Msgr. Gutierrez Zena Babao Entertainment Memorial Day 2011: In Hope Amidst Life’s MAMMA MIA! North Loving Remembrance... Diffi culties ... p 17 American Tour Walks p 22 Down The Aisle ... p 12 May 27 - June 2, 2011 The original and first Asian Journal in America PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid 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 Chula Vista 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 CA 91910 The best traits of Filipinos that we should be proud of By Hannah Joy Gregorio Military Offi cers Association of and Khristopher At Pride Martial Arts Vincent Defensor America presents awards Filipinos are known for being hospitable, but it’s not Academy, it’s all about only the positive trait that Filipinos possess. Having been colonized by various respect countries, the Philippine cul- ture, in effect, is mixed with eens these days don’t seem to pay attention to their Asian and Western infl uences. surroundings,” observes Pride Martial Arts Acad- Thus, the Philippine culture is emy owner Lizbeth Ahn, a fi ve ATA-world title diverse and can be refl ected in “T rd the our traits. holder 3 degree black belt, who runs the only American Taekwondo Association (ATA) ac- Hard-working credited academy in the South Bay area of San Diego County. She is talking about the fl ood Filipinos over the years of high-tech gadgets that have become have proven time and time Representing the Sweetwater Chapter of Military Offi cers As- the staple of life for many in high again that they are a people sociation of America (MOAA), Capt. Dr. Ted J. Camaisa, USN with an industrious attitude. (right) presented awards to Lt Col. Joshua Sandoval, Cadet Sgt school campuses across the nation. Sadly, this is seen by others Arturo Guzman, and Cadet Sgt Irvine Diaz, together with Chap- Ahn, who has children of her own, as Filipinos being only useful ter President, Oscar Sa. Garcia (left). See story on page 24 knows what its like to be a parent and what it takes to instill awareness in a child as the fi rst line as domestic helpers, working abroad to help their families of defense. But Ahn is not your ordinary parent. in the country. This is also As a matter of fact, three years ago she did the unthink- Former President Fidel Ramos able. Ahn, then a resident of Carmel Valley, moved her fam- graces PhilFaire – 2011 ily south to make a difference in the community. She heard By Ardee Lee about an elusive fugitive known as the “skate- board stalker” who was terrorizing young Surprising the Council of women in the South Bay. Philippine American Organi- If she was going to make a zations of San Diego (CO- difference as a martial arts profes- PAO), Ditas Yamani, former sional, this was going to be her COPAO executive director stand. She went on to conduct com- announced that “former plimentary self-defense workshops for President Fidel Ramos will teens and women to help them counter their fears. Soon after, Pride Mar- join us in the parade on Sat- urday.” The National City tial Arts was born. parade on May 28, 2011 will That life-changing decision commemorate the 113th to move, has catapulted Pride Former Philippine President (Continued on page 24) Martial Arts Academy into a Fidel Ramos positive force in the community present in the country’s work- especially among its youngest force particularly the farmers. Free Screening residents. Today she and her Even with little support, tech- Watch the popular comedy movie husband Sean Berry, an ATA nological weaknesses and the top-ranked, 5th degree world country’s seasonal typhoons, title holder, are a godsend to the Filipino farmer still strives “Who’s that girl?” the South Bay. The two are to earn their daily meal. starring also taking their anti-bullying Even though the govern- Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano message to elementary schools ment provides small support to the country’s workers, for free! where they teach children how many people choose to en- Free screening of this movie to cope with today’s realities. gage in micro businesses—the in San Diego on June 4 and “Pride is the only licensed so-called sari-sari stores and ATA academy teaching Bully tiangge, the Filipino version 5, 2011 starting at 2 p.m. at Prevention Awareness in the of local markets and ukay- The Fil-Am Wellness Center, South County,” Ahn explains. ukay, or second-hand stores. The Academy conducts work- Some would also pursue Kalusugan Hanll, 1419 East engaging in transportation 8th Street, National City, CA shops at local elementary schools where they teach young with jeepneys, tricycles and 91950. Call (619) 746-3416 Family Pride. Sean Berry and Lizbeth Ahn of Pride such to offer low-cost trans- Martial Arts Chula Vista minds how to deal with bullying. portation to the ever mobile or (619) 474-0588 Children are surprisingly keen ob- masses. for reservations (Continued on page 4) (Continued on page 8) Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com May 27 - June 2, 2011 nando needs to do is apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad Poor farmers’ Legal Buzz (CRBA) for Joseph, II at the Aquino ready to be U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. kids hurdle by Atty. Jean Tinsay, Esq. A CRBA is an official record that Law Offices of Chua Tinsay & Vega may be issued to a child below 18 who was born abroad to a excommunicated schooling with www.ctvattys.com U.S. citizen parent establishing MANILA - The President says ness about birth control to slow Read Atty. Jean Tinsay’s previous articles by visiting that he acquired U.S. citizenship he is ready to face excommuni- population growth and help foundation’s www.asianjournalusa.com our website at at birth and serves as the child’s cation from the Catholic Church prevent disease. proof of U.S. citizenship. Fer- for advocating free access to The Reproductive Health Bill help nando will be required to submit condoms. Boxing champion introduced on Tuesday in the by JEREMAIAH M. OPINIA- certain documents such as the Manny Pacquiao says he is the House of Representatives would NO Child Born Abroad to a child’s birth certificate, marriage best example why contraceptives require the government to pro- certificate, proof of his U.S. should never be allowed. vide information on family plan- Institute for Migration and U.S. Citizen Parent citizenship and physical presence After simmering for months, a ning methods, make contracep- Development Issues Fernando is a naturalized U.S. citizens at birth. In addition, in the United States. wide-ranging and acrimonious tives available free of charge and citizen. In one of his visits to children born outside the United Children born out-of-wedlock debate over government-funded introduce reproductive health DARYLLE Asuncion, 12, the Philippines, he met and fell States to a U.S. citizen parent outside the United States to a access to contraceptives in the and sexuality classes in schools. didn’t know what hit him. in love with Susan, a lovely lass may themselves be U.S. citizens U.S. citizen parent may also President Benigno For five years, the timid son of from Negros who was the only at birth. For U.S. citizen parents acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. Aquino III, still widely farmers is sad-faced while envy- ing classmates’ new school bags child of a wealthy widower. to be able to “transmit” U.S. If the U.S. citizen parent is the popular a year after a landslide election vic- and notebooks at Mlang Pilot When Fernando asked for Su- citizenship to their children born father, the child acquires U.S. Elementary School in North san’s hand in marriage, her father outside the United States, they citizenship at birth provided: tory, has backed artificial birth control and said last Cotabato. happily gave them his blessings. must meet residence or physi- A blood relationship is estab- But on his first day as a sixth In Fernando he found a son he cal presence requirements in the lished between the father and month he was ready to grader last schoolyear, Darylle never had. However, since her United States for certain time child by clear and convincing face the consequences showed his freckles in glee. father was old and ailing, Susan periods before the birth of the evidence; and, if necessary, risk He sported his own new blue who was a devoted daughter had child. The residence or physical The father is a U.S. citizen at excommunication. backpack that carried new school one condition -- that Fernando presence requirements that the the time of the child’s birth; "I have been taught in supplies. stay in the Philippines so that she U.S. citizen parent must meet in The father has agreed in writ- school, which was a Cath- That’s not all. could personally attend to her order to transmit U.S. citizen- ing to provide financial support olic institution, that the “I am now enjoying free father. After a lavish wedding, ship to their children depends for the child until the age of 18 final arbiter really is our schooling,” said this scholar of Fernando and Susan easily set- on when the child was born and years, and conscience," Mr Aquino the Hong Kong-based Filipino tled into married life.