Beijing conducted its biggest-ever military exercises around Taiwan after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the selfgoverning island earlier this month. China had warned that her visit “seriously harms” its territorial integrity and said there would be consequences for Washington. Pelosi was the highest-ranked elected U.S. official to visit Taiwan in over two decades as Washington recently has been trying to build a strategic partnership with the democratic island.
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ABS-CBN and TV5 deal won’t need OK from commissioncompetition–exec MediaQuest and ABS-CBN announced on Thursday, August 11 a landmark deal to invest in TV5 – a transaction expected to be completed within this month. Photo shows (from left) Smart and PLDT president and CEO Alfredo Panlilio, MediaQuest Holdings president and CEO Jane Basas, MediaQuest Holdings chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez, ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak and ABS-CBN chief partnership officer Bobby Philstar.comBarreiro.photo
AHEAD of the contentious midterm elections, United States President Joe Biden secured a major victory for his administration by signing the Inflation Reduction Act, the long-awaited bill that, among other things, caps prescription drug costs for Medicare recipients.“TheAmerican people won, and the special interests lost,” Biden said, referencing Big Pharma companies that lobbied hard against efforts to lower prescription drug costs for lowincomeBidenAmericans.added,“Every single Republican in Congress sided with the special interests in this vote. That’s the choice we face: we can protect the already-powerful, or show the courage to build the future where everybody has an even shot.” Lower health care costs are among the more significant parts of the sweeping $430 billion spending package. For seniors, out-ofpocket prescription drug costs will be capped
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US lawmakers hope Marcos gov’t will uphold human rights during visit to PH by GAEA KATREENA CABICO Philstar.com LAWMAKERS from the United States were inspired by the courage of Filipinos who faced repression under the Duterte administration, and expressed hope that the new government would set a new tone for the importance of human rights and press freedom, an American senator said. A U.S. congressional delegation led by Senator Edward Markey met with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., other government officials, former lawmaker Leila de Lima and journalists last week. According to a release from Markey’s office, the delegation raised concerns about the human rights record of the previous government, and expressed 2
Settle Paradigm lawsuit before ghting again, Chavit tells Pacquiao
“Our lesson here should be to be more active [in] matching the Chinese presence, and asserting our own positions,” Kraft said. “Ceding ground to China by claiming that we are not capable of winning a war against them falls into the trap of looking at the issue from the Chinese perspective.”
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GOOD OUTLOOK. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan presents an overview of the country’s economic situation during the 43rd National Conference of Employers Confederation of the Philippines at the Manila Ballroom, Marriott Hotel in Pasay City on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Balisacan said the Philippines is the best-performing economy among Asean member states, noting that it grew the fastest in 2021 and during the first half of 2022. PNA photo by Joey O. Razon
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THE Filipino American man who was famously photographed carrying a walis tambo (broom) during the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol has been sentenced to 45 days in jail.
MANILA — After seeing how China reacted to visits to Taiwan by U.S. officials over the past weeks, analysts point out that the Philippines should prepare to build its capacity and form strategic alliances to defend its Professorterritories.Herman Kraft, political science department chair at the University of the Philippines, noted that China’s playbook “is based on gray zones and short-term gains that [change] conditions on the ground in preparation for the next short-term objective.”
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by DAPHNE GALVEZ Inquirer.net MANILA — The investment deal between media companies ABS-CBN and TV5 is “not notifiable” and does not need approval from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), an official said on Wednesday, AugustDuring24.a joint House committee hearing, PCC officer-in-charge Johannes Benjamin Bernabe said the transaction between the two media firms did not meet the P50-million threshold set by the Bayanihan 2 law. Thus, the media entities have no obligation to notify the body of the investment deal since the transaction is not notifiable. The Bayanihan 2 law raised the threshold for mergers and acquisitions to P50 billion until September 15. “Based on this publicly available information, it appears to be that the transaction is not by KAYCEE VALMONTE Philstar.com
Former senator and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao Philstar.com file photo MANILA – Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis Crisologo “Chavit” Singson has advised former senator and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to settle his lawsuit first with Paradigm Sports Management (PSM) before accepting exhibition fight offers. The 43-year-old Pacquiao has signed on to fight Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in an exhibition bout set in December, the proceeds of which would go to charity.ButSingson, 81, believes that it is high time for the 43-yearold Pacquiao to first reach out to those people who last year faced a setback by his decision not to fight under PSM brand despite having a signed contract. “I think he really needs to fix his problem with Paradigm Sports Management first before accepting any tune-up fights,” Singson said. “I don’t have any knowledge about the lawsuit, but it’s better for Manny to settle it [pending court case] first than not.”Pacquiao was sued by PSM CEO Audie Attar before the Superior Court of California for alleged breach of contract last year. PSM is seeking to recover $3.3 million it claims it paid Pacquiao in advance for a fight PSM is eyeing for the boxer. The court case is ongoing in California. “Hereally needs to settle all those problems — not only the court case but also his other concerns to other people — so that he can get a good tune-up fight,” Singson added. “If there’s no hindrance, that would be nice.”
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JOLLIBEE, the Filipino fast food brand aiming to become one of the world’s topfive restaurant chains, is taking America by storm with the opening of its new flagship restaurant in the heart of New York City’s Times“JustSquare. being in Times Square today is giving me goosebumps. To be here has been a long dream for us at Jollibee. It’s really exciting and I know that our kababayans are also very excited about it,” Maribeth Dela Cruz, president, Jollibee Group North America, Philippine Brands told the Asian Journal during the opening on Thursday,
Kene Brian Lazo of Norfolk, Virginia was sentenced by a federal judge on Thursday, August 18 to 45 days in jail after being arrested in May 2021 for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol. He previously entered a not guilty plea to the charges in connection with the incident. Lazo wore a black helmet, googles, and an American flag cape while carrying a 'Captain America'-style shield and the Filipino broom. His shield carried messages like “FALSE MEDIA = COUP” and “PANDEMIC HOAX = COUP.” HisMay 28, 2021 arrest came following a tip from someone who recognized the Rodbustars, LLC logo on Lazo’s helmet in a post by Facebook user “Fam Council.” Reports indicate that Lazo and his wife are listed in public documents as owners of Rodbustars, and the FBI used
U.S. lawmakers were allowed to visit De Lima at her detention facility in Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday, August 19. The visit, which lasted for more than an hour, came a day after they were barred by police for lacking a court order.Markey renewed his call to drop all charges against De Lima and release her from detention. De Lima has been in jail since Feb. 24, 2017 on drug charges. De Lima has two pending cases. She had been acquitted in one case.Markey also stressed that a “free and independent press is the bedrock of any democracy.” The delegation met with journalists from Rappler. Climate change, security issues According to Markey’s office, the delegation discussed cooperation on renewable energy, ways to address climate change, U.S. support for human rights, press freedom, and LGBTQIA+ rights and regional security issues, such as the South China Sea during meetings with Marcos, foreign affairs secretary Enrique Manalo, and justice chief Jesus CrispinMarkeyRemulla.alsomet with Filipino lawmakers, with House Speaker Martin Romualdez assuring the American legislators that the lower chamber “will remain committed in enacting laws that would help deepen cooperation with the UnitedSenateStates.”President Pro-Tempore Loren Legarda said the reception hosted by Romualdez was “an opportune time to discuss pressing issues, such as the pandemic, threats to our planet’s health, the global economy, national security as well as public health.”
Meanwhile, Pacquiao’s former confidante Jayke Joson echoed Singson’s sentiments, adding that it is only right for the future boxing hall of famer to resolve all his problems first before doing any fights. “Manong Chavit knows the ins and outs of life. He’s been in many struggles and won all the fights he encountered. I agree with him that Manny should settle his issue with Paradigm first before entertaining any offers,” Joson said. Singson, also a highly respected business tycoon, earlier brought up a possible exhibition opponent for Pacquiao — retired 6-foot-4 heavyweight mixed martial artist Bob Sapp — once everything is settled for good. Sapp, 48, and Singson recently paid a visit to Pacquiao’s house, but no formal agreement was made.“This fight will earn him millions of money if it happens. But again, he needs to settle his court case first in the U.S.,” Singson said. The politician-businessman also downplayed Pacquiao’s upcoming bout Yoo. “That’s nothing. He will not earn big money there because that’s not a champion and not popular,” Singson said. “Bob [Sapp] is definitely the fight Manny needs, or a super fight with famous MMA UFC fighter Connor McGregor.” (Philstar.com)
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Members of the U.S. congressional delegation also include Representatives John Garamendi (DemocratCalifornia), Don Beyer (Democrat-Virginia) and Aumua Amata Radewagen (RepublicanAmerican Samoa).
Both the United States and the Philippines maintain a “One China” policy, which recognizes only one Chinese government. However, Beijing said Pelosi’s recent visit sends a wrong signal to separatist Stratbase-ADRforces.
As the Philippines is located just south of Taiwan, analysts point out that any form of aggressiveness from China could spill over to Manila — for example, through the Scarborough Shoal (Panatag) that is part of the West Philippine Sea. This would then open up more cans of worms as both Beijing and Manila have claims over the waters, which a 2016 arbitral tribunal said was a traditional fishing ground that claimants cannot bar fishers from other countries from going to. China continues to ignore the
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Institute president Victor Andres Manhit said Manila could learn from how China “will continue their aggressive behavior on what they define as their territory.” “Their playbook is based on the idea of projecting strength without firing bullets so that means they will always project that they can bully you and we need to accept that as the game that China is playing in the region,” Manhit said.A third U.S. delegation landed in Taiwan on Sunday, August 21 led by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to pursue trade discussions with Taipei even after China conducted its military drills in the areas surrounding it. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed that it would reclaim it one day. Any diplomatic action that would give legitimacy to Taiwan would raise tension with Beijing.
Hague ruling that invalidated its nine-dash claims over parts of the South China Sea and instead provided that it is part of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. The effect of pressure that China is putting on Taiwan goes beyond the region, Manhit said. “It also affects Northern East Asia countries who [have] concerns with China, especially the East China Sea with Japan. This is what we should be looking at, how it affects the East Asia security and peaceLikesituation.”intheWest Philippine Sea and South China Sea, there are also disputes over the East China Sea between China and Japan as the two countries along with South Korea and Taiwan share the waters.The Philippines has called on both the U.S. and China “to ensure continuing communication” to keep tensions from further escalating. Andasthe situation continues to unfold, the Department of Migrant Workers has instructed the Philippines’ three labor attaches in Taiwan to stay vigilant and make themselves visible to the over 150,000 overseas Filipino workersAmadorthere. Research Services Founder and CEO Julio Amador pointed out that the country’s contingency plans should also go beyond OFWs and “look at how any potential conflict will affect our economy and our security.” “Are we ready to accept refugees from Taiwan? Can we be a potential relocation hub for out. corporations?,” AmadorTaiwanesepointed What else can the Philippines do? Meanwhile, Kraft said the situation could make the Philippines take a “more nuanced approach” to an independent foreign policy as takes into consideration both the U.S. and China.Headded that the Philippines should “work diplomatically” with partners and at the same time, “exploit the alliance with the U.S. in terms of developing our security capabilities.”Manilaand Washington have a Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT), which means that any attack on either country’s military forces could trigger a mutual defense response from the other. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo earlier said that joint patrols in the West Philippine Sea with the United States — engagement that the Duterte administration shunned — may be “continued to be explored bilaterally” as this is also provided in the MDT. Meanwhile, Manhit points out that investments in the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard are also needed to secure the country’s territorial claims against the constant threat from China.He also said that it’s time to consider checking the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement as the country also needs to project a strategic initiative. He also emphasized that there are also countries such as Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, and some members of the European Union that have offered to conduct joint patrols with Philippine vessels.“We know for a fact there’s no quick solution to our weak capacity to defend ourselves but the quickest way is how to build partnerships and alliances that have offered us help,” he said. (With reports from Agence FrancePresse)
Bernabe said the PCC has already directed its Mergers and Acquisitions Office to make an initial assessment of whether the transaction between ABS-CBN and TV5 will substantially prevent, restrict or lessen competition. ABS-CBN and TV5 earlier announced an investment agreement where the Lopezled firm will acquire 6,459,393 primary (new) common shares in TV5, equivalent to 34.99 percent of the total voting and outstanding capital stock for an aggregate subscription price of P2.16Thisbillion.dealwill allow ABS-CBN to own a minority interest in TV-5. TV5 will hold 64.79 percent of the total voting and outstanding capital stock, and the MediaQuest group remains the controlling shareholder of TV5. Due to the issues raised by certain legislators and the National agreemententitiesCommission,Telecommunicationsthetwomediahavedecidedtoputtheironhold.
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MORE than forty years ago, June Monroe’s 10-year-old brother suffered kidney failure and needed a life-saving transplant.
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The Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum praised the Biden administration for signing the bill, saying in a press release, “Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families face significant barriers to health care that were only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.”Theyadded, “The Inflation Reduction Act will allow AA and NHPI families and elders to worry less about the high costs of insurance premiums and medication. For many, this means worrying less about choosing between paying for food or medicine. This law could not have come at a better time.” The bill also funds greater efforts to combat climate change, making it more affordable to buy energy efficient appliances, lower utility bills and make it easier and more affordable for lowerincome families to replace home appliances.“Thisbill is the biggest step forward on climate,” Biden said, adding that his administration will “boldly take additional steps toward meeting my climate goals.” (Klarize Medenilla/ AJPress)
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Act’s lower monthly premiums that continue advancements from the Trump administration’s American Rescue Plan, the Biden administration predicts that 120,000 more AAPIs will have health coverage by next year.
ABS-CBN and TV5 deal won’t need OK... notifiable. It does not need the transaction value under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or the Bayanihan 2 law,” Bernabe told the House committees on legislative franchises and trade andBernabeindustry.explained that the Bayanihan 2 law requires PCC to review mergers or acquisitions with a transaction value of more than P50 billion, meaning either of the parties must have assets or revenues of more than P50 billion.The value of voting shares being acquired from the company should also be at least 35%, he added.While the assets and revenues of the Lopez group of companies, of which the ABS-CBN is under, is at P465 billion, which exceeds the threshold, TV 5’s value of assets is only at P7 billion, Bernabe pointed out. Also, ABS-CBN will only acquire 34.9% of the total voting and outstanding capital stock of at $2,000 and monthly insulin costs be capped at $35 — these changes will take effect in 2025. The law also provides more free vaccines for Medicare recipients and states that drug manufacturers will have to pay a rebate when their prices raise quicker than inflation. According to the White House Executive Office of the President, nearly 1.5 million AAPIs were uninsured in 2019 and more than 1.3 million people of color weren’t able to access Medicaid due to their states’ refusal to expand the program. (Currently, the uninsured rate is at 8%, according to the Biden administration.)
“I first learned about organ donation when I was about 12 years old, my father donated one of his kidneys to my younger brother, Brian,” said June, who serves as assistant principal at a local elementary school. “My brother was a very active kid, and it all came to a stop with his illness. I registered to become an organ donor as soon as I applied for a driver’s license because I saw first-hand how it saved my brother’s life.” Never did June imagine that, just like her father, she would also become a donor hero. Several years after his transplant surgery, Brian’s transplanted kidney failed, and he needed another life-saving transplant. On March 9, 2005, June donated one of her kidneys to her brother, giving him the gift of life. Yet, after a long battle with health issues, Brian passed away in 2014. June decided to honor Brian’s legacy by volunteering with organ donation advocacy organizations and spreading awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. It was June’s involvement with Nevada Donor Network (NDN) as an Advocate for Life that encouraged her to compete in the Donate Life Transplant Games of America. “Competing in the Transplant Games was something I never thought I would do, even though I grew up as a competitive swimmer,” said June. “But after talking to Dinorah [Arambula], another NDN Advocate for Life and Transplant Games competitor, I decided to give it a shot. The 2018 Transplant Games was my first competition and I won two golds and three silvers in swimming.”Junewas one of six athletes from NDN’s Team Nevada that competed in the 2022 Donate Life Transplant Games of America in San Diego in August. Team Nevada brought home 22 gold medals, five silver medals and seven bronze medals, including June’s own gold medal in the Women’s 50-59, 100-yard Breaststroke.“Competing in the Transplant Games is a very unique way of spreading awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation and honoring those who have given the gift of life to others,” said June. “The camaraderie and support among my fellow Team Nevada teammates was truly inspiring and being able to meet, share stories and make friends with others across the nation at this wonderful event is extremely powerful and memorable.”NDNrelies on Advocates for Life like June to help encourage people in their respective communities to register. There are more than 600 Nevadans currently waiting for an organ transplant. Nationally, of the more than 100,000 Americans currently waiting for an organ transplant, 60% of them are from multicultural communities; of the 60%, 10,000 waiting are Asian American/Pacific Islander. More registered donors are needed across the board in multicultural communities. Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino Native American and Black/African American communities often suffer disproportionately from conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, which all increase the risk of organ failure. Critical factors in donor/ recipient matching, such as blood types and tissue markers, are more likely to be found among members of the same ethnicity. or this reason, it is urgently important for multicultural communities to be aware of the shortages of suitable donated organs. Anyone can register at www.nvdonor.org. In addition to her volunteer work with NDN, June is the Region 9 Advocate Vice Chair for the National Kidney Foundation and a member of the Clark County American Pacific Islanders Community Commission (AAPI) Community Commission.
Fil-Am man sentenced to 45 days in jail for role in... entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds or in a Capitol building; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. The Fil-Am man was inside the building for about 19 minutes, according to the statement of offense filed in federal court. Lazo entered the Capitol around 2:34 p.m., some 14 minutes after the members of the House of Representatives and Senate, including Vice President Mike Pence, were evacuated from the Senate Chamber, the VirginianPilotAlso reported. with his 45-day jail sentence, U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper ordered Lazo to pay a $500 fine. g TV-5, which does not also exceed the PCC’s threshold for mergers and“Itacquisitions.appearsthat the transaction is not notifiable,” Bernabe reiterated.UnderPCC’s rules, entities that enter into a merger or acquisition meeting the thresholds are required to notify the PCC within 30 days of signing the agreement. The PCC will then review the transaction and decide whether the deal should proceed. However, it can stop the agreement if it finds that the contract “will substantially prevent, restrict or lessen competition.”
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The PCC can issue orders to remedy the situation and impose financialHowever,penalties.while the two media firms are not required to notify the PCC of their investment deal, Bernabe said they can still volunteer to do so. The PCC can also initiate a motu proprio review, but it must have a reasonable basis to do so, according to the official.
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of Representatives after his ouster as speaker in 2020. Besides, he said that Hontiveros did not gain enough votes in plenary to become CA’s minority leader and that he has more experience having been a member of the CA and having served as foreign affairs secretary during the Duterte administration.
SOUTHEAST Asia should be kept as a "free, neutral, and peaceful region," Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Agus Widjojo said as Jakarta called on all claimants in the South China Sea (SCS) to comply with international law. Wisjojo made the call on Wednesday during a webinar hosted by the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations (PCFR). The SCS, believed to be rich in gas deposits and natural resources, is claimed in part by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and in whole by Brunei,China.Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam belong to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Widjojo pointed out that Asean "is synonymous" with the principles of cooperation and dialogue, which are enshrined in the Asean Outlook on the IndoPacific"Recent(AOIP).adoption of this concept shall form the basis for a peaceful regional order," he said. Inclusivity, openness, freedom are the "hallmarks" of the IndoPacific, he added. The envoy said that the dispute in the SCS "serves as another example on how national interest and overlapping claims can be managed to avoid the looming open and armed conflicts."
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MANILA — Private hospitals are ready to handle monkeypox cases, a hospital group said on Thursday, August 25. All private hospitals accepting COVID cases have quarantine facilities that can be used to isolate patients afflicted with monkeypox, according to Jose de Grano, chief of the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines“InformationInc. regarding symptoms of monkeypox have been relayed for our health care workers to properly monitor and detect,” De Grano said on Thursday at the Laging Handa public“Awarenessbriefing. and detection are vital to monkeypox cases. If a person is suspected to be infected with monkeypox, he should be isolated immediately and subjected to RT-PCR or reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test to confirm if it is monkeypox,” De Grano said. He said health care workers in private hospitals are ready to handly monkeypox cases and have been continuously using personal protective equipment. “Hospitals provide them with personal protective equipment, otherwise they would get infected and we will also suffer,” De Grano said.The Department of Health (DOH) earlier reported that a 25-year-old patient is the country’s fourth monkeypox case.People suspected of having symptoms of monkeypox such as fever, lymphadenopathy and rashes should immediately seek medical attention. g
"So far interested parties in the South China Sea somehow exercised the much-needed restraint and prioritized dialogues such as the series of workshops initiated by Indonesia since 1990," he said. This led to the completion of the so-called Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, the ambassador said.However, he said Indonesia pays close attention to the developments in the SCS, which may potentially lead to escalation of Indonesiatensions." called on all parties to comply with international law, particularly the 1982 Unclos (United Nations Conduct on the Law of the Sea) and encouraged the international community to support Asean's effort in maintaining peace and stability in the Withinregion.theframework of Asean, he said Indonesia encouraged the full and effective implementation of Unclos and the conclusion of the Code of Conduct (CoC), which is "substantive and consistent with international law." "Both Indonesia and the Philippines share the same understanding that building a lasting peace in the region," Widjojo said. All claimants, he continued, should therefore respect the international law, including Unclos 1982 to keep maintaining peace and stability in the SCS. "Indonesia also believes that creating a conducive environment in the South China seas will benefit the CoC negotiation process," Widjojo said. "In this regard, Indonesia supports the need to maintain constructive relations with our claimant states, including to sort out misunderstandings and manage disagreements," he added.Widjojo raised the need to implement the four priority areas of the AOIP through concrete activities. "Doing so will ensure Asean centrality in providing common security, stability and prosperity."Theseareas include maritime connectivity, SDGs (sustainable development goals), and trade and investment.
“Senator Risa said President [Rodrigo] Duterte is a dictator, but when it came to the CA, we voted, right? Three people voted for me, so what’s the problem?” he“Sosaid.bottomline, she wants the position. And I respect that. She wants to do a good job, so do I. But again, I ask her — Senator Risa, what is more important for you? We do a good job, we fiscalize, we serve our people or theHontiverosposition?” has said that lawmakers cannot just switch identifications on a whim, saying in a statement that this is "important for lines of accountability, and important to ensure that we have a genuine minority voice."
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Just recently, Jollibee’s Chickenjoy bested 14 of its fiercest competitors like Popeye’s and KFC in four rounds of contests and was recently named “the best chain fried chicken in America” by Eater.com, an international food website by Vox Media. “We’re very excited that more people are beginning to take notice of Jollibee. For us to make our mark here in this very highly competitive food service industry, especially chicken… it is giving us the motivation to push forward,” Dela Cruz said. Dela Cruz has been with Jollibee for close to 30 years, starting as a shift supervisor, then as a shift manager in one of the restaurants back in the Philippines. Through the years, she has grown into various leadership positions in operations. “In 2005, I was tapped to come over here in the U.S. to help turn around our business. And, here we are, almost close to 20 years later, ready to accelerate the growth of Jollibee,” she shared.
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president, he automatically became part of the minority. Still, he and his sister, Sen. Pia Cayetano, did not join the Pimentel-led minority and did not participate in the voting for a minority leader, a role which he characterized as a "sacrifice" considering the popularity of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.Alan Cayetano’s being part of an independent bloc in Congress is not new, as he also formed an independent group in the House
In 2019, Dela Cruz assumed the presidency of North America. Then the pandemic struck in 2020, crippling the global economy and closing a lot of small restaurants. “It entailed a lot of preparation in anticipation of what’s to come. Of course, it was unknown. Nobody knew about it, but I had to prepare the organization for the worst-case scenario,” she recalled.Jollibee North America adjusted and made some pivots, including launching their delivery service. Still in the middle of the pandemic last year, they were able to open three stores in New Jersey — a pair in Jersey City and one in Edison. “So even through the pandemic we continued to grow and we’ve been growing double-digit since, and that’s something because other restaurants are struggling but, we were able to get over that challenge,” Dela Cruz said. (Momar G. Visaya/AJPress)
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MANILA — He’s neither part of the Senate majority bloc nor of the minority one led by Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III, but an "independent minority" senator.Sen.AlanPeter Cayetano had this to say after he was elected as the minority leader of the powerful Commission on Appointments, over which his rival for the position, Sen. Risa Hontiveros, raised "serious concerns"."Iwillnot join the PimentelHontiveros minority because I don’t agree with some of their stance. And I want to be able to help the administration when, if possible, but to criticize and fiscalize when possible. But it’s very, very clear that I’m part of the minority," Cayetano said Thursday, August 25, partly in Filipino in a news briefing. Hontiveros had said she is not recognizing Cayetano’s leadership in the CA, a constitutional body that vets presidential appointments, as he is not a member of the Senate minority bloc. But Cayetano said that since he did not vote for Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri to be Senate
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The Filipino pride, which has more than 1,300 restaurants worldwide, opened its second location in Queens last month, taking over the ground floor of a century-old, four-story building in Jamaica that was recently renovated. The new Times Square flagship joins Jollibee’s existing Manhattan location, which opened back in 2018 to tremendous fanfare. The aggressive and rapid expansion means that there are already plans to open the fifth and sixth stores in NYC — one by Grand Central next year and another along Kings Highway in Brooklyn. They are also opening their first store in Philadelphia nextDelamonth.Cruz recognized Filipinos in America for being an ally in supporting and uplifting the brand.“It’s been a long journey for Jollibee. But you know, we’re very thankful to the Filipino Americans who have always believed in the brand, so we established ourselves first in that primary market,” she said. “We wanted to make sure that we are able to provide the taste of home to the Filipinos who have migrated here already.” Through their journey in North America, they found out that even non-Filipinos enjoy the food. “That means to say that delicious food has no boundaries. And so that has given us the encouragement to continue to expand our footprint going to places where non-Filipinos reside,” she remarked. “We’ve evolved as well, including our menu to make sure that we are also able to attract the nonFilipinos but still keeping the core of what Jollibee is.” Part of the evolution that Dela Cruz mentioned are the new introductions to the menu, available exclusively for now at the Times Square location. “The Chickenjoy is our best-seller, so to enhance the experience, we introduced new side dishes that are familiar to non-Filipinos,” Dela Cruz said. “We have the baked mac and cheese, which is creamy and cheesy, and then we also have put in the biscuits, with butter and honey to be enjoyed with our Chickenjoy.” Jollibeeis rounding-out its menu with several new offerings –starting with a brand-new burger line-up in honor of this enduring icon of American cuisine. It is also introducing a host of new salads and sides, giving its longtime fans something new to discover and giving those who haven’t yet tried Jollibee a lot more reasons to do Centrallyso. and strategically located at 1500 Broadway (between 43rd and 44th Streets) in the center of New York City’s most famous landmark, Jollibee is focused on serving not just its hordes of loyal fans but also those who haven’t tried the brand yet.
for its chicken, burgers, and pies, the fastgrowing restaurant brand’s Times Square location is its fourth in New York City, 60th in the United States, and 84th in NorthOpeningAmerica. aflagship “at the crossroads of the world” — a global destination and retail hot spot — marks a critical milestone in Jollibee’s mission to become one of the world’s top-five restaurant chains. In the next five to seven years, the company intends to grow to 500 locations in the region. “We want to really accelerate the growth since we’ve been successful so far in establishing ourselves. And so the intent is to accelerate the growth because North America has been identified as a key pillar of growth for Jollibee. Of course, the bigger vision is to become one of the top five restaurant companies in the world. And the U.S. and Canada have been pegged as a growth market for international expansion,” Dela Cruz explained.
MANILA — Recent abductions of women and young girls later turning up dead in the countryside are alarming the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) even as the Philippine National Police (PNP) points to numbers showing a decline in crime incidents. “It is most concerning that the CHR has in recent weeks monitored an increase in abductions and incidents of gender-based violence (GBV) perpetrated against women and children and the increasing number of killings across different localities in the country,” CHR Executive Director Jacqueline Ann de Guia said on Thursday, August 25. De Guia cited the killing of industrial engineer Princess Dianne Dayor, of Barangay Tikay, Malolos City, Bulacan, whose body was found last July 5 after being reported missing days earlier.She cited the case of Josie Bonifacio, 40, of Barangay Quirino, who was found dead on Aug. 9, only several hours after she was declared missing by her husband.Shealso pointed out how Jovelyn Galleno, who had been reported missing since Aug. 5, turned up dead last Tuesday. De Guia cited the gruesome killings of two minors, both females – one aged seven in Laguna and the other 15 years old who was also raped in Bulacan. “CHR condemn perpetrators behind these incidents and we re-echo our call in our previous statement, as is the call of Sen. Imee Marcos and Gabriela partylist group Rep. Arlene Brosas for law enforcers to immediately investigate and employ action in line with the government responsibility to protect women, children, and as duty-bearer under Republic Act No. 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women,” De Guia“Thissaid.is increasingly important as more children return to school with the resumption of face-toface classes,” she added. De Guia said that the CHR had already launched its own investigation in these recent killings.Beyond the GBV cases, the CHR is equally concerned about the recent killings of a couple on their way to a court hearing in Quezon province, the shooting incident in Taguig City, the robbery and slaying of a 16-yearold scholar in Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City and the still unclear manner of deaths of the Tiamzon couple in a supposed military encounter.“Taking into account the possibility of similar cases and continued GBV cases that may occur, CHR welcomes the announcements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to look into these killings and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) action for heightened police visibility as a deterrent to crime,” De Guia said. “Government as duty-bearer has the responsibility to protect its citizens from harm, thus, CHR is hopeful that with the abovementioned pronouncements by the DOJ and DILG will translate into tangible actions to deter crime and attain justice for victims through swift resolution of cases,” sheButsaid.the PNP insists there is no reason for the public to be alarmed over the spate of crimes as the peace and order situation in the country remains stable.
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Commentary Strategic ambiguity: A lesson in foreign policy by the Chinese Communist Party regime in Beijing, which claims authority over Taiwan. Ever since, China has been conducting menacing military "drills" in the Taiwan Strait area — including edgy missile launches in the direction of other Asian countries, including Japan. On August 14, a second U.S. congressional delegation arrived in Taiwan, this one led by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA). And then, as night follows day, China announced a new round of military "drills" meant to intimidate. Back in July 20, Biden answered a reporter's question about Pelosi's pending trip in a desultory manner: "The military thinks it's not a good idea right now. But I don't know what the status of it is." The optics of Pelosi's trip became a muddle as Biden jousted with Pelosi via proxy, even as the Beijing regime sent ships and airplanes to encircle the island of Taiwan.Forher part, on August 11, Pelosi added some new fuzz to the ball of confusion, when she told reporters of the U.S. military's stance toward her trip, "I don't remember them ever telling us not to go." So, is it possible that the Biden administration didn't want Pelosi to go and didn't dare stop it? That even secretaries and generals and admirals were unwilling to confront the speaker, even indirectly? All of which led The Economist magazine to call out this "incoherence."
THANKS to the timely response of two Muntinlupa judges who allowed a United States congressional delegation to visit former senator Leila de Lima in her detention cell on Friday, a potentially embarrassing row for the Marcos Jr. administration was averted. The day prior, the Philippine National Police prevented the visit, saying that aside from COVID-19 cases at its headquarters in Camp Crame, the U.S. lawmakers did not have the permission of the courts handling De Lima’s alleged drug cases. The U.S. delegation was led by Sen. Edward J. Markey, chair of the U.S. Senate foreign relations subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific, who has been consistently calling for De Lima’s release since she was detained in 2017. He was joined by District Representatives Alan Lowenthal and John Garamendi of California, Don Beyer of Virginia, and Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen of American Samoa.Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, was among the senators banned from entering the Philippines in 2019 by then President Duterte after they sponsored a U.S. travel prohibition against Philippine officials who had a role in De Lima’s case. The potential crisis was somehow diffused when the U.S. lawmakers made a courtesy call on President Marcos Jr. in Malacañang later on Thursday afternoon, August 18. It was not known if the foiled visit to De Lima was discussed, but the U.S. embassy said lawmakers also met with Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla. On Friday, August 19 the U.S. lawmakers were finally able to visit De Lima after Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Judges Abraham Joseph Alcantara of Branch 204 and Romeo Buenaventura of Branch 256 granted the “extremely urgent motion” filed by her lawyers on behalf of the U.S. delegation. But the courts issued a gag order, preventing De Lima from making any comments about the visit. No media coverage was allowed, either.It was later revealed from Judge Alcantara’s order that Markey’s office wrote a letter to PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. as early as Aug. 9, asking permission to visit De Lima, but that “… despite follow-ups, the PNP has not timely responded to the request.” De Lima herself said the visit was requested in advance, through a U.S. embassy note verbale sent to the Department of Foreign Affairs and forwarded to the PNP. But why was the PNP so reluctant to allow the visit to the former senator? Did the police fear that seeing De Lima’s shameful condition in detention would add fuel to the international condemnation of her continuing ordeal? Back in May, Markey and five other U.S. senators issued a joint statement calling on the Philippine government to drop the charges against De Lima and release her after convicted felons lined up as witnesses by the Duterte administration recanted their allegations against her one after the other. The U.S. delegation’s visit underscores how the De Lima case can become a thorn on the side of the Marcos Jr. administration if it does nothing to correct the misuse of the justice system by its predecessor. It is not only the U.S. lawmakers who are pushing for De Lima’s release. Foreign ambassadors always ask him about the cases against De Lima, Remulla recently told a Senate hearing, adding that he did not know what to say “because I don’t know what stages these cases are.” This is puzzling for a justice secretary, who is supposed to be in command of
The London-based publication said: "The trip is a symptom of America's incoherent approach to China — the country's single most important opponent in the long run. If so, a trip designed to convey strength risks instead showing up the Biden administration's confusion and lack of purpose. What is strategic ambiguity? On June 12, 2006, the South China Morning Post of Hong Kong published an article by Ted Galen Carpenter where he wrote of the U.S. decades-long policy of "strategic ambiguity" about what Washington would do if conflict broke out in the Taiwan Strait.
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"Former assistant secretary of defense Joseph Nye was only a little more blunt than other U.S. officials when he told his Chinese hosts in 1995: 'We don't know, and you don't know.' But now another U.S. official, Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick, may have inadvertently eliminated any ambiguity in an emotional, offhand remark to a congressional committee," Carpenter wrote. "[Zoellick] made the comment while responding to withering criticism by some members of the House international relations committee about the Bush administration's refusal to allow Taiwanese President Chen Shuibian to make a transit stop in the continental U.S.. Mr. Zoellick warned that Washington should not become too supportive of Taiwan because that would encourage pro-independence forces on the island. 'Let me be very clear,' he said. 'Independence means war. And that means American soldiers, sailors, airmen and"Althoughmarines.' his comment was clearly designed to dampen enthusiasm in Congress for the Taiwanese cause, it is more likely to be seen as a green light by the pro-independence faction in Taiwan. For strategic ambiguity to work, both Taipei and Beijing must be uncertain of the U.S. response to a crisis. That uncertainty supposedly will lead to caution in both capitals. "What Mr. Zoellick said, however, is that U.S. forces would intervene even if Taiwan created a crisis by asserting its independence. Strategic ambiguity has been revealed as a fraud. Mr. Zoellick's remark confirmed that Washington would prevent the mainland from conquering Taiwan regardless of how a conflict began. "Mr. Chen and the hardline elements of the Democratic Progressive Party could scarcely imagine a clearer green light for their goal of an independent Taiwan...."Thisdevelopment underscores the perilous nature of U.S. policy. Washington is at the mercy of decisions in both Beijing and Taipei over which it has little or no control."Strategic ambiguity was a dubious policy which assumed that both Taipei and Beijing would assess the likely U.S. response in exactly the way Washington wanted. But at least it gave the U.S. the option of avoiding a war at the last minute by abandoning Taiwan. Mr. Zoellick's inadvertent candor has eliminated that option."
all state prosecutors handling the cases against De Lima.InJune, after several witnesses against De Lima recanted, then DOJ Secretary Menardo Guevarra ordered a review of the pending cases. But the panel of prosecutors, he said, advised him that “there is a good reason to continue the active prosecution” of the staunch Duterte critic. Does that order still stand? In the face of the recantation and the Ombudsman’s ruling in January dismissing the bribery charges against De Lima and her former aide Ronnie Dayan, shouldn’t Remulla order an independent review of the two pending drug cases and direct the prosecutors on how to proceed? Failing that, the decent thing is for the DOJ to resist being used as a tool for political persecution, which is what the cases against De Lima are all about: a retaliation for her investigations of the Davao Death Squads and the Duterte drug war.
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The pandemic forced the lockdown of places of worship nationwide. Father Sison says the faithful have been grateful for the availability of livestreamed masses throughout the lockdowns, with some attending mass every day instead of just once a week. He says the challenge now, with 100 percent capacity again allowed in churches, is to persuade those who have grown used to online masses to physically return to church. This could require innovation and special effort. My mother, who regularly attended mass in different churches prepandemic, has become spoiled by the ease of attending mass from the comfort of home. Her favorite is the Sunday mass livestreamed at noon from the SVD Mission House Chapel of Christ the King Mission Seminary in Quezon City. She likes watching Father Jerry Orbos playing the guitar and singing the Carpenters’ “Sing” at the end of the mass. I guess the lyrics are uplifting amid all the sadness of the times: “… Sing of good things, not bad. Sing of happy, not sad…” What about the pastors? Are people still interested in becoming shepherds of the Catholic flock? Sison told “The Chiefs” on One News last week that there has been no dramatic fall in the number of Filipino seminarians, and most proceed to ordination as Hepriests.isn’t knowledgeable about the situation in the nunneries, but he confirmed that Filipino nuns are being deployed in other countries.Globally, while Church attendance and interest in the priesthood are falling in Europe, Sison says the faith remains strong in other regions such as Latin America. He noted that Cambodia and South Korea recently had their first Catholic cardinals.AsofAug. 8, there were 206 cardinals worldwide. At least 16 are expected to be added during a consistory on Aug. 27. Sison said only 116 of them are “cardinal electors” – those who get to attend the conclave that picks a newUltimately,pope. says Father Sison, “it is the Holy Spirit who will choose the next pope.” His advice to those hoping to see Tagle become the first Filipino pope: shut up, and just pray for the cardinal. (Philstar.com)
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THERE is a lesson in foreign relations from the U.S. policy on Taiwan that the Philippine government ought to remember with respect to the recent call made by a U.S. congressional delegation on detained former senator Leila de Lima, and repeated calls by U.S. lawmakers for her release. This is the U.S. claim of "strategic ambiguity" in its commitment to the defense of Taiwan.Forhalf a century, U.S. policy on Taiwan has clung to this policy whose main idea is to leave China guessing as to what exactly it would, or would not do, in regard to Taiwan's defense. Even President Biden seems to be guessing. He has said, three times, that the U.S. would actively defend Taiwan — but also walked it back three times. Pelosi's visit to Taiwan On August 2, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made her pre-announced trip to Taiwan, which President Biden had quietly opposed.Pelosi went anyway, bringing along with her four other House Democrats, including Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), chairman of the House foreign affairs committee.Thetripwas virulently opposed FILIPINO Catholics are understandably excited by reports that the former archbishop of Manila, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, could be in the running to succeed Pope Francis, in case the hugely popular pontiff decides to retire for health reasons. Tagle himself has doused the speculations as premature, even if he is widely seen to be favored by the pope, who appointed him as prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Fr. Aris Sison, rector of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao, also reminded the faithful that a pope does not get to handpick his successor. Instead, about 120 cardinals from all over the world attend a conclave to elect someone among them who will be the next leader of 1.3 billion Roman Catholics. Nearly all the cardinals are papabile – a possible candidate to become pope. We watched such conclaves that were broadcast worldwide (but only from outside the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican) when Joseph Ratzinger of Germany was elected in 2005 and became Pope Benedict XVI following the death of John Paul II. Benedict was replaced by Argentina’s Jorge Mario Bergoglio who named himself after St. Francis of Assisi. There is a saying in such gatherings, according to Father Sison: he who enters the conclave as a pope leaves as a cardinal. Sison, who teaches Homiletics (the art of writing and delivering homilies or sermons) at the Immaculate Conception Graduate School of Theology, stresses that one does not lobby for the papacy. In fact, he says lobbying could doom the chances of whoever engages in Bergoglioit.was a dark horse to replace Benedict, a conservative intellectual who lamented modern “cafeteria-style” religious devotion – the adherence only to Catholic teachings that suits a person.Benedict’s hardline approach, which earned him the moniker “God’s Rottweiler” from the British press as well as “Nazinger” following his election because of his brief, involuntary membership in the Hitler Youth, must have been deemed to have a negative impact on Church following in the 21st century. Combined with the sex abuse scandals that rocked the Church, the challenges prompted him to resign in 2013 – becoming only the second pontiff to do so in the history of the faith, after Celestine V in* 1294.* * Those who watched the exquisite movie “The Two Popes” saw the emergence of Bergoglio from a dark horse papabile to the hope for a different leader who can forge a new path in a modern Church.And Francis has not disappointed. I know lapsed Catholics who were drawn back to the Church because of his accessibility and compassionate understanding of human frailties, of the spiritual challenges confronting troubled souls in this age.The speculative reports about his retirement were triggered by the pope’s remarks at a recent gathering for the elderly. Sison notes that for the pope, who is turning 86 on Dec. 17, raising the possibility of his own retirement would have been appropriate in thatThesituation.popehad part of one lung removed in 1957 and half of his colon last year. He suffers from a bad knee and sciatica. But is he seriously considering retirement? Last month he visited Canada, during which he apologized to indigenous peoples for the “evil” policy carried out in that country to assimilate them into Christian culture.Now he may be preparing to attend the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled in Kazakhstan next month. That doesn’t look like a pope who, although slowing down at 85 years old, is ready to retire. Nearly all popes, after all, kept their posts all the way to their deathbed. Still, the speculations have triggered concern among some quarters that he might be replaced by a conservative like Benedict. How will this impact the following of the* Church?* *
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When the U.S. delegation returns home, they can be expected to come up with a report on De Lima’s situation and apply pressure on U.S. decision-makers. Any adverse report could have repercussions on Mr. Marcos’ U.S, visit next month to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and on his future visits to Washington. Not only is De Lima’s detention on trumpedup charges a miscarriage of justice; it is now a continuing embarrassment for the Marcos Jr. administration that merely inherited this case of political persecution from the Duterte administration. Unless this injustice is corrected and De Lima freed, her image as a political prisoner will hound the current administration as it tries to shore up the confidence and trust of other nations, including its closest allies in the Western world.
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US lawmakers visit de Lima On August 18, the Markey delegation proceeded from Taipei to Manila, ostensibly to visit detained former senator Leila de Lima.The request of Senator Markey and the other U.S. lawmakers to visit detained former senator de Lima was green lighted by a trial court on August 19. According to the decision, the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204 granted the extremely urgent motion ex abundanti ad cautelam, and the U.S. lawmakers were finally permitted to pay de Lima a visit granting that they would observe the safety and health protocols imposed by the Philippine National Police, and no media or any form of social platform coverage would be allowed during the visit. Markey, who is also the chairman of the Senate foreign relations subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific, is among the bipartisan group of U.S. senators who have been calling for de Lima's release since 2017. After failing to make the visit, the U.S. delegation met with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who told the group: "We look forward to continuing our partnership with the U.S. in the areas of renewable energy use, agricultural development, economic reform, and mitigation of drug problem." Keeping everyone in the dark All this time, Filipinos and their government have believed that U.S. commitment to the defense of the Philippines against attack is ironclad. That faith has been sustained by the commitment of successive U.S. administrations. The question that arises now is what would happen, if the U.S., under a new administration, suddenly invokes strategic ambiguity with respect to the defense of the Philippines from attack. It is well-known in the country that there is a segment of the American polity, notably that led by conservative leaders like Patrick Buchanan, who believe that U.S. commitment to the defense of countries like the Philippines is a bridge too far and not in America's interest. You could claim of course that Philippine ties with America are more deeply rooted than those that attend its relations with Taiwan.Thelogic of strategic ambiguity, however, is to keep everyone in the dark. (ManilaTimes.net)
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STATE OF NEVADA - COUNTY OF CLARK I, JOSEPH P. GLORIA, the duly appointed Registrar of Voters for the County of Clark, State of Nevada, do hereby certify that the General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on said date. An alphabetical listing of registered voters is available free of charge on the Election Department website at www.clarkcountynv.gov/vote (Per NRS 293.557(2)(b)). A list of Election Day vote centers is also included in this notice. MY HAND and SEAL this 25th day of August, 2022.
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Rebecca 2022 VOTE CENTERS You may now vote on Election Day at any of the 100 “Vote Centers” that will be open throughout Clark County. You no longer have to go to one specific “assigned” Election Day vote center. Instead, you may choose the most convenient Vote Center for you. ELECTION DAY VOTE CENTERS FOR THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 NAME ADDRESS ALIANTE LIBRARY 2400 W. Deer Springs Wy., NLV 89084 ALLEN, DEAN ELEM. 8680 W. Hammer Ln., LV 89149 ARROYO MEN’SSQUARE*MARKETNEARTHEWAREHOUSE 6930 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy., LV 89113 BAILEY, SISTER ROBERT JOSEPH ELEM. 4525 Jimmy Durante Bl., LV 89122 BAILEY, WILLIAM H. MID. SCH. 2500 N. Hollywood Bl., LV 89156 BASS, JOHN ELEM. 10377 Rancho Destino Rd., LV 89183 BLUE ANDCTR.*CROSSINGDIAMONDSHOPPINGBETWEENTARGETKOHL’S 4100 Blue Diamond Rd., LV 89139 BOULDER RECREATIONCITYCTR. 900 Arizona St., Boulder City 89005 BOULEVARD MALL, BETWEEN MERCADOTHEATERSGALAXY&EL 3528 S. Maryland Pkwy., LV 89169 BOZARTH, HENRY & EVELYN ELEM. 7431 Egan Crest Dr., LV 89166 BRIDGER, JIM MID. SCH. 2505 N. Bruce St., NLV 89030 BROWN, B. MAHLON J.H.S. 307 Cannes St., HEN 89015 COMMUNITYBUNKERVILLECTR. 200 W. Virgin St., Bunkerville, 89007 BURKHOLDER, LYAL MID. SCH. 355 W. Van Wagenen St., HEN 89015 CADWALLADER, RALPH L. MID. SCH. 7775 Elkhorn Rd., LV 89131 RECREATIONCAMBRIDGE CTR. 3930 Cambridge St., LV 89119 CANARELLI, LAWRENCE AND HEIDI MID. SCH. 7808 S. Torrey Pines Dr., LV 89139 CASHMAN, JAMES MID. SCH. 4622 W. Desert Inn Rd., LV 89102 CENTENNIAL CENTER, HOME DEPOT,* PARKING LOT 7881 W. Tropical Pkwy., LV 89149 CLARK BUILDINGCOUNTYDEPARTMENT 4701 W. Russell Rd., LV 89118 CLARK ARTSFAIRGROUNDS-FINECOUNTYBUILDING 1301 Whipple Ave., Logandale 89021 COLEMAN, CORA SENIOR CTR. 2100 Bonnie Ln., LV 89156 CONNERS, EILEEN ELEM 3810 Shadow Peak Dr., LV 89129 CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL 1001 Coronado Center Dr., HEN 89052 CORTNEY, FRANCIS H. MID. SCH. 5301 E. Hacienda Ave., LV 89122 COX, DAVID ELEM. 280 Clark Dr., HEN 89074 CRAM, BRIAN AND TERI MID. SCH. 1900 W. Deer Springs Wy., NLV 89084 DEER SPRINGS TOWN CENTER, NEAR HOME DEPOT* 640 E. Deer Springs Way, NLV 89084 CUNNINGHAM, CYNTHIA ELEM. 4145 Jimmy Durante Bl., LV 89122 DERFELT, HERBERT ELEM. 1900 S. Lisa Ln., LV 89117 DESERT COMMUNITYBREEZECTR. 8275 Spring Mountain Rd., LV 89117 DESERT OASIS HIGH SCHOOL 6600 W. Erie Ave., LV 89141 DESERT COMMUNITYVISTACTR. 10360 Sun City Bl., LV 89134 DETWILER, OLLIE ELEM. 1960 Ferrel St., LV 89106 DOOLEY, JOHN ELEM. 1940 Chickasaw Dr., HEN 89015 DOOLITTLE COMMUNITY CTR. 1950 J St., LV 89106 ELIZONDO, RAUL ELEM. 4865 Goldfield St., NLV 89031 FAISS, WILBUR AND THERESA MID. SCH. 9525 W. Maule Ave., LV 89148 FINE, MARK L. ELEM. 6635 Cougar Ave., LV 89139 FORBUSS, ROBERT L. ELEM. 8601 S. Grand Canyon Dr., LV 89148 FRENCH, DORIS ELEM. 3235 E. Hacienda Ave., LV 89120 GALLERIA AT SUNSET, KOHL’S COURT, 1ST FLOOR 1300 W. Sunset Rd., HEN 89014 GALLOWAY, FAY ELEM. 701 Skyline Rd., HEN 89015 GOOLSBY, JUDY AND JOHN ELEM. 11175 W. Desert Inn Rd., LV 89135 GRAY, R. GUILD ELEM. 2825 S. Torrey Pines Dr., LV 89146 GUINN, KENNY C. MID. SCH. 4150 S. Torrey Pines Dr., LV 89103 HAYES, KEITH AND KAREN ELEM. 9620 W. Twain Ave., LV 89147 HENDERSON CITY HALL 240 S. Water St., HEN 89015 HERITAGE PARK SENIOR FACILITY 300 Racetrack Rd., HEN 89015 HISTORIC FIFTH ST. SCHOOL 401 S. 4th St., LV 89101 RECREATIONHOLLYWOOD CTR. 1650 S. Hollywood Bl., LV 89142 KELLER, DUANE MID. SCH. 301 N. Fogg St., LV 89110 KESTERSON, LORNA ELEM. 231 Bailey Island Dr., HEN 89074 KING, MARTHA ELEM. 888 Adams Bl., Boulder City 89005 KNUDSON, K. O. MID. SCH. 2400 Atlantic St., LV 89104 LAKE, ROBERT ELEM. 2904 Meteoro St., LV 89109 LAS VEGAS CITY HALL, CITY CLERK, 2ND FLOOR 495 S. Main St., LV 89101 LAUGHLIN LIBRARY 2840 S. Needles Hwy., Laughlin 89028 LAWRENCE, CLIFFORD J.H.S. 4410 S. Juliano Rd., LV 89147 LEAVITT, JUSTICE MYRON MID. SCH. 4701 Quadrel St., LV 89129 LONG, WALTER V. ELEM. 2000 S. Walnut Rd., LV 89104 LAS VEGAS PARKINGCLUB-NORTHATHLETIC(DECATUR),LOT* 6050 N. Decatur Bl., NLV 89031 LAS VEGAS LOT*(RAINBOW),CLUB-NORTHWESTATHLETICPARKING 1725 N. Rainbow Bl., LV 89108 LOWE’S – CRAIG / LOSEE, PARKING LOT* 2570 E. Craig Rd., NLV 89030 MACK, NATE ELEM. 3170 Laurel Ave., HEN 89014 MANCH, J. E. ELEM. 4351 N. Lamont St., LV 89115 MANNION, JACK AND TERRY MID. SCH. 155 E. Paradise Hills Dr., HEN 89002 ABBREVIATIONS: HEN = Henderson LV = Las Vegas NLV = North Las Vegas ELEM. = Elementary School J.H.S. = Junior High School MID. SCH. = Middle School CTR. = Center EVENT TENTS: Look for the VOTE CENTER EVENT TENT in the parking lot of sites with an asterisk (*). NAME ADDRESS MARTIN, ROY MID. SCH. 200 N. 28th St., LV 89101 MCDONIEL, ESTES ELEM. 1831 Fox Ridge Dr., HEN 89014 MEADOWS MALL, NEAR ROUND1, 1ST FLOOR 4300 Meadows Ln., LV 89107 MENDOZA, JOHN ELEM. 2000 S. Sloan Ln., LV 89142 MESQUITE JIMMIE HUGHES CAMPUS, SUITE 1 150 N. Yucca St., Mesquite 89027 MILLER, BOB MID. SCH. 2400 Cozy Hill Cir., HEN 89052 MIRABELLI COMMUNITY CTR. 6200 Hargrove Ave., LV 89107 MOAPA COMMUNITY CTR. 1340 E. State Hwy., 168 Moapa 89025 MOAPA BUILDINGADMINISTRATIONTRIBAL 1 Lincoln St., Moapa 89025 MOAPA COMMUNITYVALLEYCTR. 320 N. Moapa Valley Bl., Overton 89040 MOLASKY, IRWIN AND SUSAN MID. SCH. 7801 W. Gilmore Ave., LV 89129 MONACO, MARIO C. AND JOANN MID. SCH. 1870 N. Lamont St., LV 89115 MOORE, WILLIAM ELEM. 491 N. Lamb Bl., LV 89110 MOUNTAIN COMMUNITYSHADOWSCTR. 9107 Del Webb Bl., LV 89134 MOUNTAINS EDGE REGIONAL PARK, PARKING LOT* 8101 W. Mountains Edge Pkwy., LV 89178 NELLIS NEARSHOPPINGCROSSINGCENTER,TARGET* 1250 S. Nellis Blvd., LV 89104 NORTH LAS VEGAS CITY HALL 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, NLV 89030 OBER, D’VORRE AND HAL ELEM. 3035 Desert Marigold Ln., LV 89135 O'CALLAGHAN, MIKE MID. SCH. 1450 Radwick Dr., LV 89110 O'ROARKE, THOMAS J. ELEM. 8455 O'Hare Rd., LV 89143 PARADISE COMMUNITY CTR. 4775 McLeod Dr., LV 89121 PARKDALE RECREATION AND SENIOR CTR. 3200 Ferndale St., LV 89121 PEARSON COMMUNITY CTR. 1625 W. Carey Ave., NLV 89032 RAINBOW LIBRARY 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., LV 89128 RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL 1900 Searles Ave., LV 89101 REED, DORIS ELEM. 2501 Winwood St., LV 89108 COMMISSIONTRANSPORTATIONREGIONAL(RTC) 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy., LV 89106 SAHARA WEST LIBRARY 9600 W. Sahara Ave., LV 89117 SANDY VALLEY SCHOOL 1420 Pearl Ave., Sandy Valley 89019 SAVILLE, ANTHONY MID. SCH. 8101 N. Torrey Pines Dr., LV 89131 SAWYER, GRANT MID. SCH. 5450 Redwood St., LV 89118 SCHOFIELD, JACK L. MID. SCH. 8625 Spencer St., LV 89123 SCHORR, STEVE ELEM. 11420 Placid St., LV 89183 COMMUNITYSEARCHLIGHTCTR. 200 M. Wendell Wy., Searchlight 89046 SEDWAY, MARVIN MID. SCH. 3465 Englestad St., NLV 89032 SHADOW RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 5050 Brent Ln., LV 89131 SILVERADO RANCH PLAZA, PETSMART*NEAR 9869 S. Eastern Ave., LV 89183 SOLERA AT COMMUNITYANTHEMCTR. 2401 Somersworth Dr., HEN 89044 STEVENS, JOSH ELEM. 550 Dave Wood Circle, HEN 89011 STUPAK COMMUNITY CTR. 251 W. Boston Ave., LV 89102 SUN CITY ALIANTE 7390 Aliante Pkwy., NLV 89084 SUN CITY COMMUNITYANTHEMCTR. 2450 Hampton Rd., HEN 89052 SUN CITY MACDONALD RANCH COMMUNITY CTR. 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., HEN 89012 SUN CITY MESQUITE 1350 Flat Top Mesa Dr., Mesquite 89034 SWAINSTON, THERON MID. SCH. 3500 W. Gilmore Ave., NLV 89032 TARKANIAN, LOIS AND JERRY MID. SCH. 5800 W. Pyle Ave., LV 89141 TARR, SHEILA ELEM. 9400 W. Gilmore Ave., LV 89129 TOBLER, R. E. ELEM. 6510 Buckskin Ave., LV 89108 TOWN SQUARE LAS VEGAS, NEAR AMC THEATERS* 6605 S. Las Vegas Blvd., LV 89119 TROPICANA BELTWAY CENTER, NEAR LOWE’S* 5050 S. Fort Apache Rd., LV 89148 VASSILIADIS, BILLY AND ROSEMARY ELEM. 215 Antelope Ridge Dr., LV 89138 VEGAS VERDES ELEM. 4000 El Parque Ave., LV 89102 VETERANS COMMUNITYMEMORIALCTR. 101 N. Pavilion Center Dr., LV 89144 WALNUT COMMUNITY CTR. 3075 N. Walnut Rd., LV 89115 WARD, GENE ELEM. 1555 E. Hacienda Ave., LV 89119 WHITNEY COMMUNITY CTR. 5712 Missouri Ave., LV 89122 WIENER, LOUIS JR. ELEM. 450 E. Eldorado Ln., LV 89123 WILLIAMS, WENDELL ELEM. 1030 J. St., LV 89106 WINCHESTER DONDERO CULTURAL CTR. 3130 McLeod Dr., LV 89121 WOLFE, EVA ELEM. 4027 W. Washburn Rd., NLV 89031 WOODBURY, C. W. MID. SCH. 3875 E. Harmon Ave., LV 89121 The following vote center site changes were made for 2022 as compared to 2020: DELETED • Downtown Summerlin Las Vegas Ballpark • Fertitta, Frank and Victoria Middle School • Harmon, Harley Elementary School • Las Vegas Strip Site at Pebble • Lieburn, Howard Senior Center • Mack, Jerome D. Middle School • McCarran Marketplace • Webb, Del Middle School
Kylie Padilla Photo from Instagram/@kylienicolepadilla
Kylie now reaping rewards of her sacrifices as a single mom Rico loves a good challenge
“Moving forward means we have to do collaborations with other players in the industry, both in the Philippines and internationally,” said Aldrin Cerrado, Chief Operating Officer of ABS-CBN Global. “ We do our best to manage our resources very well to deliver the best product, the best content, for our audiences.” Bringing Filipino world-class talent to the global center stage is the underlying theme of the evening, especially to the Latin American market under TFC’s North and Latin America division.“Music is the key to helping us penetrate the Latin American market,” said Jun Del Rosario, Managing Director of ABSCBN Global. “We have shown the world how amazing our singers and performers are, and I feel our music will bridge our culture with theirs.”
"Ang importante sumusubok tayo umusad hangga't makakaya. I don't think we are going back anymore. It's a different world so let's figure out paano natin gagawin ngayon." If the impressive turnout in gigs at medium-sized venues lately is any indication, the audience, A lot of meaningful relationships start there. It's a way for them to celebrate or to pick themselves up when they are Preparationsdown."forthe concert are in full swing, which includes Blanco doing lots of cardio. Why so? "If you have been to my concerts in the past, it's a physical exercise for me, literally. So I need to ramp up my cardio as I usually do pag matagal ako hindi nakakapag concert. My exercise bike is already set up back at home." In ending, Blanco assured they are leaving no stones unturned to give the best possible musical experience to an audience deprived of such an experience for the past two years. "Kailangan pagandahin dahil I'm sure excited na rin ang lahat na makanood ulit ng Filipino music in said.makarinigAraneta,ulitngPinoyRock,magsisigaw,magtatalon.Gustokomagandayungma-delivernatinnashowatmagingmasayaangtao,"Blancofinally
Star Magic’s 30th anniversary concert ‘Beyond the Stars’ completes a coast-to-coast US tour with a SoCal extravaganza
The tour kicked off in New York City, where the young stars performed for its discerning audiences. The next stop was San Francisco for a legacy-laced show at the historical home of the Filipino American diaspora. And the tour’s finale was in the hub of global entertainment Los Angeles. The young stars dazzled thousands across the U.S.— claiming their place as some of the top performers in the world. With an energized house on its feet, the show started with an electrifying tableau of Filipino dance hits with Philippines’ sweetheart Maymay Entrata, interacted with their adoring fans, reinforcing the undeniable chemistry they have that their global fans Multi-award-winningcrave. actor Zanjoe Marudo brought the romance only a top matinee idol can bring to the show, making his fans swoon with his triplethreat performance and boynext-door charm. The breakout star of the night is funny man Eric Nicolas. His quick wit, funny antics and comical interactions with the crowd had the whole theater howling in laughter. The show ended with the whole cast on stage singing the song “Sama Sama” which sends messages of love, unity, and togetherness.“Ourcorehas always been to serve our audience regardless of circumstances,” said Arnie Garcia, ABS-CBN Global Head of Events. “Star Magic’s Beyond the Stars is ABS-CBN Global Events’ way to start reaching out to our audience amidst these challenging times and prove to them that we would continue to bring joy and inspiration to everyone,” Garcia adds. Hollywood afterparty
AFTER a three-year break from television work, Kylie Padilla made her prime-time comeback last May with the sports-themed drama series, “Bolera.” But while she was excited to return to the grind, she admitted that she couldn’t help but feel “mom guilt” at “Ifirst.didn’t think I could do it. I felt guilty … There was mom guilt. ‘Why are you choosing work over taking care of your kids? Those were the thoughts that came to mind,” she said at a recent online press conference for the said GMA 7 teleserye, which will end its run on Friday. Last year, Kylie and her husband, Aljur Abrenica, decided to call it quits. Suddenly, she was a single mother. That’s when she realized that she will have to make some sacrifices for the sake of their sons, Alas, 5, and Axl, 2. Bigger picture “I realized that I could do it … As a single working mom, I now get to see the rewards: I’m able to give my kids a better life. You will really have to make sacrifices. But I know better now. I’m dreaming of building a new home for them. I see the bigger picture,” she said, adding that being a working mom is actually a blessing.”
STAR Magic’s 30th Anniversary Concert “Beyond the Stars” culminated their three-city concert tour at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills on Monday, August 14, marking the return of Star Magicon the live concert stages in the U.S. after twoWithyears.20 of Star Magic’s brightest talents from the Philippines, “Beyond the Stars” showcased what Filipino and international audiences always expect from ABS-CBN shows: excellence.“Ourworld is a landscape of change, and just like our company, Star Magic is evolving,” said Star Magic Head Lauren Dyogi. “ Audiences now, in the digital age, are clamoring for diversity and Filipino talent can be appreciated anywhere and everywhere—and we have proven that.”
The members of the Star Magic tour perform their final show at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. Photo courtesy of Sthanlee Mirador
And to further fortify their skills and talents, some of the Star Magic members said they enrolled in performance workshops in Los Angeles; lauded and supported by the network’s leaders and the community.
The hype opening number from (Top L-R) Andrea Brillantes, AC Bonifacio, Alexa Ilacad, and Charlie Dizon; (Bottom L-R) Edward Barber, Maymay Entrata, Kim Chiu, Maris Racal, and Kyle Echarri. Photo courtesy of Sthanlee Mirador Edward Barber, Maris Racal, Charlie Dizon and Alexa Ilacad.
The opening number continued with a celebration of Filipino Pop Rock with seasoned performer Kim Chiu, dance vixen AC Bonifacio and “Gold Squad” heartthrobs Kyle Echarri and AndreaMusicBrillantes.loversswooned over the ‘Sessionistas’ segment of the concert—where top-caliber singers performed beloved OPM (Original Pilipino Music) hits. Angela Ken, Lian Kyla, Sab, KD Estrada and Carlo Aquino serenaded the audience with their smooth acoustic sounds, highlighting their musicality and instrumental talents. Teleserye fans’ hearts melted when Star Magic’s top vocalists sang their favorite shows’ theme songs. The powerhouse vocals of Gigi de Lana, Janine Berdin, Angela Ken, Lian Kyla and Sab brought the emotions of each of the drama series’ themes to their embracing fans. And with what felt like a lightning bolt striking the theater, the fans suddenly levitated when ‘love teams’ took the stage. KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad, known as their “shipped-name” KDLEX, delighted their fans by singing a duet that explored the mysteries of young love. The screams intensified when the hottest love team in the Philippines took the spotlight. Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, more popularly known as “DonBelle” sang, danced, and
IN his almost 30-year career in the entertainment industry, Rico Blanco has never been one to back out on challenges. Be it co-founding one of the most iconic local bands, Riverymaya, in 1994; conquering the stage as a solo artist in 2008; and eventually taking more responsibilities behind the scenes as manager and producer, Blanco always went for them head-on, giving every single one his all. This year, Blanco is taking the same intense fervor and spirit as he stages his first ever solo headliner at the gigantic SmartAraneta Coliseum. "I am happy to announce that on September 11, I will be back in Araneta Coliseum for a concert. I've never done a solo on this scale. And what a time to try," Blanco declared at a media event.While neither performing solo onstage nor filling up the Big Dome is nothing new to the veteran performer, it will be the first time for Blanco to hit one of the country's biggest venues in Metro Manila without his band or other solo artists. "If you look at my story, I've always seen challenges as opportunities to bring about new way of doing things," he confidently stated. Blanco described he envisions the concert to have "a reunion vibe" but promises that he will also do "some firsts" on stage. He added that while his previous outings in Araneta were more festive and celebratory, his upcoming concert will have more"We'llheart.have a more raw and intimate experience, even if it's a big venue. I don't want to spoil it, but I can say you'll feel the heart more. I want to strip down a little bit, so you feel the grit and gut and all of Anotherthat." important aspect of his first solo concert at The Big Dome is that it's taking place amid the pandemic. Blanco and his team in KDR Music House — the events and production company making the concert possible — are taking measures to ensure everyone's safety, such as requiring proof of vaccination upon entry and strictly wearing masks throughout the show. Nevertheless, the 49-year-old artist trusts it will be worth all the hard work they're putting in because, ultimately, he believes it's high time to bring back live music and help out the whole industry."Iknow it's not a low-hanging fruit by any means. It's actually the opposite, but as I've said, I like the challenge. And I think the fact that we do it, I think that alone is a success already.
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“Not all moms have the opportunity to do that,” the 29-year-old Kapuso star added. Aside from her children, another thing Kylie worried about was her viability as a prime-time actress. “I have been away for a while, so there was a bit of uncertainty. ‘Will people still watch the shows I do?’ I asked myself,” she related. But thankfully, Kylie said, she was given a role that she hasn’t done before and her fans haven’t seen before. In “Bolera,” she plays a billiards prodigy named Joni, who’s blessed with remarkable visual and spatial intelligence. She learned the sport at a young age from her father, who, unknown to her, was a champion who fell from grace after being accused of Fueledcheating.by grief and anger, Joni hustled her way to the top of the male-dominated field. “I knew that the story was good. But I was a bit nervous, because I hadn’t done tapings for a while and I was working with new people. But once there, I felt the show would be a good one, because just reading the script got me carried away,” she said. “I was already happy and excited and grateful when I first got this project. The good ratings are just a reward. Words can’t express how happy I am,” she said. “I’m grateful to the network and the production team (led by director Dominic Zapata), because they took care of me and made sure that my comeback project would be good.” Working with legends One of the highlights of the show, Kylie said, was working with local billiards legends Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante. “I really prepared myself for that taping day, because I knew I would be starstruck. I made sure I put myself in Joni’s shoes, because I wouldn’t be able to act if I went there as Kylie,” she said. “I was like a sponge while with them. I listened to all their tips and advice. I took them all in. They were fun to be with. It’s hard to think they’re champions because they were friendly and humble. Walang ere.” Kylie couldn’t have asked for better coactors. The bond she formed with Jaclyn Jose, who plays her mother, was priceless. “I tend to put up a wall to protect myself because I’m an introvert. But Tita Jane (Jaclyn’s nickname) connected with me immediately. As a mother, I learned a lot from her,” she said, turning emotional. “I learned a lot about the craft, too. Hearing her praise my acting is heartening because she’s amazing. We connected as humans,” she added. “She’s a real person—not just an actress—on the set. I appreciated that. As an actress, I also look for human connection off-screen, because that’s what makes the magic happen on-screen.” Kylie is also thankful to her leading men, Jak Roberto and Rayver Cruz. “I was comfortable with everyone. Walang halong show biz behind the scenes. We became a family during our locked-in taping and I’m grateful I was with them,” she said.
The night after the main concert, all the Star Magic stars, ABS-CBN team and invited guests enjoyed a celebration dinner under the stars at the world-famous Yamashiro restaurant in the Hollywood Hills.Punctuated by performances from Star Magic’s top singers, attendees had the opportunity to mingle with the young stars to explore future opportunities and possibilities of partnerships.
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Renderings by Fontainebleau Development of what the 90,000-square-foot shopping district will look like, integrating the space fully into the resort ecosystem. Images captured from internet pandemic.Perhaps that is why some casino-resort property groups are positioning their pieces better on the Strip in order to get a bigger slice of the consumer market coming back to Las Vegas. After all, the city remains to be one of the most attractive options for tourists and visitors from around the world, what with its restaurants, top shows/acts/ singers on display, shopping, spa/ resort experiences, sports events, off-Strip activities, and, of course, gambling.Recently, there have been news of the housing market slowing down in Las Vegas. This has given way to buyers having more of negotiating power at the table, as opposed to a time when sellers had all the chips fall their way due to the shortage of home units available.Withconstruction still at a good pace and many projects still in development or planned for the Las Vegas area and surrounding communities, housing will still be in demand for the area. A study by UNLV researchers expect the population of Clark County, where Las Vegas is situated in, to grow by 1 million people by 2060 – and that growth will mean more people looking for housing opportunities.Ifyouarelooking to purchase your first home, a second/ vacation home, an investment property or land in Nevada, let us look together at what’s available in the market. We can find one that will suit your needs and your budget.Ihave had decades of experience in real estate and I am confident my team and I can help you find that piece of land or property that will help you accomplish that American Dream of homeownership. Many of my clients who have brought their own properties before have now turned them into investments, such as by turning their places into Airbnbs or retals. My company, Precious Properties, is a full-service company that has served its clientele since 1992. You can reach me at 775-513-8447, 805559-2476 and 702-538-4948 for more information, or send me an email at fely@preciousproperties.com or fely.precious@ gmail.com. We have investors who buy houses in California and Nevada for cash and quick escrow in as short as 7 days. (Advertising Supplement)
IT seems a precursor for resortcasino properties that are being built in Las Vegas nowadays –retail space that will help draw in moreYoucustomers.canseeit with properties like the Wynn/Encore, or the Venetian/Palazzo, or the Bellagio, or Ceasar’s, or Aria (with the nearby Crystals shopping center) where both tourists and locals have multiple avenues to walk to and explore the many shops (and restaurants) that are located inside its Fontainebleaumega-venues.seems to be the latest property to explore the trend as it recently announced that its Las Vegas location, which will include about 3,700-plus rooms, a casino, a giant convention space and several restaurants, will have about a two-level shopping district spanning about 90,000 square feet and feature about 35 highendWhilestores.there is no report yet on what high-end stores may be joining the Fontainebleau’s shopping district when the property opens in late 2023, many are excited at the prospect of seeing another destination rise in a town that hasn’t seen a highend luxury hotel built in the city in Locateddecades.close to the expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Fontainebleau will
Russ Bateman walks along the Strip whenever the weather is good. Behind Russ (to the right) is the façade of the Fontainbleau, which is scheduled to open in late 2023, which will include 90,000 square feet of shopping/retail space.
Property/real estate investors of Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman (above, middle) were at her ranch house in Pahrump recently. With Realtor Quitevis-Bateman in photo are Luila Ecat from Spokane, WA and Jean Gatos from London.
Also on the north end of the Strip, Circus Circus is getting its own renovation – a modest one, but which is intended to highlight the original feel of the property – of Las Vegas being a family destination for fun. Among the work being done on the property is repainting, a renovation of the “big top,” a revamping of the pool to double its capacity and give it a new resortfeel look, and the plan to add new rides to the Adventuredome theme park area. With current visitor levels to Las Vegas rising and the airport reporting a record number of passengers passing through recently, Sin City is coming back from its dark days when the Strip was empty and there were no visitors during the height of the
also feature pool experiences, spa and wellness offerings, and nightlife options – you simply just don’t come to Sin City to do one or two things… it’s more of a whole plethora of experiences that you want to indulge in and be a part of. Already, it is a prominent building at the north end of the Strip, it’s huge blue façade with the “fb” letters readily seen by casino visitors as they either traverse Las Vegas Blvd. or visit any of the resort-casino properties within its Accordingvicinity.tothe most recent releases about the Fontainebleau, it “aims to allow for the retail space to be fully integrated into the resort ecosystem, with all stores neighboring the prominent casino and food and beverage venues so that guests can play a round of blackjack then do some shopping without having to leave the center of Butactivity.”theFontainebleau is not the only property planning updates to its mega-venues in Las Vegas. Caesar’s Entertainment, which is competing with MGM and Wynn for dominance in the Las Vegas Strip, is renovating its Bally’s hotel-casino property, which will now be rebranded to the Horseshoe name. Renovation on the property is expected to be finished by the end of 2022. Workers recently removed the Bally’s lettering from its façade so that the Horseshoe name can goTheup. Horseshoe brand, according to Caesar’s, has always been a valued and iconic place. It has long been associated with the casino operations of Benny Binion, a former Texas resident who launched the World Series of Poker at his Glitter Gulch casino in 1970. It was known as the center for high-stakes, risk-takers and gamblers looking for sports betting action. Binion had a motto for his Horseshoe brand: “good food cheap, good whiskey cheap, and a good gamble.”
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follow with dinner program at 6:00 pm. Tickets for this evening are $150.00 per person or $1,500.00 per table. Candidates running for office may reserve Display Table in advance at $150.00 each. This is an excellent opportunity to promote candidacy to the voters.This year's dinner celebration guests will include Gubernorturial and all U.S. Senatorial and Congressional candidates, most Judges from all departments, and 2022 candidates of Clark County. This is a chance for all Clark County Residents to meet your Officials Candidates and also an opportunity to learn about the Vietnamese and some other Asian countries of their Mid-Autumn Moon Festival celebration tradition. Members of the media are encouraged to attend, but registration is recommended.Toregister,please contact Tuan Pham at (702) 306-4061.
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Karina is equally appreciative of the chance given to her to prove her worth as a host. In fact, beginning Sept. 5, viewers will once again witness her gift of gab in Bida Star Versus, the latest season of ABS-CBN Star Hunt’s online talent search. Together with Anji Salvacion and first-time Bida Star host Benedix Ramos, Karina said the show’s fifth edition will see contestants (10 boys and 10 girls) competing in different challenges in singing, dancing, acting as well as “Mapapayoimpersonating.ko lang is (you should) claim it already,” began Karina on what kind of mindset a contestant must have while in the competition. “After being brave in going to the auditions, (it’s better) to just be here and actually chill and expect that you’ll stay long in this competition. You have to embody it and you have to think that you’re a winner already — feel like a winner and actually work like a winner — because if you want to win, you should look at yourself and see if there are improvements in what you do.” “And you just have to keep on fighting. When you fail, don’t take it too hard — just laugh about it. Ako, ‘yung iniiyakan ko noong 16 (years old) ako, hahahaha. I know now that it’s really part of the process. No pain, no gain,” she concluded. by ricky calderon ManilaTimes.net
Karina Bautista Photo from Instagram/@karebautista_ Dimples Romana, you can always say that she’s the mother of all the young actresses — from Kathryn Bernardo to Julia Montes — and all the other young kids before who are now teen stars, while the others are already big stars.
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IN case you haven’t noticed, Karina Bautista is among the most visible young Kapamilya talents these days. Apart from acting — her last being in the starstudded drama series Viral Scandal — Karina also performs in the Sunday variety show ASAP Natin ‘To. Netizens have also seen her doing hosting chores in the Kapamilya online reality show Bida Star. In a recent media gathering, Karina expressed happiness at the rate things are going in her showbiz career. The Pinoy Big Brother alum said she has been blessed with projects that allow her to showcase her talent in front of the
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Gerald Santos as Thuy Photo from Instagram/@thegeraldsantos
SEXY actress AJ Raval made her first public appearance at the special screening of her film "Sitio Diablo" on Wednesday, August 24 following her pregnancy rumors with Aljur Abrenica. In a report by ABS-CBN News, AJ said she does't need to clarify the issue. “Bahala na sila kung ano ang paniniwalaan nila, kasi the more you explain or defend yourself, lalo ka nilang aatakihin,” she said Her father, Jeric Raval, meanwhile, supported AJ for the special screening. He also denied the pregnancy of his daughter. “Definitely, hindi!” he said. “Magkasama kami sa bahay kaya alam ko. Iisa ang tinitirhan namin sa Quezon City at kung umuuwi kami sa Pampanga, isa lang bahay namin,” he added. Jeric also advised AJ to stay focus more on her career than her love life. “Sayang naman kung maaga siyang mag-aasawa at the peak of her career,” he said. “Alam ko at 21, alam na ni AJ ginagawa niya, pero andito lang kaming mga magulang para gabayan siya,” he added.
“’Yung pag-bibigay naman n’ya ng advice, hindi naman n’ya super na i-ne-explain na o dapat ganyan, dapat ganito. It’s just that she’s always there without being judgmental and she will just make you feel at ease by assuring you that you can do it. She’ll say, ‘Madali lang ito, kayang-kaya mo.’She brings out that quality in you na meron ka na and it’s been there since the start (of your career) just waiting to be unleashed.”
FAKE news Fake news, downright lies, mis- and disinformation, in various media, especially social media, have conceivably caused hundreds of million COVID-19 infections and deaths around the world. The falsehood that the vaccines are more dangerous (and killed more) than COVID-19, that it contains fetal tissues, changes our DNA, leads to sterility and serious illnesses, has a chip in them, have confused and misguided countless people who ended up devastated by COVID-19 or death. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine for malice or stupidity. Vaccines are safe Vaccines for COVID-19, for seasonal flu, those mandated as a requirement for children school enrolment, and other available vaccines are all safe and effective in preventing infectious diseases, in spite of misinformed naysayers and fake news on social and other media. Illnesses pose at least 20 times greater risk than the sideeffects of the vaccines, especially the COVID-19 vaccines, which are truly a lifesaver. There are about 5 billion people fully vaccinated for COVID-19 worldwide (about 13 billion doses) proving how safe and effective these vaccines are. The vaccines have protected that many people globally. Lowering viral load Our body, unless immunocompromised, is able to fight off bacteria and viruses, etc., as long as the bacterial or viral load is small. It is when the number of invading infectious organisms become high enough to overwhelm the body’s selfdefense mechanism that we get clinically infected. Washing hands often, using masks, distancing, and avoiding crowds are all aimed at minimizing viral exposure and viral load in our body. Vaccination is a wonderful advance in science that boosts our body’s immune system to a robust degree which defeats the infectious agent and prevents infection. The protective power of the vaccines is akin to that of bullet-proof vests, not 100 percent but proven to be lifesavers nonetheless since they were invented in 1893 by Casimir Zeglen, a Roman Catholic priest in Chicago. Distancing Avoiding crowds and social distancing are mitigating measures, like vaccination and wearing masks, proven to lower the dose of infecting agents, like COVID-19 viruses, and thus prevent infections. This is the same reason why outdoors is safer than indoors, where the airflow (wind) disperses the viruses and greatly minimizes the viral dose one inhales, if any at all. Any and all measures to lower the dose of any infecting agents, like washing hands and face often, showering, etc., are effective strategies to avoid infection. Virus not alive Contrary to what people think, the COVID-19 virus (SARSCoV2) is not a living organism like bacteria. Viruses are protein molecules. So, we cannot “kill” the viruses; we could damage them to render them avirulent, unable to cause infection. That’s the goal of all the measures and strategies we have in combatting COVID-19 at this pandemic. Masks do help Similar to the analogy above, wearing masks, have been proven to work, albeit if not 100 percent. Masks reduce the amount (dose) of infecting agents flying in the air being inhaled. Lowering the dose minimizes the chance of getting infected. If 10 individuals (5 wearing a mask and the other 5 not) were sprayed with face powder or flour, which of the two groups would have more powder on their face and nostrils upon mask removal? Masking is also a sign of compassion; it protects the wearer but even more so other people around. Evident even during flu seasons. In spite of what ignorant or dis-informed people (including politicians and civil rights protestors) are claiming, science has proven masks to be safe and effective in minimizing infections. Do you think those who claim masks are useless would allow (or prefer) nurses and surgeons operating on them or their loved ones NOT to wear masks during the operation? It’s plain common sense. Size of the virus The SARS-CoV2 virus of COVID-19 is 0.1-0.5 microns. One micron is 1000th of a millimeter. The virus is about is about 600 times to 3,000 times SMALLER than the a grain of table salt (60 microns). A red blood cell is 7-8 microns and white blood cells, 25 microns. A dust particle is about 10 microns. In order to be inhaled into the respiratory tract, it has to be 10 microns or less in size. The largest SARS-CoV2 virus is about ½ (0.5) micron, the reason why it could easily be inhaled by those without a mask. N95 mask works N95 mask, especially the NIOSH-approved, is the face cover recommended by the CDC. Masks made of cloth are too porous and thus allow the viruses to go through them. Even hospital masks are not as good as the NIOSH-approved N95. While the N95 mask filters 0.3 microns or larger, and the coronary virus could be as small as 0.1 microns, it seems this mask would allow the virus to go through, the reason uninformed or misinformed people are saying the mask is ineffective in filtering the virus, and therefore useless. However, studies by civil and environmental engineers at Virginia Tech for one, like Linsey Marr, a professor and researcher at VT, an expert who specializes in airborne transmission of viruses, revealed that “the COVID-19 particle is indeed around 0.1 microns in size, but it is always bonded to something larger…There is never a naked virus floating in the air or released by people.” The virus is usually coated by saliva or mucus or moisture, which makes the particles larger. Also, the Brownian movement of the viral particle that zooms and zigzags around, causes it to get trapped by the electrostatic “absorption” magnetizing the particles, causing them to be snarled by the filter and not able to go through. NIOSH-approved N95 masks filter out 95 percent of the COVID-19 viruses. UVC lamp UVC light has been used around the world to sterilize meats, fruits, and vegetable and other items since it was discovered by Nobel Prize winner Ryberg Finsen in 1896. Hospitals use it to sterilize operating rooms, ICUs, infectious disease wards and patient rooms as a routine. I got a couple UVC tote bags and lamps from Amazon and used them during the pandemic sterilizing masks, caps, grocery items, mail, clothing, shoes, cellphones, jewelries, toothbrushes, combs, bedrooms, kitchen, and toilets, always being careful not to expose my eyes and skin to the UVC light. Columbia University has developed the safer Far UVC light, which does not hurt the eyes and skin, for use at home, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, other public places, to sterilize the environment. Gold toilet paper I have been using toilet paper all my life and did not realize how valuable it was until the COVID-19 pandemic led to people hoarding this “gem” of a tissue. I found myself getting my share at Costco. Shelves at other stores were empty. Toilet paper was “gold.”
"I am very happy to be given another chance to portray the role but I am kind of afraid and nervous because we are doing it on Danish language. But that will challenge me because out of my comfort zone," said Gerald via Facebook Messenger. "Miss Saigon" will be produced by Det Ny Teater, a privately-owned theater that have been producing Broadway and West End titles since 1994. Congratulations Gerald and may you continue to bring pride to the Philippines.
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GERALD Santos is reprising his role as Thuy in the "Miss Saigon" edition of Denmark for 2023. He first played the role of Thuy in the "Miss Saigon" UK International Tour from 2017 to 2019. In fact, he has logged 553 performances as Thuy, the most by any actor who played the role in Miss Saigon based on the recent productions of the famed musical.Being chosen to play Thuy boosted Gerald's career as a singer and being tapped to do the role again is a testament to his talent.
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AUGUST 25-31, 2022 • LAS VEGAS ASIAN JOURNAL http://www.asianjournal.com • (702) 792-667810 Features by Bot Glorioso Philstar.com by Jan Milo severo Philstar.com AJ makes first public appearance since pregnancy issue Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Event set on September 29 Karina builds her career slowly but surely Lessons from COVID PhiliP S. Chua MD, FaCS, FPCS
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.
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Cristina Patwa, Filipina cofounder and CEO of Enroot: “I wanted to pay tribute to what my grandmother gifted me with.” Photo from Instagram/@crispatwa Brad.”Patwa grew up in Buhangin, Davao, until she was eight years old.“Davao then was a lot of dirt roads, a lot of farms. There’s pictures of me with a carabao, and I was afraid of the geese,” she laughs. “I didn’t know there was a whole world outside of our farms, my grandmother and the community — you knew everybody and everybody knew you — it felt like a real family. “We moved to the U.S. when I was eight, and I would spend a lot of time with my grandmother because both parents had to work. You know, it’s immigrants, we’re in Queens, we need to survive. And so I spent a lot of time with my grandma, and we would come back to the Philippines every other year growing up. “The most joyful parts of my childhood were with my grandmother or here in the Philippines, because in the U.S., Christmas is not celebrated the same way — the feeding each other and making sure you’re okay. Filipinos naturally think of the other person first before ourselves. And I wish that the U.S. had more of that, where we can break bread and take care of somebody across from you. That connection is actually a foundation of building a community, and I want Enroot to be a community, first and Patwa’sforemost.”
Patwa, Pitt and Fogelman called in a group of 12 James Beard Award-winning chefs to develop and blend flavors that could be paired with elevated cuisine.Ata brewery in Santa Cruz, California, they cold-brew organic fruit and floral purees in small batches with the best teas from around the world for three days, resulting in a low-calorie drink (only 25 calories a bottle) that is refreshing, low-sugar (no sugar or stevia is added), and a healthy alternative to not only champagne but also sodas. “Brad was the one who came up with the idea,” notes Patwa. “He is insanely creative. I think that’s what it takes to be a movie star for that long. He’s artistic, he’s genuine, he’s authentic, and so even the design of (the bottle) — every part of it was really his direction and his vision for what this could look and feel like. My job is to listen to him, because he’s actually quite detailed in the way he even holds the bottle, the way he selects the bottle, the color palette — he just wore an outfit like this to the Bullet Train premiere with this color (she holds up a bottle of Enroot’s Strawberry Lavender-Rosemary Tulsi Relax flavor that has the Bullet Train logo on the back, and ladybug artwork on the front), which is more like a salmon color. And this we did for his movie, Bullet Train. You remember his character, Ladybug, and how his character wants to find peace? So the Relax is to help calm and promote finding peace. This is actually for the movie collaboration with him, which is amazing. Everybody I know loves the way it presents. Everything inside (Enroot) is the chefs’; everything outside is
KAPAMILYA stars Joshua Garcia and Vice Ganda have been named Celebrities of the Year at the TikTok Awards Philippines 2022 recently held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The "Darna" star and the "It's Showtime" host bested other nominees such as Ivana Alawi, Kim Chiu, Althea Ablan, Kyline Alcantara, Cassy Legaspi, Dasuri Choi and Yukii Takahashi. In an interview with the media during his launch as the new endorser of Koomi, Joshua said TikTok helped him show his hidden“Makakatulongtalent. talaga sa akin. I’m thankful. It’s another platform for me to show my hidden talents,” Joshua said. The actor shared that he has always liked dancing since his younger days. “I started dancing nu’ng high school ako,” he said. “Pero actually kinder pa lang ako, gusto ko nang magsayaw sa graduation. Ang istorya nu’n, 'di ako sinasali kasi makulit akong bata. So ang panakot, 'di ako isasali. Ang ginawa ko, umakyat ako ng bakod. S’yempre takot na takot ang maestra ko, (sabi niya) ‘Hoy, bumaba ka diyan,’” heJoshuarecalled.went viral on TikTok after he posted his dance cover of Chalie Boy’s “Thick Fine Woman.” The video had 20 million views and 4 million likes a day after it was uploaded.
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lola passed away last January, at the age of 96. “I wanted to pay tribute to what she gifted me with. She was planting seeds along the way, the overall model of the kind of woman I am and want to be. I’m glad she got to see at least the launch of Enroot and she knew what I was building it for.” Patwa is a staunch tea drinker herself. “When I became a mom, I couldn’t have as much caffeine and alcohol,” she says. “I just love teas. I drink a lot of tea.” Part of her trip here is to find farms from which Enroot can source ingredients. “Because we source organic, it means by default that the big farms are the conventional ones that are not organic, and most organic farms are smaller. So we have coconut in this (flavor), and I would love to find jasmine — I loved the sampaguitas growing up — and the hibiscus, the gumamelas. It would be amazing because we’re trying to source them where they’re indigenously grown already. And then we have another flavor that will come out that has mango and ginger, and that’s like my hometown flavors. I would love that.” Enroot is a sustainable, socially responsible brand that also supports women’s programs, and Patwa says that Pitt is a partner who believes and understands the importance of those values. “Once he heard everything he came up with (their trademark) ‘Food, Family, Farms.’ He loves the simplicity of things. He and John were the ones who pushed me and said, ‘You need to run this. This is you.’ And I said, ‘I’m an accountant. What do I know?’ But they’re so wonderful as partners and so supportive. I couldn’t ask for better partners in something that’s so meaningful in a lot of different ways. I feel very blessed.”
Cristina Patwa’s tea-rrific journey from Davao to Hollywood and working with Brad Pitt
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by anne PaSaJol Inquirer.net KRIS Aquino has been diagnosed with other autoimmune diseases after undergoing more medical tests in the United States, her sister Ballsy Aquino disclosed.Givingan update on her sister’s condition, Ballsy said that Kris’ medical team is still in search of the treatment suitable for the actress, considering her food, plant and medicine allergies. Ballsy spoke about this during a Zoom interview with non-governmental organization Banyuhay Aotearoa, as seen on its Facebook page last Saturday, Aug. “Unfortunately,20. they are still trying to give her the right, correct treatment. She has so many allergies that all the medicines they’ve been trying haven’t been working, or maybe they did but then the side effects—they were not too happy about,” she said. Despite having thoughts of giving up, Kris is determined to win the battle against her illnesses for the sake of her sons Josh and Bimby, who are “keeping her fighting spirit even stronger.”“[Butthe past few days], she has been in good spirits and she says that there are times—well because there was a time she was really feeling that she was about to give up because she was having such a difficult time,” Ballsy said. “But then, when she looks at the pictures of her sons or when she sees them, then she knows she still has to fight.” Kris also met another set of doctors that will take charge of further treatments she will undergo.“When she left, she had two autoimmune diseases. I think now there are four,” Ballsy added. “She’s not even 90 pounds now, she’s like 85 or 86. For the other treatments that they want to try, she has to put on more weight. She has to get a little bit stronger.”Krislast gave the public an update on her condition in June, when she and her sons tested positive for COVID-19. At the time, she had three confirmed autoimmune conditions: autoimmune thyroiditis, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and Churg Strauss syndrome, collectively known as EGPA.
IT’S a long way from Buhangin, Davao City, to Hollywood; from dirt roads and riding carabaos to running a business for Brad Pitt, but Cristina Patwa has made that journey in less than her 42 years onIearth.actually mistook Patwa for a teenager when I came in to interview her. When I remarked on her youthful looks, this mother of an eight-year-old girl laughed and said, “It must be the teas.” “The teas” in question belong to Enroot, a sparkling tea beverage brand Patwa cofounded along with Pitt and John Fogelman, a Hollywood agent-turnedentrepreneur who’s a dear friend of “Myboth. business partner of 15 years, John and I have built different businesses together,” Patwa says. “John was one of the largest shareholders of a talent agency called William Morris, and he has known Brad for 25 years. They’ve been friends for 25 projects.“Wehave another business with Brad,” she continues. “We helped him with something in (Chateau) Miraval (the French winery he co-owned with ex-wife Angelina Jolie), and then over dinner together, Brad came up with the idea of this wellness, alcoholfree experience.” The idea was Enroot, a line of sparkling, coldbrew tea beverages that would fill a niche in the non-alcoholic beverage market for a bubbly drink like champagne.
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