy first came to persuaders, no expensive ad­ squandering the material re­ the islands with the Navy vertising agencies,” Troy de­ sources of the world on lux­ during World War II and clared. uries in a world where more has made his home here Troy, who will be starting than a billion people go to since 1948 “because I felt at the top by running for bed hungry every night.” that Hawaii was the most U. S. Senate, explained that “Having suffered through democratic community in he believes “a United States the depression during the America.” Senator should be one who is early wage-earning years of Mr. Troy said, “To me this not callous to the suffering my life, I appreciate the is more than a campaign. Of man. He should be will­ value of our achievement. This is a cause. To this cause ing to help destroy the myth Hut our high standards of I dedicate my life, my for­ that the accumulation of living was not created by the tune and my sacred honor.” wealth and the achievement activities of special interests Mrs. Sa bate Follows Parents' Footsteps (<(Continued from Page 4) roar and everyone wanted to of the camp homes, he had cleaning, cooking and caring FRANK TROY see the new arrival, a strik­ found a new mother in pain for the new mother and A well-known insurance he is known for his active ing woman who wore a tas- and her newborn child un­ child. executive who has worked participation in the cam­ sled turban, bright native washed. Her husband was at • Each member paid five many years behind - the - paign for Statehood. He said dress and smoked a cigar- work -and there were no cents a month for dues. The scenes for the Democratic he became active in the sup­ etto. neighbors to pall. She had de­ money was used to buy soap party, recently threw his hat port of Statehood after find­ The colorful newcomer livered the child herself. used in cleaning. into the U. S. Senate race. ing that 80 per cent of Ha­ stayed with the Albao fam­ The problem was not new When’ the Albao family Frank Troy, long - time waii’s people wanted it, but ily while conferences involv­ or unusual, but as more men moved to Honolulu, Mary en­ American Factors insurance “the strongest opponents of married or brought wives executive and investment of­ Statehood were the vested ing the erring man, his two tered Mid-Pacific Institute ficial with H art Wood and interests who for years had wives, the plantation boss, from the Philippines, the. where she became interested company, announced h is field the destiny of Hawaii camp nurse and the Albaos problem increased. in teaching. Following her “ in a press in their hands and did not attempted to find a solution. In the days that followed, graduation, she entered the want to see anything Although the Albao children Mrs. Albao cared for the University of Hawaii. In his statement declaring changed.” spent many hours listening new mother and began to lay At that time economic and his intention to run, he said “One of the glorious as- a t the door, Mrs. Sabate does plans to prevent such occurrences social pressures were such he is opposing “a demagogue _pects of our American heri­ not remember just what the in the future. In a few that very few Filipinos re­ so lacking in perception as tage is the freedom of an in­ outcome was. weeks, a “Mothers Club” of ceived any education. On Ka­ to insult the people of Ha­ dividual to endorse by his She does remember how about 40 members was quiet­ secret vote any political phi­ uai, where she graduated waii by asking them to elect her parents helped solve an­ ly formed. him to a seat in the United losophy he wishes,” Mr. from the eighth grade, the Troy stated. other problem—one of car­ For years to come, this Filipino Clubs had parties, States Senate—a seat which group provided care for new was created by the very “Membership in the Unit­ ing for a mother at the time giving leis and gifts to each thing he opposed: State­ ed States Senate is a great of child birth. mothers. Taking turns for other of her fellow Filipino hood;” honor. It cannot and must One afternoon her father about one week after a birth, students. Few went on to Although Troy has never not be bestowed on anyone came home deeply agitated. three women would go each high school. sought public office before, who does not have concern On a chance visit to one day to the home and do (Continued on I Page 6 )

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Curios Specialty Of Bobby Damate With absolutely no formal Damate was born in the art education and only a Tiki curios from chess sets Philippines. He came to the ninth grade education in to back scratchers in all of islands in 1929. He was a public schools, Bobby Dama­ the woods of Hawaii. professional salesman and te has achieved considerable Damate said, "Early in my showman before taking up success in the field of art. career I could make only art. Being the first marathon Damate, now a middle- primitive things. In fact, I runner in the islands is also aged man, did not decide to found beauty. Now I am do­ on his list of accomplish­ take up art until 1958. In the ing the finer things." ments. He- is married and the father of three children. His "MADAM PELE" BY SONNY GAYAGAS wife, F.stel, is unit and fash­ ion show director for Sarah Coventry- Costume Jewelry. His son, 17-year-old Bobby, and daughter, 15-year-old -Sherry May, are botho&ctive in art. One of Damato’s leading students is Sunny Gayagas. Damate said, “Sunny has one of the most creative minds I have seen as far as wood­ work is concerned because of his artistic values and love for woods.’’ Gayagas has been study­ BOBBY DAMATE SONNY GAYAGAS ing art only 10 months under Damate but has done a mural short space of five years, Damate added, "Life is as in wood for Malihini Tours Damate has thoroughly ex­ long as the arm wants to reach. It is never too late in. and the lettering for the plored the world of art. Lawrence of Waikiki store. life to start. If you have any He started with water col­ His works have been distrib­ ors, advanced to oils, wood talent at all, capitalize on it. You never know until you uted all over the world. mosaic and sculpturing in Gayagas is also in business try. Each person has some coral, wood, blue rock, sand­ for himself under the firm stone, limestone and clay. talent and he or she must name of Nani Ohia Wood- H is works have been find that talent. crafters. He also does work shown at the John Young In addition to his other ac­ tivities, Damate is also a for other companies in the Gallery and Gima Art Gal­ curio business. leries. He has had one-man teacher of art and sculpture. He currently instructs 14 Sunny said, "I like to cre­ showings at the Library of ate things, get the criticism Hawaii and the Philippine students without charge be­ of the general public, compile Consulate. cause he feels that they have the criticism and finally cre­ Damate is also in business something to contribute to the world of art. He stated, ate a work of art that ap­ for himself. He sells his cre­ peals to the general public. ations under the firm name “Many students want to study art but lack the neces­ They are the ones who decide of Tiki of Hawaii. His cre­ who is an a rtist” ations are now on display at sary funds for a formal Sunny was born in. Kauai the Seattle World’s Fair. school. I am glad to contrib­ ute the little I know. and graduated from Kapaa Featured at the F a i i: are High School in Kauai. "HAWAII MADONNA" BY SONNY GAYAGAS Sabate Follows In Footsteps Of Parents (Continued from Page 4 ) ) are already finding an ill At the University, she was children. Emil Michael, 19, one of only seven students of creasing number of problem and Patricia Eugenia, 18, are stemming directly from the Filipino ancestry. When the both students at the Univer­ student government began growing tendency among sity of Hawaii, and Allan, 16, some mothers to return to organizing clubs along racial a junior at Mid-Pacific In­ lines, each of the seven held work within a few months stitute. She has some very after a child’s birth. an office in the Filipino Club. definite ideas on problems In October of 1941, follow­ and responsibilities' of the "A working mother will ing her fifth year at the Uni­ working mother. often find her life has the overtones of a three ring cir- versity, Mary Albao married In most cases, Mrs. Sabate her childhood sweetheart, cus. But extra sensitivity to feels the family will profit her family’s problems and Emil Sabate, and returned to most if the mother remains Kauai. careful organization can help a t home at least until the her to make a happy homo In 1947, she returned to children are work when she accepted a pt' life.” of In our next issue, the Fili­ sition as social worker. Con­ financial need exists or if sidered a “natural” in her pino Herald will take you staying at home means the inside the home of a working field, she gradually advanced mother will retreat into soap in her work.' In 1954, she was mother to spotlight the bene­ operas; confession magazines ficial and detrimental reper­ appointed administrator for and complaints, the family MRS. SABATE WITH TWO OF THE AGED the island of Kauai. She held cussions resulting from the might well profit, both finan­ or should make every effort of identity is laid. It is most fact that the mother is work - this position until her recent cially and emotionally from to stay at home during the important for the child to ing. This probing article will promotion to head of Central her working. formative years. have steady contact with the also outline what kind of Service. If a mother does work, she “It is during this time the same person during these She is the mother of three children working mothers emphatically feels the moth- foundation for a child’s sense years. In our social work we are raising. M ay 15, 1962 THE FILIPINO HERALD P a g e 7 NeurosesOf A Filipino A SIMPLE PHONE CALL WILL BRING HELP FOR PERSONS WITH EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS (Part three of a three-part series lands of Maui and Kauai. test is pointed out. The moth­ parents’ consent, she was re­ undergo a prolonged period on the mental problems facing A major public education er of an only child, whose ferred to a children’s agency of hospitalization, is relieved Hawaii's Filipinos) program on the general prob­ overactive imagination leads and is now back in school. of considerable mental strain Like a caged animal, the lems of mental health is car­ to the telling of lies, is shown A mothers’ group, con­ when a temporary foster tiny woman moved restlessly ried on through extension the importance of greater cerned about sex education, home is found for her two around the room. groups, 4-H Clubs, churches, companionship for him. was provided with films and children. A chronically de­ Every magazine was care­ schools and PTAs. Another might gain a new other material to conduct pressed woman is referred fully stacked, the chairs pre­ For these and any other insight on growing-up prob­ their proposed program. A for psychiatric care. An old­ cisely placed and' the furni­ interested groups, the Mental lems of teenagers. church interested in provid­ er man with too much time ture polished. There was Health Association provides, At the Association offices, ing marriage preparation on his hands is referred to a nothing more she could find without charge, speakers, a professional staff offers courses, was helped to map Parks Board Senior Citizens to do. discussion- leaders, films, consultation and referral out an interesting and edu­ Group, an adult education It was an all too familiar plays and tape recordings. services. Many problems find cational program. . class, and to a public service pattern. These meetings center a solution in a few short ses­ Another agency that pro­ group that now uses his help First the attempt to read, around any subject the group sions. vides consultation and refer­ in stuffing envelopes. then the cleaning and, as her is interested in. And more For those who need more ral services is the Catholic A young couple with mon­ tension mounted, the endless often than not, many of the advanced help or who have Social Services. The organi­ ey problems receives several pacing back and forth. participants find solutions to problems that may require zation, at 1660 Kalakaua consultations and. are aided Fighting for control, she their own simple problems. physical attention, the staff Ave. is directed to Catholics in making up a workable knew how the night would Quite frequently the knowl­ but everyone in need of help budget. A child with a learn­ end. will aid in finding help. edge that their problem is No charges are ever made is welcome to take advantage ing problem is referred for She glanced at the clock. normal for existing circum­ for these services. of the services provided. testing. When he is found to It was almost 2 o’clock. A car stances, is a solution in itself. Persons interested in read­ Professionally trained case be slightly retarded, he is en­ would soon be making a Others, with more complex ing about any specific mental workers aid each troubled- rolled in' classes_Jhat help noisy stop. Her daughter, difficulties, discover for the health problem have access person in finding a solution him develop his greatest po­ hair disheveled, lipstick first time how to go about to a wide range of booklets to his or her problems. tential. smeared, would come in, de­ getting help. through t h e Association. Gentle, skillful questioning As a licensed adoption fiantly banging the door. Where is this help? How This is the only service the leads to a discussion which agency, the Catholic Social It was no way for a 17- much will it cost? Who will Association charges for. usually reveals the area Service helps many couples year-old girl to behave and know about it? Prices range from five cents where help is needed. In less/ find a longed for child. An she would soon be telling her Most school counselors, to one dollar. complicated cases, the case unmarried mother finds free so. priests, ministers and family Some of the sample cases worker may be able to pro­ help through a trying period Her husband and younger doctors can recommend handled, by the Association vide a solution. of adjustment. children would be awakened sources of help. For those include: a mother with a son Where a physical problem The Child and Family by the commotion and every­ who might be reluctant to who refused to attend school. may exist, a doctor is recom­ Care Service, a private in­ one would end the night tear­ discuss their problems with She was helped to under­ mended and if psychiatric stitution at 154 N. Kuakini, fully asking themselves, someone so close to them, any stand the boy’s anxieties and care is indicated, recommen­ also provides consultation “Isn’t there someone who of the public mental health how to handle them by the dations are made for testing and referral services to in­ can help us?” agencies will aid in finding Association staff. and treatment. dividuals and families. There For this unhappy family, whatever help is needed. Arrangements were made A small charge, based on is no waiting period and and the other families and Most agencies charge a for a teenager, who had at­ individual family income and those in need of help can individuals who find their small fee, although none will tempted suicide, to receive expenses, is made. Cases are usually have an appointment problems are more than they refuse aid to those unable to treatment at an outpatient not refused for lack of funds. within a week. can handle, there is help. pay. All agencies are very psychiatric clinic. A profes­ All financial and personal in­ All information is held Help that will be given careful to respect the privacy sional man, who was in con­ formation is held in strict confidential and the fee is quicky, sympathetically, con­ of their clients. stant conflict with his boss, confidence and cannot be re­ based on the ability to pay. fidentially and, if needed, Experience has proven was referred to a private leased to anyone unless ap­ No one is denied help if un­ without charge. that recognition is the first psychiatrist. A runaway girl proved in writing by the per­ able to pay. One of the most active step in solving any problem. asked the Association to find sons involved. The state also provides a groups to provide help in During Association-spon­ a home where she could work Typical cases handled by number of services designed achieving healthy emotions sored discussions by groups, for room and board and fin­ the Catholic Social Service to prevent individual and is-the Mental Health Associ- a parent whose child seems ish high school. With her include: A mother about to (Continued on Page 15) ation of Hawaii. Located at inattentive may be made to 1407 Kalakaua Ave. in Hono­ realize the problem might be lulu, the Association also physical and the importance maintains clinics on the Is­ of a check up and hearing TOPS in Filipino Radio! Service in the Japanese Manner & On JAL’s DC-8 Jet Couriers to the Orient, your hostess "MABUHAY SALUTE" is not merely pretty; she is graciously and charmingly Japan­ ese. Let her pamper you as you fly amid the calm beauty of Japan at almost the speed of sound. 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BIRDS ENTER ARENA OWNERS FORCE BIRDS TO PECK BATTLE BEGINS EACH OTHER TO SPUR FIGHT SA

The phone, call came in the late afternoon. A man's voice with Just the slightest hint of pidgin inquired: “It is true that The Filipino Herald is interested in reporting an actual on-the-spot cockfight?" Yes. eagerly replied a staff member. "Well," continued the voice, "we can get you guys to one, it you agree to the conditions. The conditions: The staff member must be willing to be blindfolded to prevent him from Identifying the location. Second, any pictures taken must have all faces blotted out on publi­ cation and negatives destroyed prior to printing. The Filipino Herald, having worked for several months to make contact with someone hav­ ing such connections, agreed to all the conditions. And thus began an exciting afternoon packed with nervous tension including the thrill of a victorious and bloody-fight-to-the- finish of a smaller, mainland- trained bird over a favored, larg­ er fighting cock. Part of the after­ noon drama even included a last- minute. unexpected high - speed chase; all the elements of a hack­ neyed television situation. This staff member recalls that he entered a blue sedan, sub­ mitted to the agrced-to blindfold, sat back in the rear of the car to begin a sometimes amusing, breathless, but always entertain­ ing adventure. PENS WHERE YOUNG BIRDS ARE PREPARED FOR BATTLE The ride from the Herald office to the final destination took ap­ proximately an hour and a half, at which time, this reporter could only depend upon his sense of touch, sounds and smells. The numerous stops in the be­ ginning indicated that the car was ‘raveling through the city — the

CONCESSION STA May 15, 1962 THE FILIPINO HERALD Page 9

TLE BEGINS EVENTUAL WINNER WINGS FOE LOSER ON WAY DOWN ABONG! n (COCKFIGHT!)

stops were obviously for traffic mingled their loud crowing with ning like succession, a flurry of lights. the murmur of voices and dogs action took place. Then followed a long jogging barking. "Let’s gol” yelled the driver ride which the reporter deter­ Drawing toward the circle of of the blue sedan to the startled mined was some sort of highway men surrounding the two who reporter. "They're leaving — or freeway. were clutching their prize birds, hurry up, or you’ll get left be­ After an hour's ride he detect­ the reporter became aware that hind!” ed a perceptible change in tem­ some sort of bargaining was In And with that, ho grabbed the perature. This could only mean progress. reporter by the hand. that he must be somewhere in He caught snatches of a They jumped hastily into his the area of Wahiawa as the airi- phrase: "Give handicap." sedan, and this time, the driver felt considerably cooler. The other man shook his head did not bother about the blind­ When the car left the smooth vigorously. fold. highway and he felt himself jog­ “But your bird mo’ big than With a loud screech of tires, ging along an obviously gutted m ine." the blue sedan tore off in a cloud road, he knew he must be nearing The man with the larger, ob­ of dust. some rural area. viously heavier, island - trained "Where are they headed?” A train whistle sounded in the bird, remained adamant. asked the reporter, his eyes fixed distance, and then, came the un- After a few more attempts to on the rapidly disappearing cars mistakeable sweet and pungent gain some kind of better odds, the bearing the two owners of the odor of burning sugar cane. man holding the smaller bird, fighting cocks. In another twenty minutes, smiled and shrugged his shoulders "I don’t know," replied the the car came to a stop. A door “Okay, whatever you say." driver, “we will just have to fol­ slammed, someone touched him Suddenly a man appeared low them.’’ on the shoulder. and with rapid grunts, nods and As they sped along, the driv­ LIFE DRAINED FROM LOSER When he removed the blindfold, a handful of dollars clutched in er explained that the actual he found himself in what appear­ his hand speedily collected bets. fight seldom took place at the ed to be the back yard of some­ No written record of bets was gathering place. one's private home. made. It was learned later that “Too many people here,” he In the yard stood about one this same individual, a regular stated, “they're afraid of the hundred men and women. part of these cockfight affairs, cops. When plenty people come, A festive air hovered over the possessed the amazing ability to stool pigeons tip off the cops, large group. Clusters of men. (not remember every bet and every so they have to go somewhere all of them Filipino) stood about person who had placed a bet else.” as if awaiting something to begin. w ith him. Did he know who the stool Under a shady tree women Within minutes the bets were pidgeons were? Not exactly, he re- dispensed food and drink from placed, accepted and with light­ (Continued on Page 10) two large tables. All of them seemed gay. but mixed among the smiling faces were some somber, tense ones. These men were crowded around two males, each holding a fighting cock, intently listening. The two men who were the cen­ ter of attention could only be the owners of the cocks which were scheduled to do battle this lazy, pleasantly sunny afternoon. A number of roosters, one leg tied with twine and held by an iron stake buried in the ground.

TRIUMPHANT VICTOR HOVERS OVER DEAD VICTIM OF SKIRMISH Government, Business, The Professions Doctors, Attorneys FILIPINOS HAVE SUCCESS IN EVERY FIELD (This is the third part of a three- On the appointive level and RICHARD I. C. CALDI­ the field of law include at­ part series on the economie, social ALFRED LAURETTA is TO is a trustee of Maui Com­ torneys PETER ADUJA, and political status of Filipinos in administrative assistant to munity Hospital. GEORGE BERNALDO BICOY, VIC­ Hawaii.) TOR AGMATA, ALFRED Hawaii’s Filipinos, once United States House of Rep­ H. VENTURA is with the resentatives member Dan In- LAURETTA, BENJAMIN relegated almost exclusively Transportation Control Com­ ouye. CARLOS RAMELB mittee. MENOR, CARLOS RA- to the plantations, can no _M £ I,B and ELIAS YADAO. longer be considered Second was recently appointed Dep­ Maui residents DEMET- uty Director of Labor and RIO R. GAMBONIA and Agmata is currently serving class citizens even by their in the military service in the strongest critics. Industrial Relations for the LEODEGARIO A. POLO State of Hawaii. are on the State Board of Philippines. Aduja is a tem­ A trio of Filipinos serve Taxation. porary judge with the Wa­ on state commissions. RICH­ In Kauai County AL­ hiawa District Court. ARD S. DUMANCAS is a FREDO. VILLANEUVA is BICOY Filipino doctors include MARCIANO AQUINO, CE­ member of the State Civil a member of the local School Review, BENJAMIN QUE- Service Board while FILO- Advisory Board. CONSUEL- SAR DeJESUS, LYDIA BO- MEN BATTAD is with the RUBIN of the Board of Bar­ LOSAN, CAROLINA DI- Board of Paroles and Par­ bers and JOSE RACELO of ZON WONG, ADELA SAN- dons and JUAN. A, VALEN­ the Board of Registration.- IDAD, HENRY MANAY- TIN is a member of the State JACK RAMOS is with the ‘ AN, CORA MANAYAN, Boxing Commission. Hawaii County Police Com­ ERNESTO SANTOS, MA­ At the county level, we mission and BENJAMIN RIO BAUTISTA, GLORIA find BERNALDO BICOY on MENOR is with the Kau. BADUA, VICTOR DIZON, the Honolulu School Advi­ District Court. MARCELINO AVECILLA Filipinos who have chosen Thousands of Filipinos are sory Board. EDDIE LAPA (Continued on Page 11 ) completing their education is with the Parks and Recre­ and moving into high posi­ ation Department of Hono­ tions in business, govern­ lulu and JUAN A. VALEN­ ment and the professions.. TIN is a member of the (Continued from Page 9) Each year more Filipinos Liquor Commission. YADAO p lie d adding, “But we have a By expert maneuvering in and take an active interest in In Maui County, DOMIN­ pretty good idea.” out of traffic, the two cars had LO CARISSMA and AJERI- It seems that the police, ac­ managed to leave the blue sedan local, state and national gov­ GO BARBOSA is with the CO PABLO are members of Department of Civil Service cording to the driver, employed behind about six car laps. ernment and several hold the Managing Committee for informers who received 5 per Bearing down on the gas pedal, elective offices. Many others Kauai Veterans Administra­ cent of the total bails paid of the driver shouted: “Hold tight!” are serving in appointive tion Hospital. TEODORICIO those arrested. The reporter found himself positions. JAVELLANA is an official Based on the approximate tensing as the blue sedan adroitly number the reporter estimated pulled out of the line of cars onto PEDRO DE LA CRUZ of Sam Mehelona Hospital were present, 5 per cent of the the middle lane of the three-lane (D) is a member of the legis­ and TELESFORSO C. MA- some 100 in attendance at $25 highway. laturee as a representative of NIPON is on the Police Com­Com- a head came to $125.00. ' Almost without being aware of the sixth district wh ile mission. The reporter let out a loud it,' the reporter found himself ELIAS P. YADAO (D) Ha- Kauai residents on state w histle. muttering a silent prayer as the GEORGE R. PASCUA “Holy smokes! T hat’s $125.00!” blue sedan passed first one car, boards include FLORIO “That’s right,” smiled the driv­ then the second, the third — and (D) Kauai, and RICHARD VILLABRILLE of the In-In­ er, “pretty good pay for one day’s suddenly in their path another I. C. CALDITO (.D) Maui dustrial Accident Board, work, eh?” car was hurtling toward them. are Board of Supervisors JAMES R. CORSTOR- Suddenly, the reporter stiffen­ “Look out!” yelled the report- members. LAURETTA PHINE of the Board of Tax ed. "Hey! We’re losing them!” (Continued on Page 12)

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(Continued from page 10> and TEODORA AVECILLA. field. The number is sure to MARCIANO AQUINO mount as more and more and GLORIA BADUA are complete their educations with the Kaiser Medical Cen­ and seek employment or go ter while VICTOR DIZON into business for themselves. is with the Kaiser Founda­ The Filipino Herald will tion Clinic. CESAR DeJES- continue reporting the eco­ US is a surgeon, specializing nomic development of the Fi­ in genito-urinary problems. lipino Community. New and HENRY MANAYAN and more complete reports on the MARCELINO AVECILLA economic, political and social status of Filipinos from MENOR Washington, D.C. will be re­ SON are in the real estate layed to our readers this business while Pastor Pab­ lo is an executive with a life BALCENA ONLY insurance company. Some of the many teach­ ers of Filipino ancestry are FILIPINO IN VI MIGUEL, DAVID LA- RIOSA, ESTREL LARIO- SA, JUAN GREGARIO, PRO BASEBALL MARGIE MENDIOLA and Robert Rudolph (Bobby) topped the Texas League in DR. DE JESUS Balcena of the Pacific Coast fielding, and putouts in 1952 . are surgeons. League’s (PCL) Hawaii Ti: and 1953. — MARIO BAUTISTA spe­ landers has the distinction of Bobby has been active in cializes in obstetrics and being the only full-blooded the PCL since 1955. He led gynecology and LYDIA BO- Filipino in professional base­ the league in doubles (38), LOSAN is a general practi­ ball. posted the best fielding aver-, tioner. The 33-year-old outfielder age for an outfielder (.997) Filipinos in the travel bus­ joined the Islanders midway and gained PCL All-Star iness are BEN AYSON, in the season last year and honors in 1956. BERT VILLANEUVA and wound up with a .243 batting B§lcena was up for a brief MR. AND MRS. DIOSDA­ average. Balcena, who is one spell with the Cincinnati DO AVECILLA. FRANK of only four Islander re­ Reds in the National League in 1956. He appeared at the FARINAS is a bank em­ VALENTIN turnees, opened the season ployee. with Vancouver last year. plate officially only twice but FRED BLANCO, BAR­ ES'TREL GASCON. Balcena w as born and faced two all-time greats in NEY M E N 0 R, CLEM Thousands more Filipinos raised in San Pedro, Calif. those two trips, Sal Maglie REYES SR. and BEN AY- are finding- success in every He was a standout outfielder of the Brooklyn Dodgers at on the SPHS baseball team Ebbitts Field and Sad Sam . and played end for the foot­ Jones at Wrigley Field in ball squad. Chicago. After graduation, Bobby During the off - season, entered the navy and spent Bobby works with kids.. Last a good portion of his two- winter, he was an instructor year hitch at Barber’s Point of calisthentics for the Sac­ here in the Islands. red Hearts Catholic School. Balcena started his pro Balcena is small in stature baseball career in 1948 with but big in ability and com­ Mexicali, Mexico, of the Sun­ petitive spirit. The athlete, set League. In his initial sea­ who bats right-handed and son in the now defunct throws with his left hand, MANIPON league, which included seven stands 5-7 and tips the scales Philippines Tobacco Market teams from Southern Cali­ at 155. Bobby is single and during (Continued from Page 4) fornia and Mexicali, he led the league in hitting with a his leisure hours enjoys mu­ cannot be done in the Philippines United States to encourage and is that there is no industry large support the building up of the .369 batting average. sic, primarily modern jazz, enough—no effective system set economy of the Philippines The following year, with and water skiing. up for private industry to do that through more liberal trade agree­ the same Mexicali club, he In the outfield, in the yet. ments and technical aid. paced the- league in total coaching box, at the plate or ' "The standards now are not ade­ “There should be an improve­ bases (295) and RBI’s off the field, “hustle” has quate,” Mr. Alba says. “Regula­ ment of trade relations rather than tions are no good unless people a giveaway program,” he says. (132). In 1951, Bobby led been the keynote to Bobby cooperate to make the plans work. “By helping to build industries the now reorganized Texas Balcena, and it always will Controls are no good unless they in the Philippines, the United League in runs (114). He be. are properly and effectively ad­ States would be helping to en­ ministered. hance the Philippine economy and “People in the Philippine tobac­ the people’s standard of living. co industry are aware of the qual- The United States would then be Soon you w ill be approach­ ity standard requirements of the helping the Filipinos to help them­ ed to subscribe to The Fil­ American market but these people selves and the Philippines would, ipino Herald. _ DO 'N O T are not adequately equipped with in turn, develop into a lucrative know-how to help themselves. The market for United States products. S U B SC R IB E UNLESS government must step in to help “The Philippines is still ah un­ PERSON SOLICITING them, to implement the production derdeveloped country while the YOU F IR S T SHOWS of the best quality leaf tobacco United States economy is highly YOU HIS IDENTIFICA­ right on through to a standardized developed and advanced. There­ T IO N CARD A U TH O ­ quality product. fore, the development of the Phil- “The products will not sell un­ ippine.economy—while it is neces­ RIZING HIM TO REP­ less they satisfy the taste of the sary for the Filipinos themselves RESENT THE Hh$tV:&M American consumer,” Mr. Alba —will also result in complemen­ tary benefits to the United States,” stated. CORRECTION Meanwhile, -in the interest of he says. •helping the Philippines to become The next article in this series In our last issue, The a . showcase of good government will discuss the history of the Filipino Herald incorrectly and free enterprise, the United tobacco situation and how it has identified “Tito” Pena of States could take a few steps also, mixed sugar, $73 million and to­ Japan Air Lines as a former Mr. Alba believes. bacco, with a dash of politics, into Consul’s son. "Realizing . that .the United a situation which may have far- The. Filipino Herald re­ States wants to keep strong mu­ reaching and long-lasting implica­ grets any embarrassment the tual security in the Far'East, I tions. Pena family may have suf­ suggest it would be wise for the fered because of this error. BALCENA AT BAT Page 12 THE FILIPINO HERALD M a y 15 1962

" S a b o n g " ( Contlnued from Page 10) er panic-stricken, but the words modern methods can win out over East-West Echos were barely out of his mouth, island birds trained by traditional when the driver of the blue se­ methods handed down from father b y Felipe L. de G uzm an dan, chuckling, neatly pulled to son for many generations.” back into the line of cars on The time had come. the right. “No worry,” he laugh­ Both men met in the middle ed at his obviously shaken pas­ of the field, each holding his Filipinos are an education-conscious people. Per­ '. & Mrs. Paul Gamboa, Mr. & Mrs. Adelino senger, “I’m a good driver.” bird. Each solicitously patted his centage-wise, the people of the Philippines are next Valentin, Mrs. Moses Aczon, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Mopping his perspiring brow, prize as a father might fondly, only to the U.S., among all nations of the world, Buhaylunsod, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tamon, Miss the reporter noted that they were proudly bid farewell to a son go- in the number of citizens attending higher educa­ Celeste Paraso, Mr. & Mrs. David Atay, Mr. & only two car laps behind tional institutions. Mrs. Richard Sabala, Mrs. Mary Macapagal, Miss other two cars. The rules were briefly discuss­ The people of Filipino ethnic background in Kuulei Sevilla, Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Carlno, and “I think they are going to turn ed. Neither owner would be per­ Hawaii seem quite behind other ethnic groups in East-West Center students Cesar Hidalgo and Felipe up ahead,” declared the driver. mitted to touch his bird until educational attainments, however. This may help L. de Guzman. And sure enough, they did. both had separated. to explain their comparative position in the social Mrs. Naty Aczon, Miss Lorraine Gonzagan, Mrs. The blue sedan pulled into a The reporter, witnessing his hierarchy in this state. Fortunately, they have, Darlene Cleveland, and Mr. Adelino Valentin were dirt road and somewhere in a first cockfight, was suddenly, since the end of the war, become more and more the sponsors of Roxanna Yuzon's baptism. cane field, (the reporter Is not acutely, reminded of the simi­ higher education-conscious, too. sure of the exact location) the larity of this fight to a boxing Many Filipinos in Hawaii now realize that any Another baptismal party, held May 5, was more other cars ground to a halt. bout. attempt on their part to compete in the political, than just a "Filipino” dinner. It was a boost for Once the cars were parked, the When the fight commenced, the economic, cultural — nay, social — fields require intercultural understanding, too. This party was two men set about the work be­ reporter soon found, how very education and training that can stand competition. given by Mr. & Mrs. Virgilio Bugayong of 429 N. fore them in business-like fashion. closely this fight was to resemble Quite a fewer number among them, though, un­ Judd Street, Honolulu, for their youngest child, The reporter, feeling a slight a boxing match between a heavy derstand that a 1940-secondary vocational training John Ronald. kinship for the smaller bird, weight and a lighter, but much cannot compete with a 1960-college vocational The guests in the Bugayong party include Mr. watched as the owner began rub­ more highly skilled fighter. education. & Mrs. Tony Martinez, Mr. Tony Martinez, Mr. bing the legs of his bird. He spat From the moment that the two Assuming everything equal, the individual who Pepe Vasquez, Mrs. Tina Anastasakes, Mrs. Ceferi- on the legs, explaining that it men brought their birds together, has the lesser education can only hope to get the na Reyes, Mr. & Mrs. Max Velasco, Mr. & Mrs. provided the proper amount of one to peck the other to “make lesser end of the bargain in a highly competitive Tony Velasco, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Acoba,.Mrs. Nora moisture necessary to make the him mad,” it was instantly ap­ society like ours. And, democracy notwithstanding, Albayalde, Mr. & Mrs. Clem Reyes, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. long strip of chamois binding re­ parent which bird had the inside equality can only exist among equals. Education Jesus Cayaban, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H, Koh- main solid which he was busily track on the match. might still be the master key to equality — econom­ loss, Mr. Stanley Hames, Mr. Kenneth Thom, Mr. engaged in wrapping around the If the smaller bird was out­ ic, political, or social. Curtis Wright, Mr. & Mrs. N. C. Villanueva, Mr. & bird’s leg. This would provide the matched in weight and size, he Mr. Antonio Garcia, Mr. & Mrs. Evert Kuer, Mr. & , binding that would hold the bird’s very quickly displayed his class Gloria de la Cruz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Mukal, Mr. A. Gavleres, and East-West Center razor-sharp gaff in place, which in and skill in the manner in which Macario de la Cruz of 1923 Puowaina Drive, Hono­ students Nestor Magalona, Roger H? Gamldo, Con- tuiir- wuuld be doubly reinforced he stalked, paced and out- lulu, portrays the growing interest among Hawaii stante Luna, and Fel L. de Guzman. by additional twining. maneuvered the other bird. Filipinos in higher education and scholarship. Gloria “What kind of thread is that?” Each time they flew in the air is the president of Zeta Pi Zeta, and a junior at A group of East-West Center students were inquired the reporter. and came together, the larger bird the University of Hawaii College of Nursing. guests to the 35th Annual Convention of the “Dental floss,” replied the appeared unsure and clumsy. Of education-consciousness, the Filipino Ladles Hawaii Congress of Parents and Teachers which owner. “They use embroidery He could not touch the smaller, mainland trained bird. Educational Society conducted a benefit dance on was held at the Roosevelt High School on May thread,” he said, throwing a May 5 to raise a scholarship fund for deserving 4-5. All connected with teaching and education in glance in the direction of the On the other hand, each thrust by the smaller bird was deft and students of Filipino parentage in Hawaii. The bene­ their respective countries, the EWC students found other group, who were also sure. fit dance was managed by a group of energetic the Hawaii Congress of Parents and Teachers con­ engaged in the business of tying Each thrust, it was apparent to young laides, among whom were Mrs. Prudencio vention to be a fruitful experience. TTTey saw in a gaff on their bird. th e few spectators, found its m ark. Habo n, prexy; Mrs. Chum Belannlno, veep;. Mrs. the convention, for instance, an excellent demon­ “Is there a difference in the The smaller bird continually Bernard Fabrao, secretary; Mrs. Anastacio Soleta.' stration of a friendly argument among panel speak- kind of thread you use?” the re­ swooped down on the larger treasurer; Mrs. Gregorio Albano, auditor; and Mrs. porter asked the trainer. “Yes, I believe there is,” re­ bird. Abe Albayalde, press relations officer. Mrs. Bene- Mr. Richard P. Nolan, is now the president of plied the owner of the mainland- Every attempt by the larger fico Paraso is the organization’s adviser. the Hawaii Congress of Parents and Teachers. trained bird. "For one thing, it bird to gain an advantage on Mollie B. Fabrao, it should be recalled, founded is stronger and because it is his opponent was frustrated. the Filipino Ladies Educational Society, and was its The Rizalians, the association of young men and waxed, there is no danger of it The smaller bird displayed first president. Mrs. Albano was last year's presi­ women of Filipino ethnic background in Hawaii breaking off.” amazing cunning and agility in d e n t (mostly University of Hawaii graduate students), “Why don’t the other guys use his ability to sidestep the elected their officers on May 5 for the year 1962- it, then?” asked the reporter. thrusts of the larger bird. Even in parties, the desire and thirst for knowl­ 1963, The officers are Rollo de la Fuente, presi­ “W eil, th ey a re using m ethods Several times, the smaller bird edge and cultural exchange among Hawaii Fili­ dent; Eddie Corpuz, vice-president; Santy R. Obien, they have always used and they had the larger bird down and pinos is discernible. In a baptismal party for Rox­ secretary; Rica Bautista, treasurer; and Catalino will not change to modem with one foot holding the other anna D. Yuzon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moeses Yapfenco, Jr.. press relations officer. Mr. Herminiano m ethods.” bird, he attacked the rooster with Arre, Jr. is the adviser. — Yuzon of 99-1047 Lalawai Drive, Hodolulu, guests “Do you think your bird has a series of ferocious and rapid most, of whom have never been to the Philippines To help promote better knowledge and under- any chance against that other machine-gun like pecks. standing of Filipinos by other peop learned to speak the various languages and to sing other peoples, the as- bird?” asked the reporter nod­ By now the consternation and the native songs of Filipinos. sociation will certainly contribute to the realiza- ding toward the other group. dismay was openly evident on the Among the many guests of Roxanna were the tion of the goals of the East-West iCenter. "Well,” smiled . the trainer — face of the owner of the bigger following: Rev. & Mrs. Lester Cleveland, Mr. & ' On May 26, at 8 p.m., Hemenway Hall,I Univer- “today, we will find out whether bird. Mrs. Ben Yuzon, Mr. Joe Yuzon, Mr. & Mrs. Eu­ sity of Hawaii, the Rizalians will pripresent to the these mainland birds trained along (Continued on Page 14) genio Villanueva, Mr. & Mrs. Benefico Paraso, Mr. public an interpretation of a FilipinoFilipin0 Flores de & Mrs. Daniel SIson, Mr. & Mrs. Agapito Nichols, Mayo festival.

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FIESTA LEADERS — A variety of events including typical Filipino games, cfances and music wi|l usher in-the annual observance of Fiesta Filipina beginning in June. A feature of the cele­cele- U s a b & C o., (H aw aii) Inc. bration is the selection of a queen now in progress on all the islands. Winners among Oahu contestants will be selected June 8 at the Ala Moana Center. Executive officers in charge of FOREIGN EXCHANGE /events are shown from left; seated, Julio Abuel, Lanai; Gelacio Daoang, Waimanalo; QuirincQuirino TRADE FINANCING Olegario, W aimanalo. Standing, Jesus Cayaban, Kaneohe; Francisco La Torre, Hilo,- Hawaii; 102 NORTH KING STREET. HONOLULU. 17, HAWAII Justo de la Cruz, Waialua;-Raymundo Eblacas, Waianae; Juan Raymunda, Makaha. May IS, 1962 T m rn u p iN o herald

Prior to the adjournment of the last session of the First Legislature, Rep. David McClung honored The Filipino Herald by introducing House Resolution No. 11 7. The resolution, signed by all members of the House of Representatives, is herewith reprinted:

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 117 I The First Legislature of the STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES & Resolution WHEREAS, in this day and age, the freedom of the press being constantly reduced; and WHEREAS, often we read of a reduction in the free news to people by the closing of a newspaper; and ANTONIO E. MARTINEZ WHEREAS, this diversity of opinion is reduced further by syndication and merger of newspapers; and Martinez. Assures WHEREAS, it is a refreshing light on the horizon to see the birth of a new newspaper; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 1962, Hawaii saw the birth of Filipinas Good a new paper, the “Filipino Herald” by the publication of its Vol. 1, No. 1; and WHEREAS, the policy of said paper is stated nicely in its Service On API initial editorial: Filipinos who want to be world voyages. "But while the ‘Filipino Herald' is primarily aimed at assured of good accommoda­ Ships in the trans-Pacific representing our community—it should not in any way in­ tions when they travel via fleet are the Presidents Wil­ hibit us from commenting on local issues. American President Lines son, Cleveland, Hoover and If building high-rise apartments in the Diamond Head might benefit themselves by Roosevelt. The President area is detrimental to the future and interests-of Hawaii’s checking personally with Monroe and President Polk citizens—then it is the responsibility of the Filipino commu­ nity to oppose it. We should be willing to recognize that con­ passenger traffic manager are on the around-the-world tributing to the progress of Hawaii’s Filipinos is but a part Antonio E. Martinez. circuit. of the over-all goal: To make Hawaii a better place in which Martinez, who was born The APL fleet also in­ to live.” ; and raised in the Philip­ cludes numerous freighters now, therefore, pines, is in charge of sales but none of them stop in BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the and promotion of Filipino Honolulu. First Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Budget Session of 1962, traffic for the world-wide APL’s newest liner, the that this body hereby congratulates the founders of the ‘Filipino passenger and steamship President Roosevelt, will Herald” and express to them our wish for a long, siiccessful life line. His duties include su­ dock in Honolulu on its in presenting to the members of the entire community and the pervision of departure and maiden voyage from San Filipino community, in particular, an additional means of read­ arrival services for Filipino Francisco. The huge vessel ing the news of the day and the point of view of another group passengers. cost $10 million to build. of people and that we further wish them a long life for this Martinez has been employ­ Martinez pointed out that new-born “dispenser of truth”, and ed by American President APL conducts the PhilAmer- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Lines (APL) for three ican Tour each November. resolution be forwarded to the editor of the “Filipino Herald.” years. He started with APL The tour group usually num.- - in San Francisco and trans­ bers over 300 from San DATE OF ADOPTION: April 17, 1962. ferred to Honolulu last May. Francisco and Honolulu. The We hereby certify that the foregoing House Resolution was this day adopted by the House of Representatives of the First Legislature of the The 42-year-old APL of­ eighth annual tour will leave State of Hawaii. ficial left the Philippines in from Honolulu Nov. 30 for ELMER F. CRAVALHO 1947 to continue his educa­ Hong Kong and the Philip­ Speaker, House of Representatives tion on the mainland. He pines. attended the University of Some of the services which SHIGETO KANEMOTO Clerk, House of Representatives California at Berkeley and come under the supervision San Francisco State, major­ of Martinez, are to help clear ing in business and foreign baggage through customs, to trade. While studying in San assist in arranging trans­ Francisco, Martinez worked portation and accommoda­ part-time for the Philippine tions to other islands, to help Consulate. locate relations and to act as Martinez returned to the interpeter. Philippines in 1956, after Martinez will not be in the nine years on the mainland, Honolulu office from May 16 to work with his father in to June 20. He will be on a the family’s Venetian blind vacation to the mainland factory and real estate busi­ during that period, but upon nesses. his return, he will be avail­ The travel expert was em­ able for personalized service ployed for about a year as to passengers of the APL. assistant to Nicanor Roxas, former Philippine minister at the Hague. While in the Hague, Martinez help to Mutual Funds open the new legation. Antonio , is one of six chil­ dren born to Mr. and Mrs. Santos Martinez. His par­ ents reside in Manila but just recently passed through Honolulu on their way for a vacation in Los Angeles. An­ HARI WOOD AND CO., LTD tonio’s brother, Jose, is also with APL as traffic man­ ager in San Francisco. He has been with the company Italian Swiss Colony Wines are perfect for your for 11 years. table whether you dine alone or are entertain­ The APL fleet includes ing guests. six liners which stop at Ho­ Try some today. nolulu. Four of the liners 304 DAMON BUILDING HONOLULU, HAWAII travel between San Francis­ JOHNS BUSCHER, INC. co and the Orient while the other two make around-the- PHONE 561-185 Page 14 THE FILIPINO HERALD May 15, 1962 THE FILIPINO HERALD GOES TO A COCKFIGHT . .

(Continued from Page 12) “You mean the gaffs of the op­ fact that in one instance, some­ The late afternoon sun streaked “And what about the dead “Come on — sige na!” He kept ponent are sometimes poisoned?” one had poured acid on the gaff the face of the reporter. Rubbing bird?” asked the reporter. plead, ng. asked the reporter wide-eyed. of one of my birds which his forehead, he remarked, “I “The dead bird is merely a sym­ But to no avail. “Certainly,” replied the other, caused the blade to break at the guess your modem methods bol of the Filipinos’ unwillingness A few more thrusts and par­ impatiently regarding the reporter most crucial time. You have to proved something this afternoon. to yield to new methods. He is ries and the battle was over. The as though he could not believe the train yourself to be aware of What is the exact difference in still employing the rules taught little one stood triumphant over show of innocence was real. every possible stunt your op­ your methods anyway?" him by his father—in one sense, the larger, lifeless bird. “When there is big money ponent might pull to tip the “Well,” smiled the triumphant what you have witnessed here to­ Now came the denouement. running — the others try all scales in his favor,” winner, “I figured it this way. We day is symbolic: It is a tribute to Everyone, it seemed, back at kinds of tricks.” The afternoon’s contest was (indicating himself) are crashing the dogmatism of the Filipino in the other location, had placed “Are there other tricks em­ rapidly drawing to a finish. The in on a new. racket—it amounts being unwilling, or perhaps unable their bets on the bigger bird. ployed?” owner of the winning bird, his to this. We are competing w ith to accept the new ways, The owner of the dead bird “Of course,” laughed the train­ face splattered with bright Filipinos who are well-versed in “When he recognizes this—he made no attempt to hid his pain er, somewhat derisively at the splotches of red blood, was af­ this cockfighting business. If we will be, in one sense, contributing and discomfort at having lost the seeming ignorance of the reporter. fectionately massaging the legs expect to win—we have to beat a step forward to his own battle. “For example, I know for a of his bird. them at their own game. progress.” Methodically, but obviously dis­ traught and emotionally shaken, the owner of the defeated and Ranch Honors Filipinos, Yang© dead bird began counting out the dollars. (Continued from Page 3) This was the pay-off. keep you informed of all the ethical officials can the gov- he is building.” Filipinos here are single and There was a definite air of dis­ recent events by bringing ernment be properly admini­ The next speaker Mr. long time employees. Four­ tastefulness and unsavory tinge to you the news so close to your strated.” Richard Penhallow said, “I teen years is the average. this aspect which the reporter very quickly noticed. It was dis­ hearts.” The Consul remarked, am proud to be here. I have Their work involves plant­ concerting — like the acrid smell He continued, “President “Many grave economic prob­ worked among Filipinos for ing grass and repairing fen­ of garbage. Macapagal won the last elec­ lems face us. It is the solu­ many years and I have ces and buildings, etc.” He could not help noticing the tion in a peaceful and order­ tion of these problems in grown to love, admire and Baybrook continued, “Off abject, almost desperate air of the ly expression of the will of loser which contrasted sharply which our president is de­ respect them.” duty activities provided for with the obviously uncontained the people. In spite of the bit­ voting his energies. A well Other speakers included the workers here include joy of (he winner collecting the terness of the campaign, aft­ thought out and well balanc­ Professor Andres Baclig. fishing, movies and bil­ spoils of his victory. er the elections, there was ed economic program, a five Baclig said, “I am proud to liards.” One hundred, two hundred — also an orderly transition of year social and economic pro­ have been included among The agriculturist added, the reporter turned away unable the government. This is very to continue watching the wretch­ gram of growth, is the goal the honored guests,” He “The Filipino workers have ed expression on the face of the heartening because other of the president." drew laughter when he com- outstanding character. They loser . . . governments have had strife, Yango said, “Under this” merited, “My line is not i are very honest, conscien­ whereas ours was achieved program, Macapagal would much speaking as music and tious, reliable and depend­ “Well, I guess your modem in an orderly fashion.” restore economic stability to the airline — Hawaiian Air­ able. I have worked among methods proved the real victor “What is to be the new lines.” over the old traditional methods,” our country. The program, them for 38 years, 19 with the reporter declared later to the program? We soon learned would stabilize prices of rice, Baclig added, “I have al­ Parker Ranch.” elated winner. that his policies included com and many staple pro­ ways loved this place-because The program included an “What happens to the dead moral regeneration and eco­ ducts. With the population people are so kind, generous Ilocano song, a rendition of bird?” nomic growth of the Philip­ increasing one million each and pleasant. I have lived in “Dahil Sa Iyo” by the Park­ . “Oh,” replied the triumphant pine Islands,” Yango said. owner, “The winner gets him. year, to meet this, no less Canada, Japan, China and er Ranch Paniolo choir and We will probably make adobo He added, “The president be­ than 400,000 jobs have to Europe but I found that Ha­ the song “Irog Na Saan Ang out of him.” lieves moral regeneration is be created to handle the waii is the best place of all Pagibig” by Mrs. Andres "You mean the winner gets the important to a lasting gov­ growing labor force.” the countries I have lived in. Baclig. dead bird?” asked the reporter. ernment. A good government Other aims of the pro­ If you want to apply for Guests included Mr. and “Oh, yes,” replied the owner of must have a policy of hones­ gram include meeting the ur­ citizenship, feel free to call the winning bird, “unless, of Mrs. Richard Penhallow, Mr. course, there has been some kind ty in government with moral gent needs for education, on me for help.” and Mrs. Radeliffe Grenwell, of hanky-panky.” and ethical practices.” road, national defense and He continued, “I speak Mr. and Mrs. James Armi- “What sort of hanky-panky?” Yango stated, “In line housing, according to Yango. four dialects so if you don’t tage, Mr. and Mrs. Norman the reporter wanted to know; with these beliefs he de­ The Philippines official understand my dialect, you Brand, Mr. and Mrs. Harold “Welf, in some instances, if we mands his cabinet possess remarked, ‘‘Filipino workers will at least understand my have any inkling that the oppos­ Baybrook and Mrs. Jane ing bird’s gaff has been tampered high qualities of honesty, greeted me here by telling music. I don’t play Rock n’ Hill, all -of Kamuela. with—such as in previous cases— ethics and integrity. Those me what Mr. Smart has been Roll.” . Other guests were Filipino you know, when the gaff has been who did not meet these quali­ doing. In particular, they The other speaker, agri­ Herald editor Teddi Medina, tipped with some sort of lethal fications’ were soon weeded want to express their grati­ culture expert Harold Bay- Fortunato Teho of the Uni­ poison . . . then the bird is not out. Only with honest and tude for the recreation hall brook stated, “Most of the worth eating.” versity of Hawaii,

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S tate S av in g s AN0 LOAN ASSOCIATION Downtown Office: King and Bishop Streets Wahiawa Office: 702 California Avenue Home Office: Salt Lake City, Utah DIVISION AT STATE SAVINGS May 15, 1962 THE FILIPINO HERALD P a g a 15 Damdamag Hi Nagduduma Nga Purpuro Ti Hawaii Iti deytoy nga paset iti Warnakan nairanta nga mapadayawan "new s F orm the N eighbor dagiti INNA yantangay deytoy iti bulan ken aldaw (Mayo 13) iti naituding nga pannacalagipda. Ngarud ipalubosyo coma nga mais- agutanda cadagiti agcacasam—it nga dan—daniw a cas naayamuom This column sincerely greets the MOTHERS ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS in the state of Hawaii on their happy day May MAUI nga sabsabbong nga maibalangat caduacuada: 13th. In the Ilocano section of BARRIO FIESTA Mr. and Mres. Federico Cagasan of Pala have DANIW—ALDAW DAGITI INNA a special salutation is dedicated to all mothers. announced the engagement of their daughter Juani­ Putar ni Sr. Guillermo V. Flores You are urged to read it specially to the Ilocanos. ta to Alfred Paul Manalo of Puunene. Miss Caga- Piddig, IIocos Norte HILO, HAWAII san’s father is an H. C. & S. Co. Field Department Meysa cadagiti nalaing nga Iiocanista iti CONGRATULATIONS! to the happy threesome: employee. The benedict to b,e is the son of H. C. & beddeng ti Dayat Cailocuan Santos Cabongo, Pedro Tagaca and Diego Sales S. Co. retiree Irenio Manalo and Mrs. Manalo. who were among the 70 people who became citi­ An early June wedding is being planned. Ti Dios, idi ta-o ti pinarsuana zens (naturalized). They are Hilo Sugar employees. The engagement of Miss Martha Rico of Kea- Intuyangna nga, agcaduada caquita PEPEEKEO, HAWAII hua to Marciano Tabisola of Kahului has been A lalaqui ni Adan, baba-i met ni Eva Our congratulations goes to Prisco Agbayani, announced. The bride-elect is the daughter of H. C. Tapno ti pateg, gamayen ti agsinsin a ricna. Placido Cuaresma, Bartolome Molina, Zacarias Obra & S. Co. irrigator Gaudencio Rico and Mrs. Rico. and Baldomero Padilla who are now naturalized citi­ Her fiance is the son of Mrs. Domingo Ancheta, Daydi Eva, rimsua nga isu ti aquintucoc zens of the United States. Their desire, effort and and the late Juan Tabisola. The wedding will take success in becoming one is highly commendable. place on June 2. Ta linanangda qen Adan ti nadagsen a biddut ONOMEA, HAWAII Nga agpapan ita, mapabpabasol, maitugtuggud Marcelino Abad of Paukaa recently left for the HONOLULU, HAWAII Ti adu nga ab-abi, dayaona pay, marabrabsut. Philippines to visit his wife aboard the S.S. Presi­ CHRISTENINGS: Nupay casta, dayta a damag a naca-al-aligguet dent Cleveland. John Ronald Gugayong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Baba-i met laeng ti nangalangen qen nacadepdep KAUMAKANI, KAUAI Virgilio Bugayong of 429 Judd St. was christened Ta nacaparsuaan ti baba-i, a capatgan ti napateg “There is no place like home”, that is what May 5th at the Blessed Sacrament Church, Father Ditoy minoyongan nga ayuyang da pa-it qen sam-it. Florentino M. Tabuan and Victor Tabuan say. They Gabriel baptizing. Among the God-parents were: are brothers and were bom in IIocos Sur, Philip­ Pio Lacuesta, Pepe Vasquez, Tony Martinez, Ciria- Ina, ti umoc da gasat qen nasam-it a dardarepdep, pines. Victor came to Hawaii in 1930 and Floren­ co Camarillo, Clem Refuerzo, Lita Rania Boot, Mrs. Ponipon ni ayat, dongngo a napnu'an pasnec . tine came in 1931. They are going home soon. Philip (Sally) Acoba, Mrs. Andrea Gacayan, Mrs. No saan nga isu, a naicabaguian naicasinsin iti_init In exchange for those who are leaving the Bonnie Pascua, and Mrs. Nora Sacramento. Aoan ragsac ti ta-o, cancanayon latta a sipnget. new arrivals from the Philippines were members of the PASION family: Cludolfo Pasion, Mrs. Mau- KIMQNA PARADE SPONSORED BY THE Ti, Ina, casasaadnat, ni anac ti aquinbalud ricia Pasion, Henralnigildo Pasion, Lorenzo Pasion FILIPINO LADIES EDUCATION SOCIETY Paiturturayan, qen tignaynat marucrucud, and Evelyn Pasion. Also with them was Mrs. Mer­ The Philippine Village at Kapiolani Boulevard Manmano ni oayaoaya, caaduan iti parparicut cedes S. Sagucio, wife of Mateo Sagucio who is was the scene of a unique “Kimona Parade” last Iti saciolo ti indayon da rigat qen tu-uc. at present at Mahelona Hospital. We hope that he Saturday night, May 5th, sponsored by the Filipino joins her soon. Ladies Educational Society. Mrs. Fely Haban is Ti Ina, tebbengna ngarud coma ti ma-ay-ayat KOLOA, KAUAI the President of the organization. It was an ordeal Ta idi aoan pay baba-i, toy lubong nagcurang ragsac The most recent arrival to the Grove Farm for the - judges to decide, as many aspired for Nasam-it qencuana ni patay, gapu lat pateg ti anac Community from the Philippines, is Quirino Bac- prizes. The lucky contestants were: Qet laslasagna ti maga-ngo tapno isu ti agbiag. lig, who is joining his father at Koloa. Still re­ 1) Mrs. Sally Acoba: Outstanding Kimona siding in the Philippines at Cabuggo, Iloco Sur, Mr. Anastacio Gacayan: Outstanding Utang a di casubsubadan uray caano man, iti Ina, are his mother and a sister. The senior Baclig, Barong Tagalog Ti paanacatag-taguibi ti anac iti sidong ti barucongna 2) Mrs. Lita Rania Boot: Most Modern Kimona (Bartolome) has been with the plantation almost Aracupenna nga siaanus ti rigat, ituyecnat agsagaba, 16 years, a utility truck driver at Koloa Factory. 3) Mrs. Sixto Basconcillo: Most Original Kimona Aguingat dina mapespes amin ti agtara-udi nga lulua. Mr. Nestor Lagrampa: Most Original RETIREES Barong Tagalog Rebbengna ngarud nga ti puso ti Ina, ditana a maibalay Special awards were given to Mrs. Veneranda Quirino Astuela-26 yrs. old service-Hakalua Su­ Amin a panagra-em qen panagdayao nga naisagqday, Gacayan and Mrs. Eleanor Marcos. gar Co., Felix Cosmod-Veteran field worker-Ha- Tudio, ayat, laguip, sungdo, anep qen regta a di malaylay Judges were: Miss Isabel Tagala, Mrs. John kalau Sugar Co., Maximo Pajimola-shop aide and •Adda man a sibibiag dayta nga Ina qen nalpasen.a natay. an employee of Hakalau Sugar Co., Jose Daluson Sanders, Mrs. Tina Anastasakes, Mr. Aniano Gavie-. res, and Mr. Hidalgo. Gamboa-retired after 33 years with Grove Farm HILO, HAW AH Music was provided by the Classics, and musi­ Plantation. A native of Bangui, IIocos Norte, Masaludaran dagiti babbaro nga cuidadanos ti America: Santo cal numbers were rendered by Angel Pablo and Philippines, he made no definite plans for his re­ Cabonga, Pedro Tagaca, Prisco Agbayani, Placido Cararesma, Bar­ tirem ent. the Los Danceros. tolome Molina, Zacarias Obra, ken Baldomero Padilla. ONOMEA, HAWAII Ni cabsat Marcelino Abad ti pankaa napan met nag vacacion idiay Filipinas naglugan iti vapor S.S. Pres. Cleveland. KAUMAKANI, KAUAI N euroses Of A Filipino “Awan met cas toy logar nga nacayanacam,” conada cabsat Flor­ (Continued from entine M. Tabuan ke Victor Tabuan. Ag cabsat dagitoy ket agawidda family breakdowns. Through aid and help in developing A sliding fee based on the met idiay Filipinas, iti ilida isu diay IIocos Sur. the Department of Social the maximum resources of ability to pay is charged Adut agawid casta met ti agsangpet iti familia ni Mr. Pasion, iti. asawana ken annacna. Casta met ken no Mrs. Mercedes S. Segucio Services, located in the Lili- the chronic unemployed. those who can afford it. No Eligibility for these and services are denied for lack nga awawa ni cabsat Mateo Sagucio. uokalani Building with KOLOA, HAWAII of funds. branches on the outer is­ other services is determined Ni Quirino Baclig nga anac ni Mr. Bartolome Baclig, truck driver iti lands, a variety of services on the basis of need. No fees The best time to solve a Koloa Factory, simangpet met nga nagapu idiay Cabuao, IIocos Sur, problem is while it is still a Filipinas. are offered. are charged. The Department provides Through the Department small one. But mild or vio­ lent, any problem that is a AGRETIGODAN protective services, home­ of Health, mental health clin­ source of repeated unhappi­ Adretiro metten da Quirino Atsuela calpasan to duapulo ket innem maker and family counsel­ ics are held at Diamond a tawen (26 yrs.) panag-trabajona nga veteran field worker diay ing, aid to unwed mothers, Head, Lanakila, Kaneohe ness to an individual or to Hakalau Sugar Co. and foster care for children. and Wahiawa on Oahu and his or her family, friends or Maximo Pajimola, shop aid worker, Hakalau Sugar Co. on Kauai, Maui and Hawaii. co-workers, should receive Jose Dalusan Gamboa, calpasan ti tallo pulo ket tallo nga tawen For the blind and physical­ immediate attention. idiay Grove Farm Plantation. Ni Mr. Gamboa taga Bangui, IIocos ly handicapped, the Depart­ At these clinics, children and adults are given diagnos­ In the case of legal prob­ Norte, ket dina pay ammo no ania ti planona. ment provides mobility train­ * * * « tic treatment, consuling and lems, a lawyer is called. In ing and job assistance. Plan­ ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS outpatient neuropsychiatric the case of medical need, a MAUI . ning for the aged includes treatm ent along with a refer­ doctor is summoned and in Ni Mr. and Mrs. federico Cagasan iti Paia inyanuncioda ti panaki economic help where needetb-. ral service for other treat­ cases where an emotional nobia ti anacda nga balasang Juanita ken ni Alfedo Paul Manalo iti Other services are adoption ment. problem, is involved, a mental Puunene. Ni Mr. Cagasan field department employee iti HC&SCo. health specialist is recom­ HAW AII BUSINESS TRAINING INSTITUTE mended. (LICENSED BY D.P.I.) A phone call or visit to is pleased to announce When You Buy. any of these agencies will the addition to our Faculty Staff bring help. o f

ALL VARIETIES of and School Counselor CANDIES & PUPUS Mr. Cabading's background in the field of accounting a nd auditing placet tbit in­ AiALONISW CiS Matias S. Ulanca Sr., 87-1529 stitution in a position to offer comprehen­ Kapiki Rd., Waianae, was the first sive instruction in accounting subjects. to correctly identify “The Un­ • S H R IM P C H I P S HBTI also offers other business courses to known Dalaga” in The Filipino equip you with the technical know-how to "open the door" that separates you • PRISIRViO : Herald contest as Miss Angelina from the Business World of today and' tomorrow . . . receives a full year’s For more details call Mr. Cabading by Y t C h L U N G r subscription to the Herald as his phone: 53-281; 91-121; or come to 1418 prize. (upstairs) Kapiolani Blvd. for personal interview . BAILEY H. W . TOM, MR. CABADING School Director Page 16 THE FILIPINO HERALD May 15, 1962

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