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PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2  haWaii filiPino chronicle  aPril 5, 2014 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER ow that it’s early April, it can Publisher & Executive Editor Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Faith-Based Movies only mean one thing—taxes! As a friendly reminder for you Publisher & Managing Editor Gaining Popularity procrastinators, Tuesday, April Chona A. Montesines-Sonido 15th is the deadline to file your Associate Editors spate of Biblical-themed movies now playing at N federal taxes, and Sunday, April Dennis Galolo theatres has the Christian movie-going community Edwin Quinabo abuzz. And just in time for Easter. The most talked- 20th for state tax returns. Here’s to hoping that you get a large refund! Contributing Editor about flick is “Noah,” which has been billed as a Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. Biblical epic. Two other films also showing are First off, the Filipino community bid a fond farewell to Con- A sul General Julius Torres who is retiring after an illustrious ca- Creative Designer “Son of God” and “God’s Not Dead.” A fourth Junggoi Peralta film—“Heaven is for Real”—is scheduled to be shown a few reer as a foreign service officer for the Philippine government days before Easter. (see page 16). Dozens attended his farewell party held March Photography While faith-based films are enjoying a recent revival in Hol- 22nd at the Philippine Consulate General. We’d like to thank Tim Llena him for his many contributions and for the memories he shared Administrative Assistant lywood, just a few decades ago, movies like “The Ten Command- Shalimar Pagulayan ments,” “Ben Hur” and “The Sound of Music” were blockbusters. with the Filipino community these past few years. He will most But somewhere along the way, Bible-based movies fell out of certainly be missed. Aloha, Consul General Torres, and may Columnists Carlota Hufana Ader favor and Hollywood became regarded as a largely God-less your golden years be truly golden indeed. Sen. Will Espero place. Most Bible-based movies have flown under the radar and If you’re a movie buff, this issue’s cover story is sure to in- Grace F. Fong, Ed.D suffered from sub-par acting, cheesy special effects and other terest you. Associate editor Dennis Galolo explores the recent Emil Guillermo problems experienced by low-budget films. An exception is Mel popularity of films espousing faith and Biblical themes. It’s a Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,” which raked in $84 million Ron Menor trend that Hollywood is finding difficult to ignore. For the J.P. Orias during its opening weekend 10 years ago. Overall, it took in month of April, there are no less than four faith-based movies Pacita Saludes nearly $612 million worldwide—the largest grossing independent that you movie buffs out there can choose from. To find out Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. Charlie Sonido, M.D. film of all time. Its high production value and adherence to the more, turn to page 4 for our cover story entitled “Faith-Based core Biblical message resonated with the faith-driven movie- Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. Movies Pique Hollywood’s Interest.” Felino S. Tubera going audience. We also have in this issue exclusive interviews with two Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. In 2013, many Christians tuned in to the popular cable TV very interesting people—fast-rising Fil-Am actor Marc Fajardo Contributing Writers mini-series “The Bible.” The series spawned “Son of God,” and successful businesswoman turned film producer Mona Lisa which is now playing in theatres and closing in on $60 million at Clement Bautista Yuchengco, the daughter of Philippine business mogul Alfonso Teresita Bernales, Ed.D the U.S. box office. And “Noah”—with a star-studded cast, big Yuchengco. Mona Lisa is in town for the screening of her film Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. production budget and special effects—has generated a lot of in- “Marilou Diaz-Abaya: Filmmaker on a Voyage” in the Sixth Linda Dela Cruz terest and controversy among Christians over the creative license Fiedes Doctor Annual Filipino Film Festival which starts April 4th. Turn to its director has taken regarding the original version told in the Danny De Gracia, II, MA page 9 for a closer look at her family life, accomplishments and Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand pages of the Bible. current endeavors. As for Fajardo, the Los Angeles-born actor, Amelia Jacang, M.D. It took awhile, but Hollywood has learned that America is Caroline Julian hungry for movies with strong faith and values, and that it can who traces his roots to Cebu and Manila, landed roles in two Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. produce successful movies based on the Bible, which is filled popular TV shows. Believe it or not, he is offering free advice Deborah T. Manog to anyone hoping to break into the film and TV industry in Los Maita Milallos with fantastic stories where the hero overcomes insurmountable Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. odds and where good triumphs over evil. We applaud those who Angeles. Turn to page 8 if you want to know more about him. Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. have poured much effort into faith-based films and encourage This jam-packed issue contains other stories and columns Jay Valdez, Psy.D. people of faith to support these films if they want to see the tenets that we hope you will take time to read. As always, we invite Glenn Wakai Amado Yoro of their faith continue to be played out on the big screen. Let’s you to contact us at: [email protected] with any Philippine Correspondent also remember that while faith-based films can serve as an en- story ideas, tips or concerns regarding Hawaii’s dynamic and Greg Garcia vibrant Filipino community. Our sincerest thanks to all of you couragement, our hope this Easter should lie in the One who in- Big Island Distributor spires such productions—Jesus Christ, the Son of God. for reading and faithfully supporting the Hawaii Filipino Chron- Grace Larson icle—the state’s leading Filipino newspaper! Ditas Udani Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! 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if the evidence is strongly Why People Dislike Politics against, this could get uglier, especially if Yee looks for a plea Hanabusa, and for that matter, pened to be a big anti-gun advo- bargain? What could Yee offer? Inouye, were for Hilary Clinton. cate in the California legislature. Other San Francisco politi- Should Obama’s endorsement Hypocrisy? cians? even matter now? Or does the All it took to expose was a Now that could be nasty. anointing effectively end the man looking to buy assault But even the nice things can By Emil Guillermo democratic process and signal grade weapons, who just hap- seem nasty in politics. olitics is not for all good Filipino Democrats pened to be an FBI undercover When Obama endorses pretty. to do as Obama and just check agent. Schatz is that because Schatz is One big re- the right box? Hard to catch a hypocrite in so great? Or is it simply pay- cent example in But maybe we want to vote California Sen. Leland Yee the act without doing some back for Schatz’ backing of California is the for the other guy? Or gal? (which was supposed to keep lying. Obama at the beginning, and his P case of Leland One might be able to glean people from becoming profes- In that sense, Yee might use continuing to push for an Yee, an Asian something from these two sto- sional politicians), he needs a entrapment as a defense. But Obama library in Hawaii? American state senator who rep- ries to understand why people job. Until last week, he was run- that may not help if Yee offered Meanwhile, talk about the resents the Filipino community are just plained turned off. ning for secretary of state—the to do certain things first. continuing “payback” for Han- in San Francisco and Daly City. The sordid Yee example office that makes sure elections The prosecutors will also busa who was always a Hilary Arrested last week for public covers most of the key negative are clean. need to point out that Yee had backer, as was Inouye. corruption and illegal arms traf- elements of politics: Campaign So he needs money for the specific policy items he was And guess who Inouye ficking, he’s free on $500,000 money, term limits (which was new campaign, too. willing to trade for the money. wanted to replace him? bond. supposed to be an answer), and Instead of having a bake The old “quid pro quo.” Hanabusa. Or about the price for a general hypocrisy. sale, Yee apparently enters into The FBI did write the rules All this doesn’t make peo- mortgage on a small condo in Yee, who has been consid- conversations with a man will- on undercover investigations ple eager to reform politics, but Waikiki. ered a “good guy” for the com- ing to give him money in ex- with the 1970s’ ABSCAM sting to run away from it and declare Closer to you in Honolulu, munity, comes off a 2012 change for a connection to an (the basis of the movie “Amer- their distaste for it all. in the Hanabusa/Schatz race, campaign where he lost the race arms dealer from the Moro Na- ican Hustle”). So they should That’s too bad. This is a President Obama has finally for San Francisco mayor, and tional Liberation Front, the know what can and can’t be time, we need to get more in- weighed in with his choice for ended up with needing to retire Muslim rebels in the Philip- done to make this more than an volved, not less. And with a lit- the seat vacated by the late Sen. a $70,000 debt. pines. The arms dealer happens “Asian American Hustle.” tle more honesty, and integrity. Daniel Inouye. Was it really a On top of that, Yee is term- to be Yee’s Filipino dentist Yee likely will plead not surprise that Obama picked a fel- limited from his post as the first friend and community leader, guilty on his next appearance in eMil guillerMo, an award-win- low Punahou alum? I mean Chinese American elected to the Dr. Wilson Lim, who was also court. And I want to see the de- ning journalist and winner of an Amer- ican Book Award, was an editorial Schatz was true to his school state senate. So he needs money, named in the indictment. fense poke holes in the prosecu- board member of the Honolulu Adver- when Obama first ran. and because of term limits Oh, by the way. Yee hap- tion. But as this draws out, and tiser. COMMENTARY Where Congress Falls Short and Where It Doesn’t By Lee H. Hamilton They also strive to reflect members of our national legis- tethered and misinformed. gress strove to be masters of their constituents’ views. lature have a constricted view Small wonder that Congress their subject matter and legis- t a p u b l i c They’re not always successful of what it means to be a legis- has had trouble being produc- lators in fact as well as in gathering the at this — I think members of lator. They’re satisfied with tive. The days appear to be name. o t h e r d a y, Congress tend to under-appre- making a political statement by over when members of Con- (continued on page 5) s o m e o n e ciate voters’ pragmatism and giving a speech, casting a vote, asked me how over-estimate their ideological or getting a bill through the A I’d sum up my purity. Still, they’re politi- chamber they serve in, rather views on Con- cians: their success rests on than writing legislation that gress. It was a good question, being accessible to their con- will make it through both because it forced me to step stituents, understanding what houses of Congress, get signed back from worrying about the they want, and aligning them- by the President, and become a current politics of Capitol Hill selves with that interest. law. Their aim seems to be par- and take a longer view. For all the attractive indi- tisan and ideological, rather Congress, I said, does vidual qualities that members of than a constructive effort to some things fairly well. Its Congress display, however, solve the nation’s problems. members for the most part their institutional performance Similarly, they undermine want to serve their con- falls short. Talented though they their ability to oversee the ex- stituents and the country. They are, the institution they serve ecutive branch by conducting may be ambitious — it’s hard does not work very well. They hearings for political gain to be a successful politician if argue endlessly, pander to con- rather than to scrutinize gov- you’re not — but they’re not tributors and powerful interests, ernment activities or develop motivated primarily by per- posture both in the media and in effective policy directives. sonal interest. Most are people countless public meetings, and Many of our representatives of integrity who have chosen in the end produce very little. have become so reliant on to try to advance the national They discuss and debate a lot of their staff for knowledge about interest and are willing to problems, but don’t create effec- public policy and the details of work within our agitated polit- tive results. federal agencies that in off- ical environment. This may be because many the-cuff debate they can be un- 4  haWaii filiPino chronicle  aPril 5, 2014 COVER STORY Faith-Based Movies Pique Hollywood’s Interest By Dennis Galolo any Christians are looking forward to Easter, which is just around the corner. For devout Filipinos, Easter means a celebration of the M Lenten Season, a 40-day period of prayer and self-denial to remember the sacrifices during the Passion of Christ.

Some Filipinos tradition- they are a source of wonder- New Hope Central Oahu saw ally observe Good Friday by ment for many tourists. the film during its opening chanting the Pasyon, a lyrical In addition to traditional weekend and came away quite rendition of the passion, death customs like the Lenten Sea- disappointed and gave it a and resurrection of Jesus. Peo- son, other believers have taken lower 1 star out of 4 rating. ple join the chanting or singing a more modern day approach to “If you want to see an ac- starting at night on Thursday Easter by taking in movies with curate, biblical depiction of all the way to Friday normally a spiritual message. Noah’s Ark, then you need to at the church or the convent. avoid this movie,” he says. As the only Christian na- Epic Biblical Tale? “Stay home and save your tion in the Far East, Holy Week Several movies that res- money on this one.” in the Philippines is observed onate with Christian themes are According to Palompo, lation of footage from the His- The film centers around rather solemnly. Churches in now playing at theatres. One Noah is depicted as a raging tory Channel’s “The Bible” tel- college freshman Josh the Philippines from Palm Sun- such movie that has garnered madman bent on killing his evision mini-series which aired Wheaton who must defend his day to Good Friday are packed the attention of many Chris- own family in the name of di- last year. The mini-series was Christian faith before his athe- with a highly-emotional series tians is “Noah.” The movie vine justice, rather than a savior nominated for two Prime Time ist professor of philosophy. of religious ceremonies that are grossed $44 million during its of the human race and creation Emmys and received high au- Josh refuses to admit that “God reminiscent of Christianity’s weekend debut in over 3,560 that the Bible says he was. dience ratings. Is Dead” and is given the entire most cherished traditions. theatres in North America. But Palompo doesn’t mind Holly- Produced by husband and semester to present well-re- Some devotees still prac- despite a $125 million produc- wood directors taking liberty wife Mark Burnett and Roma searched, intellectual argu- tice the penitensiya—self flag- tion budget and the backing of with Biblical stories but feels Downey, “Son of God” in- ments and evidence, and also ellation—to imitate Christ’s a leading movie studio, the film it’s a completely different mat- cludes previously unreleased engage his professor in a head- suffering, while others have has largely underperformed, ter when the story has been scenes that were not included to-head debate in front of the themselves nailed to a cross. according to a review by Faith- changed. in the TV series. class. These ceremonies are found DrivenConsumer.com, which Others who have seen the “Son of God” brings the The film promises to edu- nowhere else in the world and gave it 2 stars out of 4 rating. film say that its departures story of Jesus’ life to audiences cate, entertain, and inspire are so distinctively Filipino that Pastor Michael Palompo of from the Bible story should not through compelling cinematic moviegoers to explore what override the fact that Holly- storytelling that is both power- they really believe about God, wood has spent millions of dol- ful and inspirational. Told with igniting important conversa- lars to promote a biblical tale. the scope and scale of an action tions and life-changing deci- Dr. Ted Baehr, founder of epic, the film features powerful sions. Movieguide, a Christian family performances, exotic locales, guide to movies and entertain- dazzling visual effects and a Heaven is For Real ment, says that “Noah” con- rich orchestral score. The film Based on a best selling tains major themes of the spans from Jesus' humble birth book, “Heaven is For Real” is Biblical account—Noah through his teachings, crucifix- slated to be shown in theatres clearly hears from God, sin has ion and ultimate resurrection. beginning April 16th. The entered and overwhelmed the movie (and book) centers world and God’s saving grace God’s Not Dead around a four-year-old boy is available, albeit only to Noah Despite a limited release named Colton Burpo, who and his family. Baehr praised in only 780 theatres nation- claims to have visited heaven the movie for setting the stage wide, the low-budget, faith- during a near-death experience. for the Christian Gospel. based film “God’s Not Dead” The son of a small town Ne- “The themes of man’s de- debuted in fifth place the braska pastor, Colton talks pravity and God’s judgment weekend of March 28-30, tak- about looking down to see the lead to the Christian message ing many in the film industry doctor operating and his dad that you need a real savior who and media by complete sur- praying in the waiting room. is Jesus Christ,” Baehr says. prise. It is in fact smashing ex- The boy recounts the vivid pectations. In its second week, details of his amazing journey Son of God the film took in another $9 with childlike innocence and A second film now in the- million, adding to its $9.2 mil- speaks matter-of-factly about atres is “Son of God,” a compi- lion opening. 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(from page 4, FAITH-BASED ...) that exceeded box office expec- says Villanueva, who was born ian worldview averaged $22 things that happened well be- tations is “Soul Surfer,” a film into a traditional Roman million. Faith-Based Movies Pique Hollywood’s fore his birth—things that he based on the true story of Catholic family. “I think Chris- The report concludes: “If couldn’t possibly know. young surfer Bethany Hamil- tians should support these types studio executives, filmmakers, For example, in heaven, ton. Born into a family of of movies because of their actors and stockholders want to Interest Colton meets his miscarried surfers on Kauai, Hamilton moral values and spiritual prin- make more money they should sister whom no one ever had began surfing at a young age. ciples.” adopt these spiritually uplifting told him about and his great- Hamilton was attacked by She and Galolo are the type standards, theology and grandfather who died 30 years a 15-foot tiger shark while surf- of moviegoers that Hollywood ethics.” before Colton was born. He ing off Kauai’s North Shore in is looking to target, says As for Hollywood produc- shared impossible-to-know de- October 2003. She was 13 at Movieguide’s Dr. Baehr. ing faith-based films, Pastor tails about each, according to the time. The attack took her “There is a great incentive Mike Palompo concludes that his father. Colton also describes left arm, seemingly ending her to make movies that are good, not every director can pull off the horse that only Jesus could career as a rising surf star just count” of Hamilton’s life. true and beautiful,” says a Bible movie and remain ride, about how “reaaally big” as it was beginning. She lost Renee Galolo of Salt Lake Baehr. “There is an audience faithful to the “spirit” of the God and his chair are, and how more than 60 percent of her saw the film in theatres during out there and studio heads— story. He feels that the best the Holy Spirit "shoots down blood and made it through sev- its opening week in 2011. even ones that aren’t Chris- movies are made by directors power" from heaven to help us. eral surgeries without infection. “I wanted to see Bethany’s tian—have intentions to reach who are “fanboys.” Pastor Mike Palompo is The young surfer courageously story and how she overcame this audience.” “The Marvel Universe eager to see the film. He read overcame all odds with an un- the shark attack,” says Galolo, The 2014 Annual movies are fantastic because the book and believes the boy’s believably positive attitude, 14. “The story also took place Movieguide Report, released in (Marvel Studios President) story. sheer determination and unwa- on Kauai. I’ve been there, so I February, shows that for the Kevin Feige is an authentic “Colton’s innocence capti- vering faith. Miraculously, wanted to see it for myself.” first time ever, nine of the top Marvel comic fan,” he says. vates me,” he says. “And his Hamilton returned to the water For Galolo, the film’s mes- 10 grossing movies in 2013 at “Mark Burnett and Roma experience of heaven is amaz- just one month after the attack. sage was that God at times both domestic and international Downey did an incredible job ing. New Hope Central Oahu The film’s all-star cast in- places obstacles in your life box offices had a family-orien- with “Son of God” because will do a six-week series on cludes Anna Sophia Robb, that not only gives Him the tated theme, including “Iron they are genuine believers. "Heaven is For Real" as the Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid and glory but ultimately changes Man 3,” “Frozen” and “Man of Mel Gibson and Jim Caviezel movie comes out on Good Fri- Carrie Underwood in her first you for the better. She gave Steel.” In fact, the study noted gave us “The Passion of day. acting role. It also features “Soul Surfer” 3 out of 4 stars. that movies with faith-driven, Christ” because they believed! “Heaven Is for Real” is di- cameos with Kevin Sorbo and Waipahu resident Ruffalyn redemption-based themes in If a director doesn’t have his rected by Randall Wallace and Craig T. Nelson. Villanueva makes it a point to the top-25 category averaged own personal experience of produced by Joe Roth and T.D. According to Box Office watch faith-based films that $87 million at the box office, God, how can he tell the story Jakes. The screenplay was Mojo, Soul Surfer’s worldwide come out in theatres. while those with a non-Christ- of God?” written by Wallace and gross total was $47 million— “I enjoy Christopher Parker. Executive which is not bad considering its w a t c h i n g producers are Sue Baden-Pow- production budget of $18 mil- movies that en- ell, Sam Mercer and Derrick lion. A review by the Orlando lighten the soul Williams. Sentinel’s called it the “best and teach les- faith-based film ever made” sons on how Hollywood Taking Notice? and “an uplifting, entertaining we should live Another faith-based movie and wonderfully-acted ac- as Christians,”

COMMENTARY (from page 3, WHERE CONGRESS....) Forced to spend so much time rais- give too much power to their leaders; ing money and listening to well-heeled pay too little attention to deliberation; people and groups, they also seem to allow insufficient opportunity to debate have trouble seeing current affairs from and vote on major policy amendments; the perspective of ordinary people. They and in general make a mess of the fall captive to the politics of any given budget — the basic operating instruc- issue, rather than thinking about the tions for the government. much harder question of how you gov- Process may not be everything, but ern a country with all its residents in good process enhances the chance of mind. They don’t see the necessity, in a getting things right — and with each divided Congress and a divided country, passing year, Congress forgets more of negotiation and compromise. and more about what good process Congressional tradition has created looks like. a legislative process that should encour- Plenty of forces are responsible for age fact-finding, searching for remedies, this state of affairs, from the outsized and finding common ground. It should role of money in the political process to not work solely by majority rule; deci- today’s hyper-partisanship to TV-dri- sions spring from consultation with ven sound-bite debates. But in the end, many voices, balancing minority and it’s still a source of great frustration to majority views, and fair-minded process. the American people, me included, that This is not what today’s members of well-meaning, talented individuals can- Congress do, however. Instead, they not make the institution work better. short-circuit the committee process; fail lee haMilton is Director of the Center on to do their homework; dwell on talking Congress at Indiana University. He was a member points put together by staff and others; of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. 6  haWaii filiPino chronicle  aPril 5, 2014 HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS 6th Annual Filipino Film Festival f you want to experience titles and a contemporary clas- pm, April 9 at 1 pm and the rich culture and history sic by the late Marilou Diaz- April 15 at 7:30 pm Iof the Philippines, the 6th Abaya, widely considered as • “sana Dati” (If Only)— Annual Filipino Film Festival the “first lady” of Philippine April 6 at 1 pm, April 11 may be just for you. cinema. and 17 at 7:30 pm This year’s festival will be The 6th Annual Filipino • “Marilou Diaz-abaya: held at the Doris Duke Theatre Film Festival is sponsored by filmmaker on a voy- Following the April 6th showings of “Marilou Diaz- at the Honolulu Museum of Art the Consuelo Foundation in age”—April 6 at 4 pm and showing of “Marilou Diaz- Abaya: Filmmaker on a Voy- from April 4-17, 2014. The fes- conjunction with the Filipino April 11 at 1 pm Abaya: Filmmaker on a Voy- age” at 4 pm and “Bagong tival’s opening night reception Community Center, the Philip- • “Bagong Buwan” (new age,” director Mona Lisa Bayan” at 7 pm. is April 4 from 6 pm to 7:30 pine Medical Association of Moon)—April 6 at 7:30 Yuchengco will be a special Festival passes are $65 and pm. There will be food, wine, Hawaii, the Cultural Centre of pm and April 11 at 4 pm guest during a special recep- $50 for museum members. beer and soda for attendees to the Philippines and the Filipino • “transit”—April 8 at 1 tion in her honor. Refresh- Tickets for individual movies purchase, along with music and Film Festival Film Festival pm, April 10 and 13 at 7:30 ments will be served. are $10 each and $8 for mu- live entertainment. Committee. Donations to the pm Yuchengo is the former pub- seum members. Tickets can be The lineup includes three Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund • “Documented”—April 8 lisher of Filipinas magazine purchased online at: favorites from the 2013 Hawaii will be accepted throughout. and 16 at 7:30 pm, April 17 and a graduate of Assumption https://honolulumuseum.org/ev International Film Festival The screening schedule is at 1 pm College in the Philippines. Or- ents/films. The Doris Duke (HIFF) Fall Festival—“Sana as follows: • “Debosyon”—April 9 at ganizers are offering a special Theater is located at the Hon- Dati,” “Documented” and “De- • “ e k s t r a ” ( T h e B i t 7:30 pm, April 10 and 16 at deal for tickets to the reception olulu Museum of Arts, 900 bosyon”—as well as three new Player)—April 4 at 7:30 1 pm (2 for $15), which includes South Beretania Street. City Council Honors Hug Me Bears local hospices, hospitals, care still providing stuffed animals Volunteers homes, schools and shelters for to needy children and families ouncilmembers Ron the homeless and victims of in crisis. Volunteers also pre- Menor and Breene Ha- domestic abuse. pare food baskets each month Crimoto co-presented It all began in September for residents at the Senior an honorary certificate to Hug 1992 when founder Rose Pa- Apartments in Waipahu, Inde- Me Bears on the occasion of its matigan sent stuffed animals to pendent Living Center, Hug Me Bears volunteers receive an honorary certificate from the 20th anniversary. The presenta- comfort the children of families Waipahu Aloha Clubhouse and Honolulu City Council on the occasion of its 20th anniversary tion was made at the Council’s who were affected by Hurri- Lighthouse Outreach Church. • Sent blankets and stuffed says each Hug Me Bears vol- March 12, 2014 meeting at the cane Iniki. Her heartfelt gesture During the annual Waipahu animals to victims of Hur- unteer is a shining example of University of Hawaii-West provided a sense of safety and Christmas Parade, Hug Me ricane Katrina, boxes of how a love for others and a By Romy Cachola Oahu campus. security for the storm’s littlest Bears’ volunteers give away warm winter clothes for an willingness to extending a Every Tuesday morning, victims. Pamatigan saw a need candy and stuffed animals to Indian reservation in Ne- helping hand can result in a Hug Me Bears volunteers to continue helping the less for- children along the route. braska, and teddy bears to better life for all. gather at Waipahu United tunate in Hawaii, so she formed The group’s impact has children who lost parents “Congratulations to Hug Church of Christ to prepare not Hug Me Bears a short two been felt far beyond Hawaii’s in the September 11, 2001 Me Bears on its 20th Anniver- only stuffed animals, but also years later. borders. Hug Me Bears has tragedy. sary of providing comfort to clothing, school supplies, food More than two decades also: This year marks the 20th families and children in crisis and other daily essentials for after Iniki, Hug Me Bears is • Donated money for polio Anniversary for Hug Me throughout Hawaii and the shots for children in Africa Bears, which has a total of 14 world,” he says. “Our best and and to drill a well for clean dedicated volunteers, all of warmest wishes to founder water in Ethiopia; whom are retirees. The oldest Rose Pamatigan and her dedi- • Purchased tents for member is 83 and the youngest cated volunteers for good health tsunami victims in South- is 65. and continued success in all of east Asia. Councilmember Menor their personal endeavors.” State to Begin Repairs to H-1 Freeway possible in an effort to limit traf- Airport Viaduct fic disruptions,” says Okimoto. he State Department of crete to complete the repair. Areas of Nimitz Highway Transportation (DOT) After repairs are done, a con- under the airport viaduct will Twill begin a $15.6 mil- crete sealer will be applied to be temporarily closed for safety lion project to repair damaged prolong the life of the roadway. reasons while demolition on sections of the H-1 Freeway Expansion joint repairs and the deck above is occurring. Airport Viaduct beginning pavement striping will also be DOT officials urge the public April 5, 2014. done. to beware of changing condi- Crews will replace approx- DOT director Glenn Oki- tions and observe reduced imately 94,000 square feet of moto says the project will con- speed limits within project con- concrete deck by removing sist primarily of weekend struction areas. weakened portions using high work. For the latest lane closures, pressure water blasting and “Our team is staggering log onto DOT’s website at: then placing fast-setting con- project work hours as much as www.hidot.hawaii.gov. aPril 5, 2014  haWaii filiPino chronicle  7 IMMIGRATION GUIDE Who Needs DACA and Obama When You Have Excellent Lawyer? ality of this regulation be- were placed in removal pro- (1) is the spouse, parent, son, was not known to, and could cause it constitutes law mak- ceedings. We did not invoke or daughter of a U.S. citizen or not have ascertained by the ing which is a power that By Atty. Emmanuel DACA. The children are now an alien lawfully admitted to exercise of reasonable dili- belongs exclusively to Con- Samonte Tipon green card holders and on their the U.S. for permanent resi- gence by the immigrant be- gress. Some judges will al- way to obtaining citizenship. dence, and (2) was in posses- fore the time of departure of ways find a way to legalize egal writers are Deferred action under sion of an immigrant visa or the vessel or aircraft from the this act just as they called a churning out DACA is a discretionary de- equivalent document and was last port outside the U.S. and tax the health insurance pre- reams of copy termination to defer removal otherwise admissible to the outside foreign contiguous mium imposed under Oba- based on DHS action of an individual as an United States at the time of territory, or in the case of an macare. These legal writers press releases act of prosecutorial discretion. such admission. immigrant coming from a are reminding children L about DACA Deferred action does not pro- Another waiver provision contiguous territory, before granted DACA deferral that (Deferred Ac- vide an individual with lawful is INA Section 212(i). It pro- the time of the immigrant’s they must renew their DACA tion for Childhood Arrivals) status. It does not give such vides that the Attorney Gen- application for admission. status before the 2-year pe- and how children who came children a green card nor con- eral may waive the fraud or So why don’t these chil- riod given them expires. to this country illegally can fer citizenship. misrepresentation in obtain- dren who came to the United Who needs DACA and defer deportation. President ing a visa (1) in the case of an States illegally avail of these Obama when you can get an Obama’s Department of Immigration Waiver Laws immigrant who is the spouse, waiver provisions? “Is a puz- excellent lawyer who knows Homeland Security issued We are writing a book son, or daughter of a United zlement, what to tell a grow- how to search for waivers and this regulation on June 12, about waivers under the immi- States citizen or LPR, AND ing son,” as Yul Brynner sang use them? There are immigra- 2012 after Congress refused gration laws. (2) if the refusal of admission in the King and I. tion laws granting waivers to to pass a law giving such ben- One such waiver law is would result in extreme hard- children who came illegally to efits under the so-called Section 237(a)(1)(H) of the ship to the citizen or LPR. atty. tiPon has a Master of the United States. We have Dreamers Act. Constitutional- Immigration and Nationality Still another waiver pro- Laws degree from Yale Law School found such laws and used and a Bachelor of Laws degree from ists (of which Obama is sup- Act (INA). It provides that an vision is INA Section 212(k). posed to be one having been them to save all eight children the University of the Philippines. He alien may obtain a waiver for It provides that an alien who is originally from Laoag City and a professor of Constitutional who came here illegally and fraud or misrepresentation in is inadmissible because (1) Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. Atty. Tipon Law) doubt the constitution- later sought our help after they obtaining a visa if such alien the alien lacks a labor certifi- specializes in immigration law and criminal defense. He served as an cation or (2) was not in pos- immigration officer and co-au- HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS session of a valid unexpired thored “Immigration Law Service, immigrant visa, reentry per- 1st ed.,” an 8-volume practice guide mit, border crossing identifi- for immigration officers and City to Charge New Permit Fees lawyers. His radio program airs cation card, or other valid Thursdays at 7:30 am on KNDI he City’s Department tions,” says DPP Director LUO, or for coastal zone man- entry document, and a valid 1270 AM. He can be reached via of Planning & Permit- George Atta. “Most are user agement permits, will be unexpired passport or other mail at: 800 Bethel St., Suite 402, Tting is implementing fees for specific kinds of ap- charged the new fees. DPP es- suitable travel document or Honolulu, HI 96813, by telephone fee increases and new process- provals that we believe will not timates that the fees will gener- at (808) 225-2645 or by e-mail: fil- whose visa had been issued [email protected]. For more on ing fees for certain permits and have a broad impact and be ate up to $1 million annually. without complying with the Atty. Tipon, go online to: www.Mil- services effective March 31, limited to the people involved For a list of the new fees, go laws, may be admitted in the itaryandCriminalLaw.com. This ar- 2014. in these activities.” online to: http://bit.ly/1f2bKup, discretion of the Attorney ticle is a general overview of the Mayor Kirk Caldwell State agencies that apply or visit DPP website’s at subject matter discussed and is not General if the inadmissibility signed Bill 70 in law, which for these permits under the www.honoluludpp.org. intended as legal advice. recovers a greater share of the costs related to the processing and administering of applica- tions relating to zoning, engi- neering, building and other land use permits in the city’s Land Use Ordinance (LUO). In addition to the fee hikes, the DPP will charge new fees for many permit re- views and processing that were previously free of charge. For example, DPP will charge $600 to review an en- vironmental assessment and $1,200 for an environmental impact statement. “Many of the new fees re- flect an attempt to charge a rea- sonable fee related to a proportion of the effort it takes to process these permit applica- 8  haWaii filiPino chronicle  aPril 5, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT Up Close & Personal With Marc Fajardo: Fast-Rising Hollywood Actor by Dennis Galolo ne of Hollywood’s fast-rising young actors is Marc Fajardo, a Filipino-American who was born in Los Angeles but traces his family roots to Cebu and Manila. Fajardo appeared in an all-new episode of ABC Family’s hit-show “Pretty Little Liars” that aired March 11, 2014. The teen-focused show is a mystery- O drama about four friends who band together against an anonymous foe threatening to reveal their darkest secrets.

Next month, Fajardo pops open to audition for bigger got me in. Each was a gradual into the techie world of Mike roles or guest star spots. Plus, I progression. I booked a re- Judge’s new HBO comedy se- had the opportunity to work gional/internet commercial in ries “Silicon Valley.” The new with great actors so I did a lot 2010, then a national commer- comedy show focuses on a of observational learning on cial for Carl’s Jr. in 2011. Then group of self-proclaimed sex- set. I booked my first TV role in less geeks in the world of 2012, followed by six TV roles young techie entrepreneurs. Q: What kind of role best suits in 2013, so it’s been a steady As a youngster, Fajardo you? uphill succession for me. If I dreamed of being a performer. A: I usually book the had to say my first “big break” After spending his childhood quirky type of characters but was my first speaking role, years entertaining his family, my dream role would be a then it would be from “Desper- he attended UC Santa Cruz, character that acquires super ate Housewives” opposite Eva where he double-majored in human powers and tries to fig- Longoria and Vanessa film and community studies. At ure out how to control them— Williams. It was the final make it into the robot that it and my father is from Batan- the same time, he choreo- something like Spider-Man. I episode of the series so I knew was. I made such a good im- gas, a province in Manila. They graphed and competed with a want an opportunity to share lots of viewers would tune in. I pression to the director and met each other working at hip hop dance team called the physical agility and flexi- auditioned for the role at the head honchos of Legacy Stu- RCBC, a commercial bank in Haluan, which won first place bility that I’ve developed in Universal Studios lot. The cast- dios that they asked me to be Manila. When they moved to at the Bay Area’s Battlefest Hip hip-hop, breaking, gymnastics ing director gave me an adjust- part of a GE commercial the California, my mother started Hop Dance Competition. He and physical comedy. ment after the first take and I following year. working as a nurse while my also participated in the multi- went with it. The following day My second memorable role father worked as an accountant. cultural theater group called Q: How difficult is it for I got a call from my agent and was my experience on FOX’s They later started their own Rainbow Theater. young actors like yourself to I was jumping for joy like an “Sleepy Hollow.” I played an nursing registry called ProCare Having studied film and break into the business? insane monkey out of Planet of EMT who was infected by a Medical Staffing. working behind the camera A: It’s difficult in a sense the Apes. 500-year old plague after ap- throughout college, he thought that you have to ground your- plying CPR on one of the main Q: Have you ever visited the it was time to be in the fore- self in your craft and your busi- Q: What has been your most characters of the story. I had a Philippines? front. He booked his first na- ness—from getting headshots, memorable role to date? really cool death scene where I A: More than a handful of tional commercial for Carl’s Jr. acquiring an agent or manager, A: I have two. The first suffered violent seizures on a times. The last time was in as a sad Robot in 2011 and has enrolling in acting classes, was the Carl’s Jr. commercial hospital bed while black veins 2007 through a week-long ex- never looked back. being on the up-and-up with where I played a sad, mouth- crept up on my body and face, cursion with a program called In an exclusive interview casting directors, knowing the less robot that was unable to eat and I spew black blood out of F.A.C.E.S. (Filipino Americans with the Chronicle, Fajardo players in the game, and so on. his chicken sandwich. I was my mouth. I looked like I came in Coalition of Environmental talks about his family, how he As with any endeavor, it takes sent to Legacy Studios to have out of a Japanese horror film. It Solidarity). It was a life-chang- got into the businesses and a lot of time, energy and pas- the robot suit created by shap- was so cool! ing experience for me. Eight of even offers advice for aspiring sion. Once you lay the ground- ing and molding my body. us went around to different actors and actresses. His re- work, your confidence and Legacy Studios is the special Q: Tell us about your family communities that were exposed sponses have been edited for opportunities increase expo- effects place where they cre- background. to the pollution from oil com- space and clarity. nentially. People start knowing ated Iron Man’s suits, Jurassic A: I was born and raised in panies, or families experienc- your work, they ask you to be Park’s T-Rex and Avatar crea- Los Angeles, although we ing environmental hazards. We Q: Congratulations on your a part of their project, you get tures, so they definitely have moved around a lot due to fi- listened to families who shared role in “Pretty Little Liars” in the circuit and meet other film history. They had me strip nancial difficulties. For about a such vulnerable material. and “Silicon Valley.” What do artists on set who would love to down to my undies while scan- year we lived in Virginia and Those seven days of Third those two roles mean for your work with you. Each encounter ning my whole body from head Maryland when I was about 9 World reality shook my soul acting career? is a different avenue for a new to toe while being rotated on a years old. But for the most part and gave me a newfound re- A: I’m utterly thrilled at adventure. small platform. Afterward, they my family and I settled in spect for my life in the states. If landing these roles. For me, it’s molded my whole body, one Glendale, California once I hit anything, my success in Holly- a step towards elevating my Q: When and how did your body part at a time, from heavy junior high and high school. wood was seeded from the acting career because it means first big break happen? paper maché. A few days later My mother is from Camotis Is- families that shared their sto- the door is cracked just a tad bit A: I had a few breaks that they painted and polished it to land, which is a part of Cebu (continued on page 10) aPril 5, 2014  haWaii filiPino chronicle  9 FEATURE Mona Lisa Yuchengco — a Many Splendored Life by Belinda A. Aquino, Ph.D. have yet to meet someone who doesn’t know Mona Lisa Yuchengco in one way or another. There are people who are like her whose names and reputations precede them. You haven’t met them personally but it feels as though you’ve known them for a I long time.

When I first met Lisa, as guided intellectuals, or worse, deal with.” But in time she everyone calls her, in the mid- left-leaning radicals of one learned his moods and figured 1990s in San Francisco, I had stripe or another. how to make him laugh. He is my own ideas about what she When I entered Lisa’s of- actually a very protective fa- might be like, having heard or fice, the “stereotype” in my ther and conservative when it read about her so much—an mind vanished. She was warm, comes to his children. Lisa “assumptionista,” meaning an polite, engaging, friendly and wrote once that, although it alumna of the very-elite As- made me feel at ease at once. might seem like he has fa- sumption College in Manila Her initial greeting was “please vorites, he is really concerned for the daughters of the rich tell me about yourself”—a dis- about each one of us. He can Lisa, with her son Paolo and her Dad, Ambassador Alfonso Yuchengo and famous; a graduate stu- arming speaking style not often be stern and impatient but in dent in Business Administra- common among the ranks of the end he helped us achieve Achievements professionalism, civility, phi- tion at Ateneo de Manila the high and mighty. our dreams. The most impor- Lisa has received several lanthropy, civic duty and a University, an equally high- At that time Lisa was the tant lesson I have learned from awards since arriving in the work ethos all run in Lisa’s class institution for children founder, president and pub- him is making sure you “leave U.S. As a civic leader, she re- bloodlines. She has indeed led of the elite; and later a “diplo- lisher of Filipinas Magazine, a good name.” ceived the Martin Luther King a many-splendored life. mate” holder in Professional the most popular Filipino mag- Indeed, when Nick Award of St. Paul’s Church in And now, she has entered Publishing from Stanford azine in the U.S.” as her proud Joaquin, aka Quijano de San Francisco, the Trailblazer into a new venture altogether— University, certainly one of father, the venerable Ambassa- Manila, interviewed Ambassa- Award of the Filipino Ameri- filmmaking, particularly in the the top private universities in dor Alfonso Yuchengco, one of dor Yuchengco on his legacy can Women’s Network in Min- genre of documentaries. Lisa the U.S. rivaling many of the the most prominent business for a book entitled “To Leave neapolis, the Profile of granted the Chronicle an exclu- Ivy League institutions on the tycoons in the Philippines, was a Good Name,” Lisa’s father’s Excellence Award from sive interview. The responses East Coast. Certainly formi- fond of saying. If you’ve met parting shot was, “One thing I ABC/KGO TV in San Fran- below were edited for space dable in terms of credentials, Lisa’s genial father, who is now firmly believe in is that a good cisco and the New California and clarity. I thought. But what is she re- 90, you’d think she is indeed name is forever. But money, Award in San Francisco in ally liked, I wondered. her father’s daughter. no matter how many millions, 1998. Q: Why are you in Hawaii? Those of us who are prod- can be lost in a day.” She has served on the A: I was invited by the ucts of public schools in the Family Roots At the height of his career board of directors or been a Honolulu Museum of Arts to Philippines have formed cer- Lisa is one of eight chil- as one of the most powerful member of several organiza- screen my film “Marilou Diaz- tain stereotypes of the privi- dren and the fourth daughter men in the Philippine indus- tions, including the United Way Abaya: Filmmaker on a Voy- leged and wealthy students of the Ambassador and the late trial world, Al Yuchengco es- in the Bay Area, American age,” at their Filipino Film who went to exclusive girls’ Paz Sycip, a member of the tablished and managed more Cancer Society, Asian Pacific Festival which starts on April 4. or boys’ schools in chauf- equally prominent SyCip clan than 40 companies under the Fund, Asian American Arts I am a frequent visitor to feured cars as “stuck-up,” al- in Manila. Born on her Yuchengco Group of Compa- Foundation, Filipino-American Hawaii. My husband, Lloyd ways talking about their next mother’s birthday, Lisa owes nies (YGC) in insurance, Chamber of Commerce of San LaCuesta, was born and grew parties and so on. I remember her artistic talents to her banking, real estate, construc- Francisco and Thomasians of up on Kauai and he takes ad- as a “promdi” (corruption of mother, a musical composer tion manufacturing, multina- USA. vantage of every opportunity to “from the province”) student who produced a whole musi- tional businesses and other Lisa was also the Distin- return to his home. at the University of the cal score for a Sampaguita enterprises. guished Florence Liu Philippines, these pretty mes- Pictures during her time. Her Lisa worked for a while Macaulay Lecturer in Asian Q: What was your relationship tiza-type girls from Assump- mother also was very much in- with one of her father’s corpo- and Pacific Studies in the year to the late Marilou Diaz tion, St. Scholastica, St. volved in theater, particularly rations, the RCBC, but de- 2000 at the Center for Philip- Abaya? What were her major Theresa’s, Holy Ghost (now Repertory Philippines in addi- cided to emigrate to the U.S. pine Studies, University of accomplishments as director Holy Spirit), Maryknoll, St. tion to working at the Hilton eventually with her sons Paolo Hawaii at Manoa. She gave a and producer of movies and Paul, etc., were in an exclu- Hotel in the Banquet Sales de- and Carlo. She pursued lecture on her experience as the documentaries? sive league of their own in partment. She also produced courses in Creative Writing publisher of Filipinas Maga- A: Marilou Diaz-Abaya sororities or inner circles, concerta that featured the and Publishing at UC-Berke- zine and the issues involved in was my sister-in-law. Her hus- whereas the “promdis” were songs she had composed. ley while publishing Filipinas Philippine publishing in the band, Manolo, and my first either non-sorority “barbar- Lisa also remembers her Magazine. In time she would United States. husband, Rafael, are brothers. ians,” members of the UP father with fondness, although finish a professional publish- All told, entrepreneurial vi- Marilou was one of the first fe- Student Catholic Action, mis- “he was not the easiest man to ing diplomate at Stanford. sion, managerial competence, (continued on page 11) 10  haWaii filiPino chronicle  aPril 5, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT (from page 8, UP CLOSE...)

ries with me through the F.A.C.E.S. pro- tress? gram. That memory runs with me time A: Peter Sellers for his versatility. and again. Michael Shannon for his intensity and wonderful control of restrained anger. Q: What type of child were you? Robert Downey Jr. for his charm, versa- A: I was a fun-sized diva who craved tility and insanity. Meryl Streep, period. attention. I splashed my face and toothless Juliet Binoche for her strength and vul- smile at my uncle’s VHS camera every nerability. Charlie Chaplin and Buster time he popped it out. I’d do the splits in Keaton for their genius all-around front of my sisters’ friends to be a part of artistry from physical comedy, directing, her cool group. Granted I was 7 and lim- choreographing and writing. These are ber, so I was Cirque du Soleil status. What just a few of whom I admire. was annoying about me when I was a child was that I had a high-pitched voice Q: Why do you think so many Filipinos and squealed frequently like a baby orca excel in the performing arts? just for no reason. A: My guess is that we are a strong community. We support each other and Q: Where did you learn your dance we give love when needed. My other moves? guess is that we dream well. Our imagi- A: From Youtube University. Actu- nations get so dang overbearing that we ally, everywhere. I train in house dance have to “physicalize” them through our when I can and I used to choreograph hip- bodies whether it’s singing, dancing, or hop back in college. Also, here in L.A. acting. But I honestly think there’s some there’s a huge dance community so when- truth to be told of being part of a ever I go to an open session at the gym- strong community. As a Filipino nastics training center I frequent, there’s community, we function well as a collec- usually a buddy of mine who teaches me tive because we support each other in some moves. every aspect in the performing arts. And I believe we are hungry for accurate rep- Q: Who did you look up to when you resentations. were growing up? A: My sister who is 7 years older than Q: What advice would you give to me. I always thought she was part of the young people who have acting aspira- cool group and wanted to be accepted by tions? she and her friends. She was and still is a A: Young or old, I say get into acting great role model for me. In high school, class, find a manager/agent, get some she put me on a focused path to college, headshots and learn the business. And it planted a seed of thought for what I also depends what kind of actor you wanted to do for my future and also gave want to be. If you want to be a theater me girl advice whenever I was in a com- actor, New York, Chicago, and Min- mitted relationship. neapolis are well known for that. If you want to get into film and TV, then Los Q: How did you get interested in acting? Angeles is the place to be. I meet a hand- A: I never dreamt of doing this when ful of folks every year who are new I was young or in college. I wanted to get transplants to L.A. that aspire to be into directing and become a high class, working actors. They ask for advice in modern auteur. I moved back home to LA how to approach the business. I pour out after graduating from UC-Santa Cruz. A all I know to help them gain momentum. buddy of mine suggested that I familiarize If anyone out there aspires to be a myself on set and do some background working actor in LA and you want some work, so I signed up with Central Casting. advice, don’t be shy to ask. Contact me A few months later, I got a call saying that on twitter: @TheMarcFajardo. I was hand-picked by the director to be one of the insurgents for the Iron Man Q: What are your future plans? movie. It was a 3-week shoot of me run- A: Right now I’ve been continuing ning around with a fake plastic gun look- the grind with auditions and training. ing like a Middle Eastern soldier. And I’ve also been offered a role to be a lead during that time I grew more curious of in a pilot from a colleague of mine whom this whole “acting thing.” There was a I’ve worked with a few years ago. Shoot- guy on set who played one of the main ing starts in late April. Also, my col- bad guys opposite Robert Downey Jr. and leagues and I have started a business that I asked him questions. It sparked my in- provides actors/artists with marketing terest and from then on, I slowly dove into materials for their career like headshots, acting. I was scared to death of what I was websites, one-sheets, business cards and getting into and had no idea what it en- audition tapings. It’s called Jive Duck tailed but I knew my gut was nudging me Studios (www.jiveduckstudios.com). to jump in. We’ve had a steady flow of clients ask- ing for our service, so I’m pretty excited Q: Who is your favorite actor and ac- for its growth. aPril 5, 2014  haWaii filiPino chronicle  11 PHILIPPINE NEWS SC Upholds Forfeiture of Marcos’ Arelma Assets by Edu Punay Ferdinand “Bongbong” Mar- law, and privileges violators “There is disparity be- dential Commission on Good Wednesday, April 2, 2014 cos Jr. who are able to hide public as- tween the amount of the Government (PCGG) discov- The assailed ruling af- sets abroad, beyond the reach of Arelma funds and the income ered them in 2000. As of last ANILA, Philip- firmed a 2009 decision of the the courts and their recovery by of the Marcoses as shown in year, the total amount was es- pines - The Sandiganbayan declaring all the State,” the SC said. the income tax returns (ITRs) timated at $40 million. MSupreme Court assets, properties and funds In 2012, the SC said the filed by spouses Marcos,” the PCGG chairman Andres (SC) has upheld with finality under the Panamanian firm Marcoses gave the same alibi SC said. Bautista welcomed the SC de- the forfeiture in favor of the Arelma Foundation as among in defending the ownership of In 2009, the Sandigan- cision, saying the government Philippine government of the the ill-gotten wealth of the late the Arelma funds, saying they bayan said the Marcoses failed would now be able to recover so-called Arelma funds of the dictator and should be forfeited did not engage in any illegal to dispute that the Arelma fund the money from the US. late strongman Ferdinand in favor of the government. activities and that their proper- was valued at $3.37 million as “The PCGG will endeavor Marcos deposited in the “The Sandiganbayan did ties were lawfully acquired. of 1983. to bring back this money to the United States. not err in granting the motion The high court said the The funds represented the Philippine Treasury at the In a six-page resolution for partial summary judgment, Marcoses failed to explain assets of the former president, soonest possible time,” promulgated on March 12, the despite the fact that the how they acquired the Arelma originally amounting to $2 Bautista said. high court affirmed its April Arelma account and its pro- funds, which amounted to million deposited with the He said the funds would 2012 decision and denied the ceeds are held abroad,” said $3.37 million in 1983, noting Merrill Lynch Securities in be used for the Comprehen- appeal filed by the heirs of the the decision penned by Chief that their lawful income New York in 1972 in the name sive Agrarian Reform Pro- late dictator, including former Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno. amounted only to $304,372.43 of Arelma Foundation. gram and for the first lady now Ilocos Norte “To rule otherwise contra- or merely nine percent of the The funds had grown to compensation of human rights Rep. Imelda Marcos and Sen. venes the intent of the forfeiture funds. $35 million when the Presi- victims. (www.philstar.com)

(from page 9, MONA LISA YUCHENGCO...) FEATURE a long list of film credits yet to you to undertake a career in A: It is not an easy venture, male directors of her time, and feature. Before Marilou died, I and with scripts that have been the corporate world? but if it is your dream, by all in her early 20s, she won nu- asked if she wanted to collabo- untested with audiences. Some A: I actually worked for means try it! It is a very expen- merous awards for her second rate with me in a documentary of the independent films I’ve my father soon after I got mar- sive venture so I suggest that film “Brutal.” When she re- on Dolphy. He was the only co- seen are actually very good. ried. Nobody else would hire you start with small projects to ceived the Fukuoka Asian Cul- median I knew growing up me with that last name, as my hone your skills. As Marilou tures Prize in 2001, the citation who could make me laugh and Q: You also have a founda- father’s businesses competed in Diaz-Abaya would say, “Young read: “She conveys common his antics represented the social tion. What causes do you sup- almost every industry. I started people spend too much time in people with great vitality. Her mores of the Filipino. Unfortu- port or promote? with insurance and then bank- front of a monitor. They are very superb films are indictments nately, Dolphy died before we A: I started Philippine In- ing, and stayed there for 9 tech savvy but they don’t know that harshly examine the reality could contact him. ternational Aid in 1986 right years. I even went back to how to live life.” So enjoy your of the Philippines today, and after the People Power Revo- school while I was working to life because that is where you are filled with warmth and af- Q: What is your assessment of lution. I had just arrived in take my Masters in Business will find the emotional depth to fection for the common people, the current state of the movie San Francisco in 1982 with Administration as I didn’t have make your movies. surviving on their strength.” and film industry in the my two sons and wanted to a good business background Among her award-win- Philippines? help my homeland when Peo- because I took liberal arts and Dr. BelinDa a. aquino is cur- ning movies are “Jose Rizal,” A: I don’t live in the Philip- ple Power happened. I decided education in college. rently Professor Emeritus at the Univer- “Muro Ami,” “Sa Pusod ng pines, so I don’t watch as many to start a foundation here in sity of Hawaii-Manoa where she was Professor of Political Science and Asian the U.S. so others like me Q: What’s your advice to those Dagat,” “Moral,” “Bagong Filipino films as I would like Studies and the longtime Director of the Buwan,” “Milagros” and to. Technically, the films are could channel their resources who want to venture into film Center for Philippine Studies before re- “Karnal.” She also produced well-made but the story line to help the motherland. making? tiring. documentaries like “American can be improved. I also feel We provide educational Junk” about the American mil- that the films need more editing assistance to disadvantaged itary bases and “Silsilah” to quicken the pace. Filipino students in the Philip- about the dialogue peacemak- pines and in the San Francisco ers in Zamboanga. Q: Could you comment on the Bay area. We have about rise of independent filmmak- 2,400 children who are en- Q: What topics appeal to you ers, in contrast to the earlier rolled every year—preschool- most? Do you plan to do a production of movies in the ers, street kids, orphans, movie or another documen- 1950s and 60s. abandoned kids, abused kids, tary? Who would make good A: With the rise of the mid- sexually and commercially subjects for a documentary dle class in the Philippines, es- trafficked kids, indigenous among today’s media or pop pecially young workers in the kids like the Aetas, children of culture personalities? call centers who are exposed to prisoners and farmers, deaf A: I like characters who are Western culture, there is a dif- and hearing-impaired children unique and have a compelling ferent set of expectations in and at-risk youth from Metro story to tell. Marilou Diaz- what they want to see in Manila, Cavite, Cebu, Iloilo, Abaya taught her students to al- movies. Thus, you have young Iligan, Bataan, Davao and ways look for the significant and tech savvy indie filmmak- Zamboanga. human experience in making ers, who produce films that the films. I like documentaries be- more established and conserva- Q: Your family, especially your cause it is straight story-telling. tive studios do not want to take father, Ambassador Alfonso It is honest and transparent. a chance with, especially with Yuchengco, is one of the most There are a number of per- actors who are not well-known, prominent businessmen in the sonalities who I would like to with directors who do not have Philippines. Did it ever occur 12  haWaii filiPino chronicle  aPril 5, 2014 PHILIPPINE NEWS Philippines Launches ‘Share the Roads’ cities were closed to motorized Karen Crisostomo, president of In February, young Fil- Initiative vehicles and ceremonial bike the Firefly Brigade, one of the ipinos who were frustrated by ayors of five major rides and other festive events largest bicycling groups in the worsening traffic congestions cities in the Philip- were held in celebration of the Philippines and a main sup- and air pollution in the Philip- Mpines have joined historic event. porter of the Share-the-Roads pines filed an unprecedented forces in a show of support for In Iloilo, over 2,000 cy- Movement. “We will closely legal action against the gov- the “Share the Roads Fairly” clists took part in a 25-kilome- work with local governments ernment. They are demanding initiative—a grassroots move- ter heritage tour around the officials, many of whom are that the government reform ment aimed at making the city on March 30, 2014. Sev- themselves cyclists or would-be the nation’s transportation sys- country’s roads safer, cleaner eral thousand students, health cyclists, to spark a mind-shift tem and open the roads to all and more reliable to travel. enthusiasts and ordinary citi- that will result in more accessi- people who should not come Participating cities included zens joined in a 5-kilometer ble road space for people to second to vehicles and the pol- San Juan, Pasig and Marikina in fun run/walk on lanes spe- walk, bike, and for organized lution they create. The Philip- Metro Manila, and Iloilo and cially set aside for the public. collective transportation system pine Supreme Court has issued Cebu in the Visayas. Main thor- “Roads were meant for that is safe, efficient, conven- an order directing the govern- oughfares in the respective people, not for cars,” says ient and reliable.” ment to reply to the petition. Phl, Germany Share Same Values on Territorial Integrity, says Minister dum, which led to Russia’s an- by step how the matter devel- nexation of Crimea, invalid as ops but the annexation has to by Pia Lee-Brago former Foreign Minister Guido it urged the parties to immedi- be answered or responded with Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Westerwelle and Employment ately pursue a peaceful resolu- sanctions,” she added. During ANILA, Philip- Minister Ursula von der Leyen. tion of the situation. her meeting with Del Rosario, pines - Espousing Bohmer said her meeting with “It’s very important to re- Bohmer stressed the impor- Mthe principle of ter- Foreign Affairs Secretary Al- spect the territorial integrity tance of a peaceful resolution ritorial integrity and citing the bert del Rosario on Thursday and not to pass over bound- to the dispute in the West Philippines’ support for a UN showed how good and intense aries,” she said. Philippine Sea (South China resolution declaring the recent the relations between the two The Department of Foreign Sea), as she reiterated her Crimean referendum invalid, countries are. Affairs (DFA) said the Philip- country’s support for a rules- German State Minister Maria She witnessed the signing pines voted in favor of the res- based approach on the issue. Bohmer said yesterday that the of the Comprehensive Agree- olution based on its principles “We also have high interest Philippines and Germany share ment on the Bangsamoro on sovereignty, territorial in- on free and safe navigation. the same values. (CAB) at Malacañang, which tegrity, rule of law and peaceful The conflict in the South China Bohmer said the sharing of made her first visit to the coun- settlement of disputes. Sea has to be solved peacefully values shows the good rela- try significant. The Philippines called on and I hope the ASEAN coun- tions between the two countries Germany supports the all parties to respect the UN tries will be able to talk with are not limited to trade volume. peace process through assis- Charter and international law. China to solve the problem,” She said her visit to the tance in development projects. Bohmer said Europe has a she said. Asked about China’s Philippines was meant to con- She cited the Philippines clear and common position on unilateral actions on the territo- tinue the tradition started by for supporting a UN resolution the Crimean issue. “We rial dispute in the West Philip- German officials, including declaring a Crimean referen- share the same position and pine Sea, she said: “Our basic we’re prepared to consider a position is to go along with the third sanction depending on the rule of law and to always ex- development,” she said. haust the possibility of a dia- “We have to observe step logue.” (www.philstar.com) Village for Yolanda Victims Named 'Pope only families willing to provide Francis' "sweat equity" will avail of the ANILA, Philippines free housing. This entails that re- — A new settlement cipients themselves should help Mnamed after Pope construct the community. Francis for survivors of Superty- So far, the village consists of phoon Yolanda recently broke 45 houses with each unit costing ground in Bantayan, Cebu. P150,000, while the community The Pope Francis Gawad will be organized through forma- Kalinga (GK) Village in Ticad tion and livelihood programs. town will house typhoon victims The report said that Jesuit- from different parts of Northern run Xavier School and the Edu- Cebu. cational Research and A report from the Catholic Development Assistance Group Bishops Conference of the are the major donors for the proj- Philippines' website noted that ect. (www.philnews.com) aPril 5, 2014  haWaii filiPino chronicle  13 LEGAL NOTES Enforcement Policies Under Review to

convictions. With this change The White House stressed Ease Deportations in place, enforcement would that only a legislation enacted pass a legislation halting de- homes because one or both be focused on aliens who have by Congress can fix the bro- portations. Last year, he also their parents have been de- been charged or convicted of ken immigration system and indicated that he cannot ease ported. crimes and those who pose a efforts are continually being By Reuben S. Seguritan enforcement because his pri- The high number of de- threat to public safety. made to pressure the GOP-led r e s i d e n t ority is to push for the passage portations likewise prompted Another proposed change House to pass the immigration Barack Obama of the immigration reform bill. Senator Chuck Schumer of is easing up on the program reform bill. announced last With the immigration re- New York, Senator Dick called “Secure Communities.” Meantime, the President week that de- form bill still not moving in Durbin of Illinois and Senator Under this program, immigra- has executive authority to portation poli- Congress, advocates intensi- Robert Menendez of New Jer- tion authorities are allowed to grant temporary reprieve from P request local jails to hold un- deportation as part of his cies will be fied their campaign to pres- sey to appeal to the President reviewed to make sure that en- sure the President to stop to slow deportations. documented aliens until they “prosecutorial discretion.” He forcement is done “more hu- deportations. While the President are transferred to federal facil- used his executive authority manely”. He asked Secretary The number of deporta- pledged to review enforce- ities. If this proposed change when he deferred deportation of Homeland Security Jeh tions under the Obama admin- ment policies, he stressed that is approved, local detentions of thousands of young undoc- Johnson to conduct the re- istration will reach 2 million he would not be able to legally will be restricted. umented immigrants by issu- view. The President in mak- this April, a lot more than the stop deportations nor expand Meanwhile, Republican ing the DACA order. ing this pronouncement also deportations under the Bush the 2012 order called the De- Senator Jeff Sessions of Ala- With the continued refusal expressed his “deep concern administration. This prompted ferred Action for Childhood bama sees the President’s latest of House Republicans to act on about the pain too many fam- the National Council of La Arrivals (DACA) which move as “further demonstrat- the immigration reform bill, ilies feel from the separation Raza to call the President “de- granted temporary deportation ing that he cannot be trusted to millions of undocumented im- that comes from our broken porter-in-chief”. According to reprieve to undocumented im- enforce any immigration plan migrants are hopeful that the immigration system.” Secretary Johnson, this num- migrants who were brought to from Congress.” Speaker President will exercise his ex- After many months of ber also includes those who the U.S. as children. Boehner’s spokesman Brendan ecutive authority once again maintaining that the White were turned away at the bor- One of the proposed Buck also pointed out that, “the and keep them from being sep- House has no power to stop der which were not regarded changes in policy being con- President is obligated to en- arated from their families. deportations, the President’s as deportation in previous ad- sidered by officials of the De- force the laws we have. Failing move is welcomed by many ministrations. partment of Homeland to do so would damage – per- reuBen s. seguritan has been practicing law for over 30 immigrant-rights advocates. According to Angela Kel- Security would be to ease up haps beyond repair – our abil- years. For further information, you The President has been insist- ley of the Center for American on the deportations of aliens ity to build the trust necessary may call him at (212) 695 5281 or ing that the law must be fol- Progress, around 5,000 Amer- who violated immigration to enact real immigration re- log on to his website at www.segu- lowed and only Congress can ican children end up in foster laws but do not have criminal form.” ritan.com PHILIPPINE NEWS Binay: Noy Allies in 'Pork' Scam Should Also Be Charged by Louie Bacani Binay is hoping that cases Revilla Jr and other personali- dent that our courts will ac- Binay was the running mate of Wednesday, April 2, 2014 will also be filed against other ties in the scam. cord the three senators their Estrada's father, former Presi- officials mentioned in the Binay said the decision of right to a fair trial as provided dent and now Manila Mayor ANILA, Philip- Commission on Audit (COA) the Ombudsman is a test of the for by the Constitution," Binay Joseph Estrada, under the ban- pines - Vice Presi- report released last year that "fairness and trustworthiness" said. ner of the United Nationalist Mdent Jejomar Binay found irregularities in the re- of the Philippines' legal sys- Binay, Enrile and Estrada Alliance (UNA). said the government should lease of lawmakers' pork bar- tem. are all members of the United The UNA was a coalition pursue cases against all the of- rel funds to questionable "In the event that the Om- Nationalist Alliance (UNA) of Estrada's Pwersa ng ficials implicated in the pork non-government organiza- budsman denies the motions political party. Revilla is from Masang Pilipino and Binay's barrel scam and not only those tions. for reconsideration and pro- the Lakas-Christian and Mus- Partido Demokratiko from the opposition. He said the government ceeds with the filing before the lims Democrats. Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan. In a statement on should also act on the findings Sandiganbayan, I am confi- In the 2010 elections, (www.philstar.com) Wednesday, Binay said those of the COA report the same allied with the Aquino admin- way it did in the case involv- istration who had been em- ing businesswoman Janet Lim broiled into the controversy Napoles. should be charged as well. "The public would want "If it stops with the filing no less than full accountability of the plunder cases against from its public officials. The three senators who are not po- rule of law must prevail re- litical allies and confines it- gardless of stature or political self to the (Janet) Napoles affiliations," Binay said. case, it will create the impres- On Tuesday, the Office of sion of being selective, and the Ombudsman announced that political partisanship – that it will file plunder and not justice – is the sole moti- other cases against Napoles, vation behind these charges," Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Binay said. Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon 14  haWaii filiPino chronicle  aPril 5, 2014 PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE Kadagiti Oras A Panangitalimodok Ti Panunot Kadagiti Nadiosan A Lagip Ken Makaayayo Nga Aramid DAYASADAS Dagiti mangipangulo ti By Pacita Saludes iti mapalangguad. Adda met g a n d a t t o y a g r u p o ) ti probelma ken mangidalan ti mangidasar ken mangidaulo ti adagiti oras a dagiti marigrigat ket adda met Maikadua). Ipakitam ti nasaysayaat a pannakaitungpal panag ballaigi ti grupo a saan panagmaymaysa dagiti nabaknang a ti kinabak- anepmo ken naaramidam ti dagiti plano wenno gandat ti laeng a ti panaglatak. Makid- adu dagiti pa- nangna laeng ti ammona a napalabas a dua a tawen a organisasion. Isu ti mangi- daw daytoy a rumbeng a nunot nga ag- pangparmek ti aglawlawna ket k a a d d a i t o y a G o n g l o . daulo ti pannakaitungpal dag- mailawlawag iti kaaduan. daliasat iti isip saanan ng ammo a lagipen a ti Maikatlo). No addaankan iti iti objective ti gunglo. Aramid Thank You for the trust. Thank K ket ukagenna panagsintir ti Langit ti pan- bukod a plano para iti grupo. ti pagkikitaan a saan laeng a ti you for your understanding. dagiti napalabas a napasaran nakilangenna iti aglawlawna. Nagbalinka a modelo ken kinaagturay. Good Luck to Everyone ken kasta met a sukisukenna Dagiti nasalsalun-at ti pan- nakaipakitam ti aramid a ket lagtuenna dagiti dipay nakilangenna kadagiti nalu- nakatulong iti gunglo ket nadanon a masakbayan. plupoy ken awanan gaway. mariknam a maitandodo ti Iladawantayo ditoy dagiti grupo a kayatmo nga ipangu- ALLAWAGI tao a managpanunot ken Adtoy Met Dagiti Rumbeng luan mabalindaka a tuladen. nasariwatet ti isipna mangabel Nga Ammuen Ti Dadduma Maikapat). NAIPAKITAM A Ania dagiti naindaklan a pinundarmo ti biag ti tao a managarapaap. Nangngegan daytoy iti SIKA TI Modelo ken matulad A patakder iti entablado ni Julio Umona: ti tao lagipenna a radio ket rumbeng a maam- dagiti kameng ti napudno a ka- Umno kadi a ladawan inka indasar naparsua laeng a rumbeng nga muan met dagiti maseknan. meng by not only be registered Tapno naarapaap a plano nailadawan agsaludo ti nakaparsuaanna (No asino dagiti rumbeng a member but with MEMBER- nga inted ti DIOS. Kadagi- mangituray wenno agpapili a SHIP FEE, be a bonafide Dagiti ramramit ta sagupitmo toy a panawen ti Semana mangimaton ti grupo wenno Member like everybody. Umdasda kadi aramatem a mangturno Santa ti panawen a panag organisasion a kalikagu- Maudi unay…. Agbalinka a Kadagiti balaba nga inda impatuldo sukimat ti maysa a tao ti ki- manna. Presidente ti grupo. Mannakaawat ken pudno a Kangrunaan dagiti mangnamnama a Musico nasiasinona a pinarsua ti Adu ngamin ti makarikna ti mannakilangen iti sapasap. DIOS. Masapul a kada maysa pannakapaay ngem masapul Sika ti agpatulad. Aginakbay a nagwaras ti parnuaymo adda bukodna a nakaisan- ngamin a maammo dagitoy). Kunada a ti pangulo man- Mangan-annong naruay a tattao gratan ditoy rabao ti daga. No kalikaguman ti mangi- agsakripisio, naanus ken na- Patakder a nabisked inda kunkuna Adda nagasat ket adda daulo ( Agpresidente) ti kalik- p a k u m b a b a . S a a n a Ta natanang ti pannakasangalna met daksanggasat. Dagita ti agumam a pagserbian). managindadakkel, no diket pangtingitingan ti Apo. Adda Umona). No adda met laeng naanos ken mangidalan. Addang a plano a tarabayen kaaduan dagiti nasingpet adda met dag- panawen mo ken padasmon iti Rubeng nga ammona ti solbar NADALUS KEN NAPALANAS NGA ULIDAN Mangbartek a husto kadagiti mawaw (Naindaklan a putar dagita katam)

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The basic services to contributing to more than addition to Chinese and Span- ordinance requires city depart- their communities and the di- 10,000 Taga- ish, covered under the city’s ments that interact with the versity of San Francisco,” log speakers in Language Access Ordinance. public to provide translated Valen says. San Francisco The certification ensures materials, interpreters at public Over 112 different lan- who are limited-English profi- better understand the specific that the 10,000-plus Tagalog- meetings and other services. guages are spoken in the San cient and meet thresholds out- needs of the community. speaking residents who are The ordinance also ensures that Francisco Bay Area and 45 per- lined in the law. OCEIA officials will im- limited English speakers have the City effectively communi- cent of all San Francisco resi- As part of their on-going plement the new requirements access to the same information cates with residents as part of dents do not speak English at work to engage and ensure full over the next 18 months begin- and programs as every other its daily business and espe- home. In certifying Tagalog as civic participation, officials are ning July 1, 2014, with input San Franciscans. cially during crises, emergency a third language, the City’s Of- conducting a baseline study of from the Language Access “The Filipino community and public safety situations. fice of Civic Engagement and Tagalog speakers in San Fran- Network and other community in San Francisco has helped Terrence Valen, organiza- Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA) cisco to help departments to and City partners. make our city successful,” says tional director of the Filipino San Francisco Board of Super- Community, called the certifi- visors President David Chiu. cation of the Tagalog langue a Hirono Co-Introduces Bill to Expand “This certification is an affir- long overdue recognition of cluding 1,620 from Hawaii, come students, and the Pell mation of all our language Filipinos’ presence in San Pell Grants used Year-Round Pell Grants Grant Protection Act will build communities’ hard work and Francisco. .S. Sen. Mazie Hirono each year before Congress on these critical resources for contributions.” “Filipino residents feel that has co-introduced the eliminated them in 2011. future students by enabling San Francisco’s Language being able to communicate in UPell Grant Protection “In today’s competitive them to continue taking classes Access Ordinance was estab- their native tongue opens up Act which helps low-income economy, college costs are be- in the summer or winter and students by converting Pell coming more and more prohibi- ensuring that Pell Grants keep PICTORIAL NEWS Grants into an automatic spend- tive,” says Sen. Hirono, who has up with increases in the cost of ing program with a cost-of- met many students from Hawaii living,” Hirono says. living adjustment similar to the who want to attend college but U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa formula used by Social Security. know that it’s just too expensive. (D-Texas), the ranking Demo- The bill also restores Year- She says the bill could enable crat on the House Subcommit- Round Pell Grants, which will millions of students to access tee for Higher Education and help students get their degrees more financial aid. Workforce Training, intro- faster, with no gap in eligibility. “Pell Grants have changed duced a companion bill in the About 1 million students, in- the lives of countless low-in- U.S. House.

FRESH COFFEE AT MCDONALDS rom now through April 13, 2014, Hawaii residents will be given a complimentary, small freshly brewed McCafé FCoffee at participating McDonalds restaurants statewide during breakfast hours while supplies last. Made with 100 per- cent Arabica beans from Central and South America, McCafé’s signature blend is a balanced, medium roasted coffee that offers customers a rich, flavorful experience in every cup. APRIL 5, 2014 NEWS FEATURE Hawaii Bids Aloha to Consul General Torres awaii’s Filipino lota Ader served as emcees for community held the event, which was broad- a mabuhay and casted live on KNDI radio, farewell party courtesy of owners Gerry and for Consul Gen- Nellie Malabed. Larry Ordonez H eral Julius D. welcomed the attendees, while Torres, who is retiring from his daughter, Miss Hawaii Fil- his post. The event was held ipina 2013 Erika Salazar Or- on March 22, 2014 at the donez, danced a beautiful hula. Philippine Consulate General Rossi Patton and Jenny Quezon of Honolulu. sang the national anthems, and In attendance were dozens Rev. Fernie Nicolas gave the of community leaders, busi- invocation. ness executives and represen- Certificates of appreciation tatives from various Filipino from various elected officials on stage for the presentations. organizations. The event’s and Filipino organizations were “Words are inadequate to main sponsor was La Union presented to Consul General express how much we love Circle & Associates, led by Torres, thanking him for his and thank him for what Am- president Conrad Valdriz. service. His wife Dr. Milali T. bassador Torres did for the of which were collected and and that great opportunities are Joe and Tina Lazo and Car- Torres and son Emil joined him state of Hawaii, particularly assembled by Consul General awaiting them,” Lazo says. for the Filipino Community in Torres. It is his hope that Consul General Torres the more than two years of his everyone, especially Filipino hails from Botolan, Zambales. consular service,” says com- youth, will be forever grateful A seasoned diplomat with im- munity leader Joe Lazo. to the sakadas for paving the pressive credentials, Consul Lazo says one of Torres’ way for a better future for gen- General Torres was appointed lasting legacies was to rename erations of Filipinos who call to head the consulate in Hon- a portion of the Consulate as Hawaii their home. olulu in 2011. He has been as- the Lanai Alay Sakada. On the “By remembering the signed to posts all over the wall of the lanai, an impres- sakadas and their sacrifices, world, including Europe, the sive display of sakada pictures Ambassador Torres shows that Middle East, the Pacific and and artifacts are on display, all he cares for future generations Canada.