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HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID , HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor loha and welcome to this issue Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Welcome New Consul of the Hawaii Filipino Chroni- General cle—the leading and only Publisher & Managing Editor weekly Filipino community Chona A. Montesines-Sonido n selecting the new Consul General for Honolulu, newspaper in the fabulous 50th Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo A Associate Editors state of Hawaii! Our dedicated tapped a familiar face—Leoncio R. Cardenas—who Dennis Galolo staff works hard to bring you has prior experience with Hawaii’s Filipino com- Edwin Quinabo the very latest news affecting Filipinos in munity and local culture. Cardenas was last in I Hawaii and the world over. We are pleased and at the same time Creative Designer Junggoi Peralta Hawaii in 1984, serving as a Foreign Service Offi- very grateful for your continued support and interest. cer with the Consulate until 1988. Since that time, Have you noticed that traffic is much heavier now that the Design Consultant Randall Shiroma he has noticed a marked difference in the advancement of Fil- Fall semester has started for nearly all private and public schools? ipinos as an ethnic group. In Cardenas’ own words…“Filipinos We hope that you and your family tuned in to the State DOT’s Photographer have arrived.” Beat the Jam campaign and adjusted your commute time accord- Tim Llena A veteran diplomat who has been assigned to consular posts ingly. Administrative Assistant worldwide, Cardenas inherits a plum position highly-coveted by Speaking of new starts, we would like to welcome Leoncio Shalimar Pagulayan his peers and colleagues. Who wouldn’t want to be assigned to Cardenas—the new Consul General of the to Hawaii. Columnists Hawaii? Nevertheless, Cardenas will face his share of challenges Cardenas is the subject of this issue’s cover story which begins on Carlota Ader while stationed in paradise. He and the Consulate staff must be page 4. We have provided our readers with a candid interview of Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. up to the task of serving Filipino residents and offering various the veteran Philippine diplomat who just recently began his term. Teresita Bernales, Ph.D. Carlo Cadiz, M.D. services including passport issuance and renewal, absentee bal- If you do not yet know, one of the key roles of the Consulate is to Sen. Will Espero lots for domestic elections, visas and other necessary documents serve Filipinos in Hawaii who have retained their Philippine cit- Grace F. Fong, Ed.D related to work, study or travel in the Philippines. izenship and to ensure their safety and welfare. The Consulate Mayor Mufi Hannemann Under Cardenas’ watch, the Consulate will be more involved also promotes good and friendly relations between the Philippines Governor Linda Lingle Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. and Hawaii and serves as an extension of the Philippine govern- in social and civic events involving the Filipino community. To Rosemarie Mendoza help bridge the gap between local and immigrant Filipinos, he ment here in Hawaii. We hope the community will in turn sup- J.P. Orias will use every opportunity to encourage both sides to join more port the Consulate in its myriad activities. By working together, Pacita Saludes Filipinos in Hawaii can continue to advance forward as an ethnic Charlie Sonido, M.D. community-related activities. Greater involvement by the Filipino Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. community at large will hopefully encourage the younger gener- group. Felino S. Tubera ation to get involved in civic and political affairs, and silence the One Filipino who has advanced in his career is Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. detractors who complain of seeing the same faces at the same Waipahu High School graduate and local boy Brian Viloria, who successfully defended his IBF light world title against Contributing Writers events, year after year. Mexican opponent Jesus “Azul” Iribe in a stirring 12-round bout Calvin Alonzo, O.D. Overall, Cardenas seems to be a good fit for Hawaii. His pre- at the Blaisdell Arena. Viloria’s win over his Mexican opponent Rowena Ballesteros vious experience here already puts him ahead of the game. Being drew comparisons to Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao Clement Bautista from the Ilocos region, he also has an automatic connection with Linda Dela Cruz who has earned the nickname the “Mexican Killer” for his dis- our vibrant Ilocano community. And with a passion for the arts, Fiedes Doctor posal of several top Mexican fighters. Plans are in the works to Gregory Bren Garcia particularly in music, look for Cardenas to support events that pro- have both Filipino boxing champions on the same card sometime Danny De Gracia, II, MA mote Filipino culture and tradition. We welcome and wish him all next year, possibly in , so stay tuned. Please read more Amelia Jacang, M.D. the very best. Caroline Julian on Brian’s victory on page 8. In the meantime, congratulations to Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. Brian and his family! Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Hiding Transit Shortfall Congratulations are also in order to 2009 co-Parents of the Glenn Wakai Year Manny and Dr. Myrna Valin, and Angel and Corazon Philippine Correspondent Was Wrong Move Legaspi. Both couples were honored by the Philippine Cultural Guil Franco Foundation of Hawaii at its annual Recognition Banquet, which Big Island Distributor recent Honolulu Advertiser article that the City’s was held on August 29, 2009. The Parents of the Year were rec- Elmer Acasio fixed rail project was $500 million short in funds ognized for encouraging their children to seek higher education Ditas Udani was enough to shock even the most die-hard rail and for their community service. More on this special award is Maui Distributor transit supporter. The amount was stated in a report available on page 7. Cecile Piros A dated May 1, 2009 by the City to the Federal Tran- In closing, we hope that you will enjoy reading these and Molokai Distributor sit Administration. What made the news even more other articles and columns of interest in this issue, particularly Maria Watanabe surprising was a report by Jacobs Consulting in July which con- “Mayor’s Column” on page 3, “Legislative Connection” on page Advertising/Marketing Director cluded that the transit project would be short by a palatable $117 6, “Family Corner” on page 12 and “Legal Notes” on page 13. Chona A. Montesines-Sonido million. The finding was hailed by the administration and transit On behalf of our staff, thank you once again for your faithful Account Executives supporters as proof that the fixed rail project was on sound finan- support. Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! Carlota Ader J.P. Orias cial footing. The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published At a press conference, City transportation officials insisted weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. that the $500 million shortfall was based on outdated information It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- tributed at various outlets around Oahu and and that the financial estimates are still a work in progress. Trans- the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- portation Services director Wayne Yoshioka denied any shortfall project’s sheer size and duration, public support will be crucial to ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- lication date. Subscriptions are available at when asked point-blank at a June 10th Council meeting. He reas- its long term success. Failure to disclose the shortfall only under- $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor is- sured taxpayers that despite the dip in tax collections, the econ- mines the public’s confidence. lands, continental U.S. $80, foreign country $90. Copyright 2006. The Hawaii Filipino omy would eventually rebound and that the rebound would more Later this month, the City will release the final Environmen- Chronicle Inc. is located at 94-356 Waipahu than offset temporary losses in GET revenues. tal Impact Statement, along with an updated financial plan, which Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone (808) 678-8930 Facsimile (808) 678-1829. The May 1st report may be “outdated” and “no longer accu- will include recommendations to close the $500 million gap. You E-mail [email protected]. Web- rate.” If anything, the $500 million shortfall could be even worse, can bet your bottom dollar that transit opponents will second-guess site: www.thefilipinochronicle.com. Opinions expressed by the columnists and contribu- given the continuing decline in GET collections. The point of the the numbers and accuse the administration of manipulating the tors do not necessarily reflect those of the matter is not that the report was a draft as explained by City offi- data. We can only hope that won’t be the case. We firmly believe Hawaii Filipino Chronicle management. Re- production of the contents in whole or in part cials. Rather, the shortfall should have been disclosed to the Coun- that the transit project is vital for Oahu’s future. But what’s even is prohibited without written permission from cil and especially the taxpaying public. Why? Because of the more important at this point is greater transparency and honesty. the management. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 3 MAYOR’S COLUMN ViloriaÊs Victory Made Us All Proud met some of the Filipino mem- plicants are welcome to attend bers of my Cabinet and Senior the lottery, but need not be pres- Staff. Consul Cardenas replaces ◄ Mayor Mufi ent to be selected. former Consul General Ariel Y. Hannemann The annual lottery was congratulated Abadilla, who recently became Waipahu-born started several years ago in re- the first Philippine Ambassador sponse to a request from private By Mayor Mufi Hannemann to the Republic of Ireland. champion Brian groups interested in erecting dis- Viloria after he ongratulations to Consul Cardenas and I have successfully plays at the same time as the hol- Waipahu-born already participated in several defended his title iday event. boxer Brian Viloria, Filipino community gatherings on Aug. 29 at the Displays chosen through the who successfully together, including the Philippine Blaisdell Arena. lottery process will be on view C defended his light Cultural Foundation of Hawaii’s Final Environmental Impact The Federal Transit Administra- during the same period as Hon- flyweight world Recognition Night on August 29, Statement soon. Bids for con- tion is reviewing the project’s olulu City Lights. Each organi- championship title honoring the Parents of the Year struction of the project’s first updated financial plan, which zation that receives a permit will on August 29 at the Blaisdell and High School Valedictorians; phase came in lower than engi- was submitted in August and su- be responsible for the set-up, Center here in Honolulu. From and the United Visayan Commu- neers had estimated earlier, so persedes an earlier, and now out- maintenance and takedown of its my ringside seat, I saw this ath- nity of Hawaii’s 61st Anniver- the project is in great financial dated, May 1st report. display. lete’s skill and speed at work as sary Celebration and Luau in shape as we move forward. Christmas is coming soon, Applicants must be bona he threw well-aimed combina- Waipahu on August 22. We are also encouraged by and non-profit organizations in- fide non-profit organizations tions that kept opponent Jesus Consul Cardenas and I have the five-year tax revenue fore- terested in creating displays on formed under HRS Chapter Iribe of Mexico on the defense another thing in common: I am cast from the state Council on the Civic Center grounds during 415B or any charitable organiza- for most of the 12-round bout. an adopted Illustrious and Com- Revenues and the Council’s pos- the annual Honolulu City Lights tion formed pursuant to HRS Mahalo to all the hometown passionate Son of Badoc, Ilocos itive long-term outlook on exhibition should submit appli- Chapter 467B or under Section fight fans who turned out to sup- Norte, his home town. I’m plan- Hawaii’s economy. The Council cations to the Customer Services 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Rev- port their favorite. There’s no ning to visit the Ilocos region projects an economic recovery Department by Friday, Septem- enue code. Proof of this desig- question that Viloria has a loyal again this November, when I beginning Fiscal Year 2011 with ber 18, 2009 at 530 S. King nation must be submitted with following here, especially participate in a trade mission to tax revenues up 6.5 percent. Tax Street, Room 302B, Honolulu, the application by September 18, among the Filipino community. Cebu and , led by the revenues will continue to rise HI 96813. 2009 to be eligible for the lottery. I join in wishing Viloria the best Hawaii Filipino Chamber of through Fiscal Year 2015, ac- Permits will be issued for Interested groups should of luck in his future bouts. Commerce and the City and cording to the Council. five display sites via a lottery contact Mike Freitas in the Com- Congratulations also to County of Honolulu. The rail project utilizes rev- scheduled for Wednesday, Sep- plaints Office at 768-4381 to re- newly appointed Philippines In other news, our rail tran- enues from the General Excise tember 23, 2009. The lottery quest a copy of the application Consul General to Hawaii Leon- sit plan is moving along and Use Tax surcharge over a will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the and the rules governing the use cio Cardenas, who recently vis- smoothly, and we expect to re- 16-year period to fund the City’s Mayor’s Conference Room, 3rd of the grounds during Honolulu ited me at Honolulu Hale and ceive federal approval of our portion of construction costs. Floor, 530 S. King Street. Ap- City Lights. 4 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 COVER STORY A Candid Interview With Leoncio R. Cardenas·New Consul General of the Philippines to Hawaii By Caroline Julian The following interview was s the new Philippine Consulate Gen- edited for space and clarity. eral in Honolulu, Leoncio R. Carde- HFC: What do you think nas is making further improvements are the top three issues facing to the Consulate’s services as his top Hawaii’s Filipino community A today? priority. He’d also like to continue the CARDENAS: I would say Consulate’s good relations with the Filipino- the preservation of Filipino cul- American Community in the islands. ture and traditions amidst the melting pot of Pacific cultures Prior to arriving in Hon- bassies in Washington, D.C., in the state of Hawaii; the olulu in late July 2009, he Ottawa, Canada, and Brasilia, growth and strengthening of the served as the Philippine Am- Brazil and at the Philippine Filipino voice and influence in bassador Extraordinary and Consulate General in San Fran- Hawaii’s local affairs; and the Plenipotentiary in Dili, East cisco. At the Department of role of the Filipino community Timor for a year. The Philip- Foreign Affairs, he last served in Hawaii in the political and pines is a founding member of as Assistant Secretary of the economic development of the the Association of Southeast Office of American Affairs. Philippines, the Filipino nation, Asian Nation (ASEAN) and a This is Cardenas’ second and the Filipino identity. Consul General Leoncio Cardenas (third from Left) was met by Consul major supporter of East Timor tour of duty in Hawaii. The Paul Raymund Cortes and Ms. Teresita Canilao, on his arrival in Honolulu as a newly-established, free Philippine Embassy in Wash- HFC: How would you en- on 29 July 2009.) and democratic nation in the ington assigned him here in courage local Filipinos to get nic group in a society that en- HFC: Please suggest sev- region. 1984 to work as a Foreign involved in more community courages multi-cultural diver- eral ways for the Consulate to Consul General Cardenas Service Officer. activities and events? sity. Our music and visual arts improve its services to is a well-respected and experi- As the new Philippine CARDENAS: By convinc- are known and recognized the Hawaii's Filipino community. enced senior diplomat with the Consul General in Hawaii, ing them that it’s fun to do so. world-over and so are our CARDENAS: A very effec- Philippine Foreign Service. His Cardenas shares more of his Rediscovering one’s rich cul- artists. Unity is derived from tive public information cam- previous assignments include goals and visions in a candid tural heritage would reinforce the pursuit and promotion of paign is the key. We will postings at Philippine Em- interview with the Chronicle. our self-confidence as an eth- common interests and this will endeavor through all available ultimately empower Filipino- media outlets to let the public Americans in Hawaii. know of the many consular services that we provide. We HFC: Can you suggest also want everybody to be several ways to bridge the aware that the officers and staff gap between the local Fil- of the Consulate are here to ipino community and immi- serve. grant Filipinos? CARDENAS: We need to HFC: The Consulate pro- encourage more fellowship and vides services that include: appreciate the fact that both passports/visas/dual citizen- sides share a common cultural ships. Do you know if immi- heritage. There also needs to gration from the Philippines be greater participation in to Hawaii has decreased or socio-cultural events and ac- increased? Has it been more tive involvement in political difficult for Filipinos to enter and economic issues that affect the U.S. since America’s im- both sub-groups. migration laws have changed? HFC: What steps can the CARDENAS: There has Consulate take to continue or not been much change in the improve its relationship with number of immigrants. Data Hawaii’s Filipino community? from the Commission on Fil- CARDENAS: By providing ipinos Overseas indicate that consular services with passion there are about 200 to 300 Fil- and efficiency and by being role ipinos who migrate to the U.S. models of the Philippine Foreign via the state of Hawaii per Service. We will definitely reap month, or about 2,400 to 3,600 many dividends through our per year. The number of mi- continued involvement in the grants over the years have many socio-civic undertakings of been quite constant, providing the Filipino community. the steady growth of the Fil- ipino community in the state of SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 5 COVER STORY Hawaii. We must also, of gration is ours. The U.S. alone sector as well. And our doctors in terms of being a desirable Letran College. course, take into account that decides who gets in and who and nurses are major players in location? How long do you some Filipino residents in gets out. the medical industry. think you will be assigned HFC: What made you Hawaii eventually move to here? choose diplomacy as a career? mainland as well. HFC: When you were as- HFC: What did you ac- CARDENAS: Honolulu is CARDENAS: It is in line The bulk of Filipino immi- signed to Hawaii in 1984, complish during your first a paradise and for a very good with my University degree, that grants to the U.S. fall under the what were your duties? How tour of duty here and what do reason. It is a major tourist des- of Bachelor of Science in For- family category, which means long were you here? you hope to accomplish the tination that attracts quality vis- eign Service. Because of the minor sons, daughters, single CARDENAS: I was Con- second time around? itors from all over the world. It prestige attached to the job, I children, parents, brothers and sul assisting then Consul Gen- CARDENAS: Due to my follows that it is also a desired naturally was lured to try my sisters of U.S. citizens or Fil- eral Raul Rabe in the passion for the arts, especially foreign service post. Many luck. Fortunately, I passed the ipino permanent residents. For management of the Consulate. in music, I believe I contributed, wanted to come here but as they exams in 1980 with flying col- other types of migrants, we Most of us in the Philippine albeit very modestly, to the pro- say, only few are chosen. I con- ors. note that not too many have en- Foreign Service are generalists motion of Filipino culture and sider myself very lucky to be as- tered Hawaii using a working so we handle anything that was talent. But take note that I am signed here one more time and HFC: Please name some visa similar to the one issued to given to us by our superiors. I only one of many who did their as Head of Post at that! I hope of the most interesting people Filipino healthcare workers was here for four years. share in showcasing various to be here until I retire in 2011. you’ve met throughout your and other professionals enter- Philippine cultural disciplines. I am 62 now. Our retirement career. ing the US via other states. HFC: Do you notice any For my current tour of duty, I age is 65 years. CARDENAS: Our Presi- Thus, changes in laws pertain- changes in the community hope to continue promoting our dent ing to immigration to the U.S. since the last time you were cultural heritage and helping HFC: What makes work- and all the Presidents of the via a work permit or what is here in terms as unification, our kababayans take pride in ing in Hawaii different from Philippines since the time of called the H1B visa have had community activities, and cul- their being Filipino. any other places you’ve President . little effect on the continued tural perpetuation? My role as a representative worked? President of Timor-Leste and migration of Filipinos into CARDENAS: Our pres- of the President of the Philip- CARDENAS: It is easy Nobel Peace Laureate Jose Hawaii. ence here is markedly different. pines and the Philippine gov- and fun to mix work and pleas- Ramos Horta. Senator Daniel Filipinos have arrived! Since ernment will also be a top ure in Hawaii. Inouye is another celebrity HFC: What has the the last time I was here, we have priority and this will be done whom I have met many times. Philippine government done had a governor of Filipino- with a lot of dedication and en- HFC: What’s your educa- to help people who want to American ancestry. More of us thusiasm. Finally, I will ensure tional background? HFC: What has been immigrate to the U.S., given have occupied and continue to that consular services provided CARDENAS: I graduated your most memorable mo- its tough immigration laws? occupy important positions in by the officers and staff of the with a degree in Foreign Serv- ment during you career? CARDENAS: Immigra- all branches of government, be consulate will be world-class. ice from the University of the CARDENAS: Serving as tion to the U.S. is the exclusive it executive, legislative or judi- Philippines and had courses Ambassador Extraordinary and domain of the U.S. government ciary. We have notable person- HFC: How does Honolulu leading to a Master’s degree in Plenipotentiary of the Philip- as much as Philippine immi- alities in the media and private compare to other consulates Business Administration from pines to Timor-Leste. 6 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 LEGISLATIVE CONNECTION Kennedy was killed by a sniper while riding in a motorcade wel- Keep Your Guns at Home coming him to Dallas. is $14 million a year. long ago evolved into the Na- these individuals until the Presi- Ninety other assassination Statistics like these are just tional Guard, and because of or- dent is safely away. attempts have been made on our some of what lawmakers both lo- ganized government law The Transportation Security presidents. President Ford was cally and at the national level enforcement agencies, regular Administration (TSA) screens shot at twice within three weeks have heard from many people citizens are no longer expected for anything that could be used at public appearances in Califor- who needed help when their in- to defend the state or nation. as a weapon to ensure the safety nia. President Reagan and three By Senator Will Espero surance coverage was cancelled Protestors who bring their of everyone on an airplane. Air- others were shot in a notorious or required treatment was denied. rifles and guns to congressional lines use plastic cutlery to pre- episode captured on television. ou’ve probably While Hawaii in 1974 resolved public meetings pose a risk to vent metal meal utensils from President Teddy Roosevelt was heard or seen of the issue with the Prepaid Health the public, not just by stray bul- being used to hurt anyone. saved when the bullet was the guns, rifles, or Care Act, Congress is now ad- lets but by panic-driven reac- Schools likewise, are gun-free slowed by hitting his metal knives that have dressing the enormous problem tions. The safety of others, in zones, for the sake of the safety glasses case and a 50 page Y been brought by of shrinking access to medical my view, takes priority over an of students and education staff. speech folded twice. These are protestors who care and spiking insurance pre- individual’s right to carry a gun. Courthouses have metal detec- just a few examples. appear at the town miums. The $2 trillion a year Even the First Amendment has tors to prevent weapons from With this history, it is en- hall meetings that President health care industry represents been restricted in several types being brought in, as do prisons tirely appropriate to have a reg- Obama and members of Con- 16% of our GDP, and comes out of situations for the sake of and jails. Federal buildings like- ulation prohibiting carrying gress are holding on the debate to over $7000 per citizen. maintaining the safety of the wise have security screenings, firearms and other weapons at over health care reform. Heated Political observers note that public: no falsely shouting cemented buffer zones, and no- certain categories of events. discussion is one thing, but guns in the battle over access and af- “fire” in a crowded theatre, for public parking restrictions (to Political protests are usually at public meetings or events may fordability, the amount of out- example. Surely, the Second prevent a recurrence of the Okla- carried out in designated “free cross the line, in my opinion. To right misrepresentation and Amendment is also subject to re- homa City bombing). speech” zones where an official paraphrase Hardball host Chris distortion is reaching unprece- strictions in the name of public America’s history with is carrying on, or is trying to, a Matthews, to bring guns to a dented proportions. The conse- order and safety. killing our leaders is tragic. meaningful exchange with con- public meeting is a statement quences of riling up public Safety precautions are not President Abraham Lincoln was stituents. With the rise in mili- that it is your view that govern- emotion can be dire. Given our unprecedented. The United shot while attending a theatre tias, the decrease in Secret ment is the enemy. history of political assassina- States has no-fly zones over the performance. James Garfield, a Service protections during the Why do we need to do tions, the presence of weapons White House, the U.S. Naval former pastor who had been Bush/Cheney Administration, something about health care? at town hall meetings presents Observatory where the Vice president for only three months, and the increase in hate talk and One in 14 women and girls have not only a risk of death to the President lives, the National Mall was gunned down as he was death threats against President no health insurance at all and an- elected official holding the around the White House, the area going to deliver a speech at a Obama and members of Con- other 1 in 21 had to buy insur- meeting, but also to the inno- around Camp David, and other university. (Ironically, President gress, the public and our offi- ance on their own through cent community members who areas of national significance. Lincoln’s son Robert, who was cials deserve protection. This individual plans. Three-fourths attend the meeting. Streets are routinely blocked off Garfield’s Secretary of War, ac- right of to be safe must take of people pushed into bank- Those bearing the rifles and and extensive police motorcades companied Garfield and wit- precedence over an individual’s ruptcy by medical problems had guns claim it is their Second used when a president visits, not nessed the murder.) William right to bear arms. Where there insurance but their policies de- Amendment right to do so, just for the event itself but for the McKinley was fired at point are scheduled public events, our nied paying for services needed though the historical context is practice runs in the preceding blank range by a man who police should be able to create – just the opposite of what you’d long outdated. The clause was days. Surely, with concern for waited in line to shake hands and enforce weapon-free zones expect when you pay those pre- written in days when colonial- the life of the President at stake, with the president at a public re- on exactly the same basis that miums. Statistically, you proba- ists needed to defend them- a no-weapons policy should be in ception during the Pan-Ameri- schools, courthouses, federal bly know someone in either selves against commonly effect, detaining and isolating can Exposition. John F. buildings, and airplanes are. category. That’s just the start. occurring attacks from bandits, The denial of care patients need Indians, and even troops from HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS is linked to unsettling reports other states, as well as fighting that the average salary of CEOs the war for independence from of major health care companies Britain. These state militias City to Launch Citizen Sidewalk “Just as the police ask for Patrol residents to be the eyes and ears he City will soon of a neighborhood, the City launch a new program needs people to step forward to T that enlists the aid of help us fix problems in their volunteers for the repair and communities,” Hannemann maintenance of City-owned says. “The Community Side- sidewalks. walk Patrol will infuse our side- Dubbed the Community walk maintenance efforts with Sidewalk Patrol, the program the same kind of public-spirited will focus initially in Waikiki, dedication and involvement.” an area with heavy pedestrian plants, to repairing parks and The City has recruited a traffic. During weekdays, City public facilities, to repaving number of organizations that crews will survey sidewalks in roads. But our financial and have offered their support, in- Waikiki and spray paint areas human resources can only go so cluding the Lions, affiliate determined to be potential trip far,” says Mayor Mufi Hanne- Leos, Boy Scouts of America, hazards needing repairs. mann. and several athletic groups. Supervised by City per- The mayor says the Com- Volunteers will work every sonnel, volunteers will then munity Sidewalk Patrol will be other Saturday morning during follow with an application of a similar to the Adopt-a-Park the pilot phase. The goal is to quick-drying concrete patch to and Adopt-a-Block programs. make repairs to as many as alleviate the problem. Active participation by resi- four complete blocks each day. “The City is investing dents in both programs has re- Should the program be suc- heavily in our infrastructure, sulted in better maintenance cessful and more groups volun- from fixing sewers and ex- and beautification of parks and teer to participate, the City may panding waste water treatment neighborhoods across Oahu. expand to other areas of Oahu. SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 7 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS PCFH Names Parents of the Year Fil Chamber of Commerce By Carla Ader Preps For Upcoming he City will soon launch a new program that en- Trade Mission T lists the aid of volun- According to teers for the repair and he Filipino FCCH chair Rose- maintenance of City-owned Chamber of marie V. Men- sidewalks. T Commerce of doza, the trade The Philippine Cultural Hawaii (FCCH) will mission, which is Foundation of Hawaii (PCFH) be hosting a business scheduled for No- held its Annual Recognition panel luncheon on vember 6-21, 2009 Banquet at the Empress Restau- September 19, 2009 has already gener- rant on August 29, 2009. Guests in preparation for its ated interest from a of honor included the 2009 Par- 21st Trade Mission number of mem- ents of the Year and several high to the Philippines. bers. The trade school valedictorians from the The event, mission is just one Class of 2009. PCFH officers, Mayor Hannemann and members of the State Legislature which is scheduled Rose Mendoza of several annual Nominees for Parents of the pose with 2009 Parents of the Year nominees and winners from 11:30 am – events planned by Year were Mariano and Jovita To be considered for the pero and Norman Sakamoto, 3:30 pm at the Dole Cannery the FCCH. Toledo, Juanito and Apolinaria award, nominees were required and State representatives Joey Ballrooms in Iwilei, also in- For more information or to Tolentino, Manny and Dr. to have at least three of their Manahan and John Mizuno. cludes a business workshop on RSVP, please contact Fran Myrna Valin, Angel and Cora- children graduate from a U.S. Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Jema “Doing Business in the Philip- Gendrano at 778-0215 or Rose zon Legaspi. university or college with a Geronimo, Miss Hawaii Filip- pines.” Churma at 239-6365. Judges Bennette Evange- Bachelor’s degree. Nominees ina Celina Macadangdang lista, Dr. Raymund Liongson must also be actively involved Hayashi and UFCH president and Maria Etrata tallied up their in community service. Eddie Agas also attended the votes and declared an overall PCFH president Maggie event. The event was chaired by tie. For the first time in the Domingo was pleased with the Lina Longboy and Janice PCFH’s history, co-Parents of results and the number of atten- Sevilla. Domingo was overall the Year were announced— dees, which included Mayor chair of the event. Manny and Dr. Myrna Valin Mufi Hannemann, Philippine The 2008 Parents of the and Angel and Corazon Consul General Leoncio Carde- Year were Tony and Luz Ramil Legaspi. nas, State senators Willie Es- of Maui. PHILIPPINE NEWS Defense Chief Says Soldiers to Play Limited Role in Elections By Ted P. Torres / counting of ballots are not al- Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 lowed inside military camps, ANILA, Philippines among others. (Xinhua) - Defense Teodoro said at a news con- M Secretary Gilberto ference that the limited role of Teodoro Jr said on Wednesday the soldiers enables the military soldiers will continue playing randum of Agreement they to focus on addressing other limited role in next year's presi- signed in 2006 with the Com- threat groups. dential elections, specifically in mission on Elections, limiting MILF rebels are still staging Mindanao, despite the conflict the role of the soldiers in elec- attacks against civilian and gov- with Moro Islamic Liberation tions. ernment targets despite the gov- Front rebels and Abu Sayyaf ter- Under the MOA, soldiers ernment's decision last July to rorists. should be only tapped to ensure suspend offensive military oper- Teodoro said the defense security to the elections and they ations against them to pave the and military establishment will should observe a certain distance way for the resumption of the strictly comply with the Memo- from the polling centers and that stalled talks. (www.philstar.com) 8 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS FilAm "Hawaiian Punch" Viloria Wins

was undefeated in 20 fights af- Decisively terwards. ◄ Brian Viloria By Atty. Emmanuel S. Tipon on Saturday, August 29, at Hon- with this writer in a Filipino Night ONOLULU. As olulu's Blaisdell Arena, thus boxing pose during Two other Filipino rising Viloria's victory we have always keeping his IBF world light fly- celebration after stars in the boxing world easily been saying weight title (108 lbs). He won 9 he successfully beat their Mexican opponents "size does not out of 12 action-packed rounds. defended his IBF in the undercard. AJ The three judges scored it for world light H matter". At least flyweight title on "Bazooka" Banal defeated not in boxing. It Viloria: 118-110, 117-112, 117- August 29 in Jose Beranza in a 10 round does not matter 111. Viloria was the aggressor Honolulu. unanimous decision to im- with Emmanuel "Manny" throughout the fight. As one wit Viloria simply smiled at this can Idol 3rd placer, sang the U.S. prove his record 20-1-1. Den- Pacquiao. Nor does it matter put it, being called "Jesus" can- claim. He is looking at other op- national anthem. nis Laurente also won a 10 with Brian Viloria. They have not save you in boxing, espe- ponents like the winner of the round unanimous decision convincingly beaten bigger cially if you fight a Filipino. World Boxing Organization's About Viloria against Zaid Zavalete to im- and taller opponents. He won the title in Manila match on September 12 in Viloria was born in Hon- prove his record to 32-3-5. In Viloria's case, the only on April 19, 2009 by a knockout Puerto Rico between current olulu, Hawaii to Ilocano parents thing missing was the knock- in the 11th round against another champion Ivan Calderon and on November 24, 1980. He Celebration out. "I could have done it if Mexican Ulises Solis, then rated Filipino Rodel Mayol. started his boxing career as an Consul General Leoncio the fight had gone three more the number 1 Junior Flyweight. amateur, winning the gold medal Cardenas, Jr. and Paul Cortez rounds," said Viloria, in an Pacquiao-Viloria in same card Grand Entrance in the 1995 National Junior were very confident of Viloria's exclusive interview with this Viloria told this writer that Brian Viloria entered the Olympics. 1999 was his banner victory that they scheduled a writer. The fight was billed at arrangements are being made Blasidell Arena like a Hawaiian year as he won the National Am- "Victory for Viloria" celebra- 12 rounds. The fast and furi- whereby the two Filipino cham- prince. Two men in Hawaiian ateur Championship, the Na- tion the day after the fight on ous Viloria tried to do it in the pions (he and Pacquaio) will be outfit blew conch shells to her- tional Golden Gloves Light Sunday at the Philippine Con- final round with a spectacular fighting on the same card as co- ald his arrival. Then hula danc- Flyweight Gold Medal, the sulate in Honolulu. Hundreds display of lefts and rights that main events probably in Las ing girls came in to the tune of World Amateur Championship came on a balmy afternoon to brought the mostly Filipino Vegas sometime next year. He is Hawaii-Five O. Jolina Mag- Gold Medal, and the USA Boxer greet and congratulate the Fil- crowd of about 4,000 to their still looking for a suitable oppo- danagal, a television star (GMA) of the Year. He began his profes- ipino champion. Later, another feet. nent. Iribe's camp want a re- sang the Philippine National An- sional career by knocking out victory party was held in the The 5 foot, 4 inch Viloria match, claiming that his hand them. No Filipino National An- Eric Ortiz in the first round to Filipino enclave of Waipahu, a won by unanimous decision was broken in the second round, them Police questioned her win the WBC light flyweight suburb of Honolulu, where against Mexican Jesus Iribe otherwise he would have won. singing. Jasmine Trias, Ameri- title on September 10, 2005. He Viloria grew up. SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 9 PHILIPPINE NEWS RP Improves Ranking in Global Survey on Business By Ted P. Torres / Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 Among those mentioned were adopt a single process based on the Securities and Exchange the project by November this ANILA, Philippines Commission (SEC), Depart- year. The lead cities in Metro - The Philippines ment of Trade and Industry Manila are , M likely improved its (DTI), the Bureau of Internal , Mandaluyong, and ranking in the annual global Revenue (BIR), the Bureau of Manila. survey on doing business set to Customs (BOC), and the De- Henares said improving be released next week, the In- partment of Finance (DOF). conditions for starting a do- ternational Finance Corp. On the other hand, Henares mestic business would also en- (IFC) said. said the LGUs have initiated ef- courage the so-called informal IFC senior private sector forts to standardize the process sector to go mainstream. development specialist Kim in business registration. From the IFC studies, coun- Jacinto-Henares said the Backed by a P16-million tries with very difficult Philippines had taken steps to grant from the IFC, major processes for starting and doing move up in the yearly Doing LGUs are now starting to adopt business tend to have a large in- Business (DB) report, a global standards for business registra- formal sector. “The Philippines rating of how countries estab- tion and permit processing is part of this group,” Mayet S. lish conditions were conducive Inside the Philippine Stock Exchange in Makati City project. Patag, IFC consultant, said. to starting business in their re- Singapore, New Zealand and missioner of the Bureau of In- All cities are expected to (www.philstar.com) spective domains. Hong Kong were among the ternal Revenue (BIR), added. The World Bank and IFC, consistent leaders. Last year, She pointed out that while its private investment arm, are the Philippines even fell be- the national government does spearheading the study. hind Indonesia, Cambodia, not have a single entity that co- In the 2008 DB report, the India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, ordinates and initiates all the Philippines ranked 136th Brunei and Malaysia. regulations and procedures to among 178 countries covered But Henares said the IFC simplify business registration, by the survey. Last year, it has extended support to local the IFC acknowledged the ef- slipped to 140th in a list that government units (LGUs) in forts of agencies with overlap- was expanded to 181 coun- the Philippines working to sim- ping or competing functions to tries. In the soon-to-be- plify the business registration streamline their procedures. released 2010 DB report, a process for domestic business. The IFC consultant, how- total of 183 countries were in- “We want it to be simple ever, said problems remained cluded. and as painless as possible,” prevalent when dealing with In the past two reports, Henares, a former deputy com- national government agencies. 10 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 PHILIPPINE NEWS Four Out of 10 Pinoys Distrust, Disapprove of GMA - proval, and trust ratings are gen- present. ing the law on influential as well Pulse Asia erally unchanged during this pe- “Using a 100-point grading as ordinary people (75 percent). By Helen Flores / riod, the President’s distrust scale, where the passing mark is Pulse Asia said that using an rating declined by six percentage 75 percent, the median rating of alternative measure, the simple Thursday, Sept.3, 2009 points,” the pollster said. the President on five of seven average or mean, the President ANILA, Philippines - Pulse Asia said Mrs. Arroyo national concerns is barely pass- obtained a failing mark on all Four out of 10 Fil- failed to gain the approval and ing (75 percent),” it said. seven concerns, ranging from 60 M ipinos disapprove of trust of most Filipinos, which re- “Her median rating in the percent for her anti-poverty ef- President Arroyo’s performance flected in all geographic areas area of strengthening the rela- forts to 73 percent for her initia- and continue to distrust her, ac- and socio-economic groupings. tions of the Philippines with tives to strengthen the country’s cording to the latest Pulse Asia “This handicap persists de- other countries is relatively good foreign relations. survey released yesterday. spite Visayans arresting a year- centage points). (80 percent). However, the Pres- The survey has a plus or Pulse Asia said 43 percent long trend in declining Pulse Asia said public inde- ident failed (70 percent) in re- minus two percentage points of Filipinos were critical of Mrs. presidential approval and trust cision toward presidential per- ducing the poverty of many error margin at the 95-percent Arroyo’s work in the last three ratings and recording improve- formance is more pronounced Filipinos,” Pulse Asia said. confidence level. months while 42 percent do not ments in both dimensions in the now than in May 2009 in the rest The President also received Pulse Asia said among the trust her. current survey (33 percent and of Luzon and Classes ABC and a passing grade in the manage- major developments immedi- Pulse Asia’s August 2009 31 percent, respectively),” Pulse E (+9 to +11 percentage points). ment of the economy (75 per- ately prior to and during the con- Ulat ng Bayan survey on Presi- Asia said. The levels of public ambiva- cent), strengthening political duct of the interviews for this dential Performance and Trust, respondents lence or uncertainty on the mat- institutions such as the electoral survey were the death of former conducted from July 28 to Aug. continued to express disapproval ter of trusting or distrusting the systems and relations between President , the 10, used face-to-face interviews (59 percent) and distrust (61 per- President also went up in the rest branches of government (75 per- last State of the Nation Address of 1,800 adults 18 years old and cent) for Mrs. Arroyo despite the of Luzon, Mindanao, and all cent), increasing peace in the (SONA) of Mrs. Arroyo, and the above. marginal decline in the distrust socio-economic groupings (+9 country (75 percent), ensuring President’s latest visit to the Pulse Asia said Mrs. Arroyo ratings (-6 percentage points), to +18 percentage points.) the delivery of basic services ; the unexplained got an approval rating of 23 per- Pulse Asia said. Pulse Asia also asked the re- such as healthcare, education growth in the President’s wealth cent and trust rating of 21 per- “Indecision ratings – both in spondents to assess the Presi- and low cost housing to Filipinos since assuming the presidency in cent. terms of the President’s per- dent’s work from 2004 to in need (75 percent); and enforc- 2001. (www.philstar.com) The survey said almost the formance and trustworthiness – same percentage of Filipinos are generally consistent with the cannot say if they approve or overall figures across a one-year No Stopping Erap in 2010 disapprove of the President’s period,” the survey said. performance (34 percent) or if Meanwhile, the survey By Jose Rodel Clapano / dent has de- they trust or distrust the Presi- showed an increase in the ap- Thursday, Sept.3, 2009 manded. dent (37 percent). proval and trust ratings of Mrs. “Drilon is interfering with ANILA, Philippines Pulse Asia said public un- Arroyo (+9 to +14 percentage my own affairs when I don’t in- - Former President certainty over the President’s points) in the Visayas between terfere with theirs,” he said. will work was recorded at +7 per- May and August 2009. M Estrada said the LP is now not back out of next year’s centage points between May However, approval and trust in disarray, while the opposition presidential race in the interest and August 2009. ratings dropped in the rest of led by his party, Pwersa ng of opposition unity. A similar trend may be Luzon, Mindanao, and the poor- Masang Pilipino and PDP- Estrada told The STAR the noted with respect to the level of est Class E (-7 to -11 percentage Laban, remained intact. withdrawal of Sen. Manuel indecision on the matter of trust- points). “I will decide (whether or Roxas II has not changed the fact ing or distrusting Mrs. Arroyo As for the disapproval and not to run for the presidency) ei- that the opposition still has many (+10 percentage points), it distrust ratings, double-digit de- President Corazon Aquino died ther by the last of the month or presidential candidates in 2010. added. clines occurred in the Visayas last month, Estrada said. by the first of October,” he said. “Mar Roxas withdrew from “And while approval, disap- and Class ABC (-12 to -20 per- On the other hand, former Earlier, Roxas turned down the race, but Senator Noynoy ambassador Ernesto Maceda, Estrada’s appeal for the opposi- (Aquino) replaced him as presi- United Opposition spokesman, tion to support one candidate for dential candidate,” Estrada said. said Roxas’s withdrawal from president next year. “It does not change the numbers the presidential race will have no of the opposition. I will only bearing on Estrada’s plans for Jinggoy open for VP withdraw from the presidential 2010. Sen. is will- race if there will be only one op- “We welcome Sen. Benigno ing to be the vice-presidential position candidate for the 2010 Aquino III’s entry into the race, running mate of Sen. Benigno elections.” and we salute Sen. Mar Roxas’s Aquino III. Estrada told radio station sacrifice,” he said. “I am open to run for vice dzRH the entry of Sen. Aquino “The more candidates the president,” Senator Estrada said. in the presidential race has put better for democratic process.” However, former President the political landscape in disar- Maceda said Estrada has Estrada told radio station dzRH ray. heard the voice of the Filipino his son will not seek the vice “It has been my consistent people clamoring for him to run presidency if he runs for presi- position, long before Noynoy’s in 2010. dent. presidential candidacy cropped “As President Estrada has “I cannot stop him,” the for- up, that unless the opposition said it does not affect his deci- mer president said. unites behind one presidential sion to run,” he said. “But if I run, he (Jinggoy) candidate, it will be (nearly a “There is no turning back. won’t run as vice president with hundred) percent for me to run,” President Estrada has heard the me. I’m happy he is topping the he said. voice of the Filipino for him to surveys on senators.” “The political landscape has return to Malacañang and finish Former President Estrada been confused, right now.” all his pro-poor programs.” said he might not run for presi- He does not know how long However, Estrada told The dent should Senator Estrada set public sympathy would last for STAR he would not give way to his sights on the vice-presidency. Aquino, whose mother former Aquino, as former Senate presi- (www.philstar.com) SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 11 PHILIPPINE NEWS

Although the 1.5 percent Peso Dips to 9-Month Low of 49.01 to $1 expansion was faster than the By Iris C. Gonzales / government’s forecast range of Total trading volume the offer to support the peso,” Thursday, Sept.3, 2009 -0.1 percent to 0.9 percent, in- amounted to $802.98 million a dealer said. vestors expected a higher ANILA, Philippines on an average rate of 48.888 to BSP Deputy Governor growth, traders said. - The peso hit a nine- $1. Diwa Guinigundo said during Ravelas said that BDO, for M month low of 49.01 Traders said investors are a budget hearing at the House instance, expected a 2.3 per- to the dollar during intra-day still wary of the current global of Representatives yesterday cent growth in the second quar- trading yesterday on the back economic conditions and that that talks of BSP’s intervention ter given the pick-up in of renewed risk aversion, there might be “too much in the foreign exchange market consumption and continued traders said. hype” on the so-called world- are just rumors. dollar inflows from overseas At the close of trading, wide economic recovery. “Those rumors are not Filipino workers (OFWs). however, the peso managed to “There is recovery but re- true. We are neither supporting The economy grew by only recover to settle at 48.900, covery is weak,” said Jonathan or working against the peso,” 0.4 percent in the first quarter after it opened at 48.850 Ravelas, market strategist of Guinigundo said. of the year. For 2009, the gov- against the dollar. Yesterday’s Banco de Oro Universal Bank. thorities denied this. Traders said the 1.5 per- ernment expects gross domes- close was 15 centavos lower Another dealer said the “The dollar-peso opened cent economic growth in the tic product to grow anywhere than Tuesday’s close of 48.750 central bank intervened to sup- strong due to risk aversion, but second quarter of the year also from 0.8 percent to 1.8 per- against the dollar. port the peso but monetary au- the central bank was well on disappointed investors. cent.(www.philstar.com)

UNICEF: RP is a Country with Worst either en route or after reaching their destination. It noted that origin, transit Child Trafficking Condition and destination countries for By Paolo Romero / child trafficking exist throughout nomic, family and individual ity of service providers and the the East and South East Asian Thursday, Sept.3, 2009 factors render children vulnera- lack of recognition of or respect region, with some countries ble to trafficking. for children's fundamental rights characterized as origin and des- ANILA, Philippines These factors are poverty, have adversely impacted the tination, transit and destination, (Xinhua) - A United family breakdown, the low sta- lives of millions of children in and others encompassing all M Nations agency has tus and role of children in their the region," said the 55-page re- three. identified the Philippines as one societies, lack of educational and port released on Tuesday. Internal trafficking, from of the seven countries in Asia viable employment opportuni- Apart from the Philippines, rural to urban centers, and from with the worst child trafficking ties, rapid economic growth and other countries assessed in the small towns to big cities, is also condition. urbanization, gender inequality, study are China, Indonesia, a considerable dynamic, al- A study by the UN Chil- discrimination, and the demand Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and intense focus by governments, though less researched in com- dren's Education Fund for illegal adoption, brides and Vietnam. development agencies, donors parison to cross-border (UNICEF) entitled "Child Traf- sexual relations with children. It noted that the problem of and the media on child traffick- trafficking, it said. ficking in East and Southeast "Poor legal and regulatory child trafficking has yet to be ing would be better placed on In some countries, such as Asia: Reversing the Trend," said frameworks, weak law enforce- stemmed amid the best efforts the wider issues of child ex- the Philippines, the country as- that throughout East and South ment, under-resourced social by the governments and aid ploitation, unsafe migration, or sessment indicated that internal East Asia, various socio-eco- welfare services, limited capac- agencies. child protection more gener- trafficking is more of a problem "The trafficking of children ally," UNICEF said. than its cross-border form. has become a priority concern to In a region where the de- "In the Philippines, children RP Hopes to Send many governments across East mand for young brides, adoptive are mainly trafficked from the and South-East Asia. It remains infants, sex with children, im- rural regions of Visayas and one of the most challenging ages of child pornography, and Mindanao to the urban cities of 20,000 Workers to child protection issues to ad- cheap labor is strong, the study Cebu City, Manila and Quezon ernment is targeting the de- dress, with some advocates and said children may be trafficked City," the study said. Guam ployment of about 15,000 to practitioners claiming that the at source or during migration, (www.philstar.com) 20,000 construction workers to By Paolo Romero / the US territory. Thursday, Sept.3, 2009 It expects to issue deploy- ANILA, Philippines ment guidelines by the end of (AP) — The Philip- 2009 for recruiting the work- M pines plans to send ers, with a proposed salary of up to 20,000 construction at least $17 per hour, she said. workers to US military bases During a visit to Manila in on the Pacific island of Guam, a June, Guam Gov. Felix Cama- Philippine labor official said cho said 10,000 to 15,000 work- today. ers will be hired for the military Guam's governor has said buildup, and that most would that skilled Filipino workers come from the Philippines. will make up the bulk of over- The buildup will cost at seas labor to be used as bases least $15 billion. Japan is cov- are expanded to accommodate ering $6 billion of the bill. some 8,000 US Marines and About 10 percent of Fil- their families who are due to ipinos work abroad and their relocate from Okinawa, Japan, remittances are a linchpin of over the next few years. the Philippine economy, ac- Philippine Overseas Em- counting for about 10 percent ployment Administration chief of the country's GDP. Jennifer Manalili said the gov- (www.philstar.com) 12 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 FAMILY CORNER EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a three-part series on managing job loss and financial stress. This series is based on two new publications,“Managing Job Loss and Financial Stress: A Personal and Family Guide” and “Raising Resilient Children During Tough Economic Times,” that are available from the UH Center on the Family. Copies of the publication may be requested by calling (808) 956- 4132 or e-mailing: [email protected]. Managing Job Loss and Financial ing depression while managing job loss is also crucial. Serious Stress: A Personal Guide depression is different from By Grace Fong, Ed.D. and Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. feeling blue every once in a while; rather, it is an illness that iving in Hawai`i certain. People react to losses can affect your body, mood, offers many ad- and increased uncertainty in and thoughts. Like many other vantages, but the their lives in different ways— illnesses, depression can be high cost of living some positively and others not. treated. L makes covering Taking the actions below can People who suffer from de- daily expenses dif- bring positive changes to your pression should not be ex- ficult even in the life during these traumatic times. pected to “snap out of it” on best of times. When people are • Reduce spending. Take im- their own. Not everyone who is confronted with reduced hours, mediate steps to reduce depressed experiences every work furlough, and job loss, the spending. Review all in- symptom. Some people experi- resulting loss of income can be come and expenditures, and ence few symptoms, some ex- stressful and traumatic and can develop a new budget that perience many. Symptoms of lead to depression. If you find ensures that all necessary depression* include: yourself in this situation, you bills are paid and all unnec- • Persistent sad, anxious, or should know that people can and essary expenses are cur- “empty” feelings do survive periods of financial tailed. • Feelings of hopelessness stress, and you can, too. With • Avoid buying on credit ex- another. they will be provided. Your and/or pessimism preparation and strategic actions, cept to meet critical needs. • Reassure children that the employer and/or union may • Feelings of guilt, worth- you can lessen the negative im- Learn new ways to be frugal family can weather the fi- also have other assistance lessness, and/or helpless- pact of job loss and/or lowered and take pride in stretching nancial crisis and that if (e.g., job placement, resume ness income and achieve positive your dollar. everyone works together, preparation, retraining), of • Irritability, restlessness transitions to the next phase of • Share the news with your the ‘ohana can emerge which you should take ad- • Loss of interest in activities life for you and your family. family. Whether you realize stronger than ever. vantage. Ask questions and or hobbies that were once The issues associated with it or not, your spouse or • Learn about employer and continue the discussion until pleasurable, including sex losing one’s job or having hours partner and children are af- union benefits and services. you thoroughly understand • Fatigue and decreased en- cut are often much more than fi- fected by what happens to Be knowledgeable about all what benefits and services ergy nancial. For some people, these you at work. Explain what of the benefits and services are available and how to ac- • Difficulty concentrating, challenges can mean losing happened so that everyone (e.g., medical insurance, cess them. Ask your super- remembering details, and identity, the routine in daily life, understands the situation, severance pay, unemploy- visor for a letter of making decisions and relationships with cowork- can express his or her con- ment payments) that you are recommendation if you • Insomnia, early-morning ers. The future might seem un- cerns, and can support one entitled to and for how long know it will be positive, and wakefulness, or excessive file the letter for future use. sleeping • Develop a job-hunting strat- • Overeating or appetite loss egy. Put time and energy • Thoughts of suicide, sui- into planning actions that cide attempts will lead to your next job • Persistent aches or pains, such as preparing a resume; headaches, cramps, or di- registering with several em- gestive problems that do ployment services, career not ease with treatment centers, and recruiters or “headhunters”; posting your If you experience several of resume online; calling em- these symptoms for two weeks ployers about job openings; or more in a row, speak with and responding to print and your family doctor or a mental online advertisements. health professional, like a social • Tap your network of sup- worker or counselor. You can porters. Turn to friends, rel- also go to your community atives, and former workers mental health center or to a for job referrals and em- family social service agency. ployment opportunities. Treatments such as medication Send these supporters your and counseling are available, resume if that would be but you must go to a health pro- helpful. Keep in touch peri- fessional for a proper diagnosis odically to exchange infor- to determine what treatment mation and to get advice will best work for you. and suggestions. *Adapted from Overcoming Job Loss, Center on the Family, and De- In addition to the taking the pression Checklist, National Institute actions described above, avoid- of Mental Health SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 13 LEGAL NOTES functions for a religious de- nomination or an interdenomi- Residency Requirements for national organization with a for thirty (30) months out of the valid presence in the U.S. five years, and in case of mar- Religious workers em- Naturalization riage to a U.S. citizen, eighteen ployed abroad may also be ex- plicant must not have left the for naturalization, they must file (18) months of the three year empted from the residence U.S. for more than six months. Form 470. This form requires residence requirement. requirement if they resided in By Reuben S. Seguritan An absence of more than proof that they have at least one The physical presence may the U.S. for over a year without six months but less than a year (1) year of uninterrupted physical be waived if the spouse of the interruption after obtaining per- efore an applicant raises a rebuttable presumption presence in the U.S. applicant has been working manent residence. can qualify for nat- of intent to abandon his/her Persons married to U.S. cit- overseas for at least one year The applicant must reside uralization as a continuous residence. This can izens benefit from a shortened according to an employment within the state or within the U.S. citizen, he/she be overcome by showing lack continuous residency require- contract or order and the appli- United States Citizenship and B needs to satisfy the of intent to abandon residence ment. They must be residents in cant is a member of the U.S. Immigration Services (USCIS) residence require- such as maintaining a home, the U.S. for three (3) years in- Armed Forces; an employee or district where the application ments for citizenship. continuing employment in the stead of five (5) years. How- an individual under contract will be filed for at least three (3) Residence is defined as the U.S., presence of family in the ever, if the marriage is with the U.S. government; an months preceding the filing of “place of general abode which U.S and not obtaining employ- terminated, the lawful perma- employee of an American insti- the application. If the applicant means one’s principal, actual, ment abroad. nent resident spouse is required tution of research recognized by resides in more that one state, dwelling place in fact, without Absence of one year or more to comply with the five-year the Attorney General; an em- then the state where he/she files regard to intent.” breaks the continuous residence residency requirement. ployee of an American-owned the annual federal income tax An applicant must have and may result in denial. Ex- The applicant must also firm engaged in the develop- return is considered the state of been continuously residing in empted from this rule would be have been “physically present” ment of foreign trade in the residence. the U.S. as a lawful permanent those employed by U.S. govern- in the U.S. for at least half of the U.S.; an employee of a public resident for five (5) years im- total required period of continu- international organization of REUBEN S. SEGURITAN has been ment agencies, U.S. companies practicing law for over 30 years. For mediately prior to the filing of and international groups of which ous residency in the U.S. This which the U.S. is a member by further information, you may call him the application for naturaliza- the U.S. is a member. But in means that the applicant had to law or treaty; or a person who at (212) 695 5281 or log on to his web- tion. During that period, the ap- order to preserve their residence be physically present in the U.S. performs ministerial or priestly site at www.seguritan.com MAINLAND NEWS Filipino Named U.S. Film Festival to Show Marshals Spokesman Philippine Film ‘Independencia’ ilipino independent film program director at The “Independencia” was se- Film Society; Melissa An- F lected to shown in the derson, film critic; Scott 47th edition of the New York Foundas, film editor and Film Festival (NYFF). chief film critic for LA The NYFF is one of the Weekly; J. Hoberman, sen- truly prestigious international ior film critic at The Village U.S. Deputy filmfests, rivaling those in Voice and visiting lecturer Marshal Roland Cannes, Berlin, Toronto and at Harvard University; and Ubaldo tals to Independencia’s cast mediamen Venice. The 2009 NYFF is Dennis Lim, editor at Mov- scheduled for September 25-Oc- Lucero and Tetchie Agbayani. ing Image Source. ilipino-American U.S. York City employees and now tober 11, 2009 at the Alice Tully Maverick director Raya Martin, Another Filipino film “Ser- Deputy Marshal Roland reside in Florida. His younger Hall of the Lincoln Center in 25, offers a kind of alternative bis” was shown at last year’s F Ubaldo was recently brother is connected with Sony Manhattan. history about the Philippines and NYFF and the Cannes Film Fes- named the official spokesman Music Entertainment in New “Independencia” is a 77- its struggle for nationhood in this tival. “Serbis” was produced and of the U.S. Marshals Service York, while a sister works at a minute long, black-and-white stylized tale of a mother and son directed by Dante Mendoza. for the state of New York. insurance firm. film that employs newsreels and who hid in the mountains after Prior to “Serbis,” there was only After his promotion in July He was only 10 the last early 20th century studio films the U.S. takeover of the Philip- one Filipino feature film in the 2009, Ubaldo, 31, led federal time he set foot in the Philip- with false backdrops to show the pines in the early 20th century. history of the New York Film marshals in the widely-covered pines. destructive effects of American About 30 films have been Festival—Lino Brocka’s “In- seizure of the $7.8-million “I can hardly remember colonization. “Independencia” selected by a committee com- siang” in 1976. (Good News Pilip- Manhattan penthouse of multi- it—I was so young,” says stars Alessandra de Rossi, Sid posed of chairman Richard Peña, inas) billion ponzi swindlers Ubaldo, who doesn’t speak Bernard Madoff and his so- Tagalog but understands it cialite wife Ruth. very well. “But I want to go “My supervisors liked there again one day.” what they saw and how we Ubaldo took criminal jus- handled the media,” says tice at Middlesex County Col- Ubaldo, referring to the smooth lege in New Jersey while and orderly seizing of Mad- working as a hotel night man- off’s luxurious penthouse and ager. After graduation, he his statements to the press last served in the U.S. Marine July. Corps for six years before join- Ubaldo, whose official title ing the U.S. Marshals in 2001. is Supervisory Deputy United “The US Marshal service States Marshal, was born to is very prestigious. Not many Filipino immigrants Rolando people know it’s the oldest law Ubaldo o Manila and Grace enforcement agency in the Mortel Ubaldo of Quezon City. country,” he says. (Good News Both parents are retired New Pilipinas) 14 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 MAINLAND NEWS ILOKO No Agtimek Dagiti Kamengda; Maited Dagiti Botos Iti Panagtalek Kadakuada Setiembre 4,5,6,7, 2009 ken Jessie Ponce, sgt at arm Kas Maikari manamnama a dar-ayan dagiti nga eleksion. Baro a marshal ni Divina opisial ti Gumil Filipinas ken 8 Directors Kadua ni Menor a nailayon Menor. dadduma a kameng. 1. Estrella Pada Taong, ni Amado Yoro da Rizal Fernandez, Internal Ni Rafael Alimbuyuguen ti Agsapata dagiti opisiales no (Immediate past president) vice president; Sandy Lasquero, pasado presidente. Setiembre 5, 2009 iti Pearl 2. Ester Cabacungan ti maikasangapulo Ecternal vice president; Emelyn Dagiti mamagbaga: Ric Country Club, Aiea, Hawaii. 3. Hermie Gaspar ket tallo a Damo, corresponding secretary; Agnes, Lito Alcantra, Andel 4. Edgardo Ipalari- panagkasangay ti Mila Fernandez, tesorera; Josie Barroga, Joe Lazo, Flor Mar- ITI SABALI A DAMAG, 5. Leonila Degala Gumil Oahu kas Lasquero, assistant treasurer; tinez, Francisco Ponce. nailayon met ni Antonio Ipalari 6. Angelita Idica I nabangon idi Sil Bermisa, Jr, auditor, Florie Judge Artemio Baxa ti legal a presidente ti Annak Ti Sinait 7. Carlos Rafanan Agosto 13, 1996 iti Fermin, PRO. adviser. iti Hawaii. Kadua ni Ipalari a 8. Amado Yoro Filipino Express Nailayon a direktor da Beth Nabangon ti Gumil Oahu nabotosan da: Kambingan ditoy met la a Alimbuyuguen, Felipe Bayani, idi Agosto 13, 1996 a nag- Advisers: restauran, iti eleksion ita a Maggie Domingo, Estrella paayan toy nagsurat kas umuna Gus Concepcion, 1vp Manuel Cabacungan, tawen [Agosto 15, 2009] nga Pada Taong, Amado Yoro a presidente aginggana iti No- Davelyn Quijano, 2vp Andy Sotelo, inturong ni pasado presidente Nailayon a marshal ni Paul biembre 2001 a panangallawat Dolly Willing, secretary Alex Ingel, Rafael Alimbuyuguen, nailayon Taong. ni Gladys Menor. Anabell Rafanan, treasurer Jerry Ilar nga awan ti kinasangona ni Baro a Recording Secretary Mainaig itoy nga eleskion Adoracion Balagso, auditor Gladys Menor a presidente ag- ni Nena Bueno 2009, maisagsagana manen ti Toy nagsurat ti namagsap- takem iti sabali manen a dua a Baro a direktor da Eddie maikatlo a GF International Rogelio Idica, sgt at arm ata kadakuada. tawen [2009-2011] iti kalkalpas Bueno ken Israel Savellano. Conference a maangay iti Solomon Pada, sgt at arm GLOBAL NEWS National Geographic Airs Documentary on “Asia’s Titanic” ational Geographic peacetime maritime disaster, troversial about issues such as Channels (NGC) Interna- which claimed more lives (ap- who was at fault for the sink- N tional has recently tele- proximately 4,000) than the fa- ing. We’re just retelling what vised “Asia’s Titanic,” a mous Titanic (1,500), which happened,” says director Yam documentary produced in the sank in icy mid-North Atlantic Laranas. Philippines about the sinking waters in 1912. Laranas interviews sur- of the MV Doña Paz on De- “This is more like a film vivors and re-enacts several cember 20, 1987. presented as a documentary. scenes of the MV Doña Paz’s The hour-long documen- There’s nothing political about sinking. “Asia’s Titanic” also tary probes the world’s worst it nor were we trying to be con- features a witness who recalled that there were many Filipino soldiers on board the fateful trip who were headed home for Joonee Gamboa is the narrator. global audiences with a strong Christmas vacation like their “The documentary is a admonition about sea safety,” fellow passengers. milestone for Filipino film- says Jude Turcuato NGC- Critics describe the docu- makers to celebrate the launch Philippines territory director. mentary as cinematic and well- of an exceptionally high- qual- (Good News Pilipinas) edited. Veteran Filipino actor ity movie to Filipino and Philippines Wins International Law University and Vietnam’s 2007 and 2009, with Ateneo Competition Diplomatic Academy of Viet- De Manila University taking he University of the nam. The competition was the title in 1999, 2002 and Philippines (UP) College held August 24-25, 2009. 2008. T of Law outshined top Hosted by the Ministry of The 2009 Philippine team, universities from across Asia, Foreign Affairs of Japan, the composed of UP Law students winning the top prize at the Asia Cup is a prime event in Daniel Sigfreid Corpuz, prestigious Asia Cup 2009 In- the field of international law Marie Michelle Go and Dar- ternational Law Moot Court moot court competition and is win Ocampo, was judged the Competition. an outstanding venue for good overall champion and The U.P. College of Law fellowship among the repre- awarded the Foreign Minis- competed against China’s sentatives from various Asian ter’s Award. The team also Renmin University, Indone- countries. won the Best Memorial Award sia’s Padjadjaran University The Asia Cup has also for the best written pleading. and Parahyangan Catholic gained growing recognition as Corpuz and Go were University, Japan’s Kyoto international cooperation in awarded the Best Oralist and University and Univer- the realm of human rights ed- Third Best Oralist, respec- sity, Nepal’s Kathmandu ucation. The Philippines has tively. The team was coached School of Law, Singapore’s won the competition seven by UP Law Professor Rowena National University of Singa- times since 1999. UP teams Daroy-Morales. (DFA) pore, Thailand’s Thammasat won the event in 2000, 2003, SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 15 CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS DIRECTORY NEED EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER MOBILE DJ, BAND, PHOTOGRAPHER AND for toddler in my Ewa Beach home VIDEO KARAOKE, HULA, SOUNDS M-Th. Call 554-7444. 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