sePtemBer 6, 2014 haWaii FiliPino chronicle 1 ♦ SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 ♦ CANDID PERSPECTIVES ASK A DOCTOR LEGAL NOTES Pacquiao’s stalled When Worries does oBama have until he Fights Become authority to stoP mayWeather Worrisome dePortation? PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 haWaii FiliPino chronicle sePtemBer 6, 2014 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor ou’ve probably by now noticed Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. the increase in traffic ever since Preparing for the Worst Publisher & Managing Editor classes at the University of awaii’s isolation makes it an ideal visitor destina- Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Hawaii-Manoa and private tion for those wanting to get away from it all. The schools have resumed. We hope Associate Editors Hawaiian archipelago is roughly 2,400 miles to Y Dennis Galolo that you’ve adjusted your travel the closest landmass, making us the most isolated Edwin Quinabo time accordingly to beat the traffic crunch. population center on earth. We are really all by Contributing Editor H Although sitting in traffic can certainly try Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. our lonesome in the vast Pacific Ocean. This same one’s patience, please drive with aloha during the morning and isolation makes Hawaii particularly vulnerable to external Creative Designer afternoon commutes. You may end up a few minutes late to forces such as terrorism, natural disasters, fuel shortages, labor Junggoi Peralta your destination, but remember that ultimately, it’s more im- strikes, widespread power outages, financial collapse and even portant to arrive alive! Photography computer network or telecommunication failures that threaten Tim Llena Speaking of important, in case you didn’t know it, Sep- our way of life and very survival. Nearly everything that we de- Administrative Assistant tember is National Preparedness Month—an important annual pend on is either shipped or flown in. With 85 percent of the Shalimar Pagulayan reminder for all Americans to be prepared for all types of food we consumed imported through a single port (Honolulu Columnists emergencies and disasters. Being adequately prepared can Harbor), any destruction caused by a natural disaster will have Carlota Hufana Ader make all the difference when an emergency hits a community. Emil Guillermo dire consequences on our food consumption. In recognition of National Preparedness Month, our cover Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. At the start of hurricane season, civil defense officials send Ron Menor story for this first issue of September focuses on the 4th An- out word to the public to prepare. It is up to each of us to heed J.P. Orias nual Get Ready Ewa Beach Emergency Preparedness Fair, a Pacita Saludes the warnings and make sure that we have enough supplies of free event which will be held on September 6, 2014 at Ewa Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. essential items to last for several days. It is tempting to dismiss Makai Middle School from 9 am to 1 pm. Those who attend Charlie Sonido, M.D. these warnings since we have been fortunate that recent storms Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. will learn the importance of making an emergency plan, build- have not struck our islands as expected. Still, the prudent course Felino S. Tubera ing an emergency kit and keeping informed of what measures Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. of action is to have an emergency supplies kit available to ride to take before, during and after an emergency. Please turn to out any event. In fact, disaster preparedness is your personal Contributing Writers page 4 to read more about the beginnings of this annual event duty. If you have a family, you are responsible for caring for Clement Bautista and how it has grown over the past several years. them. Preparing for a disaster is simply part of providing for Teresita Bernales, Ed.D One event of note that I’d like to bring to your attention is Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. and protecting your family. Not to prepare would be like failing a fundraiser for Hoʻōla Nā Pua (A New Life For Our Chil- Linda Dela Cruz to provide a warm coat for your child on a cold winter day. It is Fiedes Doctor dren), a local non-profit group that helps to rebuild the lives also our civic duty to be prepared. Part of being a good citizen Danny De Gracia, II, MA of young sex trafficking victims. Most people unknowingly Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand is not being dependent on the government, especially after a dis- think of sex trafficking as a crime that happens overseas and Amelia Jacang, M.D. aster since emergency services will be stretched extremely thin Caroline Julian far from Hawaii’s shores. They don’t realize that this problem in the aftermath of a disaster. This where civic groups like the Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. has reared its ugly head on the local scene, victimizing Deborah T. Manog Ewa Emergency Preparedness Committee have played a key Hawaii’s underaged girls. Hoʻōla Nā Pua’s fundraiser is sched- Maita Milallos role in helping the entire community more effectively prepare Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. uled for October 4th at the Pacific Club from 6 pm to 10 pm. for emergencies and related disasters. This year marks the fourth Seneca Moraleda-Puguan If you’re free that evening, consider dropping by and showing emergency preparedness fair that the group has sponsored for Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. your support for this very worthwhile organization. Jay Valdez, Psy.D. the benefit of Ewa residents. That’s all for now. I encourage you to take some time to Glenn Wakai It would certainly be in our best interests to comply with Amado Yoro read through this issue and our many useful and informative advisories and other severe weather warnings issued by state Philippine Correspondent columns like Legal Guide (page 7), Ask a Doctor (page 11) and county civil defense officials. Even if they were to err, at Greg Garcia and Legal Notes (page 13). As always, we encourage you to least they are doing so on the side of caution. As the public, we Big Island Distributor contact us at: [email protected] if you have any Grace Larson should also do likewise—prepare for the worst but also hope story ideas, tips or concerns regarding Hawaii’s dynamic and Ditas Udani for the best. vibrant Filipino community. Our sincerest thanks to all of you Maui Distributor Cecile Piros for reading and faithfully supporting the Hawaii Filipino Molokai Distributor Tobacco Sales Ban at Chronicle! Maria Watanabe Until next time…aloha and mabuhay! Advertising/Marketing Director CVS is Right Decision Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Account Executives VS Caremark, the second-largest drugstore chain in Carlota Hufana Ader the U.S. behind Walgreens, has made the dramatic pharmacists counseling patients. That goal conflicted with racks J.P. Orias decision to no longer sell cigarettes, cigars and other of cigarettes, cigars and chewing-tobacco in plain view. The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. tobacco products at its more than 7,600 stores na- But where does the company draw the line when it comes It is mailed directly to subscribers and dis- tributed at various outlets around Oahu and tionwide by October 1, 2014. Company officials to protecting its customers’ health? In addition to cigarettes, will the neighbor islands. Editorial and advertis- ing deadlines are three weeks prior to pub- C said banning tobacco products was simply the right CVS also stop selling alcohol products as well, or even candy lication date. Subscriptions are available at $75 per year for Oahu and the neighbor is- thing to do since such products are inconsistent with bars and soda? It’s easy to second-guess CVS’ decision but it lands, continental U.S. $80, foreign country $90. Copyright 2006-2014. 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