Msgr. Gutierrez Riz A. Oades Entertainment Permanent FiL-Am YOUTH: “No, I’ve already Jennylyn: Resident gone with the Navy Path with you!” ‘My fault’ May 8 - 14, 2009 Fil-Am nurse enjoys success in U.S. home health industry By Alex P. Vidal/ PNS OAK BROOK, Illinois -- Happy Mother’s Day to All ! While many traders and finan- Pilipinas: cial managers in the United Anne M. Jarvis is credited States are groping in darkness with originating Mother’s Day. over the gloomy economic She never married and was ex- atmosphere wrought by reces- Balik-Tanaw tremely attached to her mother, sion, a 41-year-old nurse from Miag-ao, Iloilo in the Philip- By Dr. Romy Protacio of golf in world class golf Mrs. Anna Reese Jarvis. After courses, visiting parks and pines has successfully inched “Balik-Tanaw” means museums, or even simply Mrs. Jarvis died, Anne Jarvis her way into home health to look back at the past – in watching sunsets in stunning missed her mother so much business in Fairfield=2 0Way, retrospect. The word balik- resorts beyond compare. Bloomingdale. tanaw vividly describes my The Philippines is never The success of Lira Faicol recent trip to the Philippines. wanting for such options Mueda’s four-year-old home Whenever I take a trip back and all for far less than they health business that serves the entire state of Illinois however didn’t happen overnight. “We also encountered that she and her friends began a some problems in the begin- letter writing campaign to gain the ning, but me and my husband, support of congressmen, business- Edwin, do the marketing and directly manage the business,” men and influential ministers in quipped Mueda, who consid- declaring a national Mother’s Day ers Edwin as the business’ holiday. “most effective hands-on administrator.” Problems such as nurses See page 11 not following instructions, (Continued on page 18) At the museum: (L-R) Marita Zobel; Boots Anson-Roa; the author, Dro Romy Protacio; Pempe Rodrigo; and Delia Razon Yosemite’s Half Dome Marian without Dingdong to my birthland, I am always would cost back in the U.S. PNS -- IT’S filled with nostalgia and a or other countries. Have you curtains down for desire to visit places that given in “Ang Babaeng bring back memories of fun- Pambansang Museo ng to your Hinugot Sa Ak- filled youth. Pelikula adventurous ing Tadyang” Known for beautiful side and but GMA’s cur- beaches, scenic spots and My idea of “fun” is remi- climbed rent prized star, the warm hospitality of its niscing the glorious days Marian Rivera Yosemite’s quickly got a call El Capitan, from exec Wilma or its second Galvante to great cliff, the inform her that 87 million- her next project is year-old anew version of “Darna.” Half Dome? I have climbed Half Dome twice, Also pres- and as quickly regretted it. It is a grueling ascent ent during the to a height announcement of 8,836 were GMA’s feet above Annette Gozon- sea level. Abrogar and the two children of Hikers gifted the late Mars with prime Ravelo (creator cardiovascular of Darna), Ruby Marian Rivera reserves Ravelo-Austria A visit to the museum is worth a thousand lectures & a hundred books and well- and Zaldy Ravelo. project. Dingdong will have (L-R) Marita Zobel, Dr. Romy Protacio and Boots Anson-Roa. oiled limbs It would be a new a separate project that will “Darna” as Marian will do people, the Philippines has of Philippine cinema. The can make test his drawing power with- it differently from its pre- a lot to offer to tourists and popularity of movies with out his perennial partner and the extremely strenuous hike in 12 hours or less. vious adaptations. “Mas balikbayans like me. There Filipinos reflect the Filipino real life girlfriend. For weaker mortals, like myself, the hours can kikay, mas masaya,” Marian are so many ways to fulfill character of being a happy Well, that would also be painfully stretch much longer. relates. one’s idea of “fun” - such and gay people. The world a test for Marian and we will The sad part for some of as indulging a gourmet ap- of Philippine movies has see now if she could give a Marian fans is the fact that petite by hopping from one always intrigued me and on By Dr. Ed Gamboa high rating even without a she will not be with Ding- international restaurant to my recent trip to the Philip- See page 7 love team. dong Dantes in her new another, or enjoying a round (Continued on page 3) Attend the free presentations of the affordable but luxurious housing developments in the Philippines! Presented in San Diego, Hemet and Temecula June 2009. Call 619-646-0409 for reservations. Call for Schedules of Call (619) 656-0409 for Baguio and La Union Beach properties. 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It may be advisable for you to consult an attorney or other knowledgeable professional who is familiar with real estate and development law in the country where this subdivision is situated. Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 8 - 14, 2009 driver Emmanuel Corbito. yan,” he said. This developed as Mantaring Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo, the Sulu- Palace not disputing US AFP ignores Abu Sayyaf demand based spokesman on the hostage justified their move to keep sensi- crisis, agreed that heeding the Abu tive details regarding the extradi- Sayyaf demand will pave the way report on judicial corruption tions of Mancao and Dumlao from despite captive’s plea for help for their escape. the public for their (Mancao and PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE policy of transparency and dialogue PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE “Giving in is virtually going to Dumlao) own protection. deliver wholesale to the kidnap- -- Malacanang not contest a report with our international partners as Department of Justice (DOJ) -- ARMED Forces chief General Al- exander Yano yesterday stood firm per’s ease of escape and allow them of the US State Department which we work to ensure that our systems Secretary Raul Gonzalez had said scored corruption and inefficiency of human rights promotion and en- on his decision not to pull out troops to regroup, refurbish war materiel that a United States (U.S.) court and kidnap more civilians in the in the Philippine judicial system. forcements are consistent with our in Sulu despite the Abu Sayyaf’s has already set the extradition of threat that it will behead one of the process,” he said. Press Secretary Cerge Remonde commitment to protect the rights of One of the hostages, Filipino Mary said the report is “fair” and should all our people,” Remonde said. Dumlao not later than March 19, three Red Cross hostages. this year. Yano said heeding the Abu Sayyaf Jean Lacaba urged the government be seen more as a “challenge” to He added that corruption in the to move fast in securing their release concerned government agencies. Philippines is “more perception than However, Mantaring would not would mean escape for the bandits. confirm the March 19 schedule. The Abu Sayyaf threatened to after threats to behead them. “We are still waiting for the noti- behead one of the three Interna- Lacaba told ANC that they some- fication from the U.S. government tional Committee of the Red Cross times had nothing to eat as their as to the date of Dumlao’s extradi- workers that they are holding if the Abu Sayyaf captors tried to escape tion. Both Mancao and Dumlao military will not pull out by March pursuing troops. 31. “Please tell them (the govern- will be (extradited),” he said. ment) that if they can help, to make Earlier, the family of Mancao “We are dealing with terrorists so we have to consider this, but they it faster because time is running out asked Secretary Gonzalez to on us,” Lacaba said. provide Mancao and his family should not be part of our major consideration,” Yano said. Lacaba, 27, was seized along with security for fear for their lives. colleagues Eugenio Vagni of Italy “The bureau will definitely se- Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno confirmed and Andreas Notter of Switzerland cure the extraditees whether there that the government will not give in on the southern Jolo island on Janu- is a request or not. to the rebels’ demand, which he said General Alexander Yano ary 15. Both Mancao and Dumlao as is unreasonable. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary well as their famil ies will be “Wala naman silang history ng it’s out of desperation or what, it Gilbert Teodoro, who also ruled out doesn’t make sense,” he added. a troop pullout, said rescue efforts Malacanang Palace secured,” said Mantaring.