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Senators favor changing the Constitution MANILA, June 8 (Mabuhay) – All senators in the 17th Congress are in favor constitutional amendments, outgoing Senate President Franklin Drilon said on Wednesday. “That we have to review and amend the Constituion is a matter that I think has unanimity in the Senate,” Drilon said at a news forum in Manila. “I think we can see an emerging consensus in the Senate that we need to review our Constitution,

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amend the Constitution. But whether or not it will be done through Con Ass (Constituent Assembly) or a Concon (Constitutional Convention), I have no feel at this point,” he added. Drilon, a leader of the Liberal Party, is expected to take on the post of Senate pro-tempore in the next Congress after the LP forged a coalition with President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s PDP-Laban and the Nationalist People’s Coalition. See SENATORS, page 12

Duterte team, Joma to meet in Oslo to start peace talks By Lilian C. Mellejor

DAVAO CITY, June 9 (PNA) -- The team of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte will hold preliminary talks with Communist Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP-NDFP) head Jose Maria Sison in Oslo, Norway next week for the resumption of the formal talks in July. NDFP Spokesperson Fidel Agcaoili confirmed the Oslo meet with the aim to discuss Duterte’s recent pronouncements about granting of general amnesty to political prisoners, the possibility of having an interim ceasefire from both sides, and accelerating the peace negotiations. Aside from Sison and Agcaoili, the meeting will also be attended by Luis Jalandoni, Connie Ledesma and two lawyers from the CPP-NDF side. Duterte’s team will be composed of incoming Secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), incoming Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, who will possibly serve as consultant on the peace talks with the Reds, former Rep. Hernani Braganza and Carla Munsayac of OPAPP. In an interview with Dureza on Wednesday evening, it was learned that the meeting is also timed with the holding of See PEACE TALKS, page 12

Trafficking victims from the Philippines and their family members pose with Congressmember Ted Lieu and staff members from Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles, who helped the workers attain T visas.

The 11 are victims of human trafficking, who sued L’Amande French Bakery LOS ANGELES – After a year-long legal battle resulting in a $15.2 million default judgment last month, the 11 Filipino workers who sued the owners of L’Amande French Bakery were also recently granted T visas, also known as T Nonimmigrant Status. T visas provide victims of human trafficking temporary legal status and work authorization and allow them to bring their families to the U.S. “We are thrilled that our clients have the opportunity to rebuild their lives in the U.S. This case represents a harder to detect, but perhaps more prevalent form of human trafficking than what we are used to hearing about,” said Yanin Senachai, a staff attorney at Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles. “The employer in this case held the workers as captive labor, not with the use of barbed wire and armed guard, but with more subtle forms of coercion, including forcing a significant debt on the workers and threatening to harm them in the home country.” The workers were fraudulently lured by their employer to the United States from

the Philippines on E-2 visas and then subjected to abusive and exploitative working conditions, including workdays as long as 17 hours and wages as low as three dollars an hour. The workers were also threatened with a significant debt of $11,000 each unless they agreed to work under these illegal See BAKERS, page 12

Colorful PHL, other cultures shown in Asean Fest in Los Angeles

Tinikling, one of Philippines’ most popular traditional folk dances, is presented by a group of Filipino dancers at the Asean Fest.

Los Angeles, 08 June 2016 – The Philippine Consulate General, led by Consul General Leo M. Herrera-Lim in cooperation with the Philippine Department of Tourism in Los Angeles and Tourism Director, Mr. Richmond Jimenez, participated in the LA-ASEAN Fest 2016 held at the South Coast Mall in Costa Mesa, California on 04 June 2016. It was a unique and extraordinary ASEAN Community based event featuring various ASEAN cultures in Los Angeles. LA-ASEAN Fest 2016 is a five-hour event of fashion, music, trade and art show. Its goal is to unify the spirit of ASEAN Community in greater Los Angeles to showcase the creations of promising artist and performers.

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It was well participated by the ASEAN member nations, members of the media, bloggers and public elected officials. The event was held in South Coast Mall, an upscale-luxury goods shopping center in Costa Mesa, California in Orange County and the largest mall on the West Coast of the United States with an annual visitor count of 24 million. The Philippine Consulate General and the Philippine Tourism-LA promoted Philippine tourist destinations. The Philippine booth drew many positive comments from the participants of the festival, as well as the shoppers of the Mall: See ASEAN FEST, page 12

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Bulusan volcano erupts, ash estimated at 2000 meters

MANILA, June 10 (Mabuhay) – Bulusan volcano erupted Friday and ash fall is expected to affect several villages in Casiguran, Sorsogon, official said. The phreatic explosion occurred around 11:35 a.m., according to reports from Raffy Alejandro, director of the Office of Civil Defense in the Bicol Region. It lasted for five minutes, according to an advisory from

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said Bulusan volcano also recorded at least 113 volcanic earthquakes during the past 24 hours. “The local government units and the public are reminded that entry into the 4-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) is strictly prohibited due to the possibility of sudden and hazardous steam-driven or phreatic eruptions,” it said. (MNS)

Schools to get cloud-based learning system linked to DepEd portal By Filane Mikee Z. Cervantes

MANILA, June 9 (PNA) – As the Department of Education (DepEd) gears for digitization, 200 schools are poised to get a brand new, cloudbased learning system in the next three years with the help of Philippine tech firm, Xepto Computing. Xepto, in partnership with the DepEd, Philippine Business for Social Progress, and the Philippine Development Foundation, launched on Thursday the Xepto Learning Systems (XLS) at Taguig Science High School in Taguig City. Dr. Paco Sandejas, chief executive officer (CEO) of Xepto Computing, said XLS offers a solution specifically designed to deliver DepEd’s online resource library to every school in the Philippines regardless of location and existing connectivity infrastructure. “Our solution is a simple, straightforward story about seeking to deliver a very good e-learning system that we know is seriously needed (in public schools),” said Sandejas. The XLS system connects into DepEd’s Learning Management System (LMS), which essentially is a library of materials cleared for use by school teachers across the country. Sandejas explained that XLS

works through distributed cloud and remote management services which allow teachers and administrators to guide students in the learning process even from afar. Each school gets around 40 terminals and a number of servers. “For public schools, our goal is to start by delivering some 200 systems across the country with the help of corporate donors. We saw how DepEd was able to close the classroom and textbook gap in the last six years and this was done through strategic public-private partnerships,” the Xepto executive said. “Xepto is taking a similar approach as it embarks on its mission to provide inclusive learning solutions for all Filipino students and teachers,” he added. The involvement of Philippine Business for Social Progress means private sector players, with the guidance of DepEd, can choose to donate to schools by purchasing the package from Xepto which is payable for a 4-year period. Xepto will then install the system to the chosen school. “It only takes one day to deploy the system in areas that already have Internet. For those off the grid, the

time may vary. But, once we have XLS in place, a student from, say, Talakag in Bukidnon, would have access to the very same materials used by a student in Metro Manila,” said Sandejas. For his part, DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro believes the IT solution offered by Xepto can help boost the digitization efforts of the agency, as well as allowing the Philippines be a potential leader in the use of IT in learning. “What we are launching now is a big dream that will allow our Filipino learners to catch-up with the rest of the world,” Luistro said. The determination of 200 schools, Luistro noted, will be based on the range of requirements and needs in the Philippines. Cities, suburban areas, hard-to-reach areas, and non-energized areas will be identified to determine whether the XLS system works in a variety of areas. “Thus is one of the ways our technology revolutionizes education,” said Sandejas. Xepto is the leading Southeast Asian developer and integrator of bespoke, cloud platforms for teaching and learning in development countries. (PNA)

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Duterte spent P371-M for presidential campaign MANILA, June 8 (Mabuhay) – President-elect Rodrigo Duterte spent a total of P371.46 million for his campaign, four million less the total campaign contributions he received, according to his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE). Duterte’s SOCE showed that the long-time mayor of Davao City received P375 million in contributions, both in cash and in kind. But he spent only P371.46 million, including P200,000 from his personal

funds. Duterte’s camp filed the SOCE before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Wednesday afternoon, hours before the deadline. Duterte did not receive any cash or in-kind contributions from his own political party, the PDP-Laban, his SOCE showed. Among those who gave Duterte huge contributions were his running mate, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who donated over P70 million in kind for their tandem ads, and former

Pacquiao may head two Senate committees: Sen. Tito Sotto MANILA, June 9 (Mabuhay) – Boxing champ and Senator-elect Manny Pacquiao may head two committees when he assumes his Senate post in July. On Thursday, Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, the prospective majority leader, said Pacquiao will likely chair the Senate committee on games, amusement, and sports. But Pacquiao may also chair the committee on public works, which Pacquiao himself asked for. “Ang first pick ni Senator Pacquiao nung nag-uusap na kami nitong nakaraang araw ay public works,” said Sotto. Pacquiao, who was criticized for his frequent absences in the House of Representatives when he was Sarangani representative, had earlier said he would aim to have a perfect attendance in the Senate. Committee chairmanships Committee chairmanships are vital as bills have to go through com-

mittees first before they are tackled in plenary. If a bill is not passed at the committee level, it has no hope of becoming a law. With the Senate presidency practically in the bag for Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, a party-mate of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, the large group of senators supporting him have now begun to discuss how to divide among themselves the chairmanships of the chamber’s powerful committees. Sotto said the Senate will carefully scrutinize pending bills even though they are open to passing into law Duterte’s proposed legislation. “We’re ready to provide the check and balance. The important thing is the Senate remains independent, but with a working relationship,” said Sotto, pointing out that he and prospective Senate President Pro-tempore Franklin Drilon are not Duterte’s party-mates.

MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, who gave P3 million also for tandem ads. Cayetano lost to Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo in the vice presidential race. Tolentino, whose senatorial candidacy was endorsed by Duterte, also lost in the May 9 polls. Duterte also received huge chunks of donations from businessmen, including former Davao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Antonio “Tonyboy” Floirendo Jr., who contributed a total of P75 million. Other businessmen who contribut-

ed large amounts for Duterte’s presidential campaign were Felix Ang, P10 million; Bienvenido Tan, P20 million; and Dennis Uy, P30 million. Also notable in the list were at least two members of Duterte’s incoming Cabinet who are also longtime friends of the mayor. Incoming Finance Secretary Carlos “Sonny” Dominguez III donated P2 million while Duterte’s personal lawyer and incoming Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea gave P500,000. (MNS)

Incoming PNP Chief takes heed as drug lords raise bounty against him, Duterte By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan

MANILA, June 9 (PNA) – Incoming Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Ronald Dela Rosa is now taking extra precautions due to the increased bounty from drug lords for him and president-elect Rodrigo Duterte allegedly imposed by drug lords. According to the reports, drug lords increased their bounty for the president-elect and the incoming PNP chief to PHP50 million for there were no takers of the initial bounty worth PHP10 million. “Yes. We are on full alert always. Bring it on,” Dela Rosa answered when asked in an interview if he is taking extra precaution to the said bounty. With or without threats, Dela Rosa noted that he and his force will be conducting actions for what the drug personalities have done. “Don’t take this personally, we are only doing our jobs,” he said. “I want them (drug lords) dead if they fight back,” he cleared that it will be murder if there were no orders to kill them. Dela Rosa also assured he will exert numerous efforts to curb illegal drugs. ”Hindi naman talaga ito masusugpo. It’s impossible na ma zero sa akin talaga is pababain to the lowest possible level yung crime at saka drugs. paano gagawin, hindi ko ilalatag mamaya malaman nila. magfail tayo dahil nalaman na nung mga kalaban. basta sa mga kalaban magugulat na lang sila,” the former chief of Davao City Police Office (DCPO) said. He also asked the public to cooperate with the PNP to accomplish the three to six months campaign. ”Sa taumbayan we are pleading for your cooperation. This is the golden moment not only for the PNP but kung hindi for the whole Filipino nation dahil nakikita natin yung desire, so sa PNP we have to exploit the situation. This is the golden opportunity for us to once and for all solve this problem,” De la Rosa said.

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No guns in NAIA without permits By Azer N. Parrocha

MANILA, June 8 (PNA) – After recently intercepting an American passenger carrying a gun, airport authorities on Wednesday reminded passengers anew to seek clearances to transport guns and ammunition when travelling by air. This comes after the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-Avsegroup) apprehended American citizen James Hill Jr. for carrying a Ruger P85 9mm caliber firearm together with 57 pieces of ammunition and two magazines for the said gun. PNP-Avesgroup said that these were intercepted just last weekend at the initial screening checkpoint at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. Possession of guns and ammunition without permit is a violation of R.A. 10591 or the Comprehensive

Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act. Guam-bound Hill admitted to owning the items saying that these were given to him by his relatives in the Philippines and he simply wanted to bring it home abroad. He further said that he sought advice from his airline and was only told to place the firearm in its safety case but was not informed of the pertinent documents needed to be obtained. After interception, Avsegroup had Hill undergo further investigation following protocol. Passengers who wish to bring guns were urged by Avsegroup to coordinate with the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) as it is the agency responsible for handling clearances for passengers who wish to bring guns and ammunition when travelling.

DOH records 772 new HIV cases in April MANILA, June 8 (Mabuhay) – The Department of Health’s (DOH) Epidemiology Bureau announced that a total of 772 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were recorded in April this year. The DOH said the number is 38 percent higher compared to the same month in 2015, which saw 560 cases. Ninety-four percent or 729 of the victims are male and 30 were adolescents aged 10 to 19, the report said. Metro Manila had the highest number of HIV cases with 313 incidence followed by Calabarzon with 133 cases, Central Visayas with 76 cases, Central Luzon with 65 cases and Davao Region with 43 cases. The DOH said that it has recorded a total of 3,036 cases of HIV since January to April. The report also said that most of

the cases were due to male to male sexual contact. HIV is a virus which gradually attacks the immune system. The virus destroys a type of white blood cells called CD4 cells. If left untreated for about 10 to 15 years, HIV causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) to develop. There is currently no discovered cure for HIV and AIDS. However, there are treatments available to suppress the amount of virus in people living with HIV (PLHIV). National Center for Disease Prevention and Control Program manager Dr. Lyndon Lee Suy, meanwhile, expressed alarm over the increasing number of HIV cases in the country. “Ang sinasabi natin lately, in a day ang nada-diagnose natin is nasa 25 cases na,” Lee Suy said.

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Koko Pimentel will be the incoming Senate President: Drilon By Jelly F. Musico

MANILA, June 8 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin Drilon ended on Wednesday weeks of speculations about his successor in the 17th Congress, saying at least 17 senators from two groups have agreed to make Senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr. as the next Senate President. ”The President of the incoming Senate will be Senator Aquilino Pimentel. I will be Senate President Pro-Tempore and Senator (Vicente) Sotto will be majority leader,” Drilon announced at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay media forum. Drilon said the agreement was reached between the Liberal Party (LP) and the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) led by Sotto. ”These two groupings: we led the one group, while Senator Sotto led the other group. Between the two of us, we have the support of 16 or 17 senators. Last night, we met and had the agreement,” Drilon told the media. Drilon, however, clarified there was no formal coalition between the LP and Sotto’s group. ”We have six LPs in the Senate

out of 24, so we have other allies like Senator Risa Hontiveros with us. With us also is Senator (Juan Edgardo) Angara. There is no written coalition as in the House,” Drilon said. Drilon said the agreement of the super majority to endorse Pimentel as the next Senate President is to show that the Senate is willing to support the legislative agenda of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. ”We maintain the independence of the Senate but at the same time, we will support, in general, the legislative agenda of President Duterte. We recognize that they have the mandate of the people,” Drilon said. Pimentel is the only senator of the Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) which is the national political party of Duterte. ”As you notice, Senator Koko Pimentel is the only PDP-Laban senator but yet, he will be the Senate President. This is an unusual… Certainly in the recent memory I do not recall of a similar setup,” Drilon said. Drilon, vice chairman of the LP, said the assignment of the Senate committees will be discussed later.

Aside from Drilon, other LP senators include: Ralph Recto and Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV and incoming Senators Joel Villanueva, Leila de Lima and Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan. The legislative priorities of the Duterte administration include shift to federalism, restoration of death penalty and amending the Juvenile Delinquency Act to raise the age of discernment. On the shift to federalism, Drilon

said it can be done only through a Constitutional Convention (ConCon) where the entire Constitution will be reviewed. ”I think we can see an emerging consensus in the Senate that we need to review our Constitution, amend the Constitution,” Drilon said. On Duterte’s proposal to revive death penalty, Drilon said he is against the reimposition of death penalty, “but I am willing to listen.” (PNA)

No ‘super majority’ yet in Senate, says Sonny Angara MANILA, June 8 (Mabuhay) – Senator Sonny Angara on Wednesday belied reports that at least 20 senators are already part of the super majority. “I think binubuo pa yung super majority...sa ngayon wala pa sa 20,” Angara said. “I think for Senator Pimentel there are at least five or six that signed and it’s the same for Senator Allan Cayetano,” he added. Lacson on Monday indicated in Twitter that he was preparing for the

17th Congress with Senator Aquilino Pimentel III as Senate President, outgoing Senate President Franklin Drilon as Senate Pro-tempore, and Senator Vicente Sotto III returning to his role as majority floor leader. He also said that there was a super majority of at least 20 senators. But Angara pointed out that Lacson had included a question mark in his claim, and that it might have just been a prediction. The senators will come to a decision within a few days, Angara said. Angara said he wished to continue being the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, which overlooks laws regarding taxes. He said that the 17th Congress should prioritize the income tax reform bill, which aims to lower the income tax of the working class. Senate Bill 3003, authored by Angara, did not garner support from President Benigno Aquino III. “Alam naman nating naging issue yung income tax reform na tinutulak po natin at madaming sumuporta. Ngunit hindi masyadong naging prayoridad nung outgoing administration,” Angara said. “Hopefully yung tinrabaho na natin dun mai-push na natin sa darating na kongreso,” he added. (MNS)

‘Super majority’ not a guarantee of rubber stamp Congress MANILA, June 8 (Mabuhay) – With President-elect Rodrigo Duterte all but assured of majority support in Congress, political analysts on Wednesday weighed in on whether the legislature would become a rubber stamp of the next administration. Duterte’s key allies have successfully sealed alliances with several political parties as he plans to shift the form of government from presidential to federal, relax restrictions on foreign ownership of certain businesses, and re-impose the death penalty for heinous crimes. Expected to shepherd his legislative agenda are his PDP-Laban party mates Senator Aquilino Pimentel III and incoming Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, who are due to be named Senate President and House Speaker, respectively, when the 17th Congress opens on July 25. Alvarez said more than 200 of the 290-member House of Representatives are now on Duterte’s side while at least 17 out of 24 senators indicated their support for the incoming administration which will take power on June 30. Duterte’s “astonishing super majority” gives the incoming president a “historic opportunity” to push for major reforms by passing legislation against oligopolistic policies, political dynasties, freedom of information, and installation of a federalist-parliamentary form of government,

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Five benefits of establishing a revocable living trust There is never the perfect time to think about who you would like to inherit from your estate in case you pass away or at least who among your closest friends (BFFs) and family members are even deserving of inheriting from your estate. In doing so, you should also think about which vehicle you plan to use in implementing your estate plan. One of the best vehicle in implementing your estate plan is a revocable living trust. Five major benefits of establishing a revocable living trust are: Your estate can avoid the time, cost, and hassle of going through the probate court process. If you pass away without a will (intestate) in California, one of your close family would have to file a petition in probate court to probate your estate. Your estate will be divided and distributed according to the California probate code rules of intestate succession. Even if you have a will when you pass away, your family would still need to file a petition in probate court if your estate is worth over $150,000 and go through the probate process. This can become a circus if certain beneficiaries contest the validity of the Will or the distribution of the estate. Your estate will pay for attorney’s fees, probate referee fees, appraisers and other experts, CPA fees, etc. If people contest the case, your estate would end up paying legal fees to defend the estate in litigation. The entire process can take anywhere from 9 months to years depending on the contentiousness of the probate case. With a revocable living trust, your trustee or successor trustee if you were the initial trustee, would administer the trust and distribute the estate according to the trust document without having to open a probate court case. If the trust is funded with all your assets, it is possible to administer and distribute the trust assets without any Court involvement at all. This process is a lot faster than going through probate. Your estate is not public record When you file a probate case, the public has access to your probate case file. The public will know the assets of the estate including the values of those assets. If the

Will is admitted into probate, the terms of the Will is open to public scrutiny. Establishing a revocable living trust makes your estate affairs private. Strangers do not have access to the terms of your living trust. Only certain beneficiaries and possible heirs can request a copy of the revocable living trust after you pass away. You can dictate who will inherit from your estate. If you pass away without a Will, your estate will be divided and distributed in Probate Court following the rules of intestate succession in the California probate code. Certain relatives will be entitled to a share of your estate even if you feel they are not deserving. By establishing a revocable living trust, you can designate who you want to inherit from your estate. You can designate what and how much each one will received from your estate after you pass away. The assets distributed to each beneficiaries does not have to be equal. The people you designate as beneficiaries of your living trust does not even have to be close family members. You can designate anyone as a beneficiary, with certain exceptions, of your estate. You can structure your estate to minimize estate taxes If your estate is valued above the estate tax exemption, establishing a trust can allow you to divide up your estate into smaller sub trusts to minimize the overall estate tax effect on your estate. It allows you to set up a vehicle for certain charitable giving which carries tax advantage and asset protection. You can choose who will administer your estate after your death When you establish a revocable trust, you can appoint someone else as trustee or

you can appoint a successor trustee if you are the initial trustee. The trustee will be administering (managing) the trust after you pass away without a need to open a probate court case. This allows for continuity in operating the trust and the efficient and cost effective distribution of estate assets. If you are concerned about whether you can trust any family members as your trustee, you can appoint an institution as a professional trustee to carry out the terms of the declaration of trust. These type of trustee services are often offered by banks, financial institutions, wealth management firms, and business management firms for a reasonable fee. This minimizes conflicts within the family and prevents negligence and wrong doing by inexperienced family members. 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

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Senior seeks relief from $40k credit cards Client is 65 and recently widowed. Her husband was suddenly taken ill and was diagnosed with lung cancer even though he doesn’t smoke. Strange. Husband was in the pinnacle of good health, so it seemed. He had no known illness. His blood pressure was normal. He had no diabetes. He ate healthy, none of the greasy stuff. He was slim, not overweight, when all his friends were obese. He walked around their neighborhood every morning before he went to work as a scientist. He had a complete yearly check up provided free of charge by the large pharmaceutical company that he worked for the last 30 years. They have two children who are both professionals and doing well, with their own families. They have 3 grandchildren. Husband was a doting and dedicated grandfather. It seemed all was well and they were living the American dream, and looking forward to retiring next year. They still had a $600K mortgage on their house which was now worth $800K. The mortgage payment was $3,000 a month, which was not a problem. That’s quite reasonable. Even a rental would now cost $2,000 in Los Angeles. They bought the house 33 years ago for $250K and refinanced it several times. They cashed out for home improvements and to pay for their children’s college expenses. Husband’s salary of $10K a month, make their life quite comfortable with no financial worries. When they retire next year, he would get $2,500 in social security, and client would get $1,500. So, $4,000 a month in social security can pay the mortgage with tight budgeting, or if the decided to do so, they could sell their house and pocket $200K tax free, and perhaps downsize to a condo which they can pay cash for $300K, and taking a much reduced mortgage of $100K, paying $700 a month. Husband started coughing uncontrollably about 4 months ago. He had

never coughed this way before. At first, they thought he was just having some kind of allergy, but he felt that this cough was different. He felt pain in his lungs when he coughed. He rushed to see his doctor who determined that he had a lump on his right lung the size of a tennis ball. A biopsy was done and it was cancer, stage 3 which had not yet spread to other parts of the body. He immediately went for chemotherapy but after a month, it was determined that the cancer cells had spread to his liver. From then on, things just started going downhill. Although the prognosis was that there was no problem curing the cancer, husband died last month. After the funeral, client started to get calls from credit cards of husband, collecting from client. Client pulled the credit report of husband and found out that he had $40K of credit card debt, which he did not disclose to her. The collectors told her that California was a community property state; therefore, she is equally liable as her deceased husband to pay for his cards. Somehow, they were able to get her phone number at work and started to call her at work. This was too much harassment for client. She asked me if she was liable for her husband’s credit cards. I said that she was unless they had a prenuptial agreement. I informed her that life changing events such as death and divorces usually create this kind of financial problem. In fact, husband’s creditors can sue husband’s estate then put a lien on the house and eventually sell their house to collect. I asked her if her husband had life insurance.

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She said just enough to pay for the funeral expenses. Client then opted to file a Chapter 7 case to discharge her liability for her husband’s credit cards. Since they held their house as joint tenants, upon husband’s death, client automatically owns the entire 100% of the house as husband’s share passes to her by operation of law under joint tenancy. The Chapter 7 will discharge the $40K of credit cards and protect her house at the same time so she can live her new chapter of life unhampered by debilitating debt left by her husband. In her plan for the future, the following is apropos: “in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.� Proverbs – 3:5. I mean, you can see, without our God’s direction, even if you think all is well, death is actually knocking at your door. Death comes like a thief in the night. By God, I refer to God the Father, Adonai, El Shaddai, El Elohim, Yahweh, Jehovah whose only and beloved Son, Jesus Christ, willingly died for us on the cross, to redeem us from the consequences of sin because He loved us so. Client’s husband is now in heaven with Jesus and God the Father, and God the Holy Spirit. That certainly is a lot better option than spending an eternity of pain and suffering in hell with Lucifer, the evil one. Don’t you think so? I am so happy that our loving God and his beloved Son has given us this option. Even the world’s smartest man, Stephen Hawking, denies that God exists! Perhaps he’s not that smart after all. If he’s the world’s smartest man, how come he cannot heal himself of his disability? Because he is so smart, he denies the existence of his own creator. This is really sad that the greatest intellect in the world thinks he evolved from monkeys. But our God, in his infinite wisdom, created us with free will to choose for ourselves what we want. So you can choose to be a monkey’s descendant if you want to. Maybe someone should tell Trump

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that the world’s smartest man has concluded that Trump, just like the rest of us who don’t look like him, and who don’t have the “pelo de elote (cornhair) like he does is descended from apes. Oops, sorry did I say that, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that, that’s not what I meant. I similarly rely on Trump’s excuse for his racist remarks. He loves everyone who doesn’t look like him, because after all, we’re all descendants of the same monkey; but wait, didn’t Trump also mock Mr. Kovaleski, a disabled reporter for the New York Times? I don’t know how this will sit with Mr. Hawking whose current physical state is worse than Kovaleski’s. But despite Trump’s Oscar winning performance on T.V. mimicking Mr. Kovaleski’s disability and therefore undisputably mocking Mr. Kovaleski, Trump categorically denies that he was mocking him and that he would never mock a disabled person. This guy is totally unfit to be president of our country. Our society is not a homogenous block of cornhairs. People from all over the world migrate here and eventually become American citizens. All of us are Americans, disabled or not, Christian or not, regardless of all our different ethnicities. This is why America is the greatest country in the world as it has always been, and we don’t need Trump to make us great again, because Americans are a just and kind and courageous people who seek what is good and seek divine mercy and guidance. It is our God, Yahweh who makes our country great. It is all of us Americans who make America great. It is not Trump who makes America great. It is all Americans, you and I, all of us Americans, all of us a lot handsomer and prettier than Trump, all of us guided by the one true God, who make America great! I will discuss the rest of the subject matter next week, including why Hilary will beat Trump to become the first See YANG, page 13

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Preparing summertime picnic meals the easy way by learning basic knife skills Now that its summertime, families tend to have picnics and preparing food to bring is the most inexpensive way to do it. However, to prepare food in a faster manner, we need to learn the basic knife skills in faster food preparation. This author has been attending technique classes at the Williams Sonoma Arcadia and Pasadena for a couple of years now. Their then weekly and now monthly culinary events scheduled on Sundays, has been quite a learning experience for around 25 or 30 of us who attend technique classes taught by a professional chef by the name of Maria Gomez-Lizardo, whom we all adore because she not only gives us knowledgeable tips in cooking but she instills in us, the love of preparing delectable food meant for every meal. Samples of monthly culinary events listed would include topics ranging from”: Cooking with Tomatoes,” “Foccacia Making with Oil and Vinegar Tasting,” “Best of Air Frying,” Uses of Vitamix & KitchenAid,” “The Essentials of Coffee,” “Non-stick Cooking,” “Pairing Pasta with Sauces.” or “Learning the Basic Knife Skills” when cooking, which stood out among the classes I’ve attended. Apparently, when professional chefs are asked which is the most important equipment they use in food preparation, most of them would say knives, to ensure faster and easier food preparation. Though there are several types of knives to be used depending on the type of food to be prepared, one has to know the Anatomy of a Knife, which includes the following: A. Tip - the point of the blade can be used for precision-cutting and quick slicing. B. Blade - a knife’s blade has two edges the sharp cutting edge and the spine on the top. Most blades taper from the heel end to a pointed tip. C. Heel of blade - as explained above. D. Bolster - it is the raised area between the handle and the blade , which provides the center of gravity for strength and balance It also serves as a safety guard for fingers and makes the knife more comfortable to hold. E . Handle - the handle should fit securely and comfortably in your hand. F. Tang - it is the steel extension of the blade enclosed by the handle. Forged from a single piece of steel, a full or partial tang provides strength and stability and therefore, it balances the knife. Holding and guiding the knife The way you hold a knife is determined by your personal preference and the cutting task at hand. For optimal comfort and safety, the knife handle should feel steady and secure in your grip. One classic way to hold the knife is to grip the handle with three fingers, resting the index finger flat against the blade on one side, while holding the thumb on the opposite side to provide additional stability and control. This is called the pinch grip. While one hand holds the knife, the other control the food you are cutting. This is known as the guiding hand. Cutting surfaces The type of cutting surfaces makes a difference in the longevity of your knives. Steer clear of glass and marble surfaces, which can quickly dull the blades. The best cutting surfaces are: wood, synthetic (or Epicurean cutting boards made of wood-fiber composite

and polypropylene boards). Honing vs sharpening knives The edge of the blade is made up of microscopic cutting teeth that flatten out over time. A honing steel helps restore the knife’s sharp edge by “trueing,” which means, smoothing and realigning the carbon-steel cutting teeth. Sharpening, on the other hand involves removing steel from the blade. Depending on the frequency of use, you may need to sharpen your knives at least four times a year, but for normal household use, every three months is recommended. Preparing food is easy as long as one has the proper equipment which makes the whole process become part of offering a good meal. Best wishes for happy picnicking this summertime!

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WIN’s ‘Halad Concert’: cultivating the culture of benevolence and more It has almost been three years since super typhoon Haiyan (a.ka. Yolanda) brought its fury in the Visayan Islands in the Philippines and left in its wake billions of pesos in damages and thousands dead. The Philippines national leadership was almost petrified by the enormity of the devastation that put to extreme test the coping ability of a nation that seems to have special attractions for calamities. The victims are finally recovering, albeit slowly, because of their strong determination to move on. Like the proverbial Phoenix, they are rising up from the ashes of devastation and putting their lives together. Instead of breaking the victims up, the crisis only strengthened their resolve with the help of the caring

world who responded to their plight generously. Their fellow Filipinos from many parts of the world also came to their succor and opened their hearts and wallets like never before. The Waraynon Initiative Network (WIN), an organization of that serves as ambassador of culture was one of those who helped in the effort. The members of cultural group used their talents and artistic skills in raising funds to assist the victims of

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WIN Concert for Tacloban Mission: Waraynon Initiative Network (WIN) will hold its third concert - Halad (Offering) - to raise funds for its July 2017surgical-medical-dental mission in Tacloban..

the unprecedented calamity in their homeland. Drawn together by a love for their culture, the gifted volunteer cast and crew utilize their talents to reach out to the world “to showcase the richness of the Philippine’s cultural heritage through song and dance�. WIN’s debut concert in 2014 with its production of Ha Imo La ( For You Alone), was held to raise funds for the victims of Yolanda. Its second summer concert last year which they dubbed Lamrag (Ray of Light) was held to raise funds to sustain the organization’s effort “in spreading the unique cultural identity of the islands of Leyte, Samar and Biliran distinct from the national heritage of the Philippines�. This year’s summer concert called Halad (Offering) will kick off the fundraising activity of the nonprofit group for its surgical-medical-dental mission in Tacloban scheduled in July of 2017. The musical/cultural extravaganza will be held on July 23 at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Los Angeles (4800 Hollywood Boulevard) and will have two shows - at 3pm and 7pm. Featured performers include the WIN Orchestra, WIN

Performing Group, WIN Chorale and the WIN Dancers with the special participation of the US-based alumni of the world-renowned Leyte Kalipayan Dance Company. LKDC has been acclaimed as one of the best dance companies in the world and was designated as Cultural Ambassadors of the Philippines to the U.S. in 1965. Also featured in the concert which will center on the group’s dedication and commitment “to reach out to the needy and serve as an inspiration to the people� are the Sole Twisters, a contemporary, ballet and jazz dance group based in San Jose, California and Mark Kervin Singzon, a New Zealand-based native of Tacloban. The summer event will also showcase inspirational, contemporary, pop, jazz and rock songs which organizers say will appeal to the broad spectrum of audiences that their two previous concerts were able to attract. There will also renditions of Waray songs and classic Tagalog songs during the show. For inquiries on the concert, please contact Project Manager Tess (Tisay) Agner (949) 350-0111 or agnermd@yahoo.com

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Need to file bankruptcy and rebuild your credit? A lot of people in need of debt relief are often hesitant to file bankruptcy for fear that it will ‘ruin’ their credit and that they will never be able to purchase a car or home again, or that they will never be able to rent an apartment if they ever have to move. First of all, most people who are not paying their bills ALREADY have negative marks on their credit report. And as long as they continue to be delinquent, creditors will continue to report this information to the credit bureaus every single month. All negative information (late payments, foreclosure, collections, judgments, liens, etc.) will stay on your credit report for 7 years from the date last reported. Read the above again. It’s 7 years from the date last reported. What that means is that even if you paid your creditors in full right now, whatever they have reported in the past will not be removed. So what’s the point of paying them now, you may ask?” Well, the point is that they can no longer sue you of course, but it doesn’t mean that your past negative credit history is automatically changed. In some cases, you may negotiate a “deletion” when negotiating with creditors. This means that in exchange for paying the debt, the

creditor must be willing to not only release you from liability but to also remove past derogatory remarks reported to the credit bureaus. While this may be possible in some cases, most bill collectors simply are either too lazy or don’t care. They will often tell you that it’s not possible and they will either make it difficult or impossible for you to get it done. Oftentimes, people do not have the leverage to negotiate this type of arrangement anyway especially when they are already under a threat of legal action. Which bankruptcy chapter you file will determine how long the bankruptcy stays on your credit report. Chapter 7 stays on your record for 10 years from the date of filing, while Chapter 13 stays for 7 years. The good news, however, is that with Chapter 7, most people regain their good credit only after 2-3 years. That’s correct, only 2-3 years in most cases. So unless you are planning to make a major purchase in the next 2-3 years that will require you

to have excellent credit, that short period of time is most likely nothing compared to the benefit you will get by wiping out your debts so you can change your life for the better! What would being debt-free mean to you? That might mean getting rid of the monthly stress you experience every time the bills come. That might mean being able to save again for your children’s college education or your retirement. Perhaps it means not having to work 2 jobs just to make ends meet and not being broke and depressed every payday because you realize that money is never enough to meet even your basic needs. Can you just imagine how your life will change? Don’t misunderstand me, please. I am not saying the bankruptcy is an easy way out and that you should use it to avoid your legal obligations. I am not saying that at all. What I’m saying is that if you have tried everything within your power to get out of debt but you simply cannot do it anymore, there is hope for you. If you are suffering in debt and feeling hopeless about your situation, there is a better way to live. We have laws in this country that allow you to start over with a new life free from the burdens of debt. The catch? You must qualify. The law has requirements that you must

meet to find out if you are eligible for debt relief. And as I said, if all you are worried about is the effect it may have on your credit, perhaps this is not even an issue if your credit has been ruined anyway. Or perhaps you may have what they call “excellent” credit but you owe too much already that no bank will loan you any more money because you are overextended. Does that make sense. It all comes down to knowing what your priorities are. If you are seriously in debt with no way out, your priority should be finding a way to get out of the financial hole you are in before you drown. Because if you let that happen, your family (not just you) will suffer because of it and you may be suffering needlessly when the law has provided you a way out. If you need help in figuring out your options, I want to help you. Call my office at (866) 477-7772 for a free office consultation. I have offices in Glendale, Cerritos and Valencia. (None of the information herein is intended to give legal advice for any specific situation. Atty. Ray Bulaon has successfully helped over 5,000 clients in getting out of debt. For a free attorney evaluation of your situation, please call RJB Law Offices at TOLL FREE 1-866-477-7772).

Fil-Ams celebrate Independence Day, have message for Duterte By Nimfa U. Rueda

LOS ANGELES – Hundreds of Filipino-Americans paraded through Historic Filipinotown in Los Angeles on June 4 to celebrate the 118th Philippine Independence Day. Cheering crowds watched a marching band, local beauty queens on floats, community leaders in a convoy of cars, Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders in formation and dozens of participants who marched while waving Philippine flags. A group of youths, dressed in Igorot costumes, danced in the streets. “We want to show everyone that Filipino-Americans are united and have a great deal to contribute to the community, this city and the nation,” said Bernie Ganon, assistant executive director of the nonprofit Filipino-American Service Group, Inc. (FASGI), one of the event organizers. More than 30 organizations participated, including the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, USA Chapter, whose members paraded a banner with a message for President Elect Rodrigo Duterte: “Stop Media Killings.” “It’s not just about celebrating Philippine independence, it’s about freedom – and reminding Filipinos to fight for real freedom in the homeland,” said another organizer, Arturo Garcia, national coordinator of Justice for Filipino American Veterans. “It’s a very significant time to celebrate Independence Day since we have new leadership back home,” said Ganon, who is also president of Fil-am International. “I hope that the new leadership tries to become more inclusive and not foster partisan politics and regionalism.” One longtime parade-goer, 79-year-old Aurora de la Cruz Medina, came dressed in a colorful Filipiniana attire. Cherish Freedom “I’ve been attending Independence Day parades and events here

and in Carson for many years,” said Medina, a resident of Long Beach who hails from Hagonoy, Bulacan. “These events are important to me. They remind us to cherish our freedom. We have to be a good model for the next generation and show them that we continue to defend our freedom for their sake.” Medina said she hoped the new Philippine leaders would steer the government in the right direction so the country could overcome its many challenges, including the exodus of talented and skilled Filipinos to other countries in search of greener pastures. “it’s sad that we have a brain drain in the homeland,” she said. “For example, my three children – an engineer, a manager in the aerospace industry and a supervisor in the US Navy – excel in their fields and they have been contributing their skills to America when they could have been helping our home

country instead.” Good news for seniors During the program following the parade, the crowd cheered when Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O’ Farrell announced that the council has approved funding for a 59unit affordable housing for seniors on West Temple Street. “It will be the first of many (affordable housing projects) right here,” said O’Farrell, who represents the 13th district, which includes Historic Filipinotown. He added that they will continue to provide services for Fil-Am seniors in partnership with FASGI, under the leadership of Executive Director Yey Coronel. Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez (51st district) reaffirmed his support for the Fil-Am community, saying that Filipinos and Latinos “share a common bond” and “have been on the trenches together.” The parade has grown since its

founding three years ago, and organizers anticipate an even bigger event next year. Upcoming Independence Day events The event was one of the many Independence Day celebrations scheduled this month. The Philippine Independence Day Foundation Inc., in collaboration with the City of Carson, will host a day-long program on June 11 at the Veterans Park in Carson. Among those attending the event are members of the Philippine Independence Coordinating Council of Southern California, which will not hold their Independence Day celebration this year, said its secretary general Darma Umayam. Also on June 11, Kalayaan Incorporated will hold its 118th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Concourse Hotel at Los Angeles International Airport.

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conditions for at least three years. When the workers refused to lie to authorities about their working conditions, the owners of the bakery retaliated by terminating their positions, leaving the workers in immigration limbo. They also threatened to use their political connections to harm the workers and their families in the Philippines. In March 2015, Congressman Ted W. Lieu met with the workers, concerned about the employer’s abuse of the guestworker program as part of a scheme to obtain forced labor. As a result of the meeting, Congressman Lieu reached out to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in support of the workers. “During our meeting, the Filipino guestworkers recounted a systematic and lengthy period of verbal and physical abuse by their employers. It is disheartening to know that human trafficking can occur so close to home and that individuals are subjected to such psychological and inhumane treatment,� said Congressman Lieu. “In this case, the Filipino workers’ story ultimately ends with a victory in justice’s name. Sadly, however, their story is just one of many. I will

work with Advancing Justice-LA on ways to improve how our government assists victims of human trafficking and to prevent future cases so women, men and children are not subjected to such deplorable treatment in the United States.� With the T visas, the 11 workers have a chance to rebuild their lives here in the United States, including the ability to find other employment. All 11 workers are now employed in other bakeries and several are planning to bring over family members they have not seen in years. “I am grateful for the hard work of our lawyers, and, to Congressman Ted Lieu, for listening to our hearts and believing in us,� said Romar Cunanan, one of the workers recruited to work at the bakery. “With his kind heart, he helped all of us to get T visas so we can continue to work here in the U.S. and to reunite with our family, without fear of what defendants can do to us.� Advancing Justice-LA filed the T visas on behalf of the workers with the help of attorneys Nicole Kim, Angela Makabali, and Maximillian Hirsch, working under the auspices of Skadden’s pro bono program.

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Senator Aquilino Pimentel III, the lone PDP-Laban stalwart in the Senate, has reportedly secured the support of at least 20 senators in his bid for the Senate presidency. Senator Vicente Sotto III, a member of the NPC, is likely to reprise his role as majority floor leader. “In so far as the issues like the federal system, that is a matter that can be debated upon at the appropriate time‌. Whether we maintain the present system of government or federal system is a matter for the Constitutional Convention delegates to decide,â€? Drilon said. On the matter of shifting to federal government or maintaining the present form of government, Drilon said that would be decided by the members of the Con Ass or Concon. He thinks the public prefers constitutional convention over constituent assembly. “My reading of the public opinion is that they would prefer a constitutional convention wherein the entire Constitution will be reviewed. That’s my reading, I could be wrong,â€? Drilon said. A Constituent Assembly is composed of all members of the

Senate and House of Representatives while in Constitutional Convention, delegates are elected to be part of it. Meanwhile, Drilon expressed his opposition on the reimposition of death penalty but he is willing to listen to arguments that will be raised. “I was the Senate President when Republic Act 9346 which prohibited the imposition of death penalty became law in 2006. I am against the reimposition of death penalty but I’m going to listen, I’m willing to listen. We will listen to both sides,� Drilon said. “Personally I’m against it because basically I see an imperfect justice system where errors can be committed and you send an innocent man to the death chamber. That is my position, we will make the final decision when it comes to the floor,� he added. Drilon said the incoming Senate will also push to institutionalize Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, review of the income tax system, amend the Anti-Money Laundering Act, pass the Salary Standardization Law and Anti-Political Dynasty Law, review the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas charter, among others. (MNS)

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– A Philippine born lady who has not been back to the Philippines for 29 years said, “I visited (with my non-Filipino spouse) last year and we were really amazed on the beauty of the Philippines. We are planning to visit the Philippines yearly basis; – A Vietnamese Refugee who lived in Bataan happily shared his good experience during his stay in the Philippines and said “I am so excited in going back to the Philippines to visit the underground river in Palawan.� – Several foreign visitors who said that they had visited the Philippines

long time ago, happily shared with us that they want to visit the Philippines again and again. Most of them took brochures on the various tourist destinations of the Philippines. The Philippine cultural presentation during the program received a great applause from the audience. The “Tinikling� became the crowd drawer, particularly when the performers requested for volunteers to do the dance. The organizer commented that the Philippine cultural presentation was a great number to end the program.

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the Oslo Forum on June 14-15, a periodic meeting of global leaders in peace efforts where he was invited. Dureza said that when the Norwegian government learned he is going to play a key role in the peace efforts in the incoming administration they also decided to invite the key members of the CPP-NDFP. Dureza said the meeting is an opportunity for them that even before “we assumed into office we will be reconnected with our counterparts.â€? “This is not formal talks because we are not empowered yet,â€? he clarified. Dureza said this will also be a venue for both sides to discuss some issues informally “so when we assume office we have a little road map to pursue after June 30.â€? He said that with the guidance of Duterte they have crafted a roadmap taking into account the current situation. Dureza was careful to make further statements on the government’s peace efforts until Duterte officially sits in MalacaĂąang. He however made sure that everything passes through consultations with the guidance of the President and stakeholders, recognizing that lessons can be learned from previous peace talks. Dureza said success stories from previous peace talks will be duplicated. Dureza said they will be more transparent in the negotiations. “We will be more transparent that immediately after each engagement we will make the public know,â€? he said. Agcaoili, who was in town to speak before members of the Civil Society Organizations and barangay leaders in the Multisectoral Conversation on Peace dubbed “When Blue Meets Redâ€? at the Ateneo de Davao University, also had a long meeting with Duterte on Tuesday night until the early morning of Wednesday at the Presidential Guest

House in Panacan. Agcaoili disclosed that one of the things he discussed with Duterte was the possible meeting with Sison in The Netherlands when Duterte travels to Europe. However, Agcaoili said the meeting of Duterte and Sison would not happen in the earliest time. Agcaoili said Duterte wanted to consolidate his hold on the presidency after assuming the Office of the President before he leaves the country. Meanwhile, in his video message played before the media on Wednesday evening, Sison lauded Duterte for his act of goodwill and show of trust and confidence and encouraged the legal national and democratic forces to select their nominees for government positions. “President-elect Duterte has long demonstrated that he has the strength of character, the political will and determination to engage the revolutionary forces and what is good for the people,� said Sison. He was also contented on the outcomes of the meetings between Duterte and Agcaoili, who plays his emissary. He said the three remaining items in the substantive agenda of the peace negotiations are social and economic reforms, political and constitutional reforms and end of hostilities and disposition of the armed forces for which the negotiating panels must produce the comprehensive agreements on each of the items. Sison said the most crucial factor for the success of the peace process is the mutual determination of the Duterte government and the NDFP to exercise necessary political will to adopt the long overdue basic reforms, especially in the face of worsening crisis of the world capitalist system and the domestic ruling system that is inflicting suffering on the Filipino people. (PNA)

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Wells Fargo launches your First Mortgage Change is coming New home loan will help more qualified first-time homebuyers and low- to moderate-income consumers become homeowners SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2016 – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced yourFirstMortgage, a new home loan program that offers a down payment of as little as 3 percent for fixed-rate mortgages, lower out-of-pocket costs, expanded credit criteria and incentives for homebuyer education to help more first-time homebuyers and low- to moderate-income families achieve sustainable homeownership. yourFirst Mortgage includes some of the best features of previous affordable homebuying programs while reducing the loan application complexity that made such programs less attractive for borrowers. Building on Wells Fargo’s history of responsible lending, yourFirst Mortgage is a conventional loan program that requires full documentation and underwriting to verify a borrower’s ability to repay. “There are a lot of conventional loan products with low down payment options, but the criteria are so complex that it creates barriers for many qualified borrowers,” said Brad Blackwell, Executive Vice President, Wells Fargo Home Lending. “With yourFirst Mortgage , we wanted to provide access to credit and simplify the experience while maintaining responsible lending practices. We partnered with credit

experts such as Fannie Mae and SelfHelp, an affiliate of the Center for Responsible Lending, to develop an easy-to-understand affordable loan option that gives homebuyers the best offering in the market.” With the goal of expanding sustainable homeownership, yourFirst Mortgage specifically: Lowers down payment and out-of-pocket costs: – Customers can get a conventional fixed-rate mortgage with as little as 3 percent down. – Down payments and closing costs can come from gifts and down payment assistance programs. Encourages buyers to make informed choices: – Customers who have a down payment of less than 10 percent may earn a 1/8-percent interest rate reduction when they complete a homebuyer education course. – Working with Wells Fargo’s Home Mortgage Consultants throughout the process helps customers make choices that lead to sustainable homeownership. Offers additional income and credit guidelines: – Credit history is expanded to include nontraditional sources, like tuition, rent, or utility bill payments. – Income of others who will live in the home, such as family members or renters, can be considered. Builds on Wells Fargo’s history of responsible lending: – Applicants must demonstrate their ability to repay. o Loan is fully documented and underwritten.

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woman president of the United States. “Trust in the lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acnkowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5 Lawrence Bautista Yang is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and has been in law practice for thirty years. He specializes in bankruptcy, business and civil liti-

gation and has handled more than five thousand successful bankruptcy cases in California. He speaks Tagalog and looks forward to discussing your case with you personally. Please call Angie, Barbara or Jess at (626) 2841142 for an appointment at 1000 S Fremont Ave, Mailstop 58, Building A-1 Suite1125, Alhambra, CA 91803 OR at 20274 Carrey Road, Walnut, CA 91789.

While it is still days before President-elect Rody Duterte will be sworn into office by months’ end as the country’s new president, lots of changes in the bureaucracy are now taking shape to stamp out pervasive corruption in government. Incoming Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol said Duterte wants an assurance that food should always be available and affordable for every Filipino and to stop corruption in the DA. Piñol, in one of his many dialogues with farmers in Mindanao, assured the country’s farm workers that they will now get government support to help them improve their rice production.\ Among other issues that Piñol should look into are possible assistance to farmers regarding their expenses on their farm inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides as well as the need to modernize rice milling technology. With regards to the “frequent” importation of rice, Piñol disclosed that Duterte directed him to stop the practice of importing rice by the private sector and to stop rice smuggling at all cost. The public is fully aware about the rampant corruption within the DA regarding rice imported from Vietnam and Thailand. Piñol was told by his informants from the DA that agriculture officials were getting a $20 rebate for every metric ton of rice imported from Vietnam and Thailand. Now I know why DA officials appointed by President Benigno Aquino were hesitant to aid farmers improve their rice production because of the $20 rebate they get. Piñol said rice smuggling is being done by corrupt officials from the National Food Authority (NFA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Rice is being smuggled into the country through the backdoor, most of the time via Tawi-Tawi or Zamboanga. The Philippines regularly imports more than a million ton of rice every year to meet the demands of its growing population. Just imagin the huge amount of money corrupt DA officials are getting every time they import rice from either Vietnam or Thailand. You do the math and multiply $20 times one million tons of rice. That is how much DA officials are making every year. • Even the High Court seems to be changing its pro “Noynoy”policy with the election of Duterte. The Supreme

Court has finally woken up from its apparent slumber and has decided to look seriously about allegations of massive cheating in the just concluded national elections held last month. It is good that the Supreme has decided to compel the Comelec to explain the apparent mysterious sudden upsurge and abrupt fall of votes as well as the discrepancy of votes for president and vi ce president. I think the Supreme Court was compelled to issue the order to the Comelec in view of the furor raised by the church, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPRCV) and other private sectors regarding the alleged “dagdag-bawas” scheme implemented by the Aquino administration. Comelec should act on these allegations of massive fraud to protect the integrity of the elections and erase any doubts of any conspiracy committed by President Aquino and his allies to favor their candidates. The Comelec should conduct an independent and through investigation in fairness to all candidates, particularly to incoming Vice President Leni Robredo, who is perceived to be a beneficiary of the “dagdag-bawas” scheme. I find it suspicious that the Comelec, particularly Chairman Andres Bautista, seemed reluctant in investigating the alleged cheating despite glowing evidence documented and presented by several parties. Despite videos showing irregularities in the May 9 national elections posted in the social media from the public, Comelec still refused to initiate an investigation. Bautista is claiming that the alteration of the hash code of the Comelec was done for “cosmetic” purposes only and will not in any way alter the election results. However, Bautista has no answer regarding the testimony of three IT personnel from Smartmatic who said that they were ordered to tamper the results to favor Roxas and Robredo. Defeated vice presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos has recently filed an election protest. He lost to LP bet Robredo by only 263,473 votes.

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Aquino: We must continue path to true, lasting peace

MANILA, June 9 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday said the Filipino nation must continue “along the road to a true and lasting peace” beyond his term as his eyed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) failed to pass during his administration. During the launch of the book “Junctures,” a collection of speeches and statements on the Bangsamoro peace process from 2012 to 2016, Aquino said, “There is a lot more to come” for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) if the nation continues to take “the right path” to peace. “It is a path that has benefited those in the margins; and it is a path that heals the fractures within the country we share. And the message that we now send to our countrymen is: We must continue along this path,” Aquino told the audience, composed of peace advocates and members of the peace panel. Aquino said he is willing to help stakeholders in the peace process even as an ordinary citizen. “In 21 days, I will be stepping down from office, but to all of you in attendance today, and to each person of goodwill who wishes to fulfill the Promise of Mindanao, I will remain your friend and ally,” he said. The outgoing President says he remains “hopeful for fighting for the passage” of the BBL in the next Congress. “There is a long way to go, and many of us who worked so hard for peace are fearful, apprehensive, and unsure. It is true that the culmination of our efforts has been delayed. Today, however, I ask you to remember and take strength from the progress we have made,” Aquino said. “There is no denying that, thanks to our shared efforts, our countrymen in Mindanao are enjoying the dividends of peace,” he added. Despite his continuous push for the BBL during his term, Aquino failed to convince Congress on its approval. The BBL would have been the legal framework of the peace agreement signed between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). During the presidential campaign, Aquino repeatedly blamed the failure of Congress to pass the BBL on Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., the chairman of the Senate committee on local government, after he came up with a substitute bill to the proposal submitted by the government. Meawnwhile, Aquino also trumpeted what his administration has done for ARMM, citing infrastructure in the region worth P61.64 billion, the expansion of access to electricity, and the 1,133 poverty reduction projects amounting to P2.6 billion, among others. Secretary Teresita Deles, head of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), said she hopes that the incoming administration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte will carry the torch forward for peace. “Peace cannot be forged in a matter of months or even six years. A peace agreement marks not the end but the beginning of work that must carry on over many years, perhaps even over decades. Any peace agreement must be upheld over and beyond administrations,” she said. For his part, MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim said he wants Filipinos to understand the context of the peace process through the publication initiated by the peace panel.

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Aquino administration improves the life of the people: Drilon By Jelly F. Musico

MANILA, June 8 (PNA) – The administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III may have shortcomings but the outgoing leader of the country has changed the lives of the Filipino people, Senate President Franklin Drilon said on Wednesday. ”I think six years of the Aquino administration improves the life of the people,” Drilon said in the weekly Kapihan sa Manila Bay media forum. Under President Aquino, the Philippines has been transformed from being the “Sick Man of Asia” into Asia’s next rising economy. ”He leaves the presidency proud of the fact that the country now enjoys the distinction of being ‘Asia’s Rising Star’,” Drilon said. According to the World Bank, the Philippine economy is expected to expand by 6.4 percent this year. ”In fact, we have the fastest growing economy in the whole Asian region during the first quarter of 2016,” Drilon said. Despite the President’s shortcomings like

the difficulty in public services such as traffic, Metro Rail Transit and airport, Drilon said President Aquino will leave his office on June 30 with the highest trust rating. ”He is leaving office with the highest trust rating never before enjoyed by the past presidents,” Drilon said. In the last May 9 elections, Drilon got fresh mandate with the highest votes of 18.6 million. He promised to work on measures that would help the next administration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte in sustaining the achievements of the Aquino government. ”The challenge now is how to safeguard the gains we have made,” Drilon said. In the upcoming 17th Congress, Drilon said among his priority bills are income tax reform, Salary Standardization Law IV, and the institutionalization of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a flagship poverty alleviation program of the government. ”I will work double time for our people and for our nation,” he said. (PNA)

Incoming PNP chief stresses upholding ‘quality over quantity’ to curb drugs, crime By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan

MANILA, June 8 (PNA) – Chief Superintendent Ronald Marapon de la Rosa, incoming chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), stressed that the PNP must consider quality and not quantity in order to attain victory against criminality and illegal drugs under the administration of president-elect Rodrigo Duterte. Dela Rosa said that it would be much better to have a small number of police force as long as they are sure that they will work wholeheartedly and will not engage in any illegal activity. “It’s not about the quantity that we need, quality is,” he noted. Dela Rosa said that they have to place the right person for the right position in order to fulfill the plan aimed at curbing the prevalence of illegal drugs and criminality within the time frame of three to six months. The incoming PNP chief hopes that his colleagues would understand his actions for he is only doing his job. “We need a commander who is really hands on to the job,” he described that the ideal commander is someone who doesn’t sleep, someone who answers to his call even in the middle of the night. A commander who will report to his office immediately, a commander who will be on top of the situation because they know that they can be relieved of their duty if they fail,” he explained. He guaranteed to work well if given

100,000 police officers who are true to their jobs better than a million corrupt police officials that would only add up to the problem. He noted senior officers of the PNP will have to vacate their seats once they have seen unfit to the job. “If they are already in their posts and then we see that they perform poorly, we will have them removed,” Dela Rosa said. Dela Rosa assured that the reshuffle is possible for the officials have taken an oath stating that they are willing to be assigned anywhere in the country to begin with. “You just follow orders. If the order is leave, then leave,” Dela Rosa stated. However, he said that there is nothing to worry about the reshuffle in the police force. “Why worry? They (officials) can still receive a salary while they’re on leave. In any case, they should be happy because they don’t have a responsibility to think about while getting paid,” he said in jest. Dela Rosa also assured he will exert numerous efforts to eliminate illegal drugs. ”Hindi naman talaga ito masusugpo. It’s impossible na ma zero sa akin talaga is pababain to the lowest possible level yung crime at saka drugs. paano gagawin, hindi ko ilalatag mamaya malaman nila. magfail tayo dahil nalaman na nung mga kalaban. basta sa mga kalaban magugulat na lang sila,” the former chief of Davao City Police Office (DCPO) said.

PHL needs shipshape CG to secure maritime possessions By Priam F. Nepomuceno

MANILA, June 8 (PNA) – The country needs a shipshape Coast Guard to fully secure its maritime possession in the West Philippine Sea. This was stressed by Gregory B. Poling, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative Center for Strategic and International Studies, during a chance interview Tuesday. The latter was one of the speakers in the forum titled “Asia-Pacific Perspectives on Implementing the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement” and it was held at the National Defense College of the Philippines, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. “Well the response has to be surface ships, Coast Guard vessels, law enforcement. Any-

thing that happens out there is going to be at least a first a law enforcement issue. The Chinese aren’t moving with military assets,” Poling said. This move is essential to prevent the situation from escalating. “They’re moving with fishing para-military troops and Coast Guard vessels. So the Philippines’ top need right now is the development of a reliable Coast Guard,” Poling said. The maritime expert also stressed the need for the Philippines to build up its Navy for credible deterrence. “The navy is a long-term investment. The Coast Guard is today’s need,” he added. (PNA)

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ENTERTAINMENT

Claudine Barretto to undergo surgery Fans of Claudine Barretto are concerned about her health. The 36-year-old actress posted on Instagram a photo of her being confined at a hospital again, two weeks since she was last discharged. On Tuesday, also on Instagram, the actress said she will be undergoing surgery, as she posted a video of herself being taken to the operating room.

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Barretto did not disclose her illness. Just last month, Barretto spent a week at the hospital and had to celebrate Mother’s Day there. Her fans sent get-well-soon messages to the actress, as they prayed for her swift recovery. Many are also wondering what is bothering Barretto. (MNS)

Gabby Concepcion’s daughter is Michael Pangilinan’s girlfriend hindi ako perfect, eh Singer-actor Michael okay lang. Ang pagkakaPangilinan admitted roon ng isang pagmamathat he is currently in a halan or isang kabiyak relationship with singer ng puso, hindi naman Garie Concepcion. kapag sinabi mo ‘yan Garie is the daughter wala ka nang pakialam of veteran actor Gabby sa iba,” he said. Concepcion with former He added that he and wife Grace Ibuna. Concepcion inspire each Pangilinan did not other in achieving their hesitate to reveal the dreams. real score between him While their courtship and the singer, whom process took long, Panhe considers as his inMichael Pangilinan gilinan said it was all spiration. “Ayoko ng paligoy-ligoy,” he said. worth it in the end because he found According to Pangilinan, having a strong support from Concepcion’s girlfriend does not hinder him from family. providing support for his baby. He said the Concepcion family “Kung may ayaw sa akin dahil does not look down on him. (MNS)

KZ reveals downside to falling in love with fellow artist

Singer KZ Tandingan admits that while it’s nice to share the same passion with your significant other, there is also a downside. Tandingan, who is in a relationship with fellow musician TJ Monterde from Cagayan de Oro, noted that some people tend to compare their achievements because they are in the same field. “Ang negative side is when people compare, kasi nga pareho kayo ng trabaho,” Tandingan said. “Halimbawa, madami kasing isyu-isyu na kino-compare ang achievements ni ganito, kay ganyan.” Despite this, Tandingan stressed that she is happy with her love life. “Dito na din po kasi siya based, pero kapag KZ Tandingan sobrang busy we always make time. Kasi hindi din pwede mong rason ay busy ka. If you are in a relationship with that person, responsibility mo pa (din ‘yon),” she said. “Sabi lang din ng daddy ko, guard your heart kasi ‘di natin alam. Pero enjoy ‘yung process na nandiyan ka, natututo ka,”Tandingan said. Tandingan and Monterde met through their common friend. According to the singer, they officially became a couple on January 28, 2015.(MNS)

Jennylyn not expecting to top sexiest poll Jennylyn Mercado is once again in the running as FHM’s sexiest this year. She topped the poll in 2015, beating the likes of Angel Locsin, Andrea Torres, Ellen Adarna, Solenn Heussaff, and Sam Pinto. The actress is happy that many admire her body, noting how hard she works to keep fit. “Inaalagaan ko ang sarili ko kahit nanay na ako,” Jennylyn stressed. Jennylyn cleared, however, that she does not expect to win the plum

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ever woman president of the US. “To every little girl who dreams big: Yes, you can be anything you want even president. Tonight is for you,” Clinton said. “We cannot let a man who demeans women, attacks people for their race or religion, and traffics in paranoid conspiracy theories take the oath of office,” she said, attacking 69-year-old Trump. “We won’t let a man who said he’ll order our troops to commit war crimes by killing the wives and children of suspected terrorists become Commander-in-Chief. This election isn’t about the same old fights between Democrats and Republicans... It’s about who we are as Americans. And it is an argument we must win,” Clinton said. In most of the polls, Clinton is leading Trump, though the margin has been reducing every passing day. Clinton said the Republican candidate would take America back “back to a time when opportunity and dignity were reserved for some, not all.” “He’s not just trying to build a wall between America and Mexico, he’s trying to wall off Americans from each other,” she alleged. “When Donald Trump says a distinguished judge born in Indiana can’t do his job because of his Mexican heritage, or he mocks a reporter with disabilities, or calls women pigs, it goes against everything we stand for because we want an America where everyone is treated with respect and their work is valued,” Clinton said. (PNA/PTI)

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Enactment into law of proposed ‘Anti-Mail Order Spouse Act’ imminent MANILA, June 9 (PNA) – The enactment into law this 16th Congress of the proposed “Anti-Mail Order Spouse Act” became imminent after the House of Representatives and the Senate recently agreed on the final version of the measure. The House approved on third and final reading on May 19, 2015 House Bill 5572 or the proposed “Anti-Mail Order Spouse Act” and subsequently referred it to the Senate for concurrence. The Senate on May 23, 2016 approved Senate Bill 3209 in substitution of HB 5572. On the same day, the House adopted SB 3209 as an amendment to HB 5572. The adopted measure will now be referred to President Aquino for his approval and signature as a new law. The proposed “Anti-Mail Order Spouse Act” provides for stronger measures against unlawful practices, businesses, and schemes of matching and offering Filipinos to foreign nationals for purposes of marriage of common law

partnership, repealing for the purpose Republic Act No. 6955, also referred to as the “Anti-Mail Order Bride Law.” The bill declares it is the State policy to protect and guarantee the individual rights of the Filipino people. Towards this end, the State shall prevent the exploitation of Filipinos, and protect them from unlawful practices, businesses, and schemes, which offer Filipinos for marriage to unscrupulous foreign nationals and expose them to abuse, exploitation, prostitution, and violent situations. It shall be unlawful for any person, whether natural or juridical, to commit, directly or indirectly, engage in any business or scheme for money, profit, material, economic or other consideration which has for its purpose the matching or offering of a Filipino to foreign national for the purpose of marriage or common law partnership on a mail-order basis or through personal introduction, email, or websites in the internet.

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2016 Outlander Sport awarded NEMPA Yankee value award CYPRESS, Calif. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the 2016 Outlander Sport has once again been recognized by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) and awarded the Yankee Value Award for the second consecutive year. Outlander Sport was honored at NEMPA’s annual awards dinner in Cambridge, Mass. where the 2016 Winter Vehicle Awards were presented. “Outlander Sport continues to prove why it’s our sales leader,” said Don Swearingen, executive vice president and chief operating officer, MMNA. “Reliability, quality, competitive pricing and cost of ownership are at the core of Outlander Sport; to be recognized for providing exemplary value in such a competitive CUV segment proves Mitsubishi is providing consumers with what they not only want, but need.” The Yankee Value Award is presented to the vehicle that best exem-

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Hyundai Tucson earns accolade from trusted outlets for safety, reliability and kid-friendly features FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 7, 2016 – Together with Edmunds.com, Parents Magazine named the Hyundai Tucson as a10 Best Family Car. Parents Magazine is one of the most trusted publications for parents and Edmunds.com is one of the most trusted sources for car shoppers. The two esteemed outlets joined forces and awarded the Tucson for its safety and kid-friendly features, roominess and more. “Hyundai’s Tucson has a spacious interior. Its clever two-stage reclining seats and plenty of legroom allow kids to kick back and relax,” says Dana Points, editor-in-chief, Parents. For the ninth year in a row, Parents Magazine teamed up with Edmunds.com, the destination for car shopping, to select the top vehicles for families. The ratings were based on factors including quality of ride; safety; comfort and capacity; fuel efficiency; kid-friendly features; price and value; reliability; interior and exterior workmanship; visibility, controls and instrumentation; and attributes, such as appearance, ergonomics and special design features. The Tucson will appear in the July 2016 issue of Parents Magazine and online at Parents.com. “We understand parents look for vehicles that provide the top safety for their families and we took that seriously with the redesigned Tucson,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, corporate and product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “This recognition from Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com shows we are committed to providing better vehicles for our owners – through better safety, quality and design features that set us apart.” The all-new 2016 Hyundai Tucson comes equipped with advanced safety features, including Lane Departure Warning, Blind

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Nissan announces U.S. pricing for enhanced 2017 Maxima One year after complete revision of Nissan’s flagship “4-Door Sports Car,” enhancements continue with the addition of standard Apple CarPlayTM Pricing starts at $32,560 USD* for the Maxima S model, which offers 300-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine, NissanConnectSM with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay, 8.0-inch touch-screen display, luxury-style interior appointments, Remote Engine Start**, RearView Monitor and more Two new available accessory value packages, the Medallion Package and Dynamic Package, join the popular Midnight Edition – offering buyers three convenient ways to customize their Maximas straight from the dealership 2017 Maxima is on sale now NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2017 Nissan Maxima, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. It is available in five well-equipped models: Maxima S, SV, SL, SR and Platinum, each equipped with a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine and performance-oriented Xtronic transmission.

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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander named one of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com most affordable three-row vehicles The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, recognized for having over 100 improvements as compared to the 2015 model-year, has been rated third in Kelley Blue Book’s KBB. com list of 10 Most Affordable Three-Row Vehicles of 2016. Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com editors highlight the 10 new 2016 model-year affordable vehicles that can seat seven or eight passengers, perfect for families on a budget. The list features six minivans and four SUVs, with prices ranging from $23,000 to $30,000. “We set a new value standard for the brand when we launched the

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267

$

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10,900

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WAS $16,999 $ Stk: C2692P

0

WAS 14,988 $ $

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‘15 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES

WAS 16,900 $ $

12,988

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‘15 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT ES SUV

14,800

WAS $17,900 $ Stk: C16135A

% FINANCING

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WAS $17,900 $ Stk: C16126A

13,988

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WAS $37,999 $

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Stk: C2918P

34,999

WAS $47,999 $ Stk: C15828A

38,900

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10100

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YES

5YR

YES

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5 YR/UNLIMITED MILES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE PLUS DESTINATION CHARGE ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES SUCH AS CUSTOMER & LOYALTY REBATE. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS QUALIFY FOR LOYALTY RABATE. TO QUALIFY CUSTOMER MUST BE A CURRENT MITSUBISHI VEHICLE REGISTERED OWNER. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE. ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *All special lease are based on Tier 1 Credit through Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America. All payments are plus tax, first payments, license and acquisition fees included in lease.

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$

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$

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$

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$

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$

15,350

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‘16 MAZDA MAZDA6 4DR SDN AUTO I SPORT

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‘15 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT FWD 4DR 2.4

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