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NYC Mayor unveils ‘Subway Safety Plan’ Crackdown on homeless people in subways is in effect MAYOR Eric Adams on Friday, Feb. 18 released the city’s “Subway Safety Plan,” which lays out how his administration will begin addressing public safety concerns and supporting people experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness on New York City’s subways.

The next 48 hours saw at least 6 people stabbed in the subway system, the latest incident happening on the 6 line near Canal Street in Chinatown.

Adams stood with NY Gov. Kathy Hochul in announcing their efforts to combat the rising transit crimes in the city. According to the Subway Safety Plan, there will be NYPD officers, clinicians, and community-based providers deployed to canvas the subways to help homeless New Yorkers and those suffering from mental illness.

“It is cruel and inhumane to allow unhoused people to live on the subway, and unfair to paying passengers and transit workers who deserve a clean, orderly, and safe environment,” said Mayor Adams. “The days of turning a blind eye to this growing problem are over, and I look forward to collaborating with the state, the federal government, TWU,

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PH Embassy in Warsaw on ‘high alert’ for Filipinos from Ukraine

by Bernadette

e. tamayo

ManilaTimes.net

FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said the Philippine Embassy (PE) in Warsaw was “on high alert” as it anticipates the influx of Filipinos to cross Poland from Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.

Locsin said Poland has agreed to the Philippine government’s appeal to allow Filipinos fleeing from Ukraine to cross its border even without a EU (European) visa.

There are about 380 Filipinos working or living in Ukraine as of January 2022 but six of them have returned home with four more scheduled for repatriation.

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California state lawmakers introduce two bills to combat anti-Asian hate crime COVID is third leading cause of death in PH from Jan to Nov 2021

REMEMBERING EDSA REVOLUTION. A worker cleans the statues at the People Power Monument in Dasmariñas, Cavite on Thursday, Feb. 24, in preparation for the commemoration of the 36th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 25.

ManilaTimes.net photo by Mike Alquinto

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by Zacarian

Sarao

Inquirer.net

MANILA — COVID-19 is the third leading cause of death in the Philippines from January to November 2021, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), trailing ischemic heart diseases and cerebrovascular diseases.

Based on the latest PSA data released Tuesday, Feb. 22, 67,494 or 9.6 percent of all the recorded deaths during the mentioned

Manny Pacquiao ranks 9th in Ring Magazine’s top 100 boxers of all time

by Bong LoZada Inquirer.net

MANNY Pacquiao has long been considered as one of the greatest boxers of all time after he captured 14 world titles in eight weight classes including three Ring Magazine championships.

The Filipino boxing legend was ranked ninth place in Ring Magazine’s top 100 boxers of all time list.

Pacquiao held the Ring’s featherweight title from 2003 to 2005, the junior lightweight championship in 2008, and finally the welterweight belt from 2009 to 2010.

Ring Magazine’s highest-rated southpaw, Pacquiao jumped to the stratosphere in the mid-2000s in his many fights against the Mexican trio of Erik Morales, Marco Manny Pacquiao is among the top boxers in the world as he

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California becomes first in nation to shift to ‘endemic’ virus policy

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CALIFORNIA lawmakers introduced two bills in the state Legislature Feb. 17 aimed at combating the surge of hate crimes targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

The web portal Stop AAPI Hate, which allows victims of hate crime to self report incidents in one of several Asian languages, has logged over 9,000 reports since March 2020. More than 12 percent of the incidents involved physical violence.

Forty percent of the reports came from California, which is home to the largest AAPI population in the U.S. Community advocates have blamed

“Warsaw PE’s been on high alert; repatriated a few; Poland finally agreed to let ours in sans EU visas; not heard anything from Russia on our request re: its closest border,” he tweeted on Thursday, February 24.

He continued, “Most Filipinos in Ukraine are grateful guests and want to stick it out with their

holds 14 world titles in eight weight divisions.

Photo from Instagram/@mannypacquiao

NEARLY two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, California is the first state in the nation to announce a shift to an “endemic” approach to coronavirus.

Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, Feb. 17 unveiled the SMARTER Plan, which outlines the state’s management of COVID-19 while prioritizing recovery.

“We are moving past the crisis phase into a phase where we will work to live with this virus,” Newsom said, speaking from Fontana, California.

“In that light, we have put together a plan that we coin as the ‘SMARTER’ plan because we are smarter two years later. We are more adaptable. We are more capable to understand the nature of this disease,” Newsom added.

The plan covers “shots,” “masks,” “awareness,” “readiness,” “testing,” “education” and “Rx.” Under shots, California will maintain capacity to administer at least 200,000 vaccines per day on

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period died of the severe respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

“Deaths due to COVID-19 virus identified were now the third leading cause which accounted for 67,494 deaths (9.6% share), rising from rank 14 with 8,390 deaths (1.5% share) in the same period of 2020,” the PSA explained in its report.

Calabarzon registered the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 from among the country’s 17 regions with 20,409 or 21

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UP statistics professors: Do not accept survey results as they are MANILA — Members of the faculty of the UP School of Statistics in Diliman reminded the public to be critical of surveys, especially those with questionable methodologies and those that “disregard ... the principles of data gathering.”

In a statement on their Facebook page Monday, February 21, the professors also raised the alarm on institutions, social media influencers and media organizations who are “abusing survey methodologies” by using social media and man on the street interviews to project voting preferences for the country.

“Surveys reveal facts, beliefs, sentiments, and opinions based on a representation of the population. However, the quality of any inference cannot rise above the quality

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Vice presidential candidate Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio

Inquirer.net photo

Marcos, Duterte campaigning separately a strategy, says Sara by neiL

arwin mercado Inquirer.net

MANILA — Vice presidential candidate Inday Sara DuterteCarpio described as “strategy” the move of her tandem with Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to campaign separately most of the time this month.

In an interview with reporters in Batangas on Tuesday, February 22, Duterte-Carpio was asked why she and Marcos are mostly doing their campaign separately. The vice

presidential candidate attended an event in Batangas without Marcos.

“Ganun po talaga ang strategy ng UniTeam dahil hindi pwedeng magkasama kami palagi otherwise hindi namin maco-cover ang buong Pilipinas,” Duterte-Carpio said.

(That is really the strategy of the UniTeam–that we cannot be together all the time otherwise we will not be able to cover the entire Philippines.)

Duterte-Carpio explained

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Marcos, Duterte campaigning... Philippine tourist arrivals hit 25,000 since reopening

PAGE 1 that there are certain areas in the country identified by their campaign strategists as areas where their tandem should campaign together.

“Kung saan man siya pupunta, dala-dala niya ang Bongbong Marcos-Sara Duterte at ganun din ako. So that way, we cover so many areas sa Pilipinas and we only collaborate and converge sa areas where our strategists say doon kami magsama,” she added.

(Wherever he goes, he brings with him the Marcos-Duterte tandem and the same goes for me. So that way, we cover so many areas in the Philippines and we only collaborate and converge in areas where our strategists tell us we should be together.)

Duterte-Carpio is having her own campaign, dubbed the “Mahalin Natin ang Pilipinas Ride,” where she visits various provinces and cities in the country. n

by Helen

Flores Philstar.com

BBM IN TONDO. UniTeam presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. greets residents in Tondo, Manila during a motorcade on Sunday, February 20. Marcos and his running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte vow to unite all Filipinos as the first step in fostering nation-building and development.

PNA photo by Avito Dalan

MANILA — Almost 25,000 foreign and Filipino tourists have arrived in the country since it opened its borders to international leisure travelers early this month, Malacañang has reported.

Acting presidential spokesman Karlo Nograles said 24,826 inbound arrivals from various countries registered through One Health Pass as of Feb. 20.

Up to 13,492 foreign tourists and 11,334 balikbayans arrived. Most of them were from the US and Canada.

“Please take note that this is just the beginning of our efforts to encourage tourists to visit the country,” Nograles told a media briefing on Tuesday, February 22. “Our borders are open, but just a reminder that vaccination is very important for the country’s tourism to survive.”

“If we want a surge of tourists instead of a surge of COVID cases, we enjoin everyone to get vaccinated and get their booster shots. Let us help our fellow Filipinos who work in tourismrelated industries,” he added.

This February 2021 photo shows tourists in Boracay. Malay Municipal Tourism Office / Facebook

Nograles said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has approved the vaccination certificates of 64 countries, territories and jurisdictions.

The Philippines started accepting foreign tourists on Feb. 10, following a drop in infections.

Nograles had earlier said foreigners traveling for business and tourism may enter the

country without visas as long as they are fully vaccinated and present the required proof of inoculation and testing documents.

Meanwhile, foreigners who are parents or children of Filipinos may now enter the Philippines even without an entry exemption document from the Department of Foreign Affairs following new guidelines issued by the IATF. – Robertzon Ramirez n

PH Embassy in Warsaw on ‘high alert’...

PAGE 1 warm welcoming neighbors.”

“We have no ambassador in Moscow but I have faith and trust in the staff left there. It is too late to send post haste the one I got confirmed; hostilities have started,” Locsin said.

“Lacking one, it might be my part to be there or Warsaw if there are flights,” the Foreign Affairs secretary said.

In a previoous tweet, Locsin said, “The Philippines will recommend trying the Manila Declaration on the peaceful resolution of disputes as a

way out of, by any reckoning, a pointless, or least profitless war.”

“Mutual extinction all around -- and I mean all around sparing no one -- deserves a better excuse than this,” he said.

Locsin was reacting to the statement on Wednesday, February 23 of United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, who said, “We cannot and will not relent in the search for a peaceful solution.”

“But whatever its pedigree, Ukrainians are entitled to a country of their own. Can’t

reverse history; if strong enough you might avenge it. But it was a Russian government that let the Empire be dismantled.

No foreign invasion did that.

Just weakness until [Russian President Vladimir] Putin came along,” Locsin said.

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California becomes first in nation to shift...

PAGE 1 top of existing pharmacy and provider infrastructure.

Though the statewide mandate for indoor public masking has been lifted as of Feb. 15, the state said it will maintain a stockpile of 75 million high quality masks and the capability to distribute them as needed.

The governor added, “We move out of the pandemic phase and we move into a phase which should allow you confidence that we are not walking away, that we’re taking the lessons learned and we’re leaning into the future.”

As communities of color have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, the awareness pillar of the plan calls for the state to continue to promote vaccination, masking and other mitigation measures in all 58 counties and support engagement with

at least 150 community-based organizations.

Under readiness, the state “The state will maintain wastewater surveillance in all regions and enhance respiratory surveillance in the health care system while continuing to sequence at least 10% of positive COVID-19 test specimens. The state will also maintain the ability to add 3,000 clinical staff within 2-3 weeks of need and across various health care facility types.”

Testing options for COVID-19 will remain in place with statewide capacity to administer at least 500,000 PCR and antigen tests a day.

For education, the state said it “will continue to work to keep schools open and children safely in classrooms for in-person instruction. The state will expand by 25% school-based vaccination sites supported by the state to

increase vaccination rates as eligibility expands.”

For Rx, the governor’s office said the state will maximize orders for the most clinically effective therapeutic available through federal partnerships, ensuring allocations of effective therapeutics are ordered within 48-hours.

“California is prepared to lean in on the principles that have made us successful in our COVID-19 response. Under the SMARTER Plan, we will use the significant knowledge we have gained and the tools and resources we have developed over the last two years to adapt and respond to whatever is next,” said California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly.

“Californians should rest assured we are ready and prepared to meet any public health challenges that may lie ahead.” n

CAREFREE. Children play on monkey bars at the Amang Rodriguez Subdivision gym in Marikina City on Thursday, February 24. Health authorities have been encouraging parents to take their children to open spaces and have them vaccinated against COVID-19 as the country transitions into the new normal, amid the continued decline in infections.

PNA photo by Jess M. Escaros Jr.

COVID is third leading cause...

PAGE 1 percent of the total COVID-19 deaths from January to November 2021, followed by Metro Manila with 20,154 and Central Luzon with 17,865.

“On the other hand, ARMM reported the least number of registered COVID-19 deaths with only 149 cases,” the PSA noted.

In Metro Manila, the PSA said Quezon City posted the highest number of COVID-19 deaths during the 11-month period with 3,955.

Meanwhile, the PSA places ischemic heart diseases as the top cause of mortality in the country from January to November 2021. Its data shows that of all the fatalities recorded in that period, 125,913 or 17.9 percent were due to ischemic heart diseases. The PSA said this figure is an increase of 31.9 percent from the recorded 95,439 deaths due to ischemic heart diseases from January to November 2020.

Cerebrovascular diseases, on the other hand, are the second leading cause of death in the country from January to November 2021 as they accounted for 68,180 fatalities during that time. The PSA said the latest sum increased by 16.6 percent from the 58,476 cases logged the year before.

The PSA data further indicated that neoplasms or “cancer” is the fourth while diabetes mellitus is the fifth leading causes of mortality in the country from January to November 2021, registering 54,853 and 44,491 deaths, respectively.

Also included in the top 10 causes of death in the Philippines from January to November 2021 are: • Hypertensive diseases • Pneumonia • COVID-19 virus not identified • Other heart diseases • Chronic lower respiratory diseases. n

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SFIO appoints experts across F&B, real estate and technology onto advisory board STARFLEET Innotech, Inc. (OTCPink: SFIO), a leading asset management company and innovation group, is pleased to share details about the advisory board it has assembled to lead its global expansion plans across its core divisions.

Starfleet Innotech, Inc. has formalized its change to the new company name.

Various media have already begun updating their databases to reflect this change, so expect see more of Starfleet across your feeds as they mobilize the communication efforts around the roadmap for 2022.

SFIO chairman Jeths Lacson shared a comprehensive look at the strategy towards uplisting to the Nasdaq within the next three years.

This strategy revolves around SFIO’s three core divisions: Food and Beverage, Real Estate, and Technology. As SFIO expands the global footprint and scale across these three sectors, the company must be able to effectively anticipate and stay ahead of the nuanced forces shaping each facet of the growing conglomerate. To do this, SFIO has gathered a truly remarkable advisory board, bringing decades of expertise and perspective to SFIO’s leadership team.

With perhaps the widest breadth of experience on the team, Roger Oriel serves as an advisor on board, commanding decades of experience as a businessman, investor, and enterprise leader.

Roger is chairman of the board of wine distributor Napa Valley Distribution and Premier Asia Pacific Real Estate and Development, the developer of one of the major real estate projects in the Philippines, Lombard by the Bay. Most recently, Roger joined the board of directors of BayaniPay, a California-based fintech firm bridging millions of Filipinos based in the U.S. with their families in the Philippines. Roger will also be providing strategic guidance on their communications efforts, pulling from his experience as the CEO and publisher of Asian Journal Publications, a U.S.-based multimedia publishing company focused on the Filipino diaspora, and as the chairman of the board of Trending Entertainment, an entertaining company focused on immersive streaming platforms.

Also supporting the communications efforts on the advisory board is Vince Caruso, the founder and CEO of enterprise marketing firm FMW Media Works Corp. Through FMW Media Works, Vince oversees the production of New to the Street, a monthly business news show that profiles public and private companies for an audience of 83.1 million U.S. households. He is a serial entrepreneur and marketing expert, having led projects spanning fitness, ecommerce and the metaverse. As SFIO continues to broaden their efforts in technology development, Vince will be an invaluable asset to SFIO, ensuring the stakeholders are kept abreast of the progress.

On the point of technology, SFIO is thrilled to have Stanley Yang advising the pioneering work

in technology development. Stanley is the CEO of NeuroSky, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based biosensor solutions company innovating on the frontlines of body and mind analytics. NeuroSky’s wearable devices range from smartwatches to brainwave monitoring headsets. It’s this work in mass market brain-computer interface technologies that has made him a global leader in the field, closely collaborating with Fortune 500 industry leaders and innovative independent developers alike. For the real estate developments, SFIO is hard at work building data-driven wellness systems for healthier and more resilient communities. To support SFIO’s efforts building the data gathering tools necessary for those systems, there are few business leaders with the same depth of expertise that Stanley brings to the table.

Finally, Jose Gerardo Noble, or Jinggoy, rounds off SFIO’s advisors, bringing over 25 years of experience across banking, stock brokering, and real estate. He’s a licensed real estate broker, currently serving as the Deputy Sales Head of SM Development Corporation (SMDC), managing roughly 500 of the company’s organic sellers.

Under his leadership, his team at SMDC has generated over $600 million in sales over the past two years. While it was his deep well of experience leading real estate projects that first drew SFIO to Jinggoy, it’s his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for F&B that sealed the deal. Beginning with his first Metro Manila-based restaurant franchise in 2012, he now manages over a dozen branches of multiple F&B brands, a restaurant service management company, and a cloud kitchen concept.

Let’s trace SFIO’s roots back to the first Epiphany Cafe founded in New Zealand. SFIO is blazing a trail forward through F&B, fueled by the real estate efforts, and enabled by the SFIO technology initiatives. SFIO has set out to accomplish a bold mission and developed a comprehensive, crossdivisional strategy to achieve it. As such, the brilliant team has assembled a similarly bold and multi-disciplinary board of advisors to guide its execution.

As SFIO progresses towards the goal of uplisting to the Nasdaq, SFIO will continue to grow the advisory board, as well as the voting board, through similar strategic appointments. Via their individual networks, their experience in their respective fields, and the diversity of perspectives they command as a group, SFIO’s board members will play an integral role in SFIO’s journey these next few years.

“I would like to thank you all for your continued support and generous guidance as we shape our shared future as a corporate community. On behalf of Starfleet Innotech, Inc., our division leaders, and our new advisors, I am thrilled to have you onboard in this journey with us,” says Jeths Lacson, CEO and Chairman of SFIO. (Advertising Supplement)

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Manny Pacquiao ranks 9th in Ring...

PAGE 1 Antonio Barrera, and Juan Manuel Marquez and amassed a record of 6-2-1 against the three.

Pacquiao (62-8-2) started his career as a scrawny light flyweight but rose up the divisions eventually collecting the WBC super welterweight title in a catchweight bout against Antonio Margarito in 2010.

His time at super welterweight, however, was short-lived as he OATH-TAKING. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III (far left) inducts the new set of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) officers at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The PCCI is the country’s largest business organization.

PNA photo by Gil Calinga

SUBWAY SAFETY PLAN. Mayor Eric Adam and New York Governor Kathy Hochul announce subway safety plan at the Fulton Street Subway Station on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

NYC Mayor unveils ‘Subway Safety Plan’...

PAGE 1 advocates, and law enforcement to solve this challenge. It will take time, but our work starts now.”

The plan, the mayor and governor said, includes comprehensive investments in short- and medium-term solutions, including expanded outreach teams with New York Police Department officers and clinicians, additional housing and mental health resources, and outlines long-term systems improvements through changes to state and federal laws to connect more New Yorkers to the care they need.

A key component of the plan will also direct NYPD personnel to assist in enforcing certain subway rules, such as

sleeping across multiple seats, exhibiting aggressive behavior to passengers, or creating an unsanitary environment.

“For too long our mental health care system suffered from disinvestment, and the pandemic has only made things harder for New Yorkers with serious mental illness who are experiencing homelessness,” said New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

The police will also ramp up enforcement against spitting, lying down, aggressive behavior towards riders, smoking or open drug use, and littering on subways.

NYPD officers will also be requiring — instead of requesting — everyone to leave the train and the station at the end of the line.

“No more smoking, no more doing drugs, no more sleeping, no more doing barbecues on the subway system,” Adams said, addressing the press at the Fulton Street subway stop. “No more just doing whatever you want. No, those days are over … The system was not made to be housing, it’s made to be transportation.”

“I am proud to stand with Mayor Adams and share our efforts to boost mental health treatment services for those who lack stable housing, and bring more psychiatric beds online,” Hochul said. “We must work together to keep our subways — the lifeblood of New York City — safe for all riders, and to get help and services to those in need.” n

went back to welterweight in 2011 staying at that weight class until he lost in his final fight to Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight Super title in 2021.

A pound-for-pound great, Pacquiao’s first Ring ranking was the no.1 spot in the flyweight division in April 1999 and his final one was the no.5 spot in December 2021.

He retired in September 2021 to pursue the Philippine presidency.

Pacquiao’s rival Floyd

Mayweather Jr. is ahead of him in the magazine’s rankings with the undefeated American placing sixth after collecting Ring titles in lightweight (2002 to 2004), welterweight (2006 to 2008, 2013 to 2015), and super welterweight (2013 to 2015).

“The Greatest” Muhammad Ali was only third in the list with equally legendary heavyweight taking second and Sugar Ray Robinson, considered the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time, taking the top spot. n

California state lawmakers introduce...

PAGE 1 former President Donald Trump who targeted China for allegedly infecting the world with COVID-19. Trump repeatedly called coronavirus the “Chinese flu,” “Kung Flu,” and other racial epithets.

Women were the targets in more than twothirds of reported incidents. In the past four weeks, two fatal attacks have occurred in New York city: Christina Yuna Lee, who was stabbed to death by a stranger who followed her into her Chinatown apartment; and Michelle Alyssa Go, who was pushed in front of a Times Square subway train.

Manjusha Kulkarni, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, said 73 of Asian Americans who responded to a survey expressed more fear of being the target of a hate crime than being infected by Covid.

At a news conference Feb. 8 — organized by Stop AAPI Hate and the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative — Sen. Dave Min, who represents portions of Orange County in the California state Senate, said: “Violent acts against AAPIs have been skyrocketing since the pandemic. These attacks suggest we are not Americans, even if we have lived here all our lives.”

“We have to take a hard look at why these crimes are happening,” he said, lauding the portal Stop AAPI Hate for documenting such crimes, so that the issue could substantively be addressed with data.

Min has introduced SB 1161, which seeks to protect women riding public transit from facing harassment or violence on 10 of the state’s largest transit agencies, including the Los Angeles Metro, BART, Orange County Transportation Authority, and San Francisco MUNI. SB 1161 would require transit agencies to collect and study data about harassment commuters face while riding public transport and to develop policies which mitigate such harassment.

Cynthia Choi, Co-Executive Director of Chinese for Affirmative Action and co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate said at the Feb. 8 news briefing: “Harassment on public transportation has been normalized. As women walk to and from transit stops, they are often the targets of street harassment which includes whistling, derogatory language, and verbal harassment.”

“This limits our freedom of movement, and limits job opportunities to daylight hours,” she said, adding: “My own experience was that taking

public transportation came with risks.”

Annie Lee, director of policy for CAA noted that many transit agencies in California do have policies in place to address harassment, but fewer than 10 percent of such cases are reported.

“Women are often embarrassed to report,” she said.

“From the first mile to the last, no Californian should feel unsafe traveling to work, to school, or anywhere,” Min said in a statement. “This bill will help restore confidence in the safety of public transportation so that everyone — especially women and minorities — can ride from one place to the next without fear.”

Assemblywomen Mia Bonta and Akilah Weber discussed their bill, AB 2549, which aims to prevent harassment on the street. Bonta, who represents portions of Northern California’s East Bay Area, said the bill was the first of its kind in the nation.

“Street harassment disproportionately affects women of color; AAPI women have been frequent targets of attack,” she said, adding: “This bill aims to help women feel more autonomous.”

Weber, who represents San Diego, said: “I am especially excited that we are looking at this very real and prevalent issue as a public health issue.

Everyone deserves to feel safe.”

AB 2549 would require the California Department of Public Health to conduct research and a 5-year, statewide, public campaign to raise awareness and understanding of street harassment as a public health problem in the state with the purpose of preventing its occurrence.

The bill would define “street harassment” as intimidating or threatening words, gestures, or actions directed at a specific person in a public place, without the consent of that person. CDPH would be required to present a report and new policy by Jan. 1, 2024.

Lisa Fu, executive director of the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, said: “Street harassment is deeply rooted in systems of patriarchy. It can quickly escalate to more violent forms of harassment.”

Fu personally experienced street harassment daily while walking to middle school and high school. “I was told to brush if off, but it has stayed with me to this day,” she said. “We need broadbased systemic changes.”

“We don’t want to criminalize people; we want to educate them,” said Fu. (Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services) n

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Comelec to voters: Scrutinize your candidates

by RobeRtzon

RamiRez

Philstar.com

MANILA — The remaining days before the May 9 national and local elections must be used by over 65 million Filipino voters to scrutinize their candidates, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) chief urged on Thursday, February 24.

“Let’s thoroughly scrutinize our candidates. We still have more than two months to do this,” Commissioner Socorro Inting, Comelec acting chair, said in Filipino during the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with online news website Rappler at the Comelec main office in Intramuros, Manila.

Under the MOA, Rappler will help the Comelec in its initiatives such as the MovePH Collaboration, Comelec online show, Radyo Comelec podcast, workshops and seminars, factchecking, PHVote microsite and precinct finder, said Inting.

She said the partnership with Rappler should help the Comelec make its load lighter, especially in fighting misinformation, disinformation and fake news? She enjoined the electorate to go out and exercise their right to vote on May 9 and ensure that, apart from following their conscience, they have an informed choice.

“Most of all, let us vote

according to conscience and correct information,” Inting said in Filipino. “Lastly, I remind and exhort Rappler and all our official partners to be non-partisan.”

NPC protests MOA with Rappler But the National Press Club (NPC) was quick to protest the agreement in a two-page letter to Inting, claiming that the Comelec had picked a news agency with a record of bias as its partner.

“We are registering our protest because just like most Filipinos and just like you, we too, would want to see and experience a clean, credible, honest and transparent election the result of which may well decide the country’s future in the coming years. But your choice of Rappler, certainly, is a step in the wrong direction,” NPC president Paul Gutierrez said in the letter.

“It is an established fact that Rappler has a spotty record when it comes to the dissemination of ‘truthful information’ considering its record of gross bias in its reportage that resulted in its current legal woes. We are sure that you are familiar with them by this time,” he added.

Gutierrez called on the attention of Inting about Rappler’s being a foreign-funded media outfit contrary to what is provided under the Philippine

Constitution and emphasized that its chief executive, Maria Ressa, has been convicted of criminal libel before a Manila court.

“We can go on and on citing reasons why we object to your MOA with Rappler.

But our central message is, the credibility of the coming election that we all aspire for is not enhanced by your choice. At the end of the day, it is still your judgment call and we do hope that no ‘outsider’ has influenced the Comelec in arriving at your decision,” Gutierrez said.

“Still, let it be put on record that this MOA does not have the unanimous or majority support of the members of the Philippine press nor of the majority of selfrespecting Filipinos,” he added.

Neither Inting nor Comelec spokesman James Jimenez was available for comment as of Wednesday, Feb. 23.

Jimenez, though, announced that the vice presidential debate will be held on March 20, Sunday, or a day after the first presidential debate set for March 19.

He said that all nine vice presidential candidates have signified their intention to join the debate except for Buhay party-list Rep. Lito Atienza, running mate of presidential candidate Sen. Manny Pacquiao, as he is set to undergo surgery.n

PhilSA partners with PH-US group for space science scholarships

MANILA – The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Thursday, February 24 said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) or Fulbright Philippines to provide scholarships and training programs for space science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The partnership also aims to promote related fields such as space law and policy, business, economics, international relations and diplomacy, and communications.

The MOU, which was signed last February 17 at the PAEF office in Mandaluyong City, shall explore PhilSA and PAEF’s partnership through workshops

and educational exchanges to further promote and pursue space education towards future participants.

According to PhilSA, implementing training and scholarships as an act of cooperation would contribute to the mutual understanding between the two parties, strengthening cordial relations, and maximizing the continuing cooperation between the Philippines and the United States.

At the MOU signing, PhilSA Director Joel Marciano Jr. said the partnership will inspire Filipinos and elevate the status of space science and technology in the country.

Both parties agreed that the Philippines and

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KIDS’ VAX. A medical worker administers the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to a boy accompanied by his father at the Department of Health 4-A (DOH-Calabarzon) office inside the Quirino Memorial Medical Center Compound in Quezon City on Thursday, February 24. Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 doses are available at the site which also offers second dose and booster shot inoculation. PNA photo by Joey O. Razon

UP statistics professors: Do not accept...

PAGE 1 of the methodology it is based upon... Biased methodologies will only give biased results,” the UP Stat faculty members said.

“Thus, we call on the public to be critical of surveys in this respect. Do not immediately accept survey results as they are,” they added.

Alhough they did not mention whether the surveys they meant are related to the national and local elections taking place on May 9, the election season has historically seen a rise in survey and data analysis firms publishing their findings.

What to consider when looking at surveys A survey is considered biased when its sample selection or choice of respondents tends to favor a certain segment of the population, according to the group. Data collection methods can also generate bias, such as when an interviewer purposefully affects the answers of the respondents.

The statistics professors said there are some indicators that a survey was conducted properly, adding that the public should ask these questions when reading survey results: • How were the respondents selected?

• Which sectors of the population are being represented in the survey?

• Is the sample size appropriate based on the target margin of error, level of confidence, and nature of the target population?

• What events surround the period of data gathering?

• Were the respondents interviewed in a neutral yet professional tone?

• What are the control mechanisms were implemented to ensure accuracy of the protocols in data collection?

‘Be wary of entities doing their own brand of research’ On Monday, the professors also cautioned the public against entities who are doing their own brand of research and publicizing the results.

“We have been observing these practices, including surveys not based on random sampling, such as videos of ‘kalye surveys’ being done by some vloggers and suspicious online surveys, especially on Twitter and Facebook. We are dismayed by their cavalier disregard for the principles of data gathering,” the group said.

They also noted that public relations companies, private individuals and media organizations have been releasing surveys with unclear methodologies.

The statistics professors said it appreciates reputable organizations who maintain and uphold the highest standards in conducting surveys.

The group vowed to be vigilant in fighting for the ethical practice of statistics especially when the principals of data gathering are “haphazardly handled.”

Candidates and their campaigns commonly look at the findings of established pollsters like Social Weather Stations and Pulse Asia to get a snapshot of public sentiment during a certain period. These pollsters, as well as think tanks like OCTA Research have been operating since before the election season started and their research is not limited to poll issues.

Last week, Pulse Asia released its latest election survey results showing that Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., the son of the late dictator, remained the top choice of respondents who would elect him as the next Philippine president if the elections took place during the survey period. (Philstar.com) n

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ANY genuine campaign to stamp out corruption calls for a strong, independent auditing agency. The Commission on Audit is one of the vanguards against graft. The COA rank and file should never lose sight of their constitutional mandate as the agency gets a new chairperson.

Rizalina Justol is taking over the top COA post from Michael Aguinaldo, whose seven-year term ended on Feb. 2. Justol served as COA auditor when President Duterte was mayor of Davao City. Prior to her new posting, she was the deputy executive secretary for finance and administration in the Office of the President.

As the President himself has acknowledged, corruption has become deeply entrenched in government, and there are certain agencies that are “rotten to the core.” Even during the COVID pandemic, graft cases have been filed against public officials including barangay captains for the misuse of emergency assistance funds.

Probes by the two chambers of Congress uncovered alleged corruption even in the purchase of COVID protective equipment from Pharmally Pharmaceuticals by the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management.

The President had constantly railed against the probes particularly by the Senate, and had demanded that the COA audit the Philippine Red Cross, whose chairman Richard Gordon is leading the Senate’s Pharmally probe.

Even before the pandemic, however, the President had been a critic of the COA, saying at one point – in what Malacañang later stressed was a joke – that its auditors should be kidnapped and tortured for hampering the implementation of government projects.

The complaint might be valid, but the extent of corruption in government makes it even more important to strengthen the COA rather than denigrate the work of state auditors. Justol should know this well enough, along with the importance of the commission’s independence, even from the appointing power. She and the COA must remain true to their constitutional mandate. (Philstar.com)

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Will the heroes of Comelec please rise up?

The Fil-Am Perspective Gel SantoS-ReloS THERE was a dark chapter in the history of the Philippines just a generation ago when the very institutions of government entrusted with the Constitutional mandate of protecting the integrity of our elections betrayed public trust.

Already on its 21st year, the claws of the Marcos regime continued its grip on power, condoned and enabled by co-conspirators in the three branches of government, and by Marcos cronies who benefitted from his corrupt government practices.

What started as the promising golden years of the Philippines in the mid-60s turned into a dictatorship that brainwashed people with lies about Martial law and the economy, destroyed institutions and businesses critical to Marcos, violated the human rights of those who dissented.

Lurking behind the facade of new infrastructure, buildings and edifices that give the perception of “progress” in the minds of the people was the shadow of the ballooning debt and deficit of the Philippines that started with the declaration of Martial Law. The well-connected became rich; the rich became millionaires and billionaires; and the wallets of those in the complex labyrinth

of systemic corruption became fatter as they profit from projects after projects.

With the decline in the Philippines’ credit rating came a tighter budget for the Philippine government. The first aspects to suffer were basic social services for the people as the rich and the powerful got to hide their ill-gotten wealth offshore like in the Swiss banks. The gap between the rich and the poor became wider.

Karmic boomerang finally caught up with Marcos when public awareness and dissatisfaction reached a tipping point with the assassination of Marcos’ most vocal and fierce critic, Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., in 1983.

Public pressure for Marcos to resign compelled the dictator to hold a snap election on February 7, 1986 — ahead of the 1987 schedule. Aquino’s widow, Corazon Aquino, served the purpose of uniting the opposition and became the candidate on the mission to defeat and unseat Marcos.

With Marcos’ hold in virtually all branches of government, he thought he had everything in the bag, and that the Snap Election was just a ploy to “legitimize” Marcos’ continued presidency.

BUT…on February 9, 1986, 35 computer programmers and technicians of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) walked out of the Batasang Pambansa during the canvassing of votes for the snap elections. They protested against massive poll fraud and rampant cheating they said was happening, supposedly at the behest of the dictator.

parang normal way of life, she added.

Had it not been for the 35 brave truth-tellers from Comelec, Marcos’ dirty tactics to stay in power could have succeeded.

But this act of radical love for the country and our democracy was among the confluence that empowered people to fight in EDSA and many parts of the

crossroads?

The intervening reality this time is the use of fake news and malicious disinformation to erase the history of the Marcos family’s transgressions against the Philippines, and the strategic rebranding of the Marcos brand by hiring Cambridge Analytica.

This is part of the strategy to reclaim power, protect their family’s ill-gotten wealth, and save themselves from paying the price of their abuses, while at the same time, looking like they are the heroes and those who courageously fought to protect our democracy the villains.

The red flags are again up in the air, trying to reveal the truth to the Filipino people as the May 9, 2022 election draws near.

The Marcos family claims to “unite” the country by bringing together past and present leaders who have been convicted of crimes against the country, hiding the truth with their cloak of lies and deception.

The son of the dictator who is now running to be president has been deceiving the country and robbing the people of the truth that is important for the electorate to make an informed conscientious decision with his lies — shamelessly claiming

“The right to vote is the cornerstone of democracy. The sacred exercise of this right is how the citizens of the country claim their Constitutional power to decide the direction the country should be heading and to choose the Captain who will steer the country in the right direction.”

This was corroborated by my long-time friend Arlene Martin, who used to be married to the son of Col. Remigio Octavio, the man who engineered and executed the cheating following orders from Malacañang.

Arlene said “Papang” (Octavio) was loyal to Marcos until the very end.

“In our Iloilo ancestral house, he had a signed blow-up picture with him {Marcos}. I witnessed a lot of Papang’s corruption na

Philippines through the bloodless People Power Revolution.

Ordinary people from all walks of life soldiered on, armed with only their rosaries, flowers, prayers, smiles and love they shared with the soldiers manning the tank that could have killed the people demonstrating against Marcos. Radical love for the country and our democracy.

Where are the heroes of Comelec in this generation, as our nation again faces

again to have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Oxford University and Wharton for postgraduate studies, declaring ownership of the Windmill project from conception to execution, bragging that he paid his taxes dutifully even when he had a conviction from the Regional Trial Court for tax evasion and should, in fact, have been imprisoned and banned from ever running for public office again — a law that his own father enacted.

Bongbong Marcos’ disqualification case had been brought up to the Comelec for a decision, and the outgoing Commissioner Rowena Guanzon had to make public her dissenting opinion to protect the integrity of our elections. True to what Guanzon warned the people about, the Comelec leadership was just waiting for her to retire on February 2 before releasing the majority decision to allow Marcos to run, disregarding her dissenting opinion.

The lesson from the Comelec decision? There is no moral turpitude when Bongbong failed to pay his taxes for years even when he was a sitting governor of Ilocos Norte. I Bongbong Marcos above the law? So can we not pay taxes anymore, Filipino people?

Is it ok to misrepresent one’s qualifications and history to deceive people?

Is it ok for Bongbong Marcos to skip debates which should

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Understanding the SWS survey and the early Marcos lead

The Corner Oracle andRew J. MaSiGan PRESIDENTIAL surveys from reputable pollsters tell more than just the poll leaders. If one examines the full report, you will find a wealth of data, not the least of which are the reasons why certain candidates trend upwards or downwards.

The most recent national poll was conducted last Jan. 28 to 31 by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). SWS, under the baton of Dr. Mahar Mangahas, is arguably the most credible pollster in the country. Its methodologies conform to internationally accepted standards, eliminating any shadow of bias. Its reputation is impeccable, here and abroad, as its polls carry a margin of error of only three percent.

Comparing the SWS surveys concluded on Dec. 16 and Jan. 31, you will find that Marcos and Pacquiao trended downwards, each losing voter traction over the period. Pacquiao ended January with an 11 percent voter share

while Marcos ended with 50 percent, a drop from his all-time high.

The gainers were Robredo who surged five points to end at 19 percent and Domagoso who also gained 5 points to end at 11 percent. Lacson gained one point to secure a 6 percent voter share.

Marcos enjoys a wide lead in the polls despite the baggage he carries and the controversies that face him. To what can we attribute his popularity?

First, we must understand that Bongbong Marcos is not the superstar here. Another reputable survey (not SWS) shows that Bongbong’s authentic base of voters is at 20 percent, plus or minus. Thirty percent of his votes are attributed to President Duterte. The President still enjoys a 75 percent approval rating. Data show that 55.83 percent of the voting public view Bongbong as “Duterte Lite” or the continuity of the regime. Whether this is true or not is another story. Marcos has become the sole beneficiary of Sara Duterte’s decision to slide down to vice and Bong Go’s decision to bow out of the race.

Let us now look at the profile of the voting public. Forty nine percent are between 18 to 44 years old. Those in their 40s today were born in the late 70s, too young to be aware of the atrocities and economic devastation caused by Ferdinand and Imelda. The younger voters were not even born yet.

Seventy-five percent of the voting public belong to the economic class whose household income is between P10,481 to P20,962 a month while 14 percent live below the poverty line. Put together, 89 percent of voters live from hand to mouth and represent the sector betrayed by the system.

In terms of educational attainment, 21 percent of the voting public have had either no formal education or finished only elementary level. The bulk, or 57 percent, finished high school or some vocational course.

As for internet access, 92.1 million Filipinos are now active on social media. Internet connectivity was at 67 million back in 2018 but the pandemic accelerated digital adoption.

Filipinos spend an average of

10.27 hours on social media daily, the second longest in the world. Facebook dominates all platforms, followed by YouTube, Instagram and Tiktok. Other than free TV, social media is the primary source of information for the greater majority.

So here we have the perfect conditions for disinformation – a voting public too young to know the truth about the Marcos era; a population whose vast majority is educationally-challenged, thus easily swayed by parallel truths and disinformation; a population fraught with discontent due to the hardships of life and who blame the oligarchs for it; and a population armed with a mobile phone that enables them to be force-fed disinformation.

Social media is where narratives are formed and where votes are won or lost. Thus, candidates with the strongest social media engagements have the greatest advantage.

We were informed by insider intelligence that the Marcoses engaged a Swiss campaign consultant to scientifically conduct surveys, provide analysis and formulate strategies. This

is why the Marcos campaign is executed with seeming precision. At the heart of the Marcos campaign are four messages: That Marcos Junior is the most qualified candidate; that the Martial Law years were the country’s golden era; that the UniTeam is unstoppable (for bandwagon effect); and that mainstream media is biased and not to be believed.

Marcos had an early start in his social media campaign.

The retelling of alternative history started even before the 2016 campaign. The campaign has since gone on overdrive following Bongbong’s filing of candidacy last October. The Marcos camp registered a 60 percent engagement share last November, which explains why he was lording it over the surveys. In the last week of January, however, his share of engagements dropped to 50.9 percent while that of VP Leni Robredo surged to 39.9 percent from nil three months ago. This partly explains Robredo’s five point surge.

There is still 75 days left before we cast our vote and anything can

happen. It will be recalled that in 2016, Mr. Duterte was still in fourth position as of end January with a voter share equivalent of Robredo’s share today. Adding to unpredictability is that 28 percent of the voting public are likely to change their presidential choice, according to the SWS survey. It will be interesting to see how all these pan out.

Two things are for sure. First, as we face the height of the campaign, the candidate who gets the highest engagements on social media will likely win. Second, the candidate who effectively and genuinely addresses the pain points of the voting public – poverty, unemployment, rising prices and corruption – will resonate the most. May the best man, or woman, win. (Philstar.com) *** The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff.

*** Email: andrew_rs6@yahoo.com. Follow him on Facebook @Andrew J. Masigan and Twitter @aj_masigan

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Will the heroes of Comelec...

PARTNERSHIPS. US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Heather Variava, acting honorary chairperson of the Philippine-American Educational Foundation Board of Directors, and Philippine Space Agency Director General Joel Joseph Marciano, sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the PAEF office in Mandaluyong City on Feb. 17, 2022. The MOU seeks to establish scholarship and training programs for space science. PNA photo

PhilSA partners with PH-US group...

PAGE 5 the US would identify space technology as a target area for cooperation under the U.S.-Philippine Science and Technology Agreement signed in 2019.

“We look forward to

deepening cooperation with PhilSA to explore the scientific, commercial, and national security benefits of space,” U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Heather Variava said during the MOU signing.

Programs under the MOU

LEGAL SERVICES CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00004697-CU-PT-CTL

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Annette Sada filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Annette Sada to Nikki A Sada.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 03/22/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county.

Asian Journal: FEB 07, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT MICHAEL T. SMYTH Judge of the Superior Court AJ 877 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, and 03/11/2022 ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.

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will cater to Filipinos interested in learning the field of space science and technology applications. The programs to be introduced would also bring in experts from the U.S. to conduct professional lecturing and research. (PNA) n

PAGE 6 be an important tool for people to compare and contrast candidates and fact check them for lies and disinformation right there and then? What is Bongbong hiding?

Is it ok for Comelec to deny people of their right of expression in supporting Leni Robredo by demolishing and destroying their posters, billboards and tarps in their own private properties?

Is it ok for Comelec to favor one candidate over the others? Is that in the best interest of the Filipino people according to the spirit of the law in the Constitution?

Unfortunately, there are people in Comelec, as there had been a generation ago, who were tactically appointed to positions of leadership by the very people who wanted to continue to hold on to power, especially with the Duterte-Marcos unholy alliances, sealed by the running of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter Sara Duterte as Marcos’ running mate.

The Philippines’ democracy is at stake. What will happen to the integrity of our elections in May? Where are the heroes of Comelec?

The right to vote is the cornerstone of democracy.

The sacred exercise of this right is how the citizens of the country claim their Constitutional power to decide the direction the country should be heading and to choose the Captain who will steer the country in the right direction.

It is therefore important that the government ensures the integrity of the elections so that they will truly reflect the will of the people. All the branches of government — the Executive,

LEGAL SERVICES

CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00006099-CU-PT-CTL

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Ginathao Tran Lam filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ginathao Tran Lam to Ginathao Tran Lam Johnson.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 04/05/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: FEB. 16, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 879 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, and 03/18/2022 ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing.

One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.

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CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00006004-CU-PT-CTL

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Jacqueline Highbaugh AKA Jacqueline Spidle filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jacqueline Highbaugh AKA Jacqueline Spidle to Isis 13.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 04/04/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: FEB. 16, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT MICHAEL T. SMYTH Judge of the Superior Court AJ 880 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, and 03/18/2022 ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.

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Legislative and Judiciary — should faithfully fulfill their Constitutional obligation of checks and balances to make sure that no individual or institution will abuse its power and betray the people’s trust to manipulate the electoral process and disregard the will of the people for their own personal evil agenda.

The Fourth Estate — the free, independent press — should serve its purpose to be the watchdog of the government without fear and intimidation from or connivance with government institutions, candidates, political parties or special interests that maliciously wants to rob the people of their power.

Finally, and most importantly, the citizens of the country should proactively and diligently guard, not only their sacred individual votes, but the whole election process itself. Regardless of their political affiliation or stance, they should demand transparency and accountability from government, especially from the Commission on Elections. *** The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff.

*** Gel Santos Relos has been in news, talk, public service and educational broadcasting since 1989. She was a news anchor, TV host and radio commentator and public service host for ABS- CBN and DZMM. She is now working on her advocacies independently, serving the Filipino audience using different media platforms. You may contact her through email at gelrelos@icloud.com, or send her a message via Facebook at Facebook.com/Gel.Santos.Relos. Also on Twitter, Instagram: Gel Santos Relos

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CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00006442-CU-PT-CTL

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Jason Jimena AKA Jason Aguilera Jimena AKA Jason A. Jimena filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jason Jimena AKA Jason Aguilera Jimena AKA Jason A. Jimena to Jason Aguilera.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 04/06/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: FEB. 18, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 881 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, and 03/18/2022 ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.

AJSD #881

SUMMONS (SUM-100) CASE NO. 20STCV43620.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): 1. ZI OUYANG, AND DOES 1 TO 50, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): 1. RAUL SANTOS NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelp california.org) the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (http://www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO: Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papales legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen.

Su repuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su repuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca.

Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por

incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales.

Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov ) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name, address and telephone number of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la Corte es:) Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 312 N. Spring Street, Los Angels, California, 90012.

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Ted L. Travis, ESQ. SBN 140594 / Frank Y. Ariel, ESQ. SBN 158516 Ariel Law Group 11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 800 Los Angeles, California 90064 Phone: 310-477-2626 Date: 11/13/2020 N. ALVAREZ, Clerk CASE NO. 20STCV43620 STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 312 N. Spring Street, Los Angels, California, 90012.

CENTRAL DISTRICT UNLIMITED JURISDICTION Plaintiff: RAUL SANTOS Defendant: ZI OUYANG To ZI OUYANG Plaintiff RAUL SANTOS seeks damages in the above-entitled action as follows: 1. General Damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $225,000 b. Emotional distress $50,000 e. Other (specify) Loss of Enjoyment of Life ; Physical Impairment $195,000 f. Other (specify) Anxiety ; Grief ; Disfigurement ; Humiliation $55,000 2. Special Damages a. Medical Expenses (to date) $17,837 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $24,767 Date Nov 17 2020 TED L. TRAVIS. ESQ SBN 140594 Attorney for Plaintiff AJ 866 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, and 03/18/2022 AJSD #886

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LEGAL SERVICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9001351

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) STATEMENT NO. 2022-9003514

Luna Industries Portfolio located at 4280 52nd St., Apt 13, San Diego, CA 92115.

Registrant: a. Marcos Luna-Nieblas, 4280 52nd St., Apt 13, San Diego, CA 92115. b. Dania Hernandez, 4280 52nd St., Apt 13, San Diego, CA 92115 This business is conducted

by IMarried Couple.

REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME AS OF 01/19/2022.

Signature Marcos LunaNieblas.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/19/2022.

AJ 869 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, and 02/25/2022.

AJSD 869

a. Anazai Music Enterprises located at 4414 Delta St., Apt #6, San Diego, CA 92113. b. AME located at 4414 Delta St., Apt #6, San Diego, CA 92113.

Registrant: Jahaziel Anazai Sanchez, 4414 Delta St., Apt #6, San Diego, CA 92113.

This business is conducted

by Individual.

REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME. Signature Jahaziel Anazai Sanchez.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/10/2022.

AJ 875 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, and 03/11/2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9003061 B&B Auto Reg located at 9514 Winter Gardens Blvd., Lakeside, CA 92040.

Registrant: Bahar Babaei, 9514 Winter Gardens Blvd., Lakeside, CA 92040.

This business is conducted by Individual.

REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME AS OF 02/04/2022.

Signature Bahar Babaei.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/04/2022.

AJ 884 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, and 03/18/2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9002449

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) STATEMENT NO. 2022-9003513

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9003532

AJSD 875

Valencia Parkway Care Home located at 749 Valencia Parkway, San Diego, CA 92114.

Registrant: Alexis S. Artates, 2230 Reo Dr., Apt A, San Diego, CA 92139.

This business is conducted by Individual.

REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME AS OF 01/01/2020.

Signature Alexis S. Artates.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/31/2022.

AJ 870 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, and 03/04/2022. AJSD 870

a.

Market Acquisition Solutions located at 4414 Delta St., Apt #6, San Diego, CA 92113. b. MAS located at 4414 Delta St., Apt #6, San Diego, CA 92113.

Registrant: Jahaziel Anazai Sanchez, 4414 Delta St., Apt #6, San Diego, CA 92113.

This business is conducted

by Individual.

REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME. Signature Jahaziel Anazai Sanchez.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/10/2022.

AJ 876 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, and 03/11/2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9003383

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9004000

SOMISOMI MIRA MESA located at 9168 MIRA MESA BLVD., SAN DIEGO, CA 92128.

R e g i s t r a n t : S D SWEETLAND INC, 9168 MIRA MESA BLVD., SAN DIEGO, CA 92128.

This business is conducted by Corporation.

REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME AS OF 02/01/2022.

Signature Sung Go Song.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/09/2022.

AJ 871 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, and 03/11/2022.

AJSD 871

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9003384

MOCHINUT SD POWAY located at 14791 Pomerado Rd., Poway, CA 92064.

Registrant: SDMOCHI2 INC, 14791 Pomerado Rd., Poway, CA 92064.

This business is conducted by Corporation.

REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME AS OF 02/07/2022.

Signature Sung Go Song.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/09/2022.

AJ 872 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, and 03/11/2022.

AJSD 872

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9003386

TWO HANDS CORN DOG CONVOY located at 3860 CONVOY ST., STE 100, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111.

Registrant: SDSUNG INC, 3860 CONVOY ST., STE 100, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111.

This business is conducted by Corporation.

REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME AS OF 02/07/2022.

Signature Sung Go Song.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/07/2022.

AJ 873 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, and 03/11/2022. AJSD 873

AJSD 876

Happy Bath Mobile Grooming located at 3276 Greely Ave., San Diego, CA 92113.

Registrant: a. Jose A Ramirez, 3276 Greely Ave., San Diego, CA 92113. b. Erika Ramos, 3276 Greely Ave., San Diego, CA 92113.

This business is conducted

by Co-Partners.

REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME. Signature Jose A Ramirez.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/16/2022.

AJ 878 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, and 03/11/2022.

AJSD 878

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9003760

a. Selene Ferregut Services located at 669 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91977. b. Ferregut Services located at 669 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91977.

Registrant: Selene B Ferregut, 502 Galeon Ct., Spring Valley, CA 91977.

This business is conducted

by Individual.

REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME. Signature Selene B Ferregut.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/14/2022.

AJ 882 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, and 03/18/2022.

AJSD 882

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9002703

a. UPSHOTS located at 585 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069. b. San Diego Hang Gliding School located at 585 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069.

Registrant: John Charles Heiney, 1320 Richland Road, San Marcos, CA 92069.

This business is conducted

by Individual.

REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME AS OF 03/01/2002.

Signature John C. Heiney.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/01/2022.

AJ 883 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2022.

AJSD 883

AJSD 884

MASH IRON WORKS located at 1440 Levant Lane #5, Chula Vista, CA 91913.

Registrant: Mashyxat Kazimi, 1440 Levant Lane #5, Chula Vista, CA 91913.

This business is conducted by Individual.

REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME. Signature Mashyxat Kazimi.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/10/2022.

AJ 885 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, and 03/18/2022.

AJSD 885

CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00005275-CU-PT-CTL

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Ariana Gilda Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Ariana Gilda Garcia to Maya Samantha Loria.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 03/28/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. C-61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county.

Asian Journal: FEB 10, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT MICHAEL T. SMYTH Judge of the Superior Court AJ 874 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, and 03/11/2022 ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.

AJSD #874

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Filipino influence but thoroughly Scandinavian: How a young Filipino chef in Sweden won the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition

by MoMar

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G. Visaya / AJPress

HE biggest global talent search to find the best young chef in the world found its winner in Jerome Ianmark Calayag, a Stockholm-based Filipino chef originally from the Philippines.

The young chef bested nine other chefs to win S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 20192021, a grand, three-day gastronomic event held in Milan last October. The worldwide competition was designed to find and nurture the future of gastronomy.

C a l a y a g ’ s impressive “Humble Vegetables” Signature Dish wowed the Grand Jury with his choice of ingredients, his skills, genius, the beauty of the dish, and the message behind the plate, beating entries from the other talented chefs from around the world.

The look of the dish he presented was inspired by the barbecued isaw or chicken intestines, something he remembers eating when he was growing up in the Philippines.

“This is a reflection of my journey, who I am now and who I was,” he told the jury. “I was inspired by the carrot and this street food I used to buy in the Philippines, but this is a Nordic dish and it is very common in Sweden since we grow more carrots than potatoes.”

Calayag moved to Sweden when he was 16 years old. His memory of the street food that he used to eat as a kid is still vivid in his memory and that is what he says he tries to recreate when he cooks using Scandinavian ingredients and techniques.

“This was a great experience.

I can easily say that joining the competition is one of the best decisions I have ever made. It was awesome to meet all the chefs,” he told the Asian Journal, describing his journey in the global competition.

Calayag’s family is originally from Paombong, Bulacan. His mother moved to Sweden and he followed when he was 16 years old. He is now fluent in Swedish.

Life in Stockholm has been good, according to him. “I can’t complain, there are lots of opportunities,” he said.

Calayag said that he misses eating Filipino dishes including his favorites sinigang and sisig, so when cravings start, he goes to the kitchen and cooks because there are no Filipino restaurants nearby.

“Unfortunately I don’t think there is a proper Filippinerna restaurant here in Sweden,” he said. “When I cook, I usually make the Filipino dishes plantbased, which is challenging.”

And that is his current dream: to help push the gastronomy world to be more

Business Unit Director.

Recently, he got another feather to add to his cap as he became a member of the Swedish Culinary Team (2021-2024). The Swedish Culinary Team represents Sweden in international culinary competitions like the Culinary World Cup and the Culinary Olympics.

‘High on Flavors’ Calayag captivated the competition’s Grand Jury, an esteemed panel of internationally renowned chefs who are giants of global gastronomy – Enrico Bartolini, Manu Buffara, Andreas Caminada, Mauro Colagreco, Gavin Kaysen, and Clare Smyth, securing his victory Jerome Ianmark Calayag and as the best young chef in the Mentor David Ljungqvist world. sustainable.

David Ljungqvist, Calayag’s Rising to the Top mentor and boss at Portal “I wanted to be a chef when I Restaurant in Stockholm, helped was 14,” Calayag shared. him improve his signature dish.

This is the reason why he He described his ward’s cooking went to Rönnowska skolan in as “brave, high on flavors” Helsingborg to learn about the and that eating the dishes he culinary industry. prepares is “like getting a slap His efforts have paid off. on the face, in a good way”.

Winning the S.Pellegrino Young “The dish has intense flavors, Chef Academy Competition is it has high acid and salt in a way already a major bonus since he that makes you crave more. I admits he enjoys doing what he love the creativity of taking the does every single day. carrot and presenting it this The 25-year-old Calayag is way,” said Kaysen. “I really like the fourth winner of the search what you achieved with these which began in 2015 and now carrots, the flavor of meat from stands as a beacon of opportunity the smoking,” added Colagreco. as he embarks on a stimulating One of the judges admitted journey to help shape the to having goosebumps when he gastronomy of tomorrow. tasted Calayag’s dish.

Calayag’s journey to the top “It is so tasty and amazing. was not an easy one.

The carrot represents his roots.

This edition of the competition My hair on the back stand up… saw applicants from all over If you get a chance to try it, it the world, with 135 young is really bold, with deep and chefs passing the preliminary intense flavor. My mouth is selections and taking part in live happy, I am happy,” Caminada cook-offs in front of international said. jury panels from the participating “I think it expresses the countries of the 12 regions. connection with the vegetables Calayag represented young we all had to have, and the chefs currently working in storytelling of the dish is also the United Kingdom, Ireland, done very well,” Buffara said.

Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finally, Bartolini added: “I’m and Denmark. The Regional glad to have met you, as a Winners arrived at the Grand magician you used an excellent Finale after a mentorship technique to treat vegetables.” path during which, thanks to “It’s great that you understand the support of a Senior Chef, how much flavor you can extract they were able to refine their from a vegetable. There’s signature dishes. not many people who look at “Jerome truly shone in front vegetables that way, you’ve of our esteemed Grand Jury, and really extracted so much flavor our warmest congratulations here, it’s absolutely delicious,” go to him, with the wish he Smyth said. will bring his own passion Asked why he chose to build and thinking to the table to the dish around the everyday help shape the gastronomy carrot, he said he was ‘inspired’ of tomorrow,” said Stefano by the root vegetable. “Carrots Bolognese, Sanpellegrino are so delicious and packed International with umami and sweetness.

In Sweden we have so many carrots,” he said.

Calayag added that he chose to showcase a vegetarian dish because that’s what he loves to cook and eat.

“I believe that everyone should be cooking and eating more vegetables,” said the young chef. “We can take it slow and steady so we can push gastronomy to a more sustainable way.

You can cook very good food with such humble ingredients.”

While other chefs have pivoted to plantbased menus postCalayag’s Signature pandemic, Calayag first Dish “Humble vegetables“ created his signature dish back in 2018. “The

Jolina explains why she stays with ABS-CBN despite shutdown

night, Jolina shared with the press that she never hesitated to stay.

KAPAMILYA actress and “Sa’kin kasi nu’ng nangyari TV host Jolina Magdangal ’yun, wala talaga akong explained the reason why she dalawang isip. Ang sabi ko nga stayed with ABS-CBN despite dati kung nagsasama-sama tayo the non-renewal of its franchise. ‘pag Christmas special, kung During the Kapamilya Strong nagsasama-sama tayo ‘pag 2022 media conference last mayroong ball at mayroong

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mga big event na masaya bakit ‘di tayo magsama-sama kapag nangangailangan lalo na ang isa’t isa?” Jolina said.

“Hindi naging issue ‘yun na, ‘OK, matatakot ba ‘ko dahil yes nanay ako?’ Ang nanaig sa’kin ito ‘yung time para mas dapat kumapit kami sa isa’t isa. ‘Yung

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pandemic hasn’t changed the way that I think about food, it amplified my belief in what I am doing and what I can affect and how many good things I can do in this world,” he said.

The overwhelmed young chef collected his award in front of an assembled audience of fellow chefs and food enthusiasts, who got to their feet to applaud him at the prestigious ceremony held at Palazzo del Senato in Milan.

“I just wanted to express how it has been and what I have been learning through the years,” said the beaming young chef after hugging his mentor Ljungqvist on stage.

“The taste of the food I enjoy eating was on that plate.”

Looking forward, Calayag said he has big ambitions for the future. Whether it’s opening a restaurant, in Sweden or elsewhere, he is sure that he will do it sustainably. “I think it’s going to be vegetarian. It depends, maybe there will be sustainable ways of producing food that is sustainable and it’s not vegetables.”

Addressing any young chef thinking about entering the competition in the future, Calayag has this advice: “Do it before you think you are ready, you shouldn’t wait until you are ready as you might never do it and that’s not good. You miss every shot that you don’t take.” n S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy 2019-21 winner Jerome Ianmark Calayag

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Health@Heart PhiliP S. Chua, MD, FaCS, FPCS THE recorded average daily COVID-19 deaths in the United States, as of last Monday, February 21, 2022, was 2,308 the past week (almost 330 per day), and the daily average COVID-19 infections are 108,056. Yes, still that many in one day. The total confirmed cases are so far 78,688,566, and the total confirmed deaths are 939,320 (almost a million), the highest of any nation. While the cases are 64 percent down and the deaths 13.4 percent lower compared to two weeks ago, which are hopeful signs towards flattening the curve, these data are still too high for us the let our guards down at this time.

The latest clinical data show that those fully vaccinated (with two shots plus a booster) are greatly protected from Omicron and its Stealth subvariant, from severe symptoms, hospitalization, and deaths, but this does not guarantee even 70 percent immunity. Fully vaccinated individuals could still get a breakthrough infection but when they get it, they do not turn serious. This virus rapidly replicates and mutates, especially in the body of those unvaccinated and even in children, and is spread around.

As I have repeatedly stated in the past, so long as there are unprotected (unvaccinated) persons, who are the most vulnerable and are the main targets of the virus, we will not be able to totally eradicate SARS-CoV2. The unvaccinated, compared to those who had the three shots, have a much higher risk of getting a severe infection, a higher hospitalization rate requiring a ventilator, and a much greater chance of dying.

COVID-19 predictably could become endemic in the United States which we have to live with, and for which we will be required to have an annual (semi-annual because it wanes?)

COVID-19 vaccination, like the flu.

Science, not politics People are confused because they are left on their own to decide what to do, unfortunately, because we do not have unified national mandates on mitigation and vaccination to guide us wisely. The government left the decision to “We, The People,” who are not epidemiologists or trained experts and are actually ignorant in managing infectious diseases.

For political correctness, those spineless medically uninformed/ misinformed politicians, in order not to alienate future voters, continue to defend their “medical” position by proclaiming they only want to empower the parents, the people, and allow them to exercise their civil liberties,

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their freedom of expression, and choice about vaccination, masking, and social distancing.

All this sounds good, but they are medically wrong. Should we allow untrained people to do electrical works in our home, or let parents decide whether to have their child with ruptured appendicitis have surgery or not, or for a non-physician to do surgery on us or our loved ones? So why allow medically untrained people to make medical decisions as to whether to accept the vaccines or not, to wear a mask or not, earlier during the pandemic or at this juncture of this calamity?

The wrong medical positions championed by most politicians, including physician-legislators in Congress and Governors of various states are against science and against the proven, effective, evidence-based epidemiologic protocol we already have for decades, accepted by scientists around the world in managing infectious diseases, especially for a killer virus that has so far infected 426,238,625 and killed 5,908,923 (almost 6 million) around the globe.

Political correctness, fake news, misinformation and disinformation, rampant in social media, have contributed to the increase in infections and the number of deaths of countless people among those reported victims. Yes, politics and erroneous information could be deadlier than the killer virus.

Masking issues Questions have been raised about whether we still have to wear a mask and do social distancing in public places at this phase of the pandemic. The short realistic answer is this: medically, yes, especially when you are in an area with high COVID-19 infections, and when in enclosed rooms, restaurants, stores, schools, theaters, sports/entertainment arenas, or public transportation including buses, trains, ships, airplanes.

Distancing, avoiding the crowd is most prudent. The rationale: the numbers of new cases and deaths are still too high to be safe without a mask; social distancing, except outdoors where the wind is a factor, helps a lot in dissipating the virus.

Improper masks (made of cloth material, and using them improperly with the nose sticking out) provide no protection. The recommended mask is the NIOSH-approved N95 mask, which must be worn tightly-fitted around the face. The SARS-CoV2 virus is about 0.1-0.5 micron (600 times smaller than a grain of salt) and NIOSH-approved N95 masks have super-tiny pores, small enough to filter out 99.8 percent of the virus. For a better fit, double masking, the use of a gaiter or plastic brace over the mask will do the trick. Masking, even among children, does not hurt the wearer. Surgeons and nurses have been wearing

them for hours on end and their oxygen saturation remains within normal levels. More than 12,341,801 children have been infected with COVID-19 since the pandemic started; 12,300 have died as of last month, 58 percent among ages 10-19, and 42 percent among ages 0-9.

Yes, children could die from COVID-19 and they do transmit the virus to others.

Evushield The combination of two longacting Monoclonal Antibodies (tixagevimab and cilgavimab, brand name Evushield from AstraZeneca) to prevent COVID-19 has been approved by the FDA for high-risk individuals, including children 12 years and older (at least 88 pounds) for the prevention of COVID-19 among (1) those who are severely immunocompromised, or (2) did not respond to the vaccines, and (3) those who are severely allergic to the COVID-19 vaccines. The authorization does not include persons not infected or those not exposed to COVID-19. The clinical trials show the injection reduced getting the infection by 70 percent. The supplies are scarce and those who simply opt not to get the vaccines but do not satisfy those three criteria above may not be eligible to get Evushield.

Natural immunity About 10.5 billion doses of the vaccines have been administered worldwide, more than 212 million (64.24 percent) of the population of the United States have received the shots, proving how safe and effective vaccines are. Waiting to get infected to get natural immunity could be potentially deadly, even with Omicron, and not a guarantee the infection would confer good quality and lasting immunity.

Vaccination is still the best option to prevent COVID-19. *** The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff. *** The main objective of this column is to educate and inspire people live a healthier lifestyle to prevent illnesses and disabilities and achieve a happier and more productive life. Any diagnosis, recommendation or treatment in our article are general medical information and not intended to be applicable or appropriate for anyone. This column is not a substitute for your physician, who knows your condition well and who is your best ally when it comes to your health. *** Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, a Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus based in Northwest Indiana and Las Vegas, Nevada, is an international medical lecturer/author, Health Advocate, newspaper columnist, and Chairman of the Filipino United Network-USA, a 501(c)3 humanitarian foundation in the United States. Websites: FUN8888.com, Today.SPSAtoday.com, and philipSchua. com; Email: scalpelpen@gmail.com.

City of San Diego Human Relations Commission announces annual awards recipients

Awards recognize San Diegans for outstanding contributions to peace, social justice and human and civil rights SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Human Relations Commission (HRC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual awards, which recognize individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to peace, social justice, and human and civil rights in San Diego.

The recipient of the Business Diversity Award is The Arc of San Diego, an organization that supports and empowers people with disabilities to achieve their life goals. This business stands out for its focus on diversity and inclusion as demonstrated

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San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo and Alex Villafuerte of the Asian Business Association San Diego will both receive the Commission Partner Award for their partnerships and support of the HRC. They have been instrumental in accomplishing positive change in the community and have worked closely with the HRC throughout the year on priority issues.

The Keith M. Turnham award will be presented to Rafael

Monroy, a Restorative Practices RJMP/IIRP Certified Trainer and Coach with National Conflict Resolution Center. This award is named after former Human Relations Commissioner Keith M. Turnham and is presented to a veteran who exemplifies public and community service in San Diego.

“San Diego’s greatest strength is our people, and the outstanding work of these award recipients is a testament to that fact,” Mayor Todd Gloria said. “These accomplishments promoting human and civil rights demonstrate how individuals can play a role in making sure our city is inclusive and strives to live up to our highest ideals.”

This year the Commission will also award Human Relations Commendations to the following recipients for their outstanding work in the community: Dolores Garcia of Gompers Preparatory Academy; Linda Sheridan of San Diego Arts Culture; Terri VillaMcDowell from L.A. vs Hate; Temika Cook, a community activist.

Nominations were accepted from the public in November 2021, and recipients were selected by the Commission in December. Award recipients were honored at a Jan. 20, 2022, ceremony at the City’s Central Library.

The HRC conducts and promotes activities that foster understanding, respect and inclusion among all members of the San Diego community.

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THE County Health and Human Services Agency is reminding San Diegans that monoclonal antibody treatment is available for people at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19.

The first Monoclonal Antibody Regional Center opened in the region just one year ago.

Since then, more than 8,100 patients have been treated in ten regional outpatient settings, six of which remain open today. The treatment centers have availability to treat people with sotrovimab, a monoclonal antibody that is effective against the Omicron variant.

“Despite the thousands of new COVID-19 cases being reported, we have a lot of capacity for monoclonal antibody treatment,” said Jennifer Tuteur, M.D., County deputy chief medical officer, adding that every eligible San Diegan should get all the recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster shot.

“Vaccination is the best protection we have against COVID-19, but if people get sick, we want all high-risk people to know they may be eligible for treatment, and there are several options throughout the County to serve them.”

These monoclonal antibody therapies are used to treat mildto-moderate COVID-19 in adults and children 12 years and older.

Monoclonal antibody treatment has proven to significantly reduce hospital visits and death in COVID-19

A treatment room at the Monoclonal Antibody Regional Center in San Ysidro.

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positive patients, if administered within 10 days of the onset of symptoms.

According to National Institutes of Health researchers, clinical trials showed “an 85% relative reduction…in the risk of hospitalization or death among those who received sotrovimab.”

Studies have also shown patients feel better and get back to work faster after receiving monoclonal antibodies.

The treatment is available at no cost regardless of health insurance or immigration status, and a doctor’s referral is not required. The intravenous treatment takes less than an hour.

You may be eligible for treatment if you: • Tested positive for COVID-19; and • Have symptoms of COVID-19, but not for more than 10 days; and

• Are at high risk for developing severe illness from COVID-19.

The County has partnered with the California Medical Services Authority and local health care providers to open several of the monoclonal antibody regional centers, or MARCs. In addition, a Mobile Monoclonal Antibody Administration Team provides treatment at skilled nursing facilities across the region. Skilled nursing facilities interested in monoclonal antibody treatment should contact the mobile team at MCSDNursingM_MAT. HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Patients or providers can call (619) 685-2500 to schedule an appointment. More information is also available at COVIDtreatment@sdcounty. ca.gov (Jose Alvarez/County of San Diego Communications Office) n

Mayor Gloria launches ‘Build Better SD’ to improve neighborhoods faster New initiative will create citywide fund for better, more equitable infrastructure delivery

SAN DIEGO – Fulfilling a been for a long time,” said promise he made during his 2022 Councilmember Joe LaCava.

State of the City address to deliver “As it stands, the program infrastructure improvements cannot deliver the needed faster and more equitably across infrastructure and facilities that San Diego, Mayor Todd Gloria on community plans promised. Our Friday, February 18 announced older communities need a new his new Build Better SD initiative, approach. Mayor Gloria has the which will do away with old, courage to acknowledge this and inequitable planning policies offer solutions. I support Build that restrict incoming public Better SD.” infrastructure fees to a single “For far too long, our community and instead create historically underserved a more efficient and sensible communities have watched citywide funding program. their sidewalks, public streets, “Because of our outdated libraries and other facilities method of funding infrastructure languish due to inequitable and projects, some of our communities inefficient funding policies,” said are being left behind,” Mayor interim Planning Director Heidi Todd Gloria said. “Build Better Vonblum. “Infrastructure serves SD will break down barriers to our entire city. It does not respect get more things done in our community boundaries, and communities by allowing us to our infrastructure funds should prioritize investments in areas be available to align with this SD Mayor Todd Gloria where the needs are greatest. reality. In addition to prioritizing At the same time, it will help us City Address.” investments in areas with the Right now, when private greatest needs, we can also achieve our bold climate goals, are built, the deliver much-needed public create more equity across our city projects and spur economic activity in the development impact fees (DIFs) infrastructure projects to our property developers pay toward entire city more quickly.” communities that need it most.”

The launch event was held new infrastructure improvements, To ensure Build Better SD in Paradise Hills, an older such as libraries, streets and is implemented appropriately, community that has had difficulty other public spaces, vary widely the City’s General Plan would funding needed infrastructure across communities based on be updated with new policies decades-old planning that prioritize investments in projects due to the current, often documents. Collected fees go into areas with the greatest needs outdated funding method.

“In order to achieve equity, 43 separate neighborhood funds and create opportunities to we must focus on changing and these funds cannot be shared gather community input. Then, neighborhood lines. the Municipal Code would our systems from the inside across out,” said Council President Many of these individual pots of be amended to reflect these pro Tem Monica Montgomery money are insufficient to finance new policies. Further, the city Steppe, whose district includes planned improvement projects, would work with the San Diego Paradise Hills. “This includes resulting in a current combined Association of Governments having difficult conversations $222 million in unspent funds.

(SANDAG) to improve the Build Better SD fixes this by Regional and removing thoughts of stigma Transportation toward our historically under- putting all future DIFs collected Congestion Improvement resourced communities. I look into citywide funds by asset Program to align with the city’s forward to the forthcoming type, which would reduce the vision to create neighborhoods infrastructure planning buckets of money from 43 to less where residents can walk, bike or changes and to reclaiming our than a handful. Infrastructure use public transit. community’s narrative to drive needs would be examined across Planning Department staff is San Diego and funding would asking residents for their input toward future investment.”

“Neighborhoods like Paradise be directed to high-priority on shaping these policies. On Hills in District 4 and Linda projects. Previously collected March 10, staff plan to hold a Vista in District 7 have been fees would remain restricted virtual public forum to provide in need of new infrastructure to the neighborhood in which more information on the initiative for decades,” added City they were collected but could as well as receive feedback, Councilmember Raul Campillo. be topped up by new citywide and residents can also give “Now, as we build back better fee collections to implement their input through an online from the COVID-19 pandemic, projects faster in every part of survey in English or Spanish.

I applaud Mayor Gloria for the city. This funding structure Information on both can be found righting the ship on these historic has already been applied to parks on the Build Better SD webpage inequities and prioritizing repairs through the Mayor’s Parks for at https://www.sandiego.gov/ so that economic progress All of Us initiative, which was buildbettersd. will reach neighborhoods that approved by the City Council in The initiative is expected to go need it most. Mayor Gloria is August 2021. to City Council for consideration “The developer impact fee this spring. immediately making good on the promises made in his State of the program is broken and has (SD Mayor’s Office Release) n

Jolina explains why she...

PAGE 9 mga gustong bumitaw, try nating hilain pero kung ayaw na OK lang basta try mo pa ring akapin ‘yung iba. ’Yun ‘yung pinakananaig sa’kin,” she added.

She also thanked the network for giving her projects despite what happened.

“I’m very happy. Hindi ko maintindihan parang nagfa-flashback sa’kin nu‘ng bata pa ako na tatakbo-takbo ako rito sa ABS and after ilang years, 3 dekada and more ito kasama ko pa rin ang ating mga boss at talagang andito pa rin ako. Hindi man tumatakbo pero nandito pa rin.

Maraming-maraming salamat po sa pagtitiwala sa akin mula noon hanggang ngayon, thank you so much po,” she added. n Jolina Magdangal

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Pahrump, NV real estate is a great investment “LAND will always be a great investment because there will never be any more made, which is why it is ‘precious’,” thus says Precious Properties owner and Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman.

With a career spanning more nearly five decades, Quitevis-Bateman knows what she is talking about. From her start in 1974, the Pangasinan-born businesswoman has helped hundreds of clients invest wisely in real estate, and since 1992 has been actively selling real estate in Pahrump, Nevada (NV) which sits at an elevation of 2,695 feet above sea level.

The Harvard Business School graduate sees the potential for growth and continued development in Pahrump. It has come a long way from the time it was inhabited by the Southern Paiute, a Native American tribe, and later when other settlers came to the area in the late 19th century. Its name is derived from the Southern Paiute name for “Water Rock” which is Pah-rimpi. Even though the area does not see a lot of rainfall, Pahrump sits on the third largest aquifer in the United States, which means there is plenty of water underground.

According to the latest data available, real estate in Pahrump has appreciated about 155% over the last ten years alone, which puts the unincorporated town in the top 10% nationally for areas whose real estate values have appreciated exponentially. Due to this, many observers see Pahrump as being one of the best longterm investments that people

Fely Quitevis-Bateman with Dan Harris, whose family donated the land where Desert View Hospital is located.

can make in the United States over the past decade and into the future. Despite a downturn in the housing market, Pahrump’s real estate portfolio has continued to appreciate.

According to Quitevis-Bateman, Pahrump, which is located in Nye County, the largest county in Nevada and the third largest in the U.S., has continued to attract many investors in many fronts – real estate, business, entertainment, dining – and that about hundreds of millions worth of projects are in the pipeline, some of which have begun construction. America West will be building thousands of new homes, Quitevis-Bateman added.

The Precious Properties owner also shared additional advantag-

es for the companies and residents of Pahrump, and Nevada for that matter: a competitive business state tax, a county sales tax of 6.75% (not on food items), and no taxes associated with estate/inheritance, franchise, gift, inventory/interstate commerce, corporate income and personal income.

Pahrump is only located about 63 miles northwest of Las Vegas and eight miles from the California border. Located in the southwest corner of Nye County, it is approximately 364 square miles in size. The latest census data available places the population at 48,000; the area has experienced an annual growth rate of about 15-17% in the past few years, pre-pandemic. Currently, Pahrump has 11 zip codes, and

Anything grows in Pahrump due to the abundance of water. The unincorporated town sits on the third largest aquifer in the U.S.

the main area code for the town is 775.

While it is accessible by road, Pahrump also has an airport, Calvada Meadows, which is open 24 hours.

Pahrump’s most notable residents have included the late Art Bell (who was married to a Filipina, Airyn Bell), Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne, filmmaker J. Niel Schulman and members of the Escape the Fate band. The late Michael Jackson was said to have purchased a home in Pahrump in 2008, where he had a music studio.

Quitevis-Bateman, who has been a Nye County commissioner and who has helped countless of her kababayans invest in Pahrump real estate, find mean- Fely Quitevis-Bateman with Nye County Chief Planner Brett Waggoner. ingful opportunities in Nevada, or connect people to each other, can help those who are looking to invest in real estate find a good opportunity to do so in Pahrump.

Having seen the growth of the community since 1992 has provided Quitevis-Bateman a wealth of knowledge and insight into what areas in Pahrump are the best places to plunk down your hard-earned money in. Whether your desire is to invest in real estate, buy a place in preparation for retirement, or just to own property or a second home, Quitevis-Bateman can find that special niche for you.

Schedule a call with Fely Quitevis-Bateman of Precious Properties today at (702) 5384948, (775) 513-8447 or (805) 559-2476 and find out why buying real estate in Pahrump is a solid investment and a great plan for your future.

(Advertising Supplement) Photo above shows two of Fely’s clients – A Japanese and a Chinese investor.

Quitevis-Bateman (extreme right) with Nye County Commissioners at a meeting in Mountain Falls Country Club during a glove factory presentation.

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