LAS VEGAS
We’ve got you covered from Hollywood to Broadway... and Online!
w w w. a s i a n
.com T H E F I L I P I N O –A M E R I C A N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S PA P E R
Volume 27 - No. 41 • 2 Sections – 20 Pages
O C T O BE R 2 0 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 6
Also published in LOS ANGELES, ORANGE COUNTY/INLAND EMPIRE, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
3700 W. Desert Inn Road Las Vegas, NV 89102 • Tel: (702) 792-6678 • Fax: (702) 792-6879
Police van rams protestors near US embassy in Manila by DANA
M. SIOSON
AJPress
AT least 50 individuals were hurt, ten of whom were rushed to the hospital, as the dispersal of protestors in front of the United States Embassy in Manila turned violent on Wednesday, October 19, according to reports. A van, driven by a police officer, repeatedly rammed the protesters who gathered near the embassy. The groups that protested were part of the national minority and peasant groups from across the country who came to demand an end to the presence of U.S. troops in the Philippines, and to back President Rodrigo Duterte’s
DATELINE
call for an independent foreign policy. According to the leader of the protest, Renato Reyes, at least three student activists had to be taken to a hospital after they were rammed by the vehicle. Meanwhile, Duterte, who is currently in China for a state visit, said he would first order an investigation on the incident before blaming anyone. “I will have to investigate. I’ll have to make calls tonight. But just to be very sure that I do not commit or I do not stray along other side issues,” the president told reporters in China. “I am not going into the blamegame as a start,” he said.
USA
FROM THE AJPRESS NEWS TEAM ACROSS AMERICA
Fil-Am convicted of killing father in West Covina
Maverick Jacob Jimenez
A JUDGE in West Covina, California found a 20year-old Filipino American who had been accused of killing his own father guilty of involuntary manslaughter and the use of a knife during the commission of a violent crime Wednesday,
October 12. Maverick Jacob Jimenez had originally been charged with murder in connection to the stabbing death of Joey Alfred JiPAGE A3
AAPI millennials encouraged to vote in upcoming election ALTHOUGH Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) comprise the fastest-growing minority group in the United States—with more than 18 million—only about half of the population is registered to vote, which is lowest of all races. Only about 37 percent of Asian American millennials (ages 18-34) are registered. This past Sunday, October 16, over two dozen performers gathered at the Wiltern in Los Angeles to share their stories of why this election matters and to perform popular songs in a jam-packed theatre. Wanting to engage young Asian Americans in the voting process, #IAmAsianAmerican, a national campaign was created with the goal of registering at least 15,000 new voters with the free concert event in four cities with major Asian American populations: New York, Washington DC, Chicago, and the flagship city, Los Angeles. Uyen Tieu, founder and executive direcPAGE A2
On Friday, October 21, upon his expected arrival in Manila from his visit to China, Duterte said he plans to make an official announcement regarding the matter. “By that time I would have completed my assessment, personal, which will be provided by the police and the military. And, of course…the DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government),” Duterte said. He also stressed his earlier orders for a “maximum tolerance policy” to the police and his permission for any protesters to demonstrate, given a certain condition. “I said early on: if you want to PAGE A2
DISPERSAL. An anti-U.S. rally turned violent on Wednesday, Oct. 19 in front of the American embassy along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. The militant groups were joined by students and indigenous communities as they protested the presence of visiting US troops in the Philippines and expressed their support for the call of President Rodrigo Duterte for an independent foreign policy. ManilaTimes.net photo by Rene Dilan
Duterte to US: ‘Time to say goodbye, my friend’ Union groups
mobilize, speak out against Trump in Vegas
by DANA
SIOSON AJPress
DURING his visit to China on Wednesday, October 19, President Rodrigo Duterte said it was now “time to say goodbye” to the United States. In his speech addressing the Filipino community in Beijing, the president stressed his point that the Philippines only a gained little from its long alliance with the US. “Your stay in my country was for your own benefit. So time to say goodbye, my friend,” the president said in speech, seemingly addressing the US. “I will not go to America anymore. I will just be insulted there,” he added. Duterte also complained why the Americans can easily enter the Philippines visa-free while the Filipinos had a hard time securing documents to visit the US. “America? Maski ako hindi ako
by KLARIZE
MEDENILLA AJPress
President Duterte receives an architect’s perspective and blueprint of the proposed drug addiction treatment center to be donated by the Friends of the Philippines Foundation during a lunch meeting at Dadong Roast Duck Restaurant in Beijing on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Malacañang photo
He also shared a story of a lomakapunta doon, hindi ako bigyan ng visa ng mga… (Even I can’t go cal government official who was there, they didn’t give me visa…)” denied a visa although he was he revealed. PAGE A2
THIS exceptionally divisive election cycle has prompted much criticism of the current political climate. The racial and sexual vulgarities expressed by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, in particular, have spurred protest from voices on both sides of the aisle. Nevada is one of the country’s most contentious swing states during this
by DANA
SIOSON AJPress
M. ORIEL
AJPress
LAS VEGAS — Nearly a hundred Filipino Americans gathered on Sunday, October 16 to participate in a Kamayan-style dinner hosted by Hillary for Nevada. In addition to celebrating October as Filipino American History Month, this dinner was patterned after a political tradition in the Philippines, wherein candidates would feast with their constituents. “We are breaking bread with our president — our next president, Hillary Clinton. It is a way of showing her, yes we support her…Kamayan originally was a support system in the tribal areas of the Philippines,” said Kate Torres-Recto, a Fil-Am community leader and commercial loan specialist who was one of the dinner’s hosts. She added, “She has supported us — all
presidential election. The state also has a tight open Senate race which can dramatically affect party influence in Congress. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) of Nevada organized a rally and precinct walk on Saturday, October 15 in Las Vegas as a part PAGE A2
Pacquiao nears peak condition, says Roach
Fil-Ams for Hillary host Kamayan dinner to promote early voting by CHRISTINA
Gloria Caoile, national political director of Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) AJPress photos by Robert Macabagdal
AJPress photos by Robert Macabagdal
our issues, veterans, children, immigration. This is your way of showing that you are supporting Hillary Clinton. When we break the Kamayan up, it’s not just because we want to feed you…but we also want to show that we can be one as a voice.” Jason Tengco, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) outreach director for Clinton’s campaign, said focus has been placed on mobilizing voters in Nevada in particular, given how the AAPI population in the state is one of the fastest-growing in the country. The campaign, he said, knows “how important every single one of you are to make sure Hillary wins on November 8.” According to the last U.S. Census, over 86,000 Filipinos reside in Clark County
alone, making up the largest Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) group. The Filipino population is significant enough that the Clark County Election Department has required ballots and election materials be in Tagalog in addition to English and Spanish. Tengco went on to cite Clinton’s record of fighting for AAPI issues, such as immigration and benefits for Fil-Am World War II veterans. “As secretary of state, she’s traveled the world, she’s met with the president of the Philippines, she hasn’t called the Philippines names like the other candidate. As U.S. senator, she’s fought for comprehensive immigration reform and a lot of folks PAGE A4
SENATOR Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is approaching his peak condition just in time for his comeback match, his coach Freddie Roach assured. “Not that Manny’s already reached his peak, but we’re heading to that. He’ll be there,” Roach said. According to a Philboxing report, Roach said Pacquiao sparred six rounds against undefeated fighter Jose Ramirez and another four rounds against Filipino boxer Sonny Kabandagho last week. But as Pacquiao wanted to spar more, they made it a total of 12 rounds, Roach related. “We still have three sparring sessions next week and several rounds more with the mitts which we believe are enough before going through the fine-tuning phase of the camp two weeks from now in LA,” he added. PAGE A2