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Bold Aquino likens China to Nazi Germany

By Kyoko Hasegawa

President Benigno Aquino III presents a scale model of the Kentex Manufacturing Corporation factory during a press briefing held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 1). Also present during the press briefing on Monday at Malacanang are Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Labor Secretary Rosalina Baldoz.

Tokyo, Japan (AFP) Wednesday 6/3/2015 – Philippine President Benigno Aquino likened present-day China to Nazi Germany on Wednesday during a speech in Japan, hinting the world cannot continue to appease Beijing as it claims ever-more territory in the South China Sea. The comments come as disquiet grows over the quickening pace of China’s land reclamation programme in international waters, including its construction of a runway long enough for large military planes.

“If there was a vacuum, if the United States, which is the superpower, says ‘we are not interested’, perhaps there is no brake to ambitions of other countries,” Aquino told an audience of business leaders in Tokyo.

“I’m an amateur student of history and I’m reminded of... how Germany was testing the waters and what the response was See NAZI GERMANY, page 10

US hits China over sea reclamation, vows more patrols

By Bhavan Jaipragas

Singapore, Singapore (AFP) Saturday 5/30/2015 – The United States on Saturday called for an immediate end to China’s intensifying reclamation works in the South China Sea and vowed to continue sending military aircraft and ships to the See MORE PATROLS, page 10

Drilon meets Saudi envoy: Senate President Franklin M. Drilon receives a gift from H.E. Dr. Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Bussairy, ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, during a courtesy call at the Philippine Senate, Tuesday afternoon. (MNS photo)

US turns over $1.3M proceeds from AFP ex-comptroller Garcia’s forfeited assets to PHL

Sen. Grace Poe

Eligibility issues pushing me to consider 2016 run – Grace Poe MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) – The issues being raised against her by the opposition is pushing Sen. Grace Poe to consider and even plan for a candidacy for higher office in the 2016 elections.

Slighted after opposition leader Navotas Rep. Tobias Tiangco said that she was being less than truthful about her lack of sufficient residency to run for President or Vice President, Poe told reporters that such allegations were nudging her to run in the See ELIGIBILITY, page 10

MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) – The US Embassy on Wednesday turned over to the Philippine government a check amounting to some $1.3 million as the second tranche of proceeds from the forfeited assets of former military comptroller Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia.

In a ceremony, US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg handed over the US Treasury check amounting to $1,384,940.28 or around P61 million to Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, who represented the Philippine government.

Goldberg said the check represents the net proceeds from the sale of Garcia’s condominium unit at The Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, and the balance from the former general’s two bank accounts in Citibank New York.

Goldberg said money from Garcia’s bank accounts in Citibank New York had earlier been traced by the US Department of Homeland Security to be part of the laundered assets of Garcia.

“Battling public corruption is a challenge that all countries face, including the United States. Meeting that challenge is vitally important to ensure public confidence in the honesty and integrity of public servants,” Goldberg said during the turnover ceremony.

He added that the turnover of the check “represents cooperation across borders.”

“Let this serve as a warning to anyone who thinks they can launder money everywhere,” Goldberg said.

In January 2012, the United States government, through then US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas, Jr., initially turned over to the Office of the Ombudsman around $100,000 (roughly P430,000) representing cash seized by U.S. Customs authorities from the two sons of Garcia upon their entry to California in December 2003. The seizure triggered the investigations into the transactions entered into by Garcia.

In April 2005, the Office of the OmSee GARCIA’S ASSET, page 10

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Aquino woos Japanese investors at Tokyo forum TOKYO, June 4 (Mabuhay) – Expectedly, President Benigno Aquino painted a promising picture of the Philippine economy and spoke of a positive record of his administration in a bid to attract more Japanese businessmen to invest in the Philippines.

Speaking before the Philippine Investment Forum held at the Hotel New Otani, he described the current status of the country as a “far cry” from the country’s standing when his predecessor, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, left office.

He also compared how his administration fared better than previous ones in a number of areas including power and the number of awarded public-private partnership projects.

Aquino spoke of the country’s selling points, including its average 6.3 percent average GDP growth, credit ratings upgrade, and the quality of the Filipino workforce.

“Filipinos are young, trainable, and skilled; companies have entrusted them with producing quality products, from luxury bags, to electronics and automobiles, to the components of modern aircrafts,” Aquino said.

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PHL’s highest-ranking communist rebel captured: AFP

Schoolchildren ride a small boat to cross a river going to school on the first day of the school year Monday in the fishing village of Kinabuksan, Barangay Cawag, Subic, Zambales. Around 23 million students are expected to return to public elementary and high schools across the country. (MNS photo)

Marcos fears Bangsamoro police will become private army MANILA, June 2 (Mabuhay) – Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jnr questioned Tuesday the chain of command of the Bangsamoro police force as the hearing on the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law resumed today.

According to the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the Bangsamoro police will be headed by a director to be selected by the chief minister.

Marcos, however, said he fears the Bangsamoro police may end up at the private army of the chief minister. He said the DILG must explain where the chief minister is located in the chain of command.

“So, the Chief Minister will exercise operational supervision and control? That does not exist in any other [local government unit],” Marcos, chairman of the Senate committee on local government, said.

Government peace panel member Senen Bacani said the Bangsamoro police is not in-

dependent and that the laws of the Philippine National Police will also apply to the regional group. “The Bangsamoro Police is part of an integrated PNP. It’s not an independent police force...The chain of command is very clear in terms from the Chief PNP up to the last policemen,” he said. He also said that in case of any difference of opinion between the Chief Minister and the Chief PNP, “the decision of the Chief PNP will be followed.”

The BBL is a draft law intended to establish the Bangsamoro political entity in the Philippines and provide for its basic structure of government, which will replace the existing Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Twelve senators earlier signed the report of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, which said the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law should be “substantially revised” in order to pass legal scrutiny.

Manila, Philippines (AFP) Tuesday 6/2/2015 - 08:52 GMT | 328 words The top communist guerrilla leader in the Philippines has been arrested in a blow to the decades-old Maoist rebellion following the detention of his predecessors last year, officials said Tuesday.

Adelberto Silva is considered the “highest ranking” leader of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its New People’s Army (NPA) armed wing, a military statement said.

“He is the overall orchestrator of rebel movements in the entire country. He organizes the activities of the rebels,” military spokesman Brigadier-General Joselito Kakilala told AFP. “This (arrest) will have a huge impact.

This will disrupt their strategic direction and programs,” Kakilala added.

Philippine security forces in March last year arrested CPP chairman Benito Tiamzon and his wife Wilma Tiamzon, the

party’s secretary-general.

After an armed campaign that has claimed thousands of lives across the country, Kakilala said the NPA now had “less than 4,000” fighters.

Kakilala said the low-profile Silva, whose age and personal background was not disclosed nor publicly known, took over the CPP-NPA leadership after the Tiamzons’ arrest.

Police said Silva was arrested at his hideout in the town of Bacoor on Manila’s southern outskirts late Monday along with another man and a woman.

He had been living in the house for a year and had posed as a businessman, said a police report.

Police said they seized electronic devices, grenades, and documents at the hideout.

Silva will stand trial for the murder of 15 people whose remains were recovered from a mass grave on the central island of Leyte in 1985, the military said.

PCG confirms standoff with Taiwanese Coast Guard near Batanes

MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed on Wednesday that a standoff occurred on May 25 between its operatives and the Taiwanese Coast Guard near Batanes.

In a statement, PCG spokesperson Cmdr. Armand Balilo said PCG-BFAR operatives were patroling the Batanes area when it apprehended the Taiwanese fishing boat Min Jiang Tsai 6 at around 6:25 p.m. northeast of Batanes.

The PCG was towing the fishing boat when Taiwan Coast Guard cutter 118 appeared and blocked the PCG-BFAR vessel and asked for the release of the Taiwanese fishing boat.

Philippine operatives, upon the instruction of officials of the Bureau of Fisheries and Acquatic Resources (BFAR), released the fishing boat after negotiations that lasted for four hours.

The incident was first reported on Tuesday, quoting the Taiwan force which issued a statement saying a Taiwan coast guard patrol vessel moved in “at full speed” to protect a Taiwan fishing boat and escort it back to safe waters after it had been challenged by a Philippine coast guard vessel.

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Sotto, Chiz defend Grace Poe over residency issue MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) – Allies of the late Fernando Poe Jr. on Wednesday defended his daughter, Senator Grace Poe, who was accused of lacking the required residency to run for either President or Vice President in the 2016 elections.

Acting Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III said that the residency requirement should not be a problem as Poe always had an intention to return to the Philippines and besides she has yet to decide if she will run for a higher post next year.

Poe resided in the United States and became a dual citizen before her return to the country when her father died in 2004.

“What I know is that she was born here and even if she stayed abroad for a while, she always had an intention to return. She came back in 2004 and stayed. Besides, what’s the big fuss e she has not decided?” he said.

Sotto was one of those who convinced the late actor Poe to run for President in

2004.

Senator Francis Escudero, for his part, scored Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco for raising the residency requirement against Poe. “Noong nakaraang buwan, sabi nila nais ni Vice President Binay si Grace.

Pumirma lang siya sa committee report, tinanggihan lang siya at hindi kinakausap… biglang disqualified naman ngayon,” he said.

“Alam ko at tiyak ko kung nag-research talaga sila, malalaman din nila ‘yan. Mula pa siguro noong 2004, 2005, kung tama ang pagkakaalala ko, dito na nanirahan si Sen. Poe matapos pumanaw ang kanyang tatay noong December 2004,” Escudero said.

“Madaling patunayan at kayang patunayan ‘yun kung saka-sakaling magpapasyang tumakbo si Senator Poe,” he added.

Animus revertendi Escudero, a lawyer, also mentioned the

Nancy Binay denies prior knowledge of Grace Poe residency issue MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) – Senator Nancy Binay on Wednesday denied having any prior knowledge on the residency issue hurled against Senator Grace Poe by Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, the interim president of United Nationalist Alliance and an ally of her embattled father Vice President Jejomar Binay.

In an interview with reporters, Binay said she was surprised when she saw Tiangco on television saying Poe lacks the required residency to run for president or vice president in next year’s elections.

“Actually, nagulat na nga lang din ako na naglabas siya ng ganun. I guess like everybody else I was surprised na nagpresscon pala siya kahapon,” she said.

“I have nothing to do with it, in fact napanood ko na lang siya nung nakauwi ako. Parang ‘Oh my God’ ganun pala yung sinabi ni Cong. Toby,” she added with a chuckle.

She further said that she has yet to talk with Tiangco regarding Poe’s residency issue.

Poe, who, like the elder Binay, is performing well on surveys on possible presidential candidates, is one of the senators who signed the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee report recommending plunder charges against Vice President Binay in connection with the alleged overpricing in the Makati City Hall Building II construction.

Sen. Binay, who said those who signed

the report did it to boost their ratings for the 2016 elections, meanwhile refused to further comment on Poe’s residency issue, saying she is a member of the Senate Electoral Tribunal which will decide on cases of senators.

“That (residency issue) I cannot answer, kasi part ako ng SET. Mahirap na magsalita nang tapos. I don’t know, baka one of these days may mag-file ng kaso sa kanya, kabahagi ako dun sa magdedesisyon pagdating sa issue na yan,” she said.

Meanwhile, in a television interview, Tiangco said his revelation did not have the blessings of Vice President Binay.

“In fact, when I told him two months ago, nung nalaman ko itong bagay na ito, sabi niya sa akin tigilan mo na yan.

Kaibigan natin si Grace. Pabayaan mo na iyan kung may isyung ganyan. Pero ako syempre bilang head ng search committee, hindi ko naman titigilan dahil trabaho ko ito,” he said.

Vice President Binay had earlier said that he is considering Poe to be his running mate in the 2016 polls, but the neophyte senator said she does not see herself campaigning alongside Binay.

Poe, Binay’s closest rival for the presidency based on the latest surveys, said she believes that honesty and quality of service were also important in governance. She had also asked Binay to appear before the Senate probe on the corruption allegations hurled against him.(MNS)

Attacks against Grace Poe ‘inhuman’: JV Ejercito MANILA, June 4 (Mabuhay) – Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito branded on Thursday as inhuman the attacks on the person of Senator Grace Poe, daughter of the best buddy of his father.

“Whoever is behind this below-the-belt personality attack against Sen. Poe, stating that she is not a real daughter of FPJ (Fernando Poe Jr) is inhuman,” he said.

He said that it is common knowledge that Senator Poe is an adopted daughter of one-time presidential candidate FPJ. “I cannot understand why it is being raised as an issue against Sen. Poe,” he said.

The question on Poe’s being a natural-born citizen surfaced as the senator’s ratings as a preferred presidential or vice presidential candidate continued to soar.

On Wednesday, Poe addressed the decades-old rumor that she is the daughter of the late President Ferdinand Marcos and her aunt, actress Rosemarie Sonora.

“Ang nanay ko hindi naman magsisinungaling. Sabi niya nung mga panahon na ‘yun may mga issue na lumalabas na ganun. Pero ang tita ko po na malapit ako doon, hindi talaga totoo ‘yun. Ngayon kung may magpapatunay na iba sa showbiz, bahala sila pero pinaniniwalaan ko ang aking nanay at hindi ‘yun talaga totoo,” Poe said.

FPJ and actress Susan Roces raised Poe as their own daughter.

Ejercito said Poe, despite being a foundling, is better than others who besmirched the name of their parents.

“Mabuti na ang ampon na itinataguyod ang karangalan ng kanyang mga itinuturing na magulang sa pamamagitan ng paglilingkod nang mabuti sa ating kababayan, kumpara sa mga tunay na anak na sinira ang mabuting karangalan ng kanilang mga magulang,” he said. (MNS)

principle of animus revertendi or “intent to return.”

“Basta meron kang intent to return, ayon sa Korte Suprema, pwede. Dahil hindi mo kailangang patunayan na physically present ka, lalo na kung physically present ka,” he said.

Senator Sergio Osmeña III said the SC has resolved the issue on animus revertendi “65 years ago when Eliseo Quirino returned after many years in America to run for Governor of Ilocos Sur.” “The mere intention to return to your country is sufficient to establish your domicile here. It is distinguished between domicile and residence,” he said.

Senate President Franklin Drilon, also a lawyer, also said that there should be no issue of residency on Poe citing the animus revertendi principle.

“Kahit kayo po ay lumabas ng bansa o wala sa inyong distrito, ngunit kung meron kayo na sinasabing intensiyon na bumalik, ‘yun po ay hindi kailangan ang inyong physical presence sa isang lugar upang ang inyong residency ay ma-satisfy. As long as may balak kayong bumalik, at may intensiyon kayong bumalik sa inyong lugar na inyong pinanggalingan, iyan po ay bilang doon sa inyong residency,” he said.

Escudero further said that Tiangco should have known this as the latter’s aunt,

Leyte Rep. Imelda Marcos, a sibling of his parent-in-law, was also questioned for her lack of residency.

The Supreme Court ruled then that “the fact of residence not the statements made in the COC (certificate of candicacy) will control and dictate kung residente ka nga ba sa isang lugar o hindi,” he said in a radio interview.

Escudero also asked those making the accusation to examine themselves first.

“Marami nga at may ilang kongresista diyan ang tinitirhan nilang bahay ay iba sa tinatakbuhan o kinakatawan nilang lugar. So sana maghunus-dili ‘ika nga at manalamin ang ilan sa mga nagsasalita,” said Escudero.

The senator expressed disappointment that the same issues hurled against the father FPJ are also being hurled against the daughter, Senator Poe. “Residency, citizenship, competence, experience, lahat ng binabato kay Sen. Poe ngayon, ‘yan ang eksaktong binato sa kanyang ama noong nagdaang pagtakbo niya noong 2004. Hindi na siguro nakakagulat ‘yun. Pero nakakalungkot na ‘yung ginawa sa ama, ginagawa at gagawin din sa anak,” Escudero said.

Escudero was the spokesperson of the late Poe in the 2004 presidential polls.

(MNS)

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Gringo, others linked to ‘pork’ scam MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) – While the Department of Justice (DOJ) is still finalizing its complaint against the third batch of personalities allegedly involved in the pork barrel scam, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales said her office is already conducting a parallel probe on the new names of lawmakers being implicated in the supposed anomaly.

At a press conference on Wednesday, Morales admitted that her Office had received several complaints against Sen.

Gringgo Honasan regarding the latter’s alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) in exchange for commissions or kickbacks.

“The truth is we have received copies of the complaints against him. And I say that all these complaints are subjected to our ongoing fact-finding investigation,” Morales said.

On Tuesday, Justice Undersecretary Jose Justiniano revealed that Honasan is among the nine individuals about to be

charged by the DOJ before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection to the pork barrel scam.

Justiniano said that based on an investigation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Honasan allegedly allocated P15 million of his PDAF to Agri and Economic Program for Farmers Foundation, Inc. (AEPFFI), one of the fake foundations allegedly owned

by Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged brains of the pork anomaly.

Honasan had earlier denied the allegations, saying that he was not the one who chose where his PDAF from 2007 to 2009 was allocated.

Morales said that aside from Honasan, her Office is also conducting an investigation on other individuals being implicated in the pork barrel. She, however, did not disclose the names of these personalities.

“With respect to the third batch (of PDAF cases), it has not reached us yet. In the meantime, we are also conducting our parallel investigation. We’ll see if they can complement each other,” Morales said.

“So, it’s not accurate to say na porket hindi pa nai-fifile ng NBI yung complaint, the Office of the Ombudsman is suffering setback,” Morales added.

With regards to Honasan, Morales said the complaints they have received against the senator still need further validation and thorough investigation.

“There have been some informal complaints (against him). There have been some informal information, raw data. But you know, any Tom, Dick and Harry can write us na si ganito, si ganyan ay kumita.

But that is something that you should not take as gospel truth. Kailangan, may investigation talaga,” Morales said.

Justiniano said that aside from Honasan other incumbent and former lawmakers to be included in the third batch of pork barrel cases are Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) head Secretary Joel Villanueva, Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, Abono party-list Rep. Conrado Estrella III, former Abono party-list Rep. Robert Raymundo Estrella, La Union Governor and former La Union Rep. Manuel Ortega, La Union Rep. Victor Ortega, Manila Rep. Amado Bagatsing and former Zamboanga del Sur Rep. Isidro Real Jr. Meanwhile, Morales said the Office of the Ombudsman is set to file before the Sandiganbayan cases against more individuals included in the first and second batches of pork barrel-related complaints filed by the DOJ with the Ombudsman in 2013.

“Yes, in the coming days or weeks may maiaakyat ulit tayo sa Sandiganbayan,” Morales said, refusing to elaborate.

The first batch of officials charged by the Ombudsman before the Sandiganbayan in early 2014 included Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. In February of this year, the Ombudsman filed cases with the Sandiganbayan against five former members of the House of Representatives, who were named as respondents in the second batch of PDAF complaints filed by the DOJ with the Ombudsman. (MNS)

House leaders call for probe on BBL ‘payola’ MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) – Leaders of the House of Representatives on Wednesday agreed to launch an investigation into the allegation that Malacañang used money from a Chinese crime lord to bribe lawmakers to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).

House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. is set to file a resolution later in the day calling for a probe regarding the alleged bribery, which was first reported by The Standard last Monday.

Minority Floor Leader Ronaldo Zamora said he and Majority Floor Leader Neptali Gonzales II will be co-authors of the resolution.

In an ambush interview after his lunch meeting with members of the House minority bloc, Belmonte said he wants the controversy investigated because of the conflicting statements of officials of the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) after the initial report on the “payola” was published.

“I would like to categorically state that this [resolution] has nothing to do with the BBL or the House, but I think it is serious enough to merit an investigation by the House. Nagtuturuan sila (BID officials) eh. Kung nagtuturuan sila, there might be something,” he said.

“If all three of them were united in denying it, baka [wala pang naging issue], pero with those commissioners pointing fingers at one another, then we might as well investigate,” Belmonte added.

Quoting an anonymous source within the BID, The Standard said the agency issued a release order last May 21 for wanted Chinese criminal Wang Bo instead of turn-

ing him over to Chinese authorities after his camp shelled out some $10 million, or P440 million, which was supposedly used

by Malacañang to bribe lawmakers to pass the BBL. Another P100 million was reportedly committed by Wang for the entire BI. Another source from the House was quoted as saying that “a truckload of money” was delivered to the chamber in the middle of the night on May 25, ostensibly for lawmakers.

Top BID officials have separately accused each other of brokering a deal with Wang following the report’s publication, with Commissioner Sigfrid Mison insisting that Deputy Commissioners Gilberto Repizo and Abdullah Mangotara were responsible for signing the Chinese detainee’s release documents.

Belmonte and Gonzales have separately denied the bribe allegation, while Justice Secretary Leila de Lima dismissed it as a “ridiculous fairytale.” (MNS)

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Gov’t witness claims Duterte ordered Davao Death Squad killings – De Lima MANILA, June 2 (Mabuhay) – A witness currently in government custody has claimed that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte ordered killings perpetrated by the vigilante group Davao Death Squad (DDS), Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said Tuesday.

In a chance interview, De Lima described this witness, currently under the government’s Witness Protection Program, as a “self-confessed DDS hitman.� “Pinangalanan niya kung sino ang gumagawa niyan, allegedly on orders of Mayor Duterte. We have names, and there are also names of the victims,� De Lima told reporters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport where she joined other Cabinet officials in sending President Benigno Aquino III to his Japan state visit.

The witness had already executed an

affidavit which is being validated by the National Bureau of Investigation, she added. “Pina-case build up ko iyan. Ipinapavalidate ko ang mga istorya niya, if we can have corroborative evidence on each and every incident na isinalaysay niya sa kanyang sinumpaang salaysay para malakas ang kaso kapag ma-file na namin,� the Cabinet official said.

Last week, Duterte, who has ranked third in recent presidential preference polls, admitted in a television interview that he has ties with the DDS. He also said that he would kill criminals if he became President.

Days after this television interview, the Davao City mayor said he was referring to the Davao Development System, not the Davao Death Squad. (MNS)

Qatar drops death penalty for Filipino ‘spy’

By David Harding

Doha, Qatar (AFP) Sunday 5/31/2015 – A death sentence handed to a Filipino in Qatar for spying was reduced on appeal by a Doha court on Sunday to life imprisonment.

Two other sentences of life imprisonment against another pair of defendants, also from the Philippines, were reduced at the same time by Qatar’s Court of Appeal to 15 years in jail. One of the men sentenced to serve 15 years has been named as Ronaldo Lopez Ulep.

All three had been convicted last year on charges of espionage and passing on Qatar military and economic secrets to the Philippines government.

The unnamed defendant who was originally sentenced to death is likely to spend up to 25 years in prison.

He worked as a supervisor at Qatar Petroleum.

The other two defendants worked for the Qatar Air Force.

At the time of their conviction it was alleged that the two men working for the air force supplied information to the third man for cash.

Following Sunday’s brief hearing, the Philippines ambassador to Qatar, Wilfred C. Santos, said the reduction in sentences was “welcome� but a further appeal may take place. “We welcome this development and we will continue to monitor the case,� he said.

“We are willing to exhaust all legal avenues.�

Manila has “emphatically� denied spying on Qatar.

All three men have been detained since 2010.

The case has raised concerns among rights groups, which question the convictions and allege the three men have been tortured while being detained.

Amnesty International alleges Lopez Ulep spent four years in solitary confinement and was convicted “on the basis of a ‘confession’ he was forced to sign, even though it was written in Arabic and he could not read it�.

Ahead of Sunday’s hearing, Amnesty released a blog from the 17-year-old daughter of Lopez Ulep, who said her father was dragged away from their Doha home in April 2010 and the family have not seen him since.

She said investigators took laptops, photos and the family’s savings hidden in a safe.

The teenager, who is now in the Philippines, urged the Qatari authorities to release her father and “return what they took from us for the past five years�.

Santos said Manila knew about the allegations of torture. “We are aware of these and are taking note of this,� he said.

Relatives of the defendants were also at court but refused to comment afterwards.

15 wounded in mosque attack at PHL police camp Jolo, Philippines (AFP) Saturday 5/30/2015 – Fifteen people including 10 police officers were wounded in an attack on a mosque at police camp on a remote Philippine island long plagued by Islamic militancy, officials said Saturday.

Successive blasts targeted the mosque inside Camp Kasim on the island of Jolo early evening Friday – an initial grenade attack followed by a bomb explosion less than 10 minutes later that was intended to target police who rushed to the scene, local authorities said. “It seems the (first) explosion was set up to draw responders as the target,� the provincial police chief Senior Superintendent Abraham Orbita told reporters.

Rosalyn Aya-ay, a shopkeeper and policeman’s wife, said she found her husband sprawled on the ground after the first explosion and took him to the camp hospital, though he was not seriously injured. “When I returned I found my two

daughters wounded by the second blast. I was scared and I had a hard time finding an ambulance to carry them,� she told AFP. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred inside the sprawling provincial police headquarters in the provincial capital of Jolo, a mainly Muslim island in the south of the predominantly Catholic Asian nation.

It was the second bomb attack on Camp Kasim since 2010, when a Christmas Day blast wounded six people worshipping at a Catholic church in another section of the facility. Jolo is a known stronghold of Abu Sayyaf, a small group of a few hundred Islamic militants founded in the 1990s with seed money from Al-Qaeda.

Police investigators combed through the scene of the blast Saturday, which was about 10 metres (33 feet) from a guarded entry gate, but would not say how the attackers had smuggled the explosives into the camp, an AFP photographer on the scene said.

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Chinese national gets double life for drug trafficking MANILA, June 2 (Mabuhay) – The Paranaque City Regional Trial Court (RTC) sentenced a Chinese national of double life imprisonment almost three years after he was arrested for selling and possessing illegal drugs in the city.

Benny Chua Ang was arrested on October 12, 2012 by the PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Force (AIDSOTF) in a sting operation at the parking lot of a mall in Barangay Tambo, Paranaque City, after selling a kilogram of shabu worth P3 million to a police undercover agent inside his vehicle.

AIDSOTF chief Police Senior Superintendent Benjamin Lusad said the arresting team had to force Ang outside his vehicle after he pushed and kicked the undercover agent out upon sensing that he was transacting with law enforcement authorities.

In a 19-page decision, Judge Danilo Suarez of ParaĂąaque RTC Branch 29 ruled that “the prosecution has established its cases against the accused Benny Chua Ang, with moral certainty, proven the existence of elements of the offense charged and that the corpus delicti was properly established and preserved.â€?

The arresting team also found another three kilograms of shabu contained in red foil packs which were labeled as Chinese tea inside Ang’s vehicle.

Lusad said Ang belongs to a well-organized, high-value foreign illegal drug group operating in the country.

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The Casa Italiana hall in downtown Los Angeles was filled to capacity last Sunda, with parents and their children participating in “Fashion For A Cause” a fashion show benefitting the Miss Philippines USA Foundation and the Assumption Mission, cosponsored by the 137-member Assumption Alumni Association Abroad of Southern California.

The fun, first segment of the program showcased’ “Kids Dream USA,” a children’s fashion show Philippines USA (Hannah Marte) and conceptualized by fashion designer Lou Miss Young Philippines USA (Aislinn Razon, where pastel palettes of children’s Sebastian). summer wear were shown as well as variCandidates for the 2015 Miss Philipous types of colorful beach wear. pines USA was the evening’s highlight Entertainment was provided by the of “Fashion for a Cause.” Each of the sultry Jam Morales and the nostalgic voice candidates was introduced by Samantha of Val Villar.

Antonio, current assistant to MPUSA proLou Razon’s Evening wear was mod- ducer, Ms. Lou Razon. eled by five young ladies and two young Also beautiful were this year’s gradumen, while the Bridal Fashions were ates, however, the unpredictable LA modeled by the 2014 winners of Miss weather also found a lot of proud parents experiencing a heavy downpour, like when I attended last Tuesday’s graduation ceremonies at the Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Glendale.

Though it started with an overcast on a gloomy day, the Pomp and Circumstance Processional played on, moderated by Ms. Amanda Kopesak, Director of the 6th and 7th Grade Orchestra, followed by a Salute to the Flag by 8th Grade President, Georgina Kregorian.

The traditional Star Spangled Banner was sung by the combined 6th and 7th Grade Instrumental Group, which gave way to the outstanding welcome remarks of Dr. Chris Coulter, School Principal. Dr. Coulter imparted profound messages of encouragement to ensure the graduates a successful future.

Here were some of tips to the graduates: “Keep an open mind to meet your new challenges; aim high to the best of your ability and admit your mistakes when you realize you’re wrong and forgive others

when they do.”

“Be truthful and honest by looking at people straight in the eye when you speak to them; learn to listen intently to what other people say to you and finally, learn to thank and appreciate your parents for all the hard work they do for you.”

In closing, Dr. Coulter acknowledged the outstanding students who were presented the Sharper Image Awards, as well as the Torch and Laurel Awardees (those students who achieved highly with 3.5 grade point average or higher. Finally, Dr. Coulter said: “Wilson rocks!”

The Stage Band and Combined Chorus followed, singing the song “See You Again,” with Mr. John Andrews, Choir Director. This was a song from the Broadway musicale “Wicked” by Stephen Schwartz

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, which had these meaningful lyrics “It may be that we will never meet again in this lifetime, so let me say before we part, so much of me is what made of, what I learned from you, you’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart; and now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend.”

Halfway through the presentation of the certificate of completion to the more than 480 graduates, the patchy drizzle and light rain became a heavy downpour which came through at the end but the graduates, though most of them drenched by the pouring rain, finished the ceremonies off with a loud cheer – “We all made it!” followed by the Pomp and Circumstance song ending the program with its Recessional.

Congratulations to all the 2015 graduates!

Presentation of candidates to the 2015 Miss Philippines USA and Miss Young Philippines during “Fashion for a Cause” event. Photo courtresy of Robert Ryan

One of the kid models.

Photo: Joel Hornilla

Proud parents, Christian and Kristine DelaCruz with daughter Crystal with grandma Myrna at Wilson Middle Schools’s graduation rites.

Fil-Am Joins Honorees at 52nd Annual Small Business Week Awards It has been proven time and again that America, the land of opportunity, belongs to those who dare and are willing to work hard and face the sacrifices to attain the American dream. At the end of the road those who persevere are richly rewarded.

Gloria C. Rull, one of the honorees at the 52nd Annual Small Business Week Awards at the Riverside Convention Center last June 3, could attest to the truism and is now reaping the fruits of her sacrifices.

Rull, conferred the honor of “Women in Business Champion of the the contributions of small businesses in Year” is a Retirement Planning Specialist the U.S. which form the building blocks with over two decades of experience in of its economy has for this year the theme management, accounting and finance and “Dream Big, Start Small”. is an active volunteer and mentor at the The other honorees included Jim Ely Filipino American Chamber of Commerce (Stultz Financial, Inc.), Financial Services of Orange County and the Asian Business Champion of the Year; Paul and Diane Association of Orange County. She has Novak (South Coast Mold, Inc.), Familyhad offered her time, talent and resources’ Owned Small Business Person of the in “helping women small business owners, Year; David G. Rothenbuehler (Pacific non-profit leaders and others to become Mercantile Bank), successful in their businesses and comVeteran Champion of the Year; Mohammunity.” med Islam (South Asian Business Alliance Rull started pursuing her entrepre- Network), Minority Small Business Chamneurial passion in 2007 by “providing pion of the Year; James DeMello (Aleph risk management and retirement planning Group, Inc.), California Exporter of the with multiple carriers and on an exclusive Year; Rita Kalwani (KAL Architects, Inc.), basis with New York Life in 2008”. She California 8(a) Graduate of the Year and was also recognized by Wells Fargo Bank Gary Nguyen (24/7 Care at Home), Small with Community Business Impact Award. Business Person of the Year.

The commemorative event to honor See ANDRES, page 13

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Young client seeks to discharge $780,000 wage garnishment Good Samaritan client seeks to discharge $20,000lawsuit; Senior seeks solution for wrongful death $1-M lawsuit Client No. 1 Client is 37. He is single and lives the lifestyle of a single person in Southern California.

He makes $5K gross monthly

being a gerontologist. Rents a studio for $1500 near the beach. On Friday involved (no second mortgage), the extranights, he’s out with friends. Yep, that’s judicial foreclosure results in no deficiency what the single lifestyle is. He has a gym amount owed by the homeowner after the membership, which he uses 3 times a week. foreclosure even if the auction sale yields He works out to build muscles so he can be less than what is owed. On the other hand, attractive to women, because women, as I in a judicial foreclosure, as in young cliunderstand, love muscles. They don’t like ent’s case, mortgagee creditor files a foretheir guy fat, or skinny. They want hunks closure lawsuit in superior court and asks with small waists and good-looking butts. the court to order the auction sale and if If they can get a guy who is built like Cap- the auction sale proceeds is less than what tain America but can sympathize with them is owed, the creditor further asks for the emotionally, that’s the perfect man. But court for a deficiency judgment against most guys are clumsy oafs and clueless to the homeowner. the female psyche. That’s the male-female Therefore, client’s relative must have paradox. Ricky Martin is one good-looking used client’s name and credit to buy a dude. But sorry, he prefers dudes. $1.5M house. Relative was unable to sell I am truly surprised by the amount of the house for over $1.5M or even near wage garnishment. I asked him what he did $1.5M, so relative could not and did not to owe such a big amount. He explains that make any mortgage payments. Eventually, a relative used his name to buy a $1.5M the bank decided to file a lawsuit in court house with zero down. You should never to foreclose the property and asked the agree to this kind of arrangement. Take court for a deficiency judgment against heed because the relative who used your client. Hence, the foreclosure sale yielded name and credit has no actual risk or li- about $800K, leaving a judgment of $780K ability. You assume 100% of the risk and against client. That judgment is now being liability. What happened was, the house enforced against the wages of client who got foreclosed judicially. Only 10% of makes $5K a month. Client has already California foreclosures are judicial. 90% been garnished $1,250 a month for the last of foreclosures are extrajudicial where 3 months. I guess he just wised up when there is no lawsuit and no court judgment relative would not call him back when is involved. Extra-judicially involves only he left messages for relative to give him a notice of default that is recorded with the at least the $1,250 a month to make him county recorder’s office, which gives the whole. Not even an apology! I qualify him homeowner 90 days to cure the default. If for a Chapter 7 discharge, for a fresh start. the default is not cured, then the trustee sets Wise decision. With the Chapter 7 filing, the auction sale or foreclosure of the house the wage garnishment will stop immedinot earlier than 21 days from the expiration ately and the judgment will be dissolved of the 90 days. If only a first mortgage is and the judgment will be discharged. A

badly- needed fresh start for client, who really was just a victim of trusting relative to do the right thing. Got used and abused.

Client No. 2 Client is 50. Last year, a friend asked her to do a favor to guarantee the purchase of a truck. Friend was enthusiastic about being an owner operator of a big rig to haul cargo interstate. He estimated he could make net of $4K to $6K a month. After waking up at 5 a.m. every morning for the last 12 months and driving long haul everyday, he actually lost money every month. In addition, his now has an aching back and now goes to see a chiropractor every week for back pain relief. Friend decides to return the truck to creditor. Creditor sells the truck for $15K, and now files a lawsuit against client who is the guarantor for the voluntary return deficiency of $20K. This is a simple breach of contract. Creditor sells the truck at wholesale a gets a lot less than what is owed by contract. By contract, creditor is owed $35K for the truck. So after receiving net sales proceeds of $15K, friend still owes

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$20K. But since friends has absconded and can no longer be found, creditor sues client on her personal guaranty.

Client is beside herself. She said she even tried to work out a payment plan on the $20K but creditor would not agree and just decided to sue her. She said she has a house with $100K of equity and she no longer works. She lost her job 3 months ago. She was so afraid that she was going to lose her house. On the contrary, I assured her, on a Chapter 7, the bankruptcy court will protect her house such that no lien can attach to it, and the discharge will wipe out the $20K lawsuit. So, chapter 7 really solves all her financial problems completely and even gives her a fresh start in life. Her credit score will be about 620 next year after filing for Chapter 7 this year as long as she handles her new credit well on a timely basis. This is a classic bankruptcy giving debtor a fresh start in life, unburdening her from oppressive debt.

Client No. 3 See YANG, page 12

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budsman filed against Garcia before the Sandiganbayan criminal charges of plunder, perjury and money laundering for allegedly amassing P303.27 million in ill-gotten wealth while he was in active service in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Garcia was eventually convicted of perjury, but for the cases of plunder and money laundering, he entered into a plea bargaining agreement with the government.

Under the controversial agreement, Garcia will be allowed to plead guilty and post bail to lesser offenses of indirect bribery and facilitating money laundering on the condition that he will return to the government half of the P303.27 million that he had allegedly stolen.

The plea bargaining deal between

Garcia and the government is a subject of a pending review by the Supreme Court.

Meanwhile, Garcia also has a pending forfeiture case with the Sandiganbayan.

“On behalf of the beneficiaries, the Filipino people, I thank the US Embassy, the US Department of Homeland Security and the US Department of Justice for their cooperation with the Philippine government to curb corruption,” Morales said.

“Indeed, there is no safe haven for plunderers and money launderers. This milestone in asset recovery sends the message across that raiders of public coffers can no longer hide their unexplained wealth; they cannot hide their dummy bank accounts, wherever located; and they cannot hide from the long arm of the law,” she added. (MNS)

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polls next year.

“Ang pinaka-nakakaisulto, iyong hindi daw ako tapat,” Poe said before attending the Senate session on Wednesday.

“Aaminin ko na ngayon na nangyayari lahat ito, mas napapadalas ang isip dito at pagpaplano. Basta po kung lalabas ako, sabi nga nila, ilang percent na ba ang iyong desisyon? Sa tingin ko mga 50 percent at mas lalo pa nilang tinutulak na mapalapit sa 100 percent,” she added.

Tiangco said Tuesday that Poe was six months short of having the 10-year

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tense region.

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told a high-level security conference in Singapore that Beijing was behaving “out of step” with international norms.

China insists it has sovereignty over nearly all of the South China Sea, a major global shipping route believed to be home to oil and gas reserves.

“First, we want a peaceful resolution of all disputes. To that end, there should be an immediate and lasting halt to land reclamation by all claimants,” Carter said at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue on security with a high-level Chinese military delegation in the audience.

“We also oppose any further militarization of disputed features,” he said.

He acknowledged that other claimants

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by various other European powers,” he said, referring to the Nazis’ territorial conquests in the months before the outbreak of World War II. “They tested the waters and they were ready to back down if, for instance, in that aspect, France said (to back down).

“But unfortunately, up to the annexation of the Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia, the annexation of the entire country of Czechoslovakia, nobody said stop.

“If somebody said stop to (Adolf) Hitler at that point in time, or to Germany at that time, would we have avoided World War II?” The comments sparked anger in Beijing, where foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said she was “deeply shocked and dissatisfied with the groundless remarks”.

Hua reiterated the Chinese position that the Philippines has “illegally” occupied Chinese islands, adding “the Philippines keeps colluding with countries outside the region to stir up trouble and sling mud at China”.

Aquino, who is in Japan on a four-day visit, has previously made similar comments comparing China’s actions with those of the Third Reich.

“At what point do you say, ‘Enough is

residency requirement to run for either President or Vice President in the May 2016 elections.

Meanwhile, Poe said she is qualified if ever she decides to run for a higher post in next year’s elections, following questions raised by the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) regarding her period of residency in the Philippines. Interviewed by reporters, Poe said her period of residency in the Philippines is more than the 10 years required by the Constitution for candidates for president and vice president. (MNS)

have developed outposts of differing scope and degree, including Vietnam with 48, the Philippines with eight, Malaysia with five and Taiwan with one.

“Yet, one country has gone much farther and much faster than any other.

“China has reclaimed over 2,000 acres, more than all other claimants combined and more than in the entire history of the region. And China did so in only the last 18 months,” Carter said.

Chinese actions ‘reasonable and justified’ Chinese delegation head Admiral Sun Jianguo, deputy chief of the general staff department at the People’s Liberation Army, is scheduled to address the forum on Sunday. Sun and Carter spoke cordially on the sidelines before a luncheon at the forum, an AFP photographer said. enough’? Well, the world has to say it – remember that the Sudetenland was given in an attempt to appease Hitler to prevent World War II,” he told the New York Times last year, provoking fury in Beijing.

Aquino’s comments Wednesday come after US President Barack Obama this week weighed in on the growing tensions in the South China Sea, urging regional powers – particularly China – to respect the law and stop “throwing elbows”.

China has rejected US demands to stop all reclamation works in the South China Sea, saying it was exercising its sovereignty and using the outposts to fulfil international responsibilities.

Beijing insists it has sovereignty over nearly all of the South China Sea, a major global shipping route believed to be home to oil and gas reserves, but rival claimants accuse it of expansionism.

Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan also have various claims over islets and reefs in the area.

Despite its relatively weak economy and the parlous state of its military, the Philippines has been the most vocal country in the region in its criticism of China.

The Association for South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), a 10-strong regional bloc, has struggled to come to a consensus, with China exploiting divisions and exercising its economic might.

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Is property acquired with financing during marriage community or separate property for purposes of divorce?

A question that invariably arises during divorce proceedings is whether assets are properly characterized as community or separate property. If property is characterized as community property, it must be divided between spouses equally upon dissolution of marriage. Fam. Code Sec. 2550. Under California community property principles, a general presumption exists that property acquired during marriage is community prop

erty. Fam. Code Sec. 760. This general presumption may be rebutted by acter of loan funds determined? In charactracing the property acquired during mar- terizing the loan as separate or community, riage to a “separate property” source. If the an inquiry into the lender’s intent is made. source of funds used to acquire property There are no hard and fast rules regarding during marriage is separate property, the how to determine the lender’s intent – it is property acquired with those funds is char- determined by an examination of the facts acterized as separate. The foregoing rules in each case. For example, if the lender often come into play in situations in which relied on a spouse’s separate property as property is acquired during marriage, using collateral for the loan, the loan proceeds are separate. If the lender relied on the funds obtained from a loan.

If the source of funds can be traced to other spouse’s credit worthiness in making a loan taken out during the marriage by the loan, the loan proceeds are community, one of the spouses, the character of the because the spouse’s credit worthiness is loan funds must be determined. If the considered to be a community asset.

The question as to the character of the loan funds are deemed to be separate, then the property acquired with those funds is loan becomes even more difficult to answer considered separate. Conversely, if the when the lender considers both separate loan funds are deemed to be community, and community assets in making a loan. the property acquired with those funds is For example, what if the lender accepts the separate property of one spouse as considered community property.

This begs the question: how is the char- collateral and requires the other spouse

to be a co-signer on the loan? The courts have applied two differing standards when confronted with this question. Under the “sole reliance” approach, property acquired during marriage in the above scenario would be considered community in that the lender did not solely rely on the separate property interests of the acquiring spouse.

Under the “primary reliance” approach, the answer would hinge on the determination as to what the lender primarily relied on in making the loan. Using the above example, if the lender primarily relied on the separate property collateral in making the loan, then the property acquired using the loan funds would be considered separate.

If the lender primarily relied on the credit worthiness of the other co-signing spouse, then the property would be characterized as community.

The determination of whether property is separate or community in the above scenario can often be complex. Accordingly, if you are contemplating a divorce and see the possibility of the above issue arising, it is strongly advised that you consult with an experience attorney.

Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice.

The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information.

This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed.

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Fil-Am hairstylist Marlou Colina introduces UNO Premier beauty, health and wellness products LOS ANGELES – After being Philippines’ number 1 network marketing company for more than eight years, Unlimited Network of Opportunities International (UNO Intl.) is finally now in the U.S. which broke ground Wednesday with the launch of its high-end international brand and exclusive business club, UNO Premier at the Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows in Beverly Hills California.

The grand launching was graced by the company’s global top earner executives, and Board of Directors William Barbo, Herbie Chua and Oliver Chua. The event also recognized top pioneers all over the U.S. in a seated dinner highlighted by the world-class performance of Asia’s nightingale Lani Misalucha, Dessa, and Jonalyn Viray. The event was hosted by KSCI’s Kababayan Today G Tongi and co-hosted

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5 things that could mean it’s time to sell A home is an emotional and most definitely a practical purchase.

Remember it is an investment that you live in? Sure, as you’ll literally be ‘investing’ much of your time and life earnings into one.

Unless you’re an investor, selling your house when prices are high isn’t very alluring when you’ll likely have to pay that same premium to buy your new home. It is more about your personal circumstances, life stage, family size and changes.

Here are five real signs that it’s time to sell-up and move on: 1. You’ve been driving too far everyday to work and you’ve just about had it fund to cover a major cost or the onset of Initially move was exciting, change is concrete cancer or termites. always good. Commonality starts to sink Plumbing problems usually comes up in after six months getting use to your new every so often and a general upgrade could home. Now, driving distance, gas prices, cost thousands. You only have to think of getting tired on the wheels and grueling garage sales as to how one person’s trash traffic starts to be noticeable. It may be is another person’s treasure. Don’t feel like time to re-think those thoughts of not car- you’re stuck with your lot. You can sell rying about a long drive to work both ways. your burden to someone else, save money Auto maintenance bills isn’t cheap either - and gain some peace of mind. You only purchasing or leasing a new vehicle could have to ask people in the industry how add to your already growing expenses. many buyers don’t get building or pest 2. You’re up for unavoidable structural inspections before they buy to realize that repairs or renovations. If you don’t have dumping a dud asset is commonplace, and the talent, tolerance, time or money for entirely possible. essential renovations or structural repairs, 3. You’ve outgrown your home. Is selling could be an option. Repairs may your house getting too cramped for your be foreseeable or hidden. The hidden ones growing family size? Or are you now in a can be especially nasty, such as a body financial position to upgrade to a property corporate without enough in the sinking type you’ve had your sights set on for

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Over improving your property might not get your money’s worth once you sell.

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Aquino: China should rethink reclamation in disputed areas

MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) –President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday urged China to reconsider its reclamation efforts in the South China Sea, saying these activities escalate tension in disputed territories.

In a briefing with Japanese reporters during his state visit to Japan, Aquino said China should rethink if its effort to build artificial islands in contested waters contribute to the stability of the region.

“Perhaps they should re-examine all of these efforts and see if all these are necessary given the increasing tensions that are happening because of these activities,” Aquino said.

The Philippine leader further welcomed statements from the international community against Chinese reclamation activities, including the one coming from US President Barack Obama.

Obama on Monday urged regional powers, particularly China, to respect the law and stop “throwing elbows” in dealing with the sea dispute.

“If every country has chosen to remain silent on this particular issue, perhaps that may have encouraged them to even accelerate the reclamation efforts,” Aquino said.

The Philippines, which calls the disputed areas the “West Philippine Sea,” has already sought international arbitration before a Netherlandsbased tribunal to nullify China’s massive claims over South China Sea. Beijing, however, has refused to participate in the arbitration proceedings, insisting instead on bilateral talks to settle the dispute.

China uses the so-called “nine-dash line” to assert ownership of almost the entire South China Sea, while the Philippines uses the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as basis for its claim.

Even after the filing of the arbitration case, recent satellite images have shown that China is undertaking massive reclamation work in disputed territories. (MNS)

US demands immediate halt to South China Sea reclamations Singapore, Singapore (AFP) Saturday 5/30/2015 – The United States on Saturday called for an “immediate and lasting halt” to reclamation works in disputed waters in the South China Sea, saying Beijing’s behaviour in the area was “out of step” with international norms.

“First, we want a peaceful resolution of all disputes. To that end, there should be an immediate and lasting halt to land reclamation by all claimants,” US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told a high-level security conference in Singapore.

“We also oppose any further militarization of disputed features,” he said, stressing that US forces would continue entering what he called international waters and airspace in the tense region.

Carter added that “with its actions in the South China Sea, China is out of step with both the international rules and norms”.

He acknowledged that other claimants have developed outposts of differing scope and degree, including Vietnam with 48 outposts, the Philippines with eight, Malaysia with five and Taiwan with one.

“Yet, one country has gone much farther and much faster than any other. “And that’s China. China has reclaimed over 2,000 acres, more than all other claimants combined and more than in the entire history of the region. And China did so in only the last 18 months,” Carter said.

“It is unclear how much farther China will go. That is why this stretch of water has become the source of tension in the region and front-page news around the world.”

Draft report vs Binays not railroaded, says Drilon MANILA, June 2 (Mabuhay) – Senate President Franklin Drilon denied on Tuesday the opposition’s claim that the subcommittee draft report that recommended the filing of plunder charges against Vice President Jejomar Binay was railroaded at the Senate.

At least 10 or majority of the 17-member Senate blue ribbon committee have signed the draft report of its subcommittee that investigated the alleged overpricing of the Makati City Hall 2 parking building.

“Unang una, mula pa ng Agosto ng nakalipas na taon nagsimula ang hearings dito. Kaya hindi ko po maintindihan ang ibig nilang sabihin na nirerailroad,” Drilon said in a radio interview.

(First of all, the hearings started in August last year. That’s why I don’t understand what they meant when they said it was railroaded.)

“Ang sabi nila dati: “Ang dami-dami namang hearings dito, 21 na simula pa nang Agosto, siyam na buwan na ang nakaraan. Bakit ganung katagal?”

Ngayon naman na may draft committee report na, bumabaligtad naman, baligtad ang sinasabi: “Bakit nire-railroad?” Kaya hindi ko po maintindihan ang kanilang sinsasabi, kung ano ba ang tama,”

he further said.

(Before they would say: “They are conducting many hearings: 21 since August, nine months ago.

What’s taking it so long?” Now that there’s a draft committee report, they are complaining why it was railroaded. That’s why I don’t understand what they are saying.)

The Senate leader also pointed out that that the entire Senate, and not only one senator, will approve the report.

“Kaya hindi mo pwedeng sabihin na, ire-railroad ko iyan. Nandiyan si Senador Nancy Binay, pano ire-railroad iyan? Wala pong nagre-railroad ng kahit anong panukalang batas sa Senado, dahil wala po sa aming tradisyon ang ganung klaseng gawain,” Drilon said, referring to the Vice President’s daughter.

(That’s why you can’t say that I will railroad it.

Senator Nancy Binay is here, how can I railroad it?

No one railroaded any law in the Senate because this is not our practice.)

The draft report was already signed by 10 senators or more than the majority of the 17-member of the mother committee needed to bring it to the plenary for deliberations. (MNS)

UN body urges PHL to tackle prison congestion MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) -- A United Nations torture prevention body has called on the Philippine government to address the “chronic” congestion of detention facilities in the country and to finally enact this year a law that will safeguard the rights of prisoners.

In a statement from Geneva on Wednesday, the Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT) urged the government to look into the recommendations provided by the body’s six-member delegation that inspected various prisons during a recently concluded fact-finding mission in the country.

Among their recommendations are “to deal urgently with prison overcrowding and improve independent monitoring of places of detention to protect people deprived of their liberty against torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.”

The confidential preliminary observations were presented to relevant Filipino authorities, but the SPT has encouraged the government to make the report public.

“We hope, and expect, that the government of the Philippines will use our report to improve the conditions of people deprived of their liberty, in particular by dealing with the chronic problem of overcrowding in places of detention,” said Suzanne Jabbour, who headed the SPT delegation.

“We encourage the government to find solutions

to overcrowding as a priority,” Jabbour said.

To meet its international treaty obligations, the SPT asked the Philippines to enact “as soon as possible” a law that will establish an effective national independent monitoring body for people in detention, known as a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM). Manila should already have an NPM in place as early as April 2013, it said.

“An effective, independent and well-resourced National Preventive Mechanism will be crucial to prevent torture and ill-treatment and to improve conditions of detention through a system of regular visits,” Jabbour said.

Among the places the experts visited during their 10-day mission in the Philippines were police stations, pre-trial facilities, prisons, a juvenile rehabilitation center, correctional institute for women and a psychiatric hospital.

The delegation conducted private and confidential interviews with law enforcement officials, medical staff and inmates.

They likewise met members of the Senate, the House of Representatives, government departments, and civil society representatives.

The SPT delegation was composed of Suzanne Jabbour, Arman Danielyan, Marija Definis-Gojanovic, Lorevan González Pinto, Milos Jankovic, and Aneta Stanchevska. (MNS)

Aquino visits Japan amid China land claim tensions Tokyo, Japan (AFP) Tuesday 6/2/2015 – Philippine President Benigno Aquino Tuesday began a four-day visit to Japan that will see him court investment and seek support for his opposition to China’s land reclamation in the South China Sea. Aquino delivers an speech in parliament Wednesday, in which he is expected to focus on Beijing’s construction of runways and other infrastructure on reclaimed islands, which has aggravated regional tensions and drawn US demands to stop.

The Filipino leader’s visit to Tokyo comes less than a month after the two countries held their first joint military drill in modern history – despite Japan’s role as occupier of much of Asia during World War II. Aquino’s schedule also includes a meeting with Japan’s emperor Wednesday and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday, after speaking at an investment forum designed to lure potential business deals.

But politics will top the agenda.

Beijing has ramped up its land reclamation in the South China Sea at a dramatic pace in recent

months, constructing man-made islands on top of reefs across a wide area to back up its territorial claims.

China insists it has a right to control nearly all of the South China Sea, including waters near the coasts of the Philippines, Vietnam and other Asian neighbours, which have competing claims to parts of the waters.

The US has pressed Japan to help its efforts to send military planes and vessels to survey the sea to maintain the right to free navigation.

Last week US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter met his Philippine counterpart Voltaire Gazmin. He reiterated that Washington’s pledge to defend the island nation remains “ironclad” and called for an end to land reclamation.

The Chinese military last month ordered a US Navy P-8 Poseidon surveillance plane to leave an area above the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea. But the American aircraft ignored the demand and said it was flying in what US officials consider international airspace.

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Run, Duterte, run Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is a good alternative candidate for the 2016 presidential election.

If ever he decides to join the presidential derby, he has a good chance of winning it. This will be the first time in Philippine history that a politician coming from Mindanao will be running for President of the Philippines.

I’m sure Duterte will win by a big margin in Mindanao whether he will run against either Vice Presi

dent Jejomar Binay or Interior Secretary Mar Roxas , or Senator Grace Poe. criminals and drug lords in Davao city.

Duterte lashed back at his detractors, Mayor Duterte has a good track record as a public servant for many years which saying that if elected President, he will he could be proud of. He has transformed kill 100,000 drug lords and criminals and Davao city as the safest city in the country. dump their bodies in Manila Bay. Instead of Records shows that since Duterte became being turned off by Duterte’s braggadocio, the mayor, the city became prosperous and Filipinos, particularly those in the troubled crime incidence decreased tremendously. areas of Mindanao, lauded the recent stateHe is known in Mindanao as a hard ment of the feisty mayor.

They claimed that it is about time the worker and man of principle. He is also known for his uncompromising policy country must have President who will have against crime, particularly drug trafficking. the courage and political will to implement Duterte has beeen mainly responsible in laws without compromise. They said the breaking up organized crimes and bringing country needs a strong leader like Duterte criminals to justice (or in hell) in Davao , particularly at this time that we have an on-going territorial dispute with China. city.

In their desire to entice Duterte to run Lately, he was being accused by human rights activists as the head of a vigilante in next year’s presidential election, voters death squad allegedly responsible for the in Mindanao launched a campaign fund deaths or mysterious disappearance of for Duterte dubbed as “Piso Para Kay

Ex-Comelec chair Brillantes says Grace Poe ‘can’t be disqualified over residency issue MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) – Former Commission on Elections chair Sixto Brillantes Jr. on Wednesday said Sen. Grace Poe cannot be disqualified from next year’s elections based on her residency status since she was born in the Philippines.

Brillantes said the Constitution asks not for the actual period of residence but for legal residence or domicile.

“Parang ang interpretasyon nila ay ‘yung tinatawag na actual residency,” Brillantes said, commenting on the accusation by the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) against Poe. “As far as residency is concerned, qualified si Grace Poe, based on the issue on domicile.”

Brillantes was the election lawyer of Poe’s father, the late Fernando Poe Jr., when the elder Poe ran for president in the 2004 elections.

“Ang opinyon ko diyan ay kung si Grace Poe ay pinanganak dito, ito ang kaniyang domicile of origin, resident na siya simula nu’ng pinanganak siya hanggang ngayon,” said Brillantes.

He also said that even if Poe lived in the US under a dual citizenship, she “reacquired her domicile” when she returned to the Philippines following her father’s death in late 2004.

“Kung bibilangin mo hanggang 2016, lampas pa siya sa 10 years,” he said, referring to the 10-year residency requirement under the Constitution.

Certificate of candidacy In her COC for the 2013 midterm elections, Poe answered six years and six months under “Period of Residence in the Philippines Before May 13, 2013.”

[LOOK: Grace Poe’s COC during the 2013 elections] In it, Poe – the adopted daughter of Fernando Poe Jr. and actress Susan Roces – put “Jaro, Iloilo” as her place of birth.

UNA interim president and Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco raised Poe residency issue on Tuesday, saying she is not qualified to run for either president or vice president in 2016 because she is six months short of the residency requirement under the 1987 Constitution.

However, Brillantes pointed out, “Sa akin, hindi importante kung ano ‘yung nakalagay sa certificate of candidacy niya. Pwedeng nagkamali siya roon, o pwedeng iniisip niya ‘yung actual period of residence.”

During the interview, he cited the case of former first lady and now-Ilocos Rep. Imelda Marcos, who won against a disqualification case when she ran for representative of the first district of Leyte in 1995.

“Kasi ‘yung kay Imelda Marcos, nakalagay [sa COC] seven months siya sa Leyte. Requirement is one year. Ang sabi niya, kahit one day ka lang diyan sa Leyte, pero ang totoo diyan ka pinanganak, simula no’n, diyan ka na nakatira. Ibig sabihin, domicile,” he said.

“So si Grace Poe, kahit wala siya dito sa Pilipinas, kung may intensyon siyang bumalik sa Pilipinas – at bumalik naman siya – resident pa rin siya dito simula nu’ng pinanganak siya,” Brillantes added.

The Supreme Court said of Marcos’ case: “It is the fact of residence, not a statement in a certificate of candidacy which ought to be decisive in determining whether or not an individual has satisfied the constitution’s residency qualification requirement.”

He continued, “The said statement becomes material only when there is or appears to be a deliberate attempt to mislead, misinform, or hide a fact which would otherwise render a candidate ineligible. It would be plainly ridiculous for a candidate to deliberately and knowingly make a statement in a certificate of candidacy which would lead to his or her disqualification.”

In a 2012 decision overturning the Comelec resolution disqualifying petitioner Rommel Jalosjos from the governorship of Zamboanga Sibugay, the Supreme Court said that “(t)here is no hard and fast rule to determine a candidates compliance with residency requirement since the question of residence is a question of intention. Still, jurisprudence has laid down the following guidelines: (a) every person has a domicile or residence somewhere; (b) where once established, that domicile remains until he acquires a new one; and (c) a person can have but one domicile at a time.

Citizenship ‘a different issue’ While Brillantes thinks residency shouldn’t be an issue in her possible bid for higher office, he said her citizenship may be a different matter. “‘Pag citizenship ang issue, ibang usapan na ‘yon, kasi hindi natin alam kung sino ang nanay at tatay niya. Adopted kasi,” he said.

Duterte.”

After the news about the launching of the campaign funds for Duterte, pledges of support came from all sectors of society, not only from Mindanao and Visayas regions, but as well as in Northern and Southern Luzon areas. People in Metro Manila were also thrilled to know that Duterte might eventually join next year’s presidential race.

This outpouring show of support and excitement of voters could perhaps eventually convince Duterte to accept the people’s desire for him to join the presidential race in May of next year.

So far Duterte has consistently declined calls for him to run for the top post in 2016, claiming that he does not have the money to mount a successful presidential campaign.

He also said that he does not want to accept contributions or donations from big businesses to bankroll his candidacy.

What a big difference from the current traditional politicians that we currently have in Congress, with the exception of a few like Congresswoman Leni Robredo.

I’m sure Duterte will be able to do a lot of things to correct much of the flaws we have in our present government system.

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pino people who have less in life.

I expect Duterte’s ratings in the next poll surveys to go up, particularly with the possible disqualification of neophyte Senator and presidential wannabe Grace Poe due to lack of Philippine residency requirement. I do not expect Binay’s ratings to go higher, even with the possible withdrawal of Poe. I believe that voters who have been favoring Poe over Binay will now throw in their support to Duterte.

I also expect Duterte to be the adopted candidate or official candidate of LakasCMD party. I also expect Duterte to lure former Congressman and DND Secrertary Gilbert Teodoro to come out from retirement and run as his vice presidential candidate.

Ultimately, I think Binay will eventually withdraw from the presidential race because of his inability to justify his vast ill gotten wealth he allegedly acquired through anomalous government contracts while Makati Mayor for many years.

His wife, Dra Elenita Binay, also former Makati Mayor, recently told the media that she wants VP Binay to abandon his presidential ambition because of the negative publicity the family has been getting for the past several months.

If Binay withdraws from the race and Poe will be barred by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) because of residency requirement issue, then it is going to be a fight between Duterte and Roxas.

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In a few weeks or so, the U.S Supreme Court will rule on the issue: Whether the Obamacare law restricts the granting of subsidies only to those enrolled on exchanges “established by the state�.

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US teens change behavior after searching health info online Tuesday June 2 2015 (Miami-AFP) – One in three American teenagers have changed their behavior after looking up health information online, according to a major study on adolescents and technology released on Tuesday.

Of 1,156 US teens aged 13 to 18 years old surveyed, 84 percent said they have used the Internet to seek out health information.

When asked where they got “a lot� of their health information from, the leading answer was their parents, followed by health classes at school and doctors or nurses, said the findings by Northwestern University researchers, contained in the report “Teen, Health and Technology: A National Survey.�

The Internet ranked fourth as a source of health information for teenagers but was the top media source, far surpassing books, radio, newspapers or magazines in popularity.

The Internet was “almost on par with doctors and nurses,� said the study, noting that 25 percent of teens said the Internet was their top source of health information and 29 percent said doctors or nurses.

Unlike adults who tend to search mainly for diagnoses to health problems online, teenagers tended to seek out information on preventive measures and healthy behaviors, said the study.

Just over half (53 percent) said they used the Internet to search for health information related to a class assignment.

Forty-five percent said they searched for preventive health reasons, and 33 percent said they used it to try to figure out what was wrong with them when a health issue cropped up.

Digital health tools, including apps, wearable devices or websites, were influential in changing teens’ behavior, the report said. “A total of nearly one in three teens

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(32 percent) say they have changed their behavior due to digital health information or tools,� said the study. “Almost all of these (28 percent) report a health-related behavior change due to online health information, in large part because that is the most widely used digital health tool.�

Seven percent said they changed their behavior as a result of their use of a mobile app, while two percent credited healthrelated digital games and one percent said it was due to a wearable health device such as a Fitbit or FuelBand.

So just what were teenagers hungry to know about?

Most searched for fitness or exercise information (42 percent), followed by diet and nutrition (36 percent).

Stress and anxiety were searched for by 19 percent of respondents.

Sexually transmitted diseases and puberty were next at 18 percent, followed by depression and other mental health issues (16 percent), and sleep (16 percent).

The most common method for searching was simply Googling, the study found. “Teens rely heavily on search engines when looking for health information, and especially on whatever site pops up first in their searches,� said the report.

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erk up your next picnic with these deliciously different sandwiches and salads that are super easy to prepare, plus they can be made ahead.

Condiments make the difference between a good sandwich and a great sandwich. Grab a jar of Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets. Their sweet-tangy homemade flavor makes them a perfect base for quick relish to embellish all kinds of sandwiches.

For a Greek-inspired relish, chop and toss the beets with marinated artichoke hearts and olives. Add to a basic turkey sandwich for a gourmet twist. Wrap up brunch favorites smoked salmon and cream cheese in a flour tortilla with a chopped pickled beet-red onioncaper relish. Delicious any time!

Pantry staples, such as READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad and German Potato Salad, are handy head starts to fabulous salads. A can of bean salad, cooked tortellini, veggies and basil pesto make a picnic-perfect salad in minutes. German potato salad paired with grainy mustard and sliced steak becomes a rustic entree salad to serve atop convenient packaged greens.

Patio party or potluck in the park, these new picnic picks will bring compliments. For additional recipes and serving suggestions, visit www.auntnellies.com or www.READSalads.com.

1/2 cup spreadable chive cream cheese 2 large soft flour tortillas (10–12-inch diameter) 8 slices smoked salmon 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves Drain beets; chop. Discard beet liquid.

In medium bowl, combine beets, onion, capers and lemon zest.

Spread 1/4 cup cream cheese evenly over each tortilla, leaving 1-inch border. Place 4 salmon slices over cream cheese; press lightly. Top each with spinach. Sprinkle beet mixture evenly over spinach.

Roll up. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 4 hours.

To serve, remove plastic wrap; cut each tortilla into 2 pieces.

Note: Can be made with other meats.

Steak & German Potato Salad Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes 1 can (15 ounces) READ German Potato Salad 2 tablespoons coarse ground Dijon-style mustard 1/2 pound boneless top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick 1 bag (10 ounces) hearts of romaine lettuce Stir together potato salad and mustard in medium bowl;

Bean, Tortellini & Pesto Salad

Smoked Salmon & Beet Wraps Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 30 minutes 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 1–2 tablespoons capers 1–2 teaspoons lemon zest

Picnic-Wiches With Greek Artichoke-Beet Relish Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 20 minutes 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets 1 jar (about 6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts 1/2 cup pitted kalamata or ripe olives, sliced 3 tablespoons sliced green onions Freshly ground black pepper to taste 6 romaine lettuce leaves 1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey 6 ciabatta or sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally in half 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Drain beets and artichoke hearts, reserving 1/4 cup liquid from each. Coarsely chop beets and artichoke hearts. Combine beets, artichokes, olives and green onions in medium bowl; set aside.

Whisk together reserved beet and artichoke liquids in small bowl. Pour over beet mixture; toss gently to coat. Season with black pepper, if desired.

Layer lettuce and turkey on bottom halves of rolls.

Top with relish, feta cheese and pine nuts.

Top with remaining halves of rolls. Wrap tightly; chill up to 4 hours until ready to serve. Serve with remaining relish.

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Heat medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.

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ENTERTAINMENT Rift between Sharon, KC goes deeper than ‘sexy poses’ Are Sharon Cuneta and daughter KC Concepcion not on good terms?

This was the question among many followers of the screen veteran when she, in replies to comments on her Facebook page, hinted that there has long been a “wedge between me and my daughter.”

The apparent admission came a day after Cuneta expressed her frustration over a sexy photo of Concepcion, saying she is hurt every time she sees the 30-year-old actress in daring pictorials and pointing out that these have been repeated instances.

Over the weekend, Cuneta hinted that

Concepcion’s “unnecessary too-sexy poses” are not her only frustrations.

Replying to a follower who said he does not see anything wrong with Concepcion posing sexy, Cuneta said: “I wish all this was just about sexy poses. Thanks anyway.

God bless.”

Another follower advised Cuneta not to let “bashers” affect her relationship with Concepcion, her only child with ex-husband Gabby Concepcion. The fan added: “I love both of you and I feel sad if you have tampuhan with your daughter.”

What Cuneta said next triggered specu-

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lation of an ongoing rift between them.

“Bashers have never been the reason for driving a wedge between me and my daughter,” she said. “The reasons are sad and not made public as they are personal and have been going on for way longer than people will ever know. Thank you so much for your concern, though.”

Another fan, who introduced herself as a mother of three, offered “sisterly advice” to Cuneta about letting go of her adult children. But this, according to the “Your Face Sounds Familiar” judge, has never been the source of the problem.

“I think it is when they change towards you that problems begin. And yes, she is an adult now. I think adults should know better especially in terms of gratitude and respect, don’t you think? God bless you!

Lots of love.” After her exchange with her followers, Cuneta posted a status update saying she will no longer talk about Concepcion on Facebook. She expressed confidence, however, that everything will be fixed in due time.

Cuneta said: “I love all my children and though I appreciate all of your comments and your love and concern for me and KC, this is the last I will post about her or us, unless it is a good and positive one or something that will require clearing up.

“God is good. In His time all will be well.smile emoticon God bless us all! Have a nice day! Lots of love to all of you.”

Concepcion, who has been busy promoting a relief program she spearheaded for earthquake victims in Nepal, has yet to speak on the matter. (MNS)

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Graft-tainted PHL official denied FIFA travel: court Manila, Philippines (AFP) Friday 5/29/2015 – A Philippine FIFA official facing corruption charges has been banned from flying to Switzerland to attend the organisation’s congress, a local court said Friday.

Monico Puentevella, a board member of FIFA’s marketing and television committee, is out on bail after being charged in 2013 with misusing more than $500,000 in state funds when he was a member of parliament.

A clerk at the court hearing the case told AFP the 68-year-old, now the mayor of the central city of Bacolod, had asked for permission to visit Switzerland for “almost three weeks” for the congress, but this was denied.

Puentevella had successfully delayed the start of his trial, scheduled for May 14, by submitting a doctor’s report claiming he was in hospital with “stress-related hypertension”, according to the court’s ruling.

But he later submitted a different doctor’s report stating he was fit to travel to Switzerland for the FIFA congress, said the verdict, which was delivered this week and released to AFP on Friday.

The Manila court, which handles only corruption cases, described Puentevella’s varying medical conditions as “incongru-

ous” and “not acceptable”, according to the verdict.

State prosecutors allege Puentevella illegally rigged a government contract worth about 26 million pesos ($583,000) meant to provide computers to state-run schools in his district.

Puentevella held the city’s seat for three terms between 2001 and 2010. He is one of dozens of politicians who have been charged in recent years over similar scams, in which they are accused of stealing vast sums of money.

The ruling was handed down as Swiss police raided a Zurich hotel and arrested seven high-ranking FIFA officials this week at the request of the United States on racketeering conspiracy and corruption charges.

The US indictments, made against 14 defendants, pertained to tens of millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks the FIFA officials allegedly took for lucrative television broadcasting rights for football tournaments.

The FIFA website said the board of which Puentevella is a member “shall advise the Executive Committee with regard to drafting and implementing contracts between FIFA and its various marketing/ television partners”.

Graft-tainted PHL official denied FIFA travel: court Manila, Philippines (AFP) Friday 5/29/2015 – A Philippine FIFA official facing corruption charges has been banned from flying to Switzerland to attend the organisation’s congress, a local court said Friday.

Monico Puentevella, a board member of FIFA’s marketing and television committee, is out on bail after being charged in 2013 with misusing more than $500,000 in state funds when he was a member of parliament.

A clerk at the court hearing the case told AFP the 68-year-old, now the mayor of the central city of Bacolod, had asked for permission to visit Switzerland for “almost three weeks” for the congress, but this was denied.

Puentevella had successfully delayed

the start of his trial, scheduled for May 14, by submitting a doctor’s report claiming he was in hospital with “stress-related hypertension”, according to the court’s ruling.

But he later submitted a different doctor’s report stating he was fit to travel to Switzerland for the FIFA congress, said the verdict, which was delivered this week and released to AFP on Friday.

The Manila court, which handles only corruption cases, described Puentevella’s varying medical conditions as “incongruous” and “not acceptable”, according to the verdict.

State prosecutors allege Puentevella illegally rigged a government contract worth about 26 million pesos ($583,000) meant to provide computers to state-run schools in his district.

Victory Auto Connection basketball team (above) led by its President Hedi Trinidad (seated rightmost) will vie for the crown this Sunday, June 7, during “The Finals” of the BASO Spring Leagues 2015 at Cameron Park, 1305 East Cameron Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790.

White House says FIFA will benefit from new leadership

Washington, United States (AFP) Wednesday 6/3/2015 - 18:51 GMT | 181 words The White House on Wednesday gave a cautious endorsement of Sepp Blatter’s resignation as head of world football governing body FIFA, saying it offered a chance to clean up the organization.

“This is an organization that is responsible for managing the affairs of a sport that is closely followed by literally billions of people across the globe,” said White House spokesman Josh Earnest.

“It’s apparent from recent news reports that they’d benefit from some new leadership.” While football –or soccer –has a limited following in the United States, the country’s Department of Justice has led the criminal investigation that prompted Blatter’s departure from FIFA. “This is an opportunity for that organization to try to improve their public image and to make sure that the actions of that organization are consistent with their mission,” Earnest said. The US investigation will continue “irrespective of any personnel decisions made at FIFA” Earnest said.

As well as investigating allegations of widespread bribery, US media have reported that prosecutors are looking at FIFA’s decision to host upcoming world cups in Russia and Qatar.

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Kalayaan Incorporated commemorates birth of first republic in Asia in June 6 gala A page in our historical saga unfolds when Kalayaan Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) California Non-Profit Corporation, with the support of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, stages the 117th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence from Spain with a grand ball June 6 at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel in Anaheim, California.

“The Philippine Consulate values its long partnership with Kalayaan Incorporated,” stated Philippine Consul General Leo M. Herrera-Lim, “in commemorating our country’s independence day in Southern California. This region is home to the largest concentration of Filipinos in the US whose commitment to freedom, hard-work and community building is very much admired and appreciated,” he added. “We proudly celebrate Philippine Independence to show to our neighbors and friends around the world how much we value all the freedoms that guarantee our way of life and, at the same time, honor the sacrifices of our forebears.”

Assemblymember Rob Bonta (DOakland), the first and only Filipino American ever elected to the California State Assembly, will deliver the keynote address.Elected in 2012, he represents the 18th District which includes the cities of

Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro.

“Our community’s celebration this year,” remarked Consul General HerreraLim, “looks forward to honoring one of our community’s trail blazers, California Assemblyman Rob Bonta – a fantastic role model for many of our second, third and succeeding generations Filipinos for he shows the best of Filipino values and is genuinely proud of our heritage.

“Everybody is truly excited to celebrate Philippine Independence and appreciates the tremendous work done by Kalayaan under the leadership of Zeny Sabocor, “said Consul General Herrera-Lim. President and event chair Sabocor is at the helm of the foremost celebrant of Philippine Independence in the Southland with Josie E. de Jesus as vice president and co-chair. Sabocor is former chair of the United Bicolandia Los Angeles Board of Directors while De Jesus is president of the Philippine Heritage Institute International.

“Rob Bonta is Kalayaan Incorporated’s choice as guest speaker,” stated Kalayaan president Sabocor, “in esteemed recognition of his singular achievement as the first highest elected official of Filipino ancestry in the California Legislature. We are truly honored by his accomplishments,” she added. “The narrative of his life, one

PHL Independence Day celebration in Carson June 6 The Philippine Independence Day Foundation, Inc. (PIDF), in conjunction with the City of Carson and GMA “Kapuso” Network,will celebrate the 117th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day at the Carson Veterans Park (22400 Moneta Street, Carson, CA 90745) this Saturday, June 6.

Thousands of people will enjoy the non-stop, day-long event jam-packed with entertainment and activities that feature the rich, beautiful, and spirited Filipino heritage.

It truly is an opportunity to spend time with families and friends in the Filipino/ Filipino-American Community of Carson, CA and across the South Bay Los Angeles Area.

The eventful day kicks off with a Flag Raising ceremony, which will start at 8am, followed by an Ecumenical Service and a Community Mass afterwards. The parade, to be headed by 117th Philippine Independence Grand Marshal - Mayor ProTem Elito M. Santarina and Mrs. Anita Santarina - and to be participated in by a multitude of Community Organizations and Associations from all across Southern California, will be at about 10am.

This will be followed by the day-long program featuring the wonderful talents of the following folks: Helen Chavez, US Veterans Chorale Group, Kyra De Castro (Young Singing Artist), Gems of Polynesia (The Youth of D’ Pacific Dance Troup), Laica & Laiza Parchamento (Multi-Talented Sisters), Apartment 18 (Boy Band), Andre Echave (Class of Magic), Macrea Decena (Singing Teen Artist), IMB-Academy (Filipino Martial Arts Demonstration), Carson Coeds & Carson Street Dance (Youth Street Dance Exhibition), Filipinas Chorale USA &

D’Cherubs, Manny Evaldez (Sensational Singer from United Pampanga Leaders Council), Nessa Rica Ramos (YouTube Sensation), Rodell Rosel (Our Very Own Tenor), CSULB Pilipino American Coalition (Tinikling performance), Chris La Vrar (Freestyle Rapper from America’s Got Talent Season 7), Jazzmine Farol (Singer, Songwriter, and Philanthropist), Louise Marie Cornillez (Soloist, Jazz & Soprano), Bing Martin (Multi-Talented Artist), Christine Love (Soul/RnB Singer, 2-time Aliw Awards Winner), Classic Harmony (Philippine Quartet), Florante ( Composer, Artist, and Comedian), Zumba

by Rose, Lance, Lai, Nonie, and Marie.

The program will be highlighted by GMA Kapuso Hearthrob Alden Richards; a current co-host of Eat Bulaga as well as on Sunday Allstars, he is also known for his roles on Ilustrado andMagpakailanman: Rehas ng Pag ibig.

The Corporate Partner of this huge event is Tesoro; the Platinum Sponsor is Waste Management; the Gold Sponsors are Leelin Bakery and Café, Carson Companies, Grace Home Health Care, Watson Land Company, Community Dynamics, and East West Bank; the Silver Sponsors are KL Fenix, Nationwide Environmental Services, Thomas Safran & Associates, and IBEW Local 11 & NECA Los Angeles, and the Donors are Kellog Supply, Inc., M Lhuillier, Seafood City, Louie’s Cleaners & Alterations, and Western Union.

We look forward to spending a funfilled day with you, your families, and your friends on Saturday, June 6th during the 117th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day! For questions or clarifications, please email pidf.info@gmail.com.

California Assemblyman Rob Bonta

who rose from a humble beginning, will serve as an unmistakable inspiration to the Filipinos in this country especially to the youth in encouraging them to strive harder and achieve a better life.”

“How appropriate it is to have Assemblyman Bonta as the guest speaker at this year’s celebration,” said Kalayaan program director Ted Benito, appointed Commissioner to the California Volunteers Commission by Governor Jerry Brown, Jr. in 2014. “It’s apparent that Filipino Americans are accessing positions in pub-

lic service at all levels. This is important because it expands our representation and our influence in policy making not just for our community but for all Americans.

Bonta has written legislation that places Filipino-American history in U.S. textbooks and he spearheaded the Larry Itliong Day commemoration. He knows how to work across ethnic communities and how to work within the California government structure to get things done. This is important,” added the Apl.de.ap Foundation executive director, “because as Filipinos celebrate their independence, FilipinoAmericans can celebrate the progress of our contributions to American history.”

Kalayaan board directors serving as commissioners also added their comments.

“He’s a great example and model particularly to our younger generation as well,” said Bonnie De Los Santos, Women’s Issues Commissioner from the City of Carson. “He will be an inspiration to everyone who hears his motivational speech.”

Benito Miranda, Torrance Commissioner on Aging, says Bonta “gets things done in the California State Assembly.” (In 2014, Bonta passed 20 bills through the Legislature, 16 of which were signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown.)

Bonta Bill to modernize the state victim compensation program ok’d AB 1140 protects victims of domestic violence, children, rehabilitated individuals, and victims of online crime

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) announced today that his bill to modernize the California Victim Compensation Program passed the Assembly with strong bipartisan support (78-0).

“AB 1140 modernizes the California Victim Compensation Program to more fairly care for victimized children and adults in California,” explained Bonta.

The California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board (board) administers the California Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP) to compensate victims of specific types of crimes through the Restitution Fund. Existing law sets forth the various eligibility requirements and limits on the amount of compensation the CalVCP may award.

Bonta explained that the bill contains balanced and common-sense changes to what is considered an outdated program. “The CalVCP framework was developed several decades ago and has not been thoroughly revised since that time. To address some of the outdated restrictions and the need to modernize the program, the board conducted a Statute Modernization Project, bringing together various stakeholders to make recommendations on updating the program to better serve victims. AB 1140 implements many of those stakeholder recommendations, including several intended to soften restrictions preventing victims of domestic violence and persons on probation or parole from fully participating in the program.”

For example, current law restricts compensation to persons on probation or parole and those who have participated in a crime that resulted in their injuries. AB 1140 would delete those restrictions and allow compensation unless the person is on probation or parole for a violent crime or is a sex offender and allow compensation to those who participated in a crime unless the crime was a felony. Current law restricts compensation of victims of domestic violence if the victim fails to cooperate with law enforcement or report the assault in a timely fashion. AB 1140 would update the law to comport with current understandings of domestic violence and the many reasons a victim may not immediately report or cooperate.

To keep up with changing crimes and technology, the bill would include online harassment as a compensable crime and allow compensation to a minor who sustains emotional injury as a direct result of the distribution of pictures or video of sexual conduct. “AB 1140 makes the program stronger, is reflective of a collaborative effort of all stakeholder groups, and will make California better able to meet the needs of crime victims,” Bonta concluded. The bill is supported by the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, Policy Link, the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, the Alameda County District Attorney, YouthALIVE!, Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, and the Crime Victims Action Alliance. There is no opposition. Assemblymember Bonta represents the 18ã« Assembly District, which includes the cities of Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro. Bonta Chairs the Assembly Health Committee; the Public Employees, Retirement, and Social Security Committee; and the Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color.

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California water consumption drops Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Wednesday 6/3/2015 – Water consumption dropped 13.5 percent in California in April compared to the same month in 2013 before water saving measures went into effect, as the western US state fights a debilitating drought with mandatory cuts.

The decrease is far less than the 25 percent conservation rate ordered by Governor Jerry Brown, though still much higher than in previous months, according to the State Water Resources Control Board.

But the figure fails to show the uneven consumption between different areas, with some regions showing big drops while others such as El Segundo saw a 35 percent increase in its water use. “While these results are a step in the right direction, there are still too many lush landscapes where irrigation must be reduced to meet the 25 percent statewide reduction mandate,� State Water Board Chair Felicia Marcus said in a statement. “We see conservation gains in all

regions of the state, but we don’t know whether it was because of cooler weather or concerted action.�

Los Angeles has launched surcharges that double normal water prices for clients who do not respect 30 percent mandatory cuts in three zones, including the affluent beach city of Malibu where many stars’ luxurious homes are located.

Residents of Malibu have been asked to participate in further water cuts of 36 percent. “The real test will be what happens as we move into the hot and dry summer months, when we need to keep the sprinklers off as much as possible,� added Marcus.

Cuts between an 11 month period between June 2014 and April 2015 amounted to a 9 percent drop.

2013 is used by the water board as a baseline year for water use comparison because it is before emergency water conservation measures began in the state.

Red Cross Los Angeles deploys more volunteers to texas flooding relief effort Los Angeles, CA (June 1, 2015) – The American Cross Red Los Angeles Region has deployed five volunteers to Texas where severe weather and flooding have forced residents from their homes. Sam Burgess of Pasadena will be working in sheltering; Helen Brooks of Claremont and Mimi Teller Rosicky of Redondo Beach will be working in client casework; Laura Warriner of Santa Clarita will be working in disaster mental health; Normando Fajardo of Carson will be working in feeding. Including the four volunteers deployed last week, the Los Angeles Region has deployed a total of nine volunteers. The rain has finally stopped in Texas but flooding is still a danger as rivers continue to rise. Officials estimate about 8,000 homes are affected. Thousands have

lost everything and the American Red Cross is with them, providing food, relief supplies and comfort. • More than 155 people spent Sunday night in 13 Red Cross shelters in Texas.

Since early May, the Red Cross has provided more than 2,000 total overnight shelter stays. • The Red Cross has had more than 2,100 workers in Texas providing shelter, meals, relief items, health services and emotional comfort. • 45 Red Cross emergency response vehicles are traveling through the impacted communities, distributing food, water and more than 47,000 relief supplies. • Red Cross mobile kitchens are preparing meals and workers have served more than 63,000 meals and snacks.

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CERRITOS – The Gapan City Association of Southern California (GAPASCA) will hold its Anniversary Ball on Saturday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel.

Consul Mary Joy Ramirez of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is the Inducting Officer and this year’s guest speaker is the Vice Mayor of Vallejo, California, Cmdr. Jesus Malgapo, USN (retired). Malgapo is a 25-year veteran of the US Navy. He is the ninth of 10 children of WWII Veteran of the Philippine Army and death March survivor Ret.Lt. Isauro T. Malgapo and Felisa D. Cristobal Malgapo. He is a product of Gapan North Central School and Divina Pastora College.

To be inducted are Larry Camus, President; Gina Patulandong, VP Budget & Finance; Marissa Yamsuan, VP Membership; Ramil Garcia, VP Ways & Means; Vangie Garcia, VP Programs; Cindy Garces, Treasurer; Marlyn Reams, Secretary; Armahn Tinawin, Auditor; Agnes Nerona, Public Relations Officer; Steve Johnson, Germelie Morales, Affairs Coordinators; Randy Estrella, Veta Garcia, Rolly De Guzman, Adoracion Palisoc, Advisers; Board of Directors - Nimfa Garces Castro, Chairman; Emmanuel Liwag, Vice Chairman; Tipin Johnson, Secretary; Larry Camus, Ariel De Guzman. Teofilo Estrella, Percival Garces, Gener Nerona, Wilfredo Ongpauco, Directors; Founding members—Larry & Elvie Camus, Nimfa Garces Castro, Percival & Cindy Garces, Steve & Tipin Johnson, Gener & Agnes Nerona, and Wilfredo Ongpauco.

Alyssa Monique Yuson, daughter of Enrique Yuson of San Lorenzo, Gapan City and Annalyn Espinosa of Lucban, Quezon, is Miss GAPASCA 2015. The outgoing Miss GAPASCA 2014 Janella Padiernos will crown her.

GAPASCA, in its second year of existence, continues to strive to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged but deserving new high school graduates of Gapan City.

The anniversary year started with its first Scholarship and Achievement Awards banquet on March 7, 2015 held at the Municipal Hall of Gapan City. The first 12 GAPASCA scholars were introduced and awarded their college scholarship. In addition, scholarship incentive awards were given to 24 deserving students.

The scholarship banquet was a huge success and made a history in the city of Gapan in many ways. It was well attended by family members of the scholars and the awardees, principals, retired teachers and benefactors. The keynote speaker was ABS Party List Representative Catalina ‘Baby’ Pizzaro, who gave full support to the organization’s Scholarship program, not as politician but as Adopt-A-Student Benefactor. Gapan City Mayor Maricel Natividad Nagano gave warm welcome and inspiring remarks to the scholars and surprised the 24 incentive awardees with a onetime scholarship aid.

Gapasca has launched several projects this year – the Pechanga Turn Around with more than 100 passenger guests in February; the “Pabasa,� held at St. Linus Church in March and the Divina Pastora Fiesta last May held at Cerritos Regional County Park in Cerritos. These events were well attended by cheerful Gapanenses and friends in the community, some of whom showcased their talents in chanting the Passion of Christ at the PABASA, singing their favorite karaoke songs, showcased their best line dancing steps and a ‘Hula� dance exhibition at the Fiesta celebration. An array of Gapan City’s specialty cuisines and delicacies were displayed in all of these events.

Please visit www.gapasca.org to learn more about the GAPASCA and its upcoming events.

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PHL jumps nine spots in rule of law index WASHINGTON, DC – The Philippines jumped nine places in the recently published 2015 Rule of Law Index (ROLI) by the World Justice Project, making it one of the most improved countries in terms of global rankings.

The Philippines ranks 51st out of 102 countries on the ROLI, a significant jump from last year when the country ranked 60th out of 99 countries. This makes the Philippines the most improved among ASEAN member nations.

Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. welcomed the good news and underscored the Philippines’ advocacy for the primacy of the rule of law.

“The Philippines believes that the rule of law is a key to advancing human civilization. Peace, security and stability in domestic and international societies are ensured by the members’ adherence to codified norms and rules,” said Ambassador Cuisia.

The envoy also cited efforts of the Aquino Administration to enhance transparency in the government and control corruption.

He said, “Although there is work left to be done, I believe we are on the right track and I am hopeful that these positive developments will continue.”

Members of the international community have lauded the improvement made by the Philippines.

During the ROLI publication release, American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative Director Elizabeth Andersen highlighted the Philippines as one of three countries considered as rule of law “success stories.” She cited certain judicial and policy reforms such as the Department of Justice’s court automation initiative and governmental efforts geared towards helping remove the country from the Intellectual Property Watch List.

The World Justice Project defines the rule of law based on four universal principles derived from internationally accepted standards. These are 1) accountability under the law; 2) clear, publicized and stable laws; 3) accessible, fair and efficient enactment of laws; and 4) timely delivery of justice.

US Ambassador Philip Goldberg (left) hands over a check to Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales worth US$1,384,940.28 coming from the sale of seized assets of former military comptroller Major General Carlos F. Garcia, who pleaded guilty to bribery and money laundering.(MNS photo)

Founded in 2006, the World Justice Project is an independent, multidisciplinary, non-profit organization aimed at advancing the rule of law around the world.

The ROLI, published yearly since 2010, is the only rule of law and corruption perceptions index that combines both expert consultation and data collection.

International travel could spread harmful plant disease SACRAMENTO, Calif. – May 11, 2015 – The continued global spread of a plant disease called Huanglongbing is putting citrus trees throughout the world in danger, and California agriculture officials are asking residents to take precautions when traveling to ensure the disease doesn’t kill trees in California.

Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease or yellow dragon disease, is fatal for citrus trees. Once a tree is infected, it will die and there is no cure.

Symptoms of the disease include blotchy, yellow leaves, deformed fruit that doesn’t ripen, and excessive fruit drop. Trees infected with Huanglongbing will die and must be removed to protect other healthy trees nearby from contracting the disease.

“Can you imagine a world without citrus trees? No mandarins, lemons, limes, kumquats or other vibrant fruit to add color and flavor to our meals – that’s a sad picture for California residents who are accustomed to growing fresh citrus fruit at home,” said Victoria Hornbaker, citrus program manager with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

The disease has been present in China for nearly 100 years but increases in international travel have allowed the disease to spread throughout the world, including South America, North America and throughout Asia. In the U.S., the disease runs rampant through Florida citrus groves and has been found in other Southeastern states and Texas. California had one con-

firmed case of the disease in a tree in Los Angeles County, and agriculture officials in the state now run an aggressive program to stop the spread of the disease and protect the citrus trees that have grown in California for decades.

To limit the spread of the disease, the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program asks people traveling in and out of California to not transport citrus fruit, leaves, rootstock, budwood or whole citrus plants.

“The seemingly harmless act of bringing a clipping of a citrus plant home as a souvenir could have dire consequences for citrus trees throughout California,” said Hornbaker.

Residents are also asked to inspect the citrus trees on their property regularly.

Photos of disease symptoms are available at CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org and a free hotline has been set up to report potential signs of the disease: 800-491-1899. Early detection of the disease will help protect other trees nearby and the community’s citrus as a whole.

Huanglongbing is found throughout the world, including Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. International travelers are asked to not bring any part of citrus fruit or plants back into the United States.

For more information on Huanglongbing and how to protect California citrus trees, visit CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org.

CALAUAGENIANS GLOBAL REUNION: A successful 2nd Calauagenians Global Reunion held at Sheraton Hotel Cerritos held last May 24. Calauagenians who attended are from, Los Angeles, SF, SD, Chicago, NY, NJ, Georgia, Canada, Dubai, Italy, UK, Japan, London, Australia & Philippines. The successful event was hosted by CACUSA (Calauag Association of California USA)

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Filipino Sales Consultant Alex Jacinto (right) with Yrvin Baylon, with Chesska Paras( distant relative of basketball cager-turned-actor Benjie Paras) who purchased a new 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X at Puente Hills Mitsubishi. Alex helped Chesska buy the car of her needs. For the same hassle-free car-buying experience, call your kababayan Alex at 1-866-400-1067.

Mitsubishi announces reduced pricing for new 2016 Outlander The 2016 Outlander features Mitsubishi’s new dynamic design language and over 100 engineering and design improvements CYPRESS, Calif. , June 02, 2015 – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced pricing for the U.S. version of the new 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander seven-passenger crossover. With a starting MSRP of only $22,995, the 2016 Outlander has a $200 lower starting MSRP than the previous model year, which is notable when considering the amount of design and engineering improvements incorporated into the vehicle.

“The 2016 Outlander has a dynamic new design and a long list of engineering upgrades—it literally looks, drives and feels like an entirely new vehicle,” said MMNA Executive Vice President, Don Swearingen. “Despite all of the improvements to the vehicle, we made the starting MSRP lower than the previous model year to make it an even more compelling value than before and to attract new buyers to the brand.” Along with its powerful new design language – the brand’s first production vehicle to feature this new signature style direction – the new 2016 Outlander has undergone over 100 important engineering and design improvements to deliver a new level of refinement and overall driving experience.

The 2016 Outlander, with a starting MSRP of $22,995, now boasts an expanded

standard features package that includes stylish new LED positioning lights, 18-in. alloy wheels, LED taillights, and a reconfigured interior including a redesigned steering wheel, improved second-row seating, accent trim, seating surfaces and headliner, among other welcome new features/ amenities. In the brand’s on-going commitment to safety, Mitsubishi’s advanced safety systems including Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) are now available at a lower price point for the 2016 Outlander (available for SEL and GT models). For more information on the redesigned 2016 Outlander and additional details on model/package pricing, please visit media.mitsubishicars. com and be sure to visit us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube.

“The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander is an outstanding value proposition and comes with a long list of standard safety features and amenities,” states Don Swearingen, Executive Vice President, MMNA. “And for 2016, the Outlander will feature bold new styling and over 100 key engineering and interior refinements, adding even more value to an already feature-laden vehicle.”

If you’re interested to know why the SUV and the Mitsubishi has captured the fancy of millions Americans through the years, all you have to do is get in touch with out kababayans – Filipino Sales & Leasing professional Alex Jacinto and Finance Manager Norm Bustamante – at Puente Hills Mitsubishi. You can reach them at 1-866-400-1067.

US auto regulator admits failures in GM deadly ignitions case Washington, United States (AFP) Friday 6/5/2015 – US auto safety authorities admitted Friday to having missed key clues that could have led them to take action on faulty GM ignition switches, which are blamed for more than 100 deaths.

In a new report into why it took more than a decade, until one year ago, to recall cars with the deadly ignitions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reiterated that GM itself had hidden some of the information needed to accurately assess the problem. But it also faulted itself for not understanding important aspects of airbag technology and the link to the ignitions.

And it admitted that it had ignored ultimately accurate theories on why airbags were not deploying in accidents involving GM cars that would have allowed it to take action years earlier.

Referring to a police report on a fatal 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt crash in Wisconsin that raised the ignition-airbag link, the agency said: “While it is clear that NHTSA was aware of an airbag non-deployment issue, and actively sought a root cause, alternate findings presented by other sources were discounted or not fully investigated.”

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Honda Fit, Accord and CR-V named Best Family Cars for 2015 by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com Accord recognized as one of the top family sedans for the third straight year by parenting and car experts; The subcompact Fit is honored as one of the best budget cars; Accords, Hondas now available at Carson Honda TORRANCE, Calif., Jun 3, 2015 – The 2015 Honda Fit and CR-V have been named to the 10 Best Family Cars list compiled by the parenting and car experts at Parents magazine and Edmunds.com.

The three family-friendly Honda vehicles – each earning the top crashworthiness ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and equipped with a standard rearview camera – were selected out of hundreds of models for excelling in the key areas of safety, convenience features, performance and value.

The Accord was recognized as one of the top sedans for families for the third straight year. The Accord features sophisticated styling, fuel-efficient powertrains1 and advanced technology features like the available LaneWatch display and a standard multi-angle rearview camera.

With safety a top shopping consideration for families, the Accord shines by earning a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from IIHS and a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).2 The spacious, fuel-efficient1 and versatile 2015 Honda Fit was chosen as one of the best budget cars on the annual list.

The all-new 2015 Honda Fit is even more of a standout choice in the subcompact segment with its small-on-the-outside, big-on-the-inside packaging, incredibly versatile second-row Magic Seat® and a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP)3 starting at just $15,790. The Fit features a fresh and modern design, a sporty and efficient engine, plus a highly versatile interior loaded with equipment essential for urban driving, including a standard rearview camera and Bluetooth hands-free connectivity. Occupant safety features for the 2015 Honda Fit are further enhanced through the use of Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, helping Fit earn a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from IIHS and a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)2.

The 2015 CR-V, also recognized as one of the best crossovers for families, received the most significant mid-cycle redesign in its history, with a new direct-injected EarthDreams™ Technology i-VTEC® engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT) to improve performance and fuel efficiency1. A new suite of Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive

features, available on the Touring trim, contribute to the vehicle’s TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from IIHS. Additionally, the CR-V features significantly enhanced exterior and interior styling, while a long list of new family-friendly standard and available features brings a new level of sophistication to America’s top-selling SUV4.

For more information about the Parents magazine and Edmunds.com’s list of the 10 Best Family Cars for 2015, please visit www.parents.com and www.edmunds. com. The full list will be featured in the July 2015 issue of Parents magazine available June 9.

Although a Honda is a Honda wherever you see one, Filipinos flock to Carson

Honda because of the friendly Filipino staff at the dealership and of course because of the service our kababayans provide.

One of them, Rohmer Manalese, has even earned the “Best in Customer Satisfaction,” an honor he keeps consistently, along with the three other Filipino sales staff in the persons of Ricky Agagas, Terzo Pallen and Christian Reyes, all of whom are veterans in the car sales industry.

“We have a great staff and this is a great dealership,” Carson Honda General Manager Krisztian Kratky said. “We have a friendly atmosphere.”

Carson Honda is located at 1435 E. 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745. They can be reached toll free at 1-800-503-2321.

2015 Honda CR-V Wins Cars.com/USA Today/‘MotorWeek’ Compact SUV Challenge 2015 CR-V applauded for its optimal balance of family-friendly features, interior room, excellent visibility and rewarding driving experience May 27, 2015 - TORRANCE, Calif.

The 2015 Honda CR-V, America’s most popular SUV for the past decade has won the top spot in the Cars.com/USA TODAY/”MotorWeek” Compact SUV Challenge (cars.com/news), with a panel

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“The compact SUV segment is among the most competitive in the industry, and we took nothing for granted with the 2015 CR-V,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. In winning the competition, the CR-V earned praise for its rewarding driving experience, generous interior room and family-friendly features. The 2015 CR-V features upgrades to styling, performance, fuel efficiency and familyfriendly technology.

The Challenge pitted seven of the most popular compact SUVs against each other in a series of expert and consumer testing, which determined that the 2015 CR-V was overall best-in-class. To qualify for the competition, vehicles had to cost less than $28,000 and achieve a combined city/ highway EPA fuel economy rating of at least 26 mpg.

Honda offers a complete lineup of Honda cars, trucks and service through a network of more than 1,000 Honda dealerships within the United States. Eight Honda auto plants in North America, including four in the U.S., have the capacity to produce 1.92 million automobiles each year1.

In 2014, more than 97 percent of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were produced in North America.

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2015 Honda CR-V Wins Cars.com/USA Today/‘MotorWeek’ Compact SUV Challenge May 27, 2015 TORRANCE, Calif.

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Ford Edge achieves record May sales, Ford Mustang best may since 2007, Ford vans post best May since 1978 All-new Ford Edge has May sales record; 2016 Ford Explorer sales strong in first month Dearborn, Mich., Jun 2, 2015 – Ford Motor Company’s total U.S. sales of 250,813 vehicles for May declined 1 percent from a year ago. Retail sales of 171,535 vehicles decline 2 percent. Fleet sales of 79,278 vehicles are flat.

US auto sales hit best pace since 2005

By Mira Oberman

Chicago, United States (AFP) Tuesday 6/2/2015 – US auto sales accelerated in May to their fastest pace since 2005 as easy credit and low fuel prices lured buyers into showrooms, industry data showed Tuesday.

Total industry sales rose 1.6 percent compared with May 2014 while the sales pace came in at an adjusted, annualized rate of 17.9 million vehicles, according to Autodata.

That’s up sharply from a pace of 16.5 million in April and the highest rate since employee pricing incentives at the Detroit Three pushed the pace to 20.1 million in July 2005. While the sales pace was slightly inflated by a quirk of the calendar – there were five weekends this May along with the Memorial Day holiday – analysts said it remains good news for automakers and the economy as a whole.

“This illustrates the underlying strength of our industry,” Ford economist Yong Yang said in a conference call.

“As the economic conditions continue to improve throughout 2015, we expect this strong industry performance will be solidified.” Given rising housing prices, a strong stock market, low interest rates and ongoing pent-up demand, 2015 sales could surpass the record 17.3 million new vehicles sold in 2000, said Karl Brauer, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book.

And automakers ought to be able to turn a healthy profit as consumers open their wallets for upgrades and pricier models.

“With the national average price of gasoline down nearly a dollar per gallon on average from one year ago, truck and SUV demand remains strong, elevating average transaction prices, especially for domestic automakers,” Brauer said.

“We also saw incentives spending remain nearly flat in May, which shows the strength of the overall new-car market.”

Dealers took advantage of the early Memorial Day weekend to boost advertising and “consumers clearly responded,” said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst with car shopping website Edmunds.com.

“We saw a good number of zero-percent (financing) deals throughout the month, Caldwell said. “Eased credit conditions continue to make it attractive for car buyers looking to finance their purchase.”

General Motors posted its best May since 2007 as sales rose three percent to 293,097 vehicles.

Chrysler posted its best May results since 2005 as sales rose four percent to 202,227 units.

Ford sales declined one percent to 250,813 when compared with May 2014, but the second largest US automaker said demand was strong for its newest products.

Ford announced plans Monday to cut its traditional summer shutdown in half to just one week at six of its plants in order to build an extra 40,000 units of its most popular trucks and SUVs: the F-150, Edge, Escape and Explorer.

Toyota sales were flat at 242,579 units.

Honda sales rose one percent to 154,593 vehicles in May.

Sales of the all-new Ford Edge established a May sales record, with sales up 34 percent and turning in just 13 days on dealer lots. The 2016 Explorer went on sale in May, and retail sales increased 24 percent. Explorer is America’s best-selling mid-size utility with its best May retail sales results since 2004.

“We continue to see strong consumer demand for our newest products, including Edge, F-150, Mustang, Transit Vans and Lincoln MKC,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Our all-new F-150 is still turning on dealer lots in 26 days against tight supply, and F-150 average transaction prices set a record in May, as customers continued buying a rich mix of high-series pickups.”

F-Series, America’s best-selling truck, had sales of 61,870 pickups on tight supply, as the second F-150 facility – Kansas City Assembly Plant – ramps up to full line speed this quarter. Inventory continues building as the plant comes fully on-line.

Transit vans helped deliver Ford’s best May performance for commercial vans since 1978, with 20,655 total commercial

vans sold last month.

Mustang sales increased 39 percent in May, with 13,616 cars sold. Year-to-date, Mustang sales are up 55 percent, with a 116 percent increase in southern California, America’s largest sports car market. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost I4 engine is now that market’s best-selling Mustang engine.

Lincoln retail sales were up 10 percent, with 8,152 vehicles sold in May. Lincoln MKC sales totaled 2,289 vehicles, while Lincoln Navigator sales increased 50 percent, with 1,046 vehicles sold.

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