Warriors take game 1 against Houston WEEKLY ISSUE 70 CITIES IN 11 STATES ONLINE SPORTS NEWS | A5 Vol. IX Issue 475 1028 Mission Street, 2/F, San Francisco, CA 94103 Email: [email protected] Tel. (415) 593-5955 or (650) 278-0692 May 17 - 23, 2018 Lim, Estrada face off for the 3rd time in Manila’s 2019 mayoral race PH – Kuwaiti ties restored as OFW By Daniel Llanto FilAm Star Correspondent The battle lines have been drawn in the Ma- protection becomes legalized nila mayoralty race far ahead of even the national By Macon Araneta | FilAm Star Correspondent electoral contests in the 2019 mid-term elec- tions, with former City Mayor Alfredo Lim again challenging former president and current Mayor Joseph Estrada (who said he would seek his third and last term in this post.) (L-R) Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and current Mayor Joseph Estrada (Photo: www.diversityhuman.com) (L-R) Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara, Sen. Joel Villanueva, and Rep. Aniceto Bertiz III That election face-off effectively shuts out (Photos: www.bworldonline.com / www.balita.net.ph / www. philippinenewsnow.com) former Manila Vice-mayor Isko Moreno, who was recently designated as undersecretary at the De- Malacañang said the Philippines’ ties with Middle Eastern country. Roque. partment of Environment and Natural Resources Kuwait has been restored as it announced the ‘‘The two countries declared to put an end Under the MoA, the Philippines and Kuwait signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to the rift and move on. So, the first step is will ‘‘uphold ethical recruitment policies, TO PAGE A7 to provide legal protection to OFWs in the the MoA,” said Presidential Spokesman Harry TO PAGE A7 A million jobs but low turn-out: Build Build Build Opposition solons call out for action vs. By Lara Climaco | FilAm Star Correspondent China missiles installed in Spratlys By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent An average of 1.1 million jobs will be gener- The Technical Education and Skills Develop- ated per year over the medium term as the ambi- ment Authority (TESDA) is frontlining the effort Sen. Panfilo Lacson aired his support for the tious Build Build Build program of the Duterte with a commitment to train 100,000 out of an Senate to investigate the issue of China mili- administration kicks into high gear but the low estimated 300,000 construction workers imme- tarization with the installation of three missile salary for construction jobs has so far resulted in diately needed for the Build Build Build program. systems on three fortified outposts in the dis- a low turn-out of candidates. It launched a scholarship program last puted Spratlys Islands which is claimed by the “Jobs to be created through the Build Build February as part of a national integration pro- Philippines. Build program are mostly associated but are not gram for indigenous people, the poor and rebel He said the Senate should step in and exer- limited to construction and development. An returnees. TESDA provides free training and cise oversight function on any serious matter that on-line jobs portal, which will consolidate job assessment to program beneficiaries, who also re- has security implications for the country. openings, postings and opportunities related to ceive food and transportation allowances. When Lacson said convening the National Security Build Build Build is currently in the works and is overseas Filipino workers (OFW) from Kuwait Council is the least that could be done with the expected to be up within the year. Moreover, the returned home in droves following a deployment (L-R) Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and Sen. Panfilo Lacson Build Build Build committee will also be holding ban imposed in February, these OFWs became (Photo: www.asianpolicy.press) TO PAGE A7 a jobs caravan to present employment opportuni- priority beneficiaries as well. ties to the public,” the Department of Budget and As of last month, up to 37,293 persons have Management (DBM) announced last May 9. TO PAGE A7 After ouster as chief justice, Sereno faces disbarment as lawyer By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent Duterte says China’s Xi Jinping has Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno also faces disbarment as lawyer for persisting assured him he will not be ousted with ill motives against the justices that voted for her removal. By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent The Supreme Court (SC) issued a show cause order requiring her to explain why she should not MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte said be penalized for supposedly violating the Code of Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to protect Professional Responsibility and Code of Judicial him from being ousted on board the BRP Davao Conduct “for casting aspersions and ill motives to Del Sur, docked in Aurora to mark the renaming the members of the Supreme Court.” of Benham Rise as Philippine Rise last May 15. This means she is now facing administra- “The assurances of Xi Jinping were very en- tive charges before the SC as a lawyer and not as couraging. We will not allow you to be taken out a member of the court, which could result in her from your office, and we will not allow the Philip- disbarment. (L-R) House Justice Commttee chair Reynaldo Umali and former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno pines to go to the dogs,” Duterte said according to Instead of complying with the order, Sereno (Photo: www.news.abs-cbn.com) Rappler. continued to antagonize the eight of the 15- “Siguro kasi freely elected leader naman ako, member SC that voted for the grant of the quo chief magistrate, while abiding by the SC decision it could be a very justified statement,” Duterte warranto petition invalidating her appointment for her to immediately vacate her post, will ap- added. to the top judicial post in 2012 as filed by the peal the landmark ruling that sets a precedent for Photo via Presidential Communications (Government It follows Duterte’s earlier claims that the of the Philippines) official Facebook page Solicitor General. In fact, Sereno’s attacks on the ousting appointed officials who are impeachable. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was planning integrity of these eight associate justices underpin “Up to the end, the Chief Justice is hoping to oust him, an accusation that has been denied “As far as I know, there is absolutely no effort her motion for reconsideration. that (the justices) will do what is right. She wants by the U.S. last October 2017. TO PAGE A7 Sereno’s lawyer Jose Deinla said the ousted TO PAGE A7 Ombudsman job Probe into TV ad scandal U.S still hopeful for INDEX STEALING FREE up for grabs after Tourism sec. resigns Nokor summit Business & Tech News ................................. A8 NEWSPAPER IS STILL A CRIME ! Community Awareness ................................. 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It is time to talk fastest growing HIV epidemic in stations), Epidemiology Bureau, now given for free by the DoH. to your loved ones about HIV Asia and the Pacific.” Philippine National AIDS .He added that this activity screening because treatment is “The country has also Council Secretariat, Health inside the Department provided readily available.” become one of eight countries Promotion and Communication convenience and privacy to “HIV is no longer a death (L-R) WHO Country Rep. Dr. Gundo Weiler and sentence these days. We should that account for more than 85 Service and Media Relations those who wanted to avail of the DOH Sec. Dr. Francisco Duque III end the stigma and fear at- percent of new infections in the Unit Office. services. (Photo:www.ptvnews.ph) region.” The screening, which took “We recommend, together tached to disease. HIV/AIDS In line with this, the about 15 minutes per person, with other Philippine National However, starting from January cent or 471) were 25-34 years can be prevented with correct Department of Health (DoH) was conducted by trained AIDS Council member agencies, 2006 to March 2018, the trend old while 31 percent (283) were information and deaths can be and the World Health Organiza- members from the community- that other government agen- shifted to the 25-34 age group. 15-24 years old at the time of averted with treatment,” Duque tion (WHO) held last May 14 a based organization, Project Red cies and private organizations The proportion of HIV positive testing. stated. one-day free, confidential and Ribbon. do the same for their staff on a cases in the 15-24 age group Sexual contact remains Currently, DoH has certi- anonymous HIV screening in Manila Social Hygiene regular basis,” Duque added.