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Silverio, Jr. vertical version of the map of tensions in the West Philip- its so-called territory encom- Publisher & Editor pine Sea. passing contentious areas San Diego Asian Journal The Philippines has for- mally fi led complaints against claimed by the Philippines The Original and First Asian Journal In America and other neighboring states. China, saying the latter is China state news agency Last in a series of two articles building facilities, even an air- Xinhua reported that the new San Diego, California strip, in some of the reefs the map printed by the Hunan Philippines claims it owns. Map Publishing House was December 18, 2004 But the Philippines and the recognized by State Bureau US are also reportedly plan- of Surveying and Mapping ning to turn one of the dis- Geographic Information. puted areas into a naval base The map is the fi rst large and proceeding with the US format full vertical version and Philippine naval exercises there this month. (Continued on page 15) As the Philippines asks hile in San Diego, a tourist can go "abroad” in a matter of minutes by simply a U.N. tribunal to speed up crossing the U.S. - Mexico border south of the city. They can go by car or by its appeal for the dispute to Enrile: Too old to jail? Wfoot. Some park their car on the U.S. side of the border for seven to ten dollars be addressed diplomatically, the whole day, and walk across the border to downtown Tijuana just a mile away. some Filipinos in America by Nikko Dizon, Inquirer. weigh in on the seemingly net | TOKYO, 6/25/2014 They hesitate to bring never-ending confl ict. —President Aquino on Tues- their cars because of wild At the San Francisco day said jailers should be con- stories that tell of Mexican Philippine Consulate recently, siderate toward the 90-year- authorities who jail erring the community welcomed the old Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile tourists for mere traffi c new consul general – Henry when he is arrested on plunder violations. Yet the tales are Bensurto, Jr., an expert on charges stemming from his simply not true at all. Oth- West Philippine Sea affairs. alleged misuse of the Priority ers who decide to leave He was part of the team Development Assistance Fund their cars simply would that was instrumental in fi ling (PDAF). want to avoid the hassle of the arbitration case against “It seems there should be said at a press conference. lining up their vehicles for China. consideration to that, that is Aquino recalled that when thirty minutes to an hour "Once the disputes are an established fact … I’m sure he was in the Senate with to get through customs and settled through arbitration it the courts are cognizant of Enrile, the latter was already immigration authorities will not only benefi t us but fulfi lling the obligations but reading with a magnifying when they go back to the it will also benefi t the other at the same time, having as glass and constantly used eye U.S. literal countries in the region," a factor the advanced age of drops. This is only true during peak hours and holidays when the traffi c going back to the said Bensurto. "It will also Senator Enrile,” the President (Continued on page 15) United States is usually heavy. Mexican authorities don’t usually check people coming into provide stability in terms of their country, unless it is very necessary. Those who have "dared” to bring their car can global trade because the South have peace of mind by buying Mexican Insurance at the border for only $7, good for 24 China Sea is where you have Pope in Philippines on Jan.15 (Continued on page 2) 60 percent of global trade CBCPforlife.com | MA- passing through. You would NILA, June 24, 2014— Pope want principals of freedom Francis will set foot on Philip- Social Enterprises Can Stop of navigation guaranteed and pine soil for the fi rst time on ensured.” January 15 next year, accord- the Widening Gap Between Despite China’s resistance ing to a Catholic news report. to arbitration, the Consul Gen- It will be a single trip to the Haves and the Have-Nots eral believes that the Philip- the Philippines and Sri Lanka by Ernie Delfi n pines is moving in the right where he will fi rst arrive on direction in settling its dispute January 13, the coordinator of “Every economic and political theory or action with China. Sri Lankan migrants in Italy must set about providing each inhabitant of the planet "We have always been on confi rmed. with the minimum wherewithal to live in dignity and the right track,” said Ben- In a recent interview with freedom, with the possibility of supporting a family, surto. “Because all of the the Catholic News Agency, (Continued on page 6) methodologies we have done Monsignor Nevin Perera Changing Lives poster used a photo taken by British-Filipino for ourselves are all within revealed that after the 2-day actor Rachel Grant who has become a Human Nature Global Am- the context and parameters of bassador. - See more at: http://www.gk1canada.com (Continued on page 15) (Continued on page 7)

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Dennis Chua’s previous articles by visiting 5/5/2014 – Some schools in the country, Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our would be standing on the American side, our website at www.asianjournalusa.com such as the Immaculate Conception website at www.asianjournalusa.com and one would just surmise that as soon Academy and Xavier School in San as the border patrol leaves his post to Juan, have been teaching the Chinese take a break, the illegal aliens would language on top of English and Filipino. dash across the border along the beach Hope for Certain Illegal But should public schools follow suit? Going abroad in a matter of minutes as soon as the immigration authorities’ Education Secretary Armin Luistro backs are turned. Immigrants thinks so. (Continued from page 1) California. Because of its proximity to The Department of Education Mexico, San Ysidro looks like a Mexi- (DepEd) has added Chinese to its 2012 Curious sight By Dennis E. Chua, Esq. they would be able to lead normal lives hours. They can go not only can town, with small buildings made of Special Program in Foreign Language without fear of deportation. However, to Tijuana but to the sce- clay and business signs all in Spanish. It (SPFL) summer training courses for One curious sight in this park is the On June 15, 2012, President Obama the grant of a request for deferred action is again a strange land inside the United teachers from selected public schools, nic beaches of Rosarito and group of families having picnics. Their announced that its administration will will not give these individuals perma- States; a Mexican town in an American which is ongoing until May 22. Ensenada. They are located relatives would be on the Tijuana side stop deporting illegal immigrants who nent residency or will it grant them City. The program already includes Span- of the fence while those from San Diego entered the country as children. These US citizenship. It is therefore NOT just a few miles away form While in San Ysidro, I never fail to ish, French, Japanese, and German stay on the San Diego side. They talk individuals will also be allowed to AMNESTY. the border, and enjoy swim- show them the former site of McDon- languages. and share food with the fence between get work permits to enable them to ald’s Restaurant where James Huberty In a statement, Luistro said the addi- ming, feasting on lobsters, them. Instead of the San Diego relatives work and get a driver’s license. These Despite this policy change, uncertain- shot to death dozens of people in 1984. tion of the Chinese language to its SPFL oysters and other seafood, visiting their folks in Tijuana, they just individuals must fi le a request for ty still looms for these individuals. Will It was billed as the biggest mass murder is “in line with the thrust of K to 12 agree to meet each other in the park, deferred action with the Department of the policy change ever be implemented and of course, shopping for in U.S. history. A landmark is placed in which is to prepare our future workforce though they may be on each side of the Homeland Security (DHS). Once the before the Presidential elections? Im- souvenir items at the Mexican the site to commemorate the incident, for the global arena.” border separated by a fence. request is granted, they will be able to mediately after its announcement, with occasional dried fl owers bought by China is widely seen to eventually markets. At one time, a friend of mine went continue staying in the US for a period conservatives have threatened to fi le Before reaching the border, there are surviving relatives of the victims sitting replace the United States as the world’s jogging in the area. A border patrol car of two years without threat of deporta- lawsuits challenging the legalilty of this warning signs along Interstate 5 that on top. The McDonald’s Restaurant was leading superpower. accosted him and demanded identifi ca- tion. In order to qualify for this type of policy change. If President Obama is inform the motorists of the "Last United razed to the ground and a government DepEd said the SPFL aims to develop tion, believing that he was an illegal Deferred Action, the individual must: not re-elected, will Mitt Romney honor States Exit”. Despite these, however, a building now sits in its place. Almost students’ skills in listening, reading, alien. (1) be between the ages of 16 and 30 as the grant of deferred actions made by friend of ours who was invited to party every visitor would recall the crime, as writing, speaking and viewing in a A friend of mine once sold his house of June 15, 2012; (2) have entered the the Obama administration or will he just in a house near the border missed her it was big news all over the world. second language. near the border. He boasted to a pro- United States while he/she was below revoke the policy and start deporting freeway exit. Before she knew it, she From there, we would cross Freeway The agency has coordinated with the spective buyer: "In addition to the other 16 years of age; (3) be present in the those who have availed of this policy could not turn back and had to cross 5 and notice illegal aliens walking in the Japan Foundation, Goethe Institute, amenities in this house, you get free US for fi ve years as of June 15, 2012 change. That we will never know until the border and make a u-turn on the middle and on the sides of the freeway. Alliance Francais Manila in Cebu and, twenty-four hour security.” have maintained continuous residence; after the November elections. Mexican side. The problem is, the line I often tell my visitors that the border recently, the Confucius Institute of the He then pointed to a border patrol (4) be currently in school, have gradu- coming back was so long that it took her patrol authorities would not dare ap- Angeles University Foundation, for the helicopter hovering above day and night ated, have a GED, or have honorably Atty. Dennis E. Chua is a partner thirty minutes just to cross the border prehend the illegal aliens because they said program. in search of illegal aliens crossing the discharged from the military; (5) not in The Law Firm of Chua Tinsay and although it was only a few meters away. might fl ee to the freeway and cause But not all public schools are eligible streets or jumping over the fences in the have been convicted of a felony, signifi - Vega (CTV) - a full service law fi rm She arrived when we were about to accidents. The authorities simply put for the program. DepEd said only backyards as they run deeper inside the cant misdemeanor, or multiple minor with offi ces in San Francisco, San leave, because of her trip "abroad’ on picture signs of a silhouetted family educational institutions “whose students city. misdemeanors. Diego, Sacramento and Manila. The her way to the party. crossing, to warn motorists to be careful have demonstrated competence in Eng- Some San Diegans who complain information presented in this article is in driving along the freeway because lish and are capable of learning another of recession and the rising value of This policy change will also benefi t for general information only and is not, Cultural experience there might be illegal aliens running foreign language” can be part of SPFL. properties in San Diego (average price qualifi ed individuals who are already nor intended to be, formal legal advice across their path. $500,000) would dream of relocating in removal proceedings and those who nor the formation of an attorney-client Visiting Tijuana is a cultural experi- to other states like Oregon, where the have a fi nal order of removal/deporta- relationship. The CTV attorneys will be ence. Tijuana and San Diego are two Warning signs cost of living is cheap. They would sell tion. The DHS will be coming up holding regular free legal clinic at the different worlds, as different as either their San Diego home, buy a cheaper with the rules and guidelines on how Max’s Restaurant in Vallejo, California sides of a coin. One can feel this as soon One time, when we were touring the but beautiful house in another state, and ROOM to proceed within 60 days from its an- every last Monday of the month. Call or as he goes back to the United States af- East Coast, I noticed the different signs enjoy the rest of the profi t. nouncement. e-mail CTV for an in-person or phone ter a visit to Tijuana. Upon crossing the warning the motorists of things and Eventually, however, they would consultation to discuss your particular FOR RENT border from Mexico, one sees that the animals that might cross their path in an feel disappointed, as their expectations The President’s announcement has situation and/or how their services may Quiet Neighborhood freeways in the U.S. City are huge and isolated road or a freeway. There would would not be met, fi nding themselves been greeted with both joy and skepti- be retained at (415) 495-8088; (619) in National City. No clear of traffi c. Houses are neatly lined be signs of deers crossing, of horses, going back to San Diego to enjoy the cism. This announcement has given 955-6277; (916)509-7280 Dchua@ up and pleasant to see, with the rolling of elks, or as in the case in Lancaster smoking. No drugs. higher, albeit more expensive quality of hope to about an estimated 800,000 ctvattys.com. hills and wide spaces. This after all he County in Pensylvania, of Amish bug- life that America’s fi nest city provides. undocumented immigrants. Hope - that did was cross a few meters of a border. gies. I told myself: "Those are nothing. When I was in Phoenix, Arizona 619.746.3416 In some cases, I have had visitors In San Diego, the warning signs would where weather could be unusually hot, who could not enter Tijuana and go depict a family crossing the freeway, I met a resident who told me: "You’re back to the United States because they with the image of a father dragging his from San Diego? What are you doing have only a one-entry permit to the U.S. wife and the wife dragging his daugh- here in hell? Why leave paradise?” – AJ on their passports. I give them a view ter.” of Mexican life by taking them to San Once they are caught, the illegal aliens Ysidro, the border town of San Diego, would just be booked and taken back to Twitter @asianjournal June 27-July 3, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 San Diego News Charity for Hope Introduces Inaugural ‘The Secret to My Success’ NAWBO 11th National Empowerment Golf Tournament at Sycuan Casino San Diego’s July Program features Conference in August planned 2014 Bravo! Winners by young Fil-Am professionals SAN DIEGO— June 19, 2014 —The Board of Directors and presentation of National Association of Women Busi- a check to San Diego City College (pro- ness Owners (NAWBO) San Diego, ceeds from the BRAVO! silent auction) which promotes, supports and educates to fund scholarships for women business women business owners in achieving students. success, announced today that its July Registration is available through 5 featured program will feature the 2014 p.m. on July 14. More information, in- Filipino American young profession- for Good Governance co-founder Rodel BRAVO! Awards Winners: “The Secret cluding online registration, is available als are at the forefront in planning and Rodis, GK International President to My Success” The breakfast meet- at nawbo-sd.org. organizing the 11th National Empower- Tony Olaes, Filipino Youth Leadership ing will take place on Wednesday, July About NAWBO San Diego ment Conference which will be held in Awardee, Francine Maigue and many 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the NAWBO San Diego is one of 80 U.S. San Diego on August 7-10, 2014, with others Council for Supplier Diversity, 10679 chapters of NAWBO, a national non- the theme, “We Break The Dawn: Mas- Sponsorship of the National Empow- Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA profi t organization of more than 7,000 ter Planning The Future”. erment Conference is headlined by The 92126. members that represents women busi- The National Empowerment Confer- United Domestic Workers Union and the Attendees will get the rare opportunity ness owners across all industries. Since ence, a biennial program of the National Asian Pacifi c American Labor Alliance. to pick the brains of fi ve award-winning 1975, NAWBO has helped women Federation of Filipino American As- Sponsorship pledges has been received women business owners to discover evolve their businesses by sharing re- sociations (NaFFAA) will be held at from Wells Fargo Bank, Loida Nicolas how they overcame challenges, avoided sources and providing a single voice to the Town and Country Resort Hotel and Lewis, GMC, AARP, Seafood City, and pitfalls, asked for help, and more. The shape economic and public policy. For Convention Center . It will be attended Ayalaland. Solicitation of more spon- SAN DIEGO— June 3, 2014 — Char- “Charity for Hope is an organization meeting will also feature the installation more information, visit nawbo-sd.org. by community leaders from all the 13 sorships and program advertisements are ity for Hope, a multipurpose nonprofi t, that wholeheartedly fell into my hands,” of the 2014-2015 NAWBO San Diego NaFFAA regions, led by the National still in progress. introduces its fi rst-ever Industry Charity said Vipul Dayal, Executive Director Chair, Ed Navarra, a civic leader from The National Empowerment Con- Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. of Charity for Hope. “We are thrilled Detroit, Michigan. On line and mail in ference is a program of the National 23, 2014, at Sycuan Golf Resort, 3007 to invite the community to help us be a Breaking Barriers A Seminar registration of delegates from Florida, Federation of Filipino American Asso- Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA 92019. The catalyst for community collaboration.” Georgia, Pennsylvania, New York, ciations (NaFFAA), a non-profi t national event will benefi t existing nonprofi t One of Charity for Hope’s fi rst benefi - for Women Business Owners Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, Ari- organization established in 1997. Its charitable organizations, including but ciaries is Leuva Patidar Samaj of USA. zona, Washington,D.C., San Francisco, founders, the late Alex Esclamado, SAN DIEGO—June 19, 2014,— international leadership training and not limited to: orphanages, hospitals, Charity for Hope will be donating a Nevada, Hawaii and neighboring coun- Loida Nicolas Lewis, Rodel Rodis and NAWBO San Diego will continue consulting company, Upside Think- disaster relief foundations, educational $5,000 scholarship toward the organi- ties has started to come in. Michael Dadap, envisioned a united and its seminar series on July 11 with a ing, Inc. She is a certifi ed master coach funds for the less advantaged. zation’s mission to propel educational The local organizing committee co- strong voice to advocate for the interests presentation from Lisa Marie Platske: and has coached multi-million dollar The golf tournament will include a community advancement. chaired by Leezel Ramos and Dr. Aurora and concerns of Filipinos and Filipinos Breaking Barriers: Secrets to Position entrepreneurs, start-ups, seasoned ex- 2-person scramble, lunch and awards Charity for Hope’s mission is to Cudal, working in tandem with the in America. Esclamado came to San Yourself as an Expert in Your Industry. ecutives, and non-profi t leaders from 3 reception with dinner. It will also feature collect, send, and distribute fi nancial NaFFAA Board of Directors and Board Diego in July 1997 an appealed to a The seminar will be held at Brandman different continents and in 20+ different many on course contests. aid as well as food supplies, new and of Governors are preparing a four-day number of community leaders to send a University, 7460 Mission Valley Road, industries on how to position themselves Charity for Hope’s primary mission old clothes, books, medicines, medical program starting with a pre-conference delegation to Washington, D.C. and to from noon to 1:30 p.m. so that they are heard, recognized, and is to assist the community by providing equipment and overall assist the poor, of youth leaders billed as “EPYC” (Em- participate in the organizational meeting You should attend this presentation if rewarded. aid to nonprofi ts in need. The nonprofi t, ill, destitute and economically deprived. powering the Pilipino(a) Youth Through and the fi rst empowerment conference to you want to: NAWBO members have the option of led by Vipul Dayal, was introduced by The title sponsor of Charity for Hope’s Collaboration); followed by an Opening be held at a hotel near the White House. � Discover How the 5 Simple Steps attending this seminar for free (without his late father-in-law, Navinbhai Patel, Industry Charity Golf Tournament is Ceremony on Friday, August 8, plenary The community leaders then voted for to Making a Winning First Impression lunch) or $10 (with a box lunch). The who had begun the process of establish- Coastal Valley Insurance. sessions and workshops, and highlighted the Council of Philippine American Will Open Doors to Countless Opportu- fee for visitors (which includes lunch) ing Charity for Hope’s 501(c) (3) status. Sponsors for the Industry Charity Golf by the National Empowerment Confer- Organization (COPAO) to represent San nities (and do it without changing who is $25. Vipul decided to lead and complete Tournament are still needed. For more ence Gala Dinner and Awards Night. Diego and for the Chairperson, who you are) Registration is available through noon the project by taking it upon himself to information on sponsorship packages Among those expected to attend the happen to be Aurora Soriano Cudal to � Have the Confi dence to Make Bold on July 10 at www.nawbo-sd.org. carry out the organization's mission to visit, CharityforHope.com/Golf or call conference are Ambassador Jose Cuisia, attend the conference. Hence, COPAO is Offers that Result in Clients Saying About NAWBO San Diego help the community. 972-896-5692 Consul General Leo Herrera Lim, City one of the fi rst charter member organi- “Yes!” (there are secrets to being a cli- NAWBO San Diego is one of 80 U.S. of San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, zation and Cudal became one of the fi rst ent magnet) chapters of NAWBO, a national non- Council President Todd Gloria, As- individual charter member. Op-Ed: 70th Anniversary of the GI Bill � Why the “It’s ALL about ME” profi t organization of more than 7,000 sembly member Rob Bonta, Loida The conference is open to all Filipino Method Is Critical to Differentiate Your- members that represents women busi- Nicolas Lewis, Major General Antonio and Filipinos interested in advocating It is a promise that never known as the G.I. Bill. Today, commu- self From Your Competition ness owners across all industries. 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Master’s degree (equivalent) in social California is particularly vulnerable The Department of State 2011 Report HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN PHIL- work and psychology, Ms. Ugarte spent because of its proximity to international stated that, “the U.S. is a Tier 1 country IPPINES three years developing social services borders, number of ports and airports, Watch List for traffi cking which means programs in Tijuana, Mexico. She is signifi cant immigrant population and that the government is in compliance The Philippines under President Aqui- Founder of Binational Crisis Line in large economy that includes industries with the minimum standards of the no remains a hotbed for human traffi ck- Tijuana and Domestic Violence Crisis that attract forced labor. It serves both as Victims of Traffi cking and Violence ing which is a crime in the Philippines. Center for the Sistema Nacional para el an entry point for slaves imported from Protection Act of 2000 to eliminate It is a signifi cant issue in the Philippines Desarollo Integral de la Familia, Tijuana outside the U.S. as well as destination human traffi cking. This act prohibits often controlled by organized crime syn- (DIF Tijuana). In the U.S. she convenes for slaves. Slavery is found throughout severe forms of traffi cking of persons dicates. It was reported by the U.S State an annual anti-traffi cking conference in California but major hubs are centered and punishes acts of such traffi cking; Department that the Philippines were on San Diego and is an active speaker at around Los Angeles, San Diego and San prescribe punishment commensurate the Tier 2 Watch List or countries whose conferences nationwide and internation- Francisco. with the grave crime and one suffi - governments do not fully comply with ally on human traffi cking and commer- The US Justice Department estimates ciently stringent to deter and refl ect the the Traffi cking Victims Protection Act cial sexual exploitation of women and that 17,500 people are traffi cked into heinous nature of the offense. (TVPA) minimum standards. However, children. the country every year but the fi gure The U.S. is also working to elimi- they are making signifi cant effort to Philippines mostly between 15-20 years City, Olongapo City, towns in Bulacan, can be higher because of a large number nate human traffi cking worldwide. The bring themselves into compliance by old, though some are as young as 11. In Cebu City, Davao and Cagayan de Oro HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN U.S. of undocumented immigrants. Those Department of State 2011, reports that convicting traffi cking offenders. 1995, it was estimated that the Philip- City and other tourist resorts such as It’s sad but true: here in this coun- being traffi cked include young children, victims are largely from Thailand, India, Child, teen and women prostitution: pines was the fourth country with the Puerto Galera, Pagsanjan Laguna and try, people are being bought, sold and teenagers, men and women and can be Mexico, Philippines, Haiti, Honduras, El The UNICEF estimated that 60,000 to most number of prostituted children. San Fernando Pampanga. The promise smuggled like modern day slaves. They domestic citizens or foreign nationals. Salvador and Dominican Republic. Vul- 100,000 children in the Philippines were A report published by the Vatican of recruiters offers women and children are trapped in lives of misery—often According to the Department of State nerabilities are found in visa programs involved in prostitution rings. The In- in 2004 stated, “The Philippines has a attractive jobs in the country or abroad, beaten, starved, and forced to work as statistics from 2000, there are about for legally documented students and ternational Labor Organization in 2009 serious traffi cking problem of women and instead they are coerced and forced prostitutes or to take grueling jobs as 244,000 American children and youth temporary workers who typically fi ll reported that about 100,000 children and children illegally recruited into the and controlled into the sex industry.” migrant, domestic, restaurant, or factory that are at risk for sex traffi cking each labor needs in the hospitality, landscap- were involved in prostitution in 2009. In tourist industry for sexual exploitation. “A signifi cant number of the estimated workers with little or no pay. We’re year. Of these children and youth, ing, construction, food service, and 2007, there were an estimated 375,000 Destinations within the country are 10 million Filipino men, women and working hard to stop human traffi ck- 38,600 were originally runaways. agricultural industries. women and girls in the sex trade in the Metro Manila (Pasay, Makati) , Angeles (Continued on page 5)

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The following op-ed from Secretary illegally today, tomorrow or yesterday. SAN DIEGO COUNTY NEWS CEN- As the song by Styx says, “come sail by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. Johnson ran in Spanish-language To be eligible for DACA, a child must TER | 6/The free vacation check service Member, State Bar of California & away, come sail away, come sail away Integrated Bar of the Philippines outlets over the weekend. Please see the have been in the United States prior to is offered to residents year-round. Resi- with me,” at the Introduction to Sailing English translation below. June 15, 2007 – seven years ago. dents who live in the unincorporated class presented by the City of Chula Also, the immigration reform legisla- areas or sheriff contract cities can sign Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Vista Recreation Department. This new journalusa.com This year, a record number of children tion now before Congress provides for up to have a Sheriff Senior Volunteer five-week class is offered in conjunc- will cross our Southern border illegally an earned path to citizenship, but only Patrol come check on their home while tion with the Chula Vista Yacht Club to into the United States. In the month of for certain people who came into this they're away. youth ages 9-15 years of age. May alone, the number of children, un- country on or before December 31, 2011 The senior volunteer patrol will Through this collaborative effort, On Judicial Recognition of Divorce, accompanied by a mother or father, who – two and one half years ago. So, let me perform a security inspection outside students will be taught basic sailing crossed our southern border reached be clear: There is no path to deferred the home Monday through Friday. They designed for beginner and intermediate Equality and Karmic Justice more than 9,000, bringing the total so action or citizenship, or one being con- check to make sure doors, windows and sailors, fundamentals of seamanship, far this year to 47,000. The majority of templated by Congress, for a child who the garage are locked. They also hide water safety, boat safety, maintenance, PHIL-AM LAW 101 by Atty. Rogelio tunately, I have to tell you that your these children come from Honduras, El crosses our border illegally today. newspapers and packages in a side fence and responsibility. Boat ownership is not Karagdag, Jr., Member, State Bar of second marriage to your American Salvador and Guatemala, where gang Rather, under current U.S. laws and or back patio. required. California & Integrated Bar of the husband is not valid. The Philippine and drug violence terrorize communi- policies, anyone who is apprehended If the patrol sees anything suspicious Classes will be held on Saturdays Philippines Supreme Court has ruled that a foreign ties. To the parents of these children I crossing our border illegally is a priority or unusual, like broken windows or open beginning July 12 through August 2 at divorce must first be recognized by the have one simple message: Sending your for deportation, regardless of age. That doors, they call a deputy to investigate. the Chula Vista Yacht Club, 642 Marina Dear Atty. Karagdag, Philippine court. child to travel illegally into the United means that if your child is caught cross- To sign up for the service, visit sdsher- Parkway, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The I cannot blame you for believing -- or States is not the solution. ing the border illegally, he or she will iff.net. Click on the Vacation Home fee is $150 for residents and $188 for I came across your website and it gave for not knowing -- that you still had to It is dangerous to send a child on the be charged with violating United States Checks box to get to the form and then non-residents with registration available me a great interest to ask you a ques- get a judicial recognition by a Philippine long journey from Central America immigration laws, and placed in depor- take it into your nearest Sheriff’s station online at www.chulavistaca.gov/rec or tion about my current marriage/divorce court of your London divorce. Article to the United States. The criminal tation proceedings – a situation no one or substation to verify your identifica- in person at any Chula Vista Recreation dilemma. My question is, am I legally 26 of the Family Code is not clear about smuggling networks that you pay to wants. The document issued to your tion. Center. married to my husband? this requirement. Let us see what Art. deliver your child to the United States child is not a “permiso,” but a Notice For those staying home, it’s important For more information, please call I am a Filipina. My first marriage was 26 says: have no regard for his or her safety and To Appear in a deportation proceeding not to get too lax with security around (619) 409-1999. Posted: June 12, 2014 to an Englishman in 1985. Unfortu- “Where a marriage between a Filipino well-being – to them, your child is a before an immigration judge. the house. nately, our relationship did not last and citizen and a foreigner is validly cel- commodity to be exchanged for a pay- As the Secretary of Homeland Secu- As summer approaches, people take he eventually divorced me in London ebrated and a divorce is thereafter val- ment. In the hands of smugglers, many rity, I have seen first-hand the children advantage of the sunny weather to do in 1997. I was served with the divorce idly obtained abroad by the alien spouse children are traumatized and psycholog- at our processing center in Texas. As outdoor projects, take their families to What Medicare papers but did not bother to contest the capacitating him or her to remarry, the ically abused by their journey, or worse, a father, I have looked into the faces of fun places, relax and keep cool. It can be divorce since I had no means of going Filipino spouse shall have capacity to beaten, starved, sexually assaulted or these children and recognized fear and easy to forget to close a door or window, Covers in the to London and engaging the services remarry under Philippine law.” sold into the sex trade; they are exposed vulnerability. but if they are left open it creates an of an attorney there. Sometime in July A plain reading of Article 26 will not to psychological abuse at the hands of The desire to see a child have a better easy opportunity for a burglar. Hospital 1997, I received a court paper from the give notice, especially to an ordinary criminals. Conditions for an attempt to life in the United States is understand- Sheriff crime prevention specialists London court saying that the divorce layman, that the foreign divorce must cross our southern border illegally will able. But, the risks of illegal migration compiled some handy tips to help resi- By David Sayen was granted. first be recognized by a Philippine court. become much worse as it gets hotter in by an unaccompanied child to achieve dents better safeguard their homes and In 1999, I met an American in the All it says is that if the foreigner di- July and August. that dream are far too great, and the vehicles when going on vacation: One of Medicare’s most impor- Philippines. We fell in love and got mar- vorces the Filipino spouse, the Filipino The long journey is not only danger- “permisos” do not exist. Lock up your home, activate your tant benefits is helping to cover your ried in the year 2000. When we were ap- spouse is also free to remarry. For many ous; there are no “permisos,” “permits,” alarm expenses if you need to be hospitalized. plying for a marriage license, I indicated years, and until now, this has been the or free passes at the end. Jeh C. Johnson Don't broadcast your plans on social But what exactly is covered, and how that I am divorced. The civil registrar way people – including many lawyers – The U.S. Government’s Deferred media much do you pay? did not bother to ask me for any other interpreted Article 26. Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Hold the delivery of your mail and Medicare helps cover certain services papers except for a copy of the London However, we must follow the inter- also called “DACA,” does not apply Homeland Security newspaper or ask a trusted friend to pick and supplies in hospitals. To get the court judgment. pretation given by the Supreme Court to a child who crosses the U.S. border them up for you full range of benefits, you must have My second marriage started beautiful- to Article 26, which is that the divorce Buy a timer for your lights and set both Medicare Part A, which is hospital ly and we were blessed with a son. Un- decree must first be recognized by a them in a random pattern insurance, and Part B, which is medical fortunately, our marriage went sour after Philippine court before the Filipino Ask a neighbor to occasionally park in insurance. 10 years of marriage. He abandoned us spouse may validly remarry. Under the your driveway What you pay depends on whether 4 years ago after I got mad at him when Civil Code of the Philippines, decisions Sign up for a FREE vacation check so you’re an inpatient or an outpatient. I learned that he was having an illicit of the Supreme Court form part of the Sheriff's Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) Staying overnight in a hospital doesn’t affair with a 22 year old Filipina. I sued law of the land. members can keep an eye on your home. always mean you’re an inpatient. You’re him for abandonment but the case was Unfortunately, this interpretation Link: http://countynewscenter.com/ an inpatient on the day the doctor for- dismissed. Now, he is planning to marry tends to contravene the very purpose of news/sd-sheriff-vacation-home-checks- mally admits you, with a doctor’s order. his mistress and to add insult to injury, Article 26 which is to provide protection free-service-crime You’re an outpatient if you haven’t they have been publicly announcing and equality to the abandoned Filipino been formally admitted as an inpatient, their forthcoming marriage and telling spouse. As we all know, it requires a lot even if you’re getting emergency depart- everyone that they can do that because of time, expense and effort to get a court ment services, observation services, we are not legally married. His reason is judgment in the Philippines. Based on Filipino Forum outpatient surgery, lab tests, or x-rays. that we got married without me first get- our experience, simply getting together (Continued from page 4) If you aren’t sure whether you’re an ting a judicial recognition of my divorce the supporting documents is already children who migrate abroad for skilled inpatient or an outpatient, you or your from my first husband. very difficult. For example, the divorce and unskilled work are subjected to sex family should ask your doctor or the Is this true, attorney? It was not my decree must be certified by the clerk trafficking or forced labor including hospital staff. Or you can call Medicare fault and I have no intention of violating of court, and then authenticated by the debt bondage, in factories, construction at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633- the law. Had I known that the judicial Philippine consulate. Still harder is to sites, on fishing vessels, on agricultural 4227). recognition of my divorce was required, present a certified and authenticated plantations as engineers and nurses and If you’re admitted as an inpatient, I would have complied. But nobody told copy of the foreign law. Then, the court in the shipping industry as well as do- Part A will help cover your stay. This me, even the civil registrar who was hearings are always postponed for the mestic work, janitorial service and other generally includes a semi-private room, aware of my status as a divorcee. flimsiest of reasons. On the other hand, service sector jobs in Asia, throughout meals, general nursing care, drugs, and foreign courts allow divorce under very the middle East and increasingly in other hospital services and supplies. Evelyn lenient rules by which the petitioner can Europe.” Part A covers your care in acute care **** self-represent himself/herself, dispense “Forced labor and sex trafficking hospitals, critical access hospitals, inpa- of men, women, and children within (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 15) Dear Evelyn, the country also remains a significant Thank you for your email. Unfor- problem. Women and children from rural communities, areas affected by the disaster as Typhoon Haiyan and im- Read the Asian Journal digital edition on poverished urban centers are subjected to domestic servitude, forced begging, www.asianjournalusa.com/digital forced labor in small factories and sex trafficking in Manila, Cebu, Angeles, Cities in Mindanao and tourist desti- nations such as Boracay, OLangapo, Surigao.” Other trends: Child sex tourists include citizens from Australia, New Zealand, northeast Asia, Europe and North America. There is also increasing prevalence of boys becoming victims of sex trafficking. Very young Filipino children are coerced to perform sex acts for Internet broadcast to paying foreign viewers. Emails and social networking is being used to fraudulently recruit Filipinos for overseas work. CONCLUSION: There is much work that needs to be done to reduce human trafficking. We can develop awareness of this issue, help financially programs such as BSCC, support law makers efforts to prosecute crimes on human trafficking, and volunteer one’s services. *** References: Wikipedia Encyclopedia on Human Trafficking for U.S. and Philippines. Paul Atienza, RP remains center for human slavery, Daily Tribune, Global Balita, Internet http://globalbalita.com/2014/06/21/ rp-remains-center-for-human-slavery. *** COMMUNITY DIALOG ON FUTURE DIRECTIONS OF KCS

The second part of the workshop is to hear about your views about how KCS and other organizations can help with the Issue of Human Trafficking. Delib- erations will be published next week.

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able by suffi cient sureties, or be released Legal Eagle Mendoza also claims that on recognizance as may be provided by the evidence presented by the prosecu- law.” tion is Hearsay – hence inadmissible re- Take It From In Mendoza’s view, “Enrile’s role is ferring to Ben Luy’s business ledger and The Metamorphosis merely to recommend the projects to be computer fi les. He “stressed that a prime funded under the PDAF appropriation. facie case rests on the prosecution's by Ernie Delfi n My Barber It is the Executive Department, through presenting evidence that will withstand various implementing agencies, together the test of admissibility.” Read Ernie Delfi n’s previous articles by by Benjamin Maynigo with their partner-organizations, that Section 43, Rule 130 – Exceptions to should be held accountable for the Hearsay Rule, Revised Rules on Evi- visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa. PDAF’s use, and the implementation of dence, Rules of Court; Section 1, Rule 8 com Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- projects funded by the PDAF, including – Business Records as Exception to the journalusa.com the liquidation of the PDAF used for the Hearsay Rule, Rules on Electronic Evi- projects,” dence; and Section 1, Rule 9 – Method “The evidence shows that Enrile was of Proof, may enlighten us. Social enterprises can stop not entrusted with any PDAF alloca- Rule 130 – Section 43. Entries in the Ombudsman Morales vs. tion, nor tasked to handle the PDAF, or course of business. — Entries made at, the widening gap between the to participate in the implementation of or near the time of transactions to which Enrile’s Mendoza any government project funded by it,” they refer, by a person deceased, or haves and the have-nots he added. unable to testify, who was in a position My barber, who jokingly calls me a Philippine Jurisprudence also points to The paper trail supported by docu- to know the facts therein stated, may be Philippines. Dylan, is a British multi- “Legal Tiger”, asked for my take on the view that Courts of Law such mentary evidence, those who were received as prima facie evidence, if such millionaire who founded Human Nature the ensuing legal battle between Om- (Continued from page 1) as the Sandiganbayan are precluded direct participants and witnesses to the person made the entries in his profes- based in the Philippines and now lives budsman Conchita Carpio Morales and from disturbing the fi ndings of public scheme including the whistleblowers, sional capacity or in the performance educating children, praising in the Philippines, with her wife, Ana Senator Enrile’s defense counsel Estelito prosecutors such as the Ombudsman and and other fi ndings contradict Mendoza’s of duty and in the ordinary or regular God and developing one's Meloto, one of the daughters of Tony Mendoza regarding the Pork Barrel the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the view. course of business or duty. own human potential. This is Meloto who founded Gawad Kalinga. Scam case. existence or nonexistence of probable The Supreme Court itself took cogni- Rule 8 – Section 1. Inapplicability the main thing; in the absence A strong advocate and champion of cause for fi ling criminal information, zance of the lawmakers’ role in the Pork of the hearsay rule. – A memorandum, Gawad Kalinga, Dylan’s Human Nature Issues: of such a vision, all economic unless such fi ndings are tainted with Barrel process in its decision declaring report, record or data compilation of company, also believes and practices the grave abuse of discretion, amounting to its unconstitutionality. It said, acts, events, conditions, opinions, or activity is meaningless." GK’s motto of “Walang Iwanan” (No 1. Probable Cause by Executive lack or excess of jurisdiction. “In view of the constitutional viola- diagnoses, made by electronic, optical -- From Pope Francis’ Let- one should be left behind) and in the or Prosecutorial Determination to fi le The Ombudsman, in the performance tions discussed in this Decision, the or å person with knowledge thereof, and GK’s goal of “Eradicating Poverty in Criminal Information; ter to Prime Minister David of her duties, carefully studied and Court hereby declares as UNCONSTI- kept in the regular course or conduct the Philippines by 2024”! 2. Probable Cause by Judicial Deter- Cameron for the G8 Meeting, reviewed the fi ndings of the National TUTIONAL: (a) the entire 2013 PDAF of a business activity, and such was the What is quite unique in social mination to issue Warrant of Arrest; and Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the DOJ, Article; (b) all legal provisions of past regular practice to make the memoran- June 2013 enterprises is the involvement of the 3. Judicial Determination to grant bail the sworn statements of the witnesses and present Congressional Pork Barrel dum, report, record, or data compilation marginalized segment of society, thus due to weakness of evidence proving including whistleblowers who had Laws, such as the previous PDAF and by electronic, optical or similar means, The last couple of decades the creating capacity and self-suffi ciency of guilt. personal and direct knowledge of the CDF Articles and the various Congres- all of which are shown by the testimony middle class has been declining as individuals and impacting their families surrounding facts and scheme, the sup- sional Insertions, which authorized of the custodian or other qualifi ed their income, in real terms, is get- and communities, thus reducing the reli- On No. 1 – Executive or Prosecutorial porting documents, electronic records, legislators—whether individually or witnesses, is excepted from the rule or ance on social safety nets, (in the USA, Determination ting smaller while costs of living business records, and other supporting collectively organized into committees- hearsay evidence. has been rising. This is true in the they are commonly known as welfare evidence, prior to coming up with her --to intervene, assume or participate in Rule 9 – Section 1. Affi davit of evi- grants, like the AFDC (Aid to Families Philippine Jurisprudence is well United States (as well world-wide) own fi ndings and conclusion. any of the various post-enactment stages dence. – All matters relating to the ad- with Dependent Children). There are settled in defi ning Probable Cause as as the wealth of the country is The Ombudsman’s move is defi - of the budget execution, such as but not missibility and evidentiary weight of an also important elements that make a “such reasons, supported by facts and concentrated in the so-called one nitely NOT tainted with grave abuse of limited to the areas of project identifi ca- electronic document may be established social enterprise different and unique circumstances as will warrant a cautious discretion, amounting to lack or excess tion, modifi cation and revision of proj- by an affi davit stating facts of direct percenter of the total population. compared to a traditional profi t motive man in the belief that his action and the of jurisdiction. I do not see how the ect identifi cation, fund release and/or personal knowledge of the affi ant or This economic scenario is even business as the former applies entre- means taken in prosecuting it are legally Sandiganbayan could stop the issuance fund realignment, unrelated to the power based on authentic records. The affi davit worse in third world countries, like preneurial approach to addresses social just and proper.” of the Warrant of Arrest accordingly. of congressional oversight; (c) all legal must affi rmatively show the competence the Philippines, where there only issues with the objective of creating After conducting a preliminary I suspect that Enrile and Mendoza provisions of past and present Congres- of the affi ant to testify on the matters several dozen families, the tycoons positive community change. A social investigation, and cautiously as well as expect the issuance of the warrant. That sional Pork Barrel laws, such as the contained therein. enterprise can be owned at least in part prudentially considering all the facts and who are mostly “non-natives” (like is why they are focusing on being able previous PDAF and CDF Articles and The business records, ledger, ac- by a non-profi t organization, that is using circumstances, the Ombudsman fi led a the Chinese, Americans, Canadians, to obtain bail. the various Congressional Insertions, counting books, entries, and computer/ entrepreneurial methods to accomplish Criminal Information indicting Senator Europeans, Koreans, Taiwanese, etc) which conferred personal, lump-sum electronic fi les administered, main- its social goals and providing its profi ts Enrile, among others, with PLUNDER. are the ones harvesting the ‘’gold On No. 3 – Judicial Determination to allocations to legislators from which tained, and stored in the regular course to its owner(s) for use in continuing their In short, Ombudsman Morales found and natural wealth” of the country Grant Bail they are able to fund specifi c projects of business by Ben Luy and others in core missions. that the facts are suffi cient to engender and exploiting the Filipino people which they themselves determine; (d) all their capacity as Finance Offi cer and Furthermore, a social enterprise is a a well-founded belief that a crime has One of the country’s best legal minds, informal practices of similar import and employees are admissible according to be their subordinates, employees, revenue-generating business with pri- been committed and that Enrile is prob- Estelito Mendoza chose a better battle- effect, which the Court similarly deems to the above-mentioned rules. In fact, hired hands, as nannies, katulongs, mary social objectives whose surpluses ably guilty thereof. fi eld – the right to obtain bail question- to be acts of grave abuse of discretion they “may be received as prima facie yayas and atsays and muchachos. are reinvested for that purpose in the Estelito Mendoza, who was a Justice ing the assertion that evidence of guilt is amounting to lack or excess of jurisdic- evidence.” In many major cities, it is now quite business or in the community that it be- Secretary when Marcos was a dictator strong. The basis is Article III, section tion.” The criminal information fi led against obvious that high end restaurants have longs to, rather than being driven by the and when Enrile was Marcos’ Defense 13 of the 1987 Constitution which There was never any doubt about the Senator Enrile cited “the sworn state- many foreigners as their regular clientele need to deliver the profi ts or dividends to Secretary and Martial Law Administra- provides: signifi cant role of legislators like Sena- ments of Luy and his co-whistleblowers and most, if not all, servers, janitors the owners or stockholders. tor, could not counter this one. “All persons, except those charged tor Enrile in the Pork Barrel Scheme. It Marina Sula and Merlina Suñas who de- and busboys are the natives (Filipinos). Lastly, there are six defi ning character- with offenses punishable by reclusion could not have happened without their tailed the sequence of events, the 2007 In the United States, it is the other way istics of a typical social enterprise: On No 2 – Judicial Determination of perpetua when evidence of guilt is knowledge and consent. In fact, it oc- around, the non-Caucasians, especially - Having a social a purpose or pur- Probable Cause (Continued on page 7) strong, shall, before conviction, be bail- curred several times in so many years! the Mexicans and Latinos, Chinese, Fili- poses. pinos or Indians who do the menial jobs . Achieving the social purpose, buy, like busboys, cooks and janitors. at least in part, engaging in trade in the came with night there was still hope that other various possibilities of that “fi rst That’s the sad reality that is happening you would wake up – and do so healthy thought”: marketplace. in many countries today ---- from Amer- . Not distributing profi ts to individuals and strong. 1. Hunger: Starfi sh get hungry too. ica to Asia to Africa. However, as hope At Large... How do you view the night? Person- Are they thinking? Not as far as anyone . Holding assets and wealth in trust for is eternal and as an optimist (for the sake ally, I rather enjoy the night. Long knows. community benefi t of my own grandchildren) I continue to . Democratically involving members by Miles Beauchamp, PhD after the sun has gone down, after the 2. Cold: as in “Hey, I’m cold.” Now pray that things will become better. And birds have quit singing, the phones this one is possible, because after this of its constituency in the governance of there are signs that continue to pop out, the organization. stopped ringing, and most of the cars are thought one might look for a warm especially from the Vatican, as Pope parked in their garages, I’m still awake. place. But rats do this too. Now some . Being independent organization ac- Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the Francis boldly address the unconscio- Whether writing, working on-line, read- people might argue that rats in fact do countable to a defi ned constituency and Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International nable inequality of income and wealth, ing or, yes, even watching television, think – at least enough to work their to the wider community. University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. where fewer and fewer people control I’m still awake with the night. way out of a maze. But hunger (see He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s. them while more and more people are If the reader wants to know more above) is enough of a motivator for that going hungry and starving to death. One of the many good things about as well. about social enterprises and entrepre- Also, there is now a surge of more neurs in the world, google “social the time after midnight 3. Heat: as in “Whew!” But all and more entrepreneurs and business in- My best thinking comes late at night. animals seek shade, no higher thought enterprises” and “social entrepreneurs” novators engaging in social enterprises. and Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Prize Night worries and laughs After the house is quiet and my son and required. Although they are not yet household daughter are tucked in bed, after the dog 4. Fear: as in “Help, a tiger is after Award winner the founder of Grameen Oh, the wanderings the mind can do after midnight names like McDonalds, these social Bank, whose work in empowering is quietly snoring at the side of my chair, me! A saber-toothed tiger!” Now this economic enterprises are creating wealth after Michelle has long since gone to one, like the stampeding dinosaur we the poor in Bangladesh has become a is their favorite time. A vast amount of while giving their clients, customers and hat were you think- bed, and after the crickets have called it discussed earlier, is a defi nite possibil- worldwide model. The curious reader songs, poems, stories, plays, and fi lms employees the capacity to be more self- a night and are giving their legs a rest, ity. Fear is one of the great motivators is also encouraged to read, The Fortune ing about late last take place at night or are about night. Or suffi cient. They are creating wealth for I’m still awake. of all time. And I would probably vote at the Bottom of the Pyramid”, an night? You know indeed are written at night. The night others, especially those in the bottom of What am I doing still awake? I’m for this one were it not for the fact that international best-seller authored by C. W inspires creativity, terror, passion, love the economic pyramid while also making K. Prahalad. the time, it’s that gray area thinking. After all, there are so many other animals get afraid and warn each and warmth. It’s also that time when so money that is necessary used to expand great things to think about. And yes, other of impending problems as well. after we get in bed, turn out many of us, out of a job, are looking at their market to help their constituency there are also other less great things to Like parakeets. Enough said. ------the lights and start to drift off the future with fear. and society in general. think about as well, things like when So that leads us back to the mundane. THIS COLUMNIST’S COM- We still have vestiges of the awe sur- but before we actually go to to get a haircut, what color the next car And what could be more mundane than MITMENT TO EXPAND SOCIAL rounding night. For eons we viewed the *** should be, and whether pepperoni or tying a knot? Just look at what early ENTEPRISES. sleep. night with fear, with superstition, with With that as background, let me Canadian bacon is the best topping for a humans would have used knots for: Now that I am “semi-retired” dread, with hope. There were no secu- expound what SOCIAL ENTERPRISES I have now embraced another paradigm People view the night in so many pizza. But beyond that, there are a few * Tying clothes together to make rity lights, no alarms, and no police cars are. And what do they do that differen- that excites me greatly in my remaining different ways. For some, the night really wonderful things to ponder. For them warmer cruising the neighborhood. Yet hope tiate them from the traditional business years of being productive. In addition holds nothing but terror. For others, it instance, the other night I got to thinking * Making pouches to carry water and also existed, because for all the fear that enterprises or corporations that are to doing regular my APOStolic work about the fi rst thing that led to the fi rst food primarily motivated to make profi ts for higher-level thought. Okay, maybe * Making bows and arrows to hunt (APOs in Filipino means grandchil- the owners and or stockholders? dren) and Church volunteer and Prison that’s not so wonderful, but I thought and defend themselves In my research, many defi nitions ASIAN JOURNAL it was very profound at the time. And * Aiding in delivery of the young and Ministry involvement and my Rotary come out, but the following stand out advocacy work, I am quite passion- The fi rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California it was interesting, at least to me at 3:30 fi xing wounds giving a very clear wide angle to the An award-winning newspaper & San Diego’s most am. * Tying up bad guys so they can’t ate to train and mentor the young adults student: (Rotaractors age from 18-30) in entre- widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! Scientists who think about these kinds escape “Social enterprises are revenue-gen- of things (and writers awake late at * Tethering the family mastodon preneurial pursuits, together with my Genevieve Silverio erating businesses with a twist. Whether fellow Rotarians who also believe that Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. night) have often thought that fear was * Having something to complain operated by a non-profi t organization or Publisher & Editor Managing Editor what led to speech and higher thought. about after marriage was invented (hello the YOUTH are the future leaders of our by a profi t-company, a social enterprise community and the business world. To- Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp For example, one might want, or in fact – haven’t you heard of tying the knot?). has two goals: to achieve social, cultural desperately need, to shout, “Run for wards this end, I have been created my Associate Publisher Associate Editor community or environmental objectives, Foundation 4 Next Generation, with the your life, dinosaur stampede!” If you There you go, as silly and mundane as and, to earn revenue. On the surface, Ashley Silverio can’t put that kind of thought together it sounds, perhaps nothing more serious, primary purpose of attracting, training, many social enterprises look, feel, and coaching and mentoring them to become Assistant Editor you can’t say it. intellectual or intellect-developing than even operate like traditional businesses. Or perhaps the fi rst thought was some- tying a knot was responsible for putting entrepreneurs in any fi eld that they have But looking more deeply, one discovers passion for. In Pursuit of Excellence thing along the lines of, “I’m hungry, humans on the path to higher thought. the defi ning characteristics of the social Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) and Fred (not his real name) over there More than a few billion people With the support of our GK enterprise mission is at the core- centre e-Rotary Club that I founded in 2011, Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) has a dinosaur leg with a lot of meat worldwide of various faiths will dispute of its being in business, with income Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) and the vast network of Rotarians on it. If I take it away I’ll get the meat. this, of course. And I don’t necessarily generations playing an important role.” Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) But then he’ll probably kill me. Maybe believe it either. But it was something worldwide who also believe in the same It is under this defi nition why social philosophy of “teaching people how to it’s better to just politely ask for some.” to think about one quiet night instead of enterprises are getting more and more The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all Fili- And from that we might have the fi rst all the places my mind kept wandering: fi sh, rather than giving them a fi sh to pino & Asian communties in San Diego County. Print publication date supporters among successful business eat” I believe that working together in rational thought. jobs, wars, housing foreclosures, bank people in order to leave this planet a is every Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Wednesday prior interest rates and all the other miseries expanding social enterprises globally, to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or in- better place for their children’s children. we can change the world, one person at a My own thoughts on the fi rst the world is saddled with right now. What comes to mind are successful formation, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available for thought time, one community at a time, starting $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not responsible for unso- businessmen and also great humanitar- where we are. Our small and young Personally, I think that one of the fi rst ians like Bill Gates, (Bill and Melinda licited manuscripts and photographs but welcomes submissions. Entire thoughts, if not the very fi rst, was noth- and energetic GK e-Rotary Club for content is © 2012 copyrighted material by Asian Journal. Materials Gates Foundation) Scott Harrison, ing more than fi guring out how to tie a instance, has given some initial funding in this publication may not be reproduced without specifi c permission Oprah Winfrey (her university in Africa) capital to the Gawad Kalinga Namnama from the publisher. knot. I can hear you thinking, “A knot? (Charity:Water) Jeff Mendelson (New Are you crazy? Why a knot?” Well, (Hope) Village, in Villasis, Pangasinan, Leaf Page). As a Filipino, I am proud to that was founded and managed by fellow I’m glad you thought that because I, for include among them here, Wilk Dylan, once at least, have an answer. a “nephew” (he calls me “Tito” LOL) (Continued on page 7) To start with, let’s explore some of the a successful social entrepreneur in the June 27-July 3, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 7 Immigration 911

by Atty. Susan V. Perez

Read Atty. Susan Perez’s previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Frequently Asked Questions in Adjustment of Status LEGAL BRIEF by Atty. Susan V. any unauthorized employment prior to Perez. the filing of the adjustment and unau- Adjustment of Status is the most excit- thorized employment after the filing of ing process for most aliens because this the adjustment, and, if the total exceeds is the last and final step in the process 180 days since the last entry to the U.S., of obtaining a legal permanent resident the applicant will be considered to be status in the United States. This part not eligible to adjust. of the process belongs not only to the What happens if the adjustment applicant alien but also to his or her ac- applicant does not work without companying dependents such as spouse authorization but fails to maintain any and unmarried children under the age nonimmigrant status after the filing of of 21. The following are the frequently application for adjustment? asked questions in adjustment cases: As long as the violation of status was How does an alien apply for adjust- less than 180 days after the last entry ment of status? What is the filing fee? and before the filing of the adjustment The alien should submit forms I-485, application, the alien should be able to I-765 and I-131. The last two forms adjust without any problems. are optional. I-765 is the application Can the applicant for adjustment of for employment permit, which will au- status be a beneficiary of a nonimmi- thorize the alien to work while waiting grant visa petition filed by a different for the green card. I-131 is the advance sponsor while the adjustment applica- parole document, which will allow the tion is pending? applicant to travel outside the United Yes, there is no requirement that the States while the adjustment of status alien be employed by the sponsor on a is pending. Generally, the filing fee is permanent basis. The beneficiary can $1,010, which includes a biometrics change employer once the petition is fee of 80. Applicants under 14 years of approved and the adjustment application age and 79 years of age or older are not has been pending 180 days. charged a biometric fee so the total fee Can a foreign national have more than is only $930. For applicants under 14 one adjustment of status application years of age, if filing with at least one pending at the same time? For example parent, the fee is $600. Mr. A was sponsored by General Elec- Maria entered the United States as stu- tric as Chief Engineer and his I-140 was dent. She was in her second year of the approved. Mr. H filed for adjustment master‚Äôs degree program when she of status which included his derivative found employment for EB-2 category. beneficiary such as his wife, Mrs. W. Does Maria lose her student or F-1 sta- She was likewise sponsored by Intel as tus upon applying for adjustment? software engineer and her I-140 was No. The filing of adjustment applica- approved. She filed for adjustment of tion does not terminate lawful nonim- status and included Mr. H in her ap- migrant status. If the EB-2 application plication. is denied and the F status had expired at There is no prohibition on multiple fil- the time of denial, the alien would likely ings, but as a practical matter this should be unable to obtain another F-1 visa be avoided as it may cause confusion because of lack of nonimmigrant intent. regarding biometrics, RFE‚Äôs, etc. If the alien stopped attending school and If an H-1B holder files for adjustment did not maintain his or her F-1 status of status and his or her spouse and chil- before filing for adjustment of status, his dren are outside the United States, can or her application will likely be denied. the spouse and children enter the United When should the Employment Authori- States on an H visa? zation Document (EAD) extension be Yes, provided the principal H-1B filed? holder maintains his status as such. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration If the applicant has children abroad, Services accepts filing up to four months what does he or she need to do to pre- in advance of expiration. I suggest vent the children from aging out? filing between three to four months in The applicant/parent must file Form advance. I-824 with the adjustment application. What happens if an adjustment ap- This will be considered the child‚Äôs Social enterprise plicant fails to extend his or her EAD application for visa. (Continued from page 6) and continues to work without EAD and In January 1991, Jose, a U.S. citizen, without valid nonimmigrant status after filed an I-130 petition on behalf of his Rotarians Sol and Pete Montilla to start the filing of the adjustment application? daughter, Maria. The petition was ap- a “Goat Raising Livelihood project” by Unauthorized employment after the proved three months after or in March the GK village residents. This Montilla filing of the adjustment application can 1991. In December 1999, Maria came couple are Filipino American retirees bar adjustment. USCIS will accumulate to the United States on a tourist or B1/ who spent more than half of their lives in B2 visa. Maria was authorized to stay the United States as professionals, who for six months, but she never left the went back to where they were born, to NESS WITH VERY SMALL CAPI- United States. Last month, she received share and give back to their community TAL”… If you are interested, contact a notice from National Visa Center the best gift they can leave this world: this social entrepreneur and columnist. stating that her visa number is available. involving and training the GK residents ---- 3 0 ----- Can Maria files for adjustment of status? to become entrepreneurs in their AIM Email : [email protected] or Yes, Maria is eligible for adjustment Global trading and marketing business. [email protected] of status despite the fact that she has In less than three years of operations, been out of status because she has the lives of these beneficiaries have been benefit of INA section 245(i). This transformed, and their examples are giv- Ombudsman (Continued from page 6) allows an alien who has an immediate ing light for others to follow. available immigrant visa to apply for As fellow advocates of GK, Wilk – 2009 Commission on Audit (COA) adjustment of status even if he or she Dylan and Sol & Pete Montilla, are my Report documenting the results of the failed to maintain status or was em- kind of heroes; they just don’t talk about special audit undertaken on PDAF dis- ployed without authorization to work. about Service Above Self! They walk bursements, and the reports on the field To be eligible under 245(i), an alien the talk. May their tribes multiply! verification which secured sworn state- must be the beneficiary of an immigrant *** ments of local government officials and visa petition or application for labor From our end here in California, this the purported beneficiaries which turned certification that was filed on or before year I have also invested some money out to be non-existent, which pieces of April 30, 2001 to get involved in e-commerce business, evidence remained uncontroverted by and to own a Premier Online Mall, like mere denials or dovetailed with the af- We welcome your feedback. If you Amazon or E-bay. After a few months fidavits of some respondents.” have any immigration questions, please of real work, the returns have been very Relevance, Personal Knowledge, and feel welcome to email me at susan@ good. Our e-commerce business has Not Subject to Rule of Exclusion – the law-usimmigration.com or call 619 attracted more than a dozen associates, Ombudsman’s evidence certainly com- 819 -8648 to arrange for a telephone after they have seen the formal and plies with., adheres to, and definitely can consultation. complete presentation of our company, withstand the “test of admissibility”. products, the market place the system About the AUTHOR: and the compensation plan, and showing An International and Cyber Lawyer Pinoys growth every week, and witnessed the with an LL.B and LL.M; An Educa- factual earnings of those who worked tor with an M.A. in Human Resource (Continued from page 1) diligently the since last year Development; An IT Chief Executive Yes, this new business which I chris- Officer with M.B.A. background; Com- peaceful settlement of dis- tened “Foundation4NextGen” online munity and Trade Association Leader; putes including dialogue, ne- shopping mall is also a SOCIAL EN- Lecturer/Speaker/Writer; Political gotiations, even arbitration." TERPRISE. I would plow back all the Strategist; Technology Pioneer. Community leader Rudy Asercion profits that are earned by it to expand said he is hoping that a full-blown war the concept to the Philippines and Asia against China will not happen. (in the near future). Our primary (social) He said the only way for the conflict goal is to coach, mentor and inspire the to be solved is if both countries sit down young adults to engage in entrepreneur- and agree to divide the territories there ial pursuits like what the Montillas are evenly. now doing in the Philippines. We can "That is the only way it can work be- show to those interested the roadmap cause nobody is going to let go of what and assist the ambitious and hungry how their possessions are,” said Asercion. to legitimately and ethically earn lots "It’s sovereignty that’s in question. So of money in this growing e-commerce everybody’s sovereign right is being business. 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No drugs. meetings now “HOW TO GO INTO 619.474.0588 YOUR OWN e-COMMERCE BUSI- 619.746.3416 Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 27-July 3, 2014 Spiritual Life “Those who judge others are Lower Your defeated: they will be judged Balintataw Nets in the same way” by Virginia H. Ferrer by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez The Pope at Santa Marta: he who judges is also a hypocrite Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our web- Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- and “conceited”; “our fi rst defender is Jesus”; “do not imitate site at www.asianjournalusa.com ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com Satan, forever chasing people to judge them before the Lord”

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 29, 2014: Domenico Agasso jr And he who judges becomes a loser, (Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul) Rome ends up badly, because the same mea- sure will be used to judge him.” Kailangan Kita Those who judge others are hypo- “Those who take the wrong place Sacrifi ce crites, and put themselves – mistakenly because they assume the role of God – Kailangan kita ngayon, bukas, iyan ay talos mo and presumptuously – in the place of conceited, condescending - can bank on sadyang sa 'yo lamang umiikot itong aking mundo the Lord. And they will be judged in ultimate defeat. And what defeat? That the same way. These people are usurp- of being judged by the same measure ano pang silbi ng buhay kung lilisanin mo ako ers of a role that is not theirs, and also with which they themselves have sana ay madama m o rin ang pag-ibig na totoo. are defeated, because they are victims judged.” of their own lack of mercy. This was “Only God, and those of his choosing, Kailangan kita sa bawa't takbo nitong sandali the admonishment expressed by Pope have the right to judge”, affi rmed Pope at kung ikaw ay wala, walang tama, lahat ay mali Francis during this morning’s mass at Francis who pointed to Jesus as the the Santa Marta residence, as Radio example to follow: Christ, “before the tulad ko'y batis na tuyot sa ginhawa'y kakaunti Vaticana reports. Father, never accuses! It’s the opposite: isang ibon na dukha mga bagwis ay bali-bali. “The sole judge” is God, and those he defends! He’s the fi rst Paraclete. who fi nd themselves judged by others Then, he sends the second, who is the Kailangan kit sapagkat nais ko pang mabuhay can always rely on a defender in Jesus (Holy) Spirit. He is the defender: he and the Holy Spirit. comes before the Father to defend us maipadama ko sa iyo ang kahulugang tunay The Pontiff based the homily on the against the charges. And who is the ac- tamis ng mga biyayang sa atin ay ibinigay evangelical text that narrates the story cuser? In the Bible, the ‘accuser’ is the na walang hinihinging kapalit ano pa mang bagay. in the Gospel of Luke of the brother devil, Satan. Jesus will judge, yes: at the who looks at the splinter in his brother end of the world, but in the meantime he and does not see the log in himself, he intercedes, defends”. stated: “the person who judges is wrong, Ultimately, he who judges “is an is mistaken and is defeated because he imitator of the prince of this world who ©2014 Virginia H. Ferrer. All rights reserved. assumes God’s place: He who is the is forever chasing people to accuse them one and only judge”. That appellation, before the Father." About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Retired Filipino Language Jesus’ accusation of “hypocrite,” is ad- “If we want to follow the way of Jesus Teacher who once taught at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista. dressed to all of us. Where we judge in – remarked the Pope - more than accus- haste, God takes his time when handing ers, we have to be defenders of others down judgement. “For this reason he before the Father.” who judges is wrong, simply because “I see a bad thing in someone – do I he assumes a place that is not for him. go defend him? No! But keep quiet! Go But not only is he wrong, he is also con- and pray and defend him before the Fa- fused. He is so obsessed with the person ther as Jesus does. Pray for him, but do he wants to judge -that person - so, so not judge! Because if you do, when you obsessed! That the splinter will not let do something bad, you will be judged. him sleep! 'But I want to take away the Let us remember this well; it will do us splinter!' ... And he does not notice the good in everyday life when we get the log that he, himself has in him. Such a urge to judge others, to speak ill of oth- person confuses the splinter for a beam. ers, which is a form of judging.” He confuses reality. He’s fantasizing.

petram aedifi cabo ecclesiam meam (You inherit eternal life. are Peter and upon this rock I will build Quotation of the week: As my suf- my church.). ferings mounted I soon realized that Joke of the week: A ship that was on his own power and not on God. After St. Paul’s parents were of the tribe there were two ways in which I could sinking in the middle of a storm, and the he had been purifi ed, he was taken up to of Benjamin. He grew up in the strict respond to my situation -- either to react captain called out to the crew and said, heaven on a fi ery chariot. After Elisha religious-nationalistic party of the with bitterness or seek to transform the “Does anyone here know how to pray?” had healed of his separation anxiety, he ROOM FOR RENT Pharisees, and was a Roman citizen- suffering into a creative force. I decided Quiet Neighborhood in National City. One man stepped forward and said, “Yes received the mantle of Elijah. Second ship. Crucifi xion was a form of Roman to follow the latter course. -- Martin No smoking. No drugs. 619.746.3416 sir, I know how to pray.” The captain reading: Rom 6:3-4, 8-11. The way to capital punishment reserved for offend- Luther King Jr. said, “Wonderful, you pray while the heaven comes at a costly sum: sacrifi ce. ers who were not Roman citizen. This rest of us put on life jackets--we’re one Before Jesus ascension, he went through is providential, because Peter was the short.” Gethsemane and Calvary. His followers leader and head of the group, so he was Scripture: First reading: 2 Kings must go through the same process. Gos- not beheaded but crucifi ed. Paul was an 4:8-11, 14-16a. Elijah was disappointed pel: Matthew10:37-42. In the ancient ardent missionary who needed his feet, with God. After all what he had done the Mediterranean culture, a welcome is not instead he was beheaded. He was mar- followers of Baal sought to kill him. He merely intended personally to whoever tyred in the Via Ostia where a Basilica made a mistake of attributing his victory is received but it includes also his rela- stands. tions and community. Welcoming or not The Gospel passage of Matthew men- Jesus disciples involves also the entire tions for the fi rst time the cross of suf- community of followers. fering in connection with Jesus and his On Judicial ... Refl ections: Peter ministered in Rome disciples. “For if people do these things as an apostle, the fi rst bishop of Rome when the tree is green, what will happen (Continued from page 5) and of Antioch, and martyred bound when it is dry?” (Luke 23:31) The cho- upside down to a cross (67 A.D.) in of hearing, and fi nish the entire divorce sen Son of the Father went through his Rome under Nero,. His burial place is case in just a matter of months or even own sacrifi ce and death, so the followers a site under St. Peter’s Basilica with weeks. were no exceptions. Jesus promised that inscriptions: Tu es Petrus, et super hanc Hopefully, the Philippine Congress those who remain faithful to the end will can further improve on Article 26 for the benefi t of the Filipino spouse. I heard between members and provide outreach that there was a bill fi led in Congress Op-Ed: GI Bill to fellow veterans. And veterans at all of before to do away with the court judg- the schools receive priority registration, ment, but nothing happened to it. The (Continued from page 3) ensuring they get the classes they need Supreme Court can also help by relaxing 20,000 veterans, active military and when they need them. the rules and expediting the proceedings their family members are attending cam- Our commitment to veterans expands in the judicial recognition of foreign puses at six community college districts beyond the doors of our campuses. San divorces, perhaps by adopting some of thanks to the G.I. Bill and an array of Diego Miramar College offers on-base AA fewfew dollarsdollars cancan changechange aa life.life. HelpHelp buildbuild thethe the rules of divorce here. After all, real veterans’ benefi ts. classes at MCAS Miramar, San Diego equality dictates that the same rules The G.I. Bill helped transform the City College offers on-base classes at should apply to both sides. United States by providing job training, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and ClinicClinic forfor thethe PoorPoor inin Cebu,Cebu, PHL.PHL. TellTell aa friend.friend. Let me end my letter on a happier housing, loans, educational benefi ts and Naval Base San Diego, and Palomar note that may hopefully afford some more to our veterans. Roughly eight and MiraCosta colleges offer classes at degree of equality and offer a tinge of million World War II veterans used Camp Pendleton. Meanwhile, the San The Missionaries of the Poor Santo Nino Charity Clinic in Cebu is nearing completion. Karmic justice. You will fi nd it delight- their G.I. Bill education benefi ts, which Diego Community College District’s Scheduled to open on Easter Sunday (4/20), the clinic is the only one of its kind in the region fully amusing that the Family Code also played a critical role in driving our renowned Military Education Program requires your American husband to fi rst country’s long-term economic growth. serves offi cer and enlisted personnel which will soon serve the poor in Cebu and in outlying areas. get a court judgment that your marriage Today, benefi ts include up to 36 months at bases across the United States with Your tax deductible monetary donation of any amount is needed to meet the is void before he can marry his mistress. of full, in-state college tuition, monthly courses ranging from sophisticated com- “Art. 40. The absolute nullity of a housing allowances, and $1,000 per year munications and radar-systems training $50,000 USD required to complete the clinic in the next 60 days (Feb 15-Apr 15, 2014). previous marriage may be invoked for for books and supplies. to personal fi nancial management and Please help fund the nal phase of the project. Cebu is host to many of the refugees purposes of remarriage on the basis Even though California community culinary arts. solely of a fi nal judgment declaring such colleges are the most affordable in the The bottom line: Current and former aected by the 7.0 Bohol quake and the thousands of survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan; previous marriage void.” nation, veterans still need the G.I. Bill service members say that local commu- two catastrophes that wreaked havoc and death in the Visayas Region last year. Now, that’s the real clincher. to pay for enrollment fees, books and nity colleges have a fi rm grasp on what Sincerely, living expenses. These benefi ts allow veterans need. The clinic is a joint project of St Joe’s Buddies led by Drs. Ed and Lucy Gamboa and the students to take advantage of all that Seventy years ago today, America Missionaries of the Poor. Atty. Karagdag our local community colleges have to made a promise to its veterans. And our *** offer, including workforce training and local community colleges are doing ev- The Missionaries of the Poor Santo Nino Charity transfer degree programs. erything to ensure that promise is kept. Here’s how to donate from the USA: Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. is licensed Because veterans have unique needs, -Dr. Melinda Nish, President San Clinic (top) under construction. Supplies delivered to practice law in both California and our colleges ensure that veterans have Diego and Imperial Counties Commu- 1. Make check payable to: by MedShare arrives onsite (below). the Philippines. He practices immigra- the counseling and educational road nity Colleges Association and Super- MISSIONARIES OF THE POOR, INC tion law in San Diego and has continu- maps they need to realize academic suc- intendent/President of Southwestern ously been a trial and appellate attorney cess. Among the resources we provide Community College District 2. In memo eld of the check, write: in the Philippines since 1989. He travels are the veterans resource centers at the Santo Nino Charity Clinic - Cebu PHL between San Diego and Manila. His eight community colleges in San Diego ### offi ce is located at 10717 Camino Ruiz, County: MiraCosta, Palomar, San Diego 3. Mail to: Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92126. He City College, San Diego Mesa, San Di- SDICCCA is comprised of the nine Santo Nino Charity Clinic - Cebu PHL also has an offi ce in the Philippines at ego Miramar, Southwestern and Gross- community colleges serving students Unit 1718, Manila Executive Regency, mont, Cuyamaca. All San Diego County in the six college districts of San Diego c/o MOP – USA 1200 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila, community colleges and Imperial Valley and Imperial Counties: Grossmont- P O Box 29893 with telephone numbers (02)554-0412 & provide current and former military with Cuyamaca Community College District, (02)5221199. Please call (858)348-7475 veteran-to-veteran tutoring, benefi ts Imperial Community College District, Atlanta, GA 30359 or email him at rkaragdag@attyimmi- counseling, enrollment assistance and MiraCosta Community College District, gration.com. He speaks Tagalog fl uently. academic advising. Palomar Community College District, Articles written in this column are Other offerings come through Dis- San Diego Community College District, not legal advice but are hypotheticals ability Support Programs and Services, and Southwestern Community College intended as general, non-specifi c legal which connects veterans to community- District. For more information, contact: information. Readers must seek legal based resources for assistance with post- consultation before taking any legal traumatic stress disorder counseling and Jane Rodgers – 404 – 248 – 1197 or Steve DeBaun – 404 – 248 – 9330 steps. learning disability assessment. Student E-mail: [email protected] veteran organizations foster camaraderie Twitter @asianjournal June 27-July 3, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 9 Trends Ecosphere Technologies announces completion of first Tech IT Ecos PowerCube(R) from My Barber World's Largest Mobile Solar Powered Generator Ready for Remote, Off-Grid Demonstrations by Benjamin Maynigo STUART, Fla., June 17, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecosphere Technologies, Inc. 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Third, you see and witness technol- Tech/High-Style Fashion & Accessories. ogy leaders from large corporations and The latest designs and innovations with innovative start-ups demonstrating their a Live Runway Show, Panel Discussion Pendulum power: Innovative pendulum-dynamo for converting tidal amazing, magical, and mind-boggling and Exhibit are on the program. products and technologies, and cor- As an APPLE stockholder and energy into electrical power respondingly, holding conferences, and obviously, MAC, iPAD, iPhone, and OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY e-Bulletin and patented concept of the Hydro-VE- tory with the European Marine Energy the search for energy resources is a networking events. iPod user, I am most interested in the high priority with research on exploit- Fourth, you also get to see the unveil- presence of iLounge in the NYC CE NUS system for converting tidal energy Centre, in Scotland being one of the Okayama University's Shinji Hiejima into electrical power. major international hubs for testing ing the power of the seas surrounding ing by CEA (Consumer Electronics Week event. This is because iLounge the Japanese archipelago being actively Association) of its mid-year market will showcase the latest in Apple acces- is looking for industrial partners to com- Research on converting tidal energy ideas on extracting energy from the mo- mercialize his experimentally proven into electricity energy has a long his- tion of seas and tidal currents. In Japan pursued. Notably, a report published by research and analysis as well as data, sories. New Energy and Industrial Technology insights and industry presentations that The CE Week 2014 in New York is Development Organization (NEDO) in are exclusive in nature. for me an extension of the International 2010 states that the potential of tidal en- The CE Week 2014 features a record CES held in Las Vegas, Nevada early ergy in Japan is equivalent to 20 nuclear number of more than 170 participating January of 2014 as well as an intro power plants. Furthermore, the Seto companies, including tech startups as for the International CES this coming Inland Sea—where Okayama University well as global brands including B & January 2015 that features among others is located—has been assessed as being a H, Bang & Olufsen, Delphi, Denon, the launching and display of the latest site with especially high potential. DISH, Harman, LG, Monster, Pioneer technologies and innovations in the "I want to exploit the mechanical Electronics, Sharp, Sony, Tiffen and consumer technology field. motion of a pendulum to generate WowWee. Registration for the International CES electricity from tidal currents," says It also hosts a record number of 2015 starts in a few weeks. I can’t wait! Shinji Hiejima, an associate professor at international technology companies the Graduate School of Environmental including, but not limited to, PulseOn, and Life Science of Okayama Univer- Tablo (Nuvyyo), Xcrool Inc. Piper, sity. Hiejima was born in Iwakuni City, ROCKI, ReSound, WHOOSHI, Matter Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for its and Form, Bio Sensor Labs and Lima. Kintaikyo Bridge. With the global technology market "My fascination with the structure of continuously soaring, no wonder new ROOM bridges triggered my research on the innovations are keeping up, spurring interaction of strong winds with massive economic growth and creating jobs. It FOR RENT Quiet Neighborhood bridges such as the Seto Bridge that is estimated that global spending on connects Okayama with Kagawa in consumer technology will reach $1.1 in National City. No Shikoku," says Hiejima. "In my early trillion in 2014. smoking. No drugs. research I analyzed why large bridges The Future of Computing is also oscillate when hit by strong winds such explored – focusing developments in 619.746.3416 as typhoons. Now, I am focusing on har- nessing tidal energy as a stable source of electricity. I am looking for partners to develop my ideas on the Hydrokinetic Vortex Energy Utilization System or Hydro-VENUS—a large underwater pendulum based system." Hiejima points out that propeller type turbine systems being tested in Eu- rope has three major drawbacks: High strength required for the materials used for making the rotor blades leads to in- creases in cost; waste in the ocean clogs up and damages rotors; and, fisherman consider the sharp edges of rotor blades to be harmful to marine life. To resolve these limitations of pro- peller based tidal energy conversion, Hiejima began by analyzing the poten- tial of power generated by flow induced vibrations of cylinders placed horizon- tally in water. This approach overcomes aforementioned shortcomings of propel- ler but the vortex induced vibrations— the cylinder moves translationally as waves moves across them—in these systems typically only yields a power efficiency of approximately 37% of so- clled VIVACE converter obtained in the experiments of a group in the USA. "The translational motion of cylinders (such as used in VIVACE) limits the efficiency of tidal flow induced vibra- tions of cylinders," says Hiejima. "My concept for the Hydro-VENUS shown in Fig.1 does not vibrate translationally but rotationally, and initial tests yielded a power efficiency of 76% as shown in Fig.2." Early tests were carried out using 1.5 m cylinders as shown in Fig. 3. Hiejima is now developing 20 m cylinders from a wide range of materi- als with the goal of producing highly efficient structures. "I have patented and demonstrated the potential for my version of a pendulum- dynamo," says Hiejima. "I am looking for industrial partners to commercialize it." Further information Patent: Japanese patent: PCT/ JP2012/004000 (Dynamo) Contact:[email protected] Page 10 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 27-July 3, 2014 Profi les Female chess player continues conquest of top men at Battle of the Grandmasters Bill’s Corner FEU student Janelle Mae Frayna became the fi rst woman to defeat a grandmaster at a Philippine chess event and will soon become the country's newest woman international master by Bill Labestre, MBA

by Ignacio Dee, Rappler.com | among the top six semifi nalists, Frayna Read Bill Labestre’s previous articles by visiting our MANILA, 6/22/2014 - After upset- did not disappoint her backers in the website at www.asianjournalusa.com ting a grandmaster Saturday evening, a National Chess Federation of the Philip- 19-year-old college student defeated an pines when she trounced the veteran international master Sunday afternoon Bitoon in 50 moves of a Hedgehog in the fourth round of the Battle of the Opening. Grandmasters at the Philippine Sports The Legazpi City resident Frayna was Beware of Scammers Commission Athletes Dining Hall. about to force checkmate on the former and only a few days ago another client Janelle Mae Frayna trounced Interna- uring this last tax sea- chess Olympian when Bitoon gave up. got one. So far none of my clients who tional Master Joel Pimentel in a rousing This is the fi rst time a woman defeated a son the IRS warned called me complied with the scammers. follow-up to her conquest of Grandmas- grandmaster in a Philippine chess event, taxpayers of the so- They were smart enough to tell the ter Richard Bitoon in the second round. chess sources said. D callers that they have to call me or their Frayna, who is majoring in psychol- phisticated phone scams that Frayna, along with Jodilyn Fronda, lawyers before paying. I was informed ogy at Far Eastern University, has six will soon become the country’s newest happened all over the country. of a Filipino lady who just retired from points from two wins, tying her with the woman international master, a rung be- The callers pretended to be work received such call, panicked and legendary Eugene Torre, 16-year-old low grandmaster level, after winning her sent the caller $6,000 thru a preloaded Paulo Bersamina, Grandmaster John IRS employees telling the division in the recent Asean age group debit card. Paul Gomez and International Master in Macau. male grandmaster. I am on cloud 9,” rector, as he rattled off two lines where victims they owed money for These scammers sometimes knew Jan Emmanuel Garcia. “I am so happy. I defeated three said Frayna, 19, an incoming psychol- Frayna could have won a pawn and back taxes and should be paid the victims SSN’s last four digits and The fi rst woman to qualify for the women grandmasters last year but this ogy junior at Far Eastern University, in a tried for advantage. “He was waiting.” could spoof the IRS toll free number on men’s division of this event by being promptly by using pre-loaded achievement is different since I beat a text message to Rappler. Frayna’s eyes slightly narrowed as she the caller ID. They can also send bogus The rock-solid Bitoon inexplicably said: ”I was crazy to have overlooked debit cards or wire transfers. emails to support their claims. After sacrifi ced a piece for two pawns to this.” The IRS warning was shown on they hang up, another scammer may call Filipino engineer tops South- create some play and confuse Frayna. It The federation, already beset by the back pretending to be Police. In some didn’t work as the battle steered towards impending transfer of top player Wesley YouTube, newspapers and emailed to tax practitioners. Local radios and TV cases, the scammer may leave a mes- the endgame where Frayna is strong. So to the US, decided to award several sage for you to call back. Call somebody east Asia in Google Code Jam “I paid the price for that piece sac- slots to chess players for the Olympiad. stations helped spread the warning. At that time, thousands of people has al- like your tax preparer before you make rifi ce,” said Bitoon in a separate text Frayna and top female woodpusher any response. Kevin Atienza, an artifi cial intelligence engineer working message to Rappler. Cheradee Camacho, who is back from ready reported receiving such harassing phone calls. If you think you owe the IRS, you for Kalibrr, now belongs to the top 0.15% of the world’s On Saturday morning, Frayna lost to the US, along with Fronda have been can call 1-800-829-1040 and verify. The national master Roel Abelgas who just given slots for the women’s team. If the victims refused to cooperate, coders, says Google they were threatened with police arrests, IRS employee on the line can help you waited for his foe to self-destruct in Ino Sadorra, another US-based set-up a payment plan. Normally the by Victor Barreiro, Jr., Rappler.com a drawish position. Jayson Gonzales, grandmaster and Oliver Barbosa, were jail time, suspension of driver’s license and even deportation. Sometimes these IRS’s fi rst contact with you is by regular || MANILA, 6/24/2014 – A Filipino Frayna’s coach at FEU, clutched his given free berths to the men’s team. It mail. If you keep ignoring the letters, engineer outranked his Southeast Asian head in his hands as he viewed the cru- is unsure whether Barbosa, who left for callers were insulting and hostile. A few of my tax clients received your case may end up in Collection colleagues in the online semifi nals of cial position during the post-mortem. the US to play in several tournaments Dept. where they may garnish your pay, Google’s yearly Code Jam, a competi- ”Just because it is drawish, it doesn’t last month, will play for the country in such phone calls. The fi rst one to call me was told by the caller he’s from may freeze your bank accounts, or put a tion for coders. mean that you don’t have chances,” said Norway. - Rappler.com lien on your assets. They don’t need to Kevin Atienza, an artifi cial intel- Gonzales, also the NCFP executive di- the Franchise Tax Board and the caller ID showed Sacramento area code. I harass you by phone or email since they ligence engineer working for Kalibrr, have other ways to collect the taxes you participated in Google Code Jam 2014. searched online and there were com- plaints against that certain number. owed. From a roster of 50,000 participants It can be nerve wracking to receive whittled down to 500 contenders, One client drove to my offi ce with the scammer still on the phone warning such phone call but, using common Atienza reached the third round. sense can help. The IRS doesn’t work Round 3 is a 150-minute fl urry of him not to inform anybody or to hang up. He was told that the police would with the local police. They have their questions that test semifi nalists’ speed own Criminal Investigation Service. and critical thinking skills. show up at his house in 45 minutes un- less he paid the back taxes owed to the Are you that famous like Al Capone or While Atienza did not rank in the Wesley Snipes to be sent to jail? top 25 needed to advance to the fi nals, IRS. He was directed to go to the bank. Atienza’s 72nd place fi nish put him at I showed him a copy of the IRS the top of Southeast Asia’s contenders warning and advised him to hang up the Get the best results for for Google’s coding throne, currently phone right away. your CLASSIFIED AD with held by Ivan Miatselski of Belarus. Atienza hopes to eventually represent Another client got a call on a Satur- Kalibrr’s announcement on Atienza's the Philippines in the Google Code Jam day morning from a fake IRS employee our 3-in-1 PRICE offer via 72nd place fi nish also noted that his fi nals, and become the second Southeast giving fake ID number. The caller ID online+digital+print editions. placement put him in the top 0.15% of Asian to reach that pinnacle of coding showed Luke Wilson and was speaking Only from the Asian Journal the world’s coders. excellence. – Rappler.com with an Indian accent. These phone calls are still going on 619.474.0588

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For Inquiries Call (619) 474-0767 June 27-July 3, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 Lifestyle Ben Hueso; First District Supervisor Greg Cox of the County Board of Su- pervisors; and Cong. Juan Vargas of the Pinoys win Light & United States 52nd District. The highlight of the program was the Gold in Dragon presentation of awards to the Bayani Shadows Honorees (Heroes in our Community). Boat World In between the presentation of awards were dance performances, singing, and by Zena Sultana Babao martial arts. Cup in China The Bayani honorees were: Alfredo Read Zena Babao’s previous articles by visiting our website at Cabal, City of National City; June M. www.asianjournalusa.com Olson, City of San Diego; Mavette Sadile, County of San Diego; Melyn Acasio, Business Community; Filipino American Sailors of the Year GSMC 2014 Mabuhay Fest Honors 116th (SW) Angelo R. Lobo, USN and MMC (SW) Leonard O. Murciano, USN; Anniversary of the Proclamation Elaine Elefante-Leano, Education; Jonathan Tarr Foundation, Non-Profit Education. of Philippine Independence The Mabuhay Scholarship Award went to Richmond Thaddeus, Sy Fan- By Zena Sultana Babao Spain, as the Spanish government ceded dino and Daniel Academia. Outstand- Good News Pilipinas | FUZHOU, -- With Photos by Chris Feraro and the Philippines to the United States in ing Youth Recognition Awards went CHINA, 6/18/2014 -- The Philippine Eric Batara the 1898 Treaty of Paris following the to Francis Canda for Academics and Dragon Boat Federation has once again end of the Spanish-American war. The Perfect Attendance; Omar Palafox for proved that they have world class pad- Dr. Jose Rizal, the National Hero June 12 proclamation was later modi- Leadership; Mia Parin for Academic dlers with a stunning performance at the of Philippines, once said, “Ang hindi fied by another Proclamation done at & Arts; Samantha Urrete for Academ- First International Dragonboat Federa- lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi Malolos, Bulacan, upon the insistence of ics and Performing Arts; and NikkiRae tion Dragon Boat World Cup. makakarating sa paroroonan.” In Eng- Apolinario Mabini, who objected to the Yamane, for Academics and Sports. The 28-member team brought home lish, it means: “He who does not look original proclamation which essentially The Business of the Year Award went two gold medals, a silver and a bronze at back from whence he came would not placed the Philippines under the protec- to Mike Blair, Corporate Citizen Award the global event held in Fuzhou, China.. arrive at his destination.” What he said tion of the United States. to the Paradise Valley Hospital, and the The Philippine team also finished has become a famous Filipino proverb The United States recognized the Posthumous Award for Community Ser- second overall behind the host country or saying. independence of the Philippines July 4, vice to my late husband, Grandmaster where the sport originated. The meet We who now live in America believe 1946 in the Treaty of Manila. Indepen- Narrie Babao, the founder and co-owner also lured paddlers from Canada, United and practice this saying. Whether we dence Day was then observed in the of Babao-Arnis. States, Czech Republic, Ghana and have been in this country for a short or a Philippines every Fourth of July since Posthumous Bayani Award Australia. long time, we will forever remember our then. However, in August 4, 1964, Ms. Ditas Yamane, the program’s The Filipinos ruled the “sprints” country of birth – our beautiful Philip- President Diosdado Macapagal (father emcee, presented GM Narrie Babao’s events or short distances, grabbing golds pines with its 7,107 islands! So every of former Philippine President Gloria posthumous award to my family. Two in the premier open mixed 100-meter June, the Filipino communities of San Macapagal Arroyo), upon the advice of of my 3 sons, Narrison and Jack, as and 500m events Diego celebrate the proclamation of the historians and at the urging of nation- well as my 9-year old grandson Jaydon, In the 100m, the team beat China, Philippine Independence with parades, alist politicians, signed Republic Act were there to receive the award with Canada and the US, while the PH pad- speeches, booths, programs and a lot of No. 4166 into law designating June 12, me. My son Kris was working at that dlers dominated China, Canada and other activities related to our culture and which had previously been observed as time and could not make it. The award Hong Kong in the 500m. The team also heritage. Flag Day, as the country’s Independence was presented following a short demo bagged a silver in mixed 1000m, and Brief History of the Philippine Inde- Day. by our Babao-Arnis Demo Team which bronze in men’s/women’s 400m relay. pendence Day This year’s celebration showcased the three martial arts systems Led by drummer and coach Suhod The Philippine Independence was This is the 5th year that Mabuhay that Babao-Arnis teaches: Batangas- Hakim and helmsman Raquel Espinosa, declared on June 12, 1898 in the Philip- Festival took charge of commemorating Baston Arnis, Villabrille-Largusa Kali, the team is made up mostly of mem- pines when General Emilio Aguinaldo Philippine independence by providing and Cacoy Canete Doce Pares Eskrido/ bers from the Philippine Air Force and (later to become the Republic of the a venue for the Filipino communities in Eskrima. Philippine Navy. Philippines’ First President) proclaimed San Diego to remember their heritage Ms. Yamane presented us a medal and After the World Cup – considered the the sovereignty and independence of the and honor their culture. In the past a framed Bayani Award certificate from Olympics of dragonboat racing – the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule years it was the Council of Pilipino- Mabuhay Fest, plus three other separate Philippine team vaulted three places of Spain. American Organizations (COPAO) who Certificates of Appreciation from the from its previous Number 5 ranking. The declaration, in the form of a was in charge of the Philippine Indepen- California State Senate signed by Sena- In the process, it bested powerhouse proclamation, was done in the presence dence Day celebration. tor Ben Hueso of the 40th District, the teams from Australia, Canada, Czech of a huge crowd, at the ancestral home This year, with the theme “People City of National City signed by Mayor Republic, French Polynesia, Germany, of General Aguinaldo in Cavite el Viejo Helping People” – Kaya Natin! (We Ron Morrison, and the San Diego Ghana, Great Britain, Hungary, Macau, (now Kawit), Cavite, some 30 kilome- Can!), the 2014 Mabuhay Fest honored County Board of Supervisors signed by Thailand, Russia, Ukraine, and the US. ters South of Manila. Filipino values such as generosity, loy- First District Supervisor Greg Cox. The event saw the unfurling of the Na- alty, and family. This year’s celebration This year’s Mabuhay Fest Executive tional Flag of the Philippines, made in – which drew a large group of par- Committee members were: Alex Yap, Why Wait? Walk- in Hong Kong by Mrs. Marcela Agoncillo, ticipants, performers, guests, sponsors, Carlos Mangonon, Chato Canda, Darrell Lorenza Agoncillo and Delfina Herboza, public officials, vendors, organizations, Yamane, Ditas Yamane, Francis Canda, and the performance of the Marcha Fil- volunteers and staff – was a huge suc- Mia Parin, NikkiRae Yamane, Omar Wednesday Wed- ipina Magdalo, as the nation’s national cess. The event was held last Saturday Palafox and Rey Yamane. The event anthem – known as Lupang Hinirang (June 14, 2014) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 sponsors were: Paradise Valley Hospital, dings Are Back and later Bayang Magiliw – was sung. p.m. at Kimball Park in National City. San Diego Spine & Joint Center; San San Diego County News Center | The Philippine national anthem, com- Political dignitaries who graced Diego International Airport; Sycuan; SAN DIEGO, 6/10/2014 -- For the posed by Julian Felipe, was played by this year’s event were: Mayor Ron Mor- Operation Samahan, Dr. Benjamin Ca- second year in a row, the Assessor/Re- the San Francisco de Malabon Marching rison of National City; Capt. Curt Jones, macho, and the Southbay Times. corder/County Clerk is offering walk-in Band. USN, CO of the Naval Base, San Diego; Wednesday weddings during the sum- The declaration, however, was not County of San Diego District Attorney mer months. The office came up with recognized by the United States or Bonnie Dumanis; 40th District Senator Twitter @asianjournal the concept after noting an uptick in marriage licenses and ceremonies during that time period in the last several years. The office decided to boost staff on Wednesdays to perform more ceremo- nies and allow walk-ins. The idea took off. On the slowest walk-in Wednesday last summer, 85 marriage licenses were issued and 49 wedding ceremonies were performed. The busiest walk-in Wednesday saw 162 marriage licenses issued and 98 wed- ding ceremonies. “Kind of funny to see why people come in, everyone has a different rea- son,” said Department Division Chief Jennifer Pechan. “San Diego may see more weddings because a lot of folks who are deploying like to get married as soon as possible but their schedules are not as flexible as other engaged couples.” One other possible reason: California doesn’t have a residency requirement so lovebirds from other states and countries can get married right away rather than wait. Walk-ins are seen on a first-come, first-served basis and couples who have appointments will have priority, but Pechan says the office does everything it can to make sure the process is a smooth one. “We’ve practiced, we’re a well-oiled machine now,” said Pechan. Pechan also recommends download- ing the marriage license application and filling it out in advance. Once the process starts, a couple can be in and out of the office within an hour. Obtaining a marriage license can take about 15 min- utes and the ceremony about 20 minutes depending on the number of guests and whether the wedding takes place inside the building at the Marriage Room or outside at the wedding arbor. Walk-in wedding Wednesdays are only available at the main office at 1600 Pacific Highway downtown from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 27. Appoint- ments will still be required for marriage services at satellite offices in Chula Vista, El Cajon and San Marcos. The number to call for appointments at any of the locations is (619) 237-0502. Marriage licenses cost $70 and a wedding ceremony performed by staff costs $88. Mementos of the occasion and keepsakes range from $1 to $10. For more information, visit sdarcc.com. Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 27-July 3, 2014

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50589_N4050363A_R2.indd 1 6/20/14 11:35 AM June 27-July 3, 2014 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Entertainment Pinoy producer Palace clueless on reason for Kris Aquino marks 18th year as TV host Jhett Tolentino Nora Aunor snub wins 2 Tony Awards by Kimberly Jane Tan, GMA News | MANILA, 6/27/2014 -- Malacañang on Monday said it does not know the rea- son behind President Benigno Aquino III's decision to exclude superstar Nora Aunor from the list of newly proclaimed National Artists, noting the choice was for the chief executive to make.

"Was there grave abuse of discretion when the name of Ms. Nora Aunor was taken out? No, there was none. As to the reason for that, I’m not privy to the deci- sion," presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during a press briefi ng. He issued the statement following criticism over how Aunor, who appeared Good News Pilipinas | NEW YORK, Kris Aquino Aquino also shared that her current programs, including game shows like in the National Commission for Culture morning show, "Kris TV," is now on its "Game KNB?", while taking up a num- 6/11/2014 -- A Filipino producer came and the Arts (NCCA) list of nominees, out a big winner in the recently con- ABS CBN News | MANILA, fourth year. ber of acting projects. Notably, she was was conspicuously absent from the list 6/24/2014 – Kris Aquino on Thursday "Today, June 26, 2014, is the last day tagged as a "horror movie queen" for her cluded 68th Tony Awards in New York. of new National Artists. Jhett Tolentino, of Joanjhett Produc- turned sentimental as she marked her of the 3rd year of Kris TV. Tomorrow is string of blockbuster fi lms in the genre. On Monday, Lacierda said he is aware "debut" as a talk show host on ABS- our anniversary but in actuality it's re- Her more recent projects include tions was the recipient of 2 Tony’s as of the theories behind what happened one of the co-producers of the 2 shows. CBN. ally the start of year 4... You welcomed consecutive judging stints on "Pilipinas but said these will remain speculations. In an Instagram post, Aquino said she me back as part of your morning habit Got Talent" across four seasons, and Jhett won for the murderous Broad- "I’ve seen a number of speculations way musical called “A Gentleman’s feels fortunate to be allowed to be part June 27, 2011... It's so gratifying that the primetime drama series "Kailangan kesyo daw mga Vilmanians daw ayaw of Filipinos' everyday lives for the past you've stuck it out & in fact have come Ko'y Ikaw." Currently, Aquino hosts the Guide to Love and Murder” which ang mga Noranians. Iyong mga ganoong won 4 Tonys out of its 10 nomina- 18 years via her TV shows. to enjoy the "reality" of me being Kris," talk and travel program "Kris TV," the klaseng mga speculations but these are "It has been 18 wonderful years of she said. showbiz-oriented talk show "The Buzz" tions — including Best Musical, Best all speculations," he said. Costume, Best Direction, and Best Book being a Kapamilya & I thank my bosses, Aquino, whose contract with ABS- and her late night program "Aquino & of a Musical. The Filipino was also the co-workers & you my audience for CBN was just renewed last January, Abunda Tonight," which she co-hosts He likewise reiterated that while the having the patience to allow me to grow has been in showbiz since 1992. From with Boy Abunda. co-producer of Denzel Washington’s “A NCCA's recommendation has a "persua- Raisin in the Sun” which bagged a Tony up, experience life, and I want to believe a young actress, she made a turn as a With all these under her belt, Aquino sive nature," the fi nal prerogative rests inspire all of you to have faith, work popular TV host in 1996 with ABS- said: "This 2014 is my 'debut' as a talk for Best Revival of a Play. with the President. Tolentino, an Iloilo native, is the third hard, share blessings, and appreciate ev- CBN's "Today with Kris Aquino." show host, MASARAP PALA MAG- "As far as we know, the President erything that life has to offer," she said. She went on to host several other ING ADULT! #lovelovelove." Filipino to receive a Tony following Lea acted within the prerogative as laid Salonga’s Best Lead Actress in a Musi- down by the law and as laid down by the cal award and Robert Bobby Lopez’s Supreme Court decision on the Almario 2 Best Original Score and Best Book case," he said. 'Thy Womb' wins audience award in San Francisco victories Last year, the Supreme Court “I kept thinking of Lea Salonga and By Rommel Conclara, ABS-CBN "I've been trying to get the fi lm for a invalidated former President Gloria News | SAN FRANCISCO, 6/25/2014 year and half and bugging the director Bobby Lopez, those Filipinos who have Macapagal-Arroyo's 2009 order giv- been there. I’m carrying the tradition -- Nora Aunor's critically acclaimed Brillante Mendoza over and over. I fi nally ing the National Artist Award to four movie "Thy Womb" had its offi cial met with him with the help of one of his that we have to be represented every personalities. year, and I’m so honored to be in the US premiere in San Francisco over the actresses. I had a meeting with him and According to the petitioners, among weekend. told him how much people were dying in producing side,” he said. them, National Artist for Literature Vir- This is also his third Tony win after The Brillante Mendoza-directed San Francisco to see this fi lm,” Ortiz Dy gilio Almario, the four were not among movie also won the audience favorite said. receiving his fi rst Tony last year for co- the nominees shortlisted by the NCCA producing “Vanya and Sonia and Masha fi lm award at the annual New Filipino Aunor, dubbed as the Philippine super- and the Cultural Center of the Philip- Cinema Festival at Yerba Buena Center star, is one of the most beloved actresses in and Spike” — the 2013 Tony winner for pines boards for 2009. Best Play. Nora Aunor, artist, and her role as for the Arts. Philippine cinema. the lead in the 2013 fi lm noted as top- Moviegoers were also treated to A recent Huffi ngton Post blog writ- “It’s a home run, it’s fantastic. I’m so The high court said Arroyo gave appreciative of all the love of the com- grosser of the fi rst CineFilipino Film various Filipino fi lms in the festival ten by a Filipino praised "the brown and "preferential treatment" to the four but Festival. including Vilma Santos' "Ekstra," and beautiful" Aunor as the "greatest" Filipina munity and all the supporters, really. said it was well within Arroyo's power Thank you, thank you, and bringing Jasmine Curtis-Smith’s "Transit" -- the actress. and discretion to proclaim "all or some tungkol diyan ay the President may Philippine's offi cial entry to the Acad- The article pointed out that while the pride to the Pinoys,” Tolentino said. or even none of the recommendees of Tolentino is also one of the producers remove but he may not add to the list na emy Awards. mestizos and mestizas rule Manila's the CCP and NCCA boards" without hindi dumaan sa NCCA at saka sa CCP," Curators Philbert Ortiz Dy and Joel tinseltown, Aunor is a breath of fresh air in of another 2014 Tony-nominated play, having to justify his or her action. “The Velocity of Autumn,” as well as Lacierda said. —KG, GMA News Shepard were instrumental in bringing 4SDG12061__PRICINGCHALLENGE__ASIANJOURNAL___Run:06_27_14__6.4375X10.5the fi lms from the Philippines to the US. 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You will not pursue a relationship with ery success, regardless of how the world Volume Two: Conversations Me and be disappointed. Run joyfully views your endeavors. You are suc- CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY I am Yours, Lord. I want to have with the Eucharistic Heart into this relationship with Me because ceeding now, My beloved child,because my life in You. I want to do the will you are guaranteed to succeed. I, the you are sitting quietly while I minister of Jesus Using the rosary beads, recite one Our Father, one of the Father. Give me the strength God of All, am making thisguarantee to to your soul and heal your wounds. Hail Mary, and one I Believe in God. to put aside the world and let You you. You fear failure, perhaps because Yes, We are a success. Together, we operate my very being. Help me to act September 3, 2003 in the past you have failed. Consider, do not fail. Today is your beginning. On the Our Father beads say this prayer, which as You desire. Strengthen me against My dearest, that you may be attributing Start freshly with Me right now and all was given by Our Lord to St. Faustina (1905-1938). the distractions of the devil to take me failure to yourself where none exists. possibilities open before you. Your heart Jesus from Your work. Put another way, once you begin to walk begins to ache and this feels almost like Eternal Father, I o er You the Body and Blood, Soul I wish to tell My souls about the joys in unity with Me, your God who loves pain, but a pain you would not run away and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord When I worry, I have taken my of heaven. My children, there is no bit- you, you will see success and failure from. This is divine love, little soul. This Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of focus off of You and placed it on terness in heaven. Bitterness and distress more clearly. What may have appeared is how it feels when you allow your God the whole world. myself. Help me not to give in to the are not intended for you, even on earth. to be failure to you in your past, may to love you. You feel a longing. Your promptings of others to change what These are experienced by every soul look like success to you when viewed heart looks around initially, because On the Hail Mary beads say: in my heart You are making very clear atsome time during their earthly time, from My eyes. I am looking at effort, your heart cannot determine the object to me. I worship You, I adore You but souls should not see bitterness and not result. The result of an effort is My of its longing. This is the beginning of For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy and I love You. Come and dwell in distress as the defi ning characteristics affair and you must leave that to Me. becoming a saint, My child. These fi rst on us and on the whole world. me now. of their life. My child, if you feel you So, in the name of refl ection, look back stirrings are a desire for unity with your *** struggle often with these destructive now on your life.Think of these things God. This desire grows stronger and In conclusion say three times: -God's Blue Book, January 17, 1994 patterns, you must spend time with Me. that haunt you as failures. Did you try stronger and you can measure your holi- Imprimatur: Most Reverend Carl K. I am the Divine Healer. I can remove all in these endeavors? Did you often do ness, if such a thing were necessary, by Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Moeddel, Vicar General and Auxiliary hardness from your hearts so that you your best? When you saw a thing falling this aching. I tell you solemnly, with all have mercy on us and on the whole world. Bishop Archdiocese of Cincinnati. SofC are liberated to love with no barrier. 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Enrile Aquino’s statement about the senator Estrada is also housed in a similar Research Analyst (Continued from page 1) but he did not reply to text messages and detention cell at the Custodial Center. The Constitution itself, phone calls. Silva wrote in his letter that the jail Even close friends of the senator de- conditions of the President’s father, Analyze and validate regional crime and public safety data. Call (619) 699-1900 or visit www.sandag. under the Bill of Rights, states clined to talk about him and his case. the late Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino org/jobs for information. Closes 7/18/14. EOE. that “cruel, degrading or inhu- Enrile said last week that should he Jr., during the Marcos dictatorship was mane punishment” should not be arrested he would bring books on the much worse than that of Revilla, con- be infl icted on a person, the history of political thought, on Nelson sidering that the elder Aquino was not Mandela and on poetry. jailed for stealing. President said. He said he would prove his innocence. He did not say whether Enrile should “He was into more heady stuff like a “I assure you that as long as I breathe, just be placed under house arrest. return to democracy, human rights and I have the strength and can still think, What Medicare Enrile, a former Senate President who moral convictions,” Silva said. Pope in PH Caution Urged: Re- I will fi ght for the truth,” Enrile told presided over the impeachment trial and Aquino reaction (Continued from page 5) (Continued from page 1) offi cials from his home province of conviction of then Chief Justice Renato Reacting to the open letter, Aquino Cagayan who traveled to Manila to visit to Sri Lanka, the pontiff port Elder Abuse Corona, has been charged with plunder said the government was only executing tient rehabilitation facilities, long-term sympathize with him. will leave for Manila on the and graft in connection with the P10- the court’s orders on the detention of care hospitals, and psychiatric facilities. Enrile is not unfamiliar with life in billion pork barrel scam. Revilla and Estrada. How much you’ll pay depends partly morning of January 15. in Assisted Living jail. He was charged in February 1990 The Sandiganbayan division assigned But for the President, it seemed dif- on how long you stay. The Vatican has not yet formally an- with rebellion and murder for his al- to handle his case is expected to issue an fi cult to make a comparison between his Medicare pays for inpatient hospi- nounced the dates and specifi c itinerary Facilities Quickly leged participation in a military coup arrest warrant against him any time now. father’s experience and the situation of tal care based on “benefi t periods.” A that the pope will observe in the Philip- against President Corazon Aquino in Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) May 31, Two other senators—Bong Re- Estrada and Revilla. benefi t period begins the day you’re pines. December 1989. 2014 -- Stop EA (elder abuse) is begin- villa and Jinggoy Estrada, who are also Instead, Aquino described how it was admitted to a hospital – and ends when Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio He was arrested and detained at ning a new campaign and urging the charged with plunder and graft for al- to be incarcerated during martial law. you haven’t had any inpatient hospital Cardinal Tagle said one of the purposes Camp Karingal in Quezon City, but was public to report any signs of abuse or legedly pocketing kickbacks in the same Despite having an air conditioner at care for 60 days in a row. of the papal visit is to “come close to allowed to post bail by the Supreme neglect in an assisted living facility as alleged pork barrel scam—are now de- some point, his father’s cell was bugged You can have more than one hospital the people” who suffered from typhoon Court a week later. The Supreme Court soon as possible. Signs of elder abuse tained at the Philippine National Police by authorities among others. stay within the same benefi t period. ‘Yolanda’ in November 2013 and the invalidated the rebellion charges against and neglect can include anything from Custodial Center in Camp Crame. But perhaps worse of it all was that There’s a limit on how many patient magnitude 7.2 earthquake in October him in June 1990. pressure sores, to medication errors, to To: Roger Diep Enrile allegedly funneled P683 mil- his father was placed in solitary confi ne- days Medicare will cover during a 2013. Double standard falls. SANDAG lion of his allocations from the PDAF ment. benefi t period, but there’s no limit on the The Vatican considers Asia as a conti- A house arrest for Enrile is expected “Even if you only suspect that a resi- From: to phantom projects proposed by Janet “For somebody who is a very sociable number of benefi t periods you can have nent of growth for Catholicism. In 2012, to draw howls of protest from people dent is being abused or neglected, your Lim-Napoles through bogus nongovern- being like my dad, that solitary confi ne- over your lifetime. Vatican’s data revealed that Catholicism GEN SILVERIO accusing the government of double action could save someone’s life,” said ment organizations (NGOs) from 2004 ment was really, shall we say, mental How much comes out of your pocket in Asia is growing faster than in any standard—a special detention facility for Jay Renneisen. to 2012, getting 50 percent in kickbacks. torture,” the President said.–With a when you’re in the hospital? other region of the world. Herewith is proof of the three senators and crammed cells for Elder abuse happens frequently in Revilla is accused of plowing P1.2 report from Christine O. Avendaño Part A has a deductible, which is The pope is also travelling to Korea ordinary citizens. California assisted living facilities. your classified ad for billion of his PDAF allocations into $1,216 in 2014. You pay this deductible from August 14 to August 18 this year Putting the three senators in a regular An investigation in 2008 by the San publication in the Asian Napoles’ NGOs, also allegedly receiv- at the beginning of each new benefi t in what would be his fi rst visit the Asian jail will prevent the perception that jus- Diego Union Tribune the culminated in Journal. Please proofread ing 50 percent in kickbacks from every period. continent for the 6th Asian Youth Day in tice is “two-tiered” in this country, Sen. China bares a story entitled "Care home deaths show it and fax back the project. (Continued from page 1) After you’ve paid that, there’s no co- the diocese of Daejeon. Miriam Defensor-Santiago said in April. system failures" found that 27 elderly Estrada is allegedly the biggest con- payment for days 1 through 60 of each Palo Archbishop John Du earlier said correction if any or call In an open letter to Aquino, John which shows the mainland residents in San Diego County assisted tributor to Napoles’ scam, channeling benefi t period. For days 61through 90 of typhoon survivors in Leyte await the us for your approval. The Silva, the executive director of the living facilities died from injuries and P1.6 billion of his PDAF allocations to and its extensive claims over each benefi t period, there’s a co-pay of pope’s visit and anticipate eagerly what ad is tentatively scheduled Ortigas Foundation Library, slammed neglect. These same offenders were ghost projects through the NGOs. the South China Sea using $304 per day. is expected to be a historic visit early the government’s supposed special treat- again caught after a recent investigation to be published in the No reply its “nine-dash line.” Beijing You also have 60 “lifetime reserve next year. ment of Revilla by giving him a newly days.” These can be used after day 90 of “The pope’s visit is another big bless- revealed that care providers are typically claims that the dashed delimi- each benefi t period, and your co-pay is ing. We are happy for the blessing that not disciplined. Additionally, we have AJ-CA_06.27.2014 issue of tation is based on historical $608 per day in 2014. After you use up come to us– the pope is coming, the seen repeated lawsuits against some the Asian Journal if we records, but the Philippines these “lifetime reserve days,” you must people’s solidarity and the overwhelm- of the largest national chains that have receive your approval on pay all costs yourself. ing generosity of the people,” Du said. been chronicled in state and national said it is a violation of the news, highlighting the need for change. time. At $4 per line Keep in mind that Part A doesn’t cover He said the papal visit would certainly 1.5x4x10 lines, it costs United Nations Convention on doctor fees or other medical services. boost the morale of ‘Yolanda’ survivors, The law encourages victims and their the Law of the Sea. That’s where Part B comes in. especially those who are still struggling families to seek redress from elder abuse It depicts Philippine-claimed Spratly To get Part B, you must pay a monthly to rebuild their lives. (Roy Lagarde) or neglect by contacting an attorney. $______.0060 to be paid (Kalayaan) Islands and the Vietnam- premium, which for most people is Assisted living cases are complex and upon your receipt of the claimed Paracel Islands as part of China. $104.90 per month this year. can involve complicated medical and invoice and tear sheet. The maritime features in the disputed You’ll also pay 20 percent of the ‘Thy Womb’ corporate law issues. The Elder Abuse Thank you. waterway are no longer depicted as il- Medicare-approved amount for most (Continued from page 13) and Dependent Adult Civil Protection lustrations unlike in older versions. doctor services while you’re an inpa- Act was passed with the intent to enable "the city of bleached-brown faces and light families to contact attorneys to take up Fax # tient. Part B also helps cover outpatient skinned faces that magically don't tan in “Islands in South China Sea share the costs, such as doctors’ fees, emergency the cause of abused elderly persons and same scale with mainland and are better the tropical sun." dependent adults. and observation services, lab tests, and The blog also lamented that Aunor was shown than traditional maps,” the report X-rays. The Stop EA campaign, a Califor- explained. not chosen as one of the National Artists of nia law fi rm and collection of elder Finally, here are some things Medicare the Philippines. The report cited the publishing house doesn’t cover in the hospital: advocates founded by three experienced If approved please saying that the map is signifi cant in While fellow Bicolanos and fans of elder abuse attorneys, seeks justice for · Private-duty nursing; Aunor continue to question why she was sign and fax back to promoting awareness of the country’s · A telephone or television; families whose loved one’s have been “national territories” as well as the bod- snubbed, her fi lm spoke for itself. harmed in these facilities and to make (619) 474-0373 or · Personal items like toothpaste or Last weekend's screening of “Thy ies of water that are part of it. razors; sure that the same thing does not happen acknowledge via “It will enable the reader a compre- Womb” was sold out, and a few more to the next vulnerable, unsuspecting email · A private room, unless it’s medically screenings will be available in San Fran- hensive understanding of China’s intui- necessary. family. tive full map that does not distinguish cisco for one more weekend. 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