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Pres. Duterte wants to meet ‘idol’ Putin, get along with Trump

by Dana

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President Rodrigo Duterte (right) talks to Russian Ambassador to PH Igor Khovaev in Malacañang. Duterte will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Peru at the sidelines of the APEC summit this week.

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Trump prepares for the presidency Clarifies stances, staff appointments

DoNALD trump’s unexpected win after garnering more electoral votes than opponent hillary Clinton shocked the world as his controversial campaign plans became closer to manifestation.

After meeting with President Barack obama at the White house last week, President-elect trump has begun laying out his plans for the presidency. trump went on CBs’ “60 minutes” on sunday, November 13 to discuss his plans with host Lesley stahl and illuminated on a number of his stances from his campaign.

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PH DOT plans for global fanfare and sweeping changes in 2017 A NUmBer of high profile events as well as improvements in the way Americans and other travelers experience the Philippines are in the works, according to representatives of the country’s Department of tourism (Dot).

Philippine officials laid out the department’s strategy to accelerate growing American interest in the island nation during a media event in Los Angeles hosted by the Dot on friday, November 11. Department representatives also responded to potential tourists’ security concerns regarding the Philippines’ war on drugs.

“We in the Philippines actually feel safer now,” said Dot Undersecretary Katherine De Castro during friday’s press conference. “Despite what you hear, there’s more police trust.” she added that most tourists who offer feedback report feeling secure while travelPAGE A3

PhILIPPINe President rodrigo Duterte expressed his excitement to meet russian leader Vladimir Putin at the upcoming Asia-Pacific economic Cooperation (APeC) summit in Peru. on tuesday, November 15, Duterte said he told russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev his intent to have bilateral talks with Putin at the sidelines of the international summit. “matuloy ho (it will push through). Ako ang nanghingi niyan (i requested for it). earlier tonight, I PAGE A2

PH Labor Dept. urges undocumented Pinoys to come back home

by Dana

SioSon / AJPress

the Department of Labor and employment (DoLe) urged undocumented overseas filipino Workers (ofWs) to return in the Philippines before President-elect Donald trump assumes office in January next year.

Addressing the undocumented immigrants in the United states, Labor secretary silvestre Bello III said that it would be better if they come back in the Philippines or start processing the legalization of their stay abroad. trump, who won the recent U.s. presidential elections, said that among his administration’s priorities include the deportation or imprisonment of about three million undocumented immigrants in the U.s.

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SHARING EXPERTISE. U.S. and Philippine Special Forces began annual combat exercises on Wednesday, Nov. 16 despite President Duterte’s threats to end joint war games and kick American soldiers out of the Philippines. The U.S. military says that so far there’s been no reduction in cooperation with the Philippines, a long-standing US ally, despite Mr. Duterte’s threats to do so and his expressed desire to expand security ties with China and Russia.

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PH-US firearms deal to push through

by Dana

SioSon AJPress

the Philippines’ purchase of 26,000 assault rifles from the United states will proceed, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General ronald “Bato” Dela rosa on monday, November 14.

In a press briefing, Dela rosa said that sig sauer, a firearms manufacturer based in the U.s., has informed the PNP that the processing of the documents related to the purchase is ‘going on smoothly.’

According to the PNP chief, President rodrigo Duterte has given the police the green light to proceed with the deal after Dela rosa briefed him regarding the matter.

“Actually I talked to him

(Duterte) personally during our trip to malaysia tungkol diyan (about that). We reported to him that the processing of documents is going on smoothly according to sig sauer, wala silang nakitang harang doon, hindi po naharang (they have seen no attempt to block the sale),” Dela rosa said.

Duterte previously announced that he ordered the cancellation of the gun purchase after the U.s. reportedly halted the sale due to concerns over the human rights violations in the Philippines. the Philippine president said the country would just have to look for another source and would not insist on buying expensive arms from the U.s. this came to light after U.s.

senator Ben Cardin, a member of the senate foreign relations Committee, expressed his intention to oppose the U.s.’ transactions. Cardin cited the reported extrajudicial killings in the Philippines as grounds halt the transaction. since Duterte took office, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded more than 3,000 individuals killed, which include deaths committed both by legitimate police operations and vigilantes.

“When I explained that to him (Duterte), sabi niya (he said) oK you continue. Ipagpatuloy n’yo yan kasi wala naman palang hinarang (Get on with the deal since nothing is actually blocked),” Dela rosa added.

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PNP chief ready to face consequences over free trip to Pacquiao-Vargas match

by Dana

SioSon AJPress

PhILIPPINe National Police (PNP) chief Director General ronald “Bato” Dela rosa is willing to be jailed if his free

trip to Las Vegas earlier this month violates the Philippine Constitution.

“Kung talagang lalabas sa investigation na ako ay may kasalanan na nagawa, I’m willing to go to jail. Kung

PNP chief Ronald de la Rosa himself admitted that Sen. Manny Pacquiao paid for everything for him and his family to watch the bout and he did not spend personal or public funds to go to the United States.

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ikulong nila ako, okay lang sakin (if the investigation proves that i really broke the law, i’m willing to go to jail. if i get imprisoned, it’s okay for me),” he said on monday, November 14.

Dela rosa flew to Las Vegas in early November to watch boxing champion and senator manny Pacquiao’s match against Jessie Vargas.

Pacquiao shouldered the tickets, accommodations and travel expenses for Dela rosa and his family, the PNP chief previously revealed.

Last week, ombudsman Conchita Carpio morales initiated a probe to determine whether the PNP chief’s allexpense paid trip violated the Philippines’ Code of Conduct and ethical standards for Public officials and employees. the republic Act 6713 states that “public officials

After admitting her romantic dalliance with her former driver Ronnie Dayan, Sen. Leila de Lima no longer wants to talk about her personal life and asked those concerned to respect her privacy.

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De Lima admits to having an affair with ex-driver

by Dana

SioSon AJPress

After months of silence, senator Leila De Lima admitted that she had an affair with her former driver and bodyguard, ronnie Dayan.

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monsod on GmA news program “Bawal ang Pasaway kay mareng Winnie,” De Lima confessed that her relationship with Dayan lasted for a “few years.” however, De Lima clarified that they broke up before she PAGE A2

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PAGE A1 had a long talk with the ambassador of Russia. I reiterated my desire to meet Putin, bilateral,� Duterte told reporters in Malacaùang.

The Philippine president also said that he wanted the country to form a good relationship with Russia. “I won’t ask for anything. I want to be friends with him. I just want

to the two countries to be the best of friends. This is an economic world. If there are things we can sell them or export to them, it would be good,� Duterte pointed out.

In an interview with Al Jazeera last month, Duterte tagged Putin as his “idol.� He also recently described the Russian leader as his “favorite hero.� “He (Putin) has no illusions

about himself. He knows that he was not trained for politics. Nor to be a statesman. He acts just like a president. My characterization of Putin is what I would describe myself,� Duterte previously said.

On the other hand, Duterte congratulated President-elect Donald Trump for his “well-deserved victory� in the recent U.S. presidential election. “You (Trump) are the chosen leader of the most powerful country,� Duterte said.

Asked if he thinks the PH-US relationship would improve under Trump’s administration, Duterte replied: “Oh I’m sure. We do not have any quarrel.� “I can always be a friend of anybody especially presidents, chief executive of another country.

He does not call me out over my campaign about human rights,� he added.

Over the past few months, Duterte has been issuing controversial statements against the United States for the latter’s alleged interference in the Philippine government’s crackdown on illegal drugs. Duterte also previously expressed his intent to severe ties with America in pursuit of an independent policy.

But after the recent U.S. election poll results were announced, Duterte seemed to lower his hostile remarks against the United States.

STILL FRIENDS. President Rodrigo Duterte met with former president Fidel V. Ramos in Malacanang on Monday, Nov. 14, weeks after the latter resigned as the country’s special envoy to China. Duterte described his meeting with Ramos “pleasant,� saying they discussed climate change and peace process, among others.

Early this month, Duterte expressed his intent to maintain cooperation with the U.S. under the future Trump administration, which would be “anchored on mutual respect, mutual benefit and shared commitment to democratic ideals and the rule of law.�

However, he later affirmed that the Philippines’ shift towards China and other members of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) will be maintained, adding that his actions will be anchored only on the interest of the country.

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PAGE A1 even became a senator.

Asked why she fell in love with Dayan given their marital statuses, De Lima answered that it is because of “frailties of a woman.â€? “We became so close. That’s it. I trusted him. Siyempre, naano po ang loob ko (of course my feelings were‌),â€? De Lima said during the program aired on Monday, November 14.

President Rodrigo Duterte previously tagged De Lima as an “immoral woman� after claiming that the senator had an illicit affair with her driver, who is also married. Duterte went on to accuse Dayan of collecting drug money to help De Lima in her senatorial campaign for the May election this year.

De Lima, however, maintained her stance that she was not involved in the alleged drug trade within the National Bilibid Prison. “Siguro po ako sa sarili ko 100 percent na wala akong tinatang-

gap at wala akong papayagan na maging bag man ko, sino man siya (I am 100 percent sure that I didn’t receive anything and I would not allow anyone to become my bagman, whoever he may be),� the senator said.

De Lima also admitted that she had helped Dayan financially, but denied the allegations that she financed the construction of his home.

Early this week, the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) announced that a P1 million reward will be granted to anyone who can give information regarding Dayan’s location. “This P1 million is for information leading to the arrest of Mr. Ronnie Dayan Palisoc who is the subject of a warrant of arrest from the House of Representatives for contempt on the Committee on Justice for failing to appear despite proper service of subpoena,� lawyer Ferdinand Topacio of the VACC told reporters on Tuesday, November 15.

PH-US firearms deal to...

PAGE A1 However, Dela Rosa said he’s sure that Duterte will tell the PNP to cancel the deal again if the U.S. State Department blocks it.

The PNP chief also said that the rifles will be paid by the Phil-

ippine government. “Binabayaran namin ito, hindi naman namin ito hinihingi (We are paying for this, we did not asking for it for free) so we should get fair and equal treatment dahil (because) this is business,� he said.

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SUPERMOON RISING. A bigger and brighter moon rises just after sunset in Manila, a sight also enjoyed by millions worldwide. A “supermoon” occurs when the moon is full when it is closest to Earth. Monday’s supermoon was the closest to Earth since 1949 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres.

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PH DOT plans for global fanfare...

PAGE A1 ing in the Philippines. De Castro credited programs implemented by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte this year, like a nationwide 911 hotline, for enhancing security throughout the country.

Statements and suggestions from President Rodrigo Duterte’s signaling a diplomatic shift away from the United States had threatened to weaken the Philippines’ ties with its longtime ally and depress tourism.

DOT representatives noted the president’s penchant for inflammatory off-the-cuff comments but encouraged people to examine Duterte’s statements in their real context instead of focusing on sound bites.

They went on to say that the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump bodes well for relations between the Philippines and the United States.

Duterte said he shared many similarities with Trump and became one of the first world leaders to publicly congratulate the newly-elected American president on Wednesday, November 9 while visiting Malaysia. “[Duterte] said that henceforth, there will be no more negative comments about the United States,” said Philippine Consul General Adelio Cruz during Wednesday’s conference.

“He said that, as of yesterday

[Thursday, November 10],” De Castro followed up, subtly referring to the administration’s past backtracking on some of the president’s comments.

Moving forward, the DOT will ready preparations for events that officials hope will generate an influx of foreign travelers.

Following the crowning of Filipina contestant Pia Wurtzbach in the 2015 Miss Universe beauty pageant, plans had been announced for the Philippines to host the next competition on January 30, 2017.

In the past, Duterte said he was not interested in allocating government resources to putting on the competition. However, private investors are expected to shoulder the $11-million dollar cost of the event, which should proceed as scheduled.

From April 20-24, 2017, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig will serve as the site for the World Street Food Conference (WSFC).

Next year will be the first time the event will be hosted outside of Singapore. Some of the finest chefs from the Philippines, India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, and the U.S. will expose foodies from around the world to a wide variety of street food delicacies.

However, some have harbored doubts regarding the Philippines’ capacity to put on such large ticket spectacles.

“To those who wonder if we will be able to pull this off...we are ready,” Richmond Jimenez, the tourism director for the DOT’s office in Los Angeles, said during Friday’s meeting. He went on to note that “we in the Philippines have hosted foreign dignitaries in the past.”

In the meantime, the department plans on seeking out new ways to invite tourists to explore the Philippines and clearing up issues that impact a visitor’s peace of mind.

Specifically, department officials are trying to work out an arrangement that will allow healthcare providers in the Philippines to accept American health insurance. Doing so would not only save money for people who require consistent treatment or become injured while traveling abroad, but open up medical tourism and clear up liability issues that limit colleges and other institutions from organizing trips to the Philippines.

At Friday’s meeting, Cruz, De Castro and DOT Assistant Secretary Gwen Javier said some of the people most interested in learning about and exploring the Philippines were second-generation Filipino Americans and those who emigrated to the U.S. at a young age The department also has plans to attract more millennials by

PAGE A1 One of the more poignant moments of the conversation was when Stahl brought up the reports of racial slurs, personal threats and harassment toward minorities by Trump supporters.

Muslim-Americans, in particular, have been a prevalent target of hate crimes in the U.S. Previously, Trump has suggested a temporary ban of Muslims into the U.S. and suggested that all Muslims in the country be labeled.

The FBI reported on Monday, November 14 that hate crimes toward Muslim-Americans rose last year, spiking the rate of all hate crimes to 7 percent.

Trump said he was “surprised to hear” about the harassment from his supporters and then looked into the camera and told them to “stop it.”

“I am so saddened to hear that,” he told Stahl. “And I say, ‘Stop it.’

If it-- if it helps. I will say this, and I will say right to the cameras: Stop it.”

Health care reform Trump’s previous plan to fully “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act -- also known as Obamacare -- was a defining stance during Trump’s campaign which attracted many of his conservative supporters.

On Sunday, however, when discussing his plans to replace the landmark health care law, he indicated there were key parts of Obamacare he planned to keep, a move which may worry some conservatives.

One of the key features that will remain is a guarantee that those with pre-existing conditions will still be covered “because it happens to be one of the strongest assets,” Trump noted.

He also indicated he wants to keep the article in the law that states that children can be held on their parents’ health insurance until they’re 26 years old. “[We are] very much try and keep that. Adds cost, but it’s very much something we’re going to

try and keep,” Trump assured.

Decisions on the court In a move that could worry conservatives, Trump announced that he was “fine” with the 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized gay marriage. When asked about whether he supports marriage equality, he dodged the question and said that the case – Obergefell v. Hodges – was “settled”, even if he appoints a new justice that would look to overturn it.

“It-- it’s irrelevant because it was already settled. It’s law. It was settled in the Supreme Court.

I mean it’s done,” Trump said However, he confirmed that he was opened to challenging the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in 1973. Moreover, he confirmed that he was vetting conservative-leaning justices to replace the two vacant seats in the Supreme Court left by the death of Antonin Scalia and the upcoming retirement of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Affirming his campaign pledge, the president-elect said that if the court overturned the case, people would “have to go to another state” to get an abortion.

When Stahl pushed him on the issue, Trump said that there’s a lot of work to be done on the matter without further elaborating.

“Well we’ll see what happens,” he said. “It’s got a long way to go, just so you understand. That has a long, long way to go.

Draining the swamp Promising to eliminate corporate-driven Establishment politics in Washington -- or what he calls “draining the swamp” -- Trump has begun appointing his staff.

On Sunday, he chose Republican National Committee Chairman and staunch conservative Reince Priebus as his White House chief of staff.

Priebus, who also acted as a campaign consultant for Trump, has close ties to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, who has pre-

viously criticized the presidentelect. The move is likely to ease tensions between Trump and Ryan and secure legislative support in Congress.

Trump also named rightwing media personality Stephen Bannon as his senior counselor and chief West Wing strategist, prompting backlash from Democrats and moderates alike.

Bannon is known for his white nationalist views and accusations of being an anti-Semite which critics say make him unfit to serve the President. Bannon is also the executive chairman of the alt-right wing Breitbart News Network, which has become a “cesspool” for white supremacy, as a former Breitbart News editor-at-large described it.

Several organizations oppose the appointment of Bannon to such a key post in the White House, like the Anti-Defamation League, a watchdog for anti-Semites and racists.

“It is a sad day when a man who presided over the premier website of the ‘alt-right’ — a loose-knit group of white nationalists and unabashed anti-Semites and racists — is slated to be a senior staff member in the ‘people’s house,’” the organization wrote on their website.

The Southern Poverty Law Center, a renowned national advocacy organization dedicated to fighting bigotry, also announced opposition to the appointment of Bannon, saying that it will further divide Americans.

Trump, however, expressed hope that his team will do their best to fulfill his campaign promise to “make America great again.”

“Steve and Reince are highly qualified leaders who worked well together on our campaign and led us to a historic victory,” Trump said in a press release. “Now I will have them both with me in the White House as we work to make America great again.” (Klarize Medenilla/AJPress)

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“Basta what is important, is that I am honest. Hindi ako nag sisinungaling (I didn’t lie). Sinabi ko lang yung katotohanan para transparent tayo (I only told the truth so we could be transparent),” Dela Rosa said, adding that he didn’t regret he did not have to shell out any money to spend quality time with his family abroad.

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The PNP chief also thanked Pacquiao for defending him on the issue. The boxer-senator earlier said that it’s better to treat people than engage in illegal activities.

The boxing champion also reportedly shouldered the travel and accommodation expenses of some of his other supporters as well.

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PAGE A3 significantly expanding ecotourism. At present, only a handful of regions in the Philippines specifically caters to those environmentally conscious travelers. In 2017, DOT officials intend to develop programs promoting natural wonders found throughout the country.

De Castro added that efforts involving digital media have delivered promising and cost-effective results. After relaunching their website earlier this year, the

DOT has been developing an app.

They are also trying to attract more bloggers and internet personalities to visit the Philippines and share their experiences.

Although department representatives say are focusing on implementing brand new strategies, say they are open to bringing back popular but discontinued promotions. They are also considering reopening their offices in Chicago, which had been the only source of department outreach in the country outside

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of the East and West coasts.

The department will move forward with their ambitious plans despite limited financial backing from the Philippine government.

Even though tourism represents roughly 10 percent of the Philippine GDP, the DOT is significantly underfunded compared to comparable agencies of other Southeast Asian countries, according to De Castro.

She said that, in light of that information, a number of lawmakers in Manila have begun to throw their support behind increasing the department’s budget in 2017.

TURNOVER OF CASES ON MEDIA SLAYS. Assistant Secretary Kris Ablan of the Presidential Communications Office and Presidential Task Force on Media Security Executive Director Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco (second and third from left) formally turn over the inventory of cases involving media killings to Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra who represented President Rodrigo Duterte. Also in photo (from left) are Nelson Santos, Aries Estrella, Undersecretary Erickson Balmes and Chief Supt. Eric Serafin Reyes.

PH Labor Dept... 107-year-old Fil-Am votes for the first time PAGE A1 Assuming Trump would keep his campaign promise, Bello, however, noted that the U.S. president-elect’s immigration policy would only have “minimal effect” since most OFWs there are legally employed.

“Most of our OFWs there are documented and are legal, especially our seafarers,” Bello said.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) also made similar statement with DOLE. The DFA previously expressed that Trump’s immigration pronouncements do not have a “calamitous impact” on the Filipino community in the United States.

According to the DFA, there were about 3.18 million Filipinos in the U.S. as of December 2015.

The latest record from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) shows that only about 271,000 Filipinos were irregulars or undocumented as of December 2013.

“A vast majority of the three million Filipinos residing in the U.S. have legal residency or citizenship status, pay their taxes and generally obey American laws,” DFA spokesman Charles Jose said.

On the other hand, if the undocumented filipinos decide to come home, Bello said the Philippine government is ready to provide them with livelihood and employment assistance.

“The end program of our president (Rodrigo Duterte) is to bring back our OFWs so we already established a mechanism for businesses and employment opportunities,” Bello added.

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WHEN Joaquin Arciago Guzman became a United States citizen in 2012, the steadfast Filipino-American made headlines as one of the oldest individuals to gain U.S. citizenship.

In a 2012 ceremony in downtown Los Angeles on the Fourth of July, Guzman sat in a wheelchair — miniature American flag tow — as he recited the Pledge of Allegiance, sang along to “The Star-Spangled Banner” and took the citizenship oath with about 7,300 newly naturalized citizens.

He was 102 years old at the time.

In addition to maintaining health care benefits, Guzman had another reason to become an American citizen: to vote and contribute to a country that has provided him with countless opportunities.

Still going strong at 107 years old, Guzman became one of the oldest voters in the country to cast a ballot in the 2016 general election. With the help of his niece Julie Aguinaldo, he sent in his ballot by mail weeks before Election Day, happy to have done his duty as an American citizen.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was Guzman’s pick at the top ticket, and when the results came in and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump won, Guzman can only express one thing. “[I’m] very disappointed,” he told the Asian Journal with de-

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jection.

Aguinaldo said that Guzman always supported the Democratic Party, saying that he believed that the party prioritized the interests of “the working class people” and ensured more health benefits for Americans. He also wished to witness the election of the nation’s first female president.

Although the presidential election didn’t swing in his favor, he believes that “Clinton is still the winner.”

Of his decision to vote, his family expressed pride and happiness for their elder.

“This was something he really wanted to do as an American, so we’re all happy that he got to do it,” Aguinaldo said with a smile.

A fruitful life Born in Paniqui, Tarlac in the Philippines in 1910, Guzman has lived through two world wars, Philippine independence and 18 U.S. presidential administrations.

At the age of 18, he took a 23-day journey by boat across the Pacific Ocean to work as a farmer in Salinas, California, picking lettuce throughout the late 1920s into the Great Depression.

In 1939, he then went back to the Philippines to marry the love of his life, Paz Irene Gatchalian, the daughter of a mayor. Before the birth of their first child of six, Guzman went back to work in the U.S. to support his family in 1941, continuing to work in the fields through World War II. In 1948, he moved back to the Philippines where he and his wife would raise their family. It wasn’t until the mid-1980s when he, his wife and two of their adult children moved to California for good, settling in the Los Angeles area.

In 2012, his son Joaquin Guzman, Jr. said that he opted to become a citizen over renewing his green card because he feared he would lose his health benefits.

To the regret of the family, Guzman’s wife did not live to see the ceremony. She died in 2007 at 89 years old.

In 2016, Guzman continues to live a long, accomplished life with his family in North Hollywood. At 107, he’s one of the oldest living Americans. How has the former farmer lived such a long life?

“By eating a lot of vegetables,” Aguinaldo said with a laugh.

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MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday, Nov. 15 he is no fan of martial law even as he maintained that such declaration can be a “contingency” to address violence.

Duterte allayed fears that his recent statement on the possible suspension of the writ of habeas corpus could be a prelude to martial rule similar to that of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

“I am not a fan of martial law.

I am a lawyer. People are afraid of martial law but if ever, martial law is a contingency to meet widespread violence,” the president told reporters at the Presidential Security Group compound Tuesday night.

Writ of habeas corpus, which literally means “produce the body,” requires arresting officers to deliver or present the body of a detained person. It provides a person an opportunity to challenge what he believes is an unlawful arrest or illegal detention before a court.

Under the 1987 Constitution, the president may suspend the writ “for not more than 60 days in case of an invasion, rebellion” or “when the public safety requires it.”

Last week, Duterte said he might suspend the writ of habeas corpus if lawlessness spread in Mindanao, adding that the move

Lima, Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Grace Poe and Joel Villanueva, and Senate President Aquilino A RESOLUTION opposing late “Koko” Pimentel III. President Ferdinand Marcos’s Meanwhile, those who voted burial at the Libingan ng mga against the resolution were Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery) has Senate Majority Leader Vicente failed to pass the Senate.

“Tito” Sotto III and Senators The Senate Resolution No. 86, Richard Gordon, Gringo Honafiled by Senator Risa Hontiveros, san, Panfilo Lacson, Manny Pacexpresses the “sense of the Sen- quiao, and Cynthia Villar. ate that the crimes of the former Senators Sonny Angara, Nancy President Ferdinand Marcos to Binay, Francis Escudero, Sherthe Republic, and the human win Gatchalian, Juan Miguel Zurights violations committed un- biri, and Senate Minority Leader der his regime, render him unfit Ralph Recto, on the other hand, to be buried at the Libingan ng voted abstain.

Pres. Rodrigo Duterte mga Bayani.”

Last November 8, the SuWatch out for it…Matutumba kayo With 20 senators present on preme Court ruled that Marcos (You will be shocked). P5.9 bil- Monday, November 14, a major- can be buried at the Libingan ng lion,” he said without identifying ity vote of 11 was needed to get mga Bayani. According to the the person. the resolution approved. The court, the burial does not violate Last September, Duterte placed resolution failed to pass after the Philippine Constitution. the entire country under a “state getting a plenary vote of eight Following the court’s deciof emergency” after a bombing in in favor, six against, and another sion, several rallies were conDavao City that killed 14 persons six abstaining. ducted in different parts of the and wounded about 60 others.

The eight senators who voted country, mostly by martial law The declaration, which was con- to adopt the resolution include victims and their families. tained in Proclamation no. 55, also Senators Bam Aquino, Franklin “I am sad that the Senate ordered the military and the police Drilon, Risa Hontiveros, Leila de missed the opportunity to deto suppress “any and all forms of lawless violence in Mindanao” and to prevent lawless violence from spreading in other parts of

by DAnA m. sioson the country. both subjects of repealed laws, AJPress Duterte has said he would conare crucial components of an sult Congress on the drug menace, THE House of Representatives effective dispensation of both admitting that he cannot address subcommittee on Justice begun reformative and retributive justhe problem by himself. its initial hearing on the restora- tice,” Alvarez said.

The president has said he is tion of death penalty in the PhilHe also suggested lethal inexpecting the number of drug ad- ippines on Thursday, November jection as means to execute the dicts in the country to increase to 10. sanctioned killings. four million by yearend.

Last month, Alvarez announced The panel tackled seven bills that aim to revive the sanctioned that the House plans to approve killings in the Philippines, includ- a bill that would bring back the death penalty before the upcoming the House Bill No. 1.

The bill, filed by Speaker Pan- ing Christmas break. virus and results showed that the taleon Alvarez, was co-authored “I don’t know with the Senbaby has no signs of any fetal ab- by House Leaders and Represen- ate, I don’t control it, but as far normalities, according to Tayag. tatives Fredenil Castro, Rodolfo as the House is concerned, we The virus, transmitted by aedes Fariñas, Danilo Suarez, Raneo will approve it before the Christaegypti, the same mosquito trans- Abu, Rolando Andaya, Jr., Mi- mas break,” Alvarez earlier told mitting dengue and chikungunya, chael John Duavit, and Rodel Ba- reporters in Tokyo during Presicauses babies to be born with tocabe. dent Rodrigo Duterte’s state-visit unusually big heads.

House Bill No. 1 stated that to Japan.

Reports worldwide showed that there is a need for the country to The reimposition of death penit can also be transferred through re-impose death penalty because alty was also among Duterte’s sexual intercourse and blood “the national crime rate has promise during the presidential transfusion. grown to such alarming propor- campaign.

Reported cases were only tions requiring an all-out offenOn the other hand, Subcomcaused by mosquito bites. sive against all forms of felonious mittee Chairman Vicente Veloso Symptoms of the disease in- acts.” denied that Alvarez gave an orclude rashes, fever and conjunc“The imposition of the death der to the House to approve a tivitis. (Micah Vandeleon/Manila- penalty for heinous crimes and death penalty bill.

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could intensify the crackdown on drugs and rebellion. Duterte clarified though that he would not declare martial law and that he would only suspend the writ if criminals “force” his hand into it.

Officials sought to downplay Duterte’s pronouncement by saying that the president was just articulating an idea and a hyperbole. Some lawmakers, however, have raised concerns over the president’s statement, noting that Marcos suspended the writ before declaring martial law.

Critics of Duterte’s war on drugs are worried that the campaign could lead to human rights abuses and extralegal killings.

More than 4,000 drug suspects have been killed since Duterte assumed the presidency in July.

Duterte said Mindanao, which is plagued with armed private and Islamist groups, is in a “state of rebellion.” He reiterated his concern over the involvement of some government officials in the illegal drugs trade.

“There are officials elected to offices by the use of drug money… (Those with) elective positions, they were able to parlay their influence,” the president said.

Duterte revealed that an elected official with alleged links to the narcotics trade has amassed P5.9 billion worth of “dirty money.”

“We are trying to build a case.

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fend the truth and our history from the Marcoses’ historical revisionism and negationism. It missed the chance to be on the side of real heroes,” Hontiveros, author of the resolution, said.

Since his death in 1989, Marcos’s remains have been frozen in a glass coffin for in his hometown of Batac, Ilocos Norte.

Marcos died of kidney, heart and lung ailments while in exile in Hawaii after being ousted during the 1986 EDSA Revolution.

“There is no law compelling President Duterte to give Marcos a hero’s burial. Even the Supreme Court’s decision does not command the Executive branch to do anything. Lest we forget, this all started with President (Rodrigo) Duterte. What he started, he can end,” Hontiveros said.

Last August, President Duterte gave the go-signal to bury the late dictator, which was among the current president’s campaign promises leading up to the May 2016 election.

House panel starts deliberation on death penalty bill

33 confirmed Zika cases, says DOH chief AS of November 13, according to Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial, there were 33 confirmed Zika cases in the country.

“We have 12 in Iloilo, four in Bacoor [Cavite], three in Mandaluyong City, three in Calamba City [Laguna], two in Antipolo City [Rizal], two in Las Pinas City, two in Muntinlupa City, one in Cebu, one in Quezon City, one in Makati City, one in Caloocan City and one in Manila,” Ubial said on Tuesday.

The cities of Mandaluyong, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Makati and Caloocan; Manila; and Quezon City are all in Metro Manila.

Only four regions have been

affected: Region 6, Region 7, Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), and National Capital Region (NCR or Metro Manila).

Region 6 has the most number of cases with 12, followed by NCR with 11, Calabarzon with nine and Region 7 with one.

The only Zika case involving a pregnant patient is recorded in Cebu.

The 22-year-old woman is expected to give birth in January next year, Enrique Tayag, DOH assistant secretary, said.

This patient had two ultrasounds since she got infected with the Zika

Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez

ing of the bill will “really depend on how things will go in the committee hearings.”

Other bills tackled during the deliberation include: House Bill 16 filed by Muntinlupa Representative Rozzano Rufino Biazon; House Bills 513 and 3418 by Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers; and House Bills 3237, 3239 and 3240 by Sarangani Representative Rogelio Pacquiao.

The panel said they would invite the critics of death penalty in the next week’s session.

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WHAT happens in Vegas, doesn’t always stay in Vegas.

For Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronal “Bato” Dela Rosa, his recent sojourn to Las Vegas, Nevada could have easily been a trip of a lifetime.

He was there last November 5, to witness Sen. Manny Pacquiao slug it out with Mexican-American boxer Jessie Vargas for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title. Aside from the prime seat, the trip came with free airfare and hotel accommodations, courtesy of Sen. Pacquiao who won the match via a unanimous decision.

It was an unforgettable experience for Bato, one that might cost him his job.

The Office of the Ombudsman will look into the propriety of Bato’s free trip to Las Vegas, to determine if the PNP chief violated Republic Act 6713 or the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees.

Bato admitted that Pacquiao paid for everything—for him and his family to watch the bout—and that he did not spend personal or public funds to go to the U.S. The travel perk even included allowances.

According to the law, public officials and employees shall at all times be accountable to the people and shall discharge duties with utmost responsibility, integrity, competence, and loyalty, act with patriotism and justice, lead modest lives, and uphold public interest over personal ones.

Republic Act 6713 establishes a code of conduct and ethical standard for public officials and employees, to uphold the time-honored principle

of public office, to promote a high standard of public service.

It also states that public officials and employees are not allowed “to solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any gift, favor entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from any person in the course of their official duties or in connection with any operation being regulated by, or any transaction which may be affected by the functions of their office.”

With such a tall order to uphold, it makes one wonder why anyone would even want to be in public office.

If proven guilty, Bato will face criminal and administrative liabilities.

“Bahala na ang propriety na iyan (I don’t care about propriety). All I know is it’s free so I grabbed the opportunity,” the PNP chief said on the current investigation by the Ombudsman.

He said he was being transparent and that he is ready to face jail time over the controversial trip.

Pres. Rodrigo Duterte came to Bato’s defense saying that the PNP chief can afford the trip anyway and that the trip was commensurate to his wealth.

“The is no criminal liability,” Duterte said on Monday, Nov. 14 as he extended his congratulations to the Filipino people over Pacquiao’s recent victory.

Editorial

Street Talk GreG B. MacaBeNta BORROWING the term used by former US Vice-President Al Gore to sound the alarm about global warming, I believe there are certain inconvenient truths that need to be confronted concerning the war on drugs being waged by President Rodrigo Duterte.

I think the first inconvenient truth is that, no matter what the anti-Duterte factions and the human rights activists might say, the drug menace poses a real and present danger to the Philippines and Duterte is the only President who has waged an aggressive campaign against the scourge. In other words, he has lighted a candle – nay, many candles – instead of just cursing the darkness.

The second inconvenient truth is that, if Duterte’s intention was to “light up the house” amidst the darkness, he should realize by now that the candles are burning the house down.

The third inconvenient truth is that Duterte can only slaughter so many thousand drug lords, pushers and addicts during his incumbency, but he will not succeed in ridding Philippine society of the scourge, if killing is the principal re-

MANY of our parents fled repressive regimes for America to be able to freely voice their opinions and pursue their dreams.

At a time when authoritarian candidates are getting elected here and abroad, we must remember we came to this country because America allows the people a voice in how they are governed.

During the 1920s, when Filipino-American laborers were facing riots and persecution at a time of high economic anxiety, writer and activist Carlos Bulosan wrote, “We do not take democracy for granted. We feel

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For Pacquiao, RA 6713 needs to be clarified.

The WBO welterweight champion insisted that there was no malice in his kind gesture.

“I think sometimes we’re not using our common sense. What if we just saw each other in a restaurant, and I tell him I’ll be the one to pay?

What’s wrong with that? Besides, I’m also in government,” Pacquiao told reporters.

Pacquiao reportedly bought 2,000 tickets— valuing over a million dollars’ worth—and also

flew in some of his friends from the government to watch his fight.

Members of the Ombudsman’s investigation team must also look into every member of Pacquiao’s entourage in his Nov. 5 fight. And while they’re at it, the agency must conduct lifestyle checks to every government official to see whether they are spending beyond their means.

Bato can’t be the only one who slipped through the cracks. (AJPress)

The inconvenient truth about Duterte’s war on drugs course.

Already, he has admitted that his vow to rid the country of the drug menace and official corruption in six months is not possible. He has asked for another six months. Unfortunately, even if he has all of six years to bury the scourge of drugs, it will merely rise from the grave as soon he steps down from office - as long as the causes of drug addiction are not addressed and the law of supply and demand prevails.

Obviously, Duterte wants “dramatic results” during his brief incumbency. Perhaps, he doesn’t believe in the age-old saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”

He wants a quick fix. Thus: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try a gun.”

But the question is, what happens after he leaves office?

Will he just shrug his shoulders and say, “Bahala na kayo diyan – I’ve done my part!” or would he rather take the long view and forge a solution that he can leave as a lasting legacy?

This applies, as well, as to those who are condemning the extra-judicial killings.

While some have suggested preventive and rehabilitative measures, their voices have been drowned out by the antiDuterte rhetoric, fanned by sensationalist media.

The question is: Will those

protesting the EJK be willing to help launch a more lasting solution to the drug problem, hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder with the Duterte government?

In this regard, FilipinoAmerican business and community leader, Loida Nicolas Lewis, whom Duterte has unfairly accused of leading a plot to depose him, has, in fact, made a logical suggestion in a letter to the incoming US ambassador to the Philippines: “As a president dealing with four million Filipinos under the grips of drugs and poverty, President Duterte wants to rid the country of that plague, that curse.

“With all due respect, may I suggest that you offer him assistance in the rehabilitation of the 800,000 drug addicts and drug dealers who have surrendered and are now in prison all over the country?”

If Duterte’s outreach to China has resulted in substantial aid for the construction of drug rehabilitation centers, it should make sense for the US to also offer assistance, not only to help those who are already in custody but also potential victims of drug abuse, as well as those who remain in the shadows, tormented by their addiction. Will anyone argue against rehabilitation as a better option than liquidation?

A close relative of mine was into drugs. At the time that we learned about it, we couldn’t tell the difference between uppers, downers, grass or heroin.

Just the knowledge that someone in the clan was afflicted was enough for us to close ranks.

A caring family is one of the best cures. Our relative resolved to drop the habit, got married, raised a family, took up a career as a seaman and has since been promoted captain of his own ocean-going vessel.

Wasn’t that a better solution than sending him to his grave?

In an earlier column, I related how my wife and I addressed the drug menace that had begun to surface in our neighborhood in Parañaque, threatening our four growing children.

I put up a gym in our garage, took up running and physical fitness in the hope that they would follow suit. Our three boys and one girl did – and so did their friends. And among themselves, they established a rule: no drugs.

If the US were to actively help fight drug abuse in our country, applying America’s long experience in battling the scourge, Philippine media and civil society cannot do any less.

My old friends in the advertising industry should also step forward to be counted.

There is much that media and the ad industry can do, aside from either rising in defense of Duterte or condemning him. All of that creative talent and the communications resources can be harnessed to educate the youth and those who are in the early stages of addiction.

I myself would be happy to volunteer.

One may ask, what about the human rights abuses that have already been committed? What about the victims of extra-judicial killings and their families, particularly those too poor to seek legal redress?

I think that is a separate issue altogether. Let those who have committed human rights violations, particularly coldblooded killings, be answerable before the law. And that includes Duterte himself, and those in the Philippine National Police who have acted as prosecutors, judges and executioners.

I hope they realize that the late President Marcos himself and his family could not escape the long arm of international law. Soon after arriving in Hawaii after being deposed in 1986, Marcos was sued in the US District Courts for human rights violations committed during his presidency. He was adjudged culpable under the Alien Tort Claims Act which

provides, “The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any civil action by an alien for a tort only, committed in violation of the law of nations or a treaty of the United States.”

A Hawaiian jury awarded over 9,500 Marcos human rights victims almost $2 billion in compensatory and punitive damages, a judgment that was affirmed on appeal.

In another celebrated case, Gen. Augusto Pinochet was indicted by a Spanish court for human rights violations committed by the former strongman of Chile in his native country.

Pinochet was arrested in London and incarcerated for a year and a half before being turned over by the British government to Chile, where he was indicted for his crimes.

According to an Internet entry, it was the first time that European courts applied the principle of “Universal Jurisdiction,” declaring themselves “competent to judge crimes committed by former heads of state.”

Will these apply to President Rodrigo Duterte and the PNP? Who knows? Maybe if Duterte stays only in Davao and the others don’t apply for green cards in the US, they will be beyond the reach of the international courts. Only their conscience will bother them. (gregmacabenta@hotmail.com)

Investing in democracy builds America

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Luisa BLue, BsN

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it grow in our working together — many millions of us working toward a common purpose. If it took us several decades of sacrifice to arrive at this faith, it is because it took us that long to know what part of America is ours.”

Bulosan understood that we have to come together to fight for immigrant and worker rights, and that the work is unending.

My parents came to the United States from the Philippines in pursuit of freedom and opportunity. At their urging to give back to their adopted country, I became a nurse, and then a union organizer for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), because I believe that when we come together we can accomplish more.

I chaired SEIU’s investment in the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) civic engagement work in the 2016 election cycle, and we have provided unprecedented support to ensure that our community was educated about and engaged in elections.

And although the outcome of the presidential election was ultimately disappointing, AAPI voters in Nevada made their voices clearly heard. As a Filipina American, I was proud to see a tremendous 40 percent increase from 2012 in the Nevada AAPI early vote. Filipino and Asian Americans contributed to the election of the first Latina Senator, Catherine Cortez Masto and helped two new Democrats join Congress — Jacky

Rosen and Ruben Kihuen, who immigrated from Mexico when he was 8 years. Their victories are a silver lining to all working families. In the Silver State, according to recent exit polls conducted by the AAPI Civic Engagement Table, six out of 10 AAPI voters voted Democratic.

Since AAPIs constitute 9 percent of the electorate, we were a pivotal swing vote in a tightly contested election and provided more votes than the two-point margin of victory. On Election Day 2016, AAPI voters rang the bell for democracy in Nevada.

SEIU will continue the fight for democracy and working people who have come together in the fight for better futures for our families — from the Fight for $15 and a union to Black Lives Matter

to the fight for comprehensive immigration reform to action on climate change. Together we have shifted our nation’s political discourse around the state of injustice and inequality in our economy and democracy.

SEIU represents more than 2 million members including 110,000 AAPI workers nationally and we will continue to work with our AAPI members, community organizations, and community leaders to lift up the voices of AAPIs for civil, economic, and worker rights.

Now, more than ever, it is vital to invest in our democracy.

We must add to our victories by continuing to be involved through the yea, whether it’s by running for school board, attending city council meetings, or

telling our elected officials how we want them to vote. It’s not enough to vote once every two or four years.

SEIU is proud to stand with the Asian American Pacific Islander community in Nevada and with working people across this nation to support our collective voices for justice. We must honor the sacrifices of those who came before us by continuing to fight for immigrant and worker rights. ***

Luisa Blue, BSN, is Executive Vice President of SEIU, the nation’s largest healthcare union, and a Filipina American nurse who helped to found the SEIU Nurse Alliance. She is one of the highest-ranking AAPIs in the labor movement and joined the union in 1977 by organizing nurses at her hospital.

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The history of Thanksgiving: Celebrating past the turkey

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Thanksgiving is a particularly american holiday. The word evokes images of football, family reunions, roasted turkey with stuffing, pumpkin pie and, of course, shopping. however, the holiday is much more than that. in 1609, a group of Puritans fleeing religious persecution in England moved to holland. They lived in holland for a number of years until a group of English investors — the Merchant adventurers — financed a trip for more than 100 passengers to the new World.

The set sail on sept. 6, 1820 via the ship Mayflower from England, On sept. 6, 1620. They arrived in the new World after 65 days and settled in a town called Plymouth in what is now called Massachusetts. The Pilgrims’ first winter was so harsh that fewer than 50 of the group survived the season. Most of the colonists remained on board the ship during that brutal winter, where they suffered from expoPAGE B2

What’s on the table for Thanksgiving? as its name suggests, Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on giving thanks for the numerous blessings in our lives. During the meal — whether held at lunch or dinnertime — it is tradition to go around and answer the question, “What are you grateful for?”

But beyond the significance of the holiday, it is known as a day for indulging and filling your stomach alongside loved ones and friends. What a Thanksgiving meal comprises of may vary from family to family but there are some dishes that are typically found at the dining table: Turkey This bird, whether roasted, baked or deep-fried, is undoubtedly the star of this holiday. On Thanksgiving Day, nearly 90 PAGE B2

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MARIEL Rodriguez gave birth to her first child with Robin Padilla!

Their daughter named Maria Isabella was born on Nov. 14, at 7:56 a.m. (American time), which was announced by Robin on his Instagram account.

According to him, his wife had a normal delivery and was in labor for 21 hours with their daughter who came out weighing 7.3 pounds and 20 inches long.

Robin was not able to join his wife in the US as he was not granted with a visa in time for her maternity date. This was due to the conditional pardon granted to him in 1998 by former President Fidel V. Ramos after being in jail for three years for illegal possession of firearms.

Despite this, Robin is thankful for everyone who supported his wife, including Mariel’s parents,

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relatives, doctor and nurses who accompanied her in her labor.

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ang kabanata na ito sa buhay ni @ marieltpadilla at ni Maria Isabella de Padilla,” the actor added.

Before successfully conceiving a child, Mariel suffered two miscarriages last year.

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ACTRESS-host Kris Aquino chose to remain positive after failing to interview President Rodrigo Duterte but admitted that his absence was an “epic snub.”

The Queen of All Media vented on Instagram after her scheduled sit-down with Duterte—staged as her television hosting comeback after a seven-month hiatus—was

called off on Friday while the show was already on air.

“Humble and realistic enough to admit it was an epic snub but learning so much from @ beyonce,” Kris wrote. She captioned the image with a quote, “If life gives you lemon, make lemonade.”

Duterte backed out from the supposed townhall interview during a business summit in Davao

City at the last minute, saying he was suffering from migraine.

Kris instead tried to interview the entrepreneurs present at the event after seeking advice from her brother, former President Benigno Aquino III. Upon learnng that Duterte would be a no-show, Kris said in jest that she will prepare for her next interview with the president by dieting.

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In March, the remaining settlers moved ashore, where they received an astonishing visit from an Abenaki Indian who greeted them in English. Several days later, he returned with another Native American, Squanto, a member of the Pawtuxet tribe who had been kidnapped by an English sea captain and sold into slavery before escaping to London and returning to his homeland on an exploratory expedition.

Squanto taught the Pilgrims, weakened by malnutrition and illness, how to cultivate corn, extract sap from maple trees, catch fish in the rivers and avoid poisonous plants. He also helped the settlers forge an alliance with the Wampanoag, a local tribe, which would endure for more than 50 years and tragically remains one of the sole examples of harmony between European colonists and Native Americans.

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast. It is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For over two centuries, Thanksgiving was celebrated by individual colonies and states.

It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed in 1939 a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each every fourth Thursday of November.

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In essence, Thanksgiving should be considered as an expression of gratitude — for survival, the recognition of a flourishing community and life; and unity. With these in mind, we humbly reflect upon all the gifts (family, friends, health) that saturate our lives. By “giving-thanks” we choose to extend ourselves and share or give to others our time, resources and care.

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PAGE B1 percent of Americans gather together to carve and feast on a turkey, which is why this holiday is casually called “Turkey Day.” Though several historians have argued that this particular bird was absent from the first Thanksgiving feast, it is said that it became a staple after the Civil War. The size of the turkey is perhaps why the tradition began in the first place: it is enough to feed an entire family. Though the preparation of the turkey takes several hours on average, it is well worth the wait once you start digging in and even better, there is usually enough leftover meat for subsequent meals!

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possibility of great respect and cooperation between two different cultures. However, others see it as a symbol of the colonists’ eventual persecution of the American Indians. Sadly, the friendly spirit of the first Thanksgiving and the 50-year period of peace that followed is one exception in a long history of bloodshed between Native American tribes and European settlers.

In 1970, some American Indians began observing a Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving Day to remember the violence and discrimination suffered by their ancestors. The Day of Mourning is observed by gathering at the top of “Coles Hill,” which overlooks Plymouth Rock.

complete without stuffing, which is made from bread, herbs and other ingredients you wish to include. It has been translated into different versions over the years; some opt to use sausage, oysters or vegetables. It can be prepared by stuffing it inside the turkey, while others make it separately to serve as a side dish, which is called dressing.

Cranberry SauCe In addition to gravy, cranberry sauce is a sweet condiment that surprisingly pairs well with the turkey and the other savory sides. The simplest way to create it is by boiling and mixing fresh cranberries with sugar. Though some may argue against having canned cranberry jelly present at the meal, it has become part

of an iconic Thanksgiving meal because of its convenience and cheaper cost.

MaShed potatoeS Whether you use Idaho Russets or sweet potatoes, the spuds in mashed form continuously prove to be a perfect side to the main dishes. puMpkin pie A Thanksgiving feast usually caps off with a warm pumpkin pie. A symbol of fall, pumpkin was not widely used to make pie for Thanksgiving dinner until the 19th century. It is commonly served a la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or with a dollop of whipped cream on top. In addition to pumpkin, other pies popularly baked are pecan, apple and sweet potato. (AJPress)

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Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza returns home After her win in tokyo, Japan, Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa is finally back in the country.

Versoza arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 2 on friday, Nov. 11. the 24-year-old beauty queen took home the crown last month, making her the sixth filipina to become Miss International.

Versoza was greeted by her supporters at the VIP lounge in NAIA. “I went there (Japan) wearing the Philippine sash and came back with the Miss International sash. I came back home with the crown I promised you. And I do this all for the Philippines,” she said in her arrival speech.

A homecoming parade is all set for Versoza at the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City on November 18. Another victory parade will be held in her hometown, Baguio on November 26.

Prior to Verzosa, the country has five Miss International titleholders, with Bea rose Santiago taking home the crown in 2013 and Precious Lara Quigaman-AlThe 24-year-old Kylie Versoza took home the crown last month, making her the sixth Filipina to caraz winning in 2005. (Philstar. become Miss International. com)

Pinay Olympian is in love

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It is not even Christmas yet but silver medalist Olympian Hidilyn Diaz already got a back to back gift.

Hidilyn was recognized on thursday as the sports role model for the Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (tOWNS) in Makati, after which she told The Manila Times that she is very much in love!

Now who’s the lucky guy? Hidilyn says it’s her long-time friend and co-athlete Cyril Nacario who is a filipino body builder based in the United Kingdom.

“Naging in touch kami dahil dahil sa [we got in touch via]facebook,” gushed Hidilyn. the silver medalist is 25-yearsold Cyril is two years her junior. they’ve known each other since 2012. for our weight lifting champ, there’s a big advantage on dating a co-athlete.

“Atleta din siya kaya naintindihan din niya gaano kahirap yung din kailangan ko as an athlete [Being an athlete himself, he knows the difficulties I need to endure as

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Goldilocks celebrates 50th anniversary, opens store in Las Vegas COINCIDINg with its 50th anniversary, popular filipino bakeshop goldilocks held the grand reopening of its Las Vegas store. Justice of the Peace Cynthia Cruz, Judge Kalani Hoo and a representative from the office of Congresswoman Dina titus were among the special guests who joined the celebration.

Across the globe, locations are found in Canada, thailand, the United States and the Philippines, where the goldilocks story first began.

Sisters Milagros Yee and Clarita go first opened their doors on May 15, 1966 in a three-story building on Pasong tamo, a road in Makati. the first day of business brought in a total of P574, equivalent to a little more than $13 today. Since then, goldilocks has experienced a continually expanding presence, a testament to its success.

In 1969, it kicked off its catering business, serving clients including Philippine Airlines, filipinas Orient, Air Manila and bank Monte de Piedad. In the 1970s, the bakeshop went abroad to plant its first seed in the United States in Artesia, Calif.

In 1993, goldilocks kicked off its franchising program, allowing filipino entrepreneurs to participate in the growth of the brand. By 1999, the business achieved a milestone

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when it opened its 100th store.

As goldilocks celebrates its golden year, it strives to ensure that the Philippines’ No. 1 bakeshop remains fresh and relevant

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one as well],” she added.

Because of this, Hidilyn appreciates how her boyfriend respects her schedule. He even extended his vacation in the Philippines until January 2017 so he could be with her for the holidays.

Cyril accompanies Hidilyn these days as she stays focused on her three- to four days a week training so she can finally bag that gold medal come 2020 at the tokyo Olympics.

Hidilyn believes her determination and love for country is the reason why Cyril got attracted to her in the first place.

“Siguro dahil nakita niya and hardwork ko sa training; nakita niya rin gaano ko ka mahal ang Pilipinas kasi siya kahit nasa London mahal na mahal niya rin Pilipinas at uuwi talaga siya [I guess he saw my hard work in training and how much I love the Philippines like him; even if he lives in London he loves the Philippines and he always comes home].”

If ever Hidilyn’s relationship gets more serious, our Olympian champ made it clear that she will never relocate to the UK for her boyfriend.

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Asian Community Development Council officially opens center THE Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) officially opened the doors to its Asian Community Center (loc. 2610 S. Jones Blvd #3 Las Vegas, NV, 89146) in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 5. The gathering was attended by Catherine Cortez Masto, Ruben Kihuen, Rep. Dina Titus, Assemblywoman Irene Bustamante Adams, Henderson Councilwoman Gerri Schroder, Las Vegas Councilman Bob Beers, and City of North Las Vegas Councilman Isaac E. Barron.

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Trump wins: Now what?

Your Immigration Solution Atty. NANcy Miller The election returns are in.

Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States.

We know what he said his intentions were during the campaign but what he actually plans to do remains to be seen. In the days and weeks ahead, we will watch and listen for indications of how he intends to govern. We will also focus on who he selects as members of his cabinet for further clues as to what goals his administration will have.

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those who might be most affected by his administration do?

If you are eligible to naturalize, you should do it now. If you are eligible for lawful permanent residence, you should file for that now. If you are not sure or if you have issues in your past that might cause complications, it might be better to file now before any changes in the law make things more difficult.

Non-citizens should start by knowing their rights. They should also determine whether they can benefit under existing immigration laws.

Talking to others in your same situation is not the best way to accomplish your goals. The best thing to do is to consult knowledgeable and experienced immigration lawyers. Ideally, the lawyer you speak to should be certified by the State Bar as

a specialist in immigration & nationality law.

Right now is a time of unknowns and unknowns are always scary. But knowledge is power and we at Reeves Miller Zhang & Diza stand ready to help you arm yourselves with knowledge – about your rights and possibilities and to help you meet them.

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Calcium is essential

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What are the sources of calWhere is calcium stored in the cium? body?

The dietary sources of calcium About 99 percent of calcium is in the bones and one percent in are from milk and milk products, extracellular fluid (50 percent in the like cheese, yogurt, dark green leafy free active ionized form, 40 percent vegetables, broccoli, kale, breakfast is bound to protein, primarily albu- wheat and bran cereals, beans, nuts, min, and 10 percent is complexed grains, canned salmon and sardines with anions, as calcium citrate). (in the bones). Those who do not eat Calcium regulation is controlled dairy products daily would need a by parathyroid hormone, vitamin calcium supplement.

When is calcium most essential D and calcitonin, and affected by magnesium and phosphorus level. for bone health?

Calcium is the most essential What are the symptoms of low for an individual from birth to age calcium?

Signs and symptoms of hypo- 18, where bones are forming and calcemia vary depending on the growing. Breast milk and milk severity. They are: muscle cramps, formula are rich in calcium, and it leg and feet tingling and numb- is important that the diet of a growness, dry skin, coarse hair, brittle ing child is also rich in calcium. nail, poor dentition, osteoporosis Preschoolers and teenagers usu-

ally choose juice or soda with their meals and this leads to inadequate calcium intake. By age 35, our bones have reached their maximum strength, so how much calcium we provide our bones in early life will determine how strong they will be later in life. Bones continue to accumulate calcium after they have stopped growing, hence sufficient calcium in the diet, or supplementation, is essential, even up to the ripe old age. how about calcium during pregnancy?

Pregnant women need more calcium for obvious reasons. They are sharing their body calcium with the baby in the womb. This puts the demand on the mother’s own supply, hence she needs calcium supplementation. Increasing calcium ingestion can even help maintain normal blood pressure among pregnant women and prevent the so-called pregnancy-induced hypertension, a grave complication that could increase the risk for both the mother and the baby.

Does calcium play role in the treatment for menopause?

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Palace Station is also the only the vice president of finance for chance on a new drug that would Nelson previously worked with gaming properties, including the Las Vegas casino to offer Show the Boy Scouts of America, Denver have adverse, irreversible ramifiGold Coast, which focused on Pai, a hybrid of Pai Gow and Bac- Chapter before relocating back to cations if there is recidivism or if he ever went back to the bottle. In Asian marketing and locals gaming carat with a bonus wager of up to Las Vegas.

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Over breakfast we had a glimpse in close proximity to Las Vegas’ tion, there’s Food Express, which Nevada, is located at 2411 W. Chinatown, caters to Chinese serves traditional Chinese food Sahara Ave. Opened by Frank of the turmoil the woman was goguests and offers specialty gaming and offers tableside dining at the Fertitta, Jr. as “The Casino” on ing through in seeing a loved one Chinese-themed table games pits July 1, 1976 and later named going through the repeated cycles options for the market.

Bingo Palace before becoming of addiction and rehabilitation, Palace Station offers the first from 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Nelson’s Asian marketing and Palace Station, the property offers only to go through it over and permanent Las Vegas EZ Baccarat branded pits, in support of making gaming expertise is truly an asset more than 1,000 hotel rooms and over again– a seemingly hopeour Chinese guests feel welcome. to the property at 2411 W. Sahara suites, meeting and event space, less struggle that many battle with Here, lotus leaves adorn the ceiling Ave. Throughout his career, Nel- more than 1,700 slot and video these days.

It is like Sisyphus of Greek myand the central pit tables feature son worked his way up through poker machines and a selection the bright orange color and EZ the ranks in gaming, having been of restaurants. For more informa- thology who was punished by the Baccarat brand logos. Palace also employed in positions including tion visit Palace Station at www. gods for chronic deceitfulness and wickedness. He was cursed for offers the most EZ Baccarat games casino manager, hotel director, palacestation.sclv.com. eternity to roll a rock uphill only to have fate roll it back downhill just when success at lodging it safely on top of a steep hill was a sure thing.

She let slip that another son had

Island Pacific customer wins trip to Manila via Philippine Airlines

Scott Nelson joins Palace Station as General Manager 30-year gaming veteran brings Asian market expertise to the property

Calendar of Events across

America

Consular outreach mission in Pensacola, Florida

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Univ. of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater LA (UPAAGLA) Fall Fun Fair UPAAGLA will have its Fall Fun Fair on Sunday, November 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the SouthBay Pavilion in Carson. Come and enjoy a day of shopping, networking & fellowship. Entrance is FREE! Join our panel discussions with UP alumni medical doctors and nurses, successful business entrepreneurs and media practitioners. There will be free blood pressure & blood glucose check-ups and big prizes for free raffle. SouthBay Pavilion is located at 20700 S Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746. Part of the proceeds will go to UPAAGLA scholarship funds for underprivileged students. For more information, please visit www. upaagla.org or contact Arnel Joaquin at (323) 250-9250, Yvee Guevara at (310) 488-5768 or Mutch Carino at (310) 666-6629.

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FASO’s Christmas Concert in Glendale, CA The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO), the only Filipino symphony orchestra outside of the Philippines, as it presents “A Christmas Concert” on Saturday, December 3, 6:00 p.m. at the John Wayne Performing Arts Center in Glendale, California. FASO will play Christmas carols, accompanied by the voices of various choir groups. John Wayne Performing Arts Center is located at 1440 E. Broadway, Glendale, California 91205. For tickets, call Andy Tecson (323) 467-5096; Bob Shroder (818) 395-8936; and Arlene Ferrolino (213) 248-9850. Tickets are also available athttp://fasochristmas.eventbrite.com/. Tickets are at $25, $45 and $75. More information at www.fasofoundation.org.

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Aurora Inter-organizational Alliance-USA celebrates 8th anniversary in Granada Hills, CA Aurora Inter-organizational Alliance-USA announces its 8th anniversary celebration on Saturday, December 10 in Granada Hills, CA. It is an annual gathering of immigrants from the Aurora province’s 8 towns, aiming to further strengthen the camaraderie and spirit of the members. This year’s celebration hopes to gather 100 members and guests, who will be treated with traditional Filipino dishes as well as entertainment amid the sounds of Christmas carols. The night will be capped by the election of new officers for the new year.

The event will be held at the Granada Hills Pavilion at 11128 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, CA 91344 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please contact Atty Al Nabor at (951) 818-8172 or Luchie Cuento at (818) 300-3212.

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AAPA Graduation Gala

Asian American Professional Association (AAPA) cordially invites you to the Graduation Gala on Monday, December 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Celebrate with AAPA mentor and mentees and learn about the organization’s impact in the community. Mr. Anthony Hong, vice president of clinical research and development of Johnson & Johnson Cardiovascular & Specialty Solutions will be the keynote speaker of the night. It will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton - Rosemead at 888 Montebello Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770. The event is business casual/cocktail attire and is open to everyone. Complimentary for mentors and mentees. Guests at $25. Please RSVP and purchase tickets by November 28 at www.aapa. abcptsa.org.

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— Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

died in the last year, the reason for which, she didn’t mention. And she would have to come again and visit in December because her alcoholic son has an ex-girlfriend who is pregnant and is due by then. You can’t make this stuff up.

Life is just so tough that her face was etched in pain. Yet there was also a brief glimpse of hope for the baby about to be born. Grief, just like joy, has way of welling up within and spilling over.

We listened to her over breakfast aware that she just wanted to ease up some of the heavy burden that was troubling her. A lot of us are like this woman. We each have problems that seem too much to bear until we reach out and ask others to pray for us, even strangers we will never ever see again.

We ask others to knock and bang on the doors of heaven with a battering ram, if need be, to beg for help on our behalf.

In many ways, each one of us can be a prayer warrior. Often, we come to church just to be with others who are a bit like us, seeking one another’s company in seeking God’s help in many ways, big and small. Because we know deep down, by ourselves we can do nothing.

Just as gravity holds the physical universe together, prayer draws the spirit universe together among kindred souls. The power of prayer is unimaginable among those whose faith is built on solid rock.

If you can, please pray for this anonymous woman Mrs. B and her son G. Mother and son both need prayers so badly; for the son to break the bonds of addiction once and for all and for the mother or the strength and the fortitude to endure her trials and finally, for both mother and son to find the peace, serenity and just maybe, hope and joy even in a season of darkness.

And while we’re at it, we might as well decide to make time for prayer ourselves. We need to grit our teeth and cut off the electronic leash that is so much a part of our lives these days. We know we are in deep trouble when we have

to post the latest “selfies” on FB even while we are in the restroom.

Isn’t it time we weaned ourselves from having to spend too much time tethered to our gadgets? Our obsession with our tech toys may very well be another form of addiction.

Dwell in the silence for that is where God is. How can God speak to us if our ears are stuffed up, our hearts are not right and our minds are cluttered with non-essentials all the time? Modern life is much too full of inane, sometimes insane, distractions assailing all our senses during our waking hours to make time for God. Perhaps we can even pray for complete strangers and those in our immediate orbit who we know are in dire straits but are either too timid or too proud to ask for help.

There are people who feel diminished if they ask for help. They label themselves as proudly independent. The truth is that they are poor, unfortunate fools severely afflicted with hubris. Hubris, that extreme form of pride, the same brand that brought down the fallen angels, always prevents humans from seeking help.

When we pray, we need to learn how to delete specifics. God knows specifics — our blood type, our DNA, even the number of hair on our heads. God knows what we are asking for. The how, what, why, when and where of answers to prayers will have to be his call and his alone.

God’s love for us is beyond all telling. It will be between God and each one of us alone in the silence of our hearts. It will be that space and time where there is no FB, no Instagram, no Snapchat, no Twitter — none of the things that tend to make pompous asses of ourselves demanding attention and approval from others.

The answer to prayers is God’s call alone. We ask for help but end our prayers in humble supplication saying as Jesus said in agony as he prayed to the Father, “ … yet not my will, but yours be done.” We are simply conduits, pipelines of the flow of good that PAGE B7

A new perspective on beauty and image with Imee Ong-Maghanoy

N ov e m b e r 1 9 -2 0 The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., in cooperation with the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. - Central Florida Chapter, the Filipino-American Association of Pensacola, Inc., and the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Miami, is pleased to announce that it will conduct a consular outreach mission in Pensacola on Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Services offered include: Philippine passport applications; legalization of documents (acknowledgment, authentication, etc.); and receipt of reports of birth, marriage and death; and administration of oath of allegiance for dual citizenship. For an appointment, please email consular@philippineusa.org and indicate “Pensacola FL Outreach” in the subject line. In the body of the email, indicate the complete name(s) of the applicant(s) and the corresponding service(s) required by each application. The outreach will be held at the Fil-Am Community Center at 234 West Oakfield Road, Pensacola, FL

“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.”

By Monet

Lu

“IT’S not really just serving someone’s vanity but more like making a difference in a person’s self-esteem. You help them feel better about their physical appearance and ultimately about themselves. I fell in love with the profession of being indirectly involved in changing a person’s lifestyle but somehow directly changing their life on a deeper level.”

Such beautiful words by Ms. Imee Ong-Maghanoy. Imee is an established aesthetician, a business owner and a managing partner for Image Spa MD. She talked about how she started in the aesthetics industry and how she loves her job, but more importantly, she gave me a whole new perspective on beauty and image.

Imee Ong-Maghanoy has a degree in Biology and Doctor of Dental Medicine. She works for a corporation/partnership that is founded by a known plastic surgeon. Their spa is now one of the most reputable medical spa facility in LA and has branches in Rancho Cucamonga, Encinitas and West Hollywood.

Imee has been in the aesthetics industry for 20 years. She started in the Philippines, which paved the way for her to learn the practice. She also believed it was at that time that she realized it’s what she wants to do for the rest of her life.

“Honestly speaking, it was more like a product of my own experience growing up. I had acne when I was younger, and because of that, I am always around dermatologists and skincare specialists.

I became exposed to the practice and familiar with conversations about skincare. Knowing firsthand how it feels to have your skin treated or pampered, as well as feeling better about it made me love this practice. And that’s when I realized that this is where my heart is. When I was a patient at Marie France in the Philippines, I was very attentive during consultation sessions, so when I applied as a staff some years later and got the job, I knew then that this is definitely the industry I belong to.” Imee said when asked what influenced her to become an aesthetician.

For Imee, it was a revelation that took years in the making.

“I took BS Biology and pre-med courses and shifted to dentistry but only until I started working for a spa facility that I found my calling. Something I didn’t expect – I even thought (they) – don’t exist.” she continued.

“When I moved to the US as an immigrant, I ended up working for a Canadian company for a few years, then I got into this partnership for the spa I’m connected with now It was around early 2000 when the medical spa era has officially made its debut.

So the timing was right.”

Imee also handles the marketing side of the business and is involved in training the staff. She’s made an impression to most of her clients because she focusses primarily on customer care and making her clients feel satisfied.

“When clients walk into your spa, we take each of their concerns to heart. That is when you get to know clients, what their concerns are or their problem areas and our job is to really listen to their needs and customize the plan of treatment to their needs.

We give recommendations and motivate them,” Imee added.

“I have a client for ten years, who was my client back when I was in the Philippines. She was sitting next to a new client at the lobby and I heard her telling the new client that I have taken care of her for ten years and she’s really happy with us. She was vouching for us without me telling her to.

And that feels great when your performance speaks for itself, she happily recalled.

I’m always excited when clients walk in and and knowing that can be part of the solution to their concerns. Being part of the process is an exhilarating and rewarding experience – seeing the improvement and the joy it brings to your client.”

Imee is married to Richard Sarte Maghanoy who is an electronics and communications engineer. Despite their busy schedules, they make it a point to spend quality time over the weekends. They have a daughter named Shannen, who is taking up nursing at the University of California in Irvine. Bonding for Imee means driving out to Irvine on the weekends to visit Shannen and catch up with her over some great food. When asked if her daughter has expressed a desire to continue her legacy, she sweetly answered,

Imee Ong-Maghanoy

“My daughter is so passionate about her studies and what she does. She may someday think she wants to continue the family business, or maybe she won’t but whatever it is, we always support and encourage her.”

As a parting advice, I asked her to share some words of wisdom to those who want to follow the same path: “If you really want to pursue your passion, you do everything it takes to make it work. You take risks, and you learn from your experiences. Also, don’t forget to look back. Cherish the people you meet in your journey. I’ve always been grateful to my past employers. They took a chance on me and that means a lot. You should also see your competitors merely as opportunities or options to help more people. Some (spas) are better in certain areas, so that makes it a win-win for everyone in the industry; it means more people to help and more people to provide help.” ***

Monet Lu is a Marikina-born, awardwinning celebrity beauty stylist with his own chain of Monet Salon salons across Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada. Ultimately, Monet is known as an all-around artiste who produces sold-out fashion and awards shows as well as unforgettable marketing campaigns. Monet is also the founder of the revolutionary all-natural beauty products such as Enlighten, your solution to discoloration . To contact Monet, please visit www.monetsalon.com or email him at monetsalon@aol.com

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Dengue doesn’t spare celebs

by Ricky Lo Philstar.com

DID you know that dengue is a great equalizer? It doesn’t spare celebrities who are just as exposed to the mosquito-carrier of the virus as everybody else.

Among the dengue survivors were Tintin Bersola-Babao, Maricel Laxa and Paolo Abrera who recalled their experiences with the dreaded disease that, if not treated early, could be fatal.

By this time, I suppose most of us are familiar with the symptoms.

“I was infected thrice,” related Tintin. “I thought that once you get it, you are already immune to it.

Not so. The classic signs are fever, aching bones and muscles, nose bleeding, etc.”

“I thought I was invincible,” said Paolo. “I had dengue about

seven years ago. I am athletic and I thought I wasn’t susceptible to it because I was fit.”

“I got infected twice,” revealed Maricel (who writes a column about health and fitness for The Star).“The first time was when I was six years old when the diseases didn’t have a name yet.” (It was known as H-Fever, “H” for hemorrhagic.) “One of my children also got it.”

The three celebrities told their stories during the recent launch of the “Be a Wall” campaign by Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccine division of multi-national pharmaceutical company and industry leader. The campaign mobilizes the citizenry nationwide against the spread of dengue.

“We really need a new tool that will help us in fighting the epidem-

Tintin Bersola-Babao

ic,” said Tintin, “and vaccination is the answer.”

“It is a must for Filipino parents to visit doctors and have their kids vaccinated,” added Paolo.

“The vaccine is good for children nine years old and above,” said Maricel, “and adults up to 45 years blood.”

Prayer: The most powerful force...

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The prayers we pray build layer upon layer an intangible aura of light and goodness that soak us, permeate and envelop us. And just like in the physical universe, what goes around always comes around. The laws of cause and effect also govern the spiritual universe.

It is uncanny but most of us who try our best to nurture a spiritual life even as we take care of our bodies, have that instinctive gift for detecting which among

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us emanate this invisible shield of energy and light. They are usually the ones with the quiet or sometimes effusive, contagious joy about them. Strangely, we tend to gravitate towards such people.

After all, as humans, we are all in this together, from one generation to the next. As the Jesuit priest, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin once so astutely said of humanity: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.”

I have the strangest feeling that with faith and unceasing prayer, both mother and son and his

new family will be just fine in the end. There is no doubt it will be a long tough slog but they won’t be alone. The woman has faith. She reaches out and asks for prayers and the ripple of powerful heartfelt prayers builds up like a tsunami wave that will burst open heaven’s door for the graces they need.

Will we ever know for certain of the outcome? Perhaps not, but that is what faith does. We do not need to know. We simply trust in God’s ways. *** Nota Bene: Monette Adeva Maglaya is SVP of Asian Journal Publications, Inc. To send comments, email monette.maglaya@asianjournalinc.com

Calcium is essential

to estrogen alone.

How about men?

While osteoporosis affects more women, men are also prone to develop osteoporosis when they do not get enough calcium. The same bone weakness and fragility can lead to frequent bone fractures, as in women.

Do multivitamins contain calcium?

Yes, most, if not all, multivitamins contain about 200 mg of calcium with 400 IU of Vitamin D3, which, for an adult is only about 20 percent of the daily minimum calcium requirement.

This is why some people take an additional calcium supplement (600 mg with 200 IU vitamin D)

daily. Up to 2000 mg of calcium daily may be taken for supplementation.

Why is vitamin D3 important?

Vitamin D, which is often included in the calcium tablet, makes the body absorb and metabolize calcium more effectively. Vitamin D could also come from exposure to direct sunlight (for about 15 minutes a day), cod liver oil and fatty fish, and from fortified dairy products. Vitamin D has been found to help lower the risk of some cancers.

What kind of calcium is best?

As a supplement, calcium carbonate is great. There is no need to buy the expensive kind. Calcium carbonate (as in OS-cal or Tums) provides more elemental calcium

than other forms such as calcium citrate and calcium lactate. The National Osteoporosis Foundation reports that Tums is an excellent source of calcium. You can buy this at a local grocery store. However, talk to your physician before taking supplements. *** Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus in Northwest Indiana and chairman of cardiac surgery from 1997 to 2010 at Cebu Doctors University Hospital, where he holds the title of Physician Emeritus in Surgery, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Philippine College of Surgeons, and the Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society. He is the chairman of the Filipino United Network – USA, a 501(c)(3) humanitarian foundation in the United States. Email: scalpelpen@gmail.com

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