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Marcos ‘welcome’ to US given his USA ‘diplomatic immunity’top official CA Attorney General Rob Bonta DATELINE

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advances to Nov. general election

by CHRISTIA

MARIE Inquirer.net

RAMOS

MANILA — President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. would be “welcome” to the United States given his diplomatic immunity as a head of state, a top Washington diplomat pointed out Thursday, June 9.

CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta is “The fact is when you’re a head of state, you have advancing to the general election in November after being the top vote-getter in the state’s primary on Tuesday, June 7.

Bonta, who was appointed to the top post in 2021, was the only Democrat in the primary race and received 57% of the vote (1,819,199) as of June 8, according to the Associated Press.

"Thank you, California! Humbled by this strong vote of confidence and the resounding message delivered by voters,” Bonta wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday. "Tonight, we celebrate — and tomorrow, we get back to work to fight back against the right wing attacks on our values and fundamental rights. Onward to November."

The top two vote-getters advance to the November election under California law, no matter their party affiliation.

Nathan Hochman, former federal prosecutor and former assistant U.S. attorney general who

immunity in all circumstances and are welcome to the United States in your official role,” U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman told reporters in a roundtable discussion in Pasay City when asked on the matter.

Before this, she capped off a day of meetings with Philippine officials, including Marcos Jr. and outgoing Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.

“THIS July, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the designation of Historic Filipinotown as a distinct historic district of the City of Los Angeles, and we think the best way to celebrate this milestone is by honoring this neighborhood’s rich history and heritage,” said Roger L. Oriel, CEO and publisher of Asian Journal.

“As such, we are proud to announce that we are working on a Historic Filipinotown coffee table book set for release in June next year,” he added.

Several Filipino businesses, restaurants, churches, community organizations, social services, and health clinics call HiFi their home adding color to the city’s rich multicultural heritage.

The City of Los Angeles is one of the most diverse in the entire nation and it takes pride in having the highest concentration of persons of Asian Pacific Islander ancestry.

It also has the unique status and distinction to have six established historic Asian Pacific Islander neighborhoods in Chinatown, Little

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‘Cultures of Las Vegas: The Filipinos’ debuts on Clark County Television

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Historic Filipinotown coffee table book announced

“When someone is the head of state, they have [diplomatic] immunity and would be welcome to the United States,” Sherman added.

In 2012, a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit handed down a contempt judgment against Marcos Jr., his mother Imelda, and the estate of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. for violating an injunction that barred

ENHANCING TIES. President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday, June 9 met with United States (Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. Marcos and Sherman “discussed the importance of deepening the alliance and friendship between the Philippines and the United States, as well as partnering together in order to strengthen the economy between the two countries.”

Photo by Executive Secretary-designate Vic Rodriguez

THE local Filipino community is the focus of the next iteration of the popular “Cultures of Las Vegas” television and podcast series. “Cultures of Las Vegas: The Filipinos” debuted on Clark County Television (CCTV) Wednesday, June 1 at 2 and 6 p.m. and airs throughout the month.

The Philippines celebrates its independence on June 12.

Guest moderated by Marie Mortera, an anchorwoman and reporter for KSNV News 3 Las Vegas, the half-hour interview show features Elizabeth de Leon-Gamboa of Philippine Nurses Association of Nevada, Noel Casimiro of Las Vegas Foodie Fest, community leader Gloria Caoili, documentarian Bev Llorente, Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez, Clark County Asian-American Pacific Islanders Community Commission Chairman Craig Valdez; entertainer Rizza Navales and Dr. Rhigel Alforque Tan of the Kalahi Folkloric ensemble.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to share the ‘kababayan’ spirit – the spirit of the fellow Filipino-American – through interviews with local leaders in business, medicine, politics and the arts,” said Mortera. “I hope viewers of Clark County TV will see the multi-faceted way the

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COVID-19 self-test kit vending machines installed at two locations in Southern Nevada

by AJPRESS

LAS VEGAS – Southern Nevadans now have expanded access to COVID-19 testing with the opening of self-test vending machines at two locations.

The Southern Nevada Health District and its partners installed two vending machines that dispense at-home self-test kits at the Regional Transportation Commission’s (RTC) Bonneville Transit Center (lobby), 101 E. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101, and the Mesa View Regional Hospital (emergency department lobby), 1299 Bertha Howe Ave., Mesquite, NV 89027. Residents have already started to access test kits at both locations. A new location for a third vending machine will  PAGE 2 be available soon.

The project was funded with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s national initiative to address COVID-19 health disparities among populations that are at high risk for infection and who are underserved, including minority and rural communities.

The at-home antigen test kits are free.

People who are interested in accessing the tests from the vending machines can register President Rodrigo Duterte here www.snhd.info/testkit. A PIN will be issued once registration is completed. It is recommended that a telephone number be included, but it is not required. The phone number will become the PIN if it is provided.

The PIN will allow people to access any of the three vending machines and receive five tests

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Pres. Duterte to attend Sara’s oath-taking

by EDITH

REGALADO Philstar.com

DAVAO CITY — President Duterte will not like to miss the inaugural of his eldest daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio as she takes her oath as the 15th vice president of the country on June 19 here.

Preparations are reportedly in full swing for the attendance of the President at his daughter’s oathtaking at the San Pedro Square along the iconic San Pedro Street.

Security has been beefed up for The Philippine Congress officially proclaimed Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of incumbent the historic occasion that will see President Rodrigo Duterte, as the winner of the 2022 vice-presidential election last May 25. both father and daughter on the Philstar.com photo by EC Toledo same stage.

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June 19 also happens to be Father’s Day, which will mark the first time the two are seen together in public, especially after the campaign for the May 9 national and local elections.

Duterte’s attendance at the inaugural is expected to end months of speculations that the father and daughter are not on good terms.

Aside from the elder Duterte, also invited to Sara’s inaugural are president-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo and all other past presidents and vice

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by KRISTINA

MARALIT ManilaTimes.net

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte urged all Filipinos to support his successor and “come to terms with the reality” that a new administration will be ushered in.

“We want the next administration successful,” the Chief Executive said in his “Talk to the People” on Monday, June 6.

“We must all be united in confronting the issues ahead of us. We have no room for politicking or actions that are divisive to the country. Nagsalita na ang tao (the people have spoken),” he added, apparently referring to the election of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. For the country to keep

moving forward, Duterte said that it is crucial for Marcos Jr. to have “the cooperation and help of everybody.”

“That’s democracy.

That is how we operate. And ‘pag nagsalita na ‘yung taong-bayan kung sino ‘yung mga lider na gusto nila, sunod tayo (And once the people have chosen the leaders they want, we follow),” the President said.

“We rally behind the elected leaders of our country. Ganoon talaga ang pamamaraan sa ating pang-gobyerno (That is the way of our government),” he added.

Malacañang earlier confirmed that Duterte and Marcos Jr. will meet ahead of the latter’s June 30 inauguration although no date and venue of the faceto-face meeting have been announced. 

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PAGE 1 them from dissipating assets of the estate. The contempt award meant that the Marcoses would not be allowed to set foot on any U.S. territory.

Thousands of martial law victims also won a class action lawsuit for human rights violations against the estate of dictator Marcos Sr. in Hawaii in 1986, where they were awarded close to $2 billion.

‘Positive, productive’ Sherman, meanwhile, stressed the “robust” relations between Manila and Washington, which spans 75 years.

She met with Marcos Jr. earlier in the day and had a “positive” and “productive” meeting, wherein they discussed a wide range of topics, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the South China Sea and human rights.

So far, Sherman is the highest U.S. official that Marcos Jr. has met since his proclamation as the country’s next president.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Photo from Twitter @DeputySecState

“The friendship between the United States and the Philippines runs deep. And so, too, does our shared commitment to upholding and strengthening the rules-based international order,” Sherman told reporters.

“The Philippines has been a leader and a champion for upholding freedom of navigation in the South China Sea in the face

of increasing encroachments,” she said.

“The United States remains committed to standing with the government of the Philippines to uphold the rules and laws underpinning the international maritime order, and we have spoken up against infringements of the Philippines’ sovereign rights,” she added. g

family and close kin. Her brother Sebastian, who is incoming mayor of Davao City, is expected to take his oath on June 22.

The President is also expected to attend Sebastian’s inaugural.

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Officials and other guests from Manila and other parts of the country are expected to attend Sara’s inaugural, aside from

CA Attorney General Rob Bonta advances...

The Historic Filipinotown Eastern Gateway, known as “Talang Gabay: Our Guiding Star,” was officially installed on Friday, April 1. Designed

by Filipino artist Eliseo Art Silva with Celestino Geronimo, Jr, it features design elements, such as the parol; the Gumamela flower also known as hibiscus, which pays tribute to frontline workers; and the Sarimanok – all symbols with deep roots in Filipino culture.

Photo courtesy of the Office of Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell

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Tokyo, Historic Filipinotown, Koreatown, Little Bangladesh, and Thai Town.

The Filipino community in Los Angeles already had a flourishing Little Manila as early as the 1920s where it thrived for over two decades in a section of downtown now known as Little Tokyo. They moved locations a couple of times before establishing their presence along the TempleBeverly corridor in the 1950s.

Almost ten years after

the designation, Historic Filipinotown was officially recognized as a Preserve America community after years of advocacy by the Pilipino American Network and Advocacy (PANA) and other community advocates.

Former First Lady and Honorary Chair of the Preserve America Initiative, Michelle Obama herself announced this honor for Historic Filipinotown.

The honor and designation came with strong federal support and

incentives for the continued preservation of cultural and natural heritage resources.

The coffee table book is going to look at the community’s documented history from the past 100 years to the present.

“Come for the celebration of Historic Filipinotown past and present and stay for the stories of this vibrant community through the lens of its long-term residents and visitors who have decided to stay,” Oriel said. (Momar Visaya/ AJPress)

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is the Republican Party’s endorsed candidate, came in second with 17.5% of the votes counted.

Conservative Republican Eric Early was third, with 15%, while Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, running without party affiliation, had 8% of the vote.

“As attorney general, I wake up every day and go to work to protect public safety and defend Californians’ rights,” Bonta said in a statement.

“No Department of Justice in the country is doing more to stand up to right-wing attacks against our constitutional and legal rights — from defending abortion protections and the right to privacy to strengthening our gun safety laws,” Bonta added.

Bonta, who is the first Filipino American to hold the top lawyer post in California, was previously

Attorney General Rob Bonta celebrates being the top vote-getter in the California primary election on Tuesday, June 7 alongside his wife, Assemblymember Mia Bonta.

Photo from Rob Bonta Facebook page

a state assemblymember, representing the East Bay areas of Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro.

Bonta, who was born in Quezon City, Philippines, moved to the U.S. at a young age and spent his early years living in a trailer in La Paz, in the Tehachapi Mountains outside Bakersfield, California.

Prior to his election to the state Assembly in 2012, Bonta was San Francisco’s deputy city attorney for nearly a decade, and served as director of the Alameda Health Care District and then part of Alameda’s City Council as vice mayor.

The state’s general election will PH FLAGS. Philippine flags from different timelines are displayed on the center island of a road in San Juan City on Thursday, June 9. The country will celebrate its 124th Independence Day on June 12.

PNA photo by Joey O. Razon be held on November 8. (AJPress)

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NFL’s Washington Commanders head coach swears by ‘Filipino family values’

RON Rivera “Riverboat Ron,” football head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League, learned the values of hard work and family from his ancestor.

His grandfather on his mother’s side, Margarito Palma, was born in the Philippines before emigrating to the Salinas Valley in California, where he became an itinerant agricultural worker who followed jobs from one farming season to another.

Rivera said he learned a lot from watching how Palma how he paid a lot of attention to his family, despite the hard work he had to do for a living.

While Palma enjoyed sports mainly for INAUGURATION SITE. A Philippine flag flutters in front of the National Museum of the Philippines in Manila on Tuesday, June 7. The camp of entertainment, he was an ardent supporter of his President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has picked the National Museum as the venue for Marcos’ inauguration as the country’s 17th grandchildren’s athletic pursuits. “It was really a lot chief executive on June 30.

PNA photo by Jess M. Escaros Jr. of fun knowing he was in the stands, because you tried a little harder,” Rivera told Commanders.com.

“You wanted to have that success because he was there, and it was always cool.”

Palma died before he could see Rivera play PAGE 1 college football for the University of California. community shows up in all corners Rivera believes Palma would have been proud of of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. what he accomplished, including being selected as At the same time, I believe this an All-American football player. episode of ‘Cultures of Las Vegas’ Rivera’s appreciation of family values is also will reflect how our shared passion bolstered by his wife’s family. Stephanie Rivera is for our culture brings us together also a Filipino American who grew up in California in meaningful ways, especially near Mare Island Naval Shipyard, in Vallejo. Both through food, dance, song and her grandparents served in the military, shared vision.”

Her paternal grandfather served in World War “I grew up watching Ate II for more than 30 years and finished his career (big sister) Marie on television

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whenever my family put on the news,” said Valdez. “This felt surreal and reminded me just how important representation is.”

Besides appearing on CCTV, the show also may be viewed on Clark County’s YouTube channel at www.

YouTube.com/ClarkCountyNV. A direct link to the show: https:// youtu.be/waZlr1gXqVM. The special will also appear on the County’s social media channels.

Further, the discussion is available on Clark County’s “Cultures of Las Vegas” podcast available for iPhones and Androids.

The show will appear on CCTV throughout June, including Thursday, June 2 at 1 a.m. and 2 p.m., Friday, June 3 at 4:30 a.m. 9 p.m., Sunday, June 5 at 3 and schedule may be found at www. and 3 and 10:30 p.m., Saturday, 10:30 a.m., and Monday, June 6 at ClarkCountyNV.gov. (Bev Llorente) June 4 at 3:30 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. CCTV’s “The most important message is that: whatever the dichotomy of the Filipino diaspora. The contributions of the Filipino American to Las Vegas is glaring and whatever historical revisions Las Vegas have. Fil-Am presence cannot be denied.

We can tell the Fil-Am story in a linear narrative from the first migration of Fil-Ams to the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip.

Filipino Americans will always be a part of the past the present and the future of Las Vegas, the city we call home.” (Bev Llorente)

Coach Ron “Riverboat Ron” Rivera’s maternal grandfather, Margarito Palma, was born in the Philippines before emigrating to the Salinas Valley in California.

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as a chief petty officer, while her great grandfather served in World War I. There are only a few football players with Filipino descent, including Washington offensive lineman Keith Ismael. So, Rivera has given stress to representation in the course of his career.

Rivera believes the Filipino community would be proud that he can represent them. “I just think people should know a little bit about me in terms of my heritage,” Rivera said. (Inquirer.net)

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Children’s vision problems often go undetected, despite calls for regular screening

by Colleen

DeGuzman Kaiser Health News

JESSICA Oberoi, 13, can’t exactly remember when her eyesight started getting blurry. All she knows is that she had to squint to see the whiteboard at school.

It wasn’t until last fall when her eighth grade class in Bloomington, Indiana, got vision screenings that Jessica’s extreme nearsightedness and amblyopia, or lazy eye, were discovered.

She’s been going through intense treatment since then, and her optometrist, Dr. Katie Connolly, said Jessica has made great improvements — but her lazy eye, which causes depth perception problems, may never go away. The chances of it being completely corrected would have been much higher if her condition had been caught earlier, said Connolly, chief of pediatric and binocular vision services at Indiana University’s School of Optometry.

Jessica is one of the countless students falling through the cracks of the nation’s fractured efforts to catch and treat vision problems among children.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 600,000 children and teens are blind or have a vision disorder.

A recent opinion article published on JAMA Network notes that a large number of these children could be helped simply with glasses, but because of high costs and lack of insurance coverage, many are not getting that help.

Yet the National Survey of Children’s Health, funded by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration, found that in 2016-17 a quarter of children were not regularly screened for vision problems.

And a large majority of those vision impairments could be treated or cured if caught early, Connolly said.

“Screenings are important for kids because kids don’t realize what’s abnormal,” said Connolly.

“They don’t know what their peers around them — or even their parents — are seeing to realize their experience is different.”

Eye exams for children are required under federal law to be covered by most private health plans and Medicaid. Vision screenings are mandated for school-age children in 40 states and the District of Columbia,

and 26 states require them for preschoolers, according to the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at the nonprofit advocacy organization Prevent Blindness.

Still, many children who are struggling to see clearly are being overlooked. The pandemic has only exacerbated the issue since classes moved online, and for many students in-school vision screenings are the only time they get their eyes checked. Even when campuses reopened, school nurses were so swamped with covid testing that general screenings had to be put to the side, said Kate King, president-elect of the National Association of School Nurses.

“The only kids who were getting their vision checked were the ones who were complaining about not being able to see,” King said.

The problem is most prevalent among preschoolers, according to the national center. It points out that the federal survey of children found that 61% of children 5 and younger had never had their vision tested.

Kindergarten, Connolly said, is a critical time to check a child’s vision because not only are they old enough to cooperate with eye exams, but it’s when vision problems are more likely to be identifiable.

The CDC survey also found that 67% of children with private health insurance had their vision screened, compared with 43% of those who were uninsured.

Optometrists, physicians, and school nurses are concerned not only about children’s visual acuity, but also their ability to learn and overall quality of life. Both are strongly linked to vision.

“There seems to be an assumption that maybe if kids can’t see, they’ll just tell somebody — that the problems will sort of come forward on their own and that they don’t need to be found,” said Kelly Hardy, senior managing director of health and research for a California-based child advocacy group, Children Now. But that’s not the case most of the time because children aren’t the best advocates for their own vision problems.

And when left untreated, those problems can worsen or lead to other serious and permanent conditions.

“It feels like a pretty low-tech, pretty easy intervention to make sure that kids have a chance to

succeed,” Hardy said. “And yet there’s kids going around that haven’t had their vision screenings or haven’t had an eye exam, and that seems unacceptable, especially when there’s so many other things that are harder to solve.”

Connolly’s visit to Jessica’s school last year marked the first time Jessica had her vision checked.

Her brother, Tanul Oberoi, 7, tagged along on her follow-up visit to Connolly’s clinic and had his vision screened for the first time. His serious astigmatism was identified, and he now wears glasses. Since his condition was caught early, there is a good chance his eyesight with glasses will improve and that over time his prescription will be reduced.

“It was surprising to me that they have trouble seeing because they didn’t say anything to me before,” said Sonia Oberoi, Jessica and Tanul’s mom. “They usually tell me when they have a problem, and I watch them when they read something. I didn’t know.”

Getting vision screenings is only part of the battle, Connolly said.

Purchasing glasses is a stretch for many families lacking coverage since the average cost without insurance is $351 a pair. The JAMA article points out that in developing countries, sturdy glasses made from flexible steel wire and plastic lenses can be manufactured for about $1 a pair but that option is not generally available in the U.S. Since Jessica and Tanul are not insured, their mom said the family would have to pick up the cost of their glasses. Connolly’s clinic worked with several programs to completely cover their treatment and glasses, plus contacts for Jessica.

The issue goes beyond poor eyesight and overlooked vision problems. There is a strong link between children’s vision and their development — especially the way they learn. Struggling to see clearly can be the beginning of many downstream problems for children, such as low grades, misdiagnosed attention-deficit disorders, or lack of self-confidence.

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ANTI-DENGUE DEVICE. Village official of the Committee on Health Marlene Sedenio shows a small black container and wooden tiles or “ovitrap” device during their distribution to residents in Barangay Immaculate Conception, Cubao, Quezon City Wednesday, June 8. The “ovitrap” provided an artificial breeding site for dengue-carrying mosquitoes whose eggs could be easily collected and studied.

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Fil-Am NFL player Cam Bynum to hold relief drive for Agaton-hit Leyte town

by Luisa

MoraLe Philstar.com

MINNESOTA Vikings safety Cam Bynum is reconnecting with his Filipino roots in a very special way, as he is set to hold outreach activities in Baybay, Leyte later this month.

Baybay was badly hit by Typhoon Agaton in April, and Bynum will be working with Christian church New Life's project New Life Community Care to provide various needs to the victims of the calamity in the city.

"We're gonna be basically giving back to whatever needs that they need over there. We'll be delivering a bunch of food packs, a lot of fresh water, cooking, doing basically house packs and everything that they lost and all the resources that they weren't able to get being evacuated and being away from their homes," Bynum told the Philippine media in a press conference organized

by Fil-Am Nation Select on Thursday.

"That's the main goal. Obviously [to] just show God's love to all the people out there," he added.

Bynum, who got drafted by the Vikings in 2021, was born to a US-born Filipino mother. His maternal grandparents were also born and raised in the Philippines.

Cam Bynum

Though having been in the US all his life, Bynum looks forward to tap into his Filipino heritage through this trip. "[I'm] really close to my Filipino family, I see them multiple times a year. But in Southern California, there's not a lot of Filipinos, so I still had that disconnect of not growing up around a lot of them," said Bynum.

"I've never been to the Philippines... This will be my first time going out there," he continued.

Photo from Instagram/@cambeezy_24

It was poetic as well that Bynum's great grandmother was from Baybay, which the 23-yearold only found out after he had planned the whole thing.

Now, as he steps back from football for a couple of weeks, Bynum hopes to be able to touch the lives of his countrymen and link up with his Filipino side.

"The whole Filipino roots I'm finally being able to tap in with it, really go meet my family in the Philippines for the first time," he said. g

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RICE VARIETIES. A store attendant arranges one of the sacks of rice at their shop on Pangasinan Street, Barangay Sto. Cristo, Quezon City on Thursday, June 9. According to store owners, they only offer limited varieties of rice that are easy to sell, such as Dinorado, Princess Jasmin, Coco Pandan, and Hacienda.

PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler

COVID-19 self-test kit vending machines...

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“Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have always looked for ways to make testing as accessible as possible to everyone, including people in more rural parts of Clark County,” said Dr. Fermin Leguen, District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. “Testing is still a key tool we have as the pandemic continues and provides people with information they need to protect themselves and their families. We are thankful that our partners are willing to work with us on outreach projects.”

“As the public transportation provider for our community, the RTC is continually working towards new ways to provide access to vital COVID-19 resources,” said M.J. Maynard, RTC CEO. “We are proud to be a long-time partner of the

Southern Nevada Health District and appreciate their efforts in helping to keep transit riders, and all Southern Nevadans, safe as we continue to mitigate the spread of the virus.”

“We are pleased to work with the Southern Nevada Health District in making these test kits more conveniently accessible to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Being able to get these self-tests in a timely fashion can provide a significant improvement in managing the spread of this virus,” said Kelly Adams, CEO of Mesa View Regional Hospital.

COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community. People should get tested if they have symptoms or if they are a close contact of someone who has COVID-19, if they are planning on attending a large event or traveling.

Test results for at-home tests

are available after 15 minutes. If a positive test result is received, a person should self-isolate for at least five days after the test date. If there are no symptoms of illness, a person can leave isolation after five days but must wear a mask around other people for five more days. If a fever develops, isolation must continue until the fever goes away. The Health District recommends following up with a health care provider if there are questions.

The COVID-19 virus is evolving, and the recommendations and public health guidance designed to keep the public safe, protected, and informed will continue to evolve with it. The Health District’s COVID-19 website includes up to date information and resources for the community as well as links to COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinic locations. The website is available at www.snhd.info/covid. g

King, who works at a middle school in Columbus, Ohio, said that even before the pandemic students’ vision problems were being overlooked.

Of all the optometrist referrals she sends home, she said just around 15% of children are taken to an eye doctor without her having to reach out to parents again. “An overwhelming majority actually don’t follow up and don’t get a comprehensive exam,” King said.

Another issue is that Medicaid and private insurance usually cover one pair of glasses every year or two, which King said is not ideal

for growing and clumsy kids.

“School nurses are experts at glasses repair,” King said, while chuckling. “Often we need to put in a new nosepiece or put in a new screw, or get them fixed because a classmate sat on them.”

KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation. g

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twice as likely as those with “good academic performance” to admit that they can’t see the blackboard properly. Additionally, those who performed poorer academically were also twice as likely to get tired or suffer headaches while reading, according to the study.

“Kids do better in school and they do better socially if they’re not going around with uncorrected vision problems,” said Hardy. “And so it feels like a no-brainer that we need to make sure that we’re doing better to make sure that kids are getting the care they need.”

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Only one Earth

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THE World Health Organization keeps warning that the once-in-a-century pandemic is far from over, with the COVID virus continually mutating and more contagious strains emerging. But infections have drastically slowed down, thanks to widespread vaccination as well as continued adherence to basic health safety protocols such as masking.

Long after the COVID virus ceases to be a serious threat to public health, the planet will continue to be threatened by environmental degradation. Experts have said the Philippines is one of the countries most vulnerable to the ruinous impacts of climate change. Filipinos need greater awareness of the need to protect the environment, and to remember that there is only one Earth – the theme of this year’s World Environment Day. While public awareness of environmental protection has grown over the past decades and there has been significant progress in promoting an eco-friendly way of life, daunting challenges persist. The United Nations warns that the Earth faces a triple planetary emergency: climate is heating up faster than people and nature can adapt; an estimated one million species may

become extinct due to habitat loss and other pressures; and air, land and water continue to be poisoned by pollution.

The call is for people to live sustainably in harmony with nature.

Each person has a role to play. Transformation is needed in the way we live, travel and have fun.

Sustainable living must be designed into homes, workplaces, cities, places of leisure and worship.

Those with the power to set policy and rewrite the rules clearly have a major role to play in the transformation to sustainable living. These include governments, businesses, financial institutions and organizations. The UN emphasizes the need for concerted international action. On World Environment Day, its message is that people must shift from harming the Earth to healing it. (Philstar. com)

Editorial

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Time to look at the glass half full

Street Talk GREG B. MACABENTA YOU could rant and rave endlessly over the return to power of the Marcos family and refuse to accept their victory questionable in many aspects as it was. Or you could assume a philosophical attitude and view the recent presidential election as a glass half full instead of half empty.

It was, in fact, a relatively peaceful exercise - as “clean” as any Philippine election that money can buy - with exasperatingly predictable results (some have likened it to looking on helplessly as your daughter runs off with a married man).

Of course, you could take the attitude of Gen. Douglas MacArthur and declare: “There is no substitute for victory!” But he also vowed, “I shall return!”

- and he did return. Just as the family of Ferdinand Marcos did…over 36 years.

Me? I’m taking a pragmatic attitude. While I would not

Commentary

GUS MERCADO JUNE 12, 1898 marked a most important milestone in the history of the Philippines as the day the Republic was born. Every year since then, Filipinos all over the world take time to commemorate this significant event in their history -- the culmination of nearly four centuries of struggle for nationhood.

The Philippines, written in poetry as “the cradle of noble heroes,” has a colorful and glorious history – of wars won and lost, of struggles for independence against colonizers, of bravery and sacrifice.

Since the 16th century, the Philippines had been a part of the Spanish Empire until June 12, 1898 when its more than 300-year reign in the Philippines came to an end. After a bloody war, the first Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the nation’s independence in Kawit, Cavite.

This was followed by 50 years of American occupation when the Philippines became a U.S. colony, the only true colony that the U.S. has ever had. Then came the Japanese invasion where Filipino soldiers fought side-by-side with the Americans in defending the Philippine territory. Throughout the many centuries of foreign occupation, the flame of our national spirit and yearning for independence has never died.

subscribe to the alleged advice of the late Senator and Foreign Affairs Secretary Raul Manglapus (“If rape is inevitable, lie back and enjoy it!”), I think it helps to ease your disappointment by looking at the good side of the Phoenix-like reemergence of the Marcoses.

More specifically, the return to power of Imelda Romualdez Marcos.

No, I am not flip-plopping and trying to fish for favors. As an opinion writer, I have been consistent in my views.

In my book, Confusions of a Communications Man,” (page 318, The positive side of politicians), I wrote: “While I may be harsh in my criticism of politicians and public officials in my columns, I readily acknowledge and even praise their positive qualities…

“So much dirt has been hurled at former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos that people overlook the fact that she had great vision when she and President Marcos were in power. She was also a tireless worker and was hands-on and paid attention to the minute details.

“The Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Philippine International Convention Center, the Folk Arts Theater and the Philippine Heart Center are proof of her vision. So was the now- gone Nayong Pilipino.

“Her critics spitefully refer to them as examples of her 'edifice complex' (a non sequitur pun of Oedipus Complex) and they like to bring up the tragic collapse of the Film Center to underscore her supposed heartlessness. But I recall, shortly after President Cory Aquino assumed office, how the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra was starved of funding and how the culturally inclined said they missed the Ma’am.

“I am personally aware of this because the Philippine Philharmonic Society had to be organized to raise funds for the symphony orchestra. I was on the board of trustees with Ed Angara as chairman (before he became a senator).”

Indeed, as a survivor and practitioner of the unforgiving demands and disciplines of advertising and showbusiness, I could not help admiring Imelda’s work ethic. Of course,

ranged against these positive qualities were the negatives of legendary extravagance, profligacy and acquisitiveness.

The problem of Imelda Marcos was that she regarded the national treasury as her personal piggy bank from which she would routinely withdraw huge sums for her personal use.

Furthermore, the scuttlebutt, even among her staff, was that she and President Marcos were in the mining business (“This is mine, that is mine and whatever is yours should also be mine!”).

It should come as no surprise to anyone, including Bongbong Marcos, that his initials and nom de guerre - BBM - also means Babalik Ma’am or Meldy.

The reality is that those who voted Marcos Junior for President also unwittingly voted Imelda into a parallel presidency.

When the elder Marcos was in power, Imelda carved out a parallel government for herself in the Ministry of Human Settlements. Her Undersecretary Jolly Benitez, who was briefly a PR client of Advertising & Marketing Associates during my tenure as

CEO, was never shy about being a kind of Rasputin to Imelda.

Benitez would cheerfully relate feeding her with bright ideas and then persuading her that they were actually based on her original concepts.

The bright ideas would translate into fully staffed offices run by technocrats mounting such diverse programs as the Pag-Ibig Fund (low-cost housing) Green Revolution (agriculture and rural development), the University of Life (education and sports), the Love Bus (public transportation), the Philippine Heart Center and the rehabilitation of the Philippine General Hospital (health), the PICC (convention and tourism promotion), the Cultural Center complex and the ill-fated Film Center which was rushed for Imelda’s International Film Festival.

In addition, Benitez showcased the construction of a 77.7 square meter pre-fab home in 7.7 hours and the production of a TV sitcom, “77 Pag-Ibig Lane.”

It doesn’t require clairvoyance to deduce whose boots were

being licked with these activities.

Marcos Senior considered 7 as his lucky number.

Imelda also wielded much power as Governor of Metro Manila. And one must admit that her battalion of street sweepers kept the metropolis clean. I distinctly remember being in Bangkok in the 70s and feeling good about the comparative cleanliness of Manila.

Whatever one might think of these programs and projects and whose bank accounts were generously stocked, they were significant and revealed a vision.

That’s the good news about the return to power of the Marcoses The proverbial glass half full.

But what about the bad news?

What about the glass half empty?

Well, all I can say is fasten your seat belts and pray that this will only be a 6-year ride. *** 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.

*** gregmacabenta@hotmail.com

The history and blessings of Philippine Independence: The renaissance of the Filipino

Through trials and tribulation, we Filipinos have preserved democracy and freedom in our country. Despite the long history of foreign subjugation, we have given our country a national identity as a proud and independent member of the family of nations. Out of diversity, we have fostered a cohesive and unified nation-state.

We salute our many heroes, past and present, who have dedicated their lives to aspiring for the best and the noble, whatever cause or field of endeavor they had chosen to pursue.

Like our national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, whose birthday we also mark this month, we applaud the numerous Filipinos who have made untold personal sacrifices for our country and for all of us who came after them.

From Lapulapu to Gabriela Silang, from Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Marcella Agoncillo and Apolinario Mabini to modern day heroes like Ninoy Aquino and our doctors and nurses in the frontlines during the pandemic, Filipino role models abound.

Rizal, the novelist, doctor, scientist, linguist, patriot and ultimately, martyr, has drawn the admiration of not just Filipinos, but people of other nations who recognize his genius and love of democracy as the marks of a true hero.

Rizal’s classic novels – Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo – dramatized the pathetic lives of Filipinos under Spanish colonial

rule and the abuses perpetrated against Filipinos by their colonizers. Finally, his execution at what is now the Rizal Park, sparked the Philippine Revolution of 1896 that eventually led to independence.

What has resulted from these sacrifices for freedom and independence is nothing short of a renaissance for the Filipino people, especially those who have chosen to pursue their careers overseas. From authors to sports figures, workers to actors, doctors and nurses, to teachers and engineers, to government leaders and lay ministers, we, the living heirs, now enjoy the fruits of freedom and democracy that our ancestors fought and died for. We cherish the examples set by our heroes as beacons of inspiration and a constant reminder that even in the face

of formidable challenges and against all odds, yes, the Filipino can. The Filipino can overcome adversity. The Filipino can emerge triumphant, prosper and distinguish himself in his adopted land.

And those of us who have been blessed with a bountiful life abroad are paying back by keeping the Philippine economy afloat with our dollar remittances.

Twelve million Filipinos living abroad send the equivalent of $31 billion to our families and relatives every year.

This heritage of nationhood, built painstakingly over time, is what makes us all Filipinos, regardless of where in the Philippines we come from, or where we are now, or what our occupation and status in life is. On this 124th year of our nationhood, therefore, we must rededicate

ourselves to working for the good of our mother country and of all our people.

Two most important chapters in Philippine history Among many chapters of Philippine history that were written in blood, two special chapters stand out in reminding all of us of the countless Filipino lives lost in their fight for freedom.

The first is the Philippine Revolution which culminated in the 1898 Declaration of Independence, on the altar of brave men and women who lost their lives in the conflict.

The other indelible chapter in our history that memorialized the bravery of the Filipino people is World War II where the Philippine nation lost a million lives, including civilians and more than 200,000 Filipino and American soldiers fought

side by side against the invaders, and gave their full measure of devotion to keep freedom alive. Thanks to the heroism of the Filipino soldiers who vowed that “never shall invaders trample thy sacred shores,” the cause of freedom in the Philippines ultimately prevailed.

Unbeknownst to the younger generations, it was the heroism and sacrifices of these heroes that gave us free passage as immigrants into this country.

The hard-fought Philippine Independence and what it stood for, both in the revolution against Spain and in the bloody aftermath of WWII, should remain ingrained in our consciousness and in our hearts. May the spirit of our heroes dwell within us and in our children, now and forever more.

Mabuhay ang ating Kalayaan!

Mabuhay tayong lahat! *** 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.

*** Gus Mercado is a well-known civic and business leader from Dallas, Texas. He founded the Filipino Leaders Coalition of North Texas which organizes and sponsors the annual joint celebration of Philippine Independence Day in the region. He is a recipient of the Presidential BANAAG award for outstanding business leadership and exemplary stewardship of Filipinos in the United States. He is married to Philippine Consul in Dallas, the Hon. Ethel R. Mercado.

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PH welcomes refugees from Ukraine

by Bernadette

e. tamayo

ManilaTimes.net

THE Philippines is now "receiving" refugees from Ukraine, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on Tuesday.

Locsin revealed this in a video message through Zoom on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Romania.

The event was organized by the Romanian Embassy in Manila and the University of the Philippines.

Locsin said the Philippines "is deeply grateful to Romania for opening its borders to refugees fleeing the Russian aggression against brave Ukraine."

"We are now receiving them," said Locsin without elaborating.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has yet to confirm whether Ukrainian refugees have already reached the Philippines.

Asked for more details on the status of supposed Ukraine refugees, DFA Assistant Secretary Eduardo Meñez said, "The matter of refugee applications is under the DoJ (Department of Justice)."

"What the DFA did was to allow Ukrainians to enter using tourist visas, and once in the Philippines they could apply for refugee

status. I do not have the numbers who availed of this so far," Meñez told The Manila Times.

Asked when did the first batch of Ukrainian tourists arrive in the Philippines, Meñez said, "I don't think there are many Ukrainians who have chosen to come here yet, but the first ones were probably the family members of repatriated Filipinos."

Meñez clarified that he was referring To Ukrainians married to Filipinos, adding "I would suggest asking the DoJ for the numbers [who had applied for refugee status]."

According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, at the end of World War 1, about 800 "White Russians" came to the Philippines.

They fled the persecution from "Red Russians," or supporters of the Socialist Revolution of 1917.

Moreover, in 1939 the Philippines opened its doors to 1,200 Jewish refugees fleeing Nazism. About 2,000 Vietnamese fleeing the Vietnam War were also granted asylum in the Philippines in 1975.

On Sept. 9, 2021, Locsin turned to Twitter to say that the Philippines had welcomed the arrival of some Afghan refugees who fled their country after it had

fallen into the hands of Taliban fighters.

However, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) declined to provide additional details on the number of Afghan refugees who arrived.

During his message to the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 22, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines "has a long history of opening its doors to the refugees — from the White Russians following the 1917 Revolution, the European Jews in the Second World War, the Vietnamese in the late 1960s, and the Iranians displaced by the 1979 revolution, among others."

"The Philippines continues to honor this humanitarian tradition in accordance with our obligations under the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol," the President said.

"I want to thank the Romanian government for hosting almost 1,300 Filipinos who now consider Romania their second home," Locsin said.

"I'm confident that they will continue to be productive members of Romanian society and contribute to cultural diversity in Europe," he added. g

Octa: Metro Manila COVID situation ‘concerning’ as positivity rate rises MANILA — Independent pandemic monitoring organization Octa Research on Thursday described as “concerning” the current COVID-19 situation in Metro Manila, although the metropolis remained under the “low risk classification.”

This development came after the National Capital Region (NCR) recorded an increase in positivity rate of 2.2 percent on Wednesday, compared to 1.5 percent a week ago, according to Octa Research fellow Guido David.

“The situation in NCR has become more concerning as the positivity rate, at 1.5 [percent] a week ago, has increased to 2.2 percent as of June 8, 2022,” David said in a bulletin posted on Twitter.

However, Metro Manila’s current positive rate is still well within the World Health

Organization’s ideal positivity rate set at five percent.

The reproduction number (R0) of the metropolis also increased from 1.15 on May 31 to 1.29 as of June 6, David added.

The R0 (pronounced as r-naught) indicates how infectious a disease is. For instance, an R0 of 1 means that each carrier can transmit the virus to one person. The current R0 of 1.29 meant that each existing infection would cause more than one new infection.

The seven-day average of new cases in Metro Manila increased by 28 percent to 102.

“The last time the seven-day average was above 100 was on April 8,” David also said.

Also increased are the hospital bed occupancy for COVID-19 in the metropolis: from 1,372 beds occupied or 21 percent on June

5, to 1,520 beds occupied or 24 percent on June 8. David said this is equivalent to 50 additional beds occupied per day for the past three days.

David, when asked by a Twitter user if the numbers means that the region is expecting a surge, said: “It is still not clear what it would be at this time. For now I would say that at worst, it could be a weak surge, but that can also change.”

So far, the new Omicron subvariants BA.5, BA.4 and BA.2.12.1. have entered the country, according to the Department of Health.

David previously said that the new subvariants may cause another surge in COVID-19 cases once it entered the country, but it would not be as high as the cases recorded in January due to the Omicron variant. (Inquirer.net)

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Linda P. Simpson, Contracts Administrator Procurement & Contracts Ph: (702) 477-3144; TDD (702) 387-1898 lpsimpson@snvrha.org, or if not available Wanda Beckett, Contracts Administrator wbeckett@snvrha.org Ph: (702) 477-3145 1. DOWNLOAD AND RESPOND TO THIS SOLICITATION: Housing Agency Marketplace website: ha.economicengine.com Registered Users: “Log in and insert Solicitation No. IFB B23004 Non Registered Users: You must first register your company before downloading the Solicitation. Click on “New Vendor” to register.

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• If you do not have your mail ballot, you will sign an affirmation at the voting site swearing that you have not already voted in the current election and that you understand no one may attempt to vote or actually vote more than once in the same election.

LONG-TERM EARLY VOTING SITES Open Every Day, May 28-June 10, 2022

Long-Term Early Voting Sites Location and Address / Cross Streets May 28-June 10

Hours (Dates and Times Vary)

Arroyo Market Square, EVENT TENT Parking Lot Near The Men’s Wearhouse CC-215 / S. Rainbow Blvd.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

Blue Diamond Crossing, EVENT TENT Parking Lot Between Target and Kohl’s Blue Diamond Rd. / Arville St.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............ 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................ 9am-7pm

Boulevard Mall, East Main Lobby, Near Galaxy Theaters 3528 S. Maryland Pkwy.

Between E. Desert Inn Rd. and E. Twain Ave.

May 28-June 10 (Sat.-Fri.)............. 11am-8pm

Centennial Center Home Depot, EVENT TENT Home Depot Parking Lot 7881 W. Tropical Pkwy. / Centennial Center Blvd.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

Deer Springs Town Center, EVENT TENT Parking Lot Near Home Depot North 5th St. / E. Deer Springs Way

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

Desert Breeze Community Center 8275 Spring Mountain Rd. / S. Cimarron Rd.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

East Las Vegas Library 2851 E. Bonanza Rd., East of N. Eastern Ave.

May 28-29 (Sat.-Sun.).................... 10am-6pm May 31-June 2 (Tue.-Thu.)............. 10am-7pm June 3-5 (Fri.-Sun.)........................ 10am-6pm June 6-9 (Mon.-Thu.)..................... 10am-7pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 10am-6pm

Galleria at Sunset Kohl’s Court, 1st Floor 1300 W. Sunset Rd., East of N. Stephanie St.

May 28 (Sat.)................................. 11am-7pm May 29 (Sun.)................................ 12pm-6pm May 30-June 4 (Mon.-Sat.)............ 11am-7pm June 5 (Sun.)................................. 12pm-6pm June 6-10 (Mon.-Fri.)..................... 11am-7pm

Lowe’s - Craig / Losee, EVENT TENT Parking Lot, 2570 E. Craig Rd. / Losee

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

LVAC Las Vegas Athletic Club - North, EVENT TENT Parking Lot, 6050 N. Decatur Blvd. / W. Tropical Pkwy.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

LVAC Las Vegas Athletic Club - Northwest, EVENT TENT Parking Lot, 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd., South of Lake Mead Blvd.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

Meadows Mall Near Round1, 1st Floor 4300 Meadows Ln. / S. Valley View Blvd.

May 28 (Sat.)................................. 10am-8pm May 29 (Sun.)................................ 12pm-6pm May 30-June 4 (Mon.-Sat.)............ 10am-8pm June 5 (Sun.)................................. 12pm-6pm June 6-10 (Mon.-Fri.)..................... 10am-8pm

Mountains Edge Regional Park, EVENT TENT Parking Lot, 8101 W. Mountains Edge Pkwy.

East of S. Durango Dr.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

Nellis Crossing Shopping Center, EVENT TENT Parking Lot Near Target, S. Nellis Blvd. / E. Charleston Blvd.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

Silverado Ranch Plaza, EVENT TENT Parking Lot Near PetsMart S. Eastern Ave. / E. Silverado Ranch Blvd.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

Town Square Las Vegas, EVENT TENT Near AMC Theaters 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South / W. Sunset Rd.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

Tropicana Beltway Plaza, EVENT TENT Near Lowe’s 5120 S. Fort Apache Rd., South of Tropicana Ave.

May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm

SHORT-TERM EARLY VOTING SITES

Open for a Limited Number of Days, May 28-June 10, 2022 Short-Term Early Voting Sites Location and Address / Cross Streets May 28-June 10

Hours (Dates and Times Vary)

Albertsons, Ann / Drexel

May 28-30 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm

Albertsons, Ann / Simmons

June 6-8 (Mon.-Wed.) 9am-6pm

Albertsons, Boulder Hwy. / Lake Mead Pkwy.

June 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm

Albertsons, Buffalo / Vegas

June 2-4 (Thu.-Sat.) 9am-6pm

Albertsons, Charleston / Town Center

June 4-6 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm

Albertsons, Cheyenne / Durango

May 28-30 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm

Albertsons, College / Horizon

Short-Term Early Voting Sites Location and Address / Cross Streets May 28-June 10

Hours (Dates and Times Vary)

Moapa Valley Comm. Ctr., 320 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton

June 1 (Wed.) 9am-6pm

Mosaic Church 9220 Manhattan Rd., South of I-215 at St. Rose Pkwy.

May 30-June 3 (Mon.-Fri.) 9am-6pm

Mountain Crest Community Center 4701 N. Durango Dr., South of Lone Mountain Rd.

June 9-10 (Thu.-Fri.) 9am-5pm

May 28-30 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm

Mountain Shadows Community Center 9107 Del Webb Blvd. / Crown Ridge Dr.

June 6-8 (Mon.-Wed.) 9am-6pm

Albertsons, Craig / Decatur

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Nevada Partners 690 W. Lake Mead Blvd. / Revere St.

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Albertsons, Craig / Tenaya

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Albertsons, Desert Inn / Pecos

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North Las Vegas City Hall 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North / Civic Center Dr.

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Albertsons, Eastern / Warm Springs

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Paradise Community Center 4775 McLeod Dr., North of E. Tropicana Ave.

Albertsons, Farm / Durango

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Paseo Verde Library 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy., South of Paseo Verde Pkwy.

Albertsons, Lake Mead Blvd. / Hollywood

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Rainbow Library 3150 N. Buffalo Dr. / W. Cheyenne Ave.

June 5 (Sun.) 10am-6pm June 6-7 (Mon.-Tue.) 10am-7pm

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Albertsons, Stephanie / Horizon

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Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Building Room 108, S. 600 Grand Central Pkwy. / W. Bonneville Ave.

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Albertsons, Tropicana / Jones

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Albertsons, Village Center Circle / Trails Center

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Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave. / S. Grand Canyon Dr.

May 31-June 1 (Tue.-Wed.) 10am-7pm

Alexander Library 1755 W. Alexander Rd., West of Martin Luther King Blvd.

June 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm

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Seafood City Market 3890 S. Maryland Pkwy. / E. Katie Ave. Searchlight Community Center 200 Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight

June 3 (Fri.) 9am-4pm

Aliante Library 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, East of Aliante Pkwy.

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Silver Mesa Recreation Center 4025 Allen Ln. / W. Alexander Rd.

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Boulder City Recreation Center 900 Arizona St. / Utah St.

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Centennial Hills YMCA 6601 N. Buffalo Dr. / Sky Pointe Dr.

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Chinatown Plaza 4255 Spring Mountain Rd. / Wynn Rd.

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SkyView YMCA 3050 E. Centennial Pkwy., between Losee Rd. and N. Pecos Rd.

Cora Coleman Senior Center 2100 Bonnie Ln. / E. Lake Mead Blvd.

June 8-9 (Wed.-Thu.) 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.) 9am-7pm

Solera at Anthem Community Center 2401 Somersworth Dr. / Solera Sky Dr.

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Desert Vista Community Center 10360 Sun City Blvd. / Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.

June 2-3 (Thu.-Fri.) 9am-6pm

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Sun City Aliante Community Center 7390 Aliante Pkwy. / Elkhorn Rd. Sun City Anthem Center 2450 Hampton Rd. / Anthem Pkwy.

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Doolittle Community Center 1950 J St. / W. Lake Mead Blvd.

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Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center, Room C 1625 W. Carey Ave., West of Martin Luther King Blvd.

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Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., East of Green Valley Pkwy.

Sun City Mesquite, 1350 Flat Top Mesa Dr., Mesquite

May 28 (Sat.) 9am-6pm

Enterprise Library 8310 S. Las Vegas Blvd. / E. Shelbourne Ave.

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Veterans Memorial Leisure Center 101 N. Pavilion Center Dr., North of Alta Dr.

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Green Valley Library 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy. / E. Sunset Rd.

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Vons, E. Horizon Ridge Pkwy. / W. Horizon Dr.

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Henderson City Hall 240 S. Water St. / W. Basic Rd.

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Vons, Sky Pointe Dr. / N. Buffalo Dr.

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Heritage Park Senior Facility 300 S. Racetrack Rd. / Burkholder Blvd.

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Vons, Windmill Pkwy. / Pecos Rd.

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Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd.

Between E. Sahara Ave. and E. Charleston Blvd.

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Walnut Recreation Center 3075 N. Walnut Rd., South of E. Cheyenne Ave. West Flamingo Senior Center 6255 W. Flamingo Rd. / S. Jones Blvd.

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Lakes Lutheran Church 8200 W. Sahara Ave. / S. Cimarron Rd.

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Whitney Community / Recreation Center 5712 Missouri Ave., West of Boulder Hwy.

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Las Vegas City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor 495 S. Main St. / E. Clark Ave.

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Laughlin Library 2840 S. Needles Hwy., Laughlin

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Experts, advocates urge action on ‘unseen crisis of unintended pregnancy’ MANILA — Experts and advocates from governments and civil societies sounded the alarm on what they said was an “unseen crisis” on a global scale with nearly half of all pregnancies—about 121 million—unintended.

This was disclosed in the 2022 State of World Population Report by the United Nations Population Fund which defined “unintended pregnancy” as one “that occurs to a woman who was not planning to have any [more] children, or that was mistimed, in that it occurred earlier than desired.”

“An unintended pregnancy may be simply overlooked as a personal crisis. What we would like to emphasize is that the issue entails staggering national, and even global, costs,” pointed out Population and Development Undersecretary Juan Antonio Perez III, executive director of the Commission on Population and Development.

“The aftereffects cannot be captured in numbers—including the opportunity costs of millions of women and girls who delay or discontinue their education or workforce participation due to unplanned pregnancies," he also said in the group's press release sent to media Thursday morning, June 9.

Analyzing new data, the UNFPA found that some 257 million women who want to avoid pregnancy globally are not using safe and modern methods of contraception. New data also showed that about half of all adolescent mothers are child-mothers.

Pregnancy crisis in the Philippines The Philippines also joins Bangladesh, Benin, Chad, and Indonesia, with “more than a fifth of first births to girls under the age of 18” coming from premarital conception that often precedes the marriage of girls.

Closer to home, the report found staggering statistics on the Philippines, including: • 36 in every 1,000 Filipino

girls aged 15 to 19 already gave birth between 2004 and 2020 • 6% of women experienced intimate partner violence in the past 12 months perto 2017 data • 71 in every 1,000 women aged 15 to 49 went through an unintended pregnancy between 2015 and 2019.

• The Philippines ranks 56th among 150 countries for the number of unintended pregnancies at 71 per 1,000 women annually • 51% of all pregnancies are unintended which is almost the same as the global average “This is a crisis that remains unaddressed, even as many institutions – even the government – have repeatedly sounded the alarm,” noted Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development Executive Director Romeo Dongeto.

He was referring to Executive Order No. 141 issued by outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, which called on government instrumentalities to address the root causes of adolescent pregnancy.

"Even our economic managers had dubbed adolescent pregnancy as a ‘national social emergency.’ Yet the latest SWOP report reveals that the Philippines has yet to fully untangle the several complex layers of this issue that exacerbate the situation,” Dongeto stressed.

“Currently, the Philippines has several laws and regulations that guarantee access to sexual and reproductive health care, information, and education, primarily Republic Act No. 10354 or the Reproductive Health Law. However, much needs to be understood and faced head on by policymakers, civic leaders, and the whole of society to ensure that we reach a future where every pregnancy is wanted."

'Complex issue needs multipronged solutions' Dr. Leila Saiji Joudane, Country Representative of UNFPA in the Philippines, noted that the crisis of unintended pregnancy

is a crisis with many facets, as it is a personal, health, human rights, humanitarian, and development issue.

She added that women in countries with more equality, empowerment, and financial resources are better able to address an unintended pregnancy or avoid it in the first place.

“Many unintended pregnancies happen despite a woman’s best efforts. It happens usually as a result of unequal social and economic conditions that women face that lead to unintended pregnancies,” Joudane said.

“There is systemic discrimination against women and girls. This is an unseen crisis unfolding right before our eyes, and a global failure to uphold basic human rights for women and girls."

Perez noted that in the coming months, a “heightened, multi-pronged campaign” to address unintended pregnancy will be launched.

It will focus on: • Reducing gender inequality and empowering women and girls; • Guaranteeing access to the broadest range of contraceptives and quality sexual and reproductive health care everywhere, including in humanitarian settings; • Educating young people about sexuality and reproduction; and • Increasing access to education and employment opportunities for women and girls to empower them to make informed choices “We, all – from governments to individuals – need to raise up the value of women and girls. That is why we call on policymakers and civic leaders to join hands in leading this endeavor,” Joudane said.

"Together, let us exert all efforts to successfully bring us closer to the shared vision for humanity – a world in which every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled." (Philstar.com)

PH frigate joins Pacific naval exercise

by Michael

Punongbayan Philstar.com

MANILA — One of the Philippine Navy’s warships, the BRP Antonio Luna, sailed for Hawaii on Wednesday, June 8 to participate in this year’s Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercise.

At least 27 naval forces from other countries will join the event.

Naval Public Affairs Office chief Commander Benjo Negranza said the multinational naval exercise led by the United States Navy would be held in Honolulu from June 29 to Aug. 4.

Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Adelius Bordado led the send-off rites for the frigate and its crew, who will refuel in Guam before departing for Hawaii.

Negranza said this is the third time that the Philippines would participate in the RIMPAC. “We joined this year’s Pacific naval exercise for regional stability and commitment to our allied navies,” Negranza told reporters.

He said joining the RIMPAC is one of the Philippine Navy’s major international defense and security engagement activities this year. g

Enhanced PH-China ties seen under BBM

by Bernadette

e. tamayo

ManilaTimes.net

PRESIDENT-ELECT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is expected to continue the Duterte administration's enhanced ties with the Chinese government, but with a twist.

Prof. Rene de Castro, a political analyst and a Stratbase ADR Fellow, gave this observation when asked how he would foresee Philippine-China relations under the incoming Marcos government.

He said Marcos will continue what his predecessor, President Rodrigo Duterte, has started in ramping up the Philippines' ties with China.

De Castro, however, told The Manila Times that Marcos might pursue his foreign policy with China "using a different ap-

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proach" that would not antagonize both Beijing and Washington.

He believes that Marcos Jr. will not rely heavily on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to jump-start infrastructure projects nationwide.

Marcos Jr. earlier mentioned that he will bring back the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) with incoming Public Works secretary Manuel Bonoan at the helm, to boost his government's infrastructure program.

"So, he'll rely on private companies and less on BRI because money would not come from the BRI. He'd learned the lessons of this administration," de Castro added.

He noted that Duterte tried to link BRI with his Build, Build, Build infrastructure flagship program.

LINEMEN. One of the Manila Electric Company linemen inspects the power meters on a concrete post along Kaliraya Street in Quezon City on Thursday, June 9. Last May, electricity rates increased by P0.19/kilowatt hour.

PNA photo by Jess M. Escaros Jr.

Cayetano willing to join Senate majority bloc, but only if he heads blue ribbon panel

by Zacarian

Sarao

Inquirer.net

MANILA — Senator-elect Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday, June 9 expressed willingness to join the incoming Senate majority bloc but only if he will be assigned chair of the Senate blue ribbon committee.

Cayetano said this after baring that Majority Leader Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri – who is set to be the Senate president of the 19th Congress – said he wants to work together with him in the majority bloc.

“Ang sabi ko naman, alam mo kailangan niyo ng fiscalizer, so kung ibibigay niyo ‘yung Blue Ribbon Committee then baka may dahilan ako mag-majority because I will be able to do my job,” said Cayetano in an interview during the groundbreaking of the science

terminal and exhibit center in Taguig City.

(As I said, you know you need a fiscalizer, so if you give me the Blue Ribbon Committee then maybe I have a reason to be in the majority because I will be able to do my job.)

“Pero kung bibigyan ninyo ko ng committee na napakaganda pero walang magfifiscalize o kokonti ‘yung mag fifiscalize, o watak watak ‘yung magfifiscalize sa administrasyon na ito ay mahirap ‘yun,” he added.

(But if you’ll give me a committee that is very good but there is no fiscalization or few fiscalizers in this administration, that will be difficult.)

He then stressed the importance of a fiscalizer, equating it to the media which, according to him, exists for democracy.

Cayetano also said that he will

also be happy to join the minority bloc if the position for fiscalizers won’t be offered to him.

“So I’ll be happy to be in the minority kung walang role na mabibigay ang majority wherein we will be able to expilicitly say kung kailan tama at kailan mali,” he said.

(So I’ll be happy to be in the minority if there is no role to be given for me in the majority so we will be able to explicitly say when is right and when is wrong.)

“So that’s the present status at siguro maguusa-usap ulit as we wait before the Sona (State of the Nation Address), kasi nga marami ang not in the country or busy mag-organize,” he added.

(So that’s the present status and maybe we’ll talk again as we wait before the Sona, because many are not in the country or are still busy organizing.)

Philippines and is affiliated with the International Association of Exorcists in Italy.

“This center will minister to those in bondage to the devil who are therefore the poorest of the poor and are usually overlooked,” said Rev. Fr. Francisco Syquia, director of the Archdiocese of Manila’s exorcism office.

The exorcism office said in a Facebook post that the center is the result of “more than seven years of prayers, planning and fundraising.”

“We are grateful to you our benefactors who have until this point supported the Saint Michael Center.

We hope for your continued prayers, sacrifices, skills and monetary donations.

Our work of constructing the center is just beginning,” it said.

Incidentally, Saint Michael is an archangel in Christianity,

Judaism and Islam who is invoked in an exorcism prayer.

Exorcism is practiced in many religions throughout the world, but has been deeply associated with the Catholic Church largely due to pop culture that mainstreamed the religious rite believed to drive out demons that possess people.

In the modern Catholic Church, an exorcism is rarely ever performed over concerns that demonic possession might actually be manifestations of mental illness. As such, a supposedly possessed individual must be first examined by a medical professional to rule out any mental health issues.

Only certain Catholic priests can perform exorcisms and these rituals are always undertaken with the permission of a bishop. g

‘Asia’s first’ exorcism center to rise in PH

by Xave

gregorio Philstar.com

MANILA — The Archdiocese of Manila is building an exorcism center, which it called the “first of its kind in Asia, if not the world.”

The Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism, which broke ground last May 17, will be constructed on Bernardino Street corner EDSA, Guadalupe Viejo in Makati.

The center will house the Manila archdiocese’s Commission on Extraordinary Phenomena, the Ministry of Exorcism and the Ministry on Visions and Phenomena. It will also serve as the headquarters of the Philippine Association of Catholic Exorcists.

PACE is under the Catholic Bishops Conference of the

"But he (Duterte) was very much disappointed [with the results]," de Castro said.

He noted that in 2016, Chinese President Xi Jinpin had promised Duterte about $24 billion worth of BRI projects.

However, it did not materialize as Beijing only funded two projects — the construction of dams in Kaliwa in Quezon province and Chico in Kalinga province.

"These projects have nothing to do with connectivity like roads, ports and railroad systems," de Castro pointed out.

Chinese-funded projects have also stipulated that China will bring everything, from construction materials to Chinese workers. The analyst said these conditions seemed to be disadvantageous for the Philippines in Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula leads the groundbreaking of the Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism last terms of job creation. g May 17 in Makati City.

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Another strip of land along Las Vegas Blvd sells for millions

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Fely Quitevis-Bateman

BIG land deals seem to be in vogue this season in Nevada.

According to a report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a strip of land on the southern part of the Strip has been acquired by a mystery buyer recently.

The plot of land is a 2.2acre property along Las Vegas Boulevard and Russell Road, and was reportedly bought at a price of $12.8 million. Lily Funds founder Tom McManus is the seller, per the news reports.

The land is between the Diamond Inn motel and the Little Church of the West wedding chapel, and is said to have been bought by a limited liability company called Object Dash, which is managed

by Object Dash Trust according to state records.

Over the past year, there have been several big land purchases in communities in Nevada that has

created excitement and continued the great momentum for both buyers and sellers in the state.

With the return conventions and tourists to cities like Las Vegas, dubbed as the gambling and entertainment capital of the world, many are eyeing continued development in the state and looking at audience-generating projects for communities.

Aside from the recent big land purchase, there have been other big transactions which are expected to bring a wealth of projects to different communities in Nevada.

Formula One’s parent company, for one, completed a $240 million purchase of nearly 40 acres just east of the Strip.

Formula One is gearing up for its high-speed race in 2023 which will have drivers navigate a course that provides many of the iconic landmarks in Las Vegas

A breakfast meeting with Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman’s Pahrump investors, notably Alka Products CEO Andrew Hoang, who is close to getting approval from Nye County to build a glove factory in Pahrump. Photo above shows (from left) Jenny Truong, Kelly Tiam, Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman, Harold Tiam and Andrew Hoang.

This Google Maps photo shows the property bought by a mystery owner in Las Vegas along South Las Vegas Blvd., between the Diamond Inn Hotel and the Little Church of the West.

Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman’s new investors, Clark and Angelica Games of Palm Springs, CA who are both nurses, are looking at business opportunities in Pahrump. Photo above shows (from left) Clark Games, Angelica Games, Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman and Russ Bateman.

as backdrop and brings Formula One racing as close as ever to fans and observers. The 14-turn, 3.8 mile-race course will see drivers navigating the course at speeds of up to 212 miles per hour.

The Siegel Group, on the other hand, purchased about 10 acres near the north part of the Strip for $75 million in April, just across from Resorts World Las Vegas. While the firm has not made any comments as to what it plans to put up on the piece of real estate dubbed as “the last great piece of land available on the north Strip,” many industry observers are speculating that long-term options for the group may include a casino-hotel, a condominium tower, retail outlets and multi-family apartments.

The Oak View Group, meanwhile, acquired 25 acres of land in an area just minutes away from Harry Reid International Airport, and plans to build a major arena, entertainment hub and casino which will cater to people who can afford it. The 20,000-seat arena, reports say, will have the ability to host major music acts and can become a home to a professional sports team. And since the National Basketball Association (NBA) has indicated that Las Vegas is among the cities it is considering expansion to, the arena being built within this entertainment/sports complex will be NBA-ready, just Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman helps those who need business financing, including loans for in case. small businesses. For more information, call (702) 538-4948 or send email to fely@preciousAside from these huge land deals, properties.com or fely.precious@gmail.com. news reports have touted other big

transactions in Las Vegas including Hard Rock International’s plans to buy The Mirage’s operations for more than $1 billion along with a goal to build a guitar-shaped hotel tower on the Strip, and casino landlord Vici Properties buyout of MGM Resorts International’s real estate spinoff for $17.2 million.

In Pahrump, which is only 62 miles west of Las Vegas, a project that has gained momentum will see 400 acres of open farmland in the northern part of the town become a gaming and entertainment hub that will include a 40,000-squarefoot resort casino centered around a 7/8-mile track, with stables for 280 racing horses, and amenities like restaurants, shopping facilities, campgrounds, a water park, batting cages, a movie theater and parking for recreational vehicles. That project will also bring the first pari-mutuel harness racing track to the state.

Another big project that is on the horizon for the town is the planned development for what is dubbed as “Mountain Falls South,” which will see Adaven Management and its associated parties build more than 5,000 residential units in a planned community on approximately 1,177 acres of land southwest of the intersection of Manse Road and Hafen Ranch Road.

Requirements set forth in the development agreement for this project have been carried out over the years, with the most recent

Soon-to-be neighbors of Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman at Turnberry Place, Tower 1 are Dr. Phil Paleracio and Mr. Bing Longakit. Escrow is scheduled to close soon assuming that everything is in place. Photo above shows (from left) Realtor Quitevis-Bateman, Dr. Paleracio and Mr. Longakit.

item being the construction of a roundabout on Highway 160 at Manse Road which the company is working on with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). The roundabout is expected to cost about $1.5 million.

Millions of dollars are being pumped into projects in the state, and in big cities like Las Vegas and towns like Pahrump.

Real estate opportunities abound for those who want to take advantage of land and/or properties available in the market. Some of my buyers both in Las Vegas and Pahrump are enjoying the benefits of having invested in the market – whether it is in terms of the continued rise in real estate prices and valuation of their properties, or by investing in properties which

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I bring a few decades worth of experience in real estate that will help you, my kababayans, in your search for real estate – whether it is for a new home, a second/vacation home, an investment property, or a piece of land where you want to construct your dream home.

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Joseph gives tips for a successful long distance relationship

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masira ang relationship you really have to give effort in terms of making it exciting,” Joseph said.

“I think patience. Kailangan niyo din maiisip na sometimes distance can really help a relationship.

Minsan kasi pag malayo kayo sa isat-isa mas ma-appreciate niyo lalo ang isat-isa. Basta be ready.

Kung mahina ka at hindi mo kakayanin ang LDR, it’s going to be hard for both of you,” he added.

LDR for years, Joseph and Dasha made it through the years.

The actor said they understand each other and they are both career driven.

“Ang maganda kasi sa amin we understand each other and we’re both career driven so inuuna talaga namin yung career namin and at the same time we’re there for each other. It’s very mature and healthy relationship,” he said.

Joseph will star alongside Herlene Budol, also known as Hipon Girl in the series conceptualized with Puregold, produced by Chris Cahilig and directed by Victor Villanueva.

“Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask” tells the story of Malta, played by Herlene, a 25-yearold cashier. Malta works hard to support her mother, Madam Baby, portrayed by seasoned actress, Ms. Mickey Ferriols.

One day at work, Malta meets the handsome but unlucky in love Sieg, played by Joseph. It’s love at first sight for Sieg, who is mesmerized by Malta’s eyes. What unfolds is the story of how Malta and Sieg find love and overcome their doubts and insecurities, and break the negative cycles of their Joseph Marco and Russian girlfriend Dasha Romanova Photo from Instagram/@josephcmarco past.

In an interview with Philstar. com on Wednesday on his upcoming series “Ang Babae Sa KAPAMILYA actor Joseph Likod ng Facemask,” Joseph said Marco gave an advice to couples communication is the key for LDR. who are in a long-distance “I would say na communication relationship (LDR). is number one. You’ve got to be Joseph is in a LDR with open with each other. There’s a lot his Russian girlfriend Dasha of sacrifice. It’s all about choices.

Romanova.

If you chose to stay para hindi

Charo Santos-Concio on the set of “Maalaala Mo Kaya”

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Charo shares secret of success of ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ as it marks its 30th year

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Cruz

Inquirer.net

ACTRESS and media executive Charo Santos-Concio attributes the success of her being the host of the drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” for 30 long years to her ability “to listen to every person who has a story to share.”

To be able to break down emotional walls, Charo said in a recent interview: “You have to be genuinely and sincerely interested in the person you talk with. For me, they aren’t just faces in the crowd. Every one of them is going through an important journey, one that’s uniquely theirs. This uniqueness is what you get and share with the audience.”

Charo said a lot of the subjects she has interviewed over the years would “put the interest of their family members above their own. This is what you call delayed gratification,” she pointed out.

“I remember when my father died, I would always consider the wants and needs of my mom and siblings as my priority. Whenever I’d travel, I don’t mind if I don’t get to buy anything for myself

Health @Heart PhiliP S. Chua, MD, FaCS, FPCS THE Washington Post reported the following shameful news: “A California doctor, Jennings Ryan Staley, MD, who prescribed hydroxychloroquine as part of a ‘covid treatment kit’ that he guaranteed would cure the disease was sentenced last week to 30 days in prison and a yearlong home confinement.”

Added info from the US Department of Justice: “This physician previously pled guilty to one count of importation contrary to law, admitting he attempted to smuggle hydroxychloroquine into the U.S. by working with a Chinese supplier that would mislabel 26 pounds of hydroxychloroquine as ‘yam extract’.”

How he was caught: “After people alerted the FBI to promotional emails from Staley's Skinny Beach Med Spa, an undercover agent posing as a customer asked about the treatment kit and was assured by Staley that hydroxychloroquine was a ‘magic bullet’ and ‘amazing cure.’ Dr. Staley added that COVID-19 ‘literally disappears in hours’ after taking the drug.” No ethical physicians would use the word “guarantee” when it comes to any treatment, even if they knew it would work well.

That was certainly a fraud, misrepresentation, deception, and malpractice goaded by financial greed and a grave breach of our sworn Hippocratic Oath.

Primum non-nocere (First, do no harm) is the principal precept of bioethics our medical profession is based upon. His deviation from the standard of medical care (hydroxychloroquine is not approved for the treatment of COVID-19) and marketing of his “guaranteed cure,” which are false and unethical, endanger unsuspecting people who might fall victims to his deceptive advertisement and forego the proper treatment for this deadly killer virus, putting their lives in

but I make sure to get them ‘pasalubong,’” Charo said in a recent virtual chat with reporters.

Hard work “One pair of shoes, for example, would last me for the whole year. I also didn’t mind wearing hand-me-downs from my older siblings.” she recalled. “I value hard work. I want to be able to achieve something in life, that’s why I work for my future and for those I love.”

Charo then shared these nuggets of advice with those who are only starting to save up at present. “Do it while you’re still young. Save up even while you’re still in high school. Don’t spend all of the money your parents give you. It’s called financial discipline,” Charo explained.

“Each week, you save 10 percent of your allowance, this could be P100 or P500. When you are able to do this, you’ll tell yourself, ‘Kaya ko pala!’ Then you start saving 15 percent and so on.”

Charo continued: “For example, you would often reward yourself with a cup of coffee each week.

Try to forgo buying that favorite

cup, let’s say, for 52 weeks or a year. I don’t think it would be too hard especially when you know that you’re doing it for something far more important; for you to be able to save up for your future.

This is just a small thing, but you will bring that financial discipline with you even when you already have a family of your own.”

Research When it comes to investing, this was Charo’s advise: “Never put your eggs in one basket. Do your research. Discover different ways to invest your hard-earned money.

You start by first making sure you and your family have a roof above your heads, and then you can put some on mutual funds and time deposit accounts.”

She further said: “You will be able to enjoy the little luxuries of life when you’re financially stable.

However, it’s important that you stay content. Ask yourself, ‘how much foie gras can you eat? How many luxury cars can you actually drive?’ If you feel that you are able to experience good things in life, then you should already be OK with that.”

Doctor jailed jeopardy, just to enrich himself.

As a physician, I find this embarrassing and a blemish on the medical profession. Although his license was suspended, was the 30-day jail term too lenient for the multiple crimes he had committed?

COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common lung condition, especially among long-term cigarette smokers.

The toxic smoke burns the lung tissues, causing ballooning out of the air sacs (emphysema), rendering them inefficient in oxygen absorption and transfer (mixture) with blood, the reason why persons with COPD are short of breath most of the time.

The blood is not oxygenated well enough for the body.

COPD could also be caused by other harmful agents, like toxic chemicals in the environment such as in industrial chemical plants or laboratories, or from normal hydrochloric acid, the natural gastric juice in our own stomach that aids in digestion.

In persons with gastroesophageal reflux, where the sphincter in the junction between the esophagus and the stomach is not competent (too loose), acidic gastric acid juices or acid fumes back up and are inhaled into the lungs, especially when lying down, resulting in the burning of the lung tissues. Propping the head part of the bed helps the patient breathe a little better and also prevents gastric acid reflux by gravity.

COPD starts with bronchitis (the bronchus, or breathing pipe, becomes inflamed) and later emphysema (damaged, thinned-out air sacs of the lungs).

There could be exacerbations or flare-ups now and then, where the patient could become seriously ill. Consultation with a Pulmonologist, preferably at the earliest stage of bronchitis, offers great benefits and comfort to these individuals through the formulation of an action plan.

Putin’s cancer Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, whose unprovoked

attack on Ukraine has killed countless soldiers, and civilians, including children, an act labeled a genocide, has been reported by Newsweek in April as undergoing “treatment for an undisclosed type of advanced cancer.”

COVID-19 update As of Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 9:00 AM (EST), COVID-19 worldwide – 536,051,913 cases, deaths – 6,321,838; U.S. – 86,637,487 cases, deaths – 1,033,830; the Philippines 3,691,892 cases, deaths – 60,456.

The pandemic is still amidst us, gradually becoming endemic.

The new BA.2 The new Omicron subvariant, BA.2, which is becoming the dominant COVID-19 virus in the United States, is more highly contagious, causes milder infection than Delta and earlier variants, and has symptoms for about two days fewer than those with Delta. With more than 100 million (33 percent) unvaccinated people in the United States, who are more prone to get infected,and harbor the virus in their bodies, more and newer strains and substrains of the virus are expected to develop. Masking and social distancing still help, since even those with second boosters could still get infected by the new and yet unidentified strains still under the radar.

Diabetes-COVID COVID, or Post-COVID infection, or Long-Haul COVID refers to symptoms of COVID-19 infection that persist for more than 12 weeks (unexplained by other causes), like joint pains, extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, chest pains or tightness, and “brain fog” (memory and concentration problems), according to NHS. More than 5.17 billion (with a B) doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have been administered around the world (67.4 percent of the global population) and around 67 percent of people in the United States are fully vaccinated, proving that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Those unvaccinated are more prone PAGE 11

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Top LA model coach Tina Shih unveils fresh faces in Asia Pacific Fashion Week 2022 LOS ANGELES – Tina Shih, a noted image consultant and model coach in Southern California and China, has recently re-branded her “Tina Modeling – House of Etiquette” modeling academy into “Icon Model Group.”

As such, Tina will unveil her newest talents under the “Icon Model” brand in Asia Pacific Fashion Week (APFW), the world’s newest platform that seeks to shine the spotlight on the

most upcoming fashion creatives from North America, Europe and Asia.

APFW, slated 06 August 2022, promises to be a well-produced, high-profile event happening in the heart of Los Angeles, the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard.

Broadening her horizon in 2022 In 2022, Tina renamed her academy in order to broaden her modeling and image consulting

MODEL COACH. Tina Shih, a noted image consultant and model coach has recently re-branded her modeling academy.

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FRESH FACES. Tina Shih is set to unveil her newest talents under the “Icon Model” brand in Asia Pacific Fashion Week.

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Tina is passionate about teaching the virtues of beauty and elegance.

Photo courtesy of Tina Shih

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PAGE 10 to get COVID-19 infection and also have a greater risk for Long COVID, compared to those who are vaccinated.

A review of 7 studies showed that those with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 who had COVID-19 infection were associated with more than 4 times higher chance of developing Long COVID, according to Jessica L. Harding, Ph.D., of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, in her presentation at the American Diabetes Association annual meeting.

Dogs detect COVID Our most loyal pet, following specialty training, is able to sniff out COVID-19 infection, even before symptoms occur, “more accurately than rapid antigen testing.” For decades, trained dogs have been known to diagnose epileptic seizures shortly before they happen, as well as malaria, prostate cancer, and hyperglycemia (when the blood sugar level of a diabetic person goes up dangerously high), to name a few. More popularly, trained dogs can trace escaped convicts, dead bodies buried underground and hidden illegal drugs.

Dogs are indeed smart, patient, forgiving and faithful

animals, much better than some people on earth. If we were all like our pet dogs in attitude, behavior and virtues, this world would be a better place than what it is now, with no hatred, anger or killings, and, instead, be filled with love, joy and peace on earth. *** 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.

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reach and influence.

Tina, who used to be a model herself, founded “Tina Modeling – House of Etiquette” more than 17 years ago, and has lectured on modeling and etiquette to ladies and gentlemen of all ages ever since. Year after year, she produced and choreographed several fashion events and trained potential beauty queens in the Southern California region.

Through the years, Tina has been known to be a leading etiquette educator, pageant judge, and modeling coach not just in Southern California, but as well as in mainland China and Taiwan (where she was born).

She has also been a frequent guest and speaker on several TV shows, radio talks, and industry conferences.

Tina is passionate about teaching the virtues of beauty and elegance, which anyone can apply in real life, not just in fashion and modeling. She goes by the dictum set of legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani: “Elegance is not about being recognized; it’s about being remembered.”

With both flare and humility, her instruction encompasses a comprehensive curriculum in developing her students’ selfconfidence. She continually emphasizes the value of body language, the importance of good postures, and honesty in

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As chief director of “Icon Model Group,” Tina devotes her professional knowledge to customizing training modules to turn their dreams into reality.

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our communications and social interactions as an educator, award-winning model, and “beauty ambassador.”

Her students consistently flourish and exemplify her teaching and mentorship, whether it’s as a supermodel on the runway, a courteous host at a function, an elegant guest at a dinner, a crowned Queen in a beauty contest, or a multimedia anchor.

A customized training that turns dreams into reality As chief director of “Icon Model Group,” Tina devotes her professional knowledge to evaluating her students’ strategies, and customizing training modules to turn their dreams into reality.

All her students personalized teaching in modeling, etiquette,

social graces, and proper business manners in this reenergized academy that is “Icon Model Group.”

Whether a student aims to be a top model, a beauty queen, a multimedia star, or a community leader, Tina and her team work hard to assist each student reach their maximum potential in terms of confidence, beauty, and elegance. Tina’s team of instructors are enthusiastic and devoted experts with exceptional teaching abilities.

Tina collabs with a global platform, APFW Tina is slated to unveil her new and upcoming models in APFW, which showcases the diversity of Asian-inspired fashions, as well as pan-Asian models walking down the runway.

APFW enjoys the support

of Asian Journal Publications, Inc. Trending Beverages Inc., Napa Valley Distribution Inc., Montemaria Cellars, House of Pacquiao Wine, Individual Health Care, Lombard by the Bay, Premier Asia Pacific Real Estate & Development, and, of course, Icon Model Group.

APFW is owned and operated

by One Global Management Company, Inc., an international events production and talents development agency based in Los Angeles, California.

One Global Management, which has been collaborating with Tina since 2019, is a fast-growing company that has produced and supported numerous events from concerts, fashion shows, expos, to developing the careers of young and emerging talents.

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Quinn Gallagher joins Blackmon Home Loans as Mortgage Loan Officer

Nevada Women’s Philanthropy grants $500,000 to Ronald McDonald House A $30,000 NWP Founders Gift was awarded to YMCA Southern Nevada

LAS VEGAS – Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) members elected to grant $500,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas.

It will use the funds to purchase a mobile care unit that will house a full-service dental care office on wheels.

“We are honored to welcome Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas to the NWP grant family,” NWP President Dawn Mack said. “We know it will serve a critical unmet need in our community for many years to come.”

According to Oral Health Nevada, only 37 percent of Nevada’s low-income children have had a dental visit and 20 percent have received dental service. More than 66,000 children are living without medical or dental insurance. The new Ronald McDonald Care Mobile unit will have a full-time dentist including dental technicians who will serve more than 1,200 children per year. The new unit will replace a “Ronald McDonald House of NWP’s Impact Grant for 16-year-old care mobile that will Charities is incredibly excited and $500,000,” RMHC Chief Executive be sent to the Elko, NV area. grateful to be the 2022 recipient Officer Alyson McCarthy said.

“These life-changing funds will enable our dedicated team of dental professionals to travel throughout Southern Nevada providing critical treatment to thousands of at-risk children from low-income families who currently don’t have access to quality dental care.”

The YMCA of Southern Nevada will receive a non-restricted $30,000 NWP Founders Gift.

LAS VEGAS – June 6, 2022 — Blackmon Home Loans, a family-owned-and-operated home mortgage business with locations in Las Vegas and Reno, announced that Quinn Gallagher has been hired as mortgage loan officer. Gallagher brings about two years of experience to his position.

As mortgage loan officer, Gallagher provides expert advice to applicants about which loan programs best fit their financial needs. He is also responsible for taking home loan applications and putting together offer packages.

“Quinn has been a wonderful asset to our company, and our clients greatly appreciate his

knowledge and tenacity in the way he helps them,” said John Blackmon, founder of Blackmon Home Loans.

Gallagher earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University and attended ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business.

About Blackmon Home Loans Blackmon Home Loans offers three decades of experience in the home mortgage business. They understand the local home-buying process and what residents of Southern Nevada can expect when trying to purchase or refinance a home. For more information on Blackmon Home Loans, visit https:// blackmonhomeloans.com/.

Tom on ‘gag order’ amid annulment rumors with Carla: ‘Truth will prevail’

by Anne

PAsAjol Inquirer.net

TOM Rodriguez revealed that he was given a “gag order” amid rumors that his annulment with estranged wife, actress Carla Abellana, is now being processed.

The actor received various reactions from fans after he posted a photo of an explosion with a cryptic message along with it, via his Instagram page last Saturday, June 4. The post has since been deleted but was re-uploaded by netizens on social media.

“Things go south, mushroom clouds. No one’s left around. Money bought, power talked but no one’s listening now. And empires claimed, up in flames, burnt to the ground. History repeats, video reels going round and round,” he said.

Rodriguez then spoke about the supposed gag order after one @isabellefajardo6 asked him about telling the “whole truth,” via the comments section.

“Why not tell the whole truth now? Why wait?” the netizen asked, to which the actor answered, “Gag order, Ask THEM why,” without further elaborating.

Rodriguez also replied to one @tattoootttt who urged the actor to fight for Abellana, adding that the actress apparently still loves him.

“Not true. And you all know a tiny fraction of an entire story. But one day the whole TRUTH will prevail!” Rodriguez commented.

Aside from his post and response to netizen comments, Rodriguez showed a photo of a man with a tape on his mouth, via his Instagram Stories. He also took down the post later on.

Prior to these, Rodriguez dropped a cryptic photo of someone breaking free from chains which coincidentally came after showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin claimed in her YouTube vlog last May 26 that Abellana was preparing documents for an annulment.

Tom Rodriguez.

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Rodriguez and Abellana, who got married in October last year, were speculated to have broken up after fans noticed that the two unfollowed, then followed each other again on Instagram.

The actress’ father, actor Rey “PJ” Abellana, then revealed last March that his daughter and Rodriguez were indeed having marital problems, adding that a “one-night stand” was involved. Rey later retracted this statement. g

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