Msgr. Gutierrez Ofelia Dirige Ben Maynigo Scriptural Conserve Energy: Battle vs. Political Oxymoron .. p 11 “Magtipid Sa Paggamit Dynasties .. p 6 Ng Kuryente” .. p 6 JuneJune 21-27 21-27 2013 2013 The original and first Asian Journal in America PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid Philippine Radio San Diego’s first and only Asian Filipino weekly publication and a multi-award winning newspaper! Online+Digital+Print Editions to best serve you! Permit No. 203 AM 1450 550 E. 8th St., Ste. 6, National City, San Diego County CA USA 91950 | Ph: 619.474.0588 | Fx: 619.474.0373 | Email: [email protected] | www.asianjournalusa.com Chula Vista M-F 7-8 PM CA 91910 Human traffi ckers use email, social media to victimize OFWs — US State Dept GMA News | MANILA, 6/20/2013 -- Syndicates traf- PH, US to hold war games off Panatag fi cking in persons have become by Nikko Dizon, Inquirer.net | The Dark Nights of Father Madrid tech-savvy, the U.S. State De- MANILA, 5/21/2013 —The Philip- partment said Thursday, noting pines and the United States will hold A Historical Novel by Dr. Ed Gamboa that “traffi ckers increasingly joint naval exercises off Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal), a reef Inspired by a True Story .... used email and social network- in the West Philippine Sea (South ing sites to fraudulently recruit China Sea) claimed by both the Filipinos for overseas work.” Philippines and China and site of a Chapter 48. St Joseph’s The 2013 Traffi cking in maritime standoff between the two Persons (TIP) Report of the countries that lasted more than two U.S. government, which moni- months last year. tors compliance with “minimum But the Philippines and the US do view it as an act of “intimidation,” standards for the elimination of not expect China to raise its hackles, said Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic, as the joint maneuvers will be held spokesperson for the Philippine traffi cking,” also said the Philip- in waters between Panatag Shoal Navy. pines was “making signifi cant (also known as Bajo de Masinloc) Moreover, holding the naval exer- efforts” to meet those standards. and the Luzon mainland, about 108 cises off northern Luzon had been But the report also said the kilometers east of the disputed reef. planned long before the Philippines’ country “did not... make signifi - That is “very far” from Panatag standoff with China at the reef last cant progress in addressing the Shoal, about the distance between (Continued on page 4) ring the doorbell of the rectory. Fr. Matthew opens the door. We exchange pleasant- underlying weaknesses in its Manila and Tarlac, so China cannot judicial system, which stymied ries. He apologizes for being in a rush, mumbles about running late for a diocesan efforts to hold traffi cking offend- I meeting or something. He walks me down the hallway which leads to a small offi ce ers accountable, and the overall Health benefi ts of seaweeds eyed next to the pastor’s. The door is halfway open. I catch a glimpse of Father George Ma- number of prosecutions and drid seating behind a tiny desk, writing. “It’s good to see you again, Doc. We should Digos City (PNA), 6/18/2013 convictions remained dispropor- – An in-depth scientifi c research play tennis again sometime,” Father Matt opens the door wider and with the other hand tionately low for the size of the to be conducted by scientists of taps me hard on the shoulder. “Sorry, gotta go. I’ll leave you two in peace. Pete,” he problem.” an aquatic technology school waves to Father George, “I‘ll see you at dinner, my friend.” The young priest pivots and The U.S. State Department will try to validate a theory that zips out of the rectory. Father George looks up…and his face, though worn-out and also commended the Philippines’ processed foods using seaweed- tired, lightens up. I advance a few steps and extend my hand for a handshake, but Father Susan Ople and the Blas F. Ople based carrageenan powder as a George gets up instead, walks around the desk and gives me a long, big hug. “Father Center Policy Center and Train- blending agent can fi ght cancer George, how long has it been? Three decades?” I ask, respectfully. ing Insitute for working “tire- and other ailments like heart lessly to reintegrate traffi cking disease. products” like sausage, hotdog, “Must be more than that,” he says, rather pensively. “You were barely out of high school.” He takes victims into Philippine society” Scientists from the South- and chorizo. a step back, “And look at you now!” I shake my head. “I didn’t think we’d ever see each other again. and assuming a lead role in ern Philippines Agri-Business “We are trying to make these Honestly, Father George, I didn’t think you could make it out of there. I sort of kept track over the years -- “calling for an increased focus news clippings, friends…” “I can’t believe what’s happened over the last forty years, Patrick. My world’s on combating labor traffi cking.” Marine and Aquatic School of products more nutritious by been turned upside down -- more times than I can count.” A parish secretary came by and handed him Technology (SPAMAST) are adding more vitamins – while some paperwork. “More work for you, Pete, sorry. If you guys want coffee, I just brewed a jar,” she said. Ople was hailed as one of working closely with members blending them with carrageenan,” No thanks, we were fi ne, I said. Fr. George cautioned me not to address him as a priest. No one knew his ten “TIP Heroes” in a simple of the seaweed industry cluster in said Dra. Jesebel Besas, a food background, not even Father Matt it turned out. Parishioners and offi ce staff thought he was a retired postal ceremony that followed brief re- developing value-added products scientist at the SPAMAST. worker, doing part time work in the parish, and helping with adult catechesis. No one had any idea that marks by U.S. Secretary of State that use seaweed-based carra- Recognizing that seaweeds he was a priest, or a bona-fi de revolutionary for that matter. That would have been quite a revelation. No, John Kerry. geenan powder on foods such as people in the parish offi ce simply knew him as Pete. There was so much to talk about, we didn’t know cakes, pastries, and “cured meat (Continued on page 2) A Liberation Theology mural in Nicaragua (Continued on page 17) Weaknesses in the justice system Some 227 cases were fi led Anne Curtis and Pechanga Casino’s with the Philippine Department Shamcey reveals wedding date of Justice “but it is unknown by Michael Joe T. Delizo, NILA, 6/17/2013 -- After hinting Philippine Independence Day Décor how many cases were prosecut- MANILA BULLETIN | MA- for some time now at getting ed,” the 2013 TIP report said. married this year, Miss Universe By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. fl oor area in California, if not The 24 convictions the DOJ 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Publisher & Editor, Asian in the nation. managed to win was “a decrease Supsup and her Filipino-Chinese Journal San Diego | The That day, Philippine’s from the 29 traffi ckers convicted boyfriend, Lloyd Lee, have set Original and First Asian sweetheart, Anne Curtis, a the previous year,” the U.S. State their wedding date on Dec. 29. Journal in America young movie and television Department added. In a report on “The Buzz,” the star held her popular, if not It also took note of the pas- couple got engaged via a tradi- San Diego, California infamous concert. Infamous sage of amendments of traffi ck- tional Chinese ceremony, Ting June 21, 2013 because by her own admis- ing laws but these had no effect Hun, at a hotel in Mandaluyong sion, the entertainer could not on the rampant and open opera- City on Sunday, June 16 – on the It was a Philippine Day at sing, much less hit a note she tions of syndicates. date of their second anniversary. Pechanga Resort & Casino was famous to always trying “Nonetheless, hundreds of victims In Chinese tradition, Ting Hun in Temecula, California, last to strive for. That she was able continue to be traffi cked each day in symbolizes that both families Saturday, June 15, 2013. The well-known, highly visible establish- to pack huge concert venues, ments, many of which have never formally accept their new son/ favorite of many Filipinos most notably the Araneta been the target of anti-traffi cking law in the area, Pechanga boasts (Continued on page 2) of having the largest gaming (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 7) connected …..to using less energy Looking to trim your energy bill? Why not try an energy diet. It’s smart, easy and very rewarding. Just visit sdge.com/energydiet for videos, tips and tools that can help you cut kilowatts and therms. You’ll see great results and you’ll feel even better every time you save on your monthly energy bill. Get started today. Feels good, doesn’t it? ©2013 San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com June 21-27 2013 the various tuna processors in General Santos City, and will try to introduce Health benefi ts seaweed-based carrageenan as a binding Legal Buzz (Continued from page 1) agent in the production of tuna sausage, The Metamorphosis by Atty.