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LAS VEGAS – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) hosted a roundtable on Wednesday, August 31 with Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders in Las Vegas to discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act will lower health care costs, create good-paying clean energy jobs, and combat climate change. Senator Cortez Masto and participants discussed the cost-cutting provisions in the legislation, including the extended tax credits for families who receive health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and the robust investments in Nevada’s clean energy“Thiseconomy.legislation is going to benefit Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across Nevada by cutting costs and investing in our economy,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Nevada seniors and families will see lower health care costs, as well as new, good-paying jobs in our booming clean-energy industry.”
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Fil-Ams react to the landmark effort that will affect 43 million borrowers IN 2015, when she graduated from USC with a degree in criminology, Filipina American Stephanie Rivera was tasked with her first mystery to solve: how she was going to pay off her student loans. Rivera, who now works as a forensic psychologist in San Diego, recalled that getting accepted to USC as the first person in her immediate family to attend college was a huge triumph. But the celebration over her acceptance at USC was short-lived when her family had to figure out how to fund her education as they, like so many other families who Loss of 1.7
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CLOSE to 15% of job openings that employ immigrant or foreign-born workers in the U.S. are still vacant, while the legal immigration system is in dire straits. From meat packing to home building to STEM professionals to nurses, the post-pandemic economy is reeling from a labor force decimated by restrictive immigration policies, which worsened under Donald Trump’s administration. The halting of immigration “From the middle of 2019 until the end of 2021, there has been essentially zero net immigration to the U.S,” said Giovanni Peri, Ph.D. Professor of Economics and Founder and Director of the UC Davis Global Migration Center, citing US Bureau census data. “Although in late 2021 and early 2022 these numbers started growing again, the fact that the inflow of immigrants stopped made the country lose more than 1.7 million (immigrants),” added Peri, noting that 900,000 of them would have been college educated who work in the STEM sector – doctors, computer scientists, biomedical engineers, bio experts — and 800,000 would have been non-college educated concentrated in sectors such as food, by BERNADETTE E. TAMAYO ManilaTimes.net PHILIPPINE Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said the Philippines had sent a diplomatic note to the US State Department at the height of the Asian hate crime in 2021. This was Romualdez's reply to the query of Sen. Ana Theresia "Risa" Hontiveros on what the Philippine government had done to address these cases involving Filipinos living in the US. The query comes as another Filipino elderly was attacked in New York City over the weekend in what U.S. authorities branded as a hate crime against Asians. The ambassador on Wednesday, August 31 virtually attended the Commission on Appointments' (CA) deliberation on his ad interim appointment as the Philippines' top envoy to the U.S. "We have sent a diplomatic note to the State Department especially at the height of all this last year," Romualdez said. "In fairness to the [U.S. President Joe] Biden administration, they reacted immediately and they were able to pass a bill making federal law regarding hate crimes," he stressed. Romualdez also said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed envoys "to increase economic ties" with countries like the U.S. because "he believes that the economy of the world is at stake especially after
ABS-CBN Corp. and TV5 Network Inc. announced Thursday, September 1 they “mutually agreed to terminate” their investment agreement after initially deferring the deal to respond to concerns flagged by the National acquireStockCommissiontheCommissionTelecommunicationsandlegislators.ThiswasdisclosedtobothSecuritiesandExchangeandPhilippineExchange.ABS-CBNwassupposedto6.46millionnewprimary common shares in TV5 for P2.16 billion. This represents 34.99 percent of the total voting and outstanding capital stock of TV5. “The parties confirmed that they have not implemented any of the transactions covered by the Investment Agreement and the Convertible Note Agreement,” they added. In a separate disclosures, Sky Vision , ABS-CBN, Lopez Inc. and Cignal Cable Corp. announced they had also mutually agreed to terminate the sale and purchase agreement dated Aug. 10 covering the proposed acquisition by Cignal of a 38.88-percent equity in Sky Cabe Corp. hate crimes in assures envoy up for
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MANILA — Pope Francis has designated Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as his special envoy to the 50th general conference of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC) slated on Oct.According30. to CBCPNews, Tagle will preside over the closing mass of the FABC conference to be held at the Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok, Thailand. The 65-year-old cardinal is currently pro-prefect for the Dicastery for Evangelization According to the Vatican bulletin, the Asian bishops’ meeting begins on Oct. 12 and will be held at the Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Bangkok. This year’s conference theme is “FABC 50: Journeying together as peoples of Asia … and they went a different way.” (Matthew 2:12). The assembly also marks the belated 50th anniversary celebration of FABC, established in 1970 with the approval of the HolyTheSee.FABC Secretariat said the 19-day conference will “reflect on the re-emerging and emerging realities and challenges of the Church in Asia.” Prior to being appointed to the Vatican dicastery, Tagle headed the FABC’s Office of Theological Concerns for several years while he was still archbishop of Manila.
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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, August 29 paid tribute to Filipinos of “extraordinary courage” who fought to establish and protect the Philippines as the country celebrates National Heroes’ Day. “We remember and honor each of them for the sacrifices they made in our behalf so that we may live in peace, security, and liberty as well as realize our full potential as Filipinos,” Marcos said in his first National Heroes Day message as the chief executive. He urged the public to not forget them as “their legacy of heroism lives on in the hearts of
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PAGE 1 our medical professionals, civil servants, uniformed personnel, and ordinary citizens who toil to keep the Filipino dream alive.” Marcos also said that their heroic deeds do not only remind Filipinos “of the nobility of our race,” but also invite them to take part in nation-building. “We are Filipinos—a people destined to greatness. In our veins flow the blood of heroes and in our bodies reside the indomitable spirit required to accomplish incredible feats so long as we manifest our will into action,” Marcos said. “As we celebrate this day dedicated to our nation’s heroes, let us strive to fulfill our own promise so that we may also be heroes in our own right and a source of pride and inspiration for the succeeding generation of Filipinos to emulate,” he added.
PH has addressed hate crimes in US, assures... this pandemic. We all need to recover from it." Romualdez said that the Philippines' relationship with the U.S. is "probably at its best right now." He said he would like to "give credit to former president [Rodrigo] Duterte because of his brand of foreign policy as far as independent foreign policy is concerned." "It has reverberated well here in Washington D.C. in the sense that we are not going to be taken for granted by the U.S. This is very important for us. I think this administration of President Marcos Jr. will be able to enjoy that kind of relationship that we have now with the US," he added. The CA's sub-Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended the approval of his ad interim appointment to the plenary. Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose ManuelManilaTimes.netRomualdez file photo
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The president led the commemoration of the National Heroes’ Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. His father, a dictator, was buried there with military honors in 2016 despite protests saying he is not Aroundhero. 70,000 individuals were imprisoned, 34,000 were tortured, and 3,240 were killed during martial law, according to rights group Amnesty International. Lessons of the past In a statement, Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to “look at the future of our country and its unrelenting longing for the same profound sense of patriotism from us.” She said the blood of national heroes is “now permeating into the minds and hearts of many Filipinos who have committed to the cause of rebuilding the nation from the rubbles caused by disunity, hatred, misunderstanding, and acts of hostilities perpetuated by anti-people, anti-government, and local terror groups that hostaged the progress of the country for a long time.” The vice president, who also heads the Department of Education, said the lessons of the past must be used to awaken the heroes inside the hearts of Filipinos, especially the youth.
Senator Cortez Masto, AAPI community leaders... (ACDC) are grateful to Senator Cortez Masto for meeting with our community today and discussing the passage of IRA” said Vida Lin, President & Founder of ACDC. “Our growing Asian & Pacific Islander communities and others across Nevada will benefit enormously from the lower healthcare & prescription drug costs and clean-energy job opportunities that the Senator helped secure.” Senator Cortez Masto has fought to lower health care costs and create good-paying cleanenergy jobs across Nevada. She has cosponsored legislation to make health care more
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“Let us honor our national heroes with the promise that their sacrifices will serve as our light and inspiration as we vow to protect the integrity of our independence and the interest of our nation against those who wish for us to fail, to fall, and to break as a nation,” she added. There is no law, executive order or proclamation officially proclaiming any Filipino historical figure as a national hero, according to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. But there were laws enacted and proclamations issued honoring Filipino heroes. (Gaea Katreena Cabico/ Philstar.com)
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but he thinks that Biden’s plan could usher in more “necessary loan“Justforgiveness.”because I’ve paid off most of my student loans doesn’t necessarily mean I’m entitled to say that current and future loan borrowers don’t deserve to get their loans forgiven,” Castillo declared, referencing the hordes of individuals on social media who say because they’ve had to pay off their loans, current and future students should, too. And, aside from the legality of erasing student debt, many believe that student loans shouldn’t be forgiven on such a wide scale. But Castillo argues that the rising cost of education has become out of control and it’s putting many students in “nightmarish situations.”Headded, “Even stepping back from just student loans: most white-collar professions require a bachelor’s degree at minimum. Most people now need not just that but a graduate degree to move up in their industry. Going to and graduating from college — which is now a requirement for most decent-paying professions — is so much more expensive now than it was for Gen X-ers and older.” According to a Forbes article, the average cost to attend a four-year college as a full-time student in 1980 was $10,231 annually, accounting for inflation adjustment; and this covered all tuition fees and room and board. By 2019, that cost skyrocketed $180% to an average of $28,775. The 20202021 and 2021-2022 academic years saw a 1.7% drop in public institutions, which is likely due to pandemic-related relief
“You’llprograms.hear tons of older people, even Filipinos, who might complain about how ‘unfair’ this is, but when you look at the landscape from when they were college students to now, and just the overall increase of the cost of living, I think most would see that as unmanageable,” CastilloAccordingsaid. to the Biden administration, borrowers should visit plan.signforgov/debt-relief-announcement/https://studentaid.moreinformationandtoupforupdatestotherelief g
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Shortage of nursing professionals For Julie Collins, perfusionist and Program Director Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences in the College of Health Sciences at Rush University, one field where the absence of immigrants is acutely felt is medical care. Working on the COVID floor of her hospital for two years, Collins saw firsthand the impact of the critical shortage of nursing professionals.“Iwashelping to cover shifts and I saw how burnt out nurses were becoming taking care of patients in COVID units,” she said. “As COVID began slowing down, nurses sought early retirement, some of them changed professions, and some even died of COVID. This left us with fewer nurses to fill the open positions in our units.” Although COVID floors have been essentially shut down, hospitals are short staffed and one-on-one patient care is over, she said. “Oftentimes nurses are caring for multiple patients, which is increasing their chances of creating errors and causing emotional distress,” There are close to 194,000 open positions for nurses, and not enough U.S. nurses to fill them. Since the 80s, when hospitals were understaffed, nurses from other countries have filled these roles. But today, annually, H1B visas are limited to 140,000 and family-sponsored visas are limited to “I226,000.amseeing how tired and exhausted the nurses are and how frustrated they feel like their voices aren’t being heard,” Collins said.” If hospitals come up with a system so that they could keep bringing in (immigrant) nurses, they wouldn’t have problems filling their open positions,” she concluded. (Jenny Manrique/ Ethnic Media Services)
Loss of 1.7 million immigrants fuels... hospitality, elderly and child care. “We are talking about the 1.1% of the US labor force,” Peri added. Peri spoke during a media briefing on 8/26/22 hosted by Ethnic Media Services that sounded the alarm over how the lack of immigrants is hurting the economy. Meanwhile, public discussion focuses on an estimated 2 million border crossings for the fiscal year. The halting of immigration coincides with more and more U.S. citizens opting to work from home in online jobs, and people in their 50s and 60s opting for early retirement. When companies are struggling to hire people, wages go up and the rising cost of labor translates into inflation, Peri explained.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in July 2022, there were 10 million unfilled jobs in the US. Before COVID, in a similar period, that figure was 6 million.Experts agree that there should be a government effort to make the H1B visa program (sponsored by employers) stronger and more inclusive for all sectors, while addressing the monstrous backlog in green cards and asylum claims. Backlogs and delays in the immigration processes “In the past six or seven years we have seen tremendous delays in the immigration processes across the country, both in the courts and also through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS),” said Gregory Z. Chen, Senior Director of Government Relations at the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Chen noted that PAGE 1 when President Barack Obama left office, there were about 500,000 immigration cases in the backlog compared to 1.4 million cases during the Trump administration.“Asoftoday we have about 1.6 million cases that are waiting to be heard, (each one) typically takes four to six years now,” Chen said. “Many businesses can’t wait to be Meanwhile,operational.”the Automated Export System (AES), the agency in charge of processing work permits, has increased its processing times from 180 days to up to seven months. These backlogs can be fixed through a comprehensive immigration reform. Although almost 70% of Americans are in favor of it, there has been no appetite in a polarized Congress to ease restrictions for even legal immigrants.Chenhighlighted how President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act -recently signed into laworiginally included provisions to legalize unauthorized immigrants, a provision that had to be abandoned to gain bipartisan support.“The concern about the benefits immigration provides to the country and the economy has been subsumed by the idea that it’s related to border national security issues,” said Chen, who doesn’t see a major immigration reform bill happening even in 2023.
aren’t quite poor but aren’t quite rich, turned to alternative ways to pay, such as taking out numerous loans. “We weren’t rich enough to easily foot my tuition, but we weren’t considered lowincome enough to qualify for any financial aid, so I ended up having to apply for scholarships and take out several loans,” Rivera told the Asian Journal in a phone Fast-forwardinterview.to now, Rivera is living a more comfortable life but is still racked with tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. “I don’t think I can feel truly relaxed until my debt is entirely done, whether I pay it off in a million years or it’s forgiven,” RiveraWhenshared.President Joe Biden announced his administration’s effort to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loans for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000, Rivera saw it as good news.Biden’s announcement, which was made on Wednesday, Aug. 24, revealed that individuals who make under $125,000 a year or couples earning less than a combined $250,000 are eligible for up to $10,000 in loanCurrently,forgiveness.Americans — current and former recipients — owe nearly $1.6 trillion in federal student loans. Nearly 43 million loan borrowers are expected to receive some relief, totalling a collective $20 million debt that will be erased. Biden’s plan would also include current students, and student loan borrowers who are still dependents will be included depending on their guardians’ income. The plan also covers graduate degrees, and beneficiaries of loan forgiveness will not have to pay taxes on the amount forgiven.According to the White House, most borrowers will need to provide proof of income in order to qualify, but nearly 8 million borrowers whose information is already on file with the Department of Education should have their debt cancelled automatically. Biden’s relief plan also extends the student loan payment freeze to Dec. 31, 2022. It was set to expire at the end of August 2022.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness efforts follows the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, another landmark win for the Biden administration and key Democrats who are looking to maintain the majority in Congress ahead of the midterm election.However, the Biden administration’s attempt to make good on a key campaign promise will likely face legal challenges. According to the United States Department of Justice, the administration is harnessing a 2003 law called the HEROES Act that allows it reduce or eliminate student debt in certain situations. The law was adopted in the middle of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and it gives the Department of Education power to bypass rules concerning financial aid and student loans during national emergencies. (Former President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration made in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic is still in Educationeffect.)Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a statement, “Today, we’re delivering targeted relief that will help ensure borrowers are not placed in a worse position financially because of the pandemic, and restore trust in a system that should be creating opportunity, not a debtFortrap.”years, student loan forgiveness has been a keystone issue among Democratic voters who have been calling out Biden and other moderate Democrats for delaying the issue. In fact, activists say that the effort doesn’t go far enough and have called for $50,000 in debt relief to address systemic inequalities in the student loan and financial aid industry. “I think it’s what separates a lot of liberal, middle-ofthe-road Democrats from more progressive blue voters, this issue of student loan forgiveness,” Joseph Castillo, a Los Angeles-based marketing consultant, told the Asian Journal over the phone. Castillo shared that despite graduating from San Diego State University in 2012, he’s still grappling with student loan payments. He said he’s on the tailend of his payments (less than $3,000 left to go),
PLEDGE OF PEACE. Colombian ambassador to the Philippines Marcela Ordoñez writes her message on the "Pledge of Peace" wall during the opening of National Peace Consciousness Month 2022 at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on Thursday, Sept. 1. The theme for this year's Peace Month celebration, "Pagkakaisa at Paghilom: Isang Bansa Para sa Kapayapaan (Unity and Healing: One Nation for Peace)," is to remind Filipinos that through unity and cooperation, the nation can attain genuine and long-lasting peace.
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FOR seven consecutive years, the Philippines has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the Trafficking in Persons Report released by the U.S. State Department every year. In the latest report released last July, it noted that the Philippines continued to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts to fight human trafficking despite the COVID-19 pandemic, but gave several recommendations that include increased efforts to investigate, prosecute and convict complicit officials and labor traffickers. But one priority recommendation that was pretty poignant for those who read the report was the need to increase support for programs that provide specialized care for child victims of sexual exploitation. Online sexual exploitation of children or OSEC is considered as the “modern face” of human trafficking and described as one of the most heinous crimes in the world today because it victimizes children who are the most vulnerable members of society. A 2019 study by the International Justice Mission – a non-government organization based in Washington, D.C. –which was released in May last year identified the Philippines as a “global hotspot” for OSEC. The study disclosed “disturbing findings” that the estimated prevalence of internetbased child sexual exploitation in the Philippines more than tripled within three years, with data from participating law enforcement agencies from across the globe showing that the country received more than eight times as many referrals as any other country during the 2010-2017 baseline period. A study by the UN International Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) in 2016 also said that the Philippines has become “the global epicenter of the live-stream sexual abuse trade, and many of the victims are children.”AttheWorld Economic Forum in Davos last May, Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock revealed during a panel discussion on cybersecurity that data from private industry and public hotlines as well as law enforcement agencies showed a consistent rise in the number of online child abuse images. According to Stock, 2021 was “the worst year on record” and warned that an even bigger number of children could become victims of abuse and exploitation due to internet connectivity.“Everyimage, every video is evidence of a horrific crime with a real victim who suffers for the rest of their life,” Secretary General Stock said, sharing that “the sheer volume of images is already overwhelming law enforcement worldwide. Unless the public and private sectors do more to unify our efforts, we will only see this upward trend in casesBasedgrow.”on data from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, a private non-profit corporation with funding from the U.S. government, the Philippines has been identified as the top source of child sexual abuse materials. Our special envoy to UNICEF, Nikki Prieto-Teodoro, disclosed that the number of OSEC cases has almost tripled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the lockdowns playing a big part. The country has become number one for child trafficking and online pornography, Nikki said, noting that parents are actually “marketing their children online forAccordingprofit.” to Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla, chair of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking, the government has declared war against online sexual exploitation of children, stressing that punishment is certain for those who engage in the exploitation. He also warned telecom companies and internet service providers that they will also be charged for OSEC if they refuse to cooperate with government in tracking down abusers. Some companies like PLDT are already utilizing technology that can help prevent online sexual exploitation of children, with 1.3 billion attempts to open OSEC-related web addresses that have been blocked since the telco launched its child protection platform. Considering that online child pornography has become a very lucrative, billion-dollar global industry, the cooperation between the DOJ and the AntiMoney Laundering Council is a good move to help track the online payments made to the operators of these online sex sites, with a lot of the “paying customers” coming from Europe. As noted by UN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres, technology has given consumers “the ability to anonymously demand increasingly dangerous and degrading content that fuels humanOSECtrafficking.”isaglobal problem that has been going on for many years, and we certainly need to continue cooperating with other countries and international agencies to combat this horrific, disgusting and shameful crime that continues to be a growing threat to society. In some of my meetings with officials of the U.S. State Department and the Department of Homeland Security, they confirmed that the Philippines is one of the countries that is most vulnerable to human trafficking and online sexual exploitation of children, and encouraged us to continue our collaboration to combat this global menace. In a 2014 column titled “Trafficking Filipino Children,” I wrote about an international child prostitution ring that has been victimizing Filipino children, and how cooperation with British, Australian and U.S. authorities by their Filipino counterparts busted this ring. Codenamed “Operation Endeavor,” it took two years for the authorities to successfully uncover those behind the syndicate whose network of operations covers the U.S., Asia and Europe. The criminals used the internet to set up cybersex dens and forced children to perform sexual acts in front of a web camera that streamed the child’s “performance” to a global audience. One of the most traumatic things that can ever happen to a child is to become a victim of trafficking and sexual exploitation – but the worst is when it is parents themselves who engage in the trafficking and sell their own children. There is absolutely no question – the hottest place in hell should be reserved for them. (Philstar. com)
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A BILL recently introduced in the House of Representatives and backed by several key business groups would correct the problematic status of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) as both a port regulator and operator. The measure is, to use a popular phrase, a “no brainer,” and should be passed as quickly as prudence allows by both houses of Congress. Under House Bill (HB) 1400, or the proposed "Philippine Ports Corp. Act" filed by Bagong Henerasyon party-list Rep. Bernadette HerreraDy, the regulatory functions of the PPA would be "decoupled" from the agency and transferred to the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). The PPA would thus be converted into the Philippine Ports Corp. (Philports), a government-owned and -controlled corporation under the Department of Transportation.ThenewPhilports would own, develop, manage and operate public ports within the old PPA system, as well as collect port fees and dues approved by Marina, which already has responsibility for regulating shipping enterprises. HB 1400 received a strong endorsement last week from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport), and Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP). In a joint statement, the business groups welcomed the proposed changes, saying that the "problematic mandate" of the current PPA has led to a steady rise in cargo-handling rates and harmed the country's competitiveness.Thestatement, signed by PCCI President George Barcelon, Philexport President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. and SCMAP President Pierre Carlo Curay, stressed that "the Philippines is said to have the highest cargo handling cost in Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), which undermines its global competitiveness."Thebusinessgroups also pointed out that divorcing the regulatory and operating functions of the PPA was part of the 2017-2022 Philippine Development Plan. "This policy reform will address not only the conflict of interest, but more importantly, the competitive neutrality issue hounding the port authority. Competitive neutrality recognizes that significant government business activities in competition with the private sector should not have a competitive advantage or disadvantage simply by virtue of government ownership and control," the group's statement said. "In PPA's case, the competitive neutrality issue centers on its power to regulate against competition to protect its commercial interest, sometimes at the expense of public interest," it added. Higher port charges are reflected in higher cargo handling costs passed on to customers in the form of higher shipping rates. Over the past six months, shipping rates into or from Philippine ports have increased by about 25 percent. This is not entirely due to PPA fees, of course, but they are an aggravating factor, particularly since the PPA is permitted to collect 10 to 20 percent of cargo handling charges. The business groups also called for the revocation of the Letter of Instruction 1005-A that permits this, as it is not explicitly included in HB 1400. Irrational and counterproductive We fully agree with the position of the business groups. No matter what sector is involved, it is irrational and counterproductive for a government Editorial agency to serve as both a regulator and service provider, as it puts the agency in the position of regulating itself, often to the detriment of legitimate private sector competition, and ultimately harming consumers. Another example of such an arrangement is the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), which both regulates casinos and operates them. Similar to the call of HB 1400 to separate regulatory and operational functions of the PPA, we have recently urged the same be done with Pagcor; only in the latter's case, we believe the government should remove itself from operating casinos entirely. Ports, being important public infrastructure, are of course a different matter. The changes proposed by HB 1400 are not just matters of good administrative housekeeping, they are important for the country's economic recovery and growth, particularly with the prospects of increased trade as a result of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). We urge Congress to treat the measure with some urgency, and move quickly to pass it. (ManilaTimes.net) BEFORE the inauguration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., we received a prognosis by an investment banker expressing doubts that the world would accept the late dictator’s son because of his lack of leadership qualities, management experience and a college degree. Yet as Marcos completes his first two months in office, within the 100-day “honeymoon” allowed a new president, many world leaders – including U.S. President Joe Biden and Pope Francis – have already welcomed his presidency and expressedRegardlesssupport.ofthe acceptance by his peers, however, questions linger about his stance on human rights, the view possibly dimmed by the shadow cast by the grim records of past Philippine leaders, including his father Marcos Sr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte. His Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla is not helping any, not after rejecting calls to act on the case of former senator Leila de Lima, who has been detained on unfounded charges since 2017. Neither is Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr., who barred opposition leaders, lawmakers, justices, lawyers, academics and bureaucrats from personally greeting De Lima on her 63rd birthday on Saturday at Camp Crame.Butwe see a glimmer of hope in Marcos’ display of openmindedness. To our amazement, he attended the burial of former president Fidel V. Ramos, who played a key role in the 1986 People Power Revolt that overthrew his father’s regime. His list of holidays for 2023 includes Feb. 25, recognizing the EDSA event. If Marcos will continue to prove that he is above the redversus-yellow quarrels and that he will not only tolerate but even champion democracy and respect human rights, he will continue to earn the respect not only of Filipinos but also of worldOneleaders.good thing going for Marcos is his having assembled a solid economic team led by Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, recognized as Global Central Banker of the Year by The Banker, an international monthly banking and finance magazine affiliated with the Financial Times. Thanks to Diokno, while the economy contracted by an alarming 9.5 percent in 2020, it emerged from the pandemicinduced recession with a gross domestic product growth of 5.7 percent in 2021, an expansion sustained with an impressive 8.3 percent in the first quarter of In2022.his first State of the Nation Address on July 25, Marcos emphasized that he is keen on making the Philippines an investment destination. The economic team must be working onThethis.day after his SONA, the economic managers, including NEDA Chairman Arsenio Balisacan, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Gov. Felipe Medalla, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual and the rest of the Cabinet, addressed the business community and diplomatic corps at their own event at the PICC called the Philippine Economic Briefing. The next Philippine Economic Briefings will be in Singapore this September and in New York in October, as parallel briefings to the state visits of Marcos aimed at investors. These meetings, as well as round table discussions with global business leaders, could help boost investor confidence and increase foreign direct investments in the Philippines. The President must remember, though, that economic progress must be achieved alongside peace. If this administration could prove that peace is also on its agenda, including the end of extrajudicial killings and the respect for freedom, then he would become a president that even his harshest critics would respect.NCAP fines same as LTO rates We still hear grumbling against the nationwide NoContact Apprehension Program that uses computerized cameras to take videos of traffic violations and send the record to a central base that starts a process for collecting fines from erring drivers.One good deterrent to the violation of a law is the certainty of being caught and punished. The NCAP system certainly does that, with such coldblooded objectivity that many drivers who are used to loose enforcement protest. Many drivers, especially of public utility vehicles, say the fines are “too high.” Critics also question the sharing of the funds collected – which usually is 70 percent going to the private supplier and maintainer of the equipment, and 30 percent to theAsgovernment.tothefines that many drivers said were too high, we found out that they were merely based on the existing rates of the Land Transportation Office. The fines in a Joint Administrative Order issued on June 2, 2014 by the LTO titled “Revised Schedule of Fines and Penalties for Violation of Laws, Rules and Regulations Governing Land Transportation” are similar to those imposed under NCAP by Metro Manila cityAngovernments.example: Reckless driving draws under LTO rules a fine of P2,000 for the first offense, P3,000 for the second and a P10,000 fine for each subsequent violation – plus the confiscation of the offenders’ license. The same penalties are imposed under NCAP. Some LTO officials said a study in Iran has shown that bigger fines have contributed to decreasing traffic fatality, injury and offenses. They also cited a World Health Organization study in Spain that attributed a 14-percent reduction of accidents, injuries by 15.7 percent and deaths by 14.5 percent to heavier traffic fines.
Dexter Cardenas, chief of the Quezon City Traffic Management bureau, reported a 93 percent drop in the number of traffic violators in the city. QC Mayor Joy Belmonte expressed her faith in NCAP, as did Valenzuela Mayor Wes Gatchalian, among five Metro mayors who have adopted NCAP as part of their traffic violation detection system. Gatchalian reported a lower incidence of road rage in his city, while Belmonte said road safety considerations convinced her and the city council to adopt NCAP technology. She said NCAP has increased citations by 99 percent. On the reported 70-30 percent (sometimes 60-40 percent) sharing in the fines, the mayors explained that the camera systems are used under a publicprivate partnership agreement. An average NCAP system can cost P60-100 million, depending on its coverage. (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. * * * NB: Author is on Twitter as alsoEmail: fdp333@yahoo.com. All Postscripts are@FDPascual.archivedat ManilaMail.com
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WOLFE, EVA ELEM. 4027 W. Washburn Rd., NLV 89031
CITY OF BOULDER CITY FOUR-YEAR TERM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER Adams, James Howard Booth, Cokie CITY OF COUNCILFOUR-YEARHENDERSONTERMWARDIII Cox, Nash,CarrieTrish CITY OF LAS VEGAS FOUR-YEAR COUNCILMANTERMWARD 4 Allen-Palenske, Francis Beers, Bob COUNCILMAN WARD 6 Brune, Spencer,NancyRay CITY OF MESQUITE COUNCILMEMBER FOUR-YEAR TERM SEAT 1 Fielding, Ramaker,KarenSandra
GALLERIA AT SUNSET, KOHL’S COURT, 1ST FLOOR 1300 W. Sunset Rd., HEN 89014 GALLOWAY, FAY ELEM. 701 Skyline Rd., HEN 89015 GOOLSBY, JUDY AND JOHN ELEM. 11175 W. Desert Inn Rd., LV 89135 GRAY, R. GUILD ELEM. 2825 S. Torrey Pines Dr., LV 89146 GUINN, KENNY C. MID. SCH. 4150 S. Torrey Pines Dr., LV 89103 HAYES, KEITH AND KAREN ELEM. 9620 W. Twain Ave., LV 89147 HENDERSON CITY HALL 240 S. Water St., HEN 89015
DATED August 25, 2022 JOSEPH P. GLORIA Registrar of Voters AMEND PUB: September 1, 2022 Las Vegas Asian Journal
WHITNEY COMMUNITY CTR. 5712 Missouri Ave., LV 89122 WIENER, LOUIS JR. ELEM. 450 E. Eldorado Ln., LV 89123 WILLIAMS, WENDELL ELEM. 1030 J. St., LV 89106
LOWE’S – CRAIG / LOSEE, PARKING LOT* 2570 E. Craig Rd., NLV 89030 MACK, NATE ELEM. 3170 Laurel Ave., HEN 89014 MANCH, J. E. ELEM. 4351 N. Lamont St., LV 89115 MANNION, JACK AND TERRY MID. SCH. 155 E. Paradise Hills Dr., HEN 89002
LIST OF CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED UPON AT THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION Party Abbreviations as they will appear on the ballots are defined: Democratic Party: DEM Independent American Party: IAP Independent Candidate: NPP Libertarian: LPN Republican: REP UNITED STATES SENATE SIX-YEAR TERM Cortez Masto, Catherine DEM Laxalt, Adam Paul REP Lindemann, Barry NPP Rubinson, Barry IAP Scott, Neil LPN None of These Candidate REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS TWO-YEAR TERM DISTRICT 1 Cavanaugh, Kenneth LPN Robertson, Mark REP Titus, Dina DEM DISTRICT 3 Becker, April REP Lee, Susie DEM DISTRICT 4 Horsford, Steven A. DEM Peters, Sam REP FOUR-YEARGOVERNOR TERM Bridges, Edward IAP Davis, Brandon LPN Lombardo, Joe REP Sisolak, Steve DEM None of These Candidates LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FOUR-YEAR TERM Anthony, Stavros REP Cano Burkhead, Elizabeth “Lisa” DEM Delap, John “Trey” NPP Hoge, William IAP Tachiquin, Javi “Trujillo” LPN None of These Candidates SECRETARY OF STATE FOUR-YEAR TERM Aguilar, Francisco “Cisco” DEM Crane, Ross LPN Hansen, Janine IAP Marchant, Jim REP None of These Candidates STATE FOUR-YEARTREASURERTERM
Conine, Zach DEM Elliott, Bryan LPN Fiore, Michelle REP Hendrickson, Margaret IAP None of These Candidates STATE FOUR-YEARCONTROLLERTERM
LAUGHLIN LIBRARY 2840 S. Needles Hwy., Laughlin 89028
LAWRENCE, CLIFFORD J.H.S. 4410 S. Juliano Rd., LV 89147 LEAVITT, JUSTICE MYRON MID. SCH. 4701 Quadrel St., LV 89129 LONG, WALTER V. ELEM. 2000 S. Walnut Rd., LV 89104 LAS VEGAS PARKINGCLUB-NORTHATHLETIC(DECATUR),LOT* 6050 N. Decatur Bl., NLV 89031 LAS VEGAS LOT*(RAINBOW),CLUB-NORTHWESTATHLETICPARKING 1725 N. Rainbow Bl., LV 89108
Matthews, Andy REP Profeta, Jed W. LPN Spiegel, Ellen DEM None of These Candidates ATTORNEY FOUR-YEARGENERALTERM
LAS VEGAS CITY HALL, CITY CLERK, 2ND FLOOR 495 S. Main St., LV 89101
STATE OF NEVADA - COUNTY OF CLARK I, JOSEPH P. GLORIA, the duly appointed Registrar of Voters for the County of Clark, State of Nevada, do hereby certify that the General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on said date. An alphabetical listing of registered voters is available free of charge on the Election Department website at www.clarkcountynv.gov/vote (Per NRS 293.557(2)(b)). A list of Election Day vote centers is also included in this notice.
WOODBURY, C. W. MID. SCH. 3875 E. Harmon Ave., LV 89121
RECREATIONHOLLYWOOD CTR. 1650 S. Hollywood Bl., LV 89142 KELLER, DUANE MID. SCH. 301 N. Fogg St., LV 89110 KESTERSON, LORNA ELEM. 231 Bailey Island Dr., HEN 89074 KING, MARTHA ELEM. 888 Adams Bl., Boulder City 89005 KNUDSON, K. O. MID. SCH. 2400 Atlantic St., LV 89104 LAKE, ROBERT ELEM. 2904 Meteoro St., LV 89109
ELECTION DAY VOTE CENTERS FOR THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 NAME ADDRESS ALIANTE LIBRARY 2400 W. Deer Springs Wy., NLV 89084 ALLEN, DEAN ELEM. 8680 W. Hammer Ln., LV 89149 ARROYO MEN’SSQUARE*MARKETNEARTHEWAREHOUSE 6930 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy., LV 89113 BAILEY, SISTER ROBERT JOSEPH ELEM. 4525 Jimmy Durante Bl., LV 89122 BAILEY, WILLIAM H. MID. SCH. 2500 N. Hollywood Bl., LV 89156 BASS, JOHN ELEM. 10377 Rancho Destino Rd., LV 89183 BLUE ANDCTR.*CROSSINGDIAMONDSHOPPINGBETWEENTARGETKOHL’S 4100 Blue Diamond Rd., LV 89139 BOULDER RECREATIONCITYCTR. 900 Arizona St., Boulder City 89005 BOULEVARD MALL, BETWEEN MERCADOTHEATERSGALAXY&EL 3528 S. Maryland Pkwy., LV 89169 BOZARTH, HENRY & EVELYN ELEM. 7431 Egan Crest Dr., LV 89166 BRIDGER, JIM MID. SCH. 2505 N. Bruce St., NLV 89030 BROWN, B. MAHLON J.H.S. 307 Cannes St., HEN 89015 COMMUNITYBUNKERVILLECTR. 200 W. Virgin St., Bunkerville, 89007 BURKHOLDER, LYAL MID. SCH. 355 W. Van Wagenen St., HEN 89015 CADWALLADER, RALPH L. MID. SCH. 7775 Elkhorn Rd., LV 89131 RECREATIONCAMBRIDGE CTR. 3930 Cambridge St., LV 89119 CANARELLI, LAWRENCE AND HEIDI MID. SCH. 7808 S. Torrey Pines Dr., LV 89139 CASHMAN, JAMES MID. SCH. 4622 W. Desert Inn Rd., LV 89102 CENTENNIAL CENTER, HOME DEPOT,* PARKING LOT 7881 W. Tropical Pkwy., LV 89149 CLARK BUILDINGCOUNTYDEPARTMENT 4701 W. Russell Rd., LV 89118 CLARK ARTSFAIRGROUNDS-FINECOUNTYBUILDING 1301 Whipple Ave., Logandale 89021 COLEMAN, CORA SENIOR CTR. 2100 Bonnie Ln., LV 89156 CONNERS, EILEEN ELEM 3810 Shadow Peak Dr., LV 89129 CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL 1001 Coronado Center Dr., HEN 89052 CORTNEY, FRANCIS H. MID. SCH. 5301 E. Hacienda Ave., LV 89122 COX, DAVID ELEM. 280 Clark Dr., HEN 89074 CRAM, BRIAN AND TERI MID. SCH. 1900 W. Deer Springs Wy., NLV 89084 DEER SPRINGS TOWN CENTER, NEAR HOME DEPOT* 640 E. Deer Springs Way, NLV 89084 CUNNINGHAM, CYNTHIA ELEM. 4145 Jimmy Durante Bl., LV 89122 DERFELT, HERBERT ELEM. 1900 S. Lisa Ln., LV 89117 DESERT COMMUNITYBREEZECTR. 8275 Spring Mountain Rd., LV 89117 DESERT OASIS HIGH SCHOOL 6600 W. Erie Ave., LV 89141 DESERT COMMUNITYVISTACTR. 10360 Sun City Bl., LV 89134 DETWILER, OLLIE ELEM. 1960 Ferrel St., LV 89106 DOOLEY, JOHN ELEM. 1940 Chickasaw Dr., HEN 89015
VASSILIADIS, BILLY AND ROSEMARY ELEM. 215 Antelope Ridge Dr., LV 89138 VEGAS VERDES ELEM. 4000 El Parque Ave., LV 89102
Brinkley, Garland Lee REP McAtte-MacRae, Patrick “Mac” NPP Monroe-Moreno, Daniele DEM DISTRICT 2 Bednarz, Jason LPN Christenson, Nick DEM Kasama, Heid REP DISTRICT 3 Lemack, Joshua REP Torres, Selena Elizabeth DEM DISTRICT 4 Burns, Darby Lee LPN McArthur, Richard REP DISTRICT 5 Miller, Brittney DEM Morgan, Ronald LPN Quinn, Kelly REP DISTRICT 6 Rios, Kathryn “Kat” REP Summers-Armstrong, Shondra DEM DISTRICT 7 Miller, Cameron Homer “C.H.” DEM Palmer, Anthony “Tony” REP DISTRICT 8 Logan, Jenann REP Nguyen, Duy DEM DISTRICT 9 Fleming, Ryan REP Yeager, Steve DEM DISTRICT 10 Hernandez, Sandie “Gisela” REP Nguyen, Rochelle DEM DISTRICT 11 Duran, Beatrice “Bea” DEM Krattiger, Eric REP DISTRICT 12 Carter, II, Max E. DEM Larsen, Flemming REP DISTRICT 13 Hibbetts, Brian REP Rucker, Will DEM DISTRICT 14 Mosca, Erica DEM Stamper, Shawn REP DISTRICT 15 Bang, Steven D. REP Watts, Howard DEM DISTRICT 16 González, Cecelia DEM Holder, Jesse “Jake” REP DISTRICT 17 Pawley, III, Eugene Michael REP Thomas, Clara “Claire” DEM DISTRICT 18 Considine, Venicia DEM DeCorte, Christine REP DISTRICT 19 Yurek, Thaddeus “Toby” REP DISTRICT 20 LaRow, Josiah L. LPN Orentlicher, David DEM Vaughan, Stan REP DISTRICT 21 Marzola, Elaine DEM Petrick, Jon S. REP DISTRICT 22 Hardy, Melissa REP Ramos, Rick DEM DISTRICT 23 Brickfield, Elizabeth DEM Gallant, Danielle REP Manley, Mercy LPN DISTRICT 28 Brown, Clint REP D’Silva, Reuben DEM DISTRICT 29 Cohen, Lesley Elizabeth DEM Knightly, Rhonda REP DISTRICT 34 Bilbray-Axelrod, Shannon DEM Butler, Stacy REP DISTRICT 35 Gorelow, Michelle DEM Jones, Tiffany REP Robinson, Mindy LPN DISTRICT 36 Hafen, II, Gregory T. REP DISTRICT 37 Backus, Shea DEM Deaville, Jacob REP Tedoff, Marc LPN DISTRICT 41 Bodine, Paul REP Jauregui, Sandra DEM McNamara, Sean LPN DISTRICT 42 Brown-May, Tracy DEM Facey, Edward “Eddie” REP COUNTY DISTRICTFOUR-YEARCOMMISSIONERTERME Hernandez, Marco NPP Rider, Jon REP Rose, Randy IAP Segerblom, “Tick” DEM DISTRICT F Johnson, Drew REP Jones, Justin DEM DISTRICT G Gibson, Jim DEM Mitchell, Billy REP Welsh, Jesse James LPN DISTRICT FOUR-YEARATTORNEYTERM Treffinger, Timothy REP Wolfson, Steve DEM COUNTY FOUR-YEARASSESSORTERM Johnson, Briana DEM Menesini, Brandon NPP Oseguera, Helen “Ms. OS” REP COUNTY FOUR-YEARCLERKTERM Goya, Lynn Marie DEM Young, Bill REP COUNTY FOUR-YEARRECORDERTERM Conway, Debbie DEM Evans, John REP COUNTY FOUR-YEARTREASURERTERM Diaz, J. “Ken” DEM Tracy, Mitchell T. REP PUBLIC FOUR-YEARADMINISTRATORTERM Aldabbagh, Tabatha NPP Brown, Patsy REP Reid, Rita Page DEM CANDIDATES FOR NONPARTISAN OFFICES JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT SIX-YEAR TERM SEAT A Bell, NoneLindaofThese Candidates SEAT E Parraguirre, Ron D. None of These Candidates COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SIX-YEAR DEPARTMENTTERM1 Forsberg, Rhonda K. Westbrook, Deborah None of These Candidates DEPARTMENT 2 Gibbons, Michael None of These Candidates DEPARTMENT 3 Bulla, Bonnie None of These Candidates
The following vote center site changes were made for 2022 as compared to 2020: DELETED • Downtown Summerlin Las Vegas Ballpark • Fertitta, Frank and Victoria Middle School • Harmon, Harley Elementary School • Las Vegas Strip Site at Pebble • Lieburn, Howard Senior Center • Mack, Jerome D. Middle School • McCarran Marketplace • Webb, Del Middle School
SILVERADO RANCH PLAZA, PETSMART*NEAR 9869 S. Eastern Ave., LV 89183 SOLERA AT COMMUNITYANTHEMCTR. 2401 Somersworth Dr., HEN 89044 STEVENS, JOSH ELEM. 550 Dave Wood Circle, HEN 89011
TROPICANA BELTWAY CENTER, NEAR LOWE’S* 5050 S. Fort Apache Rd., LV 89148
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Flores, Edgar DEM Henderson, Leo REP DISTRICT 8 Loop, Marilyn Dondero DEM Paulos, Joey REP DISTRICT 9 Brown, Tina REP Scheible, Melanie DEM DISTRICT 10 Cunningham, Chris LPN Donate, Fabian DEM Graviet, Philip REP DISTRICT 12 Arrington, Cherlyn REP Pazina, Julie Ann DEM DISTRICT 20 Foutz, Brent DEM Mills, Brandon LPN Stone, Jeffrey REP DISTRICT 21 Larsen, April REP Ohrenschall, James DEM STATE DISTRICTTWO-YEARASSEMBLYTERM1
You may now vote on Election Day at any of the 100 “Vote Centers” that will be open throughout Clark County. You no longer have to go to one specific “assigned” Election Day vote center. Instead, you may choose the most convenient Vote Center for you.
COMMUNITYSEARCHLIGHTCTR. 200 M. Wendell Wy., Searchlight 89046 SEDWAY, MARVIN MID. SCH. 3465 Englestad St., NLV 89032 SHADOW RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 5050 Brent Ln., LV 89131
VETERANS COMMUNITYMEMORIALCTR. 101 N. Pavilion Center Dr., LV 89144 WALNUT COMMUNITY CTR. 3075 N. Walnut Rd., LV 89115 WARD, GENE ELEM. 1555 E. Hacienda Ave., LV 89119
NAME ADDRESS MARTIN, ROY MID. SCH. 200 N. 28th St., LV 89101 MCDONIEL, ESTES ELEM. 1831 Fox Ridge Dr., HEN 89014 MEADOWS MALL, NEAR ROUND1, 1ST FLOOR 4300 Meadows Ln., LV 89107 MENDOZA, JOHN ELEM. 2000 S. Sloan Ln., LV 89142 MESQUITE JIMMIE HUGHES CAMPUS, SUITE 1 150 N. Yucca St., Mesquite 89027 MILLER, BOB MID. SCH. 2400 Cozy Hill Cir., HEN 89052 MIRABELLI COMMUNITY CTR. 6200 Hargrove Ave., LV 89107 MOAPA COMMUNITY CTR. 1340 E. State Hwy., 168 Moapa 89025 MOAPA BUILDINGADMINISTRATIONTRIBAL 1 Lincoln St., Moapa 89025 MOAPA COMMUNITYVALLEYCTR. 320 N. Moapa Valley Bl., Overton 89040 MOLASKY, IRWIN AND SUSAN MID. SCH. 7801 W. Gilmore Ave., LV 89129 MONACO, MARIO C. AND JOANN MID. SCH. 1870 N. Lamont St., LV 89115 MOORE, WILLIAM ELEM. 491 N. Lamb Bl., LV 89110 MOUNTAIN COMMUNITYSHADOWSCTR. 9107 Del Webb Bl., LV 89134 MOUNTAINS EDGE REGIONAL PARK, PARKING LOT* 8101 W. Mountains Edge Pkwy., LV 89178 NELLIS NEARSHOPPINGCROSSINGCENTER,TARGET* 1250 S. Nellis Blvd., LV 89104 NORTH LAS VEGAS CITY HALL 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, NLV 89030 OBER, D’VORRE AND HAL ELEM. 3035 Desert Marigold Ln., LV 89135 O'CALLAGHAN, MIKE MID. SCH. 1450 Radwick Dr., LV 89110 O'ROARKE, THOMAS J. ELEM. 8455 O'Hare Rd., LV 89143 PARADISE COMMUNITY CTR. 4775 McLeod Dr., LV 89121 PARKDALE RECREATION AND SENIOR CTR. 3200 Ferndale St., LV 89121 PEARSON COMMUNITY CTR. 1625 W. Carey Ave., NLV 89032 RAINBOW LIBRARY 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., LV 89128 RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL 1900 Searles Ave., LV 89101 REED, DORIS ELEM. 2501 Winwood St., LV 89108 COMMISSIONTRANSPORTATIONREGIONAL(RTC) 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy., LV 89106 SAHARA WEST LIBRARY 9600 W. Sahara Ave., LV 89117 SANDY VALLEY SCHOOL 1420 Pearl Ave., Sandy Valley 89019 SAVILLE, ANTHONY MID. SCH. 8101 N. Torrey Pines Dr., LV 89131 SAWYER, GRANT MID. SCH. 5450 Redwood St., LV 89118 SCHOFIELD, JACK L. MID. SCH. 8625 Spencer St., LV 89123 SCHORR, STEVE ELEM. 11420 Placid St., LV 89183
TOWN SQUARE LAS VEGAS, NEAR AMC THEATERS* 6605 S. Las Vegas Blvd., LV 89119
STUPAK COMMUNITY CTR. 251 W. Boston Ave., LV 89102 SUN CITY ALIANTE 7390 Aliante Pkwy., NLV 89084 SUN CITY COMMUNITYANTHEMCTR. 2450 Hampton Rd., HEN 89052 SUN CITY MACDONALD RANCH COMMUNITY CTR. 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., HEN 89012 SUN CITY MESQUITE 1350 Flat Top Mesa Dr., Mesquite 89034 SWAINSTON, THERON MID. SCH. 3500 W. Gilmore Ave., NLV 89032
WINCHESTER DONDERO CULTURAL CTR. 3130 McLeod Dr., LV 89121
DOOLITTLE COMMUNITY CTR. 1950 J St., LV 89106 ELIZONDO, RAUL ELEM. 4865 Goldfield St., NLV 89031 FAISS, WILBUR AND THERESA MID. SCH. 9525 W. Maule Ave., LV 89148 FINE, MARK L. ELEM. 6635 Cougar Ave., LV 89139 FORBUSS, ROBERT L. ELEM. 8601 S. Grand Canyon Dr., LV 89148 FRENCH, DORIS ELEM. 3235 E. Hacienda Ave., LV 89120
ABBREVIATIONS: HEN = Henderson LV = Las Vegas NLV = North Las Vegas ELEM. = Elementary School J.H.S. = Junior High School MID. SCH. = Middle School CTR. = Center EVENT TENTS: Look for the VOTE CENTER EVENT TENT in the parking lot of sites with an asterisk (*).
TOBLER, R. E. ELEM. 6510 Buckskin Ave., LV 89108
WITNESS MY HAND and SEAL this 25th day of August, 2022.
HERITAGE PARK SENIOR FACILITY 300 Racetrack Rd., HEN 89015 HISTORIC FIFTH ST. SCHOOL 401 S. 4th St., LV 89101
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE FOUR-YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM DEPARTMENT 9 Gall, Leavitt,MariaJames Dean DEPARTMENT 11 Albertson, Anna Roohani, Ellie DEPARTMENT 17 Ganz, Moors,AdamLindsey D. Schwartz, Jennifer DISTRICT COURT JUDGE, FAMILY DIVISION FOUR-YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM DEPARTMENT A Brewer, Keels,Jacks,Hughes,KristineLynnDavidStephanie M. Kurth, Parladé,RobertMari D. REGENT, STATE UNIVERSITY SIX-YEAR TERM DISTRICT 6 Brown, Dakduk,HeatherJeanine DISTRICT 7 Brager, Susan Crete, David “Coach” DISTRICT 8 Crawford, Michelee “Shelly” Rice, John Patrick DISTRICT 13 Goodman, Stephanie Moran, John TRUSTEE, CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTFOUR-YEARDISTRICTTERMD Cepeda, Irene Zamora, Brenda DISTRICT F Bustamante Adams, Irene Ford, Danielle DISTRICT G Cavazos, Linda P. Wieman, Greg MEMBER, MOAPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ONEOVERTON(1)TWO-YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM ONE (1) FOUR-YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO Farnsworth, Scott Ridondo, Janice M. Robison, Kelby TRUSTEE OVERTON POWER FOUR-YEAR TERM DISTRICT 5 SEAT 1 OVERTON Davis, Jones,JosephRichard A. MOAPA VALLEY TOWN ADVISORY BOARD TWO-YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN FIVE Burris, Gladwin-Williams,Brian Jill Hall, Lois S. Houston, McPheters,LoriShanna C. Porter, Ridondo,MeganJanice M. Symons, Tammy “Nielsen”
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2022 VOTE CENTERS
TARKANIAN, LOIS AND JERRY MID. SCH. 5800 W. Pyle Ave., LV 89141 TARR, SHEILA ELEM. 9400 W. Gilmore Ave., LV 89129
Chattah, Sigal REP Ford, Aaron D. DEM Kennedy, John T. LPN None of These Candidates STATE DISTRICTFOUR-YEARSENATETERM2
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MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday, September 1 promised the country’s nurses that the government will work on improving working conditions, which includes providing better pay, through the passage of an updated nursing practice act. The chief executive also seeks to address the unequal distribution of nurses in the provinces. “I have taken special note of the clamor to address issues in the nursing profession by the passage of the new Philippine Nursing Practice Act,” Marcos said, promising that he will work with Congress to develop reforms that would better protect those in the healthcare profession through refined facilities and by provicing security of tenure. Marcos thanked nursing professionals on Thursday as the Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. celebrated its 100th anniversary. “Aspartof our goal to raise the profile and improve the working condition of nurses, we seek to address the disparity in salaries between nurses in government hospitals with those in the private sector,” he added. Nurses working in private hospitals reportedly get paid less at around P12,000 monthly versus the Salary Grade 15 or the over P35,000 wage of those working in public Thosehospitals. whowork in the provinces reportedly get paid even less and do not get the same benefits, since not all private hospitals can afford issuing packages and bonuses it. When borders were reopening, there were reports that nurses in the country were “resigning in droves” to look for employment opportunities overseas. For example, healthcare workers’ top country of destination, Saudi Arabia, may earn at least P27,000 to over P55,500 monthly if they are routed through an agency, while those employed via a opportunitiesabroad,fornow,overseasprogramgovernment-to-governmentcanearnaminimumofoverP53,000monthly.Nursespreferringtoworkmaynotbenew,butitishappeningunderthecloudofthepandemic. “Wewillopenmoreslotsthedeploymentofnurseswhilestrivingtoimprovedomestically,”Marcossaid. (Philstar.com)
Robredo selected for Harvard fellowship
Comelec 80% geared up for Dec. 2022 barangay, SK polls
The President will also meet with business leaders to promote trade and investment to support the Philippines' economic agenda under his administration.
Former Vice President Leni Robredo Philstar.com file photo
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PNA photo by Avito Dalan MANILA — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Thursday, September 1 defended its “good governance” and confidential funds under its proposed P2.922 billion budget for 2023, saying the money would be used specifically for social services, as well as peace and order and national security programs.According to OVP spokesperson Reynold Munsayac, the requested P2.2 billion fund for the “good governance” program will be utilized primarily for the OVP’s public assistance plans.
US trains Pinoy emergency personnel on chemical, biohazard response
After the visit to Indonesia, the President will head to Singapore for a state visit from September 6 to 7 at the invitation of President Halimah Yakob. He will have separate meetings with the Singaporean President and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to discuss the close bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as regional and global issues. The President and Lee will witness the signing of agreements in the areas of counter-terrorism and data privacy. As Singapore is a key trade and investment partner of the Philippines, an economic briefing and business roundtable meetings will be organized, where the President intends to invite investments into the Philippines and create more job opportunities in the country, the DFA said. g
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The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) provides subsidized housing for low-income persons who meet both the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) and SNRHA’s admission criteria. On-line entries as well as written applications will be accepted June 21, 2022 (beginning at 7:00 a.m.) through Tuesday September 20, 2022 (ending at 5:00 p.m.).
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September.“Kamingayon ay almost mga 80% na ‘yung aming preparasyon para sa barangay and SK elections. All-out na tayo sa preparasyon as if na hindi namin iniisip ‘yung mga posibilidad na maaaring mapostpone ang ating barangay at SK elections,” he said in a public briefing.(Currently, we are 80% ready for the barangay and SK elections. Therefore, we are all-out in our preparations, albeit the possible postponement of the polls.) The House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms approved the proposal to postpone the upcoming barangay and SK polls and to move it from Dec. 5, 2022 to Dec. 4, 2023. Meanwhile, Garcia has promised that no time or resources will be lost if Congress agrees to delay the elections until next year. He noted that around P18 billion would be needed to hold the polls in December next year. He added that the Comelec currently has P8.5 billion set aside for the barangay and SK elections. g MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is 80% ready for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in December, even as some legislators call for another postponement, the poll body’s chairman Erwin Garcia said on Thursday, September 1. Garcia said the Comelec would release the election guidelines in the next few days. The printing of ballots is set to start by midCAPIZ LANTERNS. Parol maker Andro Flores installs LED lights in a capiz lantern at his stall on Quirino Avenue in Las Pinas City on Thursday, Sept. 1. The Philippines has the longest Christmas season in the world, with preparations and celebrations starting as early as September.
**Applications submitted in writing must be date stamped and, in our office, no later than September 20, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.** Written applications are accepted Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 6:00pm (except holidays) at SNRHA’s Admissions Department located at 5390 East Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89122. Disabled and out-of-state applicants may call (702) 477-3100 and request an application be mailed. Applicants may also log into our website at: www.SNVRHA.org to print an application and return it by mail or bring it into our office. For additional information, please call (702) 477-3100 or our hearing-impaired number (TDD) at (702) 387-1898. Please ensure all questions are answered to prevent your application from being returned. If you require future communication in a format other than English, please advise staff as soon as possible.
OVP: ‘Good
PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos' back-toback visits to Indonesia and Singapore as his inaugural overseas trip demonstrate the importance the Philippines places on relations with fellow Southeast Asian neighbors, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The President's state visits, will be from September 4 to 7. The DFA said Marcos first state visit as President will be to Indonesia from September 4 to 6 upon the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. The visit will be highlighted by the first meeting between the two leaders who are expected to discuss multi-faceted cooperation on defense, maritime, border, economic and people-to-people cooperation."Theywillalso exchange views on major issues affecting the region and the world," the DFA said in a statement on Thursday, SeptemberIndonesia,1.the largest economy in Southeast Asia, is the current president of the G20, a strategic multilateral grouping of major developed and emerging economies. It is also the incoming chairman of Asean in 2023. During the state visit, Marcos and Widodo will witness the signing of several key agreements in the areas of defense and culture, as well as a comprehensive Plan of Action that will chart the countries' bilateral priorities over the next five years.
“‘Yung bulto ng OVP budget papasok sa basic social services na pino-provide natin ngayon, andiyan ‘yung financial subsidy, medical assistance, burial assistance, at ‘yung libreng sakay, pati ‘yung livelihood programs,” Munsayac explained in a press conference. (The bulk of the OVP budget will go into the essential social services that we provide, such as the financial subsidy, medical assistance, burial assistance, free ride, and livelihood programs.) He said these aids will be directly given to the public as the OVP now has seven satellite offices nationwide.“Soang intention talaga ng OVP ay maging available itong mga services at assistance na ito sa karamihan ng mga kababayan lalo na sa malalayong lugar,” Munsayac noted. (So, OVP intends to make these services and assistance available to most people, especially those in remote areas.)
**Please note that you are applying for the waitlist, SNRHA does not have immediate or emergency housing**
The OVP official further explained that the P500 million fund for the OVP’s “confidential expenses” will be used based on the parameters set by the Department of Budget and Management and the Commission on Audit through Joint Circular No. 2015-01, or the guidelines on the utilization of confidentialMunsayacfunds.insisted: “The position and mandate of the Vice President allow her to utilize those kinds of funds regarding peace and order and national security,” noting that the OVP’s livelihood projects will be implemented in conflict areas. “So sisiguraduhin po namin na ito pong pondo na ito ay gagamtin ng tama at para suportahan lang ang programa ng OVP,” he said. (So we will make sure that this fund will be used correctly and only to support the OVP’s programs.) When asked why the proposed 2023 budget of the current OVP is way bigger than the yearlong budget of the previous OVP, Munsayac said that it might be because of the difference in prioritized projects. “Siguro noong nakaraang administrasyon meron silang certain projects at ‘yung budget nila ay sufficient na para doon,” he said. (Maybe during the previous administration, they had certain projects and their budget was sufficient.) He then assured the public that there would be transparency in utilizing the good governance and confidential funds by the current OVP. (Inquirer.net)
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MANILA — Former Vice President Leni Robredo has been selected as one of five Hauser Leaders who will engage with students and faculty of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School and the wider universityRobredocommunity.istheonly Filipino among the five Hauser Leaders for the 2022 fall semester, which include former U.S. Rep. Jane Harman (California-D), Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, United Negro College Fund president and CEO Michael Lomax, and LRN and The HOW Institute for Society founder and chairman Dov Seidman. In a tweet, Robredo said it is a “huge honor” to be selected for the fellowship, which will see her speak in classes, engage in research and case development, and share expertise with the faculty.“I’m both thrilled and humbled to be given this space to share my advocacies and experiences, alongside a roster of distinguished leaders from various fields,” she said.The Hauser Leaders Program is now in its eighth year and has featured individuals including Rappler CEO Maria Ressa. CPL co-director Deval Patrick said in The Harvard Gazette that Hauser Leaders “bring to campus living examples of principled and effective public leadership … at a time when many challenges stem from leadership shortcomings.” After losing in the 2022 presidential race to her archrival President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Robredo has been focused on her non-profit Angat Buhay, which is a spinoff of her anti-poverty programs she launched when she was vice president. (Xave Gregorio/ Philstar.com)
Manila values ties with Asian neighbors – DFA
DESIGNATED SENIOR (James Down, Sartini Plaza and Levy Gardens) 1 and 2 Bedrooms, Head, Spouse or Co-tenant must be 55 years or older at the time of application.
MANILA — The United States government, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), has trained Filipino emergency personnel on how to respond to chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. The DTRA partnered with the Bureau of Fire Protection and the Southern Philippines Medical Center to train more than 25 BFP officers and SPMC medical personnel.Theofficers and medical personnel participated in training courses held in Davao City from Aug. 15 to 26, focusing on emergency response to mass casualty events involving CBRN components, addressing risks that first responders face, and using specialized equipment to determine the type of chemical or material present during a CBRN incident.“DTRA continues to collaborate with the Philippines to further strengthen our longstanding partnership and produce trained personnel that are capable of conducting emergency CBRN response operations,” said DTRA On-Site Inspection and Building Capacity director David Musgrave.“Thesetraining activities not only improve the readiness and capabilities of local first responders but also enhance interoperability with the United States and other international partners in CBRN and countering weapons of mass destruction operations that directly contribute to greater regional security,” he added. Filipino emergency personnel also benefited from a medical management course and practical demonstrations on using the Mass Casualty Decontamination kit to strengthen their capacity to respond to a CBRN incident in the southern Philippines. The Mass Casualty Decontamination kit donated by DTRA to BFP and SPMC is valued at P20.8 million ($370,000).SPMCdirector Dr. Ricardo Audan expressed gratitude for the US government’s donation. “As the largest hospital in the Philippines, we hold an important position in the health care industry. This equipment and training would address the mitigation and preparedness against risks of CBRN hazards, either on an intentional, accidental, or natural origin,” Audan said. DTRA has been a longtime partner of the BFP—the Philippines’ premier CBRN response agency –in exchanging best practices on threat response and remains committed to supporting the BFP’s modernization program and its goal of becoming the Southeast Asian leader in CBRN incident prevention.DTRA’s new partnership with SPMC enables it to gain valuable insights from the medical center’s highly trained medical professionals.FutureDTRA capacity-building activities in the Philippines will include additional virtual and in-person training for CBRN awareness and response, and opportunities for BFP officers to travel to the United States for multinational training activities. (Philstar.com)
• Receiving SSI/SSD or proof of inability to work • 62 years of age or older • Families that live or work within Clark County • Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran • Disabled Veteran (disability must be service connected) • Spouse of a Deceased Veteran (death must be service connected)
CONVENTIONAL PUBLIC HOUSING-1, 2, 3 and 4 Bedrooms. LANDSMAN GARDENS (PBV-RAD/Henderson) –2, 3, 4 and 5 Bedrooms.
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VEGAS&STYLEJOURNAL Pascua stays on top of the game
Rhiza, also known as RP to close friends, has put the Philippines on the global touring map and promoted sold-out concerts with artists like U2, Coldplay, Madonna and Bruno Mars, to name a few.
Jo Koy: If you’re scared of failure, then you might not want to do showbiz
by allan PolicarPio Inquirer.net JO KOY is no stranger to rejections. He has been told “no” more times than he can count in his 33 years in the business. Some of them were disheartening, yes, but never did they make him feel like a “failure.” “If you feel like that’s going to happen—and I say this to everyone trying to make it in this field—if you’re scared of failure, then you might not want to do show business. Because you will fail every day—and they will tell it to your face,” he told “Headstart” in an interview to promote the Manila stop of his “Funny is Funny” world tour on Aug. 31 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. If there’s one thing Jo has learned in entertainment, it’s that it can take multiple tries just to get a “maybe,” and even more to get a “yes.” And that still doesn’t guarantee anything. Keep moving “Whether you’re auditioning, producing something you want to create or pitching to direct a film or a project, they will say, ‘No, no, no, no, no.’ That can make you feel like a failure. But the moment you feel that way, then you might as well just quit,” he added. “I was like, ‘Fine, you said, no, but I will keep moving till I get that yes.’” Case in point: Jo Koy’s first Netflix special “Live from Seattle” (2017). The streaming platform didn’t want it. “They said no eight times,” Jo recalled. He dug money out of his own pockets. He hired his own camera crew, a director and editor. And just as he was about to film his special, he received a call from Netflix saying, “We heard you’re shooting your special. We don’t want it.” He had no money left after producing the special. And there were two things that could happen afterward: either Netflix changes its mind and buys it, or upload it to YouTube for free and pray it goes viral. He was disheartened, but he dug deep. Thankfully, the risk he took paid off. “That’s what they said to me before I went up onstage … Just because I was filming, it doesn’t mean they’re going to buy it,” he told reporters in a separate online interview. “But I knew that routine was good. And I had to kill it, and it had to be undeniable.”The Filipino-American comedian, whose real name is Joseph Glenn Herbert, has since released two more Netflix specials (“Comin’ In Hot” and “In His Elements”), which made him a household name in the Philippines. Universal comedy Jo’s material is inspired by his experiences growing up in the United States with his Filipino mother whose hilarious quirks, quips and affectations remind fans of their own moms. He also has a sense of finding humor in the most seemingly mundane aspects of Filipino and Filipino-American culture. But while his jokes and punchlines are influenced by his Filipino experience, the essence remains universal. “You don’t have to be a Filipino to get a mom joke. My mom’s a mom. She just happens to be Filipino. That’s the beauty of comedy. We can laugh and we can cry. And at the end, you realize that they’re all relatable,” he pointed out. Doing stand-up is a cathartic exercise for Jo. “Some people pay someone to listen to their problems; I get paid to tell you about my problems,” the 51-yearold stand-up comic jested. “But we have to talk about our stories and be more vulnerable. We shouldn’t be afraid to shine the light on things that we think are negative. Because later on, you realize that it happens to others, too.” Mounted by Live Nation Live, Jo Koy’s “Funny Is Funny” Manila show is his first since the pandemic hit. How will this new routine differ from the one he did for his “Just Kidding” show in January 2020? “It’s about my stories of struggles in the business,” he said of his upcoming show—a version of which will be available on Netflix on Sept. 13. “This is really special for me because I get to go to the Philippines and do the show live, before everyone else sees it on Netflix,” he said, adding that one thing he observed from his last visit to “the motherland” is how Filipinos embrace entertainment— singing, acting, dancing. “It’s in our blood, the gift of entertainment,” he said. “It’s amazing how talented Filipinos are.”
HOW do you make a big show biz name even bigger? In the entertainment industry, Rhiza Pascua stands out in the arena of international live concerts. Live Nation, an American events promoter/venue operator based in Beverly Hills, California has been Rhiza’s long-time business partner.LiveNation, which has also been billed as “the world’s lead ing live entertainment compa ny,” recently acquired 51 percent of the Rhiza Pascua-owned Mu sic Management International (MMI). With the acquisition, the promoter is now known as Live Nation Philippines with Rhiza as managing director. It has also retained her all-Filipino staff. When news of the acquisition was announced, entertainment industry folks had fun specu lating on the amount that Live Nation paid Rhiza, and it seems everyone believes the figure to be in the tens of millions of US dollars!Rhiza — also known as RP to close friends — has a strong business sense that’s been honed by over 30 years of experience. She has put the Philippines on the global touring map and pro moted sold-out concerts with art ists like U2, Coldplay, Madonna and Bruno Mars, to name a few. Although Rhiza lives in the United States, she maintains a home in Manila. For years, she has been driven by the desire to give Filipinos in the Philippines the experience of watching the hottest international performing artists when they go on tour. Thanks to the likes of Rhiza, the need to travel abroad just to catch your favorite artist is a by Pat-P Daza Philstar.com thing of the past. Nowadays, you can almost be sure that these mega popstars will include Ma nila in their itinerary when they tour Asia, thanks to Rhiza’s long and fruitful business relationship with Live Nation. It also helps that her strong work ethic and straightforward business style have put her on top of the game despite the cut throatRhizacompetition.isaworkaholic who has achieved an enviable work-life balance. She has a master’s de gree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and is also currently studying law. Aside from being the man aging director of Live Nation Philippines, she is the loving wife of Angelo, a hands-on mom to her three grown-up children Gab, Jacob and Isabella, and a very caring only child to her parents.ButRhiza looks forward to the day that she can retire and enjoy the fruits of her labor. Already, she has placed daughter Isabella on the board of Live Nation Phil ippines. Mommy Rhiza is proud that Isabella is doing well and showing that she has inherited her mom’s strong business acu men. Mother and daughter are currently charting new ways to make the live international enter tainment scene even bigger and better in the Philippines. Indeed, people are already buzzing about the rumored visits to Manila of the likes of Black pink, Harry Styles and Coldplay nextWhenyear.Iasked Rhiza if they are indeed coming over, she replied that Live Nation “works only with A-listers.” That sure sounds like a confirmation to me!
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THE pandemic wreaked havoc on the lives of many artists including that of singer and Sing-Galing Jukeboss Ronnie Liang, whose singing career took a backseat. But all is not lost for him because he was still able to complete his master’s degree.
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KAPAMILYA actress Janella Salvador brought out her inner Valentina aura after gracing the latest cover of Metro magazine, owning the black outfits she wore against shadows. The actress donned several outfits for the magazine, including a sequined cut-out gown from LA Glamour Queen, a leather studded top by Thian Rodriguez, a tulle skirt by Christine Lam, and a rhinestone skirt and breast plate by Just SalvadorBonita.portrays the iconic Mars Ravelo villain in the ongoing "Darna" series, but has yet to fully transform into the character and has only been seen as vlogging lawyer Regina Vanguardia. "[She is] very different from everything I’ve played before. Usually, mabait, or ’yung inaapi. This time, I’m the bad guy,” Salvador told the magazine about her first outing as a villain. Despite initially hesitant to take on the role of Valentina, Salvador was drawn to the character as a "kontrabida with a heart." "She’s so fun to portray, because she is such a character. She’s larger than life, she’s very assertive, she’s smart, she’s a lawyer-slash-vlogger and she loves fashion... I’m having a lot of fun,” the actress added.
“Ini-edit na siya now. Baka January [ipalabas]. Nakakatawa yung pelikula, it’s about two people na nagdivorce and ayaw magbayad nung lalake. So naghahanap siya ng way na takasan yung babayaran niyang alemony. Ako yung asawa niya,” she said.
Passion for fashion Alma, an active member of the Philippine Nurses Association of Nevada, has been so passionate about fashion design, creating dresses, styling, and fashion collaborations for a long time. She has even supported and sponsored a number of charitable events and medical missions. For APFW, Alma has managed
Janella slays as Valentina in new magazine cover
Liang feels that if not for the pandemic, he would not have the time to earn his master’s degree. “I would not be reading all your warmest congratulatory messages,” he added. Currently, Liang is completing his aviation studies at Pilipinas Space Aviation.
Ronnie Liang Photo from Instagram/@ronnieliang Salvador's magazine cover shoot comes just several days after Jane De Leon's appearance in the magazine wearing the iconic Darna outfit.
Salvador stars opposite De Leon's Narda, the secret identity of the show's titular hero, as well as with Joshua Garcia and Zaijian Jaranilla.
In a report by ABS-CBN News, KC said that she and Apl are just friend and they never had a relationship. “Hindi,hindi [naging kami]. Very close kami, I love the guy. I respect him, I admire him. Pinapatawa niya ako nang sobra, mabait siya sa akin. Hindi naman, he’s very busy with work as well. Whatever will be, will be. No, hindi kami,” she said. KC also said that she’s having a hard time dating in US because she now wants a serious relationship. “DitosaStates, ang hirap magdate. Minsan akala mo serious, ‘yun pala casual lang pala. I’m in my 30s. I’m not going to lie, I definitely take relationships more seriously now. Tapos I dream na one day ako naman ang ikakasal, kasi kinasal na ‘yung sister ko sa Sweden. My gosh, naunahan pa ako!” she said. She also gave an update on her Hollywood movie she filmed with Filipino-American actor Dante Basco and director-producer Jhett Tolentino.
Las Vegas based fashion designer Alma T wearing her own signature creation: a modern “terno” overlay in mesh, worn over a black tulle dress.
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Las Vegas designer Alma T debuts her first collection at Asia Pacific Fashion Week
Janella Salvador Photo from Instagram/@superjanella Apl.de.ap and KC Concepcion ABS-CBN photo
MOMTEMARIA WINE PRESENTED. MAPI President Arturo V. Magtibay (extreme left), with MAPI Chairman of the Board Hermilando I. Mandanas (2nd from left) meet with Mr. Roger Oriel (3rd from left), Chairman of the Board of Napa Valley Distribution, Inc. for the presentation of Montemaria Wine. The wine was produced to celebrate the launch of the Montemaria Mother of All Asia Tower of Peace during the sesquicentennial celebration of Catholicism in the Philippines. Joining them is MAPI Corporate Secretary Vicente Rafael L. Rosales.
“It was during the height of the worldwide pandemic that I enrolled in Philippine Christian University to take my Master’s Degree in Management Major in National Security Administration (MMNSA),” he said in his Instagram page today, Sept. 1, where he also shared his graduation photos. At that height of the pandemic, Liang, like many other artists, had a hard time booking performances.
“Since online education was brought into the light like never before, I saw it as an opportunity to accomplish many things at once and at home,” he said.
The nurse-turned-designer had a 15-look collection from her newly launched fashion line ‘The by Alex BrosAs Inquirer.net by JAn Milo severo Philstar.com by Kristofer Purnell Philstar.com
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“The strict lockdowns halted all our shows and projects, and the entertainment industry was one of the most affected sectors,” he noted. “Like other professionals, most of the artists stayed at home, doing nothing work-related and not earning their usual income pre-pandemic. The crisis became an eye-opener across the industry, and the reality became a hard pill to swallow.” Liang then decided to serve the Philippine Army as a reservist and took further studies, treating the lockdown as a catalyst for growth.
ACTRESS KC Concepcion clarified the romantic issue between her and Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.ap.
Alma T fancies herself as a fashion designer, as well as a counselor to young women interested in joining beauty pageants. On her spare time, Alma T loves to travel. Photos courtesy of Alma T to create her debut 15-piece collection, despite her hectic work schedule at the hospital. Alma also has a strong interest in beauty pageants. In 2019, she became a member of the Queen Universe Philippines, and in 2021, she served as the ambassador for the Ms. Fabulous America Filipina Pageant. She serves as a mentor and advisor to young women who are preparing to compete in beauty pageants. What’s next for Alma T. While APFW marked Alma’s debut collection, it certainly won't be the last. She's headed to more fashion shows this year to show off a brand new collection, establishing a brick-and-mortar boutique in Las Vegas, and hoping to inspire others along the way. With the accolades she received after her debut collection at Asia Pacific Fashion Week, Alma T is set for fashion stardom.
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LAST month, Filipina fashion designer Alma Tomenio – owner of her own Las Vegas-based fashion label Alma T Collection – was showered with emotive applause following the presentation of her latest (and first) collection at the Las Vegas edition of Asia Pacific Fashion Week (APFW). Alma – who has been in healthcare practice for about 35 years and currently works as a Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse at University Medical Center Las Vegas – took a humble bow wearing her own design, as the models made their final lap on the runway in Decades Event Center in South Las Vegas Boulevard. Her signature fashion accessory – called “The Cages (Filipiniana Harness)“ – was a hit on the runway.Thisnew way of “Filipiniana” styling is decidedly Alma’s innovation: work-appropriate dresses, or whimsical ensembles complemented by tails made of tulle and gladiator footwear – but all juxtaposed with harnesses – definitely impressed the wellheeled audience, some of whom were people she works with at theAlma’shospital.standout finale was an ode to “Victoria Secret angel” but showed the designer’s own take for party dressing with her signature “Filipiniana harness”.
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The First American Title real-market profile graph for Henderson as of September 1, 2022. The real-time market profile graph from First American Title for Boulder City, NV is shown above.
One only has to look at price comparisons from a year ago, a decade ago, or even a couple or more decades ago to see that land and homes prices have risen on the average despite experiencing some periods of slump. I have been a realtor since 1988 and have seen how Las Vegas, Pahrump and other neighboring communities have grown through the years. Many of my clients who have invested in properties have seen their portfolio and wealth grow in time. Some have even taken advantage of market trends and have put their investments to good use via Airbnb, rentals and landTherebanking.arestill opportunities for those who want to secure home or property in Pahrump, Las Vegas or other Nevada communities. I can help you, my kababayans, purchase your first home, or second home, or investment property and turn your dreams intoMyreality.company, Precious Properties, is a full-service company that has successfully helped its clientele find the best deals since 1988. You can reach me at 775-513-8447, 805-5592476 and 702-538-4948 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)
REPORTS coming from major companies like First American Title and Old Republic Title indicate less action in the real estate market and more inventory coming into the market. According to the two companies’ reports, the market action index (MAI) in cities/ towns like Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Pahrump, Boulder and Henderson, while still slightly in a seller’s market, have been on a downtrend.InPahrump, which is located 67 miles west of Las Vegas, the MAI stood at 31 as of August 31, which is still just about in the seller’s market, and dropped by a point off the previous month’s index. The median list price in Pahrump stood at $432,00, with the median price of new listings pegged at $387,000. The price per square foot stood at $218. On the average, properties stood in the market around 73 days, and inventory stood at a 7-day average of 236, a slight increase over the previous’ period’s average of 232. In Las Vegas, considered as one of the entertainment and gambling hotspots in the world, the MAI decreased by six points, from 44 to 38, in the September 1 report. While still slightly in seller’s market territory, there have been more homes available and less demand from buyers resulting in lower prices. The median list price of homes has gone down to $510,000, with the median price of new listings pegged at $475,000. Price per square foot is at $263. Properties on the market sat an average of 65 days, with the inventory having a 7-day average of 5,219 (as compared to 4,964 in the previous month).
Market cooldown continues for real estate by RealtoR Fely Quitevis-Bateman
The graph above shows the real-time market profile from Old Republic Title company for Pahrump, NV as of August 31, 2022.
The graphs above shows the real-time market profiles for the Las Vegas (left) and North Las Vegas (right) areas from First American Title as of September 1, 2022.
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in the North Las Vegas area. While still in a seller’s zone, the MAI has fallen about eight points month-to-month, from 51 to 43. According to the report, prices have plateaued for a while, with the median list price hovering around $448,495 and new listings having a median price of $429,950. Per square foot price is at $236, with inventory increasing to a 7-day average of 962, over the previous month’s average of 851. On average, listings stayed in the market around 54 days. For Henderson, the MAI fell down to 37, from the previous month’s figure of 42. Similar to Las Vegas, the market has been in a cooling off period in the last several weeks, with more homes becoming available and less demand from buyers. The area is still slightly in a seller’s market. The median list price went down slightly to $598,000, with new listings having a median price of $574,950. Price per square foot is pegged at $280. Inventory in the area was at a 7-day average of 1,453, slightly up from last month’s average of 1,353. Finally, in the Boulder City area, there is a dip of 6 points in the MAI, from 36 to 30 monthto-month. The median list price is pegged at $699,000, with new listings having a median of $517,500. Inventory slightly increased to 71 (7-day average) in the area, with square footage price pegged at $318. Prices have remained relativelys table in the area, according to the reports, but it is likely that there will be downward pressure on home prices if the MAI continues to stumble and there’s a growth in inventory. As of now, the area’s MAI is almost at the border between seller’s and buyer’s markets, but still said to be slightly in seller’s market territory.Although the areas mentioned are still in said to be in seller’s market, the increase in inventory has allowed many buyers to find more properties to their liking and they are able to negotiate more with sellers, unlike last year and even early this year when some buyers had to be put on a waitlist just to take a look at a property.However, real estate prices in the state are still at lower levels when compared to some areas in the country, which is why more and more people are looking at living in Nevada due to more reasonable home and land prices. Unemployment has also been trending downward in the state, which may mean more money or income for people to put into a home if they intend to purchase one.A look at all the projects being planned in Las Vegas and neighboring communities shows continued interest in the area. With tracts of land being sold in record prices and large companies committed to developing their own competing projects aimed at attracting tourists, travelers, businesses and fun seekers of every age and size, construction should be aplenty and jobs available in the comingCurrently,years.inventory of homes has been increasing for Las Vegas and other neighborhoods. That bodes well for home buyers as they will have a number of choices to look at in their search for that dream house. Although still in a seller’s market, market conditions have dampened a bit – it has given buyers a little bit of wiggleWhileroom.the real estate market may adjust itself and correct itself a bit after a long period of uptick, history suggests that real estate is still a sound investment.
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@preciousproperties.com or fely.precious@gmail.com.
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Concert in the Park — Paris Chansons Wednesday, Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. Three multilingual singers — Julia Kantor, Jacob Kantor and Max Cohen — bring harmony and diversity to their shows. Julia, originally from the Ukraine, lived and studied in France where she discovered a soul connection in French music that still imbues every performance. Together with her husband Jacob, a Russian-born singer/songwriter, they launched Paris Chansons. Cohen grew up in Morocco steeped in French music, particularly the songs of Enrico Macias. His rich velvety voice delivers beautifully nuanced renditions of his favorites, complete with a signature North African lilt. Superb musicianship anchors the ensemble, effortlessly moving from jazzy improvisation to slow-burning balladry to blistering gypsy fervor. All seasoned pros, the musicians are Jeff Lams on piano, Adam Cohen on upright bass, Endre Balogh on violin, Sinclair Lott on drums and Jacob Kantor on guitar. Paris Chansons takes you through a spectacular celebration of French and international music. Get a taste of Paris Chansons at https://youtu.be/t252MrD7vbo and https://youtu. be/faOSlxTjw1o. Concert in the Park — Ami Divine Saturday, Sept. 17, 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public. Historic Westside Legacy Park, 1600 Mount Mariah Drive.Sultry songstress Ami Divine blends elements of R&B, poetry and jazz to create a sound that’s uniquely her own — “The Divine Sound,” as she calls it. An Arizona native, she has been living in Las Vegas for the past decade, performing at various venues throughout the city. Her debut album, aptly titled “Spells,” was made after her mother passed away in 2020. She uses her music to uplift, even as she copes with loss. The album is dedicated to her parents.” Hear a sample at youtube.com/ watch?v=e1rSppLKhOQ and VegasLegacyUCEsEflH2XC1XyDrlS6EiLZQ.youtube.com/channel/TheHistoricWestsideParkisapartnershipinvolvingthecityofLasandClarkCounty.
The Historic Westside Legacy Park is a partnership involving the city of Las Vegas and Clark County. Concert in the Park — Justin Young Band Saturday, Oct. 15, 7-8:15 p.m. Free and open to the public. Estelle Neal Park, 6075 Rebecca Road. Jazz saxophonist Justin Young was born in Warren, Michigan, the son of a musically talented dad. Father Jim Young is a very talented guitarist/keyboardist and performed in Top 40 bands, including his own band Kaleidoscope. Rehearsals were often in the house, so music was always around. Four-year-old Justin would go to rehearsals with his dad. By age 9, he was playing the saxophone. He continued into his teens, when he fell in love with the R&B sounds of groups like Earth Wind & Fire, The Gap Band and Michael Jackson. He soon began performing with his dad’s Top 40 band, where he honed his live show performances and endurance -- since the calendar had at least 20 shows per month with as many as five performances each weekend. He performed in jazz festivals across the country, and in Detroit venues while attending Michigan State University. Commercial success came in 2007 after releasing his debut album “On The Way,” which featured collaborations with Grammy Award-winning guitarist Paul Brown, Tim Bowman, and keyboardist Tom Schuman of Spyro Gyra. With his 2008 releases “Nothin’ But Love” and “Home for the Holidays,” Young has widened his audience. Hear a sample at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvp_ UPQHkng and https://youtu.be/j9bscXNnK3w. Concert in the Park — Asteroid M Halloween Block Party Saturday, Oct. 29, 7-11 p.m. Free and open to the public. Third Street Promenade; on Third Street from Hoover to Gass avenues in downtown Las Vegas. Asteroid M Records, the Las Vegas record label and recording studio founded by producer Cody Leavitt, is bringing an eclectic variety of musical, visual, and performing artists to the Third Street Promenade. Asteroid M's artist list offers a variety of genres spanning, rock, indie, surf, pop, and dance music. This Halloween 2022 event will feature music from Desert Island Boys, Anti-Vision, Eclipse, The Red Sea, Three Rounds, and Horripilation, with live visual artists, food, vendors and a Halloween costume contest with prizes. Concert in the Park — Stephanie Amaro Saturday, Nov. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. PAGE 13
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@HeartHealth STEM cell embryo Neuroscience news revealed that researchers headed by Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz, Professor of Mammalian Development and Stem Cell Biology from the University of Cambridge, “have created model embryos from mouse stem cells that form a brain, a beating heart, and the foundations of all other organs of the body – a new avenue for creating the first stages of life.” This was accomplished asexually, without semen or ova (eggs). A potential Nobel Prize winner, and deservedly so. This sacred discovery is not only mind-boggling but marvelous for the future of human organ (heart, lungs, liver, kidney, etc.) transplantation, which today has minimal donors, or none at all. Many patients die while waiting for donors. If this “new technology” is fully developed and successfully tried with human stem cells in producing human organs, countless lives could be saved or made healthier, comfortable, and productive. Obviously, this will take years or decades to come to fruition, but this “first step” proves this technology works. This would certainly be a boom to our universal goal of conquering diseases. The ethical, moral, religious, legal, and other ramifications will surely follow suit later. Post COVID risks New studies revealed that even after two years people who had COVID-19 were at a high risk for several neurological and psychiatric late complications like cognitive deficits, dementia, and seizures. Others (about 20 percent of patients) develop Long COVID four or more weeks following the infection. These are the reasons why “refusing the vaccines, wanting to acquire natural immunity by getting infected with COVID-19” is unwise and dangerous. There were people who died from COVID-19 and never achieved their goal. The vaccines and other mitigating measures (masking, distancing, hygiene, avoiding crowds) are still the best strategies to minimize or even prevent COVID-19 infection and reinfections. The newly “tailored” vaccines and booster for Omicron are even better. Tomato Flu Cases of what is termed “Tomato Flu” (a misnomer) were first reported in Kerala, India, in early May, mostly involving children under 5. As of July 26, there were 100 cases diagnosed. It is a very contagious disease, but said to be non-fatal, presenting with rashes (like tiny flat tomatoes) in the mouth, hand, foot. It is not a new virus. It is suspected to be the well-known illness, “hand, foot, and mouth disease,” caused by coxsackie virus A16. They tested negative for monkeypox. Jobs and COVID Just like in the Philippines and other countries, the COVID pandemic negatively impacted businesses. The U.S, has about 10.7 million unfilled jobs, about 4 million accounting for the labor shortage because of the pandemic. COVID cases in the United States still average about 90,000 new cases and about 400 deaths a day for the past several months. The correct figures are not known because countless people who had tested positive with their home test kits never reported themselves to the health authorities, in view of milder symptoms. Monkeypox There were about 16,000 cases per day of Monkeypox in the United States the past several weeks, but the past two weeks the increase was only about 3 percent, a welcome sign. California and New York have the lowest number now. Monkeypox is transmitted through male-to-male sexual contact or from touching the infected bodily fluid. In spite of the seeming plateau, the CDC is not abandoning its guard. CPAP and Ozone CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is the clinically proven state-ofthe-art effective treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition where the person, during sleep, holds the breath for a prolonged period of time, even 100 times during the night, causing low blood oxygen level, impaired sleep, tiredness during the day, lack of concentration, and sleepiness while driving or at work. OSA also increases the risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and even cancer. There are some “ozone totes or boxes” for cleaning CPAP masks and tubing sold in stores. Ozone is very harmful to the lungs. The safer way to sanitize the masks and tubing, after washing them well with soap and water (no detergents), is the use of “UVC light
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The main objective of this column is to educate and inspire people live a healthier lifestyle to prevent illnesses and disabilities and achieve a happier and more productive life. Any diagnosis, recommendation or treatment in our article are general medical information and not intended to be applicable or appropriate for anyone. This column is not a substitute for your physician, who knows your condition well and who is your best ally when it comes to your health. * * * Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, a Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus based in Northwest Indiana and Las Vegas, Nevada, is an international medical lecturer/author, Health Advocate, newspaper columnist, and Chairman of the Filipino United NetworkUSA, a 501(c)3 humanitarian foundation in the United States. Websites: FUN8888.com, Today.SPSAtoday.com, and philipSchua.com; Email: scalpelpen@gmail.com.
Concert in the Park — Ruby Lewis presents Starlet Saturday, Sept. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Pioneer Park, 7449 Braswell Drive. Journey back to the Golden Age of Hollywood and hear cinema's most beloved leading ladies in this onewoman show written and performed by Broadway leading lady Ruby Lewis. Known for her work as Marilyn Monroe in “Marilyn!” at The Paris Las Vegas (2018 Best Broadway Performer Las Vegas), and as Daisy in the critically acclaimed show “Baz,” Lewis’ soaring vocals make the show. In this "star-studded" performance, she takes on Monroe, Garland, Dietrich, Gardner and Hepburn, just to name a few. Hear a sample at https://www.rubylewis.com/starlet. Concert in the Park — Trice Be & Aslan Sol Saturday, Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public. Historic Westside Legacy Park, 1600 Mount Mariah Drive.Trice Be Phantom Magnetiq, brings his band Aslan Sol for a celebration of African and Caribbean folk music, opera, hip-hop, reggae, jazz, gospel/spiritual, and R&B/soul. The vocalist began fusing styles with The UpRite Lions in North Carolina before moving to Las Vegas in 2013. His studies of the music of the African diaspora at Morehouse College helped him see what those seemingly disparate genres, and many others, had in common. Hear a sample at https:// soundcloud.com/phantommagnetiq and https://www. facebook.com/aslansol07/.
THE city of Las Vegas is sponsoring seven free outdoor concerts this fall, featuring a variety of music and entertainers. The public is invited to enjoy these afternoon/evening performances Sept. 7-Nov. 12. Bring low-back chairs or blankets to be more comfortable. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www. ArtsLasVegas.org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787).
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Erectile Dysfunction Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to have a good and sustained erection to perform sexual intercourse. Foods good for those with ED, young or old, are fish, oatmeal, spinach, blackberries, pistachio, watermelon, pomegranate juice, chili pepper, and most green leafy vegetables. Three items that worsen ED are alcohol, sugary drinks and some food items, like soybased products and licorice. Blood pressure medication also aggravates ED. A healthy lifestyle, including abstinence from tobacco, minimal alcohol intake or abstinence, exercise, multivitamins, counseling, and the ED pills, like Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, etc., are helpful. A good foreplay is always a must to initiate an exciting romantic adventure. Cervical Cancer About 80 million people have been infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, and around 150,000 in the Philippines. Annually, there are about 13,000 cases of cervical (mouth of the womb) cancer and it kills about 4,000 women each year in the U.S. and about 342,000 a year in the world. The 5-year survival rate of those treated is about 66 percent. While Hispanic women are more prone to get it, Black women have higher mortality rates compared to others. Fortunately, there are now vaccines (Gardasil 2,4,9) which could prevent 98-99 percent of HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) infection types 16 and 18, which cause cervical cancer. Children (boys and girls ages 9-12 and 13-26, respectively) are recommended to get Gardasil vaccines to prevent developing cancer later in life. The sad reality, though, is some parents, either ignorant, misinformed, or simply against vaccines, refuse Gardasil for their children, who are then helpless sitting ducks for HPV infection and cancer. Today, this cancer is totally preventable, with the vaccines. It is indeed most unfortunate. A devastating reminder of the millions of people who died from COVID-19 because they refused the vaccines. Great lessons to remember.
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IN his three-decade career, Billy Crawford has done it all — acting, singing, dancing and hosting. While his other talents have taken a back seat for some time now, there is no denying that Crawford is one of the most recognizable and sought-after hosts today. In fact, when his new game show "The Wall" premieres its second season on GMA this Sunday — on top of his daily hosting stint on TV5's "Tropang LOL" — his fans will see the former child star turned international R&B artist on TV every single day of the week. Talk about the pinnacle of TV exposure. Besides appearing on free TV's major networks, The Wall Philippines has allowed Crawford to "come home" to GMA, his original mother studio. It can be recalled that Crawford — then known as child-wonder Billy Joe — debuted on GMA on the teen variety show of his discoverer and longtime manager, the late TV legend German Moreno's "That's Entertainment."Soevenifhehas achieved much success as a total entertainer, not just in the Philippines but in Hollywood and parts of Europe as well, GMA will always have a special place in Billy Crawford's big"Iheart.willnever get tired of saying that I feel welcomed and I feel at home," Crawford expressed when asked at a media conference how he feels working with the studio again.He likened his return to the network to revisiting a renovated home, sharing how nostalgic he felt on his first day. "Pagpasok ko nung unang araw pa lang in GMA, when we did the promo shoots in the GMA building, I saw where we would rehearse for 'That's Entertainment,' since I was four years old. Nakasarado na siya ngayon but still..." the celebrity trailed off. Hosting skills A hard worker through and through, Crawford did not shy in calling himself the "Pambansang Katrabaho," given his current status as a "freelance artist." With no exclusive contract with either network, Crawford — who has been under Viva Artists Agency since 2018 — can't be more grateful to have shows on both TV5 and GMA. For the longest time, he had numerous programs on ABS-CBN before the network's franchise ended, making him one of the few artists who have defied bans on working with competing entities. "This collaboration between Viva and GMA has given me, as a host, an opportunity to become a freelancer again and so be able to work with anyone in the industry," the 40-year-old acknowledged. "It's unexplainable. It feels unfair [to have this much work], but it feels more like a blessing so we should accept them and thank God for being so good," he added. "The Wall Philippines" is the local adaptation of the hit US game show of the same title. It premiered on TV5 in 2021 but will move to GMA for its second season. In moving to GMA for season 2, is Crawford anxious about starting over?"Inany show, ang pinakamahirap is adjusting. Yung unang araw namin sa The Wall, natapos kami almost 5 a.m., everyone worked so hard to make this work. But at the end of the day, we felt at home, we felt welcomed and sobrang saya namin."Helping Crawford adjust is his years-long experience in hosting, which was honed when he transferred to ABS-CBN in 2008. Initially, he recalled getting tips and advice from Boy Abunda, Vic Sotto and even his contemporary, Luis Manzano. "I try to put everything in every show I do, I try to find kung ano yung magma-match, kung kailangan ba mataas yung energy, kailangan ba galawgaw, kengkoy ba ako dito or kailangan ba seryoso ako dito. [Hosting] it's familiar, pero may nerbyos pa rin kada tapak ko sa entablo kahit saan." In ending, Crawford — relating to his daily TV shows — said he wishes to see Filipino families sharing a common activity like before when the internet and mobile phones hadn't taken over the world. If that can be watching The Wall or any one of his other shows, Crawford will undoubtedly beAllhonored.thesame, he insisted, "Kahit ano naman ang programa na pinapanood nila OK yon, basta sana sama-sama silang mag enjoy sa mga content na produced today. (ManilaTimes.net)
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Free and open to the public. Trigono Hills Park, 3805 Cliff Shadows Parkway. A fourth-generation MexicanAmerican born in Hollywood, California, Stephanie Amaro was raised with classic rock, iconic singer-songwriters, ‘80s pop, and Seattle grunge rock. She didn't discover her love for traditional Mexican music until she saw a world-class mariachi band live for the first time at age 19. From then on, she dedicated years learning from and integrating into Los Angeles' mariachi music scene, picking up a wealth of technique
PAGE 12 and traditional repertoire. The mariachi experience led to the formation of renowned Mexican fusion group Trio Ellas. Consisting simply of guitar, violin, guitarron, and their three harmonized voices, this powerhouse mini group created a unique sound of pop and jazz elements over a traditional foundation, which earned them a "Best Regional Album" Latin Grammy nomination in 2012 for their debut album "Con Ustedes...Trio Ellas." They broke the Top 15 on iTunes Latino with their follow-up album, "Noches Angelinas." Outside of the mariachi genre, Stephanie accompanies major artists in both the Latin and U.S. markets on a variety of instruments or as a vocalist, or both. Her musical skill set and ease of switching between styles and languages has allowed her to perform and record with artists from Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper to Natalia LaFourcade and Pepe Aguilar. Amaro was recently a semi-finalist on the No. 1-rated first season of “La Voz USA” on Telemundo, which is the Spanish-language version of NBC’s “The Voice.” Her blind audition performance of “La Llorona” went viral. Hear more at https://youtu.be/wdbrG-1ajhk.
Liza reveals Hollywood movie role, bonds with Hollywood co-star
LIKE her fellow Sparkle talents Miguel Tanfelix and Yasser Marta, Ysabel Ortega has welcomed and embraced a new turning point in her promising career. That is scoring a lead role after playing support characters like that of a sister of Alden Richards’ JosephSep in The Gift. Ysabel immerses in the personal and professional life of a private nurse Cynthia, with the aspiration to give her family a good life, in What We Could Be, airing weeknights after Lolong. The young actress has leading men in Miguel and Yasser. “This is going to be my first lead,” said Ysabel of the latest milestone in her showbiz life during a recent virtual group interview, held prior to the show’s premiere. “Voltes V (Legacy in which I am also part of) is going to be (aired) next year. So, this is technically my very first time to be a lead in a show.” Ysabel, along with Miguel, started their work first in the GMA live adaptation of the iconic Japanese animé TV series before they were tapped as a new loveteam in What We Could Be. Given Voltes V: Legacy’s visual and special effects, its premiere is set in 2023. “We were in the middle of shooting a different show,” shared Ysabel on how she got wind of the What We Could Be project. “Definitely, I was so grateful. While I was reading the synopsis of the story, I got really excited because it’s a new story, it’s a beautiful story. And then, when we heard the other cast who would join us, parang unti-unti kong nakikitang nabubuo yung show sa isip ko. That made me even more excited.” For playing Cynthia, a breather from her Voltes V: Legacy character Jamie Robinson, Ysabel had a screen test with Miguel and Yasser and finally met the ensemble cast during the story con. Ysabel is thrilled to star in the drama romance and to see her work on the screen because her last teleserye acting stint was in The Gift before the pandemic. “I’m just so grateful,” said she. “I’m so grateful that they (GMA) have given me the opportunity to star in this show.” She added that she is pressured and at the same time, proud of the series she, Miguel, Yasser and a host of established and new actors have done.“Ithink it’s a turning point and it’s definitely very exciting for me,” said Ysabel, who, like Miguel, was announced early this year as part of Sparkle 8 or next brightest stars. What We Could Be is the very first collaboration between Ysabel and Miguel as screen partners. Looking back on, Ysabel can also attest that the pandemic has tested everyone’s patience, and resilience, as many can also add. This remains true in the new normal because opportunities seem few and far between for “Definitely,some.the pandemic is a test of patience,” said she. “We were supposed to start shooting with Voltes (V: Legacy) before the pandemic. (The work) got delayed. I think we are more than a year in production. Definitely, it’s a test of patience, but it’s really making the most of your time for you to improve and grow.” Ysabel suggested that shuttling from Voltes V: Legacy set to another is also a test of patience, especially when everybody has a deadline and timeline to meet, as YsabelPhotoOrtegafrom Instagram/@ysabel_ortega
one may put it. If there’s another lesson that she has learned from it all, it will be the realization that, “if it’s meant for you, it’s meant for you,” said Ysabel. “I just enjoyed every single day and I’m just grateful that I have work, I’m grateful that despite everything that’s happening, natatawid pa rin yung mga kailangang itawid (we are able to accomplish projects that need to be done) and one of that is thisWithseries.”her screen partnership with Miguel, many are interested to know their level of closeness and the real score between her and the teen heartthrob-turned-serious leading“We’reman.really just trying to enjoy the moment,” said she. “Hindi naman kami nagmamadali, yun basta po masaya kami ngayon and yun nag-e-enjoy lang po (We’re not in a hurry, we’re both happy. We’re just enjoying the moment.).” With her lead role in What We Could Be, Ysabel has begun to expand her acting horizons and is ready to play more.
Kapamilya actress Liza Soberano is living her Hollywood dreams as she bonds with co-star Kathryn Newton. In Kathryn's Instagram account, the Hollywood actress posted a photo of her with Liza. "Lisa not Liza aka Kathryn and it’s Liza not Lisa aka Taffy," Kathryn wrote. Lizaposted the same photo in her Instagram story. "Lisa & Taffy's Day off," she wrote. Liza and Kathryn will star in the movie "Lisa Frankenstein" together with Cole Sprouse, Carla Gugino, Joe Chrest and Henry Eikenberry. Liza will portray Taffy, the step-sister of lead star Lisa, to be played by Newton. According to Liza, she auditioned for the movie through a video recording she made while on a trip to South Korea together with her Careless Music family.
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