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DATELINE Emmy hosts call out Hollywood’s diversity problem: ‘Why no Filipino nurses on ER?’ FROM THE AJPRESS NEWS TEAM ACROSS AMERICA

WE are living through the most impactful push towards minority representation in entertainment, so it’s not surprising that jabs at Hollywood’s lack of diversity made it to this year’s Emmy Awards monologue on Monday, September 17.

During their monologue, co-hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che of Saturday Night Live made a point about the oddly homogenous casting of the hospital dramas like “ER” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Che quipped, “TV has always had a diversity problem. I mean, can you believe they did 15 seasons of ER without one Filipino nurse? Have you been to a hospital?”

The joke garnered a strong response from the audience, especially on social media where Filipinos — who know all too well about the stereotype that all Filipinos are nurses or are pressured to be nurses — circulated the joke.

One Twitter user posted a captioned screen-

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New Census data shows more than four million Filipinos in the US Foreign-born population increases THE U.S. Census Bureau this week released its latest American Community Survey (ACS) data, showing that there are an estimated 4,037,564 Filipinos in the United States.

The ACS estimates, made public on Thursday, September 13, are based on data collected from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The data show statistics on over 40 topics, including income, poverty, health insurance, citizenship status, among others.

“The American Community Survey provides a wide range of important statistics about all communities in the United States,” Census Bureau Social, Economic and Housing Statistics Division Chief David Waddington said in a statement. “It gives communities the current information they need to plan investments and services. Retailers, homebuilders, fire departments, and town and city planners are among the many private- and public-sector decision-makers who count on these annual statistics.”

Number of people in Philippines affected

by Typhoon Ompong reaches over 800,000

by RAE

ANN VARONA AJPress

THE number of people in the Philippines reported to be affected by the recent Typhoon Ompong — known internationally as Typhoon Mangkhut

— has reached over 800,000, according to the latest National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) report released Tuesday morning, September 18.

According to Philippine National Police numbers, the death toll reached

74 on Tuesday, though that number is expected to rise. Most of the deaths have been coming from the Cordillera Administrative Region which as of Tuesday, had 60 fatalities. Both Metro Manila and the Ilocos Region had one death recorded each, Central Luzon

had two, and Cagayan Valley recorded 10.

From the total of affected 3,237 barangays in the NCR, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Cordillera Ad-

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AJPress file photo by Andy Tecson

As rematch looms, Pacquiao tells Mayweather: Easy fight, huh?

by ABAC

CORDERO Philstar.com

MANILA – Manny Pacquiao’s eyes lit up trying to imagine himself inside the ring with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a rematch that should happen as soon as possible.

“Easy fight, huh?” Pacquiao said at around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18, after a long night of chess with friends at his rented mansion in Dasmarinas Village in Makati.

“Tingnan natin kung hindi pa niya ma-occupy lahat ng sulok ng ring (Let’s see if he doesn’t end up occupying CHANGE OF HEART. President Rodrigo Duterte talks to the former rebels who were presented to him during his visit to Camp Melchor F. all corners of the ring),” he said of Mayweather, the most Dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela on Tuesday, September 18. The president also led the inspection of the firearms recovered from the former

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rebels.

Malacañang photo by King Rodriguez

Gov’t official admits PH’s lack of preparedness for major disasters

by AJPRESS Amid the vulnerability of the country to natural hazards, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) director Renato Solidum Jr. admitted on Monday, September 17, that the nation remains unprepared for major catastrophes, one of which is the most recent, Typhoon Ompong.

Solidum explained that the country still lacks the necessary precautions in dealing with the extreme weather conditions brought about by its geographical location and structure. He further discussed his point by comparing the Philippines to a boxer as reported

by The Philippine Star.

“If you’re a boxer like Senator Manny Pacquiao who has fought many different weights, he has to prepare differently for different opponents. If his opponent is large and heavy then his preparedness must be different and if it’s a heavyweight, your preparedness should also be heavyweight,” Solidum said in an interview with One News’ “The Chiefs.”

The PHILVOCS director who also happened to be the science undersecretary for disaster In his interpellation during plenary debates on the proposed amendment to Republic Act risk reduction and climate change warned the 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, Sotto described the last line of Lupang public to be on alert for more catastrophes as Hinirang, “Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi, ang mamatay ng dahil sa ‘yo,” as defeatist. an effect of the impending climate change.

Philstar.com photo by Geremy Pintolo

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Australian nun Patricia Fox testified against the Duterte government before an international tribunal on Tuesday, September 18.

Philstar.com photo

MANILA — Australian nun Patricia Fox testified against the Duterte government before an international tribunal on Tuesday, September 18, narrating the political persecution she experienced.

Fox is among the 31 witnesses who were slated to testify before the International Peoples’ Tribunal in Belgium from September 1819. The witness list also includes a Marawi sultan named Hamidullah Atar.

A video recording of Fox’s testimony was presented before the international court by lawyer Kathy Panguban, who is among the missionary’s legal counsels. The proceedings were streamed live on Facebook.

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worked for the welfare of laborers, land reform and peasant rights in her 28 years as a missionary in the Philippines caught President Rodrigo Duterte’s ire for joining rallies.

The nun was ordered deported and placed on the immigration blacklist after Duterte directed the Bureau of Immigration to investigate her.

But the nun said the political activities that made her an undesirable alien are a part of being religious.

“As a human being, especially as a religious, we have to stand with the oppressed and what I was doing was listening to... the workers who are just asking to be [regularized]...

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by AJPRESS SENATE President Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday, September 18, suggested a revision in the lyrics of the Philippine National Anthem.

Sotto asked his colleagues to consider amending the last two lines of “Lupang Hinirang” during the Upper Chamber’s deliberations on the proposed amendment to Republic Act 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.

The last two lines of Lupang Hinirang are: “Aming ligaya na ’pag may mang-aapi, ang mamatay nang dahil sa ‘yo (But it is glory ever, when thou art wronged, for

us thy sons to suffer and die).”

According to Sotto, these lines are rather defeatist. A composer himself, he suggested to replace the last line with “ang ipaglaban kalayaan mo (to fight for your freedom).”

However, he noted that changing the lyrics does not need to happen right away.

“I’m not suggesting it right now. I’m just saying that perhaps you have looked into this (Philippine flag), might as well look into the entire law,” Sotto said, referring to Republic Act No. 8491.

RA 8491 determines not only the code of the national flag, but also of the national anthem in

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Gov’t official admits PH’s lack of preparedness...

PAGE A1 “Because of global warming the intensity of the typhoons may increase but the numbers may not,” he noted.

He stated that global warming would pose more danger as typhoons tend to be wetter and more intense. The director emphasized how the increase in temperature would cause both the dry and rainy season all at the same time as

explained by the water cycle.

“Also because of the warmer temperature there will be faster evaporation, meaning more rains and also more extreme droughts,” Solidum said.

Solidum also noted that the country is used to prepare for less threatening hazards. He urged them to now focus more on addressing disasters with the maximum damages and even

casualties.

“I think we will find out that many of our preparedness is for lightweight disasters. We need to prepare for the large-scale ones,” he said.

Environmental planner and landscape architect Paulo Alcazaren in the same interview encouraged the local government units to “recalibrate” their disaster preparedness measures.

“Planning before was based on historic disasters, which are now erased. You have to raise the bar, so to speak, in terms of what the historic levels from the floods are, what the strength of the storm is, we have to recalibrate. It is an enormous task,” Alcazaren said.

Alcarazen said that they initiated the program but in order to resolve the possible issues catastrophe might entail, the program must be continuous.

“We’re already starting but it has to be continuous up to a point that we can address the possible repercussion of climate change,” he added.

Both Solidum and Alcazaren also urged the passage of a National Land Use Act to be able to mitigate the risks brought by natural calamities.

“The National Land Use Act needs to be pushed and needs to embed all the disaster risk mitigation elements as part of planning, not as an afterthought but already as we plan,” Alcazaren said.

The architect also explained that without the law, they are unable to aid should there be a disastrous incident.

“If they cannot enforce the law (on land use) we can’t do anything.

We can assist technically, the national government can aid and professional organizations can help, but the policing power is really with the LGUs. If the mindset is not there, nothing will happen,” he said.

Solidum also informed the public that such law is included in the plans of President Rodrigo Duterte while he is in office.

“Unfortunately, we don’t have a National Land Use law yet and this is one of the legislative agenda of the current administration. Right now what’s happening is the LGUs, depending on their advocacy, would create laws at the local level. But we must have national standards that must be followed wherever we go. It’s important,” he stressed. n

REPATRIATED OFWS. Officials from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assist the 109 repatriated overseas Filipino workers from Dubai, United Arab Emirates shortly upon their arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 in Pasay City on Wednesday, September 19.

PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan

Number of people in the Philippines...

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ministrative Region (CAR), a total of 218, 492 families, or 893,944 families were reported affected, according to the NDRRMC. As of Tuesday, a total of 236,060 individuals were reported being served by 1,780 evacuation centers. The number broke down to 162,339 reported being served inside the evacuation centers, and 73,661 being served outside.

Furthermore, a total of 1,264 houses were recorded damaged with 130 classified as totally damaged, and 1,134 being partially damaged.

The NDRRMC also reported Tuesday that agricultural damages reached PHP14.3 billion in the regions of Ilocos, Cagayan, CAR, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon.

In CAR alone, the damage as of Monday, September 17 was PHP2.8 billion, affecting approximately 171,932 farmers and much of the regions rice and corn. Not yet recorded are the number of farmers affected in the other regions.

“Mababago pa ‘yan (That will still change) because those are just estimates,” said Office of Civil Defense Spokesperson Edgar Posadas in a Monday press briefing. “We have procedures on a more structured assessment later on as we are focused right now on response.”

DAY AFTER TYPHOON OMPONG. Residents collect bamboo timber from the garbage washed ashore during the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong, at the Manila Bay on Sunday, September 16.

“Ompong”, which barreled through northern Luzon, left the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday night.

PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan

World’s strongest storm of 2018 Sustaining Hurricane wind speeds of up to 170 miles per hour, the 550-mile wide storm remains the world’s strongest storm this year so far.

After hitting its hardest in the Philippines’ northern province of Luzon on Saturday, Ompong made way south to Hong Kong and Macau, before downgrading to a tropical depression in China where state news media reported four people dead.

On Monday, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met with families of some typhoon vic-

tims in the CAR province in Benguet where around PHP25,000 worth of goods and burial assistance were distributed, according to Special Assistant to the President Bong Go. Another PHP20,000 in cash was distributed to families.

Outside the Philippines, condolences were sent including by U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim, who tweeted on Saturday, “Our thoughts are with those affected by Typhoon Ompong. The U.S., as a friend, partner, and ally of the Philippines, stands ready to assist.” n

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the tribal people who are being sent off their land,” she said.

“So to me, it’s a human rights issue. To me, it’s what you do as a human rights defender, particularly as a religious.”

Asked why she thinks the president wanted her deported, Fox attributed it to Duterte’s sensitivity to criticisms.

“I think President Duterte is particularly sensitive about any criticism and particularly that’s in Mindanao... because the human rights abuses in Mindanao are increasing under martial law... I was there and I was listening and I was supporting the people who... are endorsing a report of what was happening there and particularly he doesn’t like outsiders, what he terms outsiders, criticizing [him],” she said.

Palace unfazed Malacañang, meanwhile, was unfazed by human rights group Karapatan’s announcement that a sultan would testify against the Duterte administration before the

international court, dismissing it earlier Tuesday as a “propaganda” by leftists.

The rights group said Atar would be testifying about the “human rights violations committed by the Duterte regime to the Meranaws during the Marawi City siege, and the declaration of martial law in Mindanao.”

Karapatan described the IPT as a “global court” convened by the European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights, Haldane Society of Socialist Lawyers, International Association of Democratic Lawyers, IBON International and the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines.

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque belittled Karapatan’s announcement and described the trial to be conducted by the tribunal as a “sham.”

“Because that’s not an official proceeding; that’s a propaganda proceedings by the Left,” Roque said in a press briefing.

Roque said he does not know the

sultan who would testify against the administration.

“It seems there’s one sultan that they selected amongst themselves.

I was a godfather to a royal wedding recently and I think I met all the royal families, so to speak. Although the Constitution prohibits really the grant of nobility,” the presidential spokesman said.

“I don’t know who he is, and that’s a sham proceeding because it’s not an official proceeding, it’s for propaganda purposes,” he added.

Aside from Atar, Jerome Succor Aba, chairman of militant group Suara Bangsamoro, would testify on his allegation that he suffered religious discrimination, arbitrary detention and torture in the hands of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

Karapatan said the verdict from the IPT would be submitted to WALK OF SHAME. Members of the Aegis Juris fraternity make their way to a hearing at the Manila Regional Trial Court on Tuesday, September 18, over a year after the death of hazing victim Horacio Castillo III. ManilaTimes.net photo by Andrea De La Cruz the International Criminal Court, the European Parliament and the United Nations Human Rights Council. (Alexis Romero/Philstar. com)

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Sen. Richard Gordon, who co-authored the Senate Bill 102 that aims to increase the sun rays on the Philippine flag from eight to nine as a representation for Muslim leaders, did not oppose Sotto’s suggestion to revise the

national anthem.

Gordon agreed that the last line of the anthem is defeatist and should be revised, and even offered to file a separate bill about Sotto’s suggestion.

He also said the famous quote “The Filipino is worth dying for” made by the late senator Benigno

need for a tune-up fight if he’d face Mayweather next.

“Bakit pa? Eh, kakalaban ko lang nung July (What for? I just fought last July),” said Pacquiao, coming off an impressive TKO win over Lucas Matthysse.

Mayweather, he said, won’t need any tune-up fight as well, even if the 41-year-old American hasn’t fought since beating Conor McGregor in August 2017.

“Mayabang ‘yun (He’s a braggart). He said it’s an easy fight,” said Pacquiao, hoping to seal his next fight this week — Mayweather or someone else.

“All the others are available,” said Pacquiao, who moved his family to nearby Dasmarinas Village while their Forbes Park home is under renovation.

Prospects of a rematch of their highly-lucrative 2015 encounter shot up after Mayweather and Pacquiao bumped into each other

Number of migrant children detained in shelters skyrockets to 12,800 Capacity at shelters for migrant children has been quietly increasing since the summer, the New York Times reported

Aquino Jr. should be added to the anthem.

“Lupang Hinirang” was composed and arranged in 1898 by

by KLARIZE MEDENILLA AJPress Julian Felipe. Jose Palma wrote its lyrics. It was declared as the DESPITE a court order that rePhilippine’s national anthem by former President Ramon Magsay- quired the Trump administration to release hundreds of migrant say in 1956. ■ children who were separated from their families at the border, the number of children of immigrants has climbed to 12,800, during a rave party in Tokyo last according to a bombshell New Saturday.

York Times report on Wednes“Maganda kasi nagkahamunan day, Sept. 12. at nagkaprangkahan (It was nice Wednesday’s report means because we challenged each that the total has increased fiveother and there was taunting),” fold from May 2017 when aphe said. proximately 2,400 children were Mayweather announced that in custody. he’s coming out of retirement to Data from the Department face Pacquiao in December, and of Health and Human Services vowed to take away the Filipino’s shows that the huge accumulaWBA welterweight crown. tion of children in detention is “Easy fight, easy payday,” May- due to the number of children weather said. being released to live with sponPacquiao hinted that talks are sors or families in the U.S., and on but said there’s a very slim not because of a sudden influx of chance he would see Mayweather children crossing the border. when the latter visits Manila this A majority of the children week. crossed the border alone, or “Nasa GenSan ako (I’ll be in without their parents or guardGeneral Santos),” said Pacquiao. ian and are currently being “Kung December, dapat ma- housed in a detention system finalize na (If it’s December, we that includes more than 100 need to finalize it),” he said. shelters across the U.S. But he prefers Mayweather. ■ Most of these shelters have been near capacity for months,

Pacquiao to Mayweather: Easy...

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Pacquiao also confirmed plans of staging his next fight in the United States, regardless of his tax issues and opponent.

“Kahit hindi si Floyd, sa U.S. and laban (Even if it’s not Floyd, it’s the U.S.). Matagal na ako hindi nakapunta sa U.S. eh (It’s been a while I’ve gone there),” Pacquiao said.

The last time Pacquiao fought in the U.S. was in November 2016, against American Jessie Vargas.

He may be looking at Las Vegas as venue.

Pacquiao wants to fight on December 8 but said he could push the date to January 12 or January 19, especially if it’s against Mayweather.

“Kaya naman (It’s possible),” said Pacquiao, who plans to begin light training by the end of the month. He added that there’s no

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and on Tuesday, the Trump administration announced that it would triple the size of a shelter in Tornillo, Texas to house 3,800 children for the remainder of 2018.

Additionally, the administration has proposed to build new shelters and use military bases to handle the overflow, which will likely be expensive; the Times reported that detention facilities cost three times the amount for a typical shelter or about $750 per child, per day.

The Times reported that a new policy enacted in June that requires potential sponsors to submit fingerprints to immigration officials has significantly caused a drop in the release of children.

And, even when sponsors or family members submit fingerprints, they still endure long wait times in a lengthy vetting process that has exacerbated backlogging in the release of migrant children.

As previously reported in the Asian Journal, the Trump administration boasted in April a new brand of American immigration labeled a “zero-tolerance” policy in which its primary goal is to limit the influx of Central Americans seeking asylum from wartorn and violence from their

native countries.

A mandate in this policy would automatically criminally charge adults who crossed the border and hold them in a separate detention center from their children under the age of 18, overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

Video, audio and photographic footage was released on social media showed children as young as 3 years old in large chain link cages, which sparked intense national outrage over the Trump administration’s policy.

ProPublica released audio of children crying and calling out for their parents in a shelter in Texas sparked national protests, marches and demands from lawmakers and citizens to stop separating children from their families.

In July, the Senate Judiciary Committee questioned Trump administration officials about the family separation policy and one official suggested that many of those involved in the architecture of the zero-tolerance policy expressed qualms about the emotional and psychological turmoil children may endure if separated from family members.

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Fil-Am nurse sentenced for $1-M Ponzi scheme

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A FILIPINA-AMERICAN nurse from Dallas, Texas was sentenced last week for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that cost victims — many of whom were also Filipino nurses — over $1 million.

Nemelee Liwanag Jiao on Wednesday, September 5, was sentenced by a federal judge to eight years and a month, plus three years of supervised release for devising a Ponzi scheme that cost at least 35 “investors” about $1.9 million.

Jiao, originally from San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines, was indicted in May 2017 for wire fraud, and pleaded guilty last December 2017. Her sentencing comes five months after Consul General Claro S. Cristobal (2nd row standing, 3rd L-R) and Major General Antonio Taguba (ret., 2nd row standing, 4th L-R) with Capt. it was scheduled to happen in Pablo Barros (seated 2nd L-R), surviving World War II veteran, and family members of other veterans who received the Congressional Gold Medal Award on 8 September 2018 at the Philippine Center in New York.

Photo by Lambert Parong April.

The scheme dated back to February 2009 and continued through September 2016 with Jiao convincing people to invest in promissory notes supNEW YORK — Fifteen (15) Filiposedly issued by two nonprofit pino World War II veterans were schools, Shepherd’s Light honored in a ceremony organized Learning Center and Lord of by the Philippine Consulate GenPeace Learning Center, which eral headed by Consul General are located in the in the cities of Claro S. Cristobal and the Filipino

Filipino veterans of World War II honored in New York Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP) led by General Antonio Taguba (ret.) held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on September 8.

Capt. Pablo Barros, surviving WW II veteran, and the family of 14 other veterans received a U.S. Mint replica of the Congressional Gold Medal (CGM) awarded by the U.S. Congress to Filipino veterans of WW II, as well as a copy of Public Law 114-265 otherwise known as the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015.

In his remarks, Consul General Cristobal expressed his most profound gratitude to the Filipino Veterans of World War II for the extreme sacrifices and bravery they unselfishly showed to protect freedom and democracy.

He said, “We and the generations of Filipinos to come owe you our thanks and respect. Because of you, we are able to enjoy the fruits of progress, freedom and democracy.”

He likewise thanked the family members of veterans who have passed or unable to attend the ceremony. “Rest assured that their services to our country and people will never be forgotten,”

San Fernando, Pampanga and Santo Tomas, Pampanga in the Philippines.

The accumulated money instead went towards Jiao’s own personal benefits and expenses like country club memberships.

The schools reportedly did not know that their names were being used in her scheme.

According to the 10-page indictment, Jiao falsely told investors that she was a representative of Shepherd’s Light and Lord of Peace, and lured individuals into making investment contracts while promising investors return rates of 10 percent to 100 percent on investments.

Jiao also promised her victims repayment of principal and interest resulting from the investment within 30 days to one year following the investment. Jiao also went as far as having many of the investment contracts notarized in attempt to make them appear legitimate.

The indictment also said that the investors were directed to write checks and wire funds to bank accounts that were controlled by Jiao.

In persuading investors to maintain their investments, Jiao’s tactics included persuading

them to invest additional funds, and falsely blaming Shepherd’s Light and Lord of Peace for lack of payment of interest and principle, despite knowing that the school was in no way involved.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Following her sentencing, Jiao was sent to an all women federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a Ponzi scheme as an investment fraud, involving “the payment of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by new investors.”

According to the SEC, Ponzi scheme fraudsters — similar to those of pyramid schemes — focus on attracting new money to make promised payments to earlier investors or participants to make it seem like they are profiting from a legitimate business.

Some warning signs include high investment returns with little or no risk, overly consistent returns, unregistered investments, unlicensed sellers, secretive/and or complex strategies, issues with paperwork, and difficulty receiving payments. n

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Consul General Cristobal (2nd R-L) and General Taguba (1st R-L) present the CGM to Capt.

Pablo Barros (3rd R-L).

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Consul General Cristobal said.

The Consul General acknowledged the efforts of Gen. Taguba, the FilVetREP, and all those who lobbied and supported the passage of the bill in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, particularly those in the U.S. Northeast. The law brought into fruition the efforts of various groups in the Fil-Am community and the Philippine Foreign Service Posts the US led by the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC. Gen. Taguba said that FilVetREP has conducted 44 awarding ceremonies across the U.S. since October 2017 when the lone Congressional Gold Medal was presented and collectively awarded by the US Congress. He said that the group is now devel-

oping an education program that will educate the public on the historic importance of the contributions of Filipino veterans of World War II. The following veterans were the recipients of the CGM: Major Jose Falco, Abelardo Perucho Andal, Santiago Hipolito, Filemon T. Magracia, Andres S. Friginal, Moises M. Santos, Romeo Guitterez, Leopoldo T. Osano, Capt. Pablo Barros, Mario J. Valdeavella, Fidel A. Ansay, Jaime B. Aban, Avelino Tanjutco, Jacobo Tanjutco and Ramon Pelaez Sobrepeña.

Filipino World War II veterans or members of their family who have not received the award may get in touch with FilVetREP through their website: http://filvetrep.org. n

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TAKING aspirin has for a long time been believed to help stave off heart attack and strokes. But results from a new study says that taking a daily aspirin may actually bring some risks for some people.

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that rates of heart disease, disability, or dementia were not brought down by taking a daily “baby” aspirin. It also found that taking the aspirin increased the risk of death — primarily from cancer — in those 65 years or older.

“Clinical guidelines note the benefits of aspirin for preventing heart attacks and strokes in person with vascular conditions such as coronary artery disease. The concern has been uncertainty about whether aspirin is beneficial for otherwise healthy older people without those conditions,” said Richard J. Hodes, director of the

National Institute on Aging.

“This study shows why it is so important to conduct this type of research, so that we can gain a fuller picture of aspirin’s benefits and risks among healthy older persons,” he added.

The study involved over 19,000 people from Australia and the U.S. who were ages 70 years or older (65 years and older among Hispanics and blacks in the U.S.), and who did not have cardiovascular disease, dementia, or disability. Half of the participants took a low-dose aspirin of 100 milligrams daily, and the other half took a placebo.

The three party study, which took place over a span of five years from 2010 to 2014, did not see much of a difference between the groups when it came to dementia or disability as a result of taking aspirin. It did though, see a higher risk of bleeding from those that took aspirin, compared to those that took the placebo (3.1 percent compared to 2.7 percent).

“The use of low-dose aspirin as

a primary prevention strategy in older adults resulted in a significantly higher risk of hemorrhage and did not result in a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease than placebo,” said a conclusion of the study which was published in three papers.

When it came to the overall death rate, 5.9 percent of aspirin takers placed higher than the 5.2 percent of the placebo takers. In regards to death from cancer, those in the aspirin group were more likely at 3.1 percent, compared to the 2.3 percent in the placebo group.

“The increase in cancer deaths in study participants in the aspirin group was surprising, given prior studies suggesting aspirin use improved cancer outcomes,” said Leslie Ford, M.D. associate director for clinical research, NCI Division of Cancer Prevention. “Analysis of all the cancer-related data from the trial is under way and until we have additional data, these findings should be interpreted with caution.” n

Number of migrant children detained in...

PAGE A3 Sen. Richard Blumenthal (DConn.) asked Commander of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Jonathan White, who is in charge of reuniting detained families, if any of the officials expressed concern over the separation mandate, that “maybe this isn’t such a good idea.”

White responded, “During the deliberative process over the previous year, we raised a number of concerns in the ORR program about any policy which would result in family separation. Due to concerns we had about the best interest of the child, as well as whether that would be operationally supportable with the bed capacity we

had.”

Blumenthal, then, asked, “You told the administration that kids would suffer as a result, that pain would be inflicted, correct?

White replied, “There’s no question that separation of children from parents entails significant potential for traumatic, psychological injury to the child.” n

Emmy hosts call out Hollywood’s diversity...

PAGE A1 grab and wrote, “This is the realest Filipino-American content I’ve ever seen.”

Although it’s often communicated as a joke, the nurse stereotype is based on fact. According to AJ+, Filipinos comprise of 20 percent of the nursing force in California, a state that is 4 percent Filipino.

Entertainment reporter Yong

Chavez of ABS-CBN said on Twitter, “I’ve tweeted about the lack of Filipino nurses in U.S. medical shows so many times. Glad it finally made it as an Emmy joke.

Now please take it seriously now, Hollywood.”

Diversity was the theme of television’s biggest night. FilipinoAmerican actor and “Glee”-alum Darren Criss won “best actor in

a limited series or movie” for his role as Andrew Cunanan in the FX mini-series “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.”

Korean-Canadian actress Sandra Oh was also the first Asian woman nominated for an acting award at the Emmy’s for her work in BBC’s “Killing Eve.” (Klarize Medenilla/AJPress)

New Census data shows more than four million...

PAGE A1 According to the data, there are an estimated 21,646,070 Asian Americans in the United States, and Filipino Americans make up the third-largest Asian American subgroup behind Chinese (5,219,184) and Indian (4,402,362) Americans.

The five states with the largest Filipino population include: California (1,651,933), Hawaii (367,364), Texas (194,427), Washington (178,300), and Nevada (169,462).

“The newest data from the American Community Survey reaffirms what we already knew: Filipino Americans are an emerging population not just within the Asian American community, but throughout Ameri-

ca as a whole,” said Brendan Flores, the national chairman of the National Federation of Filipino American Association, in a statement. “However, while we continue to grow in numbers, we have hard work to do in terms of civic engagement and representation. NaFFAA’s commitment has always been, and will continue to be, harnessing the energy and passion of the more than four million Filipinos who call America home, and uniting us with one strong, clear voice.”

Other findings of the ACS include that immigrations — both legal and undocumented — comprised 13.7 percent or nearly one out of seven U.S. residents in 2017. This is the highest percent-

age since 1910.

Since 2010, there has been a 4.6 million increase in the number of immigrants, making the total to 44.5 million. Of immigrants who have arrived since 2010, 13 percent or 1.3 million came from Mexico. The regions with largest numerical increases since 2010 were East Asia and South Asia (each up 1.1 million), the Caribbean (up 676,023), Sub-Saharan Africa (up 606,835), South America (up 483,356), Central America (up 474,504), and the Middle East (472,554).

The Philippines was among the countries with the largest increases in the number of immigrations coming to the United States, up 230,492. (AJPress)

CHORALE WINNER. The Bayugan City Educators Chorale from the Department of Education Division of Agusan del Sur won the grand prize of PHP200,000 during the 118th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Tuesday, September 18.

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D ateline PhiliPPines Makati court wants authenticated copy of No plan to challenge Arroyo’s leadership 2011 article on Trillanes’ filing of amnesty

by Kristine Joy

Philstar.com

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MANILA — The Makati court handling the government’s plea for a warrant against Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV over a rebellion case has ordered GMA News to provide a copy of a news article that was marked as evidence in the hearing last week.

Judge Elmo Alameda of Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 150 ordered the executives of GMA Network News TV to produce the “duly authenticated copy” of a GMA News report published in 2011.

The court specifically issued a “subpoena duces tecum,” a summon to a person to bring relevant documents, for GMA News to give an authenticated copy. Inparticular, the board of the news firm was directed to furnish an authenticated copy of the story titled “Trillanes avails of amnesty, admits ‘breaking rules.’”

The said article was published on Jan. 5, 2011, and was written

by Mark Meruenas.

The article was in the footnotes of Proclamation 572, which voided the amnesty granted to Trillanes based on his alleged failure to file an application form and admit guilt.

The senator has disputed the basis of the proclamation.

September 14 hearing During the hearing on September 14, state prosecutors and Reynaldo Robles, legal counsel of Trillanes, each presented pieces of evidence that might be used in supporting their arguments in court.

Acting Prosecutor General

Richard Fadullon cited the news article as one of the pieces to be marked as evidence in the case.

In the said news article, Trillanes was quoted as saying: “I would like to qualify that we did not admit to the charge of ‘coup d’etat’ or anything na finile sa amin because we believe hindi iyon ang nararapat na charge sa ginawa sa amin.”

Fadullon said to the court that “the article will be authenticated.”

Robles, for his part, wanted to submit a video showing his client, Trillanes, filed an application form and that it was received by a certain Josefa Berbigal as evidence.

But Alameda pointed out that the video is not authenticated.

The judge also stressed: “The court needs the actual application form,” as it would be the primary evidence in the case.

Robles said that they would try to secure an affidavit from

Berbigal, in relation to the video of Trillanes’ filing.

Alameda signed the order on September 18.

The news company is ordered to submit a copy to the court and the Office of the Prosecutor General at the Department of Justice not later than Wednesday, September 19.

Makati RTC Branch 150 has also allowed both parties time to expound on their arguments by filing additional pleadings.

The DOJ was given five days to file their reply on Trillanes camp’s opposition to their motion on the issuance of a warrant and hold departure order. While Robles was also given five days to file their rejoinder on the DOJ’s reply.

State prosecutors also failed to secure a warrant and travel ban last Thursday, September 13.

Makati RTC Branch 148 Judge Andres Soriano also gave both parties time to submit pleadings. n

Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 150 on September 14 deferred the decision on whether it will issue a warrant for the arrest of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, whose amnesty for mutinies against the Arroyo administration has been voided by President Rodrigo Duterte’s Proclamation 572.

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Sison: Duterte likely to be ousted by mid-2019

by Patricia lourdes Philstar.com

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MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte would likely be ousted rather than ending the decadeslong insurgency of communist rebels, exiled Communist Party of the Philippines founding chair Jose Maria “Joma” Sison said.

Sison made this statement in reaction to Duterte’s latest remarks that the communist move-

ment will be over by next year.

“It is more likely that Duterte would be ousted from power than that he could destroy the people´s revolutionary movement by the middle of next year,” Sison said on Wednesday, September 19.

Sison also called Duterte “delusional” for making such claims of having destroyed the entire revolutionary movement by the middle of 2019.

The CPP leader pointed out

that the Duterte government is “bankrupt and weakened by bureaucratic and military corruption, excessive military and police spending, counterproductive projects, mounting debt burden and budgetary and trade deficits.”

“The people consider Duterte a clown who imagines that he has all the money to give jobs and houses to the millions of people PAGE A7

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Nograles that included the P50-billion funds allocated for the respective districts of some congressmen, and the other one allegedly prepared by the House leadership without the proposed amount.

Andaya clarified that Arroyo had “no intention to reduce the amount of the presented budget but will instead investigate the misplaced

insertion.”

“There is no slash to be talked about. The President’s [Rodrigo Duterte] budget in terms of aggregate amount is intact and the Speaker has no intention to reduce that amount of budget as presented… we only want to align the budget based on the policies of the President,” he previously said. n

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MARINDuquE Rep. Lord Allan Velasco refuted allegations that he was set to replace House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo amid reports that she would be unseated over a budget feud among top lawmakers.

“I categorically deny any involvement in any plan whatsoever to unseat the Speaker… I didn’t aspire for such position then, in the same way that I am not aspiring for the Speakership now,” Velasco said on Tuesday, September 18.

His name previously floated as potential contender when thenHouse Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez was ousted and later replaced by Arroyo.

“I assure Speaker [Arroyo] that I am not behind any plot to challenge her leadership, and I wish to put to rest all further rumor-mongering,” Velasco said, reiterating his support for Arroyo “since Day One.” His statements came a day after top lawmakers debated heatedly over an alleged P55-billion in “pork” inserted in the P3.757-trillion national budget, sparking rumors of Arroyo’s possible ouster.

Sources previously said the ouster plan came from groups who wanted to insert the fund in the 2019 budget, disagreeing with Arroyo’s inclination to have fair distribution among lawmakers.

The issue led to a suspension of the supposed plenary deliberations sponsored by House Appropriations Committee Chairman Karlo Nograles after a heated caucus with Majority Leader Rolando Andaya and Arroyo.

According to House sources, there were two versions of the national budget: one prepared by

Atty. Kimberley Schaefer

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Justice, but still no closure

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TWELVE years after student activists Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño disappeared in Bulacan, their families are getting justice. On Monday, September 17, Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 15 Judge Alexander Tamayo convicted Jovito Palparan of kidnapping and serious illegal detention and sentenced the retired Army major general to life in prison. Convicted together with Palparan were Lt. Col. Felipe Anotado and S/Sgt. Edgardo Osorio.

Palparan, who was dubbed “The Butcher” by human rights advocates, has denied ordering the kidnapping, detention, rape and torture of the two University of the Philippines coeds in June 2006 when he was the infantry division commander in Central Luzon. He has also defended his methods, likened by critics to a dirty war, which he employed against insurgents.

There is still no closure for the families of Cadapan and Empeño, who are among the desaparecidos in this country. Unwilling to give up on the possibility that the two victims might still be alive, and unable to give them a formal farewell, the relatives remain suspended in a limbo of sorrow.

With his continuing insistence on his innocence, Palparan is unlikely to provide the grieving relatives any clue regarding the two victims’ fate. Hurling invectives yesterday at the judge, Palparan is set to appeal his conviction all the way to the Supreme Court. It could take another 12 years before final judgment is rendered. At least his offense does not allow him to post bail while his case is on appeal.

Besides the search for justice, Palparan’s conviction should inspire a reassessment of the military mindset and methods in fighting insurgencies. Palparan’s counterinsurgency methods enjoyed support from a certain segment of the population. He was singled out for praise in the State of the Nation Address of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during her presidency. He became a party-list congressman representing Bantay. When Palparan was first ordered arrested by the Malolos court, military officers were suspected to have helped him hide for three years until he was nabbed in the city of Manila.

Violent methods and egregious violations of human rights in quelling rebellions tend to have diminishing returns. Such methods have contributed to making the communist insurgency in the Philippines one of the longest running of its kind in the world. The ideology may now be unrecognizable, but the unrest and discontent behind the armed dissent are still there. Punishing those who engage in dirty wars is just a laudable step in ending the rebellion for good. (Philstar.com)

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Admiral John McCain and the unprecedented PH Dollar Remittance Program PeaceMaker FORMER SPEAKER JOSE C. DE VENECIA, JR. (Part 2 of 3)

OUR original plan anticipated the exponential growth of the job market and the dollar remittances from overseas Filipinos. We tinkered with the formula and expanded its scope.

We raised the national target to $300 million a year in remittances and sent then President Ferdinand Marcos an urgent memorandum explaining the ambitious plan and its mechanics. On the accompanying note we summed up the proposal: “How to raise an additional yearly $300 million or more for the CB-PNB complex to finance Philippine economic and infrastructure development and service RP foreign debts, etc. and to totally dry up the black market.” Black market dollars had been known then to finance soft-goods smuggling to the Philippines through Sabah, and worse, subversion activities in Southeast Asia.

President Marcos asked us to see him for an additional briefing. “Your proposal looks excellent but I need further study,” the president told us.

We told Marcos that the dollar-remittance agreement with the United States would be “immediately beneficial to Philippine economic, political, security and defense interests – and we were recommending its urgent implementation.”

We thought Manila needed to allay Washington’s fears about the program’s possible harmful impact on the U.S. economy. In later years, we remembered something we told the U.S. and Philippine governments that proved to be prescient: “It is our view that the American turnover of dollars to the CB-PNB will in fact constitute and ensure a ‘return flow’ of dollars to the United States because 95 percent of Philippine dollar reserves are deposited in U.S. banks. The remittance program, far from stopping the flow of dollars across the Pacific, would in fact enlarge it.”

We could not have said it better then. Our series of presentations impressed and eventually persuaded the succeeding

TENSIONS have been running high in the Philippines these past few weeks, or to be completely honest, these past few years. For a country that was promised that corruption would be stamped out and that peace and order would be restored, it’s ironic to note that the complete opposite seems to have happened. In the past few years the death toll has increased dramatically, violence is even more prevalent than ever, corruption looks to be at an all time high, prices have skyrocketed, and there is less peace and order than there has been in a very long time.

It’s sad that we have placed ourselves in a position wherein the peso is reaching all new lows and there doesn’t look to be any reprieve in sight. A position where our countrymen can’t even afford the basic goods and necessities they need to survive and where a super typhoon threatens our shores and the lives of count-

resenting U.S expenditures to support the U.S. base complex in the Philippines and which sum should be absorbed by CB-PNB; • $100 million yearly in peso expenditures of some “two million” U.S. seamen at liberty in the Philippines through multiple entries.

Following further refinement that incorporated American concerns, the program evolved in 1969. By then, we had identified more dollar sources such as PNB remittances from Canada and CB-PNB-Development Bank of the Philippines, proposed dollar bond-selling programs for Hawaii, Canada and the U.S. mainland. The program had taken on a convincing format. Giving the program the highest priority, the finance officials and us worked out approval in mid-1969 during the presidency of Richard M. Nixon.

We vividly remember the crucial meeting where the final U.S. action was indicated, presaging concurrence by the State Department, the Pentagon and the U.S. Treasury.

This came at a conference between PNB President Roberto Benedicto, Minister James Wil-

son and Allan Ford, the political-military officer of the U.S. Embassy in Manila, William Pieace of the U.S. Treasury and us. In succeeding talks, the procedure to carry out the plan was finessed. The talks involved the government’s top economic, foreign affairs and military advisers and the country’s leading bankers. We gave them a full briefing on the program’s details and strategy.

Those who sat in on the meeting with the president at various stages were Foreign Secretary Carlos P. Romulo, who succeeded Narciso Ramos, foreign Undersecretary Jose D. Ingles, Finance Secretary Eduardo Z. Romualdez, Central Bank Governor Alfonso Calalang, Roberto S. Benedicto, Representative Pablo Roman (chairman of the House Committee on Banks), DBP Chairman Gregorio Licaros, Defense Secretary Ernesto Mata, Justice Secretary Claudio Teehankee, Presidential Economic Staff Director General Placido Mapa Jr., Labor Undersecretary Raoul Inocentes, PNB Assistant Vice President Isidro Villanos, Pastor Alvarado, and ourself. The registry was a veritable who’s

who of Philippine economic and political braintrust.

Due to our spadework at home and abroad, our brainchild was moving to such success that Roberto S. Benedicto, Marcos’ closest ally and classmate, proposed that it be called the “Marcos Dollar Plan,” because Marcos was running for reelection in 1969 and his team viewed the program as a political asset.

(One of my assistants quietly protested and proposed that it simply be called the “Philippine Dollar Plan” without names mentioned, including mine).

One afternoon, we were asked by the Monetary Board at the old Central Bank to explain the program’s details and its potential impact on the national economy. We repeated the data we had earlier supplied Washington on the sources of dollars. We spoke for three hours, answering their questions and putting to rest all their doubts. We were well prepared. When we gained the Board’s unanimous approval, we saw our work of over a year coming to full fruition.

(To be continued next week)

Amnesty granted cannot be revoked

INTROSPECTIVE

TONY KATIGBAK

Foreign Ministers Narciso Ramos and Carlos P. Romulo, the succession of Central Bank Governors (Alfonso Calalang, Andres Castillo, Gregorio Licaros) and Manila-based U.S. officials, but we now faced a greater hurdle. Washington predictably asked for further data; it wanted a greater scrutiny of the program before it could give official U.S. concurrence. In particular, it asked us to identify the sources of the dollar remittances. We replied with a memo identifying the following possible sources: • $25 million in additional dollar remittances to PNB from some 14,000 Filipino retirees living in the Philippines; • $27 million yearly in additional PNB dollar remittances and “X” dollar amounts in dollar bonds to be purchased by some 10,000 to 12,000 Filipino seamen employed worldwide by the U.S. Navy; • $45 million in yearly contracts awarded by the U.S. government to Filipino contractors for expansion, repair and modernization of U.S. base facilities in the Philippines, which sum should be deposited with or serviced by CB-PNB; • $100 million yearly rep-

less Filipinos. And instead of being front and center and promoting relief operations, as the government should be, they are instead still arguing amongst themselves.

To be quite frank the song has remained the same and it is getting quite tiresome.

There is no synergy in the way politicians work in the Philippines. Let’s face it no one is perfect, and many politicians have made mistakes, but it seems that whenever we elect new officials they are more intent to taking apart what their predecessor built instead of improving on it. Don’t get me wrong – that’s not to say that past mistakes should not be fixed – but the reality is we never seem to be moving forward, we always remain rooted in the past.

Currently what is under contention now is the amnesty of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV. President Duterte has claimed that the amnesty granted to Trillanes is invalid and has been seeking to have him arrested. When this blew up all over the news (and continues to do so) it felt like 2007 all over again. Is this still where

we are? With everything else that is happening are we back to the military uprisings that happened over a decade ago?

Does the president truly feel this is where he should channel his energy when so many Filipinos are suffering? The priorities of the current administration are quite mindboggling.

President Duterte has claimed that Trillanes’ amnesty should be void because Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin signed it instead of the president, at the time Benigno Aquino. Former president Aquino, however, has said that the amnesty process for Trillanes followed the same procedure that all former presidents used including Corazon Aquino, Fidel Ramos, Joseph Estrada, and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. He said that if this amnesty is seen as invalid then all the amnesty grants by his predecessors should be invalid as well.

However, despite President Duterte’s earlier claims about who signed Trillanes’ amnesty, what appeared on Proclamation No. 527 is that the amnesty was invalid because

Trillanes did not apply for amnesty. His application appears to be lost and this was the basis for the president signing the proclamation. However, during his privilege speech in the Senate, Trillanes showed photo and video evidence of him filing the application so now many are wondering why the Department of National Defense can’t seem to find the papers. Former National Security Adviser Jose Almonte said that Trillanes should not be punished solely on the basis that his application can’t be found and that an investigation into the missing papers should commence right away.

There is obviously no love lost between President Duterte and Senator Trillanes. The latter has been quite vocal about his issues with the current Commander-in-Chief and has been pushing, for quite some time, for an investigation into some of the president’s activities like his alleged P2.4 billion bank accounts and the Davao Death Squad. He has not been afraid of calling the president a mass murderer and has not backed down from statements against the admin-

istration. Naturally this makes him a prime target as one of the main, and one of the loudest, voices of dissent.

It’s not surprising that the president does not like him, but I feel he has devoted far too much time trying to find ways to get “rid of him.” Does he feel threatened because the senator does not appear to be afraid of him like many others? Although Trillanes is fighting for his legal rights and preserving the amnesty he was granted, he has also said that he is not afraid of being arrested because he is not afraid of the president.

I think that the administration should tread carefully when it comes to pursuing this. At present there seems to be no legal basis for revoking the senator’s amnesty and unless they can prove, legally, that there is a reason to void it then perhaps they should take a step back. I’m hoping we are not heading for a constitutional crisis if the administration continues to push for what they want despite no legal precedence or standing.

In the end, I think it’s more important for the government

and for our president to focus on the real problems facing our country and channel his efforts into addressing these instead of going head to head with those who oppose him.

We’ve all experienced hard times before but these days it just seems to be getting worse and worse. The government needs to find ways to address the soaring inflation, the crippling rice shortage, and the increase in violent crimes.

If the president really wants to do good things for the Philippines, and I believe that he does, than he needs to let go of all his wild paranoid destabilization fears and get to work.

People are angry and they want improvements. There will always be voices of opposition because things aren’t improving, they are only getting worse. If the president really wants to silence his opposition then he needs to focus on what really matters. New strong economic policies and revisiting policies that may not work are what is needed to address untamed inflation, not giving all his attention to would-be “plots” and “conspiracies.” (Philstar.com)

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Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima waves as security police escort her inside the Muntinlupa Hall of Justice to attend the resumption of the public hearing on the politically-motivated illegal drug trade charges lodged before Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 206 on Tuesday, September 18. At the court hearing, De Lima hoped that the Court would rule on her Motion to Disqualify Witnesses where she raised the fact that most of the Prosecution’s witnesses are convicted felons who are, by law, disqualified to be admitted into the Witness Protection Program because they have been convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude. Senate photo

Mining a monster in PH, says Duterte PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, September 18, reiterated his call to end mining, saying the practice could no longer continue because it had “created a monster in the country.”

Duterte’s statement came a day after he called on Congress to “abrogate” the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, in response to a landslide that killed dozens of trapped miners in Itogon, Benguet.

In Isabela for a situation briefing in the aftermath of Typhoon “Ompong,” Duterte said “the time has come when our motherland is overused and abused” by miners, and that “this cannot go on.”

“Even before, I wanted to stop [mining] but [could]not for the fact that it is allowed by law. If it is allowed by law, little could I do anything about it. I cannot stop mining because I am not allowed to abrogate any law here, but I want to stop it because it has created a monster in this country,” the President said.

Duterte also said P70 billion in annual earnings from mining was nothing compared with the damage it had caused.

“How much [will]P70 billion [do]to the country if you compare it to the losses of the Philippines because of mining. There are a lot of holes [in the lands],” Duterte said.

He also called mining “obnoxious, if not downright stupid.”

“Whether it is really boring the hills and mountains from the inside, or carving out as it widens and widens … contrary to what they say, [in mining areas there is no]reforestation,” he said in a mix of English and Filipino.

“It is, to me, obnoxious, if not downright stupid, these mining people, occupying and mining watershed areas,” he added.

On Monday, September 17, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ordered the suspension of mining operations in the Cordillera Administrative Region.

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu also revoked the permits of all 10 small-scale mining operations in the region.

A priest called on the government on Tuesday, September 18, to order mining companies to “fix” the damage caused by the landslide in Benguet.

“We need to make mining companies accountable. Justice means reparation for the damage,” said Fr. Edu Gariguez, executive director of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines’ National Secretariat for Social Action, in an interview.

“The landslide site was a mining site of Benguet Corp. It was one of

the areas ordered closed by then Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez in 2017 for not complying with environmental laws,” said Gariguez.

The site, the priest claimed, was subcontracted by Benguet Corp. to small miners.

On Monday, however, the mining company said it had written several letters to the Itogon miners to abandon the area, as it had been classified by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau as a geohazard location prone to landslides.

In a Palace news briefing, the President’s spokesman, Harry Roque Jr., said the suspension of mining in the Cordillera Region was “akin to rehabilitation.”

“It’s akin to rehabilitating the mined-out areas of the Cordilleras and it would be an attempt to actually allow the environment to recover; because this is actually a result of environment degradation.

I think everyone agrees that while the rain was too much, there are also man-made contributions to this disaster,” Roque said.

Ompong bore down on northern Luzon over the weekend, affecting 218,492 families or 893,844 individuals, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

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who participate in the revolutionary movement,” Sison said.

In a speech before state troops at Camp Melchor F. Dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela, Duterte said the government is “winning” the war against communist rebels.

The president noted that there have been plenty of surrender-

ees, who have also given up their weapons.

“I think, God forbid, this will be over by about the second quarter of next year,” Duterte said.

The president had accused communist rebels of conniving with the Liberal Party and the camp of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV to overthrow him. All three par-

ties have denied such claims.

In a one-on-one interview with Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo last week, Duterte claimed a sympathetic foreign government provided him recorded conversations.

“It might be loose conspiracy but they are into it, sabay-sabay sila,” Duterte said. n

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One long ride through history The evolution of the automobile in the United States

By Nathalie

Robles

AJPress

IF one would imagine a time when there were no cars to take people places, one would have to travel way back in time to be able to fully perceive what it is like. The invention of the automobile has been a game-changer throughout the course of history.

The said machinery amped up the meaning of convenience to a whole new level that was deemed impossible back then. Let us take a long ride back to how it all started.

The first vehicle in the United States that came close to the automobile was arguably built by Oliver Evans in 1805. The built and structure that Evans created was described as amphibious and therefore could traverse by land and water via wheels and paddlewheels respectively.

Years after, the first American bicycle was manufactured in 1878 at the Weed Sewing Machine in Hartford, Connecticut. It is called the “Columbia Bicycle” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an agency under the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the executive department of the United States.

The NHSA issued a timeline that showed the evolution of vehicles and automobile industry from its invention up until the present.

It was around 1885 when the first seat belt was patented by Edward J. Claghorn of New York. The seatbelt, like its purpose to this day, was intended to hold the passengers in place should the car collide with something, thus reducing the impact of a forceful slam.

For other scholars, the first American car was the Duryea automobile built by the Duryea Motor Wagon Company. It was first demonstrated in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1893. Frank and Charles Duryea founded the company and built a one-cylin-

der “Ladies Phaeton,” with four wheels and no roof, making it an open-air car. It was regarded as the first successful gasoline engine vehicle.

Not long after, the same company created a second Duryea in 1894 and another one on Thanksgiving Day in 1895. Roughly that year as well, the Duryea Motor Wagon Company started the commercial production of the first American car, as stated in the Encyclopaedia Brittanica.

Due to the demand for the manufacturing of the said machinery, the country had to regulate the use of the automobile, especially on roads and highways. It was the same year Connecticut created the first statewide traffic laws.

The new laws regulated motor vehicles, limiting their speed to 12 miles per hour (mph) in cities and 15 mph on country roads.

After a year, the Oldsmobile was otherwise known as the Olds Motor Vehicle Company from Detroit, Michigan dominated the marketplace. The said company was established in 1897 but only gained popularity in 1902.

The Ford Motor Company launched in a converted factory and built its first American car, the Model A that same year. The Ford Company gave birth to the idea of the assembly line, which operated by giving each worker the responsibility for one task. Up until this time, employees were assigned multiple tasks on building automobiles and walked around the plants to accomplish them.

William Durant formed General Motors — another automobile manufacturing company in 1908.

Meanwhile, the Ford Motor/ Cadillac Company introduced the Model T and in its first year sold over 10,000 cars.

General Motors then bought the Cadillac Automobile Company in 1909 for $4.5 million. In 1910, to further promote driver and pedestrian safety, the State of New York introduced the very first drunk

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Haggling your way for the best car price Tips and hacks on how to negotiate when buying a car

ACQUIRING an automobile to take you places can be a necessity, luxury or privilege. It could even be all of the above.

Through the years the automobile industry has been creating ways to provide convenience to transport people from one place to another. However, the acquisition of a car proves to be more difficult than it seems.

Car salesmen are a force to reckon with. While some may be honest enough to help you get a vehicle that is both great in quality and price, there are some who are equipped with the necessary charms and convincing prowess to entice buyers with less than desirable options. Here are some some tips how you can develop negotiation skills so that

you can get your money’s worth in purchasing a car: Make use of online resources Technology has aided us in more ways than one. The information out there in the world wide web allows us to live life more conveniently than those who came before us. Such holds true as this recent societal breakthrough works in our favor when we decide to purchase an automobile.

Car prices, features and preliminary deals are now made available online. Even rankings of different car models whether it be used or new are displayed so buyers would easily identify which car, truck, minivan, standPAGE B4

How to choose the right vehicle for you

By Ritchel

MeNdiola AJPress

BUYING a car is a huge decision. Next to a home, it’s probably the second most important purchase anyone can make. But with the influx of new car models and designs being constantly introduced on the market, how do

driving laws. It penalized drivers for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, hence the term driving under the influence (DUI).

The Ford Motor Company continued its success as it sold the Model T in 1914. With the assembly line, the Highland Park, Michigan plant produced 300,000 cars in 1914, resulting in Ford to

you pick the right one?

When choosing a car, the one you want isn’t necessarily the one you need. Consider your current lifestyle and whether or not the car you plan on purchasing can accommodate that or not.

Coupe: If you want a car that PAGE B3

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lower the price of the Model T for 14 consecutive years, making the car affordable to the middle class.

Contrary to the common belief that Henry Ford invented the automobile, historical accounts proved otherwise. He and his company invented the assembly line so automobiles could be accessible PAGE B3

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Darren Criss gets Emmy nod for his ‘American Crime Story’ role

by Deni

Rose BeRnaRDo Philstar.com

LOS ANGELES — “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” star Darren Criss, who is of Filipino descent, has become the second Asian-American actor to claim an acting award at the 70th Emmy Awards on September 17, after Riz Ahmed’s win last year for “The Night After,” a notable backto-back outcome.

Criss has won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for starring as serial killer Andrew Cunanan in the second installment of Ryan Murphy’s “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianna Versace” in 2018. He beat out Antonio Banderas (“Genius: Picasso”); Benedict Cumberbatch (“Patrick Melrose”); Jeff Daniels (“The Looming Tower”); John Legend (“Jesus Christ Superstar”); and Jesse Plemons (“Black Mirror: USS Callister”) for the award.

“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” also won the Emmy for Best Lim-

in the hit musical comedy series “Glee.” His cover of Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” became “Glee’s” fastest-selling single that reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified “gold” in America. Likewise, he was nominated for an Emmy in 2015 for composing the song “This Time” for “Glee’s” finale.

Apart from being a TV actor and singer, Criss co-owns the musical theater company StarKid Productions, for which he famously portrayed Harry Potter in the musical “A Very Potter Musical.” In 2012, he made a Broadway debut when he replaced Daniel Radcliffe in the Darren Criss play “How to Succeed in Business Photo from Instagram/@darrencriss Without Really Trying.” ited Series.

In 2015, Darren’s duet with Born to a Cebuana mother Filipino Tony Award-winning and a father of English, Irish, singer-actress Lea Salonga of and German descent, Criss was the Disney classic “A Whole New raised in California. He gradu- World,” which Salonga recorded ated with a bachelor’s degree in for the animated movie “Aladdin,” Fine Arts from the University of went viral on social media.

Michigan.

Darren is engaged to his girlThe 31-year-old is best known friend of more than seven years, for portraying Blaine Anderson Mia Swier.

Dingdong Dantes denies plan to run for senator

by Jan

Milo seveRo Philstar.com

Dingdong Dantes

AFTER Kapuso actress Marian Rivera confirmed that her husband is running for a seat in the upcoming 2019 elections, and the Liberal Party has put him in its list of possible senatorial candidates, actor Dingdong Dantes said that he is not running for senator.

In a question and answer segment of Kapamilya host Ogie Diaz on his Facebook page, a netizen asked the veteran host if he is in favor of Dingdong running for a seat in senate.

“Si Dingdong Dantes, tatakbong senador, okay ba sa’yo, Mama Ogs?” a netizen asked.

“Oo naman. Sobra. Mas disente kesa sa Pepedederalismo,” Ogie replied.

In the comments section, Ogie tagged Dingdong in his comment that said: “Will support Jose Sixto Gonzalez Dantes III for senator!”

The Kapuso actor thanked the Kapamilya host but denied that he is running for senator.

“Salamat sa tiwala, Ogie. Pero hindi po ako tatakbong Senador,” Dingdong commented.

Recently, Marian confirmed that her husband will run at the upcoming 2019 elections.

“Hindi ko alam kung anong position, pero definitely, yes, tatakbo siya,” she revealed.

Liberal Party has also put Dingdong’s name in its possible roster for the midterm elections.

Apart from Dingdong, showbiz personalities being eyed by LP include Agot Isidro, Leah Navarro, GMA photo and Jim Paredes.

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Marin Hinkle of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ Jonjon Briones of ‘Versace’ step on Emmy stage in Oliver Tolentino

AT last Monday’s (September 17) 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, not only did Darren Criss become the first Filipino American to win a lead acting primetime Emmy, but Fil-Am designer Oliver Tolentino dressed Marin Hinkle and Jon Jon Briones for their walk up on stage when their shows won Emmys.

As most already know, Criss won for an amazing performance as the killer in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace.” The miniseries won Best Limited Series, with Ryan Murphy winning for Best Directing. Briones, who garnered lots of attention for his performance as the killer’s intense father, joined fellow Fil-Am Criss on stage when “Versace” won. It was Briones’ past role as the Engineer in “Miss Saigon” in London (he received a Lawrence Olivier nomination) that led to his casting in the “Versace” miniseries.

Actress Marin Hinkle joined her cast on stage when “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” won Best Comedy Series. Hinkle and Tony Shalhoub play the parents of Midge, the character for which Rachel Brosnahan won Best Comedy Actress. Alex Borstein won Best Supporting Comedy Actress for her role as the manager.

Hinkle is probably best known for playing Judith Harper, ex-wife of Jon Cryer’s character, on “Two and a Half Men.” Hinkle stunned in a beautiful

Marin Hinkle in Oliver Tolentino at the 70th Emmy Awards 2018 Emmys.

Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador

deep purple hand-draped silk chiffon gown accented with a deep neck and flowing panels attached at the shoulder to create two trains. The look recalled the

elegance of old Hollywood.

Briones dressed to impress in an Oliver Tolentino midnight blue tuxedo, featuring dark blue satin peak lapels.

Winner Darren Criss with Oliver Tolentino at 70th Emmy Awards.

Photo courtesy of Oliver Tolentino Jon Jon Briones on Emmys stage in Oliver Tolentino at the 70th Emmy Awards.

Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador

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In 1920, three automobile companies rose to the ranks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ford, General Motors and Chrysler became the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Threeâ&#x20AC;? car manufacturing companies. Ford, in particular, garnered over eight million registrations. Since then, that year was considered the peak of growth in car ownership. By the end of the decade, the number of registrants tripled to 23 million.

As the automobile industry grew, several other industries soon followed. There was a great need for the vulcanized rubber to be used in car wheels.

Roads, highways and bridges were deemed necessary so the state and government had to fund public infrastructure for easier transport.

As the government got involved, the Federal Highway Act of 1921 came into the picture. Gas stations and mechanic shops became necessary. The oil and steel industries boost in numbers as the demand for automobile increased.

Long drives were deemed possible so truck stops and motels began to line major highways.

To further regulate the roads and streets, the three-way traffic light with colors - red, yellow and green was introduced in the United States in 1930. Not long after, airbags were invented in 1951 as protection for drivers and passengers. Airbags are used to reduce the impact of an automobile crash.

In 1966, the Congress established the Department of Transportation whose stood by their mission to, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.â&#x20AC;?

Two years after, the Federal Safety Standards for cars took effect as a means to protect drivers against unreasonable risk of crashes occurring as a result of the design, construction or perform-

EntErtainmEnt ance of motor vehicles.

The establishment of NHTSA followed suit in 1970. Its primary role is to reduce deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. They are able to accomplish such by setting and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment.

They also receive grants from the State and local governments to enable them to conduct effective local highway safety programs. Five years later, the government ordered that the national maximum speed limit is set at 55 mph.

As one backtracks how the U.S. automotive industry developed, one can help but wonder how invention seemed to be faster these days. More and more technological advances are discovered daily and who knows what would appear before our eyes in the near future. There is no harm in looking back at how the humankind progressed. After all, that is the only way one can see how far they have come.

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makes a statement, a coupe is perfect since it typically has the most expressive design. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a two-door passenger vehicle that features either two or five seating spaces across one or two rows.

A coupeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rear seats are usually not spacious enough for adults, often reserved for light items only â&#x20AC;&#x201D; making it unfit for families.

Convertible: This is another type of car that makes a statement. Unlike a coupe, however, a convertible is a passenger vehicle that allows its user to alternate between open-air and enclosed modes thanks to its retractable roof. This is best suited for individuals or couples.

Sedan: Four doors are definitely a requirement when you have kids or planning to have some. A sedanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rear seats can normally accommodate at least two adults or three small children â&#x20AC;&#x201D; making it the perfect vehicle not only for individuals but also regular-sized families.

Hatchback: This type of vehicle generally offers an SUV-like space without the dynamic and fuel-economy compromises of larger vehicles. It has a cargo area usually connected to the cabin, allowing the user to fold down the second seating row and create more cargo space in the

process. A hatchback is spacious enough to accommodate up to five people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; perfectly suited for individuals, couples, and regularsized families.

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV): If you want a vehicle that puts a special emphasis on cabin space and cargo capacity, an SUV might be for you. Because of its size and built, it can can transport between five and nine people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; perfect for families and those who enjoy going on off-road trips. However, an SUV generally get poor gas mileage so it is not the best vehicle to use for daily commutes.

Minivan: This vehicle is ideal if you want a good balance between passenger space and cargo capacity. A minivan tends to be associated with comfort and size since it can carry up to nine passengers, making it perfect for large families.

Station wagon: A station wagon is basically a sedan with a roof that extends rearward over the cabin and cargo area, allowing the vehicle to fit in more cargo in the back. This vehicle is ideal for regular-sized families and people who like to do outdoor activities.

Pickup truck: If you need to haul equipment, materials that would dirty up the interior, or cargo too tall to fit in an enclosed

vehicle on a daily basis, a pickup is the most popular choice. This can theoretically be a family vehicle but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re better off with a minivan or an SUV since those offer comfort like none other.

Other factors you have to consider before purchasing a car are: your location and driving style.

According to Unhaggle, if you need a family vehicle but you live in a heavily-populated urban area, a hatchback or sedan would probably suit you best since these vehicles are relatively easy to maneuver in congested streets and park in tight spaces.

On the other hand, if you live in a sparsely-populated suburb, a station wagon or a compact SUV might serve you better since your location can handle their slightly bigger size.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a driving enthusiast who wants to savor every aspect of the driving experience, then a coupe or a convertible are likely to satisfy you the most as they emphasize quickness and handling prowess. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more into comfort, a sedan would serve you better.

The ultimate key here is to write down your preferences and connect the dots. Thisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you in choosing the right vehicle that can cover your practical bases and accommodate your life.

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Angelica Panganiban moves on from alleged ex-boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz

by Jan

Milo Severo Philstar.com

KAPAMILYA actress Angelica Panganiban said she already moved on from her last relationship, which according to reports was with actor John Lloyd Cruz, and is now ready to be in a relationship with the right man.

In an interview with the media after the press conference of her new show with Zanjoe Marudo â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playhouse,â&#x20AC;? Angelica said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feeling ko naman maaliwalas na maaliwalas na ko. Masayang masaya na. Feeling ko talaga na cleanse na ko.â&#x20AC;?

Now that her workload has been lessening with her movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shooting coming to an end, Angelica said she is ready to commit in a relationship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ngayon kasi patapos na â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yung pelikula, so gumagaan na â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yung load ng trabaho ko kaya naiisip ko nang mag-jowa. Noon kasi workaholic ako e, ngayon kasi na parang konti na lang, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pag napapahinga na ko, naiisip kong â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;okay sige ready na â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ko,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Angelica said.

The versatile actress is now linked to actors Zanjoe, Carlo

Aquino, JC Santos, and JM de Guzman, but she said no one is courting her right now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hindi naman sila nagsasabing gusto nila ko, so mahirap â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yung ako yung magsasabing ako yung nagsasabi kung sino pinakamalapuit sa puso ko. Nakakahiya,â&#x20AC;? she said.

When asked if it is okay for her to make the first move for a man, Angelica said she sees no problem with it at all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ako hindi ko nakikitaan ng problema kapag babae ang unang nag-approach sa lalaki, kapag siya â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yung unang nag-aya, ganyan.

Parang feeling ko kasi â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;di ba dapat kung wala ka namang masamang intensyon, ang gusto mo lang makilala at lumabas kasama â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yung taong â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;to, bakit hindi mo gawin, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;di ba?â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;PlayHouseâ&#x20AC;? will revolve around the theme that love is a choice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will to choose someone repeatedly, but it may also change in an instant.

In the series, Angelica and Zanjoe are two college lovers who will eventually get married. Nonetheless, their dream of having a

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long-lasting love will be tested by struggles that will eventually lead to their split.

Apart from the two, teen stars Kisses Delavin and Donny Pangilinan will also bring â&#x20AC;&#x153;kilig,â&#x20AC;? to viewers, while other stars include Kean Cipriano, AC Bonifacio, Ariella Arida, Dexter Doria, Nadia Montenegro, Ingrid Dela Paz, Jomari Angeles, Malou De Guzman, Smokey Manaloto, and Maxene Magalona.

Maine teaches Coco to rap, sing and dance The pair of big stars from warring networks met only three months ago to work on the movA KISS on a the forehead and ieâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with their bossesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blessa tight hug from Coco Martin ingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve welcomed Maine Mendoza at the gotten comfortable with each photo shoot for their highly antici- other already. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no denypated Metro Manila Film Festival ing the chemistry between them entry, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jack Em Popoy: The Pulis- even if it is unclear whether they are partnered romantically in credibles,â&#x20AC;? with Vic Sotto.

by MJ

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Who would have thought these two would ever share the big screen?

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the film.

One thingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for sure though, the fans of Coco and Maine confirmed with In the Know they feel the â&#x20AC;&#x153;kiligâ&#x20AC;? whenever they see the stars together. oco meanwhile said of his new friend, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gusto ko kasi si Maine dahil napaka-down to earth na tao kaya ngayon nakakapagkuwentuhan na talaga kami. Aaminin ko noong umpisa nagkakailangan pa talaga kaming dalawa! Pero pagkatapos ng mga tatlong araw sa shooting, dumaldal na rin siya.

Aminin naman natin, magkaiba rin kasi kami ng tahanan. ABS ako at GMA siya.â&#x20AC;?

To make the most of this oneoff project then, they are pulling all the stops to make their teamup memorable. In fact, Maine has been teaching Coco to dance, sing and rap for the film. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never ko pa po yun nagawa,â&#x20AC;?

Coco burst out laughing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pero napagawa sa akin ni Maine. Kahit ano para sa mga pamilyang manunuod.â&#x20AC;?

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Pilgrimage to Some of ITALYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highlights and Miracles of the Eucharist 6SLULWXDO 'LUHFWRU 5(9 -2(/ %8*$6 ĹĄ 1RYHPEHU WR 1RYHPEHU 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 0RQ Ĺ&#x; 86$ 520( 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 7XHV Ĺ&#x; 5RPH Upon our arrival in Rome, our Tour Escort will welcome us to Italy. Rome is the heart, home and the spiritual capital of over one billion Catholics all over the world. After a short panoramic orientation of this Eternal City to us Roman Catholics, we will have our dinner and overnight rest at this great ancient City.

DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN ROME (BB,D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY :HG Ĺ&#x; 5RPH 3DSDO $XGLHQFH 5RPH This morning before we continue with our tour, we will have a Papal Audience.

Then after, we will visit the famous Coliseum and see the Forum, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, one of the best preserved ancient monuments in the world. Celebrate the Holy Eucharist at St Peter Basilica St Joseph Chapel .Short stop in Trevi Fountain, before heading to our Hotel. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN ROME (BB,D)

'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 7KXUV Ĺ&#x; 5RPH %DVLOLFDV We will visit the Vatican Museum this morning and the Sistine Chapel to admire the awesome masterpieces of Michaelangelo, and even ancient Greek and Roman artists. the largest church in Roman Catholicism, St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basilica. Holy Eucharist at ST Mary Major, Followed by visit of the Basilica. We continue to visit the rest of the major Basilicas within the walls of Rome, and St. John Lateran, St Paul Outside the Wall. We will also pray at the Scala Santa or the Holy Stairs. St. Helena transported the steps from Jerusalem; the same steps that Christ ascended to receive Pilateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unjust condemnation.

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Ĺ&#x; 5RPH 6DQ *LRYDQQL 5RWRQGR 2018 is the 100th Anniversary of the stigmatization of St Pio. Church Will have Monthly Pastoral Program of Activities for the whole year. San Giovanni Rotondo, the home of St Padre Pio of Pietrelcina from 28 July, 1916 until his death on 23 September, 1968. Enjoy the drive going to San Giovanni, after we check in our Hotel. vWe visit the Shrines of St Padre Pio of Pietralcina as well as the places associated with him, such as the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace that contains his tomb. Here, we spend some time meditating, see his room, his confessional box and the cruciďŹ x that gave him his supernatural Crucifying stigmata, Celebrate Holy Eucharist (Hotel Gran Paradiso) DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN San Giovanni Rotondo (BB,D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 6DW Ĺ&#x; 6$1 *,29$11, 52721'2 This Morning we visit the new and Modern Basilica of St Padre Pio, See his uncorrupt body. Celebrate Holy Eucharist Spend some time meditating in this awesome Basilica. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO (Hotel Gran Paradiso)

'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 6XQ Ĺ&#x; 6DQ *LRYDQQL 5RWRQGR /DQFLDQR /RUHWR MASS AND BREAKFAST. We arrive at Lanciano, famous for the Miracle of the Eucharist. Near the Piazza Plebiscito, the Miracle is inside the Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle. The miracle took place during the 8th century when a Basiline monk doubted the Real Presence of our Lord in the Eucharist. He found himself holding the host that had changed into Real Flesh and the Wine on the altar had changed into Real Blood. We continue our pilgrimage to the great Marian shrine of Loreto to see the famous sacred home of the most Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Since 1294 the holy home has been located inside the Basilica of Loreto. Celebrate Holy Eucharist in Lanciano. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN Assisi.

'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 0RQ Ĺ&#x; /RUHWR $VVLVL Today we explore the hilltop birthplace of St Francis of Assisi. In the Crypt of St Francis Basilica lies the tomb of one of the most humble and beloved Saints of all times, St. Francis of Assisi, Holy Eucharist at the Crypt of St. Francis See the Basilica of St Clare, with her incorrupt body, and the little Church of St. Damiano and its CruciďŹ x from which Jesus spoke to Francis about his mission in 1206: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go, Francis, and rebuild my house, which as you see is falling into ruin.â&#x20AC;? We visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, located in the lower plains of Assisi, and the place where the miracle of the Eucharist of Assisi took place in 1240. The small Church of the Porziuncola is inside the Basilica itself. Pope Honorius III granted a plenary indulgence for those entering this humble Church on August 1st and 2nd every year, with Confession, reception of the Eucharist and no attachment to venial sins. (BB,D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 7XHV Ĺ&#x; $VVLVL 6LHQD )ORUHQFH We will spend half day in Siena. Begin in the old town center with a visit to the Basilica of San Domenico. Built in the 13th century, it is a treasure chest of the Renaissance art and dedicated to St Catherine of Siena. You will learn about the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history while admiring itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cathedrals, Museum, and libraries .Also you will admire the famous piazza del Campo, one of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great medieval squares. Continue to Florence. (BB,D) We start with a guided walking tour of Florence, this fascinating city with its Piazza, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giottoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist.

Rest of the day free (BB,D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY :HG Ĺ&#x; )ORUHQFH 5RPH Leave Florence around 2PM Arrived Rome almost dinner time (BB.D) 'D\ Ĺ&#x; 1RY 7KXUV Ĺ&#x; 5RPH 86$ End of our wonderful Pilgrimage

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Juan Miguel Severo attests: Haggling your way for the best...

Kathryn Bernardo not a ‘demonic GF’

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Milo Severo Philstar.com

ACCORDING to fans of the love team KathNiel, a netizen, who the fans claim are in love with actor Daniel Padilla, described Daniel’s real and reel-life partner Kathryn Bernardo his “demonic GF.” Actor Juan Miguel Severo, who recently worked with KathNiel in the blockbuster movie “The Hows Of Us,” is among those who attest that Kathryn and Daniel are far from being “demonic.”

“Approachable, accommodating, chatty, sweet, thoughtful, open.” Those were the words the singer and spoken word artist used to describe KathNiel.

In “The Hows Of Us,” Severo played Doc Mikko, Kathryn’s best friend.

Juan Miguel said his favorite quality of the on- and off-screen couple is that they knew and called every member of the crew with their names.

“Mula sa matataas ang posisyon, hanggang focus puller at PA, alam nila ang pangalan. Hindi nakakapagtaka na inaalagaan sila ng team kasi ina-acknowledge nila lahat e. Ako nga, bago ako ipakilala kay DJ, alam na niya ang pangalan ko. At hindi dahil sikat ako ha. Dahil pinagtanong niya siguro,” Juan Miguel told Philstar.com in an exclusive interview.

Juan Miguel also noted about the couple’s sweetness while on the set of the movie.

“Hindi nakakaumay ang kasweetan pero kapag nagpakasweet e nakakakilig pa rin, kasi nasa subtleties ‘yung sweetest moment nila e. Like DJ holding the script and helping Kath memorize the medical terms she had to say for the scene, or the random holding hands or tinginan after a take.”

But for Juan Miguel, his favorite part about the tandem was on how they support each other on different scenes.

“I saw why their duo, plus Direk Cathy’s guidance, makes a great team. My first day on set ‘yun e. Si Kath lang ang nasa shoot. Kunwari pinapanood niya si DJ sa stage. Si DJ, nag-stay sa stage kahit wala siya sa eksena.

Tinitignan niya si Kathryn with a small smile on his face, as if to say silent I love you’s with only his face,” Severo recalled.

“All that while Direk was mo-

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tivating Kath, playing music, asking things like ‘Why do you love this man? Hindi ka madaling mahulog di ba? Bakit siya?’ And bilang aktres naman, natuwa ako kay Kath noon kasi after one take in which naiyak siya, she herself asked Direk Cathy for another take. Hindi naman nagreklamo si Direk kay Kath sa take na ‘yun ha. Pero she said she didn’t like what she did with it because she said wasn’t being George in that take. She was just being Kath,” he added.

A proud KathNiel fan since the love team was established, Juan Miguel said being with Kathryn and Daniel, plus the movie’s director, Cathy Garcia-Molina, made him realize why their chemistry is so successful.

“To me, who’s been a fan of all three of them since years ago, that was like taking a peak at the magician’s den. Suddenly I understood how my favorite magic trick works. One, because there’s real love in there. Two, with that love comes incredible support. Three, they love their craft enough to want to be better at this. They both really, really do.”

After being in “The Hows Of Us,” Severo continues to shine in the showbiz industry as he is a part of a musical reality TV show, a theater play, and four upcoming films, one of this as screenwriter.

The spoken word artist said he is grateful to all the blessings but sometimes, he feels embarrassed because he knows of many theater and music artists that still has no opportunity.

“From an artist’s perspective sa totoo lang, of course I’m grateful,

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no? Pero I am sometimes embarrassed by everything happening to me, dahil andami kong kilalang artista sa teatro at mga musikong mas matagal nang nagtatrabaho sa akin at mas magaling kaysa sa akin na hindi nakukuha ang parehong mga oportunidad. I think I’m still in the process of becoming deserving of all these, but I’m nevertheless very grateful,” the actor said.

Juan Miguel is part of the Coke Studio PH that started on September 16 on ABS-CBN before “ASAP.” For its second season, Coke Studio PH also further establishes itself as a hub of Pinoy talent, as it introduces a stellar lineup of local and international Filipin o artists across various genres that includes Quest, IV of Spades, Moira, KZ Tandingan, Ben & Ben, Sam Concepcion, to name a few.

“Sa akin wala naman masyadong transition, bukod siguro sa sana mas magkaoras na akong matulog ngayon at makapagpraktis para mas buo ang boses ko kapag tumutula at kumakanta.

Walang transition kasi when I perform spoken word or when I sing, for me I’m still performing.

I still try to walk in character’s shoes or at least go back to the places inside me that made me write my songs and poems,” he said.

His one-act play at the 2015 Virgin Labfest “Hintayan ng Langit” is now a movie and will be going to be a part of the QCinema International Film Festival in October under the direction of Dan Villegas and creative producer Antoinette Jadaone.

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PAGE B1 ard utility vehicle (SUV) on the market should they test drive.

Buyers should then utilized the said resources to its full extent to ensure that the purchased car would be well within the budget without looking like it is.

Autotrader, a known online marketplace for cars conducted a study in 2016 that analyzes the activities of the average car buyer. The said study showed that at this day and age, a lot of people are using technological devices as means to further ensure that they will acquire the best model with the least price.

Statistics showed that car buyers who shop online spend 59 percent of their time researching for automobiles that would appeal to their liking. The actual research process includes looking through car prices, finding actual cars listed for sale, comparing different models, finding out the the current car’s worth, and locating a dealer or getting the dealer information.

Have a pre-approved financing offer It is necessary to acquire a pre-approved financing offer from a bank, credit union, or other lender before walking into a dealership. Such offer would help you garner incentives to try to find you a better deal on the automobile you desire. A exemplary credit rating would also entail a great financing deal.

Learn to make use of that. If you have not check you credit score.

Now is the best time as any.

Ensure an appropriate timing Learn to take advantage of a skill called foresight. Just like majority of businesses, car dealers and salespeople have sales goals at the end of a specific

period. May it be the end of the week, month, quarter, semester or year, once they hit specific figures, incentives, commissions and bonuses are in order.

If you decide to purchase an automobile at this time frame, you might be in luck as some dealers are trying to reach certain figures.

Explore other dealerships Do not be confined with only one dealership. There are more options out there that you have yet to walk into. Who knows maybe you will score a better deal on the second or third store you check. Never settle for something far from what you want.

Once you decide to walk into a certain dealership, you must most certainly be equipped with the necessary knowledge and preparation beforehand.

Offer a realistic amount Once you started talking about how much you are willing to pay, you have to make sure that it is within a realistic amount. Factoring in the negotiation that is to occur, it would eventually be reduced to your desired price, if everything goes as planned.

Negotiate in small intervals If the salesperson offers an amount far from the perceived one, ultimate the two parties would try to meet halfway. Once the dealer decreases the price, increase your offer with only a small interval. For instance, if he brings down the offer $500 less, raise your offer a bit let’s say for only $250 or less.

Use your expressions wisely A business transaction like this requires utmost confidence to be able to get the best out of what you paid for. Offer an

Maine teaches Coco to rap, sing...

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rehearsals gave her and Coco the opportunity to bond.

“Ayaw niya po talaga sumayaw!

Sobrang cute,” Maine giggled, adding, “Sana payagan si Coco mag-promote sa ‘Eat Bulaga’ pag nag-‘Sugod Bahay’ kami. Sobrang matutuwa ang fans.”

On that note, Coco returned the offer and said “Ang Probinsyano” will always be open to Maine.

“Napakaganda po siguro kung matuloy yan,” Coco intimated.

To avoid disappointment, Maine quickly added, “Hindi ko po talaga alam if papayagan ako although, iba na naman ako [from other GMA Network talents]dahil din sa social media so sana payagan ako.” The famous Yaya Dub of course is a discovery and talent of TAPE, Inc., producer of network block timer “Eat Bulaga.”

As co-producer and director of the movie, In the Know asked Coco how much pressure he feels as the MMFF nears.

Ever genuinely, the prime time

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amount without breaking a sweat or stuttering. However, be polite and respectful still. After all, both you and the salesperson would only want the best deal, regardless if it is for your own self and not for each other.

Reject bad deals but leave your contact information If the you and the dealer failed to compromise on an offer and you seem to think there is a better deal elsewhere, politely decline and leave a contact number. The dealer might call back and have something better. Or not. Either way, never settle for a deal far from your perceived realistic one.

Check the payment breakdown and paperwork Once you get a deal you want, check the payment breakdown and see if there are questionable prices for the items the purchase includes. There are certain incident where dealers charge more for the add ons to make up for the losses they had in the negotiations. Same goes with the paperwork. Make sure there are no loopholes before you sign a deal. Otherwise, all the hard work in negotiating boils down to nothing.

Negotiation in any form can be tedious and tricky. Salespersons in automobile shops would often appear calm, endearing and friendly but it could often be a strategy to establish rapport with the purchasing party.

Once the salesperson connected with the buyer, haggling for a lower price would prove to be a lot more awkward and anxiety-inducing. However, such decision should be made with proper preparation. Haggling can be a battle of its own — but the end game is always to win.

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star replied, “Hindi na ako nagaalala sa box office ngayon. Basta ang importante mag-enjoy ang mga manonood sa Pasko.”

In response, Maine said she is just grateful to be cast in the movie with the country’s biggest male stars in Coco and Bossing Vic. “Ay, grabe ,hindi ko inaasahang mabibigyan ako ng pambihirang pagkakataon na makatrabaho si Coco at si Bossing sa isang pelikula pero sobrang grateful ako at sana maulit muli.”

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Your Immigration Solution ATTY. AMANDA C. KWONG CONSTITUTION Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. It is a perfect opportunity for all U.S. citizens to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

Some of the many rights that U.S. citizens enjoy are the right to free speech, the right to freedom of religion, and the freedom of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” There are also many responsibilities that accompany U.S. citizenship, including the responsibility to support and defend the Constitution, serve on a jury when called, and defend the United States if the need arises.

To obtain all of the rights and responsibilities available to U.S. citizens, a noncitizen may apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen.

There are several requirements that a lawful permanent resident (green card) must meet for their application for naturalization to be approved. These requirements include the applicant being 18-yearold or older, meeting continuous physical presence requirements in the U.S., possess good moral character, demonstrate knowledge of the English language and U.S. history, etc. In addition, the applicant cannot currently be in immigration proceedings, cannot have an outstanding order of deportation, etc.

The issue of good moral character is frequently cited by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) when they deny applications for naturalization.

Good moral character is required for the five-year period before the application is filed, and for three years if the application is being filed by a person living in “marital union” with their U.S. citizen spouse. In addition to these 3 and 5-year requirements, the USCIS may also consider acts prior to

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There are certain criminal acts that pose as permanent bars to good moral character. For example, anyone who has been convicted of murder at anytime cannot be found to have good moral character. The permanent bar also applies to someone convicted of an aggravated felony after November 29, 1990, even if a waiver had been granted. The only exception to a permanent bar of good moral character is if the applicant was fully pardoned and has demonstrated rehabilitation.

For crimes that are not considered permanent bars, such as providing false testimony made under oath to obtain an immigration benefit, they will then be weighed against positive factors.

Acts that may still be overcome by submitting positive evidence of good moral character are failing to register for the Selective Service, owing back taxes to the government, etc. If good moral character issue is a potential issue, it is extremely important for the applicant to present evidence that they do indeed possess good moral character despite the possible grounds for denial.

An applicant must typically be a continuous permanent resident for five years to be eligible for U.S. citizenship. However, three years is acceptable if applying based on living in “marital union” with their U.S. citizen spouse. There is no requirement that the marriage be the basis for permanent resident status. Thus, an applicant who already had their green card at the time of marriage could apply for naturalization after three years of living in “marital union.”

A person who obtained permanent resident status as a battered spouse or child may also apply for naturalization after only three years.

In addition to being a perma-

nent resident for a certain number of years, there are also certain physical presence requirements that must be met. Generally speaking, an applicant must be physically present in the United States for at least half of the three or five years preceding the filing of their application. Unfortunately, it is not always as easy as simply counting the number of days that you have been present in the country. Rather, a person’s continuous residence may be disrupted by one or more lengthy absences from the U.S. A disruption in the continuity of residence will force an applicant to delay the filing of their application.

There are many things to consider when deciding whether to file an application for U.S. citizenship. In addition to all eligibility concerns, a person must also consider whether a denial of their application could potentially lead to deportation proceedings.

However, despite the process being difficult and stressful, it is important to remember that the benefits and freedoms that come with U.S. citizenship are paramount. Consult an experienced immigration attorney today to ask if becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen is an option for you. *** REEVES IMMIGRATION LAW GROUP is one of the oldest, largest and most experienced immigration fi rms in the United States with offi ces in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Manila and China.

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Juan Miguel Severo attests: Kathryn Bernardo...

PAGE B4 “Grabe ‘yung dalawang ‘yun.

Ang lala ng utang na loob ko at respeto ko sa kanila at ramdam ko ‘yung respeto rin nila sa trabaho ko. Napakabuwenas ko to have been friends with them and be their third wheel in creating this

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movie. Tapos Eddie Garcia at Gina Pareño pa ang mga artista namin. Ngayon pa lang kapag iniisip kong sinasabi nila ‘yung mga sinulat kong linya, naiiyak na ako e,” he said.

Apart from these, Juan Miguel also comes back in theater via

PETA’s “A Game of Trolls.” His upcoming movies include Alex Gonzaga’s “Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka,” Rufa Mae Quinto’s “Bagyong Bheverlynn” and Jericho Rosales’ MMFF entry, “The Girl in the Orange Dress.”

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SIPA hosts 8-session Entrepreneur Training Program (ETP) in Los Angeles The Entrepreneur Training Program (ETP) is an 8-session skills building training program designed for startup entrepreneurs covering the A to Z of starting and running a successful business. This is open to all! If you want to start your own business and don’t know where to start or how to start, this program was made FOR YOU! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn from the experts and from business owners themselves on how to build the business of your dreams!

Program details: One time fee of $100 covers food and beverage and training materials for all 8 sessions; 5 FREE slots are available for College/University students and low income families; FREE Parking on site. Parking lot is accessed on Robinson St.; Includes FREE one-on-one business counseling with SIPA’s counselor, Fidji Victoriano; and you will receive a Completion Certificate at the end of the program. The eight sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the whole month of September 2018: September 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Program will be held at the SIPA Multipurpose room at 3200 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (through Robinson St. entrance). For any questions or to register in person, please contact Fidji Victoriano at (424) 235-5011 or e-mail at fvictoriano@esipa.org. This program is brought by Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) in collaboration with the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Hollywood (FACCHO) and the support of Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program (APISBP) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

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Sto. Tomas Batangas Association of Southern California to celebrate 36th anniversary The Sto. Tomas Batangas Association of Southern California will celebrate its 36th anniversary & coronation Night on Saturday, September 22 at the Los Serranos Country Club (15656 Yorba Ave. Chino Hills, CA 91709). Music will be provided by The Midnight Motion Band.

For attendance, please call Willie Manacsa at (818) 400-7391, Offie Villanueva at (626) 9608407), Mylee Moncada at (818) 322-9429, Rosalie Nasu at (909)631-9356 or Rosie Sancianco at (951)898-7628.

Celebration of the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila in Lake Balboa, CA Come celebrate with us! The Archdiocese of Los Angeles Filipino Ministry San Fernando Region invites all to the 10th regional celebration of the feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila on Saturday, Sept. 22 at St. Bridget of Sweden Church ( 7100 Whitaker Ave and Gault, Lake Balboa, CA 91406 ). It starts with a procession at 4:00 p.m . and mass at 5:00 p.m. The Principal Celebrant is Rev. Fr. Albert Avenido, Moderator & Chaplain, Filipino Pastoral Ministry-Archdiocese for Los Angeles. A reception and program follows right after mass at the School Parish.

For a schedule of the nine-day novena masses prior to the event, please contact Patty Santiago at (818) 472-4288 or Alex Quadra at 818-624-4684 or a.e.quadra@att.net.

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Tau Alpha Grand Reunion in Las Vegas Tau Alphans everywhere, join D’Argos Adventure in Las Vegas on September 23-26, 2018.

Experience O’le Las Vegas, the Birthplace of the Mob. Most of the four-day event will be held at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino on Fremont St. The “Meet & Greet” á la Western style, will be on Sunday, September 23; followed by a Family Picnic on Monday, September 24 at the Madeira Canyon Park in Henderson; a subsequent Nightcap in the Golden Nugget on the evening of September 24; D’Fabulous 50s Nostalgia Dinner-Dance will be in the Golden Nugget and the Gala Dinner/Fraternity Ball will be on Wednesday, September 26 at the Golden Nugget, Bel Air Rooms. There will be a privately hosted Bon Voyage Brunch on September 27. Tau Alpha is the 3rd oldest fraternity in the University of the Philippines. Chartered in 1932 as the College of Engineering Fraternity. Contact Art F. Jorge, chairman of the 2018 Tau Alpha Grand Reunion, at artnmyr@yahoo.com.

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United Architects of the Philippines - Southern California chapter hosts UAP president in Monterey Park, CA The United Architects of the Philippines - Southern California Chapter, Inc. (UAPSOCAL) a chartered member by the UAP, the only accredited architectural professional organization recognized by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) of the Philippines, will host the national president of UAP who will be in Los Angeles in connection with the induction of the incoming chapter officers and new members on Wednesday, September 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Monterey Hill Steak Restaurant (3700 W. Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park, CA 9175). Interested UAP corporate members, Filipino-American architects, designers, and allied professionals are welcome to attend the event and join the prestigious organization. For more information please contact Jun Joaquin at (323) 675-5042 / (323) 907-3050 or email at uapsocalchapter@gmail.com.

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Laoguenian Association of Southern California to hold induction ball in City of Industry, CA The Laoaguenian Association of Southern California, Inc. (LASC) will hold its induction of new set of officers on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Pacific Palms Resort & Hotel (1 Industry Hills Parkway, City of Industry, CA 91744). The new inductees are headed by Mario Medina, president-elect. Music will be provided by Willie Manacsa & The Midnight Motion Band. For other related questions, please call Sonny Siazon, past president & adviser, at (714) 720-3913.

PHII and JPRMM symposium on modern-day heroes in Rosemead, CA The Philippine Heritage Institute International and the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Monument Movement invite the youth, ages 15-35, to the 12th Annual PHII Youth Congress on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Garvey Community Center (9108 Garvey Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770-3337). Join to celebrate the stories and achievements of modern-day heroes that inspire our youth to dream, to act, to find, to emulate, or to be just their own heroes.

Keynote speaker is Dean Tanglao, Doctor of Physical Therapy; CEO/Founder of Kinda Fit Kinda Fat®. Joining him are featured speakers: Josef T.D. Madrigal, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA; Christelle Narvasa, nursing student, Mount San Antonio College; Cristina Narvasa, undergrad student at Cal State Univ., Fullerton majoring in Biological Science; Delilah Dijamco, Financial Advisor, The Prudential Insurance Co. of America; and soon-to-be teen Ryan dela Cruz, 3-time Taekwondo national champion. PHII’s vision is to improve the quality of life affecting Filipino American communities through research, education, and recognition, with the youth as its main focus. Breakfast and lunch will be served. To RSVP, please contact: Josie E. de Jesus (714) 272-0300; Dr. Anna A. Chickey (562) 900-0379; Email Amelia Carpio at ameliacarpio33@ yahoo.com or freyabnish@gmail.com.

PBRC 30th Anniversary in South San Francisco, CA The Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center (PBRC) will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on September 29, 2018 at the Holiday Inn along South Airport Blvd. in South San Francisco, CA starting at 6 p.m. According to PBRC President Ray Satorre, the event will recognize the organization’s outstanding volunteers, as well as honor Perla Gange Ibarrientos and Monica Abello for their continuous service to the PBRC. Both Ibarrientos and Abello were among the founders of the organization about 30 years ago. Money raised from the event will enable the nonprofit organization to continue their projects, including legal immigration clinics, Tai Chi classes for seniors, senior cultural dance, Eskabo (Filipino martial arts) classes for youngsters and adults, Tagalog classes, and the PBRC outreach project for the Daly City Public Library children and their parents (parol-making or bamboo lanterns). For more information about the 30th Anniversary celebration of the PBRC, call (650) 992-9110 or send email to pbrc333@sbcglobal.net.

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New citizen registers to become first-time voter FOR more than 15 years, Anne Arlene Jalmasco-Bartolome has volunteered to register voters.

Stationed at Seafood City outlets across the city, Jalmasco-Bartolome would greet customers and help them fill out voter registration forms, explaining the process and congratulating them on registering. Now, after sixteen years in the United States, she has achieved her own goal and become a citizen with the power to vote.

Jalmasco-Bartolome had volunteered with NaFFAA, ACDC and APALA to register voters for many years, but, she said, “It always felt like something was missing.”

Despite assisting countless Filipino Americans to register and vote each year, she was unable to do

vote herself.

It took her thirteen months to become a U.S. citizen. JalmascoBartolome described her motivation for applying: “I became a citizen after 16 years because my family is here.”

On the very first day there were NaFFAA volunteers at Seafood City, Jalmasco-Bartolome went and registered to vote. Now, she says, “I tell my family I feel like I belong.”

She says it is time to speak up and vote. Her main political issues are healthcare, her daughters’ financial future, and her own retirement. She is excited to exercise her right to vote, and says that “I will vote because I feel the need to use my voice.” Election Day is November 6, and early voting

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is from October 20 to November 2. For more information on voter registration, please call APALA at 702-268-4400.

Rallying to increase voter registrations in the Filipino community THE National Federation of Filipino American Associations Nevada (NaFFAA-NV) and APALA Nevada Chapter kicked off the weekend with voter registration at all Seafood City outlets. Their Voter Registration Ambassadors (VRAs) will be continuing to register new voters and update registration until October 9 (end of voter registration).

In order to get out higher numbers from the community, APALA and NaFFAA are teaming up to register hundreds of new voters and give them a voice in national elections. This initiative is part of the longstanding Every Vote Counts campaign to empower Asian and Pacific Islander American voters. Already, NaFFAA and APALA volunteers have successfully registered over one hundred people across the county. Their

goal is to register a thousand voters by October 9 in time for the upcoming elections.

“This November, FilipinoAmericans have a chance to impact the future of the United States. Nevada has a pivotal role in deciding who will represent the country in the United States Senate and in Congress. In addition, the race for Nevada’s governor is evenly split right now, which means that Filipino-Americans have the chance to play a crucial role in the election this fall if they turn out to vote.” emphasizes Leo Belmonte, NaFFAA-NV President “More than 150,000 Filipinos live in Las Vegas, but only a small portion of the population is currently registered to vote. The ability to vote is one of the most important rights that every citizen

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can exercise—the voter registration volunteers are dedicating countless hours to expanding access to that right.” exclaims Cynthia Deriquito, NAFFAA-NV VP and Chair of FIL-AM Vote NV Campaign VRAs will be stationed at Seafood City outlets on Maryland Parkway, Arroyo, and Henderson every week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Registering to vote only takes five minutes. Stop by, bring your family and friends! Help increase our numbers to show our elected officials that we count and are engaged.

The deadline to mail a voter registration is October 9. Folks can register online through October 18 at https://www.nvsos. gov/sosvoterservices/Registration/Step0.aspx.

(Fifteenth of a series) [Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of coming to fruition given your time frame. In tech speak, this means before your life’s energy goes into ‘low batt mode’ and life has run out of sockets to plug into.]

WE live in the Age of Information. You could say it is both a blessing and a curse to live during what could very well be “the best of times, the worst of times” as Dickens would probably describe it, to have so much information available at our fingertips.

We have terabytes of available information on our smartphones and computers. It is amazing wizardry indeed! All we need is the correct phrase and spelling to look up something and VOILA, there it is.

What is the downside? We think we know everything there is to know about practically everything. Secondly, we feel lost without our mental crutch, our smart phones. Third, we are susceptible to groupthink — to think like the herd does, as trends and memes proliferate in the internet. There is a serious need to dig for the truth.

Raw knowledge is not the same as wisdom as it applies to how we live our lives. We still need our thinking caps to process and filter information and cull out only those golden nuggets of wisdom we could use to live our lives the best way we can. We junk the rest.

Our minds and the collection of life experiences in our memory banks function as the kidneys to filter out the lies and all useless information. The Pareto 80/20 rule applies: 20% of stuff matters and the remaining 80% is chaff and should be trashed if we want our mental faculties to remain healthy and functioning for a long time yet.

With all these ever evolving gadgets and gizmos, most peo-

Health@Heart PhiliP S. ChuA, Md, FACS, FPCS IN news reports on April 26, 2018 and on June 8, 2018, comedian Bill Cosby, now 81, admitted he gave the drug Quaaludes or even Benadryl to women without their knowledge to have sex with them. Cosby was found guilty on all 3 counts of sexual assault and faces up to 30 years in prison.

What a way to end a brilliant career and a great reputation.

What are date-rape drugs?

Date-rape drugs, sometimes referred to as Party Drugs or simply Ecstasy, are medications that can be slipped into drinks and make a person unconscious for 15 minutes or so. Quaalude (sedative, sleeping pill) and Benadryl (anti-allergy pills) can also lead to drowsiness, sleepiness, the severity dependent on the dosage. There have been reports of dozens and dozens of women in the United States who were under the influence of a date-drug known as GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), a clear and flavorless liquid, when they were raped.

What is this drug legitimately used for?

GHB, manufactured by Orphan Medical, a drug firm in Minnesota, was developed for the treatment of narcolepsy. In smaller doses, this drug induces euphoria (a sense of well-being).

As a date-rape drug, GHB causes the victim to fall into a deep sleep, oblivious of the sexual assault until they wake up. Some do not even remember what had transpired.

What is narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy is a rare sleep disorder which causes the persons to nod off without notice. They just suddenly and rapidly fall asleep. There are about 100,000 people in the United States with this ailment. Orphan Medical states that GHB can help the patients who have the form of narcolepsy that is accompanied by temporary muscle paralysis.

How safe is GHB? Used as a prescription drug for narcolepsy and taken as directed by the physician, GHB is safe.

Its abuse as a date-rape drug has led to countless comas and several hundreds of deaths from overdose.

Is GHB legal?

Twenty states in the U.S., including Illinois and Michigan, have banned GHB, allowing police to arrest those who manufacture or sell this drug. Eight states have listed GHB as a controlled substance with varying degrees

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The bucket list Ask for help

”Don’t be shy about asking for help. It doesn’t mean you’re weak, it only means you’re wise.”

— Anonymous ple these days think that they have the smarts to handle practically every life situation.

This may be true — but only up to a point. Life, as we know it, is not so cut and dried.

Self-confidence is good but not when it makes you arrogant and cocky believing that you are better than anyone else. Life has a way of knocking you down off your high horse. A bruised and battered ego is a good starting point to learn humility and gratitude. This is when the soul begins to grow.

The downside of the Age of Information? Because we have become self –reliant, we feel we don’t need anyone else. We don’t want to ask for help when we are stumped with a problem or a situation that is beyond our abilities to deal with. Society expects us to find our way with the wherewithal and smart tools we have.

Before the advent of GPS (Global Positioning System), most men (yes, men) wandered aimlessly about trying to find an address, refusing to admit to themselves that they are lost.

Ask for directions? Bah, humbug!

Why was this so? The short answer: EGO. Most do not want to be perceived as weak or inept or lacking in common sense. Most women seem to be just fine asking strangers or people at gas stations for directions and the men who give the directions seem just happy to oblige.

GPS technology is a blessing. However, there is a caveat about complete reliance on it.

No technology, at this time, no matter how sophisticated can replace good old common sense. You still need to process the information provided to find the best route for yourself. GPS is a great tool when the free-

ways are clogged and you need alternate routes to your destination. That said, never relinquish your chief navigator position.

Navigating our own life’s journey is not that simple however. There are twists and turns in life that throw us out of our smug self-sufficiency. We find ourselves needing help, either from our fellow men or more than likely, from God, when everything we have tried, has failed spectacularly.

Don’t be too proud to ask for help. Sometimes, we go through seasons of darkness when it seems the universe is conspiring against us and everything that is happening weighs us down. We feel helpless as though a Category 5 hurricane is tossing us about like a rag doll and there is no end in sight.

These are the seasons when going down on our knees and doubling down on prayers begging for help from above are the best of any one’s lifetime.

This is a time of building a deeper, more personal relationship with the loving God of our beings, who the psalmist described as the one “who knit us in our mother’s womb,” so that we are each “fearfully and wonderfully made.” All we need to do when lost and helpless, is to ASK for HELP. After all, prayers, heartfelt and unceasing, are the most powerful force in the universe.

To borrow from the slogan that a sportswear company who seems to have lost its way at the moment: JUST DO IT. Next week: Another idea to consider for The Bucket List … *** Nota Bene: Monette Adeva Maglaya is SVP of Asian Journal Publications, Inc. To send comments, e-mail monette. maglaya@asianjournalinc.com

Warning: Date-rape drugs of criminal penalties, making it available only as a prescription drug.

What other drugs have been used?

Ketamine and Rohypnol are both controlled substances that have been used as date-rape drugs. Other perpetrators have tried ordinary sleeping pills, which do not act fast enough and do not induce a deep enough level of unconsciousness, thus foiling the rape attempt.

Are some sold as dietary supplements?

Yes, the Food and Drug Administration of the United States warns the public against “more than half a dozen sleeps aids and party drugs in the guise of dietary supplements sold in health food stores and on the internet”, which are substances that are unregulated and can maim and kill.

Parents and children alike must be aware and vigilant about this, if date-rape, or even death from this drug, is to be prevented.

Under what other names are they sold?

The FDA cautions the consumers not to use products containing GHB, GBL (gamma butylrolactone) or BD (1,4 butanediol).

Some such drugs are sold under the name Revitalize Plus, Weight Belt Clenaer, GHRE, Serenity, Thunder Nectar, SomatoPro, Enliven, Tetramethylene glycol or 23H)-Furanone di-hydro, and NRG3. These drugs can cause severe nausea, vomiting, dangerously slow breathing or cessation of breathing, unconsciousness, seizures, and death.

Are there date-rape drinks?

Yes, three of them are Cherry fX Bombs, Orange fX Rush, and Thunder Nectar. The claim that these drinks are from Kava plant and are safe is not true. These and other date-rape beverages have BD (1,4 butanediol, an industrial solvent) in them.

How is the date-rape drug used?

The usual modus operandi of the perpetrator is to invite the woman to go out on a date with him. Most of these men are friends or acquaintances of the women. Some target victims are casual pick-ups in lounges and bars. The drug is discreetly poured into the drink, and moments later the victim is taken from the bar to a vehicle or to a secluded area or motel room, or raped right in her own home or wherever the party was.

Do victims remember the assault?

Some date-rape drug victims do not remember what had happened to them until they physically felt that they were assaulted. The drug blurs the

memory somewhat for the most recent event. Some people are so sensitive to the drug that they overdose on it easily even on moderate amount.

Is there an antidote a woman can take?

No, the only “antidotes” a woman can use to avoid daterape drugs or date-rape are discipline, common sense, will power, and vigilance. There is no medication one can take to ward off the bad effect of date-rape drugs. Some drugs could even be used in cigarettes or “cookies and candies.”

How can women avoid these drugs?

The question may sound trite and the answer obvious, but nonetheless it is a most fundamental one, especially for the young and uninitiated ladies.

The following set of advice may sound an over simplification but could be life-saving: (1) Never go out with a “stranger.” Having a liaison with a man you just met is risky, unhealthy, and dangerous; (2) Also remember that many of the apprehended perpetrators were friends of the victims; (3) When on a date, at a restaurant or at home (his or even yours) watch your drink and your food with vigilance and care; (4) If you suspect “something,” stop drinking your cocktail and stop eating your food, and excuse yourself and leave, or call a trusted friend to join you ASAP; (5) If you do not feel well at this point, get the assistance of the bar tender, the waitress or any woman; (6) Do not go with your date to the car; (7) If your suspicion is really strong, or if you actually witnessed your date slipping a drug into your drink or food, ask the waitress to “bag” the food for you to take home and have it tested for drugs at the toxicology lab of a hospital; (8) If this tested positive, hand over the evidence to the Police as you file a criminal complaint. Having said all this, we recommend caution and restraint: one should not be too paranoid, either, and be over suspicious of your date, because this, too, could spell a disaster.

Be careful, be smart, and enjoy a safe date. *** Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus in Northwest Indiana and chairman of cardiac surgery from 1997 to 2010 at Cebu Doctors University Hospital, where he holds the title of Physician Emeritus in Surgery, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Philippine College of Surgeons, and the Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society. He is the chairman of the Filipino United Network – USA, a 501(c)(3) humanitarian foundation in the United States.

Email: scalpelpen@gmail.com

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