FORMER United States Representative Terence John “T.J.” Cox was charged with a swath of financial crimes tied to his congressional campaign, according to an indictment that was unsealed on Tuesday, Aug. 16 by a grand jury in California. The 28 charges include “15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one count of financial institution fraud, and one count of campaign contribution fraud” in which he made contributions to his own campaigns under a
MANILA — The estimated worth of agricultural damage and losses caused by Severe Tropical Storm “Florita” rose to P19.1 million, said the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday, August 25. This is over six times the amount reported by the DA on Wednesday, August 24, which was only P3 million. According to the DA’s latest report, the latest cost of damage translates to a total volume loss of 1,132 metric tons (MT), affecting 1,286 farmers and 1,833 hectares of agricultural land.Rice crops were still the most affected commodity in
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Fil-Am man sentenced to 45 days in jail for role in January 6 riot
Fil-Am congressmanformerTJ Cox arrested, charged with 28 counts of fraud
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. 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
GONE TO WASTE. Farmer Rosita Guzman inspects her corn farm in Cabagan, Isabela, on Wednesday, August 24 after Severe Tropical Storm “Florita” (Ma-on) crossed Cagayan Valley, Cordillera and the Ilocos regions. Guzman, 61, says she lost almost P100,000 after floods submerged her Photofarm. by Villamor Visaya Jr.
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According to a release from Markey’s office, the delegation raised concerns about the human rights record of the previous government, and expressed hope that Marcos will turn the page by upholding the fundamental human rights during their meeting with the new president.
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TRADE FAIR. Senator Mark Villar welcomes guests and participants to the opening of Livestock Philippines 2022 International Trade Fair show at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on Wednesday, Aug. 24. About 250 local and international vendors participate in the three-day fair that presents the most recent developments in feed and livestock production using state-of the-art equipment andPNAmethods.photoby Ben Briones by KlariZe Medenilla AJPress by Gaea Katreena CaBiCO Philstar.com
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‘Florita’ agricultural damage, losses jump to P19 million Expect high jobless rate as 1.5M join labor force in 2023 AJPress by Ben O. de Vera, nestOr COrrales Inquirer.net by MOMar G. Visaya AJPress by ZaCarian saraO Inquirer.net u excited about it,” Maribeth Dela Cruz, president, Jollibee Group North America, Philippine Brands told the Asian Journal during the opening on Thursday, August 18. World-famous 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
“I am pleased to lead the first U.S. Congressional delegation to meet with President Marcos Jr. and look forward to the promise of a renewed partnership with the newly elected government,” Markey said. “I expressed to President Marcos my hope that he will turn the page on the human rights abuses of the previous government.
Markey was banned from visiting the Philippines by President Rodrigo Duterte after calling for De Lima’s release and raising alarm over human rights violations under his watch. Visiting De Lima Markey also said the members of the delegation were “inspired by the courage and resilience of Senator De Lima, the press, and every day Filipinos in the face of persecution and repression under the previous government.”
MANILA — An estimated 1.5 million Filipinos are expected to join the labor force next year, or more than double the normal volume of new entrants of 600,000 in previousUndersecretaryyears.
Rosemarie Edillon of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) told the Inquirer on Tuesday, August 23 that this was expected to worsen unemployment as it would exceed the number of jobs forecast to be made available by the reopening of the economy. Edillon said Neda was already bracing for a possibly higher jobless rate in 2023 as more graduates under the K-12 basic education curriculum were also set to join the pool of Filipinos looking for work.
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
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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.
“The American people won, and the special interests lost,” Biden said, referencing Big Pharma companies that lobbied hard against efforts to lower prescription drug costs for low-income Americans.Bidenadded, “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 Biden administration says landmark Inflation Reduction Act will benefit AAPI families
FILIPINO American Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson leads the 13-man pool headed to Lebanon for the first game of Gilas Pilipinas in the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. As Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas spokesman Renauld “Sonny” Barrios previously stated, Clarkson is set to play as a naturalized player for the Philippines as the country’s basketball federation has already stopped pleading FIBA to allow Clarkson to play as a local. That is more likely because the 30-yearold Clarkson, who won the 2021 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, has not secured a Philippine passport before turning 16 years old.Joining Clarkson in Lebanon are first-time Gilas pool members Roosevelt Adams, Jamie Malonzo, Japeth Aguilar, Chris Newsome, Calvin Oftana, Bobby Ray Parks Jr., Dwight Ramos, brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena, Kai Sotto, Carl Tamayo and Scottie Thompson.Thefinal 12-man lineup for Gilas’ game
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JOLLIBEE, the Filipino fast food brand aiming to become one of the world’s top-five restaurant chains, is taking America by storm with the opening of its new flagship restaurant in the heart of New York City’s Times Square. “Just 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 AJPress photo by Momar G. Visaya 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 this week.
‘Best fried chicken chain’... 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. 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. n Maribeth Dela Cruz, President, Jollibee Group North America AJPress photos by Momar G. Visaya
“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 non-Filipinos 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 ourJollibeeChickenjoy.”isrounding-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 so.
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 next month.Dela 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.
From The FronT Page 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-of-pocket prescription drug costs will be capped 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.)WiththeInflation Reduction 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.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.” They added, “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
Cox — who represented the Fresno, California area from 2019 to 2021 — is the son of a Chinese father and a Filipino mother, both of whom were immigrants. In 2018, he defeated the incumbent, Republican David Valadao, to represent California’s 21st congressional district, which includes portions of Fresno, Kern, and Tulare counties in the San Joaquin Valley. However, it was later revealed that Cox illicitly used campaign contributions to pay for one of his real estate ventures; he lost the seat to Valadao in 2020. n
Centrally 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.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.
“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.
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.
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“Thisappliances.billis the biggest step forward on climate,” Biden said, adding that his administration will “boldly take additional steps toward meeting my climate goals.” (By Klarize Medenilla/AJPress) n different name, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice. During his 2018 congressional run, Cox is alleged to have allocated $25,000 in illegal “straw or conduit donations” in order to pay “family members and associates for donations to his campaign.”TheDOJ report said that Cox stole more than $1.7 million in client payments and company loans and investments from 2013 to 2018, when Cox was the head of a community development firm. The report also said that Cox had submitted falsified bank statements to a property lender ino order to receive mortgage loan funds for a property that he, allegedly, rented to someone else.Ifhe is convicted, he could face 20 to 30 years in prison, in addition to millions of dollars in fines.
Former Central Valley congressman Terrance John “TJ” Cox
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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.
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“They presented their plans regarding repatriation, digitalization, negotiations, bilateral labor agreements, programs for OFW kids, reintegration of OFWs, scholarships, protection, and health,” Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said at a press briefing.Inhis first State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 25, the President ordered the DMW and the Department of Information and Communications Technology to prioritize the automation of contracts of overseas Filipino workers.“We shall automate the verification of contracts and issue secure Overseas Employment Certifications (OEC) that you can keep on your smartphone. I call on the (DMW) and the DICT to make this a top priority,” Mr. Marcos said in his Sona. In his speech, he also called on the Department of Foreign Affairs to help the DMW in ensuring that OFWs who lost their jobs would find new opportunities.ForDole’s part, the OP said “the core priority will be increasing employment opportunities, ensuring just and humane working conditions, and delivering accessible, prompt and continuous services to the people.” n
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She pointed out that before the pandemic, the labor force increased by an average of 600,000 yearly from 2016 to 2019.“This, notwithstanding, we note that between 2018 and 2019, there was an increase in the labor force by 1.3 million, yet the unemployment rate was a low of 5.1 percent because of the sustained growth which encouraged more investments” before COVID-19 struck, Edillon said.Edillon said the expected increase in the labor force next year would be mainly due to the economic recovery and the “stabilization of the K-12 stream,” which would lead more Filipinos—including the youth and senior citizens—to look for jobs as more sectors reopen from previously stringent COVID-19 lockdowns that caused the loss of millions of livelihood and shuttered thousands of businesses.However, while the reopening of more productive sectors coupled with a projected economic rebound would generate more job opportunities next year, Neda officials earlier said their quantity and quality might lag behind the big number of Filipinos joining the labor force. Gov’t intervention The Philippine Statistics Authority earlier said that 2.99 million Filipinos were unemployed as of June this year. Given the difficult economic times, National Statistician Dennis Mapa also noted that even retired Filipinos were
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“Our medical team, headed by Dr. Randy Molo, gave him (Aguilar) clearance to play. He’s been monitored the past week or so. He’s actually fine already but we’re just being cautious,” said Barrios in the Philippine Sportswriters Association online forum on Tuesday, August 23. “There’s nothing bothersome or major (health issue with Japeth). He just played (with Ginebra) in the PBA semifinals. He better be rested because our schedule is hectic.” Barrios revealed that the Gilas pool, which left for Lebanon on Tuesday, August 23, was hard at work in their Monday, August 22 practice.“They did a hard practice yesterday according to the briefing of the coaching staff and team manager Butch Antonio. Coach Chot (Reyes), coach Tim (Cone) and coach Jong (Uichico) want that to be the team’s mindset, nothing was easy. Players have actually hurt each other. I noticed that the energy of the team was very high yesterdayMeanwhile,morning.”theplayers who were part of the initial 24-man Gilas pool but has been cut or have begged off from participating are June Mar Fajardo, CJ Perez, Allein Maliksi, Raymond Almazan, Francis Lopez, Kevin Quiambao, Kevin Alas, Jio Jalalon, Ian Sanggalang, Robert Bolick and Arvin Tolentino. After Gilas’ game against Lebanon, the Filipinos head back home to play Saudi Arabia on Monday, August 29 at 7 p.m. at the Mall of AsiaTheArena.Philippines heads to this fourth window of the qualifiers with a 2-2 slate, fourth in Group E. Lebanon (3-1) and Saudi Arabia (13) are at the second and fifth spots, respectively. (Niel Victor C. Masoy/ManilaTimes.net) n
Documents on the proposed P5.268-trillion 2023 national budget had estimated the unemployment rate inching up to 5.7-6.8 percent next year from 5.1-6.5 percent this year, remaining above prepandemic levels.The economic managers of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have said that their eight-point socioeconomic agenda would slash the jobless rate to 4-5 percent by 2028. They said it could be done by increasing the share of wage and salaried workers in the private sector to 53-55 percent of the total by the time Marcos ends his term, from 48 percent in 2021. Edillon said the state planning agency had sought a number of interventions so that young Filipinos graduating from the K-12 program next year would have something to do at work or in school, if ever they decide to pursue a college degree. “For next year, we have suggested an increase in scholarships for masters of arts or science degrees, and other reskilling and microcredential programs. We will also push for more internship programs,” Edillon said.
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Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon of NEDA Photo from the NEDA website forced to look for work as the labor force participation rate for those age 65 and above, or the number of senior citizens working or actively looking for a job, increased to 38.2 percent in June from 34.9 percent in May.
OFW reforms Also on Tuesday, Mr. Marcos pushed for reforms to improve the working conditions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including having more bilateral labor agreements between the Philippines and other countries. In a Facebook post, the Office of the President (OP) said Mr. Marcos and his officials discussed during the fifth Cabinet meeting the priority programs of the newly created 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 Markeycase.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
n against Lebanon on August 26 at 2 a.m (Philippine time) will be announced a day before the match. Barrios, meanwhile, said Aguilar, who initially was taken out from the pool after testing positive for COVID-19, has been reinstated after being cleared by Gilas medical team head Dr. Randy Molo.
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Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole). Among the priority projects of the DMW, led by Secretary Susan Ople, are the One Repatriation Command Center, OFW Mobile Application, and the National Reintegration Program.
PAGE 1 the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Aurora, and Zambales, with a total volume loss of 699 MT worth P11.71 million. Corn was also hit with a volume loss of 430 MT, or P7.31 million worth of damage in the provinces of Kalinga and Ilocos Norte.High-value crops in Ilocos Norte, particularly assorted vegetables, also suffered a volume loss of 3 MT worth P81,000.Despite the huge jump, DA assured the public that the movement of vegetable products in the Cordillera Administrative Region was not affected since no significant road networks were affected by “Florita.” “Thus, there are no changes in the volume traded at the centers in La Trinidad. Supply and prices of basic commodities remain stable in regions affected by ‘Florita,’” the DAThesaid.department then said it is still assessing the damage and losses brought by the cyclone in the agri-fisheries sector. Further, DA said it continues to coordinate with local government units and concerned agencies for the impact of “Florita,” as well as available resources for interventions and assistance. Meanwhile, the DA assured that it would provide the following assistance to affected farmers and fishers: • 69,046 bags of rice seeds, 3,840 bags of corn seeds, and 600 kilograms of assorted vegetable seeds from affected regions; • Drugs and biologics for livestock and poultry;•Fingerlings and assistance to affected fisherfolk from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR); • Survival and Recovery (SURE) Program of Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC); and • Quick Response Fund (QRF) for the rehabilitation of affected areas. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), “Florita” has since left the Philippine area of responsibility after affecting over 47,000 individuals, killing three and injuring four, as it ravaged parts of Northern and Central Luzon early this week.
Marcos, foreign affairs secretary Enrique Manalo, and justice chief Jesus Crispin Remulla. Markey also met 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 United States.” Senate President ProTempore 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.” Members of the U.S. congressional delegation also include Representatives John Garamendi (DemocratCalifornia), Don Beyer (Democrat-Virginia) and Aumua Amata Radewagen (RepublicanAmerican Samoa).
The therapists — and the National Union of Healthcare Workers, which represents them — counter that the managed-care giant has difficulty attracting clinicians because its mental health services have a poor reputation. The dispute has erupted at a time when demand for mental health care is increasing. The share of adults in the United States with symptoms of depression and anxiety has nearly quadrupled during the covid-19 pandemic.Thenew law requires health plans regulated by the state to provide return appointments no more than 10 days after a previous mental health or substance use session — unless a patient’s therapist approves less frequent visits.
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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 Virginian-Pilot reported. Also with his 45-day jail sentence, U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper ordered Lazo to pay a $500 fine. n
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A California law that took effect in July requires health plans to offer timely follow-up appointments for mental health and addiction patients. Whether that’s happening is a point of contention in an open-ended strike by Kaiser Permanente clinicians in Northern California who say staffing shortages saddle them with stifling workloads that make providing adequate care impossible.KPsays it is making every effort to staff up but has been hampered by a labor shortage.
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The bill, which was sponsored by the union, was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in October and included a grace period for health plans to Kaisercomply.Permanente has not complied, said Sal Rosselli, president of the health care workers union, which represents more than 2,000 KP mental health clinicians in Northern California and 4,000 statewide. “In fact, it’s getting worse,” he said. “Thousands of people are not getting access to the care that clinicians say they need.” The union and its members said patients often must wait as much as two months for followupKaiserappointments.Permanente said in an online statement that the HMO’s compliance with the new law “is wellKPunderway.”hasbolstered its mental health care capacity by adding nearly 200 clinicians since January 2021, expanding virtual appointments, and offering more mental health services through its primary care providers, said Deb Catsavas, senior vice president of human resources in KP’s Northern California division. In addition, she said, KP has launched a $500,000 recruitment campaign and is investing $30 million to “build a pipeline for new, culturally diverse mental health professionals across California.”Butpicketing clinicians, who started their strike Aug. 15, said they regularly encounter obstacles in their jobs because of what they described as persistent staffing shortages.
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“Our program does a pretty good job of immediately helping folks in crisis, but then there’s no therapy appointments to discharge them to,” said Moore, who picketed Aug. 16 in front of KP’s Oakland Medical Center. “You search for an appointment, and it’s a couple of months out.” Not only are therapists worn out, she said, but many potential new providers don’t want to work for KP. “We actually have a number of open positions in our clinic, but I think it’s very hard for Kaiser to fill positions when it is known by mental health care workers as a place where it’s really hard to do a good job because you just don’t have the appointments to offer patients,” Moore said. The union said KP also has an attritionMickeyproblem.Fitzpatrick, a psychologist who worked at Kaiser Permanente for 11 years, said he resigned this year by Bernard J. Wolfson and Zinnia finn Kaiser Health News
SAN DIEGO – The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has named the City of San Diego as a 2022 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for its efforts to close the digital divide through Mayor Todd Gloria’s SD Access 4 All initiative.TheCity of San Diego is one of 32 U.S. cities and counties to earn the Trailblazer designation this year. Through the SD Access 4 All initiative, the city partnered with local internet providers and nonprofits to expand public WiFi at over 300 locations citywide. More than 200,000 unique users logged on over 1.4 million times in the first “Closingyear.the digital divide is essential to thriving communities and opportunity for all San Diegans, which is why we launched SD Access 4 All. It’s our city’s recognition that internet access is essential to everyday life and can’t be just a privilege,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “We’re grateful to our many partners who helped our IT team expand public WiFi and provide new resources at libraries – from laptops to mobile hotspots – to get residents connected. This award is recognition of the enterprising spirit and cooperation that makes important initiatives like this get Trailblazersdone.”are judged based on six criteria showing a city or county’s digital inclusion leadership. These include having full-time local government staff, a digital inclusion plan, an open-access coalition, survey research, funded digital inclusion programming, and efforts to increase affordability of home broadband service. The six criteria also provide cities and counties that are just getting started with digital inclusion an effective pathway to leadership in their community. Launched in April 2021 with a $500,000 annual budget, the SD Access 4 All initiative is a collaboration between the private sector and several City departments, including Economic Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, and Parks and Recreation. The goal is to close the digital divide that has left an estimated 53,000 households in San Diego without internet access. “The pandemic made clear how vital internet access is in our modern world as families struggled with online learning and many San Diegans were forced to work remotely,” said Jonathan Behnke, the city’s Director of Information Technology, which oversees the SD Access 4 All initiative. “We’ve seen tremendous usage of the public Wi-Fi, so we know there’s a significant need in our community for basic internet access. We plan to continue blazing the trail forward by creating even more opportunities for San Diegans to get connected in the years ahead.”Inaddition to the public Wi-Fi expansion, the city also purchased hundreds of new laptops and 2,000 new mobile hotspots that patrons can check out from libraries. Mobile hotspots are easy to use and provide free at-home internet service.SDAccess 4 All benefited from several community partners to provide this public service. The San Diego Parks Foundation helped support public Wi-Fi at two dozen parks locations while the San Diego Public Library Foundation supported the Library’s 10 outdoor community computer labs and laptop expansion.Inaddition, the city reached an agreement with Cox Communications on neighborhood Wi-Fi hotspots and with AT&T on the mobile hotspots – with both companies providing discounts on each service.NDIA advances digital equity by supporting community programs and equipping policymakers to act. Working collaboratively with more than 800 digital inclusion practitioners, NDIA advocates for broadband access, tech devices, digital skills training and tech support. For more information on Digital Inclusion Trailblazers, visit inclusion-trailblazers.digitalinclusion.org/digital(City of San Diego Release) n
the Filipino broom. His shield carried messages like “FALSE MEDIA = COUP” and “PANDEMIC HOAX = COUP.” His May 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 location data for a phone number associated with the company to determine that it was being used inside the Capitol, according to the warrant for Lazo’s arrest. He was among the thousands of supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to be part of the group that illegally entered the government building. His charges include knowingly 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.
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Alicia Moore, a KP psychologist in Vallejo who leads group therapy sessions in an intensive outpatient program, said her patients can have difficulty maintaining the progress they’ve made after the program finishes because they must wait for follow-up appointments.
Primary learners such as those in kindergarten may be required to learn English and Filipino as medium of instruction. Inquirer file photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta
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This view shows the ABS-CBN network headquarters in Quezon City. The Philippines’ top broadcaster ABS-CBN on May 2020 was ordered off the air over a stalled operating licence renewal, drawing fresh charges that authorities were cracking down on press freedom. Inquirer.net file photo
Rise amid the pandemic The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination A U.S. Marines officer has vowed to continue supporting the Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).Col. Ronald Norris Jr., regiment commander, Marine Raider Regiment, Marine Forces Special Operations, visited the Wesmincom last August 15. Col. Elmer Suderio, chief of the Unified Command Staff, received the U.S. military officer at the Laong Laan Hall at Camp Navarro, Calarian, this city, at 3 p.m. on DuringMonday.their conversation, Norris told Suderio that U.S. forces remain true to their commitment to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines in capability enhancement. “We will assist you by providing capability training to Filipino soldiers,” he said.
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MANILA — The Philippine government vowed it will go after those who contribute to the online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC), may it be parents or other individuals involved in the operations.Government officials on Tuesday, August 23 acknowledged that the Philippines has become the hub for explicit materials that cater to pedophiles around the world, harming Filipino children in the process.“Ang pagsama samin dito ng law enforcement agencies natin ay isa lang hudyat na hindi talagang hindi tayo papayag na manatili ang ganito sa ating bansa,” Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said in a press conference on Tuesday, August 23. (The presence of our law enforcement agencies here today is one of the signs that we will not accept that this will continue in our country.) Officials noted that in some cases, the parents of the children are involved in the abuse.
MANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to revert to English and Filipino as medium of instruction for primary learners.DepEd spokesman Michael Poa said Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte is in favor of returning the medium of instruction to English and Filipino from learner’s mother tongue.However, he said the move is still subject to further discussions with experts. “That has been the center of discussions at the moment. The direction is to go back to English and Filipino. But that has to be subject to further discussion with experts,” he said in an interview over ABS CBN News Channel. “Yes, that’s the direction to be taken. But, again subject to discussion with experts but definitely that’s the direction that we want to go back to English and Filipino as the medium of instruction,” Poa said when asked if Duterte was in favor of reverting the medium of instruction to English and Filipino. Under the K-12 law, the mother tongue should be used as the medium of instruction from kindergarten until Grade 3. DepEd Undersecretary Epimaco Densing earlier suggested using English and Filipino as the medium of instruction in schools as early as kindergarten.Themother tongue should only be used as an exception, he said. n by Daphne GalVez Inquirer.net
MANILA — A bill that would provide a new franchise for network giant ABS-CBN, which stopped airing free television and radio programs after its legislative franchise expired in May 2020, has been filed in the House of Representatives.HouseBillNo. 431 authored by Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Johnny Pimentel seeks to allow ABS-CBN to operate again, noting that its news and public affairs division plays a crucial role in the dissemination of relevant information.ABS-CBN ceased broadcasting on May 5, 2020, after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) did not allow it to operate due to questions about its franchise’s validity. Congress meanwhile thumbed down a new by Gabriel pabico lalu Inquirer.net
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Dateline PhiliPPines by Kaycee Valmonte Philstar.com of Humanitarian Affairs in a statement in 2020 said that the pandemic “facilitated a dramatic rise in OSEC cases.” Citing data from the Department of Justice, Save the Children Philippines expressed concern in 2020 after online sexual abuse and exploitation against children saw a 246.6% increase during the enhanced community quarantine implemented from March to May 2020, with 202,605 reported cases from 76,251 in 2019. UN OCHA said the local situation is further aggravated by high poverty rates. A recent report from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed that more Filipinos ended 2021 poorer than they were prepandemic with a poverty rate of 18.1% last year versus 16.6% in 2018.Abalos’ DILG data showed that there were 62 OSEC operations conducted in 2020, 29% more than the 48 in the previous year. There were 227 operations conducted in since 2017, including the 26 done in 2022 so far.Out of 103 cases child pornography cases seen since 2016, only 67 resulted in a case and only three were resolved. Meanwhile, Philippine National Police chief Rodolfo Azurin said that they have received over 370 referrals since 2019 and the agency was able to conduct 250 police operations. The PNP has convicted 71 suspects based on its operations so far. War on ‘billion dollar industry’ Asked if the government will “declare a war” against online sexual exploitation of children in the same way the previous administration went after drug users, Remulla said: “Yes, we are declaring a war on this.” “Lahat na ng pwedeng gawin ng bansa para rito (Everything the country can do for this issue), 100% of law enforcement is here as well as 100% of jails and correction facilities are here… to make sure that we have reserved a place for those who insist on doing what they do,” Remulla said.Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy vowed that they are “extensively coordinating” with law enforcement agencies as they trace local abusers. The department is also asking telecommunications companies to add filters into their system so they can trace those who have transactions related to child pornography.Uywarned that those caught will be added to a list of internationally blacklisted individuals who are involved in child pornography. Philippine Special Envoy to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nikki Teodoro said that the Philippines’ child pornography problem has ballooned to become a “billion dollar“Weindustry.”aregetting international help but the problem is it’s not fast enough, it has to be faster,” Teodoro said, urging that the country enhance its programs to address the issue.
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For her 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.” 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?
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 it. Bergoglio 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
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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? * * * 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 pre-pandemic, 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) The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff.
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 Shui-bian 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 marines.’“Although 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....“This development 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.” 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
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Pelosi went anyway, bringing along with her four other House Democrats, including Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), chairman of the House foreign affairs committee. The trip was virulently opposed 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.Backin 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.”
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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 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?Inthe 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. 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. (Inquirer.net)
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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.For half 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.
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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.
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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.
The two sides also disagree about how much time clinicians should get to handle patients’ cases outside therapy sessions. Catsavas said the union is demanding that clinicians’ face time with patients be reduced to allow more time than KP is willing to provide for administrative tasks. This demand, she said, contradicts the union’s “own commitments to help improve access to mental health care.”
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The union says clinicians need the time for tasks that are not administrative but are an integral part of care — such as communicating with parents, school officials, and social service agencies about patients who are minors and returning emails and phone calls from anxious adults whose next appointment might be six to eight weeks away. The strike “will only reduce access to our care at a time of unprecedented demand,” Catsavas said. “Across the country, there are not enough mental health care professionals to meet the increased demand for care,” she said. “This has created challenges for Kaiser Permanente and mental health care providers everywhere.”
Suderio thanked Norris on behalf of Wesmincom commander Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr., saying, “We will make sure that our good alliance is unscathed and that the US forces are safe here in our area of Duringoperation.”his visit to the command, Norris checked on the status of the Special Operations Task Force 511.2 (SOTF 511.2) based at Camp Navarro.Thepurpose of the visit was to raise awareness on the SOTF’s efforts in support of the Wesmincom.TheUnified Command Staff joined Suderio in welcoming Norris during the latter’s arrival at the command. (By Jannaral/ManilaTimes.net)Julmunir n because he was unable to care for patients “in the way that we are trained in graduate school, in a way congruent with my passion for psychotherapy, in a way that is conducive to healing.”
NTC back then said that while other networks were allowed to continue operating despite their respective franchises still being deliberated on, ABS-CBN could not be given the same privilege as there were concerns about the validity of their franchise.Inaninterview with ABS-radio CBN’s station DZMM hours before the network was shut down, NTC Deputy Commissioner Edgardo Cabarios admitted that the questions regarding the franchise’s validity stemmed from the quo warranto petition filed by former solicitor general and current Commission on Audit Chair Jose Calida. Many people in rural areas felt they had missed out on critical news, especially reporting on disasters, when ABS-CBN was shut down because its Regional Stations no longer broadcast. Former vice president Leni Robredo said in December 2021 that Typhoon Odette victims shared the same sentiment that the absence of ABSCBN’s wide coverage during typhoons and other calamities also made it difficult for them to attract help or assistance. n
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Greens Family Visitation Services located at 6161 El Cajon Blvd. #162, San Diego, CA Registrant:92115.Jessica Mona Green, 4425 48th St. Apt 2, San Diego, CA 92115. This business is conducted by THEBUSINESSBEGUNREGISTRANTIndividual.FIRSTTOTRANSACTUNDERNAME(S)ASOF07/12/2022.Signature:JessicaMonaGreen. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/15/2022.AJ1021 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, and 09/16/2022. AJSD 1021
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 Inc.
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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.Thequestionthat 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.The logic of strategic ambiguity, however, is to keep everyone in the dark. (ManilaTimes.net)
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff. most far-flung areas of our country, keeping its farreaches up-to-date with the relevant happenings,” Pimentel said in the bill’s explanatory note. The bill was filed as early as June 30, but reporters did not get a copy of the proposal until it was uploaded to the House of Representatives website.
In an Aug. 15 statement, the California Department of Managed Health Care reminded KP that it must respect timely access and clinical standards even while clinicians are on the picket line. “The DMHC is closely monitoring Kaiser Permanente’s compliance with the law during the strike,” the statement said. Agency spokesperson Rachel Arrezola said the state has received 10 complaints related to the new law so far — all against Kaiser Permanente. Catsavas said that more than 30% of KP’s clinicians have continued to care for patients during the strike and that KP psychiatrists, clinical managers, and outside mental health providers have stepped in to help. KP’s mental health woes date back many years. The organization was fined $4 million by the state in 2013 for failing to provide timely mental health treatment. It was cited twice after that for failure to resolve the problems and is currently being investigated by regulators, who saw a 20% increase in mental health complaints against KP last year. Barbara McDonald, of Emeryville, said she tried to get help at KP for her 19-year-old daughter, who was engaging in self-destructive behavior. Numerous attempts with Kaiser Permanente in the past couple of years failed to get her daughter the help she needed, and McDonald said she ended up spending tens of thousands of dollars to get her diagnosed and treated elsewhere. She has bipolar and borderline personality disorders, as well as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, McDonald said.McDonald said that at one point, her daughter cut her own throat and ended up in a KP hospital for three“Thedays.irony is that when you let mental health issues go untreated, it ends up being physical issues as well,” she said. “You can’t tell me that having my daughter in the hospital for three days costs less than regular therapy.” KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation. n
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9017439 Luxx Urban located at 1234 Sand Drift Point, San Diego, CA Felix.NAME(S)BUSINESSBEGUNconducted92154.Point,D.Registrant:92154.MaureenFelix,1234SandDriftSanDiego,CAThisbusinessisbyIndividual.REGISTRANTHASNOTTOTRANSACTUNDERTHEABOVE.Signature:MaureenD.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9018833 Ki’s Kitchen located at 1012 Bobcat Creek, San Antonio, TX Registrant:78251.Ki’s Kitchen, LLC, 1012 Bobcat Creek, San Antonio, TX 78251. This business is conducted by Limited LiabilityREGISTRANTCompany.HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S)Signature:ABOVE.Kiara Taylor. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/19/2022.AJ1023 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, and 09/16/2022. AJSD#1023
Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/02/2022.AJ1019 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, and 09/16/2022.AJSD 1019
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PNA photo by Rico H. Borja 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.”
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The union argues that KP has the money to fix the problem if it wants to, noting that it posted $8.1 billion in net profit last year and sits on nearly $55 billion in cash and investments.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9018847 Mana Packaging, LLC located at 1534 Orangeview Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. Registrant: Mana Packaging, LLC, 1534 Orangeview Drive, Encinitas, CAThis92024.business is conducted by Limited Liability Company. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S)Signature:ABOVE.Misty Franco. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/22/2022.AJ1022 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, and 09/16/2022. AJSD#1022
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FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9017244 CNG Development located at 849 North Vulcan Ave., Encinitas, CA 92024. Registrant: Scott D Sherman, 5083 Adobe Pl, Topock, AZ 86436. This business is conducted byREGISTRANTIndividual.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 1 0/10/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. Superior61 Court of California, County of San Diego 30 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: FEB. 16, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 1024 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, andATTACHMENT09/16/2022.
FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9017573 LM SOUND & LIGHTING PRODUCTIONS located at 3033 E. 18th St., B5, National City, CA 91950. Registrant: Louie R. Mangubat, 3033 E. 18th St., B5, National City, CA 91950.This business is conducted by BUSINESSBEGUNREGISTRANTIndividual.HASNOTTOTRANSACTUNDERTHENAME(S)ABOVE.Signature:LouieR.Mangubat. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/03/2022.AJ1014 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02/2022. AJSD#1014
FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9017834 a. Studio B Radio Society located at 4189 The Hill Rd., Bonita, CA 91902. b. Studio B Foundation located at 4189 The Hill Rd., Bonita, CA 91902. Registrant: Gener Domingo Barbon, 4189 The Hill Rd., Bonita, CA 91902. This business is conducted byREGISTRANTIndivdual. FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 08/08/2022. Signature: Gener Domingo Barbon. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/08/2022.AJ1017 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, and 09/09/2022. AJSD#1017
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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Hannah Dearie on behalf of a minor(s) filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Julian Vasin Dearie Lopez to Julian Vasin Dearie. b. Freya Alita Lockhart to Freya AlitaTHEDearieCOURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 09/20/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. Superior25 Court of California, County of San Diego Superior Court North County 325DivisionS.Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: AUG. 04, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT JAMES S. SIMMONS JR. Judge of the Superior Court AJ 1010 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, and 09/02/2022 ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9017083 Think Real Estate Benefits LLC located at 4695 E. Talmadge Dr., San Diego, CARegistrant:92116. Think Real Estate Benefits LLC, 4695 E. Talmadge Dr., San Diego, CAThis92116.business is conducted by Limited Liability Company. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 0/01/2012. Signature: Pamela S. Robinson. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 07/28/2022.AJ1003 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26/2022. AJSD#1003
FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9017291 Resilience Football located at 4944 Sea Lavender Way, San Diego, CA 92154. Registrant: Julian Yahiv Garcia, 44944 Sea Lavender Way, San Diego, CA 92154. This business is conducted byREGISTRANTIndividual. FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 08/01/2022.Signature: Julian Yahiv Garcia. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/01/2022.AJ1009 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02/2022. AJSD#1009
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.
AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • SAN DIEGO ASIAN JOURNAL http://www.asianjournal.com • (818) 502-0651 • (619) 474-05888 LEGAL SERVICES LEGAL SERVICESLEGAL SERVICES SUMMONS CASE NO. 37-2022-00013055-CU Cl-Ctl NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): 1. PHUONG KIM TRUONG dba LIBERTY NAILS; TU NGOC GIANG dba LIBERTY NAILS; DOES 1-20, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):1.ACPROPERTY MGMT., L.L.CNOTICE!
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FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9017205 MAC Taekwondo located at 5143 Waring Rd., San Diego, CA Registrant:92120.Martial Arts Center Inc., 4853 Carriage Run Dr., San Diego, CA 92130.This business is conducted by THEBUSINESSBEGUNREGISTRANTCorporation.FIRSTTOTRANSACTUNDERNAME(S)ASOF07/29/2022.Signature:JaesungYoon.
FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 07/29/2022. Signature: Scott D Sherman. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 07/29/2022.AJ1005 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26/2022. AJSD#1005
FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9017082 Seiko Properties LLC located at 4695 E. Talmadge Dr., San Diego, CA 92116. Registrant: Seiko Properties LLC, 4695 E. Talmadge Dr., San Diego, CAThis92116.business is conducted by Limited Liability Company.
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Kazuyoshi Yanagawa AKA Hwa Kwon Yang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kazuyoshi Yanagawa AKA Hwa Kwon Yang to Kazuyoshi Yanagawa. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 09/26/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. SuperiorC-61Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: AUG. 09, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENTMichaelT.SmythJudgeoftheSuperior Court AJ 1013 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, and ATTACHMENT09/02/2022 TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9016964 Dentist Julita G Trimor DMD Inc. located at 2240 E. Plaza Blvd., Ste O, Clerk of San Diego County on 07/27/2022. AJ 1006 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26/2022. AJSD#1006
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court. AJSD #1024
REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 01/01/1986.Signature: Pamela Seiko Robinson. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 07/28/2022.AJ1002 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26/2022.
Law Offices Of Jonathan B. TepersonP.O.BoxCarolinaDate:Phone:Temecula,890123CA92591949-570-099004/08/2022Miranda, Deputy Clerk AJ 1008 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26/2022 CASE 37-2022-00030795-CU-PNUMBER:t-NC
FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9015559 Macaro located at 4235 Menlo Ave #1, San Diego, CARegistrant:92115. Alisha Danielle Terry, 4235 Menlo Ave #1, San Diego, CA 92115.This business is conducted by BUSINESSBEGUNREGISTRANTIndividual.HASNOTTOTRANSACTUNDERTHENAME(S)ABOVE.Signature:AlishaDanielleTerry.
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Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 07/29/2022.AJ1004 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26/2022. AJSD#1004
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BUSINESSBEGUNREGISTRANTIndividual.HASNOTTOTRANSACTUNDERTHENAME(S)ABOVE.Signature:DerekSaria. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/04/2022.AJ1012 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, and 09/02/2022 AJSD#1012
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FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9016944 Rustic Boards Artisanal Cuisine located at 1930 Avenida Escaya Suite 109, Chula Vista, CA 91913. Registrant: AraSol LLC, 1049 Vista Oak Pl., Chula Vista, CA 91910. This business is conducted by Limited Liability Company. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 07/25/2022.Signature: Melina Marquez. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 07/26/2022.AJ1015 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02/2022. AJSD#1015
FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9017673 Clear Edge Pools located at 934 Dale Court, San Maros, CA Registrant:92069.Clear Edge Pools LLC, 934 Dale Court, San Maros, CA 92069. This business is conducted by Limited LiabilityREGISTRANTCompany. FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 08/01/2022.Signature: Nicholas Escalona. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/04/2022.AJ1016 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, and 09/02/2022. AJSD#1016
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Juliana Pineda Gavino filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Juliana Pineda Gavino to Juliana Gavino Constantino. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 07/11/2022.AJ1007 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26/2022. AJSD#1007
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Kathleen G. Alvarado, Esq., SBN:117690 7177 Brockton Avenue, Suite #335, Riverside, CA 92506 Attorney for Olivia Padilla Mendibles-Streno filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Olivia Padilla MendiblesStreno to Olivia Mendibles. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 09/21/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. Superior61 Court of California, County of San Diego 3330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.
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National CIty, CA 91950.THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME REFERRED TO ABOVE WAS FILED IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY09/14/2017,ON: and assigned File no. Tinaminsan.by:NationalInc.,BY:NAMEFICTITIOUS2017-9023094BUSINESSISBEINGABANDONEDDentistJulitaGTrimorDMD2240E.PlazaBlvd.,SteO,CIty,CA91950.ThisBusinessisConductedACorporationSignature:JulitaT Statement filed with Recorder/County
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FICtItIOUS BUSINESS NAME StAtEMENt NO. 2022-9017671 a. AMOI located at 424 Arroyo Seco Dr., San Diego, CAb.92114.AMOI SD located at 424 Arroyo Seco Dr., San Diego, CA Registrant:92114.Derek Saria, 557 Oxford St., Unit #5, Chula Vista, CA 91911. This business is conducted by
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Asian Journal: AUG. 04, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 1011 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, and ATTACHMENT09/02/2022 TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made:NOHEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
The love team of KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad delivers the flutters in their romantic duet.
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. n 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 Kylie Padilla GMA photo 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. “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 worldclass 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 ABS-CBN Global. “We have shown the world how amazing our singers and performers are, and I feel our music will bridge our culture withAndtheirs.”tofurther 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. n 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 cheating. Fueled 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),
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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. Photos courtesy of Sthanlee Mirador 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.
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
Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan had the audience swooning during this sweet number.Photos courtesy of Sthanlee Mirador
Hollywood afterparty
S TAR 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 two years.
By AllAn PolicArPio Inquirer.net
The members of the Star Magic tour perform their final show at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills.
‘Beyond the Stars’ completes a coast-to - coast US tour with a SoCal extravaganza
Kylie now reaping rewards of her sacrifices as a single mom
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 first. “I 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, AugustLast26.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.”“Notall 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 With 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.”
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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, Edward Barber, Maris Racal, Charlie Dizon and Alexa Ilacad. The opening number 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.”
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria File photo/www.sandiego.gov reality for each and every San Diegan.” The $2.6 million facility maximizes the half-acre of park space with a variety of neighborhood amenities including two children’s play areas for younger children and preschoolers, adult fitness equipment, a shade structure, seating areas, multipurpose turf areas, improved landscaping and irrigation, security lighting and ADA compliant pathways to facilitate access for all“Theusers.new La Paz Mini Park is a true win for our community. It reflects residents’ priorities and increases District Four’s recreational opportunities,” said Council President Pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe. “At the intersection of public safety and livable neighborhoods, this beautiful project promotes community wellness and improves safety and livability through environmental design for all residents.”
• Colina Del Sol 4150 54th Place, San Diego, CA 92115 (programming will be absorbed into City Heights Swim Center, 4380 Landis St., San Diego, CA 92105).
• In 2021, a Department investigation led to the arrest of an unlicensed insurance agent who provided falsified workers’ compensation certificates and pocketed the premiums, leaving businesses without coverage for worker injuries.
Aquatics programming moved to nearby facilities; city staff working diligently to keep other nine pools open Philippines’ Nightingale, earlier dubbed as the “New Siren of the Strip” during her stints in Las Vegas, is the only Asian to have captured the headlines in a main showroom at the Vegas strip.Ai-Ai Delas Alas, alongside the group, is the life of the party. The “Queen of Comedy” will once again showcase her talents for never-ending fun and laughter.Atthe heart of it all are two award-winning singers and actors — Julie Anne San Jose, bringing along her talent as a songwriter, musician and top-rated stage performer and artist, while Rayver Cruz, who has risen from being a child actor in a comedy sitcom, will wow the crowd his dancing and performing skills. There is no way to miss this! Doors open at 5 p.m., and showtime starts at 6 p.m. at the Pechanga Theater.
• In 2020, the Department issued a cease and desist against an unlicensed Southern California agent after a consumer who thought they had coverage suffered an uninsured $100,000 residential loss.
Shows in the Pechanga Theater offer a comfortable and intimate concert experience. With 1,200 seats in its theater, each show features state-ofthe-art, acoustically perfected sound, plus comfortable chairs, and an up-close view from every theater seat. Pechanga Resort Casino offers one of the largest and most expansive resort/casino experiences anywhere in the United States. Voted the number one casino in the country by USA Today and rated a Four Diamond property by AAA since 2002, Pechanga Resort Casino provides an unparalleled getaway, whether for the day or for an extended luxury stay. Pechanga offers more than 5,400 of the hottest slots, 152 table games, world-class entertainment, 1,100 hotel rooms, dining, spa and golf at Journey at Pechanga, Pechanga Resort Casino features a destination that meets and exceeds the needs of its guests and the community. Pechanga Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians. For more information, call toll free (877) 711-2946 or visit www.Pechanga.com. Follow Pechanga Resort Casino on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @PechangaCasino. (Advertising
Banyuhay Aotearoa, as seen on its Facebook page on 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.” Kris last 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. n
Mayor Gloria, Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe welcome Valencia Park community to new La Paz Mini Park
SIX of the most sought-after singers, comedian, and showbiz personalities from Manila, led by famed actor Dingdong Dantes, takes centerstage at the Pechanga Resort Casino as they perform in a live concert entitled “Together Again,” on September 24 and 25 at 6 p.m. Pechanga Resort Casino is well-known for hosting only the best and the brightest Filipino entertainers and performers aimed to provide the ultimate experience, especially to its Filipino-American patrons. The long wait is over as famed television and showbiz performers come to perform live next month. With Dingdong are a host of the best celebrities under GMA Pinoy TV — Bea Alonzo, Lani Misalucha, Ai-ai Delas Alas, Julie Anne San Jose, and Rayver Cruz — who will showcase different talents in singing and comedy stints.
The release of the PSAs comes as the California State Legislature also on August 18 passed Senate Bill 1040, authored by Senator Susan Rubio (D-West Covina) and sponsored by Commissioner Lara. The bill, currently on its way to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for his consideration, would help victims recover their losses from sellers of insurance who are not licensed by the California Department of Insurance to transact insurance by giving the Insurance Commissioner the ability to order restitution to consumers from unlicensed sellers of insurance who are breaking California laws. Restitution for consumers in the above real-life examples of illegal acts could mean reimbursement of premiums paid, payment for denied claims, and lost wages, among others. “Trying to figure out if a sales call is a scam gets harder all the time, but recovering victims’ money shouldn’t be,” said Senator Rubio. “I’m proud to work with Commissioner Lara and author SB 1040, which will eliminate barriers that keep many from getting their money back when harmed by a fraudulent insurance sale. When a scammer targets hundreds or thousands of California consumers with the same fraud, we should make it as easy as possible for victims to be made whole. Right now, many cannot afford to file a lawsuit themselves, and the scammers know this. SB 1040 authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to order restitution on victims’ behalf. The Commissioner investigates and stops fraudulent insurance sales activity. Also, while investigating and taking legal action against scammers, the Department of Insurance often learns the identities of additional victims. This puts the Department of Insurance in the best position to identify the size and scope of a fraud, and by authorizing the Commissioner to order restitution on their behalf, allows the Department to return money back to “Thankvictims.”youto Senator Rubio for her tremendous partnership and leadership in authoring SB 1040, which will help victims of insurance fraud recover,” added Commissioner Lara. “I look forward to ensuring that victims of insurance scams receive direct restitution for their losses, as well as continuing our work with the Legislature to protect California consumers and businesses.” SB 1040 received strong bipartisan support throughout the legislative process and wide support from consumer groups, business associations, and local governments.
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Nationwide carbon dioxide shortage forces temporary closure of four City of San Diego pools
Internationally acclaimed singer, Lani Misalucha, the By Anne PAsAjol Inquirer.net Kris diagnosed with more autoimmune diseases, in search of ‘correct treatment’
• Carmel Valley, 3777 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (residents are encouraged to visit any open pools).
The four pools that will temporarily close starting Monday are:
• Kearny Mesa, 3170 Armstrong St., San Diego, CA 92111 (programming will be relocated to Swanson Pool, 3585 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122).
• Martin Luther King, Jr., 6401 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 (programming will be absorbed into City Heights Swim Center, 4380 Landis St., San Diego, CA 92105).
Two of the pools identified for closures, Colina Del Sol and Martin Luther King, Jr., have leaks that were recently identified and repair work will be conducted during these CO2 shortage-related closures. Additional fall and winter maintenance also will be performed at all four closed pools. There is no definitive timetable for the four pools to reopen, and the city will continue to seek alternate sources of CO2 to have the pools operating as soon as possible. Residents are encouraged to contact their local municipal pool for updated hours and programming. For additional information about the City’s municipal pools and available aquatics programs, please visit sandiego.gov/pools. (City of San Diego Release) n
LILIWENOS International is inviting all its town mates from Liliw, Laguna, Philippines living in the United States and abroad to attend a Grand Reunion to be held in Las Vegas on October 1-3, 2022. The activities include a potluck picnic in the park for Saturday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6p.m. where attendees can bring their favorite summer dish to share with other Liliwenos, and a get-together scheduled at the Gold Coast Casino Hotel (4000 W. Flamingo Road) in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. For those who wish to attend or have questions about the grand reunion, please contact Carmen at (702) 256-8005, Loida at (201) 654-5482, or Tessie at (201) 913-7800. Or send an email to program and invitation committee chair Fred Polistico at polisticoalfredo8@gmail. com. n
Dantes, a multi-awarded actor, is also famous as a commercial model, dancer, TV presenter and film producer. He is married to the beauteous actress, Marian Rivera. The ‘Darling’ of cinematic screen known for her TV drama series and a string of hit movies depicting real life stories, multi-talented Bea Alonzo, also pursued to be a screenwriternovelist to hone her skills.
KRIS Aquino has been diagnosed with other autoimmune diseases after undergoing more medical tests in the United States, her sister Ballsy Aquino disclosed. Giving an 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 $2.6M facility brings much-needed family-friendly park space to former site of vacant lot SAN DIEGO — In a continuing effort to provide more high-quality recreational spaces to San Diegans in high-density neighborhoods, Mayor Todd Gloria and Council President Pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe on Tuesday, August 23 joined city staff and community members to officially open La Paz Mini Park in Valencia Park.The new mini park transforms an underutilized corner lot into an inviting neighborhood gathering space for residents both young and old and helps address the need for more recreational opportunities for residents in Valencia Park. As part of Tuesday’s ceremony, local kids attending City of San Diego summer camps were invited to play on the new equipment for the first“Thetime.La Paz Mini Park has been years in the making and my administration has been focused on getting it done for Valencia Park,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “What was once just a chunk of dirt and weeds has been transformed into a quality public space for the community to enjoy complete with a children’s play area, fitness stations, a shade structure and more. Every neighborhood deserves safe places to get outside, be active and gather with their loved ones and community. Investments in projects like this one in Valencia Park will help make that a
Park design work began in 2017 and city staff worked closely with community members to determine what park elements should be included in the project. Construction began in May 2021 with a groundbreaking event led by Mayor Gloria, then Councilmember Montgomery Steppe and members of the community. The City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department manages more than 40,000 acres of park assets including more than 400 parks, 26 miles of shoreline, 60 recreation centers, 14 pools, seven skate parks and three golf courses. For additional information regarding the city’s park system, visit sandiego.gov/parks-and-recreation.
(City of San Diego Release) n SAN DIEGO — As a result of a nationwide shortage of carbon dioxide (CO2), due in large part to supply chain issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of San Diego announced it will be temporarily closing four of its municipal pools beginning Monday, Aug. 22. CO2 is used to help balance and maintain the pH levels in the pool water. As a CO2 replacement during the shortage, maintenance crews will be continually applying muriatic acid, a common chemical used in backyard pools, as a safe alternative and will regularly monitor each pool to ensure pH levels are safe for the public. Current maintenance staffing is inadequate to perform the intensive monitoring at all 14 City pools. The closures will allow pool maintenance staff to properly service and monitor the nine open pools to remain in compliance with County of San Diego environmental health guidelines for municipal pools.Programming currently scheduled at temporarily closed pools will be moved to neighboring municipal pool facilities. The CO2 shortage is not expected to impact existing contractual agreements with San Diego Unified School District and San Diego Community College District athletics programs.
Commissioner Lara issues PSAs on unlicensed insurance scams, ‘vehicle warranties
(CA Dept. of Insurance Release) n
• In 2020, the Department issued a cease and desist against an unlicensed company that illegally sold automobile extended warranties (also known as “vehicle service contracts”) to more than 1,000 California drivers – many of them seniors – for over $2 million.
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• In 2019, a Department investigation led to the arrest of an unlicensed insurance agent for allegedly stealing $174,000 in premiums from truck drivers and charter bus companies.
reunion, Oct. 1-3 in LV High-powered GMA Pinoy TV performers ‘together again’ at Pechanga Resort Casino live Sept. 24 & 25
SACRAMENTO — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Thursday, August 18 issued Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to warn California consumers and businesses about insurance scams involving unlicensed sellers of insurance, including robocalls selling extended vehicle warranties. The California Department of Insurance (Department) estimates that unlicensed activity costs Californians tens of millions of dollars every year. One example of this is the hardworking Californians who have paid thousands of dollars for vehicle extended warranties illegally sold by unlicensed companies, only to have their claims improperly denied and then having to pay again for expensive repairs. Individual losses of several thousand dollars per victim can add up to massive fraud. “We have all gotten those phone calls trying to sell us an extended vehicle warranty,” says Commissioner Lara in one of the PSAs. “What a lot of people don’t know is that’s illegal in California. The Department of Insurance is here to protect you and stop these illegalInvestigationspractices.” by the Department have revealed numerous instances of insurance premium theft, embezzlement, and fraud by unlicensed sellers of insurance specifically targeting vulnerable populations, such as seniors, immigrants, and historically underrepresented communities. In many cases, small businesses were left without insurance coverage and business owners’ livelihoods were put at risk. Some examples of illegal acts by unlicensed sellers of insurance leading to fraud include:
Commissioner-sponsored bill for restitution for victims of insurance scams passed state legislature
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.
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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.
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 Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman helps those who need business financing, including loans for small businesses. For more information, call (702) 538-4948, or send email to fely@precious-properties.com or fely.precious@gmail.com.
IT seems a precursor for resort-casino properties that are being built in Las Vegas nowadays – retail space that will help draw in more customers. You can see it 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 3,700plus 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 high-end luxury hotel built in the city in decades. Located close to the expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Fontainebleau will 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 Already,of. it is a prominent building at the north end of the Strip, it’s huge blue façade
But the Fontainebleau 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, risktakers 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.” 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 resort-feel 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 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, Recently,gambling.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. With construction 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, 805-559-2476 and 702-5384948 for more information, or send me an email at fely@ precious-properties.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)
By RealtoR Fely Quitevis-Bateman 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 vicinity. According to the 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 activity.”
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