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Extreme heat prompts ‘flex alert’ for energy conservation As the heat wave raged on, Californians were urged to power down and conserve energy to prevent a statewide power outage on monday, June 20 when the California Independent system operator (Iso) issued a flex Alert on from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. A flex Alert is a preventative measure issued during periods of excessive heat to combat potential strains to California’s power grid. the Iso asked Californians to switch off unnecessary light, delay major appliance use until after 9 p.m. and keep the home thermostat at 78 degrees at the lowest. flex Alerts are typically issued in the summer or during major heatwaves. this was the first flex Alert of 2016. the temperatures have already been blamed for power outages on monday. According to ronald Nichols, president of southern California edison, there were minor outages from 10,000 to 20,000 of edison’s customers but no rolling blackouts were expected, Nichols
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PH sees rise in drug killings ahead of Duterte’s presidency Catholic bishops “disturbed”
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PoLICe killed 11 presumed drug dealers over the weekend, acting on the promise of recently elected President rodrigo Duterte’s campaign to eradicate crime in the country. Drug dealers were killed during undercover sting operations based in manila, Laguna, Bulacan, rizal, Bohol and Cebu, according to Philippine media reports on the morning
of monday, June 20. many of those killed had “resisted arrest”, according to police reports. “there was a shootout between undercover police officers and drug peddlers when the men sensed they had sold PhP500 ($10.80) worth of drugs to policemen,” Adriano enong, rizal police chief told the media. this weekend’s toll adds to the
surge of drug-related killings that have occurred since Duterte won the presidential seat on may 9. there have been more than 40 suspects killed since then in comparison to the 39 that were killed in the previous four months. there has been speculation that suggests that policemen who are involved in the drug trade are car-
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Advocates expect favorable Supreme Court ruling on immigration policies
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ImmIGrAtIoN activists expect to hear a ruling in favor of policies meant to protect millions of undocumented residents before the supreme Court’s term ends this month. however, they say more work will need to be done to enact comprehensive immigration reform. of immediate concern are the Deferred Action for Parents of Us Citizens and Lawful Permanent residents (DAPA) program and expansions to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, both proposed by President Barack obama in 2014. the programs could protect up to 4 million people in the Us from deportation and provide work authorization for three years on a renewable basis. the policies at issue are “temporary, but essential so that people can remain with their families here,” said marielena hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), during a panel discussion hosted by the Center for American Progress
rying out killings of individuals who are likely to implicate them as soon as Duterte officially takes office on June 30. however, ronald dela rosa, Duterte’s choice for police chief of the Philippines, said in a radio interview that he would be able to determine if the “people were killed in rub-outs.” Incoming Interior secretary Ismael sueño said that Duterte’s promise to
MORE CONVENTION. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim (left of Pres.-elect Rodrigo Duterte) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader Datu Abul Khayr Alonto (right of Duterte) shake hands. The two largest Moro groups in the country will craft a new proposal that will grant greater autonomy to Bangsamoro hoping this will finally lead to a lasting peace in strife-torn Mindanao. The “Moro convention” will allow stakeholders to provide inputs on the proposal, which will refine the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).
PNP confirms recovered severed head belonged to Canadian hostage the Philippine National Police (PNP) on tuesday, June 21, confirmed that a severed head found in front of a cathedral in Jolo, sulu, belongs to Canadian hostage robert hall, who was beheaded by members of the Abu sayyaf Group (AsG) last June 13. hall was beheaded by his captors after the AsG failed to receive the P600 million ransom being demanded by the group for his safe release. hall is the second Cana-
dian beheaded by the AsG this year. Last April, the AsG beheaded John ridsdel after the AsG failed to receive the P600 million ransom they were also demanding for the safe release of ridsdel. the bandit group initially asked for P1billion ransom for their kidnap victims. hall and ridsdel along with Norwegian Kjartan sekkingstad and filipina maritess
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Duterte to US Ambassador Goldberg: Are you with us or not? you with us or are you not with us?,” he said, adding that he was ready to claim the West PhilipDAVAo CItY — “Are you with pine sea once the United Naus or are you not with us?” tion’s tribunal favored the Philipthat was the question raised by pine diplomatic protest. President-elect rodrigo Duterte Duterte mentioned the 1952 to Us Ambassador Philip Gold- mutual Defense Agreement beberg during the envoy’s courtesy tween the Philippine government visit on June 13 here, he revealed and the United states “desiring on tuesday, June 21. to declare publicly and formally speaking before business ex- their sense of unity and their ecutives at the smX Convention common determination to deCenter, Duterte disclosed that he fend themselves against external has asked Goldberg about this armed attack.” concern amid our maritime disthis was agreed upon “so that pute with China. no potential aggressor could be “Because I told Goldberg, are u PAGE A2 by neStor
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President-elect Rodrigo Duterte with US Ambassadors Philip Goldberg.
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BeCAUse of “limited space,” members of the media will not be allowed to cover the inauguration of President-elect rodrigo Duterte on June 30 in malacañang. martin Andanar, the incoming chief of the Presidential Communications office, on monday said only the governmentrun television PtV4 and radio-television malacañang (rtVm) will be allowed inside the rizal hall. Andanar added that reporters can monitor the event at their working area at the New executive building. “talagang masikip sa loob ng rizal hall. hindi siya ganun kalaki. so, iyong atin namang mga kasamahan sa rtVm ay sanay naman sila sa mga (rizal hall is not that big. But then, our colleagues in rtVm are
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Former Senate President Maceda dies at 81
mANILA — former senate president ernesto madarang maceda died last night at st. Luke’s hospital in Quezon City after suffering a stroke two weeks ago. the family announced that maceda was taken off life support at 8:58 p.m. after his eldest son manny arrived from the Us. maceda, 81, has had a colorful political life and an outstanding record of public service that spanned 43 years, including being one of 12 senators who voted for the ouster of the Us bases in 1991. earlier in the day, maceda’s son edmond said they were just waiting for manny to arrive from the United states before doctors made a final assessment on whether to “turn off the machine.” elected to the senate a year before martial law was declared by then president ferdinand marcos, maceda was nicknamed “mr. exposé” by the defunct Philippine free
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Press magazine for his various privilege speeches that exposed irregularities in government. In one such speech, he labeled the multibillion-peso deal between the Public estates Authority and a thai company named Amari as the “grandmother of all scams.” the transaction, which took place during the ramos admin-
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address the crime within the six months is achievable, but it may not be completely eradicated. “No, I don’t think we can eradicate 100 percent but we can do a considerable decrease,” Sueño said, according to Philstar. When asked about the possible human rights violations, Sueño asserted that the incoming president “follows the rule of law.” “He does not want to see many people being killed. He prefers dialogue,” he said. Duterte’s tough on crime ap-
proach was pivotal to his victory at the polls, but not everyone agrees with the incoming president’s staunch position on brute force against criminals. The Philippine Catholic Bishops Conference responded to the killings and Duterte’s pledge on violence, noting they are “disturbed” by the recent killings as well as the rise of “vigilantism” in a statement released on June 20. The bishops’ conference, headed by Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan Socrates B. Villegas, called for an “appeal to
humanity” and said that outright filling “is not morally justified.” “We must fight criminality but the impunity with which offenders of the law carry on with their criminal activity also points out flaws in our criminal justice system,” the bishops said in the statement. “We beg our prosecutors and judges to remain firm in their consecration to justice, for there is no greater insult to the Creator than to use the gifts of intelligence, discernment and one’s success at legal studies for ends
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used to a) broadcast pool. So I think you will not have a difficult time,” he told reporters. Andanar said only 500 guests were invited, including Duterte’s immediate family, those who helped in his campaign, incoming Cabinet members and mem-
bers of Congress. “Kaya nga ang pakiusap po ni President-elect Duterte sa aming mga incoming Cabinet members ay hindi kasama ‘yung aming mga asawa (Presidentelect Duterte has even asked us not to bring our wives),” he added.
Christopher Go, special asHOMA TO JOSE RIZAL. Rizalistas offer prayers and flowers to celebrate the 155th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Luneta Park in Manila sistant to Duterte, said the inauon Sunday, June 19. ManilaTimes.net photo by Russell Palma gural celebration in Malacañang will be “simple yet meaningful” and “consistent with [Duterte’s] principles on austerity.” Duterte will be sworn into of- PAGE A1 t Aquino’s widow Corazon. 4. The only Filipino to hold five fice by Supreme Court Associate istration, involved the acquisition When the Marcoses were Cabinet positions. Justice Bienvenido Reyes. n of 158 hectares of reclaimed land forced from power and Mrs. 5. With only two senators from on Manila Bay. Aquino was installed president, the NPC (Nationalist Peoples’ Maceda, Manong Ernie to she appointed Maceda as her Coalition), was elected Senate friends, investigated several minister for natural resources. president in 1996. anomalous deals between the In the 1987 elections, he won 6. Was in the committee hangovernment and private entities his first term as post-martial law dling the visit of Pope John Paul and individuals as chairman of the senator, serving until June 30, II. Selected as one of 50 to receive Senate Blue Ribbon committee. 1992. He won his second term in communion from the pope. He started his political career 1992. He served as Senate presi7. Secured an invitation from in Manila, where he was elected dent between 1996 and 1998. President Clinton to President No. 1 councilor at the age of 23. It was during his second term Estrada to make an official visit He was voted Outstanding Coun- that he earned the nickname Mr. to Washington. cilor of Manila for his achieve- Exposé, which he carried until 8. As ambassador, secured the ments as a member of the city his death. grant of eight helicopters, two council. After his Senate term ended in C-130s, 200 trucks and firearms. He was born on March 26, 1998, then president Joseph Es- Also got the USDA (US Depart1935 in Pagsanjan, Laguna. He trada appointed him ambassador ment of Agriculture) to allow earned his associate in arts de- to the United States. He served entry of Guimaras mangoes. Ingree, magna cum laude, in 1952 until 2001. creased Food for Peace grant and his law degree, cum laude, in Since then, he tried twice to from $20 to $40 million. 1956 from the Ateneo de Manila make a Senate comeback but 9. One of “12 Magnificent SenUniversity. The following year, lost. ators” who voted to reject the US he finished his master of laws, He was married to the former bases extension. Received the taxation and international law at Marichu Vera-Perez. They have Claro M. Recto Award from UST. Harvard University. five children: Emmanuel, Ernesto 10. Was cheated together with Maceda became the youngest Jr., Erwin, Edmond and Edward, FPJ in the 2004 elections. member of the Cabinet of then who is a newly elected Manila 11. Was named by the Philippresident Marcos in 1966, when congressman. pine Free Press as Mr. Exposé. he was appointed presidential Asked by a reporter, Manong Exposed the PEA-Amari deal. assistant on community develop- Ernie listed 14 important mile12. Authored and co-authored ment. The late strongman later stones in his colorful public ser- or sponsored 200 laws, including named him executive secretary vice career: the Maceda Law extending proand subsequently secretary of 1. Played a vital role in Edsa 1 tection for real estate buyers. commerce and industry. to help restore democracy in the 13. Received TOYM (Ten OutMaceda was first elected sena- country. (Photo of Cory’s oath standing Young Men) for Public tor in 1971 under the Nacional- taking shows me standing be- Service Award in 1967. Received ista Party of Marcos. He would hind Cory at Club Filipino). 40 national and international have served until 1977 had Mar2. Acted as Ninoy Aquino’s awards. cos not declared martial law in chief aide and adviser while in 14. Was campaign manager in 1972 and padlocked Congress. the US. Accompanied Ninoy on 2010 for the Erap-Binay team. After distancing himself from trips to Saudi Arabia, Nicaragua, His wake would be at Mt. Carthe strongman, he joined then Mexico and all over the United mel Church, Quezon City, Polisenator Benigno Aquino Jr. in States. carpio said. Necrological serexile in the United States. By his 3. Served as executive secre- vices will be held at the Senate own account, he was chief aide tary to President Marcos in 1969, on Thursday morning, June 23. and adviser to Aquino. served as presidential campaign Interment is scheduled tentativeAfter the airport assassination manager of Marcos and reelected ly after that at Loyola Memorial of Aquino in August 1983, Mace- him, the first and only president Park in Marikina. (By Jess Diaz / da returned to the country with to be reelected. Philstar)
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Flor, were abducted by the ASG last September 21, 2015 from the Oceanview resort on Samal Island in Davao del Sur in southern Mindanao. The director of the PNP Crime Laboratory Service (CLS), Chief Supt. Emmanuel Aranas, told a news briefing in Camp Crame in Quezon City on Tuesday that Hall’s severed head was positively identified after a tissue sample from it matched tissue samples provided by the Canadian government. “The DNA samples of the recovered head on June 14 matched the DNA profile of Hall submitted by the forensics laboratory of Canada,” Aranas said. (By Anthony Vargas / Manilatimes.net)
This file image made from undated militant video, shows Canadians Robert Hall, left, and John Ridsdel, right. Police found a severed head in the southern Philippines on Monday, June 13, 2016, and are examining whether it belonged to Canadian hostage Robert Hall, who is believed to have been beheaded by Abu Sayyaf militants after a ransom deadline passed, officials said. Ridsdel was beheaded in April. Militant Video via AP Video, File
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under the illusion that either of them stands alone in the Pacific area.” But the incoming President said the agreement is somewhat vague. “I’ll give you an example. The law of the sea of nations gives us the exclusive right over 200 nautical miles. If I go there using that privilege of mine, would that be an attack against China or an offense against China?” he said.
He reiterated his earlier pronouncements that the Philippines would not go to war with China. “I will not go to war because of the Scarborough Shoal lang,” he said. The Scarborough shoal is one of the disputed areas over the gas-rich West Philippine Sea. “Kung magpadala ako ang navy diyan, a kalokohan yan. (If I am going to send the navy there, that would be baloney.) We are not in a position. That’s a massacre,” he said.
Duterte said he would wait for the decision of the United Nations International Tribunal on the Law of the Seas (ITLOS) before finalizing the government’s move. “I’ve repeatedly said we will wait for the arbitral judgement. Then I will decide,” he said. During the campaign period, Duterte has already questioned the loyalty of the US amid our territorial dispute. He said the US would not die defending the Philippines. n
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told the Los Angeles Times. The reported main cause was equipment broken down due to the heat. Energy Upgrade California offered money-saving tips to beat the sweltering heat without exerting electricity. Closing curtains and drapes may keep indoors cool by 20 degrees and save 7 percent of the electricity bill. Sealing air leaks using caulk, spray foam and batting can also keep cool air indoors and save up to $50 a year. Traditional ceiling fans are effective alternatives to air con-
ditioning. Lastly, furniture and various objects may obstruct vents and fans, so rearranging furniture may allow cool air from AC vents and fans to flow more freely. The Department of Public Health also recommends that Californians pay attention to weather forecasts and alerts from local officials, learn how to identify symptoms of heat-related illnesses, staying hydrated, avoid staying out in direct sunlight for extended periods of time, wearing lightweight clothing, reducing physical activity and identifying a cool location
or a cooling station designated by the city. The department also recommended checking on friends, family members, neighbors and pets who may be sensitive to the extreme heat. The LAPD recommends calling 311 within the city of LA and 211 within the LA County to locate the nearest cooling station. For more information on how to conserve energy visit: http://energyupgradeca.org/en/ save-energy/home/take-controlfor-savings-and-comfort/tipsto-save-energy-and-water (By Klarize Medenilla / AJ Press)
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Filipino man arrested for burglaries in Las Vegas Brad Feiss in a video released by the department to Youtube. “He told us he would hit every other A FILIPINO man was arrested night, if not sometimes twice a on Wednesday, June 15 on sus- night.� picion of committing more than A man resembling the suspect a dozen burglaries within a six- was caught on security footage atmonth period in Las Vegas. tempting to crack open a safe and Las Vegas Metro Police ac- carrying stolen equipment out of cuse Bernardino Santiago, 41, a smashed window pane in a vidof a string of thefts at 17 restau- eo released by LVMPD. The thief rants that began in January, just would also break through doors six months after he had been re- and climb up to rooftops to gain leased from prison. access to money and equipment, “It was a lot of places; he was according to sources for the Las busy,� said LVMPD detective Vegas Review-Journal. Feiss said by eRic
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the suspect would spend his loot on gambling and drugs. “I think he would have kept going until he got caught,� said Feiss, who thanked patrol officers for work that helped detectives connect Santiago to the burglaries. Santiago is currently detained at the Clark County Detention Center. He is charged with violating parole and possession of stolen property, drugs, and burglary tools. If convicted on all charges, he could face as many as 10 years in Nevada State Prison. n
WHO warns vs e-cigarettes by Jocelyn
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THE WORLD Health Organization (WHO) has advised that the sale of electronic cigarettes be controlled or restricted by the government, citing lack of evidence the battery-operated devices were a “healthier alternative� to tobacco. Dr. Gundo Weiler, a WHO representative in the Philippines, said the verdict was still out as to the “exact nature� of e-cigarettes which are designed to look, feel and taste like regular nicotine-laden cigarette sticks. “But we don’t expect any positive effect of [these devices] decreasing smoking prevalence,� Weiler said in a press briefing on Monday, June 20 during the “Smoke-Free Schools� campaign at Rizal High School in Pasig City. “There’s still a debate going on on the scientific level about the effects of e-cigarettes but there is certainly concern they are not at all the solution to alternative smoking,� he said. At the same event, Health Secretary Janette Garin said e-cigarettes were being aggressively marketed, circumventing tobacco control policies. She said the government should consider if these gadgets could be covered by the sin tax law. “E-cigarettes can be given a classification under the sin tax law. The president can certify it as urgent and, once certified, it can be an amendment
WALK OF SHAME. Inspired by the “Walk of Shame� gimmick employed by some local chief executives, militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) on Tuesday, June 21 paraded masked men wearing the faces of President Benigno Aquino III and his Cabinet members. Former party-list representative Mong Palatino, chairman of Bayan NCR, said the protest is a reminder to the people that the Aquino administration’s “sins� should not be forgotten. Inquirer.net photo by Marianne Bermudez
Wells Fargo contributes $1 million to support AAPI higher education WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF), the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of college scholarships for Asian American and Pacific Islander students (AAPI), announced on Tuesday, June 21 a renewed one-year, $1 million grant from Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo presented the $1 million check at a June 16th reception culminating the seventh annual APIASF Higher Education Summit in Washington, D.C. As part of an ongoing partnership, this contribution will be used to provide scholarships and support services during the 2017-2018 in effect since 2012. academic year to accelerate the The federal government ap- success of AAPI students. pealed Hanen’s ruling. Now the “Wells Fargo recognizes that case has moved to the Supreme access to higher education can Court which will have the final be one of the most critical life say on the matter. The eight current Justices may vote to either uphold the lower court’s decision, or overrule it and clear the way for the implementation of DAPA and expanded DACA. PAGE A2 t A 4-4 split, possible due to a contrary to builds the Body of vacant ninth seat, would also Christ and contributes the buildkeep the injunction in place. ing of the Kingdom of God,â€? the HincapiĂŠ said the NILC is pre- statement read. pared to refile the case in the On Tuesday, June 21, an antievent of a tie. crime and corruption advocacy “Legal scholars across the group called Volunteers Against u PAGE A4 Crime and Corruption de-
to the sin tax law, especially so if its effects on health is the same [as cigarettes],� Garin said. But classifying e-cigarettes as dangerous could only be done if its ill effects were well-documented, she said. “It is very difficult [to classify] at this point because of the absence of [published] evidence,� she added. E-cigarettes use a liquid-filled cartridge that contains nicotine and flavors like fruits, mint, cola and vanilla, which are vaporized into a mist that is inhaled into the lungs. Earlier, the WHO said there was a trend in other countries of people who used the battery-operated stick ending up smoking the real thing, thus the need to regulate its sale. n
Advocates expect favorable Supreme Court‌ PAGE A1 t Action Fund (CAPAF) on Monday, June 20. According to a report from the Migration Policy Institute, of the 10 million people who live in a household with at least one DAPA eligible person, 4.3 million are children under the age of 18. Thirty-seven percent of undocumented immigrants in the country are parents of minors who are US citizens, according to data from the Pew Research Center. HincapiĂŠ said the programs put forth by the president would help those children “focus on school and not worry about their
parents being taken away.� The programs’ opponents challenge the president’s authority to act on immigration without congressional approval. They say the policy changes may directly impact their states and need to be vetted through the legislature. On February 16, 2015, 26 states, led by Texas, filed an injunction blocking the president’s orders. The decision from US District Judge Andrew Hanen of Texas came just two days ahead of the DAPA program’s scheduled debut. The lawsuit does not affect the current form of the DACA program, which has been
events for students and families, not just from a cost perspective, but because it can lead to a better and more fulfilling quality of life,� said Gigi Dixon, Wells Fargo’s strategic philanthropy and partnerships senior vice president. “Students working toward their higher education goals should not be met with discouragement, they should be embraced by a community that reminds them of optimism and opportunity. Wells Fargo’s partnership with APIASF represents a passion we have for America’s youth and complements the resources available through Wells Fargo’s Get College Ready and CollegeSTEPS campaigns, which help show students a pathway to academic and financial success.� Over the last two years, the Wells Fargo grant has support-
ed the Jump Start College Tour series to provide money management and financial literacy sessions in ten cities across the nation – serving over 1,000 students and family members by helping them navigate the college planning landscape. “APIASF is honored to continue our partnership with Wells Fargo to help increase the opportunities for underserved students to access higher education and build the skills needed to succeed after graduation,� said Horikoshi. “Over the past thirteen years, our partnership has supported over one thousand students with a holistic range of programs that equip students with critical lifeskills such as financial literacy. Our renewed collaboration will allow APIASF to increase the scale of our programs and serve even more students.� n
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nounced the killings, noting that the number of killed suspects over the weekend was “alarming�, according to GMA News. Arsenio Evangelista, a spokesman for the group, told radio station dzBB that law enforcement should keep suspects that are lower-ranked in the cartels
alive to gain information about their leaders. “[Law enforcement officials] seem to want to cut off the [drug] trail...It’s saddening...What we want to really know is the head [of the networks]...from local government units to the law enforcers,� Evangelista said. n
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UNITED States Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that America’s relationships with countries in the Asia-Pacific region are not aimed at China. according to a report from the US Department of Defense, Carter discussed the importance of working with partner nations in confronting global threats in a speech before the Center for a New American Security on Monday, June 20. “Although we have disagreements with China, especially over its destabilizing behavior in the South China Sea, we’re committed to working with them and to persuading them to avoid selfisolation,” Carter said.
The US Defense chief added that the US will continue to pursue a stronger bilateral militaryto-military relationship with China through the Rim of the Pacific exercise later this month. Carter said that the relationship of US with the Asia-Pacific region has helped ensure security and stability for more than 70 years. “These growing relationships demonstrate that nations across the Asia-Pacific are committed to doing more to promote continued regional security and prosperity,” Carter said. Carter noted that US relationships with Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Australia have set examples of working together for collective security. He added that growing US ties
with India and Vietnam indicate the need for a more collective approach in the region. “And they show that the United States is using its unique capabilities, experience and influence to stand with them and network [with] them to meet common challenges and ensure continued regional security and stability,” the US Defense chief said. Carter stressed that such relationships between nations enable them to act together to deter conflict, provide protection and face transnational threats such as terrorism. “Now, security networking does differ across regions and that makes sense, because each has its own unique history, geography, politics and security needs,” Carter said. n
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country believe the president acted with full legal authority,” said Hincapié. At a session of oral arguments reported in April by National Public Radio, U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli suggested that the states filing the suit have no legal standing for complaint because the administration’s plans do not cause the plaintiffs actual harm. The administration also contends that matters of
immigration are in the realm of federal jurisdiction and beyond state authority. Members of Monday’s panel were confident the Supreme Court would allow DAPA and expanded DACA to go into effect. However, they said the two programs are only the initial steps in reforming policies that have not kept up with America’s demographic realities. “If my family came to the US today we wouldn’t be able to
[stay],” said Hincapie, whose parents migrated legally to America from Colombia. Panelists said those who shirk the stigma associated with their undocumented status and testify to their experiences are critical to immigration reform efforts. Thousands of immigrants from the 26 states in the lawsuit made their presence known in the capital as the Supreme Court conducted oral arguments on the case, according to Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning Filipino-American journalist and founder of the non-profit, Define American. His organization encourages undocumented immigrants like himself to “come out” regarding their residency status in order to challenge prevailing stereotypes held against them. “They say we are a drain to society but…we pay billions of dollars in taxes,” said Vargas during Monday’s discussion. He said many undocumented residents make many contributions and go unnoticed in society as people’s friends, neighbors, and co-workers. However, Vargas admitted that undocumented immigrants still take on risks by being open about their status. President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice -- AAJC (AAAJ-AAJC),
SHAKE DRILL. Members of the Philippine Coast Guard transport a ‘victim’ to a hospital ship in Manila Bay during an earthquake drill all over Metro Manila last year to prepare for a 7.2-magnitude temblor that experts fear could kill tens of thousands and displace millions. Philstar.com photo by Edd gumban
Only Filipina WWII US Silver Star recipient dies at 95
SAN FRANCISCO — Filipino WWII veterans and her family members mourn the passing of Cpl. Magdalena Estoista Leones, 95, who entered the history books as the only Asian female to have been awarded the Silver Star in World War II for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. She died Thursday, June 16. The US Silver Star medal is the third-highest honor for valor awarded to members of the US Armed Forces. Leones’ Silver Star citation states that she was an intelligence operative in the Philippines who, on Feb. 25 to 26, 1944 “repeatedly risked her life to carry important intelligence data, vital radio parts and medical supplies through heavily garrisoned enemy-held territory.” Leones moved to California from the Philippines in 1969. She worked as a clerk at Pacific Bell, owned homes in Richmond and in San Jose and did not talk much about her war exploits, according to her offspring. A Memorial service for Leones will be at Duggans Serra Mortuary in Daly City on June 25, 2016. Funeral are arrangements on hold pending approval by Philu PAGE A5 ippine government to allow her
burial at the Libingan ng Bayani in the Philippines. Leones is survived by sons Guillermo Tabor, Gildon Tabor and Gregorio Tabor; daughter Alijadra Maytas of West Virginia; husband Pedro Tabor of Richmond; and an adopted son, Leonard Yates. She had 13 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Leones’ Silver Star Citation reads: “To ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (General Orders No. 88 Hq XIV Corps, dated 22 October 1945) Corporal Magdalena Leones, Special Agent, USAFIP, North Luzon For gallantry in action at Lu-
zon, Philippine Islands, from 27 February to 26 September 1944. During the period cited, Corporal Leones repeatedly risked her life to carry important intelligence data, vital radio parts and medical supplies through heavily garrisoned enemy-held territory. Although she knew that detection by the enemy would result in torture and execution, Corporal Leones fearlessly continued her perilous missions between guerrilla forces throughout Luzon with notable success. Through her intrepidity and skill as a special agent, Corporal Leones contributed materially to the early liberation of the Philippines. Signed, Lt. General O.W. Griswold, US Army, Commanding” (Inquirer.net)
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MANILA — Anti-mining advocate Gina Lopez has accepted the offer of president-elect Rodrigo Duterte to be the next secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). “After much introspection, I decided to accept it,” Lopez said on the sidelines of an event at the ABS-CBN compound on Tuesday, June 21. “I was surprised (because) I am not the usual choice. My stand on environment protection is clear,” she added. Lopez was attending the presentation of awards for Excellence in Educational Transformation at the ABS-CBN compound when she abruptly left the venue to answer a phone call from Duterte. “I just talked with him a few minutes ago,” she told reporters after her conversation with Duterte. “I told him, sir, I just want you to know that I considered your proposal, I am deeply honored. It’s such a controversial decision, but you decided to trust me... I give you my firm commitment that I will do everything I can,” Lopez added. Lopez chairs ABS-CBN’s charitable arm Lingkod Bayan Foundation and Pasig River Rehabilitation Council.
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She said she was not expecting Duterte’s offer for the DENR post when she met with him on Monday in Davao City. A staunch anti-mining advocate, Lopez said she would seek a dialogue with mining companies upon her assumption as environment secretary. She said she would address climate change and air pollution as well as dynamite fishing and illegal logging. “The first thing I want to do is clean the ranks of DENR. Those who are accepting bribes, your days are over,” she said. The appointment of Lopez to the DENR came weeks after Duterte stressed the need for someone who can help him ad-
dress the destruction of the environment caused by mining. Duterte’s aide, outgoing Maribojoc, Bohol Mayor Jun Evasco, OATH TAKING. The children of president-elect Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte on Monday took their oath of office as mayor and vice mayor of expressed his interest to head their hometown Davao City on Monday, June 20. Sara Duterte-Carpio took her oath of office as mayor before Regional Trial Court Branch 16 Executive Judge Emmanuel Carpio while her brother Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, re-elected as vice mayor, took his oath before Municipal the agency. Trial Court in Cities Branch 7 Judge Rufino Ferraris Jr. The oath-taking was held in a Davao City RTC courtroom. Evasco was a former member of the New People’s Army before he became chief of staff of Duterte. Evasco will serve as secretary to the Cabinet of the incoming administration. Duterte warns mining firms by alexis RoMeRo Duterte said Lopez, whom he Philstar.com described as “ardent for responDAVAO CITY — Presidentsible mining,” met him Monday to talk about the impact of min- elect Rodrigo Duterte will seek emergency powers from Coning in some areas. Duterte said mining compa- gress to solve the traffic woes in u PAGE A7 Metro Manila and nearby provinces in a sweeping measure that may affect private subdivisions, markets and terminals along major roads. Incoming Transportation Sectranslate that aversion into real retary Arthur Tugade believes political action. According to polls from AAAJ- the country’s “traffic crisis” can AAJC, 62 percent of Asian Amer- be solved if the incoming presiicans said they were yet to be dent has extraordinary powers engaged by representatives of that will allow him to implement the Democratic party, while 74 bold solutions. “The crisis will have to be de- Incoming Transport chief Arthur Tugade says the proposed emergency powers will last for a percent are yet to hear from Remaximum of two years. Photo by Michael Varcas publicans. Participants in Mon- clared by Congress. That’s the day’s discussion hoped to build law. Hopefully, Congress will the powers will depend on the won’t confiscate it. There will be motivation amongst all ethnic help us so that the proposal can measure to be passed by Con- compensation,” he said. “It will not be exercised cagroups ahead of the November be implemented,” Tugade told gress but Tugade said the next reporters Monday here. elections. government may be allowed to priciously and arbitrarily. It will “Yung quality of life natin, open private subdivisions to traf- have to be exercised in the inter“Hate mongering from the est of the majority and the interright cannot be the sole strategy nababoy na. Mas maraming oras fic. na tayong (ginugugol) sa kalsaof the left,” said Moua. “Will it be confiscatory? No. est of common good. We will not The 2016 presidential race da… Nabababoy na kabuhayan Will it be unreasonable? No, be- open all subdivisions.” Tugade claimed that the trafis especially critical because of natin at kung di ito crisis, ano cause when subdivisions are afthe empty seat on the Supreme ang crisis?” he added. fected, you have to compensate fic problem remains unresolved Tugade said the emergency for the road maintenance and because of restraining orders, inCourt left vacant by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. (By Eric powers would last for a maxi- security. If you get properties to junctions, right of way issues, lomum of two years. The extent of address traffic congestion, you Licas Anthony / AJPress) u PAGE A7
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Mee Moua, told the panel that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) feel particularly apprehensive toward the topic of immigration reform. Only 1 in 4 of the 15,000 Filipinos eligible for the DACA program actually applies, according to the International Business Times. Ten percent of candidates for protected status are Asian, yet immigration reform is often framed by the media as an exclusively Latino issue, according to Moua. She said that characterization relegates Asians to the periphery of the debate and discourages them from speaking out. According to Moua, AAPIs perceive that “there’s not a po-
litical space to protect people who come out.” The pending Supreme Court decision, as well as comments from presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, have cast doubt on the future of DAPA and expanded DACA. Moua said that uncertainty contributes to the reluctance of members of the AAPI community to publicly weigh in on the immigration debate. “One candidate has said he would undo these programs,” said Vargas. “We still have more work to do.” Anti-immigrant rhetoric from Trump has earned him widespread disdain amongst minority communities. However, Moua says an effort must be made to
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THERE has seemingly been a string of criminal incidents where police officers have instantly shot suspected drug peddlers and pushers upon encounter. Is change really coming to address criminality and the growing illegal drug trade in the Philippines? Or is this a ploy to clean up their ranks? It is unpleasant to see officers you expect to uphold the law and apprehend criminals, as the same people the citizenry should be afraid of. It is a betrayal of trust and a degradation of peace and security. They are after all, in-charge of ensuring the public’s safety and purging misfits from the streets. Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte has continuously warned that he will be aggressive in addressing criminality in the country. He even insists on the return of the death penalty and the public hanging of convicted criminals. Duterte wants capital punishment for criminals convicted in illegal drugs, gun-for-hire syndicates and those who commit “heinous crimes” like rapists, robbers or car thieves who kill their victims. Since the elections in May, there have been 34 alleged drug pushers killed in a supposed shootout with law enforcers. The Catholic Church has commended the authorities in their strong anticrime crusade. However, it said that vigilante-style murders
may also be on the rise as it expressed disapproval of bounties for criminals. Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Pres. and Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas reminded authorities that “to kill a suspect outright, no matter how much surveillance work may have antecedently been done on the suspect, is not morally justified.” “We understand the difficulties that law-enforcers face, the daily risk to life and limb, but not only civil society but also the Church counts on them for the flourishing of a society where all enjoy the blessings of a regime under laws that are just and institutions that are fair,” Villegas said. There was never a better time to call this world a civilized society. Because of various national and international laws existing, we are bound to live decently, based on respect for the sanctity of the string of recent crimes reported still leaves life, democracy and human rights. An intensified law enforcement may only serve anyone vulnerable. The situation calls for strong and effective civilas a deterrent against crimes, to lessen opportunities for criminal elements. But the severity of ian oversight of the police. Going on an all-out
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war against crime is beyond the power of the government alone. This campaign can only be deemed successful with the engagement of the public. (AJPress)
Game on for the presumptive nominees: Clinton beats Trump in new poll and in fundraising IT may be less than a month away from the Republican and The Fil-Am Democratic National ConvenPerspective tions, but the respective presumptive nominees for parties -Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton — have sharpened their attacks against each other. Polls suggest Gel SantoS-ReloS that Hillary Clinton is winning in the match-up this early. According to a CNN/ORC poll released on June 21, Clinton tops Trump by a 47 percent to 42 percent margin in the race to the White House, with just percent 22 of registered voters saying their minds could change between now and November. Even with added candidates in the mix, Trump continues to be in a weaker position compared to Clinton. The same poll reveals that when Gary Johnson of the Libertarian Party and Jill Stein of the Green Party are included in the list of options, Clinton holds the lead at 42 percent, Trump 38 percent, Johnson 9 percent and Stein 7 percent. The CNN/ORC poll shows Former State Sec. Clinton holding an edge over Trump on foreign policy, immigration, and trade. On the other hand, the respondents to the poll Trump is deemed to be stronger than Clinton on the economy and the fight against terrorism. Despite the aforementioned opinions of regis-
tered voters on key issues, however, it seems Trump has much work to do to win the presidency. The poll reveals a majority say they ultimately expect Clinton to prevail in November: 55 percent say they think Clinton will win the presidency, only 38 percent think Trump will. But public opinion isn’t just the hurdle he needs to surmount. Money is very important to run an effective and strong campaign nationwide heading into the November general elections, and Trump is also way behind Clinton in this race. According to NBC news, Clinton has outraised Trump 9-1. The Democratic presumptive nominee started off the month of June with $42 million cash-on-hand, while the Republican presumptive nominee has only $1.3 million. In a dramatic effort to infuse new energy to his campaign to be more competitive in a broader electorate come November -- Trump just fired Corey Lewandowski, his campaign manager who helped him win Republican presidential nominating contests. Trump’s critics and political opponents say the dilemma is not just his staff nor money. They contend that the real problem is the candidate himself — Donald Trump. Of course, many Filipinos in America believe in
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Trump and his campaign promises. But does he really have the chance to win the votes of a broader electorate in America? What must he do to win the race to the White House? ***
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Six years not that long
WHEN talking of building infrastruc- Demand ture or seeing the results of development and Supply programs, the six years of a presidential term is not that long. It is over too soon. Because every Boo ChanCo new administration wants to start from scratch, a president realizes too late he or she has little to show for the six years in power. The one big attraction of Mr. Duterte is his statement during the campaign that he doesn’t mind borrowing good projects and ideas from the previous administrations. Sanay naman daw siyang kumopya nung estudyante siya. Hopefully, his Cabinet members bear this in mind when they start working on projects left over from previous administrations. The one big fault of the Aquino watch is P-Noy’s reluctance to have anything to do with Arroyo projects even if there are already significant sunk costs or ongoing contracts. Sure, for the obviously anomalous contracts, the new administration must do what it must do for good governance. But ordering new feasibility studies on top of dozens of feasibility studies on the same project would be a foolish waste of time, money and other public resources. One of the first things the new regime must do is take an inventory of pending projects and note in what stages these projects are. Then, establish new timelines for decision making and implementation with firm delivery dates. Unless this is done, they will find out the bureaucracy is good in pretending
to be busy even if they have no idea or intention to deliver anything soon. Take the DOTC. The new Manila airport had been talked about and studied a lot for decades. JICA was asked last year by DOTC to prepare a new study, again. It is time to make decisions because: • We need an airport to cover Manila and south of Manila to replace or supplement NAIA. Our main industrial zones are in Calabarzon. Clark is too far specially for those exporting or getting raw materials by air daily or just in time inventory systems. There had been so many studies on where to locate the new Manila international airport. Sites in and along Laguna de Bay (Talim Island, Taguig shoreline, Bulacan) as well as Sangley and even Lipa have been mentioned and studied. The first decision the Duterte administration should do within the next three months is where to locate this airport. Everything starts with this decision. General Aviation cannot be relocated to Sangley as planned if Sangley will be selected as the site of the new Manila International Airport. • We also need to develop Clark to serve provinces north of Manila and incidentally, supplement NAIA while the new one is being developed. Clark needs a decent terminal to handle increased international traffic. Clark needs a second runway because the current second runway is designed for fighter jets and not in compliance with ICAO separation rules for commercial
jets. With Clark Green City, the Ayala township development in Porac and increased importance of the Subic port, the Clark airport will be busier before we realize it. Clark will need a fast train to Metro Manila and the only ROW available is the PNR ROW that is now programmed for a slow commuter train from Caloocan to Malolos. Indeed, this proposal of Japan needs to be re-evaluated to fit Clark’s need for a fast train and we should do this re-evaluation and make a decision fast. In the meantime, the new administration should proceed with the stalled public bidding for what a PPP Center press release called the “P74.56-billion ($1.65 billion) NAIA Development project seen to transform the Philippines’ main international gateway into a world-class modern airport facility. The winning bidder of the airport project will upgrade the existing NAIA terminals to increase capacity. “The concessionaire will also handle the operations and maintenance covering both landside and airside aspects — except air traffic services — to increase operational efficiency and improve quality of services.” The lesson in Cebu Mactan tells us private management of airports will serve the public interest. There is also a pending public bidding for the operations and maintenance of a number of domestic airports (Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro). Everything was ready for the public bidding and the potential bidders have done their computations. But DOTC held the bidding back.
USec. Timmy Limcaoco claims they are waiting for legal opinions from the Solicitor General and the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel as if DOTC didn’t have enough lawyers. On the train system, the earlier agreement was for the Tutuban to Bicol line to subsidize the commuter line, but this was changed to bid out the two as separate projects. That effectively kills the commuter line. Worse, Abaya’s DOTC wants to run the operations as if government has what it takes to run a train system well. The MRT-3 experience proves otherwise. Decisions should be made on this rehab plan quickly so work can get going. The other urgent projects that need more attention are the two NLEX-SLEX connector roads. The two connector roads will greatly relieve congestion, taking as much as 50 percent of traffic load on EDSA and C5. The slow moving trucks will take the MPIC one which connects to the piers. The connector roads may help make the Clark airport temporarily a bearable alternative to NAIA. Indeed, the Duterte administration should get a complete briefing from the PPP Center and ask for a list of already approved projects ready for bidding. I understand the PPP staff is already frustrated with the seeming lack of interest of implementing agencies in carrying out vetted projects. What DOTC needs is one good project manager. I am confident Sec. Tugade will be decisive, based on the meetings I have had with him. Unlike Abaya and Mar Roxas, Tugade is a self-made man who grew up from poverty to become a
success in the logistics business. I noticed in our meetings, which included representatives from the business sector and some government agencies, that Tugade is anxious to fix problems quickly. He wants timelines of deliverables, something the current DOTC officials have ignored. Tugade, with his experience in the logistics industry, knows the necessity of having and meeting deadlines. The infrastructure Cabinet members of Mr. Duterte should remember they do not have the luxury of time. People expect solutions but will understand if they can see something is being done. I am happy to note that in the case of Mr. Tugade, he started working the day after his name was announced by Mr. Duterte as the new Transportation Secretary. I know he has been educating himself quite extensively over the last few weeks. But because he is a senior citizen, I only hope his health is up to the punishing physical challenge. Tugade should brush off the lethargy of the bureaucracy he is inheriting from Jun Abaya. Not everyone will be happy with the decisions he will make but the important thing is that within the next three months, he has made most of the key decisions that are necessary. We simply cannot debate forever where to put the new airport, how to build the new railways and how to decongest EDSA. President-elect Duterte should implement the projects the Aquino administration was too afraid to get started. *** Boo Chanco’s e-mail address is bchanco@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @boochanco.
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THE Philippines is not only the second most dangerous place for journalists, it is also the second deadliest country for environmental activists. Global Witness said on Monday it had documented 185 killings of environmental activists around the world last year, nearly 60 percent more than in 2014 and the highest since it began collecting data dating back to 2002. In a newly released report, the London-based advocacy group said Brazil topped the 16-country list with 50 environmental defenders slain in 2015, followed by the Philippines with 33 and Colombia with 26. The group says 116 were slain worldwide in 2014. Last year “was the deadliest MAKESHIFT PHOTO STUDIO. Grade 1 pupils have their annual school I.D. picture taken outside their respective classrooms in Sto. Cristo Elementary School in Barangay Bago Bantay, Quezon City. Inquirer.net photo by Lyn Rillon year on record for killings of land and environmental defenders people struggling to protect their land, forests and rivers,” the report said. Conflicts involving mining, agribusiness, hydroelectric dams two parties begin. exploratory talks in Norway this and logging are behind most of by Catherine S. Valente “[We] agreed that after the month with the National Demo- the killings, which average more ManilaTimes.net formal resumption of the talks, cratic Front, the political wing of WITH the signing of the me- both parties will declare a uni- the CPP, were “very positive.” chanics for the holding of peace lateral ceasefire,” Bello told re“The time we spent there talks in July, the government and porters. was quality time [because] we “As a result of this prepara- achieved what we wanted to communist rebels may declare a ceasefire before President-elect tion, there will be a creation of a achieve when we went there and PAGE A5 t Rodrigo Duterte delivers his ceasefire committee to monitor that was to convince them to re- nies should plant trees and wash first State of the Nation Address the implementation,” he said. turn to the peace table,” Bello away the chemicals they leave The NPA traditionally declares explained. (SONA). behind to avoid destroying the In a news conference in Davao a ceasefire during the Christmas He, incoming presidential environment. City on Tuesday, June 21, gov- holidays, or limited cessation of peace adviser Jesus Dureza and “If you don’t do it, I will cancel ernment negotiator Silvestre Bel- hostilities during negotiations for former Agrarian Reform secre- the permit,” he said. lo 3rd said the Duterte adminis- the release of their captives. tary Hernani Braganza met with Duterte said there would be Bello said the formal talks will the CPP-NDF leaders to reopen a comprehensive review of all tration and the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s probably start on the third week peace talks. mining concessions to ensure Army (CPP-NPA) will declare a of July, a week before Duterte’s Both parties agreed to finish that such activities would not be “unilateral ceasefire” once the first SONA. the talks within the first year of harmful to the environment. He added that results of the the Duterte administration. n formal peace talks between the “If you are into it, be sure you have enough resources or I’ll require you to go to Canada and Australia to learn how to mine plates. He did not elaborate, say- major roads would also be pro- precious metals,” the incoming PAGE A5 t cal government regulations and ing details would be threshed out hibited. Ambulant vendors who president said. “When you’re spoiling the in Congress. are causing congestion will also even social issues. land, I’ll cancel it (permit) withTugade claimed that legal be relocated in line with Duterte’s He admitted that the implementation of the emergency moves by losing bidders have directive to ensure that their live- out hesitation. That’s the bottom line,” he added. delayed the implementation of lihood remains intact. powers would not be easy. Duterte clarified that he is not The incoming transportation “We all have to feel the pinch. important projects. He allayed concerns that the chief said members of Duterte’s against mining but companies All of us have to sacrifice,” the incoming transportation chief said. emergency powers, particularly legal team are now preparing a “have to do it right” because the “We have been beset by lack the possible skirting of procure- draft proposal for the emergency precious metals belong to the of discipline. We have to raise the ment processes, could lead to powers. He said Davao del Norte Filipino people. “If you cannot do it right, then Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, Duterte’s level of discipline and to do that, abuses. “Congress has oversight pow- choice for House speaker, is re- get out,” he said. a personal sacrifice is needed.” Lopez’s appointment lauded ers and we have the Supreme ceptive to the idea. Draft underway Meanwhile, environmental adTugade said the giving of Tugade said the emergency Court for those who believe they emergency powers to the presi- vocates lauded the appointment powers would also provide the were aggrieved,” he said. Tugade said the incoming ad- dent is not new as the Ramos ad- of Lopez to the DENR. government the option to skirt “Her track record on envibiddings to solve traffic and ministration would also remove ministration was given a similar other transportation problems terminals and markets located authority to address water and ronmental causes cannot be questioned,” said former Puerto like the non-delivery of vehicle along major roads. Parking along power problems. n
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than three a week, it added. Those who oppose such projects are “finding themselves in the firing line of private security companies, state forces and a thriving market for contract killers,” Global Witness said. Firefights and killings around land disputes are common, it said. Reacting to the report, Jose Luis Martin Gascon, chair of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights, said: “The CHR views with concern the fact that extrajudicial killings involving human rights defenders—such as environmental activists—have occurred. We call on law enforcement agencies to investigate these cases fully and ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable.” Gascon blamed the extrajudicial executions in the country to “the problem of impunity” across the past administrations. Gascon said it was important to “resolve these cases expeditiously in order to stop impunity, even as we prepare ourselves to perhaps address a possible spike
in similar incidences that may occur.” The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), in a report in January, said that the Philippines was the world’s second most dangerous place for journalists after war-torn Iraq, specifically citing the killings of 32 media people among 58 civilians massacred in Maguindanao province in 2009. The IFJ report said that in the past 25 years, at least 2,297 journalists and media staff had been killed for “doing nothing more than trying to inform the world on war, revolution, crime and corruption.” Iraq topped the list with 309 killings, the Philippines followed with 146 killings. Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte, in a statement seen as justifying the assassinations of media people, said last month journalists had been killed because they were corrupt and were overly critical. (With reports from AP, DJ Yap and Inquirer Research / Inquirer.net)
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Princesa City mayor Edward Hagedorn. “President-elect Duterte picked the right person to fight for what is right as she has proven with La Mesa Dam, Pasig River and her anti-mining stance that is consistent with what the president wants to happen,” Hagedorn said. Lopez has been an ally in the fight against large-scale mining and coal projects across the country, Gerry Arances of the PMCJ said. Sonia Mendoza, president of Mother Earth Foundation, welcomed the appointment of Lopez as the next DENR chief. The Tagbalay foundation led by Nim Gonzales and SEED Institute president Anthony Abaya
also lauded the designation of Lopez to the DENR post. The Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment said Lopez was instrumental in gathering 10 million signatures aimed at stopping mining in Palawan. Kalikasan PNE national coordinator Clemente Bautista Jr. said they witnessed Lopez’s leadership and determination in protecting the environment. “We linked arms with her in demanding justice for slain environmentalist Gerry Ortega,” Bautista said. The group also lauded Lopez’s stand against the construction of coal power plants in the country. (With Alexis Romero, Edith Regalado, Artemio Dumlao, Rhodina Villanueva)
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MANILA — The share of foreign visitors’ expenditures to the country’s total exports has doubled in the past five years, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Foreign spending reached P307 billion in 2015, accounting for 8.2 percent of total ex-
ports of good and services, up from the 4.2 percent share in 2010. This was a steady rise since 2011 when the figure was at 6.8 percent, before it rose to seven percent in 2012, 7.2 percent in 2013 and 7.5 percent in 2014. “The positive outlook of the industry, the public and private partnership, a good marketing
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Philippine budget system more transparent, says international group lay by the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA), a group of global doMANILA — The Philippine nor agencies and financial inbudget system has become stitutions. more transparent and reliable “The results show that the in terms of preparation and de- public financial management ployment, but more needs to be system of the country obtained done in oversight and ensuring a good performance rating proper audit. in 19 out of 31 indicators of These were the findings of PEFA,” Budget Secretary Florthe latest assessment of the outu PAGE B2 by Prinz
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DAVAO CITY — The incoming Duterte administration detailed on Monday, June 20 an economic program focused on developing the countryside to lift around nine million Filipinos out of poverty in six years. On the first day of a two-day workshop with the business community, incoming economic managers said the bulk of its
budget and projects will be concentrated in the Visayas and Mindanao, instead of congested Metro Manila. “We are targeting to reduce poverty rate between 1.25 and 1.5 percentage points a year. That will make a combination of around nine percentage points,” incoming Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III told reporters.
As of first semester last year, 26.3 percent or roughly 26 million of the 100 million Filipinos are living below the poverty line, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. Plans were laid out toward hitting the goal before more than 300 businessmen attending the Sulong Pilipinas workshop here. On government finances, in-
coming Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the bulk of the budget, currently allocated in Metro Manila, will be deployed to rural areas in the Visayas and Mindanao. Funds, he said, will be deployed mostly for agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure. On the latter alone, up to P1
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MANILA — Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) sees the peso weakening further to the 50-to-$1 level next year due to the planned higher deficit spending by the incoming ad-
ministration. Jun Neri, lead economist at BPI, said in the bank’s latest commentary the peso is likely to hit 50 rather than 45 to $1 through 2017. The peso closed at 46.445 to $1 last Friday, June 17. The peso has strengthened
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Asian American Professional Association (AAPA) to hold executive forum
GRIT: What is it and do you have it? The AAPA Executive Forum’s theme is “No GRIT. No GLORY!” to inspire professionals to have the perseverance, courage, and resilience to go after their long-term goals and succeed. Encouraging grit and leadership is what AAPA has been doing for the past 17 years. On June 27, representatives from the utility, tech, and aerospace industries (including Director of Community Relations at SoCalGas Neena Master, General Manager of Clutter Startup Bryant Tam, and Manager of Electronic Manufacturing at Nasa JPL Charlene Ung) will discuss
what it takes to have grit, persevere and be successful in the long term. Details: www.execforum2016.eventbrite.com The AAPA Executive Forum started in 2011 to bring together influential and visionary executive leaders who are passionate about inspiring, developing and promoting young professionals to maximize their leadership potential. For over 17 years, AAPA is dedicated to inspiring, developing, promoting and mentoring professionals to become valued contributors and leaders in their organizations. The Mentoring Program is a year-long program providing an opportunity to build trusting mentoring relationship
and leadership skills throughout the year. Its one-on-one mentoring, led by passionate executives and managers who want to help others to succeed, has produced highly successful results. The award winning AAPA has provided career coaching to over 1,000 professionals through 70+ volunteer mentors. The event is Monday, June 27 from 5:30 to 9 pm at SoCalGas Energy Resource Center (9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241). For questions or to attend this event, please contact: Freya Nishimura, AAPA Program Manager at freyanish@ gmail.com. n
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pressure, the peso is expected to revert toward the 50 level as the Fed raises rates within the year with more follow through actions in 2017 despite market expectations for the opposite,” Neri said. Neri said non-oil exporters in the emerging market space are likely to weaken especially if oil exceeds the $60 per barrel mark. He added US Fed chair Janet Yellen may once again invoke the need to hike rates to ease inflationary pressures should inflation continue to trend higher coupled
with the recent wage growth. Neri said the economic team of incoming president Rodrigo Duterte has committed to raise infrastructure spending to seven percent of gross domestic product (GDP). He explained about $145 billion would be needed in the next six years to fund higher infrastructure spending assuming that three-fourths of the amount are from imported equipment and materials for construction. “There will be increase de-
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after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady last Wednesday, June 15, but hinted two more rate hikes this year after it raised key policy rates last December. Neri pointed out the peso has appreciated in recent weeks as expectations for a Fed rate hike ease this year. However, he explained a US rate hike is still in the cards this year due to rising crude oil, US inflation, and firmer employment data. “Despite recent appreciation
trillion will be allocated as early as next year from just P595 billion this year. “We would like to make sure that (agencies) will not ask for a budget that they cannot implement...We also plan to have the budget approved before the start of fiscal year,” Diokno said in a briefing. Infrastructure-wise, incoming transport head Arturo Tugade assured all past contracts will be “honored”, hence will not be terminated. The existing pipeline of publicprivate partnership (PPP) projects will be accelerated, but new ones concentrated in rural areas will also be crafted. “I was really amazed that 80 percent of projects proposed are in Metro Manila. You’re just going to further congest Manila with that,” Dominguez said. Food security and fast-tracked projects
Food security will be prioritized, with Emmanuel Piñol of the Department of Agriculture planning free irrigation and support to farmers and exporters to market their products. Incoming Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said a thrust to connect micro-, small- and mediumenterprises (MSMEs) and local governments with large companies will be established. “The strong partnership will help build inclusive business models. We want the big businesses to include MSMEs in their value chain to provide them a sustainable market,” Lopez said in the forum. Doing business with the government will also be streamlined. Tugade said he aims to cut business transaction time within his department by 50 percent over the next year. Dominguez said fast-tracking of PPP bidding to between 18 and 20 months will also be pur-
sued from the present average of 29 months. Tax reform will be pursued, fiscal incentives will be rationalized and a review of tariffs will be conducted, he reiterated. Specifically, value-added tax exemptions will be shortened, and corporate tax rates lowered. Businesses, for their part, vowed support to the next government’s agenda. “This consultation is a step in the right direction. We welcome this recognition of businesses as an important partner sector and we vow to make giant steps to make this happen,” said George Barcelon, president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Vicente Lao, chairperson of Mindanao Business Council Inc., said: “There really needs to be a paradigm shift on how the government works and this is a good start.” (By Prinz Magtulis / Philstar.com)
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encio Abad said in a statement on Sunday, June 19. This was up from just 10 of 31 in 2010, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. The agency said it has so far only received “highlights” of the full report, which were likewise not yet available on PEFA website. Under the PEFA rating, seven pillars, under which 31 indicators are included, are used to gauge a country’s budget system. Of the seven, Abad said the Philippines performed “very well” in the transparency of public finances, policy-based fiscal strategy and budgeting and management of assets and liabilities.
Under the policy-based budgeting gauge, the outgoing budget chief said DBM scored “satisfactory” or “good” performance in all indicators namely macroeconomic forecasting, fiscal strategy, medium-term targeting, budget preparation and legislative scrutiny. “We (also) performed very well in transparency of public finances. This pertains to our budget preparation and budget management processes...,” he added. “Some improvements” on the predictability and budget execution pillar were also noted, but DBM did not provide details. On flip side, DBM said lower scores were recorded on three other pillars namely accounting and reporting, external scrutiny and audit particularly of Con-
gress and budget reliability. Specifically, PEFA recommended establishing an integrated management information system, enhanced legislative scrutiny plus an “independent” executive counterpart mechanism. “We need to improve further on these indicators in order to increase the ability of the budget to track and promote fiscal discipline, proper agency planning and proper internal controls in the agencies,” Abad said. “It is clear from the results of this PEFA assessment that the reforms associated with technology need expansion in scope to enable oversight and line agencies to manage financial transactions in accord of regulations and budget intentions,” he said. n
lead. “The business is good, you only have to keep the momentum going. To maintain the industry’s growth, the 2016-2022 National Tourism Development Plan is presently being finalized for presentation to this administration, before it ends, and to the new administration for approval,” Jimenez said. Meanwhile, domestic tourism expenditure reached P1.88 tril-
lion last year, up 26 percent yearon-year. Foreign visitors in the country totaled to 2.07 million in the first four months, 15 percent higher than the 1.8 million recorded in 2015. For 2016, DOT has set a new target of 6.5 million international arrivals as it continue to bank on key and emerging source markets, while total receipt is pegged at $6.5 billion. n
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campaign and the strong government support that the DOT received allowed tourism to reach the economic heights where it is today,” Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez said. In terms of employment generation, tourism industries employed close to five million people, with the passenger transport sector and accommodation, food u PAGE B3 and beverage sector taking the
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Business owner seeks to discharge $100k credit cards used to buy business
Debt Relief Atty. lAwrenCe yAng CLIENT is 50. This is his financial picture: He has been working as a truck driver for a furniture company for 15 years. Before that, he worked in the warehouse of that company for 5 years. He is married with a 10-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter. His wife is a licensed vocational nurse who has gross income of $4,800 a month. They rent a single-family house for $1,800, and pay $520 a month on new E350 Mercedes Benz car lease. Last year, he decided to stop working as a truck driver to become a business owner. The business opportunity presented itself by way of a turnkey franchise. It’s a retail outlet that provides a service to the public. Client also has credit card debt of $100K. From experience, I know that there has to be some connection between the business and credit card debt. I asked him if he used the credit cards for the business. He said affirmatively that he was required to put a down payment of $50K on the business. What happened was that client used credit cards to pay the $50K down payment? How he was able to do this, escapes me. Apparently, the franchisor operated another company whose purpose is to use buyer’s credit cards to fund the $50K down payment. That’s another story altogether. That’s like going to a car dealer and using ten credit cards to pay for a $50K car. I know there’s some finessing going on because 20 years ago, I offered to use one credit card with a $20K credit line to make a $10K down payment on a car, and the dealer told me that they could only used a max of $2,500 using the card. So this tells me that if you can use credit cards to pay for a $50K car or to make a down payment of $50K to buy a franchise, there has to be a lot of back door finessing going on to actually get money from all the credit cards to total a $50K payment. Let’s just put it mildly as a “grey” area.
Clinton beats trump to become first woman president of America In any event, $50K was transferred from client’s credit cards to the franchisor pursuant to a purchase agreement between client, buyer, and franchisor, seller. The total purchase price of the business was $100K. How was client going to pay for the other $50K? It was financed by a promissory note where client agreed to pay $2.5K a month until $50K was paid in full, interest at 12% p.a. Thinking that he had just acquired a very profitable business, client believed that he would have no problem paying himself a salary of $3K, the rent of another $3K, and the monthly payment to the franchisor of $2.5K, plus the $1.5K minimum monthly payments to keep the $50K credit cards current, until the business would be able to rake in profits by the truckloads to pay off the $50K of credit cards. Eager to become a business tycoon, client opened his store at 7 a.m. and closed it at 7 p.m., seven days a week. In the first month, his gross receipts were a grand total of $3K. In the second month, his gross receipts were $2K. And on the third month, his gross receipts were $4K. After 12 months of hard work, his business was losing an average of $4 to $5K a month. He kept the business afloat by using credit cards to finance the monthly losses. So at the end of 12 months, he owed a total of $100K. But all good things come to an end. He has maxed out his credit cards and there’s nowhere else to borrow money. So now the credit card dogs are barking at the door. They want their pound of flesh. Client then realizes how foolish he was in buying this stupid franchise. Considering all these circumstances, does client qualify for Chapter 7 relief? Of course, he does. His intent was to pay every
single cent of his credit cards from the truckload of profits from the business. Instead, he got truckload of losses. Blame that on his lack of experience in business, not on malice aforethought. Why will Hillary beat Trump? Yes, because Americans by and large, are inclusive. And by and large, Americans are a just and fair people. Americans are made up of different ethnicities from all over the world; who believe in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That’s why America can have a black president for two terms despite the fact that America’s majority is not black. In America, we can talk freely about our ideas, which may differ from each other. I can say don’t vote for Trump because this man is a demagogue. Indeed, if he becomes president of our great nation, a civil war between different American ethnicities could ensue. This is not far fetched when it is the prospective president Trump himself who incites these feelings of hate towards others who look different. That is so fifties and sixties and has no place in America of the 21st century. Even Pope Francis said that Trump was not Christian in spirit. Even though the Pope did not claim infallibility when he said that, that was a very big negative against Trump. I’m voting for Hillary, she’s my president. “We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.” — Psalm 33:20
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Tax consequences of debt discharge
What’s New Arlene Al-os, CPA, MBA DURING and after the recession, many borrowers who were financially distressed lost their homes and had their loans cancelled. It was a relief to have their debts reduced or forgiven, but the same debt relief also triggered tax consequences that they were not aware of. Some homeowners were in disbelief when they learn that they may owe taxes on loans that were cancelled - right after they lost their homes. General Rule: • You must report taxable amount of a canceled debt as ordinary income from the cancellation of debt. • However, there are several exclusions and exceptions to this rule. These exclusions and exceptions are described below. Exceptions: There is no cancellation of debt income from the following circumstances. • Cancellation of debt by a private lender’s Last Will and Testament. • Cancellation of debt by a private lender such as a relative or friend, if intended as a gift. • Student loans for teachers, nurses, and doctors who agree to
serve in rural or low income areas in exchange for cancellation of their student loans. • Price adjustment if an individual purchases property and the seller later reduces the price. • Pay-for-Performance Success Payments that reduce the principal balance of home mortgage under the Home Affordable Modification Program. Exclusions: There is no income from discharge of debt in the following situations: • Insolvent taxpayer, • Title 11 bankruptcy, • Qualified real property business debt, • Qualified farm debt, and • Qualified principal residence debt (discussed below). Qualified Principal Residence Debt Exclusion: This applies where individuals • Lose their principal residence in a foreclosure, • Restructure their acquisition debt on a principal residence, or • Sell a principal residence in a short sale (where the sales proceeds are inadequate to pay off the mortgage and the lender cancels the balance). Form 1099-C, Cancellation of Debt: • A taxpayer should receive a
Form 1099-C from a financial institution, credit union, or federal government agency that pardons a debt of $600 or more. • The amount of the cancelled debt should be shown in box 2. • Any forgiven interest included in the amount of canceled debt in box 2 should also be shown in box 3. • If you are not in agreement with the amount shown on Form 1099-C, request your lender in writing to issue a corrected Form 1099-C showing the proper amount of canceled debt. • If the lender refuses to issue a corrected report, attach to your tax return sufficient documentation to show that the lender erroneously reported the amount canceled. In accordance with IRS Circular 230, this communication is not to be considered a “covered opinion” or other written tax advice and should not be relied upon for IRS audit, tax dispute, or any other purpose. *** Sy Al-os Accountancy Corporation provides accounting and tax services to individuals, corporations, LLCs and business entities. The Firm has a niche in defending taxpayers audited by the IRS and other governmental agencies. (Advertising Supplement)
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Officers of the California Dental Association (CDA) and the Southern California Filipino Dental Society (SCFDS) celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the SCFDS at the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum at Simi Valley on Saturday, June 18. From left to right: Dr.Ralph Del Brunner, secretary of CDA; Dr. Rene Calugcugan, president of SCFDS; Mrs. Brunner; Dra. Priscilla Legazpi, Director of SCFDS; Dr. Harley Orzame, treasurer of SCFDS; and Dra. Maria Moran, secretary of SCFDS.
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Immigrant Living: 101 and Beyond Monette AdevA MAglAyA EIGHTY percent of things don’t matter; twenty percent do. Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian sociologist in the late nineteenth century, introduced the concept of the 80/20 rule which states that in any given group, only 20 percent will constitute what is important and the remaining 80 percent will be trivial. This rule is referred to as the “vital few” and the “trivial many”. While this concept was originally meant to be applied to the principles of economics and sociology, the 80/20 rule can be applied to just about anything that involves a list or a group of elements in daily life. Using the Pareto principle will clear your life of overwhelming junk. In a list of goals for instance, using the Pareto principle will force someone to prioritize the top two or three goals that are significant to him. Use this principle when dealing with a list of things to do for the day. Recognizing the few important ones and doing them ahead of the trivial ones will keep you from being sidetracked. Our to-do lists become shorter, more realistic and more manageable. A mountain of tasks can overwhelm. But those who slice and dice can get things done. Many try to get around by nibbling at the small, easy things around the edges, putting off the more important ones for later until time is up and the important ones are left undone. By making it a habit to spot the important ones first and “slay these dragons” ahead of anything else, there is a certain sense of calm that one acquires even if not everything in the list has been done.
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“The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.”
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The nature of modern life screams for many things to be done all at the same time. With time saving devices purportedly meant to squeeze as much as can be done in our waking hours, expectations can become unrealistic. The stress of trying to do too much too soon can make anyone ill. Using the Pareto principle cuts through the
hopes and dreams that are in that future state of being called the “Someday Isle (I’ll)”. You can narrow these down to only the important goals and be free of the downright preposterous. The brain also benefits from using the 80/20 rule. In lengthy, circuitous discussions of problems and solutions, having a sharp, incisive mind helps one to get down to the root of the problem quickly, shorten the angst and pain of indecision and come up with the right solution in less time it normally takes to mull over a problem. Einstein must have subscribed to this principle. In his admonition to find simplicity out of clutter, he advises to try not to remember anything that can be looked up in a book. He who was noted for having a poor memory when he was young probably refused to burden his brain with the unimportant thus optimizing its functions and allowing him to plumb the depths of the secrets of the universe. Reserving the full capacity of his towering genius for unraveling the mysteries of time and space and for writing down his profound thoughts about the universe and its Creator, life and living, he exemplifies a life that made a difference at the highest rungs. ***
A mountain of tasks can overwhelm. But those who slice and dice can get things done. Many try to get around by nibbling at the small, easy things around the edges, putting off the more important ones for later until time is up and the important ones are left undone.
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muck. Weighing things according to importance may even be more valuable than learning how to multitask. This acquired skill of gauging the value of tasks can add so much to the quality of one’s life freeing up more time to simply enjoy life. The wonderful thing about adopting a “Pareto frame of mind” is that you begin to develop the habit of clear thinking that not only gives you more time, it can also provide you with more space—clutter free. If you want to simplify your life, you can look at your possessions and decide which things are important for you to keep and which ones should be sold or given away, thus reclaiming the space for you to enjoy. You can also apply this to the clutter of too many unrelated
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the current level of two percent mand for US dollar by the next per GDP. administration for infrastructure Neri said cash remittances spending and will likely have from overseas Filipino workpreference for domestic borrow- ers would continue to grow at ing to fund deficit,” Neri said. a healthy and steady pace but The Duterte administration is would not increase as remarklooking at raising deficit spend- ably as it has in the past. ing to three percent of GDP from Likewise, he added net re-
ceipts from the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector would help provide US dollar liquidity. “These flows will not adequately compensate for the widening trade deficit caused by the aggressive importation of capital goods for the Duterte infrastructure buildup,” Neri said. n
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FEU Sword Fraternity Alumni International Assn. also known as SANDUGO with a Facebook page of “feusfi (Abroad) is holding their 30th Anniversary of its founding. Its members are graduates of the FEU ROTC/WATC Advance course in Manila. Phil. . This group is based in Los Angeles, CA. The celebration/Reunion will be attended by other Frat Members from the Philippines, other States of the US, Canada, Australia and Tokyo. It will be held in the residence of one of the Founders at 1341 Montezuma Way, West Covina, CA, 91791 on July 9, 2016 starting at 1600H. After the 9th, Tour of Los Angeles, trip to San Diego and Las Vegas are being arranged. We are enjoining Frat members who are “Abroad” that we have no (or have changed) contact info to please get in touch to “reconnect”, or at least let us know you are still OK and/or update your data. Contact person and for more information - Frat Cmdr Romy Calderon 626 826 2745, e-mail “feusfi@gmail.com” and Brod Ted Bautista, Tel no.626 392 5024, e-mail -”samba1341@gmail.com”
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UBSCI to celebrate 28th Anniversary The United Batanguenos of Southern California Inc. (UBSCI) will celebrate their 28th Anniversary & Coronation Night on July 16, 2016 at The Odyssey Restaurant - 15600 Odyssey Dr., Granada Hills. Music will be provided by Willie Manacsa & The Midnight Motion Band. For other related questions, please call Romy Elepano, Governor ( 323) 498-9333; Carmel Gonzales, Vice-Gov. (818) 785-2078 or Tony Lina, Vice-Gov. (323) 474-5877.
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42nd annual celebration in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia United Bicolandia Los Angeles (UBLA) invites everyone, Bicolanos, devotees and friends to come and celebrate the 42nd annual celebration in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region. The festivities will start on Sept. 9, with the translacion at 5pm at the Immaculate of Mary Church (4954 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029. A nightly novena Mass follows from Sept. 9 to Sept. 16 at 6 PM except on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 3:30 PM and Sunday, Sept. 11, at 2;30 PM and culminates on Saturday, Sept. 17, with the ninth day novena at 8am, foot & fluvial procession at 9 AM, and a Concelebrated Mass at 10 am at Lincoln Park, 3501 Valley Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90031. Main celebrant will be HE Most Rev Arturo Bastes, Bishop of Sorsogon. For details, please call Lanie Berrei (818) 281-3169 or Gene Leano (818) 439-6896.
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Barrister’s Corner Atty. Kenneth UrsUA reyes FAMILY Code 760 provides that all property acquired by the spouse during the marriage is community property. That means each spouse has a half interest on any assets that are acquired during the marriage, with certain exceptions, since it is generally characterized as community property. On the same token, Family Code 771(a) provides that earnings and accumulations of a spouse while living “separate and apart” from the other spouse, are the separate property of the spouse. How about the situation where the couple continues to live together due to economic reasons like roommates. Is a couple living “separate and apart” under family code 771(a) when they continue to live together in the same home even though they no longer live their lives like married couple? The California Supreme Court, in a recent case In re Marriage
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Do you need to be living in separate residences to be considered ‘separated’ from your spouse under the California family law? of Davis, 61 Cal 4th 4th 846 (2015), held that the phrase “living separate and apart” in the California family code refers to a situation in which spouses are living in separate residences and at least one of them has the subjective intent to end the marital relationship, abrogating In re Marriage of Johnson, 134 Cal. App.3d. 148. Prior to this decision, the date of “separation” occurs only when the parties have come to a parting of the ways with no present intent to resume their marriage and their conduct evidences a complete and final break in the marital relationship. The Court would consider all of the relevant evidence regarding whether the parties’ conduct evidences a complete and final break in the marital relationship. Living in separate residences, although a factor to be considered, was not required for a separation. In re Marriage of Davis involved husband and wife married in 1993. The couple had 2 children. Couple stopped hav-
ing sexual relationship in 1999. Wife moved to another bedroom in the house either in 2001 or 2004. Husband and wife attended children’s activities but used separate cars. On June 1, 2006 wife announced she was “through” with the marriage. Wife believed couple were acting simply as roommates after 2006. Wife increased her earnings after this date while husband left his job. Parties continued to live in the marital home and went on vacation together. Wife filed for divorce in 2008. Wife moves out of the marital residence on July1, 2011. Wife alleges date of separation of June 1, 2006. Husband alleges a date of separation of July 1, 2011. The trial court and the court of appeal found June1, 2006 as the date of separation. The California Supreme Court reversed the decision holding that living in separate residences “is an indispensable threshold requirement for a finding that spouses are “living separate and apart” for purposes of section 771(a).
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The interpretation aligns with the common understanding of the words, the statutory history of the provision, and legitimate public policy concerns. The In re Marriage of Davis decision now requires the parties to be living in separate residences as a prerequisite to a separation. In IRMO Davis, the California Supreme Court looked into the plain meaning of the statute, the legislative intent and history of the statute, and the case law in interpreting the term “separate and apart.” The California Supreme Court looked into the wording and legislative intent of family code 771(a) by tracing it back to a 145 year old predecessor statute enacted in 1870 “An Act to Protect the Rights of Married Women in Certain Cases.” Section 4 of the 1870 act provided a procedure for a wife who was “living separate and apart” from her husband to sell her real property without joining with her husband by stating in a declaration ”her own place of residence
that is “separate and apart from her husband” which strongly suggests that the statute was directed at a situation where the spouses had physically separated and the wife in fact had her own residence. The Supreme Court also relied on the holding in the Norviel case which held that living apart physically is an indispensable threshold requirement to separation, whether or not it is sufficient, by itself to establish separation. Although the Davis case has adopted a bright line test in determining date of separation, it also acknowledge that there may be “exceptional circumstances” when a couple is under one roof but still separated. This was noted in footnote 7 in Davis and the concurring opinion written by Justice Liu and joined by Justice Werdergar. Davis has listed facts that do not qualify as exceptional circumstances. The date of separation is one of the most litigated issues in a divorce case since it directly affects the characterization and division of
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John Viktor Corpuz, Prince Chulalongkorn in Broadway’s ‘The King and I’
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When Brother and SiSter Both PurSue a Career in MuSiC by MoMar G. Visaya/AJPress THE brother is slowly making a name for himself on Broadway, starring as a principal cast member of “The King and I” at the Lincoln Center. The sister is a junior college student in Boston studying music and perfecting her craft. The siblings shared the stage recently and performed a rousing duet last April. It was Kristine—the sister’s first solo show at the famed Feinsten’s/54 Below, a cabaret and restaurant located in the basement of Studio 54 in the heart of New York’s Theater District. “I’m relieved, it’s so nice to have done it,” Kristin Corpuz told the Asian Journal. She was then currently in the middle of her midterms at Berklee College of Music where she is currently a junior double majoring in Music Business/ Management and Professional Music with concentrations on performance and song-writing. Her parents Jay and Virginia had to drive her and the band back to Boston that same night where she had a few home work to finish, plus a class to catch at 9:00 the following morning. “That is my commitment,” she said. “I had a lot of fun, it was such an experience and I’m so glad it finally happened.” Her brother Jon Viktor Corpuz, currently playing Prince Chulalongkorn in “The King and
I” had a show on the same stage last year dubbed “Confessions of a Teenage Drama King.” He invited his dear sister to join him in the show and the booking agent for 54 Below saw her performance and suggested that she had do it as well, if she was up for it. Not wanting to say no to an opportunity, she said yes. Initially, she was scheduled for an 11:30 p.m. show, but the 9:30 show cancelled so she was asked if it was ok for her to be moved to 9:30 p,m. “I was ecstatic!” she exclaimed. Who wouldn’t? It’s not every day that one gets invited to sing at 54 Below, which has become a place where Broadway legends like Patti Lupone and Bebe Neuwirth have performed. Lea Salonga has also been scheduled to perform last April. So prep work happened next, including song selection and coming up with the final lineup, and the result was the show Kristin dreamt about doing. Kristin has been performing with her band since August 2015. They went through the original songs she has composed and arranged them because they were initially just acoustic demos. They then looked around campus in the metro Boston area to find a rehearsal spot. They did the first incarnation of the show
Kristin has been performing with her band since August 2015.
John Viktor and Kristin Corpuz
in Berklee a few weeks before the 54 Below show. First solo show in New York “It feels so unreal, Jon and I doing this here in New York,” she excitedly told us, trying to contain her giddiness. Jon and Kristin shared the stage and performed a duet, something that they have been doing since they were kids. “I am so proud of my sister tonight, I can’t even describe it. It’s so good to see her on a New York stage killing it, it’s so amazing,” Jon Viktor, the supportive brother said. The Corpuz siblings were exposed to music at an early age, thanks to their parents who encouraged them to discover their artistic sides. “We started at a very young age. Our parents joke that we started to sing before we could even talk. There are home videos of me banging the piano when I couldn’t even walk yet. We have an older sister who lives in Tampa, she loves singing too. We all showed interest in music at a very young age,” she recalled. From church choirs to dance classes to school and community singing competitions, they did it all. “I had piano lessons, Jon had violin lessons and we sang in the church choir together,” she said. “We grew up performing at the FilFest in Tampa.” “My parents told us when we were growing up that music
Photos from Kristin Corpuz.com
fact, he and I auditioned in the same city and we sat next to each other in the entire audition process,” she said smiling. There are three rounds before you actually get to the celebrity judges so they ended up next to each other the whole time and because of that, they got to know each other a little bit. It was her second time to audition that year. The year before, she was 15, was the first AJPress photos by Momar G. Visaya year they allowed 15 year olds was a hobby, we had no idea it to audition for the show. She was going to be our life. We did made it to the celebrity judges community theater and we enround but she didn’t make it to joyed it. Come high school, we the Hollywood round. “I was found out that we really couldn’t devastated,” she admitted. “I stop thinking about the arts, wanted to try again the followsinging, dancing and theater,” ing year. If I make it, then I make Kristin added. it, if I don’t, then it isn’t the path Jon and Kristin then both for me. So I did, and made it to transferred to the High School the Hollywood round where I of Performing Arts in Tampa met a lot of awesome people. and there was no turning back I got cut the first round of Holfrom there. lywood Week but it was totally “Our parents said that if we okay. I got the experience of went to that high school, we sitting there and waiting with all had to be sure. We really prethe cameras and the lights. I got pared ourselves to have a career to see J. Lo looking all pretty; in the industry,” she said. it was a really cool experience Jon spent a summer in New and a lot for a 16 year old to York while Kristine was in her absorb.” senior year in high school. He If there was something she ended up getting an agent and learned from the entire experia manager after that summer. ence, it was the fact that she felt Kristin decided that she wanted she definitely grew thicker skin. to go to music school and Berk“It’s hard having people tell lee was her top choice although you ‘No!’ and growing up, I alshe had no idea what she was ways felt that I was like a big fish getting herself in to. in a small pond. I wanted to see Jon ended up landing the what was outside Tampa and regional staging of The King when I did, I realized that there’s and I on Staten Island, and did a million other people out there the off-Broadway Midsummer who are just as talented if not Night’s Dream. Kristin on the more talented than you. You just other hand has been at Berklee have to find that thing that sets concentrating on how to be a you apart,” Kristin said, looking better performer, singer, writer, back at the years she spent and learning the industry side developing and working on her of music. “The music business craft. program of Berklee has taught “When I went to American me so much,” she quipped. Idol, they said they liked the American idol experience tone of my voice. So I started Kristin auditioned for Ameri- to build on that and finding can Idol Season 11, the year songs and writing songs that that Philip Philips won. “Fun highlighted it, emphasized that
Jon Viktor Corpuz as Prince Chulalongkorn in the production of the “King and I.”
quality a little bit more,” she related. “I love singing, I enjoy it so much. The loss I experienced in American Idol didn’t dampen my interest at all. I have a deep love for it.” Her music Kristin’s music can best be described as pop with a lot of R&B and Motown and musical theater influences. “My parents made me listen to Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston growing up so you can hear that in the way my brother and I sing,” she said. Asked about what she hopes to achieve in the industry, she remarked confidently, “I want to see the world, I want to be big enough where I can tour and go all over the world. I want to travel. I’ve been to the Philippines, and it’s awesome. I want to see more.” Just like her brother, Kristin loves Broadway so much. “Community theater was a huge part of my experience growing up. Theater was my first love, that was how I first got up on stage. It has a special place in my heart, Broadway has a special place in my heart,” she said. She is looking forward to the day when she can bring her passion for music to the Broadway stage and she is emboldened by the fact that there are more contemporary writers now writing musicals like Sara Bareilles. “Now, you see the pop music world colliding with musical theater and I think that is so cool. That gives opportunities for people like me who don’t necessarily have that theater voice but have a passion for it. I danced, I acted, I did those things growing up and I feel a deep connection to it and it’s sad that I can’t do it through pop music. I do hope that at some point I could do theater again. I’m not entirely sure when,” she said wistfully.
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Piolo Pascual shares his fitness regimen
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Mendoza-dayrit Philstar.com
PIOLO Pascual has always been on top of any game he plays. Full of grit and steel determination, he excels in anything he puts his heart into. He recently had a photo shoot as one of Under Armour’s
brand ambassadors. We quickly grabbed the opportunity to probe his fitness regimen. Philstar.com: You just finished two movies on top of your regular show, how do you remain fit for a shoot like this? Piolo Pascual: I guess the good part of what I do is that I
don’t have any off-season. So whenever I need to probably take my shirt off, or do something like a photo shoot such as this, I just work out more. I try to differentiate my program because I’ve been working out ever since I grew up. I got into HIIT through my best friend.
Ready for his closeup: “I try to diversify in terms of the exercises that I do. I guess it’s all about wanting to look good for the camera... You have to take care of yourself, your body, your appearance... They will require you to, of course, take off your shirt. You always have to be ready, to be prepared for your scene.”
We try to look small, look lean. Nowadays kasi, hindi na uso yung really getting buffed or bulked up. So I try to diversify in terms of the exercises so for this shoot, I also included cardio of course. I do a lot of triathlon, swim, bike, and run. And then, I also play badminton aside from the daily workout. How did you get into fitness? Well, I guess it’s all about wanting to look good for the camera and, of course, if you want to look good for the camera, you have to present yourself the best way possible. You have to take care of yourself, your body, and your appearance. When you’re in this business of acting and entertaining, you have to look good. So, that’s why I got into it. What is your fitness regimen? HIIT! For me, it works so well because it’s like being in a sauna and there’s a time element, but you don’t have to lift heavy and the more exercises you do, it’s better for agility especially when you’re getting old. If you’ve been working out a lot, you Continued on Page 5
If a picture paints a thousand words, then two can speak volumes. Sweethearts Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli paint a million words in these photos.
Sarah Geronimo is not, well, what wild rumor says she is by ricky lo Philstar.com
BECAUSE Sarah Geronimo has been granted by Viva big boss Vic del Rosario Jr. a twomonth vacation, rumors are spreading that she is, that she could be, well, in an “interesting” stage. That made Boss Vic laugh. “How could she be pregnant,” he told the inquisitive movie reporters, “when she’s a virgin?” Loud and clear. Sarah is taking a much-deserved, long-
delayed holiday due to “health reasons,” the reason given by Boss Vic. The girl deserves a work-free two months after all, according to somebody very close to her, “Sarah has been working so hard since she was 14 and never, ever had a real holiday all by herself,” adding unapologetically, “she has been exploited to the max.” The Funfare DPA asked if I saw Sarah and Billy Crawford’s Continued on Page 6
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99 Ranch Alhambra unveils new Seafood Department with ‘Asian Food Festival’ To celebrate the opening of the new Seafood Department in 99 Ranch Market’s Alhambra location, the store held an “Asian Food Festival” on June 11 and 12. The new Seafood Department itself “not only provides fresh seafood, but also allows customers to choose fish, lobsters, crabs, and other live seafood right in front of the aquarium,” according to a press release. Additionally, the store’s Asian kitchen allows for customers to purchase prepared Asian cuisine. The festival hosted a balloon artist who created animal balloons, a photo booth where participants could win goodie bags, and a giveaway for two boxes with a year of free Mandarin TV service from Damai. The event also included a demonstration by celebrity
chef, Ray Shao. Shao’s recipes can be found below. The store itself intends to provide shoppers with “ethnic groceries reminding [them of] the taste of [their] hometown” and “freshly picked fruits and vegetables” at “competitive
prices” with a “pleasant shopping experience”, 99 Ranch wrote in a press release. The Alhambra location is located at 345 E. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801 and is open Monday to Sunday from 9 AM to 10 PM. (AJPress)
Coral Shrimp in Two Styles
IngredIents:
Broiled Fish with Sichuan Pepper Sauce • Fresh Fish • Bell Pepper (Section) • Sprouts • Chinese Celery • Chicken Broth Seasoning • Salt • White Pepper • Egg White • Potato Starch • Sichuan Pepper
Seasoning • Shaoxing Rice Wine • White Pepper • Corn Starch • White Sugar • Chicken Powder • Sweet Soy Sauce
shrImp Body: Coral shrImp and CrIspy rICe Covered wIth salted egg yolk egg yolk. Coat shrimp with cornstarch and deep fry in half of the oil. 3. Cook salted yolk in butter with white sugar and
chicken powder, place over shrimps. 4. Deep fry crispy rice and mix with shrimps.
shrImp head: steamed vermICellI wIth deep-FrIed mashed garlIC 1. Place shrimp heads and fried mashed garlic over vermicelli. Add Shaoxing rice
FILIPINO HERITAGE NIGHT. The Los Angeles Dodgers held its seventh annual Filipino Heritage Night on Friday, June 17 at Dodger Stadium. Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas threw the ceremonial first pitch, while Broadway star Joan Almedilla sang the national anthem. U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Keith Guiang was honored as a Military Hero of the Game. Dodger Stadium also offered a Filipino Night t-shirt and a special Pinoy Dog -- a quarter-pound all-beef hot dog with diced Spam, pineapple, onions and chicharrones. The Dodgers went up against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning 3-2. Photos by Andy Tecson
IngredIents:
• 2 lbs. Coral Shrimp • Crispy Rice • Vermicelli • Salted Yolk • Sliced Shallots • Sliced Ginger • Deep-Fried Mashed Garlic
1. Remove shrimp heads, cut off tails and clean. 2. Cut back of shrimp and dip into salt, shaoxing rice wine, white pepper and
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wine, salt and chicken powder. Steam for 5 minutes. 2. Add sweet soy sauce,
sliced shallot and sliced ginger. Pour hot oil onto shrimp head.
1. Slice fish. Dip in proper amount of salt, white pepper, egg white and potato starch. 2. Boil sprouts and chinese celery, place into bowl. Boil fish, place on top of vegpour over fish. etables. 3. Heat sichuan pepper oil. 2. Warm chicken broth and
Stir-fry bell pepper and sichuan pepper. Place over fish.
Dry Fried Noodles with Butter Lobster IngredIents:
• Fresh Lobster • Dry Fried Noodles Seasoning • Butter
• onion • Salt • Chicken Powder • Potato Starch
1. Cut and clean lobster. 2. Add Shaoxing rice wine, coat with potato starch and deep fry. 3. Cook dry fried noodles in boiling water, drain. 4. Add lobster and cook.
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Michael Cinco
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Michael Cinco: First Filipino designer presenting at Paris Fashion Week By Klarize
Medenilla AJPress
organization that seeks to promote Asian couturiers. Following his Autumn/Winter Filipino fashion designer collection will be a showcase Michael Cinco will be presenting his collection at the eminent of a special line of affordable couture-inspired pieces for paris Fashion Week in July. CoUTURíSSiMo, an initiative Cinco, 44, will be the first from ACF to make high fashion Filipino designer to present at for accessible to consumers. the world-renowned couture “We are delighted that showcase on July 3. The DubaiMichael Cinco is one of the first based designer’s 30-piece couturiers that we are collaboAutumn/Winter collection will rating with to create an affordbe nature-inspired with “some able and accessible collection,” influences of the philippines” Emily Hwang, vice president of he said in an interview with ACF told Yahoo! news. Khaleej Times. Born in Catbalogan City “My collection is an homin Samar, philippines, Cinco age to the beauty of nature,” studied at the University of the Cinco told Gulf news. “like philippines Diliman, majoring the butterflies just out of their in fine arts. Two years later, he cocoons, hovering around the flowers in their midst. it is a cel- transferred to Slim’s Fashion ebration of uncluttered beauty, & Art’s School in Manila, and then went on to Central Saint of raw elegance and lightness Martin’s College of Art and of being, and yet, of not so Design in london to further his quiet serenity. it is for women studies in fashion and pattern who know their desires and making. ultimately get them and still in 1997, he moved to Dubai thrive on mystery. And yes, like where established his own the butterflies and the flowers, fashion house in 2003 called it is timeless.” Michael Cinco Haute Couture. His exhibition will be preSince then, Cinco’s work has sented by the Asian Couture been featured in fashion weeks Federation (ACF), a non-profit
in Dubai, Miami, los Angeles, Singapore, Australia and the philippines as well as shows hosted by Swarovski. He was awarded the Breakthrough Designer award at the Worth Global Style network Global Fashion Award show in new York, where he was in competition with designers from all over the world. Cinco has worked with supermodels Tyra Banks and naomi Campbell. He was the first Filipino designer to be featured on American reality show “America’s next Top Model” in which he presented his ecocouture collection. His designs have been worn by prominent stars such as Beyoncé, lady Gaga, Jennifer lopez and paris Hilton, among others. paris, lauded as the fashion capital of the world, is a part of the global “Big Four” of fashion weeks along with new York, Milan and london. of his entrance into one of the world’s major fashion weeks, Cinco expressed delight and notes the milestone as a “tremendous honor,” according to Gulf news.
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Ian Veneracion shares his parenting style by ChristinA
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even with his daughter in other ManilaTimes.net ways—the former child star even STROng, a stickler for said he is OK with the idea of details, authoritative. These them drinking liquior. are some of the adjectives kids “Pero sinasabi ko lagi, drink usually use to describe their moderately. Just like I do on the strict fathers. But like any parent radio,” he said in jest, mimicking nurturing the day’s “millennial” his line for his latest endorsechildren—a generation said to be ment with Primera Light Brandy. more emotionally intelligent— The former child star and dramatic actor Ian Veneracion re- matinee idol turned serious veals that he has chosen to veer though when he explained the away from the iron-fisted fathers reason for being lenient. “They of the past, and instead treat his are allowed [to drink] because brood like his peers. it’s something they have to The 41-year-old celebrity, go through growing up; it’s a who shot to fame in the ‘80s stage.” as the very handsome son of Besides drinking, Veneracion comedian Joey de Leon in Joey shared that he encourages his and Son, had his first child when children to be adventurous, and he was only 24. Then and now, got them to try paragliding or he takes pride in the kind of motor riding as their form of relationship he has fostered with bonding. his kids, Draco, 17, Deirdre, 15, “Mahilig ako sa outdoor and Buccio, 9. sports at palagi ko silang sinasa“I am kunsintidor with my ma. In fact, a month ago, I went sons,” he confessed in an interto Sagada on a motorcycle with view with The Manila Times. my son. Tag-isa kami ng mo“But with my daughter wala tor, and kwentuhan the whole akong laban, kayang kaya niya time,” Veneracion said, adding ako,” he laughed. it was a fruitful fatherSiya yung bully. and-son bonding. Pero with my He has also given sons, I can’t help the go signal for her it, kunsintidor only-girl to own a talaga ako,” he motorcycle. Ditto his added with a youngest who has grin. started to ride his To give an very own bike inside idea just how their subdivision. cool he is with Conversahis sons— tions between and them, his yes, kids are well aware of what he
does for a living. “Kunwari nadaanan namin yung billboard ko sa EDSA, sasabihin nila, ‘You are so pa-cute.’ Sasabihin ko naman, ‘ganyan talaga pag tumatanda, hayaan nyo na,” he fondly shared. Moreover, Veneracion is proud that his children with wife Pam gallardo, who he married in 1994, understand the nature of his career, even the concept of love teams. While showbiz is nothing new to Veneracion—he started acting at the age of six in 1982 for Joey and Son—he quickly found himself the object of viewers’ affection. Decades later, when he returned to TV via 2015’s “Pangako Sa’Yo,” the exact same thing happened, gaining fans even from his children’s age range. He acknowledges his pairing in the series with Jodi Sta. Maria as a huge part of this phenomenon. So successful was their tandem that they were immediately cast in December’s rom-com flick “All You need is Pag-ibig,” while now working on a follow-up movie, The Achy Breaky Hearts. “I talk to them as adults, even my 9-year old. They understand naman [how love teams work] and they even come to the set. Then they go to Jodi and say hi, kwento-kwento sila,” Veneracion said. He added that his children are very comfortable with the actress mainly because they know he is “just being professional with his work.” “I have a very good reputation with my kids. They know kasi that I am a professional. I’ve never been late to the set, kahit noong binata pa ako. Sa akin, work is work,” the actor enthused. Wrapping up the interview, Veneracion said that despite his second wind in show business, fatherhood remains his top priority. “For me that’s the most important role that I have. Secondary na lang yung career and everything that comes with it. I make sure that I spend time with my kids before anything else.”
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JaDine to be featured in international teen magazine by AlixAndrA
CAole Philstar.com
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JADInE fans rejoice! James Reid and nadine Lustre are #flyinghigh and landing on the pages of a widely recognized international magazine - Teen Vogue. According to reports, the onscreen turned real-life couple will be featured in their US edition and the interview was done during the Washington D.C. leg of their World Tour dubbed as “JaDine high On Love.” The reports were confirmed by the official account of
James Reid and Nadine Lustre recently made their first movie as couple, “This Time.”
JaDine’s publicist on Instagram.
The photo features a screenshot of an email asking if the publicists can provide free passes to see one of JaDine’s concerts and to have an exclusive interview with the Team Real. Viva Artist Agency which handles the celebrity couple also shared a snap taken during the interview. no word yet whether when the interview will be published on the magazine. James Reid and nadine Lustre recently made their first movie as couple, “This Time.”
Piolo Pascual shares his fitness... From Page 2 have to listen to your body as much as it would listen to you; you have to listen to what your body needs. Of course, it’s case to case. So, whatever a person needs. Every couple of months, I change my program so I won’t get used to doing the same thing over and over. Why is fitness a big part of your life? Because you won’t be able to present yourself in the best way possible if you don’t take care of your system and your health. Of course, you have to sleep. You have to look good. You have to look a part and there are certain requirements. They will require you to, of course, take off your shirt. To always be ready. It’s an unspoken rule. It’s not just coming to the set, prepared for your scene. You also have to physically be prepared, as well as mentally and emotionally. So, it all comes together. It’s not just about being vain. It is knowing your responsibilities as a person, as an actor, and as a celebrity because you wanna be able to present yourself, you know, the best way possible. So, if you don’t look good, if you don’t feel energized, or if your head is not in the right place, then sooner or later it’ll affect your work and it’ll affect your life. So, I try to be
positive by working out every day, by doing all these things aside from what I have to do at work. Do you follow a certain diet? I don’t have a diet. I eat a lot. I eat everything. That’s the reason why I work out more. I try to sweat a lot so I could get rid of toxins. You don’t want to deprive yourself. I guess the bottom line is balance. You need to have a balanced diet. You have to know what your body can take and what time you can take it during the day. Of course, you know the common sense stuff, you don’t need to eat as much at night, you don’t eat a lot of carbs, focus on food that has nutrients, vitamins, you know those things. Sometimes I splurge on sweets. I have a sweet tooth so it’s harder for me. So, I just try to balance it by working out longer. Two days ago, I was out of town, we went by a bake shop. I bought a lot of cakes, sweets, and I was preparing for this so I said I could just work out an hour more the next day so you know, those cases. It’s common sense. I’ve come to a point where I have started to listen to what my body needs, what my body would ask for in terms of how I
wanna look, how I wanna feel. So, it goes vice versa; your body tells you to also rest and sleep because you don’t want to overwork your body because your mind gets affected so all these things, you have to stay still and try to think of the things that would be beneficial to your health and the things that you have to avoid such as vices, of course. But of course, I’m not a saint. I go out, I drink, I stay up late but that’s the thing; as long as I am able to sleep six hours a night, then I can work out the next day. Otherwise, I don’t work out, I sleep more. In terms of diet, in terms of food, I don’t cut down on things; I just eat whatever I wanna eat so in that case, I don’t feel deprived. One of my trade secrets is pre-workout. I’m so dependent on it. Even if I’m puyat, a chug of two-scoop pre-workout, okay ka na! I work out every day and your body tells you, it’s sore, so you gotta rest. And what you have to do is to condition your mind and take a pre-workout, then head to the gym. Sweat it all out! ‘Cause that’s how you should start your day. What I do is, I try to get it out of the way. First thing in the morning, so automatically, I hit the gym. The first thing I do is pray, shower, then I go to the gym. So it’s out Continued on Page 6
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Piolo Pascual shares his fitness... From Page 5 of the way. Whatever you have to do throughout the day, you just adjust your workout hours and do what you have to do. Eat what you wanna eat. But of course, I wouldn’t deny the fact that I try to cut down on food if I have to prepare for something, but I still eat. Because I don’t wanna feel that just because I’m preparing for something, then I’m not allowed to eat certain foods. I don’t want that kind of feeling. I wanna treat myself. For me, it’s a reward to eat. So, after I work out, I really eat. What sports are you into? Triathlon, badminton, and biking. Biking is my favorite! I love riding bikes! I can ride all day! As long as it’s flat (laughs). Like running, I’ve been running since I was a kid when there were still no races. It does your body good and your mind so it’s mental conditioning. So, for me, as long as you have cardio, as long as you’re able to do those things, you sweat off toxins or whatever waste you have in your body, then you live a balanced life. What is your favorite exercise? My favorite would have to be pull-ups, push-ups, body weight, but now with the HIIT workout, you do less weights and more floor exercises. So, you’re more mobile and agility-wise, you’re able to move better with other muscle parts
because in the gym you do bars and dumbbells and you’re not able to tap on the muscles, the internal and the external muscles or the small ones. With HIIT, you get to isolate certain muscle parts so it’s endless. You can always diversify. When you do a fly, you can twist it with HIIT. With the traditional way, you just do pulling and pushing. With HIIT, you can diversify by twisting it and moving your body. Nowadays, you just have to really focus on what you need to work on and then when you work on that, you wont need to lift heavy. You should just do more reps. Whatever you need, you don’t just work on a certain muscle part; it has to be the whole body. So, when you work out like me who works out every day, you get to modify and do other things and you see the results. For me, I prefer doing the HIIT Program aside from the sports that I do because it’s never enough. You do your body some favor if you do something else, like when you do the sauna, or you work out, do sport, run, or badminton, basketball. So, those things, they work hand in hand, and you get to feel better. Even boxing! There are so many things that you can do just to really look your best. You just have to make sure that it’s part of your lifestyle; that you wanna do it, not only because you have to do it.
What’s your motto in life? I have a lot of life verses but for me, I live by James 1:12: “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that God has promised him.” So, being positive and just knowing you have an end goal, which is to get to heaven. So, those things affect me. I guess you just have to be positive at all times in any given situation. There is also Romans 12:1: ”Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God — this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Siguro that could apply as a motto. If you wanna know the will of God, then you would know what to do because I could remember I would always question the Lord, “What do you want from me? What should I do?” but I’m reminded by certain verses in the bible so I go beyond mottos. I guess those things remind me of how I should live my life. It’s not just about being holy, but knowing God’s will and then it makes all the difference.
Sarah Geronimo is not, well, what... From Page 2
dance number on “ASAP” two Sundays ago. When I answered no, she exclaimed, “It was unbelievable! Ang galing nila! The energy and talent proved that Sarah still has a lot to show, not the Sarah na napililitan lang mag-perform.” Perhaps Sarah was looking forward to the two stress/workfree months ahead, finally enjoying her long-postponed freedom, away from her family
and hopefully only with her boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli. “After all,” added the DPA, “she will be turning 28 on July 25. Sarah has been repressed, not able to enjoy her growing up the way her contemporaries do, that’s why during her out-oftown concerts, she would break out in tears onstage.” Matteo has found a good catch in Sarah and vice-versa. As Tempo’s Ronald Constantino once told Sarah, “Huwag
mo nang pakawalan si Matteo, don’t let him go.” Unlike Sarah’s previous suitors (among them Rayver Cruz, Gerald Anderson and…John Lloyd Cruz?), Matteo has been patiently toeing the line set by Sarah’s strict parents (who is not as imposing on Sarah’s sisters), harangan man ng sibat, so to speak. Anyway, we wish Sarah a grand vacation. Enjoy every moment of it.
The Gardens Casino: Southern California’s newest premier entertainment destination after state-of-the-art renovation FoR over 19 years, Hawaiian Gardens Casino has served as an integral part of the Hawaiian Garden community; yet, what was once a quaint, lowkey casino has transformed into The Gardens Casino with its two-year renovation, which has brought brand new, state-ofthe-art amenities, all of which are set to create a captivating experience for its guests. The $90-million renovation began in March 2014 with the casino’s vision of bringing an elevated gaming and dining experience to its guests, through the 200,000 square foot, two-story facility. The building houses 220 new flat-screen televisions, 100 new card tables and more than 300 tables. Special amenities include a 12,365 square foot meeting and events space where the casino can host a variety of public and private events. The premium casual restaurant led by Food and Beverage Director Peter Lydon will feature variety of cross-culture fusion foods, which integrate California’s robust selection of seasonal, fresh and sustainable ingredients. The menu touches on a variety of cuisines, ranging from Vietnamese and Thai to American, Mexican and Italian. Additionally, the new casual restaurant on-site can seat over 100 guests and includes an upscale bar and lounge with handcrafted cocktails, locally sourced wine and over 24 Cali-
Ron Sarabi, general manager of The Gardens Casino
Food and Beverage Director Peter Lydon
fornia craft beers on tap. The renovation is expected to increase guest capacity by up to 50 percent from the 5,000 to 7,000 guests per day prior to opening the new casino. The Gardens Casino is the largest employer in the city of Hawaiian Gardens, with over 1,800 employees in its current workforce. As a result of the renovations, the casino plans to add an additional 400 new jobs to meet the growing demands of both the casino and its guests. “With the opening of our new building, we hope to provide even more jobs and financial support to our local citizens, charities and community organizations,” said Ron Sarabi, general manager of The Gardens Casino. “With a population of approximately 15,000 residents, The Gardens
Casino is pleased to sustain the majority of the City of Hawaiian Gardens’ annual budget. Showing our support both physically and fiscally to our local community is extremely important to The Gardens Casino, and we value our strong working relationship with the City of Hawaiian Gardens.” The Gardens Casino is committed to being a responsible corporate and community citizen and supports a number of local organizations including the ABC Unified School District, Tri-City Health Group, Children’s Hospital (Long Beach and orange County), and Hawaiian Gardens holiday events and youth sports, among others. The Gardens Casino believes that its success depends upon the sustainability of its local communities and is dedicated to giving back. As the “friendliest card club” in the Los Angeles area, The Gardens Casino welcomes guests for an elevate experience in California card playing. While guests can avail of the numerous amenities the casino has to offer, the full renovation of the outdoor areas and additional parking lots is slated for completion later this year. For more information on The Gardens Casino, visit the website at www.thegardenscasino.com.
The right protection for women Moonlighting
Baste Duterte is showbiz-bound
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by Tessa
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At the level of daily life, we learn by experience, how to protect ourselves by learning many strategies. Perla Santos, the mother of MOtHER, or the Movement to Help End Rape and Other Child Abuses, inimitably took the center stage and received the support and partnership of arnis aficionado Master Allan Fami, founder of Kalahi and other volunteers. they offered their services, through workshop trainings conducted in various communities during the outreach of the MOtHER free self defense clinic that started last month. the sessions were attended by the less fortunate youth and moms in various barangays. this included the Bayan ni Juan (BNJ) community in Calauan, Laguna which was arranged through Bantay Bata staff and BNJ president Leah Bautista, ABS-CBN’s Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation. All the trainees enthusiastically carried out the hands-on training and asked interesting questions at the Q&A. the participants went home home enlightened, confident and empowered — and very grateful with the unexpected bagful of goodies which the MOtHER group solicited from friends in the community here. Since February, MOtHER has been sending door-to-door boxes of donated recycled shoes, backpacks, t-shirts, pants, and miscellaneous hand-medowns that students need at school opening this June. Other barangays who heard about this community service have requested to be included in their next MOtHER outreach which is now done regularly. Seventeen years ago in 1999, while working as an OFW in Saudi Arabia, Perla Santos founded the movement with the mission and vision. thus, based on the principle that self-
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Perla (Mother Pearl) Santos
defense is an instinct that needs to be developed, the mission of MOtHER is to empower vulnerable individuals to be able to defend themselves in the face of imminent danger. Its vision: to make intentionally-inflicted personal crimes will be a thing of the past. Since then, MOtHER had been getting the support of various martial art experts who banded together to form the collaborative Working Group. the diversified aficionados on karate, taekwondo, aikido and other styles provided voluntary services and offered their advise as well as conducted practical hands-on training. For starters, “techniques Manual Volume 1,” was printed and distributed to those who have undergone the self defense clinics through private and government organizations. In 2006, “Self-Defense techniques Manual Volume 2” was published through support from the United Nations Women Guild which was collaborated by the Geneva and Manila MOtHER Chapters and spearheaded trainings to poor kids of Metro Manila. The advocacy the MOtHER Rape Prevention bill was filed in 2000 by members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. the bill mandated that instinctive self-defense aware-
ness and training be included as part of the PE curriculum as well as a workshop for women going abroad. through the newly formed MOtHER Expert Working Group, a social media collaboration comprised of several arnis clubs all over the world who have signified interest to support the crusade, the bill will undergo modification and submitted in time for the forthcoming 17th Philippine Congress. Efforts are being intensified to re-campaign for passage of counterpart priority bills to include the teaching of instinctive self-defense awareness and basic training in the PE curriculum as well as a workshop for women going abroad most especially that Arnis in the PE curriculum, in support of RA 9850 or the Act Declaring Arnis as the national martial art and sport. Armed with wealth of experience, honed skills and confidence gained from having worked with high-end, multilevel and diversified ethnic background including the Philippine Children’s Medical Center, World Health Organization in Geneva as well as in the Western Pacific Region, the King Faisal Specialist Hospital, in various continents, Perla Santos is committed to pursue her passion. *** E-mail Mylah at moonlightingmdl@aol. com
A VEtERAN and well-respected talent manager in show business told the Manila times over a chit-chat one day that Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, the 28-year-old son of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is all set to join show business. “He’s signed on with Betchay Vidanes,” said the source. “I hear they’re just figuring out if he’ll just go into music, or I guess, if he can act then it will also be tV and the movies.” Baste is the hunky surfer/ rocker boy among Duterte’s three children with first wife Elizabeth Zimmerman. His older siblings Sara and Paolo are both into politics, but the 28-year-old—who amassed thousands of followers on social media during their father’s presidential campaign—is apparently more inclined to the lights of show business. A front man of a local band in Davao City, the country’s newest heartthrob showed he has the talent for singing, as well as playing the guitar and the drums, when he performed at a Cebu Coliseum sortie in March. As for his taste in women, Baste also seems to like those that come from beneath the spotlight as his current girlfriend, with whom he has a two-year old son, is a former model by the name of Kate Necesario. Yes, she is the same Kate Necesario whose stint in an FHM issue in 2011 has been doing the rounds of social media.
Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, is a surfer, rocker and soon-tobe showbiz celebrity.
Meanwhile, Baste’s choice for a manager was clearly influenced by his dad’s celebrity supporter Robin Padilla who had been a long-time talent of the Vidanes talent Management group. He will be in good company then with the likes of Jasmine Curtis, Padilla’s daughter Kylie, and Mikael Daez among others.
Now the only question is when Baste Duterte’s official showbiz launch will be, and whether he will be a Kapamilya, a Kapuso or a Kapatid as the talents of ABS-CBN, GMA Network and tV5 call themselves respectively. For sure it will be post-inauguration on June 30.
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