aUgUSt 13, 2016 hawaii Filipino chronicle 1 ♦ AUGUST 13, 2016 ♦ HEALTH & FAMILY LEGAL NOTES PHILIPPINE NEWS Delay SenatorS Urge war on DrUgS: aging with obama to Stop UpScale nightclUbS, SUpplementS DeportationS barS next 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 aUgUSt 13, 2016 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER Publisher & Executive Editor ocal shoppers were a bit con- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Filipino Voters Need to cerned with news that Macy’s is Publisher & Managing Editor looking to close 100 stores or Chona A. Montesines-Sonido Dump Trump about 15 percent of its locations Associate Editors Dennis Galolo | Edwin Quinabo nationwide sometime in early he American people have heard the rhetoric from Re- L Contributing Editor publican presidential candidate Donald Trump that 2017. Although Macy's officials Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. targeted Muslims, Latinos, immigrants, women and have not yet determined which stores will be Creative Designer Junggoi Peralta veterans. His comments have angered anyone and affected, local shoppers hope Hawaii's 13 Macy's stores are not on the list. Macy’s has been a long time Photography everyone imaginable. Most recently, he infuriated the Tim Llena T fixture in Hawaii's shopping mall scene. Many kamaaina still Filipino-American community by naming the Philip- Administrative Assistant pines among the short of list of countries with ties to terrorist fondly remember when it was called Liberty House, its generous Shalimar Pagulayan return policy and its fantastic sales. Stay tuned and keep your Columnists groups and alleging that terrorists are sneaking into the U.S. as Carlota Hufana Ader immigrants and therefore should be banned from entering. fingers crossed! Emil Guillermo While some have referred to Trump as a "loose cannon," By now, you've most likely heard about Donald Trump’s lat- Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Ph.D. Ron Menor Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton has gone a step further, est comments linking the Philippines with terrorism-sponsored J.P. Orias activities and hinting at banning immigrants from countries with Pacita Saludes calling him the most dangerous presidential candidate in U.S. Reuben S. Seguritan, Esq. history. Her comments are actually not far from the truth, given known safe havens for terrorists. The billionaire real estate Charlie Sonido, M.D. Trump’s volatile temper, name-calling, penchant for fighting mogul's comments not only angered the Filipino community but Cong. Mark Takai in all likelihood pushed those few Filipino voters who are still Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. and other character traits he has exhibited while campaigning. Felino S. Tubera Coupled with the fact that Trump has no experience in foreign “on the fence” to think twice about voting for him. Although the Sylvia Yuen, Ph.D. policy or national security, he would indeed be dangerous as General Election is still several months away, recent polls have Contributing Writers commander-in-chief of the United States. indicated a decline in Trump's popularity. For a more in-depth Clement Bautista analysis of Trump and terrorism in the Philippines, please turn Teresita Bernales, Ed.D Supporters hope Trump will better manage his comments Rose Churma but we can expect Trump’s comments to become even nastier to page 4 for our cover story. Serafin Colmenares, Jr., Ph.D. If you've been watching the Rio Summer Olympics, you've Julia Crowley as Election Day nears. In his latest controversial remark, Trump Linda Dela Cruz suggested that if Hillary Clinton was elected president, the only seen U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps win his record-breaking Fiedes Doctor 22nd gold medal. Equally impressive, as far as the Philippines Danny De Gracia, II, MA way to stop her from choosing liberal Supreme Court justices Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand would be to shoot her. Trump’s remarks surprised even die-hard is concerned, are the heroics of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who Amelia Jacang, M.D. supporters and led more members from his own party to dis- won a silver medal in weightlifting in the 53kg (117 lbs.) divi- Caroline Julian sion. A member of the Philippine armed forces, the 25-year-old Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. tance themselves from him. Even if meant as a joke, comments Federico Magdalena, Ph.D. about assassinating the president or presidential candidates are Diaz made history as the first Filipina ever to win an Olympic Deborah T. Manog medal. For those keeping score, Diaz's medal is the Philippines' Maita Milallos not taken lightly by the Secret Service. Paul Melvin Palalay, M.D. Filipino voters are slowly beginning to realize the ramifi- first in 20 years, the last coming in 1996 when Mansueto Velasco Renelaine Bontol-Pfister won the silver in boxing in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Congrat- Seneca Moraleda-Puguan cations of a Trump presidency. One thing is certain—the rights Lilia Q. Santiago, Ph.D. of minority groups will targeted. It is relatively easy for a gov- ulations, Hidilyn! To find out more about the Philippines newest Jay Valdez, Psy.D. ernment to protect the majority but the true test of democracy hero, see page 12. Glenn Wakai In closing, thank you for faithfully supporting the Hawaii Amado Yoro is how minorities are treated. A society that protects the rights Philippine Correspondent: of all except the unpopular is not a truly open society. For voters Filipino Chronicle. I encourage you to take time and read the in- Greg Garcia who have not yet made up their mind come Election Day, re- formative articles in this issue. Please feel free to email us at: fil- Neighbor Island Correspondents: member this—the president is the face of America. If Trump’s [email protected] with story ideas, suggestions or Big Island (Hilo and Kona) name calling, inflammatory remarks and other antics are not fit concerns you may have. We would love to hear from you! Grace Larson | Ditas Udani Until our next issue…aloha and mabuhay! Kauai even for a middle school student body election, how much more Millicent Wellington for the Oval Office? Is Donald Trump the man you want speak- Maui ing for you? Christine Sabado Big Island Distributor Grace Larson | Ditas Udani Kauai Distributor Preventing the Spread of petite, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, diarrhea, and yellow Amylou Aguinaldo skin and eyes. Hepatitis A is usually spread when a person ingests Nestor Aguinaldo Jimmy Iloreta Hepatitis A fecal matter—even in microscopic amounts—from contact with Maui Distributor epatitis A, a highly contagious liver infection, has objects, food, or drinks contaminated by the feces, or stool, of an Cecile Piros made news headlines of late. The latest case in- infected person. The disease varies in clinical severity from a mild Molokai Distributor volved Papa John’s Pizza in Waipahu and New Lin illness lasting 1-2 weeks to a severely disabling disease lasting Maria Watanabe Fong bakery in Chinatown, where food service several months. Unlike some other forms of viral hepatitis, Hep- Oahu Distributor Yoshimasa Kaneko H workers were diagnosed with the disease. As of press atitis A does not cause long-term chronic damage and is usually Jonathan Pagulayan time, the State Department of Health (DOH) has not fatal. Advertising/Marketing Director documented a total of 168 cases of Hepatitis A statewide—the The best protection against the disease is vaccination. More Chona A. Montesines-Sonido worst outbreak in nearly two decades. people are opting to get vaccinated despite the cost which ranges Account Executives Carlota Hufana Ader Employees at other food establishments have tested positive, from $62 to $125 per dose. If you opt for vaccination, talk first J.P. Orias including Tamashiro Market (Kalihi), Baskin-Robbins (Waikele), with your healthcare provider. Health officials also recommend The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle is published weekly by The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Inc. Chili’s (Kapolei), Costco bakery (Hawaii Kai) and Taco Bell frequent hand washing with soap after using the bathroom or and is located at 94-356 Waipahu Depot, Waipahu, HI 96797. Telephone (808) 678- (Waipio). A Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant was also diag- changing a diaper, and before preparing. 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To help prevent the spread of Hepatitis A, we first need to Errata The Philippine Women's Civic Club, not the Filipino Women’s Civic Club, is sponsoring the U.S. SBA SmAll BUSineSS JoUrnAliST AWArdee learn as much as possible about the disease and its effects. Symp- memBer, SoCieTy oF ProFeSSionAl First Filipiniana Ball set for August 13. We apologize for the error in our August 6th issue. toms of Hepatitis A infection include fever, fatigue, loss of ap- JoUrnAliSTS aUgUSt 13, 2016 hawaii Filipino chronicle 3 CANDID PERSPECTIVES to Win, Hillary Focused Not on Us So Much, But on Widening Democrats’ appeal among registered voters.